Epson SureLab D3000 Administrator's Guide

SL-D3000 Administrator's Guide

Meaning of Symbols

Note: Notes contain important information on the operation of this product. Tip: Tips contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.

Operating System Versions

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.

Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP.

O Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.

O Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional.

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Contents

Setup and Maintenance

Pre-operation Check

Post-operation Check

Printer Information Checking Printer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing User Levels

Settings/Maintenance Performing Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 System Operation Settings/Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installation Information Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Settings for Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Printer Operation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Print Condition Settings/Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Color Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Gray Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Print Head Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Printer Adjustment/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Operation History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Parts Replacement History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Paper Feed-Related Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Software Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 System Language Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Error History

Acquire Log

Add/Delete Printer

When a Message is Displayed About Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes . . . . .74 Paper Feed Path Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Extending the Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Preparing to extend the Client PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Installing the system application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility . . . . . .80

Changing the System Application Version. . . . . . . . .81 Upgrading or Downgrading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Checking the System Application Version. . . . . . .82 Changing the System Application Version . . . . . .82

Removing the System Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS. . .86 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Contents

Setup and Maintenance

Setup and Maintenance

You can perform printer maintenance and check printer status from the Client PC.

You can set the user authority to "Operator" or "Administrator". Available functions differ depending on the authority.

SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Operator): You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, , and check Error History.

In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status.

In Settings/Maintenance, you can perform adjustment/maintenance operations such as head cleaning.

In Error History, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer, and information.

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Setup and Maintenance

SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Administrator): "...[AD]" is displayed in the title bar on screens in Administrator's mode.

You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, Acquire Log, Add/Delete Printer, and check Error History.

In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status.

In Settings/Maintenance, you can perform adjustment/maintenance operations such as head cleaning and calibration.

In Error History, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer, and information.

In Acquire Log, you can save log files.

Available functions:

Button Settings/Maintenance Functions Menu Operator Adminis- trator

Large Items Medium Items Small Items

Pre-operation Check - - - Yes Yes

Post-operation Check - - - Yes Yes

Printer Information - - - Yes Yes

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Setup and Maintenance

Settings/Maintenance System Operation Settings/Inspections (01)

Installation Information Settings (011)

- No Yes

Settings for Optional Equipment (012)

- No Yes

Printer Operation Settings(013)

- No Yes

Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02)

Image Quality Settings (021)

- No Yes

Paper Settings (022) - Yes Yes

CR Unit Adjustment/Mainten ance (03)

Head Cleaning (031) Auto Cleaning (0311) Yes Yes

Nozzle Check (0312) Yes Yes

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313)

No Yes

Color Calibration (034)

Calibration (0341) No Yes

History of Correction Values (0342)

No Yes

Create Calibration (0343)

No Yes

Gray Adjustment (035)

- No Yes

Head Maintenance (036)

No Yes

Printer Adjustment/Mainten ance (04)

Operation History (044)

- Yes Yes

Parts Replacement History (045)

Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451)

No Yes

Clear Counter 1 (0452)

No Yes

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048)

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483)

No Yes

Software Settings (05)

System Language Settings (051)

- No Yes

Error History - - - Yes Yes

Acquire Log - - - No Yes

Add/Delete Printer - - - No Yes

Button Settings/Maintenance Functions Menu Operator Adminis- trator

Large Items Medium Items Small Items

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Setup and Maintenance

Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on items that are available to operators.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Setup and Maintenance"

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Pre-operation Check

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Pre-operation Check

Click Pre-operation Check on the Client PC to start the printer.

In Pre-operation Check, the printer starts after the items that need to be checked manually have been displayed. Furthermore, when Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC starts automatically.

Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Pre-operation Check.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Starting the Printer"

Post-operation Check

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Post-operation Check

Click Post-operation Check on the Client PC to shut down the printer.

When the printer is shut down in Post-operation Check, and Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC closes automatically.

Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Post-operation Check.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Shutting down the Printer"

Printer Information

Printer Information

You can confirm various types of printer information.

Checking Printer Information

On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables, and so on.

A Select the printer you want to use from the Registered Printer List, and then click Printer Information.

Tip: In the following situations, the Printer Information button is unavailable.

