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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0073-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using ink cleaner..... . . 61 Using EPSON Software Updater... . 23 Moving the Print Head.
  • Page 4 Change Color Mode (SC-S80600 Series only)..80 Contacting Epson Support....123 Notes on Changing..... . 80 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Printer Parts Front Section The illustration shows the SC-S60600 Series. Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 62 Additional Print Drying System The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
  • Page 6 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Roll core holder Place the roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right. “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 32 Roll support Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll.

  • Page 7: Right View

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Air filter These filters absorb ink mist as air passes through the printer. The air filters are consumable items. Replace the wiper unit at the same time. “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70 Front cover Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media.
  • Page 8 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Casters There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use. Adjusters When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check level gauge of the printer and adjust these to keep the printer stable.

  • Page 9: Inside

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Inside Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Clean at least once a month.

  • Page 10: Back

    Introduction Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. The SC-S80600 Series/ SC-S60600 Series has two blocks. Clean at least once a month. “Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 63 Wiper unit The wiper removes ink from the surface of the print head nozzles.
  • Page 11 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Pre-heater Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature. Roll support Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction M button (media setup button) Control panel Pressing this button displays the Media Setup menu on the screen to perform Feed To Cut Position, Media Remaining, Select Media, Customize Settings, and Easy Media Setup.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Display

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction W button (pause/cancel button) u/d buttons (up and down buttons) ❏ ❏ The printer enters pause status if this is pressed When the media loading lever is in a lowered while printing. To release the pause status, press the position and the d button is pressed, media is fed.
  • Page 14 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction : The heater has reached the selected : The level of ink remaining has temperature. reached the limit. Replace the old ink cartridge with a new one. : The heater has not reached the selected : The ink cartridge is not latched.
  • Page 15 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction : Magenta “Changing the Heater Temperature and Dry- ing Settings” on page 50 : Cyan Note: Waste Ink Bottle status You can check in a little more detail from Displays the approximate amount of space availa- Level on the setup menu.

  • Page 16: Features

    Easily register optimum print settings for the media High-Speed Printing being used The SC-S60600 Series is equipped with two heads for A variety of settings are provided allowing you to faster printing. High speeds are supported by using perform optimum printing according to the size and two cartridges for each color of ink.

  • Page 17: Notes On Usage And Storage

    (EMX) 100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network interfaces. provided by Epson. An EMX is a print settings file for each media type and includes print information that is necessary to print correctly on commercially available...

  • Page 18: Notes When Not Using The Printer

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction conditions suit the media. For more information, see the documentation supplied with the media. When using WH/MS ink, observe the following Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned points as well. environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain the appropriate humidity.

  • Page 19: Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in ❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges storage. If you are not using the printer for a long installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the the printer will not function as expected.

  • Page 20: Handling Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Ink cartridges installed in the printer (except for Handling Media WH and MS) must be removed and thoroughly shaken once every three weeks. Note the following when handling or storing media. WH and MS ink cartridges must be removed and Media that are in poor condition will not produce thoroughly shaken every day before starting work.

  • Page 21: Notes On Usage Of Wh/Ms Ink (Sc-S80600 Series)

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints Shake once every 24 hours Ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly as instructed in the documentation supplied with shaken once every 24 hours. the media.

  • Page 22: Introducing The Software

    For information about these applications, see the Network Guide (Online Manual) or the on-line help for the application in question. Note: Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing. The Epson Web site provides software RIPs and plug-ins for the printer. Software Name Summary ❏...

  • Page 23: Starting Epson Control Dashboard

    Dashboard which it is installed is connected to. You do not need to install Epson Control Dashboard Epson Control Dashboard is a Web application. on the startup computer. The application can be launched using either of Launch a browser on the computer you want to the following two methods.

  • Page 24: Uninstalling Software

    Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be updated using EPSON Software Updater. Check for the Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. latest versions of the software from the Epson Web site. http://www.epson.com Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Notes on Loading Media Basic Operations Caution: Notes on loading media ❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result If the following points are not observed when in burns.

