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EPSON SureColor
S30670
S50670
S70670
User’s Guide
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
When handling the ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front section - S50670 and S70670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front section - S30670. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inside - S70670, S50670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inside - S30670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Notes on handling ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handling Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specialty Inks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Loading and Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Media - S70670/S50670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Media - S30670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Media Loading and Take Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Removing the Take-up Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Changing Heater and Fan Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Using a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Printable area - S70670/S50670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Positioning Media of Different Widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using the High Pressure Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Using the Low Pressure Rollers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Printable Area - S30670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Chapter 3 Maintenance
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates . . . . . . . . . 112
Checking for clogged nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Maintenance Procedures for Specialty Inks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Regular Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Regular Part Cleaning: Preparation and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Regular Part Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cleaning the Wiper Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Disposing of Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Replacing the Flushing Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cleaning Check Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Regular Replacement Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
How to replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Details of the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
The Media Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Printer Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
The Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
The Ink Level Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
The Print Logs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
The Printer Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
The Network Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
The Preference Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
The Reset All Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Chapter 5 Problem Solver
When a Message is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Chapter 6 Appendix
Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Moving and Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Moving the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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Appendix A Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Chapter B Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings
and instructions marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for this product
❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product
will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment
may result in fire or electric shock.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the
same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result
in fire or electric shock.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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❏ The printer requires two power cables with a combined capacity of 20 A at 100 V or 10
A at 240 V. If the combined capacity can not be supplied by a single outlet, connect the
cables to different outlets with independent power sources.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer,
the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If
there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
When using this product
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.
❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
product; the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
❏ Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel. When this
button is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power
cord or turn off the product until the Power light stops flashing.
❏ This device has two power systems. There is a risk of electric shock unless the two
power cables are unplugged during maintenance.
When handling the ink cartridges
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal
operation and printing.
❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such
as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
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❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and
dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in
the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent
the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply port
or surrounding area.
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes
Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
Warning:
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Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
Important:
Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this
product.
Note:
Illustrations
Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations show the S30670, but the instructions in this
manual apply to all three models.
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Printer Parts
Front section - S50670 and S70670
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4
Maintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126.
Additional print drying system
The additional print drying system can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. Available separately for the S70670.
See the Additional Print Drying System Setup Guide.
After heater
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
See “Heating & Drying” on page 97.
Roll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are two supports: one on the left and one on
the right.
See “Media Loading and Take Up” on page 82.
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Tensioner
The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
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Roll core holder locking screw
The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two lift levers:
one on the left and one on the right.
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Roll support
Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
Auto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
Manual switch
Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction.AutoThe selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off
position.
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Casters
There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in
use.
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14
Airflow vents
These vents vent air from inside the printer. Do not obstruct these vents.
Waste ink bottle holder
Place the waste ink bottle in this holder.
Adjuster
The adjusters keep the printer in place. After installing the printer, keep it securely in place during use.
Waste ink bottle
Waste ink collects in this bottle.
Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line.
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Waste ink tube
Waste ink is discharged from this tube. Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use.
Ink cartridge/replacement cartridge
The number of each type of cartridge installed varies with the option selected for color mode.
S70670: 8 colors/10 colors
S50670: 4 colors/5 colors
In 8 or 4 color mode, you need to use “replacement cartridges” to fill all slots. These are included with your printer.
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Lock levers
Raise the levers to unlock the ink cartridges prior to removal. Lower the levers to lock the cartridges in place after insertion.
Cartridge check lamp
This lamp lights when an ink cartridge error occurs.
On
Off
:
:
An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
No error.
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20
AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.
LAN port
See “LAN port” on page 19.
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USB port
Connects the USB cable.
Maintenance cover (right)
Open this cover when performing regular maintenance. Normally closed when using the printer.
See “Regular Maintenance” on page 121.
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Media loading lever
After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to
removal.
Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
On/Flashing
Off
:
An error occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the contents of the
error on the control panel's screen.
:
No error.
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Control panel
See “Control panel” on page 20.
Front cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the
printer.
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Front section - S30670
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2
3
Maintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126.
After heater
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
See “Heating & Drying” on page 97.
Roll core holder
Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.
See“Media Loading and Take Up” on page 82.
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5
Tensioner
The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
Roll core holder locking screw
The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two locking
screws: one on the left and one on the right.
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7
Roll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are two supports: one on the left and one on
the right.
Auto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
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9
Manual switch
Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off
position.
Casters
There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in
use.
10 Airflow vents
These vents vent air from inside the printer. Do not obstruct these vents.
11 Waste ink bottle (tank) holder
Place the waste ink bottle in this holder.
12 Adjuster
The adjusters keep the printer in place. After installing the printer, keep it securely in place during use.
13 Waste ink bottle (tank)
Waste ink collects in this bottle.
Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line.
14 Waste ink tube
Waste ink is discharged from this tube. Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use.
15 Ink cartridges
Install all ink cartridges into each slot.
16 Lock levers
Raise the levers to unlock the ink cartridges prior to removal. Lower the levers to lock the cartridges in place after insertion.
17 Cartridge check lamp
This lamp lights when an ink cartridge error occurs.
On
Off
:
:
An error occurred. Check the message on the control panel’s screen.
No error.
18 AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.
19 LAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
20 USB port
Connects the USB cable.
21 Maintenance cover (right)
Open this cover when performing regular maintenance. Normally closed when using the printer.
See “Regular Maintenance” on page 121.
22 Media loading lever
After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to
removal.
23 Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
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On/flashing
Off
:
:
An error has occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the message on
the control panel’s screen.
No error.
24 Control panel
See “Control panel” on page 20.
25 Front cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the
printer.
Inside - S70670, S50670
Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange
these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. The
illustration shows the S70670.
1
2
3
Print head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. The print head on the left is Head 1, the print head on the
right Head 2. We recommend that you clean the area around this unit once a week.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126.
Media holding plate
The media holding plates prevent the media riding up and keeps fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print
head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing.
See “Loading Media - S70670/S50670” on page 39 and “Loading Media - S30670” on page 58.
Cutter groove
Pass the blade of a cutter (not included) down this groove to cut media.
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Pressure rollers (high)
There are ten rollers in total; the high pressure rollers are the two on the outside edges. They press down on the edges of the
media during ink layering.
See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 112.
See “High Print Quality” on page 27.
