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  • Page 1 SCL-2000P User's Guide 4Y1-8576-010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Printing with Print Quality Setting Changed ...51 Before You Begin Printing with the Color Correction Method Changed ...53 Conventions ...................iv Printing in Black and White ..........54 Sample Screens ................iv Setting the Contour Enhancement Level ....55 Trademarks ..................v Adjusting the Color Tone .............57 Abbreviations .................v Adjusting the Density ............59...
  • Page 3 Carrying out Normal Cleaning (Light Cleaning) ...113 Confi guring Network Using the Network Utility ...198 Carrying out Strong Cleaning ........115 Specifi cations .................. 201 Adjusting Print Head Position ..........117 Index ..................... 203 Checking Setting Values ............131 Maintaining Ink Quality ............. 134 Cleaning Printer ................139 Cleaning the exterior of the printer......139 Cleaning the Transport Unit ..........141...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations. Sample Screens The sample screens of the printer driver settings in this guide were created with Swiftcolor SCL-2000P in Windows 7.

  • Page 5: Trademarks

    Before You Begin Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Abbreviations Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text. •...

  • Page 6: Product Name

    Before You Begin Product Name SCL-2000P This equipment conforms with the essential EMC requrements of EC Directive. We declare that this product conforms with the EMC requirements of EC Directive at nominal mains input 230V, 50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Basic Operation This chapter describes basic things to remember before using this product. Names and Functions of Components ........................2 Turning on/off Printer ................................6 Setting Paper ..................................... 12 How to Print ....................................25 Confi guring Print Settings ..............................29...

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components of this printer are described below. External View Transport Unit (P.4) USB Connector Pull out this unit when setting paper. Connect a USB cable to this connector. Ejection Slot LAN Connector Printed paper is ejected through this slot.

  • Page 9: Internal View

    Names and Functions of Components Internal View Maintenance Cartridge Ink used to clean printhead is collected in this cartridge.

  • Page 10: Transport Unit

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Transport Unit Transport Unit Lever Paper Set Lever Open this lever to pull out the transport unit. Secure paper to the transport unit using this lever. Transport Area Roll Holder Transports paper here. Set paper here. Clean the transport area when stained with paper dust and ink.

  • Page 11: Operation Panel

    Names and Functions of Components Operation Panel Power Key/Lamp Ink Lamps (Bk/C/M/Y) Press this key to turn on/off the printer. This lamp lights Each lamp lights up or blinks when the corresponding up or blinks depending on the power supply status. ink tank is out of ink or short of ink.

  • Page 12: Turning On/Off Printer

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Turning on/off Printer Turn on/off the printer following the procedures described below. Turning on the Printer Press the Power key. The Status lamp blinks (green), and then lights NOTE • About the Sleep Timer (P.8) This printer is designed to enter the sleep state automatically if a predetermined time elapses without printing. By default, the time is set to 4 minutes.

  • Page 13: Turning Off The Printer

    Turning on/off Printer Turning off the Printer Make sure the printer is not operating. When the Status lamp is blinking (green), the printer is operating. Make sure the Status lamp lights up (green) before turning off the printer. Press and hold the Power key until the Status lamp goes out. When the Power lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off .

  • Page 14: Changing The Power Settings

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Changing the Power Settings The function of managing the power settings from the printer driver is described below. Switching the Printer to the Sleep State Switch the printer to the sleep state (power saving state). IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 15 Turning on/off Printer Switch the printer to the sleep state. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Sleep]. A confi rmation message appears. 3. Confi rm the message, and then click [Yes]. The Power lamp blinks slowly, and the printer is switched to the sleep state.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Changing the Sleep Timer/Off Timer Setting You can switch this printer to the sleep state automatically (sleep timer), or turn it off automatically ( off timer) when it is not operated for a preset time. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 17 Turning on/off Printer Set the sleep timer. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Sleep Timer Setting]. The [Sleep Timer Setting] dialog box appears. 3. Enter the setting time of the sleep timer. The time can be set in minutes within the range from 1 to 60 (min).

  • Page 18: Setting Paper

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Setting Paper The procedure of setting paper is described below. IMPORTANT • When replacing paper after the printer has run out of paper, peel off the tape affi xed at the end of the remaining paper. Removing the remaining paper through the ejection slot without peeling off the tape could cause a printing failure.
  • Page 19 Setting Paper Make sure the Power lamp is lit. If the Power lamp is off , press the Power key to turn on the printer. (P.6) Pull the transport unit out of the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Basic Operation 3. Pull out the transport unit with both hands as shown in the fi gure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it fi rmly with both hands so that it does not fall. •...
  • Page 21 Setting Paper Remove the roll holder from the transport unit. When setting paper for the first time: (Refer to P.15) When replacing paper after the printer has run out of paper: (Refer to P.16) When replacing with paper of a different type or size: (Refer to P.18) When Setting Paper for the First Time 1.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Basic Operation When Replacing Paper After the Printer Has Run out of Paper 1. Open the paper set lever. 2. Peel off the tape affi xed at the end of the remaining paper. 3. Pull out the remaining paper through the paper ejection slot.
  • Page 23 Setting Paper 4. Remove the roll holder. IMPORTANT • When replacing the paper before fi nish printing, set new paper which is of the same type and size as those of the paper to be replaced. Using new paper of a diff erent type or size could cause a printing error.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Basic Operation When Replacing with Paper of a Different Type or Size 1. Open the paper set lever. 2. Pull out the paper set between the paper guides onto the roll holder. 3. Remove the roll holder.
  • Page 25 Setting Paper IMPORTANT • Before removing the roll holder, be sure to pull paper out of the paper guides. Removing the roll holder with paper still set between the paper guides could damage the paper guides or sensor. Remove paper or a paper core from the roll holder. Roll stopper (L) 1.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set new paper. 1. Attach roll stoppers to paper. Attach the roll stoppers to paper so that paper is fed as indicated by the mark on the roll stopper (L). Push the roller stoppers until they are pressed against paper without clearance.
  • Page 27 Setting Paper Set the paper guide. While pressing on the top of the paper guide (A), move it to the paper width index (B) corresponding to the paper width. For example, in the illustration shown on the left, the guide has been moved to the guide position “54 mm.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set paper. 1. Pass the paper leading edge under the sensor (C), and align it with the paper alignment line (D). Check that paper does not fl oat above the paper guides (A and E). If it is hard to feed paper in, check whether the paper guide is positioned properly.
  • Page 29 Setting Paper Set the transport unit in the printer. 1. Slowly insert the transport unit as far as it will go. 2. Push the transport unit lever until it clicks. CAUTION • When returning the transport unit back inside the printer, be careful not to get your fi ngers caught between the transport unit and the inside body of the printer.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Basic Operation • Do not print outside the printable area of the dedicated paper. • When replaced with the paper of a diff erent type or size, change the printer driver settings. • Printing on paper of a wrong size could stain the paper guides and transport area. If they are stained, clean them appropriately.

