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Back...15 Control Panel and LCD 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 ... Press 34 Preparing Your Printer...35 Creating Your T-shirt Design ...36 Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines 36 3 Front/Top ...13 Printer Parts - Inside ...14 Printer Parts - Contents Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Printer...10 Printer Features ...10 Optional Equipment...
Back...15 Control Panel and LCD 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 ... Press 34 Preparing Your Printer...35 Creating Your T-shirt Design ...36 Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines 36 3 Front/Top ...13 Printer Parts - Inside ...14 Printer Parts - Contents Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Printer...10 Printer Features ...10 Optional Equipment...
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... 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 Cleaning the Printer...110 Transporting the Printer ...113 Transportation Preparation ...114 Moving the Printer ...114 Moving the Printer Through a Narrow Doorway 116 Setting...
... 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 Cleaning the Printer...110 Transporting the Printer ...113 Transportation Preparation ...114 Moving the Printer ...114 Moving the Printer Through a Narrow Doorway 116 Setting...
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... 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 ...146 Windows System Requirements ...146 Mac...
... 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 ...146 Windows System Requirements ...146 Mac...
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...Printer Part Locations Printer Features The SureColor F2000 Series printer includes these sections to -use setup and operation features • Easy T-shirt loading and platen height adjustment • User-friendly design allows you to perform all everyday operations from a commercially available USB thumb drive connected to the printer... 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 software Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10...
...Printer Part Locations Printer Features The SureColor F2000 Series printer includes these sections to -use setup and operation features • Easy T-shirt loading and platen height adjustment • User-friendly design allows you to perform all everyday operations from a commercially available USB thumb drive connected to the printer... 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 software Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10...
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... power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically. • When the printer is operating. 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. In this case, turn on the right side...
... power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically. • When the printer is operating. 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. In this case, turn on the right side...
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... performed automatically. • Close all the covers on . 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 need to store your printer for a long period: • If the printer is not used in maintenance operations such as head cleaning in...
... performed automatically. • Close all the covers on . 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 need to store your printer for a long period: • If the printer is not used in maintenance operations such as head cleaning in...
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... before the expiration date printed on the printer or the printer cannot print. • Do not leave the printer without cartridges installed in all the slots, even when the printer is not in the maintenance kit. The ink in the printer may no longer have enough ink to ...low temperatures for the first time, a lot of four hours before it 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 ...
... before the expiration date printed on the printer or the printer cannot print. • Do not leave the printer without cartridges installed in all the slots, even when the printer is not in the maintenance kit. The ink in the printer may no longer have enough ink to ...low temperatures for the first time, a lot of four hours before it 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 ...
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... 20 hours, and shake them well before ink cartridges are completely expended. 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 not be careful not to stain any surfaces...
... 20 hours, and shake them well before ink cartridges are completely expended. 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 not be careful not to stain any surfaces...
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If the printer is left without replacing the White ink, it to remove any remaining traces of pre-treatment solution. 22 The colors may transfer to prevent nozzles from clogging. If this happens, use a ... detergent to wipe away the transferred color. • If you do not use the printer for two weeks or more, replace the White ink using the cleaning cartridge. 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...
If the printer is left without replacing the White ink, it to remove any remaining traces of pre-treatment solution. 22 The colors may transfer to prevent nozzles from clogging. If this happens, use a ... detergent to wipe away the transferred color. • If you do not use the printer for two weeks or more, replace the White ink using the cleaning cartridge. 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...
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... on before printing. Loading the T-shirt (Media) Load the T-shirt into the printer. 6. Pre-treating the T-shirt When printing with White ink (White Edition), apply pre-treatment solution to the printer. 5. Overview of the Printing Process Required Equipment Pre-treating a T-shirt Preparing Your Printer Creating Your T-shirt Design Loading the T-shirt Starting and Cancelling Printing Post...
... on before printing. Loading the T-shirt (Media) Load the T-shirt into the printer. 6. Pre-treating the T-shirt When printing with White ink (White Edition), apply pre-treatment solution to the printer. 5. Overview of the Printing Process Required Equipment Pre-treating a T-shirt Preparing Your Printer Creating Your T-shirt Design Loading the T-shirt Starting and Cancelling Printing Post...
