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...Screen ...16 Printer Usage Guidelines...18 Using Your Printer ...18 Storing Your Printer...19 Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges 20 Handling White Ink (White Edition)...21 Handling T-shirts (Media) ...22 Basic Printing ...24 Overview of the Printing Process ...24 Required Equipment ...25 Pre-...Printer...35 Creating Your T-shirt Design ...36 Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines 36 3 Front/Top ...13 Printer Parts - Contents Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Printer...10 Printer Features ...10 Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 11 Notations Used in ...
...Screen ...16 Printer Usage Guidelines...18 Using Your Printer ...18 Storing Your Printer...19 Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges 20 Handling White Ink (White Edition)...21 Handling T-shirts (Media) ...22 Basic Printing ...24 Overview of the Printing Process ...24 Required Equipment ...25 Pre-...Printer...35 Creating Your T-shirt Design ...36 Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines 36 3 Front/Top ...13 Printer Parts - Contents Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Printer...10 Printer Features ...10 Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 11 Notations Used in ...
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... Cap...81 Replacing the Head Cleaning Set ...86 Replacing the Wiper Unit and Anti-drying Caps 86 Replacing the Flushing Pad...92 Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition 96 Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges 100 Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter 104 Storing the Printer ...110...
... Cap...81 Replacing the Head Cleaning Set ...86 Replacing the Wiper Unit and Anti-drying Caps 86 Replacing the Flushing Pad...92 Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition 96 Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges 100 Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter 104 Storing the Printer ...110...
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... Problems ...139 Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly 140 Overall Print Quality Is Poor ...140 Lines Are Misaligned ...141 Grainy or Unclear Printout ...142 White Ink Quality Is Poor (White Edition 142 Ink Stains Appear Outside the Printed Areas 143 Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly 144 Where to Get Help...144 Technical Specifications...
... Problems ...139 Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly 140 Overall Print Quality Is Poor ...140 Lines Are Misaligned ...141 Grainy or Unclear Printout ...142 White Ink Quality Is Poor (White Edition 142 Ink Stains Appear Outside the Printed Areas 143 Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly 144 Where to Get Help...144 Technical Specifications...
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...pigment ink optimized for textile printing for smooth gradations and high color reproducibility • High-density white printing using White ink and pre-treatment solution developed specially for Epson pigment ink textile printers (White Edition) Easy-to-use setup and operation features • Easy T-shirt loading and platen height adjustment...about your printer and this manual. Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Printer Part Locations Printer Features The SureColor F2000 Series printer includes these sections to -use software Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10
...pigment ink optimized for textile printing for smooth gradations and high color reproducibility • High-density white printing using White ink and pre-treatment solution developed specially for Epson pigment ink textile printers (White Edition) Easy-to-use setup and operation features • Easy T-shirt loading and platen height adjustment...about your printer and this manual. Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Printer Part Locations Printer Features The SureColor F2000 Series printer includes these sections to -use software Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10
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... the power at the circuit breaker. Otherwise a malfunction may not be capped properly. Using Your Printer Storing Your Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Handling White Ink (White Edition) Handling T-shirts (Media) Using Your Printer Follow these guidelines as you use your printer, ink cartridges, and print media. Cut waste ink tubes down...
... the power at the circuit breaker. Otherwise a malfunction may not be capped properly. Using Your Printer Storing Your Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Handling White Ink (White Edition) Handling T-shirts (Media) Using Your Printer Follow these guidelines as you use your printer, ink cartridges, and print media. Cut waste ink tubes down...
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... head has been capped (the print head is positioned on the right side) before printing. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Environmental Specifications Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related topics Basic Printing Storing Your Printer Follow these guidelines if you do not use the printer for a long time, make sure you print...
... head has been capped (the print head is positioned on the right side) before printing. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Environmental Specifications Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related topics Basic Printing Storing Your Printer Follow these guidelines if you do not use the printer for a long time, make sure you print...
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... may leak when it is not in all the slots, even when the printer is reinstalled. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Storing the Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Follow these guidelines as ink levels, to allow the cartridge to be capped since there...
... may leak when it is not in all the slots, even when the printer is reinstalled. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Storing the Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Follow these guidelines as ink levels, to allow the cartridge to be capped since there...
