Page 1 SCL-4000D SCL-4000P USER’S GUIDE USER’S GUIDE PUB No. 4Y1-8570-030 / 2014...
Page 2: Printer Software (Provided On The Cd-Rom
How to Use This Guide & CD-ROM Start Guide You should read this start guide first if this is the first time you are using this printer. The Start Guide describes precautions for using the printer safely and shows you how to prepare the printer (software installation, etc.) before you use it.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to Use This Guide & CD-ROM ....i Start Guide ..................i Printer Software (Provided on the CD-ROM) ........ i Help Functions ................i Before You Begin ..........1 Conventions ................... 1 Illustrations and Sample Screens ..........1 Trademarks ..................
Page 4 Table of Contents 1-3-2. Switching the Printer Off..............16 1-4 Paper Loading Procedure ............. 17 1-4-1. Loading Paper on the Roll Holder ............17 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer ..............19 1-5 Using Fanfold Paper .............. 25 1-6 Changing Paper ..............27 1-7 Treating the Trailing Edge of Paper ........
Page 5 Table of Contents 3-3 Using the Color Dialog Box ..........70 3-3-1. Color Adjustment .................71 3-3-2. Set Print Quality ..................72 3-3-3. Single Color Settings ................73 3-4 Using the Detailed Settings Dialog Box ......74 3-4-1. Color Balance ..................74 3-4-2. Brightness ...................75 3-4-3.
Page 6 Table of Contents 4. How to Use the Status Monitor ....127 4-1 Displaying the Status Monitor ..........127 4-1-1. Starting the Status Monitor ..............127 4-1-2. How to Start and Display the Status Monitor ........128 4-2 Using the Status Monitor ............ 131 4-2-1.
Page 7 Table of Contents 6-2 When Paper is Jammed ............211 6-3 Printer Not Operating Correctly ......... 216 6-4 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory ........220 7. Auto Cutter ..........226 7-1 Part Names and Functions ..........226 7-1-1. Front View ..................226 7-2 Settings for Using Auto Cutter ...........
Page 8: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the Swiftcolor SCL-4000D(Dye model) / SCL-4000P(Pigment model). Please read this guide before you use the printer so you can fully understand the printer features and learn how to use the printer most efficiently. This guide provides all the information you need to use this printer.
Page 9: Trademarks
Before You Begin Trademarks ● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ● Adobe and the Adobe logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. ● Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 10: Legal Notice
Product Name SCL-4000D (Dye model) SCL-4000P (Pigment model) 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 11: Fcc (Federal Communications Commission)
Before You Begin FCC (Federal Communications Commission) FCC Part 15 Compliance NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.
Page 12: Before Using The Printer
Before Using the Printer This section describes how to prepare the printer and procedures you should know before you use the printer. 1-1 Printer Part Names and Functions The name and function of each part is described below. 1-1-1. Front View Upper Unit Open this unit when setting paper or removing the paper jammed in the paper feed path or cleaning inside of the machine.
Page 13 1. Before Using the Printer Roll cover This cover protects the roll paper feeder. Roll cover handle Use this handle to open the roll cover. Cutter cover Open this cover when using the manual cutter. Maintenance cartridge door Open this door when replacing the maintenance cartridge. Manual cutter Use this cutter to cut the ejected paper manually...
Page 14: Rear View
1. Before Using the Printer 1-1-2. Rear View Rear feeder slot This slot is used to feed fanfold paper. Rating plate A serial number for identifying the printer is shown on this plate. (The serial number is required when you ask for repair of the printer or register yourself as a user.) RS232C port Connect a barcode reader to this port.
Page 15: Inside The Printer
1. Before Using the Printer 1-1-3. Inside the Printer Transport Guide (Left) This is a fixed guide for transporting paper straight. Upper unit open lever Push this lever up to open the upper unit. Jam release lever Pull down this lever when paper is jammed. Transport Guide (Right) This guide is used to transport paper straight and detect the width of paper.
Page 16: Roll Holder
1. Before Using the Printer 1-1-4. Roll Holder Holder Stopper This stopper prevents paper from being removed. Holder stopper lock/release lever This lever is used to release the holder stopper. Push this lever when attaching or detaching the holder stopper.
Page 17: Operation Panel
1. Before Using the Printer 1-1-5. Operation Panel Power key/lamp Power-on. Blinking Sleep mode. Power-off. PAUSE key Printing Pressing this key suspends printing. in pause Pressing this key restarts printing. FEED key Pressing this key in the offline mode feeds paper. BACK FEED key Pressing this key feeds paper one page backward.
Page 18: Online And Sleep Modes
1. Before Using the Printer Maintenance Cartridge Warning lamp Full. Blinking Nearly full. Sufficient room to collect ink. ERROR lamp Operator-call error. (Check the status monitor on the computer.) Blinking Fatal error.(Check the status monitor on the computer.) Normal.(Check the status monitor on the computer.) STATUS lamp Online mode.
Page 19: Connecting The Printer And Computer
1. Before Using the Printer 1-2 Connecting the Printer and Computer The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB and LAN. Important ● You can disconnect the USB cable even while the printer and computer are on, but do not disconnect the USB cable in the cases described below. This could prevent the printer from operating normally.
Page 20: Connecting With Usb Cable
1. Before Using the Printer 1-2-1. Connecting with USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the printer and the computer. First, connect the cable to the printer, then connect it to the computer. Note ● If a printer driver has not been installed in the computer to which you want to connect your printer, install it before connecting the USB cable.
Page 21: Connecting With Lan Cable
1. Before Using the Printer 1-2-2. Connecting with LAN Cable Connect the printer to the network (TCP/IP) using a LAN cable. Note ● Use a category 5 twisted pair cable. ● Please consult your network administrator when connecting to an office LAN. ●...
Page 22: Switching The Printer On And Off
1. Before Using the Printer 1-3 Switching the Printer On and Off This section explains how to switch the printer on and off. 1-3-1. Switching the Printer On Make sure that the power cable is connected properly, and then turn on the printer. Press the power key for at least 1 second.
Page 23: Switching The Printer Off
1. Before Using the Printer 1-3-2. Switching the Printer Off Press the power key for at least 1 second. The Power lamp blinks at long intervals, and then the printer is turned off. Note ● The Sleep mode can automatically be switched to the power-off state when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without printing.
Page 24: Paper Loading Procedure
1. Before Using the Printer 1-4 Paper Loading Procedure This section explains the paper loading procedure, from the step of loading paper in the roll holder to the step of setting paper in the printer. 1-4-1. Loading Paper on the Roll Holder The procedure for loading paper in the roll holder is described below.
Page 25 1. Before Using the Printer Load roll paper on the roll holder with it oriented as shown such that the bot- tom of the roll paper touches the roll holder surface with no clearance. While pushing the holder stopper release lever, insert the holder stopper until it stops.
Page 26: Setting Paper In The Printer
1. Before Using the Printer 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer The method of setting paper in the printer is described below. Make sure that the power lamp stays lit. If the Power lamp does not stay lit or it is not blinking, press the power key to put the printer in the power-on state Open the roll cover.
Page 27 1. Before Using the Printer Push the lever of the paper guide to open the guide. Open the transport guide (right), and slide it rightward until it stops.
Page 28 1. Before Using the Printer Mount the roll holder in the printer. Set paper. Insert paper along the left-side guide under the transport guide (left) until it stops at the roller in the feeder slot. Paper stopping at the roller in the feeder slot is automatically pulled in a little.
Page 29 1. Before Using the Printer Slide the transport guide (right) in accordance with the width of paper. Important ● Do not press the transport guide (right) strongly against the paper edge. A paper jam can result. Slowly close the transport guide (right) to lock it.
Page 30 1. Before Using the Printer Slowly push the paper guide down until it lock. When it locks, paper is transported automatically. Close the roll cover. The printer is ready for printing.
Page 31 1. Before Using the Printer Note ● Large slack in paper touches the roll cover. If slack in paper is large, take up the paper roll to remove the slack. ● If paper has not been set properly or a jam has occurred, a message such as “Paper size error”...
Page 32: Using Fanfold Paper
1. Before Using the Printer 1-5 Using Fanfold Paper When using fanfold paper, observe the following precautions: Important ● The top surface of the fanfold paper stack must be lower than the level at which paper is set in the printer. Rear feeder slot 150mm 700mm...
Page 33 1. Before Using the Printer ● Select [Special Settings] on the [Utility] sheet of the printer driver, check the [Fanfold paper mode] checkbox, and then press the [Send] button. → 3-8-5. Special Settings (P.115) Important ● If fanfold paper is used, remove the roll holder. ●...
Page 34: Changing Paper
1. Before Using the Printer 1-6 Changing Paper This section explains how to change paper. Open the roll cover. Push the lever of the paper guide to open the guide.
Page 35 1. Before Using the Printer Open the transport guide (right), and slide it rightward until it stops. While pressing the jam release lever down, pull out paper.
Page 36 1. Before Using the Printer Remove the roll holder. Load new paper. → 1-4 Paper Loading Procedure (P.17)
Page 37: Treating The Trailing Edge Of Paper
1. Before Using the Printer 1-7 Treating the Trailing Edge of Paper When paper has been used up, “No more paper” is displayed on the Status Monitor and the printer stops. To continue printing, load new paper following the procedure described below. Open the roll cover.
Page 38 1. Before Using the Printer Confirm the tape adhered at the trailing edge of paper. Push the lever of the paper guide to open the guide.
Page 39 1. Before Using the Printer Remove the tape. While pushing the jam release lever down, pull out paper through the deliv- ery slot. Load new paper. → 1-4 Paper Loading Procedure (P.17)
Page 40: Using The Manual Cutter
1. Before Using the Printer 1-8 Using the Manual Cutter After completion of label printing, cut the label using the manual cutter. Caution ● Be careful not to hit your hand or face on the manual cutter. It may result in personal injury. Be sure to check that label printing is completed before cutting the label.
Page 41 1. Before Using the Printer Hold the printed label as shown. Cut the label by moving the cutter as shown while pressing the cutter lightly.
Page 42 1. Before Using the Printer Return the cutter to the original position, and then close the cutter cover. Note ● If the cutter has become extremely dull, contact your local dealer without disassembling the cutter.
Page 43: How To Print
Check that [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] or [Swiftcolor SCL-4000P] has been selected in [Printer Setup]. If any other printer name is displayed, select [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] in [Printer Setup]. Note ● If your application software supports buttons designed to configure a printer (such as...
Page 44 2. How to Print Specify the number of copies to print. The number of copies specified here overrides its setting in the [Print Setup] dialog box for the printer driver. Check that paper is ready, and then click [Print]. Printing starts. Note ●...
Page 45: Canceling Print Jobs
2-2-1. Canceling Print Jobs from the Status Monitor The print job can be canceled by clicking [Cancel Print Job] in the status monitor. Click [Cancel Print Job] in the “Swiftcolor SCL-4000D (or Swiftcolor SCL-4000P) Status Monitor” window. The print job is canceled, and the currently printing job and the jobs that are under processing or receiving data in the printer are also abandoned, along with all print data in process in the computer.
Page 46: Pausing Printing
