Epson SureColor F6070 User's Guide Page 1

Epson® SureColor®F6070User’s Guide

Introduction 104Ink tanksHold ink used for printing.5Slider (chip holder)See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 11.6Side coverOpen the side cover to remov

Where To Get Help 100Appendix BWhere To Get HelpContacting Epson SupportNew :For All productsEpson provides technical support and information on the i

Software License Terms 101Appendix CSoftware License TermsOpen Source Software Licenses1. This printer product includes open source software programs

Software License Terms 102GNU GPLThis printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2

Software License Terms 103This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distributi

Software License Terms 1041. General; Definitions. This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") ma

Software License Terms 1051.9 "You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License. For lega

Software License Terms 1062.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modificati

Software License Terms 1077. Versions of the License. Apple may publish revised and/or new versions of this License from time to time. Each version wi

Software License Terms 10810. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names "Apple", "Apple C

Software License Terms 10913.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software an

Introduction 11Slider (chip holder)16Adapter guidesGuides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holde

Software License Terms 110Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they

Software License Terms 111Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and

Introduction 12Roll Paper AdapterUse the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27.1Ada

Introduction 13Control Panel1P button (Power button)Turns the power on and off.2P light (Power light)The printer’s operational status is indicated by

Introduction 145Menu buttonDisplays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display.See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 48.6y button (Ba

Introduction 15LCD Screen13) button (Feed/Cut Media button)O This button is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter.See “Manual cut

Introduction 162Tabs/Info Display AreaThe tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.Use the l r buttons to select a tab.Information on

Introduction 17The chip unit requires replacement. Replace the chip unit with one from a new ink pack.As it gets closer to time to replace the chip un

Introduction 18FeaturesThe main features of this printer are described below.Realizing High ProductivityHigh-speed printingThe speed of the print head

Introduction 19Easy maintenanceRoll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, maintenance boxes, and cutter, are installed from the front, al

Copyrights and Trademarks 2Copyrights and TrademarksAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,

Introduction 20Notes When Using the PrinterNote the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decl

Introduction 21O If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and after this

Introduction 22O To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following (whichever comes first):The date printed on the

Introduction 23O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub off.O Make sure the printouts are completel

Introduction 24Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2Launch Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready.1. The application ca

Introduction 25Uninstalling SoftwareTo remove the EPson LFP Remote Panel 2 or Epson communications driver, follow the procedure below.1. Turn off the

Introduction 264. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.When the delete confirmation mess

Basic Operations 27Chapter 2Basic OperationsLoading and Removing the Roll PaperLoading Roll PaperLoad roll paper after attaching the supplied roll pap

Basic Operations 283. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer.4. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core.3-inch cor

Basic Operations 296. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps.7. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in p

Contents 3ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations 309. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button.10.Insert

Basic Operations 3111.Lower the roll lock lever.12.Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button.The paper will be fed into the printer.13

Basic Operations 32O Manual cut:Press the ) button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used

Basic Operations 33Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the prin

Basic Operations 34Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button.The Load/Remove Paper m

Basic Operations 354. Raise the roll lock lever.5. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest.6. Lift the adapter lock lev

Basic Operations 36Viewing and Changing Media SettingsThe following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded.Checking Media SettingsThe

Basic Operations 37Adjusting SettingsFollow the steps below to change the settings displayed.Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Select

Basic Operations 38Replacing PaperThis section describes how to replace paper. The procedure is displayed on the control panel screen. Follow these in

Basic Operations 39Before PrintingBefore printing, adjust the paper settings for the characteristics of the paper you are going to use. Settings are a

Contents 4Replacing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations 40O Paper SuctionO Roll Paper TensionO Remove SkewO Setting NameFor more information, see “Paper Menu” on page 52.Saving SettingsUse

Basic Operations 41Note that if you select a number for which settings have already been saved, the old settings will be overwritten.Select Reference

Basic Operations 42Paper Feed AdjustIf the paper feed amount is not set correctly, banding (horizontal band patterns or discoloration) may occur. If t

Basic Operations 43Manually Changing the Value for Adjustment1. Select Custom Paper Setting from the paper menu.2. Press the d/u buttons to select the

Basic Operations 442. Press the d/u buttons to select either On to reduce paper skew during feeding, or Off to disable this feature, then press the Z

Basic Operations 45Printable AreaThis section describes the printable areas for the printer.If the margin set in an application is larger than the fol

Basic Operations 46*Turning Off the Power Using Power Off TimerThe printer offers the following two power management options:O Sleep modeThe printer e

Basic Operations 47At default settings, the printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or ot

Using the Control Panel Menu 48Chapter 3Using the Control Panel MenuMenu OperationsThe steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The exa

Using the Control Panel Menu 49Menu ListThe items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on e

Contents 5The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86The prints are

Using the Control Panel Menu 50- Maintenance menuSee “Maintenance Menu” on page 55.Custom Paper SettingXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type

Using the Control Panel Menu 51/ Setup menuSee “Setup Menu” on page 56.Menu item DescriptionPrinter Setup Roll Paper SetupAuto Cut On, OffRefresh Marg

Using the Control Panel Menu 52Menu DescriptionsPrint Queues MenuPaper MenuPreference Language Lists the supported languages.Unit: Length m, ft/inAler

