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... Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other than those marks. EPSON, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION, and their respective owners. RSA and BSAFE are for identification purposes only and may be registered in any form... of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in certain jurisdictions. Copyright and Trademarks 2 Neither is assumed with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
... Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other than those marks. EPSON, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION, and their respective owners. RSA and BSAFE are for identification purposes only and may be registered in any form... of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in certain jurisdictions. Copyright and Trademarks 2 Neither is assumed with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
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After unpacking the printer and stand, save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer later. 4 | Unpacking and assembling the printer Auto take-up reel and media feeding unit : Print drying system (included with SC-S60600) Maintenance supplies Note: The maintenance supplies are not required for setup. For more information on their use, see the Quick Reference or online User's Guide.
After unpacking the printer and stand, save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer later. 4 | Unpacking and assembling the printer Auto take-up reel and media feeding unit : Print drying system (included with SC-S60600) Maintenance supplies Note: The maintenance supplies are not required for setup. For more information on their use, see the Quick Reference or online User's Guide.
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... Menu Settings ...60 Printer Setup Menu Settings ...61 Maintenance Menu Settings...63 Printer Status Menu Settings...64 Other Settings Menu Settings ...65 Maintenance...66 When to Maintain Your Product ...66 Preparing for Maintenance ...69 Maintenance Supplies ...70 Maintenance Precautions ...71 Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge... Plates 72 Perform Regular Cleaning...74 Using Ink Cleaner ...74 Moving the Print Head for Maintenance 75 Cleaning Around the Print Head ...76 Cleaning the Anti-drying Caps ...78 Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges 85 Shaking ...
... Menu Settings ...60 Printer Setup Menu Settings ...61 Maintenance Menu Settings...63 Printer Status Menu Settings...64 Other Settings Menu Settings ...65 Maintenance...66 When to Maintain Your Product ...66 Preparing for Maintenance ...69 Maintenance Supplies ...70 Maintenance Precautions ...71 Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge... Plates 72 Perform Regular Cleaning...74 Using Ink Cleaner ...74 Moving the Print Head for Maintenance 75 Cleaning Around the Print Head ...76 Cleaning the Anti-drying Caps ...78 Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges 85 Shaking ...
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Front 1 Left maintenance cover 2 Print drying system (included with SC-S60600 and optional for SC-S40600) 3 After heater 4 Tension bar 5 Takeup reel roll core holder 6 Takeup roll support 7 Auto switch 8 Manual switch 9 Ink cartridges (one set for SC-S40600) 10 ink cartridge lock levers 11 Cartridge check light 12 Right maintenance cover 13 Media loading lever 14 Alert light 9 Product Parts -
Front 1 Left maintenance cover 2 Print drying system (included with SC-S60600 and optional for SC-S40600) 3 After heater 4 Tension bar 5 Takeup reel roll core holder 6 Takeup roll support 7 Auto switch 8 Manual switch 9 Ink cartridges (one set for SC-S40600) 10 ink cartridge lock levers 11 Cartridge check light 12 Right maintenance cover 13 Media loading lever 14 Alert light 9 Product Parts -
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11 The 12 The 13 The maintenance button pause/cancel button light button LCD Screen Display 1 Printer status and error messages 2 Heater temperature status : Heater is at the selected temperature : Heater has not yet reached the selected temperature 3 Feed adjustment information, if you have entered a value during printing 4 Media information Displays the number for the selected media, the platen gap setting, the media width, and media remaining : Platen gap is 1.6 : Platen gap is 2.0 : Platen gap is 2.5 14
11 The 12 The 13 The maintenance button pause/cancel button light button LCD Screen Display 1 Printer status and error messages 2 Heater temperature status : Heater is at the selected temperature : Heater has not yet reached the selected temperature 3 Feed adjustment information, if you have entered a value during printing 4 Media information Displays the number for the selected media, the platen gap setting, the media width, and media remaining : Platen gap is 1.6 : Platen gap is 2.0 : Platen gap is 2.5 14
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... the specified operating temperature and humidity range for your product and your printer, consumables, and print media. Option or part Yellow ink cartridge Cleaning cartridge Maintenance parts kit;
... the specified operating temperature and humidity range for your product and your printer, consumables, and print media. Option or part Yellow ink cartridge Cleaning cartridge Maintenance parts kit;
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... and away from a ventilator or air conditioner. Note: To keep the print head in the optimum operating condition, ink is used in maintenance operations such as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges: • Extra ink is required to charge the print head nozzles the first ...could damage your product or clog the print head nozzles. • Use the product in a sufficiently ventilated area. • Perform maintenance operations according to perform regular maintenance could reduce print quality or damage the print head. • Do not bend or pull the waste ink tube. • Do...
... and away from a ventilator or air conditioner. Note: To keep the print head in the optimum operating condition, ink is used in maintenance operations such as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges: • Extra ink is required to charge the print head nozzles the first ...could damage your product or clog the print head nozzles. • Use the product in a sufficiently ventilated area. • Perform maintenance operations according to perform regular maintenance could reduce print quality or damage the print head. • Do not bend or pull the waste ink tube. • Do...
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... subject them once every three weeks. The ink cartridges may dry out, preventing it from the ink supply port using the cleaning stick in the maintenance kit. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related tasks Shaking the Ink Cartridges 19 this does not affect printer functions or performance. You may have ink...
... subject them once every three weeks. The ink cartridges may dry out, preventing it from the ink supply port using the cleaning stick in the maintenance kit. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related tasks Shaking the Ink Cartridges 19 this does not affect printer functions or performance. You may have ink...
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...guidelines as instructed in the media documentation. • When you are unable to wash the print heads with cleaning cartridges and perform pre-storage maintenance, turn on the printer at least once every seven days to automatically clean the print head and prevent the nozzles from clogging. • ... be used for an extended period of time with the power off, wash the print heads with cleaning cartridges (not included) and perform pre-storage maintenance. This prevents oil from your printer for a long period: • If the printer is in its printable surface. • Do not touch...
...guidelines as instructed in the media documentation. • When you are unable to wash the print heads with cleaning cartridges and perform pre-storage maintenance, turn on the printer at least once every seven days to automatically clean the print head and prevent the nozzles from clogging. • ... be used for an extended period of time with the power off, wash the print heads with cleaning cartridges (not included) and perform pre-storage maintenance. This prevents oil from your printer for a long period: • If the printer is in its printable surface. • Do not touch...
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... works. 1. Caution: Follow the instructions in the highlighted menu, press the OK button. 4. Accessing the Printer's Menus Media Setup Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Maintenance Menu Settings Printer Status Menu Settings Other Settings Menu Settings Accessing the Printer's Menus You can access the menu directly by pressing the media setup...
... works. 1. Caution: Follow the instructions in the highlighted menu, press the OK button. 4. Accessing the Printer's Menus Media Setup Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Maintenance Menu Settings Printer Status Menu Settings Other Settings Menu Settings Accessing the Printer's Menus You can access the menu directly by pressing the media setup...
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... cleaning level first. Select Replace Ink Bottle if you need to replace parts before a message appears telling you to perform head maintenance on the LCD screen. Select Replace Parts if you need to replace the ink bottle before a message appears telling you to use...nozzles are still clogged, select a heavier cleaning level. You can access the menu directly by pressing the maintenance button. Cleans the print head. Setting Nozzle Check Cleaning Head Maintenance Replace Ink Bottle Replace Parts Options Print At Right Print At Center Print At Left Cleaning (Light) ...
... cleaning level first. Select Replace Ink Bottle if you need to replace parts before a message appears telling you to perform head maintenance on the LCD screen. Select Replace Parts if you need to replace the ink bottle before a message appears telling you to use...nozzles are still clogged, select a heavier cleaning level. You can access the menu directly by pressing the maintenance button. Cleans the print head. Setting Nozzle Check Cleaning Head Maintenance Replace Ink Bottle Replace Parts Options Print At Right Print At Center Print At Left Cleaning (Light) ...
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...to use the printer for Clogged Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Applying Carriage Rod Grease Printer Status Menu Settings The Printer Status menu lets you will not use this feature. Setting Other... maintenance Options Head Washing Pre-Storage Maint. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Checking for more than one month....
...to use the printer for Clogged Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Applying Carriage Rod Grease Printer Status Menu Settings The Printer Status menu lets you will not use this feature. Setting Other... maintenance Options Head Washing Pre-Storage Maint. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Checking for more than one month....
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... Regular Cleaning Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Replacing the Media Edge Plates Print Head Maintenance Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Front Cover Cleaning the Pressure Rollers Applying Carriage Rod Grease When ...to Maintain Your Product Preparing for optimum results. Note: You can set up certain maintenance operations to perform maintenance operations on your product, or replace or refill consumables. Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to perform an operation, use the links at the...
... Regular Cleaning Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Replacing the Media Edge Plates Print Head Maintenance Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Front Cover Cleaning the Pressure Rollers Applying Carriage Rod Grease When ...to Maintain Your Product Preparing for optimum results. Note: You can set up certain maintenance operations to perform maintenance operations on your product, or replace or refill consumables. Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to perform an operation, use the links at the...