5
6
Pressure rollers (low)
There are ten rollers in total; all of which are low pressure rollers apart from the two on the outside edges. They press down
on the media during normal (non-layer) printing. The number used varies with the width of the media.
See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 112.
Platen heater
The platen heater ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
See “Heating & Drying” on page 97.
See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 112.
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8
9
Wiper cleaner
The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once
every six months.
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 135.
Caps
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. We recommend that this unit be
cleaned once a week.
See “Regular Part Cleaning” on page 124.
Wiper
The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. We recommend that this unit be cleaned once a week. It is included in the
maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every six months.
See “Regular Part Cleaning” on page 124.
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 135.
10 Flushing pad
Ink is discharged onto this pad during flushing. It is It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once
every six months.
See “Replacing the Flushing Pad” on page 138.
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Inside - S30670
Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange
these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below.
1
2
Print head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. We recommend that you clean the area around this unit once
a week. Make sure the print head is at the far left side of the printer before cleaning.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126.
Media holding plate
The media holding plates prevent the media riding up and keeps fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print
head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing.
See “Loading Media - S30670” on page 58.
3
4
Cutter groove
Pass the blade of a cutter (not included) down this groove to cut media.
Pressure rollers
These rollers press down on the media during printing.
See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 112.
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6
Platen heater
The platen heater ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
See “Heating & Drying” on page 97
See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 112.
Wiper cleaner
The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every
six months (or more often, depending on usage).
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 135.
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8
Caps
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out. We recommend that the caps
be cleaned once a week.
See “Regular Part Cleaning” on page 124.
Wiper
The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. We recommend that this unit be cleaned once a week. It is included in the
maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every six months (or more often, depending on usage).
See “Regular Part Cleaning” on page 124
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 135.
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Flushing pad
Ink is discharged onto this pad during flushing. It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every
six months (or more often, depending on usage).
See “Replacing the Flushing Pad” on page 138.
Back
1
2
3
Drive switch
The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement.
Roll holder
Place media on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.
Roll holder fixing screw
These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed. There are two screws: one on the left and one on
the right.
4
EPSON LiftAssist lever
If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the
roll holders. There are two LiftAssist levers: one on the left and one on the right.
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6
7
Pre-heater
Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature.
Roll support
Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
Handle
After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core.
LAN port
1
2
3
RJ-45 connector
Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).
Data lamp
The data lamp shows connection status and indicates whether the printer is receiving data.
Status lamp (green/red)
The status lamp indicates network connection speed.
Data lamp
Status lamp (green/red)
Status
On
On (green)
The printer is connected using a
1000base-T connection.
Flashing
On
The printer is receiving data over a
1000base-T connection.
On (red)
The printer is connected using a
100base-TX connection.
Flashing
The printer is receiving data over a
100base-TX connection.
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Control panel
1 Pbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
2 Plight (power light)
The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On
:
:
:
The power is on.
Flashing
Off
The printer is receiving data or performing head cleaning or other operations during shut-down.
The power is off.
3 Mbutton (media setup button)
Press this button to display the Media Setup menu, which contains such items as Media Remaining, Select Media,
Customize Settings, and Print Media List. This button is disabled during printing.
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152.
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5
Display
Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. See “Understanding the Display” on page 22.
Menu button
Press this button to display menus. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 147.
6 ybutton (back button)
Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed. See “Menu Operations” on page 147.
7 l/rbuttons (left and right arrow buttons)
Use to position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu.
8 u/dbuttons (media feed buttons)
When media is loaded, you can press the dto feed the media and uto rewind. Keep the dbutton pressed to feed the media.
Keep the ubutton pressed to rewind the media. Note that when the ubutton is used to rewind, the media will stop when its
edge reaches the starting print position. Rewind can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again.
When the menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to select menu items and options. See “Menu Operations” on page
147.
9
OK button
Pressing this button when a menu item is highlighted displays options for the selected item.
Pressing this button when an option is highlighted selects the highlighted item or performs the selected operation.
10
button (heating and drying button)
Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying menu, where you can adjust the Heater Temperature. If the optional
additional print drying system is attached, you can also adjust Additional Dryer settings. These options can be adjusted
during printing.
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152.
11 #button (maintenance button)
Pressing this button displays the Maintenance menu, which contains such items as Nozzle Check, Cleaning, Head Washing,
Head Maintenance, and Waste Ink Counter. This button is disabled during printing.
See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159.
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12 W button (pause/cancel button)
The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status, press the Wbutton again, or
select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Zbutton. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on
the screen and then press the Zbutton.
Pressing this button when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status.
13
button (media feed button)
When the printer is in the ready state, you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then Z.
See “Cutting Media” on page 80.
When printing is in progress, you can use this button to adjust media feed.
See “Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment)” on page 103.
Understanding the Display
The following illustration shows the display for the S50670.
1
2
Messages
Displays the printer's status, operation, and error messages.
See “When a Message is Displayed” on page 164.
Heater temperature
From left to right, this display shows the temperature settings for the pre-heater, platen heater, and after heater. The
thermometer icons give a rough indication of the current temperatures of the heaters.
:
The heater has reached the selected temperature.
:
The heater has not reached the selected temperature.
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Media info
From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media remaining.
If a media setting bank number created with this printer is selected as the print media, the number (from 1 to 30) will be
displayed. When RIP Settings is selected, 0 will be displayed.
The selected platen gap is shown as follows.
:
:
:
1.5
2.0
2.5
The media remaining is not displayed if Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the Media Remaining menu.
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152.
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Ink cartridge status
Displays the approximate level of remaining ink and the current status. When ink runs low or an error occurs, the display
changes as shown below.
Normal
Warning or error
1
2
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
Ready to print. The height of the indicator changes with the level of ink remaining.
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge.
The level of ink remaining has reached the limit; replace with a new cartridge.
The ink cartridge is not locked. Lower the lock lever to engage the lock.
No ink cartridge is inserted. Insert the ink cartridge and lower the lock lever to engage the lock.
An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error.
A cleaning cartridge is installed. The height of the indicator shows the amount of cleaning liquid
remaining in the cartridge in three levels.
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Note:
You can also check the level of ink remaining using the Ink Level option in the menus. See “The
Ink Level Menu” on page 160.
