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    User's Guide IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read the Safety Precautions booklet. Original instructions CMP0264-01 EN
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    Contents o Copyrights and Trademarks ...6 o How to Read this Manual ...7 Meaning of Symbols...7 Manual Composition...8 o Supplied Items ...9 Manuals and Software ...9 Tools and Consumables ...9 o Preparing in Advance ...10 Before Use 11 o Part Names and Functions ...11 Front ...11 Carriage ...12
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    o Finishing Operations ...41 Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller 45 o Adjustment Function...45 Adjusting the Height of the Print Head...45 Test Printing (Nozzle Check)...47 Adjusting Bi-directional Printing...48 o Various Printing Functions ...51 Reducing Uneven Printing...51 Multi-
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    Problems Occur 93 o Checking Messages ...93 o Troubleshooting ...94 Cannot Turn On the Printer ...94 Print Quality is Poor ...94 Cannot Register a Printer when Installing Epson Help 121 o Technical Support Web Site 121 o Contacting Epson Support...121 Before Contacting Epson ...121 Help for Users
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    Help for Users in Australia/New Zealand...125 Help for Users in Singapore...126 Help for Users in Thailand ...126 Help for Users in Vietnam...127 Help for Users in Indonesia...127 Help for Users in Hong Kong...128 Help for Users in Malaysia ...129 Help for Users in India ...129 Help for Users in the
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
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    damage to property. Make sure you understand these warnings before reading this manual. DDANGER Indicates information that, if ignored, could result in mishandling the Indicates content that must be performed. Failure to follow the instructions in this content can lead to mishandling of the printer
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    printer. User's Guide Explains how to use and maintain this printer. North America To view user manuals, visit: • www.epson.com/support/v7000 (U.S.) • www.epson.ca/support/v7000 (Canada) Latin America To view user manuals, visit: • www.latin.epson.com/support/v7000 (Caribbean) • www.epson.com.br
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    Supplied Items Manuals and Software Name Safety Precautions (booklet) Epson Edge Print CD Usage This booklet explains how to handle the printer safely. Make sure you read this before you start using the printer. Use
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    print head. See the following for the part numbers. N"Consumables and Optional Items" on page 117 Use this for printing. See the following for supported media types. N"Specifications" on page 118 Use this to refill the UV lamp cooler. See the following for the part numbers. N"Consumables and
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    Before Use Part Names and Functions Front Before Use A Carriage This is mainly comprised of the print head and the UV lamp. N"Carriage" on page 12 B Emergency stop button Press to stop the printer immediately. C Ink receiver Receives waste ink drained from the print head. Waste ink is usually
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    F Signal lamp Allows you to check the status of the printer (normal, error, and so on) from a distance. N"Signal Lamp" on page 15 G Table Place the media you want to print. H Gantry Moves the carriage back and forth. I Control section Contains start/stop buttons and warning lights for the ink levels
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    Before Use A Pressure meter Displays the pressure of the ink (color inks/varnish on the left and white ink on the right). B Carriage cover Open to open and close the valve for the sub ink tank. N"Getting Started" on page 29 N"Finishing Operations" on page 41 C Ionizer Disperses static electricity
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    Right A Ink lamps When the main ink tank is running low, the corresponding color lamp turns on. B Suction button Starts the media suction fan. N"Loading Media" on page 34 C Ink supply button This is not normally used. When you press the button, ink is supplied from the main ink tank to the sub ink
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    . Lamp Color Status Buzzer Sound Meaning Red On Yes An emergency has occurred. (Example: The emergency stop button has been pressed or a service call error has occurred.) Yellow On Yes An error has occurred. (Example: The amount of ink remaining has fallen below the minimum allowed
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    Left A Suction valve Set whether or not to perform suction at the four areas. N"Loading Media" on page 34 B Exhaust port Exhausts air from the suction fan. C Waste ink bottle Collects waste ink from the ink receiver. Transfer the waste ink to another container. N"Daily Cleaning" on page 76 D Waste
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    Right (UV Lamp Cooler) Before Use A Coolant injection port Add coolant at regular intervals. Be sure to use the specified coolant. N"Preparing in Advance" on page 10 N"Perform Maintenance Once Every Six Months" on page 84 B Control panel (left) This is not normally used. The temperature of the
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    Understanding the Control Panel A Temperature meter D1 Water Temp: Current temperature of the coolant D2 Set Temp: Set temperature of the coolant D3 Room Temp: Current room temperature B Mode switching buttons C Power button D Temperature setting buttons E Status display lights F Displays the UV
