Page 1 User's Manual Safety and Accident Prevention Product Overview Name and Function of Each Part Basic Printing Flow Maintenance Problem Solver Specifications Appendix M00126507EN Rev. H Original instructions...
Page 2  Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.  Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents............................3 Safety and Accident Prevention..............7 Before Use..........................7 Meaning of Symbols ................................. 7 Warning Labels ................................... 9 Safety Information....................... 12 General Precautions ................................12 Handling Precautions ..............................13 Notes When Not Using the Printer..........................16 Regular Replacement Parts for Maintaining Safety .....................16 Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Cleaning Liquid, Maintenance Liquid) and Waste Ink ..................................17 Precautions Regarding the Handling of Ink Cartridges..................19 Emergency Stop and Pause....................
Page 4 Inspecting the Ink Path..............................41 Supplying Air and Checking the Air Pressure......................46 Supplying Water to and Checking the Belt Cleaning Unit................47 Checking Operating Parts ............................48 Checking the Exhaust Equipment ..........................49 Turning On the Power..............................50 Nozzle Check ..................................51 Head Cleaning ..................................
Page 5 Cleaning the Print Head Cover..........................135 Checking the Height with the Foreign Material Detection Sensor............. 139 Cleaning the Cleaning Brushes and the Area Around Them................. 140 Adding Grease to the Scan Spindle........................142 Checking for Water Leaks in the Pipe Joints......................145 Checking the Regulator in the Carriage Pressure Air System ...............
Page 6 Appendix ...................... 323 Screen Reference........................323 Main Screen ..................................323 Printing....................................325 Maintenance..................................332 System ....................................333 DC Agent for ML-64000 ...............................335 Job List Manager................................336...
Page 7: Safety And Accident Prevention
Be sure to read this manual carefully before using this machine. Store this manual in a safe location where it can be easily referred to whenever you have a question. Online manuals are available from your dealer or Epson Support. Meaning of Symbols...
Page 8 Safety shoes required Symbols on This Machine Absolutely do not remove the warning labels applied to this machine. If a warning label becomes illegible or is removed, contact your dealer or Epson Support for a replacement label. CAUTION: Risk of CAUTION: High...
Page 9: Warning Labels
Safety and Accident Prevention Warning Labels Labels are affixed to the machine to draw attention to dangerous locations. Front Rear...
Page 10 Side (Home side) Side (Fullside)
Page 11 Safety and Accident Prevention When opening the front covers Main electric box...
Page 12: Safety Information
Use a power cord that meets the safety standards for the region in which this machine is used. Contact your dealer or Epson Support before connecting a new earth terminal. Install this machine on a flat, stable surface that is wider than the machine and that can safely support its weight.
Page 13: Handling Precautions
Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock or fire. If an abnormal condition occurs, immediately turn off the main power, cut off all power supplied to the machine, and contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance. Do not attempt any repairs yourself. Doing so is extremely dangerous.
Page 14 Do not touch any areas inside this machine other than those that are indicated in this manual. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock or burns. Do not remove any parts other than those that are indicated in this manual, and do not install, disassemble, or modify any parts other than those specified.
Page 15 Safety and Accident Prevention Do not touch the orange cable in the main electric box. It is live even when the power is off. There is a risk of electric shock. Orange cable Before opening the main electric box door, turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 0 (OFF) and wait 10 seconds.
Page 16: Notes When Not Using The Printer
When restarting use of the printer, recharge the printer with ink. Moreover, depending on the environment and length of time stored, repairs may be required during post-maintenance even if pre-maintenance is done. If repairs are necessary, they will be done for a fee. Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 17: Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Cleaning Liquid, Maintenance Liquid) And Waste Ink
Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Cleaning Liquid, Maintenance Liquid) and Waste Ink Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling ink cartridges*, maintenance liquid*, and waste ink. The Safety Data Sheet can be downloaded from the Epson website. * These are consumable items (sold separately). WARNING If ink gets on your skin or enters your eyes or mouth, take the measures below.
Page 18 CAUTION Wear eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing, and respiratory protection when performing maintenance work.
Page 19: Precautions Regarding The Handling Of Ink Cartridges
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridge. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
Page 20: Emergency Stop And Pause
Emergency Stop and Pause Emergency Stop In the event of an emergency, press an emergency stop button on the machine. There are a total of five emergency stop buttons on the machine: two each at the front and rear of the Home and Full sides, and one in the main electric box.
Page 21: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of the product. Product Overview This is a high-speed, high-quality inkjet fabric printer. The features of this printer are listed below.  Printing width: 1,800 mm  Four types of ink (acidic, reactive, dispersion, pigment) for various fabrics ...
Page 23: Name And Function Of Each Part
Name and Function of Each Part Name and Function of Each Part This section describes the name and function of each part. Front Home Side...
Page 24 Full Side Name Description Tangled Fabric Detection Sensor If the fabric that is fed from the printer remains affixed to the belt and is likely to become jammed in the belt cleaning unit, this sensor is triggered and operations are stopped. Front cover (Full) These are movable covers.
Page 25: Front Section Interior
Name and Function of Each Part Front Section Interior Name Description Flushing plate (full) Collects ink discharged from the head to maintain print quality. Belt This attaches and fixes the fabric for smooth printing and fabric feeding. Scan spindle Spindle along which the print head moves from side to side. Flushing plate (Home) Collects ink discharged from the head to maintain print quality.
Page 26: Sides
Sides Home Side Full Side Name Description Side doors (Home) These are movable doors. Open the side doors to access the work area inside the printer. Clean and perform maintenance on the head, caps & Side doors (Full) wipers, and flushing plate.
Page 27: Side Interior
Name and Function of Each Part Side Interior Name Description Side doors unlock button (Home) This button is located next to the side door. Press this button to unlock the side doors. Side doors unlock button (Full) If the side doors are locked when you are inside the machine, press this button to unlock the doors so that you can open them.
Page 28: Rear
Rear Home Side...
Page 29 Name and Function of Each Part Full Side Name Description Rear cover The window can be moved up/down. Open this window to load the fabric. Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Rear panel Location of the operating panel for performing operations on the rear of the machine.
Page 30 Name Description Pause button Pauses printing. The print head stops on the Home side, and capping is performed. Slack sensor Detects the amount of slack in the fabric loaded in the optional feeding unit. Feeding unit (optional) The fabric roll is installed here, and the unit feeds the fabric into the machine.
Page 31: Rear Interior
Name and Function of Each Part Rear Interior Name Description Fabric End Detection Sensor This sensor detects the end of the fabric. Foreign material detection sensor This sensor uses a laser beam to detect gaps in the thickness of the fabric.
Page 32: Ink Rack
Ink Rack Name Description Ink supply port Ink from the ink cartridge comes out of here. Pull this out from inside the new ink cartridge, and then insert the ink cartridge. Handles Grasp this with your hand to hold the ink cartridge. With new products, the holes are shut, so open the holes by pressing them with your hand.
Page 33 Name and Function of Each Part How to read the cartridge check lamp Ink is being supplied to the printer. Do not remove the ink Green lamp on cartridges. There is ink remaining in the ink cartridge, and the ink rack front Green lamp flashing bar is open.
Page 34: Belt Cleaning Unit
Belt Cleaning Unit Name Description Belt cleaning tank Stores water when cleaning the belt. Belt cleaning unit This unit cleans ink and other foreign material adhering to the belt. Open this cover to clean the cleaning brushes and washing scraper. Water supply valve Open to supply water to the belt cleaning tank.
Page 35: Main Electric Box
Name and Function of Each Part Main Electric Box Name Description Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Main power switch Used to switch on/off the power to the main unit. Signal lamp Lamps light or flash in 3 colors to notify you of the status of the printer.
Page 36: Front Panel
Front Panel Name Description Backfeed button Press and hold this button to feed the belt in the reverse direction. Feed button Press and hold this button to feed the belt in the forward direction. Selecting [Pressure Roller] on the control PC will allow you to push on the fabric using the pressure roller while the feed button is held.
Page 37: Rear Panel
Name and Function of Each Part Rear Panel Name Description Slack detection switch Use this switch to change the operation of the slack detection sensor. Off: Disable On: Enable Feeding unit Off button (Off ) Turns off signals from external devices, such as the feeding unit.
Page 38 Name Description Pressure roller switch Use this switch to set the operation of the pressure roller. Left: Moves the pressure roller up/down. Each time the switch is turned to the left, the pressure roller moves up/down. However, the roller moves up automatically if it was down for a given amount of time when the belt is stopped.
Page 39: Basic Printing Flow
Basic Printing Flow Basic Printing Flow This section describes the items to be checked before beginning work. Workflow before Beginning Work Inspecting the Hinges on the Front Covers (Page Inspecting the Ink Path (Page Supplying Air and Checking the Air Pressure (Page Supplying Water to and Checking the Belt Cleaning Unit (Page...
Page 40: Inspecting The Hinges On The Front Covers
Check the hinges on the front covers for damage. If the hinges are damaged or there are any other abnormalities, such as unusual noise, contact your dealer or Epson Support. For more information, refer to "Inspecting the Hinges on the Front Covers" on page 161.
Page 41: Inspecting The Ink Path
Basic Printing Flow Inspecting the Ink Path Inspect if there are any ink leaks in each ink path. Inspection Items The inspection items are described below.  Are any ink paths disconnected?  Is any ink leaking from the connecting parts on each ink path? ...
Page 42 Home Side Move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Open the front cover (Home) and press the side doors unlock button (Home) inside the side door to unlock the side doors. Open the side door (Home) and move into the machine to visually check the area around the cleaning station.
Page 43 Basic Printing Flow Pull the side doors unlock button (Home) back to lock the side doors. When the inspection is complete, move out of the machine. Make sure nobody is inside the machine, then close the side door. Check to see if the display of the control PC has been moved to the outer side. If it has not been moved, move the display of the control PC to the outer side.
Page 44 Full Side Open the front cover (Full) and press the side doors unlock button (Full) inside the side door to unlock the side doors. Open the side door (Full) and move into the machine to visually check the area around the flushing plate (Full). ...
Page 45 Basic Printing Flow Ink Rack Visually check the area around the ink rack and ink cartridges.  Is ink dripping from the bottom of the ink rack?  Is ink leaking from connectors?  Is ink adhered to the ink cartridges?
