Epson SureColor F2000 Series- User Manual

Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer Related concepts Printer Part Locations Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts You can purchase genuine Epson ink and accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. ...

Option or part Part number Epson UltraChrome DG ink cartridge - White (600 ml) (White T725A00 Edition) 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPPSCF2KB1 Parent topic: Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentati...

Printer Parts - Inside 1 Encoder strip (carriage scale) 2 Carriage shaft 3 Flushing pad 4 Air filter 5 Print head 6 Anti-drying caps 7 Suction/cleaning cap 8 Fabric wiper unit 14

7 Waste ink outlet (right) 8 LAN port 9 Data light 10 Status light 11 USB port 12 Air inlet Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Control Panel and LCD Screen Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The cancel button 4 The LCD screen 5 The moveable base button 6 Left a...

Printer Usage Guidelines Follow the guidelines in this section as you use your printer, ink cartridges, and print media. Using Your PrinterStoring Your PrinterHandling Ink and Cleaning CartridgesHandling White Ink (White Edition)Handling T-shirts (Media) Using Your Printer Follow these guidelines as...

• To keep the print head in optimum operating condition, maintenance is performed when the printer is turned on. If the printer is turned on and off frequently, more ink is consumed for each maintenanceoperation. To reduce ink consumption, leave the power on when using the printer. Note: To keep the...

Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Storing the Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Follow these guidelines as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges: • When installing ink cartridges for the first time, a lot of ink...

• Wash the ink tubes when a message is displayed to prevent a decline in print quality due to sedimentation in the tubes. After washing, auto cleaning is performed to prevent nozzles fromclogging. White ink and color inks are used to clean all of the nozzles. • When storing cartridges, lay them down...

Basic Printing Refer to these sections to learn how to perform basic print functions. Overview of the Printing ProcessRequired EquipmentPre-treating a T-shirtPreparing Your PrinterCreating Your T-shirt DesignLoading the T-shirtStarting and Cancelling PrintingPost-treating a T-shirt Overview of the P...

8. Post-treating the T-shirt Fix the ink to the T-shirt. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related references Required Equipment Related tasks Starting a Print JobPreparing Your PrinterRemoving a Printed T-shirtPre-treating a T-shirt with a RollerPre-treating a T-shirt with a Sprayer Related topics Loadi...

Pre-treatment Solution Safety PrecautionsPreparing the Pre-treatment SolutionDiluting the Pre-treatment SolutionPre-treatment Application GuidelinesPre-treating a T-shirt with a RollerPre-treating a T-shirt with a SprayerFixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) Parent topic: Basic Printing Pre...

Caution: Pre-treatment solution is classified as industrial waste and must be disposed of by an industrial waste disposal company according to local laws and regulations. When handing over the pre-treatmentsolution to an industrial waste disposal company, make sure you include these safety precautio...

Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution Before applying the pre-treatment solution to a T-shirt, make sure you dilute it correctly with distilled orpurified water as described here. Caution: If you do not dilute the pre-treatment solution, it leaves noticeable traces on the T-shirt or the printed surfac...

The fixing conditions vary depending on the amount of pre-treatment solution used. The followingguidelines are approximate. Note: If the pre-treatment solution is not completely dry after the suggested amount of time, extend the duration while carefully checking if the pre-treatment solution is dry....

2. Remove the White ink cartridge, shake it, then replace it. 3. Print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related tasks Performing a Nozzle CheckShaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Creating Your T-shirt Design After creating the data, use the Garme...

Printable Area Platen size Printable area Large 16 × 20 inch (406 × 508 mm) Medium 14 × 16 inch (356 × 406 mm) Small 10 × 12 inch (254 × 305 mm) Sleeve 4 × 4 inch (102 × 102 mm) Inside the platen frame, you cannot print on the areas shown in gray. Sleeve platen 1 0.47 inch (12 mm) 2 Platen frame 3 T...

Replacing the Platen You may need to replace the platen, depending on the size of the T-shirt. Note: There are four platen sizes: small, medium, large, and sleeve. The medium size platen (standard) is supplied with the printer. 1. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the moveable base...

3. Align the replacement platen to fit into the holes in the moveable base and place the platen on theprinter. For best results, always align the print head after replacing the platen with a different size. Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Related concepts Print Head Alignment Loading a T-shirt on ...

8. Tuck the T-shirt in around the frame so that it does not drape over the movable base. 9. Press down on the platen frame so that it does not become loose. Repositioning the T-shirt Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Repositioning the T-shirt Under certain printing conditions or with some T-shirt ma...

If the sensor is still triggered, try the following: 1. Remove the frame and smooth out the creases and slack. 2. Reduce the width of the White ink in the printer's Garment Creator software or the RIP software sothat the white under-base print does not extend outside the image. Note: Be careful not ...

5. Tighten the fixing lever and secure the height adjustment lever. You can also adjust the angle of thefixing lever, if necessary. Note: Print quality may decline if you do not tighten the fixing lever. 6. Press the moveable base button to move the platen into the printer. 7. Check to see if Platen...

1. Pull the fixing lever to the right and adjust it to the preferred position. 2. When you reach the desired position, release the lever. Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Starting and Cancelling Printing Refer to these sections to start or cancel your print job. 51

Starting a Print JobCancelling a Print Job Parent topic: Basic Printing Starting a Print Job When the printer has finished receiving data, the start light turns on and you can start the print job. 1. Check that the T-shirt is loaded correctly. 2. Make sure the start light is on. 3. Press the start b...

Post-treating a T-shirt Follow the instructions in these sections to remove your T-shirt from the printer and fix the ink. Removing a Printed T-shirtFixing the Ink Parent topic: Basic Printing Removing a Printed T-shirt After you print an image on a T-shirt, remove it from the platen frame. Because ...

2. Hold the T-shirt by the shoulders and carefully remove it from the platen; the ink is still wet and canbe easily smudged. 3. Use a heat press or a heat tunnel to set the ink on the T-shirt. Parent topic: Post-treating a T-shirt Related topics Fixing the Ink Fixing the Ink After printing on a T-sh...

Printing from a USB Memory Device You can save print data from Garment Creator on a USB memory device and then connect the device tothe printer for printing. Note: Data on the USB memory device is saved as filename Epson_repeat_print.prn . You can save print jobs from the Garment Creator software to...

Connecting and Printing from a USB Memory Device You can print from a USB memory device connected to your printer. 1. Make sure the power light is not flashing. Note: Do not connect or disconnect a USB memory device when the power light is flashing. 2. Connect the USB memory device containing the sa...

Reset Print Count , you can clear the counter for the number of copies displayed on the control panel. 9. To print different data, click cancel to cancel printing the current data. Note: To delete data from a USB memory device, select Delete Print File in step 5 above, and press the up or down butto...

Printing on Thick Material Before printing on thick material such as sweatshirts, you may need to lower the height of the printingsurface. Lower the height by an additional 0.4 inch (10 mm) by removing the round platen heightindicator attached beneath the height adjustment lever before loading the t...

12. Tighten the fixing lever and secure the height adjustment lever. 13. Align the platen to fit into the holes in the moveable base and place the platen on the printer. Parent topic: Printing on Thick Material Installing the Round Platen Height Indicator To install the round platen height indicator...

Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to maintain your printer for optimum results. Maintenance GuidelinesMaintenance Safety InstructionsPrint Head MaintenancePrint Head AlignmentUsing the Ink Cleaning SolutionDisposing of Used Consumables and Optional PartsCleaning the Suction CapRepla...

Maintenance Safety Instructions When performing any printer maintenance procedures, follow these safety instructions: • Remove any loaded T-shirt from the printer. • Touch a metal object before starting operations to disperse any static electricity. • Do not touch the carriage shaft inside the print...

• Head Cleaning : Clean the print head if you notice faint printing or gaps in the printed result. This cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality. Performing a Nozzle CheckCleaning the Print Head Parent topic: Maintenance Performing a Nozzle Check To maintain optimum print qu...

Note: A complete nozzle cleaning is only required if there are more than 3 nozzles missing and the gaps are adjacent to each other. Otherwise, cleaning is not required. 9. Clean the platen using a cloth dampened with window cleaner or water. Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Adjusti...

• All Nozzles : Select this option when you see faint printing or gaps in all rows of nozzles in the check pattern. Go to step 5. 4. To select the nozzle rows for cleaning, press the up and down buttons to highlight the row numberand press the OK button. Repeat for each row you want to select and th...

Related tasks Adjusting the Height of the Platen Related topics Loading the T-shirt Using the Ink Cleaning Solution When you need to clean ink stains around the suction cap that you cannot wipe off with a dry cleaningstick, or need to clean the encoder strip (carriage scale), use the ink cleaning so...

Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter Disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts Dispose of used consumables (such as waste ink, pre-treatment solution, and cleaning solution) andoptional parts according to your local laws and regulations, and always use an i...

• If ink gets in your mouth, consult a physician immediately. • If ink is swallowed, do not induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. If vomiting is induced, fluid may get caught in the trachea which can be dangerous. Caution: Waste ink is classified as industrial waste. Dispose of waste ...

Cleaning the Suction Cap When you see a message on the control panel, you need to clean the suction cap. You may also need toclean the suction cap if you experience difficulty cleaning nozzles after performing a nozzle check. Evenif the message is not displayed, follow the steps here to clean the su...

10. If necessary, remove any excess ink from the cap. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the OK button. The print head returns to its normal position and the Settings menu closes. 13. Perform a nozzle check. Parent topic: Maintenance Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check 85

Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Replace the head cleaning set when you see a message on the control panel. The printer warns youwhen the head cleaning set is running low based on the remaining amount of its service life as estimatedfrom the print status, rather than detecting actual remaining amount...

13. Press the lever forward as shown, and install the new anti-drying cap, placing the holes in the anti- drying cap over the posts on the printer. 14. Close the printer cover. 15. Press the OK button. 16. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Yes , and press the OK button. 17. Press the ...

6. Insert the new flushing pad into the printer as shown. Press down until you hear it click into place. Caution: Make sure you insert the new flushing pad correctly, or the print head could be damaged. 7. Close the printer cover. 8. Press the OK button. When the print head returns to its normal pos...

Storing the Printer If you will not use the printer for an extended period of time with the power off, you must properly prepareit for storage. Regardless of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, youmust change the ink cartridges to cleaning cartridges if the planne...

Transporting the Printer When transporting the printer, protect it from shock and vibration by packing it using the packingmaterials it came with. Caution: • Leave the ink cartridges installed, or the nozzles may clog or ink may leak. • Do not tilt the printer, stand it on its side, or turn it upsid...

Transportation Preparation Do the following before moving or transporting the printer: • Turn off the printer. • Remove all cables. • Remove the platen. • Close the fixing lever. • Remove any tools or parts from the tool storage space. • Locate the waste ink outlet plugs that came with the printer. ...

6. Insert the waste ink outlet plugs and any other parts that were removed during printer assembly. Seethe Start Here sheet for more information. Parent topic: Transporting the Printer Related tasks Setting Up the Printer After Transport Moving the Printer Through a Narrow Doorway You can move the p...

Using the Control Panel Menus Follow the instructions in these sections to access the printer menu system and select settings. Accessing the Printer's MenusUSB File List Menu SettingsMaintenance Menu SettingsPrinter Setup Menu SettingsPrint Logs Menu SettingsPrinter Status Menu SettingsAdministrator...

Note: If you need to access the Maintenance Mode menus on your printer, do the following: 1. Hold down the cancel button, then hold down the power button until the power light comes on. 2. Release just the power button. 3. When you see the Maintenance Mode menu on the LCD screen, release the cancel ...

Setting Options Description Delete Print File List of print files in this Lets you select from a list of the print format: files saved on the connected USBmemory device so you can delete the Epson_repeat_print.prn print file Caution: Deleting the print file will remove that data permanently from the...

Related tasks Performing a Nozzle CheckCleaning the Print HeadWashing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition)Shaking and Replacing the Ink CartridgesReplacing the Waste Ink BottleReplacing the Head Cleaning SetCleaning the Suction Cap Printer Setup Menu Settings Settings on the Printer Setup menu let yo...

Setting Options Description Power On Cleaning White Ink Available only in White Ink mode On Select to set up automatic white inkcleaning Before Printing On : select to clean automatically Off whenever the printer power is turnedon and the printer initializes Before Printing : select to clean automat...

Printer Status Menu Settings Settings on the Printer Status menu let you display or print information about your printer's currentstatus. Note: This is a simple tool for estimating ink consumption for a given print job. Epson does not warrant accuracy. Actual ink consumption varies considerably depe...

