Epson S70670- User Manual

Contents 5 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Contents 6 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Introduction 7 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 large...

Introduction 8 ❏ 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, obs...

Introduction 9 ❏ 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 stain...

Introduction 10 Printer Parts Front section - S50670 and S70670 1 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. 2 Additional print drying system The additional print drying s...

Introduction 18 Back 7 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. 8 Wiper The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. We recommend that this u...

Introduction 19 LAN port 5 Pre-heater Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature. 6 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. 7 Handle Afte...

Introduction 22 Understanding the Display The following illustration shows the display for the S50670. 12 W button (pause/cancel button) The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status, press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and ...

Introduction 26 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. Th...

Introduction 27 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 metall...

Introduction 28 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 r...

Introduction 29 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. Notes whe...

Introduction 30 ❏ 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 ...

Introduction 31 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 “Sp...

Introduction 32 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 handli...

Introduction 33 ❏ 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...

Introduction 34 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. ❏ Packa...

Introduction 35 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 ...

Introduction 36 ❏ 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...

Introduction 37 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 This section describes how to uninstall EPSO...

Introduction 38 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.

Basic Operations 39 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. Loading Media - S70670/S50670 The procedure for loading media varies depen...

Basic Operations 40 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. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the rol...

Basic Operations 41 Printable side out Printable side in 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 “...

Basic Operations 42 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 wi...

Basic Operations 43 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.

Basic Operations 45 11. Pull out the media and insert it into the printer. 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. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed b...

Basic Operations 46 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 ...

Basic Operations 47 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...

Basic Operations 48 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 i...

Basic Operations 49 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 ...

Basic Operations 50 2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. 3. Temporarily place media on the lifter oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) Printable side out Important: When white and metallic silver in...

Basic Operations 51 Printable side in 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 o...

Basic Operations 59 Center the roll supports between the roll holders. 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 Important: If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate th...

Basic Operations 60 Printable side in If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide . 4. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. Note: Be sure the option selecte...

Basic Operations 61 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...

Basic Operations 62 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.

Basic Operations 64 10. Pull out the media and insert it into the printer. 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. Note: Media th...

Basic Operations 65 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. Important: Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse ...

Basic Operations 66 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...

Basic Operations 77 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 med...

Basic Operations 79 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 Am...

Basic Operations 80 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 co...

Basic Operations 81 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 g...

Basic Operations 82 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 ef...

Basic Operations 83 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 tw...

Basic Operations 85 Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. 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...

Basic Operations 86 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 A...

Basic Operations 87 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.

Basic Operations 88 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 swi...

Basic Operations 90 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. 1. Cut the medi...

Basic Operations 91 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...

Basic Operations 92 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. ...

Basic Operations 93 ❏ 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. Afte...

Basic Operations 94 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 symbo...

Basic Operations 95 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 pri...

Basic Operations 96 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...

Basic Operations 97 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). This section details the steps involved in setting the temperature for the heaters. 1. Use the d / u...

Basic Operations 98 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,...

Basic Operations 99 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. Us...

Basic Operations 101 Additional Dryer Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment) Given that there is a slight gap between the print head and the media, the landing sites for the different colors of ink may be affected by humidity, temperature, inertial forces imparted by the print head, or the d...

Basic Operations 103 Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment) Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color). Feed Adjustment can be performed automatically or manually. For more information on automatic feed adjustment, see “Feed Adjustment” on pag...

Basic Operations 104 Using a Test Pattern Primary and Secondary adjustments are required. Normally the Secondary adjustment is performed after the Primary adjustment. Primary adjustment alone may be sufficient if you only wish to accurately print the length of a design. 1. After confirming that the ...

Basic Operations 105 When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible. 10. Measure the distance between the “+” symbols. Record either the distance between the two center symbols or the average of the distances between the left, center...

Basic Operations 106 In the following example, this would be pattern number 3. 16. The pattern number is displayed in the control panel. Using the d / u buttons, enter the pattern number recorded in Step 15 and press the Z button. 17. Enter the number for each line, from A to F, and press the Z butt...

