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Epson SC-F9200 series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0030-01 EN...
  • Page 2 (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Heat Shield....66 Using EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 ... . 24 Replacing and Refilling Consumables.
  • Page 4 Details of the Menu......92 Contacting Epson Support....133 The Media Setup Menu.

  • Page 5: Manual Types And Usage

    Windows screenshots in this manuals using Adobe Reader or Preview (Mac OS X). manual. The Epson Video Manuals have been uploaded to the Epson manual YouTube channel. You can view these on Illustrations your Web browser.

  • Page 6: Video Manuals

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. Video Manuals ❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas. Click the following link to display a list of videos that have been uploaded to YouTube. Select the video you ❏...

  • Page 7: When Using This Product

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction When using this product When handling the ink packs ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s ❏ Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do cabinet. not drink.

  • Page 8: Printer Parts

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front section Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 59 After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
  • Page 9 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Roll core holder Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right. “Media Loading” on page 35 Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core.
  • Page 10 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Ink tank Holds ink used for printing. Heat shield Prevents the temperature of the ink in the ink tank from rising when using a commercially available heater. Make sure you clean the heat shield if any ink has adhered to it.
  • Page 11 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Front cover Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the printer.

  • Page 12: Slider

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Slider LAN port Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink. “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on RJ-45 connector page 67 Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).

  • Page 13: Inside

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Inside Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. The print head on the left is "Head1", the print head on the right is "Head2".

  • Page 14: Back

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Anti-drying caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. Cleaning may be required depending on the status. “Cleaning Caps” on page 63 Suction caps These caps absorb the ink from the tips of the print head nozzles. Do not touch the insides of the suction caps. The part maybe deformed, and it may no longer be possible to perform capping correctly.
  • Page 15 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Lift lever If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Display Control panel Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Understanding the Display” on page 17 Menu button Press this button to display menus. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 87...

  • Page 17: Understanding The Display

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying Messages menu, where you can adjust the Heater Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error Temperature. This menu can be adjusted during messages. printing. “When a Message is Displayed” on page 101 “The Media Setup Menu”...
  • Page 18 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction * The ink color selected at the time of purchase is Chip unit status displayed. The display changes as shown below when an error is detected in the installed chip unit. Waste Ink Bottle status...

  • Page 19: Features

    Media Installation and Take up a Snap The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, Contact your dealer or Epson Support. eliminating the need to attach spindles before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly.

  • Page 20: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Use the printer in a location that is sufficiently Notes on Usage and ventilated. Storage ❏ When using a commercially available heater, use it within the recommended operating temperature range. If it is used outside the recommended range,...

  • Page 21: Notes When Not Using The Printer

    ❏ The date printed on the ink pack work will also be charged. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. ❏ 25 days from the day that the ink tank was ❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the refilled from the ink pack printer.

  • Page 22: Handling Media

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Introduction Handling Media Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that are in poor condition will not produce good quality prints. Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media. Notes on Handling ❏...

  • Page 23: Using The Supplied Software

    Panel 2. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB. See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status display.

  • Page 24: Uninstalling Software

    Panel 2 Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a from a computer and copy media settings bank created program from the Programs category.

  • Page 25: Closing

    Mac OS X Double-click Applications > Epson Software > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to open the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. Closing Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main...

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Do not carry media with the media surface pressed Basic Operations against clothing. Handle media in its indivdual packaging until just before loading the media in the printer. Loading and Exchanging Media Whenever you attempt to load the media, check the following cautions beforehand.
  • Page 27 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Move the media holding plates to the right and Temporarily place media on the roll supports. left sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the media holding plates to move them. Close the front cover.
  • Page 28 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Note: to lift the media into position, then firmly insert If the label does not have the loading position, mark the roll holder.
  • Page 29 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Important: below is fully inserted. If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core insufficiently, media is not fed correctly during printing because of slippage between the roll holder and roll core.
  • Page 30 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the Important: opening, then lower the media loading lever. Perform Steps 16 to 5 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the black square of the label.
  • Page 31 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media was fed straight with the media straight and taut. (2) Adjust so that the edge of the media is aligned to the center of the round holes in the media holding plates.