O When the printer's Pre-operation Check is not complete

O When the cable to the printer is disconnected

O When the printer's Power switch is off

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Printer Information

B On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables, and so on.

Item Explanation

Printer Name Displays the printer name.

Printer Status Displays the printer status.

Standby The printer is ready to print.

Printing The printer is printing.

Performing Settings/Maintena nce

The printer is performing maintenance operations such as a nozzle check.

An error has occurred

An error has occurred in the printer.

Initializing The printer is initializing.

Shutting down The printer is shutting down.

Offline The printer is not turned on, or is not connected.

Image Quality Settings Displays the image settings.

Standard Prints at standard (720 dpi) quality.

High Image Quality

Prints at high resolution (1440 dpi) quality.

Paper Information (Front/Rear)

Displays information about the loaded paper.

"-" is displayed when paper is not loaded or information cannot be acquired from the printer.

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Printer Information

This completes this section.

Ink Level Displays the remaining amount of ink.

"Caution" is displayed when ink is running low. "Error" is displayed when the amount of ink remaining has fallen below the minimum limit. The ink cartridge is grayed out when the ink cartridge is not installed, or if there is a problem with the ink cartridge.

If an non-genuine cartridge is installed, a message is displayed indicating that it is not covered by the warranty.

Trimmed Waste Paper Box Usage

Displays the usage status of the trimmed waste paper box.

"-" is displayed when information cannot be acquired from the printer.

Clear Usage Click to clear the trimmed waste paper box usage.

When you remove the trimmed waste paper from the trimmed waste paper box, click Clear Usage to reset the usage.

Maintenance Tank Space Displays the amount of free space in the maintenance tank as a bar.

When information cannot be acquired from the printer, the bar is not displayed.

Settings/Maintenance Click to open the Settings/Maintenance screen.

U System Operation Settings/Inspections on page 20 U Print Condition Settings/Inspections on page 24 U CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance on page 27 U Printer Adjustment/Maintenance on page 64 U Software Settings on page 68

Help Click to display the Help.

Close Closes the Printer Information screen.

Note: This product has been adjusted based on genuine ink cartridges. If you use non-genuine cartridges, the print results may be faint or the amount of ink remaining may not be detected correctly.

Tip: Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Item Explanation

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Changing User Levels

Changing User Levels

You can change the user level from Operator mode to Administrator mode.

A Display the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility or the Printer Information screen.

B While holding down the Ctrl and Alt keys on the keyboard, press S (or s).

The Enter Password screen is displayed.

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Changing User Levels

C Enter the password, and then click OK.

The user level is changed to Administrator mode.

Tip: O The administrator password is "0000".

O Restart this SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility when switching from Administrator mode to Operator mode.

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Settings/Maintenance

Settings/Maintenance

You can perform maintenance operations such as Print Head Unit cleaning and calibration, as well as manage settings.

Performing Maintenance

You can select each maintenance function on the Settings/Maintenance screen.

When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations.

A Select the printer you want to use from the Registered Printer List, and then click Settings/Maintenance.

Tip: O In the following situations, the Settings/Maintenance button is unavailable.

O When the cable connected to the printer is disconnected

O When the printer's Power switch is off

O When the printer's pre-operation check is not complete

O The Settings/Maintenance screen opens when you click Settings/Maintenance on the Printer Information screen.

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Settings/Maintenance

B Select the function you want to use.

You can make settings by selecting a function from the menu on the left.

C Click Back to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

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Settings/Maintenance

D When the Printer Information screen is displayed, click Back to close the screen.

This completes this section.

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Settings/Maintenance

Available functions on the Settings/Maintenance screen:

Large Items Medium Items Small Items Setting Contents

System Operation Settings/Inspectio ns (01)

Installation Information Settings (011)

- Displays the printer's information.

U Installation Information Settings on page 20

Settings for Optional Equipment (012)

- Change the settings for the optional equipment.

U Settings for Optional Equipment on page 21

Printer Operation Settings (013)

- Make settings for power saving and the warning buzzer.

U Printer Operation Settings on page 23

Print Condition Settings/Inspectio ns (02)

Image Quality Settings (021)

- Select the image quality mode.

U Image Quality Settings on page 24

Paper Settings (022)

- Check information about the loaded paper.

