Epson SureColor F6070- Manuals

Contents 5 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Feeding or ejecting problems. . ....

Introduction 6 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 location for this product O Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is la...

Introduction 7 O Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. O If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension ...

Introduction 8 If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes Illustrations The illustrations i...

Introduction 9 O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. Printer Parts Front 1 Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams. 2 Maintenance box covers Open these covers when replacing the maintenance b...

Introduction 12 Roll Paper Adapter Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. 1 Adapter lock lever Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached. 2 Size lever Posi...

Introduction 13 Control Panel 1 P button (Power button) Turns the power on and off. 2 P light (Power light) The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. On : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other operatio...

Introduction 15 LCD Screen 13 ) button (Feed/Cut Media button) O This button is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter. See “Manual cut method” on page 32. O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can feed paper ahead by pressing fi...

Introduction 18 Features The main features of this printer are described below. Realizing High Productivity High-speed printing The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing. The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly...

Introduction 19 Easy maintenance Roll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, maintenance boxes, and cutter, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be moved to allow rear access. Notes on Usage and Storage Installation ...

Introduction 20 Notes When Using the Printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decline. O When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the “Specifications Table”. See “Specifications Tab...

Introduction 21 O If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and after this period. This maintenance work will be charged. Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before leaving the printer for a long time, repair...

Introduction 22 O To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following (whichever comes first): The date printed on the ink pack 25 days from the day that the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack O If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long perio...

Introduction 23 O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub off. O Make sure the printouts are completely dry before folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they are separated...

Introduction 24 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...

Introduction 25 Uninstalling Software To remove the EPson LFP Remote Panel 2 or Epson communications driver, follow the procedure below. 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. 3. Select the softwar...

Introduction 26 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 . Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver.

Basic Operations 27 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised. Important: Insert the pape...

Basic Operations 28 3. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer. 4. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core. 3-inch core 2-inch core 5. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on each of the two roll paper adapters.

Basic Operations 29 6. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps. 7. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in place. 8. Slide the roll paper all the way to the right. Following the adapter guides, slide the roll slowly back.

Basic Operations 30 9. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button. 10. Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot and pull it through. Make sure that the paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded. Note: D...

Basic Operations 31 11. Lower the roll lock lever. 12. Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button. The paper will be fed into the printer. 13. Check the media type. The printer will display the Paper Type and Roll Paper Remaining settings for the paper currently selected with the prin...

Basic Operations 32 O Manual cut:Press the ) button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter. Setting method Use the l / r buttons in the control panel to select the / tab and press the...

Basic Operations 33 Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter 1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the printer cover, press the d button to align the cut location with the mark on the right side of the printer’s interior. 2. Press the OK button. The paper...

Basic Operations 35 4. Raise the roll lock lever. 5. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest. 6. Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll paper adapters. 7. Remove the roll paper adapters. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the original packa...

Basic Operations 36 Viewing and Changing Media Settings The following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded. Checking Media Settings The dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer. Selected Paper Type The following display indicates what is ...

Basic Operations 37 Adjusting Settings Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Select an option. To print at current settings Press the d / u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button. Then proceed to step 6....

Basic Operations 38 Replacing Paper This section describes how to replace paper. The procedure is displayed on the control panel screen. Follow these instructions. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu...

Basic Operations 39 Before Printing Before printing, adjust the paper settings for the characteristics of the paper you are going to use. Settings are adjusted as follows. O Select Custom Paper Setting in the printer Paper menu. See “Paper Menu” on page 52. O LFP Remote Panel 2 can be used to copy f...

Basic Operations 40 O Paper Suction O Roll Paper Tension O Remove Skew O Setting Name For more information, see “Paper Menu” on page 52. Saving Settings Use the following procedure to save paper settings. Choosing a Custom Paper Setting Bank 1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l...

Basic Operations 41 Note that if you select a number for which settings have already been saved, the old settings will be overwritten. Select Reference Paper Select the paper type that is the closest in characteristics to the paper you are using. 1. Select Select Reference Paper in the paper setting...

Basic Operations 42 Paper Feed Adjust If the paper feed amount is not set correctly, banding (horizontal band patterns or discoloration) may occur. If the banding is not resolved after head cleaning or Head Alignment is performed, adjust the amount of paper feed correction. This value can be set in ...

Basic Operations 43 Manually Changing the Value for Adjustment 1. Select Custom Paper Setting from the paper menu. 2. Press the d / u buttons to select the bank where you want to save the custom paper settings, then press the Z button. 3. Press the d / u buttons to highlight Paper Feed Adjust and pr...

Basic Operations 44 2. Press the d / u buttons to select either On to reduce paper skew during feeding, or Off to disable this feature, then press the Z button. 3. Press the y button to return to the paper settings menu. Setting Name You can assign a name to saved custom paper settings. Choose an ea...

Basic Operations 45 Printable Area This section describes the printable areas for the printer. If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right margins in t...

Basic Operations 46 * Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer The printer offers the following two power management options: O Sleep mode The printer enters sleep mode when there are no errors, no print jobs being received, and no control panel or other operations performed. When the printer ent...

Basic Operations 47 At default settings, the printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours. Power Off Timer settings can be adjusted from the Setup menu (see “Setup Menu” on page 56). About Power...

Using the Control Panel Menu 48 Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. * After pressing the OK button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to re...

Using the Control Panel Menu 49 Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. , Print Queues menu See “Print Queues Menu” on page 52. . Paper menu See “Paper Menu” on page 52. Menu item Description Print Job Log Shee...

Using the Control Panel Menu 50 - Maintenance menu See “Maintenance Menu” on page 55. Custom Paper Setting XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) Select Reference Paper Photo Paper Displays the Epson-unique paper name. Matte Paper Plain Paper Others No Paper Selected No Paper Selected Plat...

Using the Control Panel Menu 51 / Setup menu See “Setup Menu” on page 56. Menu item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Setup Auto Cut On, Off Refresh Margin On, Off Page Line On, Off Roll Paper Margin Normal, Top15 mm/Bottom15 mm, Top 35 mm/Bottom 15 mm, Top 15 mm/Bottom 150 mm, 3 mm, Top 5 mm/Bot...

Using the Control Panel Menu 52 Menu Descriptions Print Queues Menu Paper Menu Preference Language Lists the supported languages. Unit: Length m, ft/in Alert Lamp Setting On, Off Administrator Menu Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Time Zone Enter the time difference between GMT and the current time zone...

Using the Control Panel Menu 55 Maintenance Menu Custom Paper Setting (Cont’d) XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d) Roll Paper Tension Normal (Default) Select High or Extra High if the paper wrinkles during printing. High Extra High Remove Skew On (Default) Select whether to enable (On) ...

Using the Control Panel Menu 56 Setup Menu Selecting Administrator Menu displays a password prompt. No password is entered at shipment; press the OK button to proceed. If the administrator password has been changed, enter the administrator password. Head Alignment Manual (Uni-D) If print results are...

Maintenance 62 Chapter 4 Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ens...

Maintenance 63 Checking for Clogged Nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Load roll paper in the printer. Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the printer. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the " button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 3....

Maintenance 64 Cleaning the Print Head You can clean all nozzles or select for cleaning only those nozzles for which the printed nozzle check pattern indicates a problem. Notes on head cleaning Note the following points when performing head cleaning. O Clean the print head only if print quality decl...

Maintenance 65 All Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if all patterns contain faint or missing areas. If you selected All Nozzles , skip ahead to Step 5. Selected Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if only certain pattern numbers (nozzle rows) contain ...

Maintenance 67 9. The printer will return to its ready-to-print state once the last color has been set. Replacing and Refilling Consumables Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel, this means that the chip unit needs...

Maintenance 68 Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills You can use the same procedure to replace chip units for all colors. Caution: O Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children. O Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink. O Be sure to read the Material Safety Da...

Maintenance 69 1. If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel screen, check the remaining ink in the ink tank via the scale on the ink pack. If the remaining ink level is greater than 2.8 inches (70 mm) from the base of the ink tank: We recommend continuing to use the printe...

Maintenance 71 5. Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing. 6. Hold the slider level and insert it. Close the side cover. Important: Do not push the sl...

Maintenance 72 7. Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 2 inches (5 cm) left and right for 5 seconds (approximately 15 times). 8. Open the slider ink inlet cover. 9. Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank.

Maintenance 73 10. Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening. 11. Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink.

