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  • Page 1 User’s Guide CMP0417-00 EN...

  • Page 2: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 3: Note For North American And Latin American Users

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks Note for North American and Latin American Users IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read the safety instructions in the online Notices.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Attaching and Removing Spacers... . 59 Using Epson Edge Dashboard....31 Changing the Height of the Platen... 60 Starting Procedure.
  • Page 5 Checking for clogged nozzles....91 Epson Edge Dashboard....144 Head Cleaning.

  • Page 6: Meaning Of Symbols

    For some regions, this content is included in the Setup Guide. Indicates related content. Epson Support (PDF) Provides information about Epson Support for each region. Online Manual Screenshots User's Guide (PDF) This manual explains how to use the printer.

  • Page 7: Viewing Video Manuals

    This section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader as an example to explain the basic operations for viewing Click Epson Video Manuals from the top page of the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Online Manual, or click the following blue text to view the manuals.
  • Page 8 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Notes on Manuals You can input and search for keywords, such as the names of items you want to confirm. For Windows Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select Find in the menu that is displayed to open the search toolbar.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Printer Parts Front Section Printer cover Open when replacing consumables and cleaning. Normally closed when using the printer. ink cover (two places, left and right) Open when shaking or replacing the ink supply unit or the cleaning ink supply unit.
  • Page 10 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Platen A plate for loading media (such as T-shirts). As well as the platen supplied with the printer, there are a variety of optional platens available to suit the size and purpose of the print job.
  • Page 11 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Platen Gap Lever Adjusts the distance between the platen and the print head (platen gap). The height can be selected from 17 levels. “Changing the Height of the Platen” on page 60 button (Start button) Press to start printing. The light next to the button turns on when a job has been received and the printer is ready to start printing.
  • Page 12 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Control panel “Control Panel” on page 17...

  • Page 13: Rear Section

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Rear Section Power connector Connect the power cable supplied with the printer here. Rear Cover Remove when moving or transporting so that the printer can be moved in a more compact state. This must be attached when the printer is in use.
  • Page 14 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Waste Ink Tubes Tubes for ejecting waste ink. Do not remove these tubes except when moving or transporting the printer. “Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer” on page 134 Waste Ink Bottle Holder This holder prevents the waste ink bottle from tipping over.

  • Page 15: Interior

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Interior Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean and replace these parts as described in the reference pages shown for the following items. Capping station Caps that close the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying while not printing. The capping station is a consumable item.
  • Page 16 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Sensor Covers (two places, left and right) They protect the sensors that detect the position of the platen so they do not get dirty. Clean them if a message is displayed. “Cleaning the Sensor Cover” on page 80 Print Head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Control Panel (Home) Press this button while a menu is displayed to return to the Home screen. It is turned off when (Home) cannot be used. Button (power button) Turns the power on and off.

  • Page 18: Understanding And Operating The Display

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Understanding and Operating the Display Notes on using the control panel ❏ Touch the panel with your finger. The panel only reacts when you touch it with your finger. ❏ Do not operate with pointy objects such as ballpoint pens or mechanical pencils. Doing so may damage the panel.
  • Page 19 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Status display area Displays notifications, such as the status of the printer and when to replace consumables. Only the most recent notifications are shown in this area. When multiple errors or warnings have occurred, you can check all the (Printer Status) from I.
  • Page 20 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Note: The dividing line between C and WH indicates which ink color is loaded inside the left or right ink cover when viewed from the front of the printer. ❏ To the left of the line: Inside the left ink cover ❏...
  • Page 21 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Periodic Cleaning When periodic cleaning is scheduled to be performed, the time until it will be performed or the number of pages printed is displayed. Also, pressing this area displays the screen where periodic cleaning can be performed before the scheduled time.
  • Page 22 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction (Inside Light) Switches the internal lamp on or off. Press this button to turn off the inside light, when it is on. Pressing it while the inside light is off, turns it on. It may not light, even if you turn it on, depending on the state of printer operations.

  • Page 23: Operating Procedure

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction While printing Starting printing by pressing the button switches to the following screen. This section explains only the differences from other screens. Status display area ❏ The color gradually changes from the left edge to the right edge of the area to show the progress of printing.
  • Page 24 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Operation areas do operations when pressed. As shown below, when a scroll bar is displayed, you can scroll the screen by moving (sliding) your finger up and down on the screen. You can also scroll by pressing on the up and down icons on the scroll bar.

