Page 1 Epson SureColor F7070 ® ® User’s Guide...
Page 2: Copyrights And Trademarks
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2........
Page 4 Before Printing ............66 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) .
Page 5 Contacting Epson Support........
Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a location for this product ❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Page 7: When Using This Product
❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, Important And Notes
❏ If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. ❏ If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. Warning: Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
Page 9: Printer Parts
Printer Parts Front 1 Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. It is normally closed when the printer is in use. See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 87. 2 Media output (eject) guide Media is output along this guide.
Page 10 7 Auto switch Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up. 8 Manual switch Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position.
Page 11: Slider (Chip Holder)
23 Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs. On/flashing An error has occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the message on the control panel’s screen. : No error. 24 Control panel See “Control Panel”...
Page 12: Lan Port
LAN port 1 RJ-45 connector Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher). 2 Data lamp (orange) Indicates the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data. On: Connected Flashing: Receiving data 3 Status lamp (green/red) The color indicates network connection speed.
Page 13: Interior
Interior 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. 1 Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Cleaning may be required. See “Cleaning Around the Print Head”...
Page 14: Back
7 Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out. Cleaning may be required. See “Part Cleaning” on page 86. 8 Wiper The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. Cleaning or replacement may be required. See “Part Cleaning”...
Page 15: Control Panel
7 Handle After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core. Control Panel 1 P button (power button) Turns the power on and off. 2 P light (power light) The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
Page 16 3 M button (media setup button) Press this button to display the Media Setup menu, which contains such items as Media Remaining, Select Media, Customize Settings, and Print Media List. This button is disabled during printing. See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 111. 4 Display Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on.
Page 17: Understanding The Display
12 W button (pause/cancel button) The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status, press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button.
Page 18 4 Chip unit status The display changes as shown below when an error is detected in the installed chip unit. Normal Warning or error 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows. No error. Ready to print. An error occurred.
Page 19: Features
1 Status indicators The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows. No error. The indicator changes to show the amount of space available. The waste ink bottle is almost full. Ready a new waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle is full. Replace with a new waste ink bottle. Features This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm (64 inches) in width.
Page 20: Superior Ease Of Use
Superior Ease of Use Easy Media Installation and Take up The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, eliminating the need to attach spindles before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly. Never having to juggle long spindles makes installing media a snap even where space is limited.
Page 21: Notes On Usage And Storage
Notes on Usage and Storage Installation Space Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed. For the external dimensions of the printer, see “Specifications Table” on page 133. 100 mm (3.9 in.) 500 mm (19.7 in.) 1750 mm...
Page 22: Notes When Not Using The Printer
❏ We recommend performing maintenance on the following components as required. Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten print head life. See “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 84. Component to be cleaned Frequency Print head When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been cleaned.
Page 23 In such a case, the repair work will also be charged. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. ❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer. The media may also become wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head.
Page 24: Notes On Handling Ink Packs And Ink Tanks
Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks Note the following points when handling ink packs and ink tanks. ❏ Do not remove the ink tanks Ink tanks are calibrated when installed. Removing them can harm quality and functionality. ❏ Store ink packs at room temperature out of direct sunlight. ❏...
Page 25: Using The Supplied Software
For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in question. Note: ❏ The supplied disk does not contain printer drivers. A software RIP is required for printing. ❏ The latest software utilities can be downloaded from the Epson website. Introduction...
Page 26: Starting Epson Lfp Remote Panel 2
Install the Epson communications driver (EPSON SC-F7000 Series Comm Driver). The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB.
Page 27: Uninstalling Software
❏ Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation. ❏ Exit any other applications that may be running. This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson communications driver. 1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable.
Page 28: Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media Loading Media The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed media feeding unit or the optional heavy roll media system. Follow the steps below when using the supplied media feeding unit. When the Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit is installed, see “Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit”...
Page 29 When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed This section describes how to load media when the standard media feeding unit is installed. Caution: Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons.
Page 30 3. Place media on the roll support oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and position it as indicated by the mark on the label. Printable side out Printable side in If the label does not have a loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide.
Page 31 4. Raise the roll holder lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder.
Page 32 If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder as described in step 4. 7. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. Basic Operations...
Page 33 8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. 9. Raise the media loading lever. Basic Operations...
Page 34 10. Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder. Printable side out Printable side in 11.
Page 35 Important: Perform steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the guides. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media. 12.
Page 36 Keep the right edge of the media parallel to the scale markings on the two labels on the eject guide. 15. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. To print immediately, proceed to step 16. For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit”...
Page 37 16. Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position so that the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
Page 38 17. Close the front cover. Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit This section describes how to load media when the optional heavy roll media feeding unit is installed. We recommend using a lifter for media over 40 kg (88.2 lb). The explanation that follows assumes that a lifter is used.
Page 39 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. Important: If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle forward until it stops. The media cannot be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
Page 40 Printable side in If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide supplied with the optional heavy roll media system. Note: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled.
Page 41 Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders. 5. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. 6. Fully insert the right roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.
Page 42 8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. If part A is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned, return to step 6 and fully press the right unit into the roll core.
Page 43 10. Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder. Printable side out Printable side in 11.
Page 44 Important: Perform steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the guides. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media. 12.
Page 45 Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the eject guide. 15. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. To print immediately, proceed to step 16. For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit”...
Page 46 16. Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place.
Page 47: Viewing And Changing Media Settings
17. Close the front cover. Viewing and Changing Media Settings The control panel displays the following information once the media is loaded. This display can be used to view or change the following two options: ❏ Remaining Setup On: The printer displays the amount of media remaining. Off: The printer does not display the amount of media remaining.
Page 48 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings are based on those stored in the printer in media settings bank No. 1. Media settings banks can store a variety of settings for different media based on the options selected in the Media Suction, Head Alignment, and other menus. Up to 30 combinations of settings can be stored by assigning them to banks No.
Page 49: Exchanging Media
Exchanging Media To replace the media after printing, print the amount of media remaining, cut the media, and remove the roll. Printing the Amount of Media Remaining The printer displays the amount of media remaining and any media low warnings in the control panel.
Page 50 4. Press the Z button to print the amount of media remaining. Cutting Media Use a cutter (not included) to cut the media when printing is complete. This section described how to use a cutter to cut the media. Caution: When cutting media, be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other blades.
Page 51 If you have printed the amount of media remaining, press the u button to rewind the media so that this information will remain on the roll after the media is cut. 3. Remove the media holding plates. 4. Cut the media with the cutter. Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove.
Page 52: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit
Important: To continue printing after cutting, do not rewind the media past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side). If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover. Note: If you are using the auto take-up reel unit, set the Auto switch on the auto take-up reel unit to Off before using the Manual switch to position the media over the cutting groove.
Page 53 Caution: ❏ Be sure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the auto take-up reel unit while it is in operation. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. ❏ Perform the following procedure to correctly secure the roll core for the auto take-up reel unit into place.
Page 54 3. Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the fixing screw. 4. Insert the roll core onto the right holder. 5. Insert the left holder into the roll core. Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Basic Operations...
Page 55 Important: Stop when part A is no longer visible. The take-up reel unit may not function as expected if the holder is inserted too far. 6. Tighten the roll core holder fixing screw to fix the roll core holder in place. For information on counterclockwise take up, see the following section.
Page 56 3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Important: Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned. If the edges are misaligned, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
Page 57 4. Flip the Auto switch to 5. Lower the tension bar. Basic Operations...
Page 58 6. Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, repeat from step 1.
Page 59 Clockwise Take-Up 1. Attach the media to the take-up roll core. Tape the media to the take-up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges. Pull the media straight down when taping the left and right edges. 2.
Page 60 3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Important: Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned. If the edges are misaligned, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
Page 61 4. Flip the Auto switch to 5. Lower the tension bar. 6. Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. Basic Operations...
Page 62: Removing The Take-Up Roll
As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, repeat from step 1. Note: As shown in the illustration below, you can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media.
Page 63 When the Standard Auto Take-up Reel Unit Is Installed This section describes how to remove media from the take-up reel. Caution: ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons. ❏...