Page 46: Supplying Air And Checking The Air Pressure
Supplying Air and Checking the Air Pressure Compressed air is supplied in order for the machine to operate. The machine will not operate if the specified air pressure is not supplied. An air pressure that is higher than the specified air pressure could cause the machine to malfunction. Air Supply Regulator Open the air supply valve for the air supply regulator at the back of the machine and check that the specified value is reached.
Page 47: Supplying Water To And Checking The Belt Cleaning Unit
Basic Printing Flow Supplying Water to and Checking the Belt Cleaning Unit The belt cleaning unit washes ink from the belt. Opening the Water Supply Valve Open the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Adjust the open/close amount to match the use conditions.
Page 48: Checking Operating Parts
Checking Operating Parts Do not place tools, fasteners, or the like on the belt or near the pressure roller or print head. Doing so could cause them to be entangled in the belt, pressure roller, or print head, damaging this machine. Before turning the power on, check that there is nothing left near the moving parts, such as on the belt or near the print head.
Page 49: Checking The Exhaust Equipment
Basic Printing Flow Rear Open the rear covers of this machine. Check that there are no tools, fasteners, or the like left near the belt or the pressure roller. Pressure roller Belt Close the rear covers. Checking the Exhaust Equipment Check if the exhaust is flowing while the machine is running, in order to adjust the temperature and humidity of the machine.
Page 50: Turning On The Power
Turning On the Power Turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 1 (ON). Main power switch After confirming that the light is flashing, press the Confirm button on the front side of the machine. If a message is displayed on the screen of the control PC, press [Return to Origin]. The signal lamp flashes green until after return to origin operation is completed when the signal lamp lights up green and the screen for operating the machine is displayed.
Page 51: Nozzle Check
Basic Printing Flow Nozzle Check Before printing, perform a nozzle check to make sure that there are no clogged nozzles. If there are clogged nozzles, perform head cleaning. Note: Use cut sheets for the nozzle check, because the ink grains are very fine. Fabric can also be used, but makes it difficult to determine if there are clogged nozzles.
Page 52 Change the direction of the plastic board and position it 180 mm from the right edge of the belt on the front of the machine. Cut sheets...
Page 53: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Basic Printing Flow Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Select [Maintenance] menu - [Print Head] tab on the screen of the control PC. Configure the settings below under Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Printing Begin: 130 mm Fabric Thickness: 1.3 mm (thickness of plastic board) Head Height: 0.7 mm (recommended value) Move the plastic board to the printing area.
Page 54 Press the feed button on the front panel to feed the belt and bring the plastic board forward. Note: You can perform belt cleaning or push on the fabric or cut sheets while the feed button is held. If you want to perform belt cleaning, then from the control PC, open the [Print] menu and confirm that [Print Settings] - [Device Settings] - [Cut Sheet Mode] (1) is not selected, and then select [Belt Cleaning] (2).
Page 55: Head Cleaning
Basic Printing Flow Head Cleaning Use the following procedure to perform head cleaning. Select [Maintenance] menu - [Print Head] tab on the screen of the control PC. Confirm that all 4 check boxes under [Head Cleaning] are selected, and then press [Start].
Page 56: Flushing
Flushing If the colors in the check pattern are mixed, or if the printed tones are different, the ink colors might be mixing. Follow the steps below to flush the print heads. Select [Maintenance] menu - [Print Head] tab on the screen of the control PC. Select the print head row(s) with mixed ink colors under [Flushing].
Page 57 If there is no color mixing, the work is complete. If there is still color mixing, increase the number of repeats and perform flushing again. Start from Step 2. If the problem continues to occur even after performing flushing again, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 58: Print Workflow
Print Workflow This section describes the procedure for printing. Setting the Fabric (Page Setting the Printer (Page Setting the Fabric Thickness and Print Head Height (Page Setting the Print Data (Page Printing (Page Replacing Ink Cartridges (Page Setting the Fabric Preparing the Fabric Before setting the fabric, be sure to confirm the following status.
Page 59 Basic Printing Flow Attaching fabric to the feeding unit (optional) WARNING:  Fabric should be installed by at least 2 people.  The fabric must be as smooth and firm as possible. If the fabric edge is fraying and threads are loose, the fiber may come into contact with the print head, damaging the print head.
Page 60 Align the groove on the feeding unit so that it is at the top, and then release the locks on the left and right sides of the feeding unit. The feeding spindle can be removed. Feeding unit groove Lock Remove the feeding spindle, and replace the fabric. Load the new fabric on the feeding spindle.
Page 61 Basic Printing Flow Load the fabric roll in the feeding unit. Align and fit the fabric roll into the groove on the feeding unit. WARNING: Do not place your hands between the feeding spindle and the feeding unit. Otherwise, your fingers or hands could get caught in the feeding unit, causing an injury. Fabric roll Lock the feeding unit.
Page 62 Adjust the lateral position of the fabric. Align the center of the fabric with the center of the printer. Printer center Fabric center Insert the air expansion tool into the air inlet on the feeding spindle and inject air. The stopper on the feeding spindle swells to fix the fabric. Air inflating tool Air inlet Stopper...
Page 63 Basic Printing Flow Installing Fabric on the Printer WARNING:  Fabric should be installed by at least 2 people.  The fabric must be as smooth and firm as possible. If the fabric edge is fraying and threads are loose, the fiber may come into contact with the print head, damaging the print head.
Page 64 Pass the fabric that is fed from the feeding unit through the roller on the machine. For more information about how to pass the fabric through when using an external feeding unit, refer to "Passing the Fabric Through This Machine" on page Cross-section of fabric path Feeding unit Pressure roller...
Page 65 Basic Printing Flow When passing the fabric through the pressure roller, use adhesive tape to temporarily fix the fabric to both sides of the pressure roller, and turn the pressure roller by hand. Temporarily fix with adhesive tape CAUTION: Do not touch the roller section of the pressure roller for a long period. It could cause burns. Once the fabric passes under the pressure roller, remove the adhesive tape.
Page 66 Press the feeding unit button (On) on the rear panel. From the control PC, open the [Print] menu and confirm that [Print Settings] - [Device Settings] - [Cut Sheet Mode] (1) is not selected, or that [Belt Cleaning] and [Pressure Roller] (2) are selected.
Page 67 Basic Printing Flow Press the feed button on the front panel to feed the fabric to the front, at the position indicated in the figure. While the feed button is held, the belt is cleaned and the fabric is pressed using the pressure roller.
Page 68 Peel off the fabric edge from the belt. Worker 1: Hold the fabric edge. Worker 2: Press the feed button on the front panel to feed the fabric by the length needed to install it on the external dryer or external winder. While the feed button is held, the belt is cleaned and the fabric is pressed using the pressure roller.
Page 69 Basic Printing Flow Slack Mode Printing on knitted material and other fabrics that stretch and shrink can cause the fabric to be pulled and stretched. Use slack mode when printing on fabrics that stretch and shrink. Note: In the following cases, slack mode might not function correctly because the sensors fail to detect the slack part of the fabric when it sways due to moving air.
Page 70 Set the Slack detection switch to On. Turn the tension switch to the right to turn on the tension roller and fabric tension adjustment for the feeding unit. Load a fabric roll onto the feeding unit. For more information, refer to "Attaching fabric to the feeding unit (optional)"...
Page 71 Basic Printing Flow Turn the knobs on the tension adjustment dials (Tension Roller/Feeding Unit) to the right to unlock. Turn the tension adjustment dials (Tension Roller/Feeding Unit) to the right to adjust the fabric tension until the spindle does not rotate under the weight of the fabric roll and the fabric can be pulled out without resistance.
Page 72 Put the roll core into the slack of the fabric. Roll core Slack part of the fabric When printing on the inner side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch on the feeding unit to the left. When printing on the outer side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch to the right.
Page 73 Basic Printing Flow When the fabric hangs down to the height of the slack sensor, the machine automatically stops. The amount of slack is detected by the slack sensor in the rear lower center. If the belt moves and lifts up the fabric so that there is not enough slack, slack is given to the fabric until the sensor detects the fabric.
Page 74 Turn the slack adjustment switch to the center. Loosen the two knob screws on the slack sensor.
Page 75 Basic Printing Flow Adjust the distance between the slack sensor and the fabric to between 50 and 150 Tighten the two knob screws on the slack sensor. Turn the slack adjustment switch to the left. The spindle for the feeding device rotates and the fabric begins to slacken. Confirm that the machine automatically stops when the fabric hangs down to the height of the slack sensor.
Page 76 Fabric Drifting Correction If you load a fabric roll with uneven edges, the fabric will drift. Either wind the fabric again or follow the procedures below. If the unevenness for edges of the fabric is severe, wind the fabric again. Turn on the power in the electric box on the rear of the machine.
Page 77 Basic Printing Flow Use the fabric position adjustment switch (LR) to set the memory of the feeding unit to 0.
Page 78 Adjust the position of the fabric edge sensor unit so that the left edge of the fabric is centered between the two sensors. Loosen the knob screw to move the fabric edge sensor unit to the left or right. Align the fabric edge sensor unit with the left edge of the fabric, and then tighten the knob screw to secure it.
Page 79 Basic Printing Flow Precise correction of drifting fabric Use the following procedures to more precisely correct drifting fabric. Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm) to loosen the sensor adjustment screw. Sensor adjustment screw...
Page 80 Rotate the fabric edge sensors to the right to make the detection range narrower. Note: Do not rotate the sensors more than 90° to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering. Detection range Detection range...
Page 81 Basic Printing Flow Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm) to tighten the sensor adjustment screw. To return the sensors to the original detection range, rotate the fabric edge detection sensors to the left. Note: Do not rotate the sensors to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering.
Page 82: Passing The Fabric Through This Machine
Passing the Fabric Through This Machine The method for setting the fabric varies depending on whether you apply tension to the fabric for printing, or do not apply tension to a fabric with elasticity for printing. When applying tension to the fabric (path for standard fabrics) Pass the fabric through so that it wraps around the tension roller, as shown in the figure.
Page 83: When Not Applying Tension To The Fabric (Path For Fabrics With Elasticity)
Basic Printing Flow If you pass the fabric through in such a way that it does not properly wrap around each roller, as shown in the figure below, then the friction applied to the fabric will be uneven, resulting in poor feeding. When not applying tension to the fabric (path for fabrics with elasticity) Feed the fabric through without using a tension roller.
Page 84: Setting The Printer
Setting the Printer Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Set the foreign material detection sensor. When loading the fabric for the first time or changing the fabric thickness, you need to set the sensor. This sensor prevents the print heads from colliding with foreign material on the fabric, or areas where the fabric has been lifted up.
Page 85 Basic Printing Flow Set the threshold value. Name Description Green This is the setting for the counter's threshold value. If detected value falls below this number, an error occurs and printing stops. Displays the height of the fabric, measured with a counter laser. Selector Use the selector to set the height.
Page 86: Setting The Fabric Thickness And Print Head Height
Setting the Fabric Thickness and Print Head Height Set the fabric thickness and print head height according to the fabric that is used. These settings are very important. Since print heads discharge ink while moving left and right, vertical lines might become misaligned or blurred if the distance from the print heads to the fabric is not set correctly.
Page 87: Setting The Print Data
Basic Printing Flow Setting the Print Data Loading a Job Note:  When loading print data, only ROB files on an external USB storage device or in a shared folder can be imported. USB storage devices with a password function cannot be used. For the shared folder, enter your user name and password. ...
Page 88 From the "Import Rob Files" screen, select the print data (ROB file) and press [Import]. When a file is imported, the status of the file changes. The types of file status are as follows.  Exists: A file with the same name has already been loaded into the machine. ...
Page 89 Basic Printing Flow When importing is complete, the control PC returns to the "Add Job" screen. Select the ROB file you want to add, and then press [Add Job]. The selected ROB file is added to the JOB list.
Page 90 Displaying the JOB Details Screen In the [Print] menu, press [ ] to display the job details screen. Editing the Job List When you create a job list, you can change the job print order and delete jobs. Click the [Edit List] button on the [Print] tab. The button is enabled.
Page 91 Basic Printing Flow Click the [Done] button to return to the [Print] tab. The button is disabled. Creating a New Job List Click the [Job List Manager] button on the [Print] tab. The Job List Manager is displayed. Click the [Create New] button.
Page 92 Enter the name of the new job list, and use the [Add Job] button to add the Rob file to the job list. Rob files can be loaded from data retained in an application or from local folders or shared folders. For more information, refer to "Loading a Job"...
Page 93: Printing
Basic Printing Flow Printing Checking the Status of the Fabric Check the status of the fabric.  The fabric must be pulled into the print surface and spread out flatly.  There must not be any folds or protrusions and the fabric must not be lifted up. ...
Page 94: Setting The Belt Speed While Printing
Setting the Belt Speed while Printing If the belt speed of this machine is faster than the fabric take-up speed of the external dryer, and misalignment or other winding error occurs, adjust the belt speed on the control PC. You can make this adjustment without stopping printing.
Page 95: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Basic Printing Flow Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure When the remaining ink level is detected to be below the threshold, the user is notified in the following ways:  A low ink warning is displayed on the control PC screen. ...
Page 96 Place the ink cartridge on the floor with the ink supply port facing the side, and slide the ink cartridge back and forth longitudinally within the range of approximately 10 cm. Do 10 times for the front and back. Move the ink cartridge at a rate of one back-and-forth cycle per second. Place the ink cartridge as shown in the following image.
Page 97 Basic Printing Flow Take out the ink supply port and fix it as shown in the illustration. Peel the tape (yellow) from the surface of ink supply port. Note: Do not touch the IC chip on the ink cartridge. Pull the ink rack front bar towards you and down. Ink rack front bar...
Page 98 Disconnect the connector from the ink cartridge to be replaced. Grabbing the blue levers on both sides of the connector, pull the connector out toward you and place it on the holder. Connector CAUTION: Perform the following steps promptly. If you leave the connector disconnected for a long time, the ink inside the connector will dry and harden, and might block the normal supply of ink.
Page 99 Basic Printing Flow Insert the connector into the ink supply port of the ink cartridge. Hold the connector by its body (not by the blue knob), and push it in firmly so that the needle pierces the nozzle of the ink cartridge, until you hear a "click" sound. Confirm that the blue knob is not open.
Page 100: Workflow When Turning Off The Power
Workflow When Turning Off the Power This section describes the procedure for turning off the power. Cleaning (Page 100) Turning Off the Power (Page 100) Closing the Water Supply Valve (Page 102) Closing the Air Supply Valve of the Air Supply Regulator (Page 102) Cleaning...
Page 101 Basic Printing Flow Confirm that Windows has shut down and all signal lamps have turned off. CAUTION: If the signal lamps have not turned off within 5 minutes after Windows shuts down, press and hold the control PC's power button in the electric box. If the main power is turned off before the signal lamps turn off, control PC data may get lost or damaged.
Page 102: Closing The Water Supply Valve
Closing the Water Supply Valve Close the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Closed Closing the Air Supply Valve of the Air Supply Regulator Close the air supply valve of the air supply regulator at the rear of the machine.
Page 103: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Before Starting Maintenance Work Safety Precautions Safety Information for Maintenance Work WARNING Do not operate this machine or the computer while maintenance is being performed. When performing maintenance work in a location that is out of sight of the control PC operator, make sure that only the person performing maintenance work and no one else is able to operate the control PC.
Page 104 CAUTION During maintenance work, wear all of the protective equipment described in the maintenance procedures in the User’s Manual (eye protection, protective gloves, respiratory protection, etc.).  Use protective equipment compliant with the safety regulations.  Using additional protective equipment compliant with the safety regulations is recommended when necessary.
Page 105 Maintenance CAUTION When lifting up an ink cartridge, wear safety shoes and place your hands in the positions indicated in the figure below. Lifting with placing the hands on other positions could cause the ink cartridge to fall or pinch your fingers when you lower it, resulting in injury. Be sure to wear eye protection, protective face mask, and respiratory protection when applying glue.
Page 106 Use the products properly according to the "Safety Data Sheet" for each product.
Page 107: Wearing Of Personal Protective Equipment
Maintenance Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment CAUTION Be sure to wear personal protective equipment (protective gloves, protective clothing, and safety shoes) during maintenance work on this machine. Long hair should be tied back and worn under a hair net. Otherwise, your hands and clothing could become stained with ink, and your fingers and hair could become caught in the machine, causing injury.
Page 108: Standby Status
When all of the signal lamps go off, turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 0 (OFF) to turn off the power. When performing maintenance after finishing a day's printing work, refer to "Workflow When Turning Off the Power" on page 100.
Page 109 Maintenance Checking Operating Parts Do not place tools, fasteners, or the like on the belt or near the pressure roller or print head. Doing so could cause them to be entangled in the belt, pressure roller, or print head, damaging this machine. Before turning the power on, check that there is nothing left near the moving parts, such as on the belt or near the print head.
Page 110 Rear Open the rear covers of this machine. Check that there are no tools, fasteners, or the like left near the belt or the pressure roller. Pressure roller Belt Close the rear covers.
Page 111: List Of Maintenance Tools And Supplies
(Dedicated consumables/commercially available) Dedicated consumables (recommended): Item name: Clean Stick B Model No.: C13S090011 Epson recommends the following if purchasing yourself: ASPURE from AS ONE Corporation Model No.: AP125PCT When using commercially available products, choose products that generate little dust and fibers.
Page 112 Use to illuminate the area where you are working inside the machine, such as when cleaning the area around the heads. (Commercially available) Epson recommends using free-standing lights, so that you can use both hands when working. Scraper/Brush Use for flushing plate cleaning...
Page 113 Item Details/Use Grease Grease added to the scan spindle. (Commercially available) Epson recommends the following: NSK Ltd. Model No.: NSK GRS AS2 Tray Use this to carry the plastic container. We recommend using a tray as the cleaning liquid may spill or drip from the plastic container.
Page 114: Maintenance Work List
Maintenance Work List Inspection/Cleaning Timing Frequency Item Checking the Area Around Page 117 Operating Parts Checking the Operation of the Emergency Stop Page 117 Equipment Checking the Regulator Water Level of the Page 119 Compressed Air Route Inspecting for Leaks in the Page 120 Ink Path Cleaning Caps, Wipers, and...
Page 115: Replacing Consumables
Maintenance Timing Frequency Item Checking the Blower and Cleaning/ Cleaning/Replacing the Page 154 Inspec- Replace- Filter tion ment Checking the Cable Page 156 Protection Condition Cleaning Around the Image Page 157 Quality Adjustment Camera Inspecting the Hinges on Page 161 the Front Covers *1: After printing on fabric with fuzzy surface *2: When changing the fabric type...
Page 116: Other Maintenance
Other Maintenance Procedure Item Timing details Applying anti-foaming agent to the belt Once every two days before beginning work Page 187 cleaning unit (only when using acid ink) When ink sticks to the belt and foams Glue Removal Page 192 Application of glue when the fabric attached to the belt rises slightly Glue Application...
Page 117: Inspection/Cleaning Procedure
Maintenance Inspection/Cleaning Procedure Checking the Area Around Operating Parts Frequency Every shift Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Check the print head operating area at the front of the machine. Check areas as described in "Checking Operating Parts".
Page 118 Turn the emergency stop button to the right to release the emergency stop status. [Release] on the screen of the control PC is enabled. Press [Release]. Confirm that the signal lamp is green. Check the message on the control PC screen, and press [Return to Origin]. The head returns to the origin.
Page 119: Checking The Regulator Water Level Of The Compressed Air Route
Maintenance Checking the Regulator Water Level of the Compressed Air Route Frequency Every week Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Check the water level of the compressed air route regulator at the rear of the machine.
Page 120: Inspecting For Leaks In The Ink Path
Check areas as described in "Inspecting the Ink Path". If any of the following conditions are discovered during an inspection, contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance.  Disconnected ink path  Ink leaking from connection area along the ink path ...
Page 121 Maintenance Move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Open the front cover (Home). Open the maintenance cover beside the belt on the Home side, and align it with the maintenance cover below the front cover.
Page 122 Grab the handle of the maintenance cover below the front cover and slowly open the maintenance cover. While pulling the knob of the stopper on the cleaning station toward you with your left hand, use your right hand to slightly pull out the cleaning station.
Page 123 Maintenance Grab the handle on the cleaning station and slowly pull it out toward you.
Page 124 Lightly wipe off dirt from around the cap using the cleaning cloth or clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid.  Do not wipe around the cap with force. Doing so may damage the lip section of the cap, deteriorate nozzle recovery by cleaning, or result in nozzle clogging. ...
Page 125 Maintenance If there is any fluffy dust adhering to the cap, use tweezers to pinch and remove it. Do not pinch the lip section of the cap with the tweezers. Doing so may damage the lip section, deteriorate nozzle recovery by cleaning, or result in nozzle clogging.
