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Epson SureColor F7170 Setup Manual

Epson SureColor F7170 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Epson® SureColor® F7170 Setup Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking the Printer ...........................3 Assembling the Stand ..........................6 Installing the Printer ..........................9 Installing the Media Feeding Unit .......................16 Installing the Take-up Reel System ......................19 Installing the Media Guide Bar ......................22 Connecting to a power source ......................25 Setting the Language ..........................26 Adjusting the Media System ........................27 Loading Media ............................29 Installing the Software .........................37...

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer and in the on-screen User’s Guide. Unpacking the Printer Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the printer: Callout Distance...
  • Page 4 Unpacking the Printer When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, humidity, or dust. Be sure the printer is placed on a flat, stable location that can support 496 lb (225 kg). Caution: Six people are required to unpack and install the printer.
  • Page 5 Unpacking the Printer Media System Assembly Take-up reel Reel brackets Adjustment paper Bracket alignment tool Roll core Media guide bar Media guide Mounting mounting brackets hardware Media feeding unit The item below can be found in the “Ink Supply System Cover 1” box. Mounting hardware...

  • Page 6: Assembling The Stand

    Assembling the Stand Assembling the Stand Make sure you have the following items before assembling the stand. Remove the tape from the larger horizontal strut, then slide the strut into both of the legs. Back of stand Use the long end of the hex wrench to tighten the pre-placed screws on each of the legs.
  • Page 7 Assembling the Stand Attach the smaller horizontal strut by securing two B screws (four total) in the back of the legs. Attach the waste ink tank bracket and secure it with a B screw. Attach one B screw to the other side of the bracket, move the slider into place, then attach another B screw.
  • Page 8 Assembling the Stand Temporarily fasten the waste ink tube bracket using one B screw. Remove the four screws from each leg, then remove the plastic pieces. Slide the mounting piece into the groove, as shown.

  • Page 9: Installing The Printer

    Installing the Printer Slide the mounting pieces into the grooves, as shown. Replace the plastic pieces and tighten all eight screws. Installing the Printer You need six people to install the printer; four people to carry it and two people to position it on the stand. Use the carry bars to lift and move the printer.
  • Page 10 Installing the Printer Make sure you have the following items before installing the printer. Lock the casters and fix the stand in place. To fix the stand, rotate the feet clockwise until they’re firmly placed on the ground.
  • Page 11 Installing the Printer From the front of the printer, insert the carry bars into both sides of the printer with the locking bolts toward the ground. Once the carry bars are inserted, rotate them counterclockwise 180° to lock them into place. This keeps the printer from sliding when lifted. Caution: Before installing the printer, make sure the stand is fixed in place.
  • Page 12 Installing the Printer Lift the printer onto the stand. Line up the marks on the bottom of the printer with the arrows on the top of the stand’s legs before setting the printer down. Rotate the carry bars clockwise 180° so the locking bolts face the ground. Remove the carry bars from the printer.
  • Page 13 Installing the Printer Open the front cover and remove the tape. Remove the media holding plates. Feed the long waste ink tube through the hole in the stand and secure it in place.
  • Page 14 Installing the Printer Open the clips. Slide the waste ink tube into its bracket and close the clips. Gently pull up on the tube to tighten any slack. Remove the cap and inner seal from the waste ink tank. Note: Keep the cap and inner seal for the waste ink tank.
  • Page 15 Installing the Printer Slide the ink splash guard onto the waste ink tube. Install the waste ink tank into the bracket. Make sure the waste ink tube is inserted in the opening. Push the ink splash guard down so that it covers the waste ink tank opening. Place the caution label for your language over the English label, if necessary.

  • Page 16: Installing The Media Feeding Unit

    Installing the Media Feeding Unit Installing the Media Feeding Unit You need the following parts to assemble and attach the media feeding unit: Note: Make sure the bracket is oriented correctly when you attach it. Attach the brackets to the back side of the printer with two C screws on each side as shown. Caution: The media feeding unit is heavy and requires two people to install.
  • Page 17 Installing the Media Feeding Unit Lower the media feeding unit onto the brackets. Attach the media feeding unit to the stand using five C screws. Attach the media feeding unit to the stand using four C screws. Note: Leave the screws loose until the service engineer finishes adjusting the media system.
  • Page 18 Installing the Media Feeding Unit Run the communication cable through the cable supports. Lift the port cover. Plug in the communication cable and thread it through the cable supports.

  • Page 19: Installing The Take-Up Reel System

    Installing the Take-up Reel System Make sure the communication cable is fully seated in the port and then close the port cover. Installing the Take-up Reel System You need the following parts to assemble and attach the take-up reel system: Note: Make sure the bracket is oriented correctly when you attach it.
  • Page 20 Installing the Take-up Reel System Caution: Use at least two people to lift the take-up reel. To avoid damaging the take-up reel, lift it by holding the two bars on the bottom as shown. Lower the take-up reel onto the brackets. Attach the take-up reel using five C screws as shown.
  • Page 21 Contact a service engineer to attach the Epson Genuine Ink Supply System and adjust the printer. Do not turn on the printer until the service engineer’s work is complete.

  • Page 22: Installing The Media Guide Bar

    Installing the Media Guide Bar Installing the Media Guide Bar You need the following parts to assemble and attach the media feeding unit: Place the mounting bracket over the screws, shift the plate to the right, and tighten the screws.
  • Page 23 Installing the Media Guide Bar Attach two screws to the media guide mounting bracket. Attach a screw to the media guide mounting bracket.
  • Page 24 Installing the Media Guide Bar Loosely attach two screws to the stand. Place the bracket over the screws, shift the bracket to the left, then tighten the screws. Attach one side of the media guide bar using two screws.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source Attach the other side of the media guide bar using two screws. Contact a service engineer to attach the Ink Supply System Cover 1 and adjust the printer. Do not turn on the printer until the service engineer’s work is complete. Connecting to a Power Source Attach the cable support to the bottom of the printer.

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language Thread the power cords through the cable supports. Connect the power cord to the printer and use the cable supports to restrain the cord. Plug the printer into a properly grounded outlet. Note that two outlets are required, for a total of 20 amps.

  • Page 27: Loading Media

    Loading Media Loading Media Press the P power button to turn on the printer. Open the front cover and then raise the media loading lever.
  • Page 28 Loading Media Loosen the screws on the roll holders and slide the roll holders towards the outside of the printer. Align the left end of the media within the scale.
  • Page 29 Loading Media Using two or more people, move the media onto the roll holder, adjusting the roll holder as necessary. When the media is securely on the roll holder, tighten the screw. Turn the roll holder handle counterclockwise until it can not be turned further.
  • Page 30 Loading Media Pull up the roll holder lever, slide the roll holder into the media roll. Push the roll holder towards the center of the roll, twice, and tighten the roll holder screw.
  • Page 31 Loading Media Turn the roll holder handle clockwise until part A is hidden. When part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Pull the media into the printer. If the left end of the media is not partially covering the rectangular area as shown in the figure on the right, return to step 4.
  • Page 32 Loading Media Lower the media loading lever. Raise the media loading lever and then pull the media through the front of the printer. Pull the media out as shown and ensure that the media is no slack on the left and right side of the roll. Then lower the media loading lever.
  • Page 33 Loading Media Close the front cover. After loading the media, you will be prompted to choose setup and media options. Choose options as necessary. Press the u button to take in the media.
  • Page 34 Loading Media Open the front cover. Attach the media holding plates while aligning their positions. The media holding plates should be installed so that the sides of the media are visible through the three holes and the white line on the media holding plates are visible through the windows.

  • Page 35: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Close the front cover. Installing the Software Insert the software CD that came with your printer into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. You can use USB or Ethernet network connections. • For USB connection, make sure your system has the appropriate port and that you have a standard, shielded cable, 10 feet (3 m) or less.

  • Page 36: Usb Installation

    USB Installation USB Installation Press the P power button to turn off the printer, then connect the USB cable to the printer and your computer. Insert the CD into your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 37: Network Installation

    Network Installation Network Installation Press the P power button to turn on the printer, if necessary. Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and your networking device. Insert the CD into your computer.
  • Page 38 • allow the connection. EPSON and SureColor are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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