2 Ink color codes
BK
Y
:
:
:
:
Black
Yellow
M
Magenta
Cyan
C
MS
LK
OR
LC
LM
WH
Metallic Silver
Light Black
Orange
Light Cyan
Light Magenta
White
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Waste ink bottle status
Displays the approximate amount of space available in the waste ink bottle. The display changes as shown below when the
waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs .
Normal
Warning or error
Status indicators
The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows.
No error. The indicator changes to show the amount of space available.
:
:
:
The waste ink bottle is almost full. Ready a new waste ink bottle.
The waste ink bottle is full. Replace with a new waste ink bottle.
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Head strike detection status
This is displayed by the S50670 only.
:
The printer checks whether the media lifts during printing.
:
The printer does not check whether the media lifts during printing.
See the “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159.
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Additional print drying system status (system included with the S50670 and optional for other
models)
This display shows settings for the optional additional print drying system.
No icon
:
Not installed, or it is not installed correctly.
The drying fan is enabled.
:
The drying fan is not enabled. To start the fan, select Additional Dryer for On in the setup menu.
:
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152.
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Features
This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm (64 inches) in
width. The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
Triple Heaters
The three heaters listed below support improved productivity and print quality.
The pre-heater: Warms media before printing to protect the print area from sudden
changes in temperature.
The platen heater: Ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
The after heater: Can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High-Capacity Rolls
The standard media feeding unit can handle high-capacity rolls with external diameters of
up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) and weights of up to 40 kg (88.2 lb), ensuring that media require
less frequent replacement.
With the optional heavy roll media system, the printer can handle even larger 80 kg (176.4
lb) rolls with external diameters of 300 mm (11.8 inches).
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Comes Standard
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly, with no wrinkles.
You’ll find it comes in handy for banner printing, high-volume print jobs, and continuous
overnight printing.
High-Capacity Ink Cartridges
The printer uses high-capacity, 700 ml ink cartridges (white cartridges 600 ml, metallic
silver cartridges 350 ml) to ensure productivity, reducing the nuisance of frequent ink
replacements.
High-Speed Printing
®
The S-Series printers all use the EPSON MicroPiezo TFT print head(s) for extreme print
speeds.
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Additional Print Drying System Available
The additional print drying system (included with the S50670; optional with other models)
can be used for increased drying performance and improved productivity. It is
recommended when using the S70670 in 10 color mode, as the white and metallic silver
inks are slow to dry.
High Print Quality
Smooth Tone Gradations, High-Fidelity Color Reproduction
The S70670 is equipped for light-colored inks (light black, light cyan and light magenta),
reducing grain for continuous tone gradation, while the use of orange ink increases the
color gamut for high-fidelity color reproduction. It is capable of print quality of a level
sufficient for car wraps and indoor display advertising that can be inspected at close range.
Support for White and Metallic Silver Inks
A variety of print effects are available when using the S70670 with white and metallic silver
inks or the S50670 with white ink. The white ink is high opacity, making it suitable for
masking on transparent media (window graphics). Other inks can be printed over white or
metallic silver inks (ink layering), preventing color inks showing through and allowing for a
variety of metallic colors.
Note:
Note the following when using ink layering.
❏ Use media at least 2% longer than specified in document print settings.
❏ Note that the auto take-up reel unit may not function as expected, causing a decline in print
quality.
❏ Some media types, such as banner and canvas, are not supported. Before buying media in
large quantities, try printing on a smaller sample and check the results.
Superior Ease of Use
Easy Media Installation and Take up
The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, eliminating the need to attach spindles
before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly. Never
having to juggle long spindles makes installing media a snap even where space is limited.
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In addition to roll supports that give you a place to rest media during installation, the printer
offers lift levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised to the level of the roll
holders.
Virtually Odorless Solvent Ink
The distinctive odor of solvent-based inks has been reduced with our solvent inks. This not
only improves the work environment during printing but ensures that items intended for
indoor display can be exhibited in any venue.
Head Strike Detection
The S50670 is equipped with a system for detecting media lift during printing. If the media
lifts during printing, printing will stop to prevent the media coming into contact with the print
head. Stopping printing avoids printing errors and prevents waste of ink and media.
Ease of Maintenance
Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance, and the design of this printer
leaves plenty of space for maintenance.
E-Mail Error/Warning Notification
The EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into the printer’s network interface
offers e-mail notification. Once configured for e-mail notification, the printer will send errors
and warnings to selected e-mail addresses, ensuring peace of mind when the printer is left
unmanned during overnight operation and in other similar situations.
Lamp and Alarm Error Alerts
When an error occurs, a alarm will sound and the alert lamp will light. The large alert lamp
is highly visible, even at a distance.
A alarm sounds simultaneously to prevent time wasted while stoppages due to errors go
unnoticed.
High-Speed USB/Gigabit Ethernet
The printer comes equipped with high-speed USB and 100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network
interfaces.
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Notes on Usage and Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper
ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed.
For the external dimensions of the printer, see “Specifications Table” on page 180.
100 mm (3.9 in.)
1750 mm
(68.9 in.)
500 mm (19.7 in.)
2903 mm
(114.3 in.)
1000mm
(39.4 in.)
3620 mm (142.5 in.)
500 mm (19.7 in.)
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and
print quality decline.
Additional precautions are required for white and metallic silver inks. See “Specialty Inks”
on page 35.
❏ When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range
described in the “Specifications Table” on page 180.
Note, however, that the desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and
humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media. Be sure
the operating conditions suit the media. For more information, see the documentation
supplied with the media.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight,
maintain the appropriate humidity.
❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat sources or locations that are exposed to
direct drafts from ventilators or air conditioners. The print head nozzles could dry out
and clog.
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❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could spill inside or around the printer.
❏ The following components require regular maintenance at recommended intervals or
according to the frequency with which the printer is used. Failure to perform regular
maintenance could result in loss of print quality. In the absence of the appropriate
maintenance, continued use could damage the print head.
See “Regular Maintenance” on page 121.
Component to be cleaned
Frequency
Print head
Wiper
Once a week
When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been
cleaned.
Caps
Wiper rail
Component requiring
replacement
Frequency
Flushing pad
Wiper cleaner
Wiper
Once every six months (or more often, depending on usage)
❏ The print head may not be capped (the print head may not return to the right side) if the
printer is turned off when the media is jammed or an error has occurred. Capping is a
function for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print
head from drying out. In this case, turn on the power and wait until capping is performed
automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker.
The print head may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait
until capping is performed automatically.
❏ The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the
nozzle from clogging.
Be sure that the waste ink bottle is installed whenever the printer is on.
❏ As well as being expended during printing, ink is used during head cleaning and other
maintenance required to keep the print head in working order.
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Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when storing the printer. If it is not stored
correctly, you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
Additional precautions are required for white and metallic silver inks. See “Specialty Inks”
on page 35.
❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer. The media may also become
wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print
head. Remove the media before putting the printer in storage.
❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print
quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off.
❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in storage. If you are not using the printer for
a long time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust build-up. The
print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust gets
on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, check the print head for clogging before
you start printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is clogged.
See “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 114.
❏ When storing the printer, be sure that it is level: do not store it on an angle, on end, or
upside down.
Using the S30670 or Printers Without Specialty Inks
Note:
The term “specialty inks” is used for white and metallic silver inks.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head nozzles may become clogged. Turn the
printer on at least once every seven days to prevent the print head clogging. Head
cleaning will be performed automatically after the printer is turned on. Head cleaning
helps maintain print quality. Do not turn the printer off until cleaning is complete.
❏ If the printer will not be used for an extended period, use a cleaning cartridge (available
separately) to wash the heads. Leaving the heads unwashed causes permanent clogs.
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Whether head washing is required depends on the length of time the printer will be left
unused.
❏ S70670 (8 color mode): 2 weeks or more
❏ S50670 (4 color mode): 3 weeks or more
❏ S30670: 1 month or more
See the “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159 for more information.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges to maintain good print quality.
Additional precautions are required for white and metallic silver inks. See “Specialty Inks”
on page 35.
❏ Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head nozzles the first time the printer is
used.
❏ Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a location that is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
❏ To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the cartridge before the earlier of the following
dates:
❏ The expiration date shown on the ink cartridge packaging
❏ Six months after opening the ink cartridge package
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a warm place, leave it at room
temperature for more than four hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏ Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip.
❏ Fill all slots using ink or replacement cartridges (replacement cartridges are required in
8 and 4 color modes). You cannot print if any of the slots are empty.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. The ink in the printer will dry out
and the printer will not function as expected. Leave ink cartridges or replacement
cartridges in all slots even while you are not using the printer.
❏ Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge’s own information such as the
remaining ink level, you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after removing it from
the printer.
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❏ Use a cleaning stick from the supplied maintenance kit to wipe ink from the ink supply
port of cartridges that have been removed from the printer before all the ink is used.
Dried ink on the supply port may cause ink leaks when the cartridge is reinserted and
used.
While cartridges are in storage, keep the ink supply ports free of dust. The ink supply
port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
❏ Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to
get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this printer stops printing before ink cartridges
are completely expended.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer
function or performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
❏ Do not drop or knock cartridges against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak.
❏ With the exception of white and metallic silver, ink cartridges must be removed and
shaken thoroughly once every three weeks.
See “How to replace” on page 143.
❏ Do not insert or remove replacement cartridges during printing.
Handling Media
Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that is in poor condition will not
produce good quality prints.
Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media.
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Notes on Handling
❏ Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface.
❏ Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print
quality.
❏ When handling media, hold it by both edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.
❏ Keep the media dry.
❏ Packaging materials can be used to store media and should not be thrown away.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.
❏ When not in use, media should be removed from the printer, rewound, and inserted in
its original packaging for storage. Leaving media in the printer for extended periods
may cause it to deteriorate.
Handling Media After Printing
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.
❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may
peel off.
❏ Do not touch the printed surface, as this may remove the ink.
❏ Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking, as otherwise
discoloration or other marks may appear where the prints touch. These marks will
disappear if the prints are immediately separated and dried but will become permanent
if the surfaces are not separated.
❏ Avoid direct sunlight.
❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation
supplied with the media.
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Specialty Inks
The term “specialty inks” is used for white and metallic silver inks. White and metallic silver
inks are prone to settling (components settling to the bottom of the liquid). Using the ink in
this state can cause a decline in print quality and printer malfunction. This section
describes precautions for handling white and metallic silver inks. The S30670 does not
support specialty inks.
Cautions
❏ When specialty inks are installed, maintenance will be performed automatically to
prevent ink accumulating in the printer and causing clogs. Because turning the printer
off prevents maintenance being performed, leading to printer malfunction, we
recommend that the printer not be turned off.
❏ White and metallic silver ink cartridges must be stored flat (i.e., laid on their sides). If the
cartridges are stored on end, agitating the cartridges before use may fail to dissolve the
materials that have precipitated from the ink (i.e., settled to the bottom of the liquid)
during storage.
❏ If the printer will not be used for seven days or more, use a cleaning cartridge (available
separately) to wash the heads. You will have to drain all channels, not just the white and
metallic silver. Leaving the heads unwashed causes permanent clogs. See “The
Maintenance Menu” on page 159 for more information.
Maintenance
The maintenance required to keep the printer in good working order can be divided into
routine maintenance and tasks that the printer performs automatically.
Auto Maintenance
To prevent malfunctions caused by settling of the white and metallic silver inks, the printer
automatically cycles the ink if no operations are performed for some time after printing or
after the printer is turned on.
Automatic maintenance is performed if the printer is on; no user intervention is required.
Daily Maintenance
❏ White and metallic silver ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly shaken once
every 24 hours. See “How to replace” on page 143.
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❏ If print results are uneven, circulate or refresh the ink. See “Maintenance Procedures
for Specialty Inks” on page 117.
Using the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software CD
The following applications are available on the supplied software CD. Install as required.
For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in
question.
Note:
❏ The supplied disk does not contain printer drivers. A software RIP is required for printing.
❏ The latest applications can be downloaded from the EPSON website.
Software Name
Summary
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy the media
settings bank created in the printer’s setup menu to a computer.
See “Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2” on page 36 and “Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2” on
page 37.
Drivers and utilities
Install the EPSON communications driver (EPSON SC-S30600 Series Comm Driver).
The EPSON communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to
copy media settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer
status if the EPSON communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a
computer via USB. See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status display.
Network utility
Install and launch a wizard that will help you enter IP addresses for a simple network connection.
EPSONNet Config
With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your computer.
This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.
Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
Launch EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready.