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... solution gets stuck to the print head, it will solidify if mixed with White ink (White Edition), pre-treatment solution must be dangerous. • Store the pre-treatment solution out of the reach of the printer during maintenance and other operations. • Do not put waste pre-treatment solution... in the waste ink bottle as it could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. Failure to observe this precaution could cause the printer to malfunction and print quality to decline. Consult a physician if your skin is irritated or discolored. • If pre-treatment solution...
... solution gets stuck to the print head, it will solidify if mixed with White ink (White Edition), pre-treatment solution must be dangerous. • Store the pre-treatment solution out of the reach of the printer during maintenance and other operations. • Do not put waste pre-treatment solution... in the waste ink bottle as it could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. Failure to observe this precaution could cause the printer to malfunction and print quality to decline. Consult a physician if your skin is irritated or discolored. • If pre-treatment solution...
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... 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 Guidelines To maintain optimum print quality, you need to maintain your...
... 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 Guidelines To maintain optimum print quality, you need to maintain your...
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... pad into place. Close the printer cover. 8. For the best results, wash the white ink tube periodically. Caution: Make sure you hear it click into the printer as shown. Press the OK button. A message appears on the control panel when the White ink tube needs washing. 96 ... 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. Press down until you insert the new flushing ...
... pad into place. Close the printer cover. 8. For the best results, wash the white ink tube periodically. Caution: Make sure you hear it click into the printer as shown. Press the OK button. A message appears on the control panel when the White ink tube needs washing. 96 ... 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. Press down until you insert the new flushing ...
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Note: Make sure to your printer's ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition). 7. Hold the cartridge with the color of the printer and slide it all the slots, or the printer cannot print. 103 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 install ink cartridges into all the way into the slot. 6. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat these steps.
Note: Make sure to your printer's ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition). 7. Hold the cartridge with the color of the printer and slide it all the slots, or the printer cannot print. 103 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 install ink cartridges into all the way into the slot. 6. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat these steps.
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... panel to highlight Prolonged Storage, and press the right arrow button. 4. Turn off and the LCD screen is turned off the printer for storage. Dispose of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, you to move it for storage. 8. You may be impossible to clear clogs in the forward position...
... panel to highlight Prolonged Storage, and press the right arrow button. 4. Turn off and the LCD screen is turned off the printer for storage. Dispose of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, you to move it for storage. 8. You may be impossible to clear clogs in the forward position...
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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 - Yes No Yes No Description Select to run the head...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 cleaning fluid Parent...
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 - Yes No Yes No Description Select to run the head...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 cleaning fluid Parent...
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.... 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 Settings on the Printer Setup menu let you change the platen height but do not...
.... 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 Settings on the Printer Setup menu let you change the platen height but do not...
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... be detected. 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). Prepare empty waste ink The waste ink bottle ...be • Check that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on its LCD screen. Product Status Messages Solving Printer Problems Solving Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to problems you can often diagnose problems with your product. Remove the cartridge, leave...
... be detected. 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). Prepare empty waste ink The waste ink bottle ...be • Check that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on its LCD screen. Product Status Messages Solving Printer Problems Solving Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to problems you can often diagnose problems with your product. Remove the cartridge, leave...
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... 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 Printing from a USB Memory Device Cannot...
... 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 Printing from a USB Memory Device Cannot...
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... the print head. 140 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Suction Cap Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Performing a Nozzle Check Overall Print Quality Is Poor If you are clogged. If cleaning the print... mode, the rows printed with cleaning cartridges. • Check to confirm the nozzle check pattern using White ink. For White ink, also wash the tubes. • If the printer has not been used for a long time, nozzles may occur: • Lines in the image (banding) • Edges ...
... the print head. 140 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Suction Cap Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Performing a Nozzle Check Overall Print Quality Is Poor If you are clogged. If cleaning the print... mode, the rows printed with cleaning cartridges. • Check to confirm the nozzle check pattern using White ink. For White ink, also wash the tubes. • If the printer has not been used for a long time, nozzles may occur: • Lines in the image (banding) • Edges ...