  • Page 31: How To Print

    Open the document you want to print and then the [Print] dialog box. Select [Print] from the [Files] menu (or the toolbar) of the application software. Open the printer driver setup window. Select [Swiftcolor SCL-2000P], and then click [Preferences] or [Properties].
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set the paper size and type. 1. Select the paper size. Select [2×3 label/gap]. 2. Select the paper type. Select [Matte]. 3. Click IMPORTANT • Selecting a wrong paper size could stain the transport area and paper guides. For how to clean the transport area and paper guides.
  • Page 33 How to Print blackout occurs), do not draw out the transport unit immediately. Turn the printer on again before performing any operation. Drawing out the transport unit forcibly without turning the printer on again could cause a machine failure. • If the application software and printer driver have the same setting items such as Paper Size, Orientation, and Copies, the settings made by the application software may be given priority.

  • Page 34: Cancelling Printing

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation - To read detailed descriptions of functions and setting procedure When you want to read detailed description of printer driver functions and setting procedure, click [Help] on the Settings screen of the printer driver. - To read the description of a setting item Right-click on the character string of the setting item, and then click [Help].

  • Page 35: Confi Guring Print Settings

    Instruction Manual that comes with your application software. Select [Print] from the [Files] menu or toolbar of the application software. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select [Swiftcolor SCL-2000P] and then click [Preferences] (or [Properties]). The printer driver setup window appears.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window from the [Devices and Printers] Folder Select [Devices and Printers] from the [Start] menu. Windows 8: Locate the pointer at the upper right or lower left edge of the Start of Windows to display the Charm Bar and then click or tap [Settings] ->...
  • Page 37 Confi guring Print Settings IMPORTANT • Sheets related to the Windows functions and sheets related to print settings are displayed on the printer properties window. The sheets related to print settings are the [General] sheet and the [Utility] sheet. For the sheets related to Windows functions, refer to the Instruction Manual that comes with Windows.

  • Page 38: Printer Driver Setup Window Confi Guration

    Chapter 1 Basic Operation Printer Driver Setup Window Confi guration The printer driver setup window consists of the [Page Setup] sheet, [Color] sheet, [Cutter Settings] sheet, [Overlay Settings] sheet, [Advanced Settings] sheet, and [Utility] sheet. [Page Setup] Sheet On the [Page Setup] sheet, can be confi gured paper-related settings and specify the number of copies, print orientation, etc.
  • Page 39 Confi guring Print Settings Orientation [Check Settings] Specify the orientation of paper to print on. Clicking this button allows to check the print settings registered in [Favorites]. [Defaults] On the displayed screen, clicking [Copy] allows Clicking this button restores the default settings you to copy the settings.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Basic Operation [Color] sheet On the [Color] sheet can be confi gured settings of print quality and color. Preview window showing the current settings Monochrome Print (P.54) The paper size currently set on the [Page Setup] Select this check box to make black-and-white sheet and the print image fi nished with color prints.
  • Page 41 Confi guring Print Settings [Cutter Settings] sheet On the [Cutter Settings] sheet, can be confi gured settings related to the auto cutter. Auto Cutter (P.71) [Defaults] Check this check box when you want to use the Clicking this button restores the default settings auto cutter.
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Basic Operation [Overlay Settings] sheet On the [Overlay Settings] sheet, can be confi gured settings related to overlay printing. Overlay (P.64) [Defaults] Check this check box when carrying out overlay Clicking this button restores the default settings printing. on the [Overlay Settings] sheet.
  • Page 43 Confi guring Print Settings [Advanced Settings] sheet On the [Advanced Settings] sheet, can be confi gured settings the print layout and print speed. Preview window showing the current settings 1st Print Priority Mode (P.68) The currently selected paper size is displayed. Checking this check box accelerates printing on the fi rst sheet of paper.
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 Basic Operation [Utility] sheet On the [Utility] sheet, it is possible to perform printer maintenance or change printer settings. [ Light Cleaning] (P.113) [ Sleep Timer Setting]* (P.10) Clicking this button cleans the print head. Clicking this button allows to set the time that elapses before the printer is put into the sleep [ Strong Cleaning] (P.115)
  • Page 45 Confi guring Print Settings [ Cutter Adjustment]* (P.75) [ Moving The Printer]* (P.172) Clicking this button allows to adjust the cutting Clicking this button makes preparations for position of the auto cutter. moving the printer indoors. [ Manual Cut] (P.77) [ Shipping The Printer]* (P.176) Clicking this button allows to cut paper at a...
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 Basic Operation...

  • Page 47: Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing This chapter describes printing functions. Printing with the Paper Size Registered ........................42 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color ......................51 Carrying out Overlay Printing ............................64 Setting Paper Feed Speed ..............................68 Setting Cutter.................................... 71 Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently ..................... 81 Changing Special Settings of Printer ..........................

  • Page 48: Printing With The Paper Size Registered

    Chapter 2 Printing Printing with the Paper Size Registered It is possible to register in the printer driver a desired paper size (width, length, etc.) which cannot be selected from the [Paper Size] pull-down menu of the printer driver as a “Custom paper size” or an “Customize. ” Eff ective ranges of paper size settings are as follows: Custom paper size This setting is eff ective for all documents.
  • Page 49 Printing with the Paper Size Registered 2. Select a basic paper size from [Paper sizes list]. Enter information about new paper. 1. Enter the name of new paper in the [Name] text box. Can be entered up to 15 characters. Can not be used spaces and tabs.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Printing 6. Click [Yes]. If the paper size has been changed, it is nesessary to set the guide position of the paper guide. For how to set the guide position of the paper guide, see “Setting Paper (P.12)”. 7.
  • Page 51 Printing with the Paper Size Registered Ranges of Settable Custom Paper Sizes Settable paper sizes diff er depending on the paper form. Enter values within the ranges indicated in the table below. Label/Gap This is ordinary label paper. The printer recognizes the leading edge of paper by detecting the gap between the two adjacent labels.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Printing Right gap 0.5 mm to 37.1 mm (0.02 inch to 1.46 inch) IMPORTANT • Set the paper size so that the following conditions are satisfi ed: The total of the paper width, left gap, and right gap is 28.4 mm (1.12 inch) or more. The total of the left margin and left gap or the total of the right margin and right gap is 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) or more.
  • Page 53 Printing with the Paper Size Registered Label/Marker, Label/Marker(Custom Shape) This is a type of label paper with marks printed on its back surface. The printer recognizes the leading edge of the paper by detecting the marks. Top margin Label Mark Print area Left margin Right margin...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Printing Label/Marker(Edge to Edge) Select this paper type to print images with edge to edge in Label/Marker. Top margin Label Mark Print area Left margin Right margin Transport direction Mark length Paper length Bottom margin Paper width Paper length: Length from the center of a mark to the center of the next mark Top margin (bottom margin):Total of the half of the mark length and the top (bottom) margin of the label Paper width 28.4 mm to 63.0 mm (1.12 inch to 2.48 inch)
  • Page 55 Printing with the Paper Size Registered Tag/Marker This is a type of tag paper with marks printed on its back surface. The printer recognizes the leading edge of paper by detecting the marks. Top margin Mark Print area Left margin Right margin Transport direction...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Printing Tag/No TOF This is a type of tag paper without marks printed on its back surface. Top margin Print area Left margin Right margin Transport direction Paper length Bottom margin Paper width *1 Tag paper: Non-adhesive paper Paper width 28.4 mm to 63.0 mm (1.12 inch to 2.48 inch) Paper length...