1. The application can be launched using either of the following two methods.
❏
❏
Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop. The EPSON LFP Remote
Panel 2 icon is created when the application is installed.
Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 > EPSON LFP Remote
Panel 2.
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2. Click the desired item in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
See EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for more information.
Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
Uninstalling Software
Important:
❏ Log in to an “Computer administrator” account (an account with Administrators group
privileges).
❏ Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the
operation.
❏ Exit any other applications that may be running.
This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the EPSON
communications driver.
1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable.
2. Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
In Windows XP, go to the Control Panel and click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall/Change (or
Change/Remove).
Selecting the following deletes the Epson communications drivers:
❏ EPSON SC-S70670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall
❏ EPSON SC-S50670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall
❏ EPSON SC-S30670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall
To uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2, select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
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4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes.
If you are reinstalling the EPSON communications driver, restart the computer.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operations
Loading and Exchanging Media
The process for loading media varies with the model of printer or type of media feeding unit
used. Choose the method suited to your particular setup.
Caution:
❏ The heaters and media holding plates may be hot; observe all necessary precautions.
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Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns.
❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
❏ Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media. The edges of the media are sharp
and can cause injury.
Important:
Load media immediately before printing. The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head.
Note:
For information on the media that can be used in the printer, see “Supported Media” on page
177.
Loading Media - S70670/S50670
The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed
media feeding unit or the optional heavy roll media system.
Follow the steps below when using the supplied media feeding unit.
When the Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit is installed, see “Using the Optional Heavy Roll
Media Feeding Unit” on page 68.
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When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed
This section uses the S70670 to illustrate the process of loading media when the supplied
media feeding unit is installed.
Caution:
Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or
removing the media, use at least two persons.
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1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
Important:
When white and metallic silver inks are installed, maintenance will be performed
automatically to prevent ink accumulating in the printer and causing clogs. Because turning
the printer off prevents maintenance being performed, leading to printer malfunction, we
recommend that the printer not be turned off.
2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between
the two is wider than the media.
Center the roll supports between the roll holders.
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
3. Place media on the roll supports oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and
position it as indicated by the mark on the label.
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Printable side out
Printable side in
Note:
Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how
the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable
Side In after loading media rolled printable side in. For more information see “Roll Type”
on page 98.
4. Place the left edge of the media in any of the black squares on the bar in back of the
printer and the right edge on any of the holes on the back of the printer.
The recommended positions for media of different widths are shown below.
See “Positioning Media of Different Widths” on page 107.
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Note:
If the label with black squares is not in place, affix the label as described in the Setup
Guide.
5. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly
insert the roll holder.
If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140mm (5.5 inches), lift it
up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder. The roll core will not reach the holder
when raised using the lift lever.
6. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
7. Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly
insert the roll holder.
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If the roll of media has the outer diameter which is less than 140mm (5.5 inches), lift it
up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder as described in Step 5.
8. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
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9. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.
10.Raise the media loading lever.
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11.Pull out the media and insert it into the printer.
Note:
Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left
roll holder.
Printable Side Out
Printable Side In
12.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in
place.
13.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.
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14.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
15.Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the left side of the after
heater.
Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on
the right side of the after heater.
Important:
Perform Steps 14 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the right edge of
the media is not within the scale markings. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders
while they are inserted in the media.
16.Adjust the position of the pressure rollers.
The low pressure rollers are used for normal printing, the high pressure rollers for ink
layering. Their positions vary with the width of the media and the rollers used.
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Position the low pressure rollers 5 mm (0.20 inch) and the high pressure rollers 10 mm
(0.39 inch) from the edges of the media, keeping them in the bounds shown by the
black labels (see “Printable area - S70670/S50670” on page 107, “Printable Area -
S30670” on page 110, and “High Print Quality” on page 27).
17.Move unused rollers and rollers that can not be positioned over the media to the sides
of the black labels.
18.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.
To print immediately, proceed to Step 19.
For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit” on page 82.
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Note:
If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control
panel to rewind the media slightly.
Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter
groove (on the pressure roller side).
19.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.
First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round
holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and
push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
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Important:
❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)
thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.
❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are
not in use.
❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding
plates. Narrower margins could result in printer printing over the plates (this does not
apply when ink layering is used).
20.Close the front cover.
Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit
This section uses the S70670 to illustrate how to load media when the optional heavy roll
media feeding unit is installed.
We recommend using a lifter for media over 40 kg (88.2 lb).
The explanation that follows assumes that a lifter is used.
The following types of lifter can be used.
❏ Fork or platform thickness: 28 mm (1.10 inches) or less
❏ The fork or platform can be lowered to approx. 190 mm (7.5 inches) from the floor.
Caution:
Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or
removing the media, use at least two persons. Using a lifter is recommended when
handling a media that is 40 kg (88.3 lb) or heavier.
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1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
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Important:
When white and metallic silver inks are installed, maintenance will be performed
automatically to prevent ink accumulating in the printer and causing clogs. Because turning
the printer off prevents maintenance being performed, leading to printer malfunction, we
recommend that the printer not be turned off.
2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between
the two is wider than the media.
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
3. Temporarily place media on the lifter oriented according to how it is rolled (see below)
Printable side out
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Printable side in
Note:
Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how
the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable
Side In after loading media rolled printable side in.
For more information, see “Roll Type” on page 98.
4. Place the left edge of the media in any of the black squares on the bar in back of the
printer and the right edge on any of the holes on the back of the printer.
The recommended positions for media of different widths are shown below.
See “Positioning Media of Different Widths” on page 107.
Note:
If the label with black squares is not in place, affix the label as described in the Setup
Guide.
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5. Align the media and the roll holders.
Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders.
6. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in
place.
7. Fully insert the right roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in
place.
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8. Remove the lifter.
9. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.
If part A is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned, return
to step 7 and fully press the right unit into the roll core.
10.Raise the media loading lever.
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11.Pull out the media and insert it into the printer.
Note:
Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left
roll holder.
Printable Side Out
Printable Side In
12.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in
place.
13.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.
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14.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
15.Pull the media straight forward until the edge has past the label on the left side of the
after heater.
Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on
the right side of the after heater.
Important:
Perform Steps 14 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the right edge of
the media is not within the scale markings. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders
while they are inserted in the media.
16.Adjust the position of the pressure rollers.
The low pressure rollers are used for normal printing, the high pressure rollers for ink
layering. Their positions vary with the width of the media and the rollers used.