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    Back Before Use A Main ink tank When ink is running low, refill the tank using an ink bottle. N"Refilling Ink" on page 86 19
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    UV Flatbed Controller You can perform the following operations using the UV Flatbed Controller. • Display the printer's status and settings • Manage jobs • Print or preview RIP files • Pause or cancel print jobs • Make settings for printing • Backup or restore settings Screen Composition The content
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    Before Use Icon Name [Pause] Function Pauses or resumes printing. [Cancel] Cancels printing. [Clean] Moves the carriage to the cleaning position (maintenance position). [Flush] Performs flushing. [Left] Moves the carriage to the left. [Right] Moves the carriage to the right. [Back]
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    . Not flushing. The system is working correctly. An error has occurred in the system. A warning has occurred in the system. No user maintenance or service maintenance is required. It is nearly time for user maintenance or service maintenance. User maintenance or service maintenance is required. 22
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    of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock could occur. • In the following situations, turn off the printer immediately and contact your local dealer or Epson support. Continuing to use the printer may cause fire or electric shock to occur. ∗ If you hear an unusual noise ∗ If you notice an unusual
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    support. Notes on Consumables D WARNING • If ink is not handled correctly, it can have a detrimental effect on the body. Before using this printer, be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow the instructions. You can download the safety data sheet from Epson's Website at www.epson
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    will not be used for 45 days or more, contact your local dealer or Epson support. • If you have not used the printer for an extended period, be on the ink receiver to the front position. Printing may fail if these instructions are not followed and the printer is left for an extended period. If the
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    • Store ink bottles at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. • To ensure good print quality, use the ink within the recommended expiration date indicated on the ink bottle. • When moving the ink bottles from a cold to a warm location, leave them at room temperature for at least 3 hours before
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    Before Use • When storing media printed in Draft mode, do not stack the media. Otherwise, the printouts may stick together. • Print outs may contain un-reacted ink components. Do not use print outs for the following purposes, as un- reacted ink components can be harmful to the body. - To wrap food -
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    page 29 2 Load media. N"Loading Media" on page 34 3 Print the data. Image RIP UV Flatbed Controller (1) Create a RIP file using Epson Edge Print. NEpson Edge Print Operation Guide (2) Create a job file using the UV Flatbed Controller, and then send the data to this printer. N"Printing" on page 37
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    Basic Operations Getting Started Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Handling" on page 23 1 Make sure there is nothing on the media table. 2 Turn the power switch on the front of the printer to turn on the printer. 3 Press the Power on ( ) button to begin initializing the
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    the lower number is the pressure during head cleaning. If the upper number does not reach the number shown below, contact your local dealer or Epson support. A Color ink, varnish: B White ink: -3.0 to -3.9 -4.0 to -4.9 30
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    Understanding the Control Panel Basic Operations A Pressure display Upper number: Pressure (current value) needed to keep the print head nozzle surface in optimum condition Lower number: Pressure (current value) when performing head cleaning B MODE button Press and hold to switch modes. C Change
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    displays are as shown below before operating the sub ink tank valve. If you operate the sub ink tank valve without following this instruction, a malfunction may occur. • Ink pressure meter Make sure the display is at the specified value. A Color ink, varnish: B White ink: -3.0 to -3.9 -4.0 to
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    Basic Operations 10 Load the media, and then make a test print. Clear the nozzles if they are clogged. N"Loading Media" on page 34 N"Test Printing (Nozzle Check)" on page 47 N"Clearing Clogged Nozzles" on page 92 33
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    Loading Media Notes on Loading Media • When printing on plate-shaped media, use one that has a flat surface or that does not have raised edges when placed on a table. If you use media with raised edges, it may not stick to the table and could interfere with the carriage during printing. (A is the
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    Basic Operations Placing Media on the Table Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Handling" on page 23 1 Place the media on the table and align the left edge of the start of the media with the print start position. The following illustration shows the relationship between
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    2 Set the suction area according to the size of the media being printed and the loading position. 2-1 Press the Vacuum button to turn off the suction system. 2-2 Open the valve according to the position in which the media is loaded. The media sticks to the table. Cover any suction holes in the
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    Print. When you click [Print], the data is added to the [Print Task List] in the UV Flatbed Controller. N "Epson Edge Print Operation Guide" 2 Select the RIP file you want to print from the [Print Task List]. If the RIP file is not in the [Print Task List], select [
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    3 Check the positional relationship between the media table and the print outs. 3-1 Press to view a preview of the media table and the print outs as seen from above. 3-2 Check the printable area. The printable area is based on the start position and extends along the A and B lines. A: Maximum
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    Basic Operations B Specify the coordinates of the print start position ( position on the screen) by entering numbers in [X Margin] and [Y Margin]. C Select the position of the color bar to be printed in the margins of the media from [Off ], [Left], [Right], or [Both]. D Select [Left], [Right], or [
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    Pausing or Canceling Printing To pause printing, press the [Pause] shortcut button. Press this again to resume printing. To stop printing, press [Cancel]. When printing is paused and then resumed, colors may look different depending on how the ink dries. 40
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    Finishing Operations Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Handling" on page 23 N"Notes on Consumables" on page 24 1 Clean the surface of the print head nozzles and surrounding areas. Basic Operations N"Daily Cleaning" on page 76 2 Check the nozzles for clogging (nozzle
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    3-2 Remove the waste ink bottle and transfer the ink inside to another container. Transfer the waste ink to another container before it crosses the yellow line on the bottle. Otherwise, waste ink could spill when you remove the bottle from the printer. 3-3 Return the empty waste ink bottle to its
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    displays are as shown below before operating the sub ink tank valve. If you operate the sub ink tank valve without following this instruction, a malfunction may occur. • Ink pressure meter Make sure the display is at the specified value. A Color ink, varnish: B White ink: -3.0 to -3.9 -4.0 to
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    • Ink temperature controller Make sure the display on the left side of the controller is 30°C or higher. Make sure the closed valves look approximately as shown in the illustration. If the valves are not fully closed, ink may leak while the printer is off, causing the nozzles to become clogged when
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Adjustment Function Adjusting the Height of the Print Head You can open the head height adjustment screen from various screens. The following is an example. 1 Select [Print] - [Print Settings] on the
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    ; however, if you know the thickness of the media, or if you want to print at a specific height, you can adjust it manually. 2-1 Adjust automatically A Select [Measure Automatically]. B Specify the positions (X and Y positions) at which the measurement will be performed. C Specify the head height
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Test Printing (Nozzle Check) The size of the check pattern is 245 mm (H) and 195 mm (V). 1 Select [Adjust] - [Nozzle Check] on the screen. 2 Adjust the head height, and then set the print start positions (X and Y positions). N"Adjusting the Height of
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    Adjusting Bi-directional Printing Adjust bi-directional printing if there is misaligned text (in the horizontal direction) or graininess in the print outs. 1 Select the adjustment mode from [Adjust] - [Select Adjustment Mode] on the screen. N"Adjustment Mode" on page 50 2 Select [Adjust] - [
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    4 Perform adjustments. Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller A Press [Print] to print the adjustment pattern. B The "0" line in the adjustment pattern (the vertical line in the red box) is straight, which is normal. If the "0" line is not straight but the "+1" line is straight, for
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    Adjustment Mode When performing [Bidirectional Adjust] or making advanced print adjustments, first select the adjustment mode that matches the print mode from [Adjust] - [Select Adjustment Mode] on the screen. See the following table to select the correct adjustment mode. Print Mode Adjustment
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    3] from [Print] - [Print Settings] - [Fuzzy mode] on the screen. The default setting is [Auto], which prints according to the resolution and so on specified in Epson Edge Print. 51
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    Multi-layer Printing When printing two or more layers, it is important to set [Y Print Direction] to specify the order of the layers and [Color Channel] to specify the layers to be printed. Setting [Y Print Direction] Because the print head of this printer is laid out as shown in the following
