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Important: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs. 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 behavior. Information about non-genuine chip unit status may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support. ❏ Genuine Epson ink packs, other than those specified in this manual, could cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties. See "Options and Consumable Products" on page 162 ❏ Do not place items on the ink tank or subject the ink tank to strong impacts. Otherwise, the ink tank could become detached. 1. If the message Chip unit expended is displayed on the control panel screen, check the remaining ink in the ink tank using the scale on the ink pack. If the remaining ink level is greater than 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the base of the ink tank: We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink pack to refill the ink tank. If the remaining ink level is 70 mm (2.8 inches) or less: Proceed to step 2. Maintenance 106

Section	Page
Copyrights and Trademarks	2
Contents	3
Introduction	6
Important Safety Instructions	6
When choosing a location for this product	6
When setting up this product	6
When using this product	7
When handling the ink packs	7
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes	8
Printer Parts	9
Front	9
Slider (chip holder)	12
LAN port	13
Interior	14
Back	15
Control Panel	16
Understanding the Display	18
Features	21
Realizing High Productivity	21
Superior Ease of Use	21
Notes on Usage and Storage	23
Installation Space	23
Notes When Using the Printer	23
Notes When Not Using the Printer	24
Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks	26
Handling Media	26
Using the Supplied Software	27
Contents of the Software CD	27
Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2	28
Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2	28
Uninstalling Software	29
Basic Operations	30
Loading and Exchanging Media	30
Loading Media	31
Viewing and Changing Media Settings	43
Exchanging Media	45
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit	48
Media Loading and Take-Up	48
Removing the Take-up Roll	62
Before Printing	64
Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings)	64
Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks	65
Saving Settings	66
Changing Heater Settings	72
Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)	73
Feed Adjustment	76
Using a Test Pattern	77
Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing	79
Printable area	80
Maintenance	82
Daily Maintenance	82
Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates	82
Checking for Clogged Nozzles	84
Head Cleaning	86
Maintenance Around the Print Head	88
Cleaning: Preparation and Notes	88
Part Cleaning	89
Cleaning the Wiper Rail	95
Disposing of Waste Ink	97
Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner	101
Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills	104
Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills	104
Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills	105
Disposal of Used Consumables	112
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced	113
Using the Control Panel Menu	114
Menu Operations	114
Menu List	115
Details of the Menu	119
The Media Setup Menu	119
The Printer Setup Menu	124
The Maintenance Menu	126
The Print Logs Menu	127
The Printer Status Menu	127
The Network Setup Menu	128
The Preference Menu	128
The Reset All Settings Menu	129
Problem Solver	130
When a Message Is Displayed	130
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs	131
Troubleshooting	131
You cannot print (because the printer does not work)	131
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints	132
The prints are not what you expected	133
Media Problems	137
Other Problems	160
Appendix	162
Options and Consumable Products	162
Supported Media	163
Moving and Transporting the Printer	164
Moving the Printer	164
Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar	165
Removing the Media Guide Bar	165
Attaching the Media Guide Bar	170
Transport	174
System Requirements	174
Specifications Table	175
Standards and Approvals	177
FCC Compliance Statement	178
Where To Get Help	179
Contacting Epson Support	179
Software License Terms	180
Open Source Software Licenses	180
Bonjour	180
Other Software Licenses	187

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Maintenance

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If the message

Chip unit expended

is displayed on the control panel screen, check the

remaining ink in the ink tank using the scale on the ink pack.

If the remaining ink level is greater than 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the base of the

ink tank:

We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm

(2.8 inches) from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink

pack to refill the ink tank.

If the remaining ink level is 70 mm (2.8 inches) or less:

Proceed to step 2.

Important:

❏

Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs.

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 behavior.

Information about non-genuine chip unit status may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine

ink is recorded for possible use in service support.

❏

Genuine Epson ink packs, other than those specified in this manual, could cause damage

that is not covered by Epson’s warranties.

See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 162

❏

Do not place items on the ink tank or subject the ink tank to strong impacts. Otherwise, the

ink tank could become detached.