Page 126 Clean away any waste ink that has built up on the flushing plate (Home). Use the scraper to sweep the ink remaining on the plate in the direction of the arrow and toward the discharge outlet to remove it. If waste ink is dried, apply maintenance liquid to dissolve the ink before cleaning. Use a cleaning cloth to wipe away any ink that has adhered to the scraper.
Page 127: Perform Head Cleaning
Maintenance Make sure nobody is inside the machine, then close the side door and press the Confirm button. On the screen of the control PC, press [Capping]. The print heads move to the Home side. The side doors lock. This completes the cleaning procedure. Perform head cleaning.
Page 128 Use the scraper to sweep the ink remaining on the flushing plate (Full) from the rear to the front of the machine and toward the discharge outlet to remove it. If waste ink is dried, apply maintenance liquid to dissolve the ink before cleaning. Note: If the scraper is not long enough to sweep the ink, move into the machine from the side door (Full).
Page 129 Maintenance Perform head cleaning. Refer to "Head Cleaning" on page 55 for the procedure. This completes the cleaning procedure.
Page 130: Cleaning The Area Around The Print Heads
Cleaning the Area Around the Print Heads Frequency When printing on fabric with a fuzzy surface Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection equipment Required items Maintenance liquid, container, clean stick, wipe cloths, lighting If too much time passes between cleanings, the nozzles might become clogged. When cleaning is complete, perform head cleaning Confirm that the machine is in Standby status.
Page 131 Maintenance Grab the handle on the cleaning station and slowly pull it out toward you. Wear eye protection. Taking the items below with you, move into the machine from the side door (Home). Cleaning cloth, clean stick, container of maintenance liquid, lighting...
Page 132 Wipe dirt from the carriage plate. Using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe away ink, fluffy dust, and other dirt. Be careful not to touch the head. Locations to clean Head...
Page 133 Maintenance Shining the light on the print head, check the area around the head for debris, fluffy dust, and other dirt. If it is not dirty, this completes the cleaning procedure. If it is dirty, perform cleaning using the following procedure. While shining the light on the print head and using a clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe off fluffy dust from the head front and ink stains from the head side face.
Page 134 After moving the head carriage to the outside, be sure to return it to the inside. If it is not returned to the inside, the sensor on the head carriage may activate, and you may not be able to execute [Return to Origin]. When cleaning is finished, move out of the machine from the side door (Full).
Page 135: Cleaning The Print Head Cover
Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head Cover Frequency When necessary or when dirt is noticeable Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Cleaning cloth, maintenance liquid, plastic container For cleaning, be sure to use the dedicated maintenance liquid. Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. (See: "Standby Status") Move the display of the control PC to the outer side.
Page 136 Using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe the surface of the print head cover, as far as you can reach. Completely wipe off ink-stained fiber or similar dust. Printing with such dust remaining on the parts may cause ink to drip on the fabric, resulting in a printing error. Check to see if the display of the control PC has been moved to the outer side.
Page 137 Maintenance Using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe the surface of the print head cover, as far as you can reach. Completely wipe off ink-stained fiber or similar dust. Printing with such dust remaining on the parts may cause ink to drip on the fabric, resulting in a printing error. When cleaning is finished, move out of the machine.
Page 138 Using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe the surface of the head cover, as far as you can reach. Completely wipe off ink-stained fiber or similar dust. Printing with such dust remaining on the parts may cause ink to drip on the fabric, resulting in a printing error. When cleaning is finished, move out of the machine from the side door (Full).
Page 139: Checking The Height With The Foreign Material Detection Sensor
Maintenance Checking the Height with the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Frequency Every shift or when changing the fabric type Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Hex key (width: 2 mm) or feeler gauge (2 mm) Check that the foreign material detection sensor is operating normally. Confirm that the machine is in Standby status.
Page 140: Cleaning The Cleaning Brushes And The Area Around Them
Cleaning the Cleaning Brushes and the Area Around Them Frequency Every week/When necessary (After printing on fabric with fuzzy surface) Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Remove each screw at the two locations that secure the belt cleaning unit.
Page 141 Maintenance Remove all fiber and other dust from the cleaning brushes. For the cleaning brushes, a metallic brush as shown below can also be used. Use a wipe cloth to wipe away any fluffy dust that has adhered to the scraper. When cleaning is finished, put the belt cleaning unit back in the original position.
Page 142: Adding Grease To The Scan Spindle
Adding Grease to the Scan Spindle Frequency Every six months, before beginning work Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Scan spindle grease, grease gun, cleaning cloths Add grease to the scan spindle. Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. For more information, refer to "Standby Status"...
Page 143 Maintenance Using the grease pump, add grease through the oil filler holes (six upper and lower holes) of the linear block on the left side of the print heads. Use cleaning cloths to wipe off any excess grease or ink adhering to the oil filler holes and surrounding area before working.
Page 144: Confirm Button
When work is finished, move out of the machine from the side door (Full). Make sure nobody is inside the machine, then close the side door and press the Confirm button. On the screen of the control PC, press [Capping]. The print heads move to the Home side.
Page 145: Checking For Water Leaks In The Pipe Joints
Maintenance Checking for Water Leaks in the Pipe Joints Frequency Every day Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Confirm that the joints (1 and 2) for the belt cleaning tank of the belt cleaning unit are not loose and are free from water leaks.
Page 146: Checking The Regulator In The Carriage Pressure Air System
Checking the Regulator in the Carriage Pressure Air System Frequency Every month Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. (See: "Standby Status") On the screen of the control PC, press Side Door - [Unlock] on the [Regular Check] tab in the [Maintenance] menu.
Page 147 Maintenance Confirm that the flow meter reading indicates the specified value. Specified value:10 l/m When confirmation is finished, move out of the machine from the side door (Full). Make sure nobody is inside the machine, then close the side door and press the Confirm button.
Page 148: Cleaning/Replacing The Mist Filter
Cleaning/Replacing the Mist Filter Frequency Clean: Every half month Replace: When necessary Personal protective Protective gloves equipment Required items Replacement: Replacement mist filter Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. (See: "Standby Status") On the screen of the control PC, press Side Door - [Unlock] on the [Regular Check] tab in the [Maintenance] menu.
Page 149: Cleaning/Replacing The Cooling Fan Filters
Maintenance Dry the filter thoroughly and attach it again. Replace the filter if it is extremely dirty. Make sure that the mist filter is set in the correct direction while attaching it. Top side: Blue, Bottom side: White Cleaning/Replacing the Cooling Fan Filters Frequency Cleaning: Every month Replacement: When necessary...
Page 150 Turn the fixing screw of the filter unit by hand to remove it. Fixing screw Place your hand on the top of the filter unit and pull it out. Filter unit...
Page 151 Maintenance Use the hex key (width: 3 mm) to remove the six bolts on the filter unit. Remove the presser plate. Presser plate...
Page 152: Cooling Fan Filter
Remove the cooling fan filter and use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dirt and dust. Vacuum the dirt and dust until the entire filter is unclogged. If the filter is extremely dirty or it is deformed or has a hole, replace it with a new one. Cooling fan filter Return the cooling fan filter to the filter unit and set the presser plate.
Page 153 Maintenance Use the hex key (width: 3 mm) to tighten the six bolts on the filter unit. Return the filter unit to its original position in the machine. Turn the fixing screw of the filter unit by hand to tighten it. Pull the side doors unlock button (Home) back to lock the side doors.
Page 154: Checking The Blower And Cleaning/Replacing The Filter
Checking the Blower and Cleaning/Replacing the Filter Frequency Inspection: Every half month Cleaning/Replacement: When necessary Personal protective Protective gloves equipment Clean the filter for the blower at the rear side of the machine. Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Remove the screw from the filter cover.
Page 155 Maintenance Remove the filter and clean dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. After cleaning, attach the filter again. Replace the filter if it is extremely dirty.
Page 156: Checking The Cable Protection Condition
Checking the Cable Protection Condition Frequency Every month Confirm that the machine is in Power Off status. (See: "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status") Check the cables between the machine and the main electric box for any damage. Check the cables between the machine and ink rack for any damage.
Page 157: Cleaning Around The Image Quality Adjustment Camera
Maintenance Cleaning Around the Image Quality Adjustment Camera Frequency Every year, before beginning work Personal Protective Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection Equipment Required items Maintenance liquid, container, clean stick, cleaning cloth, lighting Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. For more information, refer to "Standby Status"...
Page 158 Wipe the entire bottom of the image quality adjustment camera's cover. Using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe away ink, fluffy dust, and other dirt. CAUTION: Do not apply strong force to the shutter at the bottom of the cover. The shutter may get bent and no longer close, causing ink to adhere to the camera and preventing further normal operation.
Page 159 Maintenance Open the shutter at the bottom of the cover. Then using a cleaning cloth moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe off dirt from the edges of the opening. Edges of opening Using a clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid, wipe off dirt from the image quality adjustment camera's LEDs.
Page 160 When cleaning is finished, close the shutter at the cover bottom. Note: Confirm that the shutter is securely closed. If it is not securely closed, an error will occur when the machine operates. Exit the machine from the side door (Home). Make sure nobody is inside the machine, then close the side door and press the Confirm button.
Page 161: Inspecting The Hinges On The Front Covers
A message is displayed on the screen of the control PC when the number of years indicated for replacement have passed. Check the code number and part ID, and then contact your dealer or Epson Support.  Replacement cycle: 10 years ...
Page 162 Confirm that the machine is in Standby status or Power Off status. For more information about Standby status, refer to "Standby Status" on page 108. For more information about Power Off status, refer to "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status" on page 107.
Page 163 Maintenance Check the inside of the front covers (Home/Center/Full) for cracked or missing hinges (3 on each cover). Check to see if the display of the control PC has been moved to the outer side. If it has not been moved, move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Grab the handles, and slowly close the front covers in the following order: Center, Home, Full.
Page 164: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Washing T-shaped Scraper Frequency When necessary When to Replace When the area in contact with the glue belt is worn/deteriorated. If the contacting area is worn/deteriorated, water cannot be wiped off completely after belt cleaning, resulting in water remaining on the belt. Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment...
Page 165 Maintenance Pull the belt cleaning tank toward you until the carriage rail hits the stopper nearest from you.
Page 166 Use the hex key (width: 6 mm) to attach the belt cleaning unit wheels on the right and left sides.
