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Page 1 User’s Manual M00135012 EN Rev. M Original instructions...
Page 2: Cautions
❏ 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 maintenance...
Page 3: Product Overview
Cautions and Trademarks Product Overview The ML-8000U and ML-8000 are inkjet fabric printers. They can reach a print speed of 162 m /h when the resolution is 600 x 600 dpi and two passes are performed. The ink supply unit can hold two ink cartridges of each of the eight colors to supply ink to the printer.
Page 4: About This Manual
User’s Manual (this manual) This manual explains how to use the printer. Epson Video Manuals (Videos) You can watch a video of each maintenance procedure on YouTube. You can access the videos from the URL on the maintenance page or the QR code...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Product Overview......3 How to Use Epson Edge Print....45 Images in This Manual.
Page 6 Supply Status......406 Drying Sponge Roller (ML-8000U Only)..204 Replacement Part Information... . . 406 Inspecting/Cleaning the Ink Path.
Page 7 System Requirements..... 447 Epson Edge Print..... . . 447 Epson Rob file print tool.
Page 8: Before Use
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Before Use This chapter shows the meaning of symbols used in this manual and on this machine, as well as the name and function of each part. IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions and the safety instructions in the Safety Precautions guide.
Page 9: Printer Parts
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Indicates that a hair net must be worn. Indicates that safety shoes must be worn. Printer Parts Front Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the caps. This is normally closed when using the printer.
Page 10: Front Section
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Open this cover to clean the area around the print head and the replacement for the wiper roll. This is normally closed when using the printer. Control panel “Control panel” on page 17 Signal lamp Lamps light or flash in 3 colors to notify you of the status of the printer.
Page 11 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. Depending on the dirtiness, a message about cleaning appears on the control panel’s screen. Clean according to the message. “Cleaning the Caps” on page 208 Inside light Illuminates the inside of the printer to make it easy to check print results and areas for maintenance.
Page 12: Ink Supply Unit
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Ink supply unit Ink cartridges Two ink cartridges for each color are inserted. Normally, one ink cartridge continues to be used. Once the ink cartridge is expended, the printer automatically switches to the other ink cartridge. As a result, even if ink is expended during printing, the ink cartridge can be replaced without interrupting printing.
Page 13: Belt Cleaning Unit
Turn the power for the printer off, and then turn it back on. If the error persists even after turning the power off and on, contact your dealer or Epson Support. No error. The ink cartridge can be removed, if necessary. Belt cleaning unit...
Page 14: Waste Ink Tank
Drain valve Open the valve to drain water that accumulated in the belt cleaning unit. This is normally closed when using the printer. Sponge roller (ML-8000U only) Wipes away water droplets after belt cleaning. Waste Ink Tank Air supply regulator Supplies compressed air in order to operate the machine.
Page 15: Rear / Rear Section
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Waste ink collects in this bottle. Replace it with a new waste ink bottle when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 240 Rear / Rear Section Air inlet Port for putting air into the feeding spindle.
Page 16 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Locks Use these when attaching or removing the feeding spindle. Tension bar After loading the fabric, push this toward the rear of the feeding unit to apply tension to the fabric. Tension roller Applies tension (braking) to the fabric during printing. The tension can be adjusted using the tension adjustment dial on the rear panel.
Page 17: Control Panel
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Control panel light (Power light) The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or performing head cleaning or other operations during shut-down.
Page 18: Front Panel
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Front panel Belt speed volume Use this knob to adjust the belt speed. Turn to Min. for a slower speed, and to Max for a higher speed. The belt stops when the dial is aligned with Min.
Page 19: Rear Panel
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Rear panel Foreign material detection sensor controller Use this to set and display the detection threshold value of the foreign material detection sensor. “Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor” on page 98 Pressure roller switch Use this switch to change the operation of the pressure roller.
Page 20 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Displays the tension on the fabric from the tension roller. Specified value: 0.15 Mpa If wrinkles still occur, raise this to 0.3 Mpa. This displays 0 when the tension switch is off. Slack detection switch Use this switch to change the operation of the slack detection sensor.
Page 21: Emergency Stop Button
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use : Enabled Rear cover lock lever When opening the rear cover, push this lever to Unlock (the left side). When closing the rear cover, close the cover and then push this lever to Lock (the right side). This machine will not operate if the lock is not engaged.
Page 22 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Rear Releasing an emergency stop To release the emergency stop, turn the button to the right. Turn off the breaker (Main Power) on the back of the machine, and then turn it back on. Press the power button on the control panel to restart the machine.
Page 23: Understanding And Operating The Display
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Understanding and Operating the Display This chapter describes how to understand and operate the screen layout, using the Home screen, Menu screen, and the display for operating procedures screen as an example. Home Screen On the Home screen, you can switch between the Status Indicator screen and the Fabric Settings screen by touching the display switching button.
Page 24 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use ❏ When pulling out the belt cleaning unit, lower it before pulling it out. You cannot pull it out when the unit is raised. ❏ When feeding the belt, raise the belt cleaning unit. If the belt is fed while the unit is lowered, water droplets will remain on the belt.
Page 25 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Displays the printer’s status and messages that give instructions. “When a Message is Displayed” on page 423 During printing, the display switches, as seen in the illustration, and shows the following information and buttons. : File name and preview of image being printed Sometimes, not all file names are displayed.
Page 26 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Supply Status Information regarding consumables, such as ink cartridges, are displayed using the following icons and bar lengths. Ink cartridge status Displays the approximate level of remaining ink and the current status. If the amount of ink runs low, the bar becomes shorter.
Page 27 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Displays the current date and time and the temperature and humidity around the printer. If the temperature and humidity are out of range for the printer’s operating environment, appears. For high-quality printing, use the printer within the range of the printer’s operating environment. The footer also appears similarly on other screens.
Page 28 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Print Head Alignment during printing If you perform Print Head Alignment while printing, the adjusted values appear here. Touching the display area shows the settings screen. “Changing settings while printing” on page 28 Changing settings while printing During printing, you can change the Fabric Settings displayed in the Home screen.
Page 29: Menu Screen
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Menu Screen Touch on the Home screen to display the Menu screen. Screen name display area Displays the screen’s name. Touching Close or returns you to the previous screen. Operation area Displays buttons and other items. The displayed contents vary according to the screen.
Page 30: Instructions Screen
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Instructions Screen The following buttons may appear on screens on which a series of operations starts. If you touch the buttons, the instructions are explained using illustrations for each step to make them easy to understand.
Page 31: Notes On Usage And Storage
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Standard buttons These buttons appear the most. Example: In a list of buttons of selectable items, when a button’s text and background colors turn blue, it indicates that it is selected. Example: Buttons that show descriptions These are buttons that display an item name on top and an explanation of the item on bottom.
Page 32: Notes When Using The Printer
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Work Type Ēm,r Ēm,u Ēz Ēm, Ēm, [lx] [lx] [lx] wall ceiling [lx] [lx] Automatic fabric 0.60 printing Color inspection; 1000 1500 0.70 4000K ≦ fabric control ≦ T6500K Ēm,r minimum maintained illuminance Ēm,u upper maintained illuminance...
Page 33: Notes When Not Using The Printer
If repairs are necessary, they will be done for a fee. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. ❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, check the print heads for clogging before you start printing.
Page 34: Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use ❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in storage. If you are not using the printer for a long time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust. Printer nozzles are very small. As a result, tiny particles of invisible dust may adhere to the print head causing the nozzles to clog and you may not be able to print properly.
Page 35: Introducing The Software
Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing. Supplied Software Name Summary ❏ Epson Edge Dashboard You can easily acquire the following variety of information provided by Epson on the internet. ❏ Print settings (EMX) files ❏ Information from Epson ❏...
Page 36: How To Use Epson Edge Dashboard
Printers are not automatically registered to Mac machines. Register your printer manually from the Printer Registration screen. This screen is displayed upon starting up Epson Edge Dashboard for the first time. For details, see the help for Epson Edge Dashboard.
Page 37: Screen Layout
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Select Printer Operation from the menu. Alternatively, on the Home screen, click the area surrounding the text describing the status of the relevant printer. The Printer Operation screen is displayed. Make sure that the Printer Status tab is selected.
Page 38: Downloading And Copying Fabric Settings Of Emx File
Configuring optimum print settings for the fabric you use can require pain, time, and efforts. You can use print setting file (EMX file) provided by Epson, which provides optimum print quality settings for the commercially available fabric being used. (The provided files differ according to the country and region in which you live.)
Page 39 Download an EMX file and copy the fabric setting values in the downloaded EMX file to the printer from the Fabric Settings screen of Printer Operation on the Epson Edge Dashboard. Use the following procedure to view the Fabric Settings screen of Printer Operation.
Page 40 Check registered fabric settings button Click to save the list of information for all the fabric settings currently registered to the printer selected in the list of registered printers. For details, see the help for Epson Edge Dashboard. Target fabric settings list update button Click to reflect the settings for the fabric currently registered to the printer in the target fabric settings list.
Page 41 Downloading an EMX file You can download only the EMX files corresponding to the printers you registered on the Epson Edge Dashboard. In addition, regardless of the printers selected in the list of registered printers, you can download all the files corresponding to the registered printers.
Page 42 Note: You cannot change where EMX files are stored. To copy downloaded EMX files to other computers, go to the Preferences screen and select Copy Folder Path to copy the path. For details, see the help for Epson Edge Dashboard.
Page 43 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Click Close to close the Download screen. Fabric settings in the EMX files are loaded and displayed to the source fabric settings list on the Fabric Settings screen. Only the fabric settings available to the model selected on the list of registered printers are displayed in the source fabric settings list.
Page 44: Editing Fabric Settings
, you can load EMX files to your source fabric settings list, no matter where they have been copied. When you are using Epson Edge Dashboard on a computer that cannot download EMX files, you can load EMX files that were downloaded on a different computer.
Page 45: Exiting Procedure
To discard the changes and return to the previous page, click the Cancel button. Exiting Procedure Close the Web browser. How to Use Epson Edge Print About the Printer Information on the ink types as well as the ink set information (combinations of ink colors) that you want to use is pre-registered in the printer.
Page 46: About Printing
❏ When you register the printer, you can select to print using the connected printer or output a Rob file to print using an Epson digital fabric printer when you execute Print in this software. ❏ Any differences in operation between printing using the printer and outputting a Rob file are described separately in the text.
Page 47 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use You can perform the following operations for jobs that you select in the Job List/Printed Job lists : Select and add print data to the Job List. : Creates a single nest job from multiple selected jobs.
Page 48 You can do the layout as you check the printing position with the scale. You can change the units (mm/inch) of the scale in Preferences in the Tool menu. For details, see the help for Epson Edge Print. You can also drag the preview image to change the printing position.
Page 49: Print Information
Register information such as the fabric ICC profile, number of passes, and resolution in this software. Preparing the print data Prepare print data in a data format that is supported by Epson Edge Print. For details on supported data formats, see the help for Epson Edge Print.
Page 50: Stopping Printing
When there are multiple jobs in the Job List, you can decide on the order to print jobs and flexibly change the order of the print jobs in the Job List. For details, see the help for Epson Edge Print.
Page 51: How To Use The Rob File Printing Tool
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use How to Use the Rob File Printing Tool Configuration of Main Screen The main screen appears when you start the Rob file printing tool. The configuration and functions of the main screen are shown below. For details, check the manual for the Rob file printing tool.
Page 52: Print Tab
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Displays notification information from the connected printer. Click a notification to display more details. You cannot print if the printer has an error. Read the instructions and take the necessary measures. Ink type Displays the ink types installed in the printer when a printer is connected.
Page 53 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use This enables the buttons for deleting jobs or changing the order of jobs, letting you edit the job list. Job List Manager button Creates, edits, and deletes job lists. The Job List Manager is displayed.
Page 54 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Select the number of passes for printing. The number of passes that can be selected depends on the print resolution. The number of passes determines how many times the print head moves and prints on the fabric. In general, a larger number of passes improves print quality but reduces productivity.
