Epson S70675 - Manual

Introduction 8 ❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall out...

Introduction 9 ❏ 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. ❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and sto...

Introduction 10 Printer Parts Front Section - S50675 and S70675 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 (Daily)” on page 137. 2 Additional print drying system The additional print ...

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 at the end of each workday. See “Regular Cleaning” on page 137. 8 Wiper The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. We recommend t...

Introduction 19 LAN Port 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. 5 Pre-heater Heats the media before ...

Introduction 20 Control Panel On On (red) The printer is connected using a 100base-TX connection. Flashing The printer is receiving data over a 100base-TX connection. 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 ...

Introduction 22 Understanding the Display The following illustration shows the display for the S50675. 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 at...

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 High speed dryer available The high speed dryer (included with the S50675; optional with other models) can be used for increased drying performance and improved productivity. It is recommended when using the S70675 in 10 color mode, as the white and metallic silver inks are slow to d...

Introduction 28 Media rise detection The S50675 is equipped with a system for detecting media rise during printing. If the media rises 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 ...

Introduction 29 Notes on Usage and Storage In this document, white and metallic silver ink are called “spot color ink.” 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...

Introduction 30 ❏ 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. ❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could spill inside or around the printer. ❏ Mainte...

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 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 “Spot Color Inks” on page 35. ❏ Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head nozzles the ...

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 media ❏ 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. ❏...

Introduction 35 Spot Color Inks Spot color inks may be sedimented (components settling to the bottom of the liquid) due to ink characteristics. Sedimentation triggers tint unevenness in printing results or clogged nozzles. Before using spot color inks, take note of the following cautions. ❏ The prin...

Introduction 36 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. Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 Launch ...

Introduction 37 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 Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson communications driver. 1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable. 2. Go to the...

Basic Operations 38 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. Using the S70675 or S50675 Positioning of the pressure rollers depends on ...

Basic Operations 39 Load media just 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. Observe the following points when handling media: If the following...

Basic Operations 40 Positioning the Pressure Rollers and Media (S70675, S50675) Pressure rollers must be set in the correct position to obtain good print results. Positioning of media There are square holes to indicate the pressure roller positions on the rear side of the printer. Observe the follow...

Basic Operations 41 Pressure roller types There are two types of pressure rollers. As shown below, the pressure roller to use depends on the type of printing. ❏ For normal printing, use low pressure rollers . Note that the quantity of rollers to use depends on the media width. ❏ When transparent or ...

Basic Operations 42 1. Turn on the printer and wait until Load media appears on the screen. 2. Open the front cover and move the media holding plates out of the way. Hold the tabs on the media holding plates and move the plates to the right and left sides of the platen. 3. Loosen the roll holder fix...

Basic Operations 44 See “Positioning the Pressure Rollers and Media (S70675, S50675)” on page 40. 6. 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 has an outer diameter of less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it m...

Basic Operations 46 9. To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll core sufficiently, push the center section on the side of the roll holder toward the roll end twice. 10. Tighten the roll holder screw until it no longer turns to fix the roll holder in place. Important:If the roll holder is ...

Basic Operations 48 13. Insert the media approximately 30 cm (12 inches) into the opening, then lower the media loading lever. I 14. Check that the edges of the media pass within the dimensions of the square that was adjusted in step 5. Example of media with a width of 64 inches: Important:Perform s...

Basic Operations 49 15. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 16. Pull the media straight to the center of the after heater. ❏ Do not pull the media with both hands. This could cause the media to skew or move around. ❏ The labels on the after heater are not used when media ...

Basic Operations 50 Normal printing ❏ Use low pressure rollers. Move the high pressure rollers right or left until they contact the ends. ❏ We recommend setting the low pressure rollers within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the edges. ❏ Position the remaining low pressure rollers within the black square labels...

Basic Operations 51 18. When the media loading lever is lowered, the pressure rollers set at the black square labels secure the media. 19. Position the media holding plates at both sides of the media.

Basic Operations 53 20. Close the front cover. When using the auto take-up reel, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 92. When not using the auto take-up reel, proceed to check the media and change settings. See “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 85. Using the optional heavy rol...

Basic Operations 54 Hold the tabs on the media holding plates and move the plates to the right and left sides of the platen. 3. Loosen the left and right roll holder fixing screws sufficiently and separate the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. Important:If the med...

Basic Operations 56 Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders. 7. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw until the screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in place.

Basic Operations 57 8. Fully insert the right roll holder. 9. To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll core sufficiently, push the center section on the side of the roll holder towards the roll end twice. Important:If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core insufficiently, media is...

Basic Operations 60 14. Insert the media approximately 30 cm (12 inches) into the opening, then lower the media loading lever. 15. Check that the edges of the media pass within the dimensions of the square that was adjusted in step 5. Example of setting media with a width of 64 inches: Important:Per...

Basic Operations 61 16. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 17. Pull the media straight to the center of the after heater. ❏ Do not pull the media with both hands. This could cause the media to skew or move around. ❏ The labels on the after heater are not used when media ...

Basic Operations 63 When transparent or white film is loaded or during ink layering 19. When the media loading lever is lowered, the pressure rollers on the black square labels secure the media. 20. Position the media holding plates at both sides of the media. ❏ Use high pressure rollers only. ❏ We ...

Basic Operations 65 21. Close the front cover. When using the auto take-up reel, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 92. When not using the auto take-up reel, proceed to check the media and change settings. See “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 85. Loading Media - S30675 Follo...

Basic Operations 67 5. Align the left edge of the media with the position on the label. If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide. 6. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert ...

Basic Operations 73 ❏ The labels on the after heater are not used when media is loaded. If it is adjusted too forcefully, the media may move around or become loose. 17. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. 18. Position the media holding plates at both sides of the media.

Basic Operations 85 19. Close the front cover. When using the auto take-up reel, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 92. When not using the auto take-up reel, proceed to check the media and change settings. See “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 85. Viewing and Changing Media S...

Basic Operations 86 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 printi...

Basic Operations 87 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. When the roll type selection screen appears, use the d ...

Basic Operations 88 The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining. 1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. 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 bu...

Basic Operations 89 1. After checking that the printer is ready, press the button and the Z button. 2. Check that the trailing edge of the printed media is fed to a position over the cutter groove, and open the front cover. If you have printed the amount of media remaining, press the u button to rew...

Basic Operations 90 When the auto take-up reel unit is used, raise the tensioner. 3. Open the front cover, and move the media holding plates out of the way. Hold the tabs and move the plates to the right and left sides of the platen. 4. Cut the media with the cutter. Pass the blade of the cutter dow...

Basic Operations 91 When the auto take-up reel unit is used, proceed to Step 5. Otherwise, proceed to Step 7. 5. Set the Auto switch to off. Take up the cut media completely by operating the Manual switch according to how the media is rolled. 6. Remove the take-up roll. See “Removing the Take-up Rol...

Basic Operations 92 Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit 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. Taking-up with printed s...

Basic Operations 93 ❏ Attach media to the roll core using the paper tape supplied. Using the paper tape reduces take-up roll misalignment errors. When the tape has been completely used, purchase commercially available paper tape (that is not easily stretched or cut) with a width of 20 to 25 mm (abou...

Basic Operations 94 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. Cut the left and right corners of the media edges as shown below.

Basic Operations 95 Cutting the media prevents feeding problems, such as the left and right corners of media being folded and caught at the start of take-up. This process also allows the media to stay centered on the core. 5. Insert the roll core onto the right holder. 6. Insert the left holder into...

Basic Operations 97 For the subsequent steps, see the next section or “Take up with the printed side facing in” on page 102. Take up with the printed side facing out 1. Cut the paper tape approximately 60 cm (24 inches) in length, and paste it approximately in the center of the media using adhesive ...

Basic Operations 98 3. Turn the paper tape over from the front of the roll core, and stick using adhesive tape. 4. Flip the Auto switch to . ImportantAttach the media to the take up roll core with the media in a taut state. If media is loose, it may move around during take-up.

Basic Operations 99 5. Lower the tensioner until it slightly touches the paper tape. 6. Continue holding down the d button until both edges of the media reach the paper core and wrap around once or twice.

Basic Operations 102 Take up with the printed side facing in 1. Cut the paper tape approximately 60 cm (12 inches) in length, and paste it approximately in the center of the media using adhesive tape. 2. Hold down the u button until the tip of the tape reaches the center of the pipe. 3. Turn the pap...

Basic Operations 104 6. Continue holding down the d button until both edges of the media have wrapped around once or twice. 7. Position the right and left tensioner media guides until they slightly touch the media.

Basic Operations 108 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. Removing the Take-up Roll (Using the Optional Heavy Roll Auto Take-up Reel) This section explains how to remove media from the take-up reel u...

Basic Operations 110 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. However, when replacing ink ...

Basic Operations 111 Media Settings Basic Setting Flow To use new media, configure its settings in advance according to the media characteristics. Media setting banks store the following: ❏ Setting Name ❏ Platen Gap ❏ Auto Media Adjust ❏ Media Adjust ❏ Heating & Drying ❏ Advanced Settings (Media...

Basic Operations 112 ❏ When using the same type of media with different lots, you should reconfigure media settings. ❏ When using the S70675 or S50675, do not use the media part that has been fed and rewound for adjustment. Media that has been fed and then rewound may have traces or other issues fro...

Basic Operations 113 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. Auto Media Adjust When this menu is executed, the printer automatically reads adjustment patterns using the sensor ...

Basic Operations 114 The approximate maximum length of the media required to print the test pattern is given below. The amount of media used varies with the printer model and the media system used. S70675, S50675 S30675 1. Load the media according to the actual usage conditions. When usage condition...

Basic Operations 116 Media Adjust This menu is used to adjust media when Auto Media Adjust cannot be used or when reconfiguring media settings is required due to a change in printing conditions after saving the media settings. In this menu, perform Feed Adjustment and Head Alignment individually. ❏ ...

Basic Operations 117 Feed Adjustment This menu is used when banding (horizontal banding, tint unevenness, or stripes) is detected in printing results. This menu provides two modes: Auto and Manual. ❏ Auto: The printer reads adjustment patterns using the sensor while printing the patterns, and makes ...

Basic Operations 119 Head Alignment You can perform the following three types of adjustments from this menu. ❏ Standard (Auto): The printer reads adjustment patterns using the sensor while printing the patterns, and makes adjustments automatically. ❏ Standard (Manual): Visually check the printed adj...

Basic Operations 121 11. When multiple check patterns have been printed, select the number per check pattern, and then press the Z button. The media setup menu will be displayed when you enter the pattern number for the last color. Changing Settings During Printing Heating & Drying and Feed Adju...

Basic Operations 122 Feed Adjustment 1. Press the button during printing. The current adjustment value is displayed. 2. Use the d / u buttons to change the current value. If the feed amount is too small, black bands (dark stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount upward. If, in contrast, the feed...

Basic Operations 123 Printable area - S70675/S50675 The printable area depends on whether low or high pressure rollers are used to set the media. Using Low Pressure Rollers The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction. The letter “A” indica...

Basic Operations 125 Using high pressure rollers When high pressure rollers are used for transparent or white film or ink layering, the printable area is the area excluding the margins configured from the positioning of the pressure rollers. (See the gray area in the illustration below.) The arrow i...

Maintenance 129 Chapter 3 Maintenance It is necessary to perform proper maintenance at appropriate frequency to maintain print quality. Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life. Read this section and perform maintenance appropriately. This section comes with a check sheet...

Maintenance 130 Replacing Consumables Frequency Replace consumables at the frequency listed below. When to perform Component to be cleaned At least once a day If maintenance is not performed, ink hardens and is difficult to remove. Around the print head See “Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)” o...

Maintenance 131 Other Maintenance Frequency When to perform Procedure When the following message is displayed on the control panel (displayed once every 24 hours): Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink cartridges. Shaking ink cartridges (spot color) See “Shaking cartridges” on page 163. Daily (no message is ...

Maintenance 132 Preparing for Cleaning The following sections list the cleaning supplies you will need and describe how to use them. What You’ll Need Ready the following items before beginning cleaning and replacement: ❏ Protective goggles (not included) Protects your eyes from ink and ink cleaner. ...

Maintenance 133 ❏ Ink cleaner (supplied with printer) Use for ink stains. See “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 136. ❏ The metal tray that came with the printer Used cleaning sticks and wiper, wiper cleaner, and flushing pads taken from the printer can be placed here. ❏ Soft cloth, brush (not included) Us...

Maintenance 134 Maintenance Precautions Before handling ink cartridges, cleaning cartridges, ink cleaner, secondary carriage rod grease, or waste ink, read the Safety data sheet, available on the Epson website. ❏ Remove the media from the printer before proceeding. ❏ Complete the task within 10 minu...

Maintenance 135 ❏ Do not get alcohol or water on the caps or the nozzle surface. Ink congeals when mixed with water or alcohol. ❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to discharge any static electricity. Moving the Print Head This section describes how to position the print head for part cle...

Maintenance 136 Using Ink Cleaner Use ink cleaner to clean around the print head, around the caps, and the flushing pad only. Using ink cleaner on other parts of the printer could damage the product. Before starting this procedure, be sure to read “Maintenance Precautions” on page 134. 1. Put the cu...

Maintenance 137 Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the cleaning stick. When dampening a clean-room wipe with ink cleaner, use cleaner poured into the cup. Regular Cleaning To preserve print quality and ensure good results, clean the print head, wiper, caps, and wiper rail as described in this sec...

Maintenance 140 6. Dampen a new clean-room wipe with the ink cleaner, then wipe away any dust and dirt on the front, back, and sides of the wiper blade. 7. Wipe away ink stains and so on from the print head surface by moving the cleaning wiper from the inside toward you once. Important:When applying...

Maintenance 143 4. Clean the front and back of the rubber on the wiper with a cleaning stick. For S70675 and S50675, clean the other wipers in the same way. Next, proceed to the cap cleaning procedure. Cleaning caps (daily) For the S70675 and S50675, clean both of the caps.

Maintenance 145 2. Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges of all the caps. 3. Hold the cleaning stick in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the caps. If ink adheres as a film to the guide section in front of and behind the caps, and lint adheres to the inside of th...

Maintenance 146 Additional cleaning around the caps (daily) Perform the following procedures depending on the amount of dirt. When you have finished, proceed to “Cleaning the wiper cleaner and wiper rail (daily)” on page 148. When ink adheres to the guide section 1. Dampen the cleaning stick with in...

Maintenance 148 When there is lint or dust in the cap Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers. Cleaning the wiper cleaner and wiper rail (daily) 1. Press the Z button in the control panel and confirm that the wiper has moved to the back.

Maintenance 149 2. Grasp the wiper cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 3. Place the wiper cleaner face down, and check that no lint or dust has attached to the rear side. Otherwise, proceed to Step 5. Attached ink does not present any problems, however, if a film of ink has adhered around...

Maintenance 151 Right and left sides: 7. Attach the wiper cleaner. Place the wiper cleaner on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click.

Maintenance 152 On the S70675 and S50675, clean the other wiper cleaner and wiper rail in the same way. 8. After cleaning, close the right maintenance cover and press the Z button. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position. To continue printing, perform a Nozzle Check. ...

Maintenance 154 6. Using the cleaning stick, wipe off any ink that has hardened at the bottom of the wiper. 7. Wipe off any ink that has hardened at the wiper attachment point with the cleaning stick. 8. When you have finished cleaning, place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until...

Maintenance 155 For the S70675 and S50675, clean the other wiper cleaner and wiper rail in the same manner. Next, proceed to the cap cleaning procedure. See “Cleaning Around the Caps (Daily)” on page 142. Cleaning Inside the Printer (Daily) Lint, dust, and ink accumulate on the platen heater, pressu...

Maintenance 156 Cleaning inside the S70675 and S50675 Wipe while rotating the roller sections one by one. Cleaning inside the S30675 Slide a dry cloth between the pressure rollers and the platen and over the upper part of the pressure rollers to wipe the area. Important:Ensure the cloth does not tou...

Maintenance 157 6. Wipe lint, dust, and adhered ink using a brush or soft cloth that has been soaked in water and squeezed out. Carefully remove lint and dust stuck in the groove of the platen. Important:Do not press strongly on the rollers when wiping. This may detach the rollers.

Maintenance 158 7. Wipe off the media holding plates using a soft cloth that has been soaked in water. Normally, wipe off any lint and dust that has attached to the surface, without removing the media holding plates. When self-adhesive media is used or ink has adhered to the surface of the media hol...

Maintenance 159 Wipe lint and dust with a brush or soft cloth that has been soaked in water and squeezed well. 9. After cleaning, close the front cover and left maintenance cover. Cleaning the Flushing Pad (Daily) If lint or dust adhere to the surface of the flushing pad, it may contact the print he...

Maintenance 160 1. Position the print head for maintenance. See “Moving the Print Head” on page 135. 2. Dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner. See “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 136. 3. Clean the top surface of the flushing pad. Wipe lint and dust with the tip of a cleaning stick. If the ink has...