Basic Operations 107 If, in contrast, the feed amount is too large, white bands (pale stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount downwards. 3. If you are not satisfied with the results, use the d / u buttons to enter an adjustment value. 4. Press the Z button when settings are complete. Once the f...

Basic Operations 108 * Ink layering not available with media of this width. See “High Print Quality” on page 27. Using the High Pressure Rollers Position the high pressure rollers within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the edges of the media inside any of the black labels from 1 to 10 in the “Positioning Media ...

Basic Operations 109 A: Pressure rollers (high) *1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). *2 The total of the values selected for Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm. Using the Low Pressur...

Basic Operations 110 A: Pressure rollers (low) *1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). Choose a Side Margin(Left) over 10 mm (0.4 inch) when using media holding plates. *2 The total of the values selected for Print Start Position and Side ...

Maintenance 112 Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenance To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day. Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates Ink and particles of paper and lint from the media accumulate on the ...

Maintenance 113 S70670, S50670: S30670: 5. Clean the media holding plates and platen heater.

Maintenance 114 Dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen. Checking for clogged nozzles We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure q...

Maintenance 116 This section explains how to print and inspect a check pattern. 1. After confirming that the printer is ready, press the # button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 2. Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button. 3. A nozzle pattern will be printed. When printing is complete, th...

Maintenance 117 Example of clogged nozzles Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern. See “Head Cleaning” on page 119. 5. The menus close when printing is complete. Head Mode Adjustment The S70670 and S50670 each have two print heads, meaning that if either clogs, printing c...

Maintenance 118 ❏ Once every 24 hours, agitate the white and metallic silver ink cartridges. This prevents settling inside the cartridge. See “How to replace” on page 143. ❏ When white and metallic silver inks are installed, maintenance will be performed automatically to prevent ink accumulating in ...

Maintenance 119 2. Using the d / u buttons, highlight Ink Circulation , WH,MS Ink Refresh , or WH,WH Ink Refresh and press Z . The printer will circulate or refresh the ink. Head Washing S70670 If the printer is to be stored for more than 1 week and powered off, it is recommended to perform a head w...

Maintenance 120 Auto Maintenance Options The printer features handy auto maintenance options for performing regular head cleaning at an interval selected as described below. ❏ Periodical Cleaning Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 240 hours. See “Printer Setup Men...

Maintenance 121 3. Choose the nozzles to be cleaned. All Nozzles Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing segments. If you select All Nozzles , proceed to Step 5. Selected Nozzles Choose this option if only some of the numbered patterns (nozzle ...

Maintenance 122 Regular Part Cleaning: Preparation and Notes What You’ll Need Ready the following items before beginning regular part cleaning. ❏ Protective eyeware (not included) Protects your eyes from ink and ink cleaner. ❏ A maintenance kit (supplied with printer) Contains gloves, cleaning stick...

Maintenance 123 Failure to observe this precaution could result in malfunction or reduced print quality. ❏ Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks contained in maintenance kit (consumable kits, available separately). Other types of stick that produce lint will damage the print head. ❏ Always...

Maintenance 124 1. Pour about 10 ml of ink cleaner into the cup supplied with the ink cleaner. 2. Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the cleaning stick. 3. Wipe the spot you wish to clean. Regular Part Cleaning To preserve print quality and ensure good ...

Maintenance 125 Clean the parts in the following order: (1) Print head (2) Wiper (3) Caps (4) Wiper rail Moving the Print Head This section describes how to position the print head for part cleaning. 1. Confirm that the printer is on and press # . The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 2. Use the d...

Maintenance 126 4. Open the maintenance covers at each end. Cleaning Around the Print Head Inspect the area around the print head and remove any ink stains as described below. Note that the S70670 and S50670 have two print heads; be sure to inspect both. 1. Use a cleaning stick to wipe the areas of ...

Maintenance 128 Cleaning Wiper and Caps The S70670 and S50670 have two wipers and ten caps. 1. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. If the attachment points do not require cleaning, clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to Step 7. If there is ink on the attachment points...