  • Page 26: Loading Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations While holding the tabs of the media edge plate Loading media on both sides, move the plate out of the way toward both edges of the platen. You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
  • Page 27 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Move the roll holder to the set position Note: according to the roll size of the media that will The method of placing the roll media varies as be loaded. follows depending on how media is rolled.
  • Page 28 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Note: If the roll of media has an outer diameter which If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach is less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lift lever.
  • Page 29 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder.
  • Page 30 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Hold the center of the media in one hand, and Tap lightly on both ends of the media, and pull it straight until it is aligned with the check if there is a difference in tension between bottom edge of the label on the after heater.

  • Page 31: Print Start Position

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations While holding the tabs of the media edge plate on both sides, move the plate to the top edge edge of the media. Adjust so that the edges of the media are aligned with the center of the round holes in the media edge plates.

  • Page 32: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Using the Auto Take-up Media Size Check OFF: Position indicated on the after heater Reel Unit The Auto Take-up Reel Unit automatically takes up media as it is printed, improving the efficiency of unmanned operation.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Roll Core

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loading Attaching the Roll Core Keep the d button pressed until the leading Preparing edge of the media reaches the center of the after heater. Use a roll core that is longer than the width of the media.
  • Page 34 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Align the roll core holder with the right edge of Leave a 10 to 20 cm wide section in the center the media, and tighten the screw. of the media, and cut at least 25 cm in height from the left and right corners of the media.

  • Page 35: Take-Up With The Printed Side Facing Out

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out Cut the paper tape approximately 70 cm in length, and paste it approximately in the center of the media using commercially available adhesive tape.
  • Page 36 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the When there is no paper tape Manual switch to to wrap the media While pulling the center section of the media once around the roll core.

  • Page 37: Take-Up With The Printed Side Facing In

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches Continue holding down the d button until the the media. media has wrapped around once or twice. Confirm that the media is attached without looseness.
  • Page 38 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations While pulling the paper tape straight down, Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches wrap it around the roll core from back to front, the paper tape. and affix it using commercially available adhesive tape.
  • Page 39 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Press the d button in the control panel to feed Flip the Auto switch to enough media for a single wrap around the roll core. Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the...

  • Page 40: Settings For Loaded Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Settings for Loaded Media Note: You can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping both edges of the media as shown in the When you have finished loading the media, follow the illustration below.

  • Page 41: Removing The Take-Up Roll

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations “Saving New Media Settings” on page 45 Note: Two functions are enabled in Remaining Setup - ON Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that The following two functions give you a rough idea...

  • Page 42: Printing The Amount Of Media Remaining

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printing the Amount of Media Cutting Media Remaining Caution: By printing the remaining amount on the media being ❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot; removed, you can check this value the next time the observe all necessary precautions.

  • Page 43: Removing Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, raise Set the Auto switch to Off. Take up the cut the tension bar. media completely by operating the Manual switch according to how the media is rolled.

  • Page 44: Before Printing

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the roll onto the roll support. Before Printing To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection before starting work each day. Check the amount of ink remaining: If ink is expended during printing, printing can be resumed once the affected cartridge has been replaced.

  • Page 45: Saving New Media Settings

    RIP. *1 In one head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series When using Epson Control Dashboard you can print when MS installed, approximately 80 mm using the optimum settings for the media being used *2 In two head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series providing high quality printing.

  • Page 46: Easy Media Setup Procedure

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to select Auto/Manual for Easy Media Setup Procedure Media Adjust, and then press the Z button. Buttons that are used in the following settings When executing Auto: An adjustment pattern is printed.

  • Page 47: Media Adjust

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Measure using a scale of up to 0.5 mm. Select the finest lined pattern (all lines overlap) for both. Select "-1" in the cases shown below. The screen for entering check results for the adjustment pattern is displayed.

  • Page 48: Media Adjust (Auto)

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When changing Advanced Settings after saving Standard Usually, this is selected. media settings This option is not displayed when selecting Textile in Media Adjust (Auto) Media Type. 500mm Pattern This option is displayed when selecting Adhesive This is useful for making accurate print adjustments Vinyl or Banner in Media Type.