Page 167 Maintenance Use the hex key (width: 5 mm) to remove the stoppers on the right and left sides. Pull the belt cleaning unit further toward you until it is completely out. Remove the fixing plate that secures the washing T-shaped scraper to be replaced. Remove the screw and washer [1] on the fixing plate on the side to be pulled out using the spanner (width: 7 mm), and remove the fixing plate [2].
Page 168 Pull out the scraper. If fluffy dust has become fused, remove it first as the scraper may be stuck when pulled out. Insert a new scraper in the location where the scraper was pulled out. Attach the fixing plate. Secure the screw, washer and fixing plate, using the spanner (width: 7 mm).
Page 169: Replacing The Washing Silicone Scraper
Maintenance Replacing the Washing Silicone Scraper Frequency When necessary When to Replace When the area in contact with the glue belt is worn/deteriorated. If the contacting area is worn/deteriorated, water cannot be wiped off completely after belt cleaning, resulting in water remaining on the belt. Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing equipment...
Page 170: Replacing The Wiper
Replacing the Wiper Frequency When necessary/When a problem occurs When to Replace When the wiper is damaged When a message is displayed on the Control PC prompting you to replace the part Personal protective Eye protection, protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Replacement wiper (consumable), hex key (width: 2.5 mm), ethanol, clean stick, cleaning...
Page 171 Maintenance While pulling the knob of the stopper on the cleaning station toward you with your left hand, use your right hand to slightly pull out the cleaning station. Grab the handle on the cleaning station and slowly pull it out toward you. Move into the machine from the side door (Home).
Page 172 Wipe any dirt from the location where the wiper was removed using the cleaning cloth or clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Insert the pin at the installation position into the hole on the bottom surface of the new wiper. Tighten the screw on the wiper with the hex key (width: 2.5 mm).
Page 173 Maintenance Check the surface of the rubber for any grease that has oozed out and dirt. If grease has oozed out or if there is dirt on the rubber surface, wipe the wiper rubber section gently using the clean stick moistened with ethanol. Make sure that no tools or other items are left on the print head operating area.
Page 174: Replacing The Ink Tubes For The Pump
Replacing the ink tubes for the pump Frequency When necessary When to Replace When the ink tube is torn or otherwise damaged When a message is displayed on the Control PC prompting you to replace the part Personal protective Eye protection, protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Replacement ink tubes...
Page 175 Maintenance Grab the handle on the cleaning station and slowly pull it out toward you. Move into the machine from the side door (Home). Remove the cover from the ink tubes to be replaced. Grip the side of the cover of the ink tubes to be replaced, and pull it straight toward you. Pull the ink tubes (4 tubes on each) at the rear of the pump straight out.
Page 176 Remove the tube holder on the right side of the pump by pulling it straight out to the right. In the same way, remove the tube holder on the left side of the pump by pulling it straight out to the left.
Page 177 Maintenance Attach the new ink tubes to the tube holder. Insert the tube holder on the right side of the pump straight and push it to the left. In the same way, insert the tube holder on the left side of the pump straight and push it to the right.
Page 178 Insert the ink tube that was removed in step Procedure 11 into the new ink tube. Attach the cover to the ink tubes that were replaced. Grip the side of the cover of the ink tubes being replaced, and insert it straight until it clicks into place.
Page 179 Maintenance Return the maintenance cover beside the belt (on the Home side) to its original position. Check to see if the display of the control PC has been moved to the outer side. If it has not been moved, move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Close the front cover (Home).
Page 180: Replacing The Cap Unit
Replacing the Cap Unit Frequency When necessary/When a problem occurs When to Replace When clogged nozzles are not resolved by cleaning Personal protective Eye protection, protective gloves and clothing equipment Required items Replacement cap unit (consumable), forceps, hex key (width: 2.5 mm), maintenance liquid, clean stick, plastic container CAUTION: Be sure to wear eye protection.
Page 181 Maintenance Open the maintenance cover beside the belt on the Home side, and align it with the maintenance cover below the front cover. Grab the handle of the maintenance cover below the front cover and slowly open the maintenance cover.
Page 182 While pulling the knob of the stopper on the cleaning station toward you with your left hand, use your right hand to slightly pull out the cleaning station.
Page 183 Maintenance Grab the handle on the cleaning station and slowly pull it out toward you. A cap unit is equipped with four caps. Loosen the screw at the center of the cap unit with the hex key (width: 2.5 mm).
Page 184 While taking care not to let the springs fall out, lift the cap upward keeping it horizontal. Hold the ink tubes with the forceps. Pull out the ink tubes at the locations indicated by circles. Be careful of splashing ink. Insert tubes into a new cap unit.
Page 185 Maintenance While wearing rubber gloves, use your finger to push the lip of the cap in and see if it returns. Secure the cap unit by tightening the screw at the center with the hex key (width: 2.5 mm). Grease may have oozed out of the surface of the lip section. Wipe the lip section gently using the clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid.
Page 186 On the screen of the control PC, press [Capping]. The print heads move to the Home side. The side doors lock. This completes the work.
Page 187: Other Maintenance
Maintenance Other Maintenance Applying anti-foaming agent to the belt cleaning unit (only when using acid ink) If you use acid ink, foam may be generated in the belt cleaning unit and the cleaning tank may overflow. Follow the steps below to apply anti-foaming agent to the belt cleaning unit. Frequency Apply once every two days before beginning work.
Page 188 Pull the belt cleaning unit toward you until the carriage rail hits the stopper nearest from you.
Page 189 Maintenance Use a wipe cloth to wipe off any water droplets on the metal parts that hold the scraper in place and the metal parts inside both sides of the belt cleaning tank. Pour approximately 20 g of anti-foaming agent into a plastic cup.
Page 190 Apply anti-foaming agent to a brush and then apply it to the metal parts that hold the scraper in place and the metal parts inside both sides of the belt cleaning tank. Evenly apply the entire contents of the plastic cup. Note: Apply the anti-foaming agent so that it does not adhere to the brush or the cleaning scraper.
Page 191 Maintenance Application area...
Page 192: Glue Removal
The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover protective recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover equipment you are actually using.
Page 193 Maintenance Required Item Quantity Details Items Blade supports Felt rod Glue collection bucket Glue-removal felt 1 sheet Use the following felt size: 190 (width) x 45 (length) cm Glue remover 10 to 20 L Glue remover Recommended product  Cleanser TS (Murayama Chemical Laboratory) ...
Page 194 Required Item Quantity Details Items Bottle (for ethanol) Commercially available Hex key 1 set Commercially available Spanner (width: 13 mm) Commercially available Wipe cloths (for wiping the belt; soft non- Proper Commercially available fluffy material that will not damage the belt) amount Bucket for glue remover Commercially available...
Page 195 Maintenance Required Item Quantity Details Items Bags or plastic sheets (material that does Proper Commercially available, for curing not dissolve in organic solvents) amount Approx. 1.9 m (width) x 2 m or more (length) Thickness: 1 mm or less Used to protect the belt cleaning unit.
Page 196 CAUTION Wear eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing, and respiratory protection when performing these procedures. For details, refer to the instructions on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the glue and glue remover that you are actually using, and be sure to use the required protective equipment. Wear a hat so that your hair does not fall onto the belt.
Page 197 Maintenance Preparation Confirm that the machine is in Standby status. For more information, refer to "Standby Status" on page 108. From the control PC, open the [Print] menu and confirm that [Print Settings] - [Device Settings] - [Belt Cleaning] and [Pressure Roller] are not selected (1) or are grayed out (2).
Page 198 Remove each screw at the two locations that secure the belt cleaning unit. Pull the belt cleaning unit toward you until the carriage rail hits the stopper nearest from you.
Page 199 Maintenance Cover the belt cleaning unit with plastic sheet, spread out the wrinkles in the plastic, and then tape it down. Push the belt cleaning unit back. Turn the machine to Power Off status. For more information, refer to "Power Off/Air Pressure Release Status" on page 107.
Page 200 Two people are required to remove the fabric roll. WARNING: Since the fabric roll is heavy, be sure to have at least two workers remove and install it. When lifting the fabric roll, make sure you bend your knees sufficiently and lift in a natural position. Remove the tension roller cover.
Page 201 Maintenance Disconnect the tension roller connector from the electromagnetic brake connector. Remove the tension roller unit. This single unit consists of three rollers: roller 1, the tension roller, and roller 2. Tension roller Tension roller unit Roller 2 Roller 1 The unit weighs 52 kg.
Page 202 Remove the fixing pins on both sides of roller 1. Remove the hook from the pin tip and then pull the pin out upward. Hook...
Page 203 Maintenance With two workers, remove roller 1. CAUTION: Be sure to have at least two workers remove and install the roller. When lifting the roller, make sure you bend your knees sufficiently and lift in a natural position. Remove the screws on each side of the tension roller unit (2 each) using the spanner (width: 13 mm).
Page 204 With two workers, remove the tension roller unit. CAUTION: Be sure to have at least two workers remove and install the unit. When lifting the unit, make sure you bend your knees sufficiently and lift in a natural position. Move to the rear of the machine, and install the blade supports on the right and left. Install next to the belt and tighten the screws (1 each on Home side and Full side) using the hex key (width: 5 mm).
Page 205 Maintenance Attach the felt to the felt rod. When using commercially available felt: Sew the ends into bag shapes to make mounting holes, or use cable ties to secure the felt in place after wrapping the felt around the felt rod. Example: Securing the felt with cable ties...
Page 206 Place the felt rod on the belt. Secure the felt rod and blade supports with cable ties.
Page 207 Maintenance Removal of Glue Turn the main power switch to 1 (ON) to turn the power on. On the control PC, select [Belt Speed Volume Switch] on the [Belt] tab. Select this to enable adjustment of the belt speed volume on the rear panel. Pour the glue remover into the glue remover bucket.
Page 208 Adjust the belt speed volume to a speed that is easy to work with. Aim for a speed that is in the range shown by the arrows in the figure. Gradually soak the felt with the glue remover until it is uniformly spread. The glue on the belt surface begins to dissolve.
Page 209 Maintenance Worker 2 (at the front side of the machine): Once most of the glue has been scraped away, gradually move to the left while scraping away glue from all areas of the belt. Worker 1 (at the rear side of the machine): While checking the scraping conditions, continue pouring an appropriate amount of remover onto the felt.
Page 210 Belt Surface Wiping Use a wipe cloth soaked in ethanol (proper amount) to wipe the belt surface. Adjust the belt speed volume to a speed that is easy to work with. Aim for a speed that is in the range shown by the arrows in the figure. Wipe it clean using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth.