  • Page 25: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not install the printer next to heat sources Notes on Usage and or directly in the path of air from a ventilator, air conditioner, or treatment machine. Failure to Storage observe this precaution could result in the print head nozzles drying and clogging.

  • Page 26: Notes For When Not Using The Printer

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Close all covers when storing the printer to Notes for when not using the prevent dust and other foreign matters getting in. printer If the printer will be not be used for an extended period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other cover.

  • Page 27: Notes On Handling White Ink

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not leave the printer without ink supply ❏ Ink supply units (except for WH) that have units installed. The ink in the printer may dry, been loaded in the printer must be removed and preventing it from printing as expected.

  • Page 28: Notes On Handling T-Shirts (Media)

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Introduction Notes on Handling T-shirts Notes on Handling (Media) Pre-treatment Liquid ❏ We recommend that the pre-treatment liquid be Note the following points when handling and storing printed T-shirts. stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight and used before the expiry date printed on the ❏...

  • Page 29: Introducing The Supplied Software

    EPSON Software Updater The software checks if new software or update information is available on the Internet and installs it if it is available. You can also update Garment Creator 2, Epson Edge Dashboard, or manuals for the printer. If you are using Windows, you can also update the printer’s firmware from this software.

  • Page 30: Built-In Software In The Printer

    * Download and install the software from the Internet. Connect your computer to the Internet and install the software. Note: When using this printer with a Mac, EPSON Software Updater only receives updates for software (such as Garment Creator 2), not firmware updates.

  • Page 31: Using Garment Creator 2

    Epson Edge Dashboard starts. Registering the Printer Select Move - Applications - Epson Software, in this Epson Edge Dashboard can monitor and manage order, and then double click the Garment Creator 2 registered printers as well as copy media settings to icon.

  • Page 32: Closing Procedure

    The changes made to the printer list are applied. Closing Procedure Close the Web browser. Using EPSON Software Updater Note: EPSON Software Updater is not available in all regions. Checking software update availability Check the following status. ❏ The computer is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 33: Receiving Update Notifications

    Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be updated using EPSON Software Updater. Check for the For administrators latest versions of the software from the Epson Web site. The following functions are also available when logged https://www.epson.com on as an administrator.

  • Page 34: Starting Procedure

    Status Sheet Windows Start a Web browser on a computer or smart This section explains how to uninstall the Epson device connected to the printer via the network. communications drivers using them as an example. We recommend that you turn off the printer and...

  • Page 35: Mac

    User's Guide Introduction ❏ If there is only one label: The value for Select the SC-F2200 Series Comm Driver from SERIAL No. on the label in (2) is the initial the list, and then click Uninstall. password. (In the example in the illustration, Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

  • Page 36: Basic Printing

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Basic Printing Overview The following illustration shows the process from creating a job to printing using color ink only on a standard-thickness cotton T-shirt. Depending on the operating conditions, you may need to perform some additional operations before loading the media.
  • Page 37 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Work Item Summary Fixing the Ink Remove the T-shirt from the printer, and then fix the ink in a heat press or oven. The optimum conditions vary depending on the media fabric or the device for fixing ink.

  • Page 38: Preparation

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When using commercially available products, make Preparation sure you prepare a separate hard roller and pre-treatment liquid roller. To print on a T-shirt using this printer, you need the following devices and parts. Device for Fixing Ink...

  • Page 39: Items For Use In Pre-Treatment

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Sprayer (commercially available) Items for Use in Pre-treatment This is used to apply pre-treatment liquid to the Prepare the following items for pre-treatment when T-shirts. printing using White ink on cotton T-shirts, or when printing on polyester T-shirts.

  • Page 40: Pre-Treatment

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Checking for clogged nozzles Pre-treatment Before you start printing, we recommend confirming that the nozzles are not clogged. If the nozzles are Apply pre-treatment liquid to the T-shirt when clogged, do a Head Cleaning.

  • Page 41: Cautions When Operating

    Read the safety data sheet ❏ Only prepare as much liquid as necessary for before operating. You can download the safety data sheet from the Epson Web site. the current job. If you prepare more than required and leave it, it may harden.