Page 55: Print Width
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use : Draw Cut enabled Prints images up to the specified print width and print length as shown in the following illustration. Parts that extend beyond this area are not printed. image image image image image...
Page 56 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Specifications for Disabling Draw Cut ❏ If you add the next job while Draw Cut is disabled, the print width and print length settings for the previous job are not inherited. ❏ At the time of calculation, the image size is calculated to two decimal places.
Page 57 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Job Info This can be viewed by clicking the thumbnail or file name in the Job Settings menu. 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.
Page 58: Printing Procedure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Specify a job number to display detailed information about that job. Rob File Header Information Displays the Rob file header information. “Job Setting menu” on page 53 Printing Procedure Loading Rob files Load the Rob files in the application. Once loaded, data is preserved even if the application is shut down.
Page 59 Rob file from the shared folder. Note: The "C:\ProgramData\EPSON\Epson Rob file print tool\Data\Shared" folder on the PC is open externally as "\\ [PCname]\Rob Files". You can load Rob files via the network by copying Rob files to this folder. Select the print data (Rob file) and then click the Import button.
Page 60 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use The data loading will begin. When the import is complete, you will be returned to the Add job screen. A list of imported Rob files is displayed on the Add job screen. Adding a Rob file to the job list Adds a Rob file to the selected job list.
Page 61 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Executing printing Place a check mark for the jobs to be printed. They will be printed in the order of the job list. Click the Print button. During printing, "Printing" is displayed in the Status column.
Page 62: Stopping Printing
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Stopping Printing Click the Cancel button on the Print tab. How to Use Web Config This section provides an overview of how to start the software and its functions. Instructions for Starting Start the software in a browser on a computer connected to the same network as the printer.
Page 63: How To Set/Change The Administrator User Name And Administrator Password
❏ Every time you change the Fabric Settings or network settings, we recommend exporting or saving a copy of the new settings. For more details on copying the Fabric Settings, see the Epson Edge Dashboard help. See the following for details on how to export network settings.
Page 64: Exiting Procedure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Before Use Press Export, and then select where to save the file for the exported items. Selected items are exported. How to import On the Device Management tab, click Export and Import Setting Value - Import. Click File - Browse, and then select the file you want to import.
Page 65: Basic Operations
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Basic Operations This chapter explains the workflow for optimal printing as well as how to splice the fabric. Flow of Printing Workflow before “Checking the Area Around Operating Parts” on page 66 Beginning Work “Checking the Exhaust Equipment” on page 68 “Turning On the Power”...
Page 66: Workflow Before Beginning Work
❏ If there is an ink leak around the ink supply rack, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly and that the ink supply tubes are not damaged. If there is any visible damage, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 67: Tension Roller
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations ❏ Carriage surroundings, capping station surroundings ❏ Waste ink bottle surroundings ❏ Wiper roll, suction cap, flushing pad surroundings ❏ Tension roller Front Are there any signs of ink pooling or leaks around the printer?
Page 68: Checking The Exhaust Equipment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Rear Check for any dirt or dust. Is the tape peeling off? Check for any dirt or dust. Check if there are any tools, hardware, or other items in the area. 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 69 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Make sure the rear cover is closed and the rear cover lock lever is in the Lock (right) position. Turn on the breaker (Main Power) on the back of the machine. Press the power button on the control panel on the machine front.
Page 70: Checking The Air Pressure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Air Pressure Compressed air must be 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.
Page 71: Checking The Sensors
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Sensors Confirm that the roll diameter measurement sensor and slack detection sensor on the rear of the machine are lit up red, and that the lamp on top of the sensor is lit up green. If the lamp is lit up in orange, an obstruction has been detected.
Page 72: Checking The Operation Of The Emergency Stop Equipment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Green light for slack detection sensor Green light for roll diameter measurement sensor If the sensors are dirty, clean the sensors and the reflector plates opposite the sensors using wipe cloths or the like. “Cleaning the Sensors” on page 187 If the sensors do not respond well even after cleaning the sensors and the reflector plates, or if the lamp on top of the sensor is lit up in orange after removing an obstruction, reset each of the sensors.
Page 73: Checking The Air Supply Regulator Water Level
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Air Supply Regulator Water Level Check the water level in the air supply regulator. If water has accumulated, turn the knob at the bottom of the regulator to the left, or press the orange button to drain the water.
Page 74: Checking The Belt Cleaning Tank Water Level
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Belt Cleaning Tank Water Level Checking procedure Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 75 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Water storage maximum limit Estimated amount of water Procedure for adding water to the cleaning tank From the Maintenance screen on the control panel, touch Maintenance - Cleaning the Cleaning Tank, in that order. Touch Start.
Page 76: Inspecting The Cleaning Pad
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Inspecting the Cleaning Pad There are two cleaning pads inside the right-side maintenance cover. Inspection Points Check the cleaning pad by viewing it horizontally from the side. If ink, dust, lint, and so on has accumulated on the top surface of the cleaning pad, it needs to be cleaned.
Page 77: Print Workflow
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations If you cannot remove the built-up deposits after cleaning several times or if the cleaning pad is deformed, the cleaning pad needs to be replaced. “Replacing the Cleaning Pad” on page 249 Ink deposits Dust and lint...
Page 78: Loading The Fabric
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Loading the Fabric The fabric should be loaded by at least 2 people. WARNING When attaching or removing fabric, be sure to wear safety shoes and make sure that the procedure is performed by two people. When lifting the fabric roll, make sure you bend your knees sufficiently and lift in a natural position.
Page 79 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Release the rear panel lock and then open the rear cover. Hold the center of the pressure roller and move it to a position near the feeding unit. Important: Do not move the pressure roller with too much force or by holding it at the edges. Doing so may cause the...
Page 80: Air Inlet
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Removing and attaching the feeding spindle Make sure that the feeding roller switch on the rear panel is set to Free (center). Rotate the feeding spindle and align it so that the air inlet is in the top position.
Page 81 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Press the center of the air inlet to release the air. This loosens the stopper and creates a gap between the fabric roll core and the spindle. Stopper Push the locks on the left and right sides of the feeding unit toward the outer sides.
Page 82 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Pass the feeding spindle through the new fabric. Place the fabric on a base and insert the feeding spindle into the roll core. Push the spindle onto the feeding unit. Caution: The feeding spindle weighs approximately 15 kg (33.1 pounds). When installing or transporting it, use at...
Page 83 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Push the locks on the left and right sides of the feeding unit toward the inner sides. This fixes the spindle.
Page 84 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Align the fabric with the machine center. The center screw on the rear cover is the machine center. Printer center Fabric center...
Page 85 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Note: When using fabric without tension (Slack Mode) and a roll with a short fabric width, place it so that the fabric roll covers the cross-hatch line area shown in the following illustration. If the fabric is placed outside of the cross-hatch line area, the sensors may not respond correctly.
Page 86 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Insert the air inflating tool into the air inlet on the spindle and inject air. The stopper on the spindle swells to fix the fabric. Air inflating tool Stopper Feed the fabric through the rollers The method of loading the fabric differs depending on whether you are printing with tension applied to the fabric or printing without tension applied due to its elasticity.
Page 87 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When applying tension to the fabric/When the fabric is less than 1 mm thick Pull out the fabric on the feeding spindle and feed it through the rollers as shown in the figure. Notes on Loading the Fabric ❏...
Page 88 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Wrinkles The tension in the left and right sides of the fabric differs Press down on the fabric and spread out any wrinkles. Make sure that the fabric is not folded or curled while feeding it.
Page 89 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Pushing down on the tension roller with your hand to ensure the fabric does not gain any slack, push over the tension bar. Set the feeding roller switch to match the print surface. “Rear panel” on page 19...
Page 90 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Close and lock the rear protective covers. Turn the Pressure Roller switch to the right. Move the pressure roller forward and back to affix the fabric to the belt. Press the feed button (forward) on the rear panel to feed the fabric to the front of this machine.
Page 91 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Move to the front of this machine. Peel the fabric from the belt and then press the feed button (forward) on the front panel to feed the fabric to the winder. Important: When starting printing without attaching the fabric to the winder, feed the fabric until the point where the fabric is being pressed by the pressure roller and is firmly stuck to the belt at the printing position.
Page 92 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When not applying tension to the fabric/When the fabric is 1 mm thick or more Pull out the fabric on the feeding spindle and feed it through the rollers as shown in the figure. Notes on Loading the Fabric ❏...
Page 93 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations ❏ Temporarily lock the feeding roller if the fabric roll is off center Wrinkles The tension in the left and right sides of the fabric differs Press down on the fabric and spread out any wrinkles.
Page 94 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Turn the Pressure Roller switch to the left to lower the pressure roller. Set the Slack detection switch to On. Pull out the fabric until the slack detection sensor responds (the orange light turns on).
Page 95 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Set the feeding roller switch to match the print surface. “Rear panel” on page 19 Prints on the inner side of the roll Prints on the outer side of the roll Make sure that the Tension Roller switch is set to Off (left).
Page 96 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Turn the Pressure Roller switch to the right. Move the pressure roller forward and back to affix the fabric to the belt. Press the feed button (forward) to feed the fabric to the front of this machine.
Page 97 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Install the fabric on the external winder. Note: For details about handling the winder, see the manual supplied with the winder. When using thick and rigid fabric/When using cut sheets If the fabric is too thick and rigid to wrap around the rollers, or if it is a cut sheet, do not feed it through the rollers.
Page 98: Setting The Foreign Material Detection Sensor
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor The foreign material detection sensors are located inside the rear cover and use a laser beam to detect gaps in the thickness of the fabric. If there is any foreign material on the fabric, or if the fabric does not stick to the belt and rises up or flips over, the print head stops to prevent it from colliding with the foreign material or the fabric.
Page 99 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations This measures the amount of light emitted by the sensor when the laser light is reflected back from the reflectors. When the light is at 100% intensity, there is no foreign material or folded fabric blocking the laser light. The percentage of light intensity decreases if there is any foreign material or folded fabric blocking the light.
Page 100: Fabric Information Settings
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When you press this button, the amount of light measured when you press it is set as 100%. When loading the fabric for the first time or changing the fabric type or thickness, press this button while fabric is loaded.
Page 101: Setting The Print Start Position
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Touch Fabric Management to select any control number, and then enter information for the fabric you are using. “Fabric Settings menu” on page 416 Fabric Thickness: If the fabric does not have a consistent height, such as for shaggy fabric, enter the average value.
Page 102 Note: For printers with a tape measure attached, you can use this to measure the print start position. If you want to add a tape measure to your printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Tape measure Set the Print Start Position on the Home screen on the control panel.
Page 103: Executing Printing
Print Start Position (Y direction) Executing Printing Use the print tool to perform printing. “How to Use Epson Edge Print” on page 45 “How to Use the Rob File Printing Tool” on page 51 Caution: Do not open the rear cover while printing is in progress.
Page 104: When Removing The Fabric
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Note: If you want to clean the print head while printing a job, you can do so by pausing the printing process. However, the color of the printed material may change when printing resumes. See the following for more information on cleaning the print head.
Page 105 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Remove the fabric from the belt. Move to the rear of the machine, and then remove the fabric inside the rear cover from the belt. Set the feeding roller switch to Free (center).
Page 106 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Lift up the tension bar. Set the tension switch to Off. Manually turn the feeding spindle to take up the fabric.
Page 107: When Splicing The Fabric
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When Splicing the Fabric When there is no more fabric left, use the sewing machine at the rear of the printer to sew together the fabric being printing on and the new fabric. Use scissors or the like to cut between the feeding spindle and the tension roller.
Page 108: Workflow Before Completing Work
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Press the feed button (forward) on the rear panel to feed the fabric until the seam moves past the print head. Important: If the seam comes into contact with the print head during printing, the print head could be damaged. Be sure to check that the seam has passed by the print heads before starting printing.
Page 109: Print Adjustments
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Move to the rear of the machine and raise the tension bar. When the breaker turns off, the breaker turns off to prevent the tension bar from lowering causing the feeding spindle to rotate, and to prevent excess fabric from being pulled out.
