Epson SureColor P8000 Designer Edition User Manual

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    Epson® SureColor® P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide
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    Contents Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Printer...10 Printer Features ...10 Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10 Notations Used in the Documentation 11 Printer Part Locations...11 Product Parts - Front ...12 Product Parts - Back...13 Control
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    63 Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel 68 Available Epson Papers ...69 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility 78 Printing from a Computer the Printer Settings 103 Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows 104 Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows 105 Editing Print Setting
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    Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 146 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 148 Replacing Maintenance Boxes...151 Switch Black Ink Type ...153 Switching the Black Ink Type...154 Black Ink Type Media List...154 Adjusting Print Quality...156 Print Head Maintenance...156 Print Head Nozzle
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    165 Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel 166 Maintenance...168 Cleaning Your Product ...168 Replacing the Cutter...171 Moving or Transporting the Product ...174 Moving the Product Short Distances 174 Moving the Product Long Distances 175 Solving Problems ...179 Product
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    Dimension Specifications ...209 Electrical Specifications ...210 Environmental Specifications ...210 Interface Specifications ...211 Safety and Approvals Specifications 211 Notices ...212 Important Safety Instructions...212 General Product Safety Instructions 212 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
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    Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide Welcome to the Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 9
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    • User-scheduled cleaning cycles improve print head health over prolonged idle periods • Ink repellant print head surface for reduced nozzle clogging High resolution • Prints at resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi • Supports variable-sized droplet technology as small as 3.5 picoliter Easy-to-use setup
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    Replacement ink maintenance box SpectroProofer 24" UVS (SC-P6000/SC-P7000) SpectroProofer 44" UVS (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) Automatic Take-Up Reel System (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) Internal print server Additional roll media adapters Replacement printer cutter blade 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service
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    Product Parts - Front 1 Front cover 2 Left and right ink bays 3 Paper basket 4 Casters 5 Paper supports 6 Manual holder 7 Control panel 8 Paper feed slot 12
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    9 Roll paper cover 10 Roll paper holder Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Product Parts - Back 1 Maintenance tank 2 USB port 3 Interface for optional equipment 4 LAN port 5 LAN data light 6 LAN status light 7 AC inlet 8 Slot for optional internal print server 13
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    Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Control Panel Parts 1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The pause/cancel button 4 The pause/cancel light 5 LCD screen 6 The open ink cover button 7 The paper source and left arrow button 8 The paper feed/ paper feed and arrow buttons 9 The Menu and right arrow
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    15 The Check ink light 16 The Check paper paper light LCD Screen Display 1 Status messages 2 Paper source and the selected Paper Type The icon indicates the current paper
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    paper margin setting 5 Ink status : Amount of ink remaining in the cartridge : Ink level is low : Ink cartridge is expended : Ink error; check the status message on the LCD screen 6 Optional accessory status (if applicable) : Auto-Take Up Reel (SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only) : SpectroProofer® : Optional
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    8 Maintenance box status : Amount of space remaining in the maintenance box : Maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life : Maintenance box is full 9 Roll paper remaining Parent topic: Printer Part Locations 17
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    Handling Using the Paper Basket Creating Paper Configurations Using the Auto Take-up Reel Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Roll Paper Handling See these sections to load, cut, cm) (SC-P6000/SCP7000) or 44 inches (112 cm) (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) 1. Open the roll paper cover. 18
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    2. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder and move the holder to the left. Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely. 19
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    3. Place the roll paper on top of the printer. 4. If necessary, slide the tabs on the roll media adapters to the position that matches the core size of the roll paper. 2-inch core: 3-inch core: 20
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    5. Release the tension lever on both roll media adapters. 21
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    6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then push down the tension levers. 7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide. 22
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    8. Slide the roll paper holder until the left adapter aligns with the arrow on the holder. 9. Roll the paper slowly into position. 23
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    10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer. Make sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters. 24
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    11. Pull up the lock lever on the roll paper holder to it in place. 12. If the load paper light is not on, press the load paper button. 25
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    13. Insert the paper into the paper feed slot and pull it down until the edge of the paper is even with the center of the stand. Note: If the paper does not feed through the slot, you may need to decrease the suction by pressing the paper feed button. Make sure you return the suction to its default
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    paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints. Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications 27
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    Cutting Roll Paper The printer has a built-in cutter that can automatically cut most paper types, or you can cut your prints manually. To switch between cutting methods, press the paper source button on the control panel or adjust the auto cut settings in the print driver. The setting selected in