  • Page 49: Head Alignment

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Check the printed adjustment pattern. The screen for entering confirmation results for the adjustment pattern is displayed. When Standard is selected Two groups of adjustment patterns, A and B, When Standard is selected are printed.

  • Page 50: Changing Settings During Printing

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Press the Z button to print the adjustment Changing settings during pattern. printing Wait until printing is complete. Check the printed adjustment pattern. Changing the Heater Model/Status Adjustment Pattern Temperature and Drying ❏...

  • Page 51: Correcting Banding

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Press the Z button to display the status Correcting Banding display screen. When you want to correct banding during printing, Note: perform Feed Adjustment. If the setting is changed, the icon is displayed on the control panel screen as shown below.
  • Page 52 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Press the Menu button during printing. The settings menu will be displayed. Use the d/u buttons to select Printer Status, and then press the Z button. Use the d/u buttons to select the item you want to check, and then press the Z button.

  • Page 53: Printable Area

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction. The left and right edges of media recognized by the printer varies as shown below according to the Media Size Check settings.
  • Page 54 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations indicates the margins on all four sides. See the following for more details. Margin Position Explanation Available Setting Range This can be set in RIP. To maintain media feeding accuracy, if the settings are...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing If you continue to use the printer without cleaning, it could cause clogged nozzles or ink drops to occur. * Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.

  • Page 56: Locations Of Consumables And Replacement Timing

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Important: The printer contains precision instruments. If any lint or dust adheres to the nozzles on the print head, print quality will decline. Perform regular cleaning more frequently depending on the environment and media being used.

  • Page 57: Other Maintenance

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Other maintenance When to perform Operation ❏ Once every three weeks Shaking ink cartridges ❏ “Shaking” on page 66 Before starting operations for the day (WH/MS only) ❏ When checking if nozzles are clogged Checking for clogged nozzles ❏...

  • Page 58: What You'll Need

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance What You’ll Need A metal tray (supplied with the printer) Ready the following items before beginning cleaning and replacement. When the supplied parts have been completely used, Use when putting cleaning utensils, removed purchase new consumables.

  • Page 59: Precautions Regarding Maintenance

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks Precautions regarding can make stains even harder to remove. maintenance ❏ Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks. Oil from your hands could damage the print head.

  • Page 60: Performing Regular Cleaning

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Removing and attaching the media edge plates Open the front cover. “Replacing the media edge plates” on page 73 Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe off any ink, lint, or dust that has adhered to the platen heater.

  • Page 61: Using Ink Cleaner

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Using ink cleaner Important: ❏ Do not reuse ink cleaner. Using dirty ink Only use ink cleaner to clean the parts indicated in the cleaner will make staining worse. manual. Using ink cleaner on other parts of the ❏...

  • Page 62: Cleaning Around The Print Head

    If you notice any ink clots, lint, or dust when checking the area around the print head, clean the area by following the steps below. The SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series has two print heads. Clean around both print heads. Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: “Precautions regarding maintenance”...

  • Page 63: Cleaning Around The Caps

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges the parts that are indicated by below. of all the caps. Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
  • Page 64 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance When ink adheres to the guide section Hold the cleaning stick in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the caps. Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. “Using ink cleaner” on page 61 Apply ink cleaner to the guide section, and then wipe it down.
  • Page 65 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance When a film of ink adheres to the When there is lint or dust in the cap guide section Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers. If a film-like layer of adhered ink cannot be removed completely using a cleaning stick, remove it using tweezers.

  • Page 66: Finishing Cleaning

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance When there is lint attached to the Shaking and Replacing flushing pad Ink Cartridges Wipe off lint and dust with the tip of a cleaning stick. Shaking Important: Do not deform the metal section of the top surface.

  • Page 67: Replacement Procedure

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Shaking method Important: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink Make sure the printer is on, and then remove cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or the ink cartridge. reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of...

