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Spot Color Inks, Ink Circulation, Ink Refresh

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Spot Color Inks Spot color inks may be sedimented (components settling to the bottom of the liquid) due to ink characteristics. Sedimentation triggers tint unevenness in printing results or clogged nozzles. Before using spot color inks, take note of the following cautions. ❏ The printer provides a function (auto ink circulation) that automatically circulates inks in the print head or tube at periodic intervals to prevent inks from being sedimented. ❏ When using this function, we recommend that you do not turn the printer off. If the power is turned off, auto ink circulation is not performed at the appropriate times. This causes irresolvable sedimentation, which results in damage. When not using the printer for a long period of time, see "Long-Term Storage (Pre-Storage Maintenance)" on page 189. ❏ To cancel auto ink circulation, press the W button while Circulating ink... is being displayed on the control panel screen. However, it cannot be canceled while ink circulation is required. If auto ink circulation is canceled to make prints using spot color inks, tint unevenness may occur in printing results. To avoid cancellation of the auto ink circulation process, we recommend that you perform Ink Circulation before starting printing. See "The Maintenance Menu" on page 211. ❏ Spot color ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly shaken once every 24 hours. See "Shaking cartridges" on page 163. ❏ Spot color ink cartridges must be stored flat (laid on their sides). If the cartridges are stored vertically, even shaking the cartridges before use may fail to dissolve the materials that have sedimented in the ink during storage. ❏ When tint unevenness is detected in printing results, perform Ink Refresh from the menu on the control panel. See "Ink Refresh" on page 188. ❏ Note the following when using ink layering. ❏ Use media at least 2% longer than specified in document size settings. ❏ Note that the auto take-up reel unit may not function as expected, causing a decline in print quality. ❏ Some media do not support ink layering. For details, refer to the documentation supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer. Introduction 35

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	7
Important Safety Instructions	7
Printer Parts	10
Front Section - S50675 and S70675	10
Front Section - S30675	13
Inside - S70675 and S50675	15
Inside - S30675	17
Back	18
LAN Port	19
Control Panel	20
Understanding the Display	22
Features	26
Realizing High Productivity	26
High Print Quality	27
Superior Ease of Use	27
Notes on Usage and Storage	29
Installation Space	29
Notes When Using the Printer	29
Notes When Not Using the Printer	31
Handling ink cartridges	32
Handling Media	33
Spot Color Inks	35
Using the Supplied Software	36
Contents of the Software CD	36
Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2	36
Exiting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2	37
Uninstalling Software	37
Basic Operations	38
Loading and Exchanging Media	38
Notes on Loading Media	38
Positioning the Pressure Rollers and Media (S70675, S50675)	40
Loading Media - S70675/S50675	41
Loading Media - S30675	65
Viewing and Changing Media Settings	85
Replacing and Removing Media	87
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit	92
Removing the Take-up Roll (Using the Standard Take-up Reel)	107
Removing the Take-up Roll (Using the Optional Heavy Roll Auto Take-up Reel)	108
Before Printing	110
Media Settings	111
Basic Setting Flow	111
Precautions regarding settings	111
Saving Media Settings	112
Auto Media Adjust	113
Media Adjust	116
Changing Settings During Printing	121
Printable area - S70675/S50675	123
Printable Area - S30675	126
Maintenance	129
Cleaning Frequency	129
Replacing Consumables Frequency	130
Other Maintenance Frequency	131
Preparing for Cleaning	132
What You’ll Need	132
Maintenance Precautions	134
Moving the Print Head	135
Using Ink Cleaner	136
Regular Cleaning	137
Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)	137
Cleaning Around the Caps (Daily)	142
Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point (Daily)	152
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Daily)	155
Cleaning the Flushing Pad (Daily)	159
Cleaning the Sides of the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (Daily)	161
Regular Cleaning Check Sheet	162
Replacing Consumables	163
Replacing and Shaking Ink Cartridges	163
Disposing of Waste Ink	166
Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner	168
Replacing the Flushing Pad	172
Replacing the Media Holding Plates	174
Disposal of Used Consumables	179
Consumable Replacement Check Sheet	180
Other Maintenance	181
Checking for Clogged Nozzles	181
Head Cleaning	183
Head Washing	186
Ink Refresh	188
Long-Term Storage (Pre-Storage Maintenance)	189
Changing Color Mode (S70675 only)	191
Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease	194
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced	197
Using the Control Panel Menu	198
Menu Operations	198
Menu List	198
Details of the Menu	203
The Media Setup Menu	203
The Printer Setup Menu	208
The Maintenance Menu	211
The Ink Level Menu	212
The Print Logs Menu	212
The Printer Status Menu	213
The Network Setup Menu	213
The Preference Menu	214
The Reset All Settings Menu	214
Problem Solver	215
When a Message Is Displayed	215
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs	217
Troubleshooting	218
You Cannot Print (Because the Printer Does Not Work)	218
The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But Nothing Prints	219
Prints Are Not What You Expected	220
Media Problems	229
Other Problems	232
Appendix	234
Options and Consumable Products	234
Supported Media	235
Moving and Transporting the Printer	236
Moving the Printer	236
Transportation	238
Recommended Media Settings	238
Microweave (M/W) Setting and Banding Association Tables	239
System Requirements	241
Specifications	242
Standards and Approvals	244
FCC Compliance Statement	244
Where To Get Help	246
Contacting Epson Support	246
Software License Terms	247
Open Source Software Licenses	247
Bonjour	247
Other Software Licenses	254

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Introduction

Spot Color Inks

Spot color inks may be sedimented (components settling to the bottom of the liquid) due to

ink characteristics. Sedimentation triggers tint unevenness in printing results or clogged

nozzles.

Before using spot color inks, take note of the following cautions.

❏

The printer provides a function (auto ink circulation) that automatically circulates inks in

the print head or tube at periodic intervals to prevent inks from being sedimented.

❏

When using this function, we recommend that you do not turn the printer off. If the

power is turned off, auto ink circulation is not performed at the appropriate times.

This causes irresolvable sedimentation, which results in damage. When not using

the printer for a long period of time, see “Long-Term Storage (Pre-Storage

Maintenance)” on page 189.

❏

To cancel auto ink circulation, press the

button while

Circulating ink...

is being

displayed on the control panel screen. However, it cannot be canceled while ink

circulation is required. If auto ink circulation is canceled to make prints using spot

color inks, tint unevenness may occur in printing results. To avoid cancellation of the

auto ink circulation process, we recommend that you perform

Ink Circulation

before starting printing. See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 211.

❏

Spot color ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly shaken once every 24 hours.

See “Shaking cartridges” on page 163.

❏

Spot color ink cartridges must be stored flat (laid on their sides). If the cartridges are

stored vertically, even shaking the cartridges before use may fail to dissolve the

materials that have sedimented in the ink during storage.

❏

When tint unevenness is detected in printing results, perform

Ink Refresh

from the

menu on the control panel. See “Ink Refresh” on page 188.

❏

Note the following when using ink layering.

❏

Use media at least 2% longer than specified in document size settings.

❏

Note that the auto take-up reel unit may not function as expected, causing a decline

in print quality.

❏

Some media do not support ink layering. For details, refer to the documentation

supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer.