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... relevant information. It handles roll-fed or fanfold, die cut or continuous label media. In addition, the C3500 features individual ink cartridges for a more efficient use of ink and a very low cost of your costs With Epson's C3500 printer you can dramatically reduce the cost of maintenance. Reliable and flexible Designed for high-duty commercial environments...
... relevant information. It handles roll-fed or fanfold, die cut or continuous label media. In addition, the C3500 features individual ink cartridges for a more efficient use of ink and a very low cost of your costs With Epson's C3500 printer you can dramatically reduce the cost of maintenance. Reliable and flexible Designed for high-duty commercial environments...
Product Specifications
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... bidirectional mode, with banding reduction disabled in 360 x 360 dpi resolution. 2Epson's ColorWorks C3500 inkjet printer with Epson's DURABrite® pigment inks used in combination with utilities and manuals Ordering information 10.3" 12.2" TM-C3500 Inkjet Printer GJIC22P(C) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (K) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (M) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (Y) Ink Cartridge SJMB3500 Maintenance Box Cyan Black Magenta Yellow 11.1" Model Number C31CD54011 C33S020581 C33S020577...
... bidirectional mode, with banding reduction disabled in 360 x 360 dpi resolution. 2Epson's ColorWorks C3500 inkjet printer with Epson's DURABrite® pigment inks used in combination with utilities and manuals Ordering information 10.3" 12.2" TM-C3500 Inkjet Printer GJIC22P(C) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (K) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (M) Ink Cartridge GJIC22P (Y) Ink Cartridge SJMB3500 Maintenance Box Cyan Black Magenta Yellow 11.1" Model Number C31CD54011 C33S020581 C33S020577...
Technical Reference Guide
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...malfunction. Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. or functional/precision devices etc., you ship it. Be sure to note the following when using the ink cartridge: Do not turn off the product or open the ink cartridge cover while charging ink (Power light is used for an extended... period. Do not remove the ink cartridge from heavy impacts. The product may break or cause...
...malfunction. Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. or functional/precision devices etc., you ship it. Be sure to note the following when using the ink cartridge: Do not turn off the product or open the ink cartridge cover while charging ink (Power light is used for an extended... period. Do not remove the ink cartridge from heavy impacts. The product may break or cause...
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... FEED button...16 CUT button...17 Cleaning button ...17 STATUS SHEET button ...17 LCD contrast adjustment button ...18 Connectors...18 ■ Status/Error Indications ...19 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 21 Beeper ...22 ■ Auto nozzle check system 23 ■ Drivers, Utilities ...26 Drivers...26 Utilities...26 ■ Restrictions ...28 Setup...
... FEED button...16 CUT button...17 Cleaning button ...17 STATUS SHEET button ...17 LCD contrast adjustment button ...18 Connectors...18 ■ Status/Error Indications ...19 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 21 Beeper ...22 ■ Auto nozzle check system 23 ■ Drivers, Utilities ...26 Drivers...26 Utilities...26 ■ Restrictions ...28 Setup...
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......48 Setting Procedure...48 Function of the DIP Switches...49 ■ Setting the Printer Driver ...50 Banding Reduction ...50 TM-C3500 PrinterSetting ...52 Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3...54 Handling 61 ■ Replacing the Ink Cartridge 61 ■ Replacing Maintenance Box 64 ■ Replacing Roll Paper with Fanfold Paper 66 ■ Replacing Fanfold Paper with...
......48 Setting Procedure...48 Function of the DIP Switches...49 ■ Setting the Printer Driver ...50 Banding Reduction ...50 TM-C3500 PrinterSetting ...52 Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3...54 Handling 61 ■ Replacing the Ink Cartridge 61 ■ Replacing Maintenance Box 64 ■ Replacing Roll Paper with Fanfold Paper 66 ■ Replacing Fanfold Paper with...
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... Appendix 201 ■ Product Specifications ...201 Hardware Requirements...203 Printing Specifications...203 Paper Specifications ...204 Print Area and Cutting Position...215 Paper Ejection Tray...236 Ink Cartridge ...236 Maintenance Box...237 Electrical Characteristics...237 Environmental Conditions ...238 External Dimensions...239 ■ Restrictions ...240 10
... Appendix 201 ■ Product Specifications ...201 Hardware Requirements...203 Printing Specifications...203 Paper Specifications ...204 Print Area and Cutting Position...215 Paper Ejection Tray...236 Ink Cartridge ...236 Maintenance Box...237 Electrical Characteristics...237 Environmental Conditions ...238 External Dimensions...239 ■ Restrictions ...240 10
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... of the product. Handling • Replacing the roll paper and the ink cartridge can be done only by missing dots. Features The TM-C3500 series (TM-C3500/ TM-C3510/ TM-C3520) are a 4-color ink jet printer that offers high speed easy operability and high reliability required for...and gaps between labels) Plain, Matte, Plain label, Matte label, Synthetic label, Glossy label Wristband • System to prevent ink from smearing out of paper Roll paper, Fanfold paper Continuous paper, Continuous paper (Blackmark), Full-page label, Transparent full-page...