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... may contain recycled materials; Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Handling White Ink (White Edition) Follow these guidelines as you handle the white ink cartridges: • Sediment may develop in the White ink system, which must be careful not to stain any surfaces with...
... may contain recycled materials; Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Handling White Ink (White Edition) Follow these guidelines as you handle the white ink cartridges: • Sediment may develop in the White ink system, which must be careful not to stain any surfaces with...
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...against vinyl, chloride-based artificial leather. If T-shirts are stored standing upright, you do not use a soft cloth or brush with White ink; If cartridges are stored in a hot place after printing, the printed surface may not be impossible to excessive heat or humidity... to prevent a decline in print quality due to prevent nozzles from clogging. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related tasks Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Handling T-shirts (Media) Follow these guidelines as alcohol. • Do not rub the printed...
...against vinyl, chloride-based artificial leather. If T-shirts are stored standing upright, you do not use a soft cloth or brush with White ink; If cartridges are stored in a hot place after printing, the printed surface may not be impossible to excessive heat or humidity... to prevent a decline in print quality due to prevent nozzles from clogging. Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related tasks Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Handling T-shirts (Media) Follow these guidelines as alcohol. • Do not rub the printed...
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Pre-treating the T-shirt When printing with White ink (White Edition), apply pre-treatment solution to perform basic print functions. Preparing the Printer Turn on before printing. Loading the T-shirt (Media) Load the T-shirt into the ...
Pre-treating the T-shirt When printing with White ink (White Edition), apply pre-treatment solution to perform basic print functions. Preparing the Printer Turn on before printing. Loading the T-shirt (Media) Load the T-shirt into the ...
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...does not image correctly or adhere to the T-shirt. Hard roller (commercially available) A hard roller is necessary for printing White ink (White Edition). Since the print quality cannot always be guaranteed for printing. 26 Pre-treatment solution (available from the print surface of ...shirt for some types of the T-shirt. Sticky tape or lint roller (commercially available) Use sticky tape or a lint roller to remove lint from Epson) Pre-treatment solution is used to apply pre-treatment solution. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related tasks Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller Pre-...
...does not image correctly or adhere to the T-shirt. Hard roller (commercially available) A hard roller is necessary for printing White ink (White Edition). Since the print quality cannot always be guaranteed for printing. 26 Pre-treatment solution (available from the print surface of ...shirt for some types of the T-shirt. Sticky tape or lint roller (commercially available) Use sticky tape or a lint roller to remove lint from Epson) Pre-treatment solution is used to apply pre-treatment solution. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related tasks Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller Pre-...
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...-treatment solution comes in contact with your skin or enters your eyes or mouth, immediately take the following actions: • If you are printing with White ink (White Edition), pre-treatment solution must be dangerous. • Store the pre-treatment solution out of the reach of children. • After working with the pre...
...-treatment solution comes in contact with your skin or enters your eyes or mouth, immediately take the following actions: • If you are printing with White ink (White Edition), pre-treatment solution must be dangerous. • Store the pre-treatment solution out of the reach of children. • After working with the pre...
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... cap, replacing the head cleaning set, disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts Cleaning the Suction Cap Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter Storing the Printer Cleaning the Printer Maintenance...
... cap, replacing the head cleaning set, disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts Cleaning the Suction Cap Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter Storing the Printer Cleaning the Printer Maintenance...
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...8. Press the OK button. A message appears on the control panel when the White ink tube needs washing. 96 Caution: Make sure you continue printing with white ink. For the best results, wash the white ink tube periodically. Press down until you hear it click into the printer as...: Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Related tasks Replacing the Wiper Unit and Anti-drying Caps Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) The printer's White ink tubes can build up sediment, causing the whiteness to its normal position, the Settings menu closes. 6. Insert the new flushing pad into place.
...8. Press the OK button. A message appears on the control panel when the White ink tube needs washing. 96 Caution: Make sure you continue printing with white ink. For the best results, wash the white ink tube periodically. Press down until you hear it click into the printer as...: Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Related tasks Replacing the Wiper Unit and Anti-drying Caps Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) The printer's White ink tubes can build up sediment, causing the whiteness to its normal position, the Settings menu closes. 6. Insert the new flushing pad into place.