  • Page 57: Changing Print Quality And Adjusting Color

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Using the printer driver, you can confi gure various settings related to the print quality and color in order to achieve the purpose of printing. Printing with Print Quality Setting Changed Print with the print quality best suited for the purpose of printing.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Printing Select a half-toning method. 1. Select [Dither] or [Error Diff usion]. [Dither] This method is suitable for printing of graphics requiring clear borders between colors. [Error Diff usion] This method is suitable for printing of photos and graphics requiring subtle gradation. NOTE •...

  • Page 59: Printing With The Color Correction Method Changed

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Printing with the Color Correction Method Changed It is possible to select a color correction method suitable for the document to be printed. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Select a color correction method. 1.

  • Page 60: Printing In Black And White

    Chapter 2 Printing Printing in Black and White Can be maked black-and-white prints of a color document. When black-and-white prints are made, only black ink is used. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Confi gure the settings for black-and-white printing. 1.

  • Page 61: Setting The Contour Enhancement Level

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Setting the Contour Enhancement Level If the printed image looks blurred wholly, adjust the sharpness level. Adjusting the sharpness level can make contours clearly. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Display the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. 1.
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the sharpness. 1. Adjust the sharpness level. To increase sharpness, select one of [1(Small)], [2(Medium)], and [3(Large)]. The more the number, the more the contour enhancement eff ect. When [0(None)] is selected, no adjustment is made to sharpness. 2.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjusting the Color Tone If you are not satisfi ed with the color tone of the printed result, you can adjust it by adjusting the color balances for each colors (cyan(C), magenta(M), yellow(Y), and black(B)). Open the printer driver setup window.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the color balance. 1. Adjust the color balance by moving the sliders for each colors. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0). when it is located at the The slider can be moved between -50 to +50. The more you move the slider to the left, the fainter becomes the color.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Density

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjusting the Density If you are not satisfi ed with the overall density of the printed result, adjustment can be made. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. 1.
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the density. 1. Adjust the density by moving the slider. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0). The slider can be moved between -50 to +50. The more you move the slider to the left, the lower becomes the density.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Brightness Or Contrast

    Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjusting the Brightness or Contrast If you are not satisfi ed with the overall brightness (too dark or bright) and contrast (the dark portions are not clearly distinguished from the light portions) of the printed result, adjustment can be made. Open the printer driver setup window.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the brightness. 1. Select one from [Brighter], [Normal], and [Darker]. Adjust the brightness of the intermediate colors without changing the brightness of the darkest and brightest portions. Adjust the contrast. 1. Adjust the contrast by moving the slider. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0).
  • Page 69 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. When you start printing, the document will be printed at the adjusted brightness and contrast. IMPORTANT • When [Disable] is selected from the [Color Correction] pull-down menu, can not be adjusted the brightness. •...

  • Page 70: Carrying Out Overlay Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing Carrying out Overlay Printing Overlay printing is a printer function which internally combines two pieces of data, i.e., the fi xed data created in advance as a “form fi le” so as to be commonly printed on all pages and the data on each page of a document (variable data such as characters), and prints them together page by page.
  • Page 71 Carrying out Overlay Printing 5. Specify the storage location of the form fi le. 6. Enter a fi le name. 7. Click [Save]. 8. Enter a comment. (Optional) Can be entered up to 31 characters. 9. Click [OK]. Print. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box. The form fi le (*.of2) is stored at the specifi ed storage location.

  • Page 72: Carrying Out Overlay Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing Carrying out Overlay Printing Carry out overlay printing with a form fi le. Open the data to be used as print data using the application software used to create the data. Display the printer driver setup window from the application software. (P.29) Confi gure the settings for overlay printing.
  • Page 73 Carrying out Overlay Printing 7. Confi rm the information about the form fi le shown in the [Form File Information] and [Preview] panes. To see the preview, check the [Preview] check box. Some form fi les may not show its information in the [Form File Information] and [Preview] panes.

  • Page 74: Setting Paper Feed Speed

    Chapter 2 Printing Setting Paper Feed Speed The procedure for setting the paper feed speed of the printer is described below. Accelerating Printing on the 1st Sheet of Paper Selecting the 1st Print Priority mode accelerates printing on the fi rst sheet of paper. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Paper Feed Speed

    Setting Paper Feed Speed 3.Click [Yes]. Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. Adjusting the Paper Feed Speed Adjust the paper feed speed when you want to make prints in synchronized timing with the operation of a unit used in the later process (e.g., a paper rewinger) or according to the type of print data.
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Printing Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. NOTE • When the [Automatic Speed] check box is checked, the printing speed automatically changes to an appropriate one according to the print data transmission status. (The printing speed automatically changes to 160 mm/sec, 120 mm/sec, or 80 mm/sec.) IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 77: Setting Cutter

    Setting Cutter Setting Cutter The procedure for setting the cutter is described below. IMPORTANT • When tag paper is used, a trace of cutting remains at the leading or trailing edge of paper. • Full-label paper cannot be cut. If it is cut, a printer failure could result. Setting the Auto Cutter Set the auto cutter operation (cutting interval and position).
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Printing Select the cutting timing(s) (for the beginning of printing and/or the end of printing). 1. To cut paper at the beginning of printing, check the [Cut before the job] check box. 2. To cut paper at the end of printing, check the [Cut after the job] check box.
  • Page 79 Setting Cutter If you want to cut paper during printing, you need to specify the cutting timing and interval. Select either of the following two procedures according to the method of printing. When printing pages continuously or printing all pages of a document repeatedly Paper is cut at intervals of the number of pages specifi ed using the [Cut Interval] spinner.
  • Page 80 Chapter 2 Printing When printing multiple copies of a document (on a page basis) Paper is cut for each group of pages. When the [Cut within the group] check box is checked, paper is cut within each group at intervals of the number of pages specifi ed using the [Cut Interval] spinner.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Cutting Position

    Setting Cutter Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. The specifi ed cutting interval takes eff ect. Adjusting the Cutting Position Can be adjusted the cutting position between the adjacent printed labels. IMPORTANT • Administrative privileges over this printer are required to confi gure settings of this printer. If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with confi guration of settings, a message ”You do not have rights to printer management.
  • Page 82 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the cutting position. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Cutter Adjustment]. The [Cutter Adjustment] dialog box appears. 3. Adjust the cutting position. Adjust the cutting position by moving the slide bar. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0.0mm).

  • Page 83: Operating The Manual Cut

    Setting Cutter 5. Click [Yes]. The adjusted cutting position takes eff ect. Print a test pattern to make sure paper is cut at the center of the gap between labels. Before making prints actually, print a test pattern to confi rm the cutting position. NOTE •...
  • Page 84 Chapter 2 Printing Operating the Cutter from the Printer Driver Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Operate the cutter. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Manual Cut]. A confi rmation message appears. 3. Click [Yes]. The cutter operates.
  • Page 85 Setting Cutter Operating the Cutter from the Status Monitor Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Start the status monitor. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [Start Status Monitor]. Operate the cutter. 1. Select [Manual Cut] from the [Manual Cut] menu.
  • Page 86 Chapter 2 Printing Operating the Cutter from the Operation Panel Press and hold the Pause key for at least 2 seconds. The cutter operates.

  • Page 87: Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently

    Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently It is possible to register the frequently used print settings in [ Favorites]. Selecting a registered favorite from the [Favorites List] allows you to make prints with the same print settings as usual. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 88 Chapter 2 Printing Register the settings. 1. Click the [Page Setup] tab. Make sure [Current Settings] is selected from the [Favorites] pull-down list. 2. Click [Register/Delete...]. The [Register/Delete Favorites] dialog box appears. 3. Enter a desired name in the [Setting File Name] entry box and then confi rm the [Setting Contents].
  • Page 89 Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently 5. Click [Yes]. 6. Click [OK]. The print settings are registered in [Favorites]. NOTE • Changing the Name of a Favorite To change the name of a registered favorite, select it from the [Registered Settings List] and then click [Change Name].
  • Page 90 Chapter 2 Printing • Default Settings Default settings are as follows: Sheet Name Item Name Setting Page Setup Paper Size 2 × 3 label/gap Paper Type Matte Copies Orientation Portrait 180-degree Rotation Color Resolution Input resolution 600dpi Half-tone Error Diff usion Color Correction Driver Correction Monochrome Print...

  • Page 91: Changing Special Settings Of Printer

    Changing Special Settings of Printer Changing Special Settings of Printer The function of [Special Settings] on the [Utility] sheet is described below. Use [Special Settings] to change the special settings of the printer as required. Normally, it is not necessary to change the settings.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2 Printing Open the properties window of the printer. (P.30) Display the [Special Settings] dialog box. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Special Settings]. Change settings as needed. The special settings of the connected printer (online status) are displayed.
  • Page 93 Changing Special Settings of Printer NOTE • When the computer cannot communicate with the printer (offl ine status), the special settings that the computer received in the last communication (when the printer was in the online status) are displayed. Send the changed special settings. 1.
  • Page 94 Chapter 2 Printing Finish the special setting change procedure. 1. Click [Close].

  • Page 95: Registering Paper Type

    Registering Paper Type Registering Paper Type Allows the user to adjust ink jetting amounts and register them along with the paper type of new paper. IMPORTANT • Up to ten custom paper types can be registered. • Administrative privileges over this printer are required to confi gure settings of this printer. If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with confi guration of settings, a message ”You do not have rights to printer management.
  • Page 96 Chapter 2 Printing Registering the new paper type name. 1. Type a desired name in the [Custom Paper Type Name]. 2. Click [Register]. A confi rmation message appears. 3. Click [Yes]. The paper types are registered in [Item Names].
  • Page 97 Registering Paper Type Set ink jetting amounts for respective colors. 1. Select a registered paper type in the [Paper Type Names]. 2. Select a paper type from [Base Paper Type]. Select from [Matte], [Matte AS], [Gloss], [Gloss AS], and [Polypropylene]. 3.

  • Page 98: Registering Tof Level

    Chapter 2 Printing Registering TOF Level Register TOF(Top of Form) sensor level of Label/Marker. This function can eff ectively be used when an error of paper occurs repeatedly during paper loading. ("Paper jam", "Paper empty", etc.) IMPORTANT • Administrative privileges over this printer are required to confi gure settings of this printer. If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with confi guration of settings, a message ”You do not have rights to printer management.
  • Page 99 Registering TOF Level Execute [Register TOF Level]. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Register TOF Level]. 3. Select the paper size for adjustment. 4. Click [OK]. Dialog box to prompt to set paper will appear. Set the paper again. (P.12) Set the paper leading edge to the paper alignment line.
  • Page 100 Chapter 2 Printing Register TOF level. 1. Click [OK]. Printer wil begin the adjustment. Do not operate the printer before the message indicating that the adjustment of TOF sensor level is completed appears. When a dialog box to prompt to set the paper appears, go back to step to set the paper.
  • Page 101 Chapter 3 Maintenance This chapter describes maintenance required to use the printer in good condition. Checking Printer Status ..............................96 Replacing Ink Tank ................................. 99 Replacing Maintenance Cartridge ..........................106 Cleaning Print Head ................................113 Adjusting Print Head Position ............................117 Checking Setting Values..............................131 Maintaining Ink Quality ..............................134 Cleaning Printer ..................................139...

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Maintenance Checking Printer Status The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer, There are four types of images to inform the status of the printer. Displayed when the printer is in normal status. The printer is online and ready to print.

  • Page 103: How To Start And Display The Status Monitor

    Checking Printer Status NOTE • The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer, print status, ink information, and maintenance cartridge information. • Cancelling Printing To cancel printing, click [Cancel Print Job] on the status monitor. Printing is canceled, and the currently printing job and the jobs that are under processing or receiving in the printer are also abandoned, along with all print data in process in the computer.
  • Page 104 Chapter 3 Maintenance Open the View menu and select the desired option. 1. Select one of the followings. [Start With Popup] Open and display the Status Monitor window. (This is the default setting.) [Minimize at Start] Minimize and store the open Status Monitor window on the taskbar.

