Page 1 Epson ® SureColor ® T7000 T5000 T3000 User’s Guide...
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.)
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Copyrights and Trademarks Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions ............8 When choosing a place for this product.
Page 4 Removing Cut Sheets ............46 Loading and Removing Poster Board .
Page 5 Correct Color and Print ............113 Windows .
Page 6 Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2........
Page 7 Before printing on non-Epson media ........
Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a place for this product Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Page 9: When Using This Product
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, Important And Notes
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
Page 11: Printer Parts
Printer Parts Front section Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams. Poster board support Raise this support so that you can place the media on it when printing on poster board. The support ensures that poster board feeds smoothly. See “Loading and Removing Poster Board”...
Page 12 Maintenance box covers Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box. Some models have only the right cover. See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 195. Paper basket Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases. It can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper printed in line drawing mode.
Page 13: Roll Paper Adapter
: 100Base-T Green : 1000Base-T USB port Connect the USB cable here. Control panel See “Using the Control Panel” on page 62. Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs. Lights or : An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of error. flashes The control panel displays a description of the error.
Page 14 See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32. Adapter lock lever Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached. Size lever Position according to the size of the roll core. Introduction...
Page 15: Control Panel
Control panel P button (Power button) Turns the power on and off. P light (Power light) The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other operations in the course of being shut down.
Page 16 Menu button Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164. y button (Back button) If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy. See “Menu Operations”...
Page 17: Screen View
) button (Feed/Cut Media button) O This button is used with roll paper only. If the printer is loaded with cut sheets or poster board, pressing this button will have no effect. O It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter. See “Manual cut method”...
Page 18 Tabs/Info Display Area The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below. Use the l r buttons to select a tab. Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area. The Print Queues Tab This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu. The Info Display Area The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
Page 19 Ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge. An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error. Non-genuine cartridge. Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. Ink color codes...
Page 20: Features
The Setup Tab The setup tab displays the IP address and menus for various settings. The Info Display Area The setup tab info display area shows the IP address currently assigned, if any. Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Setup menu. See “Setup menu”...
Page 21: High Resolution
This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of ink or paper. High Resolution ® Thanks to newly developed Epson UltraChrome XD Ink technology, the printer can be used for high-quality posters and CAD drawings. CAD drawings: clear, legible, and with unsurpassed water resistance Newly-developed, high-density Matte Black ink enables the printer to produce extremely detailed drawings.
Page 22 Easy maintenance Roll paper and all replacements, including ink cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be moved to allow rear access. Choose from three sizes of cartridge according to the task Choose from 110, 350, and 700 ml cartridges according to the frequency with which the printer is used.
Page 23: Notes On Usage And Storage
Notes on Usage and Storage Installation space Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed. See “Specifications Table” on page 235 for the external dimensions of the printer. SureColor T7000/T5000 5.9 inches (150 mm) 0.4 inches (10 mm)
Page 24: Notes When Using The Printer
Notes when using the printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decline. When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the "Specifications Table". See “Specifications Table” on page 235. Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper.
Page 25: Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges
Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline. Note: If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off. To prevent the accumulation of dust and other foreign matter in the printer, close all covers before placing it in storage.
Page 26: Notes On Handling Paper
Check the documentation supplied with each paper. Notes on Handling Use Epson special media under normal room conditions (temperature: 59 to 77°F [15 to 25°C]; humidity: 40 to 60%). Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the paper.
Page 27 Typically, printouts and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.
Page 28: Using The Supplied Software
The printer driver is required when using the printer. It can be installed by selecting Install during setup. See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.
Page 29: Summary Of The Printer Driver
The printer driver is required when using the printer. It can be installed by selecting Install during setup. See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.
Page 30 You can save these settings and easily import or export these saved settings. See “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page 150. Mac OS X Allows the user to execute printer maintenance functions to maintain print quality, and check the printer’s status and so on. Windows You can easily import or export printer driver settings.
Page 31 See “Overview of the Utility Tab” on page 155. Mac OS X Introduction...
Page 32: Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters. Important: Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer.
Page 33 2. Open the roll paper cover. 3. Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised. 4. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer. Basic Operations...
Page 34 5. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core. 3-inch core 2-inch core 6. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on each of the two roll paper adapters. 7. Attach an adapter to each end of the roll. Basic Operations...
Page 35 Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps. 8. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in place. 9. Slide the roll paper right until it contacts the adapter guides. Following the adapter guide, slide the roll slowly to the opposite side. Basic Operations...
Page 36 10. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button. 11. Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot and pull it through. Make sure that the paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded.
Page 37 Note: Do not touch the paper where it will be printed. After loading the roll paper, rotate the roll paper adapters as shown to feed the paper through. 12. Lower the roll lock lever. 13. Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button. The paper will be fed into the printer.
Page 38: Cutting The Roll Paper
14. Close the roll paper cover. 15. Check the media type. If a barcode giving information on the paper is printed on the roll The printer will automatically read the barcode as the paper is fed; no message is displayed. The printer is ready to print when Ready is displayed. If a barcode giving information on the paper is not printed on the roll The printer will display the Paper Type and Roll Paper Remaining settings for the paper currently selected with the printer.
Page 39: Setting Methods
Note: Disable printer driver Auto Cut and printer Auto Cut options when using the optional auto take-up reel unit. It may take a while to cut the roll paper. Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the built-in cutter. Use a cutter sold at a store to cut the paper.
Page 40 Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter 1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the printer cover, press the d button to align the cut location with the mark on the right side of the printer’s interior.
Page 41: Removing The Roll Paper
2. Press the OK button. The paper is cut by the built-in cutter. Removing the roll paper This section describes how to remove and store roll paper after printing. The pressure rollers may leave impressions on paper that is left in the printer. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1.
Page 42 4. Open the roll paper cover. Note: When removing the roll paper, you can use the optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper from unwinding. 5. Raise the roll lock lever. 6. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest. Basic Operations...
Page 43: Loading And Removing Cut Sheets
7. Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll paper adapters. 8. Remove the roll paper adapters. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the original package. 9. Close the roll paper cover. Loading and Removing Cut Sheets The procedure for loading and positioning cut sheets varies with the thickness of the paper.
Page 44: Loading Cut Sheets
Loading Cut Sheets Important: Insert the paper just before printing. The pressure rollers may leave impressions on paper that is left in the printer. Note: The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section. See “Supported Media”...