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    and press the right arrow button. 3. Select Roll Paper Setup and press the right arrow button. 4. Press the button until your print is clear of the printer, then cut the print by hand. Parent topic line (page line) between print jobs as a guide for manual cutting. 1. Before you print, press the Menu
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    : Cutting Roll Paper Related references Paper Menu Settings Removing Roll Paper When you finish printing on roll paper, you should remove it from the printer to avoid indenting or creasing the paper. 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the load paper button to release the paper. The following may
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    • If you are using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, rewind the paper using the Manual switch. 31
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    3. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder to release it. Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely. 32
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    4. Using the handle, slide the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it from the end of the roll. Note: Always use the handle when sliding the roll paper holder. 5. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer. 33
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    6. Pull up the tension levers on the roll media adapters and remove the adapters from both ends of the paper roll. 7. Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package. Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store roll paper
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    button. Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the paper source button. 3. Select Cut Sheet and press the OK button. 4. Feed the
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    Above. • Select Change Settings so you can adjust the settings. 7. Press the OK button. 8. Print your page. After printing, the sheet stays in the printer. 9. To remove your print, hold the sheet and press the paper feed button. Note: Store cut sheet media flat in its original packaging. Storing
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    references Available Epson Papers Paper 30 inches (762 mm) long in landscape orientation (SC-P8000/SC-P9000). Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press
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    5. Feed the sheet into the right side of the paper slot until the trailing edge is below the horizontal line on the roll paper cover. 38
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    6. Adjust the paper until the right and top edges are aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer. Note: You may need to increase the suction by pressing the up arrow button. This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing. 7.
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    by paper curl and print head strikes. Make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the Platen Gap setting to Wide. If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing it to Wider. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to select Printer Setup and press the right arrow
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    Printer Setup Menu Settings Using the Paper Basket The paper basket catches printouts and keeps them from getting dirty or scratched. You can set up the basket to catch paper under the printer or in front of the printer -P9000), you can configure the paper basket to catch printouts under the product.
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    1. Raise the paper guides. 42
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    2. Lower the front of the paper basket. 43
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    3. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides, and lower them until they are vertical. 44
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    4. Raise the front of the basket one level. 45
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    5. Fasten the front of the basket with the tabs. 46
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    Note: If printouts on matte paper are smudged or have banding, raise the paper guides one level. 47
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    6. Adjust the basket based on your print size (SC-P8000/SC-P9000): • For media in this size or smaller, raise the rear of the basket: A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches [594 × 841 mm]). 48
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    19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints over 36 inches (914.4 mm) long (SCP6000/SC-P7000) or 62 inches (1580 mm) long (SC-P8000/SC-P9000), you can configure the paper basket to catch printouts in the front the product. 49
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    1. Unfasten the tabs at the front of the paper basket. 50
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    2. Raise the paper guides. 51
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    3. Raise the front of the basket so that the cloth is pulled taut. 52
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    4. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides and lower them until they touch the basket. Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket Storing the Paper Basket You should store the paper basket whenever
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    1. Raise the paper guides. 54
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    2. Raise the front of the basket and lower the paper guides. 55
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    is not supported by the Epson print driver. Note: Custom paper configurations are based the existing Uni-D and Bi-D print head alignment. For best results, perform the head alignments on Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper. 1. Load the type of paper that you want to configure in the printer. 2. Press
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    6. Select Select Reference Paper and press the right arrow button. 7. Select a paper preset that is similar to the paper that you loaded and press the OK button. 8. Select Platen Gap and press the right arrow button. 9. Select a platen gap setting and press the OK button. 10. Select Detect Paper
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    2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button. 3. Select Print Paper List and press the right arrow button. 4. Press the OK button to print the list of your paper configurations. Parent topic: Creating Paper Configurations Related references Paper Menu Settings
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    You can use the auto take-up reel for media with the printable side in (on the left) or printable side out (on the right). It is best to do the following when using the auto take-up reel: • Make sure that the end of the roll is cut straight across. • Load media with the printable side in. • Use a
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    1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Load roll media in the printer. 4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen. Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take
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    the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends. 10. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the roll core three times. 61
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    11. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position and hold it until the media wraps around the core three times. 12. Make sure