Page 211 Maintenance Work after Removal Move to the front side of the machine, and pull out the belt cleaning tank. Remove the protection material (bags or plastic sheets) from the belt cleaning tank. If there is any organic solvent adhered to the protection material, dispose of the protection material in the proper manner for industrial waste.
Page 212: Glue Application
The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover protective recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover equipment you are actually using.
Page 213 Maintenance Required Item Quantity Details Items Blade supports Bundled item Blade Glue application blocks Bundled item Bucket for glue Commercially available Scale Commercially available Scissors Commercially available Stirring rod for preparing glue Commercially available Hex key 1 set Commercially available Glue A 2.5 kg This is the quantity of glue to apply if...
Page 214 Required Item Quantity Details Items Glue B 0.5 kg This is the quantity of glue to apply if existing glue is removed first. Recommended product  ATR1642 0.8 kg This is the quantity of glue to apply on  ATR1655 top if existing glue is not removed first.
Page 215 Maintenance CAUTION Wear eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing, and respiratory protection when performing these procedures. For details, refer to the instructions on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the glue and glue remover that you are actually using, and be sure to use the required protective equipment. When applying glue, there is a risk of inhaling harmful vapors released by the glue or of the glue adhering to your skin.
Page 216 Preparation From the control PC, open the [Print] menu and confirm that [Print Settings] - [Device Settings] - [Belt Cleaning] and [Pressure Roller] are not selected (1) or are grayed out (2). If [Belt Cleaning] and [Pressure Roller] are not grayed out and are selected, unselect [Belt Cleaning] and [Pressure Roller], or select [Cut Sheet Mode].
Page 217 Maintenance From the rear side of the machine, attach insulating tape at both edges of the belt, using a clearance of about 6 mm to prevent contact with the belt retention cover. Align the corners of the insulating tape with the edges of the belt. Using the belt speed volume, adjust the belt speed to the range shown in the figure.
Page 218 After taping one complete rotation, adjust the belt speed volume to Min. (Minimum) and stop the belt. Overlap the tape seams by about 5 to 10 mm. Adjust the belt speed volume to a speed that is easy to work with. Aim for a speed that is in the range shown by the arrows in the figure.
Page 219 Maintenance Check to see whether the tape is floating (lifting) and whether there is foreign material on the belt. Press down any areas of tape that are floating up, and remove any foreign material using a wipe cloth or the like. Note: If the tape is floating up, friction with the blade could cause the tape to tear during glue application.
Page 220 Install the blade. Use two people to carry the blade to the rear side of the machine. CAUTION: Do not place the blade on the floor with the sharp edge facing down, or bump it against other objects. Doing so could damage the sharp edge. A damaged blade will not apply glue uniformly. Align the holes on each end of the blade with the blade supports, and slowly and evenly lower the blade on both right and left sides to avoid damaging the belt.
Page 221 Maintenance Rotate the belt a little in the forward direction and stop. This operation sets the blade at a slight angle against the belt. This completes the blade installation procedure.
Page 222 Place one glue application block on each end of the belt so that they are aligned with the edge of the blade. When placing the blocks, do not place them on the seams of the insulating tape applied to both sides of the belt.
Page 223 Maintenance Affix the glue application blocks to both ends of the blade using insulating tape so that there are no gaps in the following:  Between the block and the belt  Between the block and the blade CAUTION: Do not affix the blocks in the states described below. There is a risk that the glue may not be applied evenly, or the glue may leak from the belt edge into the machine, causing a malfunction.
Page 225 Maintenance Glue Preparation This section explains glue preparation to perform when applying glue after performing glue removal, and when applying glue without performing glue removal. When applying glue after removing glue When applying a top layer of glue without performing glue removal, see "When applying glue on top without removing glue"...
Page 226 Prepare the glue for the second layer. On the scale, set a bucket for glue that is different from the bucket containing the first layer of glue. Pour in glue A (0.5 kg). Pour glue B (0.5 kg) into the bucket containing glue A.
Page 227 Maintenance Using a stirring rod for preparing glue, mix and prepare glue A and glue B contained in the bucket for glue. Note: Mix the glue slowly to avoid the glue forming bubbles in the bucket. Preparation is complete when the colors of the two glues are blended.
Page 228 When applying glue on top without removing glue When applying glue after performing glue removal, see "When applying glue after removing glue" on page 225. Set the bucket for glue on the scale and pour in glue A (1.4 kg). WARNING: When using the glue, wear the personal protective equipment for organic solvent use, such as protective gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
Page 229 Maintenance Using a stirring rod for preparing glue, mix and prepare glue A and glue B contained in the bucket for glue. Note: Mix the glue slowly to avoid the glue forming bubbles in the bucket. Preparation is complete when the colors of the two glues are blended.
Page 230 Application of Glue This section explains glue application to perform when applying glue after performing glue removal, and when applying glue without performing glue removal. Adjust the belt speed volume to a speed that is easy to work with. Aim for a speed that is in the range shown by the arrows in the figure.
Page 231 Maintenance Apply the first layer of glue. Pour a proper amount of glue to right next to the blade. Pour so that the glue flows from the center to both edges. It is not necessary to pour all of the glue at once. The glue accumulates in front of the blade, then it will be applied slowly to the belt surface through the gap between the blade and belt as the belt rotates.
Page 232 Maintain the belt rotation speed as is, and when the first layer of glue has nearly all been used, pour the second layer. Note: Pour the second layer of glue before the first layer has all been used. It is not necessary to pour all of the glue at once. Pouring a proper amount a little at a time, apply in the same manner as the first layer.
Page 233 Maintenance After it has been completely poured, prepare the soapy water, and gradually pour the soapy water above the belt in front of locations where the glue has nearly all been used. The soapy water creates a water repellent membrane on the belt surface so that the glue and blade can be easily separated.
Page 234 Check that the glue accumulated in front of the blade has been completely used and soapy water is completely applied.
Page 235: Blade Removal
Maintenance Blade Removal Use two people to lift the blade evenly on both right and left sides, and remove it. Wipe the blade, glue application blocks, and buckets for glue clean using ethanol. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off. WARNING: When using the glue remover, wear the personal protective equipment for organic solvent use, such as protective gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
Page 236 Drying Using the belt speed volume, adjust to the position shown in the figure. Then rotate the belt in the forward direction for two to four hours. On the control PC, deselect Enable [Belt speed volume switch] on the [Belt] tab. Stop belt rotation and allow to dry for eight hours or more.
Page 237 Maintenance Work after Application After leaving it for eight hours or more, peel off the insulating tape. Worker 1: In front of the machine, peel the edge of the insulating tape, and hold the edge of the bottom tape in the overlapping portion. Peel off the tape from the belt. Worker 2: Press and hold the Feed button on the front panel to rotate the belt in the forward direction.
Page 238 Move to the rear side of the machine, and remove the blade supports. Loosen the screws (1 each on right and left) using the hex key (width: 5 mm) to remove them. With two workers, attach the tension roller unit in its original position. CAUTION: Be sure to have at least two workers remove and install the unit.
Page 239 Maintenance If you removed roller 1, attach roller 1 in its original position on the tension roller unit and then insert the fixing pins on both sides of the roller. Insert the pin and the catch the hook on the pin tip. CAUTION: Be sure to have at least two workers remove and install the roller.
Page 240 If the position of the roller hole and the hole for inserting the pin are not aligned, move the lever on the left side of the roller to adjust the position. Hole for inserting the pin Lever Roller hole Press the tension roller connector into the electromagnetic brake connector.
Page 241 Maintenance Attach the tension roller covers. Attach the tension roller cover screws (Home side/Full side, 4 screws each) using the hex key (width: 3 mm). Use two people to attach the fabric roll. WARNING: Since the fabric roll is heavy, be sure to have at least two workers remove and install it. When lifting the fabric roll, make sure you bend your knees sufficiently and lift in a natural position.
Page 242: Shaking The Ink Cartridges
Shaking the Ink Cartridges Frequency When the machine was not used for a long period of time with the ink cartridges still installed  Pigment ink (red): Once every three weeks  Pigment ink (other than red)/Dispersion ink: Once a month ...
Page 243 Maintenance Grabbing the blue levers on both sides of the connector, pull the connector out toward you and place it on the holder. Connector Remove the ink cartridge from the ink rack, and place it on a flat surface with the ink supply port facing the side.
Page 244 Place the shaken ink cartridge such that the ink supply port faces the connector Insert the connector of the ink rack into the ink supply port of the ink cartridge. Push the needle of the connector into the ink supply port of the ink cartridge. Insert it carefully and securely as shown in the following image.
Page 245: Print Head Replacement
Maintenance Print Head Replacement Cleaning the Head Nozzle Surface (Clean Stick) Frequency If nozzles are still clogged even after performing "Head Cleaning" on page 55 several times Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection equipment Required items Clean stick, maintenance liquid, plastic container, tray Safety Precautions ...
Page 246 Print a nozzle check pattern to identify the head and chip affected by nozzle clogging. For more information about how to print a nozzle check pattern, refer to "Nozzle Check" on page 51. The text printed under each pattern indicates the location of the nozzle. Upper row: Indicates the head number.
Page 247 Maintenance <Nozzle check pattern> Rear Head Head number Chip Chip Fabric number feeding direction Front Carriage movement <Head arrangement> Rear Fabric feeding direction Front Carriage movement...
Page 248 On the screen of the control PC, press Head Maintenance - [Move to Home] on the [Regular Check] tab in the [Maintenance] menu. The print head separates from the cap. The side doors unlock. Move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Open the front cover (Home).
Page 249 Maintenance Soak a cleaning stick in the cleaning liquid. When doing this, do not allow cleaning liquid to drip from the clean stick. Do not re-use the cleaning liquid the next time you perform cleaning. Re-using dirty cleaning liquid can actually make the printer dirtier. ...
Page 250 While keeping the clean stick at an angle of 30 degrees or less, wipe off the fluff by sliding it in the direction of the acute angle while pressing with just enough force so that the stick does not bend. Front Rear Keep the following points in mind.
Page 251 Maintenance Print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. If no clogged nozzles are detected, the work is complete. If the nozzles are still clogged, start again from Procedure 2. If the problem continues to occur even after trying to clear the nozzles a few times, go to "Cleaning the Head Nozzle Surface (NOZZLE RECOVERY JIG)"...