Page 45 2. Press the ( button on the control panel. Press the d/u button to highlight Cut Sheet and press the OK button. 3. Feed the paper into the paper slot with the printable surface toward you. Insert the paper into the paper slot, keeping its right edge aligned with the loading mark on the roll paper cover.
Page 46: Removing Cut Sheets
The paper will be fed into the printer. 5. Check the media type. The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button.
Page 47: Loading And Removing Poster Board
Loading and Removing Poster Board This section describes how to load and remove poster board from 0.9 to 2.1 mm thick. The printer can be used with board of the following sizes. A2/A1/B2/B1 /B1 landscape /24 × 30 inch/30 × 40 inch * Not supported by the SureColor T3000.
Page 48 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. Note: Closing the paper basket makes the work easier. See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58. 2. Press the ( button in the control panel. Press the d/u button to highlight Poster Board and press the OK button.
Page 49 Press the supports diagonally downwards and then lift them straight up. 4. Place the printable side face up with its edge in front of the projecting supports as shown. Basic Operations...
Page 50 5. Insert the poster board, using the edge to keep the supports pressed down. 6. Open the printer cover. Basic Operations...
Page 51 7. Insert the poster board, checking to be sure that it passes under the rollers. 8. Close the printer cover. 9. Position the trailing and right edges of the poster board as shown by the loading indicators. Center the right edge over the groove to the right of the paper eject guide and align the trailing edge with the ends of poster board supports, as shown.
Page 52: Removing Poster Board
The paper will be fed into the printer. 11. Check the media type. The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button.
Page 53: Viewing And Changing Media Settings
Important: If poster board will not be used in the next print job, lower all the poster board supports. Leaving the supports raised may cause paper to jam. To lower the supports, grasp them as shown, pull them diagonally downward, and then release.
Page 54: Checking Media Settings
Checking Media Settings The dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer. Selected Paper Type: The current paper type. Remaining Setup: Displayed only with roll paper. This item shows the option currently selected for Roll Paper Remaining. When On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining, the printer tracks the following roll paper data.
Page 55: Adjusting Settings
Adjusting Settings Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Select an option. To print at current settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button. Then proceed to step 6.
Page 56: Replacing Paper
Replacing Paper This section describes how to replace paper. The process for removing the current paper differs with the type of paper loaded; follow the instructions displayed in the control panel. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.
Page 57 Cut Sheets Cut sheets are automatically ejected to the rear, where they can be removed by hand. Poster Board Poster board is partially ejected to the front. Supporting the board with one hand to prevent it from falling, press the OK button and pull out the board. If the next job will not use poster board, lower all the poster board supports.
Page 58: Using The Paper Basket
Using the Paper Basket The paper basket collects paper from the printer, preventing it from falling to the floor and becoming creased or dirty. The stand (24”) for the SureColor T3000 comes with a paper basket. It can hold up to 20 sheets of the following types of paper printed in line drawing mode. Paper Size Media types A1 (594 ×...
Page 59 Closing the Paper Basket Before loading paper or moving the printer, close the paper basket by pressing it to the opposite side as shown. Opening the Paper Basket If the paper basket is closed, open it by gently pulling it down as shown. Basic Operations...
Page 60 Important: The paper basket will not function correctly when opened to the position shown below at right. Stop when the paper basket is in the position shown below at left. Using the Paper Basket Adjust the stack guide to match the size of the paper. Note: The paper basket may with some documents or in some environments fail to hold the paper correctly, resulting in the paper wrinkling or folding.
Page 61: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit (Surecolor T7000 Only)
Some types of paper may not support one or the other of these directions or may place restrictions on the take-up direction. See the following section for information on take-up support and take-up direction. See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224. Forward Backward Forward takes up the roll with the printable side out.
Page 62: Using The Control Panel
Using the Control Panel This section describes how to use the control panel for the auto take-up reel unit. Power lamp Displays the status of the auto take-up reel unit. The auto take-up reel unit is ready for use. Flickering The auto take-up reel unit is in use.
Page 63: Attaching The Paper
Attaching the Paper This section describes how to attach roll paper to the auto take-up reel unit roll core. The procedure varies with the take-up direction. Important: Before proceeding, select Off for Auto Cut. Using the auto take-up reel unit when On is selected will cause errors.
Page 64 1. Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights. 2. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 3. Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in the printer. 4.
Page 65 The tensioner supplied with the auto take-up reel unit is used with some types of paper. Slacken the paper and insert the tensioner near the center of the paper as shown. See the following section for information on paper that requires the tensioner. See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224. Basic Operations...
Page 66 8. Set the Auto switch to Forward. Taking Up the Paper Printable Side In For information on installing the roll core, see the Setup Guide for the optional auto take-up reel unit. Buttons that are used in the following settings: Basic Operations...
Page 67 1. Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights. 2. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 3. Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in the printer. 4.
Page 68 7. Keep the Manual switch pressed to Backward to wrap the paper three times around the core. After wrapping the paper around the core, ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently loose. 8. Set the Auto switch to Backward. Basic Operations...
Page 69: Removing Paper From The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit
Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel Unit This section describes how to remove paper from the auto take-up reel unit. Caution: Removing paper from the auto take-up reel unit requires two workers, one on each end of the roll. A single worker working alone could drop the roll, resulting in injury. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1.
Page 70 After cutting the paper, support the end to prevent the printed surface touching the floor; continue to support the paper until it is all taken up. Keep the Manual switch pressed in the take-up direction (either Forward or Backward). 3. Unlock the movable unit and remove it from the roll core. When removing the movable unit, support the roll core with one hand to prevent it from falling to the floor.
Page 71: Basic Printing Methods (Windows)
Basic Printing Methods (Windows) Printing is performed from the application used to create the document you wish to print. The basic procedure is described below. 1. Turn on the printer, and load the paper. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32, “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 44, or “Loading Poster Board”...
Page 72 4. Check the options selected for Media Settings. On startup, the printer driver automatically downloads information on the media in the printer and displays it in the Media Settings area. To print at current settings, proceed to the next step. If the desired settings are not displayed, replace the media in the printer with the desired paper type and click the Acquire Info button.
Page 73 5. In the Size Settings area, choose the desired Paper Size. Choose the Paper Size selected when the document was created in the application. If the desired size is not available in the menu, click Custom Paper Size to add a custom paper size.
Page 74 Advanced fit and borderless settings are available in the Layout tab. See “Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners” on page 92 and “Borderless Printing” on page 106. 7. In the Print Quality area, choose an option for Select Target. Choose an option according to the type of document and how it will be used. To choose a color correction method or adjust colors, select Advanced Settings.
