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Epson SureColor SC-S70600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD4674-00 EN...
  • Page 2 (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Regular Replacement Check Sheet... . . 91 Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2..30 Replacing Ink Cartridges....92 Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
  • Page 4 Technical Support Web Site....128 Contacting Epson Support....128 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this Introduction product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

  • Page 6: When Handling The Ink Cartridges

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ This device has two power systems. There is a risk of Illustrations electric shock unless the two power cables are unplugged during the maintenance. Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the SC-S30600 series.

  • Page 7: Printer Parts

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front section (SC-S70600 series, SC-S50600 series) The illustration shows the SC-S50600 series. Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
  • Page 8 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Tensioner The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up. Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two lift levers: one on the left and one on the right.
  • Page 9 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction : An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen. : No error. AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2 Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.

  • Page 10: Front Section (Sc-S30600 Series)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Front section (SC-S30600 series) Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 81 After heater The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
  • Page 11 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Auto switch Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction.Off Choose Off to disable auto take-up. Manual switch Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction.Auto The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 12 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Maintenance cover (right) Open this cover when performing regular maintenance. Normally closed when using the printer. “Regular Maintenance” on page 79 Media loading lever After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal.

  • Page 13: Inside (Sc-S70600 Series, Sc-S50600 Series)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Inside (SC-S70600 series, SC-S50600 series) Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. The illustration shows the SC-S70600 series.
  • Page 14 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Platen heater The platen heater ensures that the ink adheres evenly. “Heating & Drying” on page 64 “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 74 Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper.

  • Page 15: Inside (Sc-S30600 Series)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Inside (SC-S30600 series) Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink.

  • Page 16: Back

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is a consumable; replace about once every six months. “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 86 Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. We recommend that this unit be cleaned once a week.

  • Page 17: Lan Port

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Roll holder fixing screw These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed. There are two lift levers: one on the left and one on the right.
  • Page 18 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Data lamp Status lamp (green/red) Status On (green) The printer is connected using a 1000base-T connection. Flashing The printer is receiving data over a 1000base-T connection. On (red) The printer is connected using a 100base-TX connection.

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Display Control panel Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Understanding the Display” on page 20 Menu button Press this button to display menus. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 94...

  • Page 20: Understanding The Display

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying Understanding the Display menu, where you can adjust the Heater Temperature. If the additional print drying system The illustration shows the display for the SC-S50600 (supplied with the SC-S50600 series;...
  • Page 21 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ The media remaining is not displayed if Off is selected SC-S70600 Series for Remaining Setup in the Media Remaining menu. “The Media Setup Menu” on page 100 MS : Metallic Silver...

  • Page 22: Features

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Features This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main features 1 Status indicators of this printer are described below. The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as fol- lows.

  • Page 23: High Print Quality

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Additional Print Drying System Available Nearly Odorless Solvent Ink The additional print drying system (supplied with the The distinctive odor of solvent-based inks has been SC-S50600 series; optional with other models) can be reduced with our solvent inks.

  • Page 24: Notes On Usage And Storage

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat Notes on Usage and sources or that are exposed to direct draughts from ventilators or air conditioners. The print head Storage nozzles could dry out and clog.

  • Page 25: Notes When Not Using The Printer

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed ❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, interval after printing to keep the nozzle from check the print head for clogging before you start clogging.
  • Page 26 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head ❏ Use a cleaning stick from the supplied maintenance nozzles the first time the printer is used; kit to wipe ink from the ink supply port of cartridges...

  • Page 27: Handling Media

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction ❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as Handling Media instructed in the documentation supplied with the media. Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that are in poor condition will not produce good quality prints.

  • Page 28: Specialty Inks

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Introduction Daily Maintenance Specialty Inks ❏ White and metallic silver ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly shaken once every 24 hours. The term “specialty inks” is used for white and metallic silver inks. White and metallic silver inks are prone to Shaking ink cartridges U “How to replace”...

  • Page 29: Using The Supplied Software

    Series Comm Driver, or EPSON SC-S30600 Series Comm Driver) are installed. The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB.