Page 64 6. Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll. 7. Lower the roll onto the roll support. Using the Optional Heavy Roll Auto Take-up Reel Unit This section explains how to remove media from the take-up reel using a lifter. The following types of lifters can be used.
Page 65 1. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel. See “Cutting Media” on page 2. Insert the lifter between the media and the auto take-up reel unit and adjust the height to support the take-up roll. 3.
Page 66: Before Printing
Before Printing To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection before starting work each day. ❏ Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. ❏ Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint or missing. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 81. See “Head Cleaning”...
Page 67: Saving Settings
❏ Multi-Strike Printing ❏ Roll Type ❏ Tension Measurement ❏ Media Tension ❏ Feed Speed For more information on these items, see “The Media Setup Menu” on page 111. Saving Settings Follow the steps below to save media settings. Choosing a Media Setting Bank 1.
Page 68 Setting Name Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use. 1. Select Setting Name and press the Z button. 2. Use the d/u buttons to display letters and symbols. When the desired character is displayed, press the r button to select the next entry position.
Page 69 For more information on manual head alignment, see “Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)” on page 71. Drying Allows you to set the drying time per pass. 1. Use the d/u buttons to select Drying and press the Z button. 2. Select Drying Time Per Pass and press the Z button. 3.
Page 70 Multi-Strike Printing Choose the number of times each line is printed. 1. Use the d/u buttons to select Multi-Strike Printing and press the Z button. 2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value. 3. Select the desired option and press the Z button. 4.
Page 71: Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)
3. Select the desired option and press the Z button. 4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu. Feed Speed Choose a slower feed speed if media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing. The lower the value, the slower the speed.
Page 72 The settings menu will be displayed. 2. Select Media Setup and press the Z button. 3. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button. 4. Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button.
Page 73: Feed Adjustment
9. When Check 1 is displayed in the control panel, use the d/u buttons to select the number recorded in step 8 and press the Z button. 10. Select the numbers for all colors and press the Z button. 11. The media setup menu will be displayed when you enter the pattern number for the last color.
Page 74: Using A Test Pattern
Using a Test Pattern Primary and Secondary adjustments are required. Normally the Secondary adjustment is performed after the Primary adjustment. Primary adjustment alone may be sufficient if you only wish to accurately print the length of a design. 1. After confirming that the printer is ready to print, press the Menu button. The settings menu will be displayed.
Page 75: Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing
9. Using a ruler that shows millimeters, measure the distance between the “+” symbols. Record either the distance between the two center symbols or the average of the distances between the left, center, and right symbols. 10. Pattern length is displayed in the control panel. Using the d/u buttons, enter the value recorded in step 10 and press the Z button.
Page 76: Printable Area
2. An adjustment value will be displayed. Use the d/u buttons to select a value. If the feed amount is too small, black bands (dark stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount upwards. If, in contrast, the feed amount is too large, white bands (pale stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount downwards.
Page 77 1 (right edge of media) Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check. On selected for Media Size Check: The right edge of the media. Off selected for Media Size Check: The default right edge position (as far as the platen past the center of the label on the loading guide).
Page 78 Note: The margins may not conform to the values selected in the document (or application). If the value selected for Side Margin or Print Start Position is changed, documents that fill the printable area will not be printed to the full width of the media. Basic Operations...
Page 79: Chapter 3 Maintenance
Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenance To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day. Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates Caution: Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Page 80 Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled brush. 6. Clean the media holding plates and platen. Dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen.
Page 81: Checking For Clogged Nozzles
Checking for Clogged Nozzles We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. Ways to Check for Clogs There are two ways to check for clogs. ❏ Print Nozzle Pattern At specified intervals, the printer prints a test pattern at the start of normal printing. When printing is complete, you can visually inspect the pattern to determine whether there may be faint or missing colors in the preceding or following printout.
Page 82: Head Cleaning
When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible. Cut the media if necessary. See “Cutting Media” on page 50. Note: To rewind the media, press u. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).
Page 83 Head Cleaning Level Choose from three levels of head cleaning. Select Execute (Light) first. If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once, try again using Execute (Medium) or Execute (Heavy). Note: If colors are faint or missing even after head cleaning, perform regular part cleaning. See “Part Cleaning”...
Page 84: Maintenance Around The Print Head
1. Pressing the # button when the printer is ready to print displays the Maintenance menu. Pressing the # button when printing is paused takes you to step 3. 2. Use the d/u buttons to select Cleaning and press the Z button. 3.
Page 85: Cleaning: Preparation And Notes
❏ Never touch the belts, circuit boards, or any parts that do not require cleaning. Failure to observe this precaution could result in malfunction or reduced print quality. ❏ Do not use anything other than a consumable cleaning stick from Epson. Other types of sticks that produce lint will damage the print head.
Page 86: Part Cleaning
❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to discharge any static electricity. Part Cleaning To preserve print quality and ensure good results, clean around the print head as suggested below. ❏ When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after the head has been cleaned. ❏...
Page 87 1. Confirm that the printer is on and press #. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 2. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button. 3. Press the Z button to move the print head to the part cleaning position. 4.
Page 88 2. Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using a clean room wipe (not included). Important: ❏ Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface during cleaning. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the print head. ❏...
Page 89 If there is ink on the attachment points, remove the wiper for cleaning. Proceed to step 2. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it to the left and lift it out. Maintenance...
Page 90 3. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. 4. Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick. 5. Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick. 6. Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Maintenance...
Page 91: Cleaning The Wiper Rail
Place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until it clicks into place. 7. Clean the area around the outside of the caps with a cleaning stick. Important: Do not touch the insides of the caps. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts.
Page 92 2. Remove the wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 3. Clean the area shown in the illustration. 4. Replace the wiper cleaner you removed in step 2 to its original position. 5. Close the left and right maintenance covers and press the Z button. Maintenance...
Page 93: Disposing Of Waste Ink
Consign disposal of waste inks to an industrial waste disposer. At this point, please provide the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it from your local Epson website. The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level.
Page 94: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle
Important: Only reset the counter when replacing the waste ink bottle. Resetting the counter before the waste ink bottle is replaced will result in the printer being unable to accurately track the waste ink level. Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle 1.
Page 95: Replacing The Wiper And Wiper Cleaner
Important: ❏ Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle. ❏ You will need the lid for the waste ink bottle when disposing of waste ink. Keep the lid in a safe place;...
Page 96 4. Open the right maintenance cover. 5. Remove the wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 6. Insert a new wiper cleaner. Maintenance...
Page 97 Place the wiper cleaner on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. 7. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. 8. Insert new wiper. Maintenance...
Page 98: Chip Unit Replacement And Ink Refills
Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper, then place the wiper on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. 9. Press the Z button when the replacement procedure is complete. 10. Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position.
Page 99: Procedure For Chip Unit Replacement And Ink Refills
❏ Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink. Be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using ink packs. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth, immediately take the following actions: ❏...
Page 100 Information about non-genuine chip unit status may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support. ❏ Genuine Epson ink packs, other than those specified in this manual, could cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties.
Page 101 Important: When the remaining ink is 70 mm (2.8 inches) or more from the bottom of the ink tank and a message appears stating, Refill Ink Tank, it is time to replace the ink tank. We recommend replacing the ink tank at this time. Replacements and repairs will be provided for a fee.
Page 102 4. Remove the chip unit from the slider. 5. Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing.
Page 103 6. Hold the slider level and insert it, then lower the lock lever. Important: Do not push the slider in with too much force. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer. 7. Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 5 cm (2 inches) left and right for 5 seconds (approximately 15 times).
Page 104 8. Open the slider ink inlet cover. 9. Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank. 10. Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening. 11. Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Maintenance...
Page 105 Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink. Important: Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remaining. Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple ink tanks.
Page 106: Disposal Of Used Consumables
12. Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank. 13. Close the slider ink inlet cover. Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units, as well as printed media following local laws and regulations, for example by consigning waste to industrial waste disposer. Maintenance...
Page 107: Parts That Are Periodically Replaced
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use: ❏ Print head ❏ Carriage encoder ❏ Ink holder ❏ Damper kit ❏ Pump cap ❏...
Page 108: Chapter 4 Using The Control Panel Menu
Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below. 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. Using the Control Panel Menu...