Page 75 9. Click the OK button. 10. When settings are complete, click Print. The progress bar is displayed, and printing starts. Screen while printing The following screen is displayed when you start printing, and the progress bar (the computer’s processing status) is displayed. On this screen you can check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the ink cartridges, and so on.
Page 76: Basic Printing Methods (Mac Os X)
An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an ink cartridge needs replacing while printing. Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X) 1. Turn on the printer, and load the paper. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32, “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 44, or “Loading Poster Board”...
Page 77 3. The print screen is displayed. For Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, click Show Details at the bottom of the dialog. For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, click the arrow ( ) to make settings on the Page Setup screen.
Page 78 Note: If page settings are not displayed in the print dialog, click the “page settings” option (e.g., Page Setup) in the File menu. 4. Check that this printer is selected, and then set the paper size. Select one of the following options for Paper Size. XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.
Page 79 In Mac OS X version 10.5, choose Page Setup and the Media Type according to the type of paper loaded in the printer. If the desired settings are not displayed, replace the media in the printer with the desired paper type and click the Acquire Info button. The driver will reacquire data from the printer and update the information displayed.
Page 80 7. Check settings. The selected settings are reflected in the area on the right; check that settings are correct. 8. When settings are complete, click Print. The printer icon is displayed in the Dock while printing. Click the printer icon to display the status.
Page 81: Printable Area
Printable Area This section describes the printable areas for the printer. If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 1.5 cm (15 mm) is selected for the left and right margins in the printer menus and the document fills the page, the 1.5 cm (15 mm) at the left and right sides of the page will not be printed.
Page 82 Roll Paper Margin Parameter Margin Values Normal 1, 3 = 15 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm Top15 mm/Bottom 15 mm 1, 3 = 15 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm Top 35 mm/Bottom 15 mm 1 = 35 mm 3 = 15 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm Top 45 mm/Bottom 15 mm...
Page 83: Cut Sheets Printable Area
Cut Sheets Printable Area When printing borderless on the left and right, the left and right margins are 0 mm. (Borderless printing is not available with poster board.) The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction of the ejected paper. 8.3 ~ 17 inches (210 ~ 432 mm) 0.5 inches (14 mm)
Page 84: Canceling Printing
Power Off Timer The printer is equipped with a Power Off Timer option that automatically turns the printer off if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for a set period of time. The delay before the printer turns off automatically can be selected from values between 1 and 24 hours in increments of 1 hour.
Page 85: Canceling From The Computer (Mac Os X)
When the Progress Bar is not displayed 1. Click the printer icon in the task bar while printing is in progress. Whether or not an icon is displayed depends on the settings selected for Windows. 2. Right click the name of the job you want to cancel and select Cancel from the document menu.
Page 86: Canceling On The Printer
Canceling on the printer Press the W button, select Job Cancel on the screen, and then press the OK button. The print job is canceled even in the middle of printing. It may take a while before the printer returns to ready status after canceling a job. Note: You cannot delete print jobs which are in the print queue on the computer using the above operation.
Page 87: Chapter 3 Using The Optional Hard Disk Unit
The LFP HDD Utility can be used to manage print jobs stored on a hard disk unit connected to the printer. It is used when the printer is connected to the computer via USB and can be downloaded from the Epson website (http://www.epson.com/support). Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit...
Page 88 Hard Disk Unit Functions When an optional hard disk unit is installed, print jobs can be viewed and managed as described below. Viewing Print Jobs When there are multiple print jobs with some in the queue, the following information can be displayed.
Page 89: Saving Print Jobs To The Hard Disk Unit
Jobs printed from the following applications are always saved to the hard disk unit. LFP Print Plug-In for Office EPSON CopyFactory5 For information on other applications, see the software documentation or online help. Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit This section describes the print driver settings used to save print jobs.
Page 90 2. After confirming that the printer is selected, click Printer properties or Properties to display printer settings. 3. In the Advanced tab, click the Settings button in the Hard Disk Unit area and select Print and Save or Save only. 4.
Page 91: Viewing And Printing Saved Print Jobs
Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs This section describes how to view and print saved jobs from the control panel. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight , and press the OK button.
Page 92: Chapter 4 More Ways To Print
Chapter 4 More Ways to Print Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners The printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents for different paper sizes. There are three setting methods. Before printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, enter the desired paper size in the printer driver.
Page 93: Fitting Documents To The Width Of The Roll Paper
Fit to Output Size Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the paper size. Note: When printing from applications designed expressly for horizontal or vertical banners, adjust printer driver settings as described in the application documentation. When using Windows applications designed for horizontal or vertical banners, select Banner in the Advanced tab as required.
Page 94 See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 2. In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and click Fit to Roll Paper Width. 3. Choose whether to fit the short or long edge of the document to the roll paper width. More Ways to Print...
Page 95 Note: Output can also be fitted to the roll width by selecting Fit to Roll Paper Width in the Printer Settings tab. 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Mac OS X 1. Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge.
Page 96: Choosing A Print Size
Choosing a Print Size Windows 1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and select a Paper Size that matches the document page size. See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 2. In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and click Specify Size. 3.
Page 97 Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value. 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Mac OS X 1. Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge.
Page 98: Fitting Documents To The Output Size
Fitting Documents to the Output Size Windows 1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and select a Paper Size that matches the document page size. See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 2. In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and click Fit to Output Size. 3.
Page 99 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Mac OS X 1. Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge. See “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on page 76. 2. Select Fit to Output Size and choose a paper size that matches the paper in the printer.
Page 100: Printing At Non-Standard Sizes
Printing at Non-Standard Sizes Before printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, save the desired paper size in the printer driver. Once they have save in the printer driver, custom sizes can be selected in the application Page Setup and other print dialogs.
Page 101 Windows 1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and click the Custom Paper Size. See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. Important: Custom Paper Size is not available when Front - Poster Board is selected for Source. 2. Enter the desired size in the User Defined Paper Size dialog and click Save. You can enter up to 24 single-byte characters for the Paper Size Name.
Page 102 Note: To change the paper size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left. To delete the user-defined size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left, and then click Delete. You can save up to 100 paper sizes.
Page 103 3. Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, and enter the margins, and then click OK. The range of values available for page sizes and margins vary with the printer model and the values selected with the printer. See “Printable Area” on page 81. Note: To edit a saved custom size, choose its name from the list on the left.
