Epson SC-T3000 Guide de l'utilisateur

Epson® SureColor®T7000T5000T3000User’s Guide

Introduction 10O Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head.O Do not touch the IC chip on the side of

More Ways to Print 100Printing at Non-Standard SizesBefore printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with

More Ways to Print 101Windows1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and click the Custom Paper Size.See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows

More Ways to Print 1023. Click OK.The saved sizes are now available in the Printer Settings dialog Paper Size menu.Mac OS X1. When the Print screen is

More Ways to Print 1033. Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, and enter the margins, and then click OK.The range of values available for page s

More Ways to Print 104Printing CAD DrawingsThe printer supports the HP-GL/2 driver and HP RTL (Raster Transfer Language) used in plotters. When printi

More Ways to Print 105Mac OS X1. Display the print dialog and select Printer Settings from the list.See “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on page 76

More Ways to Print 106Borderless PrintingYou can print your data without margins on the paper.The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as

More Ways to Print 107O Retain SizeCreate the print data larger than the paper size in the applications to produce borderless output. The printer driv

More Ways to Print 108Depending on the media type, the print quality may decline or borderless printing cannot be selected. (See “Epson Special Media

More Ways to Print 109Setting Procedures for PrintingWindows1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and adjust the following settings.See

Introduction 11Printer PartsFront section1Printer coverOpen this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.2 Poster board supportRaise this sup

More Ways to Print 110To fit output to the roll width, choose Fit to Roll Paper Width before selecting Borderless.3. In the Layout tab Borderless Enla

More Ways to Print 1114. When roll paper is used, Auto Cut options are available in the Advanced tab Roll Paper Option area.See “About Roll Paper Cutt

More Ways to Print 112Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.2. If Auto Expand is selected for paper size, select Page Layout Settings from t

More Ways to Print 1133. When using roll paper, select Advanced from the list and choose an Auto Cut option.See “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 108

More Ways to Print 114O Off (No Color Management)Color correction is not performed by the printer driver. Choose if color management is performed by t

More Ways to Print 115Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.2.

More Ways to Print 116See the printer driver help for more details on each item.4. Check other settings, and then start printing.Mac OS X1. When using

More Ways to Print 117Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.2.

More Ways to Print 118Additional adjustments can be made by clicking Settings.6. Make the necessary settings.See the printer driver help for more deta

More Ways to Print 119Multi-Page/Poster PrintingYou can print multiple pages on a single sheet or a single page across multiple sheets.The following t

Introduction 123 Maintenance box coversOpen these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box.Some models have only the right cover.See “Replacing Maint

More Ways to Print 120A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to large posters (up to 16 times the

More Ways to Print 1213. Check other settings, and then start printing.N-upWindows1. In the printer driver’s Layout tab, select Page Layout. Next, sel

More Ways to Print 122If the Print page frames check box is selected, page frames are printed on each page.3. Check other settings, and then start pri

More Ways to Print 123See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71.2. In the Poster Settings dialog, select the Number of panels.3. Enable or dis

More Ways to Print 124When with margins is selected:Clear Borderless Poster Print.4. Check other settings, and then start printing.Note:O If Borderles

More Ways to Print 125Joining Poster Sheets with Printed BordersIf Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected, join guides (indicated by the lines drawn

More Ways to Print 1261. Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the c

More Ways to Print 1273. With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines to the left

More Ways to Print 1286. Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by cutting along the line joining the join guides (the centers of the X marks).7. Lay t

More Ways to Print 1298. With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines above the X

Introduction 13Roll paper adapterUse the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.Red : 100Base-TGreen : 1000Base-T15 USB

More Ways to Print 130Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together.10.After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting

More Ways to Print 131Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager) (Windows Only)Documents created in different applications can be printed togeth

More Ways to Print 132Setting Procedures for Printing1. Open the file you want to print in your application.2. In the printer driver’s Printer Setting

More Ways to Print 133See the Layout Manager screen help for more details on each function.6. Click Properties in the File menu and adjust printer set

More Ways to Print 134Saving and Recalling SettingsYou can save the Layout Manager screen arrangement and setting contents to a file. If you need to c

Color Management Printing 135Chapter 5Color Management PrintingAbout Color ManagementEven when using the same image data, the original image and the d