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Position the low pressure rollers 5 mm (0.20 inch) and the high pressure rollers 10 mm
(0.39 inch) from the edges of the media, keeping them in the bounds shown by the
black labels (see “Printable area - S70670/S50670” on page 107, “Printable Area -
S30670” on page 110, and “High Print Quality” on page 27).
17.Move unused rollers and rollers that can not be positioned over the media to the sides
of the black labels.
18.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.
To print immediately, proceed to Step 19.
For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit” on page 82.
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Note:
If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control
panel to rewind the media slightly.
Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter
groove (on the pressure roller side).
19.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.
First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round
holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and
push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
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Important:
❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)
thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.
❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are
not in use.
❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding
plates. Narrower margins could result in printer printing over the plates (this does not
apply when ink layering is used).
20.Close the front cover.
Loading Media - S30670
The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed
media feeding unit or the optional heavy roll media system.
Follow the steps below when using the supplied media feeding unit.
When the Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit is installed, see “Using the Optional Heavy Roll
Media Feeding Unit” on page 68.
When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed
This section describes how to load media when the standard media feeding unit is
installed.
Caution:
❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or
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removing the media, use at least two persons.
1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between
the two is wider than the media.
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Center the roll supports between the roll holders.
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
3. Place media on the roll support oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and
position it as indicated by the mark on the label.
Printable side out
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Printable side in
If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the
Setup Guide.
Note:
Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how
the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable
Side In after loading media rolled printable side in.
For more information see “Roll Type” on page 98.
4. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly
insert the roll holder.
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If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it
up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder. The roll core will not reach the holder
when raised using the lift lever.
5. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
6. Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly
insert the roll holder.
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If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it
up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder as described in Step 4.
7. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
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8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.
9. Raise the media loading lever.
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10.Pull out the media and insert it into the printer.
Note:
Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left
roll holder.
Printable side out
Printable side in
11.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in
place.
Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label
on the pre-heater.
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Important:
Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the
media is not within the guides. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are
inserted in the media.
12.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.
13.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
14.Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the left side of the after
heater.
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Keep the right edge of the media parallel to the scale markings on the two labels on the
right side of the after heater.
15.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.
To print immediately, proceed to Step 16.
For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit” on page 82.
Note:
If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control
panel to rewind the media slightly.
Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter
groove (on the pressure roller side).
16.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.
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First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round
holes. Next, adjust the position so that the white line is visible in the square window and
push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
Important:
❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)
thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.
❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are
not in use.
❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding
plates. Narrower margins could result in printing over the plates.
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17.Close the front cover.
Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit
This section describes how to load media when the optional heavy roll media feeding unit
is installed.
We recommend using a lifter for media over 40 kg (88.2 lb).
The explanation that follows assumes that a lifter is used.
The following types of lifter can be used.
❏ Fork or platform thickness: 28 mm (1.10 inches) or less
❏ Fork or platform can be lowered to approx.190 mm (7.5 inches) from the floor.
Caution:
❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or
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removing the media, use at least two persons. Using a lifter is recommended when
handling a media that is 40 kg (88.2 lb) or heavier.
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1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between
the two is wider than the media.
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
3. Place the media on a lifter oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and move
the lift to position the media as indicated by the mark on the label.
Printable side out
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Printable side in
If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the
Setup Guide supplied with the optional heavy roll media system.
Note:
Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how
the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable
Side In after loading media rolled printable side in.
For more information see “Roll Type” on page 98.
4. Align the media and the roll holders.
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Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders.
5. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in
place.
6. Fully insert the right roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in
place.
7. Remove the lifter.
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8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.
If part A is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned, return
to step 6 and fully press the right unit into the roll core.
9. Raise the media loading lever.
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10.Pull out the media and insert it into the printer.
Note:
Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left
roll holder.
Printable side out
Printable side in
11.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in
place.
Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label
on the pre-heater.
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Important:
Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the
media is not within the guides. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are
inserted in the media.
12.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.
13.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
14.Pull the media straight forward until the edge has past the label on the left side of the
after heater.
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Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on
the right side of the after heater.
15.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.
To print immediately, proceed to Step 16.
For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit” on page 82.
Note:
If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control
panel to rewind the media slightly.
Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter
groove (on the pressure roller side).
16.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.
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First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round
holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and
push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
Important:
❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)
thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.
❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are
not in use.
❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding
plates. Narrower margins could result in printer printing over the plates.
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17.Close the front cover.
Viewing and Changing Media Settings
The control panel displays the following information once the media lever is lowered.
This display can be used to view or change the following two options:
❏ Remaining Setup
On: The printer displays the amount of media remaining.
Off: The printer does not display the amount of media remaining.
When Remaining Setup is On, the printer will calculate the approximate amount of
media remaining based on the length of the roll and the amount used for printing and
display this information in the control panel. The display gives a rough idea of the
amount of media available before printing, making it easier to know when media
requires replacement.
In addition, a warning will be displayed when the amount of media remaining reaches a
specified level.
❏ Selected Media
Displays the parameters on which media settings are based as shown below.
RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those in the RIP.
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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings are based on those stored in the printer
in media settings bank No. 1.
Media settings banks can store a variety of settings for different media based on the
options selected in the Heater Temperature, Media Suction, Head Alignment, and other
menus. Up to 30 combinations of settings can be stored by assigning them to banks No.
1 to 30.
Using custom settings is strongly recommended to assure that the platen gap, media
feed adjustment, and head alignment are consistent and correct for each type of media.
See “Saving Settings” on page 93.
1. Select an option.
To print at current settings:
Use the d/u buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the Z button.
Proceed to Step 6.
To change settings:
Use the d/u buttons to select Change Settings and press the Z button.
2. Select the items you want to change and press the Z button.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
4. Press the y button to display the dialog shown in Step 2 and then press the y button
again.
5. After confirming that the settings are correct, use the d/u buttons to select Keep
Settings Above and press the Z button.
6. If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will be prompted to enter the length of the
current media. Use the d/ubuttons to choose a length between 5.0 and 99.5 m (15 and
300 feet) and press the Z button. You can set in 0.5 m increments. If the display is in
feet, lengths are given in increments of 1 foot.
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The printer will display Ready after a brief pause, showing that it is ready to print. Transmit
the data to be printed from the computer.