  • Page 105: Replacing Ink Tank

    Replacing Ink Tank Replacing Ink Tank If an ink tank of a certain color is out of ink, the corresponding Ink lamp lights up and an error message “xxxx ink empty” appears on the status monitor. The procedures for replacing the ink tank and checking the ink condition are described below. Replacing the Ink Tank When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it following the procedure described below.
  • Page 106 Chapter 3 Maintenance Confi rm the ink tank which is out of ink. (Indication by Ink lamp) The Ink lamp lights up when the corresponding ink tank is out of ink. (Indication on the status monitor) An error message “XXXX ink empty” appears on the status monitor.
  • Page 107 Replacing Ink Tank Open the ink tank cover. Remove the empty ink tank. Push the ink tank lock knob (A) and raise the ink tank to remove it. IMPORTANT • Handle the ink tank carefully so that your clothes and the area around the printer are not stained with ink. •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 3 Maintenance Have the ink tank ready. 1. Take out a new ink tank from the plastic bag. 2. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap up. Do not remove the orange protective cap at this time. 3.
  • Page 109 Replacing Ink Tank 4. Remove the orange protective cap as shown in the fi gure. Remove the protective cap while holding it as shown so that your fi ngers are not stained with ink. Dispose the removed protective cap according to the local regulations.
  • Page 110 Chapter 3 Maintenance Install the ink tank in the printer. 1. Insert the ink tank in the slot in the printer with the ink supply opening down. Before installing each ink tank, confi rm the ink color according to the label. 2.

  • Page 111: Checking The Ink Condition

    Replacing Ink Tank Checking the Ink Condition The ink condition can be checked by the Ink Lamps and the ink information displayed on the status monitor. Indication by Ink Indication on status monitor Status lamp • The ink tank must be replaced (empty). •...

  • Page 112: Replacing Maintenance Cartridge

    Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing Maintenance Cartridge When the maintenance cartridge becomes full of collected ink, the Maintenance Cartridge lamp lights up and a message “Maintenance cartridge full” appears on the status monitor. The procedures for replacing the maintenance cartridge and checking the status of the maintenance cartridge are described below.
  • Page 113 Replacing Maintenance Cartridge Unbox the new maintenance cartridge. 1. Open the shipping box. 2. Take the maintenance cartridge out of the shipping box. Pull out the transport unit from the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2. Pull this lever while holding the printer with one hand so that it does not move.
  • Page 114 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Pull out the transport unit with both hands as shown in the fi gure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it fi rmly with both hands so that it does not fall. •...
  • Page 115 Replacing Maintenance Cartridge Pull out the maintenance cartridge fi lled with ink. 1. Slowly pull out the maintenance cartridge. 2. Put the removed maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag. A new maintenance cartridge comes with a plastic bag for putting a used maintenance cartridge in it.
  • Page 116 Chapter 3 Maintenance Install the new maintenance cartridge. Insert the maintenance cartridge as far as it will go. Set the transport unit in the printer. 1. Slowly insert the transport unit as far as it will go.
  • Page 117 Replacing Maintenance Cartridge 2. Push the transport unit lever until it clicks. CAUTION • When inserting the transport unit, be careful not to get your fi ngers caught between the transport unit and the main body of the printer. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 118: Checking The Status Of The Maintenance Cartridge

    Chapter 3 Maintenance Checking the Status of the Maintenance Cartridge The status of the maintenance cartridge can be checked by the Maintenance Cartridge Lamp and the maintenance cartridge information displayed on the status monitor. Indication by Maintenance Display on status monitor Status Cartridge lamp •...

  • Page 119: Cleaning Print Head

    Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head If the printed result is faint, print head nozzles may be clogged with paper dust, etc. When nozzles are clogged, carry out cleaning. IMPORTANT • When printing is in progress or an error has occurred, cleaning can not be carried out . •...
  • Page 120 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Confi rm the displayed message and then click [Yes]. Light cleaning starts. NOTE • If the symptom persists even after completion of light cleaning, carry out strong cleaning (P.115) • Carrying out Cleaning during Printing You can stop printing temporarily to carry out cleaning. 1.

  • Page 121: Carrying Out Strong Cleaning

    Cleaning Print Head Carrying out Strong Cleaning If the symptom persists even after completion of normal cleaning (light cleaning), carry out strong cleaning. IMPORTANT • Since strong cleaning consumes more ink than normal cleaning (light cleaning), carry it out only when necessary. Open the printer driver setup window.
  • Page 122 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Select ink colors corresponding to the nozzles you want to clean. [All Colors] Select this radio button to clean nozzles for all colors together. [Specifi ed Colors] The nozzles corresponding to the check boxes which are checked will be cleaned. 4.

  • Page 123: Adjusting Print Head Position

    Adjusting Print Head Position Adjusting Print Head Position If a color shift is found in the printed result, adjust the print head position. To adjust the print head position, print adjustment patterns and enter adjustment values while looking at the printed adjustment patterns.
  • Page 124 Chapter 3 Maintenance Display the [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Print Head Position Adjustment]. NOTE • Clicking [The details of the adjustment method are here] in the [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box will display the help screen showing the print head adjustment method.
  • Page 125 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 1] Print adjustment patterns. 1. Make sure the printer is not operating and then click [Print]. A confi rmation message appears. 2. Confi rm the displayed message, and then click [Yes]. Printing of adjustment patterns starts. 3.
  • Page 126 Chapter 3 Maintenance Check the print head adjustment patterns. Check whether inks are injected from the print head normally, and the print head position is not deviated. The print head adjustment patterns include a “print head position adjustment pattern (portrait)” for measuring the print head deviation in the transport direction, a “print head position adjustment pattern (landscape)”...
  • Page 127 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 2] Check the reference position. Check whether the black frame is centered on the paper. If the black frame is not centered, adjust the reference position. (Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the reference position.) 1.
  • Page 128 Chapter 3 Maintenance To specify the adjustment value, move the slider or enter a value directly in the entry box (spinner) interlocked with the slider. Changing the value by 1 will move the black frame 0.0212 mm upward/downward/leftward/rightward. The vertical adjustment range is from -32 to +32, and the horizontal adjustment range is from -30 to +30. However, the adjustment range may be limited depending on the current setting.
  • Page 129 Adjusting Print Head Position 3. Read the horizontal adjustment value in the adjustment pattern [K]. The adjustment value is found at the top of the magenta and black lines which appear to be connected most smoothly (without steps). For example, in the pattern shown on the left, the adjustment value is +4.
  • Page 130 Chapter 3 Maintenance 5. Click [Proceed to Step 4]. NOTE • To specify the adjustment value, move the slider or enter a value directly in the entry box (spinner) interlocked with the slidebar. • The vertical adjustment range is from -32 to +32, and the horizontal adjustment range is from -30 to +30. However, the adjustment range may be limited depending on the current setting.
  • Page 131 Adjusting Print Head Position 2. Click the radio button (C) and then specify the vertical adjustment value. 3. Read the horizontal adjustment value on the adjustment pattern [C]. The adjustment value is found at the top of the magenta and cyan lines which appear to be connected most smoothly (without steps).
  • Page 132 Chapter 3 Maintenance 4. Click the radio button (Y) and then specify the horizontal adjustment value. 5. Adjust the print head position for yellow. (Adjustment pattern [Y]) Read the vertical and horizontal adjustment values in the same manner as cyan and then click radio buttons (D) and (Z) one after another to specify the vertical and horizontal adjustment values.
  • Page 133 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 5] Send the adjustment values to the printer. 1. Click [Send]. A confi rmation message appears. 2. Click [Yes]. The print head position is adjusted. 3. Click [OK].
  • Page 134 Chapter 3 Maintenance Print adjustment patterns again. 1. Click [Print]. A confi rmation message appears. 2. Confi rm the displayed message and then click [Yes]. Printing of adjustment patterns starts. 3. When adjustment patterns have been printed normally, click [Yes]. If you select [No], printing patterns will be printed again.
  • Page 135 Adjusting Print Head Position Complete the print head position adjustment procedure. 1. Click [Close]. A confi rmation message appears. 2. Click [Yes].
  • Page 136 Chapter 3 Maintenance...