Page 252: Cleaning The Head Nozzle Surface (Nozzle Recovery Jig)
Cleaning the Head Nozzle Surface (NOZZLE RECOVERY JIG) Frequency If nozzles are still clogged even after performing "Cleaning the Head Nozzle Surface (Clean Stick)" on page 245 several times Personal protective Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection equipment Required items NOZZLE RECOVERY JIG, maintenance liquid, plastic container, tray Safety Precautions ...
Page 253 Maintenance Open the front cover (Home). Open the maintenance cover beside the belt on the Home side, and align it with the maintenance cover below the front cover. Grab the handle of the maintenance cover below the front cover and slowly open the maintenance cover.
Page 254 approximately half of the nozzle surface at a time. Scrub the entire nozzle surface with the brush two or three times. Rear Front If the bristles of the brush are pressed too hard against the surface, they can create too much of a load and scratch the nozzle surface, resulting in poor printing.
Page 255 Maintenance Exit the machine from the side door (Home). Return the cleaning station. Grabbing the cleaning station's handle and being careful not to pinch any cables, slowly push it back into its original position until you hear the stopper click into place. Slowly close the maintenance cover below the front cover.
Page 256: Print Head Replacement
 Use the outer carton, plastic bag, and protective case to pack the used Print Head to send it to your dealer or Epson Support. Open them carefully without tearing anything.  Do not open the protective case until you are ready to replace the print head.
Page 257 Maintenance Opening Method Follow the steps below to open it. Open the protective case of the print head.
Page 258 Put your fingers in the concave areas, located on both sides of the Print Head, and take out the print head. To take it out, hold the print head from the top or its sides. Do not hold the bottom of the print head.
Page 259 Maintenance...
Page 260 Preparing to Replace the Head To replace the print head, you will need to turn the power to the printer off. Prepare the print head so that you can replace the print head when the power to the printer is turned off. Note: When replacing the print head, you will not be able to perform any printing jobs until all tasks shown in the [Head Replacement] tab from the [Maintenance] menu are complete.
Page 261 Maintenance On the screen of the control PC, press [Prepare to Replace Head] on the [Head Replacement] tab in the [Maintenance] menu. This moves the print head into the replacement position. If the print head you want to replace is in rows 1 to 4, press [Head Maintenance] - [Move to Home]. If the print head you want to replace is in rows 5 to 8, press [Move to Full].
Page 262 Open the side door (Home or Full). Press [Shutdown]. The application on the control PC shuts down. Confirm that all signal lamps have turned off, and then turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 0 (Off). CAUTION: If the signal lamps have not turned off within 5 minutes after Windows shuts down, press and hold the control PC's power button in the electric box.
Page 263 Maintenance When opening the front cover (Home), move the display of the control PC to the outer side. Open the front cover (Home or Full). Remove the screws on the front side of the print head cover (4 screws) using the hex key (width: 3 mm).
Page 264 Loosen the screws on the left and right sides of the print head cover (1 screw each) by turning the hex key (width: 3 mm) three times. Pull the print head cover toward you to remove it. When replacing the print head from the Full side, skip to Procedure 10.
Page 265 Maintenance Open the maintenance cover beside the belt on the Home side, and align it with the maintenance cover below the front cover. Grab the handle of the maintenance cover below the front cover and slowly open the maintenance cover. While pulling the knob of the stopper on the cleaning station toward you with your left hand, use your right hand to slightly pull out the cleaning station.
Page 266 While shining a light on the underside of the print head, fully loosen the screws (2 screws) on the print head being replaced using the hex key (width: 3 mm). Hold the print head being replaced from the top, and pull it out directly upwards.
Page 267 Maintenance Fully loosen the screws (2 screws) on the tube connector for the print head being replaced using the hex key (width: 2.0 mm). Tube connector Remove the tube connector from the print head. CAUTION: Ink may have stuck to the connection between the tube connector and the print head. Do not tilt or touch the connections.
Page 268 Insert the tube connector removed in step 15 into the new print head. Make sure that the tube connector is inserted straight into the print head connection. CAUTION: Ink may have stuck to the connection between the tube connector and the print head. Do not tilt or touch the connections.
Page 269 Maintenance Set the new print head, and press it straight down until you hear a click. Press the location in the figure. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force when inserting. Doing so may damage the print head and connector.
Page 270 While shining a light on the underside of the print head, tighten the screws at two points on the replacement print head using the bit (width: 3 mm). Tighten to a torque of 150 cN m. Attach the connector for the electrical connection to the new print head vertically. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force when inserting.
Page 271 Maintenance Tighten the screws (2 screws) on the connector for the electrical connection using the bit (width: 2.5 mm) while avoiding pinching the tube. Tighten to a torque of 36 cN m. Tube Exit the machine from the side door (Home or Full). When replacing the print head from the Full side, skip to Procedure 26.
Page 272 Place the print head cover over the metal plate of the print head on the left, right, and center of the print head. Print head metal plate Push in the print head cover while making sure that the screws fit into the grooves on the left and right of the print head cover.
Page 273 Maintenance Attach the print head cover, and then tighten the screws on the left and right sides of the print head cover (1 screw each) using the hex key (width: 3 mm). CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the print head cover. Doing so may damage the print head cover. Tighten the screws on the front side of the print head cover (4 screws) using the hex key (width: 3 mm).
Page 274 Close the front cover (Home or Full). If the display of the control PC has been moved to the outer side, return the control PC to its original position. Turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 1 (On). After confirming that the light is flashing, press the Confirm button on the front side of the machine.
Page 275 Maintenance Selecting the Head for Replacement Confirm that the replaced print head appears here. A blue check mark and a warning mark will appear next to the replaced print head. If all replaced print heads appear here, press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Select Replaced Head] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Noise Test] screen.
Page 276: Noise Test
Noise Test Confirm that the replacement print heads are connected. Press [Noise Test] - [Start]. Confirm the [Noise Test Result]. If any of the [Result] are [Fail], confirm the failure message that appears on the bottom right of the [Noise Test] tab, and address the issue accordingly.
Page 277: Ink Filling
Maintenance If all [Result] are [OK], press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Noise Test] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Ink Filling] screen. Ink Filling The replacement print heads will be filled with ink. A check mark will automatically appear for the replacement print head ink array.
Page 278: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Press [Ink Filling] - [Start]. This will begin filling the replacement print heads with ink. Color bars representing the ink colors will appear when ink filling is complete, and the [Next] button will become available. Press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Ink Filling] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Print Nozzle Check Pattern] screen.
Page 279 Maintenance Setting the Cut Sheets This procedure is not necessary when printing directly on fabric. Place the cut sheets on the plastic board as shown in the image below. Change the direction of the plastic board and position it 180 mm from the right edge of the belt on the front of the machine.
Page 280 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Select [Maintenance] menu - [Print Head] tab on the screen of the control PC. Configure the settings below under Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Print start position: 130 mm Fabric thickness: 1.3 mm (thickness of plastic board) Head height: 0.7 mm (recommended value) Move the plastic board to the printing area.
Page 281 Maintenance Press the feed button on the front panel to feed the belt and bring the plastic board forward. Lift up the plastic board, and then press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Print Nozzle Check Pattern] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Head Cleaning] screen.
Page 282 Head Cleaning Clean print heads with clogged nozzles. Check the nozzle check pattern that is printed. If nozzle clogging has not occurred and all lines print clearly, press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Head Cleaning] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Head Calibration] screen.
Page 283: Head Calibration
Note: If there are clogged nozzles (there are areas that are not printed) even after head cleaning, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head Calibration Print heads are calibrated automatically. Check the calibration results to confirm whether default settings have been set for replacement print heads.
Page 284 If the calibration results appear in [Calibration Result], the inspection is complete. If any of the [Result] are [Fail], confirm the failure message that appears on the bottom right of the [Head Calibration] tab, and address the issue accordingly. If all [Result] are [OK], press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Head Calibration] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Camera Calibration] screen.
Page 285: Camera Calibration
 A2 (594 × 420 mm) size photography paper x 1 (commercially available) Required items  Rollers (commercially available) Epson recommends using rubber. CAUTION: Use the same photography paper for camera calibration, automatic density adjustment, and automatic X offset adjustment.
Page 286 Wipe the belt surface with a soft cloth soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. This prevents the photo paper from sticking to the belt. Wipe off any dust or lint on the belt surface. Place the top edge of the photo paper vertically, 710 mm from the edge of the belt. Move the rollers back and forth from the rear to attach the top of the photo paper cleanly to the belt so that there are no wrinkles or curls.
Page 287 Maintenance Move the rollers to the rear to attach the bottom of the photo paper cleanly to the belt so that there are no wrinkles or curls. Press the feed button on the rear panel so that the edge of the photography paper is fed to the threaded hole on the far rear side of the pressure roller platen on the rear Home side.
Page 288 Press [Auto Belt Rotation] - [Reset]. The specified value is displayed. Press [Belt Rotation]. The photography paper will be fed to the printing position. Set the [Printing Begin] position to 750 mm.
Page 289 Maintenance Press [Camera Calibration] - [Start]. The [Calibration Result] is displayed when the calibration is complete.
Page 290 Confirm the [Calibration Result]. If any of the [Calibration Result] are [Fail], confirm the failure message that appears on the bottom right of the [Camera Calibration] tab, and address the issue accordingly. If all [Calibration Result] are [OK], press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Camera Calibration] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Auto Density Adjustment] screen.
Page 291  A2 (594 × 420 mm) size photography paper x 1 (commercially available) Required items  Rollers (commercially available) Epson recommends using rubber. CAUTION: Use the same photography paper for camera calibration, automatic density adjustment, and automatic X offset adjustment.
Page 292 Wipe the belt surface with a soft cloth soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. This prevents the photo paper from sticking to the belt. Wipe off any dust or lint on the belt surface. Place the top edge of the photo paper vertically, 710 mm from the edge of the belt. Move the rollers back and forth from the rear to attach the top of the photo paper cleanly to the belt so that there are no wrinkles or curls.
Page 293 Maintenance Move the rollers to the back of the photo paper to attach the bottom of the photo paper cleanly to the belt so that there are no wrinkles or curls. Press the feed button on the rear panel so that the edge of the photography paper is fed to the threaded hole on the far rear side of the pressure roller platen on the rear Home side.
Page 294 Select the pattern to print from [Pattern] in [Auto Printing and Auto Imaging]. Press [Auto Belt Rotation] - [Reset]. The specified value is displayed. Press [Belt Rotation]. The photography paper will be fed to the printing position.
