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Graphic Products Echo User Manual

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  • Page 1 L A R G E F O R M AT P R I N T E R & E N L A R G E R 800.788.5572 GraphicProducts.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Advanced Options ..................23 4.3 Setup Options ..................... 28 5. Echo Software ....................32 5.1 Echo’s Driver and Printing Preferences............ 32 5.2 Echo Canvas ....................33 5.3 Word Plug-in for Echo ................33 6. Echo Poster Catcher ..................34 6.1 Installing the Poster Catcher ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations! Now that you have your Echo large format printer and enlarger, you’ll be creating posters in no time. In addition to helping you set up and use Echo, this User Guide will serve as a reference document for maintaining the system, and for using its more advanced features.

  • Page 4: Copyright

    Graphic Products, Inc. disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Graphic Products, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system herein to improve reliability, function or design.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. In no event shall Graphic Products be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use the product for any reason including defect. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply in all areas.
  • Page 6 WARRANTY To prevent damage to Echo and to avoid nullifying the Echo warranty, please follow these rules: • Only use official Graphic Products paper supplies in Echo. • Read all instructions and rules in this manual completely. If something seems to be wrong with Echo, refer to section 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

  • Page 7: Safety Warnings

    • Only use the approved power cord with Echo. If a replacement cord is needed, please contact Graphic Products for support at 800.788.5572. • Before plugging the power cord into Echo, make sure the On/Off switch is set to Off.
  • Page 8 The cutting blade is located on the inside of the printing unit. The cutting blade is sharp and may cycle automatically after a poster is printed. If Echo is powered off while the cutter is moving, it may stop before returning to its home position on the far right.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Echo

    GETTING TO KNOW ECHO 1. Getting to Know Echo Echo is a Thermal Printer, meaning that it uses heat to activate ink that is included in its special supply paper. You will never need to change an ink cartridge in this...

  • Page 10: Positioning

    There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding where to use Echo: • Echo is a large device. Place it on a flat, level surface that can safely support its weight. Have one person lifting at each end when you need to move Echo.
  • Page 11 Power Indicator LED – Glows green when Echo is ready to print. Power On/Off Button – Turn Echo’s scanner and LCD display on or off. Note that this is different from the Master Power Switch, which is located on the Connection Panel on the rear of the printer.
  • Page 12 GETTING TO KNOW ECHO Control Screen Ink Color Paper Color 100' Remaining Supply Paper Width/Type Printing Mode Poster Size Number of Copies Advanced Menu PC Connect Menu The screen shows details about the current paper supplies, and displays the various options that are available.
  • Page 13 GETTING TO KNOW ECHO Indicator Icons Auto Cut – Each poster will be cut immediately after being printed. This option is enabled by default. Preview – A preview of your poster will appear on the screen before it is printed.

  • Page 14: Setup Instructions

    Master Power Switch. You can then turn the Master Power Switch on. Moving the Left Paper Bracket Echo can use supply paper rolls in two different sizes: 23" and 36". (The 23" width is actually just over 23" wide; for simplicity, it is referred to as 23".) When changing from one supply paper size to the other, you will need to move the left paper bracket to the appropriate position inside the system.
  • Page 15 Turn Echo back on with the Power On/Off button. At this point, Echo will be ready to print. If preferred, you may use Echo’s cutter to trim the edge of the paper with the Cut (scissors) button.

  • Page 16: Optional - Using An Sd Memory Card

    Echo to print posters directly from designs created on those computers. Physical Connections If you will use Echo with a single computer, you will probably use a USB connection. Plug the USB cord into both Echo and your computer. Echo can also be connected to a network, so that multiple computers can print remotely.
  • Page 17 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Network Settings To use Echo with a network connection, you will need to set Echo’s network settings appropriately for your network. Settings vary, so check with your IT team to make sure that you have the right details. Once these settings have been entered, they will be saved for later use.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    • Use Echo as a standalone document enlarger. Place a letter-size original document into the scan input tray at the top of the machine, and Echo can print a poster-size version of that document or picture. This is the fastest and easiest approach.

  • Page 19: Printing From The Poster Gallery

    Gallery for later printing. Printing from the Gallery Before you begin, make sure that Echo is powered on and has supply paper loaded. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight the Advanced option on the main menu, and press the OK button.

  • Page 20: Printing From A Pc

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Scan and Save To scan a poster design and save it for later, make sure that Echo is powered on and has an SD Memory Card inserted. Use the Up or Down arrows to highlight the Advanced option on the main menu, and press the OK button.
  • Page 21 Print function. (This process may vary slightly, depending on your design program.) Make sure that Echo is your selected printer, and that it is set for the correct poster size and orientation. Then, click Print or OK, just like you would if you were using a typical desktop printer.

  • Page 22: Menu Options

    (23" or 36") that is currently loaded in Echo. When 23" paper is loaded, the default poster size will be 23" × 30"; with 36" paper, the default poster size will be 36" × 46".
  • Page 23 Instead, there will be a blank space along one side. Echo will print a dotted line at that point. You can then cut along that line with scissors, a craft knife, or a paper cutter, removing the extra material.
  • Page 24 MENU OPTIONS The available print sizes are listed here. 23" Supply Paper 23" × 30" (58 × 76 cm) Full-Page 23" × 18" (58 × 46 cm) Full-Page C17" × 22" (43 × 56 cm) Cut Line C20" × 26" (51 × 66 cm) Cut Line T45"...