  • Page 137: Checking Setting Values

    Checking Setting Values Checking Setting Values Can be output the information about the current settings of this printer. Select the printer or a fi le (*.txt) as the output destination. IMPORTANT • When outputting the setting information to the printer, make sure exclusive paper for color label printer, which is equal to or larger than 2 inch ×...
  • Page 138 Chapter 3 Maintenance Output the current settings. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Output Setting Value]. The [Output Setting Value] dialog box appears. 3. Select an output destination. When you selected the “Output to fi le”: Click [Reference], and select the storage location of the fi le.
  • Page 139 Checking Setting Values NOTE • How to Read the Output Setting Values S C L - 2 0 0 0 P P r i n t e r S e r i a l N u m b e r XX XXXX F i r m w a r e R O M V e r s i o n Ver.XX.XX...

  • Page 140: Maintaining Ink Quality

    Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintaining Ink Quality Ink needs to be stirred periodically to keep its density uniform. When the warning message “Ink refresh timing” appears, take an appropriate action. IMPORTANT • When the warning message “Ink refresh timing” appears, carry out ink refreshing. It is not necessary to carry out ink refreshing until this message appears.
  • Page 141 Maintaining Ink Quality Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Carry out ink refreshing. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Ink Refresh]. A confi rmation message appears. 3. Click [Yes].
  • Page 142 Chapter 3 Maintenance 4. Click [OK]. Confi rm the ink tank handling precautions. 5. Carry out the procedure for stirring the ink in each ink tank following the displayed procedure. Stir ink in all ink tanks. When shaking the ink tank, be sure to hold it with the ink supply opening up.
  • Page 143 Maintaining Ink Quality • Do not shake the ink tank with the ink supply opening down. Ink leaking from the ink supply opening could stain your clothes or the area around the printer. 6. When you have fi nished the procedure, click [OK].
  • Page 144 Chapter 3 Maintenance 8. When the screen shown on the left appears, install the ink tanks. After installing the ink tanks, closing the ink tank cover will start ink fi lling automatically. Do not operate the printer before the message “Ink refresh completed”...

  • Page 145: Cleaning Printer

    Cleaning Printer Cleaning Printer Clean the printer periodically to preserve the print quality and prevent troubles. WARNING • When cleaning the printer, do not use a fl ammable solvent such as alcohol or thinner. If it is brought into contact with the electric parts inside the printer, a fi re or electric shock could result. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To preserve the print quality, clean the exterior of the printer periodically.
  • Page 146 Chapter 3 Maintenance Wipe the exterior clean with a damp cloth wrung out thoroughly. Connect the power cord and interface cable.

  • Page 147: Cleaning The Transport Unit

    Cleaning Printer Cleaning the Transport Unit If printed paper is stained or paper cannot be fed properly, the transport unit may be stained. Clean the transport unit periodically. Pull the transport unit out of the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2.
  • Page 148 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Pull out the transport unit with both hands as shown in the fi gure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall down.
  • Page 149 Cleaning Printer Wipe the transport unit clean with a damp cloth wrung out thoroughly. 1. Open the paper set lever. Remove paper if it is still in the printer. (P.15) 2. Wipe ink and paper dust off the transport area, paper guides, and paper set lever.
  • Page 150 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Remove the paper retainer (A). 4. Turn over the paper retainer (A), and wipe ink and paper dust off on the back surface. 5. Wipe ink and paper dust off the sensors (B, C, and D).
  • Page 151 Cleaning Printer To clean the sensors (C and D), pass a cloth under them. IMPORTANT • Do not use a paper towel or tissue. If a torn piece or dust of the paper towel or tissue enters inside of the printer, a printer failure could result.
  • Page 152 Chapter 3 Maintenance...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Here are explanations of actions required for dealing with problems that occur while using this printer. For Troubleshooting Operations ..........................148 List of Error Messages/Warning Messages ......................162...

  • Page 154: For Troubleshooting Operations

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting For Troubleshooting Operations Here are explanations of actions required for dealing with problems that occur while using this printer. If problems persist after trying these procedures, contact the dealer. Status Lamp Lights up Orange When an error occurs in the printer requiring actions the Status Lamp of the Operation Panel will light up orange (operator call error).
  • Page 155 For Troubleshooting Operations IMPORTANT • For information on the details of the messages displayed on the Status Monitor and how to deal with errors, refer “List of Error Messages/Warning Messages (P.162)”. • When error messages are displayed, the printer will automatically go offl ine. Depending on the type of error, even after handling the error, there are cases where it will not go online automatically.

  • Page 156: Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange When an error occurs in the printer and normal operation is not possible, the Status Lamp of the Operation Panel will fl ash orange (service call error). Handle accordingly: Turn off the printer. (P.7) After the Power Lamp goes off , turn the power on again.

  • Page 157: Power Does Not Turn On

    For Troubleshooting Operations Power Does not Turn on Points to Confi rm Solution Is the AC adapter and power cord After confi rming that the AC adapter and power cord are properly properly connected? connected, insert the power plug fi rmly into the power outlet. Is the power outlet supplying Try plugging in other electric appliances.
  • Page 158 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Points to Confi rm Solution Are the port settings correct? Confi rm the port settings with the following steps: 1. Click on [Devices and printers] from the Windows [Start] menu. For Windows 8: Move the pointer to the top right or lower right corner of the screen to show the “charm bar”...
  • Page 159 For Troubleshooting Operations As a result of confi rming the IP addresses, if the printer and computer are not on the same network, it is necessary to change the printer's IP address according to the following steps and add a new port. (Changing the printer's IP address) Start the network utility and change this printer's IP address.