  • Page 32: Viewing And Changing Media Settings

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Selected Media Close the front cover. Displays the parameters on which media settings are based as shown below. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings are based on those stored in the printer in media settings bank No. 1.

  • Page 33: Replacing And Removing Media

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will Buttons that are used in the following settings be prompted to enter the length of the current media. Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between 1.0 and 999.5 m (15 and 3000 ft) and press the Z...
  • Page 34 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Open the front cover, and move the media Buttons that are used in the following settings holding plates out of the way. Move the media holding plates to the right and left sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the media holding plates to move them.

  • Page 35: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take up the cut media completely by operating the Manual switch according to how the media is rolled. Taking-up with printed side in places the printed surface on the inside of the roll. Printed side in is recommended in most situations.
  • Page 36 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Attaching the roll core Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media. Set the Auto switch to off.
  • Page 37 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Insert the roll core onto the right holder. Tighten the left roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place. Confirm the following: the left roll core holder is fully inserted into the roll core, and the roll core and edges of the media are not misaligned.
  • Page 38 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Taking-up with printed side outU “Take-up with the Press the d button in the control panel to feed Printed Side Facing Out” on page 40 enough media for a single wrap around the roll core.
  • Page 39 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media is attached without Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the looseness. roll core are not misaligned. Important: If the tensions of the left and right edges of the...
  • Page 40 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core. Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.

  • Page 41: Removing The Take-Up Roll

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media is attached without Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the looseness. roll core are not misaligned. Important: If the tensions of the left and right edges of the...
  • Page 42 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and Caution: remove the roll core holder. ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons.

  • Page 43: Before Printing

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the roll onto the roll support. Parameters Stored in Print Media Setting Banks Media setting banks store the following: ❏ Setting Name ❏ Feed Adjustment ❏ Platen Gap ❏ Head Alignment Before Printing ❏...
  • Page 44 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations After entering the name, press the Z button. Buttons that are used in the following settings Feed Adjustment Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, tint unevenness, or stripes). For Feed Adjustment, the user visually inspects print results and enters the adjustment value by hand.
  • Page 45 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Heating & Drying Media width Drying time (seconds) Set the temperature of the after heater or Drying Time 24 in Per Pass. Blank Area Feed (1) Use the d/u buttons to select Blank Area Feed...
  • Page 46 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to choose a value. After finishing the configuration, press the Z button. After finishing the configuration, press the Z Press the y button to return to the customize button. settings menu.
  • Page 47 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment, you Media width Feeding Tension value will need to perform it again after adjusting Take-up Tension. 36 in Lv18 24 in Lv12 “Feed Adjustment” on page 44...

  • Page 48: Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations For bidirectional printing Press the y button to return to the customize Select Manual(Bi-D). If the graininess or misalignment settings menu. is not improved after performing Manual(Bi-D), try Manual(Dual Head). If there is still no improvement, Prevent Sticking perform Manual(Uni-D).

  • Page 49: Feed Adjustment

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select Media Setup and press the Z button. Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps. In the following example, this would be pattern Use the d/u buttons to select Customize number 2.
  • Page 50 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Enter a correction during printing and inspect the Setting procedure Buttons that are used in the following settings results. “Changing settings during printing” on page 51 Notes on correct adjustment The condition of media is important for correct Feed Adjustment.

  • Page 51: Changing Settings During Printing

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations The printer will print a test pattern. Changing settings during When printing is complete, the media will printing automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible. Feed Adjustment and Heating & Drying can be Measure the distance between the “+”...

  • Page 52: Heating & Drying

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Buttons that are used in the following settings If the setting is changed, the icon is displayed on the control panel screen as shown below. To clear this icon, carry out the following operations.

