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Epson Office T30 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Rev 2.0 Note: For the absolute latest Information and Updates on all Products, Materials, Processes, and/or Procedures relative to all offerings by or through Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Please refer to our Website: www.sawgrassink.com.
  • Page 3 Printed in the United States of America. ChromaBlast™ & ChromaBlast™ Driver are Trademarks of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Epson and Stylus are Registered Trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the prior written consent of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 4 GRANT OF LICENSE — This PLA grants you the following rights: You may install and use the ChromaBlast Ink packaged herewith in your EPSON printer to practice the printing process described in U.S. Patent No. 5,488,907. The use of any ink, dye, or pigment to practice the Sawgrass Process, other than a ChromaBlast Ink purchased from Sawgrass or its authorized distributor accompanied by a PLA, is not a licensed use of the Sawgrass Process.
  • Page 5 THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAWGRASS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS, OR FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES. Our Commitment: • Provide the Highest Level of Quality & Proactive Service to YOU, our Valued Customer. • To Provide YOU with the Tools, Skills, Support and Solutions to Effectively Improve YOUR Bottom Line. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 6 D-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SAWGRASS SOFTWARE ChromaBlast Driver IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY: This Sawgrass Technologies Inc. End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. for the Sawgrass Software Product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE PRODUCT”).
  • Page 7 (30) days, whichever is longer. Outside the United States, neither these remedies nor any product support services offered by are available without proof of purchase from an authorized international source. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 8 NO OTHER WARRANTIES–To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sawgrass and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties and conditions, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, with regard to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, and the provision of or failure to provide Support Services.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    BULK INK SYSTEM QuickConnect® Installation: Setup ......11 BULK INK SYSTEM QuickConnect® Installation: Tips .......15 BULK INK SYSTEM Chip Reset Instructions ...........16 Heat Transfer Instructions ..............17 Getting Started Guide: About Your ChromaBlast Driver Software ..........19 System Requirements: ChromaBlast Driver .........19 Product Overview: ChromaBlast Driver ..........20 Installation/Registration: ChromaBlast Driver ........20 Using ChromaBlast Driver for the Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W Quick Start Example (CorelDRAW) ............29 Setting CB Driver Document Properties/Printing Preferences......31 From the Windows Desktop ..............31 From an Application ...............34 ChromaBlast Driver Properties (Registered Version): ......36 Group 1 Configuration: ChromaBlast Driver Tab ........37 Group 2 Color Settings: ChromaBlast Driver Tab ........37...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents (Continued) Appendices Appendix A: Over-riding CorelDRAW Software Color Management ....39 Appendix A: Over-riding Photoshop Software Color Management ....41 Appendix B: Using ColorSure™ and Custom Palette ........45 Supplies & Equipment ..............51 Storage..................51 Troubleshooting ................52 Technical Support................53 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This document contains information for using ChromaBlast Inks and helpful tips are also provided for getting the best results from your transfers. The information provided pertains only to the use of ChromaBlast in your EPSON WF30/T30/B40W Printer. If you have questions about the operation of your EPSON Printer, refer to the EPSON WF30/ T30/B40W Printer User’s Guide.

  • Page 12: About This Document

    The documentation provided pertains only to the use of ChromaBlast Inks in your EPSON WF30/T30/B40W Ink Jet Printer. To assist you in the overall setup process, references are made back to the EPSON WF30/ T30/B40W Printer Basics Guide for instructions. To help point out...

  • Page 13: Ink Cartridge Setup

    Press and release the Ink Button .The power and ink lights flash. Press the Ink Button again for one second to move the print head into the cartridge replacement position. Do not hold the Ink Button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will clean the print head. Do not move the print head by hand. Do not open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Open the cartridge cover. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 14 Squeeze the tab at the back of the Epson Cartridge and lift it straight out. Remove all Epson cartridges from the cartridge holder. DO NOT, IN ANY WAY, SHAKE OR OTHERWISE AGITATE CARTRIDGES, BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 15 If the ink light stays on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ ChromaBlast™ ®...

  • Page 16: Ink Cartridge Replacement

    Replacing an Empty Cartridge Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you begin the replacement, you must complete all the steps in one session. Make sure the printer is on. Open the printer cover. Press and release the ink button . The power and ink lights flash.
  • Page 17 Squeeze the tab at the back of the Epson Cartridge and lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully. DO NOT, IN ANY WAY, SHAKE OR OTHERWISE AGITATE CARTRIDGES, BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 18 Once the ChromaBlast cartridges are in place, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the ink button for one (1) second. The printer begins charging ink and the power light starts flashing.