Maintenance 74 12. Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank. 13. Close the slider ink inlet cover. Replacing Maintenance Boxes If the message Not Enough Space is displayed, replace the specified maintenance box. For information on supported maintenance boxes, see “Options and Consumable Products” ...

Maintenance 75 How to replace The maintenance boxes are located on both the left and right sides of the printer, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is the same in all cases. 1. Open the maintenance box cover. 2. Pull the maintenance box out. Lifting the maintenance box up releases the lock, a...

Maintenance 76 3. Place the used maintenance box in the clear bag included with your new maintenance box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. 4. Install the new maintenance box. 5. Close the maintenance box cover. Replacing the Cutter Replace the cutter when it is not cutting paper cleanl...

Maintenance 79 8. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button. The cutter will return to its original position. Ready is displayed in the control panel when the process is complete. Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units, as well as printed paper following local la...

Maintenance 80 Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use. O Print head O Carriage encoder O Ink holder O Damper kit O Pump cap O Ink supply tanks Part life varies with...

Maintenance 81 Cleaning the Inside Clean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or soiled. Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen should be removed, as they may otherwise soil the paper. Cleaning the roller Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding plain paper. 1. Turn on ...

Maintenance 82 Thoroughly clean area (a), shown in blue in the illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside. If there is a serious dirt problem, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a dry,...

Problem Solver 83 Chapter 5 Problem Solver What to Do When a Message Is Displayed If the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the solution listed and take the necessary steps. Message What to do Chip Unit ErrorChip unit not recognized. Reattach or replace. O Reattach the chip u...

Problem Solver 84 When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Paper Size ErrorLoaded paper is not supported size. The loaded paper width is not supported. Press the OK button and remove the paper. Paper for use in the printer must be at least 10 inches (254 mm) wide. Use paper that is at least 10 in...

Problem Solver 85 Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. The printer turns off automatically. The printer is not communicating with the computer. o Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power ca...

Problem Solver 86 You cannot print under the network environment. The printer has an error. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints. The print head moves, but nothing prints. The nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. o Are the network settings correct? Ask your network ad...

Problem Solver 87 The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. The print is not positioned properly on the paper. o Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Print a ...

Problem Solver 88 Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. o Is the paper skewed? If Off is selected for Media Skew Check in the Setup menu, printing will continue even if the paper is skewed, resulting in data being printed off the paper. Select On for Media Sk...

Problem Solver 89 The reverse side of the printed paper is soiled. Feeding or ejecting problems Unable to feed or eject paper. o Is the print head scuffing the edge of the paper? Select Top35mm/Bottom15mm for the Roll Paper Margin option in the Setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 56. o Widen the bo...

Problem Solver 90 Roll paper jam To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Turn the printer on. After a pause, the message Open printer cover and remove jammed Paper will appear in the display. 3. Open the printer cover and move the print head away from the jam. 4. ...

Problem Solver 91 5. Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the eject slot. 6. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the Z button. 7. Perform a Nozzle check. Inspect the printed pattern and perform head cleaning if necessary. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 63. ...

Problem Solver 92 A light is visible inside the printer. The administrator password has been lost. Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. o This is not a failure. The light normally stays on inside the printer. o Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson...

Options and Information 93 Appendix A Options and Information Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of November, 2012) For the latest information, see the Epson website. Ink packs Others Important: Using ink from an...

Options and Information 94 Supported Media This printer supports the following paper specifications. The type and quality of the paper will greatly affect print quality. Be sure to use the correct paper for your needs. Refer to the manual included with your paper or contact the manufacturer for deta...

Options and Information 95 Before Moving or Transporting Make the following preparations in advance before moving or transporting the printer. O Turn off the printer and remove all cables. O Remove any paper. O Remove any optional components if they are installed. O Unlock the stand locks. After Mov...

Options and Information 96 Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 4 colors (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Resolution (maximum) 720 × 1440 dpi Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Paper feed method Frict...

Options and Information 98 Standards and Approvals FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agains...

Options and Information 99 WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the us...

Where To Get Help 100 Appendix B Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support New :For All products Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the EPSON Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-661...

Software License Terms 101 Appendix C Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses 1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the license terms of each open source software program. 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL ...

Software License Terms 103 This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License (“BSD Program”). Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Sun RPC L...

Software License Terms 110 Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they have requested that this License and all related documents be drafted in English. Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents ...