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SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Introduction Meaning of Symbols Warning: Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this product or bodily injury. Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front Top cover Open when a paper jam occurs or to perform maintenance. Status display light This light indicates when the printer's status is normal or if an error has occurred. “Lights” on page 11...
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Print tray/Large print tray (optional) Holds the ejected print outs. “Attaching and Removing the Print Tray” on page 43 Cartridge cover (right) Open when replacing ink cartridges or the maintenance cartridge. “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 47 “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Rear Exhaust vent Exhausts air used to cool the printer internally. AC inlet Connects the power cord to the printer. USB port Connect the USB cable here. Airflow vent Takes in air to cool the printer internally.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Feeding Unit Inner edge guide Matches the width of the roll paper. Spindle Unit Loads the roll paper. Handle Turn this to rewind roll paper onto the spindle unit. Front edge guide This guide allows you to insert paper into the paper slot. Match the guides to the width of the paper.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Print head unit Print head unit Fires ink while moving left and right to print. Do not move the Print head unit manually with too much force. Otherwise, it may breakdown. Spindle Unit Flange Insert into the ends of the roll paper's roll core on the left and right to secure it.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Lights light (blue) The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. The printer is ready to print. Flashing: The printer is printing, initializing, performing maintenance, and so on. Off: The printer is not on, or printer operations have stopped due to an error.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Off: No error. Ink light (orange) Indicates the status of the ink cartridges. Printing cannot be performed because the light is on indicating that there is not enough ink in the ink cartridge, or an error has occurred because the ink cartridge was not recognized correctly.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Safety Instructions To use this printer safely, be sure to read the manual supplied with the printer before use. Not handling this printer as described in the supplied manual could cause a breakdown of the printer or an accident. To resolve any unclear points regarding the printer, keep this manual on hand at all times.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Notes on Installation Warning Do not block the printer's airflow vents. If the airflow vents are blocked, the internal temperature rises and could cause a fire. Do not cover with a cloth or other materials and do not install in an area with poor ventilation.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Warning Except as instructed in the manual, do not disassemble the printer. Making repairs yourself is extremely dangerous and must not be attempted. Do not use the printer in locations where inflammable or explosive gas and so on may be present in the atmosphere.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Notes on the Power Supply Warning Use only the type of the power supply indicated on the label. Electric shock or fire could occur. Do not use the power plug if any foreign materials such as dust are stuck to it.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Caution For safety reasons, when the printer is not used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. Notes on Consumables Caution If ink gets in the eyes or mouth, or stains the skin, treat the area as follows.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Notes on Usage Notes when Handling the Main Unit ❏ Do not suddenly change the temperature in the room where this printer is installed. If the temperature changes suddenly, drops of water (condensation) could occur inside the printer which may have an adverse effect on operations.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction Notes on storage Before and after opening the paper, store it in an environment that is not subject to direct sunlight and meets the following conditions. If paper is not being used after it has been opened, remove it from the spindle unit and wind it up before storing.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Introduction ❏ To maintain the quality of the head, the printer stops printing before ink cartridges are completely expended; therefore, some ink is left in used cartridges. ❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Printing Methods Printing Methods Basic Printing Methods Open the printer driver screen on the connected computer, and then make settings such as the Paper Type and Paper Size. See the "Printer Driver Operation Guide" for more details on the printer driver.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Printing Methods See the "Printer Driver Operation Guide" for an explanation of each setting item. When you have finished making settings, click OK. On the application's print screen, click Print (or Print... and so on) to start printing.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Replacing Paper This section explains how to remove paper from the roll paper feeder, and load new paper. Important: Make sure the Paper Type setting in the Maintenance Tool matches the paper being loaded. Change the Paper Type setting straight after replacing paper.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper ❏ “Attaching the Roll Paper” on page 31 ❏ “Attaching the Spindle Unit” on page 32 ❏ “Changing Paper Settings” on page 37...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Recording paper level If necessary, make a note of the paper level before replacing the paper. Windows Display the printer driver's Main screen. “Basic Printing Methods” on page 21 Click Display Printer Status. Make a note of the Paper Level from Paper Setup from Printer.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Mac OS X Start the Maintenance Tool. See the following for information on starting the Maintenance Tool. “Error Messages (Mac)” on page 67 Click Printer Window on the main screen. The Printer Window screen is displayed.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Removing the Spindle Unit Important: When the light is lit and paper is ejected from the eject slot, there is no remaining paper. Pull out the paper from the eject slot. Check that the printer's light is on.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Remove the Scrap paper box again and empty out the scrap paper. “Emptying the Scrap Paper Box” on page 60 Grip the handle to release the lock, and then pull out the roll paper feeder.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Remove the spindle unit. Removing the Roll Paper Stand the spindle unit on a flat surface and remove the upper flange.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Remove the paper. Note: After carefully rewinding the paper, place it in the Paper Case (optional) or the original packaging, and then store the paper.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Attaching the Roll Paper Remove the new paper from its packaging, and stand it on a flat surface. Wipe the edge of the paper with a soft cloth several times to remove any dirt such as paper powder.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Insert the flange into the shaft of the spindle unit so that the core of the roll paper is held securely between the top and bottom flanges. Attaching the Spindle Unit Adjust the inner edge guide of the roll paper feeder to the width of the paper.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper If the leading edge of the paper is ragged, cut it in a straight line with a pair of scissors and so on. Load the spindle unit in the roll paper feeder. Check that the shaft of the spindle unit fits into the bearing.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Match the Front edge guide to the width of the paper. Insert the leading edge of the paper into the paper feed slot. Insert the paper until the paper light turns on.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Note: If the paper light does not turn on, turn the handle on the left of the roll paper feeder in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the paper, and then insert it again.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Carefully roll the paper into the printer to take up any slack. Important: If printing is performed while the paper is slack, print quality may decline, and paper jams could occur. Make sure you take the slack out of the paper.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Changing Paper Settings After replacing paper, set the Paper Type and the Paper Level in the Maintenance Tool. See the "Maintenance Tool Operation Guide" for more details on the Maintenance Tool. Update the paper information as necessary. See the "Maintenance Tool Operation Guide" for more details on updating the information.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Mac OS X Click Operation Condition Settings on the Maintenance Tool's main screen. Select Change the paper type and the paper remaining. When this is selected, you can change the Paper Type and Paper Level.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Paper Set the Paper Type and the Paper Level, and then click Set. Paper Width shows the paper width currently set. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper Ejecting Paper Printed paper is ejected from the front of the printer. By attaching the optional print tray or large print tray, you can collect multiple print outs. See the following for more details. Print Size...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper Important: ❏ Do not pull paper that is being ejected. ❏ When paper is being ejected from the front, do not pull it or raise it higher than the eject slot. Otherwise, print quality may decline.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper Large Print Tray (Optional) After printing, the paper is cut to the specified size and ejected to the large print tray.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper Attaching and Removing the Print Tray Attaching Tilt to insert the hooks, and then lower to hook it in place.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper When the length of the print size is 89 to 102 mm, place the hooks into the top holes. When the length of the print size is 102 to 203 mm, place the hooks into the bottom holes.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper Attaching and Removing the Large Print Tray Attaching Lift the tray a little to hook on.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Ejecting Paper When the length of the print size is 102 to 254 mm, place the hooks into the upper hole. When the length of the print size is 254 to 305 mm, place the hooks into the lower hole.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Caution: ❏ Do not disassemble ink cartridges. If it is disassembled, ink could get in your eyes or adhere to your skin. ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges too hard.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking from the Computer Windows Click Display Printer Status in the printer driver .
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Check how much ink remains. When you have finished checking, click OK.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Mac OS X Start the Maintenance Tool. See the following for information on starting the Maintenance Tool. “Error Messages (Mac)” on page 67 Click Printer Window on the main screen. The Printer Window screen is displayed.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacement Procedure Important: ❏ Install ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty. Check that the printer's light is on. If the light is flashing, the printer is operating. Wait until all operations have stopped.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Press the empty Ink cartridge gently so that it pops out a little, and then remove. See the following for more information on disposing of ink cartridges. “Disposing of Used Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Cartridges” on page 20...