U Paper Settings on page 25

CR Unit Adjustment/Maint enance (03)

Head Cleaning (031)

Auto Cleaning (0311)

Detect clogged nozzles and clean the Print Head Unit automatically.

U Auto Cleaning on page 29

Nozzle Check (0312)

Check for clogged nozzles and clean the Print Head Unit manually.

U Nozzle Check on page 30

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313)

Set whether or not to perform auto nozzle check.

U Periodic Nozzle Check Settings on page 34

Color Calibration (034)

Calibration (0341) Perform calibration with a color measurement device.

U Calibration on page 37

History of Correction Values (0342)

Write the correction value acquired through calibration.

U History of Correction Values on page 45

Create Calibration (0343)

Perform calibration for the standard printer, and then create the standard value.

U Create Calibration on page 46

Gray Adjustment (035)

- Adjust the Color Balance, Density, and Gradation.

U Gray Adjustment on page 50

Head Maintenance (036)

Clean the print head unit and the wipers for the print head.

To perform this type of cleaning, you need the optional Print Head Maintenance Kit (C12C890991).

For more details, see the User's Guide supplied with the Print Head Maintenance Kit.

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Settings/Maintenance

Printer Adjustment/Maint enance (04)

Operation History (044)

- Check errors that have occurred, the number of prints, and the number of head cleaning operations in the printer.

U Operation History on page 64

Parts Replacement History (045)

Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451)

Check the replacement date for parts that need to be replaced.

U Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts on page 65

Clear Counter 1 (0452)

Check each counter.

U Clear Counter 1 on page 65

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048)

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483)

Adjust the amount of paper feed.

U Paper Feed-Related Adjustment on page 66

Software Settings (05)

System Language Settings (051)

- Set the date and time, language, and units for the UI display.

U System Language Settings on page 68

Large Items Medium Items Small Items Setting Contents

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Settings/Maintenance

System Operation Settings/Inspections

In System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can check the contents of the Installation Information Settings (011) and make settings for Settings for Optional Equipment (012) and Printer Operation Settings (013).

Installation Information Settings

Click Installation Information Settings (011) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Here you can check the printer's information.

Item Explanation

Printer Name Displays the printer name.

Set by service personnel.

Installation Date Displays the installation date.

Set by service personnel.

Model Name Displays the model name.

Serial Number Displays the printer's serial number.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

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Settings/Maintenance

Settings for Optional Equipment

Click Settings for Optional Equipment (012) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for optional equipment that has been installed.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Back Printing Unit Attached/Not Attached

Displays the installation status for the back printing unit.

Print Density Control (Head 1/Head 2)

Adjust the print density for the back printing unit heads in seven levels.

This can be set when the back printing unit is Attached.

Select Roll Paper Select the roll paper feeder you want to use for the test print.

This can be selected when the back printing unit is Attached and paper is loaded.

Paper Surface Type Displays the Paper Surface Type of the paper loaded in the roll paper feeder.

"-" is displayed when roll paper is not loaded.

Test Print Click to perform a test print.

This can be performed when the back printing unit is Attached and the roll paper feeder is selected.

This cannot be performed when the Paper Surface Type does not support back printing.

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Settings/Maintenance

Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit

Attached/Not Attached

Displays the installation status for the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit.

Sorter Select Enabled or Disabled for the sorter.

This can be set when the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit is Attached.

When changing from Disabled to Enabled, you need to restart the printer.

Humidity Control Unit Attached/Not Attached

Displays the installation status for the humidity control unit.

Set by service personnel.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Date of Adjustment Displays the time when Print Density Control was last performed.

You can check the changed date settings for each Paper Surface Type.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Tip: O Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the

front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Item Explanation

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Settings/Maintenance

Printer Operation Settings

Click Printer Operation Settings (013) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for the power saving, the warning buzzer and the completion confirmation for long length sheet printing.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Power Saving Settings Select the time to enter sleep mode (power saving mode) after this product finishes operations.

Settings: None, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 Hour, 2 Hours

Warning Buzzer Settings Select whether or not to sound the warning buzzer.

Settings: ON/OFF

Completion Confirmation for Long Length Sheet Printing

Select whether or not to display a confirmation message (2190) when completing long length sheet printing of 12 to 18 inches (305 to 457 mm).