Maintenance 129 2. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it to the left and lift it out. 3. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. 4. Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick.

Maintenance 130 5. Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick. 6. Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until it clicks into place. If the remaining wiper for the S70670 or S50670 is stained, repeat the process from Step 1. 7. Cl...

Maintenance 131 Cleaning the Wiper Rail 1. Press the Z button to move the wiper to the rear. 2. Remove the wiper cleaner. Press the release lever as shown, then lift the wiper cleaner from the printer. Important: Do not touch the insides of the caps. Failure to observe this precaution could deform t...

Maintenance 132 3. Dampen a cleaning stick with ink cleaner (available separately). See “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 123 . 4. Clean the area shown. 5. Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position. Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. ...

Maintenance 133 Disposing of Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle when the following message is displayed in the control panel. ❏ Prepare empty waste ink bottle. ❏ Replace waste ink bottle and press Z . The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message whe...

Maintenance 134 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle 1. Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder. 2. Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the new waste ink bottle and place the waste ink bottle in the holder. Tightly seal the lid on the used waste ink bottle. Important: Only res...

Maintenance 135 3. Press the Z button. 4. Check again to confirm that a fresh waste ink bottle is correctly placed and then press the Z button to reset the waste ink counter. Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner Replace the wiper and wiper cleaner as directed below: ❏ Once every six months ❏ When t...

Maintenance 136 4. Open the right maintenance cover. 5. Remove the wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 6. Insert a new wiper cleaner.

Maintenance 138 Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. Users of the S70670 or S50670 will need to return to Step 5 and replace the remaining wiper. 9. Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal p...

Maintenance 140 Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots as shown and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place. 7. Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. 8. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position.

Maintenance 141 Cleaning Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date Explanation 1 Platen heater, pressure rollers, media holding plates / / / / / Clean if you notice lint from print media, dust, or ink stains. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 2 Pri...

Maintenance 142 Regular Replacement Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Note: Order maintenance kits (T724100) once the contents of the supplied maintenance kit are exhausted. Leave waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal; do not transfer it to another container. Replace...

Maintenance 143 Replacing Ink Cartridges If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be performed. If an ink low warning is displayed, we recommend replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible. If an ink cartridge runs out while printing, you can continue printing after...

Maintenance 144 3. Insert a finger into the depression on the top of the cartridge and pull the cartridge straight toward you. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its bag. Shake the ink cartridge horizontally about 5 cm (2-inch) to either side, making 50 passes over 15 seconds for the white, metall...

Maintenance 145 Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the label on the printer. 6. Lower the lock lever to engage the lock. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to replace other ink cartridges. Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. Print head: The time unti...

Maintenance 146 The message Print head is nearing end of service life. is displayed in the control panel as the time for replacement draws near. The printer can still be used while this message is displayed. Print head life varies with operating conditions. Base the decision to replace the print hea...

Using the Control Panel Menu 147 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below. Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Items or values marked with a superscrip...

Using the Control Panel Menu 152 Details of the Menu Items or values marked with a superscript “1” apply to the S70670 and S50670, while items marked with a superscript “2” are available with the S50670 only. Items marked with a superscript “3” are not supported on the S70670. The Media Setup Menu T...

Using the Control Panel Menu 153 Customize Settings RIP Settings Item Parameter Explanation Current Settings Change settings for currently selected media. The options available depend on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank is selected. More information on the options available can be found ...

Using the Control Panel Menu 156 Print Media List Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings. For more information on margins and media size, see “Printable area - S70670/S50670” on page 107 and “Printable Area - S30670” on page 110. Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every p...

Using the Control Panel Menu 159 The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes You can turn off the heaters automatically when no errors are detected and no print jobs are in progress. This option is used to choose the i...

Using the Control Panel Menu 160 The Ink Level Menu WH,MS Ink Refresh 1 WH,WH Ink Refresh 1 Select this option should you notice uneven colors (areas of uneven density) once the printer is turned on following a period of disuse. WH,MS Ink Refresh is available when 10 color mode is selected for the S...

