User's Guide
CMP0488-01 EN
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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
Notes on Manuals.......................... 6
Meaning of Symbols...................... 6
Illustrations............................ 6
Product Model Descriptions................ 6
Notes on Operating Systems................ 6
Manual Organization..................... 7
Viewing Video Manuals................... 7
Viewing PDF Manuals..................... 8
Printer Parts.............................. 9
Front Section........................... 9
Inside................................ 11
Back................................. 12
Control Panel.......................... 14
Screen View........................... 14
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 16
Installation Space....................... 16
Notes When Using the Printer.............. 16
Notes When Not Using the Printer........... 16
Notes When Using the Control Panel......... 17
Notes on Handling Ink Cartridges........... 17
Notes on Handling Paper.................. 18
Saving Power.......................... 19
Introducing the Software
Software Provided at epson.sn(Except for
SC-P9370/SC-P7370). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Software Provided at epson.sn(SC-P9370/
SC-P7370 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Other Supplied Software (Except for SC-P9370/
SC-P7370). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Other Supplied Software (SC-P9370/SC-P7370
Only).................................. 23
Using Epson Media Installer................. 24
Starting Procedure...................... 24
Configuration of Main Screen.............. 25
Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration. . . . . 28
Adding Paper Information................. 30
Editing Paper Information................. 30
Sharing Paper Information with Multiple
Computers............................ 30
Using Web Config......................... 31
Starting Procedure...................... 31
Closing Procedure....................... 31
Function Summary...................... 31
Using Epson Edge Dashboard................ 32
Starting Procedure...................... 32
Registering the Printer.................... 32
Closing Procedure....................... 33
Using EPSON Software Updater.............. 33
Checking Software Update Availability........ 33
Receiving Update Notifications............. 34
Uninstalling Software...................... 34
Windows............................. 34
Mac................................. 35
Basic Operations
Notes on Loading the Paper.................. 36
Paper Loading Position..................... 36
Loading and Removing Roll Paper............. 37
How to Load........................... 37
Removing Roll Paper..................... 37
Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster Board. . . 38
How to Load........................... 38
Removing Cut Sheets/Poster Board.......... 39
Setting Loaded Paper....................... 39
Cutting the roll paper.................... 40
How to Set............................ 42
When the Paper Type is not Displayed on the
Control Panel or in the Printer Driver........ 43
Using the Paper Basket..................... 47
Ejecting Paper to the Rear................. 48
Ejecting Paper to the Front................ 50
Storing............................... 51
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (Optional). . . . . 52
Using the Control Panel................... 52
Attaching the Roll Core................... 53
Attaching the Paper...................... 53
Removing Paper........................ 55
Basic Printing Methods(Windows)............. 57
Performing Printing..................... 57
Canceling Printing...................... 59
Basic Printing Methods(Mac)................ 60
Performing Printing..................... 60
Canceling Printing...................... 61
Printable Area............................ 62
Roll Paper Printable Area................. 62
Cut Sheets Printable Area................. 63
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Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
Function Summary........................ 65
Extended Functions...................... 65
Print Job Management.................... 65
Data on a Hard Disk..................... 65
Using the Hard Disk Unit from the Printer
Driver (Windows Only)................... 66
Saving Print Jobs.......................... 66
Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs.......... 68
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 69
From the Control Panel................... 69
Displaying Help.......................... 70
Click the Help Button to Display............ 70
Right-Click on the Item You Want to Check
and Display............................ 70
Customizing the Printer Driver............... 71
Saving Various Settings as Your Select Settings. . 71
Summary of the Utility Tab.................. 72
Using the Printer Driver(Mac)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 73
Displaying Help.......................... 73
Using Presets............................ 73
Saving Presets.......................... 73
Deleting Presets........................ 74
Using Epson Printer Utility 4................. 74
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4............. 74
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions............ 74
Various Printing Methods
Printing with Darker Tones of Black (Black
Enhance Overcoat)........................ 76
Correct Color and Print..................... 77
Printing Black and White Photos.............. 79
Borderless Printing........................ 82
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 82
Supported Paper........................ 83
About Roll Paper Cutting.................. 84
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 85
Enlarged/Reduced Printing.................. 86
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper (Windows Only)................... 87
Fitting Documents to the Output Size......... 88
N-up/Poster............................. 89
Folded Double-Side (Windows only)......... 89
N-up................................ 90
Poster (Windows Only)................... 91
Printing at Non-Standard Sizes............... 96
Layout Manager(Windows Only).............. 99
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 99
Saving and Recalling Settings.............. 100
Color Management Printing
About Color Management.................. 102
Color Management Print Settings............. 102
Setting Profiles........................ 103
Setting Color Management with the Applications. 103
Setting Color Management with the Printer
Driver................................. 104
Color Management Printing by Host ICM
(Windows)........................... 104
Color Management Printing by ColorSync
(Mac)............................... 105
Color Management Printing by Driver
ICM(Windows Only)................... 105
Menu List
Paper Setting............................ 108
General Settings......................... 115
Maintenance............................ 124
Language.............................. 125
Status................................. 126
Maintenance
Print Head Maintenance................... 127
Maintenance Operations................. 127
Print Head Nozzle Check................. 127
Head Cleaning........................ 128
Print Head Alignment................... 130
Paper Feed Adjust...................... 132
Replacing Consumables.................... 134
Replacing Ink Cartridges................. 134
Replacing the Maintenance Box............ 135
Replacing the Cutter.................... 135
Cleaning the Printer...................... 136
Cleaning the Outside.................... 136
Cleaning the Inside..................... 136
Problem Solver
When a Message is Displayed................ 141
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SpectroProofer Error (when SpectroProofer
Mounter (Optional) is Installed).............. 142
When an Error Message and Error Code are
Displayed.............................. 143
Troubleshooting......................... 144
You Cannot Print (Because the Printer Does
Not Work)........................... 144
The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But
Nothing Prints........................ 146
The Prints Are Not What You Expected...... 147
Feeding or Ejecting Problems.............. 154
Others.............................. 156
Appendix
Options and Consumable Products........... 160
Epson Special Media.................... 160
Ink Cartridges......................... 160
Others.............................. 162
Absorption Pad Replacement Kit (Absorption
Pads for Borderless Printing).............. 164
Supported Media......................... 166
Epson Special Media Table................ 166
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 177
Supported Paper Widths................. 178
Before Printing on Commercially Available
Paper............................... 180
PANTONE Color Explanation............... 181
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer. 182
Installation Space...................... 182
Notes When Moving the Printer............ 182
Notes on Transporting................... 182
Notes when Resuming Use of the Printer. . . . . 184
System Requirements..................... 185
Printer Driver......................... 185
Web Config........................... 186
Epson Edge Dashboard.................. 186
Specifications Table....................... 187
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Introduction
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to
warn of dangerous operations and handling
procedures that could cause harm to users and others
and damage to property. Make sure you understand
these symbols before reading the manual.
War ni ng :
Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.
c
Important:
Important must be followed to
avoid damage to this product.
Note:
Notes contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
U
Indicates related reference
content.
Illustrations
The illustrations may differ slightly from the model
you are using. Please be aware of this when using the
manuals.
Product Model Descriptions
Some models described in this manual may not be
sold in your country or region.
Notes on Operating Systems
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows
11","Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8",
"Windows 7", "Windows Server 2022", "Windows
Server 2019", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows
Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows
Server 2008 R2", and "Windows Server 2008" refer to
the following operating systems. Additionally,
"Windows" is used to refer to all versions and
"Windows Server" is used to refer to "Windows Server
2022", "Windows Server 2019", "Windows Server
2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server
2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", and "Windows
Server 2008".
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
11 operating system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
10 operating system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8.1 operating system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8 operating system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 operating system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2022 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2019 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2016 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2012 R2 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2012 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 R2 operating
system
❏ Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 operating
system
Mac
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to Mac OS X
10.6.8 or later as well as macOS 10.12 or later.
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Manual Organization
U.S., Canada, and Latin America
To view user manuals, visit the support site for your
region and search for your product:
❏ https://epson.com/support (U.S.)
❏ https://epson.ca/support (Canada)
❏ https://latin.epson.com/support (Latin America)
Other Regions
The manuals for the product are organized as shown
below.
You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Acrobat
Reader or Preview (Mac).
Setup Guide
(booklet)
Provides information on how
to setup the printer after
unpacking it from the box.
Make sure you read this
manual to perform operations
safely.
Safety Instructions
(booklet)
This manual explains rules that
must be followed to prevent
damage to property and the
risk of injury to customers and
other people. Be sure to read
this manual to use the product
safely and correctly. In some
regions, this information is
included in the Setup Guide.
Epson Support (PDF) Provides information about
Epson Support for each region.
Online Manual
User's Guide
(this manual)
Provides overall information
and instructions on using the
printer and on solving
problems.
Administrator's
Guide (PDF)
Provides network
administrators with
information on management
and printer settings.
Epson Video
Manuals
Provides videos on performing
a variety of maintenance
procedures.
Viewing Video Manuals
The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube.
Click Epson Video Manuals from the top page of
Online Manual, or click the following blue text to view
the manuals.
Epson Video Manuals
If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image
below.
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Viewing PDF Manuals
This section uses Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing
the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
A
Click to print the PDF manual.
B
Each time it is clicked, the bookmarks are hidden
or shown.
C
Click the title to open the relevant page.
Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.
D
If the reference is in blue text, click the blue text to
open the relevant page.
To return to the previous page, do the following.
For Windows
While pressing the Alt key, press the key.
For Mac
While pressing the command key, press the
key.
E
You can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to confirm.
For Windows
Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select
Find in the menu that is displayed to open the
search toolbar.
For Mac
Select Find in the Edit menu to open the search
toolbar.
F
To enlarge the text in the display that is too small
to see well, click
. Click to reduce the size.
To specify a part of an illustration or screenshot to
enlarge, do the following.
For Windows
Right click on the page in the PDF manual and
select Marquee Zoom in the menu that is
displayed. The pointer changes to a magnifying
glass, use it to specify the range of the place you
want to enlarge.
For Mac
Click View menu - Zoom - Marquee Zoom in this
order to change the pointer to a magnifying glass.
Use the pointer as a magnifying glass to specify the
range of the place you want to enlarge.
G
Opens the previous page or next page.
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Printer Parts
Front Section
These explanations use illustrations of the SC-P9300 Series.
A Roll paper cover
Open to load roll paper.
B Printer cover
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
C Ink cartridge covers (on the left and right)
Open when installing ink cartridges.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 134
D Paper eject support
Use this to adjust the direction of the output paper.
E Paper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
U “Using the Paper Basket” on page 47
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F Casters
There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
G Maintenance cover
Open when cleaning around the caps.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 151
H Control panel
U “Control Panel” on page 14
I Alert light
Turns on to notify you when an error has occurred. You can check the contents of the error on the control
panel.
J Cut sheet cover
Open when loading cut sheets or poster board.
K Input slot
Insert the paper into this slot.
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Inside
A Adapter holder
Place the core adapter in this holder when loading the roll paper.
B Lock lever
This lever secures the roll paper attached to the adapter holder. Lower it to release, and raise it to lock.
C Wiper
Wipe off ink from the nozzle surface of the print head. Try cleaning this when automatic cleaning does not clear
clogging in the print head.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 151
D Suction caps
During head cleaning, this cap sucks the optimum amount of ink from the print head nozzles. Try cleaning
these when automatic cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 151
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E Anti-drying caps
Except when printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying. Try cleaning these
when automatic cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 151
F Adapter lock lever
Raise the lever to release, and press it down to lock. Unlock when attaching to the roll paper, and then lock after
attaching.
G Roll adapter
When loading roll paper into the printer, attach this to the end of the roll.
H Print head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
Back
A LAN port
Connect the LAN cable.
B USB port
Connect the USB cable.
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C Optional port
Connect the optional SpectroProofer mounter or Auto Take-up Reel Unit (for the SC-P9300 Series only).
D AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
E Maintenance box
Absorbs waste ink. For SC-P9300 Series, this is placed in two locations on the left and right, while SC-P7300
Series is in one location on the right.
U “Replacing the Maintenance Box” on page 135
F Optional storage unit slot
Connect the optional hard disk unit.
G Maintenance cover
Open when cleaning around the print head.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 151
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Control Panel
A Home button
Press this button while a menu is displayed to
return to the Home screen.
The home button is off when it cannot be used
during operations such as paper feeding.
B Power light
The light indicates the printer's operational status
by turning on or flashing.
On : The power is on.
Flashing : The printer is performing a process
such as starting up, powering off, data
receiving, or print head cleaning. Wait
without performing any operations
until this light stops flashing. Do not
disconnect the power cable.
Off : The power is off.
C Power button
Turns the power on and off.
D Screen
This is a touch panel to display the printer's status,
menus, error messages, and so on.
Screen View
A (menu)
Allows you to make paper settings, printer settings,
and perform printer maintenance. See the
following for a list of the menus.
U “Menu List” on page 108
B Information display area
Displays the printer's status, error messages, and so
on.
When a print job is received, the display changes as
shown below. The display is described below.
: Shows the name of the file being printed.
: Progress bar for the current job.
: Estimated time until printing is complete.
: Pause button.
C Paper loading information
Displays paper information for the loaded paper.
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D Displays the ink levels
Displays the amount of ink remaining in the ink
cartridges.
The abbreviation below the bar indicates the ink
color.
PK : Photo Black
MK : Matte Black
Y:Yellow
VM : Vivid Magenta
C:Cyan
GY : Gray
VLM : Vivid Light Magenta
LC : Light Cyan
LGY : Light Gray
V:Violet
When the
symbol is displayed, the ink car‐
tridge is running low. Press the display to check the
cartridge model number.
E Displays amount of space remaining in the
maintenance box
Displays the approximate amount of space in
the maintenance box.
When the symbol is displayed, the maintenance
box is nearly full. Press the display to check the
maintenance box model number.
F (Information)
You can check the consumable item information
and message list. You can also check the job
history.
G (Link to online manual)
Note for U.S., Canada, and Latin America:
By scanning the displayed QR code, you can watch
the video.
H (Network)
You can check the status of the network connection
and change settings.
Not connected to a wired LAN.
Connected to a wired LAN.
I (Maintenance)
You can check and clean the print head nozzles,
replace consumables, and clean parts.
J (Inside Light)
You can turn the inside light on or off. Turn on the
inside light when you want to check the prints as
they are being printed.
K (Feed/Cut Paper)
When roll paper is loaded, you can feed the paper
to the cut position and cut it. You can also adjust
cut settings.
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Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation Space
Make sure that you secure a space of at least 300 mm
(11.81 inches) around the entire printer, clear of any
other objects, so that paper ejection and consumable
replacement are not obstructed.
See the "Specifications Table" for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U “Specifications Table” on page 187
Notes When Using the Printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
❏ When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table".
U “Specifications Table” on page 187
Even when the conditions above are met, you may
not be able to print properly if the environmental
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure
to use the printer in an environment where the
paper's requirements are met. For more details,
see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat
sources or that are exposed to direct draughts
from ventilators or air conditioners. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in the print
head nozzles drying and clogging.
❏ The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs
and the printer is turned off without first
resolving the error. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
❏ Cleaning is performed automatically after a
specified period to keep the print head in good
condition. Therefore, some ink is consumed, not
only during printing but also during maintenance
operations such as head cleaning.
Notes When Not Using the
Printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you print once a week to prevent the print head
from clogging.
❏ The roller may leave an impression on paper that
is left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems
or the print head could be scratched. Remove any
paper when storing.
❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left
uncapped for a long time, the print quality may
decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
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❏ To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers
before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended
period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other
cover.
The print head nozzles are very small, and they
can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print
properly.
❏ When turned on after an extended period of
disuse, the printer may automatically perform
head cleaning to ensure print quality.
U “Print Head Maintenance” on page 127
Notes When Using the Control
Panel
War ni ng :
If the control panel's liquid crystal display is
damaged, be very careful of the liquid crystal
inside it.
Take emergency measures if any of the following
situations occurs.
❏ If it gets on your skin, wipe off any that sticks
to your skin, rinse with water and wash
thoroughly with soap.
❏ If it gets in your eyes, rinse with clean water
for at least 15 minutes, and then consult a
doctor.
❏ If ink enters your mouth, consult a physician
immediately.
❏ Touch the panel with your finger. It will only react
when you touch it with your finger.
❏ It may not react when operated with something
other than a finger, when operated with wet
fingers or gloved hands, or when operated when
there is a protective sheet or sticker on the panel.
❏ Do not operate with sharp objects such as
ballpoint pens or mechanical pencils. Doing so
could damage the control panel.
❏ If the panel gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. If
the panel is particularly dirty, dampen the cloth
with water containing a small amount of neutral
detergent, firmly wring the cloth dry before using
it to wipe the panel, and then finish by wiping
with a soft, dry cloth. Never use volatile chemicals
such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. Doing so
could damage the surface of the control panel.
❏ Do not use in an environment that is subject to
sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Condensation may form inside the panel, causing
a decline in performance.
❏ Do not forcefully press on the panel or subject it
to strong impacts. Doing so could break the panel.
If it should break, do not touch the shards or
attempt to remove the panel, just contact your
dealer or Epson Support.
❏ Some pixels on the screen may not light up or
may light up constantly. Also, due to the
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, uneven
brightness may occur, but this is not a
malfunction.
Notes on Handling Ink
Cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏ The supplied ink cartridges and the Maintenance
Box are for use during the initial charging. The
supplied ink cartridges and the Maintenance Box
will require replacement relatively quickly.
❏ We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
❏ To ensure good results, we recommend that all the
ink in the cartridge be used within a year of
installation.
❏ Ink cartridges that have been stored at low
temperatures for an extended period should be
allowed to return to room temperature over a
period of four hours.
❏ Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
Otherwise, you may not be able to print properly.
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❏ Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer may dry,
preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink
cartridges in all slots even when not using the
printer.
❏ The ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used after being
removed and replaced.
❏ To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
removed ink cartridges properly. The ink supply
port has a valve in it so it does not need to be
capped.
❏ Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area when removing the
cartridges.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended, and ink remains in the used
cartridge.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not affect printer function or
performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges.
Otherwise, you may not be able to print properly.
❏ Do not drop or knock the ink cartridges against
hard objects. Otherwise, the ink may leak from
the cartridge.
Notes on Handling Paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏ Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25˚C (59 to 77˚F),
humidity: 40 to 60%).
❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from
your hands can affect print quality.
❏ Handle paper by the edges. We recommend
wearing cotton gloves.
❏ Changes in temperature and humidity may cause
paper to become wavy or curled. Check the
following points.
❏ Load the paper just before printing.
❏ Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut off the wavy or curled parts
and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
❏ Do not wet the paper.
❏ Do not throw away the paper packaging as you
can use it for storing the paper.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏ Keep cut sheets in their original package after
opening, and keep them in a flat place.
❏ Remove roll paper that is not in use from the
printer. Rewind it correctly and then store it in the
original packaging that came with the roll paper.
If you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long
time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results,
note the following points.
❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they
are rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off.
❏ Do not touch the printed surface, as this may
remove the ink.
❏ After printing, make sure the print outs are
completely dry, and do not stack or fold the paper.
Otherwise, the color may change where they
touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear
if they are separated immediately and dried;
however, they will remain if not separated.
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❏ If you put the print outs in an album before they
are completely dry, they may be blurred.
❏ Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
❏ Avoid direct sunlight.
❏ Prevent color distortion while displaying or
storing the print outs by following the instructions
in the paper's documentation.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the effects of light and various
constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distortion can be minimized.
❏ See the documentation supplied with Epson special
media for detailed information on handling the
paper after printing.
❏ The colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear different under different lighting
conditions (light sources
*
). The colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
Saving Power
The printer enters sleep mode or turns off
automatically if no operations are performed for a set
period. You can adjust the time before power
management is applied.
Any increase will affect the product’s energy efficiency.
Please consider the environment before making any
changes.
Sleep mode
The printer enters sleep mode when there are no
errors, no print jobs being received, and no control
panel or other operations performed. When the
printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's screen
turns off and the internal motors and other parts
switch off to consume less power.
Sleep mode is cleared if a print job is received or a
button on the control panel is pressed.
You can set the time before entering sleep mode from
1 to 60 minutes. At its default settings, the printer
enters sleep mode if no operations are performed for
15 minutes. You can change the Sleep Timer in
“General Settings”.
U “General Settings” on page 115
Note:
When the printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's
screen goes blank as if the power has been turned off,
but the power light remains on.
Power Off Timer
The printer is equipped with a Power Off Timer
option that automatically turns the printer off if no
errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control
panel or other operations are performed for a set
period of time. You can set the time until the printer
automatically turns off from 30 minutes to 12 hours.
The default setting is Off. You can change the Power
Off Timer from the “General Settings” menu.
U “General Settings” on page 115
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Introducing the Software
Software Provided at epson.sn
(Except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
The basic software is available at epson.sn (website). Install it from https://epson.sn.
The following table shows the software supplied.
For details on the various software, see the online help of each software or the Administrator's Guide (online
manual).
Download software from the Internet, and install. Connect your computer to the Internet and install the software.
Software Name Summary
Printer Driver Install the printer driver to take full advantage of the functionality of this printer when
printing.
Epson communication drivers
(Windows only)
The Epson communication drivers must be installed in the following cases.
❏ If you are using Epson Edge Dashboard and Epson Edge Print
❏ When printing using a commercially available RIP with a computer and printer
Epson Software Updater Software to check whether there is any software update information and then notify
you and install the software if an update is available. It allows you to update the
firmware and already installed software of the printer.
U “Using EPSON Software Updater” on page 33
EpsonNet Config SE With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the
keyboard.
This manual is also installed together with the software.
Epson Print Layout This is a plug-in software for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
❏ By operating with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, you can easily manage
colors correctly.
❏ You can check the adjusted image for black-and-white photographs on the screen.
❏ You can save your preferred paper type and size and load them easily.
❏ You can easily layout and print photos.
Epson Edge Dashboard Convenient software for administrating multiple printers. This enables confirmation in a
list of the status of printers registered for monitoring.
U “Starting Procedure” on page 32
U “Closing Procedure” on page 33
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Software Name Summary
Epson Media Installer This is a tool for adding paper information to the printer or printer driver.
If you are using Windows, you can start it from the printer driver.
If you are using a Mac, you can start it from the /Applications/Epson Software/Epson
Utilities/Epson Media Installer.app.
U “Using Epson Media Installer” on page 24
Software Provided at epson.sn
(SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
The method of software distribution varies depending on your region.
U.S., Canada, and Latin America
To view and download software options, visit the support site for your region and search for your product:
❏ https://epson.com/support (U.S.)
❏ https://epson.ca/support (Canada)
❏ https://latin.epson.com/support (Latin America)
Other Regions
The basic software is available at epson.sn (website). Install it from https://epson.sn.
The following table shows the software supplied.
For details on the various software, see the online help of each software or the Administrator's Guide (online
manual).
Download software from the Internet, and install. Connect your computer to the Internet and install the software.
Software Name Summary
Printer Driver Install the printer driver to take full advantage of the functionality of this printer when
printing.
Epson Software Updater Software to check whether there is any software update information and then notify
you and install the software if an update is available. It allows you to update the
firmware and already installed software of the printer.
U “Using EPSON Software Updater” on page 33
EpsonNet Config SE With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the
keyboard.
This manual is also installed together with the software.
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Software Name Summary
Epson Print Layout This is a plug-in software for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
❏ By operating with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, you can easily manage
colors correctly.
❏ You can check the adjusted image for black-and-white photographs on the screen.
❏ You can save your preferred paper type and size and load them easily.
❏ You can easily layout and print photos.
Epson Edge Dashboard Convenient software for administrating multiple printers. This enables confirmation in a
list of the status of printers registered for monitoring.
U “Starting Procedure” on page 32
U “Closing Procedure” on page 33
Epson Media Installer This is a tool for adding paper information to the printer or printer driver.
If you are using Windows, you can start it from the printer driver.
If you are using a Mac, you can start it from the /Applications/Epson Software/Epson
Utilities/Epson Media Installer.app.
U “Using Epson Media Installer” on page 24
Other Supplied Software (Except for SC-P9370/
SC-P7370)
The following software is supplied in addition to the basic software. The method of supply varies depending on the
software.
Software Name Summary
Epson Edge Print Pro
(Windows only)
This is a genuine Epson software RIP. You can print easily and match colors, maximizing
your printer's performance.
Download this software from the CD supplied.
Adobe ICC Profile
(Windows only)
This software allows you to check Adobe
®
RGB profiles.
Download this software from the Epson website.
https://www.epson.com
Web Config This software is pre-installed on the printer. You can start it from a web browser via a
network.
You can configure the network security settings from Web Config.
U “Using Web Config” on page 31
Note:
In addition to those noted above, useful software compatible with this printer is introduced on the Epson website. Please
check the information from the following link.
https://www.epson.com
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Other Supplied Software (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 Only)
The following software is supplied in addition to the basic software. The method of supply varies depending on the
software.
Software Name Summary
Web Config This software is pre-installed on the printer. You can start it from a web browser via a
network.
You can configure the network security settings from Web Config.
U “Using Web Config” on page 31
Note:
In addition to those noted above, useful software compatible with this printer is introduced on the Epson website. Please
check the information from the following link.
https://www.epson.com
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Using Epson Media
Installer
This section provides a summary of the Epson Media
Installer features and basic operations.
Epson Media Installer allows you to add paper
information from the Internet. You can also edit the
paper information you have added.
Paper information, including ICC profiles, print
modes, and print control parameters, is downloaded
from servers. Downloaded paper information is saved
in the printer driver or the printer.
Starting Procedure
Start the Epson Media Installer from the printer driver
or Epson Edge Dashboard.
Note:
You need to download software from the Internet to
start Epson Media Installer without using Epson Edge
Dashboard or the printer.
For the printer driver
For Windows
Click Epson Media Installer in the Utility tab of the
printer driver.
For Mac
Start Epson Media Installer.
/Applications/Epson Software/Epson Utilities/ Epson
Media Installer.app
For Epson Edge Dashboard
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Configuration of Main Screen
One of the following screens is displayed when you start Epson Media Installer. Click the screen name at the top of
the screen to switch screens.