Maintenance 162 Regular Cleaning Check Sheet When to perform Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date Daily (at the end of every workday) If maintenance is not performed, ink hardens and is difficult to remove) 1. Around the Print Head See “Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)” on page 137. / / / /...

Maintenance 163 Replacing Consumables Replacing and Shaking Ink Cartridges Shaking cartridges As shown in the illustration, hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in both directions about 5 cm (2 inches) 15 times in 5 seconds. For spot color inks and Orange Plus ink, when replacing the cartrid...

Maintenance 164 The following procedure explains how to replace an ink cartridge and a cleaning cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend to replace. 3. Insert a finger into the depression on the top of the cartridge and pull the cartridge straigh...

Maintenance 165 Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in both directions about 5 cm (2 inches) 15 times in 5 seconds. For spot color inks and Orange Plus ink, when replacing the cartridges, shake them about 50 times in 15 seconds. 4. Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the label ...

Maintenance 166 For information on disposal of used ink cartridges, see “Disposal of Used Consumables” on page 179. Disposing 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 bottl...

Maintenance 167 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. 3. Press the Z butt...

Maintenance 168 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. For information on the disposal of used waste ink bottles, see “Disposal of Used Consumables” on page 179. Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner Bef...

Maintenance 169 Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 4. Insert a new wiper cleaner.

Maintenance 171 Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it to the left and lift it out. 6. Insert the new wiper. Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. Users of the S70675 or S50675 will need to return to Step 2 and replace the remaining wiper. 7. Close the m...

Maintenance 172 For disposal of used wipers and wiper cleaners, see “Disposal of Used Consumables” on page 179. Replacing the Flushing Pad Before starting this procedure, be sure to read “Maintenance Precautions” on page 134. 1. Position the print head for maintenance. See “Moving the Print Head” on...

Maintenance 174 Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots as shown and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place. 5. Close the maintenance cover. Then close the setup menu. If the Z button is pressed once, the wiper moves to the inner side. If the Z button is pressed again, th...

Maintenance 175 While holding the tabs of the media holding plate on both sides, move the plate to the left edge of the platen. Remove the left media holding plate and then remove the right one. 4. Insert a new media holding plate into the left edge of the platen. Important:Be sure to remove the med...

Maintenance 176 When inserting the plate, check the following two points. ❏ Align the white line on the platen with the line on the media holding plate. Important:If the media holding plate is inserted into the right edge, it will drop into the printer and cause a malfunction.

Maintenance 178 ❏ The latch at the rear of the tab is inserted in the front corner of the platen. 6. While holding the tabs of each media holding plate on both sides, move both the plates to the left and right edges of the platen respectively. Releasing the tab fixes the media holding plate. 7. Clos...

Maintenance 179 Disposal of Used Consumables Used cleaning sticks, dirty ink cleaner, waste ink bottles, wipers, wiper cleaners, flushing pads, and post-printing media are industrial waste. Dispose of items according to local laws and regulations. For example, contract an industrial waste disposal c...

Maintenance 180 Consumable Replacement Check Sheet Use this page to track maintenance tasks. When to replace Component to be replaced Cleaned on date When a replacement message is displayed on the control panel screen 2. Waste ink bottle See “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 166. / / / / / / / / / / ...

Maintenance 181 Other Maintenance Checking for Clogged Nozzles We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. There are three ways to check for clogs. ❏ Auto Nozzle Check The printer automatically checks for clogs at specified intervals by scanning a...

Maintenance 182 Depending on the width of the media used, you can save media by printing additional test patterns in the space beside an existing pattern: ❏ If the width is equal to or greater than 51 inches but less than 64 inches, up to three patterns can be printed (one on the left, one in the ce...

Maintenance 183 3. Cut media as necessary, and inspect the nozzle patterns. Example of clean nozzles: The pattern contains no gaps. Example of clogged nozzles: Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern. See “Head Cleaning” on page 183. 4. The menus close when printing is com...

Maintenance 184 Head cleaning level Choose from three levels of head cleaning. Select Execute (Light) first. If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once, try again using Execute (Medium) or Execute (Heavy). Auto maintenance options The printer ...

Maintenance 185 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 a...

Maintenance 186 Head Washing If nozzle clogs cannot be cleared even after you have performed normal head cleaning several times and cleaned around the print head, perform Head Washing from the Maintenance menu. Check colors with faint or missing segments in the nozzle check pattern, and select the a...