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller When set to [Backward], the gantry prints while moving from front to back. When all of the white, color, and varnish layers have been printed, the printing status is as shown below. When set to [Forward], the gantry prints while moving from back to
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    Setting the [Y Print Direction] to [Backward]. Setting the [Color Channel] to [Color and White]. Setting the [Y Print Direction] to [Backward]. Setting the [Color Channel] to [Normal]. Varnish Printing When printing with varnish, we recommend checking the
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Reversing the Image and then Printing Select [Horiz Mirror] from [Print] - [Print Settings] - [Mirror Print] on the screen to flip the image and print horizontally. 55
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    Replacing the Colors and then Printing You can specify a specific color in the image being printed and replace it with another color. Select [Print] - [Print Settings] - [Color Replacement] - [Setting] on the screen to display the settings screen. 56
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller A Select [Color Replacement]. B Specify the color to be replaced from the drop-down list. C Specify the replacement color. 57
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    Adding a Base Layer You can add a base layer when performing multi-layer printing. You can adjust the color density and size (Print Area Expansion) for the base layer. Select [Print] - [Print Settings] - [Color Replacement] - [Setting] on the screen to display the settings screen. 58
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller A Select [Color Replacement]. B Specify the base layer color you want to add. C Select [Cover the Whole Print Area], and then specify the density for the base layer. D Adjust the size (horizontal and vertical) of the base layer in [Print Area
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    Exposing Media to Additional UV Light Set this when the ink and varnish have not been sufficiently cured. When this setting is enabled, additional UV lamp exposure is performed after normal printing is complete. Select [Enable] from [Print] - [Print Settings] - [After Cure]. 60
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Even if printing is performed without using this setting, you can still use additional UV light exposure later. A Check the target job from [Print] - [Task History]. B Select [Additional Irradiation] from [Print Mode]. C Press [Print] from the
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    Step & Repeat Prints a repeated pattern of a single image. A Select - [Print] - [Task Setting] to display the settings screen. B Select [Step-and-Repeat Setting] and set the number of times the image is repeated and the gap between images in the X and Y directions. 62
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    Printing Part of the Image Print by specifying a part of the image. Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller A Select - [Print] - [Task Setting] to display the settings screen. B Select [Crop] and then [Setting] to display the settings screen. 63
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    C Drag the bottom-right corner of the red frame on the preview screen to specify the area you want to print. D Press [OK]. 64
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    Useful Functions Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Changing the Screen Display Language You can change the language displayed in [Advanced Setting] - [Advanced] - [Language] on the screen. After changing the language, restart the UV Flatbed Controller. 65
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    Using the Nozzle Compensation Function You can print by using normal nozzles to compensate for missing ink due to clogged print head nozzles. 1 Select [Adjust] - [Nozzle Compensation] on the screen. 2 Print the confirmation pattern. A Press [Setting] to adjust the height of the head. B Set the print
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller 3 Display the setting screen, and then set [Nozzle Compensation]. 3-1 Look at the confirmation pattern and identify the numbers for the clogged nozzles. 3-2 On the screen, select the boxes for the numbers for the nozzles you want to compensate. 3-3
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    Check pattern layout Meaning of check pattern codes H1 to H8: Indicate the print head numbers. CH1 to CH8: Indicate the nozzle row numbers for each print head. The following shows the ink colors for each row of nozzles. CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 H5 WH WH WH WH WH WH WH WH H6 WH WH WH WH WH
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Saving Your Print Settings Press [Save] on the screen to save the current adjustment values and some of the print settings for the UV Flatbed Controller. Press [Load] to load previously saved adjustment values and print settings. Items that are saved
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    Saving Adjustment Results You can save all the adjustment results made on the Adjustments screen as a file. By loading this saved file, you can reproduce the adjustment results from the saved file. Press [Export] to save the adjustment results or [Import] to import the adjustment results. 70
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Resetting the Maintenance Counter Follow the steps below to reset the maintenance warning counters. 1 Select [Advanced Setting] - [Maintenance] on the screen to display the settings screen. 2 Select a maintenance item to reset the counter. A Select a