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    13. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Take Up with the Printable Side Out After you attach the roll core on the Auto Take-up Reel as described in the documentation that came with the Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to
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    1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Load roll media in the printer. 4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen. Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take
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    to the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends. 9. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the roll core three times. 65
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    10. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position and hold it until the media wraps around the core three times. 11. Make sure
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    If you are printing on Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, place the tensioner in the slack of the roll. 12. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position. 67
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    Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel After printing on media loaded on the Optional Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to remove it. Note: Two people are required to remove media from the take-up reel. 1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up
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    to the left. Note: Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling. 4. Remove the roll core from the take-up reel unit. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Available Epson Papers For information on how to purchase genuine Epson ink, accessories and paper visit epson.com (U.S. sales) or
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    Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) Epson Exhibition Watercolor Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Textured [216 × 279 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) Part number Sheet
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    Metallic Photo Paper Glossy Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) Epson Metallic Photo Paper Luster Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) Part number Sheet
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    Paper Type Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11
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    Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Size 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254
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    Proofing Paper White Semimatte Epson Standard Proofing Paper Publication Epson Standard Proofing Paper Commercial Size 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) 17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) 24 inches (610 mm) ×
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    ]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) × 32.8 feet (10 m) Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm]) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) 13
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    Paper Type Epson Exhibition Canvas Gloss Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Matte Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Satin Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Gloss Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) Size 13 inches (330
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    Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper Size Part number Sheet count 16.5 inches (419 mm) × 100 feet S042076 (30 S041386 1 roll 44 inches (1118 mm) × 82 feet S041387 (25 m) 1 roll * SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only 77
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    of Borderless Paper Types • Epson Singleweight Matte Paper • Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) • Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) • Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) • Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
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    it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and Customizing the Printer Settings Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
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    you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Preferences, Properties, Print Settings, or Printer Properties to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Note: You can click Custom Settings
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    Epson paper or media and you need to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button and adjust paper configuration options as necessary. 6. Select the Photo Black Ink or Matte Black Ink Ink Change option to On in the Printer Settings menu on the control panel, the black ink the User-Defined
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    Print Quality Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows Advanced Color Controls - Windows Paper Source Options - Windows Roll Paper Options - Windows Using Layout Manager - Windows Only Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related
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    Paper Configuration Options - Windows Select any of the available Paper Configuration options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Color Density Adjusts the ink saturation level. 83
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    ink to dry. This lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Paper Feed Adjustment Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head P7000 and P9000 Commercial Edition printers (configured with the Violet ink). Color Toning
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    Management Options - Windows You can adjust the Mode setting to fine-tune the colors in your printout or turn off color management in your printer software. If you select Automatic as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options: Charts and Graphs Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones
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    color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off. Parent topic
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    lets you specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones. You can choose from two Printer Color Adjustment modes and two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color. Parent topic: Selecting Basic
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    Settings - Windows Roll Paper Options - Windows Select any of the available Roll Paper options. Auto Cut options: • Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually. 88
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    • Normal Cut: Creates a margin and the top and bottom of your image. • Single Cut: Prints images end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless images may overlap slightly. 89
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    file to fit the roll paper. When Auto Rotate is selected, the Roll Width setting becomes active. Print Page Line Prints lines between pages as a guide for cutting. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 90