Setting Options Description Network Setup IP Address Setting Select how the network assigns IPaddresses Auto : uses DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses Panel : lets you assign the IP Address , Subnet Mask , and Default Gateway settings manually Print Status Sheet Select to print a list of the ...

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Product Status MessagesSolving Printer ProblemsSolving Printing ProblemsSolving Print Quality ProblemsWhere to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checki...

LCD screen message Condition/solution Head Cleaning Set Life Replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushingpad). Be sure to replace all components at the same time. Replace head cleaningset. Press OK to moveplaten back, then startreplacement. See manual to clean Clean the ...

Solving Printer Problems Check these sections if you have problems operating your product. Printer Does Not Turn OnLCD Screen Shuts Off Parent topic: Solving Problems Printer Does Not Turn On If the printer does not turn on, try these solutions: • Make sure the power cable is securely connected. • M...

Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your printer is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. If you have a spare cable, try connecting with the spare cable. • Check the model and specifications of th...

• Try connecting your printer to a different port or a different router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting with a different Ethernet cable. • Try printing to your printer from another computer on the network. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints If...

• Check that the pre-treatment solution is completely dry before reloading the T-shirt on the platen. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related tasks Adjusting the Height of the Platen Message Is Displayed After Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) If a cleaning message is displayed on ...

• If you print from a USB memory device with a slow reading speed (4.63MB per sec or less), the print head stops during printing and then continues. Use a USB memory device with a faster readingspeed. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related topics Printing from a USB Memory Device Cannot Acc...

Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, try these solutions: • Clean the print head and print the check pattern again. If cleaning the print head several times does not solve the problem, clean the suction cap. For White ink, also wash the tubes....

• Adjust the platen feed. • Make sure you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges, the print result may be faint, or the color of the printed image may be inaccurate because the remaining inklevel is not correctly detected. • Make sure your ink cartridges have not...

head, set Head Move Direction to Uni-Directional in the Garment Creator software or the printer's control panel. If lines are still visible, adjust the print quality settings in the Garment Creator software. • Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Grainy ...

• Make sure the pre-treatment solution is applied evenly, or the printed results will be uneven. • Make sure the pre-treatment solution is not too diluted. If the pre-treatment solution has been diluted too much, the solidity of the White ink is weakened and the edges of the image may be blurred. Tr...

Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly If the printer status and log are printed beyond the edges of your paper, make sure you are printing witha medium size (standard) platen. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Where to Get Help If you need t...

Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System RequirementsMac System Requir...

Interface Two High-Speed USB ports compatible with USB 2.0 Specification Rear port: for computer connection Front port: for external USB device connection Display resolution XGA (1024 × 768) or higher Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for th...

Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration White ink mode : White: 720 nozzles × 2 Color: 360 nozzles × 4 colors Color ink mode : 360 nozzles × 4 colors High-speed color mode : 720 nozzles × 4 colors Resolution White: 1440 × 1440 dpi maximum Color: 1440 × 720 dpi m...

Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage (before unpacking): –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C); within 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C) and 1month at 104 °F (40 °C) Storage (after unpacking): –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); within 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity Ope...

Color White ink mode: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White Color ink/High-speed color mode: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Expiration date Opened package: Up to 1 year from installation in printer Unopened package: See the date printed on the package; at normaltemperature Temperature Operating: 50 to 9...

Dimensions Width: 1.57 inches (400 mm) Depth: 12 inches (305 mm) Height: 4.3 inches (110 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Pre-treatment Solution Specifications Expiration date See the date printed on the package; at normal temperature Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storag...

Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage (in package): –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); within 4 days at –4 °F (–20 °C) and 1month at 104 °F (40 °C) Transporting (in package): –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C); within 4 days at –4 °F (–20 °C), 1 monthat 104 °F (40 °C), and 72 hours at 140 °F (...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety InstructionsFCC Compliance StatementSoftware Lic...

• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Note: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Click here for details. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions...

• To insure print quality, use an ink cartridge before the date printed on its package. • Do not dismantle or alter an ink cartridge. This could damage the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not drop cartridges or bump them against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak. •...

WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in whichcase the user may be required to take adequate measures. Parent topic: Notices Software License Terms Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply th...

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