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    Note that the service maintenance counters displayed at the bottom of the screen can only be reset by service personnel. 72
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    Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller Exporting a Status Sheet (CSV File) Follow the steps below to export a status sheet (CSV file). Select [Advanced Setting] - [Maintenance] on the screen, and then press [Export]. 73
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    Maintenance Types of Maintenance and Timings Cleaning Locations and Timings Continuing to use the printer without cleaning can cause clogged nozzles or malfunctions to occur. Front Back Timings At the end of each day's work Once a month Once every six months Cleaning Locations A Clean the
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    Maintenance Other Maintenance Timings Cleaning Locations As soon as the ink level warning is displayed Refilling ink N"Refilling Ink" on page 86 When clogged nozzles are confirmed as a Head cleaning and so on result of the clogged nozzles check N"Clearing Clogged Nozzles" on page 92 Items
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    Daily Cleaning Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Usage and Storage" on page 23 1 Clean the surface of the print head nozzles and surrounding areas. 1-1 From the UV Flatbed Controller's shortcut menu, execute [Clean] to move the carriage to the maintenance position. 1-2
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    Maintenance When the cleaning is complete, press [Finish CL] on the message screen. 1-3 When the following message is displayed, clean the surface of the nozzles with a polyester/nylon knit woven fabric. Wipe the surface of the nozzles from back to front. Do not wipe in the opposite direction. 1-4
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    When you have finished wiping, press [Finish Wipe] on the message screen. When the following message is displayed, return the louver (flushing box) on the ink receiver to the front position. Move away from the printer and press [OK]. 2 Empty the waste ink bottle. 2-1 Close the waste ink outlet valve
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    3 Remove any ink remaining on the media table. 4-1 Press the Vacuum button to turn off the suction system. Maintenance 4-2 If the ink is not dry, wipe it off with a dry cloth. If the ink has hardened, use a scraper or a similar tool to remove it. 79
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    Perform Maintenance Once a Month Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Usage and Storage" on page 23 1 Clean the UV lamp and the ionizer at the same time as cleaning the surface of the print head nozzles and surrounding areas. 1-1 From the UV Flatbed Controller's shortcut
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    Maintenance 1-3 When the following message is displayed, clean the surface of the nozzles with a polyester/nylon knit woven fabric. Wipe the surface of the nozzles from back to front. Do not wipe in the opposite direction. 1-4 Check the area around the surface of the nozzles, and if it is dirty
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    1-6 Use a cotton swab and so on to remove any dust and other particles from the ionizer. When you have finished wiping, press [Finish Wipe] on the message screen. When the following message screen is displayed, return the louver (flushing box) on the ink receiver to the front position. Move away
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    Maintenance 3 Use a vacuum cleaner and so on to suck up any dust that has accumulated on the filter for the UV lamp cooling unit. 4 Reset the maintenance counter on the UV Flatbed Controller screen. N"Resetting the Maintenance Counter" on page 71 83
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    Perform Maintenance Once Every Six Months Read the following before performing any operations. N"Notes on Usage and Storage" on page 23 Refilling UV Lamp Coolant 1 Turn off the printer. N"Finishing Operations" on page 41 2 Remove the top cover from the UV lamp cooling unit. 3 Refill the coolant. Be
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    4 Replace the top cover on the UV lamp cooling unit. 5 Turn on the printer. N"Getting Started" on page 29 Maintenance 85
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    Refilling Ink Necessary items Ink Bottles Procedure 1 Check the color of the ink lamps on the front of the printer to confirm which colors need to be refilled. 2 Take out the ink bottle of the color you want to refill from the bag, and then shake it as shown in the illustration. The number of times
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    Maintenance 4 Take a firm grip on the ink bottle, and use a tool to punch a hole in the lid. Example tool 5 Check the color of the main ink tank, and turn the cap to remove it. 87
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    6 Refill the main ink tank with ink. Do not leave any ink in the ink bottle, instead pour it all into the tank. 7 Turn the cap on the main ink tank to re-attach it. 88
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    data sheet must be submitted to the industrial waste disposal company at the time of commission. You can download the material safety data sheet from Epson's Website at www.epson.com. 89
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    Checking for Clogged Nozzles The size of the check pattern is 245 mm (9.65 in.) (H) and 195 mm (7.68 in.) (V). 1 After loading the media, select [Adjust] - [Nozzle Check] from the UV Flatbed Controller. 2 Adjust the head height, and then set the print start positions (X and Y positions). N"Adjusting