  • Page 30: Starting Epson Lfp Remote Panel 2

    Double-click Applications > Epson Software > click Add or Remove Programs. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to open the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove).
  • Page 31 If you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver, restart the computer. Mac OS X The following describes how to remove the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Quit the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Drag the entire EPSON Remote Panel 2 folder from the Applications folder into the Trash.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations When the Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit is installed, Basic Operations see: U “Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit” on page 37 When the Standard Media Feeding Loading and Exchanging...
  • Page 33 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations “Positioning Media of Different Widths” on Important: page 70 If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
  • Page 34 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. in place. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
  • Page 35 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the media loading lever. Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. Pull out the media and insert it into the printer.
  • Page 36 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Move unused rollers and rollers that can not be positioned over the media to the sides of the black labels. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media Adjust the position of the pressure rollers.
  • Page 37 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Attach the media holding plates at either side of Important: the media. ❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm thick. First, position the plates so that the edges of the The media holding plates could touch media are in the centers of the round holes.
  • Page 38 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Temporarily place media on the lifter oriented Caution: according to how it is rolled (see below) Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the Printable Side Out media, use at least two persons.
  • Page 39 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations “Positioning Media of Different Widths” on Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the page 70 roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. Fully insert the right roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
  • Page 40 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Pull out the media and insert it into the printer. below is fully inserted. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.
  • Page 41 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Position the low pressure rollers 5 mm and the Hold the center of the media and raise the media high pressure rollers 10 mm from the edges of the loading lever.
  • Page 42 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on Attach the media holding plates at either side of page 55 the media. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes. Next,...

  • Page 43: Loading Media (Sc-S30600 Series)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: Caution: ❏ Do not use the media holding plates with Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried media that is more than 0.4 mm thick. by one person. When loading or removing the The media holding plates could touch media, use at least two persons.
  • Page 44 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable Side In Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. If the roll of media has the outer diameter which is less than 140mm, lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder.
  • Page 45 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration to lift the media into position, then firmly insert below is fully inserted.
  • Page 46 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Go to the front of the printer and open the front Note: cover. Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.
  • Page 47 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations For information on loading the media into the Attach the media holding plates at either side of auto take-up reel unit, see: the media. “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on...
  • Page 48 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. Important: ❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm thick. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust...
  • Page 49 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable Side In Align the media and the roll holders. Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
  • Page 50 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Pull out the media and insert it into the printer. below is fully inserted. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.
  • Page 51 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Pull the media straight forward until the edge has past the label on the left side of the after heater. Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the right side of the after heater.

  • Page 52: Viewing And Changing Media Settings

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Important: ❏ Do not use the media holding plates with If you would prefer to print from the very start of the media that is more than 0.4 mm thick.

  • Page 53: Exchanging Media

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Remaining Setup Select an option. On: The printer displays the amount of media To print at current settings: remaining. Use the d/u buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the Z button.
  • Page 54 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations You can print the amount of media remaining on the Caution: leading edge of the roll before it is removed from the ❏ The heaters and media holding plate may be printer and then enter this number the next time the hot;...

  • Page 55: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Remove the media holding plates. Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit Media Loading and Take Up The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is printed, improving the efficiency of unmanned operation.
  • Page 56 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Align the right roll core holder with the right Important: edge of the media and tighten the fixing screw. Note that the auto take-up reel unit may not function as expected when ink layering is performed with the SC-S70600 series or SC-S50600 series, causing a decline in print quality.
  • Page 57 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual Important: switch to to wrap the media once around Stop when part A is no longer visible. The the roll core.
  • Page 58 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the tensioner. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn.

  • Page 59: Removing The Take-Up Roll

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the tensioner. Caution: ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons. ❏ Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media from the take-up roll.

  • Page 60: Before Printing

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the remove the roll core holder from the roll. take-up reel. “Cutting Media” on page 54...

  • Page 61: Saving Optimal Settings For The Current Media (Print Media Settings)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Check the amount of ink remaining: The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks. If ink is expended during printing, printing can be This section describes how to create media setting banks resumed once the affected cartridge has been and the settings that can be stored.
  • Page 62 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to display letters and Buttons that are used in the following settings symbols. When the desired character is displayed, press the r button to select the next entry position.
  • Page 63 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Important: Feed Adjustment varies with the media used. Load the Select 2.5 only if print results are still smudged media for which feed adjustment is required under the when 2.0 is selected. Choosing a larger gap than same conditions as the actual print job.
  • Page 64 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Select Heater Temperature and press the Z Note: button. ❏ Head Alignment varies with the media used. Load the media that will be used in the actual print job. The temperatures for the pre-, platen, and after Head alignment is not available under the following heaters can each be adjusted separately.

  • Page 65: Changing Heater And Fan Settings

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment, you For even, high-quality printing, select Printer will need to perform it again after adjusting Media Full Width. Tension. Multi-Strike Printing “Feed Adjustment” on page 62 Choose the number of times each line is printed.

  • Page 66: Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Platen heater: 40 ˚C (2) Use the r/l buttons to select a heater. From left, the options are pre-heater, platen heater, After heater: 50 ˚C and after heater. (3) After selecting the desired heater, use the d/u Heater status can be viewed in the control panel.

  • Page 67: Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment)

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Check the pattern and select the pattern number Buttons that are used in the following settings that has the least gaps. In the following example, this would be pattern number 2.

  • Page 68: Using A Test Pattern

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Enter a correction during printing and inspect the Select Media Setup and press the Z button. results. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Note: Settings and press the Z button.

  • Page 69: Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Pattern length is displayed in the control panel./ Performing Feed Adjustment Using the d/u buttons, enter the value recorded During Printing in Step 10 and press the Z button. Buttons that are used in the following settings Secondary Adjustment Perform Steps 1 to 6.

  • Page 70: Printable Area

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series The printable area varies with the position of the media and the pressure rollers used. Positioning Media of Different Widths Position the media with reference to the positions of the pressure rollers.
  • Page 71 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Pressure rollers not within the bounds indicated by the black labels do not apply pressure to the media when the media loading lever is lowered. Pressure rollers that are within a black label but not over the media will cause friction during printing;...

  • Page 72: Sc-S30600 Series

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations A: Pressure rollers (low) *1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm. Choose a Side Margin(Left) over 10 mm when using media holding plates.
  • Page 73 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Basic Operations Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check. On selected for Media Size Check: The left edge of the media. Off selected for Media Size Check: 64 inches from the right edge reference position.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Clean the pressure rollers. Maintenance Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled brush. Daily Maintenance SC-S70600 series, SC-S50600 series: To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day.

  • Page 75: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance printer will perform a pre-selected option, either Clean the media holding plates and platen heater. Stop Printing or Continue Printing. Dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out “Printer Setup Menu” on page 104...
  • Page 76 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Example of clogged nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern. “Head Cleaning” on page 77 The menus close when printing is complete.

  • Page 77: Maintenance Procedures For Specialty Inks

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance Procedures for Buttons that are used in the following settings Specialty Inks White and metallic silver inks are prone to precipitation (components settling to the bottom of the liquid). Perform the following maintenance to maintain print quality.
  • Page 78 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Head Cleaning Level Choose from three levels of head cleaning. Buttons that are used in the following settings Select Execute (Light) first. If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once, try again using Execute (Medium) or Execute (Heavy).

  • Page 79: Regular Maintenance

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ A maintenance kit (supplied with printer) Head cleaning will be performed. Contains gloves, cleaning sticks, wiper, wiper The menu will close when cleaning is complete. cleaner, and flushing pad. Print a nozzle pattern and inspect the results to...

  • Page 80: Regular Part Cleaning

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks Pour about 10 ml of ink cleaner into the cup contained in maintenance kit (consumable kits, supplied with the ink cleaner. available separately). Other types of stick that produce lint will damage the print head.
  • Page 81 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Cleaning should also be performed if colors in the Press the Z button to move the print head to the printout are faint or missing even after head cleaning position. cleaning has been performed.
  • Page 82 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be Important: removed using an extremely small amount of ink ❏ Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface cleaner applied to a clean room wiper (available during cleaning.
  • Page 83 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance If there is ink on the attachment points, remove Clean the front and back of the wiper with a the wiper for cleaning. Proceed to Step 2. cleaning stick. Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick.
  • Page 84 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Wiper Rail Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Place on the attachment point and press down Important: until you hear a click. Neglecting to clean the wiper rail can impair the performance of the wiper, causing product malfunction.

  • Page 85: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Replace waste ink bottle and press Z. Clean the area shown in the illustration. Leave the waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal; do not transfer it to another container.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Wiper And Wiper Cleaner

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the Note: new waste ink bottle and place the waste ink If you replace the waste ink bottle before being prompted bottle in the holder.
  • Page 87 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper cleaner. Buttons that are used in the following settings Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. Confirm that the printer is on and press #.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Flushing Pad

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. Replacing the Flushing Pad Replace the flushing pad as directed below: ❏...
  • Page 89 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the flushing pad. Grasp the tab as shown below and lift the pad out of the printer. Immediately transfer the used flushing pad to a tray. Ink may leak from the pad.

  • Page 90: Regular Part Cleaning Check Sheet

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Regular Part Cleaning Check Sheet Print this page to track maintenance tasks. Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date Explanation Platen heater, pressure Clean if you notice lint from print media, rollers, media holding plates dust, or ink stains.

  • Page 91: Regular Replacement Check Sheet

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Maintenance Regular Replacement Check Sheet Print this page to track maintenance tasks. Component to be replaced Cleaned on date Explanation ❏ Flushing pad We recommend that this component be replaced once every six months.

  • Page 92: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    5 seconds for other inks. Important: During maintenance, each color need only be Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink shaken 15 times over 5 seconds. cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain...

  • Page 93: Parts That Are Periodically Replaced

    Lower the lock lever to engage the latch. Contact your dealer or Epson Support for information on replacing components. Component status can be printed by selecting Print Status Sheet in the setup menu.

  • Page 94: Using The Control Panel Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below.

  • Page 95: Menu List

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the 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. The SC-S30600 series does not support items or values marked with a superscript “1”, while items marked with a...
  • Page 96 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Media Setup Media Remaining “The Media Remaining Setup On, Off Setup Menu” on page 100 Length 5.0 to 99.5 m (15 to 300 ft) Remaining Alert...
  • Page 97 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Media Suction 0 to 10 Head Movement Data Width, Printer Full Width Multi-Strike Printing Off, 2 to 8 Roll Type Printable Side Out, Printable Side In...
  • Page 98 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Maintenance Nozzle Check Print “The Cleaning Maintenance Menu” on All Nozzles Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), Execute (Heavy) page 106 Head 1/Head 2 , Head 1...
  • Page 99 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Preference Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM “The Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Preference Menu” Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese on page 109 Unit: Length...

  • Page 100: Details Of The Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu The SC-S30600 series does not support items or values marked with a superscript “1”, while items marked with a superscript “2” are available with the SC-S50600 series only.
  • Page 101 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu RIP Settings Item Parameter Explanation Platen Gap Change Platen Gap (the gap between the print head and the media) for the media setting bank selected in the software RIP.
  • Page 102 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Feed Adjustment Auto Use this option if banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color) persists after head cleaning and head alignment have been Manual performed.
  • Page 103 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation After Heater Feed Mode 1 To feed media to the after heater after printing, choose Mode 1 or Mode 2; otherwise, choose Off. Mode 2 If Mode 1 is selected, the portion fed for drying will not be rewound before the next job starts.

  • Page 104: Printer Setup Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Media Tension 0 to 40 Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing. The higher the value, the greater the tension. Feed Speed...
  • Page 105 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Head Strike Warning Warning Options Choose whether the printer automatically detects (On) or does not automatically detect (Off), the media lifting during printing. If On is selected, the printer will stop when the media lifts to prevent a head strike.

  • Page 106: The Maintenance Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Periodical Cleaning Choose the frequency with which the printer performs head cleaning: never (Off) or after 1 to 24 hours. Periodical Cleaning will not be 1 to 24 hours performed while Off is selected.1If a value between 1 and 24 hours is...
  • Page 107 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors. “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 75...

  • Page 108: The Ink Level Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Waste Ink Counter Use this item to reset the waste ink counter after placing a new waste ink bottle. Only reset the counter when replacing the waste ink bottle.

  • Page 109: The Network Setup Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation IP Address Setting Auto Choose whether IP addresses are obtained automatically (Auto) or manually (Panel) using DHCP. If Panel is selected, enter an IP Panel IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...

  • Page 110: The Reset All Settings Menu

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Unit: Length Choose the units of lengthh used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns. ft/in Unit: Temperature ˚C Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display.

  • Page 111: Problem Solver

    ❏ Remove and reinsert the replacement cartridge. If this message appears in the Ink Cartridge Error control panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Ink cartridge cannot be detected. ❏ Condensation may have formed inside the cartridge. Leave it at room temperature Insert again or replace ink for at least four hours before installing the cleaning cartridge.
  • Page 112 Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Print head is nearing end of service The print head requires periodic replacement. The current print head is nearing the end of life.

  • Page 113: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs

    Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request XXXXXXXX code. You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced. A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network Troubleshooting environment. You cannot print (because the Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network printer does not work) settings. The printer does not turn on.

  • Page 115: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    Are you using a genuine Epson ink cartridge? recommend replacing the ink cartridge with a new This printer is developed for use with Epson ink one. If there is a difference in color after replacing the cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges,...
  • Page 116 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Problem Solver Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. Are you printing with white or metallic silver ink? Components may have precipitated from (settled to Is the print head misaligned? (in bidirectional the bottom of) the white or metallic silver ink. Shake...

  • Page 117: Media

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Problem Solver Removing Jammed Media Media Follow the steps below to remove jammed media. Media Is Creased Caution: Are the Media Tension and Feed Speed Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when options in the setup menu correct for the opening or closing the front cover.

  • Page 118: Others

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Problem Solver If the print head is over the media, move it away Turn the printer on. from the jam. Important: If the printer is left off for an extended period, the print head will be left uncapped and dry out, and will not print properly when printing resumes.
  • Page 119 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Problem Solver The red light is on inside the printer. This is not a failure. The red light is a light inside the printer.

  • Page 120: Appendix

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (as of April 2012) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Ink cartridges Printer model Product Part number...
  • Page 121 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix Printer model Product Part number SC-S70670 Ink cartridges Black T7151 Cyan T7152 Magenta T7153 Yellow T7154 Light Cyan T7155 Light Magenta T7156 Light Black T7157 Orange T7158 White T715A Metallic Silver T715B...
  • Page 122 * Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.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 123 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix Others Product Part number Explanation Cleaning cartridge T6990 Use to wash the print head. Maintenance Kit T7241 Contains the cleaning sticks, gloves, wipers, wiper cleaner, and flushing pads required for printer maintenance.

  • Page 124: Supported Media

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of product.

  • Page 125: Transport

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix Unlock the stand. Transport Release the caster locks on the left and right legs Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or and fully raise the adjusters. Epson Support. Move the printer.

  • Page 126: System Requirements

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Printer Specifications Power consumption SC-S70600 series (total for numbers 1 and 2) Consult the documentation for your software RIP. Printing: Approx. 800 W Ready mode: Approx. 580 W Specifications Table Sleep mode: Approx.

  • Page 127: Standards And Approvals

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Appendix FCC part 15 subpart B Class A Ink Specifications CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A Type Special ink cartridges AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A Pigment ink SC-S70600 series: EMC Directive EN 55022 Class A...

  • Page 128: Where To Get Help

    Support Technical Support Web Before Contacting Epson Site If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with information in your product documentation, contact problems that cannot be solved using the Epson support services for assistance.

  • Page 129: Help For Users In North America

    Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level support and select your product for solutions to of customer service. In addition to your product common problems. You can download drivers and...

  • Page 130: Help For Users In Singapore

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Where To Get Help ❏ Sales enquiries and product information We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you ❏ Product usage questions or problems prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem.

  • Page 131: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    603-56288222 Internet Home Page ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in usage and technical support (Techline) both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...

  • Page 132: Help For Users In The Philippines

    - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below:...

  • Page 133: Open Source Software Licenses

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs").
  • Page 134 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
  • Page 135 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
  • Page 136 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
  • Page 137 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance.

  • Page 138: Other Software Licenses

    EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License').
  • Page 139 EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series/SC-S30600 series User's Guide Software License Terms Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

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