Maintenance 187 1 Eight cartridges are required, excluding the two attached cartridges. 2 The number enclosed in parentheses indicates the number of required cartridges when Head1 All Nozzles or Head2 All Nozzles is selected. Head Washing procedure 1. After confirming that the printer is ready, pres...

Maintenance 188 Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge. When Ready appears on the screen, head washing is complete. Print a nozzle pattern and inspect the results to determine whether the problem has been resolved. See “Printing nozzle check patterns” on page 182. Ink Refresh Whe...

Maintenance 190 S50675 (4 color mode) S30675 Pre-storage operations 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press # . The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 2. Use the d / u buttons to select Pre-Storage Maint. and press the Z button. 3. Select the target menu and press the Z button. When not usin...

Maintenance 191 When using spot color inks, you can select MS/WH (S70675: 10 Color mode), WH (S70675: 9 Color mode,S50675 5C Mode), or All Nozzles depending on the storage period. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to replace the cartridge. Observe the following cautions when storing the print...

Maintenance 192 Changing from 10 Color mode ❏ When not using only the Metallic Silver for three months * or more: Select 9 Color. One Cleaning cartridge is required. ❏ When not using both spot color inks for three months * or more: Select 8 Color (Unfixed). Two Cleaning cartridges are required. Chan...

Maintenance 193 Change Color Mode procedure 1. After confirming that the printer is ready, press the # button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 2. Use the d / u buttons to select Change Color Mode and press the Z button. 3. Use the d / u buttons to select any mode and press the Z button. Foll...

Maintenance 194 Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease If Apply secondary carriage rod grease. See manual. is displayed on the screen of the control panel, grease using the grease kit supplied with the printer. ❏ In the illustration below (showing the S70675), the secondary carriage rod is rod A. Ma...

Maintenance 195 3. Hold the grease tool against the secondary carriage rod (rod A) so that the pad on the tool is placed firmly against the back of the rod, and then slide it smoothly twice from one end to the other and back again to wipe off stains on the rod. 4. Using a new cleaning stick, stir th...

Maintenance 196 ❏ Apply the grease to the pad at the end of the grease tool. 7. Hold the grease tool against the secondary carriage rod and smoothly slide it twice from one end to the other and back again as shown in Step 3. 8. Remove the stained pad, and then store the grease tool with the grease. ...

Maintenance 197 Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The carriage encoder requires periodic replacement. The time until replacement varies with the conditions of use. When replacing the carriage encoder, you also need to replace the carriage scale. When it is almost time to replace parts, a maintena...

Using the Control Panel Menu 198 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 203 Details of the Menu Items or values marked with a superscript “1” apply to the S70675 and S50675; items marked with a superscript “2” apply to the S50675; items marked with a superscript “3” apply to the S30670; items marked with a superscript “4” apply to the S70670...

Using the Control Panel Menu 204 Customize Settings RIP Settings Item Explanation Current Settings To change the currently selected setting, select Current Settings . The customizable setting items vary depending on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank number 1 to 30 is selected. When regist...

Using the Control Panel Menu 208 Print Media List The Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings. Parameter Explanation Print Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30. Item Parameter Explanation Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 1.00 inch) Choose the width of the right margin when m...

Using the Control Panel Menu 211 The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors. ...

Using the Control Panel Menu 212 The Ink Level Menu The Print Logs Menu These items are used to track consumables. Change Color Mode 4 8 Color (Unfixed), 9 Color, 10 color The menu displayed in the setting item varies depending on the currently specified mode. When spot color ink printing is not per...

Using the Control Panel Menu 213 The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use and settings. The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Print Status Sheet Print Print a status sheet showing current printer settings, and the status of periodical replacement ...

Using the Control Panel Menu 214 The Preference Menu indicates default settings. The Reset All Settings Menu Item Parameter Explanation Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Set the printer’s built-in clock. The time provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets. Language Japanese Select...

Problem Solver 215 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 217 When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Pressure Roller ErrorPressure rollers are positioned incorrectly.Release media loading lever and reposition rollers. One of the following has occurred. Reposition the rollers as described in “Printable Area.” None of the rollers is posit...

Problem Solver 218 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 219 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 Confirm if errors have occurred in the printer by checking the lights and messages on the printer's control panel....

Problem Solver 220 Prints Are Not What You Expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark, has obvious graininess, or a different tone. 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 te...