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    3 Select [Print] to print a check pattern. Maintenance The white ink is white and varnish is transparent with patterns printed on them. Check these by using reflected light. 91
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    Clearing Clogged Nozzles Performing Flushing If the nozzles in the print head are only slightly clogged, perform flushing several times. This may clear the clogged nozzles. 1 From the UV Flatbed Controller's shortcut menu, execute [X Reset] to move the carriage to the reset position in the X
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    When Problems Occur When Problems Occur Checking Messages When a warning or error occurs in the printer, the icon at the bottom right of the UV Flatbed Controller screen changes to (Warning) or (Error). Press the icon to check the content of the message. 93
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Turn On the Printer o Has the emergency stop button been pressed? Turn the emergency stop button to the right to release it. N"Emergency Stop
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    When Problems Occur Cannot Register a Printer when Installing Epson Edge Print If you cannot find the IP address of the printer on the printer registration screen, try specifying the local loopback address (127.0.0.1) on the IP address search screen. This method works when Epson Edge Print is
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    unnecessary data from [Print Task List] and [Task History] for the UV Flatbed Controller. • Delete unnecessary data on your computer. There is a Problem with the UV Flatbed Controller Display Depending on the display settings, the screen display for the UV Flatbed Controller may look unusual (see
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    When Problems Occur Initialization Process Does Not Start If the carriage stops outside the operating range, the initialization process may not start when the power is turned on. Move the carriage to the table side by hand, and then turn the printer back on again. 97
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    Print, set the Vr density to 100.0 in [Color Replacement] from the Job Settings menu, and then print again. If there is no improvement, use Epson Edge Print to create and print two jobs: a color layer and a varnish layer. N"Printing the Color Layer and Varnish Layer Separately" on page 100 98
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    When Problems Occur When data for varnish printing is created using spot color the Color Layer and Varnish Layer Separately" on page 100 If the solutions above do not improve the issue Use Epson Edge Print to create and print a multi-layered print job for the color layer and the varnish layer using
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    Color Layer and Varnish Layer Separately 1 Operations in Epson Edge Print 1-1 Print the data without using multi-layer print color layer and then the varnish layer in that order on the same media. Operations in Epson Edge Print 1 Click (Add) on the job toolbar to add print data to the
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    When Problems Occur 3 Click (Basic Setting) in the Job Settings menu to set the media name and print quality. 4 Check the other settings, and then click A color
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    8 Click (Multi-layer Print Settings) in the Job Settings menu, and then select the type of layer to be created in [Creating Method]. [Creating Method] allows you to create the following two types of layers for varnish printing. • Whole Image • Partial Image 9 Check the other settings, and then
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    Operations from the UV Flatbed Controller When Problems Occur On the same media, print the color layer of the PRN file (A ), and then print the varnish layer of the PRN file (B ). 103
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    printing. (Output a multilayered version of the PRN file.) 2 Operations from the UV Flatbed Controller Perform multi-layered printing of white/color/varnish. Operations in Epson Edge Print 1 Click (Add) on the job toolbar to add print data to the job list. You can also drag and drop the print
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    When Problems Occur 4 Select the type of layer you want to create in [Creating Method] from [WH/Vr version]. The created layer is added to the job
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    6 Select the type of layer you want to create in [Creating Method] from [WH/Vr version]. The created layer is added to the job list. [Creating Method] allows you to create the following two types of layers for varnish printing. • Whole Image • Partial Image You cannot set the density for varnish ink
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    When Problems Occur Operations from the UV Flatbed Controller Print the corresponding PRN file. Set the [Y-Print Direction] to [Backward], and the [Color Channel] to [Normal]. 107
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    Making Advanced Print Adjustments Step Adjustments Adjust the gantry feed amount. 1 Select the adjustment mode from [Adjust] - [Select Adjustment Mode] on the screen. N"Adjustment Mode" on page 50 2 Select [Adjust] - [Step Adjustments] on the UV Flatbed Controller to make adjustments. A Adjust the
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    When Problems Occur Head Interval Adjustments Adjust the position of each print head in relation to the reference print head (H1) horizontally and vertically respectively. First, select