  • Page 42: Opening The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Turn it to the right five times. Turn the box so that the section where the tap comes out is at the top. Rotate at a speed of about one turn every two seconds.
  • Page 43 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Important: Important: Make sure you pull the cap section out of the Do not put waste liquid in the waste ink bottle as hole in the cardboard. If the cap is opened it will solidify if mixed with waste ink.

  • Page 44: Filtering The Cotton Pre-Treatment Liquid (Only When Coagulation Occurs)

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing ❏ Funnel (optional) Filtering the cotton pre-treatment liquid (only ❏ Funnel Filter (consumable) when coagulation occurs) ❏ Bottles with a capacity of at least one liter (commercially available) During storage, the cotton pre-treatment liquid may develop a white coagulation as shown in the image.
  • Page 45 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Open out a new filter, and then place it over the Remove the cap from the spout of the funnel as shown in the illustration. pre-treatment liquid. Open the lever to pour one liter of the pre-treatment liquid into the bottle through the filter.

  • Page 46: Diluting The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Disposal of used consumables After pouring one liter, close the lever to stop “Disposal” on page 97 the liquid from flowing, and then replace the spout cap. Diluting the pre-treatment liquid Apply the diluted or undiluted pre-treatment liquid to the T-shirt.

  • Page 47: Applying The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Applying with a roller If this issue occurs, adjust the dilution ratio within the following range while checking the ink fixing results. To prevent T-shirt fibers on the roller from sticking to other T-shirts, use a different roller for each color on ❏...

  • Page 48: Fixing The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Applying with a sprayer Note: You can apply the liquid evenly if you run the roller over the area after spraying. Important: Depending on the type of sprayer, it may create a mist when applying the pre-treatment liquid.
  • Page 49 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Fixing conditions for polyester pre-treatment liquid Temperature Time Pressure 130˚C (266˚F) 60 seconds 3.0N/cm The optimum conditions vary depending on the type of heat press such as the manual adjustment type. Be sure to test the ink fixing result in advance to find the right pressure.

  • Page 50: Creating And Sending Jobs

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Creating and Sending Jobs You cannot print directly from commercially available software. Send jobs to the printer through the specialized application (Garment Creator 2) for printing. Workflow for Creating and Sending Jobs The following shows the basic work procedure for using Garment Creator 2, which is provided to create and print jobs.

  • Page 51: Sending And Printing Jobs

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Preparing the Platen Sending and printing jobs Follow the steps below to send jobs created in The following explains preparations for four points. Garment Creator 2 to the printer. Grip pad covered platen (first time only when...

  • Page 52: Attaching/Removing A Grip Pad

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Replacing platens Place the platen on a flat surface, align the corners of the grip pad so they are slightly There are nine platens available according to the inside the corners of the platen, and then fasten size of the T-shirt and the area you want to print.
  • Page 53 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Stick it from the end that is already stuck, as Place the platen face down on a flat surface. shown in the illustration. Unfold the cloth sheet from around the back edges of the platen.

  • Page 54: Switching From Polo To Zipper (Only When Using The Medium Grooved Platen)

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Peel off the grip pad from back to front. Remove the screw. Remove the parts. Slide in the direction shown in (1), and then remove it. You need the removed screw and parts when If any glue remains on the platen, soak a soft loading polo shirts and so on.

  • Page 55: Replacing Platens

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Replacing platens Check that the platen is ejected forward. Note: If the platen does not move forward, press the button to move it forward. Turn off the printer. Sleeve platen Grip the left and right of the platen, and lift it straight up to remove it.

  • Page 56: Determining The Height Of The Platen

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Checking Spacer Combinations and Platen Height (Scale) Select one of the following conditions, and check the spacer combination and platen height (position of the scale on the platen gap lever) appropriate for the thickness of the media you will be using.
  • Page 57 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Select the (menu) - Platen Height Note: Adjustment. If the message The position of the media surface is too high. is displayed on the control panel screen when When using the hanger platen or the standard...
  • Page 58 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Press Done, and then press Start on the next Move the lever to the left by one notch on screen. the scale to locate the position where the error sounds (a beep is heard) and The position of The platen is pulled into the printer.

  • Page 59: Attaching And Removing Spacers

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Move the lever to the right to set the scale to 8. Attaching and Removing Spacers Check that the platen is ejected forward. Note: If the platen does not move forward, press the button to move it forward.

  • Page 60: Changing The Height Of The Platen

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Combine spacers according to the type of Release the part that was lifted in the previous platen being used and the thickness of the step, and then tighten the fixing lever again to media.

  • Page 61: Load The T-Shirt (Media)

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Moving the lever to the right when you view Load the T-shirt (media) the printer from the front, switches to a higher number and lowers the height of the platen. If you notice any creases on the T-shirt, use the heat...
  • Page 62 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Check that the platen is installed. Pull the parts of the shirt that extend beyond the platen to flatten the print surface. See the following if the platen is not installed. “Replacing platens” on page 55 Slide the hem of the T-shirt over the platen from the front.
  • Page 63 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove any slack or creases from the printing Press the T-shirt lightly with the grip pad tool surface and make it flat. and move it vertically and horizontally from the edges as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 64: Loading On A Platen Without A Grip Pad

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Tuck in the T-shirt so that it does not drape Remove the frame from the platen. over the movable base. Slide the hem of the T-shirt over the platen from the front. Loading on a Platen without a...
  • Page 65 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Pull the parts of the shirt that extend beyond Remove any lint from the printing surface, and the platen to flatten the print surface. press the fibers flat. There may be lint on the T-shirt if you have not applied pre-treatment liquid.

  • Page 66: Loading On Sleeve Platens

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Loading on Sleeve Platens Important: The printer detects the highest part of the Press the button to turn on the printer. print surface. If there is any slack or creasing near the inside of the frame as shown in the illustration below, the distance between Check that the platen is installed.

  • Page 67: Loading On Medium Grooved Platens

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Important: Important: ❏ Load the T-shirt so that the side seams Pull the T-shirt so that there is no slack or and sleeve seams are not on the top. If creasing. However, if the T-shirts is stretched...
  • Page 68 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Slide the hem of the T-shirt over the platen Pull the parts of the shirt that extend beyond from the front. the platen to flatten the print surface. When the square part is attached (for shirts...
  • Page 69 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove any lint from the printing surface, and Important: press the fibers flat. Pull the media so that there is no slack or There may be lint on the media if you have creasing. However, if the T-shirts is stretched not applied pre-treatment liquid.

  • Page 70: Starting And Canceling Printing

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When reprinting (repeat printing) Starting and Canceling the same job Printing Precautions for repeat printing Reprint data is not overwritten until a new job is Starting sent to the printer. Reprint data is not deleted until the following When a job has been completely received, the occurs.

  • Page 71: Canceling

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing ❏ Uni-Directional: While moving left and Fixing the Ink right, the print head prints only in the first direction. After printing, the T-shirt is processed in a heat press or oven to fix the ink.
  • Page 72 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Heat press For cotton T-shirts ❏ When using White ink Heat press Temperature Time Pressure Temperature Time Pressure 130˚C (266˚F) 90 seconds 3.0N/cm 170˚C (338˚F) 45 seconds 4.2 N/cm ❏ When using Color ink only...

  • Page 73: Printing From A Usb Memory

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing ❏ Data name: Up to 255 single-byte characters Printing from a USB ❏ Data size: Up to 4 GB Memory ❏ Number of data items: Up to 999 This printer also allows you to print jobs saved from...

  • Page 74: Deleting

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When the following screen appears, press Print. After printing the specified number of garments, a list of print jobs appears on screen. To change the specified number of garments while printing Press the button on the printer or the screen to stop printing, and then redo the settings from step 5.

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations To maintain the print quality of the printer, you need to perform cleaning and replace consumables. If maintenance is not performed, print quality may decline, the printer's service life may be reduced, or you may be liable for the cost of any repairs.

  • Page 76: Locations Of Consumables And Replacement Timing

    You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube. Epson Video Manuals * If this message is displayed frequently, contact your dealer or Epson support. Locations of Consumables and Replacement Timing...

  • Page 77: Other Maintenance

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance When to perform Component to be replaced When a prepare and replacement Head Cleaning Set (wiper unit, capping station, flushing pad) message is displayed on the control “Replacing the Head Cleaning Set” on page 89 panel screen Waste ink bottle “Disposing of Waste Ink”...

  • Page 78: Preparation

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Metal or plastic tray (commercially available) Preparation Use this to hold used cleaning sticks, removed parts, or to prevent ink from soiling the printer when Ready the following items before beginning cleaning cleaning around the print head.
  • Page 79 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick with your hand. Oils on your hand may compromise the cleaning ability. ❏ Mixing ink with water or organic solvents causes it to harden, which causes malfunctions.

  • Page 80: Cleaning

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning Remove the lid from the ink cleaner. Place the cup supplied with the maintenance Using ink cleaner kit on the tray, and then pour an appropriate amount of ink cleaner into the cup. The ink cleaner is used to clean the following parts.

  • Page 81: Clean Around The Print Head And The Edges Of The Metal

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance “Cautions when operating” on page 78 Precautions When Cleaning Check the messages that appear on the printer's Important: screen, and then press Cleaning. Failure to observe the following points may cause a When the message is not displayed, press in the malfunction to occur.

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Suction Cap

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Precautions When Cleaning Check the message, and then click Done. Important: Grip the left and right of the platen, and lift it ❏ Do not move the print head or the platen straight up to remove it.

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Encoder Scale

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check the message, and then press Start. Turn off the printer and check that the displayed screen disappears. The platen and print head move to the maintenance position. Open the printer cover. Press How To... to view the procedure.
  • Page 84 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Disposal of used consumables “Disposal” on page 97 Wipe off ink stains by moving a clean-room wiper from the center of the encoder scale to either end of the scale, moving it back and forth about two or three times.

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Platen Without A Grip Pad

    If the platen is soiled with ink, wipe it off quickly before it has a chance to dry. Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink supply units. Epson cannot guarantee the quality Check that the platen is ejected forward.
  • Page 86 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ When shaking the ink supply unit, set it in the Press How To... on the control panel screen to ink tray and shake it up and down at an angle of view the procedure.

  • Page 87: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance Menu Disposing of Waste Ink “Maintenance menu” on page 110 Preparing and Replacement Timing Important: When The waste ink bottle is nearing the end of its Always do the replacement work from the settings service life. is displayed...
  • Page 88 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste On the control panel screen, press OK. Ink Bottle holder. The waste ink counter is cleared. Important: Make sure that the waste ink tube is inserted into the neck of the bottle. If the waste ink tube comes out of the bottle, waste ink will spill out.

  • Page 89: Replacing The Head Cleaning Set

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Precautions When Replacing Parts Replacing the Head Cleaning Important: ❏ If you raise the flushing pad with too much Preparing and Replacement Timing force when removing it, waste ink may spray out. Take care when performing these When The Head Cleaning Set is nearing the end operations.

  • Page 90: Other Maintenance

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Other Maintenance Press How To... to view the procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the procedure. Shaking the Ink Supply Units Periodically Disposal of used consumables “Disposal” on page 97 If a message is displayed informing you that it is time to shake the ink, remove the ink supply unit immediately and shake it.

  • Page 91: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Do not forcefully shake or swing ink supply units Press How To... to view the procedure. Follow or ink tray containing ink supply units. Ink could the on-screen instructions to perform the leak. procedure.
  • Page 92 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Place the media in the positions shown in the XS size platen 180 × 200 mm illustrations. (7.1 × 7.9 in.) L/M/S/XS size platens Sleeve platen 100 × 100 mm (3.9 × 3.9 in.) Load media in the center of the platen.

  • Page 93: Head Cleaning

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check that the scale on the platen gap lever is Check the nozzle check pattern. set to P. Example of clean nozzles There are no gaps in the check pattern. Example of clogged nozzles Perform head cleaning if there are gaps in the nozzle check pattern.

  • Page 94: Changing The Printer Mode

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Confirm the nozzle check pattern, select the Changing the Printer Mode nozzle rows for cleaning, and then press OK. The text printed on the bottom of the nozzle Change the Printer Mode in the following situations.
  • Page 95 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Observe the following precautions when storing the Check the on-screen messages, and then press partially used Ink Supply Units that were removed. Start. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform “Notes on Handling Ink Supply Units/Cleaning the procedure.

  • Page 96: Pre-Storage Maintenance For Long-Term Non-Use

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Confirm that the power is turned on, and Pre-Storage Maintenance for then press in the order of (menu) - Long-Term Non-Use Maintenance - Keeping Preparation. Always perform pre-storage maintenance if the printer Check the on-screen messages, and then press will not be used (and will be switched off) for an Start.

  • Page 97: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    Dispose of tube cleaning liquid according to your local laws and statutes such as entrusting it to an industrial waste disposal company. In such cases, submit the “Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal company. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

  • Page 98: Control Panel Menu

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Reprint By selecting this you can reprint (repeat print) print jobs that are stored in the USB memory stick that is connected to the printer.
  • Page 99 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Sleep Timer 1 to 240 minutes Wake from Sleep Touch LCD Screen to Wake On, Off, Scheduled (every 15 minutes from 0:00 to 23:45) Date/Time Settings Date/Time Daylight Saving Time...
  • Page 100 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Cleaning Setting ❏ Threshold of Clogged Nozzles When Color ink mode is selected: 1 to 1600 ❏ When White ink mode/High speed color mode is selected: 1 to 3200 Max Retry Cleaning Count...
  • Page 101 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Print Head Alignment Standard -8 to +8 Dark Media Light Media Micro Adjust -10 to +10 Media Feed Adjustment -1.00 to 1.00% Media Management 01 XXXXXXXXXX to 30 XXXXXXXXXX Change Name...
  • Page 102 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Auto Cleaning Cleaning (Light) All Nozzles Select Nozzles Color, White Cleaning (Medium) All Nozzles Select Nozzles Color, White Cleaning (Heavy) All Nozzles Select Nozzles Color, White Replace Maintenance Parts Head Cleaning Set, Waste Ink Bottle...

  • Page 103: Details Of The Menu

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu General Settings menu * indicates default settings. Setting Item Setting Explanation Basic Settings LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the control panel's screen. 1 to 9 (9 Sounds Button Press...
  • Page 104 Set the printer's built-in clock. The time that is set here is displayed on the home screen. It is also used for job logs and the printer's status as shown in Epson Edge Dashboard. Daylight Saving You can set whether to apply daylight saving time to the clock.
  • Page 105 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Screen Customization Background Color Gray Select the color scheme used in the control panel screen. You can set a color scheme that is easy to see in the printer's operating environment.
  • Page 106 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Printer Mode White ink mode You can switch the ink mode used when printing. You can reduce consumption of WH ink by changing to Color ink Color ink mode mode for a specified period of time during which WH ink is not used for any printing.
  • Page 107 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Cleaning Setting Threshold of Clogged Nozzles The printer automatically checks whether the print head nozzles are clogged before printing and when cleaning is executed. The result of Max Retry Cleaning...

  • Page 108: Media Settings Menu

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Network Status Wired LAN Status You can check all the information for the various network settings that are set in Advanced. Print Status Sheet Selecting Print Status Sheet prints a list of the settings.
  • Page 109 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Print Head Alignment There is a small gap between the print head and the media. The following factors may cause misalignment in the print position, Standard resulting in graininess or an out-of-focus appearance (ruled lines misaligned, jagged edges to fine text).

  • Page 110: Maintenance Menu

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation 01 XXXXXXXXXX to 30 XXXXXXXXXX (shows the registered name) Change Name Assign a name of up to 20 characters to the media settings to be saved. (You can use either 1-byte or 2-byte characters) Assigning descriptive names makes them easier to identify when making a selection later.
  • Page 111 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Pattern Type All, White Only, Color Only A check pattern is printed to check for clogged nozzles in the (Displayed only when print head. Inspect the printed pattern visually and perform White ink mode is se‐...

  • Page 112: Supply Status Menu

    Displays the consumption level of the Wiper Unit Status menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Firmware Version Displays the selected information. Printer Name is the name set in Epson Edge Dashboard. Printer Name Fatal Error Log Operation Report Total Print Numbers Total Carriage Pass...

  • Page 113: Problem Solver

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver What to Do When a Message Is Displayed If the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the solution listed and take the necessary steps. Message What to do It is time to clean the Sensor The surface of the Sensor Cover is dirty.
  • Page 114 1. Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable. (Updates cannot be performed over a wired LAN connection while the printer is in recovery mode.) 2. Download the latest firmware from the Epson website, and then start the update.