Page 110: Automatic Adjustment
4 m (one rotation of the belt), you may be able to improve the print results by adjusting the belt feeding motor. For more details, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Automatic Adjustment Landing site displacement and fabric feeding are adjusted while printing the pattern.
Page 111: Print Head Alignment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Touch Fabric Settings - Print Adjustments - Automatic Adjustment, in that order. Touch Start. Auto adjust starts, and an adjustment pattern is printed. Wait until adjustment is complete. If an Error Occurs During Automatic Adjustment See the following for more details.
Page 112: Adjustment Procedure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Manual(Details) Select this when you want to perform adjustment equivalent to Auto adjustment by visually inspecting the pattern. Adjustment Procedure Check that the printer is ready, and load the fabric according to the actual usage conditions.
Page 113: Fabric Feed Adjustment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations On the entry screen of each block, set the number confirmed in Step 4 by touching , and then touch The Fabric Settings menu is displayed when you finish the adjustments. Fabric Feed Adjustment This menu is used when banding (horizontal banding, tint unevenness, or stripes) is detected in printing results.
Page 114: Setting The Print Area And Print Position
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Open the front cover to check the printed adjustment pattern. Select the pattern with the least amount of overlapping or gaps. Select “-0.1%” in the example shown below. If there are patterns where the overlapping or gaps are the same, enter the middle value in Step 6. Enter “-0.15%”...
Page 115: Event Marking
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations ❏ Fabric edge nozzle check pattern When performing continuous jobs or banner printing jobs, you can check for nozzle clogs using the margins on the left and right of the fabric. ❏ Event Marking If image quality changes during printing, this function prints a mark in the margin near the affected location to notify you thereof.
Page 116: Belt Flushing Position
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Symbol Item Value / Range Setting method Printable area 1912 mm (75.28inches) Fabric edge nozzle check width 4 mm or 16 mm (0.16 inches or 0.63 inches) Event marking width 20 mm (0.79inches) FL on belt...
Page 117 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When b + c ≤ 1100 mm (43.31 inches) and c ≤ 155 mm (6.10 inches) o : 1100 mm (43.31 inches) 80 mm c :100 mm b : 300 mm (3.15 inches) (11.81 inches) (3.94 inches)
Page 118 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations ❏ Belt flushing (right) position: On the Flushing box (right) ❏ Belt flushing (left) position: b + c + 80 mm (3.15 inches) > > When 1776 mm (69.92 inches) ≥ b + c 1100 mm (43.31 inches) and 676 mm (26.61 inches) ≥ c mm (6.10 inches) and b ≤...
Page 119 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations > > When 1776 mm (69.92 inches) ≥ b + c 1100 mm (43.31 inches) and 676 mm (26.61 inches) ≥ c 155 mm > (6.10 inches) and b 1100 mm (43.31 inches) o : 1100 mm (43.31 inches) c :200 mm (7.87 inches)
Page 120: Setting The Print Position
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations ❏ Belt flushing (right) position: On the Flushing box (right) ❏ Belt flushing (left) position: On the Flushing box (left) > > When b + c 1776 mm (69.92 inches) and c 850 mm (33.46 inches) o : 1100 mm (43.31 inches)
Page 121 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Pattern A Belt flushing Fabric edge nozzle check pattern Event Marking Image Symbol Item Setting method Image width Specify using the RIP software. To print without exceeding the edges of the fabric, prepare print data equal to or smaller than the fabric size.
Page 122 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Symbol Item Setting method Print Start Position Specify this on the control panel. To print without exceeding the edges of the fabric, after attaching the fabric to the belt, measure the distance from the belt edge to the position where you want to start printing and set this as the distance.
Page 123 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Symbol Item Setting method Image width Specify using the RIP software. Ensure that the combined total width of the image (a), event marking (p), and fabric edge nozzle check pattern (o) fits within the fabric width.
Page 124 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations e(L) e(R) Image Symbol Item Setting method Image width Specify using the RIP software. To print without exceeding the edges of the fabric, prepare print data equal to or smaller than the fabric size. To print without leaving a margin at the edges of the fabric, prepare print data larger than the fabric size.
Page 125 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Symbol Item Setting method Print Area Fabric FL on belt Pattern D Belt flushing Fabric edge nozzle check pattern Event Marking e(L) e(R) Image Symbol Item Setting method Image width Specify using the RIP software.
Page 126: Sensor Settings
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Symbol Item Setting method Distance from image to fabric edge Specify this on the control panel. information If the Event Marking and fabric edge nozzle check go beyond the print width, the image size is clipped.
Page 127: Foreign Material Detection Sensor
If the light flashes orange, the reset has failed. Remove any obstructions from the sensor’s optical axis, and then check that the light from the sensor is hitting the reflector plates. If the problem continues to occur, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Foreign material detection sensor “Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor”...
Page 128 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Note that the sensor also reacts to water droplets and dust, so make sure you remove any that adhere to the belt. After opening and closing the belt cleaning unit, the sensitivity of the sensor may change, so make adjustments if errors occur frequently.
Page 129 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Attach a piece of fabric or other material to the position where the sensor reacts. Press and hold the C key in the middle of the sensor. The sensor’s light turns orange and flashes quickly.
Page 130 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Check if a red laser beam is being emitted by the sensor and shining on to the piece of fabric attached to the belt. If the laser beam is not shining on to the fabric, re-load the fabric.
Page 131 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Press and hold the + or - key to check the adjustment results. The light flashes orange three times and the key is locked. + key - key...
Page 132 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When the sensor reacts Press the + key until the sensor reacts and the light turns orange, and then press the - key to move the sensor away from the belt. If the sensor is too far away, press the + key to move it closer.
Page 133 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Press the - key three times. - key Check the sensor adjustment results for any problems. Press the feed button on the front panel to rotate the belt. When the sensor reacts, the sensor light turns orange and the belt stops.
Page 134: Using The Optional High Tension Feeding Unit
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Using the Optional High Tension Feeding Unit Basic Instructions The high tension feeding unit allows you to print multiple items of narrow fabric, such as cloths, at the same time. You can load fabric that meets the following conditions.
Page 135 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations 5. Making print adjustments “Print Adjustments” on page 144 6. Making fabric information settings “Fabric Information Settings” on page 146 7. Setting the print start position “Setting the Print Start Position” on page 146 8. Executing printing “Executing Printing”...
Page 136 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Status of the Fabric See the following for more information. “Checking the Status of the Fabric” on page 77 Loading the Fabric Required Items Personal protective equipment (safety shoes), fabric roll, 50 mm wide rubber bands (max.
Page 137 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations While pulling the lock lever for the high tension feeding unit, make rollers A and B even. Return the lock lever to lock rollers A and B. If rollers A and B do not lock, pull and turn the lock lever to lock them.
Page 138 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Attach a rubber band so that the right end of the rubber band is 80 to 140 mm from the left edge of roller C. Place the fabric roll between rollers A and B. The method for loading the fabric roll varies depending on the print surface.
Page 139 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Align the left edge of the fabric roll with the right end of the rubber band. Feed the fabric through the rollers. Feed the fabric over the top between rollers A and B. Feed the fabric between rollers B and C.
Page 140 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric over roller C. Feed the fabric between roller D and tension roller E.
Page 141 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric between roller F and the belt. Pull the fabric out to the front of the pressure roller ( Smooth out any curls or wrinkles in the fabric.
Page 142 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Attach a rubber band to roller C. Attach the rubber band to the right edge of the fabric so that there are no gaps, and the rubber band does not overlap the fabric. See steps 7 to 11 when loading multiple pieces of fabric.
Page 143 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Close the rear cover. Turn the pressure roller switch on the rear panel. The pressure roller lowers and moves back and forth, applying pressure to the fabric to affix it to the belt. Press the feed button on the front panel ( in Belt) to feed the fabric to the front of the printer using the position shown in the photo as a guide.
Page 144: Print Adjustments
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Peel the tip of the fabric from the belt. Make sure the fabric does not get caught in the belt cleaning tank. While peeling the fabric from the belt, press the feed button to feed the fabric.
Page 145 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When viewing from the front of the printer, use a tape measure or a ruler to measure the distance from the right edge of the belt to the right edge (A) of the fabric ( ) at the far right.
Page 146: Setting The Print Start Position
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Make print adjustments. See the following for each adjustment procedure for “Print Adjustments”. “Automatic Adjustment” on page 110 Print Head Alignment: “Manual” on page 111 Fabric Feed Adjustment: “Manual” on page 113 When you have finished making print adjustments, change the print width to the setting used when printing.
Page 147 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Remove all 50 mm wide rubber bands attached to the high tension feeding unit. Adjust the position of each piece of fabric. Attach one 25 mm wide rubber band to each end of the fabric on roller C so there are no gaps, and the rubber bands do not overlap the fabric.
Page 148: Other Instructions
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Other Instructions As well as printing multiple items of narrow fabric, such as cloths, at the same time, you can also use the high tension feeding unit for the following purposes. ❏ Print by smoothing out wrinkles and curls in the fabric The high tension feeding unit reduces wrinkles and curls.
Page 149 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Workflow 1. Checking the status of the fabric “Checking the Status of the Fabric” on page 150 2. Loading the fabric “Loading the Fabric” on page 150 3. Setting the foreign material detection sensor “Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor ” on page 159 4.
Page 150 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Checking the Status of the Fabric See the following for more information. “Checking the Status of the Fabric” on page 77 Loading the Fabric Required Items Fabric roll From the (menu) button on the control panel, touch General Settings - Printer Settings, and then set Feeding Unit to On.
Page 151 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Hold the center of the pressure roller and move it to a position near the feeding unit. Important: Do not move the pressure roller with too much force or by holding it at the edges. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.
Page 152 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations While pulling the lock lever for the high tension feeding unit, make rollers A and B even. Return the lock lever to lock rollers A and B. If rollers A and B do not lock, pull and turn the lock lever to lock them.
Page 153 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric through the rollers. Feed the fabric between rollers A and B from below. Feed the fabric over roller C.
Page 154 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric between C and D. Feed the fabric between roller D and tension roller E from below.
Page 155 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric over tension roller E. Feed the fabric between tension roller E and roller F.
Page 156 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric between roller F and the belt. Pull the fabric out to the front of the pressure roller (...
Page 157 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Set the tension switch on the rear panel to On (right). The tension roller is locked, making it hard for the fabric passing through the rollers to come off. Adjust the tension applied to the fabric.
Page 158 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Turn rollers A and B in the direction of the arrows, align each of the three holes on the left end of the rollers with the position of the lock lever, and select the position that applies the appropriate tension.
Page 159 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Smooth out any curls or wrinkles in the fabric. Note: When loading a large roll of fabric, the feeding spindle may rotate under the weight, causing the fabric to sag and making it difficult to correct tension, wrinkles, and curls in the fabric. In this situation, turn the feeding switch to the left or right to lock the feeding spindle.
Page 160 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations When you want to easily load fabric and print You can load fabric that meets the following conditions. Fabric roll diameter : 20 cm or less Fabric roll weight : 30 kg or less Fabric width...
Page 161 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations 6. Setting the print start position “Setting the Print Start Position” on page 170 7. Executing printing “Executing Printing” on page 170 See the following for more information about each procedure. Checking the Status of the Fabric See the following for more information.
Page 162 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Open the rear cover. Hold the center of the pressure roller and move it to a position near the feeding unit. Important: Do not move the pressure roller with too much force or by holding it at the edges. Doing so may cause the...
Page 163 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations While pulling the lock lever for the high tension feeding unit, make rollers A and B even. Return the lock lever to lock rollers A and B. If rollers A and B do not lock, pull and turn the lock lever to lock them.
Page 164 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric through the rollers. Feed the fabric over the top between rollers A and B.
Page 165 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric under roller D. Feed the fabric between roller D and tension roller E.
Page 166 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric between roller C and tension roller E. Feed the fabric over tension roller E.
Page 167 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Feed the fabric between tension roller E and roller F. Feed the fabric between roller F and the belt.
Page 168 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Pull the fabric out to the front of the pressure roller ( Smooth out any curls or wrinkles in the fabric. Press the feed button on the rear panel ( in Belt) to feed the fabric to the position shown in the photo.
Page 169 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Close the rear cover. Turn the pressure roller switch on the rear panel. The pressure roller lowers and moves back and forth, applying pressure to the fabric to affix it to the belt.
Page 170 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations Press the feed button on the front panel ( in Belt) to feed the fabric to the print start position. Setting the foreign material detection sensor See the following for more information. “Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor” on page 98 Print Adjustments In the following situations, make print adjustments before printing.
Page 171 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Basic Operations “Executing Printing” on page 103...
Page 172: Maintenance
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and replacement of consumables must be performed to ensure the print quality of the printer. Failure to perform maintenance could result in reduced print quality. This chapter explains the procedures for performing appropriate maintenance.
Page 173 Frequency Pigment Reactive Acid Dispersion Everyda Every Every week month Timing Sponge roller for After printing drying ends (ML-8000U only) Inspecting/ After printing Cleaning the Ink Cleaning ends Path Cleaning frequency: Once a month Cleaning the Before Caps starting printing...
Page 174: Replacing Consumables
When replacing the wiper roll /When extremely dirty Replacing the Washing Scraper When a prepare and replacement message is displayed on the control panel screen Replacing the Sponge roller (ML-8000U When water droplets remain on the belt even after drying the sponge roller only) Other Maintenance...
Page 175: Required Items
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Item Timing Removing Glue (when using the glue When the fabric attached to the belt rises slightly removal tool) When there is damage such as peeling of the glue “Timing for Reapplying the Glue” on page 394...
Page 176 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Details/Use Anti-foaming agent Commercially available Anti-foaming agent for applying to the belt cleaning unit. This is only necessary when using acid ink. Brush Commercially available Use when applying anti-foaming agent to the belt cleaning unit. This is only necessary when using acid ink.
Page 177: Precautions Regarding Maintenance
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Details/Use Flashlight Commercially available Use to illuminate the area where you are working inside the machine, such as when cleaning the area around the heads. We recommend using free-standing lights, so that you can use both hands when working.
Page 178 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance 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. ❏...
Page 179: Precautions For Handling Ink, Maintenance Liquid, And Waste Ink
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. WARNING If ink gets on your skin or enters your eyes or mouth, take the measures below.
Page 180: Precautions For Glue, Glue Remover, And Ink Film Remover
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridge. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of nongenuine 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 181: Inspection/Cleaning Procedure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Rear Inspection/Cleaning Procedure Checking the Area Around Operating Parts Check that the machine is off. Check that there are no problems around the moving parts. ❏ Check that there are no tools or the like left around the belt or pressure roller.
Page 182 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the front cover and wipe away any dirt on the belt surface or the belt side guides with a cloth dampened with water. Guide beside the belt...
Page 183: Checking For Water Leaks In The Pipe Joints
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the rear cover and wipe away any dirt from each of the rollers in the feeding unit with a wipe cloth dampened with water. Close the rear cover and the front cover. Checking for Water Leaks in the Pipe Joints Check that the machine is off.
Page 184: Checking The Air Pressure
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check that the joints for the cleaning tank of the cleaning unit are not loosened and are free from water leaks. If there are any leaks, tighten the joints. If the problem continues to occur, check the status of the equipment in the factory.
Page 185 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Pull the pressure adjustment handle down until you hear a click. Pressure adjustment handle...
Page 186 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Turn to the right to raise the pressure. Turn to the left to lower the pressure. Perform adjustments while checking the meter. Once you have adjusted the pressure to the necessary amount, press the pressure adjustment handle up and lock it.
Page 187: Cleaning The Sensors
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning the Sensors Use wipe cloths or the like to wipe off any dust or debris attached to the roll diameter measurement sensor and slack detection sensor on the machine rear. Roll diameter measurement sensor Slack detection sensor Use wipe cloths or the like to wipe off any dust or debris attached to the reflector plates opposite the sensors.
Page 188: Checking The Operation Of The Emergency Stop Equipment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Checking the Operation of the Emergency Stop Equipment Check the operation of any one of the emergency stop buttons on the machine. “Checking the Operation of the Emergency Stop Equipment” on page 72 Checking the Air Supply Regulator Water Level Check that the machine is off.
Page 189 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance If water has accumulated, turn the knob at the bottom of the regulator to the left, or press the orange button to drain the water.
Page 190: Inspecting/Cleaning The Cleaning Pad
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Inspecting/Cleaning the Cleaning Pad There are two cleaning pads inside the right-side maintenance cover. If waste ink, debris, or lint has accumulated on the cleaning pad, follow the steps below to perform cleaning. Inspection Points Check the cleaning pad by viewing it horizontally from the side. If ink, dust, lint, and so on has accumulated on the top surface of the cleaning pad, it needs to be cleaned.
Page 191 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance If you cannot remove the built-up deposits after cleaning several times or if the cleaning pad is deformed, the cleaning pad needs to be replaced. “Replacing the Cleaning Pad” on page 249 Ink deposits Dust and lint...
Page 192 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the right-side maintenance cover. Lift the tab on the rear of the cleaning pad on the top of the wiper roll unit towards you and remove it.
Page 193 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Put the cleaning pad into a container filled with tap water and remove the staining. Dirty water is industrial waste. Dispose of it in the proper manner. Dry the cleaning pad and put it back in its original position.
Page 194: Inspecting/Cleaning The Flushing Pad
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: Make sure that the cleaning pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure. Not floating Floating Clean the other cleaning pad in the same way.
Page 195 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Inspection Points Check the flushing pad by viewing it horizontally from the side. If ink, dust, lint, and so on has accumulated on the top surface of the flushing pad, it needs to be cleaned. “Cleaning” on page 195 If you cannot remove the built-up deposits after cleaning several times or if the flushing pad is deformed, the flushing pad needs to be replaced.
Page 196 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the right-side maintenance cover. Lift the tab on the rear of the flushing pad towards you and remove it.
Page 197 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Put the flushing pad into a container filled with tap water and remove the staining. Dirty water is industrial waste. Dispose of it in the proper manner. Dry the flushing pad and put it back in its original position.
Page 198 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: Make sure that the flushing pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure. Not floating Floating Close the maintenance cover.
Page 199 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Lift the tab on the front of the flushing pad towards you and remove it. Put the flushing pad into a container filled with tap water and remove the staining. Dirty water is industrial waste. Dispose of it in the proper manner.
Page 200 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Dry the flushing pad and put it back in its original position. Align the protrusions of the flushing pad with the guides on the flushing box. Protrusions Guides Important: Make sure that the flushing pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure.
Page 201: Inspecting/Cleaning Around The Print Head
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Inspecting/Cleaning Around the Print Head If any of the following problems occur, check the print head and clean it if there are any ink clots, lint, or dust. ❏ Print head striking ❏ Print results are dirty You can watch a video of the procedure on YouTube.
Page 202 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check for dirt on the print head. Check that there is no ink, lint, or dust stuck to the colored area shown in the illustration. If it is dirty, then move on to the next procedure.
Page 203 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: Do not use cleaning liquid that you have used for cleaning to clean the next time. Using dirty cleaning liquid will make staining worse. ❏ Tightly close the lid of the cleaning liquid and store it at room temperature out of direct sunlight and away from high temperatures or humidity.
Page 204: Drying Sponge Roller (Ml-8000U Only)
Water droplets may remain on the belt if the sponge roller is wet. Follow the steps below to dry it. When water droplets remain on the belt even after drying, replace the sponge roller. “Replacing the Sponge Roller (ML-8000U Only)” on page 254 Note: Do not continue printing while the sponge roller is wet.
Page 205 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 206: Inspecting/Cleaning The Ink Path
Dispose of the waste ink in advance. “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 240 Follow the steps below to perform cleaning. If ink is already leaking, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection...
Page 207 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Pour approximately 200 ml (6.76 ounces) of tap water down the right side of the cleaning pad. Pour approximately 200 ml (6.76 ounces) of tap water over the flushing pad. Close the maintenance cover. Check the waste ink bottle on the right side, and if the waste ink has filled up to the yellow line, dispose of the waste ink.
Page 208: Cleaning The Caps
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Confirm that the print head has moved to the right side, and then open the left-side maintenance cover. Pour approximately 200 ml (6.76 ounces) of tap water over the flushing pad. Close the maintenance cover, and then touch the Done button on the control panel.
Page 209 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection When the message Clean the Cap. Is displayed on the screen, check which caps you need to clean. As shown in the figure, the caps that need to be cleaned are filled in.
Page 210 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: Do not use cleaning liquid that you have used for cleaning to clean the next time. Using dirty cleaning liquid will make staining worse. ❏ Tightly close the lid of the cleaning liquid and store it at room temperature out of direct sunlight and away from high temperatures or humidity.
Page 211 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance With a new, dry cleaning stick, wipe off all ink and cleaning liquid from the outer edges, the rim, and the inside of the cap. Wipe up all the ink and cleaning liquid, leaving no residue, as shown in the illustration below. If any ink or cleaning liquid remains, it may cause the nozzles to clog.
Page 212: Cleaning The Belt Cleaning Brushes And The Area Around Them
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning the Belt Cleaning Brushes and the Area Around Them After printing on fabric with significant amounts of lint, fibers or debris may get stuck on the cleaning brushes, scraper, blower motor, or in the cleaning tank, reducing the cleaning effect of the belt, and water droplets may remain on the belt causing blurring in the print results.
Page 213 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 214 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 215 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Using a soft cloth such as a wipe cloth, remove all lint and debris attached to the washing scraper. Important: When removing and reinserting the scraper, insert it with the side that has a mark facing forward while lifting the metal plate up.
Page 216 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position. Cleaning the blower motor (ML-8000 only) Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine.
Page 217 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use tweezers to remove any dust or lint from the exhaust port for the blower motor. Exhaust port Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position. Cleaning the Belt Cleaning Tank Personal protective equipment...
Page 218 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the drain valve on the bottom left side of the belt cleaning unit. Drain the water in the cleaning tank. Drain valve Using a metal brush or the like, remove all lint and debris attached to the cleaning tank.
Page 219: Inspecting/Cleaning The Suction Caps
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Touch Start. Supply of water to the cleaning tank begins. Supply water to the cleaning tank until it is more than half full. If the water is less than half full, the brush will rotate without water which may cause the glue applied to the belt to peel off.
Page 220 Important: If the suction cap does lower completely, ink may have built up inside the suction cap. If ink builds up, it may cause the printer to malfunction, so contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 221 Important: If the suction cap does not return to its original height, ink may have built up inside the suction cap. If ink builds up, it may cause the printer to malfunction, so contact your dealer or Epson Support. Cleaning If you do not clean the suction caps, doing Print Head Refresh is not fully effective.
Page 222 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the right-side maintenance cover. Place the container included in the cleaning kit on the tray and pour in approximately 10 ml (0.34 ounces) of cleaning liquid. Dampen the cleaning stick with cleaning liquid. When doing this, do not allow cleaning liquid to drip from the cleaning stick.
Page 223: Cleaning And Replacing The Mist Filter
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Hold the cleaning stick vertically and wipe the entire outer edge of the cap. Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe all the edges. Make sure that there are no ink stains, lint debris, or dust on the outer edge or rim of the cap.
Page 224: Cleaning And Replacing The Blower Filter (Ml-8000 Only)
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the two screws from the mist filter cover and remove the cover. Pull out the mist filter. Clean the removed mist filter with water and thoroughly dry it. If the filter is very dirty, replace it with a new one.
Page 225 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning Check that the machine is off. Turn the screw on the top of the blower filter and remove the cover.
Page 226 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust, dirt, and so on from the blower filter. If the filter is very dirty, replace it with a new one. “Replacing” on page 227 Blower filter Install the filter cover you removed so that it is parallel to the blower, and then tighten the screw.
Page 227 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Replacing Check that the machine is off. Turn the screw on the top of the blower filter and remove the cover.