... of the product. Handling • Replacing the roll paper and the ink cartridge can be done only by missing dots. Features The TM-C3500 series (TM-C3500/ TM-C3510/ TM-C3520) are a 4-color ink jet printer that offers high speed easy operability and high reliability required for...and gaps between labels) Plain, Matte, Plain label, Matte label, Synthetic label, Glossy label Wristband • System to prevent ink from smearing out of paper Roll paper, Fanfold paper Continuous paper, Continuous paper (Blackmark), Full-page label, Transparent full-page...
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Parts Name and Function Front Power switch cover Power switch Release lever Paper ejection guide Paper ejection table Control panel Paper ejection tray Paper ejection guide lock Roll paper cover Control panel Power LED Status LED Paper LED Ink LED Ink cartridge cover CUT button LCD Cleaning button DIP switches Paper FEED button LCD contrast adjustment button 14
Parts Name and Function Front Power switch cover Power switch Release lever Paper ejection guide Paper ejection table Control panel Paper ejection tray Paper ejection guide lock Roll paper cover Control panel Power LED Status LED Paper LED Ink LED Ink cartridge cover CUT button LCD Cleaning button DIP switches Paper FEED button LCD contrast adjustment button 14
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...; Link LED: Indicates the printer network status. LCD contrast adjustment button Adjusts the LCD contrast. The LCD contrast adjustment button is located under the ink cartridge cover. The adjusted value is applied.
...; Link LED: Indicates the printer network status. LCD contrast adjustment button Adjusts the LCD contrast. The LCD contrast adjustment button is located under the ink cartridge cover. The adjusted value is applied.
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...error occurs, you can find out the cause and the remedy from the LED & LCD indication for the driver on how to display HELP for EPSON Printers, see the help for the driver. (For details on page 144.) / : Lit up / : Blinking : Off - : No ... - ROLL COVER OPEN Roll paper cover open (*) INK COVER OPEN Ink cartridge cover open (*) NO INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge (*) INK READ ERROR Ink cartridge read error (*) 19 MEDIA FORM ERROR Media form error (*) - PAPER OUT ERROR Paper out error (*) - INK CHARGING In ink charging - Chapter 1 Product Overview Status/Error Indications ...
...error occurs, you can find out the cause and the remedy from the LED & LCD indication for the driver on how to display HELP for EPSON Printers, see the help for the driver. (For details on page 144.) / : Lit up / : Blinking : Off - : No ... - ROLL COVER OPEN Roll paper cover open (*) INK COVER OPEN Ink cartridge cover open (*) NO INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge (*) INK READ ERROR Ink cartridge read error (*) 19 MEDIA FORM ERROR Media form error (*) - PAPER OUT ERROR Paper out error (*) - INK CHARGING In ink charging - Chapter 1 Product Overview Status/Error Indications ...
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... Print head nozzle clogged (*) - - - - / : Lit up / : Blinking LED Status Power Paper - - : Off - : No change ## : Error code LCD Ink M/B COVER OPEN Printer Status Maintenance box cover open (*) - - REPLACE MAINT B Replace maintenance box (*) - - - - REPLACE INK Replace ink cartridge (*) - - - NO MAINT BOX No maintenance box (*) - - CUT UNAVAILABLE In cutter unavailable state (*) - - - - M/B NEAR FULL Maintenance box near full...
... Print head nozzle clogged (*) - - - - / : Lit up / : Blinking LED Status Power Paper - - : Off - : No change ## : Error code LCD Ink M/B COVER OPEN Printer Status Maintenance box cover open (*) - - REPLACE MAINT B Replace maintenance box (*) - - - - REPLACE INK Replace ink cartridge (*) - - - NO MAINT BOX No maintenance box (*) - - CUT UNAVAILABLE In cutter unavailable state (*) - - - - M/B NEAR FULL Maintenance box near full...
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...amount remaining for "Maintenance box read error" Display for "No maintenance box" Display for the ink cartridge Display of the ink cartridges and maintenance box. Row 1 displays the printer's status Row 2 displays the status of amount used for the maintenance ...source settings of the printer (R: Roll paper, F: Fanfold paper) Amount remaining for the ink cartridge (black ink, cyan ink, magenta ink, yellow ink) 1 Display of the ink cartridge, maintenance box status Displays the status of each color, and the maintenance box from the LCD.
...amount remaining for "Maintenance box read error" Display for "No maintenance box" Display for the ink cartridge Display of the ink cartridges and maintenance box. Row 1 displays the printer's status Row 2 displays the status of amount used for the maintenance ...source settings of the printer (R: Roll paper, F: Fanfold paper) Amount remaining for the ink cartridge (black ink, cyan ink, magenta ink, yellow ink) 1 Display of the ink cartridge, maintenance box status Displays the status of each color, and the maintenance box from the LCD.
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... repeated Printer event Sound the beeper on an error Service required Printer error Roll paper cover open Ink cartridge cover open Replace ink cartridge No ink cartridge Until the Ink cartridge read error 3 5 seconds error factor Maintenance box cover open is removed. Replace maintenance box No maintenance box...