  • Page 115: When A Maintenance Request/Printer Error Occurs

    Turn the printer on and off several times. If the same printer error is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance. Tell them the printer error code is "XXXXXX".

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting Is the USB hub recognized correctly? Check if the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer. If the computer correctly recognizes You cannot print (because the the USB hub, disconnect all USB hubs from the...

  • Page 117: The Printer Operates, But Does Not Print

    1 to 2 Has the printer been left unused for a long time? Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Nozzles may be dried and clogged if the printer is not used for a long time. Steps to take when the printer has not been used for a long time “Notes for when not using the...

  • Page 118: Print Results Are Not What You Expected

    Epson ink supply units? do not fire and the print quality declines. Print a nozzle check pattern. This printer is developed for use with Epson ink supply units. If you use non-Epson products, “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 91 printouts may be faint, or the colors may change...
  • Page 119 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Is Ink is low. displayed on the control panel? Adjust the density of the White ink. The print quality may decline when the ink is low. When printing on dark colored T-shirts, vertical We recommend replacing the ink supply units with unevenness may occur depending on the base new ones.
  • Page 120 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Vertical ruled lines are misaligned, Was the pre-treatment liquid applied small print is blurry, or a grainy correctly? appearance Applying too much or too little pre-treatment liquid, or applying it unevenly can cause uneven print The print head normally prints when moving both results.
  • Page 121 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Make sure the printer is on, and then press the Note: media info area on the home screen. Press the on the right edge of the media setting to open the following screen. Press Media Management.
  • Page 122 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Print a check pattern and visually inspect it, and then Confirm the media settings that are currently perform Head Cleaning if necessary. selected in the media info area on the printer's screen. “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 91 Redo the adjustments if you have changed the setting for Platen Gap to Manual.
  • Page 123 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver When executing Micro Adjust: Check the printed adjustment pattern. When Light Media is selected, two blocks (#1 You can input setting values from +10 to -10. to #2) of black patterns are printed. When Dark...
  • Page 124 Have you dried the T-shirt completely after pre-treatment? 3. If there is not enough white after doing 1 and 2 If the T-shirt is in the following condition, whiteness Contact your dealer or Epson Support. may decline. ❏ Insufficient heat press process ❏...

  • Page 125: Others

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The under-base white is showing 2. Check the type of spacer and platen height outside the image (scale position) appropriate for the media thickness Adjust the print area of the under-base Check the spacer combinations and the scale of the white in the software.
  • Page 126 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The control panel display keeps Check the display on the control panel's screen. turning off. When the message The position of the media surface is too high. is displayed Is the printer in sleep mode? Go to step 4.
  • Page 127 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Fabric of printed T-shirts becomes The printer status and log are discolored and uneven over time printed over the edges of the paper Are you printing with an M size platen? Depending on the paper size the print area may extend beyond the edges of the paper if it is loaded on an optional platen.
  • Page 128 Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Using a lot of ink to print, such as from data that covers the entire print area, may cause the print surface to swell up with ink.

  • Page 129: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of May, 2023) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Ink Supply Unit Printer model Product name Part number...

  • Page 130: Maintenance Parts

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson Ink Supply Unit. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of nongenuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

  • Page 131: Others

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Product name Product number Explanation Maintenance Kit T7362 The same as the maintenance kit supplied with the printer. Cleaning ink supply unit T54RC Use for Keeping Preparation and to change the Printer Mode. Others For SC-F2200/SC-F2230/SC-F2240/SC-F2260/SC-F2270...
  • Page 132 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Product Part number Explanation C12C891201 Set of roller sections x3, handle, and tray. Pre-treatment roller set Replacement rollers for C12C891211 The same as the roller section supplied with the Pre-treatment roller set. pre-treatment (3 pieces) C12C891221 Set of roller sections (hard) and handle.
  • Page 133 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Product Part number Explanation Platen Grip Pad - L C13S210078 A grip pad for using the L/M/S size standard platen as a grip pad covered platen. Platen Grip Pad - M C13S210079 You cannot use the grip pads for hanger platens with standard platens.