Page 228: Cleaning The Front Cover
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the blower filter and replace it with a new filter. Install the filter cover you removed so that it is parallel to the blower, and then tighten the screw. Blower Cleaning the Front Cover The front cover becomes dirty from dust and ink mist, etc., if you continue to use the printer in this condition, the inside of the printer becomes difficult to see.
Page 229 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check that the machine is off. Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe any dirt off of the window on the front cover. For anything that cannot be removed with a damp cloth, dip a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out, and then wipe the stubborn stain.
Page 230: Inspecting And Applying Tape To The Tension Roller
If this occurs, cut off the affected area and re-attach so that it does not stick up. If the tape is peeling or sticking up by more than half the width of the tape, replace the tape. Contact your dealer or Epson Support to request a replacement. Tension roller tape...
Page 231 Tape peeling or sticking up Re-attach so that there is nothing sticking up. Note: If the tape continues to peel or stick up after re-attaching, the tape needs to be replaced. Contact your dealer or Epson Support to request a replacement.
Page 232: Cleaning The Inside Light
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cleaning the Inside Light The printer has an inside light inside the front cover and maintenance covers to make it easy to check print results and areas for maintenance. If ink mist makes the surface of the inside light dirty, it becomes dim so checking becomes difficult.
Page 233 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe any dirt off of the inside light surfaces shown in the illustration. There are a total of 4 inside lights inside the front cover. Wipe the dirt from all these surfaces.
Page 234: Replacing Consumables
Protective gloves and clothing Important: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges to ensure the best printer performance. The use of non-genuine products may cause the printer to become unable to function as intended, including negative effects on the print quality as well as the printer itself. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine products.
Page 235 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Opening and shaking Place a new ink cartridge on a flat surface with the ink supply port slot facing up. Use your hands to cut along the dashed lines of the slot to remove the top portion.
Page 236 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place the ink cartridge on the floor so that the ink supply port is on its side, and then move it back and forth along the length of its long side 10 times in 10 cm (3.93 inches) movements to the front and back.
Page 237 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Replacement Make sure the printer is on, and then lower the ink cartridge cover of the used ink cartridge toward you. While pressing the levers on both sides of the connector, pull the connector toward you to remove it, and place the connector on the rear surface of the ink cartridge cover.
Page 238 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the used ink cartridge from the ink supply unit. Hold the already shaken ink cartridge by opening hand holes, and then place it with the ink supply port facing the connector.
Page 239 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Install the connector to the ink supply port. Insert the connector until you hear a click. Raise the ink cartridge cover. Repeat the opening, shaking, and replacement procedures to replace other ink cartridges.
Page 240: Disposing Of Waste Ink
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Disposing of Waste Ink The printer uses the waste ink counter to track waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level. If you replace the waste ink bottle when a message notifies you that it is time to do so, the counter is automatically reset.
Page 241: Replacing The Wiper Roll
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the new waste ink bottle and place it in the holder. Make sure that the waste ink tube is inserted into the mouth of the bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle.
Page 242 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the right-side maintenance cover. Pull the lock lever, and then pull the wiper unit out at an upward angle. Place the wiper unit on a flat place oriented as shown in the illustration. Open the left and right covers outwards.
Page 243 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Hold the spindle and roll and pull them out, and remove the wiper roll. Install a new wiper roll. Important: ❏ Install the wiper roll so it does not sag. If it sags excessively, eliminate the sag.
Page 244: Replacing The Flushing Pad
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Close the left and right covers. Install the wiper unit at an angle from above the printer, and then press the lock lever. Close the maintenance cover. Check the on-screen message, and then touch the Yes button.
Page 245 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance There is one flushing pad inside the left and right maintenance covers. When replacing them, replace them both at the same time. Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection From the Maintenance screen on the control panel, touch Maintenance - Replace Maintenance Parts - Replace Flushing Pad, in that order.
Page 246 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Attach the new flushing pad. Align the protrusions of the flushing pad with the guides on the flushing box. Protrusions Guides Important: Make sure that the flushing pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure.
Page 247 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check the on-screen message, and then touch Start. Confirm that the print head has moved to the right side, and then open the left-side maintenance cover. Lift the tab on the front of the flushing pad towards you and remove it.
Page 248 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Attach the new flushing pad. Align the protrusions of the flushing pad with the guides on the flushing box. Protrusions Guides Important: Make sure that the flushing pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure.
Page 249: Replacing The Cleaning Pad
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Replacing the Cleaning Pad If the cleaning pad is extremely dirty or if it is deformed, follow the steps below to replace it with a new cleaning pad. There are two cleaning pads inside the right-side maintenance cover. When replacing them, replace them both at the same time.
Page 250 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Attach a new cleaning pad. Align the protrusions of the cleaning pad with the guides on the top of the wiper roll unit. Protrusions Guides Important: Make sure that the cleaning pad is not floating up diagonally. Printing with it still floating up can cause it to collide with the print head and cause a failure.
Page 251: Replacing The Washing Scraper
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Replacing the Washing Scraper ❏ When the washing scraper is worn out and water droplets remain on the belt after belt cleaning Replace the washing scraper with a new one immediately. Make sure you use a replacement washing scraper for this printer.
Page 252 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the slide prevention screw on the right side of the washing scraper. When using the ML-8000, remove the slide prevention screw on the front of the washing scraper. Slide prevention screw Using the hex key (width: 2.5 mm), loosen the 12 screws that secure the whole scraper.
Page 253 Lifting the metal plate upwards, pull out the scraper from the right side of the machine. If lint has become fused making it difficult to pull out, first remove the lint. When using the ML-8000U, go to step 7. Remove the rear scraper in the same way. (ML-8000 only) Insert the new scraper with the mark facing forward while lifting the metal plate up.
Page 254: Replacing The Sponge Roller (Ml-8000U Only)
Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position. Touch Complete on the control panel. Replacing the Sponge Roller (ML-8000U Only) When water droplets remain on the belt even after drying the sponge roller, replace the sponge roller with a new one.
Page 255 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing, eye protection Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 256 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the stop ring attached to the opposite side of the shaft stopper. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the slit in the stop ring and push up to remove it. Stopper Stop ring Remove the bearing.
Page 257 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the remaining stop ring. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the slit in the stop ring and push up to remove it. Stop ring Remove the sponge roller from the shaft. Insert the shaft into the new sponge roller until the shaft stopper fits into the notch in the sponge roller.
Page 258 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Notch Stopper Attach the stop ring provided with the new sponge roller at the position on the shaft shown in the photo (innermost groove). Install the bearing onto the shaft.
Page 259 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Install the remaining stop ring supplied with the new sponge roller so that it overlaps with the bearing and there are no gaps between them. Stop ring Stopper...
Page 260: Other Maintenance
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place the sponge roller so that the left and right bearings fit into the grooves in the installation area. Grooves Push the sponge roller back until it clicks into place. Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position.
Page 261 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Make sure the printer is on, and then lower the ink cartridge cover of the ink cartridge you need to shake. The ink cartridge with a flashing left (blue) lamp is the one that needs to be shaken.
Page 262 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the ink cartridge from the ink supply unit, and place it on a flat surface with the ink supply port facing the side. Move it back and forth along the length of its long side three times in 10 cm (3.93 inches) movements to the front and back.
Page 263 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place the shaken ink cartridge such that the ink supply port faces the connector. Install the connector to the ink supply port. Insert the connector until you hear a click.
Page 264: Cleaning The Mist Collection Fan
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Raise the ink cartridge cover. Repeat the same procedure to shake other ink cartridges. Cleaning the Mist Collection Fan If lint or dirt builds up on the mist collection fan, the fan will stop, and a message prompting you to clean the fan is displayed on the control panel screen.
Page 265 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the front cover. There are eight mist collection fans located at the top inside the printer. Mist collection fans While holding down the fan to stop it from rotating, use a cleaning stick to remove any lint or mist stains from the fan.
Page 266 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance We recommend using a headlamp or flashlight to light up the fans. As shown in the photos below, clean the fan thoroughly to ensure no lint or ink stains remain. Clean all of the fans.
Page 267: Print Head Nozzle Check
If a message prompting you to clean the fan is displayed on the control panel screen when you resume printing, the mist collection fan may have malfunctioned. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Print Head Nozzle Check We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results.
Page 268 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Printing a check pattern when needed When you want to check the condition of the nozzles before printing, or if there are stripes and unevenness in print results, you can print a check pattern to inspect the condition of the nozzles visually. See the following for details.
Page 269 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the front cover. Wipe the surface of the belt with a soft cloth that has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. This prevents the photography paper from sticking to the belt. Wipe off any dust or lint on the surface of the...
Page 270 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place the photography paper on the belt by using the print area in the pattern as a reference. ❏ If Fabric Width Saving is set to Off 13 mm (0.51 inches) Print start position (X direction): arbitrary...
Page 271 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Print start position: arbitrary Print start position (Y direction): the approximate start position is the second screw or hole from the back of the guide beside the belt Pattern print width: approximately 271 mm (10.6 inches) Pattern print length: approximately 199 mm (7.83 inches)
Page 272: Print Head Cleaning
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Example of clogged nozzles If parts of the check pattern are missing or are not printed, there is clogging. Touch NG and then perform Print Head Cleaning. “Print Head Cleaning” on page 272 Important: Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all colors before resuming use. If clogged nozzles (including clogged nozzles for colors that are not used) remain when printing after resuming use, the clogs can no longer be removed.
Page 273: Maintenance & Cleaning
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning When Maintenance Cleaning is set to On in Maintenance Setting, print head cleaning is performed automatically after a certain period of time to keep the print head in optimum condition. See the following to change the settings.
Page 274 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Select Power Cleaning. A cleaning completion message is displayed when head cleaning is complete. Check the printed nozzle check pattern, then select the head number of the clogged nozzle along with the nozzle row that shows the same number.
Page 275 When the nozzles are cleared, print head cleaning is complete. If the problem continues to occur, you need to clean the nozzle surface or replace the head. For more details, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Cleaning procedure when some or all of the nozzles are clogged Follow the steps below to perform cleaning when some check patterns are missing or not printed at all.
Page 276 “Printing procedure for check patterns” on page 268 When the nozzles are cleared, print head cleaning is complete. If the problem continues to occur, you need to clean the nozzle surface or replace the head. For more details, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Page 277: Manually Capping The Print Head
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Manually Capping the Print Head The print head may not be capped if the printer is turned off when the fabric is jammed or an error has occurred, or if the power turns off suddenly. If this occurs, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.
Page 278 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When the left edge of the carriage reaches the fourth cap from the left, push the carriage to the left by hand to move it over the cap. Adjust the position of the left edge of the caps so that it aligns with the position shown in the photo.
Page 279: Belt Cleaning Tank Flow Rate Adjustment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Turn the gear on the bottom-left of the print head in the direction shown until the cap no longer lifts up. Check that the pin of the cap that is second from the left is inserted into the hole in the print head.
Page 280 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Touch Start. Supply of water to the cleaning tank begins, and the pressure on the supply valve is released. Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine.
Page 281 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use a spanner to loosen the nut on the blade lock (water inlet) securing the hose, and then loosen it by hand and pass it through the hose. Blade lock Pull the hose out of the blade lock.
Page 282 ML-8000: 50 to 150 L/h (standard water supply rate 50 L/h) ML-8000U: 10 to 150 L/h (standard water supply rate 10 L/h) If you do not have a flow meter or the like, you can adjust the flow rate by measuring the time it takes for the water to fill the container.
Page 283 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Once you have determined the flow rate, stop the water supply by folding the hose on the supply side. Insert the hose into the blade lock while the water supply is turned off.
Page 284: Adding Grease To The Scan Spindle
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Return the nut to the blade lock and tighten it by hand. Use a spanner to tighten the nut further. Tighten until there is no gap between the blade lock and the nut. Unfold the hose you folded and check that water is flowing into the cleaning tank.
Page 285 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Adding grease to the scan spindle (once a month) Personal protective equipment Protective gloves and clothing Note: When performing maintenance, we recommended placing cloth over the belt to cover it. Check that the machine is off.
Page 286 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Press the grease pump and make sure that the grease comes out of the pump. Note: If there is a lot of air in the grease tube, the grease may not come out even if you press the pump. If this occurs, squeeze the tube to push out the air, and then attach it to the pump.
Page 287 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Turn the knob inside the left-side maintenance cover towards you. The spindle moves to the right. Turn the knob until the spindle stops moving at the right edge. Knob Spindle Manually move the carriage to the center of the machine.
Page 288 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Carriage Scan spindle belt Place a mirror on the left side of the carriage in a position where you can see the oil filler holes (upper and lower). Oil filler holes Press the grease pump against the oil filler holes (upper and lower) and add grease.
Page 289 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: ❏ Have a co-worker hold the carriage from the other side to prevent it from moving. ❏ Do not touch the scale. Fingerprints and grease may cause print quality to decline. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a wipe cloth.
Page 290 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use the same method to add grease to the oil filler holes (upper and lower) on the right side of the carriage. Remove any mirrors, tools, and so on that were on the belt, make sure nothing has been left on the belt, and then close the front cover and the left-side maintenance cover.
Page 291: Adding Grease To The Belt Cleaning Unit
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the left-side maintenance cover and check the scan spindle in the same way as the right side. If there is grease on the rail edge, grease has been successfully added. Use a wipe cloth to wipe off the grease from the rail edge.
Page 292: Applying Anti-Foaming Agent To The Belt Cleaning Unit (Only When Using Acid Ink)
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Handles Add grease to the moving parts of the belt cleaning unit. Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position. 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. Once a week before turning on the power, follow the steps below to apply anti-foaming agent to the belt cleaning unit.
Page 293 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then pull out the belt cleaning unit from the front of the machine. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out.
Page 294 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Metal parts on both sides inside the belt cleaning tank Pour approximately 20 g of anti-foaming agent into a plastic cup. Use a brush to apply anti-foaming agent to the two locations shown in the photo. Be sure to use the entire amount poured into the plastic cup.
Page 295: Ink Film Remover (Pigment Inks Only)
When ink sticks to the belt and the adhesive strength decreases about one week after applying the glue, remove the ink film. This section describes the procedures for using the ink film remover recommended by Epson. Allow at least 8 hours for the belt to dry after performing this operation.
Page 296 Personal protective equipment The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using.
Page 297 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Felt Bundled item / Soak this with glue remover for use. Commercially available 190 cm (74.80 inches) (width) x 45 cm (17.72 inches) (length) Felt weight Optional item Used to keep the felt soaked in ink film remover pressed onto the belt.
Page 298 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Pump Commercially available Used when pouring ink film remover into the bucket. Use a material that does not dissolve when exposed to organic solvent. Workflow Removing ink film “Entering Adhesive Material Maintenance Removal Mode” on page 298 “Preparing the Felt”...
Page 299 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Touch Removal Mode - Start. When you touch Forward or Reverse once on the control panel, the belt will continue to rotate until you touch Stop. Touch Done to exit Removal Mode and return to the mode selection screen.
Page 300 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When using commercially available felt Use one of the following methods to attach the felt rod to the felt. When attaching the felt rod to sewn felt Fold the long side of the felt so that it is approximately 140 mm (5.51 inches) wide, and then sew approximately 100 mm in three places (the left, right, and center) (3.94 inches) to form a loop.
Page 301 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When attaching cable ties to secure the felt to the felt rod Fold the long side of the felt so that it is approximately 140 mm wide, and then sew approximately 100 mm in three places (the left, right, and center) to form a loop.
Page 302 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Setting the felt Set the felt in the printer. Open the front cover. Once the felt is set on the rod, install the rod on the L-shaped hooks inside the product.
Page 303: Ensuring Safety
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Spread the felt out towards the product front. Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions of the SDS for the ink film remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country.
Page 304 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Once the ink film remover has soaked in, pass the felt weight through the felt loop so that it is parallel to the felt rod.
Page 305 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Adjust the belt speed volume to the position indicated in the photo (the 60° position). Touch the Forward button on the control panel. The belt rotates. Check the surface of the belt from under the felt, and if you notice any areas where the remover has dried as shown in the photo, soak the remaining remover into the felt.
Page 306 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Areas where the remover has dried Touch the Suspended button on the control panel. The belt stops. Touch Done on the control panel. Adhesive Material Maintenance Application mode closes.
Page 307 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Removing and cleaning the felt weight and felt rod Remove the felt weight from the felt. Remove the felt rod. Important: When the felt rod is removed, ink may remain on the belt or the glue that had been applied may dissolve.
Page 308 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the felt from the felt rod. Dispose of the felt in the proper manner for industrial waste.
Page 309 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Wipe off the ink film remover on the rod and the felt weight using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. Dispose of the used wipe cloths in the proper manner for industrial waste. After removing the ink film Check if there is water in the cleaning tank.
Page 310: Removing Glue (When Using The Glue Removal Tool)
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When belt cleaning is complete, use water soaked wipe cloths to wipe off any water droplets or remaining remover on the belt surface. Check the on-screen message, and then touch OK. Allow the glue on the belt to dry for at least eight hours.
Page 311: Required Items
Personal protective equipment The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using.
Page 312 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Blade supports Bundled item Use this part to secure the blade to the belt. They are secured to both sides of the belt for use. Blade Bundled item Attach to the glue removal tool to remove the glue.
Page 313: Pump
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Wipe cloths Proper Commercially available Used when cleaning the belt or amount equipment. Use cloths of soft non-fluffy material that will not damage the belt. Bucket for glue remover Commercially available Container used when pouring glue remover onto the felt.
Page 314: Workflow
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Curing tape Proper Commercially available Used to protect the product. amount Warning: Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following. “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 177 Work environment conditions ❏ Avoid work in high-temperature, high-humidity environments. The glue might not be applied evenly, resulting in water droplets remaining after belt cleaning.
Page 315: Entering Adhesive Material Maintenance Removal Mode
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance 4. Attach felt to the felt rod “Preparing the Felt” on page 324 5. Attach the felt rod and the blade to the product “Attaching the felt rod and the blade” on page 326 6. Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions in the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country.
Page 316 Product curing Cover the product so that glue remover or scraped glue does not enter under the product and cause a malfunction. This section describes the procedures recommended by Epson. Push down the tension bar on the machine rear. Tension bar...
Page 317 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the 2 screws that secure the machine rear cover and pull down the cover. Lift up the tension bar. Tension bar Move to the front of this machine, make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then grip...
Page 318 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Handles Use the curing tape to stick the edge of the plastic sheet to the belt. If you tape to apply the rear side of the plastic sheet to the belt, the tape will be less likely to peel when the belt is fed.
Page 319 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cover the belt cleaning tank in the plastic sheet, spread out the wrinkles in the plastic, and then tape it down in 3 locations. Push the belt cleaning unit partially back. Push the bucket into the belt cleaning unit, leaving approximately 15 cm (5.91 inches) extending out of the product.
Page 320 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Spread out the wrinkles in the plastic sheet, and then tape it down on the rear surface of the rear cover in 3 locations. Use clips or the like to pinch the covering plastic sheet on the protrusion in front of the belt cleaning unit.
Page 321 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Loosely attach the two screws to the glue removal tool by hand. Pass the bar through the holes in the glue removal tool.
Page 322 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Tighten the two screws so that they are not loose. Pull one side of the bag from the handle side of the glue removal tool and under the bar. Pull out enough to cover the bar of the glue removal tool.
Page 323 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cover the bar with the pulled-out bag and secure it to the glue removal tool in about three places with protective tape. After applying the tape, turn over the glue removal tool. Pull the unsecured side of the bag from the handle side of the glue removal tool and under A.
Page 324: Preparing The Felt
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cover the tips of the hooks of the glue removal tool with protective tape. Preparing the Felt Prepare some felt to soak up the glue remover. When using the bundled felt Put the felt rod through the glue-removal felt.
Page 325 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Put the felt rod through the felt. Use cable ties to secure it in place Hang the felt over the felt rod, and then use scissors to cut five slits in the felt large enough to pass the cable ties through.
Page 326 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Attach the felt to the felt rod by passing five cable ties through the slits in the felt you made in step 1. Cable ties Attaching the felt rod and the blade Attach the felt rod and the blade to the product.
Page 327 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Once the felt is set on the rod, install the rod on the L-shaped hooks inside the product. Spread the felt out towards the product front. Attach protective tape cut into strips of approximately 40 x 40 mm to the area next to the belt as shown in the figure.
Page 328 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance 40 mm 0.16 inches 40 mm 0.16 inches Align the screw holes on the blade support with the screw holes on the side of the belt so that the support is at the front and the screw holes are at the back. Loosely secure the blade supports with hexagonal screws.
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Page 330 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Insert a hex key of the same size through both of the bottom holes in the blade supports on either side. Have two people lift up the blade with the blade facing up, and pass the blade supports through the holes on either end of the blade.
Page 331: Ensuring Safety
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Firmly tighten the hexagonal screws of both blade supports by hand. Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country.
Page 332 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Soak the felt in glue remover. Be careful that the glue remover does not leak from each side of the belt. Ensure that the glue remover is uniformly spread throughout the felt. After about 5 minutes, the glue on the belt surface begins to dissolve.
Page 333 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Hold the glue removal tool with the tips of the hooks facing toward you, pass them under the blade and hook them over the back of the blade. Worker 1: Hold the handle of the glue removal tool firmly with both hands, and then scrape off the glue by pressing the blade of the glue removal tool against the surface of the belt so that the blade gives a little under the pressure.
Page 334 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Worker 1: When the glue has been removed and cannot be scraped off any further, lift the glue removal tool while keeping the hooks hooked over the blade. Pull the glue removal tool toward you to move it to an area where the glue has not been scraped off, and then continue in this way to scrape off the glue from the rest of the belt.
Page 335 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When glue has been removed from the entire belt, remove the glue removal tool from the blade. Touch the Pause button on the control panel. The belt will stop rotating.
Page 336 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Two people are required to lift the blade simultaneously on both right and left sides and remove it. Remove the hex keys from the holes in the blade supports on either side.
Page 337 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Loosen the hexagonal screws on both blade supports and remove them from either side of the belt. Hexagonal screws When glue has been removed from the entire belt, remove the felt rod.
Page 338 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the felt from the felt rod. Dispose of the felt in the proper manner for industrial waste. If any glue remover got on the rod, wipe it clean using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off.
Page 339 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check the belt surface for any glue residue. If glue remains, soak the felt with glue remover and wipe it off. Touch the Stop - Done buttons on the control panel in that order, and stop the rotation of the belt.
Page 340 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Dispose of used wipe cloths and glue chips according to the laws and regulations in your country. Important: Glue tends to remain on the belt edges, so focus on peeling those areas. If any glue or tape is stuck to the edges of the belt, the belt control unit may not operate correctly.
Page 341 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place the glue removal tool so that the tips of the hooks are facing up, and then loosen and remove the two screws on both sides by hand. Hooks Slide plate A toward the hooks and remove it.
Page 342 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance After wiping off the dirt, turn over the glue removal tool. Loosen and remove the five screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove plates B and C.
Page 343 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Wipe off the glue remover from both sides of plates B and C with an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off. Dispose of the used wipe cloths in the proper manner for industrial waste.
Page 344 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Align the L-shaped section of plate C with the corner of the glue removal tool and attach it. Loosely tighten the five screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 345 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Keeping the L-shaped section of plate C aligned with the corner of the glue removal tool so that there are no gaps, tighten the five screws firmly with a Phillips-head screwdriver. After tightening the screws, turn over the glue removal tool.
Page 346 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Fit the notch in plate A over the protruding parts on the inside of the glue removal tool. Tighten the two screws on the sides of the glue removal tool by hand. Close the front cover.
Page 347: Removing Glue (When Using The Glue Bucket)
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Pull out the belt cleaning unit. Hold the handles on the front of the belt cleaning unit to pull it out. Handles Peel off the tape securing the curing plastic sheet and pull the plastic sheet out from the belt cleaning tank side.