  • Page 160: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Points to Confi rm Solution Is the computer's confi guration Confi gure the time value that the computer goes into suspend or for suspend or sleep state set to sleep to “none”. something other than “none”? When the computer resumes operation from suspend or sleep, data sent from the computer will be discarded.

  • Page 161: Improving The Print Quality

    For Troubleshooting Operations Improving the Print Quality Condition Solution Streaks appears in the print result. Confi rm that the paper set (size, shape, and type) matches the paper (size, shape, and type) confi gured by the application software or printer driver.
  • Page 162 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Condition Solution Overall appearance of the printed Use dedicated paper. output is not satisfactory. When paper other than dedicated paper is used the print quality may diminish. Also, it may cause paper jams and malfunctions. Confi rm that the paper set (size, shape, and type) matches the paper (size, shape, and type) confi gured by the application software or printer driver.
  • Page 163 For Troubleshooting Operations Condition Solution The margin of the printed result is too Confi gure the paper size set by the application software or printer small or large driver as follows: When the margin is small or When images on the edge of the paper are missing: Decrease the [Paper Length] and adjust the image according to the paper size changed.

  • Page 164: Paper Is Jammed

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed When a paper jam occurs during printing, the printing is interrupted and the Status Monitor will display an error message such as “Paper jam #****” (**** represents numbers). Remove the paper jam according to the following steps: IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 165 For Troubleshooting Operations 3. Pull out the transport unit with both hands as shown in the fi gure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it fi rmly with both hands so that it does not fall. •...
  • Page 166 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper 1. Open the paper set lever. When the ejection slot area is clogged, remove the paper retainer (A) and confi rm that labels or other matter is not stuck to it. If there are any labels or scraps, remove them all.
  • Page 167 For Troubleshooting Operations 3. Remove the jammed paper from the roll holder side. 4. If the paper retainer (A) was removed in Step 1, attach the Paper Retainer back. Align the arrow ( ) of the Paper Retainer (A) and the attachment position ( Set the paper.

  • Page 168: List Of Error Messages/Warning Messages

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting List of Error Messages/Warning Messages When trouble occurs while operating the printer or printing, the Status Monitor will activate and display error messages and warning messages. If problems persist after trying these procedures, please contact the dealer. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 169: Error Message

    List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Error Message Operator Call Error If problems persist after trying these procedures, please contact the dealer. Error Message Error Content Handling Transport unit lever open The transport unit lever is open. Close the transport unit lever. Ink tank cover open The ink tank cover is open.
  • Page 170 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Error Message Error Content Handling Paper empty #**** Out of paper. Set new paper. (P.12) To cancel printing, click on [Cancel Print Job] in the Status Monitor. If there is paper, confi rm that the paper set (size and shape) matches the paper (size and shape) confi gured by the application software or printer driver.
  • Page 171 List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Error Message Error Content Handling Paper jam #**** Paper is jammed. Remove the paper jam and set the paper again. (P.158) If out of paper, resupply with new paper. (P.12) To cancel printing, click on [Cancel Print Job] in the Status Monitor.
  • Page 172 Connected to a model other than It is connected to a printer other Connect with this printer. Swiftcolor SCL-2000P than this printer. Bidirectional communication Bidirectional communication Confi rm that the printer's power is...

  • Page 173: Service Call Error

    List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Error Message Error Content Handling XXXX ink level unknown The remaining ink level cannot be Replace with new ink tank. (P.99) detected. Continuing to print with an ("XXXX" is black, cyan, magenta, or emptied ink tank or with ink tanks yellow) not supported by this product may damage the printer.

  • Page 174: Warning Message

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Warning Message Warning Message Warning Content Handling XXXX ink low The remaining ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank. ("XXXX" is black, cyan, magenta, or yellow) Maintenance cartridge level low The maintenance cartridge is Prepare a new maintenance running out of space and is about cartridge.
  • Page 175 List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Warning Message Warning Content Handling Unknown warning #**** An unknown warning was Confi rm the printer driver's version. returned. If the printer driver used is not the latest version, download the latest version from the website and install. If the same error occurs again, take note of the message displayed (#****) and contact the dealer.
  • Page 176 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Moving Printer ..................................172 Uninstall Printer Driver ..............................184 About Network Utility................................186...

  • Page 178: Moving Printer

    Chapter 5 Appendix Moving Printer Procedures for moving the printer for relocation, maintenance, etc. are described below. Select either of the following procedures according to the purpose of movement of the printer, and be sure to follow the selected procedure. When Moving the Printer Indoors: Move the printer following the procedure described in “When Moving the Printer Indoors (P.172)”...
  • Page 179 Moving Printer • [Moving The Printer] consumes ink. Execute it only when necessary. • Do not move the printer with the ink tank cover open or with the transport unit drawn out. They could be damaged or a printer failure could result. •...
  • Page 180 Chapter 5 Appendix Do not open/close the ink tank cover and transport unit lever. Do not operate any other component of the printer. NOTE • If the message “Maintenance cartridge full” appears, replace the maintenance cartridge with a new one, and then click [Retry].
  • Page 181 Moving Printer After moving the printer to the destination, connect the power cord and interface cable. Turn on the printer. (P.6)

  • Page 182: Shipping The Printer

    Chapter 5 Appendix Shipping the Printer When transporting the printer for relocation, moving, etc. over a long distance or by use of a transportation means (airplane, train, automobile, etc.) accompanied by vibrations, be sure to make preparations following the procedure described below.
  • Page 183 Moving Printer Open the properties window of the printer. (P.30) Execute [Shipping The Printer]. Remove ink from the ink fl ow passage so that ink does not leak during transportation. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Shipping The Printer]. A confi rmation message appears.
  • Page 184 Chapter 5 Appendix NOTE • If the message “Maintenance cartridge full” appears, replace the maintenance cartridge with a new one, and then click [Retry]. For how to replace the maintenance cartridge, see “Replacing Maintenance Cartridge (P.106)” When the following message appears, remove ink tanks. 1.
  • Page 185 Moving Printer Check that [Shipping The Printer] is completed. 1. Click [OK]. Turn off the printer. (P.7) IMPORTANT • When the Power lamp is lit or blinking, do not remove the power plug from the outlet. A printer failure could result.
  • Page 186 Chapter 5 Appendix 3. Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of the arrow. 4. Close the ink tank cover. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Put the printer in the plastic bag. Put the printer in the original plastic bag. Put the printer in the original shipping box with the bottom down, and fi ll the vacant spaces with a suffi cient number of protectors.
  • Page 187 Moving Printer After installing the printer at the destination, connect the power cord and interface cable. Remove all orange protectors. 1. Open the ink tank cover. 2. Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the protectors. Press and raise the lock knob (B) to remove the protector.
  • Page 188 Chapter 5 Appendix Install the ink tank in the printer. (P.102) After installing the ink tank, close the ink tank cover. Turn on the printer. (P.6) Turning on the printer will start ink fi lling automatically. IMPORTANT • When the Status lamp (green) is blinking, ink fi lling is in progress. Before the Status lamp (green) lights up, observe the following precautions: Do not turn off the printer.
  • Page 189 Moving Printer...