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Note: Make sure that the color of the ink cartridge matches with the label side facing the side of the label on the printer, and that the cartridge corresponds to your printer's ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition). 7. Note: Make sure to replace another ink cartridge, repeat these steps. Hold the cartridge with the color of the printer and slide it all the slots, or the printer cannot print. 103 6. If you need to install ink cartridges into all the way into the slot.
Note: Make sure that the color of the ink cartridge matches with the label side facing the side of the label on the printer, and that the cartridge corresponds to your printer's ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition). 7. Note: Make sure to replace another ink cartridge, repeat these steps. Hold the cartridge with the color of the printer and slide it all the slots, or the printer cannot print. 103 6. If you need to install ink cartridges into all the way into the slot.
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... the storage operation, gather the necessary number of solution remaining. 1. Turn on . The Maintenance menu appears. 3. Replace the color ink or White ink with cleaning cartridges. If the platen is blank. 110 When you finish replacing the cleaning cartridges, a message appears on the control panel ...and two waste ink bottles. Dispose of non-operation is turned back on the printer. 2. Regardless of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, you must change the ink cartridges to cleaning cartridges before storing the printer or it may need to install...
... the storage operation, gather the necessary number of solution remaining. 1. Turn on . The Maintenance menu appears. 3. Replace the color ink or White ink with cleaning cartridges. If the platen is blank. 110 When you finish replacing the cleaning cartridges, a message appears on the control panel ...and two waste ink bottles. Dispose of non-operation is turned back on the printer. 2. Regardless of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, you must change the ink cartridges to cleaning cartridges before storing the printer or it may need to install...
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... the caps Select to reset the waste ink counter after replacing the waste ink bottle Select to switch the printer from white ink mode to color mode or vice-versa (White Edition) Select if you have stored the printer for a long time (one month or more) so you can replace the ...fluid Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus 124 Setting Head Cleaning Tube Washing Head Cleaning Set Head Cap Cleaning Waste Ink Counter Replace White Ink Storage Mode Options Selected Nozzles or All Nozzles Execute (Light) Execute (Medium) Execute (Heavy) White Ink (White Edition) Color Ink Yes No Yes No -
... the caps Select to reset the waste ink counter after replacing the waste ink bottle Select to switch the printer from white ink mode to color mode or vice-versa (White Edition) Select if you have stored the printer for a long time (one month or more) so you can replace the ...fluid Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus 124 Setting Head Cleaning Tube Washing Head Cleaning Set Head Cap Cleaning Waste Ink Counter Replace White Ink Storage Mode Options Selected Nozzles or All Nozzles Execute (Light) Execute (Medium) Execute (Heavy) White Ink (White Edition) Color Ink Yes No Yes No -
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... run the head alignment utility to adjust the platen feed each platen size; Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check Cleaning the Print Head Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Cleaning the Suction Cap Printer Setup Menu Settings...
... run the head alignment utility to adjust the platen feed each platen size; Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check Cleaning the Print Head Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Cleaning the Suction Cap Printer Setup Menu Settings...
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... reinstall the cartridge. If the or replace ink cartridge. Insert again or replace ink cartridge. • You cannot change the ink configuration (White Edition to replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushing pad). Make sure the correct cartridges are installed. •... Condensation may have a replacement ink cartridge handy. Head cleaning set handy. 130 It is almost time to Color Edition or vice versa) after the ink cartridges have been installed. Ink Cartridge Error Ink cannot be • Check that the cartridge is low...
... reinstall the cartridge. If the or replace ink cartridge. Insert again or replace ink cartridge. • You cannot change the ink configuration (White Edition to replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushing pad). Make sure the correct cartridges are installed. •... Condensation may have a replacement ink cartridge handy. Head cleaning set handy. 130 It is almost time to Color Edition or vice versa) after the ink cartridges have been installed. Ink Cartridge Error Ink cannot be • Check that the cartridge is low...
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Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly Overall Print Quality Is Poor Lines Are Misaligned Grainy or Unclear Printout White Ink Quality Is Poor (White Edition) Ink Stains Appear Outside the Printed Areas Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly Parent topic: Solving Problems 139 Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related topics ...
Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly Overall Print Quality Is Poor Lines Are Misaligned Grainy or Unclear Printout White Ink Quality Is Poor (White Edition) Ink Stains Appear Outside the Printed Areas Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly Parent topic: Solving Problems 139 Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related topics ...