Exchanging Media
To replace the media after printing, print the amount of media remaining, cut the media,
and remove the roll.
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining
The printer displays the amount of media remaining and any media low warnings in the
control panel. This makes it possible to determine whether the media requires replacement
before printing.
The amount of media remaining can only be displayed if the correct length is entered when
the media is loaded.
You can print the amount of media remaining on the leading edge of the roll before it is
removed from the printer and then enter this number the next time the media is loaded for
accurate information on the amount remaining.
Note:
The printer does not calculate or display the amount of media remaining when Off is selected for
Remaining Setup in the setup menu. See “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 77.
The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining.
1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print.
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2. Press the M button, select Media Remaining in the menu, and press the Z button.
3. Select Print Remaining Length and press the Z button.
4. Press the Z button to print the amount of media remaining.
Cutting Media
Use a cutter (not included) to cut the media when printing is complete. This section
described how to use a cutter to cut the media.
Caution:
The heaters and media holding plate may be hot; observe all necessary precautions.
Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns.
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When cutting media, be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other
blades.
1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print.
2. Press the
button and the Z button. The printer will feed the trailing edge of the
printed media to a position over the cutter groove.
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If you have printed the amount of media remaining, press the u button to rewind the
media so that this information will remain on the roll after the media is cut.
3. Remove the media holding plates.
4. Cut the media with the cutter.
Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove.
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Note:
If you are using the auto take-up reel unit, set the Auto switch on the auto take-up reel unit to Off
before using the Manual switch to position the media over the cutting groove.
If you are using the S70670 or S50670 and do not intend to make additional prints, raise the
media loading lever to prevent deformation of the pressure rollers.
Removing Media
You can now remove the media from the roll holders. To remove the media, reverse the
steps you followed to load it.
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit
Media Loading and Take Up
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is printed, improving the
efficiency of unmanned operation.
The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up media in either of the following
directions.
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Counterclockwise take up places the printed surface on the outside of the roll.
Clockwise take up places the printed surface on the inside of the roll.
The explanation that follows uses the supplied auto take-up reel unit for illustrative
purposes, but the same procedure can be followed when using the optional auto take-up
reel unit for heavy media.
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Caution:
Be sure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the auto take-up reel unit while it is in
operation.
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Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media
from the take-up roll.
Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls could result in injury.
Important:
Note that the auto take-up reel unit may not function as expected when ink layering is performed
with the S70670 or S50670, causing a decline in print quality. See “High Print Quality” on page
27.
Attaching the Roll Core
1. After confirming that the media is loaded correctly, press the d button to feed the media
as far as the auto take-up reel unit roll core holder.
2. Loosen the roll core holder fixing screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the gap
between the two is wider than the media.
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Center the roll supports between the roll holders.
3. Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the fixing
screw.
4. Insert the roll core onto the right holder.
5. Insert the left holder into the roll core.
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Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
Important:
Stop when part A is no longer visible. The take-up reel unit may not function as expected
if the holder is inserted too far.
6. Tighten the roll core holder fixing screw to fix the roll core holder in place.
See the following for further instructions.
For information on counterclockwise take up, see the following section.
For information on clockwise take up, see “Clockwise Take Up” on page 88.
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Counterclockwise Take Up
1. Attach the media to the take up roll core.
Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges.
2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around
the roll core.
3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to
around the roll core.
to wrap the media once
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4. Flip the Auto switch to
.
5. Lower the tension bar.
6. Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn.
Important:
The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.
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Clockwise Take Up
1. Attach the media to the take up roll core.
Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges.
2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around
the roll core.
3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to
around the roll core.
to wrap the media once
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4. Flip the Auto switch to
.
5. Lower the tension bar.
6. Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn.
Important:
The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.
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Removing the Take-up Roll
The procedure for removing media varies depending on whether you are using the
installed auto take-up reel unit or the optional auto take-up reel unit for heavy media.
Follow the steps below when using the supplied auto take-up reel unit.
Caution:
Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or
removing the media, use at least two persons.
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Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media
from the take-up roll.
Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls could result in injury.
1. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel. See “Cutting Media” on page
80.
2. To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its left end.
3. Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.
4. Lower the roll onto the roll support.
5. To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its right end.
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6. Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the
roll.
7. Lower the roll onto the roll support.
Before Printing
To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection before starting work each day.
❏ Check the amount of ink remaining.
If ink is expended during printing, printing can be resumed once the affected cartridge
has been replaced. Note, however, that depending on how much the ink has dried,
replacing ink during printing may cause apparent changes in hue. If you know that the
print job will be a large one, we recommend that you use new cartridges to replace
those that are running low before you start. The old cartridges can be reinserted and
used at a later date.
Ink level is shown by an icon. See “Understanding the Display” on page 22.
If you need to replace cartridges, see “How to replace” on page 143.
❏ Agitate white and metallic silver inks.
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White and metallic silver inks must be removed and shaken once every 24 hours.
Although a message is displayed in the control panel 24 hours after the inks were last
removed, we recommend that they be removed and shaken before the start of work.
See “How to replace” on page 143.
❏ Print check pattern.
Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.
Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint or missing.
See “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 114.
See “Head Cleaning” on page 119.
Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media
Settings)
A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer.
Once frequently used settings have been stored in a media setting bank, it can be recalled
to instantly optimize multiple parameters.
The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks.
This section describes how to create media setting banks and the settings that can be
stored.
Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks
Media setting banks store the following:
❏ Setting Name
❏ Feed Adjustment
❏ Platen Gap
❏ Head Alignment
❏ Heating & Drying
❏ Media Suction
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❏ Head Movement
❏ Multi-Strike Printing
❏ Roll Type
❏ Tension Measurement
❏ Media Tension
❏ Feed Speed
For more information on these items, see “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152.
Saving Settings
Follow the steps below to save media settings.
Choosing a Media Setting Bank
1. After confirming that the printer is ready to print, press the Menu button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
2. Select Media Setup and press the Z button.
3. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button.
4. Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then
press the Z button.
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Note that any settings already saved to the printer will be overwritten.
Setting Name
Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for
use.
1. Select Setting Name and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to display letters and symbols. When the desired character is
displayed, press the r button to select the next entry position.
Mistakes can be erased by pressing the l button to delete the previous character and
move the cursor back one spot.
3. After entering the name, press the Z button.
Feed Adjustment
Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven
color).