Color Management Printing 136Color Management Print SettingsYou can perform color management printing using this printer’s printer driver in the follo

Color Management Printing 137Setting profilesSettings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of

Color Management Printing 138Setting Color Management with the ApplicationsPrint using applications with a color management function. Make the color m

Color Management Printing 1393. Set color management to off.For WindowsIn the Printer Settings tab, select Advanced Settings in the Print Quality area

Introduction 14See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.1 Adapter lock leverLift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter,

Color Management Printing 140Setting Color Management with the Printer DriverColor management printing by Host ICM (Windows)Use image data in which an

Color Management Printing 141Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Pr

Color Management Printing 142To change the profile, select Show all profiles at the bottom.4. Check other settings, and then start printing.Color mana

Color Management Printing 1434. Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode. Select Off (No Color Management) for Colo

Color Management Printing 144In other applications, set No Color Management.Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5Open the Print screen.Select Color Managemen

Color Management Printing 145See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71.2. From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 146Chapter 6Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)Displaying the Settings ScreenYou can access the pr

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 147For Windows XP:Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes.2.

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 148Displaying HelpYou can access the printer driver help in the following ways:O Click HelpO Right-click o

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 149Right-click on the item you want to check and displayRight-click the item, and then click Help.Note: In

Introduction 15Control panel1 P button (Power button)Turns the power on and off.2 P light (Power light)The printer’s operational status is indicated b

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 150Customizing the Printer DriverYou can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer.Savin

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 151Adding Media TypesSelect Print Quality and Media Settings for the type of media you wish to add and sav

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 1523. Adjust settings for the new custom media and click OK.4. Click Custom Settings in the Advanced tab.5

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 153Rearranging display itemsTo display frequently used items right away, you can arrange Select Setting, M

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 154O To delete a group (folder), click Delete Group.O Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not Display.4. Cl

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 155Overview of the Utility TabThe printer driver’s Utility tab provides access to the following.O Nozzle C

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 156O EPSON Status Monitor 3You can check the printer’s status, such as the remaining ink level and error m

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 157O Speed and ProgressYou can set various functions for printer driver basic operations.O Menu Arrangemen

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 158Uninstalling the Printer DriverFollow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 1594. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

Introduction 165 Menu buttonDisplays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display.See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164.6 y button

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) 160Chapter 7Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)Displaying the Settings ScreenThe display method

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) 161Using Epson Printer Utility 4You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning b

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) 162O EPSON Status MonitorYou can check the printer’s status, such as the remaining ink level and error me

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) 163Uninstalling the Printer DriverBefore reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or EPSON LFP Remote

Using the Control Panel Menu 164Chapter 8Using the Control Panel MenuMenu OperationsThe steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The ex

Using the Control Panel Menu 165Menu ListThe items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on

Using the Control Panel Menu 166- Maintenance menuSee “Maintenance menu” on page 174.Custom Paper SettingXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper ty

Using the Control Panel Menu 167/ Setup menuSee “Setup menu” on page 175.Head AlignmentAuto (Uni-D) Press OK to start printing/alignment.Auto (Bi-D)Ma

Using the Control Panel Menu 168Network SetupIP Address Setting Auto -Panel IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default GatewayPrint Status Sheet Press OK to sta

Using the Control Panel Menu 169+ Enlarged Copy menuThis menu is displayed only when a scanner is connected.See “Enlarged Copy menu” on page 183.Menu

Introduction 17Screen View13 ) button (Feed/Cut Media button)O This button is used with roll paper only. If the printer is loaded with cut sheets or p

Using the Control Panel Menu 170Menu DescriptionsPrint Queues menuItem DescriptionPrint Queue *XXXXXXXXXXX (name of queued print job)Waiting Job NameU

Using the Control Panel Menu 171* Displayed only when optional hard disk unit is installed.Paper menuSaved Job Queue *XXXXXXXXXXX (name of stored prin

Using the Control Panel Menu 172Custom Paper SettingXXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type)Select Reference PaperPhoto Paper You can select the media

Using the Control Panel Menu 173Custom Paper Setting (Cont’d)XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d)Paper Feed AdjustPattern Use this setting

Using the Control Panel Menu 174Maintenance menuCustom Paper Setting (Cont’d)XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d)Roll Paper TensionNormal