  • Page 19: Bulk Ink System Quickconnect ® Installation Guide: Bulk Ink System Quickconnect® Installation: Preparation

    Second, it familiarizes you with the basic operation of your printer. Please see the EPSON WF30/T30/ B40W Printer User’s Guide for instructions on installation. Check to ensure that you have all of the components necessary to setup your QuickConnect system: •...
  • Page 20 Slowly extract the plunger. Ink will start to flow through the tubing into the damper. Continue extracting the plunger until ink begins to flow into the tip of the syringe. Note: You may have to repeat this process twice to complete the priming of each ink damper.
  • Page 21 Hold the inserting a flat head screwdriver between cover panel with one hand, gently push the panel and the printer. Gently push the the cover panel loose and remove it. cover panel loose. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 22 Firmly push down the plastic Place the ink dampers into the empty cartridge set of dampers to completely ink bay cartridge. The Black ink damper engage the ink dampers into place. should be on the far left side, the yellow Note: You will have to push each on the far right side.

  • Page 23: Bulk Ink System Quickconnect® Installation: Tips

    Read the documentation on installing and using your ChromaBlast Driver WF30/T30/B40W IQ Driver. • Perform a nozzle check from the Epson driver utility – a few cleanings may be necessary to prime the system. • You may have a little air in your lines but this will clear after a few prints.

  • Page 24: Bulk Ink System Chip Reset Instructions

    OEM (Epson) cartridges. This bulk ink system cartridge has a single chip that periodically needs to be reset so that the printer can continue to use ink from the bulk ink system. The frequency of this reset action will depend upon the number of images that are printed and the printer settings.

  • Page 25: Heat Transfer Instructions

    PRINTING Print using the supplied ChromaBlast Driver program only. The print side of ChromaBlast Media is opposite the ChromaBlast logo. For the Epson WF30, place print side face up in the printer tray. Mirror Image: Check this box in the ChromaBlast Driver to ensure the image prints in reverse and that text appears correctly when image is transferred. If your image is already reversed in your graphic program, leave this box unchecked.

  • Page 26: Getting Started Guide

    COLOR MANAGEMENT DRIVER V 2.0 Getting Started Guide For the EPSON Stylus Photo WF 30/T30/B40W Inkjet Printer ® For Distribution With ChromaBlast™ ONLY NOT FOR RESALE Revision 1.0 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...

  • Page 27: About Your Chromablast Driver Software

    About Your ChromaBlast Driver Software Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.’s ChromaBlast System with ChromaBlast™ Digital Printing Inks, featuring the Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W, comprise a few of the key tools required to ensure high quality output each time you print. ChromaBlast Driver Color Management Software provides everything else needed in the way of tools.

  • Page 28: Product Overview: Chromablast Driver

    Product Overview – ChromaBlast Driver ChromaBlast Driver is a color management software solution that has been written as a windows printer driver. It is designed to work with Epson ink-jet printers and Sawgrass sublimation ink. The installation program will automatically install the Sawgrass ChromaBlast Driver Printer Driver software, and ColorSure tools and utilities.
  • Page 29 Click “Next” to continue. Figure 3 Setup will install “ChromaBlast WorkForce 30,/ T30,/B40W” in the following folder. To install in a different folder, click “Browse” and select another folder. Click “Install” to start the installation. Figure 4 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 30 As installation proceeds, the screen below may appear periodically to indicate the degree of installation accomplished. Figure 5 This “File Progress” Screen also shows repeatedly to keep you up-to-date. Figure 6 If you see the “Hardware Installation” Screen below, click “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the Installation. Figure 7 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 31 If you decide to register later, and continue using the driver during the initial five day pre-registration grace period, your system will generate the following Pop-Up Screen. Go to the printing preferences page of the ChromaBlast WF 30/ and click on “Register.” T30/B40WDriver Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 32 In the ChromaBlast Registration Screen shown next, (Fig. 11), you will use your Product ID (displayed at the bottom of Figure 11), to register and obtain a Registration Code. A Registration Code, (or Codes), may be had in any of the following ways: a) Register on-line and receive your Registration Code via E-mail. b) Call Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 33 The Product Registration Web Page now opens. Complete the requested information on the web page and click Continue. Figure 11 Once the website registration information has been completed, a “Thank You” message will appear. Figure 12 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 34 . After the online registration process is complete, apply the “Registration Code” you’ve received in the box labelled “Registration Code”, then click “Apply Code”. Figure 13 Your driver is now registered. Installation begins when you click “OK”. Figure 14 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...
  • Page 35 Figure 15 16. With this Screen, Installation of the ChromaBlast Driver will begin. The installation will continue for some time, depending on the characteristics of your hardware. Click “Close” to continue. Figure 16 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W ~ ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 36 17. “ChromaBlast Driver” Installation is done. Click “Close” to continue. Figure 17 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...

  • Page 37: Quick Start Example (Coreldraw)

    ChromaBlast WF 30/T30/B40W is simple to use. Whenever you have ChromaBlast inks in your printer, you should print using the ChromaBlast Driver for the WF 30/T30/B40W. Do not print to your Epson printer with the Epson Printer Driver; printing with the Epson Driver will not give you the benefit of color management.
  • Page 38 3) In Figure 3, you must set preferences according to the printing you require, either “Photographic”, “Graphics”, or “No Color Management”. You need also choose Paper Size, Number of Copies, “High Speed” or “High Quality”, “Mirror” or not, and “ColorSure” Involvement, if any. Once this is done, click “OK”...

  • Page 39: Setting Cb Driver Document Properties/Printing Preferences

    ChromaBlast WF 30 Printer. (Point 1) Scroll the Drop-Down Menu and click on “Properties”. (Point 2) This leads to the ChromaBlast WF 30/T30/B40W Driver Properties Window. (Fig. 3, Page 35) Figure 2 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 40 3. In the “ ChromaBlast WF 30 Properties” Window, click on the “Printing Preferences” Button near the bottom of the screen in Fig. 3. Figure 3 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...
  • Page 41 “ColorSure” Involvement, if any. Once this is done, click on “Apply”, then click “OK” to return to the “Properties” Window (Fig. 3, Page 35). Once again, click on “Apply”, then click “OK”, returning you to the “Printers and Faxes” Window in Fig. 2. Figure 4 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...

  • Page 42: From An Application

    From an Application: Select File > Print Setup. Click to reveal “Print Setup”. (Fig. 2) Figure 1 Choose the ChromaBlast WF 30W Printer from the list of printers. Click the Properties Button to access the ChromaBlastWF 30 Document Properties. ChromaBlast WorkForce 30 Figure 2 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...
  • Page 43 Paper Size, Number of Copies, “High Speed” or “High Quality”, “Mirror” or not, and “ColorSure” involvement, if any. Once this is done, click on “Apply”, then click “OK” to return to the “Print”Window (Fig. 2). Here, click on “OK”, and then “Print”. Figure 3 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...

  • Page 44: Chromablast Driver Properties (Registered Version)

    ChromaBlast Driver Properties The Figures below show the Document Properties/Printing Preferences for a registered version of ChromaBlast Driver. There are three main property groups. (See the color-coded boxes in the screen shot, Fig. 1, Page 39.): Group (1): Configuration Set Paper Size and Copy Count. Group (2): Color Settings Color Management Control Options. Group (3): Options Utilities for Printer Maintenance, Online Help, Product Registration, and Setting Input Profiles.

  • Page 45: Group 1 Configuration: Chromablast Driver Tab

    For hard substrates, choose the High Quality option. • Mirror – When you transfer an image, the result will be “flipped” when compared to the printed image. In order for your transfers to come out correctly, you must flip the image before transferring. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...

  • Page 46: Group 3 - Printer Options: Chromablast Driver Tab

    Group 3 – Printer Options: ChromaBlast Driver • Utilities – Click this button to display a Utilities Screen. From the Utilities Screen you can print a Nozzle Check pattern, run a print head Cleaning Cycle,align the printer’s Print Head, spool a ChromaBlast Driver print file to the printer, and print a page of primary ink colors. •...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Over-Riding Coreldraw Software Color Management

    An explanation of how to disable print-time color management in several popular design packages follows: CorelDraw™ version X-4, X-3, 12, 11, and 10 • In CorelDRAW, open an existing, or create a new graphic. Figure 1 • From the Main Menu choose Tools > Color Management. Figure 2 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 48 • In the Color Management Window, set the Style option to Color Management Off. CorelDraw™ version 9 • Create a new graphic. • From the Main Menu choose Tools > Color Management. The Color Management Dialog Box is displayed. • In the Color Management Window (see figure below), UNCHECK the Calibrate colors for display box. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Over-Riding Photoshop Software Color Management

    “Ask When Opening” next to “Profile Mismatches. To Print; Adobe CS3: Select File, > Print. On the print dialog page, set the options as follows: • Upper Right Hand Menu to “Color Management” • Choose “Document” by clicking the radio button. • Under “Color Handling”, choose “No Color Management” Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 50 To Print; Adobe CS2, Always select File, > Print with Preview. On the print dialog page, set the options as described in the following a thru d: a. Click on “More Options”. Choose Color Management in the drop-down menu. Choose “Document” by clicking the radio button. “ d. Under “Options > Color Handling” choose “No Color Management”. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 51 Choose Same as Source for Print Space. From the Color Management drop option list, make sure that Source is set to “Document” and Print Space is set to “Same As Source”. Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0/4.0/3.0: Select Edit and then Color Settings from the top drop down Menu Bar Select No Color Management. Click Ok. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 52 To Print RGB Graphics Click File, > Print, then set the Range, Print Quality, & Copies. Fill in radio button “Document: Intagged RGB”. In “Print Space”, “Profile” should read: “Same As Source”. Press “OK”. To Print CMYK Graphics Click File, > Print, then set the Range, Print Quality, & Copies. Fill in radio button “Document: Intagged CMYK”. In “Print Space”, “Profile” should read: “Printer Color Management”. Press “OK”. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ www.sawgrassink.com...

  • Page 53: Appendix B: Using Colorsure™ And Custom Palette

    Be sure to check the box to mirror your print, click ‘Print Palette,’ and then transfer the palette to the previously selected material. • You now have a visual representation of how the ColorSure Palette colors will appear on that particular texture, tone, and weave of material. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 54 III. Designing Your Artwork By picking colors from the ColorSure palette, you will be able to consistently reproduce colors in a reliable manner. To assist you in designing your artwork, ChromaBlast ColorSure & ChromaBlast WorkForce 30 installs three palettes: two for Adobe products and one for Corel products.

  • Page 55: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson ® Workforce 30/T30/B40W~Chromablast

    Clicking ‘OK’ will automatically fill the RGB boxes with the corresponding values. (Fig. 3) • For advanced users, RGB values can be determined by printing out a Custom Palette, which is outlined in the next section. Figure 1 Color Chooser Dialog Window Slider Figure 3 Figure 2 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 56 Custom Palette Utility You may alter the chosen color’s CMYK value by selecting two or three Step Colors. Using multiple step colors will present you with a greater range and variety of colors to choose from. • For instance, if you choose to modify your Start Color with two steps,then Step Color 1 will change its values on the X (horizontal) axis and Step Color 2 will change its values on the Y (vertical) axis.
  • Page 57 Lastly, plug the CMYK values for the new Start Color into the boxes in Color Finder, choose your Step Size, and click on Print Colors once again. Continue with steps 1-3 until you find your desired color. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...
  • Page 58 V. The ChromaBlast Custom Palette Let us assume that you have found the exact color you need using the Color Finder Tool. What you will want to do next is apply these custom color values to either an existing palette, or to create a new custom palette altogether. This allows you access to this color again should the same job arise.

  • Page 59: Supplies & Equipment

    Please refer to the individual ink bag/cartridge for the specific ink expiration date. Storage Instructions Store ChromaBlast Media in a cool, dry area within the provided plastic storage bag. Do not remove from carton until ready to use. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred ChromaBlast images. If you are having problems related to the performance of your printer, please refer to the Problem Solving section found in the Epson Stylus Photo Printer Quick Reference Guide. The colors in my transferred image are incorrect. •...
  • Page 61 Utility Tab of your printer WorkForce 30. For further instructions, see the Epson WorkForce 30 Printer Quick Reference Guide. • If one or more of the nozzles fail to print, perform a Print Head Cleaning. For Further instructions, see the Epson WorkForce 30 Printer Quick Reference Guide. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™...

  • Page 62: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your ChromaBlast Inks, you have several support options: Telephone: You may contact your authorized ChromaBlast reseller during their normal hours of operation for assistance. A full listing of authorized ChromaBlast Resellers is available on our Web Site at www.sawgrassink.com.
  • Page 63 Notes: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.~Epson WorkForce 30/T30/B40W~ChromaBlast™ ®...

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