  • Page 190: Uninstall Printer Driver

    For Windows 8: Click or tap the down arrow on the bottom left of the start screen (displayed when you move the mouse cursor on the screen) and choose [Swiftcolor SCL-2000P Printer Driver Uninstall] from the all applications screen (Apps view).
  • Page 191 Uninstall Printer Driver 2. Click [Finish]. The [Changing System Settings] dialog box will appear. 3. Click [Yes]. Restart Windows. NOTE • If [No] is selected, always restart your computer before installing the printer driver again. • If the network utility is installed, a screen such as the following will be displayed. To continue uninstalling, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 192: About Network Utility

    Windows 8: Click or tap the down arrow on the bottom left of the start screen (displayed when you move the mouse cursor on the screen) and select [Swiftcolor SCL-2000P Network IF] from the all applications screen (Apps view). The network utility will be launched.

  • Page 193: Confi Guring The Network

    About Network Utility • Exiting the network utility From the main screen's [Settings] menu, click [Exit Utility] (or click on the toolbar). Confi guring the Network How to confi gure the network for this printer is explained below. IMPORTANT • Regarding the Network Confi guration Password Changing the printer's network confi guration requires a password.
  • Page 194 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter Password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Confi gure the Installation Site. 1. Input the printer's installation site into [Location]. When changing the confi guration, limit it to 15 characters (single byte alphanumeric characters and some symbols. For details, refer to help.). 2.

  • Page 195: Changing The Password

    About Network Utility Changing the Password Change the password necessary for changing this printer's network settings. It is recommended to change the default password from the time of purchase so that only the network administrator can change the settings. Select the printer to confi gure from the main screen. From the [Settings] menu, click [Printer settings].

  • Page 196: Setting Ip Address

    Chapter 5 Appendix Confi gure the New Password. 1. Check the option [Change password]. 2. Enter the new password. Enter a password that is up to eight characters (single byte alphanumeric characters). 3. To confi rm enter the same new password again.
  • Page 197 About Network Utility Enter Password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Set the IP address. 1. Click on the [TCP/IP] tab. 2. Select one of the followings. [Get IP address automatically] If there is a DHCP server on the network, the printer's IP address will be acquired automatically.
  • Page 198 Chapter 5 Appendix Saving the Printer's Log File Save the log fi les (*.log) of this printer and network communication. Follow the steps below when instructed by dealer. Normally, this is unnecessary. Select the printer to confi gure from the main screen. From the [Settings] menu, click on [Printer settings].
  • Page 199 About Network Utility Confi gure the location for saving the log fi le. 1. Click on the [Log Settings] tab. 2. Designate the destination to save. 3. Click [Save]. 4. Click [OK]. Saving the Computer's Log File Save the log fi le (*.log) of network communication between this printer and the computer. Follow the steps below when instructed by dealer.
  • Page 200 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter Password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Confi gure the location for saving the log fi le. 1. Click on the [Log Settings] tab. 2. Check the option [Computer Log]. 3. Designate the destination to save. 4.
  • Page 201 About Network Utility Confi rming Communication Status Confi rm this printer's network status. Select the printer to confi gure from the main screen. From the [Settings] menu, click [Printer LAN Status]. Or click on the toolbar. The LAN's communication status will be displayed. To update to the latest information, click [Refresh].
  • Page 202 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter Password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Confi gure the MAC address fi lter. 1. Check the option [Use MAC address fi lter]. 2. Enter MAC address. 3. Click [Add]. The MAC address will be added. A maximum of 32 addresses can be confi gured.
  • Page 203 About Network Utility Initializing the Printer's Network Settings All the network settings of this printer will be initialized. Select the printer to confi gure from the main screen. From the [Setting] menu, click [Restore the factory default value]. Enter Password. 1.

  • Page 204: Confi Guring Network Using The Network Utility

    Chapter 5 Appendix Confi guring Network Using the Network Utility The following explains how to confi gure the network using the network utility such as setting this printer's search range and the network's time-out value Setting the Range for Printer to be searched for When searching for this printer, the IP address to be searched for can be specifi ed.
  • Page 205 About Network Utility Confi gure the items displayed when the printer is detected. 1. Click the [Display Items] tab. 2. Check an item (such as Installation Location) check box to display. Clicking [Restore default] will restore the content of the [Display Items] sheet to its defaults. Click [OK].
  • Page 206 Chapter 5 Appendix Confi gure Extension of the Time-Out Value. 1. Check the [Extend Time-Out value] check box. 2. Click [OK].

  • Page 207: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Printer Product name SCL-2000P Printing method Inkjet Print colors Full color Output resolution 1200dpi x 1200dpi Printing speed Auto mode: 160, 120, 80 mm/sec (Speed changes automatically) Manual mode: 160, 120, 80, 70, 60, 50 mm/sec Printable area 56.0 mm (W) x 397.0 mm (L)
  • Page 208 Specifi cations Paper Paper Dedicated paper (matte coated paper, glossy paper, Polypropylene) Paper size 28.4 mm - 63.0 mm (W), 25.4 mm - 400 mm (L) Paper thickness 145 μm - 255 μm Paper feed capacity Outer diameter: 75 mm and less/Core diameter: 25.4 mm...

  • Page 209: Index

    Index Index Numerics 1st Print Priority Mode ............37, 68 Half-ton ....................52 Add Custom Paper Type ..........39, 89 Ink information ................105 [Advanced Settings] sheet ............ 37 Ink Lamps ................. 5, 105 Auto Cutter ..................35 Ink Pre-fi re On The Paper ............85 Ink Refresh ................38, 135 Ink Tank Cover ..................2 Brightness ..................
  • Page 210 Index Orientation ..................33 Roll Stopper (R) ................19 Output Setting Value ............38, 132 Overlay ....................36 Service Call Error ............... 167 Overlay printing ................64 Sharpness ..................56 [Overlay Settings] sheet ............36 Shipping The Printer ............39, 177 Sleep ....................9, 38 [Page Setup] sheet ..............

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