Epson F2000 Start Here - Page 1

Epson® SureColor® F2000 Series Start Here Choose a Location for the Printer Choose a location for the printer that is near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Make sure to place the printer on a flat, stable surface with enough space on all sides (see illustrations below). The area supporting the printer should be wider than the space between the rubber feet on the bottom of the printer, at least 2 feet (60 cm) off the ground, and capable of supporting at least 220 pounds (100 kg). 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) 2.95 in. (7.5 cm) 23 in. (58.5 cm) 5.90 in. (15 cm) 47.24 in. (120 cm) 29.53 in. (75 cm) 78.74 in. (200 cm) 28 in. (71.1 cm) 19.68 in. (50 cm) 2.55 in. (6.5 cm) Unpack 1 Make sure you have these items: 3 Remove the carriage lock and store it in a safe place. Note: Do not throw the carriage lock away; you will need it if you transport the printer. 4 Open the printer cover and press down on the parts as shown to make sure they are secure. Then close the cover. Assemble the Printer 1 Attach the platen as shown. 4 Attach the two tube clamps to the left and right sides on the back of the printer and route the waste ink tube through the clamps as shown. 5 Remove the outer and inner caps from the waste ink bottle and store them in a safe place. Note: Do not throw the caps away; you will need them when disposing of the waste ink. 6 Place the caution label for your language over the English label, if necessary. Then, insert the waste ink bottle into the waste ink bottle holder. The bottle and holder should be placed in an area lower than the printer so that the waste ink can flow straight down. 7 Insert the waste ink tube into the waste ink bottle. The tube should curve toward the bottle and straight down as shown. F2000 Medium platen Waste ink bottle Waste ink tube Power cord 2 Remove the plugs from the waste ink outlets on the back of the printer and store them in a safe place. Ink cartridges Maintenance kit Tweezers Waste ink Caution bottle holder label Limited Tube/cable clamps warranty Note: • The White Edition includes two additional cleaning cartridges. • See the online User's Guide for information on using the maintenance kit and tweezers and attaching the two cable clamps. 2 Remove all the packaging materials and tape. Check carefully for all the tape inside and outside the printer and platen. WARNING: The printer weighs about 180 pounds (82 kilograms) and requires three people to lift and move it. Make sure to grip the printer where indicated by the gray stickers as shown in the illustration. When moving the printer, do not tilt it more than 10 degrees. Note: Do not throw the plugs away; you will need them if you transport the printer. 3 Connect the waste ink tube. Make sure that the longer end of the tube is connected to the waste ink outlet on the left side and the shorter end is connected to the waste ink outlet on the right side. Make sure that the tube sits above the yellow line indicated on the outside of the bottle. If the tube is too long, cut the end to the appropriate length. 8 Connect the power cord. (Do not connect the printer to your computer yet.)