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Remove the new ink cartridge from the box. Important: ❏ Do not touch the chip (A) on the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal operation and printing. ❏ Do not touch the ink supply port (B) on the ink cartridge. Ink could leak out.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Close the cartridge cover. Check that the printer's light is on. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge absorbs ink consumed during head cleaning. This section explains how to replace used maintenance cartridges. Important: After removing the maintenance cartridge, do not leave the cartridge cover open, install a new cartridge immediately.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Checking from the Computer Windows Click Display Printer Status in the printer driver. Check the free space in the maintenance cartridge. When you have finished checking, click OK.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Mac OS X Start the Maintenance Tool. See the following for information on starting the Maintenance Tool. “Error Messages (Mac)” on page 67 Click Printer Window on the main screen. The Printer Window screen is displayed.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replacement Procedure Check that the printer's light is on. If the light is flashing, the printer is operating. Wait until all operations have stopped. Open the cartridge cover on the right. A warning buzzer sounds when you open the cover.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Prepare a new maintenance cartridge. Important: Do not touch the chip on the maintenance cartridge. Doing so may affect normal operation and printing. Insert the new maintenance cartridge. Close the cartridge cover. Check that the printer's light is on.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Emptying the Scrap Paper Box Emptying the Scrap Paper Box Scraps of paper cut during printing accumulate in the scrap paper box. You need to empty out the paper scraps before the box is full. Check visually how much scrap paper has accumulated in the box. Empty the scrap paper box when you replace the paper.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Emptying the Scrap Paper Box Attach the scrap paper box. Insert the bottom section, and then push the top section into place. Check that the printer's light is on. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Tool By using the Maintenance Tool from your computer you can perform adjustment and maintenance operations such as checking the printer's status, making settings, performing head cleaning and so on. Windows Main Screen Menu...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Maintenance Checking Items List See the following table for details on inspections and cleaning. Checking Check Part Contents Reference Time Scrap paper box Empty out the scrap paper. When replacing “Scrap paper box” on paper page 63...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Note: See the "Printer Driver Operation Guide" for more details on troubleshooting the printer driver. U "Printer Driver Operation Guide" - "Troubleshooting" When an Error Occurs Warning Buzzer and Light Indicators When the warning buzzer sounds or the lights turn on or flash, check the solutions in the following table and take the...
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Warning Light Indicator Problems and Solutions Buzzer light on None There is no paper loaded in the roll paper feeder. Load the paper. Paper light off “Replacing Paper” on page 23 light on The warning Operations have stopped because an error has...
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Warning Light Indicator Problems and Solutions Buzzer light on The warning There is no paper loaded in the roll paper feeder, light on buzzer continues or the paper has run out. to sound Load the paper.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Error Messages (Windows) Error messages are displayed when an error occurs in the printer while printing. The code, error details, solutions, and so on are displayed on the screen. Error Messages (Mac) When errors occur in the printer while printing, you can check the content of the error and solutions with the Maintenance Tool.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Select the printer and click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. Mac OS X 10.5.8 Select System Preferences > Print & Fax from the Apple menu. Select the printer and click Open Print Queue >Utility.
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You may continue printing until replacement of the ink xxxx, and then get ready to replace the cartridge is required. cartridge. Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 47 I-2101 to I-2104 It is nearly time to replace parts.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Code Message What to do W-1102 A paper jam has occurred. After deleting all of the print jobs, remove the paper from the internal Delete all print jobs remaining in the operating system's print paper feeder, and then reload the queue.
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Delete all print jobs remaining in the operating system's print then replace the cartridge. queue. If a message is displayed, check the Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. details. “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 47 W-2203...
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Code Message What to do W-2205 Insufficient ink left to perform initial charge. After deleting all of the print jobs, check the color of the ink cartridge that Delete all print jobs remaining in the operating system's print is running low, and then replace the queue.
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“Replacing Paper” on page 23 To continue printing with the current settings, click Print. W-2206 You have not installed genuine Epson ink cartridges. This printer is developed for use with genuine ink cartridges. If you use xxxx non-genuine cartridges, the print...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Clear the Displayed Error If an error is displayed that cannot be cleared, follow the steps below to restart the printer. Check that the printer's light is on. Turn off the Power switch (the light turns off).
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Reconnect the power cable, and then turn on the Power switch (the light turns on). light turns on. Note: If the error persists even after restarting, contact service support. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Paper Jams This section explains how to clear paper jammed in the printer. When a paper jam occurs, the light on the front of the printer turns on, and the light flashes. “Lights” on page 11 light The procedure differs for the roll paper feeder and the internal paper feeder.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Deleting Print Jobs Before starting operations, delete all jobs from the print queue. Windows Click Print Queue on the error screen. Double-click the printer icon on the Taskbar to display the Print queue. Click Printer - Cancel All Documents.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Mac OS X Click the printer icon in the Dock. Select the job you want to cancel, and then click X (or Delete).