Page 109 Menu Item Parameter Media Setup Media Remaining See “The Media Setup Remaining Setup On, Off Menu” on page 111. Length 5.0 to 99.5 m (15 to 300 ft) Remaining Alert 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Print Remaining Length Print Select Media RIP Settings, 1 to 30 (media setting bank number)
Page 110 Menu Item Parameter Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 1.00 inch) Printer Setup See “The Printer Setup Side Margin(Left) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 1.00 inch) Menu” on page 115. Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm (0.00 to 32.00 inches) Media Size Check On, Off Media End Check...
Page 111: Details Of The Menu
Menu Item Parameter Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Preference See “The Preference Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Menu” on page 119. Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Unit: Length m, ft/in Alert Sound Setting On, Off Alert Lamp Setting On, Off Reset All Settings Yes, No...
Page 112: Customize Settings
Select Media Parameter Explanation RIP Settings Choose the media settings used for printing. If RIP Settings is selected, the media settings selected in the software RIP 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) will be used. Select a number between 1 and 30 to use the settings in the corresponding media setting bank.
Page 113 Item Parameter Explanation Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every page to have the printer automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results, Off Every page to disable automatic tension adjustment. Periodically is recommended in most circumstances. The printer may however be unable to adjust tension appropriately for some media, resulting in excessive slack or other maladjustments that cause printing problems, in which case you should select Off.
Page 114 Item Parameter Explanation Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass. Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds. The time needed for the ink to dry varies with ink density and the media used. If the ink blurs on the media, set a longer time for drying the ink.
Page 115: The Printer Setup Menu
Print Media List Parameter Explanation Print Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30. The Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to Choose the width of the right margin when media is loaded in the 1.00 inch) printer.
Page 116 Item Parameter Explanation Light Off/1 to 240 hours Choose the frequency—never (Off) or after 1 to 240 hours—and strength with which the printer performs head cleaning. Periodic head Medium cleaning will not be performed while Off is selected. If a value between 1 and 240 hours is selected, auto head cleaning will be performed after the Heavy specified number of hours.
Page 117: The Maintenance Menu
The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles”...
Page 118: The Printer Status Menu
The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use and settings. Item Parameter Explanation Print Status Sheet Print Print a status sheet showing current printer settings, and the status of periodical replacement parts. Use this option to view a variety of information about the printer on a single sheet and help schedule the periodic replacement of parts.
Page 119: The Preference Menu
The Preference Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Set the printer’s built-in clock. The time provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets. Language Japanese Select the language used in the control panel display. English French Italian...
Page 120: Chapter 5 Problem Solver
Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. Media is not correctly attached to the auto take-up reel unit.
Page 121: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs
Turn on the printer again multiple times. If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD panel, contact Epson Support for assistance. Tell them the call for service code is "XXXX".
Page 122: The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But Nothing Prints
The printer is not communicating with the computer. Is the cable plugged in properly? Make sure the printer's interface cable is securely plugged into the correct terminal of the computer and the printer. Also, make sure the cable is not broken nor bent. If you have a spare cable, try connecting with the spare cable. Does the interface cable specification match the specifications for the computer? Make sure the interface cable specifications match the specifications for the printer and the computer.
Page 123: The Prints Are Not What You Expected
See “Feed Adjustment (manual)” on page 68. Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? This printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual. Using any other type of ink pack may result in reduced print quality.
Page 124 Is Data Width selected for Head Movement? Selecting Data Width for Head Movement in the setup menu increases print speed but may slightly reduce print quality. For better quality results, select Printer Full Width for Head Movement. See “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 115. Have you compared the printing result with the image on the display monitor? Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on-screen colors perfectly.
Page 125: Media Problems
Is the media creased or folded? Media that is creased or folded may rise from the platen and contact the print head, resulting in smudges or uneven colors. Are the wiper, caps, or print head stained? Ink clots or lint around the wiper, caps, or print head may result in stains caused by a build-up of ink. Clean the affected area. See “Maintenance Around the Print Head”...
