Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000A Technical Reference Guide - Page 13

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Setup

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Unpacking

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Removing the Protective Materials

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Installing the Printer

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Connecting the Power Cable

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Turning On/Off

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Turning the Power On

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Turning the Power Off

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Setting Language and Date/Time

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Selecting Black Ink Type

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Installing the Ink Cartridges

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Replacing the Ink Cartridges

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Installing the Maintenance Box

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Replacing the Maintenance Box

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Installing the Printer Driver and Connecting to a Computer

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How to Get the Software

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How to Connect to a Computer

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How to Configure the Network Settings

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Setup using Install Navi

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Media Settings

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Opening the Paper Cover

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Opening the Cover using the Lever in the Front

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Opening the Cover using the Lever in the Back

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Loading Paper

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How to Load Paper (Auto Cutter Model - Supply from Inside)

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How to Load Paper (Auto Cutter Model - Supply from Outside)

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How to Load Paper (Peeler Model - Supply from Inside)

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How to Remove Paper (For the Auto Cutter Model)

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How to Remove Paper (For the Peeler Model)

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How to Eject Paper at Paper End (For the Auto Cutter Model)

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How to Eject Paper at Paper End (For the Peeler Model)

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Feeding Paper into the Printer Manually

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Test Print

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Test Print using the Printer Driver

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Handling

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Printer Driver for Windows

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Printer Driver Screen Configuration

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Paper Source and Paper Detection Settings

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User-Defined Paper

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Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000A Technical Reference Guide - Page 13

Setup, Handling, Installing the Printer Driver and Connecting to a Computer

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Section	Page
Before Use	3
Manuals for This Product	3
Downloading the Latest Version	3
Symbols Used in This Guide	4
Symbols for Safety	4
Symbols for General Information	4
Safety Precautions	5
Cautions on Installation	5
Cautions on Handling	6
Cautions on Power Supply	7
Cautions on Ink Cartridges	8
Cautions on the Maintenance Box	9
Caution Label	10
Restriction of Use	11
About This Manual	11
Aim of the Manual	11
Manual Content	11
Screenshots	11
Illustrations	11
Contents	12
Product Overview	17
About Models of this Product	17
Auto cutter model	17
Peeler model	17
Gloss Black Ink/Matte Black Ink	18
About the Version of the Printer Driver and Utility	18
Part Names and Functions	19
Front	19
Rear	20
Inside	21
Spindle and Flange	22
Operation Panel	23
Home Screen	24
Nozzle Verification Technology	25
Nozzle Verification Technology Settings	25
Enabling/Disabling the Nozzle Verification Technology	25
Setting Auto Nozzle Check Interval	26
Setting Threshold of Nozzle Clogging	26
Setting Auto Cleaning after Nozzle Check	26
Dot Substitution (Supplemental Printing) Function	27
Periodic Auto Cleaning	28
Setting Time to Start the Periodic Auto Cleaning	28
Execution of the Periodic Auto Cleaning	28
Examples of the Time Setting to Avoid Interrupting Printing Operation	28
Checking the Printer Status	29
Printing the Status Sheet	29
Printing the Network Connection Check Report	30
Checking the Status of Consumables	31
Setup	32
Unpacking	32
Removing the Protective Materials	33
Installing the Printer	34
Connecting the Power Cable	35
Turning On/Off	36
Turning the Power On	36
Turning the Power Off	36
Setting Language and Date/Time	37
Selecting Black Ink Type	37
Installing the Ink Cartridges	38
Replacing the Ink Cartridges	39
Checking Amount of Ink Remaining	39
How to Replace the Ink Cartridges	39
Installing the Maintenance Box	41
Replacing the Maintenance Box	41
Checking the Amount of Empty Space in the Maintenance Box	41
How to Replace the Maintenance Box	41
Installing the Printer Driver and Connecting to a Computer	43
How to Get the Software	43
How to Connect to a Computer	43
How to Configure the Network Settings	43
Setup using Install Navi	45
Media Settings	46
Opening the Paper Cover	47
Opening the Cover using the Lever in the Front	47
Opening the Cover using the Lever in the Back	47
Loading Paper	48
How to Load Paper (Auto Cutter Model - Supply from Inside)	49
How to Load Paper (Auto Cutter Model - Supply from Outside)	53
How to Load Paper (Peeler Model - Supply from Inside)	57
How to Remove Paper (For the Auto Cutter Model)	62
How to Remove Paper (For the Peeler Model)	63
How to Eject Paper at Paper End (For the Auto Cutter Model)	65
How to Eject Paper at Paper End (For the Peeler Model)	66
Feeding Paper into the Printer Manually	67
Test Print	68
Test Print using the Printer Driver	69
Handling	70
Printer Driver for Windows	70
Printer Driver Screen Configuration	71
Paper Source and Paper Detection Settings	72
User-Defined Paper	74
Registering New	74
Editing and Deleting	81
Printing Barcodes	83
Barcode Font Settings	83
Recommended Module Values	85
How to Specify Barcode Data	88
How to Print	93
Printing 2D Symbols	94
Setting the 2D Symbol Font	94
Recommended Module Values	97
Specifying Data of 2D Symbols	100
How to Print	101
Printing Barcodes / 2D Symbols on .NET Environment	102
Font Replacement	102
Printing Barcodes/2D Symbols	103
Favorite Settings	104
Features	105
Registering Print Settings in [Favorite Settings]	105
User Defined Information	107
Exporting/Importing Printer Driver Settings	107
Exporting Settings File	107
Importing Settings File	109
Starting PrinterSetting from the Printer Driver	110
Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3	111
Enabling/Disabling EPSON Status Monitor 3	111
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3	113
Error Notification Settings	115
Displaying the Icon	116
Restrictions on Using the Printer Driver	117
Printer Driver for Mac	118
Basic Procedure for Printing	118
Selecting the Dedicated Printer Driver	123
Customizing the Printer Driver	124
Saving Settings as Preset	124
Deleting from Presets	125
Epson Label Printer Utility	126
Changing the Paper Source Setting	127
Printer Driver for Linux	128
Getting the Package (epson-inkjet-printer-cw-c6000c6500)	129
Installing the Printer Driver	129
Installing Input/Output Modules	129
Adding the Printer to the CUPS	129
Installing Epson Label Printer Utility for Linux	131
Starting Epson Label Printer Utility for Linux	131
Exiting Epson Label Printer Utility for Linux	132
Uninstalling Printer Driver, Epson Label Printer Utility for Linux	132
Printing from SAP System	134
PrinterSetting (Windows)	135
How to Start PrinterSetting	136
How to Apply Settings	137
Media settings	138
Layout settings	139
Layout settings	140
Position adjustment	141
Start adjustment	142
Print results adjustment	143
Store data in the printer	144
Registering Images	145
Registering Templates	146
Registering Fonts	147
Setting Character Code Table	147
Background image settings	148
Linking the Image and the Template	150
Print head maintenance	152
Printer settings	153
Print Head Alignment	154
Media Feed Adjustment	155
Bi-directional Printing Adjustment	157
Panel settings	159
Operating Time Settings	160
Nozzle check settings	161
Advanced settings	162
Settings for Replacing from ZPL II Compatible Monochrome Printer	163
Registering Favorite Settings	167
Applying Favorite Settings	169
Initialize printer	170
Printer information	171
Printer settings list	172
Settings save and restore	173
Option	174
Operation Panel Settings	175
WebConfig	188
How to Start WebConfig	189
Spot Color Settings	190
Creating Spot Color Setting File	190
Printing using the Spot Color Setting File	195
Color Correction	196
Vivid colors	196
ICM	197
Creating an ICC Profile	198
What is ICC Profile?	198
Procedure for Creating an ICC Profile	201
No composite	202
Printing from the First Label (Auto cutter model only)	203
Setting Label Size and Paper Layout for Borderless Printing	204
Borderless Printing Concepts	204
Label Media Design	204
Borderless Printing Settings	205
Adjusting Sensitivity of the Detectors and Threshold for Detecting Labels	208
Detecting Differences in Paper Size Using Label Command	208
Adjusting Gap Detector	209
Adjusting Label Detector for Circle Die-cut Labels (Example)	210
Restricting Operation of the Operation Panel (Lock Setting function)	211
Setting an Administrator Password	211
Enabling the [Lock Setting] Function	212
Changing the Administrator Password	212
Resetting the Administrator Password	213
Cleaning the Printer	214
Cleaning the Exterior	215
Cleaning the Auto Cutter (Auto Cutter Model Only)	216
Cleaning the Peeler (Peeler Model Only)	217
Cleaning the Edge Guides	218
Cleaning the Platen	219
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller	220
Cleaning the Paper Pressure Roller	223
Print Head Cleaning	225
Using the Operation Panel	226
Using the Printer Driver	226
Using the WebConfig	226
Storing the Printer After Ink is Charged	227
Preparation for Long-Term Storage	227
Transporting or Storing the Printer at -10°C (With Matte Black Ink Installed)	228
For Using the Printer after Long Storage	228
For Transporting the Printer	229
Troubleshooting	230
A message is displayed on the operation panel.	230
Print Quality Problems	234
Cannot Print	236
Network Connection Check Errors	238
A message is displayed on the computer screen	239
Printing from a computer is impossible or becomes suddenly impossible	240
Checking Whether the Printer Driver Is Installed	240
Reconnecting the Printer and Computer	240
Checking the [Devices and Printers]	240
Checking the Print Data	241
The printer does not turn on	241
Print Job is Canceled on PC but “Printing” Message on Printer Does Not Disappear	242
Error Beep Sound Does Not Stop	242
Paper is jammed	242
For the Auto Cutter Model	242
For the Peeler Model	246
Information for Application Development	249
How to Control the Printer	249
Using the Epson Inkjet Label Printer SDK	250
Operating Environment	250
How to Get Software	250
Using the ESC/Label Commands	250
Replacing from ZPL II Compatible Monochrome Printer	251
Changing from Two-Step Printing to One-Step Printing	251
Changing Printer Settings and Replacing Printer	253
Configuring USBInformationSetting	254
Setting the Printer Resolution and Monochrome Print Mode	257
Registering a Background Image	259
Registering Fonts	261
Adjusting Font Width and Object Positioning	267
Printing	270
Utilizing Templates	271
Software and Manuals	272
Software	272
Manual	272
Appendix	273
Product Specifications	273
Operating Environment	274
Paper Specifications	275
CW-C6000 Series (4-inch auto cutter model)	277
CW-C6000 Series (4-inch peeler model)	289
CW-C6500 Series (8-inch auto cutter model)	292
CW-C6500 Series (8-inch peeler model)	304
Printable Area	307
Electrical Specifications	310
Reliability	310
Environmental Specifications	311
Overall Dimensions	312
CW-C6000 Series	312
CW-C6500 Series	316
Consumables Specifications	320
Ink Cartridges	320
Maintenance Box	321
Option Specifications	322
Roll Paper Holder	322
Requirements for External Devices	323
Media Source Setting	323
Setting using the Printer Driver	323
Setting using the Operation Panel	323
Paper Feed Speed	323
Paper Tension	324
Paper Curl	324
Paper Angle for Feeding and Ejecting	325
Position of Paper Feeder and Paper Rewinder	326
Downloading Printer Driver, Utilities, and Manuals	327
Label Print Applications	327
How to Get Software	327