Using the Control Panel Menu 175Setup menuSelecting Administrator Menu displays a password prompt. No password is entered at shipment; press the OK bu

Using the Control Panel Menu 176Printer 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 177Printer 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 178Printer Setup (Cont’d)Advanced Settings (Cont’d)Paper Size CheckOn (Default) Choose whether the printer automatically

Using the Control Panel Menu 179Printer Status Firmware Version xxxxxxx,x.xx,xxxx You can see the firmware version.Option Status Lists the optional ac

Introduction 182 Tabs/Info Display AreaThe tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.Use the l r buttons to select a tab.Information on

Using the Control Panel Menu 180Power SettingsSleep Mode 5 to 180 minutes The printer enters sleep mode automatically when there are no errors, no pri

Using the Control Panel Menu 181Administrator MenuChange Password Enter an administrator password of up to 20 characters.Selecting Administrator Menu

Using the Control Panel Menu 182Administrator Menu (Cont’d)Operational ControlNetwork SetupPassword Required Choose whether the administrator password

Using the Control Panel Menu 183Enlarged Copy menuThe Enlarged Copy menu is displayed when a scanner is connected.Item DescriptionColor/B&W Color

Maintenance 184Chapter 9MaintenanceAdjusting the Print HeadYou need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice

Maintenance 185From the computerExplanations in this section use the Windows printer driver as an example.Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac OS X.See

Maintenance 186From the printerButtons that are used in the following settings:1. Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is

Maintenance 187Cleaning the print headAlthough head cleaning can be performed from the computer or the printer, the cleaning procedures differ as expl

Maintenance 188See “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 161.1. Click Head Cleaning from the Utility tab in the printer driver’s Properties (or Prin

Maintenance 1893. Select nozzle rows for cleaning.Press the l/r buttons to highlight numbers corresponding to check patterns with faint or missing seg

Introduction 19Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge.Ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge.An error occurred. Chec

Maintenance 190Uni-D and Bi-D head alignment is available in both auto and manual modes. Bi-D is recommended in most circumstances. Choose Uni-D if Bi

Maintenance 191Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.The sensor reads the adjustment pattern while it is printing, and automatical

Maintenance 192If Auto is selected, the printer will automatically align the head as it prints the head alignment pattern. The Maintenance menu will b

Maintenance 193Replacing ConsumablesReplacing Ink CartridgesIf one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be performed. If an in

Maintenance 1943. Hook a finger into the indentation on top of the ink cartridge and pull it straight out.4. Remove the new ink cartridge from the bag

Maintenance 195Match the color of the ink cartridge to the color of the label on the printer.Repeat steps 3 to 5 to replace other ink cartridges.6. Cl

Maintenance 196How to replaceSome printer models have Maintenance Boxes on both the left and right sides, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is

Maintenance 1973. Place the used Maintenance Box in the clear bag included with your new Maintenance Box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tigh

Maintenance 198Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Remove any paper from the printer.See “Removing the roll paper” on page 41, “Removin

Maintenance 1997. 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 scr

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

Introduction 20FeaturesThe main features of this printer are described below.High ProductivityHigh-speed printingThe speed of the print head and paper

Maintenance 2008. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button.The cutter will return to its original position.Ready is displayed in the control pa

Maintenance 201Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it (about once a month).Cleaning the outside1. Remove an

Maintenance 202Paper is fed while the d button is pressed. If the paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete.Cut the paper after cleaning is done.See “

Maintenance 2034. If any paper particles (that looks like white powder) accumulates on the platen, use something like a cocktail stick to push it in.5

Problem Solver 204Chapter 10Problem SolverWhat to Do When a Message Is DisplayedIf the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the

Problem Solver 205Auto Take-up Reel Unit is disconnected. Do you continue?The auto take-up reel unit is not connected. After reconnecting the cable co

Problem Solver 206Copy ErrorCannot start copy with this printer setting.Refer to manual for details.The printer will be unable to determine the size o

Problem Solver 207When a Maintenance Call/Service Call OccursCall-for-Service CodesThe characters indicated by asterisks (*) vary with the type of err

Problem Solver 208TroubleshootingYou cannot print (because the printer does not work)The printer does not turn on.The printer turns off automatically.