The Feed Adjustment menu contains two options: Auto and Manual.
Auto feed adjustment adjusts the feed automatically using data collected by a sensor while
a test pattern is printed.
In manual feed adjustment, the user visually inspects print results and enters a correction
by hand.
This section details the steps involved in auto feed adjustment.
Adjust the feed manually if you feel that auto feed adjustment has not completely resolved
the problem.
For more information on manual feed adjustment, see “Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed
Adjustment)” on page 103.
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Note:
Feed Adjustment varies with the media used. Load the media for which feed adjustment is
required under the same conditions as the actual print job. For example, if you are using the auto
take-up reel unit for printing, the auto take-up reel unit should also be used for feed adjustment.
Furthermore the media must be loaded and feed adjustment performed again after the heavy roll
media system is installed even if feed adjustment has already been performed using standard roll
media system.
Feed adjustment is not available under the following conditions:
❏ The media is transparent or colored.
❏ The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or interference from other ambient light sources.
Shade the printer from sources of interference.
❏ 2.5 is selected for Platen Gap in the setup menu.
Choose another option for Platen Gap.
Auto feed adjustment may also fail to produce the expected results if the nozzles are clogged.
Perform head cleaning to remove any clogs.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Adjustment and press the Z button.
2. Select Auto and press the Z button.
3. Press the Z button to print a test pattern and perform auto feed adjustment.
Platen Gap
Adjust the platen gap (the gap between the print head and the media) if print results are
smudged.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Platen Gap and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.
3. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
Important:
Select 2.5 only if print results are still smudged when 2.0 is selected. Choosing a larger gap than
required may result in ink stains inside the printer, reduced print quality, or shorter product life.
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Head Alignment
Select Head Alignment to correct print head mis-alignment when print results seem grainy
or out of focus.
The Head Alignment menu contains two options: Auto and Manual.
Auto head alignment aligns the head automatically using data collected by a sensor while
a test pattern is printed.
In manual adjustment, you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment
value for alignment.
This section details the steps involved in auto head alignment.
Align the head manually if you feel that auto head alignment has not completely resolved
the problem.
For more information on manual head alignment, see “Correcting Print Misalignment
(Head Alignment)” on page 101.
The Auto(Dual Head) option for the S70670 and S50670 can be used if performing a
Auto(Bi-D) followed by a Manual(Bi-D) alignment fails to produce satisfactory results.
Note:
Head Alignment varies with the media used. Load the media that will be used in the actual print
job. Head alignment is not available under the following conditions:
❏ The media is transparent or colored.
❏ The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or interference from other ambient light sources.
Shade the printer from sources of interference.
❏ 2.5 is selected for Platen Gap in the setup menu.
Choose another option for Platen Gap.
Head Alignment may also fail to produce the expected results if the nozzles are clogged.
Perform head cleaning to remove any clogs.
Auto Head Alignment may not be available when 2.0 is selected for Platen Gap in the setup
menu. If auto gap adjustment is not available, perform gap adjustment manually.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Alignment and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to select Auto(Bi-D) and press the Z button.
3. Press the Z button to print a test pattern and perform auto head alignment.
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Heating & Drying
Set the temperature of the heaters or turn the fan for the additional print drying system on
or off (included with the S50670 and optional with other models).
Note:
Adjust heater temperature as follows:
❏ Set the heaters to the temperatures recommended in the documentation provided with the
media, if available.
❏ Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots. Note,
however, that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink, wrinkle, or
deteriorate.
This section details the steps involved in setting the temperature for the heaters.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Heating & Drying and press the Z button.
2. Select Heater Temperature and press the Z button.
3. You can set the temperatures of the pre-heater, platen heater, and after heater.
Use the r/l buttons to select a heater. From left, the options are pre-heater, platen
heater, and after heater.
After selecting the desired heater, use the d/u buttons to choose the temperature.
4. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
5. Press the y button twice to return to the customize settings menu.
Media Suction
While printing, the printer uses suction to provide the pressure needed to maintain the
correct distance between the media and the print head; the amount of pressure required
varies with the type of media. Less suction is used for thin media that would not print or
feed correctly at high levels of suction.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Media Suction and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/ u buttons to choose a value.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
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Head Movement
Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Movement and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.
For faster printing, select Data Width.
For even, high-quality printing, select Printer Full Width.
Multi-Strike Printing
Choose the number of times each line is printed.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Multi-Strike Printing and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
Roll Type
Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled. This
setting is important when you use reverse-wound media.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Roll Type and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
Tension Measurement
Periodically is recommended in most circumstances. Choose Off if slack develops in the
media or other printing problems occur.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
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Media Tension
Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing. The higher the value, the
greater the tension.
If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment, you will need to perform it again after
adjusting Media Tension.
See “Feed Adjustment” on page 94.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Media Tension and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
Feed Speed
Choose a slower feed speed if media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing.
The lower the value, the slower the speed.
1. Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Speed and press the Z button.
2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.
4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
Exiting the Menus
Press W to exit the menus.
Changing Heater and Fan Settings
You can adjust heater temperature or turn the fan for the additional print drying system on
or off during printing (system included with the S50670 and optional with other models).
The default heater temperatures are as follows.
Pre-heater: 40 °C (104 °F)
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Platen heater: 40 °C (104 °F)
After heater: 50 °C (122 °F)
Heater status can be viewed in the control panel. See “Understanding the Display” on page
22.
Additional Dryer defaults to On; at this setting, the fan turns on automatically when
printing starts.
Additional Dryer is available only when an additional print drying system is connected
(system included with the S50670 and optional with other models).
The following gives the procedure used when the optional additional print drying system is
installed.
Note:
❏ Temperature and Additional Dryer settings can be stored separately for each media type.
See “Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings)” on page 92.
❏ The time needed for the heaters to reach the specified temperatures varies with the ambient
temperature.
1. After checking that the printer is ready, press the
Drying menu.
button to display the Heating &
2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired option and press the Z button.
3. Choose a value.
Heater Temperature
(1)You can set the temperatures of the pre-heater, platen heater, and after heater.
(2)Use the r/l buttons to select a heater. From left, the options are pre-heater, platen heater,
and after heater.
(3)After selecting the desired heater, use the d/u buttons to choose the temperature.
(4)Select the desired option and press the Z button.
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