Epson S30670, S50670, S70670

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S70670/S50670

The print head on the left is Head 1, and the print head on the right is Head 2.

S30670

Contents

Main Copyrights and Trademarks 2 Copyrights and Trademarks Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Basic Operations Chapter 3 Maintenance Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Chapter 5 Problem Solver Chapter 6 Appendix Page Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions When choosing a place for this product When setting up this product When using this product When handling the ink cartridges Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes Illustrations w c Printer Parts Front section - S50670 and S70670 Page Page Front section - S30670 Page Inside - S70670, S50670 Page Inside - S30670 Back LAN port Control panel Page Understanding the Display The following illustration shows the display for the S50670. Page Page Page Features Realizing High Productivity High Print Quality Superior Ease of Use Page Notes on Usage and Storage Installation space Notes when using the printer Page Notes when not using the printer Notes on handling ink cartridges Handling Media Notes on Handling Handling Media After Printing Specialty Inks Cautions Maintenance Using the Supplied Software Contents of the Software CD Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Uninstalling Software Page Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media Loading Media - S70670/S50670 When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Loading Media - S30670 When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Viewing and Changing Media Settings Page Exchanging Media Printing the Amount of Media Remaining Cutting Media Page Removing Media Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit Media Loading and Take Up Attaching the Roll Core Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Take-up Roll Before Printing Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks Saving Settings Choosing a Media Setting Bank Setting Name Feed Adjustment Platen Gap Head Alignment Heating & Drying Media Suction Head Movement Multi-Strike Printing Roll Type Tension Measurement Media Tension Changing Heater and Fan Settings Page Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment) C1 Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment) Using a Test Pattern Page Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing 1 2 3 4 5 A Printable area - S70670/S50670 Positioning Media of Different Widths Using the High Pressure Rollers Basic Operations 109 Using the Low Pressure Rollers Printable Area - S30670 Basic Operations 111 Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates Page Checking for clogged nozzles Page Page Head Mode Adjustment Maintenance Procedures for Specialty Inks When Messages Are Displayed Refresh Head Washing Head Cleaning Page Regular Maintenance Regular Part Cleaning: Preparation and Notes What Youll Need Notes on Cleaning Using Ink Cleaner Regular Part Cleaning Moving the Print Head Cleaning Around the Print Head Page Cleaning Wiper and Caps Page Page Cleaning the Wiper Rail Page Disposing of Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner Page Page Replacing the Flushing Pad Page Page Maintenance 141 Cleaning Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Maintenance 142 Regular Replacement Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Replacing Ink Cartridges How to replace Page Parts That Are Periodically Replaced Page Using the Control Panel Menu Media Setup Printer Setup Maintenance Ink Level Print Logs Printer Status Network Setup Page Details of the Menu Select Media The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. indicates default settings. Media Remaining Customize Settings RIP Settings 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) 2.5 Page Print Media List Printer Setup Menu Parameter Explanation Page Page The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. The Ink Level Menu Item Explanation The Print Logs Menu These items are used to track consumables. indicates default settings. The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use and settings. The Preference Menu Page Chapter 5 Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below. Messages What to do When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Error messages What to do Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) You cannot print under the network environment. The printer does not turn on. The printer is not communicating with the computer. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints Test Pattern Does Not Print Correctly The print head moves, but nothing prints. The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. The print is not positioned properly on the media. Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. Media Media Is Creased Straightening the Tensioner Media Jams Printing does not stop when the roll ends Removing Jammed Media Page Others Heaters Turn off or the Optional Additional Print Drying System Stops The red light is on inside the printer. The control panel display keeps turning off. Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products Product Part number Explanation Supported Media Product Part number Explanation *Minimum media width for ink layering is 508 mm (20 in.) Important: Do not use media that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty. Ink layering is not available with some media types, such as banner and canvas. Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving the Printer Getting Ready Post-Move Setup Transport System Requirements Specifications Table Printer Specifications Ink Specifications Printer Specifications Important: Do not refill the ink cartridges. Standards and Approvals w Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Purchase Supplies and Accessories Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour Page Page Page Page Page Page Other Software Licenses Info-ZIP copyright and license Software License Terms 192