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    A Adjust the head height, and then set the print start positions (X and Y positions). N"Adjusting the Height of the Print Head" on page 45 B Make horizontal adjustments. Press [Print Left Adjustment Sheet] to print the adjustment pattern. The "0" line (the vertical line in the red box) is straight,
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    Vertical Adjustments When Problems Occur 111
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    A Adjust the head height, and then set the print start positions (X and Y positions). N"Adjusting the Height of the Print Head" on page 45 B Make vertical adjustments. Press [Print the Adjustment Pattern] to print the adjustment pattern. The "0" line (the horizontal line in the red box) is straight,
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    When Problems Occur Color Adjustment Adjust the position of ink drops for each color nozzle in the same print head. 1 Select the adjustment mode from [Adjust] - [Select
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    5 If the "0" line is not straight but the "+1" line is straight, for example, enter "+1" on the screen. When you have finished checking the pattern for each print head (H1 to H8) and entering the values on the screen, press [Register]. 6 Repeat steps 1-5 in [Right Color Adjustment]. When you perform
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    When Problems Occur Same Color Adjustment Adjust the position of ink drops for the same color nozzle in the same print head. 1 Select the adjustment mode from [
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    5 If the "0" line is not straight but the "+1" line is straight, for example, enter "+1" on the screen. When you have finished checking the pattern for each print head (H1 to H8) and entering the values on the screen, press [Register]. 6 Repeat steps 1-5 in [Right Color Adjustment]. 116
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    damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support. Others Name Coolant Waste ink bottle
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    Transporting and Moving Contact your local dealer or Epson support for assistance. UV Flatbed Controller System Requirements System Requirements Operating system CPU Free memory region Hard disk Display Specifications Windows 7 x64 Windows 10 x64 Intel
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    Appendix Communication interface External dimensions Sound pressure level Temperature Humidity SuperSpeed USB (W) 4635 mm (182.5 in.) x (D) 2768 mm (109.0 in.) x (H) 1730 mm (68.1 in.) (W) 4635 mm (182.5 in.) x (D) 2768 mm (109.0 in.) x (H) 1400 mm (55.1 in.) (without the signal lamp) Less than 70
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    Representative Brand Name Product Name Model Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s) SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address Atlas Arena, Asia Building, Hoogoorddreef 5, 1101 BA Amsterdam Zuidoost The Netherlands
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    your local Epson Web site. Contacting Epson Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your
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    technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean), epson.com.br/suporte (Brazil), or latin.epson.com/soporte (other regions) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice
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    Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Help for Users in Taiwan Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (https://www.epson.com.tw) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry
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    Repair service center: Telephone number 02-23416969 Fax number 02-23417070 02-27491234 02-27495955 02-32340688 02-32340699 039-605007 039-600969 038-312966 03-4393119
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    service. In addition to your product documentation, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: Your Dealer Don't forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems Epson contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail). Epson Helpdesk Epson
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    enquiries and product information o Product usage questions or problems o Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for Users in Thailand Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (https://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download
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    Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (https://www.epson.co.id) o Information on product specifications, drivers for download o Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions
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    Phone: (62)411-350147/411-350148 Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet
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    - 3900 1600 (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Trunk Line: Fax: (63-2) 706
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    Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available. Toll-Free No. 1800-1069-EPSON(37766) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: o Sales enquiries and product information o Product usage questions
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User’s Guide
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read the Safety Precautions booklet.
Original instructions
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