2. How to Print 2-3 Pausing Printing The pause function is described below. Printing can be paused by pressing the [PAUSE] key on the operation panel. 2-3-1. Pause from the Operation Panel Use this function to view the status of printing in progress or perform cleaning. Press the [PAUSE] key on the operation panel while printing is in progress.
Page 47: Cleaning During Temporary Stop
2. How to Print 2-3-2. Cleaning During Temporary Stop Important ● Cleaning from the “Status Monitor” window is enabled only while the printer pauses. ● The [Utility] sheet is not available while the printer pauses. Cleaning can be performed while the printer pauses. Click the [Cleaning] menu in the “Status Monitor”...
Page 48 2. How to Print Recovery operation performed first when printhead nozzle clogging occurs. Light Cleaning (Repeat this operation as required.) Recovery operation performed when printhead nozzle clogging occurs even after light Medium Cleaning cleaning is performed. (Repeat this operation as required.) Recovery operation performed when printhead nozzle clogging occurs even Strong Cleaning after Medium cleaning is performed.
Page 49: How To Use The Printer Driver
How to Use the Printer Driver This section describes the function of the each item in the printer driver dialog box. 3-1 Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box The [Printing Preferences] dialog box is described below. Open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box for the printer driver to configure various print functions.
Page 50 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Select [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] or [Swiftcolor SCL-4000P] in Printing Preferences and click [Properties]. [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D (or Swiftcolor SCL-4000P) Properties] (Print Setup) window appears. Note ● The method of opening the [Properties] dialog box varies with the kind of application software.
Page 51: Opening The Printer Driver From The Start Menu
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-1-2. Opening the Printer Driver from the Start Menu To set up print, open the [Printing Preferences] or [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Start] menu in Windows. Use this option to register common settings, regardless of the kind of application software used.
Page 52 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Right-click on the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] or [Swiftcolor SCL-4000P] Printer icon and select [Printing Preferences]. [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. Note ● The [Printing Preferences] dialog box can also be opened by clicking [Preferences] in the...
Page 53: Using The Page Setup Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2 Using the Page Setup Dialog Box The [Page Setup] sheet is described below. The [Page Setup] sheet in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box allows you to set paper settings, such as the number of copies to print and the orientation of printing. [1] Paper Size Preview The currently set paper size is displayed in a preview.
Page 54 3. How to Use the Printer Driver [6] Custom Paper Size Set an optional paper size. → 3-2-5. Custom Paper Size Settings (P.60) [7] Paper Type Set a paper type. → 3-2-6. Paper Type (P.65) [8] Copies Set the number of copies to print. [9] Orientation Set the orientation of printing on the paper.
Page 55: Registration Of Favorites
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-1. Registration of Favorites Up to 10 Favorites can be registered. Favorites, once registered, are imported by simply selecting them from a list, so that print jobs can always be executed with the same set of print settings.
Page 56 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [Register/Delete]. The [Register and Delete Settings] dialog box appears. Type an optional name in the [Setting File Name] box and, on confirming [setting Contents], click [Register]. Register here under the name “label 01.” Note ●...
Page 57 3. How to Use the Printer Driver When the registration confirmation dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Confirm [Setting Contents] and click [OK].
Page 58 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Check that the registered name has been added in [Favorites]. Click [Apply] and then click [OK]. The print setting is registered in [Favorites]. Note ● To rename registered print settings, select the name of an item to edit from [Favorites] and click [Register/Delete].
Page 59: Deletion Of Favorites
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-2. Deletion of Favorites Delete the settings registered in [Favorites]. Click [Register/Delete] in [Favorites]. Select the setting to delete from the [Setting Register List] in the [Register and Delete Settings] dialog box and click [Delete].
Page 60 3. How to Use the Printer Driver When the confirmation window opens, click [Yes]. The registered setting is deleted from [Setting Register List]. Check that the print setting has been deleted and click [OK].
Page 61: Using Print Setting Registered In Favorite
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-3. Using Print Setting Registered in Favorite Printing can be performed using the print settings registered in [Favorites]. The print settings registered in [Favorites] are imported by simply selecting them from a list, so that print jobs can always be executed with a desired set of print settings. Select the print settings to use from [Favorites] and click.
Page 62 3. How to Use the Printer Driver ■ Default Settings Settings Sheet Item SCL-4000D(Dye model) SCL-4000P(Pigment model) Page Setup Favorites Default settings Paper Size [ ]4 x 5 Label/Gap Paper Type Matte Copies Orientation Portrait 180-degree Color Color Adjustment No color adjustment...
Page 63: Paper Size
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-4. Paper Size In [Paper Size], select the size of paper on which to print. [Paper Size] is selectable from the following choices: Note ● The current paper size can be identified in a preview.
Page 64 3. How to Use the Printer Driver ■ Standard label paper (registered paper) A total of 16 different paper sizes are preregistered. Margins(mm) Gap(mm) Shape of Paper Size Gap/Mark Paper Size Bottom Left Right Media (W×L)mm Left Right Margin Margin Margin Margin 4 X 1.5...
Page 65 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Margins(mm) Gap(mm) Shape of Paper Size Gap/Mark Paper Size Bottom Left Right Media (W×L)mm Left Right Margin Margin Margin Margin 4 x 3 L/G AS Label/Gap 101.6×76.2 (Edge to Edge) 3 x 4 L/G AS Label/Gap 76.2×101.6 (Edge to Edge)
Page 66 3. How to Use the Printer Driver ■ Customize Any paper size of your choice can be set. Unlike user-definable paper sizes, paper sizes can be set temporarily from the [Print Setup] dialog box, though the paper names cannot be changed. Margin Size(mm) Gap(mm) Shape of...
Page 67: Custom Paper Size Settings
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-5. Custom Paper Size Settings If the desired paper size is not found in [Paper Size], set a new paper size in [Custom Paper Size Settings]. Up to 50 different paper sizes can be registered in [Custom Paper Size Settings]. In addition, preregistered standard label paper sizes may also be modified as desired and newly registered.
Page 68 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Enter or select the “Name,” “Width,” “Length,” “Margin,” “Gap,” “Display Unit” and “Paper Shape” items in the [Custom Paper] field. Enter a new paper name. Name The name can be up to 15 single-byte and double-byte characters long. W x L Enter a numeric value within the allowable range.
Page 69 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Acceptable user paper size range Label/Gap Label/Marker Tag/Maker Label/Tag UnTOF Shape of Media Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width 24.0 119.0 25.0 120.0 25.0 120.0 25.0 120.0 mm (inch) (0.96) (4.76) (1.0) (4.8)
Page 70 3. How to Use the Printer Driver ■ Paper setup item confirmation diagram [Label / Marker] [Label / Gap] Top margin Top margin Label Label Mark Printing area Printing area Left gap Left margin Right margin Left margin Gap length Mark length Right gap Paper length...
Page 71 3. How to Use the Printer Driver When entire entry is completed, click [Register]. Check that the paper name as entered is displayed in the list in [Paper Size List] and click [OK].
Page 72: Paper Type
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-6. Paper Type In [Paper Type], select the type of paper to print on. Select [Paper Type] from among the following kinds of paper: Matte Matte Coated Paper Non-glossy paper that fits into a broad range of applications, such as regular printing.
Page 73: Orientation
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-7. Orientation In [Orientation], select the direction in which to print documents. The results of printing of the following kind of document are assumed in the descriptions of the settings that follow. Portrait Select this option to print the document rotated 90 degrees to the right in relation to the direction of paper feeding.
Page 74 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Landscape Select this option to print the document horizontally in relation to the direction of paper feeding. Feeding Direction 180-degree Rotation Check this check box to print a document set for [Portrait] or [Landscape] rotated 180 degrees.
Page 75: Check Settings
3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● The current printing direction can be identified in a preview. 3-2-8. Check Settings Click [Check Settings] to confirm the current paper settings. Note ● The [Copy] button in [Check Settings] is used to copy the current settings to the clipboard in the OS.
Page 76: Version Information
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-2-9. Version Information Information such as version and copyright on the printer driver can be confirmed. Click [Version Information] to open the [Version Info] dialog box. Click [Obtain Printer Information] to get information on the printer connected. Note ●...
Page 77: Using The Color Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-3 Using the Color Dialog Box The [Color] sheet is described below. The [Color] sheet is used to set print picture quality and colors. Paper Size Preview The currently set paper size is displayed in a preview. Print image of print data reflecting changes to the settings A print image of the print data that has been subjected to color adjustment is displayed in a preview.
Page 78: Color Adjustment
3. How to Use the Printer Driver Special Color Registration must have been completed in the → 3-8-4. Pinpoint Color [Utility] sheet to import. Matches (P.106) Detailed Setting → 3-4 Using the Detailed Set- Set [Color Balance], [Brightness], [Density], [Contrast], [Half- tone Process], [Level Correction] and [Sharpness].
Page 79: Set Print Quality
3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● If print data includes both pictures and graphics, select “With pictures.” If the print data is text only, select “With graphics.” ● If [Use ICM] has been selected in [Color Adjustment], [Brightness] in [Detailed Settings] would appear grayed and would not be functional.
Page 80: Single Color Settings
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-3-3. Single Color Settings [Single-Color Setting] prints multi-colored documents in a single color. To print in a single color, click the [Single-Color Setting] check box and check-select the color to use. To cancel the single-color option, uncheck [Single-Color Setting]. Zebra Prints in Black and White only.
Page 81: Using The Detailed Settings Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4 Using the Detailed Settings Dialog Box The [Detailed Settings] dialog box is described below. Use the [Detailed Settings] dialog box to enter more detailed settings in the [Color] sheet. 3-4-1. Color Balance [Color Balance] adjusts the density of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black.
Page 82: Brightness
3. How to Use the Printer Driver Either drag the slider or type a value directly to adjust the density. Set the density between -50 and +50. The slider represents the standard density setting (0) at the middle. Drag the slider to the left for a lighter image and to the right for a darker image.
Page 83 3. How to Use the Printer Driver [Brightness] is selectable from the following three choices: Brighter Nears a monitor having a gamma function of 1.4. Prints the data bright. Select this option when the print results are felt too dark. Normal Nears a monitor having a gamma function of 1.8.
Page 84: Density
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4-3. Density Drag the [Density] slider to determine over all density. Set the density between -50 and +50. The slider represents the standard density setting (0) at the middle. Drag the slider to the left for a lighter image and to the right for a darker image.
Page 85: Contrast
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4-4. Contrast Drag the [Contrast] slider to determine overall contrast. Set the contrast between -50 and +50. The slider represents the standard contrast setting (0) at the middle. Drag it to the left to get a smoother tone representation with a broader width between the dark and bright edges.
Page 86: Halftone Process
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4-5. Halftone Process Click either the dither or error diffusion check box. Dither Arranges dots regularly to represent halftones. This is suitable for printing graphics or similar materials in which color boundaries need to appear crisp. Error diffusion Arranges dots randomly to represent halftones.
Page 87: Level Correction
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4-6. Level Correction [Level Correction] enhances the contract of images when they appear to have low contract (lacking clear distinction between darkness and brightness) in the print results. Level correction prints the bright portion of a document brighter and the dark portion darker.
Page 88: Sharpness
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-4-7. Sharpness [Sharpness] sharpens images when they appear blurred as a whole in the print results. Sharpness is selectable in a pulldown menu from among 0 (No), 1 (Low), 2(Medium) and 3 (High). The setting is displayed on the left side of the slider.
Page 89: Using The Auto Cutter Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-5 Using the Auto Cutter Dialog Box The [Cutter Settings] sheet is described below. Note ● The [Cutter Settings] sheet can be used only with printers that are equipped with an optional auto-cutter. Set a paper cutting position and cutting intervals to let paper cut automatically.
Page 90 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Check “Cut during the job” and “During continuous printing or repeat printing.” Check “Cut during the job” and “Group print cut.” Check “Cut during the job,” “Group print cut” and “Cut within the group.”...
Page 91: Using The Overlay Settings Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-6 Using the Overlay Settings Dialog Box The [Overlay Settings] sheet is described below. In overlay printing, a background image that has been created as a form file beforehand can be overlaid with a foreground image or text on printing. [1] Overlay If this option is checked, overlay printing is enabled.
Page 92: Create Form
● Create image data in an application for printing. Select [Print] and the like from the application with which image data has been created, select "Swiftcolor SCL-4000D" as a printer name and select [Properties], [Advanced Settings]and so on. Click the [Overlay] tab in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties] dialog box in the printer driver to open the [Overlay] sheet.
Page 93 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Next, check [Print the form to the file] in [Print Mode]. Specify [File Name] and location to save the file. Click [Reference] and set a file name and location to save the form file. ■...
Page 94 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Enter [Comment]. The comment can be up to 31 single-byte and double-byte characters long, but its entry can be safely omitted. When the setup is complete, click [OK]. When the print execution window appears again, click [Print]. Prints data to be used as a form file.
Page 95: Overlay Printing
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-6-2. Overlay Printing Uses the form file created for overlay printing. Check [Overlay Printing] in [Print Mode]. Click [Reference] to select the form file that has been created. Check the selected form file in [Form File Information] and [Preview].
Page 96 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [OK]. Note ● If a print job is executed with [Print the Overlay with simple setting] checked, the form file and print data are overlaid with each other (foundation preserved). Print the Overlay with simple setting Handling Content Prints data overlaid with a...
Page 97 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Executes a print job. Print data is printed overlaid with the form file. Note ● Overlay printing would be disabled if the print setup information differs between the print data and the form file. ●...
Page 98: Using The Advanced Settings Dialog Box
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-7 Using the Advanced Settings Dialog Box The [Advanced Settings] sheet is described below. The [Advanced Settings] sheet is used to set a print Order, print speed and so on. Page Layout A preview of the image to be printed will be displayed. Form File Information Display If overlay printing has been set, print setup information in the form data appears.
Page 99: Print Order
3. How to Use the Printer Driver Important ● The setting of [Print Order] is disabled unless [Enable Advanced Printing Features] is checked in the [Advanced Settings] sheet in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties] dialog box. 3-7-1. Print Order Decide on whether to start printing from the first or last page.
Page 100: Print Speed
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-7-2. Print Speed Printing can be performed at gradually varying printing speeds. The default has been set to the fastest [200 mm/sec]. ■ For SCL-4000P Users ● The fastest setting value for SCL-4000P is [150mm/sec].
Page 101 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● Normally, the slider is located at its right most position. Dragging the slider from the right to the left makes it possible to switch to a slower print speed gradually. Adjust the print speed to get synchronized with a downstream device, such as a paper take-up device, or to keep images from being affected by the speed.
Page 102 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Important If glossy paper is selected ● If [Glossy Paper] is selected in [Paper Type], a warning is displayed to limit the printing speed. ● [Print Speed] in [Advanced Settings] in the printer driver is maximum at 100 mm/sec. [Auto Speed] is switched off if it has been turned on.
Page 103: Using The Utility Dialog Box
The [Utility] sheet is used to configure settings for the printer maintenance, power saving and so on. Open the [Utility] sheet also when starting the Status Monitor. Select [Devices and Printers] from the Start menu in Windows. Select and right-click on [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D]. Select [Printer Properties] and click the [Utility] tab. Light Cleaning Cleans the Printheads.
Page 104 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Print Head Position Adjustment Adjusts the Printhead positions. → 5-2 Adjusting the Printhead Position (P.142) Output Setting Value Prints the current settings of the printer. → 5-4 Check the Output Setting Value (P.170) Sleep Switches the printer to the sleep mode.
Page 105 3. How to Use the Printer Driver ■ For SCL-4000P Users ● The button to start Ink Refresh. → 5-10 Perform the Ink Refresh (water-based pigment ink model only) (P.188)
Page 106 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Important ● The printer must be turned on and connected to the computer to set items in the [Utility] sheet. ● To use [Print Head Position Adjustment], [Sleep Timer Setting], [Special Settings], [Cutter Adjustment ], [Register Special Color], [Moving The Printer], or [Shipping The Printer] displayed on the utility sheet, log in with the Administrator privilege.
Page 107: Sleep
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-1. Sleep Click [Sleep] to switch the printer to the sleep mode. Note ● The printer cannot be switched to sleep mode while it is printing. ● The printer enters the sleep mode automatically when it has been left idle for a certain period of time under normal conditions of operation.
Page 108: Sleep Timer Settings
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-2. Sleep Timer Settings [Sleep Timer Setting] allows you to set the time for the printer to enter the sleep mode automatically when the printer has been left idle for a certain period of time or when no print data has been received from the printer, and the time for the printer to be turned off subsequently.
Page 109 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Check that the printer is in the online mode (Power key lit in green). If the printer is not in the online mode, press the Power key to place it into the online mode. Click [Sleep Timer Setting].
Page 110 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [Send]. The confirmation dialog box appears. Click [Yes]. The time set for the sleep timer changes.
Page 111: Adjust Paper Stop Position
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-3. Adjust Paper Stop Position The stop position at which to cut printed paper with the manual cutter can be adjusted. Click [Cutter Adjustment]. The [Cutter Adjustment] dialog box appears. Important ● If a warning is issued when you press the [Cutter Adjustment], refer to the following: →...
Page 112 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● The slider represents the standard position setting (0) at the middle. Drag the slider to the left to locate a stop position in the feeding direction or to the right to locate one in the paper delivery direction.
Page 113: Pinpoint Color Matches
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-4. Pinpoint Color Matches [Pinpoint Color Matches] allows you to create and register colors for special color matching, as for logo marks. This setup method matches the printer colors with the colors in need. Note ●...
Page 114 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [Pinpoint Color Matches]. Important ● If [Use ICM] is selected in ”Color Adjustment” or [Zebra] is selected in ”Single Color Setting”, a warning is displayed and [Pinpoint Color Matches] cannot be used. →...
Page 115 3. How to Use the Printer Driver [Pinpoint Color Matches] window appears. Read the values of R/G/B from the source image. Enter the read values into Red (R)/Green (G)/Blue (B) in the sheet.
Page 116 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● To read the R/G/B values from a source image that is subject to color matching, such as a logo mark, use an image processing program, such as “Paint,” which comes standard with Widows. ■...
Page 117 3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3. Click the image with the [Eyedropper] tool. 4. Next, click [Edit Colors]. 5. [Color/Pure Color] displays the colors captured with [Eyedropper], with [Red/Green/Blue] serving as R/G/B values. 6. Enter the values of [Red/Green/Blue] into Red, Green and Blue in [Input Colors].
Page 118 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Print 25 square color pallets to designate color samples that represent approximate values 0 to 24. Click [Print].
Page 119 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● [Reprint] is not used if the target color is found in the color sample printed. ● If the target color is not found, create a color close to it by performing [Reprint]. Enter the number of the color closest to the target color in [Base Color].
Page 120 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Check the printed color pallet and select the number of the color that is closest to "Input Color" from among 0 to 24, enter any name in the "Comment" field and click [Register]. Displayed in the “Register List.”...
Page 121 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Note ● Use [Import] and [Export] to print created special colors on any other printer and to print special colors that have been created on any other computer. ● To check to see if a color has been registered or not, click [Printing Preferences]→[Color]→[Set Pinpoint Color Matches] and view [List of registered color].
Page 122: Special Settings
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-5. Special Settings [Special Settings] normally needs not be set. Set it when using the printer in an extraordinary environment or fanfold paper and so on. The default state is shown below. Important ●...
Page 123 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Discharges negligible amounts of inks on the paper surface to keep the Printheads running at all times so that inks will not be stuck in the Ink pre-fire on the paper Printheads (nozzles) for unused colors, thereby preserving Printhead performance.
Page 124 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [Special Settings]. The [Special Settings] dialog box appears. Click the [Special Settings] to use and select or deselect them.
Page 125 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Click [Send]. The confirmation dialog box appears. Click [Yes]. The settings are transmitted to the printer to take effect. Click [Close].
Page 126: Add Custom Paper Type