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    Using Layout Manager - Windows Only Layout Manager lets you create a poster or display by dragging multiple pieces of print data created in different applications onto one sheet of paper for printing. 91
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    You can also place the same print data multiple times as shown here. 92
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    You can place print data in different sizes and orientations to maximize media usage, as shown here. 93
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    You can place print data on roll paper as shown here. 1. Open the file you want to print in your application. 2. Select the print command in your application. 94
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    3. Select Layout Manager on the Main tab and choose an option for the Size setting that matches the size of the document in the application. Note: You select the size of the paper you are printing on in a later step. 4. Click OK and then click Print, if necessary. The Layout Manager screen opens and
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    File menu on the Layout Manager screen, save the file, and close the Layout Manager screen. To open the saved file later for editing or reprinting, rightclick the printer icon in the Windows taskbar, click Layout Manager, and open the file. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 96
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    Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab. • To change the orientation of your printed document or photo, select the Portrait or Landscape checkbox. • To rotate or flip the printed image, select
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    select the options you want. • To enlarge your image beyond the limits of your application program, select the Optimize Enlargement checkbox. Note: The driver can increase the image size up to 650% and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations. Depending on the resolution
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    to select the layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting Additional Settings - Windows You can run maintenance utilities and select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and
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    nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged. • Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts. • Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus. • Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer
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    . This option is available only if the Epson Color Calibration Utility is installed. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Aligning the Print
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    You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows 102
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    progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print file so you can share them with other users. You can also edit the settings displayed in the printer software screens. Saving and Sharing Print Settings
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    print jobs. 1. Select the print settings you want to save. 2. Click Save/Del at the top of the Main or Page Layout tab in your printer software. You see a window like this: 3. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the group of settings in the Name field, and click
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    the file you want to use, and click Open. Then use the settings to print. Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows You can save
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    . Then use these settings to print. Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows You can arrange the displayed print settings so you can
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    You see this window: 3. Select the item you want to edit. 4. Order or group items in the List box as follows: • To move and reorder items, drag and drop them in the list. • To add a new group (folder), click Add Group. • To delete a group (
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    5. Click Save. Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window: 108
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    topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar
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    You see these options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Printing with Windows 110
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    Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing with OS X You can print with your product using
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    on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. 112
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    You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 113
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    Orientation setting. 8. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 9. Select Printer Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select
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    name of your paper. Check the media type settings list for details. Note: The Ink setting may change depending on the size and type of paper you select. To avoid changing black ink more often than necessary, set the printer to the type of black ink you usually use on the control panel. 115
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    support this option, print black-and- white photos using the EPSON Precision Dot setting. • Select Grayscale when using plain paper. Note: Advanced B&W mode is not available for the SureColor P7000 and P9000 Commercial Edition printers (configured with the Violet ink than in the printer driver. 13.
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    OS X When you click the Advanced Color Settings tab, you see one of the screens below depending on the Print Mode you selected. • EPSON Precision Dot You can specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones. • Advanced B&W Photo 117
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    You can select any of the available options. Color Toning Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets affect the target found in the
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    Highlight Tonality Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image. Max Optical Density Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by lowering the density setting. Highlight Point Shift Helps reduce gloss differential on glossy media by adding density to
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    Settings - OS X Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X To print on roll paper, you select the roll paper size and roll paper options from the Printer Settings menu. 1. Select Manage Custom Sizes as the Paper Size setting. 2. Click +, double-click Untitled, and enter a name for your roll paper size
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    Roll Paper option you selected for your Paper Size. 9. Select one of the following Auto Cut settings: • Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually. • Normal Cut: Creates a margin and the top and bottom of your image. 121
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    • Single Cut: Prints images end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless images may overlap slightly. • Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the cleanest edge for borderless printing. 10. Select the following settings as necessary: •