Using the Control Panel Menu 53Custom Paper SettingXXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type)Select Reference PaperPhoto Paper You can select the media t

Using the Control Panel Menu 54Custom Paper Setting (Cont’d)XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d)Paper Feed AdjustPattern Use this setting

Using the Control Panel Menu 55Maintenance MenuCustom Paper Setting (Cont’d)XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d)Roll Paper TensionNormal (

Using the Control Panel Menu 56Setup MenuSelecting Administrator Menu displays a password prompt. No password is entered at shipment; press the OK but

Using the Control Panel Menu 57Printer Setup (Cont’d)Roll Paper Setup (Cont’d)Page Line On (Default) If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose to print (On)

Using the Control Panel Menu 58Printer Setup (Cont’d)Roll Paper Setup (Cont’d)Remaining Alert1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Displayed when On is selected for

Using the Control Panel Menu 59Printer Setup (Cont’d)Advanced Settings (Cont’d)Paper Size CheckOn (Default) Choose whether the printer automatically d

Introduction 6Chapter 1 IntroductionImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all w

Using the Control Panel Menu 60Network SetupIP Address Setting Auto (Default) Select whether to use DHCP to set the IP address (Auto), or to set the a

Using the Control Panel Menu 61Preference Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, ChineseSel

Maintenance 62Chapter 4MaintenanceAdjusting the Print HeadYou need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice t

Maintenance 63Checking for Clogged NozzlesButtons that are used in the following settings:1. Load roll paper in the printer.Choose a paper type that m

Maintenance 64Cleaning the Print HeadYou can clean all nozzles or select for cleaning only those nozzles for which the printed nozzle check pattern in

Maintenance 65All NozzlesInspect the printed pattern and select this method if all patterns contain faint or missing areas. If you selected All Nozzle

Maintenance 66Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Load roll paper in the printer.Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the prin

Maintenance 679. The printer will return to its ready-to-print state once the last color has been set.Replacing and Refilling ConsumablesTime Period f

Maintenance 68Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink RefillsYou can use the same procedure to replace chip units for all colors.Caution:O Store i

Maintenance 691. If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel screen, check the remaining ink in the ink tank via the scale on

Introduction 7O Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.O Do not use a damaged

Maintenance 702. Open the side cover.3. Insert a finger into the groove on the top of the slider and pull straight outward.4. Remove the chip unit fro

Maintenance 715. Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider.Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches

Maintenance 727. Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 2 inches (5 cm) left and right for 5 seconds (approximately 15 times).8. Open t

Maintenance 7310.Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening.11.Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack.Insert the spout of the ink pack into

Maintenance 7412.Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank.13.Close the slider ink inlet cover.Replacing Maintenance BoxesIf the message Not Enough S

Maintenance 75How to replaceThe maintenance boxes are located on both the left and right sides of the printer, but the procedure for replacing the box

Maintenance 763. Place the used maintenance box in the clear bag included with your new maintenance box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight

Maintenance 77Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Remove any paper from the printer.See “Removing Roll Paper” on page 33.2. Confirm tha

Maintenance 787. Install the new cutter.Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter. Use a cross-head scre

Maintenance 798. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button.The cutter will return to its original position.Ready is displayed in the control pan

Introduction 8If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately.The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - s

Maintenance 80Parts That Are Periodically ReplacedThe following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be repl

Maintenance 81Cleaning the InsideClean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or soiled.Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen should b

Maintenance 82Thoroughly clean area (a), shown in blue in the illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside. If

Problem Solver 83Chapter 5Problem SolverWhat to Do When a Message Is DisplayedIf the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the so

Problem Solver 84When a Maintenance Call/Service Call OccursPaper Size ErrorLoaded paper is not supported size.The loaded paper width is not supported

Problem Solver 85TroubleshootingYou cannot print (because the printer does not work)The printer does not turn on.The printer turns off automatically.T

Problem Solver 86You cannot print under the network environment.The printer has an error.The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints.Th

Problem Solver 87The prints are not what you expectedPrint quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark.The print is not positioned properly on the

Problem Solver 88Vertical ruled lines are misaligned.The printed surface is scuffed or soiled.oIs the paper skewed?If Off is selected for Media Skew C

Problem Solver 89The reverse side of the printed paper is soiled.Feeding or ejecting problemsUnable to feed or eject paper.oIs the print head scuffing

Introduction 9O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional.Printer PartsFront 1Pri

Problem Solver 90Roll paper jamTo remove jammed paper, follow the steps below:1. Turn off the printer.2. Turn the printer on.After a pause, the messag

Problem Solver 915. Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the eject slot.6. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the Z bu

Problem Solver 92A light is visible inside the printer.The administrator password has been lost.Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on.oTh

Options and Information 93Appendix AOptions and InformationOptions and Consumable ProductsThe following options and consumable products are available

Options and Information 94Supported MediaThis printer supports the following paper specifications. The type and quality of the paper will greatly affe

Options and Information 95Before Moving or TransportingMake the following preparations in advance before moving or transporting the printer.O Turn off

Options and Information 96Specifications TablePrinter SpecificationsPrinting method On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 4 col

Options and Information 97*1 Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5 or higher).*2 Ink not included.Operating temperature/humidity External dime

Options and Information 98Standards and ApprovalsFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply wit

Options and Information 99WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of