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Paper is Jammed in the Roll Paper Feeder Error message W-1101 - When the message "Remove paper that remains in the paper feeder, and then load the paper again." is displayed, follow the steps below. Delete all jobs from the Print queue.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Important: If you cannot remove the roll paper feeder for some reason, to not try to pull it out by force. Paper may be jammed inside. When you can access the top and rear of the printer, remove the paper by following the procedure in the next section "Paper is Jammed in the Internal Paper Feeder".
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting If the leading edge of the paper is ragged, cut it in a straight line with a pair of scissors and so on. Cut the paper as straight as possible. Remove the spindle unit.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Open the internal rear plate. Place your finger in the hole at the bottom and lift to open. Check that there is no paper or foreign material at the back of the inside of the printer.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Open the front plate. Place your finger in the hole at the bottom and lift to open. Check that there is no paper, foreign material, or scrap paper at the back of the printer. If there is a jam, remove the paper slowly.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Press down until you hear it click into place. Reload the paper. See the following for more details on loading the paper. “Replacing Paper” on page 23 If an error message is still displayed on a Windows computer's screen, click OK to close the screen.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Check that the light turns off, and the light turns on. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Paper is Jammed in the Internal Paper Feeder Error message W-1102 - When the message "Open the rear cover and the top cover, remove any paper remaining, and then reload the paper." is displayed, follow the steps below.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Open the top cover. Check the point where the jam occurred. If a lot of paper has been ejected from the front of the printer, cut the paper in front of the jam with a pair of scissors and so on.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting If the paper is under the print head and cannot be easily removed, go to the next step. Move the Print head unit manually, and remove the paper from the rear. If the paper is on the right, move the print head unit to the left.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Important: ❏ If you cannot move the print head unit, do not try to force it to move, contact service support. Otherwise, the print head unit could be damaged. ❏ When removing the paper, do not touch the ink absorbing areas. Otherwise, the paper stand is soiled which could also soil the back of the paper.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Close the top cover. Check if there is a paper jam in the roll paper feeder. Perform steps 2 to 11 in "Paper is Jammed in the Roll Paper Feeder". “Paper is Jammed in the Roll Paper Feeder” on page 79 Close the rear cover.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting If an error message is still displayed on a Windows computer's screen, click OK to close the screen. Check that the light is turned off, and the light is turned on. This completes this section.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Problems with Print Results Cause What to do Stripes appear at regular intervals in the Are the print head unit nozzles clogged? print outs. If the print head unit is clogged, stripes appear at regular intervals, and print quality declines.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or Are the print head unit nozzles clogged? too dark. If the nozzles in the print head unit are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines.
T7826 MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE T5820 Absorbs ink consumed during head cleaning. “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 55 SPINDLE UNIT for SL-D700 C12C811421 The same as the spindle unit supplied with the printer. Remove the tape before use. PAPER CASE C12C890861 A case for storing paper to prevent the paper from being damaged.
SL-D700 Operation Guide Appendix Place your hands at the points indicated in the photo, and then lift. Important: ❏ Only hold the required area. Otherwise, it may breakdown. ❏ Move the printer with ink cartridges installed. Do not remove the ink cartridges; otherwise, the nozzles may be clogged and make it impossible to print, or ink may leak.
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SL-D700 Operation Guide Appendix Basic specifications Nozzle configuration 180 nozzles for each color Print direction Bidirectional printing Highest resolution 1440 x 720 dpi Paper feed method Friction feed Interface Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Electrical Specifications Rated voltage AC 100 to 120 V...
SL-D700 Operation Guide Appendix Maintenance Cartridge Specifications Type Maintenance cartridge for waste ink. Number installed Environmental conditions In the packaging: -20 to 40 ˚C (temperature), 20 to 85% (humidity) Installed in printer: Conforms to the general specifications below Transporting: -20 to 60 ˚C (temperature) 5 to 85% (humidity) (within one month at 40 ˚C, 120 hours at 60 ˚C)
SL-D700 Operation Guide Appendix Notes ❏ Unauthorized reproduction of a part or all of this manual is strictly prohibited. ❏ The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. ❏ Contact our company if you have any questions, find a mistake, encounter a missing description, and so on in the contents of this manual.
For other countries, please contact your local government to investigate the possibility of recycling your product. Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with requirements of directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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