  • Page 68: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in Disposing of Waste Ink both directions about 5 cm 15 times in 5 seconds. In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well approx.

  • Page 69: Waste Ink Counter

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Waste Ink Counter Ink Bottle holder. The printer uses the waste ink counter to track waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level.

  • Page 70: Replacing Maintenance Parts

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check again to confirm that a fresh Waste Ink Important: Bottle is correctly placed and then press the Zbutton to reset the waste ink counter. Maintenance Counter The printer tracks amounts consumed using the...

  • Page 71: Replacing Maintenance Parts

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink, Replacing Maintenance Parts wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging supplied with the new wiper unit. When the message is displayed, press the Z button.
  • Page 72 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Lift up the tab on the flushing pad, and remove Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots on the printer and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place.

  • Page 73: Replacing The Media Edge Plates

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check that the air filters are installed, and then Replacement procedure press the Z button. Remove media, and turn off the printer. Check Important: that the screen display has turned off, and then Make sure you install the air filters.
  • Page 74 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Insert a new media edge plate into the left edge (2) While pressing the tip of the metallic plate of the platen. against the platen, attach the hooked sections to the front corner of the platen.

  • Page 75: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check that three hooked sections at the rear of While holding the tabs of each media edge the media edge plate are securely applied as plate on both sides, move both the plates to the shown below and that they are attached with no left and right edges of the platen respectively.

  • Page 76: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    When printing for the set number of pages is complete, the printed check pattern is read by the You can download it at your local Epson Web site. sensor to confirm that there is no clogging. If no clogging is detected, printing continues.

  • Page 77: Printing Nozzle Check Patterns

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Printing nozzle check patterns Important: Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all Buttons that are used in the following settings colors before resuming use. If clogged nozzles (including clogged nozzles for colors that are...

  • Page 78: Head Cleaning Procedure

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance continues. If clogging is not cleared even after All Nozzles performing this operation twice, a message asking Choose this option if all patterns in the printed if you want to continue printing is displayed.

  • Page 79: Long-Term Storage (Pre-Storage Maintenance)

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance SC-S40600 Series/SC-S60600 Series For Pre-storage Maintenance, use the number of Nozzles are still clogged after performing head cleaning cartridges (CL) (sold separately) shown for cleaning several times The areas around the print heads may be soiled.

  • Page 80: Performing Pre-Storage Maintenance

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Performing Pre-storage Observe the following cautions when storing the Maintenance printer and ink cartridges that were removed during use. Important: “Notes when not using the printer” on page 18 If the amount of remaining ink or cleaning fluid is “Notes on handling ink cartridges”...

  • Page 81: Timing When Changing From 10 To 9 Colors

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance * The standard period is indicated, assuming the What you need: following usage conditions. ❏ When changing the spot color to use (WH <= => ❏ The power always remains turned on. Ink cartridge of the color you want to change to: 1 ❏...

  • Page 82: Cleaning Inside The

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning pressure rollers Then, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge. If you keep using the pressure rollers when they are Observe the following cautions when storing the ink soiled with ink mist, the print outs will be soiled.

  • Page 83: Applying Grease To The Carriage Rod

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Carriage rod A Important: When wiping, make sure the cloth or your finger does not touch the rod B shown in the illustration. If the cloth or your finger touch the rod, an error could occur during printing.
  • Page 84 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Use the u button to select Grease Carriage Important: Rod, and then press the Z button. Do not slide the tool back and forth. When Grease kit is needed. Continue? is If you slide the tool back and forth, dust will displayed.

  • Page 85: Greasing Procedure For Carriage Rod B

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Greasing procedure for carriage rod B Hold a new pad B firmly against the gray part of the rod as shown in the illustration, and smoothly slide it from the right end to the left end to wipe off stains on the rod.

  • Page 86: Storing Grease

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Store the container at room temperature with the cap uppermost in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Hold pad B as described in step 1, and slide the pad back and forth twice.

  • Page 87: Using The Control Panel Menu

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below. Ready Menu Media Setup Media Remaining Remaining Setup Media Setup Feed To Cut Position Print Remaining Length...

  • Page 88: Menu List

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Media Setup For more information on these items, see U “The Media Setup Menu”...
  • Page 89 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Head Movement Data Width, Printer Full Width Multi Strike Printing OFF, 2 to 8 Feed Speed Limiter ON, OFF Pressure Roller Load Light, Medium, Heavy Remove Skew...
  • Page 90 For more information on these items, see U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 100 Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: for SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series only, *2: for SC-S80600 Series only, *3: for SC-S60600 Series only Item Parameter...
  • Page 91 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Other maintenance Execute Ink Circulation Execute Ink Refresh Head Washing XX/XX, Head1 XX/XX , Head2 XX/XX , Head1 All Nozzles Head2 All Nozzles , All Nozzles ("XX" indicates an ink color code.) Pre-Storage Maint.
  • Page 92 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Preferences Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Units Unit: Length m, ft/in Unit: Temperature °C, F...

  • Page 93: Details Of The Menu

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. * indicates default settings. Feed To Cut Position Sends the end of the print to the cutting groove.

  • Page 94: Customize Settings

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Customize Settings Item Explanation Current Settings To change the currently selected setting, select Current Settings. When changing specific media settings, select the setting number for 1 to 30 (media setting number) the target media.
  • Page 95 Additional Dryer This item is displayed only when the Additional Print Drying System (supplied with the SC-S60600 Series; optional with other models) is installed. Select ON to enable, or OFF to disable, the Additional Print Drying System.
  • Page 96 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Media Tension Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing. The higher the value, the greater the tension. Media Suction When media is waved on the platen, increase the Media Suction. The 0 to 10 (4 higher the value, the greater the suction.
  • Page 97 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Length Sets the frequency for periodic cleaning according to the prints performed. Enter Value 1 to 100 (10 Enter Value performs head cleaning after printing a specific number of meters.

  • Page 98: The Printer Setup Menu

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Printer Setup Menu * indicates default settings. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks (*1) indicate the following printer models. *1:For SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series only Item Parameter...
  • Page 99 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Btw Pages Nozzle Check Select how to perform periodic nozzle checks. When this is set to OFF, a nozzle check is not performed between pages. Print Pattern...

  • Page 100: The Maintenance Menu

    The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks (*1 to *3) indicate the following printer models. *1:*1: for SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series only, *2: for SC-S80600 Series only, *3: for SC-S60600 Series only Item...
  • Page 101 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Head Maintenance Auto Head If the message Press # and perform Head Maintenance.is displayed Maintenance on the control panel screen, select Regular Cleaning and perform cleaning.

  • Page 102: The Printer Status Menu

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Pre-Storage Maint. Always perform pre-storage maintenance if the printer will not be used for one month or more (and switched off.) See the following for more information.

  • Page 103: The Preference Menu

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Preference Menu * indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Network Setup IP Address Setting Auto Choose whether IP addresses are obtained automatically using DHCP (Auto) or manually (Panel). If Panel is selected, enter an Panel IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...
  • Page 104 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Alert Sound Setting Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs. Alert Lamp Setting Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the alert lamp that lights when an error occurs.

  • Page 105: Problem Solver

    Firmware update failed. Use Epson Control Dashboard to update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears in the control panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Print head is nearing end of service life. The current print head is nearing the end of its service life.
  • Page 106 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Messages What to do Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. Media is not correctly attached to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit. Press the W button and select Job Cancel to cancel printing. Flip the Auto switch on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to the Off position, then flip it back and reattach the media to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

  • Page 107: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs

    Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Replace Part Now/Replace Part Soon Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request XXXXXXXX code. You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced. A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network Troubleshooting environment. You cannot print (because the Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network printer does not work) settings. The printer does not turn on.

  • Page 109: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    Are you using a genuine Epson ink cartridge? Steps to take when the printer has not been used This printer is developed for use with Epson ink for a long time U “Notes when not using the cartridges.