Displays a message when completing long length sheet printing over 18 inches (457 mm).

This is only available when the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit is attached.

Settings: Selected (the message is not displayed) / Not selected (the message is displayed)

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

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Settings/Maintenance

Print Condition Settings/Inspections

In Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can set Image Quality Settings (021), and check Paper Information (022).

Image Quality Settings

Click Image Quality Settings (021) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen. Make image quality settings.

This is only available when there are no image quality settings in the application used for printing.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Standard Set the printer's image quality to Standard (720 dpi).

Generally, use Standard settings.

High Image Quality Set the printer's image quality to high resolution (1440 dpi).

When you want to print at a higher resolution than Standard, set to High Image Quality.

Printing takes longer than in Standard mode, as priority is given to image quality.

This is only available when Glossy or Luster is set as the Paper Surface Type.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

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Settings/Maintenance

Paper Settings

Click Paper Settings (022) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen.

You can check the paper information loaded in the front roll paper feeder or the rear roll paper feeder, and change the remaining amount of paper.

Tip: Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Item Explanation

Front Paper Type Displays the type of paper (the paper name) loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Paper Surface Type

Displays the paper surface type (the processing type for the paper surface) loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Paper Width Displays the width of the paper loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Displays the width detected by the printer.

Paper Level Displays the remaining amount of paper loaded in the front roll paper feeder. If the displayed amount of paper remaining differs from the actual amount, enter the correct amount of paper and then click Apply.

Rear Paper Type Displays the type of paper (the paper name) loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Paper Surface Type

Displays the paper surface type (the processing type for the paper surface) loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Paper Width Displays the width of the paper loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Displays the width detected by the printer.

Paper Level Displays the remaining amount of paper loaded in the rear roll paper feeder. If the displayed amount of paper remaining differs from the actual amount, enter the correct amount of paper and then click Apply.

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Settings/Maintenance

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Item Explanation

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Settings/Maintenance

CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance

In CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can perform Head Cleaning (031) and Color Calibration (034).

When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations.

Head Cleaning

This function allows you to check for clogging in the print head, and to clear any clogged nozzles. If printing is performed while nozzles are clogged, there may be streaks in the prints or there may be a difference in color. If you notice any of these problems, follow the instructions on the next page to perform Head Cleaning (031).

The following two menus are available in Head Cleaning (031).

Auto Cleaning (0311) A sensor inside the printer checks for any clogged nozzles and performs head cleaning automatically if clogging is detected.

Nozzle Check (0312) You can specify the clogging detection method and the cleaning method. Perform a nozzle check if the situation has not improved after performing Auto Cleaning (0311).

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1 There are streaks in the prints or other problems such as a difference in color

2 Perform Auto Cleaning (0311).

When all of the Result icons on the screen are green

-> Operations are complete.

If the problems in the prints are not resolved, perform clogging detection and head cleaning as described in the Notes section.

When a Result icon on the screen is yellow

-> Perform Auto Cleaning (0311) again.

Go to the next step if the Result are not "Good" after repeating the procedure three times.

When a Result icon on the screen is red

Go to the next step.

3 Perform Detect Clogging from Nozzle Check (0312), and then click Powerful for any of the heads that have red (or yellow) icons.

After cleaning, perform Detect Clogging.

If the Result on the screen are Good, and there are no problems in the prints

-> Operations are complete.

If the Result on the screen are Good, but there are still problems in the prints

-> Contact Service Support.

Notes: When the Result of Auto Cleaning (0311) are "Good", but nozzles still appear to be clogged

Auto Cleaning (0311) and Detect Clogging search for clogged nozzles using an electronic sensor. Therefore, it is possible that clogged nozzles were not detected by the sensor. If there is any doubt, perform Print Check Pattern from Nozzle Check (0312), visually check for clogged nozzles, and then perform cleaning as necessary.

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Settings/Maintenance

Auto Cleaning

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Auto Cleaning (0311) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

A Click Auto Cleaning.

Nozzle check begins, and cleaning is performed as necessary.

This may take some time depending on the status of the nozzles.

B Check the status of each head displayed in the Result.

When the nozzles are cleared, "Good" is displayed.