❏ Media Management screen
❏ Media Download screen
The configuration and functions of the screens are shown below.
Media Management screen
Displays paper information stored on the selected printer.
However, paper information set in Custom Paper Setting on the printer's control panel is not displayed.
Names of parts Function
A
Media operation area You can perform the following operations on the paper information selected in the
media list (C).
(Copy Media): Makes a copy of the selected paper information and saves it in
the printer or the printer driver.
(Edit): Changes the settings for the selected paper information. If the settings
can be changed, the Edit Media Settings screen is displayed.
U “Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration” on page 28
(Remove): Deletes the selected paper information from the printer or the
printer driver.
(Import): Imports a paper information file. You can only import one file at a
time.
(Export): Exports selected paper information to a file. You can only export one
file at a time.
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Names of parts Function
B
Printer Select the printer for which you want to display the paper information.
C
Media List Displays paper information stored on the printer selected in Printer (B) as a list.
The following explains the display contents of each column.
❏ Media Type
Displays the paper information for each media type. The order in which media
types are displayed is the same as on the printer's control panel.
❏ Media Name
Paper information copied using
(Copy Media) has the word "(Copy)"
displayed at the end of the name.
❏ Notifications
When additional information is available,
is displayed. Click it to view the
information.
❏ Status
Registered: Paper information that has been downloaded to Epson Media
Installer, and saved to the printer or the printer driver.
Not Acquired: Paper information that has not been downloaded to Epson
Media Installer, but has been saved to the printer or the printer driver. You can
print on Epson special media even if the status is Not Acquired.
❏ Editable
is displayed for paper information with settings that can be changed.
❏ Removable
Is displayed for paper information that can be deleted.
D
Refresh button Click this if paper information you added previously is not displayed in the printer
driver.
Media Download screen
Download paper information from the server and register it to your printer, printer driver, and so on.
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Names of parts Function
A
Search conditions area To narrow down the paper information displayed in the media list (B), specify the
conditions and click Search.
B
Media List Paper information that meets the search conditions specified in the search
conditions area (A) is displayed.
The following explains the display contents of Notifications and Status.
❏ Notifications
When additional information is available,
is displayed. Click it to view the
information.
❏ Status
Registered: Paper information that has been downloaded to Epson Media
Installer, and saved to the printer or the printer driver.
Update Available: Paper information on the server has been updated.
When you download the paper information again, the latest paper
information is saved to the printer or the printer driver.
Not Registered: Paper information has not been saved to the printer or the
printer driver.
Not Acquired: Paper information has not been downloaded to Epson
Media Installer.
C
Download and Register button Download the selected paper information from the server and save it to the printer
or the printer driver.
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Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration
Change the paper information settings on the Edit Media Settings screen.
The following are the main setting items.
Item Function
A
Media Setting Name You can change the media name to any name you want.
B
Paper Thickness Set the thickness of the paper.
C
Platen Gap Select a wider setting if print results are scratched or smudged.
D
Margins If the margin at the leading edge of the paper is small, colors may be uneven
depending on the paper and printing environment. If this occurs, print a larger
margin at the leading edge of the paper.
E
Paper Suction Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce the setting value.
F
Back Tension Adjust this when paper gets wrinkled during printing.
G
Drying Time You can set the drying time for each print head movement (pass) or the drying time
for each page.
H
ICC Profile Click Browse to change the ICC profile. You can set RGB Profile and CMYK Profile.
❏ When printing using the printer driver, set RGB Profile.
❏ When printing using a software RIP, set the color mode profile that is
supported by your RIP to either RGB Profile or CMYK Profile.
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Item Function
I
Paper Feed Offset Optimizes the paper feed when printing. By adjusting the gap between the data
size and the print size, you can reduce the chance of banding (horizontal banding)
or uneven colors.
Example of entering settings
When printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9 inches) and a print size of 101 mm (4
inches), the offset is 1.0%. Therefore, you would enter a value of -1.0%.
J
Paper Eject Roller If the printing surface of the paper is scuffed, set a wider Platen Gap. If the results
still do not improve, try setting Paper Eject Roller to Use(Heavy Load), or
Use(Light Load). However, when using glossy paper, setting Paper Eject Roller to
Use (Heavy Load) or Use (Light Load) may damage the printable surface.
K
Roll Core Diameter Set the paper core size for the roll paper being loaded.
L
Skew Reduction Turn this off if the front edge of thin paper or soft paper folds.
M
Auto Cut When Follow Paper Source Settings is set, the printer operates according to the
On/Off setting for General Settings - Printer Settings - Paper Source Settings -
Roll Paper Setup - Cut Settings - Auto Cut in the
(Menu) on the printer's
control panel.
N
Paper Size Check Select this to automatically detect the width of the loaded paper.
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Adding Paper Information
See the following for details on how to add paper
information to the printer or printer driver using
Epson Media Installer.
U “Adding Paper Information” on page 44
Editing Paper Information
See the following for details on how to edit paper
information that has been added.
U “Editing Paper Information” on page 46
Sharing Paper Information with
Multiple Computers
This section explains how to share paper information
that was added/edited using Epson Media Installer
between computers when multiple computers are
connected to one printer.
For example, you can connect computer [A] and
computer [B] to one printer and then add/edit paper
information in Epson Media Installer on computer
[A]. In this case, the added/edited paper information
is displayed in the Epson Media Installer on computer
[B], but the added/edited paper information is not
displayed in the printer driver on [B]. To display the
added/edited paper information in the printer driver
for [B], share the paper information between the
computers.
Sharing added paper information
A
Start Epson Media Installer on one of the
computers connected to the same printer and
add the paper information.
U “Adding Paper Information” on page 44
B
Start Epson Media Installer on a different
computer than in step 1, and then click Media
Download.
C
Select the same paper information that you
added in step 1, and then click Download and
Register.
Paper information is added to the paper type
for the printer driver on this computer.
When three or more computers are connected
to one printer, repeat steps 2 to 3 for each
computer.
Sharing edited paper information
A
Start Epson Media Installer on one of the
computers connected to the same printer and
edit the paper information.
U “Editing Paper Information” on page 46
B
Click Media Management, select the paper
information you edited in step 1, and then click
(Export).
C
Select the save location, and then save the file.
The saved file has the extension .emy.
D
Start Epson Media Installer on a different
computer than in steps 1 to 3, and then click
Media Management.
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E
Click (Import).
The Open screen is displayed.
F
Select the file you saved in step 3, and then click
Open.
The file extension is .emy.
If there are no files displayed with the
extension .emy, select EMY File(*.emy) from
the drop-down menu to the right of the File
Name.
Paper information is added to the paper type
for the printer driver on this computer.
When three or more computers are connected
to one printer, repeat steps 4 to 6 for each
computer.
Using Web Config
Provides an overview of starting the software and the
functions provided.
Starting Procedure
Start the software from a computer that is connected
to the same network as the printer.
A
Check the IP address of the printer.
Press
on the Home screen, select the
connected network, and check the IP address.
B
Start a Web browser on a computer connected
to the printer over the network.
C
Enter the IP address of the printer in the
address bar of the Web browser and press the
Enter or Return key.
Format:
IPv4: http://IP address of printer/
IPv6: http://[IP address of printer]/
Example:
IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/
IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/
Note:
See the Administrator's Guide (online manual) to
log on as an administrator.
Closing Procedure
Close the Web browser.
Function Summary
This section introduces the main functions of Web
Config. See the Administrator's Guide (online manual)
for details.
Main Functions
❏ Check the printer's status, such as the remaining
amount of ink.
❏ Check and update the printer's firmware version.
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❏ Configure the printer's network settings and
advanced security settings, such as SSL/TLS
communication, IPsec/IP filtering, and
IEEE802.1X, which cannot be configured with the
printer alone.
❏ You can export and import settings.
You can use this to back up settings, replace
printers, and so on.
Using Epson Edge
Dashboard
Note:
The software is updated as needed for greater
convenience and more robust functionality. For detailed
information, see the manual for the software.
Starting Procedure
Epson Edge Dashboard is a Web application.
A
Display the screen using the following method.
Windows
Click the Epson Edge Dashboard icon on the
desktop taskbar, and then select Show Epson
Edge Dashboard.
You c a n a l s o cl i c k Start - All Programs (or
Programs) - Epson Software - Epson Edge
Dashboard.
Mac
Click the Epson Edge Dashboard icon on the
menu bar of the desktop, and then select Show
Epson Edge Dashboard.
B
The Epson Edge Dashboard screen is displayed.
For details, see the Epson Edge Dashboard help.
Registering the Printer
Epson Edge Dashboard can monitor and manage
registered printers as well as copy media settings to
them.
On Windows, printers are registered automatically.
This allows you to monitor and manage them
immediately after starting the Epson Edge Dashboard.
If your printer is not automatically registered, check
that you are using it under the following conditions,
and then register it manually.
❏ A communication driver provided with the
printer has been installed on a computer
❏ The computer and printer are connected
❏ The printer is on standby
Printers are not automatically registered to your Mac.
When you start Epson Edge Dashboard for the first
time, register your printer manually on the Printer
Registration screen displayed.
Manual registration procedure
A
Check the printers displayed on the printer list.
Windows
Make sure that the printer you want to register
is on the printer list. Click Add Search as
needed to search for printers you can register.
Any printers that are found are added to the
printer list.
Mac
❏ If your computer and printers are connected
via USB
Click Add Search to place the printers on the
list.
❏ If your computer and printers are connected
via a network
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Click Search Option, enter the IP address of
the printer on the network, and click the
button. Next, click Add Search to place the
printer you want on the list.
B
Place a beside the Printer Name of the
printer you want to register.
C
Click Apply.
The changes made to the printer list are
applied.
Closing Procedure
Close the Web browser.
Using EPSON Software
Updater
EPSON Software Updater is not available in all regions.
North American and Latin American users:
To check for software updates, visit the support site for
your region and search for your product:
❏ https://epson.com/support (U.S.)
❏ https://epson.ca/support (Canada)
❏ https://latin.epson.com/support (Latin America)
Checking Software Update
Availability
A
Check the following status.
❏ The computer is connected to the Internet.
❏ The printer and the computer can
communicate.
B
Start EPSON Software Updater.
Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the software name in the search charm,
and select the icon displayed.
Windows 10/Windows 11
Click the Start button, and then click All
Programs - Epson Software - EPSON
Software Updater.
Mac
Click Go - Applications - Epson Software -
EPSON Software Updater.
Note:
In Windows, you can also start by clicking the
printer icon on the desktop taskbar and selecting
Software Update.
C
Select the printer you are using and click to
check whether the latest software is available.
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D
Select the software and manuals to update, and
then click the install button to start installing
them.
When Firmware Updater is displayed, the
latest firmware is available. Select Firmware
Updater and click the install button to
automatically launch Firmware Updater and
update the printer's firmware.
Do the operations according to the on-screen
instructions.
c
Important:
Do not turn off the computer or printer while
updating.
Note:
Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be
updated by EPSON Software Updater. Check the
latest versions of software on the Epson website.
https://www.epson.com
Receiving Update Notifications
A
Start EPSON Software Updater.
B
Click Auto update settings.
C
Select the interval to perform the update check
in the Interval to Check field of the printer and
then click OK.
Uninstalling Software
Windows
c
Important:
❏ You must log in as an Administrator.
❏ Enter the administrator password when
prompted and then proceed with the
remainder of the operation.
A
Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface
cable.
B
Close all applications running on your
computer.
C
Display the Control Panel.
Windows 11
Click the Start button, and then click All Apps -
Windows Tools - Control Panel in this order.
Windows 10
Click the Start button, and then click Windows
System - Control Panel.
Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Click Desktop - Settings - Control Panel in
this order.
Windows 7
Click the Start button, and then click Control
Panel.
D
Click Programs - Uninstall a program.
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E
Select the software you want to remove and
then click Uninstall/Change (or Uninstall/
Change/Remove/Add/Remove).
You can remove the printer driver and EPSON
Status Monitor 3 by selecting EPSON
SC-XXXXX Printer Uninstall.
F
Select the target printer icon, and then click
OK.
G
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
When the delete confirmation message appears,
click Ye s .
Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer
driver.
Mac
When reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or
other software, follow the steps below to uninstall the
target software first.
Printer Driver
Use the Uninstaller.
Downloading the Uninstaller
Download the “Uninstaller” from the Epson website.
https://www.epson.com
Procedure
After downloading the “Uninstaller”, follow the
instructions on the Epson website.
Other Software
Drag and drop the folder with the software name from
the Applications folder into Trash to delete.
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Basic Operations
Notes on Loading the
Paper
Caution:
Roll paper is heavy and should not be carried by
one person.
c
Important:
Insert the paper just before printing. The roller
may leave an impression on paper that is left in
the printer.
Do not load roll paper with the right and left edges
uneven
Loading roll paper with the right and left edges
uneven may cause paper feeding problems or paper
meandering may occur during printing. Rewind the
paper to make the edges even before using roll paper
or use roll paper with no problem.
Do not load curled paper
Loading curled paper may cause paper jams or soiled
prints. Flatten the paper before use by bending it in
the opposite way or use paper with no problem.
Unsupported paper
Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, too
thick, too thin, has a sticker affixed, etc. Doing so may
cause paper jams or soiled prints. See the following for
paper supported by the printer.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 166
U “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on
page 177
Paper Loading Position
The position in which to load paper on the printer
varies depending on the shape and thickness of the
paper being loaded. First, confirm the position in
which to load the paper being loaded.
See the following for details on the paper that can be
used in the printer.
U “Supported Media” on page 166
Roll Paper
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
Cut sheet/Poster board
Load cut sheets/poster board manually one by one.
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
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Loading and Removing
Roll Paper
You can load or remove roll paper while viewing the
operation procedure on the control panel display as
shown below.
How to Load
c
Important:
To release the lock lever, lower it to the position
indicated in the illustration.
A
Press .
B
Select roll paper.
C
Press How To... to view the loading procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
D
When loading is complete, the paper setting
screen appears.
Set the paper settings.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
E
Close the roll paper cover.
Removing Roll Paper
A
Press Paper loading information from the home
screen, and then select Remove.
The paper is rewound and ejected.
When Manage Remaining Amount is set to On,
a barcode is automatically printed prior to
rewinding.
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Note:
If printed paper is not cut and remains, a
confirmation screen appears.
Touch Cut to cut the paper at the default cut
position or touch Print Cutting Guideline to
print cut lines at the default position.
If you want to change the cut position or cut lines
print position to another position, touch Close to
remove the message, and change the position in
the Feed/Cut Paper menu.
See the following for more information.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 40
B
Press How To... to view the procedure for
removing the roll paper.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Note:
When removing the roll paper, you can use the
optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper
from unwinding.
After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the
original package.
Loading and Removing
Cut Sheets/Poster Board
You can load or remove cut sheets or poster board
while viewing the operation procedure on the control
panel display as shown below.
How to Load
A
Press .
B
Select Cut Sheet or Poster Board.
C
The loading procedure is displayed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
D
When loading is complete, the paper setting
screen appears.
Set the paper settings.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
c
Important:
Remove each sheet as it is ejected without letting
the sheets stack up.
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Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board
Note:
When removing paper that has been loaded but not
printed, use the control panel to remove the paper.
A
Select (Menu) - Paper Setting - Cut Sheet
- Poster Board - Remove.
B
Check that the Ejecting paper... message is
displayed on the control panel screen.
C
While supporting the cut sheets or poster board
so that it does not fall, press the Z button.
D
The paper is ejected to the end.
E
Close the cut sheet cover.
Setting Loaded Paper
Load the paper and then set the type of paper. Not
setting a paper type that matches the loaded paper will
cause wrinkles, scuffing, uneven colors, and other
trouble.
Note:
Set the same settings in the printer driver as the paper
type you have set.
If the paper type settings on the control panel and in the
printer driver are different, the paper settings in the
printer driver take precedence. However, if the paper
type set on the control panel is the same as the paper
type saved in Custom Paper Setting, the paper settings
on the control panel take priority.
See the following for more details on Custom Paper
Setting.
U “Make custom paper settings on the control panel”
on page 47
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Cutting the roll paper
The printer is equipped with a built-in cutter. You can
cut roll paper after printing by using one of the
following methods.
❏ Auto Cut:
The cutter cuts automatically at a determined
position each time a page is printed in accordance
with the setting of the printer driver or control
panel
(Menu).
❏ Manual cut:
The cutting position is specified on the control
panel, and then the roll paper is cut. A cutline is
printed for manual cutting and can be used as a
guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter.
c
Important:
The commercially available media types, such as
those shown below, may not be cut cleanly by the
built-in cutter. Furthermore, cutting the following
media types may damage or reduce the lifetime of
the built-in cutter.
❏ Fine art paper
❏ Canvas
❏ Vinyl
❏ Matte poster board
❏ Adhesive paper
❏ Banner media
Cut these media types with commercially available
scissors or a cutter in the following manner:
With the printer cover closed, hold down the X -
Forward button on the control panel while
viewing the inside of the printer until the cutting
position emerges from below the printer cover. Cut
the paper using scissors or a third-party cutter.
Setting Auto Cut
You can specify the method either on the control
panel or in the printer driver. However, when printing
using the printer driver, the setting selected in the
printer driver takes precedence.
Note:
❏ Disable the auto cut settings in the printer and the
printer driver when using the optional auto
take-up reel unit.
❏ It may take a while to cut the roll paper.
Making settings using the printer driver
Set Auto Cut from the Roll Paper Option on the
printer driver's Properties (or Printing preferences)
screen.
Setting from the printer
Select (Menu) - General Settings - Printer
Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll Paper Setup -
Cut Settings - Auto Cut, and then set it to On. When
this is set to Off, the printer is in manual cutting
mode. The default setting is On.
U “General Settings” on page 115
Manual Cut Method
When Auto Cut - Off is selected in the printer driver
or Off is set for Auto Cut on the control panel, the
paper can be cut in any location after printing by the
built-in cutter or commercially available scissors. The
commercially available media types, such as those
shown below, may not be cut cleanly by the built-in
cutter. Furthermore, cutting the following media types
may damage or reduce the lifetime of the built-in
cutter.
❏ Fine art paper
❏ Canvas
❏ Matte poster board
Cut these types of paper with commercially available
scissors.
U “Cutting with commercially available scissors” on
page 41
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Cuttings with the built-in cutter
A
With the printer cover closed, hold down the
X - Forward or Backward button on the
control panel while viewing the inside of the
printer until the cutting position reaches the
position of the label.
Note:
To cut the paper using the built-in cutter, the
distance from the cutting position to the edge of
the paper needs to be 60 to 127 mm (2.36 to 5
inches). The necessary length differs depending on
the paper type and cannot be changed. If the
necessary length has not been reached, paper is
fed automatically leaving a margin. Use a
commercially available cutter to remove the
unnecessary margin.
B
Tou ch Cut.
A confirmation screen is displayed. Press the
Cut button to cut using the built-in cutter.
Cutting with commercially available scissors
If you are using commercially available paper that
cannot be cut cleanly with the printer's cutter, then
print a cut line and cut it with your own scissors.
c
Important:
Do not use the printer's cutter. Doing so could
damage the printer.
A
Before printing, set it not to cut automatically.
To print cutting guidelines, set the printer's
auto cut to off. When printing from the printer
driver, turn the printer driver setting to off also.
❏ Printer settings
In the home screen, press
and set Cut
Settings - Auto Cut - Off
❏ Printer driver settings
Printer Settings - Roll Paper Option - Auto
Cut - Off
B
After printing is complete, press on the
control panel.
C
Operate the buttons shown on the screen
When printing a cutting guideline at the
printer's default position (immediately after
the bottom margin)
Press
. The screen for selecting to cut or to
print a cutting guideline is displayed.
When printing a cutting guideline at any
position
With the printer cover closed, look inside the
printer as you hold down
or until the
position at which you want to print a cutting
guideline reaches the dotted line in the
illustration.
You cannot print cutting guidelines inside the
bottom margin. When the paper has finished
moving, press
. The screen for selecting to
cut or to print a cutting guideline is displayed.
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D
Press Print Cutting Guideline.
The cutting guideline is printed and the paper
is automatically ejected to a position where it is
easy to cut with scissors.
E
Cut along the cutting guideline with your
scissors, and then press Done.
The paper rewinds and the leading edge of the
paper returns to the print standby position.
How to Set
A
Paper Type is displayed in the screen that
appears after the paper is loaded.
If the paper type displayed does not match the
paper type that you have loaded, press Paper
Type to set the paper type.
When paper information has been added in
Epson Media Installer, then select from the
various types of paper. The numbers are
decided automatically. Select the number of the
Custom Paper that was registered when the
paper information was registered in Custom
Paper Setting.
If the type of paper that is loaded is not
displayed, then proceed to step 2 as is and set
the paper type later.
U “When the Paper Type is not Displayed on
the Control Panel or in the Printer Driver” on
page 43
<Example> Roll Paper
B
Select Paper Remaining or Paper Size.
Roll Paper
To manage the amount of paper remaining, set
Remaining Amount Management to On, and
then set Remaining Amount and Remaining
Alert.
Note:
When Manage Remaining Amount is set, a
barcode is printed on the leading edge of the paper
when you remove the roll paper. The next time
you load the roll paper, the amount remaining
and the paper type are set automatically.
However, depending on the paper, the printer may
not be able to read the barcode.
Cut sheet/Poster board
Check that the loaded paper and the paper size
displayed on the screen match.
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If the loaded paper does not match the paper
size displayed on the screen, press Paper Size to
set the paper size.
C
After doing the settings, press OK to start
feeding the paper.
When the message "Ready." is displayed on the Home
screen, you can start printing.
When the type of paper loaded in step 1 is not
displayed, see "When the Paper Type is not Displayed
on the Control Panel or in the Printer Driver" below to
register the paper information to the machine and
then set the paper type using the following method.
Press the paper information area, then select the paper
information added/registered in Paper Type.
When printing from the printer driver, the Media
Type and the Document Size/Paper Size set in the
printer driver must be the same as the ones set on the
control panel.
How to Set
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 57
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac)” on page 60
Note:
To make detailed paper settings such as the platen gap
and drying time, touch Advanced Paper Settings, and
then set each item.
See the following for items you can set.
U “Menu List” on page 108
The advanced paper settings are saved for the currently
selected paper type.
When the Paper Type is not
Displayed on the Control Panel
or in the Printer Driver
If the type of paper loaded is not displayed on the
control panel or in the printer driver, you can use one
of the following methods to make paper settings.
❏ Use Epson Media Installer
❏ Make custom paper settings on the control panel
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Use Epson Media Installer
This allows you to add paper information from the
Internet. You can also edit the paper information you
have added.
Paper information, including ICC profiles, print
modes, and print control parameters, is downloaded
from servers.
Downloaded paper information is saved in the printer
driver or the printer.
Note:
You need to download software from the Internet to
start Epson Media Installer without using Epson Edge
Dashboard or the printer.
Adding Paper Information
A
Start Epson Media Installer.
For Windows
Click Epson Media Installer in the Utility tab
of the printer driver.
For Mac
Start Epson Media Installer.
/Applications/Epson Software/Epson Utilities/
Epson Media Installer.app
For Epson Edge Dashboard
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Epson Media Installer starts and displays a list
of paper information that you can add.
B
Add the paper information.
Select the paper you want to use, and then click
Download and Register to add the selected
paper information.
C
Paper information is added to the printer and
the printer driver. Select the paper you want to
print on.
The paper information is added to the paper
type of the listed Media Type.
Note:
Paper information added using Epson Media
Installer is also added to Printer Settings -
Custom Paper Setting on the control panel. The
numbers are decided automatically.
You cannot change the paper information settings
on the control panel. When you want to change
the paper information settings, return to Epson
Media Installer, copy the added paper information
and then change the settings.
U “Editing Paper Information” on page 46
Printer driver (Windows)
Printer driver (Mac)
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c
Important:
If you uninstall and reinstall the printer driver, use
Epson Media Installer to re-register the paper
information.
If you do not re-register the paper information,
paper information added previously using Epson
Media Installer may not be displayed in the printer
driver.
Re-registering Paper Information
Start Epson Media Installer, and then click Media
Management - Refresh.
Editing Paper Information
To edit the paper information, copy the added paper
information and then change the settings. You cannot
directly edit the added paper information.
A
Start Epson Media Installer, and then click
Media Management.
The paper information stored on the printer is
displayed.
However, paper information set in Custom
Paper Setting on the printer's control panel is
not displayed.
B
Select the paper information you want to edit,
and then click
(Copy Media).
You can only copy paper information that has
Registered displayed as the Status in the
list.
A copy of the paper information is created. The
copy has the word "(Copy)" displayed at the end
of the media name.
C
Select the paper information you copied, and
then click
(Edit).
The Edit Media Settings screen is displayed.
D
Change the settings according to your printing
needs and so on, and then click OK.
See the following for more details on the Edit
Media Settings screen.
U “Edit Media Settings Screen
Configuration” on page 28
E
The edited paper information is reflected in the
printer driver.
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Make custom paper settings on the
control panel
A
Select (Menu) - General Settings - Printer
Settings - Custom Paper Setting.
B
Select a paper number from 1 to 30 to save the
settings.
C
Set the paper information.
Make sure you set the following items.
❏ Change Reference Paper
❏ Paper Thickness
❏ Roll Core Diameter (roll paper only)
❏ Paper Feed Offset
Note:
Paper Feed Offset is a function that allows you to
adjust the difference between the data size and the
print size.
Example:
When printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9
inches) and a print size of 101 mm (4 inches), the
offset is 1.0%. Therefore, you would enter a value
of -1.0%.
See the following for details on the other
settings.
U “General Settings” on page 115
c
Important:
When printing from the printer driver using
the paper set in Custom Paper Setting on the
control panel, the Media Type in the printer
driver needs to match the paper type selected
in Change Reference Paper in Custom Paper
Setting on the control panel.
Using the Paper Basket
Using the paper basket allows you to print smoothly
by preventing the paper from getting dirty or
wrinkled. Paper basket usage differs depending on the
paper specifications.
Ejecting paper to the rear (for normal printing)
Ejected paper is collected in the paper basket.
This is available for roll paper or cut sheets that meet
the following specifications.
SC-P9300 Series SC-P7300 Series
Paper
Thickness
Less than 0.5 mm
(0.02 inches)
Less than 0.5 mm
(0.02 inches)
Paper
Length
1456 mm (57.32
inches) or less
841 mm (33.1
inches) or less
c
Important:
Normally the capacity of the paper basket should
be one sheet at a time.
When collecting more than one sheet of paper at a
time, the gap between the paper eject support and
the paper basket is reduced, and the paper may not
be ejected correctly.
See the following for the paper ejection method to the
rear of the printer.
U “Ejecting Paper to the Rear” on page 48
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Ejecting paper to the front of the printer (for
banner printing and printing on thick paper)
When performing banner printing on roll paper or
printing on thick cut sheets, eject paper to the front of
the printer.
This is available for roll paper or cut sheets that meet
the following specifications.
SC-P9300 Series SC-P7300 Series
Paper
Thickness
0.5 mm (0.02
inches) or more
0.5 mm (0.02
inches) or more
Paper
Length
1456 mm (57.32
inches) or longer
841 mm (33.1
inches) or longer
See the following for the paper ejection method from
the front of the printer.
U “Ejecting Paper to the Front” on page 50
Ejecting Paper to the Rear
This section explains how to switch the paper basket
from the stored state to the ready state.
A
Raise the paper eject supports to the horizontal
position.
B
Lower the paper basket at the front until it is
level with the floor.
C
Lower the paper eject supports while pressing
the left and the right sides until the supports are
vertical as shown in the illustration.
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D
Carefully raise the basket at the front by one
level.
When the cloth touches the floor, secure using
the hook-and-loop fastener tape as shown in
the illustration.
c
Important:
If image quality is smudged in Enhanced
Matte Paper, raise all paper eject supports by
one level.
If image quality is smudged in Doubleweight
Matte Paper or Enhanced Matte Paper, raise
all paper eject supports by one level.
Note:
For Enhanced Matte Paper, when the front basket
is level with the floor the basket can hold multiple,
continuous print outs. However, the image quality
may be smudged, damaged, or soiled.
For the SC-P9300 Series, proceed to step 5.
For the SC-P7300 Series, this completes this
section.
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E
Switch the position of the basket at the rear
according to the length of the print outs.
When the paper length is 1,189 mm (46.81
inches) (A0 length) or less
Adjust the basket as shown in the illustration.
When the paper length is 1,189 mm (46.81
inches) (A0 length) or more
Lay the basket straight out.
Ejecting Paper to the Front
This section explains how to switch the paper basket
from the stored state to the ready state.
A
Raise the paper eject supports to the horizontal
position.
B
Remove the hook-and-loop fastener tape.
C
Raise the front basket so that it is vertical.
Make sure the cloth is pulled tight.
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D
Lower the paper eject supports while pressing
left and right as shown in the illustration until
they touch the cloth.
Storing
Store the paper basket before loading paper or moving
the printer.
When storing, perform each ejection procedure in
reverse, and store the front and rear paper baskets
vertically as shown in the illustration.
U “Ejecting Paper to the Rear” on page 48
U “Ejecting Paper to the Front” on page 50
Front
Place the paper eject supports in the position shown in
the illustration to prevent the front paper basket from
falling to the floor and getting soiled.
Back
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Using the Auto Take-up
Reel Unit (Optional)
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up
paper as it is printed. It improves efficiency for
banners or large jobs involving continuous printing on
roll paper.
The auto take-up reel unit is an optional extra.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 160
The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up
paper in either of the directions shown below. Some
types of paper may not support one or the other of
these directions or may place restrictions on the
take-up direction.
See the following section for information on take-up
support and take-up direction.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 166
Printed side out Printed side in
Taking-up with the printed side out places the printed
surface on the outside of the roll.
Taking-up with the printed side in places the printed
surface on the inside of the roll.
Caution:
❏ Fix the roll core for the auto take-up reel unit
in place as described in the documentation.
Dropping the roll core could cause injury.
❏ Be careful that your hands, hair, or other
objects do not get caught in the moving parts
of the auto take-up reel unit.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.
c
Important:
Confirm that the end of the roll is cut straight
across. The unit will not function as expected if the
end of the roll is wavy or curved.
U “Manual Cut Method” on page 40
Note:
For information on installing, see the documentation
supplied with the auto take-up reel unit.
Using the Control Panel
This section describes how to use the control panel for
the auto take-up reel unit.
A Power light
Displays the status of the auto take-up reel unit.
On : The auto take-up reel unit is
ready for use.
Flickering : The auto take-up reel unit is
in use.
Blinking : The auto take-up reel unit is
in power-saving mode.
Intermittent
blinking
:An error has occurred.
Off : The power is off.
B Auto switch
Selects the auto take-up direction.
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Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side in.
Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side out.
Off : The auto take-up reel unit does not
take up paper.
C Manual switch
Selects the manual take-up direction.
The selected option takes effect when the Auto
switch is in the Off position.
Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side in.
The speed will increase after the
button is pressed for more than three
seconds.
Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side out.
The speed will increase after the
button is pressed for more than three
seconds.
Attaching the Roll Core
c
Important:
❏ Use a roll core the same size (width and core
diameter) as the roll paper you are printing
on.
If the size of the roll core (width and core
diameter) is different, it may not be wound
correctly.
❏ If the roll core is deformed or the surface is
damaged, it cannot be used as a take-up roll
core.
The direction of the flange to the auto take-up reel
unit varies depending on the roll core size (core
diameter) being used.
Attaching the Paper
This section describes how to attach roll paper to the
auto take-up reel unit roll core.
The procedure varies with the take-up direction.
c
Important:
Before proceeding, set Auto Cut in the printer's
menu to Off. Using the auto take-up reel unit
when On is set causes errors.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 40
Taking up the paper printable side
out
For information on installing the roll core, see the
Setup Guide for the optional auto take-up reel unit.
A
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to
Off. Plug the power cable into an outlet and
confirm that the power light turns on.
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B
Turn on the printer.
C
Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in
the printer.
D
On the printer's control panel, select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Prepare for Take-up.
The paper is fed to the roll core.
E
Tape the end to the roll core.
Place tape (available from third-party
suppliers) at the center and then at the left and
right ends.
F
Flip the Manual switch on the auto take-up reel
unit to Forward, and take up as much paper as
possible.
After wrapping the paper around the core,
ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently
loose.
Note:
The tensioner supplied with the auto take-up reel
unit is used with some types of paper. Slacken the
roll paper and insert the tensioner near the center
of the paper as shown. See the following section
for information on paper that requires the
tensioner.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 166
G
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to
Forward.
Taking up the paper printable side in
For information on installing the roll core, see the
Setup Guide for the optional auto take-up reel unit.
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A
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to
Off. Plug the power cable into an outlet and
confirm that the power light turns on.
B
Turn on the printer.
C
Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in
the printer.
D
On the printer's control panel, select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Prepare for Take-up.
The paper is fed to the roll core.
E
Tape the end to the roll core.
Place tape (available from third-party
suppliers) at the center and then at the left and
right ends.
F
Flip the Manual switch on the auto take-up reel
unit to Backward, and take up as much paper as
possible.
After wrapping the paper around the core,
ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently
loose.
G
Set the Auto switch to Backward.
Removing Paper
This section explains how to remove paper from the
auto take-up reel unit.
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Caution:
Removing paper from the auto take-up reel unit
requires two workers, one on each end of the roll.
A single worker working by his or herself could
drop the roll, resulting in injury.
A
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to
Off.
B
Cut the paper and take it up until it is all on the
auto take-up reel unit roll core.
When Take-up After Cut is set to ON
Paper is automatically wound up after cutting.
When cutting, make sure you support the paper
by hand so that the printed surface does not
touch the floor. If you cannot take-up all the
paper, flip the Auto switch to Off if necessary,
and then continue taking up using the Manual
switch.
When Take-up After Cut is set to Off
Paper is not automatically wound up after
cutting.
Follow the steps below to cut the paper while
supporting it with your hands so that the
printed surface does not touch the floor, and
then take-up the paper manually.
1 Flip the Auto switch to Off.
2 Cut the paper.
3 Keep the Manual switch pressed in the
take-up direction (either Forward or
Backward).
U “Setting Auto Cut” on page 40
C
Unlock the movable unit and remove it from
the roll core.
When removing the movable unit, support the
roll core with one hand to prevent it from
falling to the floor.
D
Remove the roll core from the auto take-up reel
unit.
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Basic Printing Methods
(Windows)
Printing is performed from the software that created
the data to be printed. The following explains the basic
operating procedure for printing.
Performing Printing
A
Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
B
When you have created the data, click Print in
the File menu.
C
After confirming that the printer is selected,
click Printer properties or Properties to
display the Printer Settings screen.
D
Set Document Size. Set the paper size set when
creating the print data in the software.
E
Use Reduce/Enlarge to set whether to print at
the original size or enlarge the document.
If you select Same as Paper Size, the size set in
Output Size is displayed, and the document is
printed at the same size.
If you select Fit to Roll Paper Width, the image
is enlarged to fit the width of the roll paper
loaded in the printer. Click Settings to set
whether to fit the roll paper width to the short
side or the long side.
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You can also select Fit to Output Size, Specify
Size, and so on, to suit your needs. If you select
Fit to Output Size or Specify Size, click
Settings to set the output size. See the help for
more information.
F
To print without borders (margins), select
Borderless.
Set the expansion and the amount of
enlargement as necessary.
Note:
Depending on the paper, borderless printing may
not be supported, in which case you cannot
perform borderless printing.
See the following for more details on Borderless
printing.
U “Supported Paper Widths” on page 178
G
Set the Source, Roll Paper Width/Paper Size,
and Media Category.
When Media Category is set to Use Printer
Settings, the Media Type set on the printer is
automatically acquired and displayed when you
start the printer driver. If you change the Media
Type on the printer after starting the printer
driver, click Acquire Info.
If Media Category is set to anything other than
Use Printer Settings, select the Media
Category and Media Type.
H
Set the print quality.
Select Select Target. Set the Print Mode, Color
Mode, and Level as necessary.
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I
Check the content of the settings.
The settings are reflected in the illustration on
the right, so check this to make sure everything
is correct.
J
Click the OK button.
K
When settings are complete, click Print.
The progress bar is displayed, and printing
starts.
Canceling Printing
The following screen is displayed when you start
printing, and the progress bar (the computer's
processing status) is displayed. Click Cancel to cancel
printing.
On this screen you can check the remaining ink level,
product numbers for the ink cartridges, and so on.
An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an
ink cartridge needs replacing while printing.
When the progress bar is not displayed on the
screen
A
Click the printer icon on the Taskbar.
Whether or not an icon is displayed depends on
the settings selected for Windows.
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B
Select the job you want to cancel, and then click
Cancel from the Document menu.
To cancel all print data, click Cancel All
Documents in the Printer menu.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data
is not displayed on the above screen.
Canceling printing on the printer
See the following for more details on canceling
printing on the printer.
U “Screen View” on page 14
Basic Printing Methods
(Mac)
Performing Printing
A
Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
B
When you have created the data, click Print
and so on from the File menu of the
application.
C
Check that this printer is selected.
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If this printer is not selected, click the
drop-down menu button (A) to select this
printer.
If the bottom half of the screen (B) is not
visible, click Show Details (C).
Note:
If page settings are not displayed in the print
screen, click the "page settings" option (for
example, Page Setup) in the File menu.
D
Set the output paper size in Paper Size.
In Paper Size, you can also set the borderless
printing method and the paper source.
E
Select Printer Settings from the list, and then
check the Basic tab.
Page Setup is displayed according to the Paper
Size settings.
Set the Media Type, Color, Color Mode, and
Print Quality as needed.
F
Check the settings.
The settings are reflected in the illustration on
the right, so check this to make sure everything
is correct.
G
When settings are complete, click Print.
Canceling Printing
When the computer has finished sending data to the
printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the
computer. Cancel on the printer. See the following for
more details on canceling printing on the printer.
U “Screen View” on page 14
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A
Click the printer icon in the Dock.
B
Select the job you want to cancel, and then click
Delete.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data
is not displayed on the above screen.
Printable Area
This section describes the printable areas for the
printer.
If the margin set in an application is larger than the
following setting values, sections beyond the specified
margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is
selected for the left and right margins in the printer
menus and the document fills the page, the 15 mm at
the left and right sides of the page will not be printed.
If the margin at the leading edge of the paper is small,
colors may be uneven depending on the paper and
printing environment. If this occurs, print a larger
margin at the leading edge of the paper.
Roll Paper Printable Area
The gray area in the illustration below shows the
printable area.
The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction
that the paper is ejected.
*1 SC-P9300 Series
*2 SC-P7300 Series
*3 Selecting Roll Paper (Banner) from Source in
the printer driver sets the top and bottom
margins of the paper to 0 mm (0 inches).
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*4 The printer driver supports the following
maximum paper lengths.
Windows: 18 m (708.66 inch)
Mac: 18 m (708.66 inch)
When printing on paper longer than this, you
need commercially available banner printing
software. In this situation, select Roll Paper
(Banner) from Source in the printer driver.
A to D in the illustration indicates the margins at the
top, bottom, left, and right.
For borderless printing, the following values are set to
0 mm (0 inches).
❏ Left and right borderless printing: B, D
❏ Borderless printing on all sides: A, B, C, D
Margins in other situations depend on the options
selected for Top Marg i n /Bottom Margin in the
menus.
Settings for Top Ma r g in/Bottom Margin U “Paper
Setting” on page 108
Margin Values
A
*1
C
*2
B, D = 3 mm
*1 The value for A is 20 mm for the following
paper. (The default setting is 15 mm.)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)/Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper (250)/Premium Luster
Photo Paper (260)/Premium Semimatte Photo
Paper (260)
Also, when using UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper/
baryta, the value for A is 45 mm.
When you want to change the margins, make
changes in Top Margin and Bottom Margin
from Paper Setting.
You can select from 3 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, and
45 mm for Top Margin to change the length of
A.
*2 You can select from 3 mm and 15 mm for
Bottom Margin to change the length of C.
c
Important:
❏ Printing is distorted when the trailing edge of
the roll paper comes off the core. Make sure the
trailing edge does not come inside the printing
area.
❏ Even if the margins change, the printed size
does not change.
Note:
When printing using Black Enhance Overcoat, a
maximum margin of approximately 34 mm (1.34
inches) is added. When printing using Black Enhance
Overcoat, select Minimize Top Margin to adjust the
margins.
See the following for more details.
U “Printing with Darker Tones of Black (Black
Enhance Overcoat)” on page 76
When printing multiple pages without using auto cut,
the margins between pages such as the first and
second page use the value set in the Margin Between
Pages menu.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
Cut Sheets Printable Area
The gray area in the illustration below shows the
printable area. The arrow in the illustration indicates
the direction that the paper is ejected.
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When printing borderless on the left and right, the left
and right margins are 0 mm (0 inches).
*1 SC-P9300 Series
*2 SC-P7300 Series
*3 15.5 mm (0.61 inches) when printing on
Enhanced Matte Poster Board
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Using the Optional
Hard Disk Unit
Function Summary
When an optional hard disk unit is installed, you can
save print jobs and then reprint them.
Extended Functions
You can view and manage print jobs as described
below.
Viewing queued print jobs
When there are multiple print jobs with some in the
queue, the following information can be displayed.
❏ Estimated print start time
❏ Estimated print time
Viewing and resuming held print jobs
If the source or other settings selected on the printer
differ from the settings specified in the print job, an
error will occur and printing will be suspended.
When an error occurs, printing cannot be restarted
until the printer has been prepared, for example, by
replacing the paper.
However, the following types of print job can be held
temporarily on the hard disk.
Therefore, after printing all the jobs that can be
printed with the current paper, you can replace the
paper with the media specified for the held print jobs
and resume printing, making your work more
efficient.
❏ Print jobs with a source setting that differs from
the printer setting
❏ Print jobs with a paper type setting that differs
from the printer setting
❏ Print jobs with an output paper size (width)
setting larger than the printer setting
Note:
You can set held jobs in General Settings - Printer
Settings - Store Held Job.
U “General Settings” on page 115
Viewing and printing stored jobs
Print jobs can be stored on the hard disk and printed
at a later date.
Print jobs selected for printing at a later date can be
printed directly on the hard disk without increasing
the load on your computer.
Print jobs are saved using the printer driver.
U “Saving Print Jobs” on page 66
Note:
Jobs printed with the following applications are always
saved to the hard disk.
LFP Print Plug-In for Office
Print Job Management
From the print job menu on the control panel
Detailed procedure U “Viewing and Printing Saved
Print Jobs” on page 68
Data on a Hard Disk
Data on a hard disk cannot be copied to a computer or
other device. Even when print jobs have been stored
on the hard disk, save the original data on a computer.
Data on a hard disk may be lost or corrupted in the
following situations.
❏ When the disk is affected by static electricity or
electrical noise
❏ When the disk has been used incorrectly
❏ After a malfunction or repair
❏ When the disk was damaged by a natural disaster
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We take no responsibility for any data loss, data
corruption, or other problems due to any cause, even
including those listed above and within the warranty
period. Note that we are also not responsible for the
recovery of lost or corrupted data. Please be aware of
this when using the hard disk.
Using the Hard Disk Unit from
the Printer Driver (Windows
Only)
To use the hard disk unit from the printer driver, you
need to make settings on the printer driver screen.
A
Click Properties for your printer.
B
Display the Optional Settings tab.
Acquire automatically
Select Get from Acquire from Printer in
Printer Information.
Note:
When you select Get from Acquire from Printer,
the hard disk unit information is automatically
acquired from the printer's information.
Acquire manually
Select Settings... from Manual Settings.
C
When you select Settings... from Manual
Settings, select Hard Disk Unit and click OK.
D
Check that Hard Disk Unit from Current
Printer Information is set to Installed.
Saving Print Jobs
This section describes the printer driver settings used
to save print jobs.
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Settings in Windows
A
In the printer driver, open the Advanced tab.
B
Click Settings from the printing methods.
C
Select Print Job.
Print operations differ depending on the
selected content as shown below.
❏ Print and Save:
Saves the job to the hard disk at the same
time as printing. When Print after
Transmission Completed is selected,
printing starts after the print job has been
saved to the hard disk unit.
❏ Print only:
Prints the job without saving to the hard disk.
❏ Save only:
Saves the job to the hard disk without
printing.
Next, print the document normally.
Settings in Mac
A
When you have created the data, from the File
menu of the application, click Print and so on.
B
Check that the printer is selected, and then
select HDD Settings from the list.
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C
Select Print Mode.
After clicking Print, the operations differ
depending on the selected content as shown
below.
❏ Print and Save:
Saves the job to the hard disk at the same
time as printing. When Print after
Transmission Completed is selected,
printing starts after the print job has been
saved to the hard disk unit.
❏ Print only:
Prints the job without saving to the hard disk.
❏ Save only:
Saves the job to the hard disk without
printing.
Next, print the document normally.
Viewing and Printing
Saved Print Jobs
This section describes how to view and print saved
jobs from the control panel.
A
Touch Infor mation on t he control panel.
B
Touch Job Status, and then select Save.
Jobs saved on the hard disk are displayed.
C
Select a job, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to print or delete.
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Using the Printer
Driver
(Windows)
Displaying the Settings
Screen
You can access the printer driver in the following
ways:
❏ From Windows applications
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
❏ From the Control Panel
From the Control Panel
Follow the steps below to display the Control Panel to
specify common settings among applications or
performing printer maintenance, such as Print Head
Nozzle Check or Print Head Cleaning.
Windows 11
Click the Start button. Click Settings - Bluetooth &
devices - Printers & scanners. Click your printer
icon, and click Printing preferences.
Windows 10
Click the Start button, then click Windows System -
Control Panel - Hardware and Sound and then View
devices and printers in this order. Right-click your
printer icon, and click Printing preferences.
Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Click Desktop - Settings - Control Panel - Hardware
and Sound and then View devices and printers in
this order. Right-click your printer icon, and click
Printing preferences.
Windows 7
Click the Start button, then click Control Panel -
Hardware and Sound and then View devices and
printers in this order. Right-click your printer icon,
and click Printing preferences.
The printer driver setting screen is displayed.
Make the necessary settings. These settings become
the default settings of the printer driver.
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Displaying Help
You can access the printer driver help in the following
ways:
❏ Click Help
❏ Right-click on the item you want to check and
display
Click the Help Button to Display
Display the help screen to view the contents of the
help.
Right-Click on the Item You
Want to Check and Display
Right-click the item, and then click Help.
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Customizing the Printer
Driver
You can save the settings or change the display items
as you prefer.
Saving Various Settings as Your
Select Settings
You can save all printer driver settings as a Select
Setting. Additionally, in Select Setting the
recommended settings for a variety of uses are already
available.
This allows you to easily load settings that have been
stored in Select Settings, and repeatedly print using
exactly the same settings.
A
Set each item for the Printer Settings screen
and the Page Setup screen that you want to save
as your Select Settings.
B
Select Custom Settings... in Select Setting.
C
When you enter a name in Name and click
Save, the settings are saved in List.
You can load the settings you have saved from Select
Setting on the Printer Settings screen.
Note:
❏ You can save up to 100 settings.
❏ Select the settings you want to save, and then click
Export to save them to a file. You can share the
settings by clicking Import to import the saved file
on another computer.
❏ Select the settings you want to delete, and then click
Delete.
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Summary of the Utility
Tab
You can perform the following maintenance functions
from the printer driver's Utility tab.
Print Head Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if
the print head nozzles are clogged.
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform
head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
Print Head Cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform
head cleaning. Head cleaning cleans the surface of the
print head to improve the print quality.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
EPSON Status Monitor 3
You can check the printer's status, such as the
remaining ink level and error messages, on the
computer's screen.
Monitoring Preferences
You can select the error notifications displayed on the
EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut
for the Utility icon to the taskbar.
Note:
If you select Shortcut Icon on the Monitoring
Preferences screen, the Utility shortcut icon is displayed
on the Windows taskbar.
By right-clicking the icon, you can display the following
menu and perform maintenance functions.
Print Queue
You can display the list of all waiting jobs.
On the Print Queue screen, you can view information
on the data waiting to be printed, delete and reprint
these jobs.
Speed and Progress
You can set various functions for printer driver basic
operations.
Export or Import
You can export or import the printer driver settings.
This function is useful when you want to make the
same printer driver settings on multiple computers.
Epson Media Installer
If the paper information you want to use is not
displayed on the control panel or in the driver, you can
add paper information from the Internet.
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Using the Printer
Driver
(Mac)
Displaying the Settings
Screen
The display method of the printer driver setting screen
may differ depending on the application or the OS
version.
Displaying Help
Click in the printer driver setting screen to display
Help.
Using Presets
You c a n e nt e r a n a m e i n Presets and save the settings
for frequently used setting information (items in paper
size and printer settings). This allows you to easily
load settings and repeatedly print using exactly the
same settings.
Saving Presets
A
Set each item for Paper Size and Print Settings
to the values you want to save as a preset.
B
Click Save Current Settings as Preset... in
Presets.
C
Enter a name, and then click OK.
Note:
If you select All Printers in Target Presets, you
can select the Presets you saved from all of the
printer drivers installed on your computer.
The settings are saved to the Presets.
You can now select the settings saved in the
Presets.
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Deleting Presets
A
Click Show Presets... in Presets on the Print
screen.
B
Select the settings you want to delete, click
Delete, and then click OK.
Using Epson Printer
Utility 4
You can perform maintenance functions such as
nozzle checks and print head cleaning from Epson
Printer Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically
when you install the printer driver.
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4
A
Click System Preferences/System Settings -
Printers & Scanners(or Print & Fax) in this
order from the Apple menu.
B
Select the printer and click Options & Supplies
- Utility - Open Printer Utility.
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions
You can perform the following maintenance functions
from Epson Printer Utility 4.
EPSON Status Monitor
You can check the printer's status, such as the
remaining ink level and error messages, on the
computer's screen.
Print Head Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if
the print head nozzles are clogged.
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform
head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
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Various Printing
Methods
Printing with Darker
Tones of Black (Black
Enhance Overcoat)
Black Enhance Overcoat is a function that improves
the dynamic range by increasing the maximum
density of black by using Light Gray ink to overcoat
dark and gray areas in the prints.
Black Enhance Overcoat can only be used on glossy
paper. However, this cannot be used for some glossy
paper.
Note:
Black Enhance Overcoat may not be available
depending on the paper being used.
When Black Enhance Overcoat is selected, a larger
margin is printed at the edge of the paper. Selecting
Minimize Top Margin reduces the margins at the
edge of the paper, but also lowers the image quality at
these reduced margins.
For Minimize Top Margin, set Print Quality to
Advanced Settings, and then set in Quality Options.
c
Important:
If you select Minimize Top Margin for paper that
curls easily, the paper may rub against the print
head.
Settings for Windows
Select glossy paper in Media Type to enable the
function, and then select Black Enhance Overcoat.
Settings for Mac
Select glossy paper in Media Type and select one of
the following to enable the function, and then select
Black Enhance Overcoat.
❏ Select Advanced B&W Photo from Color.
❏ Select Color in Color, and then select Advanced
Settings in Print Quality.
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Correct Color and Print
This is recommended when you want to take full
advantage of this printer's vast color space and tonal
gradations. Color matching with the display color is
weak. Color correction (color management) settings
made here are not saved in the print data. You can
select from the following color correction modes.
❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB)
Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color.
❏ Adobe RGB
Optimizes the Adobe RGB space and corrects the
color.
❏ ICM
Performs color management to match the colors
in the image data to those in the printed output
(Windows only).
U “Color Management Printing” on page 102
❏ Off (No Color Adjustment)
Color correction is not performed by the printer
driver. Select this to print using the color
management settings in the application software
that created the print data.
U “Color Management Printing” on page 102
Note that if you click Settings when one of the above
color processing options is selected, you can fine-tune
Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and color
balance for the selected option.
Use this option when the application in use does not
have a color correction function.
Settings in Windows
A
When using applications featuring a color
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of application, make the
settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Printer Manages Colors
In other applications
No Color Management
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then
click Print.
B
When you click Print, the printer driver’s
Printer Settings screen is displayed.
C
Select the settings you want to use in Color
Mode.
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D
To make fine adjustments, such as Gamma and
Brightness, click Settings.
See the printer driver's help for more details on
each item.
Note:
You can adjust the correction value by checking
the sample image on the left side of the screen.
You can also use the color circle to fine-tune the
color balance.
E
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Settings in Mac
A
When using applications featuring a color
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of application, make the
settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Printer Manages Colors
In other applications
No Color Management
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then
click Print.
B
When you click Print Settings, the print screen
is displayed.
C
Select Color Matching from the list, and then
click EPSON Color Controls.
Note:
EPSON Color Controls will not be available in
the following applications if step 1 is omitted.
❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
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D
Select Print Settings from the list, and then
select the Color Mode settings.
E
To make fine adjustments, such as Gamma and
Brightness, click Advanced Color Settings.
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
F
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Printing Black and White
Photos
You can print black and white photos with rich
gradation by adjusting the image data color by the
printer driver. You can correct image data when
printing without processing the data from
applications. The original data is not affected.
Note:
It is recommended that you use images with a color
space of sRGB.
Settings in Windows
A
When using applications featuring a color
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of application, make the
settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Printer Manages Colors
In other applications
No Color Management
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
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Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then
click Print.
B
When you click Print, the printer driver’s
Printer Settings screen is displayed.
C
Select Advanced BW Photo from Print Mode.
Select Black when the following is selected in
Media Type.
❏ When using Plain Paper
When using Singleweight Matte Paper, Photo
Quality Inkjet Paper, Plain Paper
To change the Color Mode, go to step 4. If you
do not want to make changes, go to step 6.
D
Select the settings you want to use in Color
Mode.
E
To make fine adjustments, such as Brightness
and Contrast, click Settings.
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
F
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Settings in Mac
A
When using applications featuring a color
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
Depending on the type of application, make the
settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
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Printer Manages Colors
In other applications
No Color Management
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then
click Print.
B
When you click Print Settings, the print screen
is displayed. Select Print Settings from the list,
and then select Advanced BW Photo as the
Print Mode.
Select Black when the following is selected in
Media Type.
❏ When using Plain Paper
When using Singleweight Matte Paper, Photo
Quality Inkjet Paper, Plain Paper
C
Select the settings you want to use in Color
To ni ng .
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D
To make fine adjustments, such as Brightness
and Contrast, click Advanced Color Settings.
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
E
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Borderless Printing
You can print your data without margins on the paper.
The types of borderless printing you can choose vary
as shown below depending on the media type.
Roll Paper: No margins for all edges, no margins for
the left and right
Cut Sheets: No margins for the left and right only
(Borderless printing is not available with poster
board.)
When printing borderless for all edges, you can also
configure the cutting operation.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 84
When performing left and right borderless printing,
margins appear on the top and bottom of the paper.
Top/B ottom Margin Values U “Printable Area” on
page 62
Types of Borderless Printing
Methods
You can perform borderless printing using the
following two methods.
❏ Auto Expand
The printer driver enlarges the print data to a size
slightly larger than the paper size and prints the
enlarged image. The sections which are beyond
the paper edges are not printed; therefore,
resulting in borderless printing.
Use settings such as Page Setup in the applications
to set the size of the image data as follows.
- Match the paper size and page setting for the print
data.
- If the application has margin settings, set the
margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
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❏ Retain Size
Create the print data larger than the paper size in
the applications to produce borderless output. The
printer driver does not enlarge the image data.
Use settings such as Page Setup in the applications
to set the size of the image data as follows.
- Create print data larger than its actual print size by
3 mm (0.12 inches) on the left and right (6 mm in
total (0.24 inches)).
- If the application has margin settings, set the
margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
Select this setting if you want to avoid image
enlargement by the printer driver.
Supported Paper
Depending on the paper type and size, print quality
may decline or borderless printing may not be
available.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 166
U “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on
page 177
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About Roll Paper Cutting
When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether to perform left and right borderless
printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Advanced - Roll Paper
Option. The cutting operation for each value is shown in the following chart.
Printer driver
settings
Normal Cut Single Cut Double Cut
Cutting
Operation
Explanation
The default printer driver
setting is Normal Cut.
❏ The top area may have
slightly uneven colors,
depending on the image,
since the print operation
stops while cutting the
leading edge of the roll
paper.
❏ If the cut position is
misaligned slightly, small
parts of the image may
appear on the top or
bottom of the adjacent
pages. If this occurs,
perform Adjust Cut
Position.
U “Maintenance” on
page 124
❏ When continuously
printing multiple sheets,
the printer cuts 1 mm
(0.04 inches) inside on the
top edge of the first page
and the bottom edge of
the subsequent pages to
avoid showing margins.
❏ The top area may have
slightly uneven colors,
depending on the image,
since the print operation
stops while cutting the
leading edge of the roll
paper.
❏ The printed paper is
approximately 2 mm
(0.079 inches) shorter than
the specified size since the
printer cuts the paper
inside the image to avoid
showing top and bottom
margins.
❏ After cutting the bottom
edge of the previous page,
the printer feeds the
paper, and then cuts the
top edge of the following
page. Although this
produces 60 to 127 mm
(2.36 to 5 inches) cut-off
pieces, the cut is more
accurate.
❏ If there is a margin at the
top, perform Adjust Cut
Position.
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Setting Procedures for Printing
Settings in Windows
A
Display the printer driver's Printer Settings
screen, and then set the same paper size as the
print data's paper size in Document Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
Select Reduce/Enlarge - Fit to Roll Paper
Width.
C
Select Borderless, and then Amount of
Enlargement to set the amount of enlargement.
Note:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the
image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins
may appear at the edges of the paper depending
on the paper and printing environment.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Settings in Mac
A
Open the Print screen and select the paper size
from the Paper Size option, and then select a
borderless printing method.
U “Performing Printing” on page 60
The selections for borderless printing methods
are displayed as shown below.
xxxx (Roll Paper - Borderless, Auto Expand)
xxxx (Roll Paper - Borderless, Retain Size)
xxxx (Sheet - Borderless, Auto Expand)
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xxxx (Sheet - Borderless, Retain Size)
Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as
A4.
Note:
If page setting options are not available in the
application's print dialog, display the page settings
dialog.
B
Select Page Layout Settings from the list, and
then set Roll Paper Option or Expansion.
See the following for more details on Auto Cut
from Roll Paper Option.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 84
Expansion is only available when Auto Expand
is selected from Paper Size. The following
shows the values for each item.
Max : 3 mm (0.12 inches) for left and 5
mm (0.2 inches) for right (the image
shifts 1 mm (0.04 inches) to the
right)
Standard : 3 mm (0.12 inches) left and right
Min : 1.5 mm (0.059 inches) left and right
Note:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the
image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins
may appear at the edges of the paper depending
on the paper and printing environment.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Enlarged/Reduced
Printing
The printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents
for different paper sizes. This section explains how
you can do this using either of the following methods.
❏ Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)
Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size
to fit the roll paper width.
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❏ Fit to Output Size
Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size
to fit the paper size.
Fitting Documents to the Width
of the Roll Paper (Windows
Only)
A
Display the printer driver's Printer Settings
screen, and then set the same paper size as the
print data's paper size in Document Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
Select Fit to Roll Paper Width in Reduce/
Enlarge, and then click the Settings button.
C
Select Fit Short Side to Roll Paper Width or
Fit Long Side to Roll Paper Width.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Fitting Documents to the
Output Size
Settings in Windows
A
Display the printer driver's Printer Settings
screen, and then set the same paper size as the
print data's paper size in Document Size.
U “Displaying the Settings Screen” on
page 69
B
Select Fit to Output Size in Reduce/Enlarge,
and then click the Settings button.
C
Select the paper size for printing.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Settings in Mac
A
Display the Print screen, and then set the
output paper size in Paper Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac)” on page 60
B
Select Paper Handling from the list, and then
select Scale to fit paper size.
Check that the paper size selected in Paper Size
is displayed in Destination Paper Size.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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N-up/Poster
You can print multiple pages of data on a single sheet,
or print a single page across multiple sheets.
There are three ways available to print N-up/Posters.
• Folded Double-Side (Windows only)
Two consecutive pages can be printed on a single
sheet. The second page is flipped 180˚ and printed
adjacent to the first page, allowing the paper to be
folded to make a 2-sided document.
•N-up
Two or four consecutive pages can be printed on a
single sheet.
•Poster (Windows Only)
A single page can be printed across multiple sheets.
The sheets can then be joined together to form
large posters (up to 16 times the original size).
When Borderless Poster Print is enabled, you can
splice the output paper as it is without cutting the
margins, but the parts of the image that expand
beyond the edges in borderless printing are lost,
which means the image may misalign at the joins.
Folded Double-Side (Windows
only)
A
Display the Layout tab of the printer driver, and
then select Page Layout. Select Folded
Double-Side and click the Settings button.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
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B
Set Binding Edge and Binding Margin in the
Folded Double-Side Setting dialog box.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
N-up
Note:
❏ In Windows, you cannot use the N-up printing
function when performing borderless printing.
❏ In Windows, you can use the Reduce/Enlarge
function (Fit to Page) to print the data on different
sizes of paper.
U “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” on page 86
Settings in Windows
A
Display the Layout tab of the printer driver, and
then select Page Layout. Select N-up and click
the Settings button.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
Set Number of pages per sheet and Page
Order in the Print Layout dialog box.
If Print page frames is selected, page frames
are printed on each page.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Settings in Mac
A
When the Print screen is displayed, select
Layout from the list, and specify the number of
pages per sheet and so on.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac)” on page 60
Note:
You can print frames around arranged pages
using the Border function.
B
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Poster (Windows Only)
A
Display the Layout tab of the printer driver, and
then select Page Layout. Select Poster and click
the Settings button.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
Set Number of panels in the Poster dialog box.
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C
Select whether to print the poster with or
without borders.
When borderless is selected:
Select Borderless Poster Print.
Note:
❏ If Borderless Poster Print is grayed out, the
selected paper or the size does not support
borderless printing.
U “Supported Paper” on page 83
❏ If Auto Cut is set to Single Cut or Double
Cut, the image is cut 1 to 2 mm (0.04 to
0.079 inches) inside the edge of the image,
which means the image may misalign at the
joins.
When with margins is selected:
Clear Borderless Poster Print.
Note:
Regarding the size after joining together:
When Borderless Poster Print is cleared, the
Print Cutting Guides items are displayed.
The finished size is the same whether or not Print
page frames is selected. However, if Overlapping
Alignment Marks is selected, the finished size is
smaller with an overlap.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Joining poster sheets with borders in multi-page
printing
If Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected, join
guides (indicated by the lines drawn through and
around the X marks in the illustration below) will be
printed on each sheet.
Note:
If the output is in color, the join guides will be in blue
and the cut guides in red; otherwise, all the guides will
be printed in black.
The following section describes how to join four
printed pages together.
A
Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess
from the left sheet by cutting along the line
joining the two join guides (the centers of the X
marks).
B
Lay the upper left sheet on top of the upper
right sheet. Line up the X marks as shown in
the illustration below, and temporarily fasten
them using an adhesive tape on the back.
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C
With the two sheets overlapping, trim the
excess by cutting along the line joining the two
cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks).
D
Rejoin the two sheets.
Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the
sheets together.
E
Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for the lower sheets.
F
Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by
cutting along the line joining the two guides
(the lines above the X marks).
G
Lay the upper sheet on top of the lower sheet.
Line up the X marks as shown in the
illustration below, and temporarily fasten them
using an adhesive tape on the back.
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H
With the two sheets overlapping, trim the
excess by cutting along the line joining the two
cut guides (the lines above the X marks).
I
Join the upper and lower sheets together.
Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the
sheets together.
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J
After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders
by cutting along the cut guides (outside the X
marks).
Printing at Non-Standard
Sizes
Before printing at non-standard sizes, including
vertical or horizontal banners and documents with
equal sides, save the desired paper sizes in the printer
driver. Once they have been saved in the printer
driver, custom sizes can be selected in the application
Page Setup and other print dialogs.
Supported paper sizes
The following table shows the paper sizes that can be
set in the printer driver. See the following for paper
sizes supported by the printer.
U “Printable Area” on page 62
Paper
Width
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*1
to 1118
mm
(3.5
*1
to 44.02
inches)
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*1
to 610 mm
(3.5
*1
to 24
inches)
Paper
Height
Windows: 127
*1
to 91000 mm (5
*1
to
3583 inches)
Mac: 127
*1
to 18288 mm
*2
(5
*1
to 720
*2
inches)
*1 The smallest size supported by the printer is 182
mm (7.2 inches) wide by 254 mm (10 inches)
long. If a smaller size is entered in the printer
driver as a custom paper size, the document will
print with wider-than-expected margins, which
must be trimmed.
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*2 For Mac OS X Custom Paper Sizes, although
you can specify a large paper size which cannot
be loaded in this printer, it will not be printed
properly.
c
Important:
When using commercially available software, the
possible output sizes are restricted. If you are using
applications that support banner printing, you can
set a longer paper length. See the application's
manual for details.
Settings in Windows
A
Display the printer driver's Printer Settings
screen, and then click Add/Delete Custom
Paper Size...
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
Set the Paper Size and paper size name you
want to register, and then click Save.
❏ Paper Size Name: The information entered
here is displayed in the drop-down menus for
selecting the Document Size and Output
Size. Enter a value so that you can quickly
understand the size you have set, or if it is a
paper size with a specific use, enter that
usage.
Example: 100 x 762 mm
(3.9 to 30 inches)
For lobby posters
❏ Base Paper Size: Select a standard size that is
close to the size of the paper you want to use
to view its Paper Width and Paper Height
values.
❏ Fix Aspect Ratio: Select an aspect ratio and
then select Landscape or Portrait as the
Base. You can then set the size by just
entering a value in either Paper Width or
Paper Height.
Note:
❏ To change the paper size you saved, select the
paper size name from the list on the left.
❏ To delete the user-defined size you saved,
select the paper size name from the list on the
left, and then click Delete.
❏ You can save up to 100 paper sizes.
C
Click OK.
You can now select the new paper size from
Paper Size or Page Size on the Printer Settings
screen.
You can now print as normal.
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Settings in Mac
A
When the Print screen is displayed, select
Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size list.
U “Performing Printing” on page 60
Note:
If page setting options are not available in the
application's print dialog, display the page settings
dialog.
B
Click + and then enter the paper size name.
C
Enter the Width and Height for the Paper Size,
enter the margins, and then click OK.
You can set the page size and printer margins
depending on the printing method.
Note:
❏ To edit a saved custom size, choose its name
from the list on the left.
❏ To copy a saved custom size, select the size in
the list on the left and click Duplicate.
❏ To delete a saved custom size, select it in the
list on the left and click -.
❏ The custom paper size setting differs
depending on the operating system version.
See your operating system's documentation
for details.
D
Click OK.
You can select the paper size you saved from
the Paper Size pop-up menu.
You can now print as normal.
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Layout Manager
(Windows Only)
The Layout Manager function allows you to place
multiple pieces of print data created in different
applications on the paper freely and print them at
once.
You can create a poster or display material by placing
multiple pieces of print data where you like. Also,
Layout Manager allows you to use paper effectively.
The following is a layout example.
Placing multiple data items
Placing the same data
Placing data freely
Placing data on roll paper
Setting Procedures for Printing
A
Check that the printer is connected and ready
to print.
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B
Open the file you want to print in your
application.
C
Select Layout Manager on the printer driver’s
Printer Settings screen, and then in Paper Size
set the page size created by the application.
U “Performing Printing” on page 57
Note:
The option selected for Paper Size is the size used
in the Layout Manager. The actual printing
paper size is set in the screen in step 7.
D
Click OK. When printing with an application,
the Layout Manager screen opens.
The print data is not printed, but one page is
placed on the paper of the Layout Manager
screen as one object.
E
Leave the Layout Manager screen open and
repeat steps 2 to 4 to arrange the next pieces of
data.
The objects are added to the Layout Manager
screen.
F
Arrange the objects on the Layout Manager
screen.
Objects can be dragged to new positions and
resized; in addition, they can be rearranged or
rotated using the options in the Object menu.
You can change the overall size and placement
of the objects using the Optional Settings and
Arrangement options in the File menu.
See the Layout Manager screen help for more
details on each function.
G
Click File - Properties, and make print settings
on the printer driver screen.
Set the necessary items, such as Output Size,
Source, and Media Type.
H
Click the File menu on the Layout Manager
screen, and then click Print.
Printing starts.
Saving and Recalling Settings
You c a n s a v e th e Layout Manager screen arrangement
and setting contents to a file. If you need to close your
application in the middle of a job, you can save it to a
file and then open it later to continue your work.
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Saving
A
On the Layout Manager screen, click File
menu and then Save As.
B
Enter the file name, select the location, and
then click Save.
C
Close the Layout Manager screen.
Opening saved files
A
Right-click the utility icon ( ) in the
Windows taskbar and select Layout Manager
from the menu that appears.
The Layout Manager screen is displayed.
If the Utility shortcut icon is not displayed on
the Windows Taskbar U “Summary of the
Utility Tab” on page 72
B
On the Layout Manager screen, click File
menu and then Open.
C
Select the location and open the required file.
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Color Management
Printing
About Color
Management
Even when using the same image data, the original
image and the displayed image may look different, and
the printed results may look different to the image you
see on the display. This occurs due to the difference in
characteristics when input devices such as scanners
and digital cameras capture colors as electronic data,
and when output devices such as display screens and
printers reproduce colors from the color data. The
color management system is a means to adjust
differences in color conversion characteristics among
input and output devices. A color management system
is included with operating systems such as Windows
and Mac OS, in addition to image processing
applications. Windows includes the ICM color
management system, and Mac OS X includes the
ColorSync color management system.
In a color management system, a color definition file
called a "Profile" is used to perform color matching
between devices. (This file is also called an ICC
profile.) The profile of an input device is called an
input profile (or source profile), and the profile of an
output device, such as a printer, is called a printer
profile (or output profile). A profile is prepared for
each media type in this printer's driver.
The color conversion areas by the input device and the
color reproduction area by the output device differ. As
a result, there are color areas that do not match even
when performing color matching using a profile. In
addition to specifying profiles, the color management
system also specifies conversion conditions for areas
where color matching failed as "intent". The name and
type of intent vary depending on the color
management system you are using.
You cannot match the colors on the printed results
and display by color management between the input
device and the printer. To match both colors, you need
to perform color management between the input
device and the display as well.
Color Management Print
Settings
You can perform color management printing using
this printer's printer driver in the following two ways.
Choose the best method according to the application
you are using, the operating system environment, the
aim of the print out, and so on.
Setting color management with the applications
This method is for printing from applications that
support color management. All color management
processes are carried out by the application's color
management system. This method is useful when you
want to obtain the same color management print
results using a common application among different
operating system environments.
U “Setting Color Management with the
Applications” on page 103
Setting color management with the printer driver
The printer driver uses the operating system's color
management system and carries out all color
management processes. You can make color
management settings in the printer driver using the
following two methods.
❏ Host ICM (Windows) / ColorSync (Mac OS X)
Set when printing from applications that support
color management. This is effective in producing
similar print results from different applications
under the same operating systems.
U “Color Management Printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 104
U “Color Management Printing by ColorSync
(Mac)” on page 105
❏ Driver ICM (Windows only)
This allows you to perform color management
printing from applications that do not support
color management.
U “Color Management Printing by Driver
ICM(Windows Only)” on page 105
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Setting Profiles
Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and
intent (matching method) vary between three types of
color management printing since their color
management engines are used differently. This is
because color management usage differs between the
engines. Make settings in the printer driver or
application as described in the following table.
Input
profile
settings
Printer
profile
settings
Intent
settings
Driver ICM
(Windows)
Printer
Driver
Printer
Driver
Printer
Driver
Host ICM
(Windows)
Application Printer
Driver
Printer
Driver
ColorSync
(Mac OS X)
Application Printer
Driver
Application
Application Application Application Application
Printer profiles for each paper type that is needed
when performing color management are installed with
the printer's driver. You can select the profile from the
printer driver's settings screen.
You can select the profile from the printer driver's
settings screen.
U “Color Management Printing by Driver
ICM(Windows Only)” on page 105
U “Color Management Printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 104
U “Color Management Printing by ColorSync
(Mac)” on page 105
U “Setting Color Management with the
Applications” on page 103
Setting Color
Management with the
Applications
Print using applications with a color management
function. Make the color management settings in the
application and disable the printer driver's color
adjustment function.
A
Make color management settings in the
applications.
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, select Photoshop
Manages Colors in Color Handling, select
Printer Profile and Rendering Intent, and
then click Print.
B
Display the printer driver settings screen
(Windows) or Print screen (Mac).
Make printer driver settings.
For Windows
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
For Mac
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac)” on page 60
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C
Set color management to off.
For Windows
On the Printer Settings screen, select Off (No
Color Adjustment) as the Color Mode.
Note:
In Windows 7, Off (No Color Adjustment) is
selected automatically.
For Mac
Select Print Settings from the list, and then
select Off (No Color Adjustment) as the
Printer Color Adjustment setting.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Setting Color
Management with the
Printer Driver
Color Management Printing by
Host ICM (Windows)
Use image data in which an input profile has been
embedded. The application must also support ICM.
A
Make the settings for color adjustment using
the application.
When using the following applications, set the
color management setting to Printer Manages
Colors.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the
website for the application in question.
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then
click Print.
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When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
B
For Color Mode in the printer driver's Printer
Settings screen, select ICM, and then click
Settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
C
Select ICM Mode in Printer Color Adjustment.
See the printer driver help for more details.
When Epson special media is selected for
Media Type in the Printer Settings screen, the
printer profile corresponding to the media type
is automatically selected and displayed in the
Printer Profile Description box.
To cha nge the profile, sele c t Show all profiles
at the bottom.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Color Management Printing by
ColorSync (Mac)
Use image data in which an input profile has been
embedded. Also, the application must support
ColorSync.
Note:
Depending on the application, color management
printing by ColorSync may not be supported.
A
Disable the color management functions in the
application.
B
Display the Print screen.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac)” on page 60
C
Select Color Matching from the list, and then
click ColorSync.
D
Check other settings, and then start printing.
Color Management Printing by
Driver ICM
(Windows Only)
The printer driver uses its own printer profiles to
perform color management. You can use the following
two color correction methods.
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❏ Driver ICM (Basic)
Specify one type of profile and intent for
processing the entire image data.
❏ Driver ICM (Advanced)
The printer driver distinguishes between Image,
Graphics, and Te xt areas in the image data, and
then specifies a different profile and intent for
each of the three areas.
When using applications featuring a color
management function
Make the settings for color processing using the
application before making printer driver settings.
When using the following applications, set the color
management setting to Printer Manages Colors.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
In other applications, set No Color Management.
Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the website
for the application in question.
Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management, then select Printer
Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then click
Print.
A
For Color Mode in the printer driver's Printer
Settings screen, select ICM, and then click
Settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 57
B
From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select
Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM
(Advanced).
If you select Driver ICM (Advanced), you can
specify the profiles and intent for each image
such as photos, graphics, and text data.
Intent Explanation
Saturation Keeps the current saturation
unchanged and converts the
data.
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Intent Explanation
Perceptual Converts the data so that a
more visually natural image is
produced. This feature is used
when a wider gamut of color is
used for image data.
Relative
Colorimetric
Converts the data so that a set
of color gamut and white point
(or color temperature)
coordinates in the original data
match their corresponding print
coordinates. This feature is used
for many types of color
matching.
Absolute
Colorimetric
Assigns absolute color gamut
coordinates to the original and
print data and converts the
data. Therefore, color tone
adjustment is not performed on
any white point (or color
temperature) for the original or
print data. This feature is used
for special purposes such as
logo color printing.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Menu List
Paper Setting
Use the Paper Setting menu to change the Paper Setting for the paper currently loaded in the printer. You can
make settings in the Paper Setting menu by pressing the paper setting information field or
(Menu) on the
home screen.
* indicates the default settings. Setting values that are not marked vary according to the paper type.
Setting item Set value Explanation
Roll Paper
Remove Roll paper is ejected.
Press How To... to view the procedure for removing roll paper after
it is ejected.
Feed/Cut Paper This is only displayed when paper is being fed.
Press Backward/Forward to adjust the length of paper being fed.
Press Cut to cut the paper.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 40
Prepare for Take-up Press to use the optional auto take-up reel unit. See the following
for more information.
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (Optional)” on page 52
Print Adjustments
Paper Feed Ad-
just
Quality First, Length
Accuracy First
Select this if you want to perform Paper Feed Adjust to match your
printing needs.
Quality First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on image quality. Make adjustments while visually
checking the adjustment patterns.
Length Accuracy First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on dimensions and length such as CAD. Measure and
adjust the distance of the printed measurement positions.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Print Head Alignment
Uni-D Alignment (Auto) This is used when lines are misaligned or print results are grainy.
Uni-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Uni-D
Alignment (Auto). Visually inspect the printed pattern and enter
the measurements to perform adjustments.
Bi-D Alignment (Auto) Use this when ruled lines are misaligned at the edge of the paper.
Select the items that suit your printing needs in Select Target and
Print Quality.
Bi-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Bi-D
Alignment (Auto), or if you want to perform Ruled Line Alignment
to match your printing needs. Select the items that suit your
printing needs in Select Target and Print Quality, and the pattern is
printed. Make adjustments while visually checking the adjustment
patterns.
Advanced Paper Settings
Paper Thick-
ness
0.01 to 1.50 mm (0.01 mm
increments)
0.4 to 59.1 mil (0.1 mil
increments)
This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.
Can be adjusted in 0.01 mm (0.1 mil) increments.
Platen Gap Auto, 1.2, 1.6, 1.9, 2.1, 2.4 Select a larger value (wider setting) if print results are scratched or
smudged.
Top Margin 3 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 45
mm
If the margin at the leading edge of the paper is small, colors may
be uneven depending on the paper and printing environment.
If this occurs, print a larger margin at the leading edge of the paper.
Bottom Margin
3 mm, 15 mm
*
Set the bottom margin to 15 mm if there are roller marks or
smudges on the bottom edge of the paper.
Margin Be-
tween Pages
Standard
*
, 6 mm, 30 mm,
65 mm
When printing multiple pages without using auto cut for roll paper,
you can set the margins between pages, such as the first and
second pages.
Paper Suction -4 to +3 Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce
the setting value.
Back Tension Standard, High, Extra High
(1 to 5)
Adjust this when paper gets wrinkled during printing.
Drying Time Drying Time per Pass,
Drying Time per Page
You can set the drying time for each print head movement (pass) or
the drying time for each page.
Paper Size
Check
On
*
, Off
Try setting it to Off if a paper width error is displayed even though
the paper is correctly loaded. However, we recommend that this
ordinarily be set to On. The changed settings are applied when you
reload the paper.
Auto Cut Follow Paper Source
Settings
*
, No Cut
When Follow Paper Source Settings is set, the printer operates
according to the On/Off setting for
(Menu) - General Settings
- Printer Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll Paper Setup -
Cut Settings - Auto Cut.
Skew Reduc-
tion
On
*
, Off
Turn this Off if the front edge of thin paper or soft paper folds.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Lateral Feed
Adjustment
On
*
, Off
Set this to On to correct difference between the left and right sides
of the paper feed.
Paper Eject
Roller
Auto, Use, Do Not Use If the printable surface is scratched, select Do Not Use.
Roll Core Diam-
eter
2inch, 3inch Set the paper core size for the roll paper being loaded.
Paper Feed Off-
set
-1.0 to +1.53% This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.
If banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors occur, use this
function to make adjustments.
For example, when printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9 inches)
and a print size of 101 mm (4 inches), the offset is 1.0%. Therefore,
you would enter a value of -1.0%.
Paper Feed
Amount Ad-
justment
Print Speed Priority, Quality
First
If image quality declines when printing multiple pages, select
Quality First. Additionally, set Printer Settings - Paper Source
Settings - Roll Paper Setup - Cut Settings - Quick Cut to Off from
the General Settings menu.
Selecting Quality First slows down the printing speed.
Restore Default Settings This is displayed when a Paper Type other than Custom Paper is
selected.
Restores all the setting conditions in Advanced Paper Settings to
their default settings.
Remaining Amount Management
Remaining
Amount Man-
agement
On, Off
*
When set to On, a bar code is printed on the top edge of the paper
when the roll paper is removed, so the next time you load the roll
paper, the amount remaining and the paper type are set
automatically.
Remaining Amount Enter the amount of paper remaining.
Remaining Alert You can have a notification indicating that only a small amount of
roll paper remains. Set the amount of remaining roll paper that will
trigger the notification.
Change Paper Type You can change the set paper type.
Change Paper Type/Paper Width
Paper Type
Recently Used Paper You can change from the most recently used paper type.
Recently Added Media You can change from the most recently registered media type.
More Paper Types You can change from all the paper types.
Paper Width A Series, US-ANSI, US-ARCH,
B Series (ISO), B Series (JIS),
Photo Series, Others, User
Defined
This is displayed only when Off is selected in Paper Size Check. Set
the width of the paper that is loaded.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Cut Sheet
Remove Ejects cut sheets.
Press How To... to view the procedure for removing cut sheets after
they are ejected.
Print Adjustments
Paper Feed Ad-
just
Quality First, Length
Accuracy First
Select this if you want to perform Paper Feed Adjust to match your
printing needs.
Quality First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on image quality. Make adjustments while visually
checking the adjustment patterns.
Length Accuracy First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on dimensions and length such as CAD. Measure and
adjust the distance of the printed measurement positions.
Print Head Alignment
Uni-D Alignment (Auto) This is used when lines are misaligned or print results are grainy.
Uni-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Uni-D
Alignment (Auto). Visually inspect the printed pattern and enter
the measurements to perform adjustments.
Bi-D Alignment (Auto) Use this when ruled lines are misaligned at the edge of the paper.
Select the items that suit your printing needs in Select Target and
Print Quality.
Bi-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Bi-D
Alignment (Auto), or if you want to perform Ruled Line Alignment
to match your printing needs. Select the items that suit your
printing needs in Select Target and Print Quality, and the pattern is
printed. Make adjustments while visually checking the adjustment
patterns.
Advanced Paper Settings
Paper Thick-
ness
0.01 to 1.50 mm (0.01 mm
increments)
0.4 to 59.1 mil (0.1 mil
increments)
This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.
Can be adjusted in 0.01 mm (0.1 mil) increments.
Platen Gap Auto, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.9
mm, 2.1 mm, 2.4 mm
Select a larger value (wider setting) if print results are scratched or
smudged.
Paper Suction -4 to +3 Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce
the setting value.
Drying Time Drying Time per Pass,
Drying Time per Page
You can set the drying time for each print head movement (pass) or
the drying time for each page.
Paper Size
Check
On
*
, Off
Try setting it to Off if a paper width error is displayed even though
the paper is correctly loaded. However, we recommend that this
ordinarily be set to On. The changed settings are applied when you
reload the paper.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Skew Reduc-
tion
On
*
, Off
Turn this Off if the front edge of thin paper or soft paper folds.
Paper Eject
Roller
Auto, Use, Do Not Use If the printable surface is scratched, select Do Not Use.
Paper Feed Off-
set
-1.0 to +1.53% This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.
If banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors occur, use this
function to do adjustments.
For example, when printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9 inches)
and a print size of 101 mm (4 inches), the offset is 1.0%. Therefore,
you would enter a value of -1.0%.
Restore Default Settings This is displayed when something other than Custom Paper is
selected in Paper Type.
Restores all the setting conditions in Advanced Paper Settings to
their default settings.
Change Paper Type/Paper Size
Paper Type
Recently Used Paper You can change from the most recently used paper type.
Recently Added Media You can change from the most recently registered media type.
More Paper Types You can change from all the paper types.
Paper Size A Series, US-ANSI, US-ARCH,
B Series (ISO), B Series (JIS),
Photo Series, Others, User
Defined
Set the size of the paper that is loaded.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Poster Board
Remove Poster board is ejected.
Press How To... to view the procedure for removing poster board
after it is ejected.
Print Adjustments
Paper Feed Ad-
just
Quality First, Length
Accuracy First
Select this if you want to perform Paper Feed Adjust to match your
printing needs.
Quality First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on image quality. Make adjustments while visually
checking the adjustment patterns.
Length Accuracy First is suitable for printing images that require an
emphasis on dimensions and length such as CAD. Measure and
adjust the distance of the printed measurement positions.
Print Head Alignment
Uni-D Alignment (Auto) This is used when lines are misaligned or print results are grainy.
Uni-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Uni-D
Alignment (Auto). Visually inspect the printed pattern and enter
the measurements to perform adjustments.
Bi-D Alignment (Auto) Use this when ruled lines are misaligned at the edge of the paper.
Select the items that suit your printing needs in Select Target and
Print Quality.
Bi-D Alignment (Manual) Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the results of Bi-D
Alignment (Auto), or if you want to perform Ruled Line Alignment
to match your printing needs. Select the items that suit your
printing needs in Select Target and Print Quality, and the pattern is
printed. Make adjustments while visually checking the adjustment
patterns.
Advanced Paper Settings
Paper Thick-
ness
0.01 to 1.50 mm (0.01 mm
increments)
0.4 to 59.1 mil (0.1 mil
increments)
This item is only displayed for Custom Paper settings.
Can be adjusted in 0.01 mm (0.1 mil) increments.
Paper Suction -4 to +3 Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce
the setting value.
Drying Time Drying Time per Pass,
Drying Time per Page
You can set the drying time for each print head movement (pass) or
the drying time for each page.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Paper Size
Check
On
*
, Off
Try setting it to Off if a paper width error is displayed even though
the paper is correctly loaded. However, we recommend that this
ordinarily be set to On. The changed settings are applied when you
reload the paper.
Skew Reduc-
tion
On
*
, Off
Turn this Off if the front edge of thin paper or soft paper folds.
Paper Feed Off-
set
-1.0 to +1.53% This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.
If banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors occur, use this
function to do adjustments.
For example, when printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9 inches)
and a print size of 101 mm (4 inches), the offset is 1.0%. Therefore,
you would enter a value of -1.0%.
Restore Default Settings This is displayed when a Paper Type other than Custom Paper is
selected.
Restores all the setting conditions in Advanced Paper Settings to
their default settings.
Change Paper Type/Paper Size
Paper Type
Recently Used Paper You can change from the most recently used paper type.
Recently Added Media You can change from the most recently registered media type.
More Paper Types You can change from all the paper types.
Paper Size A Series, US-ANSI, US-ARCH,
B Series (ISO), B Series (JIS),
Photo Series, Others, User
Defined
You can change the size of the loaded paper.
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General Settings
* indicates the default settings.
Setting item Set value Explanation
Basic Settings
LCD Brightness
1 to 9
*
Adjust the brightness of the control panel.
Sounds
Button Press
0 to 10 (5
*
)
Set the volume of the sound made when
pressing menu items on the screen of the control
panel.
Paper Set
0 to 10 (5
*
)
Set the volume of the sound made when
inserting roll paper into the input slot.
Completion Notice
0 to 10 (5
*
)
Set the volume of the sound made for a normal
completion.
Error Notice
0 to 10 (5
*
)
Set the volume of the sound made when there is
notification of an error.
Sound Type
Pattern1, Pattern2, Pattern3
*
Set the type of Button Press.
Inside Light
Auto
*
, Manual
Set whether or not the inside light lights up.
Alert Lamp Notice
On
*
, Off
Set whether or not the alert light turns on when
an error occurs.
Sleep Timer
1 to 60 minutes (15 minutes
*
)
The printer will enter sleep mode if no errors
have occurred, no print jobs have been received,
and no actions are performed on the control
panel for an extended period of time. Set the
amount of time until the printer enters sleep
mode.
U “Saving Power” on page 19
Power Off Timer
Off
*
, 30minutes, 1h, 2h, 4h,
8h, 12h
Select the time at which the power to the printer
is automatically turned off if no errors occur, no
print jobs are received, and no control panel or
other operations are done for that period of time.
Circuit Breaker Interlock Startup
On
*
, Off
Select whether to turn the printer on (On) or off
(Off) when the breaker switch is operated.
Date/Time Settings Date/Time, Daylight Saving
Time, Time Difference
Enter the current date and time.
Language Dutch, English, French,
German, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Simplified Chinese,
Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Set the language used on the control panel
screen.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Screen Customization
Background Color Select the background color while looking at
samples on the screen.
Print Screen
Professional
*
, Simple
Set the screen during printing.
Operation Time Out
On
*
, Off
When set to On, if a screen other than the home
screen is displayed and no operations are done
for a set period of time, then a message appears
and the Home screen returns.
Keyboard
QWERTY
*
, AZERTY, QWERTZ
Select the key layout for the text input screen
that appears, such as when inputting names to
register for media settings.
Length Unit
m
*
, ft / in
Set the unit of length that is used, such as for the
length of roll paper.
Default Screen(Job/Status) Job Status, Log, Printer
Status
*
Job Status is displayed when the optional hard
disk unit is connected.
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Printer Settings
Paper Source Settings
Roll Paper Setup
Auto Loading
On
*
, Off
When this is set to On, paper is fed automatically
after the paper has been loaded. When this is set
to Off, paper is not fed automatically. Feed the
paper manually.
When using Epson special media, UltraSmooth
Fine Art Paper, make sure you set this function to
Off before loading the media.
If you load UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper while this
is set to On, the curl suppressor rollers may leave
marks on the media.
Leave this set to On when using media other
than UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper.
Cut Settings
Auto Cut
On
*
, Off
Select whether you want the built-in cutter to
automatically cut (On) or not (Off) each time a
page is printed on roll paper. The setting
selected on the printer driver takes priority when
printing from the printer driver.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 40
Print Cutting Guideline
On, Off
*
If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose to print (On) or
not print (Off) cutting guidelines on roll paper.
Cutting lines are not printed if Auto Cut is set to
On or when printing cut sheets. The setting
selected on the printer driver takes priority when
printing from the printer driver.
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Wait for Cut between Jobs
On, Off
*
When printing multiple jobs, select whether to
start printing after cutting or to start printing the
next job without waiting for cutting.
Wait for Cut Between Pa-
ges
On, Off
*
Select whether to start printing after cutting or
to start printing without waiting for cutting.
Cut for Borderless Print
Two Cuts
*
, One Cut
Select to add a margin and make two cuts
between pages (Two Cuts) or to make one cut
between pages (One Cut) when printing multiple
pages using borderless printing.
The setting selected on the printer driver takes
priority when printing from the printer driver.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 84
Quick Cut
On
*
, Off
Specify cutting operations when printing a job
with multiple pages.
When On, the next print is cut when the trailing
edge of the previous printout reaches the
cutting position. Printing and cutting occur in
parallel, which reduces printing time.
This setting is unavailable when Auto Cut is Off.
The top area may have slightly uneven colors,
depending on the image, since the print
operation stops while cutting the leading edge
of the roll paper. If the uneven colors bother you,
try setting it to Off.
When set to Off, the bottom edge of the print is
fed to the cutting position and then cut. When
cutting is finished, the next print starts.
Cut Mode
Normal
*
, Quiet
You can specify the mode for the cutting
operation.
Margin Refresh
On
*
, Off
Before printing with borders, select whether or
not (On/Off ) to automatically cut the leading
edge to remove ink stains that may have been
left by previous borderless printing.
This setting is unavailable when Auto Cut is Off.
Roll End Option
Continue
*
, Stop Printing,
Reprint
Select whether to print the remaining data on
the replaced roll (Continue), to stop printing
(Stop Printing), or print again from the
beginning (Reprint).
Reprint is only available when the hard disk unit
is installed.
Take-up After Cut
On
*
, Off
Select whether or not (On/Off ) to automatically
take-up the paper after cutting.
Only displayed when the auto take-up reel unit is
installed.
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Error Notice
Paper Size Notice
On, Off
*
When this is On, an error message is displayed
when the output size or paper type setting for
the print job sent to the printer is different from
the setting on the printer.
Paper Type Notice
On, Off
*
Detect Paper Meandering
On
*
, Off
If On is selected, an error will be displayed in the
control panel and printing will stop if the paper is
skewed; set Off to continue without stopping.
Skewing can cause paper jams, so we
recommend that this ordinarily be set to On.
Platen Gap Offset
Standard
*
, Wide, Wider,
Widest
Select a wider setting if print results are
scratched or smudged.
Standard is the value set for the Platen Gap.
However, the value cannot be set wider nor
narrower than the value that can be set for the
Platen Gap.
Custom Paper Setting (Settings that are registered in Epson Media Installer cannot be changed)
01 to 30 Displays the registered number and registered
name.
Select a number for changing setting
registrations and setting contents.
Paper setting information that has been
registered using the driver or other software
cannot be changed by the printer.
Change Name Enter the name of the paper setting to be
registered. Select this name for Paper Type.
Provide a name that is easy to identify.
Change Reference Paper Displays the reference paper type.
Advanced Paper Settings
Paper Thickness 0.4 to 59.1 mil This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected
in Paper Type. Set the paper thickness within
the range that can be used by the printer. See
the following for paper thicknesses that can be
used.
U “Supported Commercially Available Paper”
on page 177
Can be adjusted in 0.01 mm (0.1 mil) increments.
Platen Gap
Auto
*
, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.9
mm, 2.1 mm, 2.4 mm
Select a larger value (wider setting) if print
results are scratched or smudged.
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Top Margin
3 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm
*
, 45
mm
If the margin at the leading edge of the paper is
small, colors may be uneven depending on the
paper and printing environment.
If this occurs, print a larger margin at the leading
edge of the paper.
Bottom Margin
3 mm, 15 mm
*
Set the bottom margin to 15 mm if there are
roller marks or smudges on the bottom edge of
the paper.
Margin Between Pages
Standard
*
, 6 mm, 30 mm, 65
mm
When printing multiple pages without using
auto cut for roll paper, you can set the margins
between pages, such as the first and second
pages.
Paper Suction
Roll Paper
-4 to 3 (0
*
)
Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this
occurs, reduce the setting.
Cut Sheet, Poster Board
-4 to 3 (0
*
)
Back Tension
Standard
*
, High, Extra High
(1 to 5)
Adjust this when paper gets wrinkled during
printing.
Drying Time Drying Time per Pass, Drying
Time per Page
You can set the drying time for each print head
movement (pass) or the drying time for each
page.
Paper Size Check
On
*
, Off
Try setting it to Off if a paper width error is
displayed even though the paper is correctly
loaded. However, we recommend that this
ordinarily be set to On. The changed settings are
applied when you reload the paper.
Auto Cut Follow Paper Source
Settings
*
, No Cut
When Follow Paper Source Settings is set, the
printer operates according to the On/Off setting
for
(Menu) - General Settings - Printer
Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll Paper
Setup - Cut Settings - Auto Cut.
Skew Reduction
On
*
, Off
Turn this Off if the front edge of thin paper or
soft paper folds.
Lateral Feed Adjustment
On
*
, Off
Use this menu when Automatic Adjustment
cannot be performed, or when banding
(horizontal banding, tint unevenness, or stripes)
is detected in printing results.
Paper Eject Roller
Auto, Use, Do Not Use
*
If the printable surface is scratched, select Do
Not Use.
Roll Core Diameter
2inch, 3inch
*
Set the paper core size for the roll paper being
loaded.
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Paper Feed Offset
Roll Paper -1.0 to +1.53% If banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors
occur, use this function to do adjustments.
For example, when printing at a data size of 100
mm (3.9 inches) and a print size of 101 mm (4
inches), the offset is 1.0%. Therefore, you would
enter a value of -1.0%.
Cut Sheet, Poster Board -1.0 to +1.53%
Paper Feed Amount Ad-
justment
Print Speed Priority, Quality
First
If image quality declines when printing multiple
pages, select Quality First. Additionally, set
Printer Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll
Paper Setup - Cut Settings - Quick Cut to Off
from the General Settings menu.
Selecting Quality First slows down the printing
speed.
Delete Deletes the registered Custom Paper Setting.
Auto Cleaning
On
*
, Off
Sets the timing that you want the printer to
check the status of the nozzles, and if clogged
nozzles are detected, cleans the nozzles up to
the set number of times. If the nozzles are not
clogged, cleaning is not performed.
Print Nozzle Check Pattern during
Print
Every Pages, Off
*
When Every Pages is set, a check pattern for
clogged nozzles is printed at the top of the page
each time the specified number of pages is
printed. See the following for details on the
nozzle check pattern.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
Store Held Job
On, Off
*
Select On to store held jobs.
PC Connection via USB
Enable
*
, Disable
Select Disable if you do not want to connect to
the computer.
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Network Settings
Network Status
Wired LAN Status Displays the network connection status and IP
address.
Print Status Sheet Prints a network status sheet.
Advanced
Device Name You can change the Device Name.
TCP/IP Set the IP address of the printer.
Proxy Server Set the proxy server.
IPv6 Address
Enable
*
, Disable
Select whether to enable or disable the IPv6
function.
Link Speed & Duplex
Auto
*
, 100BASE-TX Auto,
10BASE-T Half Duplex,
10BASE-T Full Duplex,
100BASE-TX Half Duplex,
100BASE-TX Full Duplex
Set the Link Speed and Duplex.
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Enable
*
, Disable
Set to Enable to automatically convert HTTP to
HTTPS for access.
Disable IPsec/IP Filtering Change the settings for enabling in the
pre-installed software Web Config.
You can only switch to disable here.
See the following for the procedure to launch
Web Config.
U “Using Web Config” on page 31
Disable IEEE802.1X
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Setting item Set value Explanation
System Administration
Security Settings
Admin Settings
Admin Password Register, Change, Clear All
Settings
You can change the password or clear the
settings.
Lock Setting On, Off When On, items such as Network Settings,
System Administration, and Sleep Timer can
be changed only by the person who is logged on
at the home screen.
See the Administrator's Guide (online manual) for
details.
Password Encryption
On, Off
*
Select On to encrypt the password. You need to
restart the printer to apply the password
encryption settings. Do not turn off the power
while the printer is restarting. If the power does
turn off while the printer is restarting, you need
to set the password again.
Keep the Admin Password in a safe place. If you
forget the password, contact your dealer or
Epson Support.
Program Verification on Start Up
On, Off
*
When set to On, the program is verified at
startup.
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Paper Feed Adjustment Mode
RIP Priority
On, Off
*
When On is selected, paper feed adjustment is
performed while prioritizing RIP information. Set
this to On if the print position shifts when using
a RIP from another company.
Set this to Off if you are not using a RIP from
another company.
U “Problem Solver” on page 141
Format Hard Disk Non-Secure (Quick), Secure
(Quick), Secure (Sanitizing)
This is only displayed when the optional hard
disk unit is installed.
You can select from the following three types of
formatting.
❏ Non-Secure (Quick): Deletes file
management information for data on the
hard disk. Use this when you want to use
the printer with a hard disk that has been
used with other printers.
❏ Secure (Quick): Overwrites the entire hard
disk with a random character pattern. This
erases data more securely than Non-Secure
(Quick). However, it is possible that data
could be recovered by using a dedicated
data recovery tool.
❏ Secure (Sanitizing): Overwrites data with
random 00/FF/ data and then checks using
an algorithm based on the U.S. Department
of Defense standard (DoD5220-22M). This
option takes longer than the others to finish
formatting, however it does provide the
securest method of erasing data. Select this
when you need to erase confidential data.
Restore Default Settings Network Settings, Clear All
Data and Settings
Network Settings restores all settings to the
default values for Network Settings.
Clear All Data and Settings restores all settings
to the default values except Date/Time Settings
and Language.
Maintenance
Setting item Set value Explanation
Print Head Nozzle Check Select the paper feed method to print the nozzle
check pattern.
See the following for details on the nozzle check
pattern.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
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Setting item Set value Explanation
Print Head Cleaning Cleans the selected color.
Only run this when the nozzles are clogged.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
Power Cleaning Cleans the selected color.
Only run this when you cannot clear the clogged
nozzles even after repeating normal print head
cleaning several times.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
Remove Paper Removes any scraps of paper that remain inside the
printer.
Ink Cartridge(s) Replacement Displays the amount of ink remaining and the
model number for the cartridge.
Press How To... to view the replacement
instructions on the screen.
Replace Maintenance Box Displays the amount of free space remaining and
the model number of the maintenance box.
Press How To... to view the replacement
instructions on the screen.
Replace Cutter You can replace the cutter.
Press How To... to view the replacement
instructions on the screen.
Adjust Cut Position -3.0 to +3.0 mm If you set this option when margins appear at the
top and bottom during borderless printing on roll
paper, the margins may improve.
SpectroProofer Setting This is only displayed when a SpectroProofer is
installed.
Cleaning the Maintenance Parts
Wiping the Print Head You can clean the print head.
Touch Start to move the print head to the cleaning
position.
Wiping around the Cap You can clean around the caps.
Touch Start to move the print head to the cleaning
position.
Keeping Preparation Touch Start to discharge ink.
When the ink has been discharged, the printer is
automatically turned off.
Language
You can select the language displayed on the panel. Select from the following languages.
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Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,
Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Status
Setting item Explanation
Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the printer and information on
accessories.
Hard Disk Unit Displays the connection status for the hard disk unit.
SpectroProofer Displays the status of the SpectroProofer.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Displays the status of the auto take-up reel unit.
Platen Gap Value for Last Print Job Displays the platen gap value the last time printing was performed.
Network Displays the status of the wired LAN connection. You can also print a Status
Sheet.
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Maintenance
Print Head Maintenance
You need to perform print head maintenance if white
lines appear in your print outs or if you notice the
print quality has declined.
Maintenance Operations
You can perform the following printer maintenance
functions for maintaining the print head in good
condition to ensure the best print quality. Carry out
appropriate maintenance depending on the print
results and situation.
Auto Cleaning
When this is set to On, the printer automatically
checks for clogged nozzles and performs cleaning if it
detects clogged nozzles.
Note:
❏ This function does not guarantee 100% detection of
clogged nozzles.
❏ A small amount of ink is consumed when detecting
clogged nozzles.
❏ Ink is consumed when performing automatic
cleaning.
You can change the timing for the nozzle check in
Auto Cleaning. Set this to Off if you do not want to
perform auto cleaning.
U “General Settings” on page 115
Note:
Even when Auto Cleaning is set to Off, auto cleaning
may be performed to maintain printer quality.
Print Head Nozzle Check
Print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged
nozzles if you have not used the printer for an
extended period or before printing an important job.
Visually inspect the printed check pattern and clean
the print head if you notice faint or missing areas.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
Print Head Cleaning
Use this if you notice faint or missing areas in the
prints. Cleans the surface of the print head to improve
the print quality. There are two types of cleaning
available depending on the level of cleaning required;
normal Print Head Cleaning and Power Cleaning.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
Normally, perform normal Print Head Cleaning. If
nozzles are clogged even after performing normal
Print Head Cleaning several times, perform Power
Cleaning.
Print Head Alignment
Adjust the position of the print head when lines are
misaligned or when the print results appear grainy.
Print Head Alignment corrects print head
misalignments during printing.
U “Print Head Alignment” on page 130
Adjusting the paper feed (Paper Feed Adjust)
Use this function if you are unable to resolve banding
issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven colors) in
the standard print area (for cut sheets, the area
excluding the 1 to 2 cm (0.39 to 0.8 inches) strip at the
bottom of the paper) even after cleaning the print
head or performing head alignment.
U “Paper Feed Adjust” on page 132
Print Head Nozzle Check
Nozzle checks can be performed from a computer or
using the printer's control panel.
From the Printer
A
Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of
A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
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B
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in
the printer.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
C
Press (Menu) - Maintenance - Print Head
Nozzle Check.
D
Press Start to start printing a check pattern.
E
Review the printed check pattern while
referring to the following section.
Example of clean nozzles
If none of the pattern is missing, the print head
nozzles are not clogged. Press
to end the
nozzle clogging check.
Example of clogged nozzles
If any segments are missing in the nozzle check
pattern, press
to perform head cleaning.
F
Select the row of nozzles you want to clean, and
then press Z.
Cleaning starts. Cleaning takes about 3 to 5
minutes.
Note:
The more color pairs selected, the longer it takes to
perform cleaning. Also, depending on the status of
the nozzles, it can take up to about 14 minutes.
G
Follow the on-screen instructions to print a
check pattern, and inspect the results to
determine if the problem has been resolved.
From the Computer
Explanations in this section use the Windows printer
driver as an example.
Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac.
U “Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions” on page 74
A
Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of
A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
B
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in
the printer.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
C
Click Print Head Nozzle Check from the
Utility tab in the printer driver's Properties (or
Printing preferences) screen.
D
Click Print.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
E
Check the nozzle check pattern.
If there is no problem: click Finish.
If there is a problem: click Clean.
After printing a nozzle check pattern, make
sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is
complete before printing your data or cleaning
the print head.
Head Cleaning
Although head cleaning can be performed from the
computer or the printer, the cleaning procedures differ
as explained below.
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From the printer
You can select two levels of cleaning strength.
U “From the printer” on page 129
From the computer
U “From the computer” on page 130
Notes on Print Head Cleaning
Ink is consumed during head cleaning.
Clean the print head only if print quality declines; for
example, if the printout is blurry or the color is
incorrect or missing.
When cleaning all nozzles, ink is consumed from all
colors.
Even if you are using only black inks for black and
white printing, color inks are also consumed.
Prepare a new maintenance box if there is not
enough empty space in the box.
If you repeat head cleaning several times in a short
period, the ink in the maintenance box may become
full soon as ink does not evaporate quickly from the
maintenance box.
Power Cleaning consumes much more ink than
Print Head Cleaning in the Maintenance menu.
Check the remaining ink level in advance, and if the
ink is low, prepare a new ink cartridge before you start
cleaning.
Print head cleaning cannot be performed unless
the temperature conditions are correct. See the
following for the appropriate temperature
conditions.
U “Specifications Table” on page 187
If the nozzles are still clogged after performing
Power Cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it
overnight or longer.
When left for some time, the clogged ink may dissolve.
If the nozzles are still clogged, contact your dealer or
Epson Support.
From the printer
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Notes on Print Head Cleaning” on page 129
A
Press (Menu) - Maintenance - Print Head
Cleaning on the control panel.
B
Select nozzle arrays for cleaning.
Select the color pairs with faint or missing
segments in the check pattern.
C
Press Z to start cleaning.
Head cleaning takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
Note:
The more color pairs selected, the longer it takes to
perform cleaning. Also, depending on the status of
the nozzles and the Auto Clean Max Repeat
setting, this function can take up to 14 minutes.
A confirmation message is displayed when
cleaning is complete.
D
Press Ye s to print a check pattern and check for
clogging.
If you do not want to perform a nozzle check,
press No to exit.
If the nozzles are still clogged, repeat steps 1 to 3
several times. If you cannot clear the clogged nozzles
even after repeating cleaning several times, see the
following to perform Power Cleaning.
Power Cleaning
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Notes on Print Head Cleaning” on page 129
A
Press (Menu) - Maintenance - Power
Cleaning on the control panel.
B
Select the nozzle arrays for Power Cleaning.
Select the color pairs with faint or missing
segments in the check pattern.
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C
Press the Z button to start Power Cleaning.
Power Cleaning takes about 8 minutes.
Note:
The more color pairs selected, the longer it takes to
perform cleaning. Also, depending on the status of
the nozzles, it can take up to about 23 minutes.
When Power Cleaning is complete, you are
returned to the screen displayed before cleaning
was performed.
D
Press Ye s to print a check pattern and check for
clogging.
If you do not want to perform a nozzle check,
press No to exit.
From the computer
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Notes on Print Head Cleaning” on page 129
Explanations in this section use the Windows printer
driver as an example.
Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac.
U “Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions” on page 74
A
Click Print Head Cleaning from the Utility tab
in the printer driver's Properties (or Printing
preferences) screen.
Select Clean All Colors to clean all of the print
heads (nozzles).
When you select Auto Select, a nozzle check is
performed and only the clogged print heads
(nozzles) are cleaned. Cleaning is not
performed if the print heads (nozzles) are not
clogged.
B
Click Start.
Head cleaning starts. Head cleaning takes about
3 to 5 minutes.
Note:
When Auto Cleaning is set to On, the nozzles are
checked after head cleaning, and if clogging is
detected, auto cleaning is performed. Depending
on the status of the nozzles and the Auto Clean
Max Repeat setting, this function can take up to
14 minutes.
C
Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern.
Check the nozzle check pattern.
If you see any faint or missing segments in the
nozzle check pattern, click Clean.
If you cannot clear the clogged nozzles even
after repeating cleaning several times in
succession, select Power Cleaning from Print
Head Cleaning on the printer's control panel.
U “From the printer” on page 129
Print Head Alignment
If lines are misaligned or print results are grainy,
perform Print Head Alignment.
The print head fires ink when moving to the left and
to the right while printing. Since there is a short
distance (gap) between the paper surface and the print
head, a print misalignment may occur due to the
paper thickness, changes in temperature or humidity,
and internal inertia while the print head moves.
Select from Uni-D Alignment or Bi-D Alignment.
Item Name Explanation
Uni-D
Alignment
Adjusts differences in the print
position for each color.
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Item Name Explanation
Bi-D
Alignment
Adjusts differences in the print
position for bi-directional printing for
each color.
You can also select automatic adjustment and manual
adjustment for each menu.
❏ Auto adjustment
We normally recommend using this method as it
rarely causes any problems and is easy to execute.
It takes about 13 to 45 minutes to complete the
adjustments. The time required varies depending
on the menu selected.
❏ Manual adjustment
Use this if you cannot perform auto adjustment,
or if you are not satisfied with the adjustment
results when using Auto.
Visually check the adjustment patterns printed on
the paper, and enter the optimal adjustment
values.
Notes on print head alignment
Adjustments are made depending on the paper
loaded in the printer.
Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly, and that
you select Select Paper Type to set the paper type.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
When adjusting using commercially available paper,
make sure you register the custom paper in advance.
U “Before Printing on Commercially Available
Paper” on page 180
Make sure that nozzles are not clogged.
If nozzles are clogged, adjustment may not be
performed correctly. Print the check pattern, perform
a visual inspection, and perform head cleaning if
necessary.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
Auto adjustment cannot be performed when using
the following paper.
❏ Plain Paper
❏ Enhanced Matte Poster Board
❏ Transparent or colored paper
Perform manual adjustment when using these types of
paper.
U “Adjusting the print head position” on page 131
When performing auto adjustment, make sure that
no external light (direct sunlight) enters the printer.
Otherwise, the printer's sensors may not read the
adjustment pattern correctly. If auto adjustment
cannot be performed even after making sure no
external light is entering the printer, perform manual
adjustment.
U “Adjusting the print head position” on page 131
Adjusting the print head position
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Notes on print head alignment” on page 131
A
When automatically adjusting the print head
position, load paper that is at least 400 mm
(15.7 inches) wide and 560 mm (22 inches)
long. When manually adjusting the print head
position, load paper of A4 size or more.
When adjusting using commercially available
paper, make sure you register the Custom Paper
in advance.
U “Before Printing on Commercially
Available Paper” on page 180
B
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in
the printer.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
C
Press (Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll
Paper/Cut Sheet/Poster Board - Print
Adjustments - Print Head Alignment.
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D
Select Uni-D Alignment or Bi-D Alignment.
Item
Name
Explanation
Uni-D
Alignment
Adjusts differences in the print
position for each color. It takes
about 35 to 45 minutes to complete
the adjustments. The time required
varies depending on the menu
selected.
Bi-D
Alignment
Adjusts differences in the print
position for bi-directional printing
for each color. It takes about 13 to
18 minutes to complete the
adjustments. The time required
varies depending on the menu
selected.
E
Select Auto or Manual.
Item
Name
Explanation
Auto The sensor reads the adjustment
pattern printed on the paper, and
automatically registers the
optimum adjustment value to the
printer. This method is normally
recommended.
Manual Visually check the adjustment
patterns printed on the paper, and
enter the optimal adjustment
values. Use this if you cannot
perform auto adjustment, or if you
are not satisfied with the
adjustment results when using
Auto.
F
Press Start to start adjusting the position of the
print head.
Item
Name
Explanation
Auto When auto adjustment is complete,
you are returned to the screen
displayed before head alignment
was performed. Check the
adjustment results to confirm if
graininess or misalignment recurs in
the printed image.
If you are not satisfied with the
results of the adjustment, try
adjusting manually.
Item
Name
Explanation
Manual The adjustment pattern is printed
on the loaded paper.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make adjustments.
Paper Feed Adjust
Use this function if you are unable to resolve banding
issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven colors) in
the standard print area (for cut sheets, the area
excluding the 1 to 2 cm (0.39 to 0.8 inches) strip at the
bottom of the paper) even after cleaning the print
head or performing head alignment.
Select Quality First or Length Accuracy First as the
adjustment method. We normally recommend
adjusting using Quality First.
Quality First
The adjustment patterns are printed. Make
adjustments while visually checking the adjustment
patterns. This is suitable for printing images that
require an emphasis on image quality.
Length Accuracy First
Prints the measurement positions. Measure and adjust
the distance for the measurement positions. This is
suitable for printing images that require an emphasis
on dimensions and length such as CAD.
Selecting paper feed adjustment
A
Load the paper.
For Quality First, load paper that is at least 210
mm (8.27 inches) wide and 297 mm (11.7
inches) long.
For Length Accuracy First, load paper that is at
least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide and 601 mm
(23.7 inches) long.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
When adjusting using commercially available
paper, make sure you register the Custom Paper
in advance.
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U “Before Printing on Commercially
Available Paper” on page 180
B
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in
the printer.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
C
Press (Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll
Paper/Cut Sheet/Poster Board - Print
Adjustments - Paper Feed Adjust.
D
Select Quality First or Length Accuracy First.
E
Tou ch Start button to print an adjustment
pattern or measurement positions.
F
Check the printed adjustment pattern or
measurement positions, and then enter the set
value into the control panel.
Quality First
(1) Check the adjustment pattern.
Look for the pattern with the least visible lines
and note the pattern number.
For example, the following illustration shows
that "0" has the least lines. Enter "0" into the
control panel, and then press OK.
(2) The second adjustment pattern is printed.
Check the adjustment pattern in the same way
as (1).
Note:
When lines are visible in all adjustment
patterns
If there are visible lines in all of the adjustment
patterns printed when Quality First is selected,
repeat paper feed correction until a pattern with
no visible stripes is printed near the center of the
adjustment pattern.
Length Accuracy First
(1) Measure the distance of the measurement
positions with a ruler.
Use a ruler that can measure in increments of
0.5 mm (0.02 inches).
(2) Enter the measurement positions into the
control panel, and then press OK.
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Replacing Consumables
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Precautions When Replacing
c
Important:
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink
cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or
reliability of non-genuine 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.
Information about non-genuine ink levels may not
be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is
recorded for possible use in service support.
If one of the installed ink cartridge is expended,
printing cannot be performed.
If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge. If
you continue to use ink cartridges that are running
low, you may need to replace the ink cartridges while
printing. If you replace it while printing, colors may
look different depending on how the ink dries. If you
want to avoid issues such as this, we recommend
replacing the ink cartridge before printing. You can
still use the removed ink cartridge in the future until
the ink cartridge is expended.
Supported ink cartridges U “Ink Cartridges” on
page 160
How to replace
When a message prompting you to replace an ink
cartridge is displayed
Press How To... You can check the procedure on the
control panel while replacing an ink cartridge.
When you want to replace an ink cartridge at any
time
When you want to replace an ink cartridge at any
time, such as when printing large volumes, you can
check the procedure on the control panel.
A
Open the ink cartridge cover of the ink
cartridge you want to replace, as shown in the
illustration.
B
Press How To... on the control panel screen to
view the procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
the procedure.
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Caution:
Store the ink cartridges out of the reach of
children. Do not drink the ink.
Replacing the Maintenance Box
Replace the maintenance box when the Not Enough
Space message is displayed.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 160
c
Important:
Do not reuse maintenance boxes that have been
removed and left out in the open for a long period
of time. The ink on the inside will be dry and hard
preventing the box from absorbing enough ink.
How to replace the maintenance box
The following shows the number of maintenance
boxes and the installation positions.
SC-P9300 Series: 2 (left and right)
SC-P7300 Series: 1 (right only)
Replace the Maintenance Box on the side that has the
message The Maintenance Box is at the end of its
service life. You need to replace it. displayed.
c
Important:
Do not replace the maintenance box while
printing. Waste ink may leak.
When a message prompting you to replace the
Maintenance Box is displayed
Press Maintenance Box. You can replace the
maintenance box while viewing the operation
procedure.
When you want to replace the maintenance box at
any time
When you want to replace the maintenance box at any
time, you can check the procedure on the control
panel.
A
Pull out the maintenance box you want to
replace, as shown in the illustration.
B
Press How To... on the control panel screen to
view the procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
the procedure.
Replacing the Cutter
Replace the cutter when it is not cutting paper cleanly.
Supported cutter
U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 160
Use a cross-head screwdriver to replace the cutter.
Make sure you have a cross-head screwdriver with you
before replacing the cutter.
Precautions When Replacing
Caution:
Do not store the cutter within the reach of
children. The cutter's blade could cause an injury.
Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter.
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Caution:
Store the maintenance box out of the reach of
children. Do not drink the ink.
c
Important:
❏ Take care not to damage the cutter blade.
Dropping it or knocking it against hard objects
may chip the blade.
❏ When installing the new cutter, be sure to
tighten the fixing screw firmly. otherwise the
cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed.
When the SpectroProofer mounter (optional) is
installed
You cannot open the cutter replacement cover when
the SpectroProofer mounter is installed. Remove the
SpectroProofer mounter before replacing the cutter,
and then reinstall it afterwards. When removing, see
the manual supplied with the mounter, and then
follow the procedure in reverse to reinstall it.
U "SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44" Setup Guide"
(booklet)
How to replace
You can perform this procedure while viewing the
steps on the control panel screen.
A
Press (Menu) - Maintenance - Replace
Cutter.
B
Press Start, and then press How To... to view
the procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
the procedure.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer in optimum operating condition,
clean it regularly (about once a month).
Cleaning the Outside
A
Remove any paper from the printer.
B
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
C
Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any
dust or dirt.
To prevent dust from accumulating, be sure to
clean the following areas on the back and sides.
If the printer is particularly dirty, dampen the
cloth with water containing a small amount of
neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the
cloth dry before using it to wipe the printer's
surface. Next, use a dry cloth to wipe away any
remaining moisture.
c
Important:
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to
clean the printer. They could cause
discoloration and deformities.
Cleaning the Inside
If sections are dirty, the following issues will occur.
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❏ Roller section
Print results are scuffed or dirty.
❏ Platen section, ink absorbing section
Paper becomes dirty when paper dust and ink
stick to it.
Failure to remove dust and paper dust could result
in clogged nozzles or damage to the print head.
Cleaning the roller
Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding
plain paper.
A
Turn on the printer, and load it with the widest
available roll paper.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 37
B
Press (Menu) - Paper Setting - Feed/Cut
Paper.
C
Press Forward.
Paper is fed while Forward is pressed. If the
paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete.
D
Cut the paper after cleaning is done.
Press Cut to cut the paper.
Cleaning the platen
A
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
B
Leave the printer for a minute.
C
Open the printer cover and use a soft, clean
cloth to carefully wipe away any dust or dirt.
Thoroughly wipe the area shown in blue in the
illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt,
wipe from the top to the bottom. If there is a
serious dirt problem, clean it using a soft, clean
cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Finally,
use a dry, soft cloth to wipe away any moisture.
c
Important:
When cleaning, do not touch the rollers, the
pads for borderless printing, or the ink tubes
indicated in gray in the following illustration.
Doing so may cause a malfunction or soiled
prints.
D
If any paper particles (that look like white
powder) accumulate on the platen, push them
in with something like a cocktail stick.
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E
Use a commercially available cotton swab to
wipe off the paper particles and dust from the
inner edges of the pads for borderless printing
as shown below.
c
Important:
Do not rub too strongly on the pads for
borderless printing. Doing so could cause the
pads for borderless printing to come off or lift
up causing a malfunction or a paper jam to
occur.
F
When you have finished cleaning, close the
printer cover.
Replacing the pads for borderless
printing
A
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
B
Wait for one minute after unplugging the power
plug.
C
Open the printer cover.
D
Prepare the replacement pads for borderless
printing.
There are three types of pads for borderless
printing. The type of pad depends on where the
pads for borderless printing are installed. See
the following for the installation positions.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on
page 160
E
Use tweezers to pull out the pads for borderless
printing that are located at the places where
soiling occurs.
F
Use cleaning sticks to wipe off all ink that has
accumulated at the following three places.
Bottom
Center groove
Sides
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G
Bend a new pad for borderless printing.
The bending method varies depending on the
installation position. See the following for the
installation positions.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on
page 160
c
Important:
Do not bend the new pads for borderless
printing at any point other than the specified
point.
Bend the pad for borderless printing marked
with an * in the "Consumables and Options"
illustration as shown in the diagram.
H
Insert the leg of the pad for borderless printing
all the way into the hole.
I
Press the pad for borderless printing into the
pad section.
J
Gently press the pad for borderless printing
until it is seated flatly in place.
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c
Important:
Make sure that no portion of the pad for
borderless printing is higher than the
surrounding surface.
If any portion of the pad is higher than the
surrounding surface, it will rub against the
print head and may result in printer failure.
To store any unused new pads for borderless
printing, return them to the bag and close the
fastener.
K
When you have finished cleaning, close the
printer cover.
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Problem Solver
When a Message is Displayed
If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below.
Messages What to do
Paper Setting Error
Paper setting in the printer driver
is different from paper
information registered in the
printer.
Change paper setting from the
application or the driver.
For details, see your
documentation.
To change paper information that was registered using Epson Media Installer, load the
paper and then use the control panel.
You can also use Epson Media Installer to change paper information for paper that has
not been loaded.
However, you may not be able to change the paper information depending on the
version of Epson Media Installer you are using.
TCP/IP configuration failed
The combination of the IP
address and the subnet mask is
invalid.
See your documentation for more
details.
Enter the correct values for the IP address and the default gateway. Check with your
network administrator if you do not know the correct values.
SpectroProofer error NN
The SpectroProofer is not
operating normally.
For details, see your
documentation.
(Where NN is the error number)
The solution depends on the error number. See the following table.
U “Absorption Pad Replacement Kit (Absorption Pads for Borderless Printing)” on
page 164
Paper Meander Error
Roll paper is meandering.
Continue printing with the
current roll paper?
The following outlines some of the causes for paper meandering.
❏ The roll paper may not have been loaded correctly. Reload the roll paper so that
there are no gaps between the roll paper and the core adapters.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
❏ Paper meander errors occur when using roll paper with uneven left and right
edges, curled paper, or roll paper that has become slack. Use paper that has been
stored correctly. If you are using roll paper that has become slack, cut off the slack
part.
U “Notes on Handling Paper” on page 18
Communication between the
network and the printer is
unstable.
You may be able to resolve this by
setting IEEE802.3az (Energy
Efficient Ethernet) to "Off".
See your documentation for
details.
When IEEE802.3az is set to On, the network connection status may become unstable,
and printing may not be possible depending on your network environment.
Press OK to stop printing.
See the following to set the IEEE802.3az function to Off using WebConfig.
U “Setting Procedures” on page 145
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SpectroProofer Error (when SpectroProofer Mounter
(Optional) is Installed)
If SpectroProofer Error is displayed, see the two numbers at the end of the error number for the solution. See the
manual supplied with the mounter for more information on removing, cleaning, and installing the mounter.
If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Error Number What to do
01 The mounter is not installed correctly. Turn off the printer, remove the mounter, and
then install it again.
13, 15 Check the following points.
❏ Is there an error in the backing?
Remove the mounter and check the backing condition. If it is not installed
correctly, install it again. Remove any packing material or foreign substances
between the media holding plates and the backing.
❏ Are there any errors in the carriage moving area?
Remove the mounter and check the base and the interior. Remove any packing
material or foreign substances.
❏ Are there any errors in the calibration tile holder?
Remove the mounter and check the status of the calibration tile holder. If it is not
installed correctly, install it again.
❏ Are you using paper that does not meet the required specifications?
Do not use paper that is not supported by the mounter.
U “Supported Media” on page 166
❏ Is the printer being used in an environment that does not meet the required
specifications?
Make sure you use the printer, mounter, and paper within the required
specifications. See the manual supplied with the accessories for more information
on the recommended environmental conditions for the mounter and paper.
Recommended environment for the printer U “Specifications Table” on
page 187
80 Check the following points.
❏ Do the numbers on the ILS30EP and the calibration tile label match?
Remove the mounter and check the ILS30EP and the calibration tile label. If you
have multiple ILS30EP, make sure you install the one that matches the number on
the calibration tile.
❏ Is the lens of the ILS30EP or the calibration tile soiled?
See the manual supplied with the mounter to clean the parts.
For numbers other than the
above
Make a note of the number displayed and contact customer support services for
assistance.
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When an Error Message and Error Code are Displayed
Error messages What to do
A printer part needs to be replaced.
Contact Epson Support. For details, see
your documentation.
XXXXXXXX
(Where XXXXXXXX is a 6-digit or 8-digit
alphanumeric code.)
A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life.
Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request
code.
This cannot be cleared until the part is replaced. A printer error occurs if you
continue to use the printer.
Printer error. Turn the power off and on
again. If the problem persists, contact
Epson Support.
XXXXXXXX
(Where XXXXXXXX is a 6-digit or 8-digit
alphanumeric code.)
An error message is displayed in the following situations.
❏ The power cable is not connected securely
❏ An error that cannot be cleared occurs
When a printer error occurs, the printer automatically stops printing. Turn off
the printer, disconnect the power cable from the outlet and from the AC inlet
on the printer, and then reconnect. Repeat this several times if the error
continues to occur.
If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer or
EpsonSupport for assistance. Tell them the call for service code is "XXXXXXXX".
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Troubleshooting
You Cannot Print (Because the
Printer Does Not Work)
The printer does not turn on.
o
Is the power cable plugged into the
electrical outlet or the printer?
Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into
the printer.
o
Is there a problem with the power outlet?
Make sure your outlet works by connecting the
power cable for another electric product.
The printer turns off automatically.
o
Is Power Off Timer enabled?
To prevent the printer turning off automatically,
select Off.
U “General Settings” on page 115
The printer driver is not installed
properly (Windows).
o
Is the icon for this printer displayed in the
Devices and Printers/Printers/Printers and
Faxes folder?
❏ Yes
The printer driver is installed. See the "The
printer is not communicating with the
computer" section.
❏ No
The printer driver is not installed. Install the
printer driver.
o
Does the printer port setting match the
printer connection port?
Check the printer port.
Click the Port tab in the printer Properties dialog
and check the option selected for Print to the
following port(s).
❏ USB: USBxxx (x stands for the port number) for
the USB connection
❏ Network: The correct IP address for the network
connection
If it is not indicated, the printer driver is not installed
correctly. Delete and reinstall the printer driver.
U “Uninstalling Software” on page 34
The printer driver is not installed
properly (Mac).
o
Is the printer added to the printer list?
Click System Preferences - Printers & Scanners (or
Print & Fax) from the Apple menu.
If the printer name is not displayed, add the printer.
The printer is not communicating
with the computer.
o
Is the cable plugged in properly?
Confirm that the interface cable is securely
connected to both the printer port and the
computer. Also, make sure the cable is not broken
nor bent. If you have a spare cable, try connecting
with the spare cable.
o
Does the interface cable specification meet
the required specifications?
Make sure the interface cable meets the required
specifications.
U “System Requirements” on page 185
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o
When using a USB hub, is it being used
correctly?
In the USB specification, daisy-chains of up to five
USB hubs are possible. However, we recommend
that you connect the printer to the first hub
connected directly to the computer. Depending on
the hub you are using, the operation of the printer
may become unstable. If this should occur, plug the
USB cable directly into your computer's USB port.
o
Is the USB hub recognized correctly?
Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on
the computer. If the computer correctly detects the
USB hub, disconnect all USB hubs from the
computer and connect the printer directly to the
computer USB port. Ask the USB hub manufacturer
about USB hub operation.
You cannot print under the network
environment.
o
Are the network settings correct?
Ask your network administrator for the network
settings.
o
Connect the printer directly to the
computer using a USB cable, and then try to
print.
If you are able to print via USB, there is a problem
with network settings. Ask your system
administrator, or refer to the manual for your
network system. If you cannot print via USB, see the
appropriate section in this User's Guide.
o
Is the network connection unstable?
Turn off the router, wait for about 10 seconds, and
then turn it back on.
o
Are you using a wired LAN connection with
a device that supports IEEE802.3az (Power
Saving Ethernet)?
When using a wired LAN connection with a device
that supports IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet,
Power Saving Ethernet), the connection may
become unstable, be disconnected, or the
communication speed may be slow.
Follow the steps below to disable IEEE802.3az on
your printer before connecting.
Setting Procedures
A
Disconnect the LAN cables from the computer
and the printer.
B
Disable IEEE802.3az if it is enabled on your
computer.
C
Connect the computer and printer directly with
a LAN cable.
D
On the printer, check the printer's IP address in
(Menu) - General Settings - Network
Settings - Wired LAN Status.
E
On the computer, start Web Config.
Open a web browser, and then enter the
printer's IP address.
F
Log in as an Administrator.
See the Administrator's Guide (online manual)
for more information on logging in.
G
Select the Network Settings tab - Wired LAN.
H
Set IEEE 802.3az to Off.
I
Click Next.
J
Click Settings.
K
Disconnect the LAN cable that directly
connects the computer and the printer.
L
Enable IEEE802.3az on your computer if you
disabled it in step 2.
M
Connect the LAN cables you disconnected in
step 1 to the computer and printer.
If this problem continues to occur after following the
steps above, it may be being caused by a device other
than the printer.
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The printer has an error.
o
View the message displayed on the control
panel.
U “When a Message is Displayed” on page 141
The printer stops printing.
o
Does the current printer status show
Paused? (Windows)
If you stop printing or the printer stops printing
because of an error, the print queue enters a Pause
status. You cannot print in this status.
Double-click the printer icon in the Devices and
Printers, Printers, or Printers and Faxes folder; if
printing is paused, open the Printer menu and clear
the Pause check box.
o
Does the current printer status show
Paused? (Mac)
Open the status dialog for your printer and check
whether printing is paused.
(1) Select System Preferences - Printers &
Scanners (or Print & Fax) - Open Print Queue from
the Apple menu.
(2) Double-click the icon for any printer that is
Paused.
(3) Click Resume Printer.
Your problem is not listed here.
o
Decide whether the trouble is caused by the
printer driver or the application. (Windows)
Perform a test print from the printer driver so that
you can check that the connection between the
printer and computer is correct and the printer
driver settings are correct.
(1) Make sure that the printer is turned on and in
ready status, and load A4 or larger paper.
(2) Open the Devices and Printers, Printers, or
Printers and Faxes folder.
(3) Right-click the printer icon, and select
Properties.
(4) In the Properties dialog, select the General tab
and click Print Test Page.
After a while the printer starts to print a test page.
❏ If the test page is printed correctly, the
connection between the printer and computer
is correct. Go to the next section.
❏ If the test page is not printed correctly, check
the items above again.
U “You Cannot Print (Because the Printer
Does Not Work)” on page 144
The "Driver Version" shown on the test page is the
version number of the Windows internal driver. This
differs from the Epson printer driver version that you
installed.
The Printer Sounds Like It Is
Printing, But Nothing Prints
The print head moves, but nothing
prints.
o
Confirm the printer operation.
Print a nozzle check pattern. Because a nozzle check
pattern can be printed without connecting to a
computer, you can check the operations and print
status for the printer.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
Check the next section if the nozzle check pattern is
not printed correctly.
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The nozzle check pattern is not
printed correctly.
o
Perform head cleaning.
The nozzles may be clogged. Print a nozzle check
pattern again after performing head cleaning.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
o
Has the printer been left unused for a long
time?
If the printer has not been used for a long time, the
nozzles may have dried up and have been clogged.
Perform print head cleaning.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
o
Perform print head cleaning.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
The Prints Are Not What You
Expected
Print quality is poor, uneven, too
light, or too dark.
o
Are the print head nozzles clogged?
If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not
fire ink and the print quality declines. Print a nozzle
check pattern.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
o
Has Print Head Alignment been performed?
With bidirectional printing, the print head prints
while moving left and right. If the print head is
misaligned, ruled lines may be misaligned
accordingly. If vertical ruled lines are misaligned
with bidirectional printing, perform Print Head
Alignment.
U “Print Head Alignment” on page 130
o
Are you using a genuine Epson ink
cartridge?
This printer is developed for use with Epson ink
cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges,
printouts may be faint, or the color of the printed
image may be changed because the remaining ink
level is not correctly detected. Be sure to use the
correct ink cartridge.
o
Are you using old ink cartridges?
The print quality declines when using old ink
cartridges. Replace the old ink cartridges with new
ones. We recommend using all the ink in the ink
cartridge before the expiry date printed on the
package (within one year of installation).
o
Have the ink cartridges been shaken?
The ink cartridges for this printer contain pigment
inks. Shake the cartridges thoroughly before
installing them in the printer.
o
Is the Media Type setting correct?
Print quality can be affected if the media settings in
the printer driver/on the printer and the actual
paper do not match. Be sure to match the media
type setting with the paper that is loaded in the
printer.
o
Did you select a low quality mode (such as
Speed) as the Print Quality?
If the options selected for Print Quality >
Advanced Settings place priority on speed, quality
will be sacrificed for print speed, potentially causing
print quality to decline. To improve print quality,
select Level options that give priority to quality.
o
Is color management enabled?
Enable color management.
U “Color Management Printing” on page 102
o
Are you comparing the printing results to
the image on the display monitor?
Since monitors and printers produce colors
differently, printed colors will not always match
on-screen colors perfectly.
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o
Did you open the printer cover while
printing?
If the printer cover is opened while printing, the
print head stops suddenly causing unevenness in
the color. Do not open the printer cover while
printing.
o
Is Ink is low. displayed in the control panel?
The print quality may decline when the ink is low.
We recommend replacing the ink cartridge with a
new one. If there is a difference in color after
replacing the ink cartridge, try performing head
cleaning a few times.
o
Are you using the printer at normal room
temperature?
When using Epson special media outside of normal
room temperature conditions (temperature: 15 to
25˚C (59 to 77˚F), humidity: 40 to 60%), unevenness
in color or smudges may occur at the top, bottom,
left, and right edges of the paper. Check the
working environment.
o
Try cutting 80 mm (3.15 inches) off the
leading edge of the roll paper before use.
Since the leading edge of the roll paper is easily
exposed to outside air, the paper may deteriorate
depending on the temperature and humidity of
your environment. Try cutting off the part that was
exposed to the outside air.
o
Try using the Paper Edge Quality setting.
If unevenness in color or smudges occur at the top,
bottom, left, and right edges of the paper, setting
Paper Edge Quality in the printer driver may
reduce these issues.
See the printer driver help for more details.
o
Is static electricity being generated by
paper friction when feeding paper?
Static electricity can cause paper misalignments
during feeding, which may result in a decline in
print quality.
Select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll Paper -
Advanced Paper Settings - Paper Feed Amount
Adjustment - Quality First.
o
Are you printing at High Speed on
commercially available paper?
If you have selected Custom Paper from Paper Type
and the colors are uneven in your printouts, try the
following.
❏ If you have not registered settings for the
commercially available paper
See the following to register the settings.
U “Before Printing on Commercially Available
Paper” on page 180
❏ If you have registered settings for the
commercially available paper
Perform uni-directional printing. Follow the
steps below to clear the checkbox for High
Speed in the printer driver.
Windows: On the Printer Settings screen, select
Advanced Settings from Print Quality.
Mac: Select Print Settings from the list, and
then select the Advanced Color Settings tab.
The color is not exactly the same as
another printer.
o
Colors vary depending on the printer type
due to each printer's characteristics.
Because inks, printer drivers, and printer profiles are
developed for each printer model, the colors printed
by different printer models are not exactly the same.
You can achieve similar colors with the same color
adjustment method or the same gamma setting by
using the printer driver.
U “Color Management Printing” on page 102
To match the color precisely, use the color
measurement device to perform color
management.
I am worried about different and/or
uneven coloring at the leading edge
of the paper.
o
Printing quality is dependent on multiple
different factors as quality of paper and the
printing environment.
The margin at the leading edge of the paper
can be small or colors may be uneven or
different.
Print a larger margin at the leading edge of the
paper.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
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o
In Quality Options from the printer driver,
set Paper Edge Quality to Add Top Margin
or select Optimize Media Edge Print Quality.
Add Top Margin prints everything in dual head
mode, so it prints at the same print speed as normal,
but the leading edge margin is larger than normal.
Since Optimize Media Edge Print Quality prints
everything in single head mode, the print speed is
slower than normal.
The print is not positioned properly
on the media.
o
Have you specified the print area?
Check the print area in the settings of the
application and the printer.
o
Is the correct option selected for Page Size?
If the option selected for Roll Paper Width or Paper
Size in the printer driver does not match the paper
loaded in the printer, the print may not be in the
correct position or some of the data may be printed
off the paper. In this case, check the print settings.
o
Is the paper skewed?
If Off is selected for Detect Paper Meandering in
the Printer Settings menu, printing will continue
even if the paper is skewed, resulting in data being
printed off the paper. Select ON for Detect Paper
Meandering in the Printer Settings menu.
U “General Settings” on page 115
o
Does the print data fit within the paper
width?
Although under normal circumstances printing
stops if the print image is wider than the paper, the
printer may print outside the bounds of the paper
when Off is selected for Paper Size Check in the
Printer Settings menu. Change the setting to ON.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
o
Are the settings for Top Margin/Bottom
Margin too short?
If the values set for Top Margin/Bottom Margin in
the Paper menu are wider than the margins set in
the application, priority will be given to the values
selected for Top Margin/Bottom Margin. For
example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right
margins in the printer's Paper menu and you print
data created in an application that is set to fill the
paper size, the 15 mm at the left and right sides of
the page will not be printed.
U “Printable Area” on page 62
o
Are you using a RIP from another company?
When using a RIP from another company, the Paper
Feed Adjust value set in the RIP and on the control
panel menu are both applied, which may cause a
shift in the printing position.
When
(Menu) - General Settings - System
Administration - Security Settings - Paper Feed
Adjustment Mode - RIP Priority is set to On, RIP
information is given priority for Paper Feed Adjust.
After making this setting, readjusting the Paper
Feed Adjust value of the RIP may improve
misalignments in the printing position.
U “General Settings” on page 115
o
Are you printing multiple pages?
If image quality declines when printing multiple
pages, make the following two settings on the
control panel.
❏ Select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll
Paper - Advanced Paper Settings - Paper
Feed Amount Adjustment - Quality First.
❏ Select
(Menu) - General Settings - Printer
Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll Paper
Setup - Cut Settings - Quick Cut - Off.
Printing speed will now be slower than usual due to
the Paper Feed Amount Adjustment operations
between pages.
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Vertical ruled lines are misaligned.
o
Is the print head misaligned? (in
bidirectional printing)
With bidirectional printing, the print head prints
while moving left and right. If the print head is
misaligned, ruled lines may be misaligned
accordingly. If vertical ruled lines are misaligned
with bidirectional printing, perform Print Head
Alignment.
U “Print Head Alignment” on page 130
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
o
Are you printing on genuine Epson special
media after performing Print Head
Alignment for commercially available
paper?
If the paper thickness is not set correctly when using
Custom Paper Setting with commercially available
paper, Print Head Alignment may not be performed
correctly, and problems may occur when printing on
Epson special media. Perform Restore Default
Settings in Print Head Alignment from the
Maintenance menu.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
The printed surface is scuffed or
soiled.
o
Is the paper too thick or too thin?
Check that the paper specifications are compatible
with this printer.
U “Supported Media” on page 166
For information about the media types and
appropriate settings for printing on paper from
other manufacturers or when using RIP software,
see the documentation supplied with the paper, or
contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer
of the RIP.
o
Is the paper wrinkled or creased?
Do not use old paper or paper with creases in it.
Always use new paper.
o
Is the paper wavy or curled?
If the paper becomes wavy or warped due to
changes in temperature or humidity, the paper may
be scuffed.
Check the following points.
❏ Load the paper just before printing.
❏ Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut off the wavy or curled parts
and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
o
Is the print head scuffing the printed
surface?
If the printable surface of the paper is scuffed, set
Platen Gap Offset from General Settings to a wider
setting.
When using commercially available paper registered
as custom paper, try changing the Custom Paper
Setting from General Settings or the Platen Gap
from Paper Setting to a wider setting (a setting with
a higher value). If print results still do not improve,
try changing the Paper Eject Roller or Paper Eject
Roller from General Settings to Use in Custom
Paper Setting. However, when using glossy paper,
setting Paper Eject Roller to Use may damage the
printable surface.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
U “General Settings” on page 115
o
Is the print head scuffing the edge of the
paper?
In (Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll Paper -
Advanced Paper Settings - Top Margin, set 45
mm, and in Bottom Margin, set 15 mm.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
o
Is the print head scuffing the trailing edge
of the paper?
Depending on the paper itself as well as the
environment during printing, storage conditions,
and the content of the print data, the trailing edge
may be scuffed when printing.
Create data with a wider bottom margin.
If the problem continues to occur, select Paper
Edge Quality in the printer driver before printing.
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o
Is the print head scuffing the left or right
edges of the paper?
Depending on the paper itself as well as the
environment during printing, storage conditions,
and the content of the print data, the left or right
edges may be scuffed when printing.
Create data with a wider left or right margin.
If the problem continues to occur, rotate the data 90
degrees in the printer driver or your software, and
then print.
o
When printing multiple pages, is Auto Cut -
No Cut set?
If you print continuously without cutting the paper
for each page, the pages may rub together causing
scuffing to occur. Set Margin Between Pages to 65
mm in Custom Paper Setting.
U “General Settings” on page 115
o
Does the interior of the printer need
cleaning?
The rollers may need cleaning. Clean the rollers by
feeding and ejecting paper.
U “Cleaning the Inside” on page 136
o
Try cleaning the area around the print head.
If the printing surface is dirty even after taking the
measures described before this item, see the
following to clean around the print head, caps, and
wipers.
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on
page 151
Cleaning around the print head and caps
If print head clogging cannot be cleared using
automatic cleaning, clean the print head and the area
around the caps.
c
Important:
❏ Never touch any parts or circuit boards other
than those that need to be cleaned. Doing so
may cause the printer to malfunction or print
quality to decline.
❏ Always use new cleaning sticks. Re-using a
stick that has already been used may actually
apply dirt to the printer.
❏ Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks.
Sebum may stick to it reducing the cleaning
effect.
❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to
discharge any static electricity.
❏ Do not wipe the caps with an organic solvent
such as alcohol. Doing so may damage the
print head.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand. Failure
to observe this precaution could damage the
printer.
❏ If paper is loaded in the printer, we
recommend removing it before starting work.
A
Press on the screen, and then select
Cleaning the Maintenance Parts - Wiping the
Print Head or Wiping around the Cap.
B
Press Start - How To... to view the procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
You can watch a video of the cleaning procedure on
Yo u Tu b e .
U Epson Video Manuals
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If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image
below.
The paper is wrinkled.
o
Are you using the printer at normal room
temperature?
Epson special media should be used at normal room
temperature (temperature: 15 to 25˚C (59 to 77˚F),
humidity: 40 to 60%). For information about paper
such as thin paper from other manufacturers that
requires special handling, see the documentation
supplied with the paper.
o
When using non-Epson special media, have
you made the paper configuration?
When using non-Epson special media, configure the
paper characteristics (custom paper) before
printing.
U “When the Paper Type is not Displayed on the
Control Panel or in the Printer Driver” on page 43
o
Are you printing images that use a lot of
ink?
Wrinkling may occur depending on the image and
print mode.
Select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll Paper -
Advanced Paper Settings - Lateral Feed
Adjustment - Off.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
Print outs are wrinkled
o
Dry the paper after printing
Drying the paper after printing may help to reduce
wrinkles in the paper.
Rolling out the paper and stretching it can also
improve any wrinkles in the paper.
o
Lower the ink density used when printing
The paper may wrinkle when printing using high
density ink. Lower the ink density in Paper
Configuration in the driver.
o
Lower the resolution used when printing
The paper may wrinkle when printing at a high
resolution. Lower the resolution in "Print Quality"
from the driver.
The reverse side of the printed paper
is soiled.
o
Set On for Paper Size Check in the Settings
menu
Although printing normally stops if the print image
is wider than the paper, when Off is selected for
Paper Size Check in the Printer Settings menu, the
printer may print beyond the edges of the paper,
getting ink on the inside of the printer in the
process. This can be prevented by changing the
setting to On.
The changed settings are applied when you reload
the paper.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
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o
Is ink dry on the printed surface?
Depending on the printing density and paper type,
the ink may take a while to dry. Do not stack the
paper until the printed surface is dry.
You can also change the drying time on the control
panel. If the ink is not dry, increase the drying time.
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
o
Does the platen need cleaning?
Clean the platen.
U “Cleaning the platen” on page 137
If cleaning the platen does not resolve the issue and
the back of the paper becomes dirty again, replace
the pads for borderless printing.
U “Replacing the pads for borderless printing” on
page 138
Too much ink is fired.
o
Is the Media Type setting correct?
Make sure that the printer driver's Media Type
settings match the paper that you are using. The
amount of ink to be fired is controlled according to
the media type. If the settings do not match the
paper loaded, too much ink may be fired.
o
Is the Color Density setting appropriate?
Lower the density of the ink in the Paper
Configuration dialog box from the printer driver.
The printer may be printing with too much ink for
some paper. See the printer driver help for more
details on the Paper Configuration dialog box.
o
Are you printing on tracing paper?
If too much ink is used when printing in Black on
tracing paper, you may get better results by
choosing a lower print density in the Paper
Configuration dialog box of the printer driver.
Margins appear in borderless
printing.
o
Are the settings for the print data in the
application correct?
Make sure that the paper settings in the application
are correct as well as in the printer driver.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
o
Are the paper settings correct?
Make sure that the paper settings of the printer
match the paper that you are using.
o
Have you changed the amount of
enlargement?
Adjust the amount of enlargement for borderless
printing. Margins may appear if you set the amount
of enlargement to Standard.
U “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 39
o
Is the paper stored correctly?
The paper may expand or contract if it is not stored
correctly so that margins appear even when
borderless is set. See the documentation supplied
with the paper for more information on the storage
method.
o
Are you using paper that supports
borderless printing?
Paper that does not support borderless printing
may expand or contract while printing so that
margins appear even when borderless is set. We
recommend using paper that is designed to support
borderless printing.
o
Try adjusting the cutter.
When there are margins on the top and bottom of
the roll paper while performing borderless printing,
try performing Adjust Cut Position from General
Settings. It may reduce the margins.
U “Maintenance” on page 124
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When horizontal lines appear or the
colors are wrong
Perform the following sequence until the problems in
the print results have improved.
1. Perform Print Head Cleaning
There are two types of Print Head Cleaning available;
Print Head Cleaning and Power Cleaning.
First, perform Print Head Cleaning. If the nozzles are still
clogged, perform Power Cleaning.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
If print results do not improve even after
performing Print Head Cleaning three
times
2. Clean around the print head and the caps
Clean using the cleaning stick.
You can watch a video of the cleaning procedure on You-
Tube.
U Epson Video Manuals
If the print quality still does not improve, contact your
dealer or Epson Support.
Feeding or Ejecting Problems
Unable to feed or eject paper.
o
Is the paper loaded in the correct position?
See the following for the correct paper loading
positions.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
If the paper is loaded correctly, check the condition
of the paper that you are using.
o
Is the paper loaded in the correct direction?
Load cut sheets and poster board vertically. If they
are not loaded in the correct direction, the paper
may not be recognized and an error may occur.
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster
Board” on page 38
o
Is the paper wrinkled or creased?
Do not use old paper or paper with creases in it.
Always use new paper.
o
Is the paper damp?
Do not use paper that is damp. Also, Epson special
media should be left in the bag until you intend to
use it. If it is left out for a long time, the paper curls
up and gets damp so that it does not feed properly.
o
Is the paper wavy or curled?
If changes in temperature and humidity cause paper
to become wavy or curled, the printer may not be
able to recognize the paper size correctly.
Check the following points.
❏ Load the paper just before printing.
❏ Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut off the wavy or curled parts
and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
o
Is the paper too thick or too thin?
Check that the paper specifications are compatible
with this printer. For information about the media
types and appropriate settings for printing on paper
from other manufacturers or when using RIP
software, see the documentation supplied with the
paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the
manufacturer of the RIP.
o
Are you using the printer at normal room
temperature?
Epson special media should be used at normal room
temperature (temperature: 15 to 25˚C (59 to 77˚F),
humidity: 40 to 60%).
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o
Is paper jammed in the printer?
Open the printer cover of the printer and check that
there are no paper jams or foreign objects in the
printer. If paper is jammed, perform
(Menu) -
Maintenance - Remove Paper.
o
Is the paper suction too strong?
If you continue to have problems with ejected
paper, try lowering the Paper Suction (the amount
of suction used to keep the paper on the paper feed
path).
U “Paper Setting” on page 108
o
Have you loaded pre-printed paper, such as
an award certificate?
If Paper Size Check is set to ON, reading may fail
when loading pre-printed paper. Set Paper Size
Check to Off. The default setting is ON.
The changed settings are applied when you reload
the paper.
U “General Settings” on page 115
o
Are you using paper that curls easily?
When using paper that curls easily, make sure you
are in an environment with a room temperature of
23˚C (73˚F) or higher.
o
Is the roll paper installed correctly on the
core adapter?
Feeding will not be performed correctly if the roll
paper is not installed correctly on the core adapter.
The roll paper cannot be installed correctly if there
are any paper particles sticking to the core adapter.
Clean the core adapter if there are any paper
particles stuck to it.
Paper particles stuck to adapter
Cleaned adapter
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Paper does not collect in the paper
basket or is creased or folded when
the basket is used.
o
Does the print job require a lot of ink, or is
the humidity of the work environment
high?
Depending on the job and the work environment,
paper may not collect in the paper basket. Take the
following measures as appropriate.
❏ Paper does not collect in the paper basket: Use
your hands to lightly press the paper into the
paper basket as it is ejected from the printer.
❏ The paper folds after it has been cut
automatically: Select manual cutting and take
the paper in both hands after it is cut.
❏ The paper wrinkles and does not collect well in
the paper basket: Resume printing after closing
the paper basket. Before the paper ejected
from the printer touches the floor, take it in
both hands close to the output guides and
continue to lightly support it until printing is
complete.
The roll paper comes off the roll core
during printing
o
Are you printing on commercially available
paper?
Depending on the type of paper, the paper may
come off the roll core during printing.
Select
(Menu) - Paper Setting - Roll Paper -
Advanced Paper Settings - Lateral Feed
Adjustment - Off.
Paper jams
Check the error display on the control panel, and then
remove the paper according to the displayed
procedure.
A
Press See Description on the control panel
screen to view the procedure.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
the procedure.
c
Important:
❏ Before you reload the roll paper, cut the edge
straight horizontally. Cut any wavy or creased
sections. If there is a problem at the edge,
decreased print quality and paper jams may
occur.
❏ Do not touch any of the cables around the
print head. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the printer.
❏ Do not touch the print head except when
clearing paper jams. Static electricity from
touching the print head may cause it to
malfunction.
Others
The control panel display keeps
turning off.
o
Is the printer in sleep mode?
Sleep mode is exited if a print job is received or the
P button on the control panel is pressed. You can
change the time before entering sleep mode from
(Menu) - General Settings - Basic Settings -
Sleep Timer.
U “General Settings” on page 115
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Color ink runs out quickly even when
printing in the Black&White mode or
when printing black data.
o
Color ink is consumed during the head
cleaning process.
If all nozzles are selected when you perform Print
Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning, inks of all colors
will be used. (Even if B&W mode is selected, all
colors of ink are consumed during print head
cleaning.)
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
The paper is not cut cleanly.
o
Depending on the paper, if Quick Cut on the
control panel is set to On, the paper may not
be cut cleanly as shown below.
Select (Menu) - General Settings - Printer
Settings - Paper Source Settings - Roll Paper
Setup - Cut Settings - Quick Cut - Off.
o
Replace the cutter.
If the paper is not cut cleanly, replace the cutter.
U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 135
Roll paper has been loaded, but
paper is not visible inside the
printer.
o
Was the printer turned off, or did it enter
sleep mode after loading the roll paper?
To reduce roller marks on the leading edge of the
paper, the paper may be fed to the standby position
when the printer turns off or enters sleep mode.
Even if the paper is in the standby position, the
printer automatically feeds the paper and starts
printing when print data is sent.
A light is visible inside the printer.
o
This is not a failure.
The red light may turn on during normal operation.
The administrator password has
been lost
o
Should you forget the administrator password,
contact your dealer or Epson Support.
Head cleaning is performed
automatically
o
The printer may automatically perform head
cleaning to ensure print quality.
U “Print Head Maintenance” on page 127
Cannot update the firmware for the
printer
o
Are there any jobs in progress or
outstanding jobs on the printer?
Wait for the jobs to finish being processed or cancel
the jobs.
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The noise made by the drying fan
during color measurement is slightly
louder than in previous models
o
This is not a failure.
Depending on the usage environment, the noise
made by the drying fan during color measurement
may be slightly louder than in previous models.
Printing stops when printing in a
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
environment
o
Try setting the network setting to
100Base-TX Auto.
You can set this from (Menu) - General
Settings - Network Settings - Advanced.
You can also change network settings in Web Config
or Epson Device Admin.
o
Print using the hard disk unit. Store the
print data in the hard disk unit before
printing.
Select Print after Transmission Completed or Print
Mode - Save only in the printer driver's Hard Disk
Unit Settings.
The printer turned off due to a
power cut
o
Turn off the printer, and then turn it back
on.
When the printer is not turned off normally, the
print head may not be capped correctly. If the print
head is left uncapped for a long time, the print
quality may decline.
When you turn on the printer, capping is performed
automatically after a few minutes.
Also, if the printer is turned off during calibration,
data transmission and writing adjustment values
may not be performed correctly. When the date is
initialized, the adjustment values are also initialized.
Cannot turn off the printer.
o
Was the power turned off while the printer
cover was open?
When you close the printer cover, the printer will
turn off.
When an error occurs during color
measurement (when using the
SpectroProofer mounter), the colors
do not match even after performing
color calibration
o
Are the temperature and humidity within
the range specified for the printer (during
operation) and paper?
If the color measurement chart is printed outside
the recommended environmental conditions, the
correct color measurement is not acquired. See the
manuals supplied with the printer and paper for the
recommended environmental conditions.
U “Specifications Table” on page 187
o
Do the RIP or application print settings
differ from the actual print conditions?
Printing cannot be performed correctly if the paper
type or black ink type differ from the RIP or
application settings. Check that the paper type
loaded in the printer and the black ink type settings
are correct.
o
Was the color measurement chart printed
with clogged nozzles?
Check that there is no visible banding (horizontal
lines at regular intervals) in the color measurement
chart. If a color measurement chart is printed with
clogged nozzles, the correct color measurement
result cannot be acquired. If there are clogged
nozzles, perform head cleaning, and then print the
color measurement chart again.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 128
o
Are there stains or scratches on the color
measurement chart, or does ink peel off?
If there are stains, scratches, or ink peeling off, the
correct color measurement result may not be
acquired. Reprint the color measurement chart.
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o
Is the color measurement chart sufficiently
dry?
If the ink has not dried sufficiently, the correct color
measurement result cannot be acquired. When
using commercially available paper, if the drying
time is not increased beyond the standard time, ink
will not be dried sufficiently. Set a longer drying
time in the RIP or application you are using. See the
manual supplied with the RIP or application for
more information in setting the drying time. See the
manual supplied with the paper for more
information on the drying conditions.
o
Was custom paper information registered?
Before calibrating with commercially available
paper, you need to register the paper information in
the printer and printer driver.
See the following to register paper information.
U “When the Paper Type is not Displayed on the
Control Panel or in the Printer Driver” on page 43
o
Is any external light (direct sunlight)
entering the printer when performing color
measurement?
If any light enters the printer, the correct color
measurement result cannot be acquired. Prevent
light from entering the printer.
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Appendix
Options and Consumable Products
The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of May, 2024)
For the latest information, see the Epson website.
Epson Special Media
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 166
Ink Cartridges
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine 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.
Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for
possible use in service support.
SC-P9300/SC-P7300
Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml
Photo Black C13T56P100 C13T56U100
Cyan C13T56P200 C13T56U200
Vivid Magenta C13T56P300 C13T56U300
Yellow C13T56P400 C13T56U400
Light Cyan C13T56P500 C13T56U500
Vivid Light Magenta C13T56P600 C13T56U600
Gray C13T56P700 C13T56U700
Matte Black C13T56P800 C13T56U800
Light Gray C13T56P900 C13T56U900
Violet C13T56PD00 C13T56UD00
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SC-P9330/SC-P7330
Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml 150 ml
Photo Black C13T56R190 C13T56W190 C13T56Y190
Cyan C13T56R290 C13T56W290 C13T56Y290
Vivid Magenta C13T56R390 C13T56W390 C13T56Y390
Yellow C13T56R490 C13T56W490 C13T56Y490
Light Cyan C13T56R590 C13T56W590 C13T56Y590
Vivid Light Magenta C13T56R690 C13T56W690 C13T56Y690
Gray C13T56R790 C13T56W790 C13T56Y790
Matte Black C13T56R890 C13T56W890 C13T56Y890
Light Gray C13T56R990 C13T56W990 C13T56Y990
Violet C13T56RD90 C13T56WD90 C13T56YD90
SC-P9340/SC-P7340
Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml
Photo Black C13T56R190 C13T56W190
Cyan C13T56R290 C13T56W290
Vivid Magenta C13T56R390 C13T56W390
Yellow C13T56R490 C13T56W490
Light Cyan C13T56R590 C13T56W590
Vivid Light Magenta C13T56R690 C13T56W690
Gray C13T56R790 C13T56W790
Matte Black C13T56R890 C13T56W890
Light Gray C13T56R990 C13T56W990
Violet C13T56RD90 C13T56WD90
SC-P9370/SC-P7370
Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml 150 ml
Photo Black C13T56N120 C13T56S120 C13T56X120
Cyan C13T56N220 C13T56S220 C13T56X220
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Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml 150 ml
Vivid Magenta C13T56N320 C13T56S320 C13T56X320
Yellow C13T56N420 C13T56S420 C13T56X420
Light Cyan C13T56N520 C13T56S520 C13T56X520
Vivid Light Magenta C13T56N620 C13T56S620 C13T56X620
Gray C13T56N720 C13T56S720 C13T56X720
Matte Black C13T56N820 C13T56S820 C13T56X820
Light Gray C13T56N920 C13T56S920 C13T56X920
Violet C13T56ND20 C13T56SD20 C13T56XD20
SC-P9380/SC-P7380
Color Name
Part Number
700 ml 350 ml
Photo Black C13T56Q180 C13T56V180
Cyan C13T56Q280 C13T56V280
Vivid Magenta C13T56Q380 C13T56V380
Yellow C13T56Q480 C13T56V490
Light Cyan C13T56Q580 C13T56V580
Vivid Light Magenta C13T56Q680 C13T56V680
Gray C13T56Q780 C13T56V780
Matte Black C13T56Q880 C13T56V880
Light Gray C13T56Q980 C13T56V980
Violet C13T56QD80 C13T56VD80
Others
Product Part number Explanation
Maintenance Box C13T699700 Replacement part for when the message Not Enough
Space is displayed for the maintenance box.
U “Replacing the Maintenance Box” on page 135
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Product Part number Explanation
Cleaning Stick C13S090013 Use this to clean the ink absorbing section inside the
printer and around the print head.
U “Cleaning the Inside” on page 136
U “Cleaning around the print head and caps” on
page 151
Auto Cutter Spare Blade C12C815331
U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 135
Roll Media Adapter C12C935931 When loading roll paper, these attach to both ends of
the paper core.
U “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
Borderless Replacement Pad Kit C13S210102 Absorption pads for borderless printing.
U “The reverse side of the printed paper is soiled.” on
page 152
SpectroProofer Mounter 44"
*1
C12C890521 When the optional color measurement device ILS30EP is
installed and attached to the printer, color measurement
is automatically performed for printed material. See the
manual supplied with the mounter for more information
on installing.
You need a commercially available software RIP to use
the mounter.
SpectroProofer Mounter 24"
*2
C12C890531
ILS30EP C12C932021 Color measurement device installed on the mounter. See
the manual supplied with the color measurement device
for more information on installing on the mounter.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit
*1
C12C815321 Automatically winds printed roll paper around the roll
core. See the manual supplied with the Auto Take-up
Reel Unit for more information on installing.
How to U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit
(Optional)” on page 52
Hard Disk Unit C12C934551
U “Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit” on page 65
Roll Paper Belt C12C890121 This is a holder to fasten a roll of paper that has been
removed and is being stored.
U “Removing Roll Paper” on page 37
*1 Available for the SC-P9300 Series.
*2 Available for the SC-P7300 Series.
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Absorption Pad Replacement Kit (Absorption Pads for Borderless
Printing)
The pad replacement kit contains three types of borderless printing pads.
The type of pad depends on where the absorption pads for borderless printing are installed.
SC-P9300 Series
SC-P7300 Series
A: Notched type
B: Straight type
C: Wide type
See the following for the installation instructions.
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Supported Media
The printer supports the following paper widths. (As of May, 2025)
We recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results.
Note:
For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special media or
when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer
of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
Epson Special Media Table
Roll Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper(250)
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Glossy Photo Paper(250)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc
Paper Width 406 mm/16 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Only available when taking up with the printed surface on the outside.
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(250)
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(250)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper250.icc
Paper Width 406 mm/16 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
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Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Only available when taking up with the printed surface on the outside.
Premium Luster Photo Paper(260)
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Luster Photo Paper(260)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumLusterPhotoPaper260.icc
Paper Width 254 mm/10 inches
300 mm/11.8 inches
406 mm/16 inches
508 mm/20 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit 300 mm/11.8 inches wide paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside or the inside.
Tensioner 300 mm/11.8 inches wide paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside.
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper(260)
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper(260)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper260.icc
Paper Width 406 mm/16 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Only available when taking up with the printed surface on the outside.
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Photo Paper Gloss 250
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Photo Paper Gloss(250)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PhotoPaperGloss250.icc
Paper Width 432 mm/17 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Only available when taking up with the printed surface on the outside.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper(170)
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Glossy Photo Paper(170)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper170.icc
Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
All paper widths require taking up with the printed surface on the inside.
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(170)
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(170)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper170.icc
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Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
All paper widths require taking up with the printed surface on the inside.
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_ProofingPaperWhiteSemimatte.icc
Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit 420 mm (A2) paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside or the inside.
Tensioner 420 mm (A2) paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths.
Proofing Paper Commercial
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Epson Proofing Paper Commercial
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_ProofingPaperCommercial.icc
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Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit 420 mm (A2) paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside or the inside.
Tensioner 420 mm (A2) paper is not supported.
Available for other paper widths.
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Watercolor Paper Radiant White
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite.icc
Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
Tensioner Only available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside.
UltraSmooth Fine Art paper
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) EPSON UltraSmooth Fine Art paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_UltraSmoothFineArtPaper.icc
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Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
Tensioner Only available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside.
Doubleweight Matte Paper
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Doubleweight Matte Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_DoubleweightMattePaper.icc
Paper Width 594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
Tensioner Only available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside.
Enhanced Matte Paper
Roll Core Diameter 3 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Enhanced Matte Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_EnhancedMattePaper.icc
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Paper Width 432 mm/17 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Available for all paper widths.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
Tensioner Only available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on
the outside.
Singleweight Matte Paper
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Singleweight Matte Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_SingleweightMattePaper.icc
Paper Width 420 mm(A2)
432 mm/17 inches
515 mm(B2)
594 mm(A1)
610 mm/24 inches
728mm(B1)
*
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside.
All paper widths require taking up with the printed surface on the inside.
Enhanced Synthetic Paper
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Enhanced Synthetic Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_EnhancedSyntheticPaper.icc
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Paper Width 432 mm/17 inches
610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Not supported.
Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_EnhancedAdhesiveSyntheticPaper.icc
Paper Width 610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Not supported.
Enhanced Low Adhesive Synthetic Paper
Roll Core Diameter 2 inches
Paper Type (printer driver) Enhanced Low Adhesive Synthetic Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_EnhancedLowAdhesiveSyntheticPaper.icc
Paper Width 610 mm/24 inches
914 mm/36 inches
*
1118 mm/44 inches
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Available for all paper widths when taking up with the printed surface on the
outside or the inside.
Tensioner Not supported.
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Cut sheet/Poster board
The XXX in the ICC profile indicates the model name. Select the name of your model.
Supported paper sizes vary depending on the model you are using.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Glossy Photo Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Only available for A2.
Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Only available for A2.
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Premium Luster Photo Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Luster Photo Paper
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumLusterPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Only available for A2.
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumLusterPhotoPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Only available for A2.
Velvet Fine Art Paper
Paper Type (printer driver) Velvet Fine Art Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_VelvetFineArtPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Available for A2 and US-C.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Paper Type (printer driver) Watercolor Paper Radiant White (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite.icc
Paper Size A3+/SuperB
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
UltraSmooth Fine Art paper
Paper Type (printer driver) EPSON UltraSmooth Fine Art paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_UltraSmoothFineArtPaper.icc
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Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Available for A2 and US-C.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Archival Matte Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
Paper Type (printer driver) EPSON Photo Matte Paper/Pigment
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_ArchivalMattePaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Available for A2 and US-C.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_ArchivalMattePaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Available for A2 and US-C.
However, color measurement accuracy is not guaranteed.
Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
Paper Type (printer driver) Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PhotoQualityInkJetPaper.icc
Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Presentation Paper Matte (SC-P9370/SC-P7370 only)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PhotoQualityInkJetPaper.icc
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Paper Size A4
A3
A3+/SuperB
A2
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Enhanced Matte Poster Board
Paper Type (printer driver) Enhanced Matte Poster Board (except for SC-P9370/SC-P7370)
ICC Profile Epson_XXX_EnhancedMattePosterBoard.icc
Paper Size 610 mm (24") × 762 mm (30")
762 mm (30") × 1016 mm (40")
*
B2
B1
*
*SC-P7300 Series is not supported
SpectroProofer mounter Not supported
Supported Commercially Available Paper
When using commercially available paper, make sure you register the paper information.
U “Before Printing on Commercially Available Paper” on page 180
This printer supports the following paper specifications for non-Epson media.
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Important:
❏ Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty.
❏ Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the
printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the print quality.
❏ Although other paper types manufactured by other companies can be loaded in the printer as long as they
meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the paper feeding and print quality.
❏ When using the SpectroProofer mounter, see the documentation supplied with your software RIP.
Roll Paper
Supported paper sizes vary depending on the model you are using.
Roll Core Diameter 2 or 3 inches
Roll Paper Outer Diameter 2-inch roll core: 103 mm or less
3-inch roll core: 150 mm or less
Paper Width SC-P9300 Series: 254 mm (10 inches) to 1118 mm (44 inches)
SC-P7300 Series: 254 mm (10 inches) to 610 mm (24 inches)
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Paper Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.50 mm(0.003 to 0.02 inches)
Cut sheet/Poster board
Supported paper sizes vary depending on the model you are using.
Paper Width SC-P9300 Series: 182 mm to 1118 mm (7.2 to 44 inches)
SC-P7300 Series: 182 mm to 620 mm
*1
(7.2 to 24.4 inches
*1
)
Paper Length
*2
SC-P9300 Series: 254 mm (10 inches) to 1580 mm (B0+)
SC-P7300 Series: 254 mm (10 inches) to 914 mm (A1+)
Paper Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.5 mm (0.003 to 0.02 inches) (0.5 mm to 1.5 mm (0.02 to 0.059 inches) for poster
board)
*1 The printable area is 610 mm (24 inches).
U “Cut Sheets Printable Area” on page 63
*2 762 mm (30 inches) for poster board.
Supported Paper Widths
The following paper widths are supported. You can perform right and left borderless printing on paper sizes that
support borderless printing.
Paper Width (Size) SC-P9300 Series SC-P7300 Series
Inches mm Supported Borderless
Printing
*
Supported Borderless
Printing
*
44.0 in. 1118 mm Supported Supported - -
42.0 in. 1067 mm Supported - - -
JIS B0 1030 mm Supported Supported - -
ISO B0 1000 mm Supported - - -
36.0 in. 914 mm Supported Supported - -
35.4 in. 900 mm Supported - - -
34.0 in. 864 mm Supported - - -
ISO A0 841 mm Supported Supported - -
31.5 in. 800 mm Supported - - -
30.0 in. 762 mm Supported - - -
JIS B1/B2 728 mm Supported Supported - -
F711 mm----
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Paper Width (Size) SC-P9300 Series SC-P7300 Series
Inches mm Supported Borderless
Printing
*
Supported Borderless
Printing
*
ISO B1/B2 707 mm Supported - - -
27.6 in. 700 mm Supported - - -
27.0 in.686 mm----
26.0 in.660 mm----
24.0 in. 610 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
23.6 in. 600 mm Supported - Supported -
ISO A1/A2 594 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
22.0 in. 559 mm Supported - Supported -
JIS B2/B3 515 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
20.0 in. 508 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
19.7 in. 500 mm Supported - Supported -
18.0 in. 457 mm Supported - Supported -
17.7 in.450 mm----
17.0 in. 432 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
ISO A2/A3 420 mm Supported - Supported -
16.0 in. 406 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
15.7 in. 400 mm Supported - Supported -
14.3 in. 364 mm Supported - Supported -
14.0 in. 356 mm Supported - Supported -
ISO B3353 mm----
Super A3 330 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
12.0 in. 305 mm Supported - Supported -
11.8 in. 300 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
ISO A3/A4 297 mm Supported - Supported -
11.0 in. 279 mm Supported - Supported -
10.1 in. 257 mm Supported - Supported -
10.0 in. 254 mm Supported Supported Supported Supported
Less than 10.0
in.
Less than 254
mm
----
* You can set and perform borderless printing, but the print quality may be reduced and the paper may expand or contract and
create a border.
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Before Printing on Commercially Available Paper
Note:
❏ Be sure to check the paper characteristics (such as if the paper is glossy, the material, and the thickness) in the
manual provided with the paper or contact the dealer of the paper.
❏ Test the print quality with this printer before purchasing a large amount of paper.
When using paper such as baryta, matte fine art paper, matte canvas, satin canvas, Japanese paper, thin Japanese
paper, or non-Epson media (Custom Paper), make the paper settings according to the paper characteristics before
printing. Printing without making configuring may cause wrinkles, rubbing, uneven colors, and so on.
Make sure you set the following four items.
Select Reference
Paper
The optimum settings for using different types of Epson special media have already been registered to
this printer.
Check the following, and then select the Epson special media type or general paper settings that are
closest to the paper you are using.
General paper settings
General paper settings have not been optimized for any specific paper type. You can then optimize
the settings according to the paper provided by the user.
❏ Photo Paper: Baryta
❏ Fine Art Paper: Matte fine art paper, thin Japanese paper, Japanese paper
❏ Canvas: satin canvas, matte canvas
❏ Plain paper: Plain paper
❏ Glossy paper: Photo Paper or Proofing Paper
❏ Thick paper that is not glossy: Matte Paper
❏ Thin, soft paper that is not glossy: Plain paper
❏ Canvas-like paper: Canvas
❏ Cotton paper with an uneven surface: Fine Art Paper
❏ Special media such as film, cloth, poster board, and tracing paper: Others
Paper Thickness Set the thickness of the paper. If you do not know the paper thickness, check the manual supplied
with the paper or the paper supplier.
This allows you to reduce the grainy feeling and scuff marks in print outs, as well as differences in the
print position and color.
Roll Core Diameter Set the paper core size for the roll paper being loaded.
Paper Feed Offset Optimizes the paper feed when printing. By adjusting the gap between the data size and the print
size, you can reduce the chance of banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors.
Example of entering settings
When printing at a data size of 100 mm (3.9 inches) and a print size of 101 mm (4 inches), the offset is
1.0%. Therefore, you would enter a value of -1.0%.
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Important:
If you change even one item set in the Paper menu, you need to perform Paper Feed Offset again.
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PANTONE Color Explanation
There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated by the SC-P9300 Series/SC-P7300 Series, any
one of which may affect quality of the PANTONE Color simulation.
For optimal results, we recommend that the following driver and materials use.
Print Quality (Printer Driver): Max Quality
Media: Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte
Ink: Genuine Epson ink
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Notes When Moving or
Transporting the Printer
This section describes precautions when moving or
transporting the printer.
Installation Space
U “Installation Space” on page 16
Notes When 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 the following
section for information on moving the printer
between floors or to another building.
U “Notes on Transporting” on page 182
Caution:
Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees
forward or back while moving it. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in the printer falling
over, causing accidents.
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Important:
Do not remove the ink cartridges. Failure to
observe this precaution could cause the print head
nozzles to dry out.
Getting ready
A
Remove any paper from the printer.
B
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
C
Disconnect the power cords and all other
cables.
D
Place the paper basket as shown in the image.
E
Remove the optional auto take-up reel unit or
SpectroProofer mounter if they are installed.
U Setup Guide (booklet) supplied with
optional items
F
Unlock the casters.
G
Move the printer.
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Important:
Use the casters to move the printer indoors a
short distance over a level floor. They cannot
be used for transport.
Notes on Transporting
Make the following preparations in advance before
transporting the printer.
❏ Remove any paper.
❏ Press Maintenance - Keeping/Transporting
Preparation - Personal Transport Preparation
from the control panel. Ink is discharged. When
the ink has been discharged, the printer turns off.
❏ Disconnect all of the cables.
❏ Remove any optional components if they are
installed.
To remove the optional components, see the Setup
Guide included with each of them, and then
reverse the attachment procedure.
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Also, repack it using the original box and packing
materials to protect it from shocks and vibrations.
When packing, make sure you install protective
material to secure the print head.
See the "Setup Guide" (booklet) supplied with the
printer for the installation method, and install the
protective material in its original position by reversing
the removal procedure.
Caution:
❏ The printer is heavy and should not be carried
by one person. When you pack or move the
printer, use four or more people when carrying
it. Also, make sure there is another person to
guide the people carrying the printer.
❏ When you lift the printer, maintain a natural
posture.
❏ When you lift the printer, place your hands at
the locations indicated in the following
illustration.
If you lift the printer while holding other
sections, you may be injured. For example, you
may drop the printer or your fingers may be
pinched when lowering the printer.
When you move the printer while packing it, place
your hands at the positions in the illustration, and
then lift.
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Important:
❏ Only place your hands at the positions shown;
otherwise, the printer may be damaged.
Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the printer.
❏ Move and transport the printer with ink
cartridges installed. Do not remove the ink
cartridges; otherwise, the nozzles may be
clogged and make it impossible to print, or ink
may leak.
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Notes when Resuming Use of
the Printer
After moving or transporting the printer, follow the
steps below to put it into a ready status.
See the Choosing a Place for the Printer section of the
"Setup Guide" (booklet) in advance to make sure the
location is suitable for installing the printer.
A
See the "Setup Guide" to install the printer.
U Setup Guide (booklet)
If you do not have the Setup Guide, you can
access it from the online manuals.
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Important:
Make sure you lock the casters after installing
the printer.
B
Follow the on-screen instructions to fill the ink.
C
Check the print head nozzles.
U “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 127
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System Requirements
The software can be used in the following environments. (As of May, 2025)
Supported operating systems and other requirements are subject to change.
For the latest information, see the Epson website.
Printer Driver
Windows
Operating system Windows 11 x 64
Windows 10 / Windows 10 x64
Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 x64
Windows 8 / Windows 8 x64
Windows 7 / Windows 7 x64
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 3.05 GHz or faster
Main storage memory 4 GB or more
Hard disk free space 64 GB or more
Display resolution WXGA (1280×768) or better
Note:
When installing, log in to a "Computer administrator" account (an account with administrative privileges).
Mac
Operating system Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 3.05 GHz or faster
Main storage memory 2 GB or more
Hard disk free space 32 GB or more
Display resolution WXGA+ (1280×800) or better
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Web Config
The following browsers are supported. Always use the latest version of your browser.
Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Epson Edge Dashboard
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Important:
Use computers with Epson Edge Dashboard installed under the following conditions.
The printer cannot be monitored correctly if these conditions are not met.
❏ Do not enable hibernation.
❏ Disable the sleep function to prevent the computer from entering sleep mode.
Windows
Operating system Windows 11
Windows 10 x 64
CPU Multi-core processor (3.0 GHz or faster recommended)
Free memory space 4 GB or more
Hard disk
(Free space required for installation)
2 GB or more
Display resolution 1280 × 1024 or better
Connection to the printer High Speed USB
Ethernet 1000Base-T
Browser Microsoft Edge
Mac
Operating system Mac OS 10.9.5 or later
CPU Multi-core processor (3.0 GHz or faster recommended)
Free memory space 4 GB or more
Hard disk
(Free space required for installation)
2 GB or more
Display resolution 1280 × 1024 or better
Connection to the printer High Speed USB
Ethernet 1000Base-T
Browser Safari 6 or later
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Specifications Table
The (A) to (B) letters used in the table represent the
printer models as shown below.
(A): SC-P9300 Series
(B): SC-P7300 Series
Printer Specifications
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configura-
tion
800 nozzles x 10 colors
(Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light
Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Violet,
Photo Black, Matte Black, Gray,
Light Gray)
Resolution (maxi-
mum)
2400 × 1200 dpi
Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed
command), Adobe PDF 1.7
Paper feed meth-
od
Friction feed method
Built-in memory 2.0 GB
Network Printing
Protocols/Func-
tions
*1
EpsonNet Print (Windows)
Standard TCP/IP (Windows)
WSD Printing (Windows)
Bonjour (Mac)
IPP Printing (Windows)
IPP Printing (Mac)
Printing from FTP client
Security Stand-
ards/Protocols
SSL/TLS (HTTPS Server/Client,
IPPS)
IEEE802.1X
IPsec/IP Filtering
SMTPS (STARTTLS, SSL/TLS)
SNMPv3
Rated voltage AC 100-240 V
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Rated current 3.4 to 1.6 A
Power consumption
Operating (A): Approx. 80 W
(B): Approx. 70 W
Ready mode Approx. 32 W
Sleep mode Approx. 3.2W
Power off Approx. 0.3W
Printer Specifications
Temperature
Operating 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F) (15 to 25˚C
(59 to 77˚F) recommended)
In storage
(before
unpacking)
-20 to 60˚C (-4 to 140˚F) (within
120 hours at 60˚C (140˚F), within a
month at 40˚C (104˚F))
In storage (after
unpacking)
Ink charged: -10 to 40˚C (14 to
104˚F) (within a month at 40˚C
(104˚F))
After ink discharged: -20 to 25˚C
(-4 to 77˚F) (within a month at
25˚C (77˚F))
Humidity
Operating 20 to 80% (40 to 60%
recommended, without
condensation)
In storage 5 to 85% (without condensation)
Temperature and humidity range for operating (the
range shown by diagonal lines is recommended)
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Printer Specifications
Dimensions When paper basket stored
(A): (W) 1909 x (D) 890 x (H) 1218
mm ((W) 75.16 x (D) 35.04 x (H)
47.95 inches)
(B): (W) 1401 x (D) 667 x (H) 1218
mm ((W) 55.16 x (D) 26.26 x (H)
47.95 inches)
When using paper basket (at
maximum extension):
(A): (W) 1909 x (D) 1318 x (H) 1218
mm ((W) 75.16 x (D) 51.89 x (H)
47.95 inches)
(B): (W) 1401 x (D) 903 x (H) 1218
mm ((W) 55.16 x (D) 35.55 x (H)
47.95 inches)
Weight
*2
(A): Approx. 151 kg (Approx. 333
lb)
(B): Approx. 119 kg (Approx. 262
lb)
*1 EpsonNet Print only supports IPv4. The others support
both IPv4 and IPv6.
*2 Not including the ink cartridges
c
Important:
Use the printer at an altitude of 2000 m (6562 ft.)
or less.
Interface Specifications
USB port for a
computer
Hi-Speed USB
Ethernet
*1
Standards
IEEE802.3i (10Base-T)
IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient
Ethernet)
*2
*1 Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5e or higher).
*2 The connected device should comply with IEEE802.3az
standards.
Ink Specifications
Type Special ink cartridges
Pigment ink (Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow,
Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta,
Violet, Photo Black, Matte Black,
Gray, Light Gray)
Ink Specifications
Use by date See the date printed on the
package (at normal temperature)
Print quality guar-
antee expiry
One year (after installing in the
printer)
Storage temperature
Uninstalled -20 to 40˚C (-4 to 140˚F) (within 4
days at -20˚C (-4˚F), within a
month at 40˚C (104˚F))
Installed -10 to 40˚C (14 to 140˚F) (within 4
days at -10˚C (14˚F), within a
month at 40˚C (104˚F))
Packed and
Transported
-20 to 60˚C (-4 to 140˚F) (within
four days at -20˚C (-4˚F), within a
month at 40˚C (104˚F), within 72
hours at 60˚C (140˚F))
Cartridge capaci-
ties
700 ml, 350 ml, 150 ml
c
Important:
❏ We recommend that you remove and shake
the installed ink cartridges once every six
months to ensure good print quality.
❏ The ink freezes if left at below -20˚C (-4˚F) for
a long time. If it does freeze, leave it at room
temperature (25˚C (77˚F)) for at least four
hours.
❏ Do not refill the ink cartridges.
Information of EU Declaration of Conformity
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity of
this equipment is available at the following internet
address.
For users in Zambia
See the following website to check the information for
ZICTA Type Approval.
https://support.epson.net/zicta/
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