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-6. Add Custom Paper Type Up to 10 custom paper types can be added, and ink jetting amounts can be set for respective paper types. Click [Add Custom Paper Type]. The [Add Custom Paper Type] dialog appears.
Page 127 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Type a desired name in the [Custom Paper Type Name] textbox. For example, type “User 1” as a desired name. After typing a desired name, click [Register]. When a confirmation window appears, click [Yes].
Page 128 3. How to Use the Printer Driver “User 1” has been registered. Select [User 1], and then select a paper type from [Base Paper Type]. Select from [Matte], [Matte AS], [Gloss], [Gloss AS], and [Polypropylene].
Page 129 3. How to Use the Printer Driver After selecting a paper type, set ink jetting amounts for respective colors. Important ● Moving the slide bar to the left decreases the ink jetting amount, and moving the slide bar to the right increases the ink jetting amount. ●...
Page 130 3. How to Use the Printer Driver The registered paper type can be confirmed by selecting [Printing Preferences] → [Paper Type] of the printer driver.
Page 131: Register Tof Level
3. How to Use the Printer Driver 3-8-7 Register TOF Level You can register a specific value without using the TOF automatic adjustment function of the printer. This function can effectively be used when [Paper load error] occurs repeatedly during paper loading.
Page 132 3. How to Use the Printer Driver Peel off the labels located up to the position about 160mm from the paper edge. At least 160mm Set the paper in the printer. → 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer (P.19) Click [Yes] to register the TOF level.
Page 133 3. How to Use the Printer Driver After registering the TOF level, click [Yes]. Select the custom label with [Label/Marker(Custom Shape)] set to paper form. → 3-2-5. Custom Paper Size Settings (P.60)
Page 134: How To Use The Status Monitor
● You can store the Status Monitor normally in the taskbar or the task tray and display it only when an error occurs. Display the [Utility] sheet in the Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties dialog box then click Start Status Monitor.
Page 135: How To Start And Display The Status Monitor
4. How to Use the Status Monitor The Status Monitor starts. 4-1-2. How to Start and Display the Status Monitor A pull down menu will be displayed by clicking on [Start], [View], or [Help] on the Status Monitor Dialog. The method to start and display the Status Monitor can be set. ■...
Page 136 4. How to Use the Status Monitor ■ View Options Use one of the methods described below to set the display method. [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 137 4. How to Use the Status Monitor Open the View menu and select the desired option. Click Start With Popup, Minimize at Start, or Start at Task Tray. A dot symbol (●) marks the currently selected item. Note ● If you want the window to display always on the top, click Always Show On Top to attach the checkmark at the beginning of the name of this selection.
Page 138: Using The Status Monitor
4. How to Use the Status Monitor 4-2 Using the Status Monitor Use the Status Monitor to not only monitor the status of print jobs in progress but also monitor the status of the printer and the level of the ink supply and quantity of ink collection of the maintenance cartridge.
Page 139: Viewing The Print Status
4. How to Use the Status Monitor 4-2-1. Viewing the Print Status Progress of printing can be checked. [Number of Pages] Displays the number of pages of the document specified for printing. [Copies] The status of printing of the specified number of copies in progress appears. For example, If the printing of a three-page document in 10 copies is set, “0001/0010”...
Page 140: Viewing The Printer Status
4. How to Use the Status Monitor 4-2-2. Viewing the Printer Status Use these features to monitor the status of the printer. ■ There are Four types of images to keep you informed about the status of the printer. Displayed to indicate the normal mode. (Background is blue) The printer is in the online mode and ready to print.
Page 141 4. How to Use the Status Monitor Note ● If the Status Monitor has been minimized, or if it has been placed in the task tray, the Status Monitor will open only when an error occurs. ■ The Status Information indicates the status of the printer by displaying the following four icons and messages.
Page 142 4. How to Use the Status Monitor Select the message to read, and click the [Display the details of the selected status] button. The description window opens and displays a description of the message and provides some troubleshooting advice. Note ●...
Page 143: Viewing Ink Information
4. How to Use the Status Monitor 4-2-3. Viewing Ink Information Use these features to monitor the level of the ink in the ink tanks. There are four colors of ink tanks; Black (Bk), Cyan (C), Magenta (M), and Yellow (Y) . ■...
Page 144 4. How to Use the Status Monitor Empty → 5-5 Replacing Ink Tanks (P.172) Important ● Do not remove an ink tank unless you must replace it. This could shorten the life of the consumable. Note ● If “XXXX ink low” is displayed, prepare a new ink tank before “Out of XXXX ink” is displayed, replace the tank.
Page 145: Viewing Maintenance Cartridge Information
4. How to Use the Status Monitor 4-2-4. Viewing Maintenance Cartridge Information Use this feature to monitor the amount of the ink collected in the maintenance cartridge. Note ● The maintenance cartridge is used to collect the ink used for printhead cleaning, etc. ●...
Page 146 4. How to Use the Status Monitor ■ [Maintenance cartridge full] When there remains no maintenance cartridge space to collect ink, a message, “Maintenance cartridge full,” is displayed and printing stops after finish printing the on going job. When this message appears, replace the maintenance cartridge with a new one. →...
Page 147: Printer Maintenance
Printer Maintenance This chapter describes how to maintain the printer and keep it in good operating condition. 5-1 Cleaning the Printhead If your prints appear faint, this could mean that dust and paper dust have clogged the printhead. Clean the printhead to clear clogged nozzles. 5-1-1.
Page 148 5. Printer Maintenance Open the [Utility] sheet in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties] dialog box, select [Light Cleaning], [Medium Cleaning] or [Strong Cleaning] and click it. The confirmation dialog box appears. Click [Yes] to start cleaning.
Page 149: Adjusting The Printhead Position
5. Printer Maintenance 5-2 Adjusting the Printhead Position Although the printer has already been adjusted for optimum performance upon installation, please adjust printhead position if you experience unexpected colors or other problems in your print results. The printhead adjustment procedure consists of printing a printhead position adjustment pattern, reading the pattern, and then making some simple adjustments to change the position of the printhead.
Page 150 5. Printer Maintenance Opening the [Utility] sheet in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties] dialog box and click [Printhead Position Adjustment].
Page 151 5. Printer Maintenance The [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box appears. Click “The details of the adjustment method are here” to view operating procedures from [Help].
Page 152 5. Printer Maintenance Check that the printer is not running and perform Step 1 “Print the adjustment pattern.” Click [Print]. When the confirmation window appears, click [Yes].
Page 153 5. Printer Maintenance An adjustment pattern is printed. Frame for image position adjustment (in the feeding direction/cross-feeding direction) Color registration adjustment pattern (Vertical) Feeding Direction Color registration adjustment pattern (Horizontal)
Page 154 5. Printer Maintenance ■ For SCL-4000P Users For the adjustment pattern of SCL-4000P (water-based pigment ink model), the background is printed Cyan to make Yellow easily visible. Feeding Direction Background Cyan The confirmation window appears for you to check to see if the adjustment pattern has been printed correctly or not.
Page 155 5. Printer Maintenance On confirming successful printout, click [Proceed to Step 3.]. Note ● [Step 2] covers the procedure for adjusting the reference position of the Black Printhead (frame border), but it normally does not require changes. - The reference position can be identified from a frame border drawn in the circumfer- ence of the Printhead position adjustment pattern.
Page 156 5. Printer Maintenance Note ● Step 2 Adjust the reference position of the Black Printhead (frame border) ■ Adjusting the Vertical Direction If the Black border for K (Black) reference position adjustment is shifted upward, set the value to negative (-). If it is shifted downward, set the value to positive (+).
Page 157 5. Printer Maintenance Step 3. Adjust Black color. Check [B] Vertical Direction and [X] Horizontal Direction in adjustment pattern [K] (Black) and read and enter the value at the point of their intersection with the Red line. Note ● If [B] Vertical Position or [X] Horizontal Direction is selected, the visible point in the adjustment pattern in [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box is marked in a red border.
Page 158 5. Printer Maintenance ■ Adjust the Vertical Position Read the value of the apparently smoothest (stepless) interconnection of the red and black lines in the head position adjustment pattern. In the following case, for example, the adjustment value is “+18”: Check (B) in [Vertical Direction] in Step 3 in the [Head Position Adjustment] sheet and enter “18.”...
Page 159 5. Printer Maintenance ■ Adjust the Horizontal Position Read the value apparently smoothest (stepless) interconnection of the red and black lines in the hesd position adjustment pattern. In the following case, for example, the adjustment value is “+18”: Check (X) in [Horizontal Direction] in Step 3 in the [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box and enter “18.”...
Page 160 5. Printer Maintenance Having entered the adjustment value, click [Proceed to Step 4.]...
Page 161 5. Printer Maintenance Step 4. Adjust Cyan and Yellow Check [B] Vertical Direction and [X] Horizontal Direction in adjustment pattern [C] (Cyan) and read and enter the value at the point of their intersection with the Red line. Note ● If [C] or [D] Vertical Direction or [Y] or [Z] Horizontal Direction is selected, the visible point in the left-side adjustment pattern is marked in a Red border.
Page 162 5. Printer Maintenance Adjusts the head positions for Cyan and Yellow. ■ Adjust the Vertical Position With regard to Cyan and Yellow, read the value of the apparently smoothest (stepless) interconnection of the Red and other colored lines in the Printhead position adjustment pattern.
Page 163 5. Printer Maintenance ■ Adjust the Horizontal Position With regard to Cyan and Yellow, read the value of the apparently smoothest (stepless) interconnection of the Red and other colored lines in the print head position adjustment pattern. In the following case, for example, the Cyan adjustment value is “+18”: Adjust Yellow in the same manner.
Page 164 5. Printer Maintenance Note ● Click the , and buttons to increment and decrement the current value by one. ● While the adjustable adjustment range is from -32 to +32, not all the values in the range may be selectable depending on the current setting. Set between the ▲, and ▼ marks in the scale of the slider.
Page 165 5. Printer Maintenance Click [OK]. Click [Print] again to print a head position adjustment pattern and check that the head positions have been adjusted correctly. Check the adjustment pattern printed. If the line at the “0” position in each color appears smoothly linked, the adjustment process is completed.
Page 166 5. Printer Maintenance When the print head position adjustment process is complete, click [Close]. The print head position adjustment completion confirmation message is displayed. Click [Yes].
Page 167: Fine-Tuning The Printhead Position
5. Printer Maintenance 5-3 Fine-tuning the Printhead Position The head position adjustment completion confirmation message is displayed. Click Step 6 [Go to Print-Head Position Adjustment...] without clicking [Close] in Step 11 [Print Head Position Adjustment].
Page 168 5. Printer Maintenance The [Print-Head Position Adjustment] dialog box appears. Click “The details of the adjustment method are here” to view operating procedures from [Help].
Page 169 5. Printer Maintenance Check that the printer is not running and perform Step 1 “Print the adjustment pattern.” Click [Print]. When the confirmation window appears, click [Yes].
Page 170 5. Printer Maintenance ■ Detailed adjustment pattern is printed. Feeding Direction ■ For SCL-4000P Users For the adjustment pattern of SCL-4000P (water-based pigment ink model), the background is printed Cyan to make Yellow easily visible. Feeding Direction Background Cyan...
Page 171 5. Printer Maintenance The confirmation window appears to see if the adjustment pattern has been printed correctly or not. Click [Yes]. Clicking [No] prints the adjustment pattern again. Step 2. Adjust the black color. Check [1], [2], and [3] in adjustment pattern [K] (Black) and read and enter the value at the point of their intersection with the Red line.
Page 172 5. Printer Maintenance Note ● Selecting [1], [2], and [3] will show the points to view in Red in the adjustment pattern in the [Detailed Prinhead Position Adjustment] dialog box. ● To review the last setting entered, click “Back.” Having entered the adjustment value, click [Proceed to Step 3.]...
Page 173 5. Printer Maintenance Step 3. Adjust the cyan and yellow colors. Check [1], [2] and [3] in adjustment pattern [C] (Cyan) and [1], [2] and [3] in adjustment pattern [Y] and read and enter the value at the point of their intersection with the Red line. Note ●...
Page 174 5. Printer Maintenance When the entry is complete, click [Send]. The transmission confirmation window appears. Click [Yes]. The adjustment value is transmitted to the printer to adjust the head positions.
Page 175 5. Printer Maintenance Click [OK]. Click [Print] again to detailed adjustment pattern and check that the head positions have been adjusted correctly. Check the adjustment pattern printed. If the line at the “0” position in each color appears smoothly linked, the adjustment process is completed. If the lines appear out of alignment, retry from Step 1 afterwards.
Page 176 5. Printer Maintenance Click [Close]. A message is displayed to confirm the completion of the printhead position fine-tuning. Click [Yes].
Page 177: Check The Output Setting Value
● Check that paper is loaded. ● Printer settings cannot be printed while printing is in progress or an error persists. Open the [Utility] sheet in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D (or SCL-4000P) Properties] dialog box and click [Output Setting Value].
Page 178 5. Printer Maintenance The confirmation dialog box appears. Select [Output to printer] or [Output to file] and click [Proceed]. Select [Output to printer] in most situations. The current setting values set in the printer are printed. ■ <How to Read Output Setting Value. > S C L - 4 0 0 0 D No.XXXXX P r i n t e r S e r i a l N u m b e r...
Page 179: Replacing Ink Tanks
● When the message “XXXX ink low” is displayed, get a new ink tank as soon as possible. For how to get a new ink tank, contact your local dealer. ● To maintain the best printing quality, please use only Swiftcolor SCL-4000D, Swiftcolor SCL-4000P ink tanks.
Page 180 5. Printer Maintenance Important ● To maintain printhead quality, printer stops operating before it is completely out of ink. Therefore, a small amount of ink remains in ink tank to be replaced. ● To get a good printing result, use up each ink tank within six months of the first opening the package.
Page 181 5. Printer Maintenance Open the ink tank cover. Pull out an empty ink tank slowly.
Page 182 5. Printer Maintenance Take out a new ink tank from the box. Important ● Do not touch the ink outlet and terminal to prevent soiling of the the surrounding work area, damage to the ink tank, and poor printing. ● Never apply excessive force nor drop an ink tank. Ink can stain clothing and the work area.
Page 183 5. Printer Maintenance ■ For SCL-4000P Users Because the components of the pigment ink are likely to settle, please shake the ink tank 2-3 times slowly with the ink supply port facing upward before installing it to the printer. ● Even for a used ink tank for water-based pigment ink, be sure to similarly shake it before installing to printer.
Page 184 5. Printer Maintenance Load a new ink tank. Slowly insert the ink tank deeply into the ink tank slot with the correct side up. Caution ● There are sharp pins in ink tank slots. Never put your fingers into this area. Close the ink tank cover securely.
Page 185 5. Printer Maintenance Close the ink tank door.
Page 186: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge
5. Printer Maintenance 5-6 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge When the maintenance cartridge is filled with the collected ink, the message “Maintenance cartridge full” is displayed in the status information area on the Status Monitor, and the printer stops. Get a new maintenance cartridge, and replace it with the old one. Note ●...
Page 187 5. Printer Maintenance When the maintenance cartridge is filled with collected ink, an error message is displayed on the Status Monitor. Open the maintenance cartridge door.
Page 188 5. Printer Maintenance Draw out the maintenance cartridge slowly. Important ● When removing the maintenance cartridge full of ink, take care not to incline or drop it. The spilled or scattered ink may stain the floor or clothing. Take out a new maintenance cartridge from the box.
Page 189 5. Printer Maintenance Insert a new maintenance cartridge. Close the maintenance cartridge door. The error message on the Status Monitor disappears, and printing starts.
Page 190 5. Printer Maintenance Put the used maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag included with the new maintenance cartridge and properly dispose of it. → 5-8 Used Maintenance Cartridge (P.184)
Page 191: Used Ink Tanks
5. Printer Maintenance 5-7 Used Ink Tanks Important ● Dispose the used ink tank in accordance with local laws and regulations. 5-8 Used Maintenance Cartridge Important ● Dispose the used maintenance cartridge in accordance with local laws and regulations. • For instructions on disposal, refer to Replacement Procedure enclosed with Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 192: Cleaning The Printer
5. Printer Maintenance 5-9 Cleaning the Printer When the back side of paper has come to be stained with ink, remove ink from the transport section using a cleaning stick. Caution ● Be sure to remove the power plug from the outlet before cleaning the printer.
Page 193 5. Printer Maintenance Remove the attached cleaning stick. Press down the upper unit open lever (at the back of the feeder) to open the upper unit.
Page 194 5. Printer Maintenance Using a cleaning stick, clean the transport section stained with ink. Note ● Do not use paper towels or tissue paper. Cut paper chips or paper dust entering the printer may cause failures. Close the upper unit. Caution ●...
Page 195: Perform The Ink Refresh (Water-Based Pigment Ink Model Only)
5. Printer Maintenance 5-10 Perform the Ink Refresh (water-based pigment ink model only) SCL-4000P gradually settles with the passing of time. Circulation of ink within the print head and through ink flow channels, as well as agitation of the ink in the ink tank must be performed periodically.
Page 196: Ink Refresh Part 1
5. Printer Maintenance 5-10-1. Ink Refresh Part 1 The warning for [Ink refresh timing 1] or operator call for [Exceeding ink refresh timing 1] appears on the status monitor. Note ● Check details by clicking “Display the details of the selected status” on the status monitor.
Page 197 5. Printer Maintenance Click [Ink Refresh] on the [Utility] dialog box. Click [Yes] on the confirmation dialog. Preparation takes approximately 5 minutes.
Page 198 5. Printer Maintenance The printer undergoes "Preparation for ink refresh". All ink within ink flow channels is returned to the ink tank. Once preparation is complete, the dialog will automatically close and the next dialog appears.
Page 199 5. Printer Maintenance Open the ink tank door. Open the ink tank cover.
Page 200 5. Printer Maintenance Pull out an ink tank slowly. Slowly shake the each of the ink tanks 2 to 3 times with the ink supply port facing up as shown in the figure.
Page 201 5. Printer Maintenance Important ● Be sure to shake the ink tank of all 4 colors. ● Because ink may leak from the ink supply port and get on clothing or blemish the surrounding area, do not shake the ink tank with the port facing down. Important ●...
Page 202 5. Printer Maintenance Load a ink tank. Slowly insert the ink tank deeply into the ink tank slot with the correct side up. Caution ● There are sharp pins in ink tank slots. Never put your fingers into this area. Close the ink tank cover securely.
Page 203 5. Printer Maintenance Close the ink tank door. Click [OK].
Page 204 5. Printer Maintenance Important ● Be sure not to press the “Cancel” key while operation is in progress. Pressing “Cancel” causes the initial print to take time. When the confirmation window appears, click [OK]. The printer performs "Ink Refresh". This operation takes approximately 5 minutes.
Page 205 5. Printer Maintenance "Ink Refresh" has been completed. Click [OK].
Page 206: Ink Refresh Part 2
5. Printer Maintenance 5-10-2. Ink Refresh Part 2 [Exceeding ink refresh timing 2] appears on the status monitor and printer is stopped. Note ● Check details by clicking “Display the details of the selected status” on the status monitor. Important ●...
Page 207 5. Printer Maintenance Click [Ink Refresh] on the [Utility] dialog box. Click [Yes] on the confirmation dialog. Preparation takes approximately 5 minutes.
Page 208 5. Printer Maintenance The printer undergoes preparation for "Ink Refresh". Ink within the ink channels inside the printer is discharged. Perform steps 5 through 13 of “Ink Refresh Part 1”. → 5-10-1. Ink Refresh Part 1 (P.189) When the confirmation window appears, click [OK].
Page 209 5. Printer Maintenance The printer performs "Ink Refresh". This operation takes approximately 15 minutes. Important ● If ink refresh has not been performed until 90 days have passed, the operation of Ink Refresh will take approximately 15 minutes. "Ink Refresh" has been completed. Click [OK].
Page 210: Ink Refresh Part 3
5. Printer Maintenance 5-10-3. Ink Refresh Part 3 [Exceeding ink refresh timing 3] appears on the status monitor and printer is stopped. Note ● Check details by clicking “Display the details of the selected status” on the status monitor. Important ●...
Page 211 5. Printer Maintenance Click [Ink Refresh] on the [Utility] dialog box. Click [Yes] on the confirmation dialog. Perform steps 5 through 13 of “Ink Refresh Part 1”. → 5-10-1. Ink Refresh Part 1 (P.189)
Page 212 5. Printer Maintenance When the confirmation window appears, click [OK]. The printer performs "Ink Refresh". This operation takes approximately 20 minutes. Important ● Only in conditions where printing operation has not been performed for 60 days or more, the operation for Ink Refresh will take approximately 20 minutes.
Page 213 5. Printer Maintenance "Ink Refresh" has been completed. Click [OK].
Page 214: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot problems when the printer is not operating correctly. If you cannot solve the problem by following these troubleshooting procedures, please contact the dealer where you purchased the printer or the nearest Tech Support. 6-1 Error or Warning Messages The Status Monitor will display a warning or error message when a problem occurs in the printer while it is idle or during a print job.
Page 215 6. Troubleshooting Error Message Problem Solution Paper empty 2. Paper is not fed. Reload the paper. → 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer (P.19) To cancel the print job, click [Cancel Print Job] in the Status Monitor. → 2-2 Canceling Print Jobs (P.38) Paper length different The print data and the Check the print data and the length of the paper loaded.
Page 216 → Others (P.223) Unknown error. An unknown operator call has occurred. Connected to a Connected to a Connect to the Swiftcolor SCL-4000D or Swiftcolor SCL- model other than printer other than the 4000P. Swiftcolor SCL- Swiftcolor SCL-4000D 4000D or Swiftcolor or Swiftcolor SCL- SCL-4000P.
Page 217: Warning Messages
6. Troubleshooting ■ Warning Messages Error Message Problem Solution XXXX ink low. The Bk/C/M/Y inks are Prepare new ink tanks. diminishing. Maintenance cartridge The maintenance Replace with a new maintenance cartridge. level low. cartridge will be full with collected waste ink soon.
Page 218: When Paper Is Jammed
6. Troubleshooting 6-2 When Paper is Jammed If a paper jam occurs during printing, printing is suspended and the error message “Paper jam X” is displayed. Remove the jammed paper following the procedure described below. Open the roll cover. Press down the upper unit open lever (at the back of the feeder) to open the upper unit.
Page 219 6. Troubleshooting While pushing the jam release lever, pull out the paper jammed in the transport section. Caution ● When pulling out the jammed paper from the transport section with the upper unit open, take care not to touch the spur inside the upper unit. You can get injured or stained with ink.
Page 220 6. Troubleshooting While pushing the jam release lever, pull out paper in the direction opposite to the transport direction. Close the upper unit.