  • Page 53: Printable Area

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction. The left and right edges of media recognized by the printer varies as shown below according to the Media Size Check settings.
  • Page 54 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Basic Operations indicates the margins on all four sides. See the following for more details. Margin Explanation Available Position Setting Range This can be configured in RIP. To maintain media feeding accuracy, if the setting is less...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations It is necessary to perform proper maintenance at appropriate frequency to maintain print quality. Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life. Read this section and perform maintenance appropriately.

  • Page 56: Replacing And Refilling Consumables

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance When to perform Component to be cleaned When ink adheres to the heat shield Heat shield “Cleaning the Heat Shield” on page 66 Replacing and Refilling Consumables When to perform When to replace or refill...

  • Page 57: Preparation And Notes

    Cleaning Stick (Wide) To make maintenance, note the following points. Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet before performing Cleaning Stick (Narrow) maintenance. Wiper cleaner You can download it at your local Epson Web site. Wiper Cleaning wiper Ink cleaner...

  • Page 58: Moving The Print Head

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Do not get alcohol or water on the nozzle surface, Caution: caps, or wiper. If water or alcohol gets on the nozzle ❏ During maintenance, wear protective clothing, surface, caps, or wiper, this can damage the printer.

  • Page 59: Using Ink Cleaner

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. Note: The buzzer sounds 10 minutes after the print head is Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the moved (default setting). Press the Z button to continue cleaning stick.
  • Page 60 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Left-hand print head After the print head moves to the left end of the printer, open the left maintenance cover. Dampen the cleaning stick (wide) with ink cleaner. Use new cleaning stick and ink cleaner.

  • Page 61: Cleaning Wiper And Attachment Point

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Before cleaning Dampen the cleaning stick (wide) with the ink cleaner, then wipe away any dust and dirt on the front, back, and sides of the wiper blade. After cleaning Dried and adhered ink, lint, and dust are cleanly removed.
  • Page 62 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance “Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers” Open the right maintenance cover. on page 75 Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. Clean the bottom of the wiper with the cleaning stick (wide).

  • Page 63: Cleaning Caps

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Hold the cleaning stick (narrow) in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe off any ink Place on the attachment point and press down that has adhered to the inside of the Anti-drying until you hear a click.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Platen, Pressure Rollers, And Media Holding Plates

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe off ink that has adhered to the guide After cleaning, close the right maintenance cover section. and press the Z button twice. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position.
  • Page 65 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Open the front cover. Wipe lint, dust, and adhered ink from the platen using a brush or soft cloth that has been soaked in water and squeezed well. Raise the media loading lever. Carefully remove lint and dust stuck in the groove of the platen.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Front Cover

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe off water droplets or dirt that has adhered Cleaning the Front Cover to the bottom of the front cover with a soft cloth that has been soaked in water and squeezed well. When drying ink using the after heater, steam is generated which may form water droplets on the front cover.

  • Page 67: Replacing And Refilling Consumables

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the heat shield. Attach the heat shield. Use your fingers to completely remove the five Align the holes on the heat shield with the ink screws securing the heat shield, and remove the tank cover, and then secure it in place by heat shield.
  • Page 68 If vomiting is induced, vomited material may enter the windpipe, which is You can download it at your local Epson Web site. dangerous. ❏ Note the following points when refilling ink. ❏ Gently tear off the ink pack spout opening.
  • Page 69 If the remaining ink level is greater than 70 mm Important: from the base of the ink tank: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm from the ink packs.
  • Page 70 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Insert a finger into the depression on the top of Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink the slider and pull straight outward. pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing.
  • Page 71 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Except for High Density Black ink Shake the new ink pack as shown in the illustration horizontally for approximately 5 cm left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 times. Open the slider ink inlet cover.
  • Page 72 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Tear off the ink pack spout opening. (2) Hook the stirring stick over the projection on the ink tank.
  • Page 73 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Except for High Density Black ink Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance If you replace the Waste Ink Bottle before being Close the slider ink inlet cover. prompted by a message, run the Waste Ink Counter option in the Maintenance menu after replacement. “The Maintenance Menu” on page 98...

  • Page 75: Replacing The Wiper Cleaners And Wipers

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink Important: Bottle holder. ❏ Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle.
  • Page 76 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Wipers: The edge is not smooth even after wiping Remove the wiper cleaner. the wiper section with a cleaning stick. Otherwise, Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the the wiper is cracked.
  • Page 77 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Insert a new wiper cleaner. Remove the wiper. Place on the attachment point and press down Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it until you hear a click. left and lift it out.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Media Holding Plates

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Disposal of used wipers and wiper cleanersU “Disposal of Used Consumables” on page 86 Replacing the media holding plates When the media holding plates supplied with the printer are deformed or damaged, be sure to replace them with new ones.
  • Page 79 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance (1) Align the plate on the platen with the white line on the media holding plate. Check that two hooked sections at the rear of the media holding plate are securely applied as shown below and that they are attached with no gap between the plate and platen.

  • Page 80: Other Maintenance

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Open the ink inlet cover for the slider on which Important: an HDK ink label is stuck. If both hooked sections are not positioned correctly, return to Step 3 to attach them again. Otherwise, the head may be damaged.
  • Page 81 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Move the stirring stick up and down within one second and repeat about 15 times. When moving the stirring stick, touch the ink inlet cap to the lip of the ink tank and raise it until you can see the hook on the stirring stick.

  • Page 82: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Close the ink inlet cover. Note that when the media width is less than 34 inches and Media Size Check is set to Off, it is not possible to print side by side. This section explains how to print and inspect a check pattern.

  • Page 83: Head Cleaning

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Cleaning Cycle “Head Cleaning” on page 83 Head cleaning is performed automatically at Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages. colors before resuming use. If clogged nozzles “Printer Setup Menu”...

  • Page 84: Applying Carriage Rod Grease

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Carriage rod B Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned. Use the pad B to clean and grease rod B. ❏ Use the d/u buttons to choose the nozzle arrays with faint or missing segments in the nozzle check pattern and press the Z button.
  • Page 85 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe stains off carriage rod A. As shown in the illustration, hold the grease tool against the back of the rod and smoothly slide it twice from one end to the other and back again.

  • Page 86: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    In such cases, submit the “Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal company. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. Grease carriage rod B. Hold pad B against the front of the rod and...

  • Page 87: Using The Control Panel Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below.

  • Page 88: Menu List

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Menu Item Parameter Media Setup Media Remaining “The Media...
  • Page 89 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Feeding Tension Auto Manual 0 to 40 Take-up Tension Auto Manual 1 to 9 Feed Speed Lv1, Lv2 Prevent Sticking ON, OFF Restore Settings Yes, No RIP Settings Platen Gap 1.5, 2.0, 2.5...
  • Page 90 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Printer Setup Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) “Printer Setup Side Margin(Left) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) Menu” on page 96 Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm (0.00 to 32.00 inch)
  • Page 91 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Network Setup IP Address Setting “The Network Auto Setup Menu” on page 99 Panel IP: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 SM: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 DG: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 Print Status Sheet...

  • Page 92: Details Of The Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. is the default setting. Media Remaining Item Parameter Explanation Remaining Setup Choose On to display and record, or Off to not display and not record, the amount of media remaining.
  • Page 93 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) Item Parameter Explanation Setting Name Assign the media setting bank a name up to 22 half-size characters long. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use.
  • Page 94 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Heater Set the after heater temperature. Temperature The default Heater Temperature is 50 ˚C. 30 to 55˚ Drying Time Per 0 to 10 sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass.
  • Page 95 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Auto The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations. If creases appear in the media during printing, we recommend using Manual and Manual 0 to 40 setting the value to higher than Lv32.

  • Page 96: Printer Setup Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Roll Type Printable Side Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled. Printable Side Tension Measurement Periodically The tension is measured and adjusted automatically to maintain the correct tension for the media being printer.
  • Page 97 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to Choose the width of the right margin when media is loaded in the printer. 1.00inch) See the following for more information.

  • Page 98: The Maintenance Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Light Off, 1 to 240 hours Select the frequency - never (Off) or after 1 to 240 hours - and strength with which the printer performs head cleaning. Periodical Cleaning will Medium not be performed while Off is selected.

  • Page 99: The Printer Status Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation All Nozzles Execute (Light)/ Note the numbers of patterns that contain faint or missing colors and Execute (Medium)/ clean all or selected nozzles. All Nozzles performs head cleaning for all...

  • Page 100: The Preference Menu

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Preference Menu is the default setting. Item Parameter Explanation Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Set the printer’s built-in clock. The time provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets.

  • Page 101: Problem Solver

    Update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Media Size Error The media currently loaded is not the correct width. Raise the media loading lever and Load correct size media.

  • Page 102: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs

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

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network Troubleshooting environment. You cannot print (because the Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network printer does not work) settings. The printer does not turn on.

  • Page 104: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    “Feed Adjustment” on page 44 Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? The printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual. Using any other type of ink pack may result in reduced print quality.
  • Page 105 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The print is not positioned properly The printed surface is scuffed or on the media. soiled. Is the media loaded correctly and are the Is the media too thick or too thin? margins correct? Check media specifications to confirm that it is compatible with the printer.
  • Page 106 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Nozzle clogs cannot be cleared. Is media being handled appropriately? If the following points are not observed when handling media, small amounts of dust and lint may Is cleaning being performed? stick to the media surface and cause in ink drops in the print results.

  • Page 107: Media

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver ❏ Furthermore, store media as described in the When RIP Settings is selected Slow the feed speed of the software RIP. manual accompanying the printer and load media in the printer just before printing.

  • Page 108: Media Jams

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Attach a spacer in the hollow of the media Is media printed at a high density being taken loading lever. For details, see: “Using the Spacer” on page 128 Media Jams Is the media creased or folded?
  • Page 109 Cease use of the printer if the media holding plates are deformed. Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Move the media holding plates to the right and left sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the Manually rewind the cut media.

  • Page 110: Others

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Media is not fed straight or taken up The control panel display keeps well turning off. Has parallel adjustment been performed for Is the printer in sleep mode? the Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take-up The printer enters sleep mode when the Heat Off Timer expires and the heaters turn off.

  • Page 111: Appendix

    For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Important: Refilling the ink tank with an ink pack not specified in this manual can damage the printer. Epson is not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred through the use of unspecified Epson genuine ink packs, even if the printer is still within warranty.

  • Page 112: Supported Media

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of product.

  • Page 113: Transport

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Unlock the stand. Perform Head Alignment and check print quality. Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the stand fixing screws. “Head Alignment” on page 44 Transport Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
  • Page 114 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. Remove the left-hand fixing plate for the media guide bar.

  • Page 115: Attaching The Media Guide Bar

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Loosen the tank cover adjustment section. Remove the right-hand fixing plate for the media guide bar. Use a hexagon wrench (small) to rotate the three screws a couple of turns to loosen them. While supporting the right-hand fixing plate for the media guide bar, use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove the three screws.
  • Page 116 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the tank cover holding plate. Attach the left-hand fixing plate for the media guide bar. While supporting the tank cover holding plate, use a hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the three screws.
  • Page 117 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Use the hexagon wrench (small) to tighten the Perform parallel adjustment. four screws and secure the media guide bar. After attaching the media guide bar, read the following section, and then proceed to parallel Important: adjustment.

  • Page 118: Parallel Adjustment

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Parallel adjustment Note: When the film will be reused, the adhesive side may be soiled. Soak a lint-free cloth in water, wring it out, and In the following cases, perform parallel adjustment for then use it to wipe away the dust and lint stuck to the the Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
  • Page 119 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Align Hole 4 with a screw at the lead edge of the Pass the left and right sides of film b from the rear after heater. to the front. As shown in the illustration, align Hole 1 of film b with the screws on the left and right edges of the loading guide, and then adhere it.
  • Page 120 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix On the rear of the printer, loosen the roll holder Important: fixing screws on the left and right sides. Next, tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, left roll holder with the position of dotted line.
  • Page 121 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Attach a counterweight to film a. After film a below is fully inserted. stops swinging, make a note of the value of the scale on film a where the edge of the platen overlaps.
  • Page 122 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a While checking the scale of film a at the front of and move it so that it aligns with the right side of the printer, make an adjustment on the rear side film b tightly.

  • Page 123: Parallel Adjustment For The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front of the printer, remove the Parallel Adjustment for the Auto counterweight attached to film a. Take-up Reel Unit Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 124 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Important: below is fully inserted. If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
  • Page 125 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix After film a stops swinging, make a note of the While checking the scale of film a on the front value of the scale on film a where the edge of the side of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench platen overlaps.
  • Page 126 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix At the rear of the printer, remove the At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a counterweight attached to film a. and move it so that it aligns with film b tightly.
  • Page 127 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a While checking the scale of film a on the front and move it so that it aligns with the right side of side of the printer, make adjustments using the film b tightly.

  • Page 128: Using The Spacer

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix At the rear of the printer, remove the Remove film a from the roll core. counterweight attached to film a. Remove the left and right side of film b from the printer. Pull out film a from the printer. Next, loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.

  • Page 129: Adjusting The Spacer

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Loosen the screws with the hexagon wrench Use the plus head screwdriver to loosen the two (large). screws. Do not remove the screws. Move the adjustment position from A to B. Remove the spacer. Use the plus head screwdriver to tighten the two screws.

  • Page 130: Storing The Spacer

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the spacer in the hollow of the media Attach the spacer, and then check that vertical loading lever. creases have been removed. See steps 4 to 7. If the vertical creases have still not been removed, change the adjustment position to position C, and then repeat steps 4 to 6.

  • Page 131: System Requirements

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Printer Specifications Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% (40 to 60% recommended) (without con- Consult the documentation for your software RIP. densation) Storage (before and after un- packing): 5 to 85% (without Specifications Table...

  • Page 132: Standards And Approvals

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Appendix Ink Specifications Type Dedicated ink pack Sublimation High Density Black, Black, Cyan, transfer ink Magenta, Yellow Use by date See the date printed on the ink pack (at normal temperature) Print quality 25 days (from the day that the ink...

  • Page 133: Where To Get Help

    Support Technical Support Web Before Contacting Epson Site If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with information in your product documentation, contact problems that cannot be solved using the Epson support services for assistance.

  • Page 134: Help For Users In North America

    Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level support and select your product for solutions to of customer service. In addition to your product common problems. You can download drivers and...

  • Page 135: Help For Users In Singapore

    The more information you ❏ Product usage questions or problems prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.

  • Page 136: Technical Support Hotline

    Kong Limited. Phone: 603-56288222 Internet Home Page ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in usage and technical support (Techline) both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide Phone: 603-56288333 users with the following information: ❏...

  • Page 137: Help For Users In The Philippines

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

  • Page 138: Software License Terms

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
  • Page 139 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof. When code is released as a series of files, a Modification is: (a) any addition to or deletion from the contents of a file containing Covered Code;...
  • Page 140 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
  • Page 141 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
  • Page 142 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance.

  • Page 143: Other Software Licenses

    SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
  • Page 144 SC-F9200 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

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