Using the Control Panel Menu 161 The Print Logs Menu These items are used to track consumables. The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use and settings. The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Print Job Log Sheet Print You can print the job informatio...

Using the Control Panel Menu 162 The Preference Menu indicates default settings. Print Status Sheet Print Use Print Status Sheet to print the current network status. Use this information for a complete overview of network settings. Restore Settings Yes Select Yes to restore all items in the Network ...

Using the Control Panel Menu 163 The Reset All Settings Menu Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time , Language , Unit: Length , and Unit: Temperature . No

Problem Solver 164 Chapter 5 Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below. Messages What to do Prepare empty waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle is getting full. Ready a new waste ink bottle. See “Options and Cons...

Problem Solver 166 When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Call-for-Service Request Error Codes The portions indicated by asterisks (“*”) vary depending on the type of error. Error messages What to do Maintenance RequestReplace Part Soon/Replace Part Now XXXXXXXX A part used in the printer is ne...

Problem Solver 167 Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. The printer is not communicating with the computer. You cannot print under the network environment. o Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure ...

Problem Solver 168 The printer has an error. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints The print head moves, but nothing prints. Test Pattern Does Not Print Correctly o Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable, and then try to print. If you can print via USB, t...

Problem Solver 169 The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. o Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Try printing a test pattern. See “Checking for clogged noz...

Problem Solver 170 The print is not positioned properly on the media. Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. o Is Ink Low displayed on the control panel's screen? The print quality may decline when the ink is low. We recommend replacing the ink cartridge with ...

Problem Solver 171 Media Media Is Creased Straightening the Tensioner Remove the six media guides from the tensioner bar (if attached). 1. Press the tensioner toward the printer. o Is the print head scuffing the printed surface? Smear caused by the print head scuffing the media can be prevented by a...

Problem Solver 172 2. Continue pressing the tensioner until the projections on the inside at both ends contact the case. Media Jams Printing does not stop when the roll ends o Is the media creased or folded? Media with a strong curl or that is folded back on its leading edge or creased may cause jam...

Problem Solver 173 Removing Jammed Media Follow the steps below to remove jammed media. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Turn off the printer. If a message is displayed and the printer will not turn off, unplug both power cables. 3. Remove the media holding plates, if installed. c Caution: Be careful not...

Problem Solver 174 4. If the print head is over the media, move it away from the jam. 5. Raise the media loading lever. 6. Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a cutter to remove torn or creased portions. 7. Manually rewind the cut media. 8. Remove any media that remains inside the printer. 9...

Problem Solver 175 Reload the media and resume printing. See “Loading Media - S70670/S50670” on page 39 or “Loading Media - S30670” on page 58. Others Heaters Turn off or the Optional Additional Print Drying System Stops The control panel display keeps turning off. The red light is on inside the pri...

Appendix 176 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer (as of February 2012). For the latest information, see the EPSON website. Product Part number Explanation S70670 Ink cartridges Black T715100 Epson re...

Appendix 177 Supported Media The following media can be used with the printer. Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of media used. Choose a media suited to the task at hand. For information on use, refer to the documentation supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer. W...

Appendix 178 Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to move and transport the product. Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor without traversing stairs, ramps, or lifts. See below for information on moving...

Appendix 179 6. Move the printer. Post-Move Setup After moving the printer, follow the steps below to ready it for use. 1. Check that the new location is appropriate. See the Setup Guide. 2. Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on. See the Setup Guide. 3. Perform a nozzle check to check for...

Appendix 180 Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration S70670: 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 10 colors (Metallic Silver, Light Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, White) S50670: 360 nozzles × 2 × 2 rows × 5 colors ...

Appendix 182 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 against harmful inte...

Appendix 183 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 user to obtain a...

Where To Get Help 184 Appendix A Where To Get Help New :See comments to select sections you need. The word "other" indicates products except for inkjet, SPC, Page, and SIDM. Contacting Epson Support New :For All products Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, c...

Software License Terms 185 Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs").We provide the source code of th...

Software License Terms 192 The Original Code and all software distributed under the License are distributed on an 'AS IS' basis, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND APPLE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, F...