Page 221 6. Troubleshooting Caution ● When closing the upper unit, take care not to touch the interface at the back with your finger. Your finger can be caught in the interface, resulting in injury. Set paper again. → 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer (P.19) Close the roll cover.
Page 222 6. Troubleshooting Cleaning is performed, and then printing restarts. Note ● To cancel the print job, click [Cancel Print] in the Status Monitor. → 2-2 Canceling Print Jobs (P.38)
Page 223: Printer Not Operating Correctly
6. Troubleshooting 6-3 Printer Not Operating Correctly Check the following points if the printer is not operating correctly. ■ Power off Check Point Solution Power key is at the off position. Press power key. Printer power cord unplugged. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in completely.
Page 224 6. Troubleshooting Check Point Solution The print destination port setting is wrong. Open the printer driver Properties and make sure that the port setting is correct. If the port setting is not correct, shut down Windows, switch off the computer, then reconnect to the selected port.
Page 225: Paper Is Not Feeding Correctly
6. Troubleshooting ■ Paper is Not Feeding Correctly Check Point Solution Check whether the paper used conforms to the Click the [Special Settings] button on the [Utility] setting on the [Special Settings] sheet. sheet of the printer driver, and then check the setting of the [Fanfold paper mode] check box.
Page 226: Status Monitor Does Not Start
6. Troubleshooting ■ Status Monitor Does Not Start Check Point Solution The Status Monitor setting is incorrect. With some Status Monitor settings, printer errors will not be displayed and the Status Monitor will not start. Open the printer driver Utility sheet then click Start Status Monitor.
Page 227: Print Results Are Unsatisfactory
6. Troubleshooting 6-4 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory If the print results are not what you expect, confirm the following points. ■ Random, Bizarre Characters are Printed Check Point Solution A Interface cable is disconnected. Check a Interface cable and make sure that it is connected to the printer and the computer.
Page 228: Print Quality Is Poor
6. Troubleshooting ■ Print Quality is Poor Check Point Solution White spots due to missing colors Open the Utility sheet of the printer driver and perform Cleaning. → 5-1-1. Cleaning (P.140) If the problem persists even after performing [Cleaning] contact a dealer from which printer was purchased or our sales shop.
Page 229 6. Troubleshooting Check Point Solution The paper ripples and leaves scrape marks. Check the [Prevent Paper Rubbing Mode] checkbox in [Special Settings] Dialog of Printer Driver [Utility] Sheet and click level 1 to 3. → 3-8-5. Special Settings (P.115) If the problem persists, contact a dealer or our sales shop.
Page 230 ● When printing is performed with the remaining ink level detection function disabled, damage to the printer or a trouble can result. ● Swiftcolor/Kanematsu is not responsible for any failure resulting from the use of an ink tank refilled with ink.
Page 231 6. Troubleshooting The procedure for disabling the remaining ink level detection function is described below. Install the ink tank refilled with ink in the printer. A warning error message is displayed on the [Status Monitor]. Clicking “Display the details of the selected status” displays the Status Monitor Help.
Page 232 The remaining ink indication in the ink information is grayed out. Note ● The message on the [Status Monitor] disappears and the corresponding color lamp on the printer goes out when a new ink tank for Swiftcolor SCL-4000D or Swiftcolor SCL- 4000P is installed in the printer.
Page 233: Auto Cutter
Auto Cutter 7-1 Part Names and Functions If an optional auto-cutter is purchased, it will cut paper at high speed. This section introduces the names of the components of the auto-cutter and how to use 7-1-1. Front View Auto cutter door If a paper jam occurs, open and remove the jammed paper.
Page 234: Settings For Using Auto Cutter
7. Auto Cutter 7-2 Settings for Using Auto Cutter Set whether to use an auto cutter or not in the [Print Setup] dialog box in the printer driver. Check [Auto Cutter] check box in the [Cutter Settings] sheet. Set [Cut Interval Settings] for the auto cutter. Set the timing at which to cut paper, and the number of pages at intervals of which paper is cut.
Page 235: 7-2-1.Setting How To Cut Paper In The Before And After Of A Job
7. Auto Cutter 7-2-1.Setting How to Cut Paper in the Before and After of a Job To cut at the beginning of the job, check, [Cut before the job] check box. To cut at the end of the print job, check [Cut after the job] check box. Note ●...
Page 236: Setting How To Cut During The Job
7. Auto Cutter 7-2-2. Setting How to Cut During the Job To cut in the middle of the print job, check [Cut during the Job] check box. [During continuous printing or repeat printing] Select this option to print continuously or print repetitively per the number of copies. Cuts paper at intervals of the number of pages set in [Cut Interval] per the number of copies.
Page 237 7. Auto Cutter Note ● To cut paper per the number of copies, set the number of pages per the number of copies in [Cut Interval]. ● If the printing method setting in [Cut during the job] and that of the application used for printing differ, paper would not be cut correctly.
Page 238 7. Auto Cutter [Group print cut] Select this option to print multiple copies of the same page in a batch. Cuts paper by group and, if the [Cut within the group] check box is checked, also within each group at intervals of the number of pages set in [Cut Interval].
Page 239 7. Auto Cutter Note ● Cutting within a group won’t work if the number of pages set in [Cut Interval] is greater than the number of pages in the group. ● If the printing method setting in [Cut during the job] and that of the application used for printing differ, paper would not be cut correctly.
Page 240: Adjusting Cut Position
● The printer and an optional auto cutter must be turned on and printer connected to the computer to set items in the [Utility] sheet. Open the [Utility] sheet in the [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Properties] dialog box and click [Cutter Adjustment].
Page 241 7. Auto Cutter Important ● If a warning is issued when you press the [Cutter Adjustment], refer to the following: → <To perform the above-mentioned operation using an authority other than the Administrator privilege.> (P.99) The [Cutter Adjustment] dialog box appears. Drag the [Cutting Position] slider to adjust the cutting position on the paper.
Page 242 7. Auto Cutter Click [Send]. The confirmation window appears. Click [Yes].
Page 243 7. Auto Cutter The setting is transmitted to the printer. Perform test printing and check that the paper has been cut in the middle between two sheets of paper, and then start an actual print job. Note ● Whenever paper has been replaced, perform [Cutting Position] adjustment. ●...
Page 244: When Paper Is Jammed
7. Auto Cutter 7-4 When Paper is Jammed If a paper jam occurs while using an optional auto-cutter, remove the jammed paper in the following manner: Note ● Use of dedicated color label paper is recommended. If any other type of paper is used, inks might bleed or blur on the paper or result in jams.
Page 245 7. Auto Cutter Look into the auto cutter to check for paper jams. Important ● Check to see if labels or any other foreign substances are stuck inside the auto cutter. Labels or cutting chips stuck inside the auto cutter could disable successful performance.
Page 246 7. Auto Cutter Open the roll cover. Press down the upper unit open lever (at the back of the feeder) to open the upper unit.
Page 247 7. Auto Cutter While pushing the jam release lever, pull out the paper jammed in the transport section. Cut out wrinkled portions of the paper.
Page 248 7. Auto Cutter While pushing the jam release lever, pull out paper in the direction opposite to the feeding direction. Close the upper unit and auto cutter door.
Page 249 7. Auto Cutter Set paper again. → 1-4-2. Setting Paper in the Printer (P.19) Close the roll cover.
Page 250: Appendix
8. Appendix 8-1 Moving the Printer After moving the printer on the same floor or to another floor, install it properly following the procedure described below. Right-click on the printer driver icon, select [Printer Properties], and then click the [Utility] tab. Click [Moving The Printer].
Page 251 8.Appendices Note ● Discharge inks from the ink catchers to prevent spills inside the printer during transit. Press and hold the power key at least 1 second to put the printer in the power-off state. Disconnect the interface cable and power cord. Move the printer.
Page 252 8.Appendices Caution ● This product weighs about 24 kg. Two persons are required to lift the printer. Two persons standing at the front and back of the printer respectively must lift the printer by holding it with their hands inserted under the bottom handles (two at the front, one at the left, and one at the right).
Page 253: Shipping The Printer (Secondarytransportation)
8.Appendices 8-2 Shipping the Printer (SecondaryTransportation) When transporting printer over a long distance, follow the procedure described in service manual. Caution ● Call the Tech support for advice before you ship the printer a long distance or move the printer by car or truck where it may be subjected to shock and vibration.
Page 254 8.Appendices Check that the warning message “Maintenance cartridge near full” is not displayed on the [Status Monitor]. When the warning message is displayed, replace the maintenance cartridge with a new one, and then start the work. Right-click the printer driver icon, select [Printer Properties], and then click the [Utility] tab.
Page 255 8.Appendices Important ● If a warning is issued when you press the [Shipping the Printer], refer to the following: → <To perform the above-mentioned operation using an authority other than the Administrator privilege.> (P.99) Pack the printer properly following the instructions of the dealer or service technician before transporting it.
Page 256: How To Use Printheads Efficiently
8.Appendices 8-3 How to Use Printheads Efficiently This section explains how to keep the Printheads longer-lived. If image with ruled lines parallel to the direction of transport is repeatedly printed (printing copies of the same image), wearing of the nozzle used for printing ruled lines will become quicker.
Page 257 8.Appendices Changing The Orientation of the Image Print. Original Print Image Oriented Print Image(by 90 degrees) Feeding Direction The original print image accelerates the exhaustion of the Printheads, because it prints ruled lines in the same direction as the direction in which paper is transported. If an image is rotated as a whole, such as the modified version of the image, the overuse of particular nozzles can be avoided.
Page 258: Software Uninstallation
Before uninstalling the printer driver, close all applications running, check that all print jobs have ended and then disconnect the interface cable. Select [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D]-[Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Printer Driver Uninstall] from [All Programs] or [Programs] on the [Start] menu. The uninstaller starts.
Page 259 8.Appendices Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. The [Changing System Settings] dialog box appears.
Page 260 8.Appendices Click [Yes] to restart Windows. Note ● If [No] is clicked, be sure to restart the computer before installing the printer driver again.
Page 261: Import / Export Settings
8.Appendices 8-5 Import / Export Settings The [Device-Data Transport Utility] allows you to import the settings that are registered with one printer driver into another printer driver or save (export) the settings to a file. Even if an additional printer is installed or the printer driver is upgraded, for example, there would be no need to register the same settings again;...
Page 262: Export
● Paper size registered in [Paper Size]in the [Page Setup] sheet ● Paper type registered in [Paper Type] in the [Page Setup] sheet. Double-click the “Program Files” folder of the C: drive. Double-click the "Swiftcolor" folder. Double-click the "Swiftcolor SCL-4000D" or “Swiftcolor SCL-4000P” folder.
Page 263 8.Appendices Double-click the "Utility" folder. Double-click "transdat.exe." [Device-Data Transport Utility] starts.
Page 264 8.Appendices Check [Export Settings information File] check box and click [Next]. Select the printer (driver) to export from a list.
Page 265 8.Appendices Click either [Save All] or [Custom] check box. To export all settings, click [Save All] to go to Step 14. To export settings selectively, click [Custom] to go to Step 9. The Create Import/Export data dialog box appears. To export settings for the first time or create a new file, go to Step 11. To append settings to an existing export file, click [Select File].