If nozzles are clogged, a message is displayed that indicates you need to clean the Print Head Unit again. Perform necessary cleaning.

Reading the Results:

Color Explanation

Green The nozzles are not clogged.

Yellow Clogging is detected.

Perform Auto Cleaning (0311) again.

Red Clogging is detected.

Perform Detect Clogging from Nozzle Check (0312), and then perform Powerful cleaning again for heads indicated by red.

White Auto Cleaning is still in progress.

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Settings/Maintenance

Nozzle Check

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Nozzle Check (0312) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

This function allows you to check for clogged nozzles in the Print Head Unit. The printer automatically detects clogging and displays the information on the screen. You can also print a check pattern for confirmation.

After performing a nozzle check, specify the type on the screen to perform head cleaning if necessary.

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Checking with Detect Clogging

The printer checks the status of the nozzles, and displays any clogged nozzles on the screen. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results.

A Click Detect Clogging.

Clogging detection starts, and the status of each nozzle is indicated by the colors.

Clogging detection takes about one minute.

Reading the Results:

B Select the head where clogged nozzles were detected, and then click Normal or Powerful.

To clean all of the print head units, check All.

The color changes to gray for the heads that have been cleaned.

C Check the results after cleaning.

Go back to step , and then use Detect Clogging to check the status of the nozzles.

If any nozzles are clogged, perform step to clean the nozzles.

Tip: The method for confirming the status of the nozzles also includes the method for printing a check pattern.

U Printing the check pattern on page 32

Color Explanation

Green The nozzles are not clogged.

Yellow Clogging is detected.

Perform Normal cleaning.

Red Clogging is detected.

Perform Powerful cleaning.

Gray Head cleaning is complete.

White Detect Clogging is still in progress.

Item Explanation

Normal Cleans the surface of the head, and clears clogged nozzles.

Powerful Cleans more powerfully if the results of Detect Clogging are still red or nozzles are clogged after repeating head cleaning several times. Because Powerful consumes more ink compared to Normal, prepare new ink cartridges before performing cleaning if ink levels are low.

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Settings/Maintenance

Printing the check pattern

Print a check pattern, and then check for clogged nozzles. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results.

A Select the roll paper feeder you want to use for printing.

This can be selected when paper is loaded.

B Click Print Check Pattern.

The check pattern is printed.

C Check the print results.

See the illustration below for more information on reading the print results.

If there are any gaps in the check pattern, you need to perform head cleaning.

Result: Good

There are no gaps in the check pattern. The nozzles are not clogged.

Result: Nozzles are clogged

There are gaps in the check pattern. Nozzles are clogged. Perform cleaning.

Tip: The numbers under the check pattern (1, 2, 3, ...) indicate the head number.

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D Select the head that has clogged nozzles, and then click Normal or Powerful.

To clean all of the print head units, check All.

E After cleaning, check the results using nozzle check.

Go back to step , and then print a check pattern to check the status of the nozzles.

If any nozzles are clogged, perform step to clean the nozzles.

Item Explanation

Normal Cleans the surface of the head, and clears clogged nozzles.

Powerful Select if nozzles are still clogged after performing Normal head cleaning several times. Because Powerful consumes more ink compared to Normal, prepare new ink cartridges before performing cleaning if ink levels are low.

Tip: The method for confirming the status of the nozzles also includes Detect Clogging in which the printer automatically detects clogging.

U Checking with Detect Clogging on page 31

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Periodic Nozzle Check Settings

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

Set whether or not to perform auto nozzle check.

We recommend that this is set to ON, because if it is set to OFF the user needs to manually check for clogging.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

ON Nozzle Check is performed automatically during Pre-operation Check, when a print order starts and when a print order finishes.

Perform [Auto Cleaning] during Pre-operation Check.

Select whether or not to perform cleaning automatically if the nozzle check detects a clog in the print head during the Pre-operation Check. When selected, cleaning is performed automatically and a clogging detected message (1501) is only displayed if the clog is not cleared. When performing cleaning, the time needed for the Pre-operation Check is increased by a few minutes.

When not selected, a message is displayed without performing cleaning if the nozzle check detects a clog in the print head during the Pre-operation Check.

OFF Auto nozzle check is not performed.

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