Page 126: Removing Jammed Media
3. Remove the media holding plates, if installed. Important: Cease use of the printer if the media holding plates are deformed. Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head. Contact Epson Support. See “Contacting Epson Support” on page 136. Problem Solver...
Page 127 4. If the print head is over the media, move it away from the jam. Important: Move the print head only after removing the media holding plates. Contact with deformed media holding plates could damage the print head. 5. Raise the media loading lever. 6.
Page 128: Other Problems
Important: If the printer is left off for an extended period, the print head will be left uncapped and dry out, and will not print properly when printing resumes. Turning the printer on automatically caps the print head. Reload the media and resume printing. See “Loading Media” on page 28. Other Problems The control panel display keeps turning off.
Page 129: Chapter 6 Appendix
Explanation Ink packs Black T741100 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of Cyan T741200 non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s...
Page 130: Supported Media
Supported Media The following media can be used with the printer. Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of media used. Choose a media suited to the task at hand. For information on use, refer to the documentation supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer.
Page 131: Moving And Transporting The Printer
Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to move and transport the product. Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor without traversing stairs, ramps, or lifts. See below for information on moving the printer between floors or to another building.
Page 132: Transport
Nozzles” on page 81. 4. Perform Head Alignment and check print quality. See “Head Alignment (manual)” on page 68. Transport Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support. System Requirements Consult the documentation for your software RIP. Appendix...
Page 133: Specifications Table
Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 4 colors (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) Resolution (maximum) 720 × 1440 dpi Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Media feed method Friction feed Built-in memory 512 MB for Main 128 MB for Network...
Page 134: Standards And Approvals
Ink Specifications Type Dedicated ink pack Dye sublimation ink Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Use by date See the date printed on the ink pack (at normal temperature) Print quality guarantee expiry 25 days (from the day the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack) Storage temperature Uninstalled: -20 to 40°C or -4 to 104...
Page 135: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 136: Appendix A Where To Get Help
Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.
Page 137: Appendix B Software License Terms
Appendix B 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"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
Page 138 1.3 "Covered Code" means the Original Code, Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any Modifications, and/or any respective portions thereof. 1.4 "Externally Deploy" means: (a) to sublicense, distribute or otherwise make Covered Code available, directly or indirectly, to anyone other than You; and/or (b) to use Covered Code, alone or as part of a Larger Work, in any way to provide a service, including but not limited to delivery of content, through electronic communication with a client other than You.
Page 139 (a) You must retain and reproduce in all copies of Original Code the copyright and other proprietary notices and disclaimers of Apple as they appear in the Original Code, and keep intact all notices in the Original Code that refer to this License; and (b) You must include a copy of this License with every copy of Source Code of Covered Code and documentation You distribute or Externally Deploy, and You may not offer or impose any terms on such Source Code that alter or restrict this License or the recipients'...
Page 140 3. Your Grants. In consideration of, and as a condition to, the licenses granted to You under this License, You hereby grant to any person or entity receiving or distributing Covered Code under this License a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license, under Your Applicable Patent Rights and other intellectual property rights (other than patent) owned or controlled by You, to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, sublicense, distribute and Externally Deploy Your Modifications of the same scope and...
Page 141 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. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Covered Code, or any portion thereof, is at Your sole and entire risk.
Page 142 11. Ownership. Subject to the licenses granted under this License, each Contributor retains all rights, title and interest in and to any Modifications made by such Contributor. Apple retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Original Code and any Modifications made by or on behalf of Apple ("Apple Modifications"), and such Apple Modifications will not be automatically subject to this License.
Page 143 13.3 Independent Development. Nothing in this License will impair Apple's right to acquire, license, develop, have others develop for it, market and/or distribute technology or products that perform the same or similar functions as, or otherwise compete with, Modifications, Larger Works, technology or products that You may develop, produce, market or distribute.
Page 144: Other Software Licenses
The Original Code and all software distributed under the License are distributed on an 'AS IS' basis, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND APPLE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Page 145 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.

Epson SureColor F7070 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Chapter 3 Maintenance

Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu

Chapter 5 Problem Solver

Chapter 6 Appendix

Appendix A Where to Get Help

Appendix B Software License Terms

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