Page 266 8.Appendices Select an export file (*.tdd) and click [Open]. Imported information appears in the right-side pane of the dialog box. Note ● Print setup information is imported to the [Print Settings] sheet in the [Create Import/ Export data] dialog box. ●...
Page 267 8.Appendices Select the printer settings to export and register them. To export paper settings , go to Step 12. To export paper type settings, go to Step 13. Note ● About the [Print Settings] sheet [1] Displays print setup information on the printer driver. A list of [Favorites] in the [Page Setup] sheet appears in [Item Names].
Page 268 8.Appendices ■ To register all item names Click [Move All]. Note ● Items moved in a batch would overwrite all existing item names. To add item names to an existing file , select and register item names. ■ To register selected item names Up to 10 item names can be registered, one at a time, by dragging and dropping them.
Page 269 8.Appendices Select and register the paper settings to export. Note ● About the [Paper Settings] sheet [1] Displays paper size information on the printer driver. A list of [Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet appears in [Paper Name]. Detailed information about the selected paper name appear in [Paper Information] on the line below.
Page 270 8.Appendices ■ To register all paper names Click [Move All]. Note ● Paper names moved in a batch would overwrite all existing paper names. To add paper names to an existing file, select and register their paper names. ■ To register paper names selectively Up to 50 different paper names can be registered, one at a time, by dragging and dropping them.
Page 271 8.Appendices Select the [Paper Type Settings] to export and register them. Note ● About the [Paper Type Settings] sheet [1] Displays paper type information on the printer driver. A list of [Paper Type] in the [Page Setup] sheet appears in [Paper Type Name]. Detailed information about the selected paper name appear in [Setting Contents] on the line below.
Page 272 8.Appendices ■ To register all paper type names Click [Move All]. Note ● Items moved in a batch would overwrite all existing item names. To add paper type names to an existing file , select and register paper type names. ■...
Page 273 8.Appendices Click [Settings Import/Export]. To save the settings displayed, click [OK].
Page 274 8.Appendices Enter the location to save the file and a file name (*.tdd) and then click [Save]. Click [OK]. Click [Close] in the [Create Import/Export data] window and the [Device- Data Transport Utility] window.
Page 275 8.Appendices Click [OK].
Page 276: Import
8.Appendices 8-5-2. Import Imports the printer driver settings. There are two ways to import printer driver settings as follows: ■ Importing from an export file Import the settings of the printer driver for this printer from the saved file (export file). ■...
Page 277 8.Appendices Double-click the “Program Files” folder of the C: drive. Double-click the "Swiftcolor" folder. Double-click the "Swiftcolor SCL-4000D" or “Swiftcolor SCL-4000P” folder. Double-click the "Utility" folder.
Page 278 8.Appendices Double-click "transdat.exe." [Settings Import/Export Utility] starts. Select [Import Settings Information File] and click [Next].
Page 279 8.Appendices Select the printer (driver) to import from a list. Click [Custom].
Page 280 8.Appendices Click either [Select File ] or [Select Printer]. To import an export file, click [Select File]. To import settings from a printer driver, click [Select Printer]. Note ● The settings that are currently saved on the import printer are displayed in the right-side pane of the dialog box.
Page 281 8.Appendices Follow the respective procedural steps below. ■ Importing from an export file Select an export file (*.tdd) and click [Open]. ■ Importing from the printer driver Select the settings migration source printer and click [OK].
Page 282 8.Appendices Select the print settings to import from the print setup information imported and register them. To import paper settings, go to Step 12. To import paper type settings, go to Step 13. Note ● About the [Print Settings] sheet [1] Displays Print Setup Information Displays an export file or print setup information imported from the printer driver.
Page 283 8.Appendices Note ● The item name can be changed while it is selected in [1] by clicking it. ● If the same item name exists in [1] and [4], the item name in [1] is marked in red.When a item name is registered selectively, the one marked in red cannot be registered in [4]. To register the item name, change it.
Page 284 8.Appendices Select the paper size to import from the paper size information imported. Note ● About the [Paper Settings] sheet [1] Displays Paper Size Information Displays an export file or paper size information imported from the printer driver. A list of paper names or a list of [Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet appears in [Paper Name].
Page 285 8.Appendices Note ● The paper name can be changed while it is selected in [1] by clicking it. ● If the same paper name exists in [1] and [4], the paper name in [1] is marked in red. When a paper name is registered selectively, the one marked in red cannot be regis- tered in [4].
Page 286 8.Appendices ■ To register selected paper names Up to 10 different paper names can be registered, one at a time, by dragging and dropping them. Note ● Drop a paper name at an “Unregistered” position and the paper name will be registered at the end of the registered paper names.
Page 287 8.Appendices Select the paper type to import from the paper type information imported. Note ● About the [Paper Settings] sheet [1] Displays Paper Type Information Displays an export file or paper type information imported from the printer driver. A list of paper type names or a list of [Paper Type] in the [Page Setup] sheet appears in [Paper Type Name].
Page 288 8.Appendices Note ● The paper type name can be changed while it is selected in [1] by clicking it. ● If the same paper type name exists in [1] and [4], the paper type name in [1] is marked in red.When a paper type name is registered selectively, the one marked in red cannot be registered in [4].
Page 289 8.Appendices ■ To register selected paper type names Up to 10 different paper names can be registered, one at a time, by dragging and dropping them. Note ● Drop a paper type name at an “Unregistered” position and the paper type name will be registered at the end of the registered paper type names.
Page 290 8.Appendices Click [Settings Import/Export]. To import the setting displayed, click [OK].
Page 291 8.Appendices Click [OK]. Click [OK]. Click [Close] in the [Create Import/Export data Utility] window and the [Device-Data Transport] window. Click [OK].
Page 292: Network Utility
This utility software is for searching and configuration of settings for printers connected to the network. Important ● When using Network Utility, be sure to configure settings as Network Administrator. [All programs] dialog box from the [Start] menu in Windows. Click [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D Network IF].
Page 293 8.Appendices Click [Utility]. Searches for the printer on the network. The [Network Utility] starts.
Page 294 8.Appendices Toolbar Printer setting Opens the Network Settings window for a printer. LAN status Displays communication status of wired LAN. Serch for printers again Searches for a printer again. Environmental setting Configures environmental settings of the Network Utility. Show utility help Displays the Utility Help screen.
Page 295 8.Appendices Settings Click [Settings] on the menu bar and open the pull-down menu. ■ Printer Settings Clicking [Printer Settings] on the pull-down menu opens the password setting dialog. -Default password is [admin]. After entering password, click [OK]. Printer Setting window is displayed.
Page 296 8.Appendices The [Basic settings], [TCP/IP], and [LOG settings] are described. ● Basic settings Basic settings Specify the location Enter the location of printer installed. *The number of characters that can be entered: 0 to 15 characters Set password Change the current password. *The number of characters that can be entered: 0 to 8 characters...
Page 297 8.Appendices ● TCP/IP TCP/IP Get IP address automatically Automatically obtains IP address. Specify IP address Specify IP address. Select this option when IP address is not obtained from the DHCP server. ● Log settings Log settings Printer log Enter the location for the printer log file to be saved. Check this check box when performing output for logs of the Network PC log Interface Library to a file.
Page 298 8.Appendices ■ Printer LAN status Check the network status obtained from the printer. Click [Printer LAN status] on the pull-down menu. Displays Network Status from printer. Click [OK] after confirmation. ■ MAC address filter [Used when more than 2 printers are being used.] Click [MAC address filter] on the pull-down menu.
Page 299 8.Appendices When [Mac address filter] window is displayed, check this check box and enter settings. MAC address filter Use MAC address filter Check this check box when using MAC address filter. MAC address Enter MAC address. Add/Delete Adds and deletes MAC address. Displays the list of MAC addresses registered to the MAC address list printer.
Page 300 8.Appendices of [Settings], that password will be in effect. When the confirmation window opens, click [Yes]. Display Click [Display] on the pull-down menu. The check box is checked by default. If unchecked, the [Tool bar] and [status bar] will be displayed.
Page 301 8.Appendices Environmental settings ■ Utility Environmental settings Configure the Utility Environment settings. Click [Environmental Settings] on the pull-down menu. Click [Utility environmental settings]. ● Rarge of seaching Range of searching Specify IP address for searching Check ON: When specifying IP address to search. Check OFF: Searching for a printer on the network.
Page 302 8.Appendices ● Display items Select setting items to be displayed during start-up. Printer name is always displayed so it is not included in the selectable items.
Page 303 8.Appendices Click [Environmental Settings] on the menu bar for a pull-down menu and click [Time-out Settings]. ■ Time-out settings Configure setting to extend the duration of network time-out to avoid resending print data. Click [Time-out settings] on the pull-down menu. Check the [Extend Time-out Value] check box and click [OK].
Page 304 8.Appendices Help Click [Help] on the pull-down menu. ■ Utility Help Click to display the Help of this utility. ■ Version information Click to display the version of this utility. After finished with all settings, click [Settings] on the menu bar and click [Close the utility] on the pull-down menu.
Page 305: Specifications
Specifications ■ Printer Product name SCL-4000D(Dye model) SCL-4000P(Pigment model) Printing method Inkjet Print colors Full color Output resolution 1200dpi×1200dpi Printing speed Manual: 200/160/120/100/90/80/70/60 Manual: /50mm/sec 150/120/100/90/80/70/60/50mm/sec Auto Auto Printable area 105.9mm(W) × 397mm(L) Print margin Top/Bottom: 1.5mm (in relation to paper Left/Right: 2.7mm (Including Liner)*...
Page 306 Appendix ■ Auto Cutter (Option) Type Rotary Cutter Installation configuration Screwed to the paper delivery slot of printer. Cutting rate Similar to the printer speed. Condition Paper Matte coated paper, Matte coated paper AS, Glossy paper, Glossy of the paper AS, Polypropylene AS Cut size 25.4mm - 120.0mm(W) paper...
Page 307: Index
Index ERROR lamp ..........Index Export ............82, 226 Auto Cutter ........Fanfold Paper ..........Auto cutter door ........Fanfold Paper Mode ........ 134, 210 Fatal Error........BACK FEED key........FEED key ..........Brightness..........Fine-tuning the Printhead Position ..Check the Output Setting Value ....gap.............
Page 308 index index Printer Maintenance ........ Print Order ..........LAN port ............Print Orientation Preview ......Level Correction ........Print Quality ..........41, 140 Light Cleaning........Print Speed ..........Maintenance cartridge ......... Rating plate ..........Maintenance cartridge door ......Rear feeder slot ........... Maintenance Cartridge Information ..
Page 309 index index tag.............. TOF ............8, 19 Transport Guide (Left) ......8, 19 Transport Guide (Right) ......Upper Unit ........... Upper unit release lever ......USB port ............Used Ink Tanks ........Used Maintenance Cartridge ....Version Information........Viewing the Print Status ......Warning message ........
Page 310 Contact Information Swiftcolor/Kanematsu KANEMATSU USA INC. 100 Randoloph Road Somerset, NJ 08873 USA URL : www.swiftcolor.com E-mail: info@swiftcolor.com Kanematsu G.m.b.H Duesseldorf Head Office Oststrasse 34, D-40211, Duesseldorf, Germany URL : www.swiftcolor.com E-mail: info@swiftcolor.com...