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Cleaning Schedule * SC-S40600: Right print head only Number 1 2 3 4 Area to clean Frequency Platen heater and media edge Daily plates Around the print head Around caps Once a month or when you see a message on the LCD screen to perform head maintenance Around flushing pad Once a month or as needed 67
Cleaning Schedule * SC-S40600: Right print head only Number 1 2 3 4 Area to clean Frequency Platen heater and media edge Daily plates Around the print head Around caps Once a month or when you see a message on the LCD screen to perform head maintenance Around flushing pad Once a month or as needed 67
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Consumables and Parts Replacement Schedule Number Part to replace 1 Air filters 2 Flushing pad 3 Wiper unit 4 Media edge plates 5 Waste ink bottle 6 Ink cartridge Frequency When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part If the plates are deformed or damaged When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part When you see an ink low or expended message on the LCD screen Other Maintenance Schedule Procedure Remove and shake ink cartridges Check for clogged nozzles Frequency Once every 3 weeks Each time you print or as needed 68
Consumables and Parts Replacement Schedule Number Part to replace 1 Air filters 2 Flushing pad 3 Wiper unit 4 Media edge plates 5 Waste ink bottle 6 Ink cartridge Frequency When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part If the plates are deformed or damaged When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part When you see an ink low or expended message on the LCD screen Other Maintenance Schedule Procedure Remove and shake ink cartridges Check for clogged nozzles Frequency Once every 3 weeks Each time you print or as needed 68
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...it is hard to see inside the printer When a greasing message is displayed on the LCD screen Parent topic: Maintenance Related concepts Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge Plates Cleaning Around the Print Head Cleaning the Anti-drying Caps ...Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Replacing the Media Edge Plates Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Front Cover Cleaning the Pressure Rollers Applying Carriage Rod Grease Related topics Shaking and...
...it is hard to see inside the printer When a greasing message is displayed on the LCD screen Parent topic: Maintenance Related concepts Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge Plates Cleaning Around the Print Head Cleaning the Anti-drying Caps ...Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Replacing the Media Edge Plates Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Front Cover Cleaning the Pressure Rollers Applying Carriage Rod Grease Related topics Shaking and...
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...and ink cleaner. Soft cloth Obtain a commercially available static-free, lint-free soft cloth to protect your product for general cleaning. Maintenance Kit Use the maintenance kit that came with your product to protect your product to wipe ink stains. The kit contains the following items: Number 1 2... the printer. 70 Protective eyewear Obtain commercially available eyewear to hold cleaning tools and consumables you have the maintenance supplies listed here. Maintenance Supplies Before performing any maintenance tasks or replacing ink, make sure you remove from the product.
...and ink cleaner. Soft cloth Obtain a commercially available static-free, lint-free soft cloth to protect your product for general cleaning. Maintenance Kit Use the maintenance kit that came with your product to protect your product to wipe ink stains. The kit contains the following items: Number 1 2... the printer. 70 Protective eyewear Obtain commercially available eyewear to hold cleaning tools and consumables you have the maintenance supplies listed here. Maintenance Supplies Before performing any maintenance tasks or replacing ink, make sure you remove from the product.
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...the carriage rods. Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part Gloves Grease tool Cleaning stick Pad A Pad B Grease Quantity 16 1 8 16 16 2 Parent topic: Preparing for Maintenance Maintenance Precautions Follow these precautions as you maintain your product: • Remove loaded media from the product before performing any... cables, circuit boards, or other parts not covered in the maintenance task steps or you could adversely affect the print quality or damage your product. • Use only the cleaning sticks included in the product maintenance kit to clean your product to apply grease to avoid damaging the...
...the carriage rods. Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part Gloves Grease tool Cleaning stick Pad A Pad B Grease Quantity 16 1 8 16 16 2 Parent topic: Preparing for Maintenance Maintenance Precautions Follow these precautions as you maintain your product: • Remove loaded media from the product before performing any... cables, circuit boards, or other parts not covered in the maintenance task steps or you could adversely affect the print quality or damage your product. • Use only the cleaning sticks included in the product maintenance kit to clean your product to apply grease to avoid damaging the...
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...care not to remove ink, paper particles, and lint. Inducing vomiting may be hot; Parent topic: Preparing for Maintenance Related references Maintenance Supplies Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge Plates Carefully follow the steps here to clean the platen heater and media... the ends of children. • Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask when performing maintenance tasks. • Wash your hands after performing maintenance. • Gargle with water after performing maintenance. Gargle your mouth as well after replacing the waste ink bottle or using the ink cleaner....
...care not to remove ink, paper particles, and lint. Inducing vomiting may be hot; Parent topic: Preparing for Maintenance Related references Maintenance Supplies Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge Plates Carefully follow the steps here to clean the platen heater and media... the ends of children. • Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask when performing maintenance tasks. • Wash your hands after performing maintenance. • Gargle with water after performing maintenance. Gargle your mouth as well after replacing the waste ink bottle or using the ink cleaner....
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... media that came in the power cords and turn the product back on any other parts of direct sunlight. 74 Be sure to perform head maintenance, clean your product as soon as possible. Note: If you see a message on the LCD to do the following: • Store ink cleaner at ...room temperature and out of your product regularly to clean the media edge plates. 5. Parent topic: Maintenance Perform Regular Cleaning Clean your product could damage the product. Caution: Using ink cleaner on . Using Ink Cleaner Moving the Print Head for...
... media that came in the power cords and turn the product back on any other parts of direct sunlight. 74 Be sure to perform head maintenance, clean your product as soon as possible. Note: If you see a message on the LCD to do the following: • Store ink cleaner at ...room temperature and out of your product regularly to clean the media edge plates. 5. Parent topic: Maintenance Perform Regular Cleaning Clean your product could damage the product. Caution: Using ink cleaner on . Using Ink Cleaner Moving the Print Head for...