Page 295 If an automatic density adjustment failed message appears, confirm that the position of the photography paper and [Printing Begin] position are correct, and restart the sequence from Procedure 2. If automatic density adjustment continues to fail after restarting the procedure, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 296 Once all patterns have been printed and image captures are complete, press [Update Density Adjustment Value] - [Update Workflow] - [Start]. This will update the density adjustment value. Press [Next]. A blue check mark will appear indicating that the [Auto Density Adjustment] procedure is complete, and you will be taken to the [Auto X Offset Adjustment] screen.
Page 297  A2 (594 x 420 mm) size photo paper (commercially available) Required items Use one sheet for each pattern printed.  Rollers (commercially available) Epson recommends using rubber. CAUTION: Use the same photography paper for camera calibration, automatic density adjustment, and automatic X offset adjustment.
Page 298 Confirm that the pressure roller has stopped at the front. If the pressure roller has stopped at the rear, turn the pressure roller switch to the right (Swing) to move the pressure roller. When it has moved to the front, turn the switch back to its original position. Wipe the belt surface with a soft cloth soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out.
Page 299 Maintenance Press and hold the Feed button on the rear panel to rotate the belt in the forward direction until the bottom of the photo paper is attached to the belt. Move the rollers to the back of the photo paper to attach the bottom of the photo paper cleanly to the belt so that there are no wrinkles or curls.
Page 300 Select the pattern to print from [Pattern] on the [Auto X Offset Adjustment] tab. If the replacement print head chip is in rows 1 to 16, select [Chip1-17]. If it is in rows 17 to 32, select [Chip17-32]. Note: When replacing multiple print heads with chips located in rows 1 to 16 and rows 17 to 32, you will need to print both patterns for [Chip1-17] and [Chip17-32].
Page 301 Maintenance Press [Auto Belt Rotation] - [Reset]. The specified value is displayed. Press [Belt Rotation]. The photography paper will be fed to the printing position.
Page 302 If an automatic X offset adjustment failed message appears, confirm that the position of the photography paper and [Printing Begin] position are correct, and restart the sequence from step 1. If automatic X offset adjustment continues to fail after restarting the procedure, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 303 Maintenance Press [Update Workflow] - [Start]. This will update the correction value for the X offset adjustment. Note: When replacing multiple print heads with chips located in rows 1 to 16 and rows 17 to 32, return to Procedure 2 and print the pattern that has not been printed.
Page 304 Completion Check On the screen of the control PC, press [Finish] to confirm that the procedure is complete on the [Head Replacement] tab in the [Maintenance] menu. This completes the [Head Replacement] procedure.
Page 305: Disposal Of Used Parts
Returning the Used Print Head Send the used print head to your dealer or Epson Support according to the procedure specified during introductory education for User Self Repair maintenance. To send the used Print Head, pack it according to the steps below, so that the ink does not leak during transport.
Page 307: Problem Solver
Displays a list of notification information in order of importance. Code number Displays the code number. When contacting your dealer or Epson Support, be sure to include the "XXXXX" (code number). Action Displays what kind of error or warning has occurred, and the action to take for the error or warning occurring.
Page 308 Name Description Operation buttons The operation buttons displayed vary depending on the message. Perform operations according to the action message.
Page 309: Troubleshooting
Problem Solver Troubleshooting When Printed Colors are Different If printed colors are different from what was expected, the ink colors might be mixing. Print a check pattern to identify which ink colors are mixing, and then flush the print head(s). If you can determine from the printout which ink colors are mixing, it is not necessary to print a check pattern.
Page 310: Printing While The Nozzles Are Still Clogged
Printing While the Nozzles Are Still Clogged If you want to print while the nozzles are still clogged even after performing head cleaning several times, you can print using the four rows of print heads (32 heads) that do not have clogged nozzles. When printing with 32 heads, productivity may drop, and you may not be able to perform auto adjustment.
Page 311 Problem Solver On the control PC, press the [System] menu, and then the [Head] tab. Select [Head], and then [32]. From [Pattern], select the rows of print heads which do not have clogged nozzles to be used for printing. In example (1), select [Head1-4]. The selected print heads are displayed in blue and a check mark will appear.
Page 312 Press [Apply]. If you want to print using all the print heads, select [Head] and then [64], and then press [Apply].
Page 313: Specifications
Specifications Specifications This section describes the specifications for the ML-64000-180. Basic Specifications Item Specifications Notes Print head On-demand ink jet 8-color Compatible inks "Supported Ink" on page 317. Printing resolution X: Scanning direction, Min. 600 dpi to Max. 1200 dpi Y: Fabric feed direction, Min.
Page 314: Printing Width
Printing Width Item Specifications Printable fabric width Scan direction (x) 300 to 1,800 mm Margin specifications No margin Printing width settings input units 0.1 mm...
Page 315: Power
Specifications Power Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10%, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 3% Rated current 30 A or less Includes internal heater 20 A Power 20.7 KVA consumption Rated short-circuit 1.5 kA current Leakage current 300 mA or less Factory facilities...
Page 316 Item Specifications Notes Exhaust Connector: φ125 mm Required for mist exhaust in the machine. Pipe length: 10 m If connection with factory exhaust is Flow rate: 1,200 m not possible, please provide a mist exhaust fan. Network A communication speed of 100BASE-TX or more is Please provide a network environment recommended.
Page 317: Supported Ink
Specifications Supported Ink The list of supported inks below may not be up-to-date. When making a purchase, check the latest inks at your distributor. Acidic Color Name Color Code Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Grey Blue Cobalt Orange-F OR-F Rubine Fluorescent Pink Fluorescent Flavine Reactive Color Name...
Page 318 *2: Do not use the color (column) next to the ink penetration liquid in the same head. The discharge of ink penetration liquid may become unstable. Ink is not discharged if the check is removed from [Belt Speed Volume Switch] on the [Setting] tab. Contact your dealer or Epson Support for details.
Page 319: Ink Cartridges
Specifications Ink Cartridges Item Specifications Ink Type "Supported Ink" on page 317 Width (W): 150 mm External Length (D): 235 mm dimensions Height (H): 412 mm Weight Approx. 12 kg Ink color "Supported Ink" on page 317 (1) Temperature: "Basic Specifications" on page 313 (2) Relative humidity: "Basic Specifications"...
Page 320: Consumables
Consumables The list of consumables below may not be up-to-date. When making a purchase, check the latest consumables at your distributor. Product Name Model No. Mist filter C13S210133 Mist filter replacement parts Blower filter C13S210134 Blower filter replacement parts Washing scraper C13S210132 Washing T-shaped scraper replacement parts...
Page 321: Options
Specifications Options The list of options below may not be up-to-date. When making a purchase, check the latest options at your distributor. Product Name Model No. Feeding unit C12C937761 Unit where the fabric roll is installed which feeds the fabric into the machine 2 inch feeding spindle C12C939721 Feeding spindle for paper core with a 2-inch...
Page 323: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Screen Reference This appendix describes the screens on the control PC. Main Screen The main screen is described below. Name Description Status Displays the status of the machine. Current Job Displays the print time and printed length for the Rob file (job) currently being printed or the Rob file (job) last printed.
Page 324 Screen Description Ink is expended. Replace the old ink cartridge with a new one. Indicates that little ink remains. Ready a new ink cartridge. Indicates an ink cartridge error. Confirm the status of the ink cartridge. The ink level could not be acquired immediately after starting the control PC. Color Code Displays the ink color.
Page 325: Printing
Appendix Printing The [Print] menu is described below. Name Description New job list Select a job list. Job list Displays a list of the jobs (Rob files) that are registered in the job list. For more information, refer to "Job Setting Menu" on page 326.
Page 326 Job Setting Menu Name Description Number of the Rob file. Print Select the Rob file to print. Select this box to print the file. Image Displays the thumbnail for the Rob file. Click a thumbnail to display the detailed information for the job. Rob File Name File name of the Rob file.
Page 327 Appendix Name Description Job Pitch Sets the interval until the next job. This is enabled when the following settings are the same with the next job.  Resolution  Number of passes  Bidirectional Printing  Advanced Quality (For more information, refer to "Job Details Information"...
Page 328 Job Details Information This can be viewed by clicking the thumbnail or file name in the Job Settings menu. Name Description Image Displays the thumbnail for the Rob file. Switch job button (Prev) Displays the Job Details information for the previous job in the job list. Close button Click to close the Job Details screen.
Page 329: Print Settings
Appendix Print Settings Configures the print settings for a job. Click [ ] to display this. Name Description Drawing Settings Configures Printing Begin, Fabric Thickness, and other settings.
Page 330 Name Description Printing Begin Sets the print start position for ROB file printing. Setting value: 0 to 1569 mm Fabric Thickness Set the fabric thickness. If the fabric does not have a consistent height, such as for shaggy fabric, enter the average value. Setting value: 0 to 10 mm Head Height Set the print head height.
Page 331 Appendix Name Description Bidirectional Printing If you unselect this check box, one-directional printing is selected, and printing is performed only when the print head moves in a certain direction. The print quality is improved, but print speed falls below normal. If ruled lines are misaligned or unevenness occurs, selecting one-directional printing may improve the symptoms.
Page 332: Maintenance
Maintenance The [Maintenance] menu is described below. Name Description Belt Displays the [Belt] tab. Configures the settings related to belt cleaning. Print Head Displays the [Print Head] tab. Configures the settings related to heads. Regular Check Displays the [Regular Check] tab. Moves the heads and locks/unlocks the side doors during maintenance.
Page 333: System
Appendix System The [System] menu is described below. Name Description Power Displays the [Power] tab. Turns the power off and returns to the origin. Displays the [Job] tab. Configures settings related to print jobs. Setting Displays the [Setting] tab. Configures detailed head settings. Version Displays the [Version] tab.
Page 334 Checking the Print Settings of Data Printed in the Past Press the [System] menu, and then the [Production] tab. Select a date to display a list of print times and data. Then, select the desired print data to display its print settings. Enter a partial file name for the print data in the [Search by File Name] field and press [ ] to display a list of print data.
Page 335: Dc Agent For Ml-64000
Appendix DC Agent for ML-64000 The [DC Agent for ML-64000] menu is described below. Name Description Apply Click to send the machine status and information to "Epson Cloud Solution PORT".
Page 336: Job List Manager
Job List Manager This displays the registered job lists. Name Description Note Displays the comment for the job list. Jobs Displays the number of registered jobs. Status Displays the status of the job list. Current: Indicates the selected job list. Job List Displays the registered job lists.

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