Problem Solver 209The printer driver is not installed properly (Mac OS X).The printer is not communicating with the computer.You cannot print under th

Introduction 21Checking current operating status even from afar thanks to an alert lampErrors are immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to th

Problem Solver 210The printer has an error.The printer stops printing.Your problem is not listed here.oView the message displayed in the control panel

Problem Solver 211The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing printsThe print head moves, but nothing prints.The nozzle check pattern is not p

Problem Solver 212oAre you using an old ink cartridge?The print quality declines when an old ink cartridge is used. Replace the old ink cartridge with

Problem Solver 213The color is not exactly the same as another printer.The print is not positioned properly on the paper.oColors vary depending on the

Problem Solver 214Vertical ruled lines are misaligned.The printed surface is scuffed or soiled.oIs the print head misaligned? (in bidirectional printi

Problem Solver 215The paper is creased.The reverse side of the printed paper is soiled.Too much ink is fired.oAre you using the printer at normal room

Problem Solver 216Margins appear in borderless printing.oAre you printing on tracing paper?If too much ink is used when printing in B&W on tracing

Problem Solver 217Feeding or ejecting problemsUnable to feed or eject paper.oIs the paper loaded in the correct position?See the following for the cor

Problem Solver 218Paper does not collect in the paper basket or is creased or folded when the paper basket is used.Roll paper jamTo remove jammed pape

Problem Solver 2195. 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 b

Introduction 22Easy maintenanceRoll paper and all replacements, including ink cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters, are installed from the front

Problem Solver 2204. Remove the jammed paper.5. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the Z button.Reload the paper and resume p

Problem Solver 221A light is visible inside the printer.The administrator password has been lost.Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on.oT

Options and Information 222Appendix AOptions and InformationOptions and Consumable ProductsThe following options and consumable products are available

Options and Information 223Supported MediaWe recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results.Item descriptionsO

Options and Information 224O ICC Profile: Describes the ICC profile for the media. The file name of the profile is used as the profile name in the pri

Options and Information 225Premium Luster Photo Paper (260), 3-inch core*1 SureColor T3000 not supported*2 SureColor T3000/SureColor T5000 not support

Options and Information 226Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170), 2-inch core*1 SureColor T3000 not supported*2 SureColor T3000/SureColor T5000 not support

Options and Information 227*1 SureColor T3000/SureColor T5000 not supported*2 Borderless printing available, but borders may appear or print quality d

Options and Information 228Cut sheetBorderless printing with cut sheets can only be performed with no left and right margins.*1 SureColor T3000 not su

Options and Information 229Usable Commercially Available Paper SizeThis printer supports the following paper specifications for non-Epson media.Roll p

Introduction 23Notes on Usage and StorageInstallation spaceMake sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper ej

Options and Information 230Cut sheetBefore printing on non-Epson mediaWhen using non-Epson media (Custom Paper), make the paper configuration accordin

Options and Information 231When the custom media types are selected both with the printer and in the printer driver Media Type menu, priority is given

Options and Information 232Notes When Moving or Transporting the PrinterPerform the following operations when moving or transporting the printer.Posit

Options and Information 233Notes on TransportingWhen transporting the printer, repack it using the original box and packing materials to protect it fr

Options and Information 234Mac OS X* Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5 or higher).Operating system Mac OS X 10.5.8 or laterCPU Core 2 Duo

Options and Information 235Specifications TableThis product is EPEAT registered at the Bronze level. For more information, see EPEAT specifications he

Options and Information 236Operating temperature/humidity (optional Hard Disk Unit not installed)Operating temperature/humidity (optional Hard Disk Un

Options and Information 237*1 For information on HP-GL/2 and HP RTL, see the Epson website.*2 Paper basket closed.*3 Excluding ink cartridges.Ink Spec

Options and Information 238Standards and ApprovalsFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply wi

Options and Information 239WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification o

Introduction 24Notes when using the printerNote the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decl

Where To Get Help 240Appendix BWhere To Get HelpNew :See comments to select sections you need. T he word "other" indicates product s except

Software License Terms 241Appendix CSoftware License TermsOpen Source Software Licenses1. This printer product includes open source software programs

Software License Terms 242GNU GPLThis printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2

Software License Terms 243This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distributi

Software License Terms 2441. General; Definitions. This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") ma

Software License Terms 2451.9 "You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License. For lega

Software License Terms 2462.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modificati