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Scl-4000p

SwiftColor SCL-4000D User Manual

Printer Software (Provided on the CD-ROM

Help Functions

Before You Begin

Conventions

Illustrations and Sample Screens

Trademarks

Abbreviations

Request to the Customer

Legal Notice

1 Before Using the Printer

Printer Part Names and Functions

Connecting the Printer and Computer

Switching the Printer on and off

Paper Loading Procedure

Using Fanfold Paper

Changing Paper

Treating the Trailing Edge of Paper

Using the Manual Cutter

2 How to Print

How to Make of Print Data

Canceling Print Jobs

Pausing Printing

3 How to Use the Printer Driver

Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box

Using the Page Setup Dialog Box

Using the Color Dialog Box

Using the Detailed Settings Dialog Box

Using the Auto Cutter Dialog Box

Using the Overlay Settings Dialog Box

Using the Advanced Settings Dialog Box

Using the Utility Dialog Box

4 How to Use the Status Monitor

Displaying the Status Monitor

Using the Status Monitor

5 Printer Maintenance

Cleaning the Printhead

Adjusting the Printhead Position

Fine-Tuning the Printhead Position

Check the Output Setting Value

Replacing Ink Tanks

Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge

Used Ink Tanks

Used Maintenance Cartridge

Cleaning the Printer

Perform the Ink Refresh (Water-Based Pigment Ink Model Only)

6 Troubleshooting

Error or Warning Messages

When Paper Is Jammed

Printer Not Operating Correctly

Print Results Are Unsatisfactory

7 Auto Cutter

Part Names and Functions

Settings for Using Auto Cutter

Adjusting Cut Position

When Paper Is Jammed

8 Appendix

Moving the Printer

Shipping the Printer (Secondarytransportation)

How to Use Printheads Efficiently

Software Uninstallation

Import / Export Settings

Network Utility

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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