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    Print. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Paper Configuration Settings - OS X If you are using non-Epson media and need to fine-tune its print quality, select Advanced Media Control from the pop-up menu. Select the available options as
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    up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. This lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Paper Feed Adjustment Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head. Paper Thickness Lets you select the thickness of your
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    these settings on the Color Matching menu. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can -up menu in the print window. EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. Parent
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    all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Options. 126
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    from these settings on the Options tab. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the
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    - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 128
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    1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: . • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer. • To display other printer information, click Settings or Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X 129
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    button to completely exit the menu. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Maintenance Menu Settings The Maintenance menu lets you run nozzle checks, cleaning cycles, and other maintenance operations. Caution: Follow the instructions in the topic links below the table to use these menu settings
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    Setting Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Options - All Nozzles Various colors Normal Heavy Head Alignment Cutter Maintenance Auto Manual Uni-D Bi-D 2-color Bi-D All Color Bi-D #1 to #4 Uni-D Bi-D 2-color Bi-D All Color Adjust Cut Position Replace Cutter Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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    Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel Others Custom Paper - - Remaining Setup Set Length Set Alert Length Description Select the loaded Epson media. Lists the custom paper configurations at which the printer will alert you, from 4 to 50 ft (1 to 15 m). 132
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    Setting Roll Paper Setup Options Auto Cut Page Line Roll Paper Margin Roll End Option Roll Paper Tension Refresh Margin Custom Paper Setting options Description Lets you automatically cut roll paper with the built-in cutter. Any auto cut options selected in the printer driver will override this
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    the gap between the media and the print head. Standard: select for most media. Narrow: select if head alignment does not completely align the print head. Wide, Wider, or Widest: select if printouts are smeared. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, do not select the Narrow setting when loading
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    feed if you are unable to resolve banding issues even after head cleaning and alignment. Pattern: prints an adjustment pattern that you can use you adjust the suction from -4 to 0 to increase the gap between the print head and thin or soft paper. If print quality is reduced or media does not feed
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    topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Roll Paper Creating Paper Configurations Related topics Cutting Roll Paper Cut Sheet Handling Printer Setup Menu Settings The Printer Setup menu lets you configure and monitor various aspects of
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    check (and may clean the print head) when you switch between black inks and after initial ink charging. Selects the number of automatic print head cleanings the printer performs when clogged nozzles are detected. Performs an automatic nozzle check and head cleaning if the printer is turned on or
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    Control Panel Menus Related concepts Switch Black Ink Type Related tasks Adjusting the Platen Gap Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Printer Status Menu Settings The Printer Setup menu lets you display and print information
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    Epson Color Calibration Utility was last run, if applicable. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Network Setup Menu Settings The Network Setup menu lets you configure your printer IP addresses are obtained automatically through DHCP or manually. Select Panel to enter an IP address, subnet
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    Selects the interval before the printer enters sleep mode. The default is 15 minutes. Selects the interval before the printer turns off automatically when it . Setting Options Change Password - Operational Control Network Setup Password Required No Password Required Description Lets you enter
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    all or selected colors (in pairs of two), based on the nozzle check pattern. Use this setting only if you still have clogged nozzles after running multiple head cleanings from the Maintenance menu. Sets the printer's built-in clock. The time and date are used in logs and status sheets. Lets you
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    recycle for more information. Checking Cartridge Status with Windows Checking Cartridge Status with OS X Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Maintenance Boxes Switch Black Ink Type Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try
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    this window: 2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low
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    You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 144
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    Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. 145
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    ). Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some
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    T834900 9 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) T834600 SureColor-P7000/SureColor-P9000 Ink bay Slot Ink color 150 ml part number Left 1 Cyan (C) T834200 2 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) T834600 Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges 147 350 ml part number T824200 T832400 T824500 T824800
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    expended, the corresponding ink cartridge cover unlocks. • If the cartridges are not completely expended, select the ink bay that you want to open, and press the OK button. The ink cartridge cover unlocks. 4. Open the ink cartridge cover. Note: Do not try to open the ink cartridge cover until it
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    5. Press in on the ink cartridge you want to replace. The ink cartridge pops out slightly. 6. Pull out the ink cartridge. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water.