  • Page 25: Advanced Options

    With this feature, a preview of the document is displayed on the screen after the original is scanned, and Echo will wait for you to press the OK button or the Print button before printing. By default, Preview is On.
  • Page 26 Use the Left or Right arrows to select the desired Mode. Feed your original documents into the scanning tray, and press the Print button. After your banner finishes printing, Echo will return to its normal settings; to print another banner, follow these steps again.
  • Page 27 While Auto Cut is turned off, press the Cut (scissors) button on the Control Panel to operate the cutter after your poster is finished. Auto Cut will turn back on after Echo completes its next print job (either one poster or a set of copies of a poster).
  • Page 28 Posters in the PreMade Gallery can be resized to fit different areas; the size choices available will change based on the size of supply paper currently in your Echo. To print a poster from the PreMade Gallery, follow these steps.
  • Page 29 MENU OPTIONS While browsing the gallery, you can use the arrow buttons to highlight a folder within the gallery and press the OK button to look in that folder. Press the Close (“X”) button to return to the previous area of the gallery. When you see the poster design that you want, highlight it and press the OK button.

  • Page 30: Setup Options

    The files created when you save a scan are stored on a replaceable SD Memory Card. If Echo does not detect the SD Memory Card, it will display an error message when you try to save a scan or view the User Gallery.
  • Page 31 To turn Echo on again, simply press the Power On/Off button. The idle time settings are Never, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and 12 hours. The default setting is "Never", which means Echo will not turn itself off. In order to change this setting, follow these steps.
  • Page 32 Use the Power On/Off button on the Control Panel to turn off the system, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again. English is currently the only language supported by Echo, but this will be updated in the future.
  • Page 33 MENU OPTIONS Address, Gateway, and Mask When using Echo with a Static IP assignment, you will need to manually set the IP Address, Gateway, and Mask (or “Subnet Mask”) using Echo’s Control Panel. For these settings, reach the Network menu as described above, and then follow these steps.

  • Page 34: Echo Software

    On the Stock tab there is a drop-down menu for Post-Print Action; this can be set to “Cut” if you want Echo to cut each poster as it is completed, or “None” if you would prefer to cut the poster yourself.

  • Page 35: Echo Canvas

    CD provided, design your poster in your preferred program, and use the new “Print to Echo” button to create a full-sized poster. You can also print directly from many other programs, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, by choosing Echo as your printer and adjusting the print settings appropriately.

  • Page 36: Echo Poster Catcher

    In order to use the poster catcher, Echo should be resting at the edge of a table or counter, so that posters feed out into open space.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • Allow these parts to dry for a minute or so. Then, close the scanner module. • Use the Lid Release Button to open Echo’s lid. Remove any supply paper. • Use a cleaning swab, or soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol, to wipe down the print heads and the supply rollers.
  • Page 38 This issue comes up most often when the same original document is scanned many times. Some of the toner or ink can be rubbed away from the document and into the scanner. If you need many copies of a poster, use the “Copies” function in Echo’s main menu.
  • Page 39 Canvas and other design programs using the common “Print” function and selecting Echo as the printer to be used. If Echo is not responding at all to commands from your computer, there could be several possible causes; to check each possibility, follow these steps.
  • Page 40 If the supply paper has run out, remove the old paper core and insert a fresh roll of supply paper. If the supply paper is ready, close Echo’s lid again. The print job may resume automatically. If the job does not restart on its own, try printing your poster again. If the problem comes back, please contact Graphic Products’...

  • Page 41: Glossary

    USB plug, an Ethernet plug, and with the Master Power Switch. Control Panel – the panel of buttons on the top of Echo. You can use the buttons there to control most of the system’s functions, along with the Control Screen at the center of the panel.
  • Page 42 Print Heads – the parts of a printer that apply or activate ink, effectively making the print happen. Echo is a thermal printer, which means that the print heads do their work by heating up and cooling off at different points as they pass over the surface of the supply paper.

  • Page 43: Certifications

    CERTIFICATIONS 9. Certifications 9.1 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 44: Tuv Compliance

    :2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 and CB IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) +A1:2009+A2:2013. The CB report is available upon request. We recommend the use of the surge suppressor that is provided with Echo. It will help protect Echo from possible damage during nearby lighting storms. It should be installed between the AC wall outlet and the AC input to the device.
  • Page 45 à l'abri de l'humidité et de toute exposition prolongée à la lumière directe du soleil. • Echo est faite pour être utilisée à une température ambiante normale de 10 - 40 °C et à une altitude maximale d'environ 2 000 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer.
  • Page 46 La lame de découpage est située à l'intérieur de l'unité d'impression. Cette lame est très coupante et peut fonctionner automatiquement après l'impression d'une affiche. Si Echo est mise hors tension alors que la lame est en déplacement, elle peut s'arrêter avant de revenir à sa position de départ à l'extrémité droite. Ne déplacez pas la lame à...
  • Page 47 If you have any further questions, or if any problems arise that are not addressed in this User Guide, please let us know. Graphic Products proudly offers free support to all of our customers.
  • Page 48 800.788.5572 | GraphicProducts.com © 2014 Graphic Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved v. 1.0 - 8/13/14...

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