Page 104: Printing Cad Drawings
Printing CAD Drawings The printer supports the HP-GL/2 driver and HP RTL (Raster Transfer Language) used in plotters. When printing CAD drawings in applications that support HP-GL/2 or HP RTL output, set plotter output to HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. The printer automatically distinguishes HP-GL/2 or HP RTL from normal printer inputs and adjusts its behavior accordingly.
Page 105 Mac OS X 1. Display the print dialog and select Printer Settings from the list. See “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on page 76. 2. Click the Select Target for Mode and select CAD/Line Drawing(Black) or CAD/Line Drawing(Color). Note: The CAD/Line Drawing(Black) and CAD/Line Drawing(Color) options are available for Select Target when a paper type suited to printing CAD drawings is selected.
Page 106: Borderless Printing
Borderless Printing You can print your data without margins on the paper. The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as shown below depending on the media type. Roll Paper: No margins for all edges, no margins for the left and right Cut Sheets: No margins for the left and right only (Borderless printing is not available with poster board.) When printing borderless for all edges you can also configure the cutting operation.
Page 107: Supported Media Sizes For Borderless Printing
Retain Size Create the print data larger than the paper size in the applications to produce borderless output. The printer driver does not enlarge the image data. Use settings such as Page Layout in the applications to set the size of the image data as follows. Create print data larger than its actual print size by 3 mm on the left and right (6 mm in total).
Page 108: About Roll Paper Cutting
44 inches Depending on the media type, the print quality may decline or borderless printing cannot be selected. (See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224.) About Roll Paper Cutting When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether it is left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver’s Roll Paper Option.
Page 109: Setting Procedures For Printing
Printer driver Cutting operation Explanation settings Double Cut O The top area may become slightly uneven depending on the image since the print operation stops while cutting the top edge of the roll paper. O The printed paper is approximately 2 mm shorter than the specified size since the printer cuts the paper inside the image to avoid showing top and bottom margins.
Page 110 To fit output to the roll width, choose Fit to Roll Paper Width before selecting Borderless. 3. In the Layout tab Borderless Enlargement Setting area, select either Auto Expand or Retain Size. If Auto Expand is selected, click Amount of Enlargement and choose the amount cut off at the edges.
Page 111 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right (the image shifts 1 mm to the right) Standard 3 mm for left and right 1.5 mm for left and right Note: Moving the slider toward Min decreases the image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may appear at the edges of the paper depending on the paper and printing environment.
Page 112 Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4. Note: If page setting options are not available in the application’s print dialog, display the page settings dialog. 2. If Auto Expand is selected for paper size, select Page Layout Settings from the list and click Expansion.
Page 113: Correct Color And Print
Correct Color and Print The printer driver automatically and internally corrects colors to match the color space. You can select from the following color correction modes. EPSON Standard (sRGB) Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color. Business Graphics Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space.
Page 114: Windows
See “Color Management Printing” on page 135. If EPSON Standard (sRGB)/Business Graphics/Line Drawing is selected for Color Mode, a Settings button will be displayed. Click the Settings button to adjust Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and color balance.
Page 115 Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. 2. In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select Advanced Settings for Print Quality and choose a color correction option. See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. Additional adjustments can be made by clicking Settings.
Page 116: Mac Os X
See the printer driver help for more details on each item. Note: You can adjust the correction value by checking the sample image on the left side of the screen. Color balance can also be adjusted by selecting Color Circle or Slide Bar for Color Adjustment Method.
Page 117 2. Display the Print screen. See “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on page 76. 3. Select Color Matching from the list, and then click EPSON Color Controls. 4. Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode.
Page 118 Additional adjustments can be made by clicking Settings. Note: When using the following applications with Mac OS X 10.5, clear the Use Generic RGB checkbox. Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later Select the check box when using a different application from those listed above.
Page 119: Multi-Page/Poster Printing
Multi-Page/Poster Printing You can print multiple pages on a single sheet or a single page across multiple sheets. The following three multi-page/poster printing methods are available. Folded Double-side (Windows only) Two consecutive pages are printed on a single sheet. The second page is flipped 180° and printed adjacent to the first page, allowing the paper to be folded to make a double-sided document.
Page 120: Folded Double-Side (Windows Only)
A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to large posters (up to 16 times the original size). If Borderless Poster Print is selected, the sheets can be joined without trimming the edges, but because the portions outside the edges of the paper will be lost, the joins may be imperfect.
Page 121: N-Up
3. Check other settings, and then start printing. N-up Note: In Windows, you cannot use the N-up printing function when performing borderless printing. In Windows, you can use the Reduce/Enlarge function (Fit to Page) to print the data on different sizes of paper. See “Printing at Non-Standard Sizes”...
Page 122: Poster (Windows Only)
If the Print page frames check box is selected, page frames are printed on each page. 3. Check other settings, and then start printing. Mac OS X 1. When the Print screen is displayed, select Layout from the list, and then specify the number of pages per sheet and so on.
Page 123 See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 2. In the Poster Settings dialog, select the Number of panels. 3. Enable or disable borderless printing. When borderless is selected: Select Borderless Poster Print. More Ways to Print...
Page 124 If Borderless Poster Print is grayed out, the selected paper or the size does not support borderless printing. See “Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing” on page 107 or “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224. If Single Cut or Double Cut is selected for Auto Cut, the paper will be cut 1 or 2 mm inside the image, resulting in imperfect joins.
Page 125 Joining Poster Sheets with Printed Borders If Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected, join guides (indicated by the lines drawn through and around the X marks in the illustration below) will be printed on each sheet. Note: If the output is in color, the join guides will be in blue and the cut guides in red; otherwise, all the guides will be printed in black.
Page 126 1. Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the centers of the X marks). 2. Lay the upper left sheet on top of upper right sheet. Line up the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back.
Page 127 3. With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks). 4. Rejoin the two sheets. Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together. 5.
Page 128 6. Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by cutting along the line joining the join guides (the centers of the X marks). 7. Lay the upper sheet on top of the lower sheet. Line up the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back.
Page 129 8. With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines above the X marks). 9. Join the upper and lower sheets together. More Ways to Print...
Page 130 Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together. 10. After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting along the cut guides (outside the X marks). More Ways to Print...
Page 131: Printing Multiple Documents (The Layout Manager) (Windows Only)
Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager) (Windows Only) Documents created in different applications can be printed together in your choice of layout. The Layout Manager can be used to improve efficiency and conserve paper. Sample Multi-Document Layout Sample Free Vertical/Horizontal Layout More Ways to Print...