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    until it clicks into place. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can break the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, damaging the nozzles. 9. Close the ink cartridge cover and push it in until it clicks into place. Your product begins
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    Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Replacing Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box absorbs ink used in maintenance operations such as head cleaning and changing black ink. Replace the maintenance box when you see a message on the LCD screen. (The SCP8000/SC-P9000 have two maintenance boxes.) Note
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    4. Use the handle on the bottom of the maintenance box to carefully pull it out of the product without tilting the box. 5. Place the used maintenance box in the bag supplied with the new box and seal the bag. 152
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    6. Insert the new maintenance box in the slot. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Switch Black Ink Type Your product comes with Matte Black and Photo Black ink cartridges. Although both cartridges must be installed for your product to work, it can
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    Printer Setup Menu Settings Switching the Black Ink Type Switching the black ink type takes several minutes and consumes some ink. Check the black ink type media list to select the correct ink type for the media you loaded. 1. Press the Black ink button. 2. Press the OK button to switch black inks
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    Hot Press Bright • Epson Hot Press Natural • Epson Cold Press Bright • Epson Cold Press Natural Photo Black Ink Media Types • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
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    them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them unnecessarily. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may
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    , select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the
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    . • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 5. Click Print. The
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    and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Use the nozzle check pattern to determine which colors need cleaning. You can save ink by cleaning only selected colors (control panel only). Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended
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    printer. 2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5. Select Head Cleaning and press the right arrow button. 6. Select one of the following: • To clean all nozzles, select
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    Head Cleaning Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the printer
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    , the appears. power light stops flashing and a confirmation screen Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. Click Nozzle Check. 7. Click OK. The nozzle pattern prints. 8. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Note: Use
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    there are any gaps in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • Automatic print head alignment cannot be performed on any transparent or colored paper or on these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Manually align from the printer control panel when using these media
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    Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel You can automatically align the print head your printer still is not properly aligned, perform a manual head alignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related references Maintenance Menu
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    Automatically Using a Computer Utility You can automatically align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows
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    type is selected. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5. Select Head Alignment and press the right arrow button. 6. Select Manual and press the right arrow button. 7. Press the up or down arrow button to select one of
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    . 9. After each alignment sheet is printed, view the LCD screen for instructions on selecting the best square in each pattern set. 10. Check the are the most evenly spaced, then press the OK button. When the manual head alignment process is complete, your product should be properly aligned. If it
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    Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to maintain your printer for optimum results. Cleaning Your Product Replacing the Cutter Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it regularly (about once a month). Note: Do not use a hard brush, benzene,
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    prints may be soiled. Caution: Be careful not to touch the gears or ink tubes inside the product. 7. If your product is still dirty, dampen the cloth with a small amount of water and a mild detergent and repeat the previous step. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth. 169
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    the product. 11. Plug the power and connection cables back in. 12. Turn on the product. 13. Load roll paper in the printer. 14. Press the paper feed button several times to feed blank paper through the paper path and clean the rollers. 15. Press the paper cut button. Parent topic: Maintenance 170
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    remove it before replacing the cutter. See the instructions that came with the SpectroProofer for details on removing it from your printer. 1. Remove any paper from the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 4. Select
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    8. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the cutter in place. 9. Carefully remove the cutter from the product. Warning: Keep the cutter out of the reach of
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    cutter cover as shown and press the top corner until it clicks into place. Note: If you removed the optional SpectroProofer, reinstall it. See the instructions that came with the SpectroProofer for details on installing it. 13. Press the OK button. The cutter moves back to the home position. Parent
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    or Transporting the Product Follow the instructions in these sections to prepare and move the printer, and set it back up roll the product on angled or uneven surfaces. • Leave the ink cartridges installed to prevent drying out the print head. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable.
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    7. Unlock the front casters. 8. Carefully roll the product to its new location. 9. Lock the front casters. Parent topic: Moving or Transporting the Product Related tasks Removing Roll Paper Storing the Paper Basket Moving the Product Long Distances If you need to move the product a long distance or
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    Caution: During transportation and storage, leave the ink cartridges installed to prevent drying out the print head. 1. Turn off the product 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove any paper from the product. 5. Close the roll paper cover. 6. Remove the
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    9. Remove the two wing nuts and washers securing the product to the stand and keep them in a safe place. 177
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    . Caution: Keep the printer level while moving it. 11. If you are shipping the product, repack it in the original box using the packing materials that came with the product. When the product reaches its new location, re-assemble it using the instructions in the Setup guide. Parent topic: Moving
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    genuine Epson ink cartridge that is approved for use in the printer. Please install the correct ink cartridge. Ink Low The ink is low. Make sure you have a replacement ink cartridge handy. Cleaning Error The printer nozzles are still clogged even after running the automatic head Automatic head
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    sunlight) while performing an automatic print head alignment. • Check that the Platen Gap setting is set to Standard. • Run a nozzle check and make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. If this error appears at any other time, make sure that the printer supports the loaded media. 180
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    printer, wait for awhile, and turn on the printer again. Then run Restart the printer. the firmware update file again. If the message still appears, contact Epson for support. Command Error The printer driver the Auto switch to Off and hold the Manual switch in the take-up direction to remove
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    support. Data Size Error The optional internal print server can store individual print jobs that are Data size of print job is too large. Check on print 100GB in size. To print larger jobs, select Print Only from the Hard Disk Unit menu in the printer driver , contact Epson for support. Held
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    See manual and reconnect ILS30EP to printer and problem. See the SpectroProofer documentation for details on the displayed error code. (error code) Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now for support
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    Turn the printer on and off several times. If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD screen, contact Epson for support and provide them with the displayed service code. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Print
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    the Power Settings menu. Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems Related references Preferences Menu Settings Solving Printing Problems Check these sections if you have problems printing with your product. Nothing Prints Cannot Print Over a Network Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints Red Light Shines
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    's network software as described in the Network Guide. • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the printer's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Check your wired LAN router or access point to see if the
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    for the message to disappear and do not turn off the printer. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Red Light Shines Inside the Printer The red light always shines inside the printer. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Printing
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    • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. • If roll paper does Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Menu Settings Paper Specifications Related topics Roll Paper Handling Cut Sheet Handling Roll Paper Jam Problems If roll paper has jammed in the printer, follow the
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    2. Cut the paper above the paper feed slot. 189
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    3. Check that the pause/cancel light is not flashing and press the load paper button. 4. Rewind the roll paper. 190
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    5. Open the front cover. Caution: Do not touch the ribbon cable inside the printer. 6. Carefully move the print head to the opposite side of the printer from the paper jam. 191
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    Caution: Do not touch the print head unless you are removing a paper jam. Touching the print head may cause a static shock that damages the printer. 192
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    . 9. Turn the printer off and back on again. 10. Cut the edge of the roll paper straight horizontally, then reload the roll paper. Note: Make sure to cut off any jagged or folded sections of paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related tasks Loading Roll Paper Cutting Roll Paper Manually 193
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    Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems If cut sheet paper has jammed in the printer, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Open the front cover. Caution: Do not touch the ribbon cable inside the printer. 194
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    2. Carefully move the print head to the opposite side of the printer from the paper jam. Caution: Do not touch the print head unless you are removing a paper jam. Touching the print head may cause a static shock that damages the printer. 195
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    3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Turn the printer off and back on again. 6. Reload the paper, making sure it is not skewed. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related tasks Loading Cut Sheets Loading Thick or Large Cut Sheets 196
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    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, use a stronger print head cleaning level. • If the print head is still clogged after multiple
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    print (banding), try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Make sure you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges, the print result may be faint
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    Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Related references Print Quality Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows Output Resolution Settings - OS X Advanced Color Settings - OS X Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
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    may take a while to dry. Do not stack the prints until the ink is completely dry. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related references Paper Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Related tasks Creating Paper Configurations Margins Appear in Borderless Prints If borderless prints still
