EPSON SC-P8500D Series Printer User Guide

EPSON SC-P8500D Series Printer

Main Features

• Unpacking
• Installing the Software
• Initial Ink Loading
• Choosing a Place for the Printer

Product Information

This product is a printer that comes with various features and functions. It is available in different models, including the SC-P Series and SC-T Series. The SC-P Series includes models like SC-P8500D, SC-P8500DM, SC-P6500D, SC- P6500DE, and SC-P6500E Series. The SC-T Series includes models like SC-T7700D, SC-T7700DM, SC-T5700D, SC-T5700DM, SC-T3700D, SC-T3700DE, and SC-T3700E Series. The user manual contains important symbols that indicate dangerous operations or handling procedures to prevent harm to users or damage to property. Warnings and cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury, while important instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the product. Notes provide useful additional information on the operation of the product.

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking
To unpack the printer, follow the instructions provided in the manual.

Installing the Software
To install the software for the printer, refer to the corresponding section in the manual. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the software properly.

Initial Ink Loading
Before using the printer, it is necessary to load the ink. Follow the instructions provided in the manual for initial ink loading.

Choosing a Place for the Printer
When selecting a location for the printer, ensure there is enough space for the printer to operate. Leave a margin of 1,600 mm in front and behind the printer, with additional space required for the work.

Symbols Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following symbols to indicate dangerous operations or handling procedures to prevent harm to users or other people or damage to property. Make sure you understand these warnings before reading the content of this manual.

! W a r ni n g| Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
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! C a u t i o n| Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
| Important : Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
| Note : Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.

Additionally, model names may be described together using their abbreviated names as shown below.

• SC-P Series: SC-P8500D/SC-P8500DM/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E Series
• SC-T Series: SC-T7700D/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700D/SC-T5700DM/SC-T3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E Series

Choosing a Place for the Printer

SC-P8500D Series /SC-P8500DM Series/ SC-T7700D Series /SC- T7700DM Series| 1988 mm|

1129 mm

SC-T5700D Series /SC-T5700DM Series| 1785 mm
SC-P6500D Series / SC-P6500DE Series/ SC-T3700D Series / SC-T3700DE Series| 1505 mm
SC-P6500E Series / SC-T3700E Series| 1505 mm| 829 mm

• D1: When using Roll Paper
• D2: When using Cut Sheet/Poster Board
  The values vary depending on the size of the paper being fed. Leave a margin of 1600 mm in front of and behind the printer, with enough additional space for working.

Installation location

• Leave adequate room as shown in the table for setting up the printer.

• Choose a flat and stable location that can support the weight of the printer. See the U “User’s Guide” (online manual) for details on the weight of the printer.

• Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.

• Operate the printer under the following conditions:
  Temperature: 10 to 35°C
  Humidity : 20 to 80%
  Even the conditions above are met, you may not print properly if the environmental conditions are not proper for the paper. See the instructions of the paper for more detailed information. Keep the printer away from drying, direct sunlight, or heat sources to maintain the appropriate humidity.

• Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the SC-T7700D Series.

Main Features

See the “User’s Guide” (online manual) for details on each of the following functions.

Double roll function (except for SC-P6500E/SC-T3700E Series)

You can load roll paper in Roll 1 and Roll 2 and the roll being used can be switched automatically for printing, thereby reducing the time and effort required to change rolls.

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Winding function (except for SC-P6500E/SC-T3700E Series)

You can use Roll 1 to take-up the printed paper.

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Equipped with an automatic black ink switching function and spot color inks

The appropriate black ink (PK or MK) is automatically selected according to the type of paper being used.

By adding spot color inks to the four basic colors, the SC-P Series can produce high-quality photo printing, and the SC-T Series can produce eye- catching POP printing.

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Job priority function and storage printing

When the optional * SSD Unit is installed, the printer can prioritize jobs that are suitable for the roll paper that is being fed, or to perform storage printing. Data is automatically encrypted.

• Supplied with SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series

Supports Wi-Fi communication
You can easily print photos and documents from smart devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Switch between the PostScript and standard driver for printing (except for SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/ SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E Series)

The Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit is included as standard. For this reason, two software CDs are provided with

the printer, one containing the PostScript driver and the other containing the standard driver. If you install both, you can switch between using the PostScript driver and the standard driver to suit your needs.

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Confidential information protection function

By introducing an authentication system for paid services, you can authenticate printing and restrict functions for each individual through user authentication.

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High scan speed; features an easy-to-use large-format scanner (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series only).

The scan results can be saved in the supplied high-capacity SSD unit, sent by e-mail, or saved to an FTP server or

shared folder. It also supports Epson’s versatile Epson Scan 2 software, which can be used to digitize documents efficiently and can beautifully scan photos and graphics and reproduce them in exquisite detail.

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Unpacking

• Only the printer driver CD is included for the SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E Series.

Removing protective material

Initial Ink Charging

! W a rni n g :| ❏

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| Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

To prevent ground leak accidents, connect to a grounded (earthed) outlet.

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Warning
The shape of the plug varies with the region or country of sale. Use the supplied power cable only.

• Turn on the printer and make initial settings such as the language and date.
• Next, follow the instructions on the control panel’s screen to perform initial ink charging.

WARNING

• After opening the ink cartridge, be sure to shake it as shown in the figure.

• Do not touch the IC chip on the cartridge. Doing so may cause incorrect operation or printing.

• Install ink cartridges in all slots as described in the label inside the ink cover.Install ink cartridges in all slots as described in the label inside the ink cover.

• The operation is complete when the message “Load paper.” appears in the display.

Observe the following precautions when charging the ink. If these precautions are not observed, the work may be interrupted and require redoing, resulting in more ink being consumed than normal.

• Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet or turn off the power.
• Do not perform operations other than those specified on the screen.

The included ink cartridges and installed Maintenance Box are just for initial ink charging. You may need to replace the ink cartridge or Maintenance Box soon.

Installing the Software

Installing Basic Software

• The basic software will not be installed if the devices are not connected according to the on-screen instructions. You can install both the PostScript and standard drivers, or just one of them, according to your needs.

Mac
No CD/DVD drive
Windows

• Enter “epson.sn” and the printer model name into a web browser and click  SEARCH .

• Run the downloaded installer.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Securing the Printe

• Store the USB cable/LAN cable before securing the printer.

Caution:

• Except when moving the printer, make sure the two casters (wheels) at the front and the two stoppers at the rear are secured.

WARNING

• Turn the stoppers by hand until they touch the floor.
• Stop turning when they touch the floor. If you turn them 180° or more after they touch the floor, print quality may decline.

Viewing the Online Guides

Next, see the “User’s Guide” (online manual) to load the paper and start using the printer. After loading the paper, we recommend that you press Menu – Maintenance – Print Head Nozzle Check on the control panel to check for clogged nozzles.

If you notice any problems in the print results, see the following sections of the “User’s Guide” and make appropriate adjustments.

• If ruled lines are misaligned or there is noticeable graininess: U “Ruled Line Alignment”.
• If you are not satisfied with the print quality: U “Optimizing Media Settings (Automatic Adjustment)”.

You can open the online manuals by clicking the Epson Manuals icon created on your computer’s desktop.
The Epson Manuals icon is created when manuals are installed using “Installing the Software” in the previous section.

No “Epson Manuals” Icon
Visit the Epson website at epson.sn, and then follow the procedure below to see the online manuals.

• Enter or select your printer model name.
• Click Support – Online Manual.

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