Page 132: Setting Procedures For Printing
Setting Procedures for Printing 1. Open the file you want to print in your application. 2. In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select Layout Manager and in the Size Settings area select the Paper Size chosen for the document in the source application. See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)”...
Page 133 See the Layout Manager screen help for more details on each function. 6. Click Properties in the File menu and adjust printer settings in the printer driver dialog. Check the Media Settings and choose a Print Quality. 7. Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, and then click Print. Printing starts.
Page 134: Saving And Recalling Settings
Saving and Recalling Settings You can save the Layout Manager screen arrangement and setting contents to a file. If you need to close your application in the middle of a job, you can save it to a file and then open it later to continue your work.
Page 135: Chapter 5 Color Management Printing
Chapter 5 Color Management Printing About Color Management Even when using the same image data, the original image and the displayed image may look different, and the printed results may look different from the image you see on the display. This occurs due to the difference in characteristics when input devices such as scanners and digital cameras capture colors as electronic data, and when output devices such as display screens and printers reproduce colors from the color data.
Page 136: Color Management Print Settings
Color Management Print Settings You can perform color management printing using this printer’s printer driver in the following two ways. Choose the best method according to the application you are using, the operating system environment, the aim of the printout and so on. Setting color management with the applications This method is for printing from applications that support color management.
Page 137: Setting Profiles
Setting profiles Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. This is because color management usage differs between the engines. Make settings in the printer driver or application as described in the following table.
Page 138: Setting Color Management With The Applications
Setting Color Management with the Applications Print using applications with a color management function. Make the color management settings in the application and disable the printer driver’s color adjustment function. 1. Make color management settings in the applications. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print screen.
Page 139 3. Set color management to off. For Windows In the Printer Settings tab, select Advanced Settings in the Print Quality area and choose Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode. Note: When using Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0), Off (No Color Management) is automatically selected.
Page 140: Setting Color Management With The Printer Driver
Setting Color Management with the Printer Driver Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ICM. 1. Make the settings for color adjustment using the application. Depending on the type of the application, make the settings following the table below.
Page 141 See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 3. Select Host ICM. When Epson special media is selected for Media Type in the Printer Settings tab, the printer profile corresponding to the media type is automatically selected and displayed in the Printer Profile Description box.
Page 142: Color Management Printing By Colorsync (Mac Os X)
To change the profile, select Show all profiles at the bottom. 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ColorSync.
Page 143: Color Management Printing By Driver Icm (Windows Only)
4. Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode. Select Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode. 5. Check other settings, and then start printing. Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only) The printer driver uses its own printer profiles to perform color management. You can use the following two color correction methods.
Page 144 Color Management Settings Windows 7 Printer Manages Colors Windows Vista Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0 or later) Windows XP (other than the No Color Management above) In other applications, set No Color Management. Note: For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print screen.
Page 145 See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. 2. From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM (Advanced). If you select Driver ICM (Advanced), you can specify the profiles and intent for each image such as photos, graphics, and text data. Intent Explanation Saturation...
Page 146: Chapter 6 Tips For Using The Printer Driver (Windows)
Chapter 6 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) Displaying the Settings Screen You can access the printer driver in the following ways: From Windows applications See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71. From the Printer icon From the Printer icon Follow the steps below when specifying common settings among applications or performing printer maintenance, such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning.
Page 147 For Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. Note: If your Windows XP Control Panel is in Classic View, click Start, Control Panel, and then Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing preferences. The printer driver dialog will be displayed.
Page 148: Displaying Help
Displaying Help You can access the printer driver help in the following ways: Click Help Right-click on the item you want to check and display Click the Help Button to Display By displaying help, you can use the contents page or keyword search to read the help. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Page 149: Right-Click On The Item You Want To Check And Display
Right-click on the item you want to check and display Right-click the item, and then click Help. Note: In Windows XP, click on the title bar, and then click the help item you want to view. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Page 150: Customizing The Printer Driver
Customizing the Printer Driver You can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer. Saving various settings as your Select Settings All printer driver settings can be saved to Select Setting. In addition, Select Setting contains pre-defined settings recommended for a variety of common situations. Recall Select Setting to increase efficiency if you often print at the same settings.
Page 151: Adding Media Types
Note: You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer. Adding Media Types Select Print Quality and Media Settings for the type of media you wish to add and save it as a custom media type.
Page 152 3. Adjust settings for the new custom media and click OK. 4. Click Custom Settings in the Advanced tab. 5. Enter any name in the Name box, and then click Save. You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting you have registered from the Media Type list box.
Page 153: Rearranging Display Items
Rearranging display items To display frequently used items right away, you can arrange Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size as follows. Hide unnecessary items. Rearrange in an order of most frequent use. Arrange in groups (folders). 1. Go to the Utility tab and click Menu Arrangement. 2.
Page 154 To delete a group (folder), click Delete Group. Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not Display. Note: When Delete Group is performed, the group (folder) is deleted, however the items in the deleted group (folder) remain. 4. Click Save. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Page 155: Overview Of The Utility Tab
Overview of the Utility Tab The printer driver’s Utility tab provides access to the following. Nozzle Check This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. If you see banding or gaps in the printouts, perform head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.
Page 156 By right-clicking the icon, you can display the following menu and perform maintenance functions. EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts when the printer name is clicked from the displayed menu. Print Queue You can display the list of all waiting jobs.
Page 157 EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details. Note: If EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and Printer Firmware Update are grayed out, EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is not installed. Install EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 from the software disc Software List. Printer Firmware Update You can update the printer’s firmware to the latest version.
Page 158: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Uninstalling the Printer Driver Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Important: You must log in with an Administrators group. In Windows 7/Windows Vista, if an Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation.
Page 159 4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer driver. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Page 160: Chapter 7 Tips For Using The Printer Driver (Mac Os X)
Chapter 7 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Displaying the Settings Screen The display method of the printer driver setting screen may differ depending on the application or the OS version. See “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on page 76. Displaying Help Click in the printer driver setting screen to display Help.
Page 161: Using Epson Printer Utility 4
Using Epson Printer Utility 4 You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 Mac OS X 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x: 1.
Page 162 You can update the printer’s firmware and make custom paper settings. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details. Printer Firmware Update You can update the printer’s firmware to the latest version. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
Page 163: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Using the Uninstaller Follow the instructions on the Epson website. Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Drag and drop the EPSON Remote Panel 2 folder from the Applications folder into the Trash. Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
Page 164: Chapter 8 Using The Control Panel Menu
Chapter 8 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. *1 Available when optional hard disk unit is installed. *2 Standard menu (displayed if optional hard disk unit is not installed). *3 After pressing the OK button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to return to the previous menu.
