Epson SC-F7100 series User Manual page 107

SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series
Is media being handled appropriately?
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If the following points are not observed when
handling media, small amounts of dust and lint may
stick to the media surface and cause in ink drops in the
print results.
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Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.
Media should be rewound and inserted in its
original packaging for storage.
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Do not carry media with the media surface
pressed against clothing.
Handle media in its indivdual packaging until
just before loading the media in the printer.
Horizontal lines or strips of uneven
color (banding)
Multiple causes are possible.
When you are printing with 1 pass / 2 pass on the
SC-F7100 Series, carry out the instructions from Step 1.
In other cases, carry out the following procedure until
the print results improve.
Before starting work, always perform a nozzle check and
Head Alignment. If nozzles are clogged or the head is
misaligned, no measures will result in improvements.
"Checking for clogged nozzles" on page 69
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"Correcting Print Misalignment (Head
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Alignment)" on page 62
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Slow Feed Speed in the setup menu.
If media printed with 1 pass / 2 pass is taken up on
the SC-F7100 Series, banding may occur. The
solution depends on the selected Media Setup
menu setting. Carry out the instructions for the
selected setting.
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When RIP Settings is selected
Slow the feed speed of the software RIP.
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When 1 to 30 (media setting banks) is selected
Set Feed Speed in the setup menu to Lv1.
User's Guide
Problem Solver
B
C
Stains Due to Head Striking
The media and print head are contacting during
printing.
Perform the following sequence until the print results
have improved.
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Check the attachment of the media holding
plates
If a media holding plate is not installed correctly,
media feeding may be disturbed. See the
following reference and reattach the media
holding plates.
"Loading and Exchanging Media" on
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page 27
If installing the media holding plate correctly still
does not resolve the problem, perform the
following measure.
Feed Adjustment
Feed adjustment may be required independently
depending on the media used. If the roll width is
different, independent adjustment is required
even with the same media. For more accurate
adjustment, print a test pattern using the
following settings: Manual - 500mm Pattern.
"Feed Adjustment" on page 64
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Cut sections of media with wrinkles or waviness
If media is stored inappropriately or left loaded
in the printer, wrinkles and waviness may occur.
If media is used in this state, the print head and
the raised surface of the media may contact and
cause staining. Cut sections with wrinkles or
waviness before using media.