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    also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's U.S. support website or Canadian website and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions
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    for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Paper Specifications Printable Area Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Dimension Specifications Electrical Specifications Environmental Specifications Interface
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    Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T WXGA (1280 × 800) or higher Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Paper Specifications Note: Since the
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    inches (559 × 864 mm) 24 × 36 inches (610 × 910 mm) 34 × 44 inches (864 × 1120 mm)* 36 × 48 inches (910 × 1219 mm)* *SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only SC-P6000/SC-P7000: Non-standard sizes between 7.2 inches (182 mm) and 24 inches (610 mm) wide, and between 11.7 inches (297 mm) and
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    Thickness (914 mm) long SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Non-standard sizes between 7.2 inches (182 mm) and 44 inches (1118 5.9 inches (150 mm) SC-P6000/SC-P7000: 10 inches (254 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm) SC-P8000/SC-P9000: 10 inches (254 mm) to 44 inches (1118 mm) 2-inch core: up to 147.6 feet (45 m) 3-inch core
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    2 Top margin: 0.55 inch (14 mm) minimum 3 SC-P6000/SC-P7000: Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm) SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 44 inches (1118 mm) 4 Printable length: 11 inches (279 mm) to 62.2 inches (1580 mm) 206
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    Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm) SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 44 inches (1118 mm) * For mm): Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250), Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250), Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260), and Epson Premium Semimatte
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    amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Pigment ink SC-P7000/SC-P9000: Standard Edition: Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green, Light Light Black, Light Black, Photo Black, Matte Black. Commercial Edition: Cyan
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    is usable after 4 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Dimension Specifications Height 48 inches (1218 mm) Width SC-P8000/SC-P9000: 73.4 inches (1864 mm) SC-P6000/SC-P7000: 53.4 inches (1356 mm) Depth
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    frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 100 to 240 V 90 to 264 V 50/60 Hz 49.5/60.5 Hz 2A SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Printing: 75 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 19 W Sleep mode: 2.0 W Power off mode: 0.5 W or less SC-P6000/SC-P7000: Printing: 65 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 19
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    Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20 to 80% RH Operating (recommended): 45 to 60% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications USB Interface Network Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 10BASE-T/
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    your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions. General Product Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices General Product Safety Instructions • Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Do not attempt to service this
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    the product or touch the ink cartridges while printing. • Do not move the print head by hand; this may service the product yourself. • Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service controls that are covered by the operating instructions. • When storing or transporting the product,
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    details. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, user's authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Parent topic: Notices Open Source Software License 1) This printer
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    model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact Epson support. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program. 3) The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the
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    source software program "Bonjour" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Bonjour". Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the
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    model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code of the Bonjour Programs, contact Epson support. You can redistribute alone or as part of a Larger Work, in any way to provide a service, including but not limited to delivery of content, through electronic communication with a
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    Apple hereby grants You, effective on the date You accept this License and download the Original Code, a world-wide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license, and Externally Deploy Your Modifications and Covered Code, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, provided that in each instance You also meet
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    initial External Deployment, whichever is longer. You should preferably distribute the Source Code of Your Externally Deployed Modifications electronically (e.g. download from a web site). 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and
  • Epson SureColor P8000 Designer Edition | User Manual - Page 221
    terms applicable to Covered Code created under this License. 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, COVERED CODE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY, UPGRADES OR SUPPORT OF ANY KIND AND APPLE AND APPLE'S LICENSOR(S) (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS
  • Epson SureColor P8000 Designer Edition | User Manual - Page 222
    "Apple", "Apple Computer", "Mac", "Mac OS", "QuickTime", "QuickTime Streaming Server" or any other trademarks, service marks, logos or trade names belonging to Apple (collectively "Apple Marks") or to any trademark, service mark, logo or trade name belonging to any Contributor. You agree not to use
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    ) and, for Department of Defense purchases, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data - Commercial Items) and 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation). Accordingly, all U.S. Government End Users acquire Covered Code with only those rights set forth herein. 13
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    Verheijen, Paul von Behren, Rich Wales, Mike White. Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions: 1. Redistributions of source
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    URL(s), such as to imply Info-ZIP will provide support for the altered versions. 4. Info-ZIP retains the right EPSON®, SureColor®, and SpectroProofer® are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson
  • Epson SureColor P8000 Designer Edition | User Manual - Page 226
    comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product.
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