Problem Solver 221 The print is not positioned properly on the media. Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. o Have you compared the printing result with the image on the display monitor? Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on-screen colors perf...

Problem Solver 222 The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. Areas secured by pressure rollers are stained. o Is the media too thick or too thin? Check media specifications to confirm that it is compatible with the printer. If you are using a software RIP, contact the manufacturer for information on...

Problem Solver 223 Nozzle clogs cannot be cleared o Is cleaning being performed regularly? If lint or dust adheres to the area around the print head, caps (photo 1), wiper (photo 2), or flushing pad, nozzle clogs may occur during printing. Moreover, if the lint or dust is left adhered, nozzle clogs ...

Problem Solver 224 Ink drops Horizontal lines or tint unevenness (banding) Multiple causes are possible. Perform the following sequence until the print results have improved. If the following problems remain unsolved, this symptom will not be able to be resolved by taking any actions. Before taking ...

Problem Solver 225 If installing the media holding plate correctly still does not resolve the problem, continue with the next step. 2. Resolve ink sedimentation. Sedimentation (components settling to the bottom of the liquid) may occur inside the printer. Perform Ink Refresh. See “Ink Refresh” on pa...

Problem Solver 226 ❏ If the problem is not resolved, raise the setting value further. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until print results are improved. If the measures above do not resolve the problem, continue with the next step. 5. Check the microweave (M/W) setting. The microweave (M/W) setting may be inapp...

Problem Solver 227 If the media loading method, heating temperature, tension, suction and other settings are inappropriate, wrinkles and waviness occur on the media. Make sure the loading method and settings are correct. See “Loading and Exchanging Media” on page 38 and “Precautions regarding settin...

Problem Solver 228 ❏ Set the Media Tension value to 2 temporarily. ❏ Print and check if the print results have improved. ❏ If the problem is not resolved, raise the setting value one level. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until print results are improved in the range up to a setting value of 5. If the measures...

Problem Solver 229 Check if the following actions were performed correctly: attachment of media on the auto take-up reel unit and attachment of counterweights. See “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 92. If the measures above do not resolve the problem, continue with the next step. 6. Adjust ...

Problem Solver 230 Printing does not stop when the roll ends 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. Move the media holding plates ...

Problem Solver 231 Move the media holding plates to the right and left sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the media holding plates to move them. 4. If the print head is over the media, move it away from the jam. 5. Raise the media loading lever. Important:Move the print head only after moving th...

Problem Solver 232 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. Turn the printer on. Reload the media and resume printing. See “Loading Media - S70675/S50675” on p...

Problem Solver 233 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 printer. White powdered stains are detected on the sides of the auto take-up reel unit. o The pre-, platen, and after heaters will turn...

Appendix 234 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer (as of November 2014). For the latest information, see the Epson website. I Ink Cartridges Product Part number Explanation S70675 Ink cartridges Black...

Appendix 235 1 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions. If the clean room wipe is not available from Epson, BEMCOT M-311 from Asahi Kasei Corporation is recommended. 2 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions. Supported Media The following media can be used with the ...

Appendix 236 *Minimum media width for ink layering is 508 mm (20 in.) *Minimum media width for ink layering is 508 mm (20 in.) 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 ...

Appendix 237 Getting Ready 1. Confirm that the printer is off. 2. Remove the waste ink bottle. See “Replacing the waste ink bottle” on page 167. 3. Disconnect the power cords and all other cables. 4. Remove media from the media feeding unit and auto take-up reel unit. 5. Unlock the stand. Release th...

Appendix 238 4. Perform Auto Media Adjust in the media settings and check print quality. See “Auto Media Adjust” on page 113. Transportation Before transporting the printer, contact Epson Support. Recommended Media Settings To register media settings, refer to the table shown below. For all the item...

Appendix 241 S30675 System Requirements Consult the documentation for your software RIP. Note:In some cases, your software RIP does not support the above-mentioned print modes. Resolution (dpi) Number of passes M/W level Result Recommendation Banner 720 × 720 4 2 Tint unevenness less likely 3 Stripe...

Appendix 242 Specifications Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration S70675: 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 10 colors (Metallic Silver, Light Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Orange Plus, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, White) S50675: 360 nozzles × 2 × 2 rows × 5 colors (...

Appendix 244 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 245 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 246 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, configura...

Software License Terms 247 Appendix 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 t...

Software License Terms 254 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...