  • Page 134: Notes When Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Notes When Moving or Important: Transporting the Printer Holding the Printer ❏ When lifting the printer, be sure to place your hands at the points shown in the illustration. This section explains how to move or transport the Holding it at any other points may cause a printer.

  • Page 135: Preparing To Move Or Transport

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Move the platen gap lever to the right to set the Preparing to Move or Transport scale to 8. During this procedure, your hands may be soiled by waste ink. We recommended wearing the gloves supplied in the maintenance kit.
  • Page 136 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Move the movable base by hand to the position Attach the fixing part that you removed during shown in the illustration. installation, and secure it with the screw. Important: Except for in this procedure, never move the movable base by hand.

  • Page 137: Transporting The Printer

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Open the clamps and remove the waste ink Remove the waste ink tubes by gripping them tubes. from below with a clean-room wiper as shown in the illustration, and then use it to wipe off the waste ink from the waste ink outlet.

  • Page 138: Setting Up The Printer After Moving

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Important: When transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its end, or turn it upside down. Ink could leak. After transporting, see the following to make sure that the printer is ready for use again.

  • Page 139: Printable Area

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix L/M/S/XS size platen Printable area You cannot print on certain areas from the top, bottom, left, or right of the inside edge of the platen frame or the raised section (top plate) inside the Type Available Area platen.
  • Page 140 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix A: Platen frame B: Areas that Cannot be Printed C: Top plate Medium grooved platen You cannot print on certain areas inside the platen frame and in areas where there is no top plate. The D section has a square part. When you remove the square part, you cannot print over this section.

  • Page 141: Table Of Supported Label Scales And Media Thickness

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Table of Supported Label Scales and Media Thickness When printing with Platen Gap set to Manual, check the combination of spacers that support the thickness of the media you are using and the position of the scale on the platen gap lever in the table for the platen type you are using.

  • Page 142: When L, M, Or S Size Platen Without Grip Pad Is Installed And When Xz Size Platen Is Installed

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix When L, M, or S Size Platen Without Grip Pad is Installed and when XZ Size Platen is Installed Label Scale Spacer Usage and Media Thickness A only B only None Supports media 6.0 Supports media 10.0 Supports media 16.0...

  • Page 143: When The Sleeve Platen Or The Medium Grooved Platen Is Installed

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix When the Sleeve Platen or the Medium Grooved Platen is Installed Label Scale Spacer Usage and Media Thickness B only None Supports media 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) thicker than B only 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) <...

  • Page 144: System Requirements

    For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Epson Edge Dashboard Important: Make sure the computer on which the Epson Edge Dashboard is installed meets the following requirements. If these requirements are not met, the software cannot monitor the printer correctly. ❏ Disable your computer's hibernate function.

  • Page 145: Garment Creator 2

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Hard disk 2 GB or more (free space during installation) Display resolution 1280 x 1024 or better Communication interface High Speed USB Ethernet 1000Base-T Browser Safari 6 or later *mac OS X 10.11 or earlier does not support Garment Creator 2.

  • Page 146: Web Config

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Display resolution 1024 x 768 or higher Communication interface High Speed USB Ethernet 1000Base-T Web Config The following is a list of supported browsers. Make sure you are using the latest version. Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari...

  • Page 147: Specifications Table

    SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Temperature Recommended: 15 to 25˚C (59 to 77˚F) Printer Specifications Operating: 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F) Printing method On-demand ink jet Storage (before unpacking): -20 to 40 ˚C (-4 to 104 ˚F) (within 120 Nozzle configuration hours at 60 ˚C /140 ˚F, within one...
  • Page 148 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix The full text of the EU declaration of conformity of Printer Specifications this equipment is available at the following internet address. Thickness 27 mm or less (1.06 in. or less) https://www.epson.eu/conformity Weight 1.5 kg or less (3.31 pounds or less) ❏...
  • Page 149 SC-F2200 Series User's Guide Appendix Pre-treatment liquid specifications Temperature Cotton pre-treatment liquid Operating: 10 to 35 ˚C (50 to 95 ˚F) In storage (in package): -20 to 40 ˚C (-4 to 104 ˚F) (within 4 days at -20 ˚C (-4 ˚F), a month at 40 ˚C (104 ˚F))

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