Page 348 Personal protective equipment The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using.
Page 349 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Glue collection bucket Bundled item Push this against the belt and scrape off the glue. Glue-removal felt Bundled item / Soak this with glue remover for use. Commercially available 190 cm (74.80 inches) (width) x 45 cm (17.72...
Page 350 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Bucket for glue remover Commercially available Container used when pouring glue remover onto the felt. Pump Commercially available Used when pouring glue remover into the bucket. Use a material that does not dissolve when exposed to organic solvent.
Page 351 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Note: The belt rotation speed can be adjusted using the Belt Speed volume on the front panel. We recommend setting the belt rotation speed to a somewhat slower speed if this is your first time performing work.
Page 352: Entering Adhesive Material Maintenance Removal Mode
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance 7. Clean the surface of the belt “Belt surface cleaning” on page 366 8. Clean up the work area Clean the tools used for glue removal and remove the protective tape from the base of the product.
Page 353 Product curing Cover the product so that glue remover or scraped glue does not enter under the product and cause a malfunction. This section describes the procedures recommended by Epson. Push down the tension bar on the machine rear. Tension bar...
Page 354 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Lift up the tension bar. Tension bar Move to the front of this machine, make sure the belt cleaning unit is in the lowered position, and then grip the handle and pull out the belt cleaning unit.
Page 355 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use the curing tape to stick the edge of the plastic sheet to the belt. If you tape to apply the rear side of the plastic sheet to the belt, the tape will be less likely to peel when the belt is fed.
Page 356 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cover the belt cleaning tank in the plastic sheet, spread out the wrinkles in the plastic, and then tape it down in 3 locations. Push the belt cleaning unit partially back. Place the glue collection bucket on top of the cleaning tank in a position where the bucket can be pressed against the belt (about 15 cm [5.91 inches] between the belt and the cleaning unit).
Page 357 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Spread out the wrinkles in the plastic sheet, and then tape it down on the rear surface of the rear cover in 3 locations. Use clips or the like to pinch the covering plastic sheet on the protrusion in front of the belt cleaning unit.
Page 358 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When using the bundled felt Put the felt rod through the glue-removal felt. When using commercially available felt Make a loop out of the felt and sew it in place As shown in the figure, fold the felt so that it is approximately 70 mm wide, and then sew three points (the left, right, and center) of approximately 100 mm to form a loop.
Page 359 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use cable ties to secure it in place Hang the felt over the felt rod, and then use scissors to cut five slits in the felt large enough to pass the cable ties through. Slits Attach the felt to the felt rod by passing five cable ties through the slits in the felt you made in step 1.
Page 360 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Open the front cover. Once the felt is set on the rod, install the rod on the L-shaped hooks inside the product.
Page 361 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Spread the felt out towards the product front. Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country.
Page 362 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Soak the felt in glue remover. Be careful that the glue remover does not leak from each side of the belt. Ensure that the glue remover is uniformly spread throughout the felt. After about 5 minutes, the glue on the belt surface begins to dissolve.
Page 363 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Worker 1: When the glue has been removed and cannot be scraped off any further, gradually move to an area where glue has not been scraped off to scrape away the glue from all areas of the belt.
Page 364 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Once all the glue is removed from the belt, touch the Suspended button on the control panel. The belt will stop rotating. Remove the felt rod.
Page 365 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Remove the felt from the felt rod. Dispose of the felt in the proper manner for industrial waste. If any glue remover got on the rod, wipe it clean using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off.
Page 366 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Check the belt surface for any glue residue. If glue remains, soak the felt with glue remover and wipe it off. Touch the Stop - Done buttons on the control panel in that order, and stop the rotation of the belt.
Page 367 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Dispose of used wipe cloths and glue chips according to the laws and regulations in your country. Important: Glue tends to remain on the belt edges, so focus on peeling those areas. If any glue or tape is stuck to the edges of the belt, the belt control unit may not operate correctly.
Page 368 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Dispose of the glue in the glue collection bucket in the proper manner for industrial waste. If any glue remover got on the glue collection bucket, wipe it clean using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off.
Page 369: Applying Glue
Push the belt cleaning unit back to its original position. Applying Glue Pour the glue from the front of the machine and apply it to the entire belt. This section describes the procedures for using the glue recommended by Epson. Required number of workers Min. 2 persons...
Page 370 Personal protective equipment The following is the protective equipment that must be worn when using the glue or glue remover recommended by Epson. For details, refer to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using.
Page 371 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Glue bucket Bundled item Container used when pouring glue onto the belt. Scale Commercially available Measures glue when preparing glue. Scissors Commercially available Used to cut insulating tape and the like. Stirring rod for preparing glue Commercially available Used when mixing 2 types of glue.
Page 372 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Required Items Quantity Details/Use Bottle (For ethanol) Commercially available Container for holding ethanol. Soapy water Proper Commercially available Used when removing glue from the amount blade. Cleaning bottle (For soapy water) Commercially available Container for holding soapy water.
Page 373 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Note: ❏ The belt rotation speed can be adjusted using the Belt Speed volume on the front panel. We recommend setting the belt rotation speed to a somewhat slower speed if this is your first time performing work.
Page 374: Switch The Printer To Maintenance Mode
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance 6. Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions in the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country.
Page 375: Enter The Administrator Password
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Enter the Administrator Password. Important: ❏ Change the default administrator password to a new password to ensure that only users who know the administrator password can switch to maintenance mode. See the following for details on making changes.
Page 376 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Dispose of used wipe cloths and glue chips according to the laws and regulations in your country. Important: Glue tends to remain on the belt edges, so focus on peeling those areas. If any glue or tape is stuck to the edges of the belt, the belt control unit may not operate correctly.
Page 377 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Note: If you do not have 25 mm (0.98 inches) wide insulating tape, you can use 19 mm (0.75 inches) wide tape instead. Make sure the tape is applied 25 mm (0.98 inches) from the edge of the belt.
Page 378 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Worker 1: Cut and apply the tape so that the joins in the tape overlap by approximately 10 mm (0.39 inches). Worker 2: When you have finished applying the tape to the belt all the way around, release the button to stop the belt.
Page 379: Installing The Blade
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Press and hold the Backfeed button on the front panel to slowly rotate the belt as you check that the tape is not floating up and there is no 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.
Page 380 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Have two people lift up the blade and pass the blade supports through the holes on both ends of the blade. Lower the blade slowly and evenly on both sides to avoid damaging the belt. Warning: Be careful not to get your hands caught between the belt and the blade when lowering the blade.
Page 381 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Firmly tighten the hexagonal screws of both blade supports. Press the Backfeed button on the front panel to feed the belt in the reverse direction by approximately 10 cm (3.94 inches). This operation sets the blade at a slight angle against the belt. This completes the blade...
Page 382 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Place one glue 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 at a point where the insulating tape overlaps where it is attached to both ends of the belt.
Page 383 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance ❏ Between the block and the blade...
Page 384 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Caution: Do not secure the block under the following conditions. Otherwise, the glue may not be applied evenly, or the glue may enter the printer from the edge of the belt causing the printer to malfunction.
Page 385 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Ensuring safety Perform ventilation and wear protective equipment, referring to the instructions of the SDS for the glue and glue remover you are actually using, as well as the laws and regulations in your country. Glue preparation Mix the glue to be used.
Page 386 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Use the stirring rod for preparing glue to mix together glue A and glue B in the container. Mix slowly to avoid trapping air. Preparation is complete when the colors of the 2 glues are blended.
Page 387 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Important: If you pour too much glue or there is insufficient glue for too long, the belt may become uneven, requiring the glue to be reapplied. Once you have poured all the glue, wait until only a small of glue remains in front of the blade.
Page 388 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Avoid areas where glue remains and accumulates...
Page 389 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance When to spray with soapy water The illustration shows a side view of the gap between the blade and the belt. As soon as the glue starts to flow and is no longer visible from the front of the blade, spray it with soapy water (illustration...
Page 390 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Blade removal and cleaning Remove the blade that was attached to the belt and clean the blade. Two people are required to lift the blade simultaneously on both right and left sides and remove it. If any glue got on the blade or blocks, wipe it clean using an ethanol-soaked wipe cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, soak a wipe cloth in glue remover to wipe it off.
Page 391 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Loosen the hexagonal screws on both blade supports and remove them from either side of the belt. Touch the Pause button on the control panel. Drying the glue Dry the glue applied to the belt. Decrease the belt speed.
Page 392 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance After leaving it for 10 hours or more, peel off the insulating tape. Worker 1: Peel the end of the insulating tape and hold it as you peel the tape from the belt. Worker 2: Press and hold the Feed button on the front panel to slowly rotate the belt in the forward direction.
Page 393 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Raise the cover on the back of the printer and screw it in place in two places. Lift up the tension bar. Check if there is water in the cleaning tank. If there is no water in the cleaning tank, then select in the order of Maintenance - Cleaning the Cleaning Tank - Start from the Maintenance screen on the control panel and supply water.
Page 394: Timing For Reapplying The Glue
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Timing for Reapplying the Glue When the fabric attached to the belt rises slightly or if water droplets remain where the glue has been removed, the glue must be reapplied otherwise the print quality may decline.
Page 395: Water Droplets Remain On The Belt
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance ❏ Parts of the fabric rise slightly The fabric and the belt do not stick to each other and the fabric rises slightly even when the pressure roller is applied. Cross section Fabric rises slightly Fabric Belt ❏...
Page 396 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Cut the fabric into strips of 50 mm x 150 mm. Attach the cut fabric to the belt with the wrinkles smoothed out at the rear of the pressure roller. On the rear panel, turn the Pressure Roller switch to the left to lower the pressure roller.
Page 397 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Press the feed button (forward) on the rear panel to feed the fabric to the front of this machine. Move to the front of this machine. Peel off the edges of the cut fabric and attach a clip or something similar.
Page 398: Evaluation Standard For Glue Application
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance Evaluation Standard for Glue Application Check the condition of the glue, and if the belt surface is clearly uneven, you need to reapply the glue. During the glue application process, pieces of glue are falling off and sticking to the belt.
Page 399: Disposal Of Used Consumables
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Maintenance The following conditions will occur when the soapy water is applied too late or the soapy water dries up during. the process. However, this does not affect the adhesion of the glue. Blade vibrations Disposal of Used Consumables The following used consumables with ink, glue, glue remover, or ink film remover on them are classed as industrial waste.
Page 400 Dispose of items according to local laws and regulations. For example, contract an industrial waste disposal company for disposal. In such cases, submit the "Safety data sheet" to the industrial waste disposal company. The Safety Data Sheet can be downloaded from the Epson website.
Page 401: Control Panel Menu
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. General Settings For more information on these items, see “General Settings menu”...
Page 402 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Unit Settings Length m, ft/in Temperature ˚C, ˚F Printer Settings Margin Between Jobs 0 to 999 mm (0 to 39.33 inches) Print Start Position 27 to 1000 mm (1.06 to 39.37 inches) Print Width 300 to 1850 mm (11.81 to 72.83 inches)
Page 403 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Nozzle Check between Jobs Nozzle Check between Jobs On, Off Job(s) 1 to 9999 Heater Off Timer 10 to 60 minutes Automatic Wind-back On, Off Inside light Auto, Manual Restore Default Settings...
Page 404: Fabric Settings
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Network Status Wired LAN Status, Print Status Sheet Advanced Device Name TCP/IP Proxy Server Email Server Server Settings, Connection Check IPv6 Address Enable, Disable Link Speed & Duplex Auto, 10BASE-T Half Duplex, 10BASE-T Full Duplex, 100BASE-TX...
Page 405: Maintenance
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter 01 XXXXXXXXXX to 50 XXXXXXXXXX Change Name Fabric Type Cotton, silk, wool, PET, PA, viscose, PA/EL, PET/cotton, others Fabric Thickness 0.0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 inches) Head Height 0.0 to 4.0 mm (0 to 0.16 inches)
Page 406: Supply Status
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Adhesive Material Maintenance Application Mode, Removal Mode Adding Grease to the Scan Spindle Print Head Nozzle Limitation On, Off Replace Waste Ink Bottle Replace Maintenance Parts Replace Wiper Roll, Replace Cleaning Pad, Replace Flushing Pad,...