Software License Terms 2477. 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 24810. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names "Apple", "Apple C

Software License Terms 24913.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software an

Introduction 25O Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is positioned at the far right). If the print

Software License Terms 250Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they

Software License Terms 251Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and

Introduction 26O The ink level and other data are stored in the IC chip, allowing cartridges to be used after being removed and replaced.O To avoid ge

Introduction 27O Keep cut sheets in their original package after opening, and keep them in a flat place.O Remove roll paper that is not in use from th

Introduction 28Using the Supplied SoftwareContents of the Software CDThe following applications are available on the supplied software CD. Install as

Introduction 29For Mac OS XSummary of the Printer DriverThe main functions of the printer driver are described below.O Converts print data received fr

Contents 3ContentsCopyrights and TrademarksChapter 1 IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction 30You can save these settings and easily import or export these saved settings.See “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page 150.Mac OS XO

Introduction 31See “Overview of the Utility Tab” on page 155.Mac OS X

Basic Operations 32Chapter 2Basic OperationsLoading and Removing the Roll PaperLoading Roll PaperLoad roll paper after attaching the supplied roll pap

Basic Operations 332. Open the roll paper cover.3. Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised.4. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of

Basic Operations 345. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core.3-inch core2-inch core6. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the

Basic Operations 35Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps.8. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in plac

Basic Operations 3610.Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button.11.Insert

Basic Operations 3712.Lower the roll lock lever.13.Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button.The paper will be fed into the printer.No

Basic Operations 3814.Close the roll paper cover.15.Check the media type.If a barcode giving information on the paper is printed on the rollThe printe

Basic Operations 39Setting methodsSetting on the computerSet Auto Cut from the Advanced tab - Roll Paper Option in the printer driver’s Properties (or

Contents 4Removing Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Lo

Basic Operations 40Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the prin

Basic Operations 412. Press the OK button.The paper is cut by the built-in cutter.Removing the roll paperThis section describes how to remove and stor

Basic Operations 424. Open the roll paper cover.5. Raise the roll lock lever.6. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest

Basic Operations 437. Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll paper adapters.8. Remove the roll paper adapters.After rewinding the roll paper

Basic Operations 44Loading Cut Sheets1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.Important:Insert the paper just before printing. The pressure rol

Basic Operations 452. Press the ( button on the control panel. Press the d/u button to highlight Cut Sheet and press the OK button.3. Feed the paper i

Basic Operations 46The paper will be fed into the printer.5. Check the media type.The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the prin

Basic Operations 47Loading and Removing Poster BoardThis section describes how to load and remove poster board from 0.9 to 2.1 mm thick.The printer ca

Basic Operations 481. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.2. Press the ( button in the control panel. Press the d/u button to highlight Poste

Basic Operations 49Press the supports diagonally downwards and then lift them straight up.4. Place the printable side face up with its edge in front o

Contents 5Correct Color and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations 505. Insert the poster board, using the edge to keep the supports pressed down.6. Open the printer cover.

Basic Operations 517. Insert the poster board, checking to be sure that it passes under the rollers.8. Close the printer cover.9. Position the trailin

Basic Operations 52The paper will be fed into the printer.11.Check the media type.The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the prin

Basic Operations 53Viewing and Changing Media SettingsThe following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded.Important:If poster board

Basic Operations 54Checking Media SettingsThe dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer.Selected Paper Type:

Basic Operations 55Adjusting SettingsFollow the steps below to change the settings displayed.Buttons that are used in the following settings:1. Select

Basic Operations 56Replacing PaperThis section describes how to replace paper. The process for removing the current paper differs with the type of pap

Basic Operations 57Cut SheetsCut sheets are automatically ejected to the rear, where they can be removed by hand.Poster BoardPoster board is partially

Basic Operations 58Using the Paper BasketThe paper basket collects paper from the printer, preventing it from falling to the floor and becoming crease

Basic Operations 59Closing the Paper BasketBefore loading paper or moving the printer, close the paper basket by pressing it to the opposite side as s

Contents 6Chapter 7 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations 60Using the Paper BasketAdjust the stack guide to match the size of the paper.Important:The paper basket will not function correctly

Basic Operations 61Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SureColor T7000 Only)The optional auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up paper as it is pr

Basic Operations 62Using the Control PanelThis section describes how to use the control panel for the auto take-up reel unit.1Power lampDisplays the s

Basic Operations 63Attaching the PaperThis section describes how to attach roll paper to the auto take-up reel unit roll core. The procedure varies wi

Basic Operations 641. Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights.2.

Basic Operations 657. Keep the Manual switch pressed to Forward to wrap the paper three times around the core.After wrapping the paper around the core

Basic Operations 668. Set the Auto switch to Forward.Taking Up the Paper Printable Side InFor information on installing the roll core, see the Setup G

Basic Operations 671. Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights.2.

Basic Operations 687. Keep the Manual switch pressed to Backward to wrap the paper three times around the core.After wrapping the paper around the cor

Basic Operations 69Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel UnitThis section describes how to remove paper from the auto take-up reel unit.Buttons th

Contents 7The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211Feeding or

Basic Operations 70After cutting the paper, support the end to prevent the printed surface touching the floor; continue to support the paper until it

Basic Operations 71Basic Printing Methods (Windows)Printing is performed from the application used to create the document you wish to print. The basic

Basic Operations 724. Check the options selected for Media Settings.On startup, the printer driver automatically downloads information on the media in

Basic Operations 735. In the Size Settings area, choose the desired Paper Size.Choose the Paper Size selected when the document was created in the app

Basic Operations 74Advanced fit and borderless settings are available in the Layout tab.See “Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners” on page

Basic Operations 759. Click the OK button.10.When settings are complete, click Print.The progress bar is displayed, and printing starts.Screen while p

Basic Operations 76An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an ink cartridge needs replacing while printing.Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS

Basic Operations 773. The print screen is displayed.For Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, click Show Details at the bottom of the dialog.For Mac OS X 10.6 and

Basic Operations 784. Check that this printer is selected, and then set the paper size.Select one of the following options for Paper Size. XXXX is the

Basic Operations 79In Mac OS X version 10.5, choose Page Setup and the Media Type according to the type of paper loaded in the printer.If the desired

Introduction 8Chapter 1 IntroductionImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all w

Basic Operations 807. Check settings.The selected settings are reflected in the area on the right; check that settings are correct.8. When settings ar

Basic Operations 81Printable AreaThis section describes the printable areas for the printer.If the margin set in an application is larger than the fol

Basic Operations 82* When Normal is selected, the value for 1 is 20 mm for the following paper types: Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)/Premium Semiglo

Basic Operations 83Cut Sheets Printable AreaWhen printing borderless on the left and right, the left and right margins are 0 mm. (Borderless printing

Basic Operations 84O Power Off TimerThe printer is equipped with a Power Off Timer option that automatically turns the printer off if no errors occur,

Basic Operations 85When the Progress Bar is not displayed1. Click the printer icon in the task bar while printing is in progress.Whether or not an ico

Basic Operations 86Canceling on the printerPress the W button, select Job Cancel on the screen, and then press the OK button.The print job is canceled

Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit 87Chapter 3Using the Optional Hard Disk UnitThe Purpose of the Hard Disk UnitWhen an optional hard disk unit is conn

Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit 88Hard Disk Unit FunctionsWhen an optional hard disk unit is installed, print jobs can be viewed and managed as desc

Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit 89O Viewing and Printing Stored JobsPrint jobs can be stored on the hard disk unit and printed at a later date.Print

Introduction 9O 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

Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit 902. After confirming that the printer is selected, click Printer properties or Properties to display printer settin

Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit 91Viewing and Printing Saved Print JobsThis section describes how to view and print saved jobs from the control pane

More Ways to Print 92Chapter 4More Ways to PrintEnlargements and Horizontal and Vertical BannersThe printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents for

More Ways to Print 93O Fit to Output SizeAutomatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the paper size.Fitting Documents to the Width of the

More Ways to Print 94See “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” on page 71.2. In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and click Fit to Roll Paper Width.3

More Ways to Print 954. Check other settings, and then start printing.Mac OS X1. Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the print dialog and sel

More Ways to Print 96Choosing a Print SizeWindows1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and select a Paper Size that matches the documen

More Ways to Print 97Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value.4. Check other settings, and then start

More Ways to Print 98Fitting Documents to the Output SizeWindows1. Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab and select a Paper Size that matc

More Ways to Print 994. Check other settings, and then start printing.Mac OS X1. Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the print dialog and sel