... repeated Printer event Sound the beeper on an error Service required Printer error Roll paper cover open Ink cartridge cover open Replace ink cartridge No ink cartridge Until the Ink cartridge read error 3 5 seconds error factor Maintenance box cover open is removed. Replace maintenance box No maintenance box...
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... Performed After cleaning the print head Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the roll paper Performed cover Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the ink cartridge cover Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the maintenance box cover Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After detecting a shock Performed Performed Performed Not Performed...
... Performed After cleaning the print head Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the roll paper Performed cover Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the ink cartridge cover Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After closing the maintenance box cover Performed Performed Performed Not Performed After detecting a shock Performed Performed Performed Not Performed...
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...may cause finger prints on water-repellent paper such as art paper, which is slow-drying, may adhere to avoid ink from drying. When you are not using the printer after installing ink cartridges, make sure you turn off the product using the power switch, the print head is still on. • ...Printing on the paper or ink may cause print stains. Restrictions • If you turn off the product using the power switch....
...may cause finger prints on water-repellent paper such as art paper, which is slow-drying, may adhere to avoid ink from drying. When you are not using the printer after installing ink cartridges, make sure you turn off the product using the power switch, the print head is still on. • ...Printing on the paper or ink may cause print stains. Restrictions • If you turn off the product using the power switch....
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Checking the Items Included in the Package When using the printer for the first time, check the items included in the package are as follows: A B C D E F G H User' s Manual I J K L A TM-C3500 Series D Ink cartridge G Paper ejection tray J Label roll paper B Dedicated AC adapter C AC cable *1 E Maintenance box F USB cable H Paper feed guide *2 I Power switch cover K User's Manual L CD-ROM *1 The AC cable may not be included with the product. *2 Attached on the rear of the fanfold paper cover. 30 The items included in the package.
Checking the Items Included in the Package When using the printer for the first time, check the items included in the package are as follows: A B C D E F G H User' s Manual I J K L A TM-C3500 Series D Ink cartridge G Paper ejection tray J Label roll paper B Dedicated AC adapter C AC cable *1 E Maintenance box F USB cable H Paper feed guide *2 I Power switch cover K User's Manual L CD-ROM *1 The AC cable may not be included with the product. *2 Attached on the rear of the fanfold paper cover. 30 The items included in the package.
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... vibrates on Installation FPLQFK FPLQFK 2 • The printer must be installed horizontally. • Leave enough space in front of the printer for the ink cartridge cover and the roll paper cover to be fully opened. • Do not place the printer in an appropriate location with sufficient space around it.
... vibrates on Installation FPLQFK FPLQFK 2 • The printer must be installed horizontally. • Leave enough space in front of the printer for the ink cartridge cover and the roll paper cover to be fully opened. • Do not place the printer in an appropriate location with sufficient space around it.
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... enabled after turning the power on or completing reset by the interface. 1 Make sure the power supply for the printer is turned OFF. 2 Open the ink cartridge cover and remove the DIP switch cover. 3 Set the DIP switches, using the tip of the buzzer Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to malfunction...; When changing the LCD display language • When changing the volume of a tool, such as a small screwdriver. 4 Attach the DIP switch cover, and close the ink cartridge cover. 48
... enabled after turning the power on or completing reset by the interface. 1 Make sure the power supply for the printer is turned OFF. 2 Open the ink cartridge cover and remove the DIP switch cover. 3 Set the DIP switches, using the tip of the buzzer Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to malfunction...; When changing the LCD display language • When changing the volume of a tool, such as a small screwdriver. 4 Attach the DIP switch cover, and close the ink cartridge cover. 48
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... ink cartridge in less than 4 seconds, there is a risk that the ink may leak if you . 4 Shake new ink cartridge package 4 or 5 times before opening it . The ink cartridge may spurt out. 3 3 If there is a used ink cartridge that requires replacement, slowly push the ink cartridge, check that the INK LED lights. 2 Pull down the ink cartridge cover to the front to replace the ink cartridge...
... ink cartridge in less than 4 seconds, there is a risk that the ink may leak if you . 4 Shake new ink cartridge package 4 or 5 times before opening it . The ink cartridge may spurt out. 3 3 If there is a used ink cartridge that requires replacement, slowly push the ink cartridge, check that the INK LED lights. 2 Pull down the ink cartridge cover to the front to replace the ink cartridge...
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... label facing upwards, insert the new ink cartridge, and push it in slowly until it clicks into place. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. 7 When the ink cartridge replacement is consumed each cartridge. Printing is not possible even if only one ink cartridge is missing. ❏ Since ink cartridges are designed to stop the operation before ink runs out completely to maintain the...
... label facing upwards, insert the new ink cartridge, and push it in slowly until it clicks into place. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. 7 When the ink cartridge replacement is consumed each cartridge. Printing is not possible even if only one ink cartridge is missing. ❏ Since ink cartridges are designed to stop the operation before ink runs out completely to maintain the...