  • Page 110: Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Is Data Width selected for Head Movement? Is the media skewed? Selecting Data Width for Head Movement in the If OFF is selected for Media Skew Check in the setup menu increases print speed but may slightly setup menu, printing will continue when the media reduce print quality.

  • Page 111: Removing Jammed Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Move the media edge plates to the right and left Is the media too thick or too thin? sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the media ❏ Check the media specifications to determine edge plates to move them.

  • Page 112: Others

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a Others cutter to remove torn or creased portions. Heaters Turn off or the Optional Additional Print Drying System Stops. The pre-, platen, and after heaters will turn off if no print job is received for some time and no error occurs.

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with this printer. (As of November 2015) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. (As of November, 2015) Ink cartridges Printer model Product...
  • Page 114 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Printer model Product Part number SC-S80610 Ink cartridges Black T8911 Cyan T8912 Magenta T8913 Yellow T8914 Light Cyan T8915 Light Magenta T8916 Light Black T8917 Orange T8918 T8919 White T891A Metallic Silver T891B...
  • Page 115 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Printer model Product Part number SC-S80680 Ink cartridges Black T8931 Cyan T8932 Magenta T8933 Yellow T8934 Light Cyan T8935 Light Magenta T8936 Light Black T8937 Orange T8938 T8939 White T893A Metallic Silver T893B...
  • Page 116 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of nongenuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

  • Page 117: Supported Media

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality product.

  • Page 118: Transport

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Post-Move Setup Unlock the two casters at the front. After moving the printer, follow the steps below to ready it for use. Check that the location is appropriate for installation, and set up the printer.

  • Page 119: Media Settings List For Each Media Type

    Feed Speed Limiter Pressure Roller Load High Medium Medium Medium High Remove Skew Periodic CL Cycle Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto * For the SC-S60600 Series or the SC-S80600 Series/SC-S40600 Series with the optional additional print drying system installed.

  • Page 120: System Requirements (Epson Control Dashboard)

    The Epson Control Dashboard can be used under the following environments. Important: Make sure the computer on which the Epson Control Dashboard is installed meets the following requirements. If these requirements are not met, the software cannot monitor the printer correctly.

  • Page 121: Specifications Table

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Power consumption SC-S80600 Series (total for numbers 1 and 2) Printer Specifications Printing: Approx. 650 W Printing method On-demand ink jet Ready mode: Approx. 380 W Sleep mode: Approx. 14 W...
  • Page 122 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Printer Specifications Ink Specifications Dimension SC-S60600 Series Storage Uninstalled: temperature -20 to 40°C (within 4 days at -20°C, Storage dimensions: 2620 (W) within a month at 40°C) x 972 (D) x 1338 (H) mm...

  • Page 123: Where To Get Help

    Epson support services for troubleshooting information in your product assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed documentation. If you have a Web browser and can below, contact the dealer where you purchased your connect to the Internet, access the site at: product.

  • Page 124: Help For Users In North America

    Toll or long distance (Phone: +0800212873) charges may apply. Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following Before you call Epson for support, please have the over the phone: following information ready: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏...

  • Page 125: Help For Users In Australia

    No.530, Sec. 4, Henan Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Epson Helpdesk Taiwan Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make 05-2784222 05-2784555 No.463, Zhongxiao Rd., sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on East Dist., Chiayi City...

  • Page 126: Help For Users In Thailand

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street, World Wide Web District 1, Hochiminh City (http://www.epson.com.sg) Vietnam Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are Help for Users in Indonesia available.

  • Page 127: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    ❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline) Internet Home Page Phone: 603-56288222 Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product provide users with the following information: usage and technical support (Techline) ❏...

  • Page 128: Help For Users In The Philippines

    (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below:...

  • Page 129: Software License Terms

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs").
  • Page 130 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
  • Page 131 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/ or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
  • Page 132 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
  • Page 133 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance.

  • Page 134: Other Software Licenses

    SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais. EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License').
  • Page 135 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

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