Page 407: Printer Status/Printing
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Ink flow path pump unit 4 Capping station drive unit Cleaning pump unit Cloth wiper drive unit Suction pump unit Ink tube Printer Status/Printing For more information on the menu, see “Printer Status Menu” on page 420...
Page 408: Details Of The Menu
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu General Settings menu * indicates default settings. Item Parameter Description Basic Settings LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the control panel display. 1 to 9 (9 Sounds Button Press Sets the volume of the sounds when the power button and control 0 to 3 (1 panel screen are operated.
Page 409 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Sleep Timer The printer enters sleep mode after a specified time during which no 1 to 240 (15 print jobs are received, no errors are detected, and the heater is off. In sleep mode, the control panel screen turns off.
Page 410 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Unit Settings Length Choose the units of length used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns. ft/in Temperature ˚C Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display.
Page 411 Carriage Speed “Job Setting menu” on page 53 When using Epson Edge Print, if you cannot connect the jobs even if all of the above items are set to the same settings, select Step and Repeat - Enable Setting in the Job Setting menu. For details, see the help for...
Page 412 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Information Printing When this is turned to On, marks and the nozzle check pattern are printed on the edge of the fabric, so it is easier to check print quality. Margin Between Images: Set the interval between images and the Margin Between 5 to 999 mm (0.20...
Page 413 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Actions after Fabric The printer constantly monitors for striking of the fabric and print head Stop Immediately Scuffing while printing, so set the operation for when striking occurs. When Stop Immediately is set, printing stops immediately when Stop when striking is detected.
Page 414 When printing is finished, paused, or canceled, or when an error occurs, the belt stops and then reverses by 20 mm (0.79 inches). The default setting is Off for ML-8000U and On for ML-8000. If you are using the ML-8000U and this is set to Restore Default Settings - Clear All Data and Settings, return the setting to Off.
Page 415 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Cleaning Setting The printer constantly monitors the condition of the print head nozzles while printing, so set the operation for when clogged nozzles (missing Threshold Of Clog‐ nozzles) are detected during monitoring.
Page 416: Fabric Settings Menu
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Network Status Wired LAN Status You can check batches of a variety of information in network settings that are set in Advanced. Print Status Sheet When Print Status Sheet is selected, a list is printed.
Page 417 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Fabric 01 XXXXXXXXXX to Choose the fabric settings to use. The registered name appears in 50 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX. Fabric Type Choose the fabric type to use. Fabric Thickness Set the Fabric Thickness. If the fabric does not have a consistent height, such as for shaggy fabric, enter the average value.
Page 418: Maintenance Menu
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Maintenance Menu Item Parameter Description Print Head Nozzle Check Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles in the print head. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect Fabric Width Saving faint or missing colors.
Page 419: Supply Status Menu
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Description Adhesive Material Main‐ Application Mode You need to enter the Administrator Password to start applying/ tenance removing glue. Follow the manual instructions to perform this. Removal Mode “Removing Glue (When Using the Glue Removal Tool)” on page 310 “Removing Glue (When Using the Glue Bucket)”...
Page 420: Replacement Part Information Menu
Parameter Description Side-to-side motor Displays the replacement timing for the selected replacement part. Belt wash motor Contact your dealer or Epson Support to request a replacement. Feeder motor CR motor Belt control unit Head stroke sensor Foreign material detection sensor...
Page 421: List Of Printer Settings By Operation
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu List of Printer Settings by Operation Depending on the type of media used for printing and the nature of the operation, you need to change the settings for each switch and the settings for the printer.
Page 422: Media Type: Paper
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Control Panel Menu Media Type: Paper Operation Nozzle Adjustment Pattern Check Detailed Conditions Auto Manual Pattern Control General External panel Settings Drying Reel Feeding Unit Belt Cleaning Pressure Roller Fluff Either is Either is Either is Removal Fan...
Page 423: Problem Solver
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below. Messages What to do The waste ink bottle is nearing the end of The Waste Ink Bottle is getting full. Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle.
Page 424: When An Error Message Is Displayed
If the error repeatedly occurs, contact If the same error occurs again after cleaning, contact your dealer or Epson Epson Support. Support. You can continue printing by turning off the Belt control unit function from Printer Settings on the control panel.
Page 425: Troubleshooting
Follow the steps below to move the print head and then turn the printer back “Manually Moving the Print Head” on page 427 If an error with the same number occurs again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. When doing so, be sure to tell us the "XXXXXXXX" (code number).
Page 426: You Cannot Print Under The Network Environment
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver When using a USB hub, is it being used correctly? In the USB specification, daisy-chains of up to five USB hubs are possible. However, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first hub connected directly to the computer. Depending on the hub you are using, the operation of the printer may become unstable.
Page 427 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Manually Moving the Print Head Open the front cover. Open the maintenance cover (right).
Page 428 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Pull the carriage belt to the left by hand to move the print head onto the belt. Move the print head until the entire print head is positioned on the belt. Carriage belt...
Page 429 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver If you cannot move the print head, the suction cap pin may have been inserted into the print head. Carefully press the metal plate for the suction cap on the maintenance cover (right) and remove the pin from the print head.
Page 430: The Printer Is Working But Does Not Print
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver The Printer is Working but does not Print The Printer is Working but does not Print Confirm the printer operation. Print a test pattern. Test patterns can be printed without connecting the printer to a computer and hence can be used to check printer function and status.
Page 431 Are you using a genuine Epson ink cartridge? This printer is developed for use with Epson ink cartridges. Use of non-genuine products may result in faint prints or the inability to detect the amount of ink remaining properly, which may result in changes in color. Be sure to use the correct ink cartridge.
Page 432 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver The print is not positioned properly on the fabric Is the fabric loaded correctly and are the margins correct? If the fabric is not loaded correctly, the results may be off-center or part of the data may not be printed. Also, check that the side margins and Print Start Position settings in the set up menu are appropriate.
Page 433: Fabric
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Turn to the right to raise the pressure. Turn to the left to lower the pressure. Perform adjustments while checking the meter. Specified value: 0.3 Mpa Once you have adjusted the pressure to the necessary amount, press the pressure adjustment handle up and lock it.
Page 434 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Open the front cover. To move the print head, push it away from the jammed fabric. Jammed fabric...
Page 435: Problems With The Belt
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Stretch out any areas of the fabric that have floated up or are wrinkled, and stick it to the belt. Close the front cover. Check the message and press OK. Resume printing. “Loading the Fabric” on page 78 If the same error continues to occur after re-starting printing, repeat the procedure and use scissors to cut and remove any floating or wrinkled areas of fabric in step 3.
Page 436 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Checking procedure Check if any of the following conditions apply to the belt. Is there any lint or debris on the belt surface? Are there any areas where the glue that was applied to the belt has peeled off? Has the adhesive strength of the glue that was applied to the belt declined? If the fabric attached to the belt rises, there is not enough strength to the adhesive.
Page 437 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Have the screws (x12) that hold the washing scraper in place come loose? Is the edge of the washing scraper scratched or worn? If condition applies, clean any lint or debris from the washing scraper.
Page 438 “Drying Sponge Roller (ML-8000U Only)” on page 204 If condition applies, correctly attach the sponge roller to the belt cleaning unit. “Replacing the Sponge Roller (ML-8000U Only)” on page 254 If condition applies, replace the sponge roller with a new one.
Page 439: Others
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Others Heater automatically turns off The heater turns off if no print job is received and no errors occur in the printer for a certain time. The time until the heaters automatically switch to Off can be changed in Heater Off Timer in the setup menu.
Page 440 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Problem Solver Administrator User Name: Leave the User Name blank. Administrator Password: Enter the printer’s serial number. Change the Administrator Password to a new one. Set your own administrator User Name. “How to Set/Change the administrator User Name and Administrator Password” on page 63 The red light is on inside the printer This is not a failure.
Page 441: Appendix
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine products. Repairs for printer damage or failures that occur due to the use of non-genuine products are subject to charges, even during the warranty period.
Page 442 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Ink type Color name Color code Pigment Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Yellow-C Grey Green Orange Acid Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Grey Blue Cobalt Orange-F OR-F Rubine Fluorescent Pink Fluorescent Flavine Dispersion Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Grey...
Page 443: Others
Allows you to load and print multiple items of narrow fabric, such as cloths, at the same time. Belt Cleaning Unit for C12C939691 This is the ML-8000U belt cleaning unit. You can install it on the ML-8000U ML-8000 to achieve results that are equivalent to the ML-8000U. Grease pump...
Page 444: Supported Fabric
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Product Product No. Notes Cleaning kit C13S210103 The following consumable items are included in one maintenance set. Use when cleaning the caps, suction caps, carriage surfaces other than the nozzle surface, head cover, and belt side guides.
Page 445: Acid Ink And Dispersion Ink
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Print mode Throughput Resolution [dpi] Number of passes Carriage Speed [%] 300 × 600 600 × 600 900 × 600 1200 × 600 900 × 1200 1200 × 1200 Acid Ink and Dispersion Ink Prerequisites: Bidirectional printing and 1,500 mm (59.06 inches) printing width...
Page 446: How To Read The Signal Lamps
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Print mode Throughput Resolution [dpi] Number of passes 300 × 600 600 × 600 900 × 600 1200 × 600 900 × 1200 1200 × 1200 How to Read the Signal Lamps The signal lamps indicate the status of the printer as shown in the following table. The lamps are, in order from the top, red, yellow, and green.
Page 447: System Requirements
The supported operating systems may change. Depending on the software you are using, system requirements may vary. For more information, see the user’s manual for the software you are using. Epson Edge Print Minimum Operating Environment Operating system (OS) Windows 11 Windows 10 x64 ™...
Page 448: Recommended Environment
SSD 1 TB or more (free space during installation) Display resolution 1280 x 1024 or better Communication interface Hi-Speed USB Gigabit Ethernet Epson Rob file print tool Operating system (OS) Windows 10 x64 ™ ® Intel Core i7 3.4 GHz or faster...
Page 449: Web Config
, Google Chrome * Use the latest version Moving and Transporting the Printer Contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance before moving or transporting the printer. Specifications Printer Specifications The degrees of protection for this machine are IP22 (IEC 60529).
Page 450 ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Printer Specifications Temperature and humidity range Gray area: While operating Cross-hatch line area: Recommended Noise While printing: 80 dB (A) or less Average value: 75.5 dB(A)… Complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Section 1.7.4.2 Dimension Printer When stored: 3700 [W] x 2500 [D] x 1826 [H] mm (145.67 [W] x 98.43 [D] x 71.89 [H]...
Page 451: Factory Facilities
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Printer Specifications 1,950 mm 790 mm 1,000 mm 1,000 mm 960 mm 3,700 mm 3,700 mm 2,500 mm 960 mm 200 mm 4,780 mm 4,780 mm 4,780 mm 880 mm 4,350 〜 4,500 mm 6,280 mm 850 〜...
Page 452: Interface Specifications
To ensure stable printing, when transferring print data between a PC and the printer by Ethernet, do not connect any other devices to the Ethernet hub connected to the PC, to the printer, or to the Epson Cloud Solution PORT router. Network printing protocols/...
Page 453: Ink Specifications
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Interface Specifications Security standards/protocols IEEE802.1X (Ethernet) IPsec (v4/v6), IP filtering SSL/TLS: HTTPS Server (Web Config) IPPS Server SMTPS Client (Email send) STARTTLS (SMTPS) Root certificate (client) Root certificate version 2.01 Root certificate update (client) CA-signed certificate (server)
Page 454: Precautions And Applicable Standard For This Product
ML-8000U/ML-8000 User’s Manual Appendix Ink Specifications Shaking When installed ❏ Ink type: Reactive, Acid, Disperse, Pigment ❏ Number of shakes: 10 times on front and 10 times on back Periodic shaking ❏ Pigment ink (Red): Once every three weeks ❏...

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