Page 165: Menu List
Roll Paper Displays instructions for loading the paper. Cut Sheet (up to 0.8 mm thick) Poster Board Select Paper Photo Paper Lists supported Epson media. Type Matte Paper Plain Paper Others Custom Paper Lists the names of user-defined custom paper types.
Page 166 Menu item Description Custom Paper XXXXXXXXXX Select Photo Paper Lists supported Epson Setting XXXXXXXXXX Reference media. Matte Paper (name of Paper custom Plain Paper paper type) Others No Paper Selected No Paper Selected Platen Gap Narrow, Standard, Wide, Wider Detect Paper Press OK to start printing.
Page 167 Menu item Description Head Auto (Uni-D) Press OK to start printing/alignment. Alignment Auto (Bi-D) Manual (Uni-D) Press OK to start printing. Manual (Bi-D) Cutter Adjust Cut Position –3 to 3 mm Maintenance Replace Cutter Press OK to start move. Setup menu See “Setup menu”...
Page 168 Menu item Description Network IP Address Setting Auto Setup Panel IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Print Status Sheet Press OK to start printing. Restore Settings Yes, No Power Sleep Mode 5 to 180 minutes Settings Power Off Timer Off, 1 to 24 hours Restore Settings Yes, No Preference...
Page 169 Enlarged Copy menu This menu is displayed only when a scanner is connected. See “Enlarged Copy menu” on page 183. Menu item Description Color/B&W Color, B&W Auto A3->Auto, B4->Auto, A4->Auto, With Border, Borderless B5->Auto, A5->Auto, LTR->Auto, 4x6->Auto, A4/2->Banner(Auto) Other Size Document Size A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, LTR, 4x6 Output Size...
Page 170: Menu Descriptions
On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining. The printer will not predict availability on the basis of the amount of ink remaining when documents are printed using LFP Print Plug-In for Office or EPSON CopyFactory5. Hold Queue View XXXXXXX...
Page 171: Paper Menu
Item Description Saved Job XXXXXXXXXXX (name Stored Job Shows the status of the selected stored job Queue of stored print job) Name when it was last printed. User After viewing the job, press the OK button to enter the number of copies. Press the Length u/d buttons to choose the number of Pages...
Page 172 Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Select Photo Paper You can select the media type that is the Paper Reference closest to the paper you are using. Matte Paper Setting (name of Paper custom Plain Paper paper type) Others No Paper Select this option if you do not wish to Selected specify the paper type.
Page 173 Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Paper Pattern Use this setting if you are unable to resolve Paper Feed banding issues (horizontal striped lines or Value Setting (name of Adjust uneven colors) in the standard print area (Cont’d) custom (for cut sheets, the area excluding the 1 to 2 paper cm strip at the bottom of the paper) even type)
Page 174: Maintenance Menu
Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Roll Paper Normal Select High or Extra High if the paper Paper Tension (Default) wrinkles during printing. Setting (name of High (Cont’d) custom paper Extra High type) (Cont’d) Remove On (Default) Select whether to enable (On) or disable Skew (Off) paper skew reduction.
Page 175: Setup Menu
Item Description Head Alignment Auto (Uni-D) If print results are grainy or out of focus, perform head alignment to realign the print head. If Auto is Auto (Bi-D) selected, the printer will scan the printed pattern during printing and realign the head automatically. Manual (Uni-D) If Manual is selected, a pattern will be printed;...
Page 176 Item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Page Line On (Default) If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose (Cont’d) Setup to print (On) or not print (Off) cut (Cont’d) lines on roll paper. Cut lines are not printed if Auto Cut is On or when cut sheets or poster board is used.
Page 177 Item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Remaining 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Displayed when On is selected (Cont’d) Setup Alert for Roll Paper Remaining. (Cont’d) Set within a range from 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) to display a warning when the amount of remaining roll paper drops below that limit.
Page 178 Item Description Printer Setup Advanced Paper Size On (Default) Choose whether the printer (Cont’d) Settings Check automatically detects (On) or (Cont’d) does not detect (Off) the paper width. Try choosing Off if a paper setting error is displayed when the paper is correctly loaded. Note, however, that the printer may print outside the paper when Off is selected.
Page 179 Item Description Printer Status Firmware Version xxxxxxx,x.xx,xxxx You can see the firmware version. Option Status Lists the optional accessories currently connected to the printer and available for use. Show Total Prints XXXXXXX m View the total area printed (XXXXXX ft (six-figure maximum).
Page 180 Item Description Power Sleep Mode 5 to 180 minutes The printer enters sleep mode Settings automatically when there are no errors, no print jobs being received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for the selected period. Use this option to choose the period before the printer enters sleep mode.
Page 181 The Administrator Menu will only be displayed if the correct password is entered, preventing non-administrators from accidentally changing settings. Keep the password in a safe place. Should you forgot the password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Using the Control Panel Menu...
Page 182 Item Description Administrator Operational Network Password Required Choose whether the Menu Control Setup administrator password is No Password (Cont’d) required to access Network Required (Default) Setup from the control panel or Remote Manager. Power Cleaning Inspect the printed pattern and select the check boxes for patterns with faint or missing areas.
Page 183: Enlarged Copy Menu
Enlarged Copy menu The Enlarged Copy menu is displayed when a scanner is connected. Item Description Color/B&W Color (Default) Choose whether to copy in color or in black and white. B&W Auto A3->Auto, B4->Auto, With Border Document sizes are listed to the left of A4->Auto, B5->Auto, (Default) the arrows.
Page 184: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Chapter 9 Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ensure the best print quality. Carry out appropriate maintenance depending on the print results and situation.
Page 185 From the computer Explanations in this section use the Windows printer driver as an example. Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac OS X. See “Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions” on page 161. 1. Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.
Page 186 From the printer Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer. Make sure you set the paper source and media type correctly according to the paper you use.
Page 187: Cleaning The Print Head
If the nozzles are still clogged after performing power cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it overnight or longer. When left for some time, the clogged ink may dissolve. If the nozzles are still clogged, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Cleaning the print head From the computer Explanations in this section use the Windows printer driver as an example.
Page 188 See “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 161. 1. Click Head Cleaning from the Utility tab in the printer driver’s Properties (or Printing preferences) screen. 2. Click Start. Head cleaning starts and it takes about one to ten minutes.
Page 189: Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)
3. Select nozzle rows for cleaning. Press the l/r buttons to highlight numbers corresponding to check patterns with faint or missing segments and press the d/u button to select. You can select multiple nozzle rows. To select all nozzles, place a check in the box on the left. 4.
Page 190 Transparent or colored media is loaded in the printer. The paper loaded in the printer does not support auto head alignment. See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224 for information on the types of paper that support auto head alignment.
Page 191 Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. The sensor reads the adjustment pattern while it is printing, and automatically registers the optimum adjustment value to the printer. From the printer Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1.
Page 192 If Auto is selected, the printer will automatically align the head as it prints the head alignment pattern. The Maintenance menu will be displayed when head alignment is complete. If Manual is selected, proceed to step 6 to enter adjustment based on a visual inspection of the pattern.
Page 193: Replacing Consumables
You can use the same procedure to replace all ink cartridges. Important: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine 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...
Page 194 3. Hook a finger into the indentation on top of the ink cartridge and pull it straight out. Important: Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges. 4.
Page 195: Replacing Maintenance Boxes
Match the color of the ink cartridge to the color of the label on the printer. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to replace other ink cartridges. Important: Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty. 6.
Page 196: How To Replace
Important: Do not reuse maintenance boxes that have been removed and left out in the open for a long period of time. The pad on the inside will be dry and hard and will be unable to absorb enough ink. How to replace Some printer models have Maintenance Boxes on both the left and right sides, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is the same in all cases.
Page 197: Replacing The Cutter
3. Place the used Maintenance Box in the clear bag included with your new Maintenance Box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. 4. Install the new Maintenance Box. Important: Do not touch the IC chip on the side of Maintenance Box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
Page 198 Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Remove any paper from the printer. See “Removing the roll paper” on page 41, “Removing Cut Sheets” on page 46, or “Removing Poster Board” on page 52. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the OK button.
Page 199 Caution: Do not store the cutter within the reach of children. The cutter’s blade could cause an injury. Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter. 7. Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter. Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten down the screw to hold the cutter in place.
Page 200 Important: Screw up the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed. 8. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button. The cutter will return to its original position. Ready is displayed in the control panel when the process is complete. Maintenance...
Page 201: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it (about once a month). Cleaning the outside 1. Remove any paper from the printer. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Page 202 Paper is fed while the d button is pressed. If the paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete. Cut the paper after cleaning is done. See “Manual cut method” on page 39. Cleaning inside 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Page 203 4. If any paper particles (that looks like white powder) accumulates on the platen, use something like a cocktail stick to push it in. 5. When you have finished cleaning, close the printer cover. Maintenance...
Page 204: Chapter 10 Problem Solver
See “Notes on handling ink cartridges” on page 25. Ink Cartridge Error Insert a genuine Epson ink cartridge approved for use in the printer. Please install the correct ink See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 222.
Page 205 If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. To print regardless of hard disk status, select the Advanced tab in the printer driver, open the Settings dialog of Hard Disk Unit, and select Print only.
Page 206 1.0 mm thick. See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224 for information on the types of paper that support auto head alignment.
Page 207: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs
Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request code. XXXXXXXX You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced.
Page 208: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer. Is there a problem with the power outlet? Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product.
Page 209 The printer driver is not installed properly (Mac OS X). Is the printer added to the printer list? Select System Preferences > Print & Scan (or Print & Fax) from the Apple menu. If the printer name is not displayed, add the printer. The printer is not communicating with the computer.
Page 210: The Printer Stops Printing
See “You cannot print (because the printer does not work)” on page 208. The "Driver Version" shown on the test page is the version number of the Windows internal driver. This differs from the Epson printer driver version that you installed. Problem Solver...
Page 211: The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But Nothing Prints
Are you using a genuine Epson ink cartridge? This printer is developed for use with Epson ink cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges, the prints may smear, or the color of the printed image may be changed because the remaining ink level is not correctly detected.
Page 212 Are you using an old ink cartridge? The print quality declines when an old ink cartridge is used. Replace the old ink cartridge with a new one. We recommend using all the ink in the cartridge before the expiration date printed on the package (within a year of installation).
Page 213 The color is not exactly the same as another printer. Colors vary depending on the printer type due to each printer’s characteristics. Because inks, printer drivers, and printer profiles are developed for each printer model, the colors printed by different printer models are not exactly the same. You can achieve similar colors with the same color adjustment method or the same gamma setting by using the printer driver.
Page 214 Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. Is the print head misaligned? (in bidirectional printing) With bidirectional printing, the print head prints while moving left and right. If the print head is misaligned, ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly. If vertical ruled lines are misaligned with bidirectional printing, perform Head Alignment.
Page 215 Are you using the printer at normal room temperature? Epson special media should be used at normal room temperature (temperature: 59 to 77°F [15 to 25°C], humidity: 40 to 60%). For information about paper such as thin paper from other manufacturers that requires special handling, see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Page 216 Are you printing on tracing paper? If too much ink is used when printing in B&W on tracing paper, you may get better results by choosing a lower print density in the Paper Configuration dialog or by selecting Tracing Paper <Low Duty>...
Page 217: Feeding Or Ejecting Problems
Is the paper damp? Do not use paper that is damp. Also, Epson special media should be left in the bag until you intend to use it. If it is left out for a long time, the paper curls up and gets damp so that it does not feed properly.
Page 218: Roll Paper Jam
Is the paper suction too strong? If you continue to have problems with ejected paper, try lowering the Paper Suction (the amount of suction used to keep the paper on the paper feed path). See “Paper menu” on page 171. Paper does not collect in the paper basket or is creased or folded when the paper basket is used.
Page 219 5. Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the eject slot. 6. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the button. Reload the paper and resume printing. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32. Cut sheets jam To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: 1.
Page 220: Others
4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the button. Reload the paper and resume printing. See “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets” on page 43. Others The control panel display keeps turning off. Is the printer in sleep mode? Normal operation can be restored by pressing any of the buttons in the control panel to reactivate the display and then performing a hardware operation such as opening the printer...
Page 221 The light is a light inside the printer. The administrator password has been lost. Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
Page 222: Appendix A Options And Information
193. Others Product name Product number Explanation Epson Special Media See “Epson Special Media Table” on page 224. Maintenance Box T6193 Replacement Maintenance Box for Maintenance Box which is at the end of its service life. See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 195.
Page 223: Supported Media
For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special media or when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
Page 224: Epson Special Media Table
ICC Profile: Describes the ICC profile for the media. The file name of the profile is used as the profile name in the printer driver or the application. Epson Special Media Table Roll paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250), 3-inch core...
Page 225 Take-up Enlarged Head ICC Profile Size Thickness Borderless Alignment 254 mm/10" – – ✓ 300 mm/11.8" 406 mm/16" EPSON SC-T3000_5000_7000_ ✓ ✓ 508 mm/20" 0.27 mm – Series Premium Luster ✓ ✓ 610 mm/24" Photo Paper 260.icc ✓ 914 mm/36"...
Page 226 Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170), 2-inch core Take-up Enlarged Head ICC Profile Size Thickness Borderless Alignment 420 mm/(A2) – EPSON 610 mm/24" SC-T3000_5000_7000_ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 0.18 mm Series Premium Glossy ✓ 914 mm/36" Photo Paper 170.icc 1118 mm/44"...
Page 227 *2 Borderless printing available, but borders may appear or print quality decline due to paper expanding or contracting. Doubleweight Matte Paper, 2-inch core Take-up Enlarged Head ICC Profile Size Thickness Borderless Alignment 610 mm/24" EPSON ✓ SC-T3000_5000_7000_ ✓ ✓ ✓ 914 mm/36" 0.21 mm – Series Doubleweight 1118 mm/44" Matte Paper.icc...
Page 228: Cut Sheet
Borderless printing with cut sheets can only be performed with no left and right margins. Head Name Size Thickness Borderless Enlarged ICC Profile Alignment ✓ Premium Glossy EPSON SuperA3/B Photo Paper SC-T3000_5000_7000_ Series Premium Glossy ✓ ✓ 0.27 mm – Photo Paper.icc ✓...
Page 229: Usable Commercially Available Paper Size
Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty. Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the print quality.
Page 230: Before Printing On Non-Epson Media
Select Custom Paper Setting in the printer Paper menu. See “Paper menu” on page 171. Save custom paper settings to the printer using EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Save custom paper settings created in the printer driver to the computer (Windows).
Page 231 When the custom media types are selected both with the printer and in the printer driver Media Type menu, priority is given to printer driver settings. Adjusting Settings in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) From the Advanced screen, open Paper Configuration dialog and adjust settings as desired.
Page 232: Notes When Moving Or Transporting The Printer
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer Perform the following operations when moving or transporting the printer. Position your hands where shown when lifting the printer. SureColor T7000/SureColor T5000 SureColor T3000 Important: Only hold the required area; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. Move and transport the printer with ink cartridges installed.
Page 233: Notes On Transporting
Notes on Transporting When transporting the printer, repack it using the original box and packing materials to protect it from shock and vibration. After Moving or Transporting After moving or transporting, check if the print head is clogged before use. See “Checking for clogged nozzles”...
Page 234 Mac OS X Operating system Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Core 2 Duo 3.05 GHz or better Memory 1 GB or more available memory Available hard disk space 32 GB or more Display resolution WXGA (1280 × 800) or higher resolution Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification.
Page 235: Specifications Table
Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 2 colors (Photo Black and Matte Black) Color: 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 3 colors (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan) Resolution (maximum) 2880 ×...
Page 236 Printer Specifications Operating temperature/humidity (optional Hard Disk Unit not installed) Operating temperature/humidity (optional Hard Disk Unit installed) External dimensions SureColor T7000: (W) 1608 × (D) 813 × (H) 1128 mm SureColor T5000: (W) 1405 × (D) 813 × (H) 1128 mm SureColor T3000: (W) 1050 ×...
Page 237 *1 For information on HP-GL/2 and HP RTL, see the Epson website. *2 Paper basket closed. *3 Excluding ink cartridges. Ink Specifications Type Special ink cartridges Pigment ink Black: Photo Black, Matte Black Color: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan Use by date...
Page 238: Standards And Approvals
Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage Directive EN 60950-1 2006/95/EC FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B EMC Directive EN 55022 Class B 2004/108/EC EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 FCC Compliance Statement...
Page 239: For Canadian Users
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device.
Page 240: Appendix B Where To Get Help
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Page 241: Appendix C Software License Terms
If you desire to receive the source code above, please see the “Contacting Epson Support” in the User’s Guide, and contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program.
Page 242 GNU GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later version (“GPL Programs”). The list of GPL Programs: linux-2.6.35-arm1-epson12 busybox-1.17.4 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 ethtool-2.6.35 e2fsprogs-1.41.14 scrub-2.4 smartmontools-5.40 GNU Lesser GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version (“Lesser GPL Programs”).
Page 243: Bonjour
This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License (“BSD Program”). Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Sun RPC License (“Sun RPC Program”). ncftp license This printer product includes the open source software program “ncftp-3.2.4”...
Page 244 1. General; Definitions. This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") makes publicly available and which contains a notice placed by Apple identifying such program or work as "Original Code" and stating that it is subject to the terms of this Apple Public Source License version 2.0 ("License").
Page 245 1.9 "You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License. For legal entities, "You" or "Your" includes any entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, You, where "control" means (a) the power, direct or indirect, to cause the direction or management of such entity, whether by contract or otherwise, or (b) ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares or beneficial ownership of such entity.
Page 246 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
Page 247 7. Versions of the License. Apple may publish revised and/or new versions of this License from time to time. Each version will be given a distinguishing version number. Once Original Code has been published under a particular version of this License, You may continue to use it under the terms of that version.
Page 248 10. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names "Apple", "Apple Computer", "Mac", "Mac OS", "QuickTime", "QuickTime Streaming Server" or any other trademarks, service marks, logos or trade names belonging to Apple (collectively "Apple Marks") or to any trademark, service mark, logo or trade name belonging to any Contributor.
Page 249 13.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software and technical data rights in the Covered Code include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in this License. This customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in accordance with FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for Department of Defense purchases, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data -- Commercial Items) and 227.7202-3...
Page 250: Other Software Licenses
Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they have requested that this License and all related documents be drafted in English. Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais.
Page 251 Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions: Redistributions of source code (in whole or in part) must retain the above copyright notice, definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Chapter 3 Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit

Chapter 4 More Ways to Print

Chapter 5 Color Management Printing

Chapter 6 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Chapter 7 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac os X)

Chapter 8 Using the Control Panel Menu

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Chapter 10 Problem Solver

Appendix A Options and Information

Appendix B Where to Get Help

Appendix C Software License Terms

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