EPSON SC-F3000 (02) PDF Document

Only people who have been trained in User Self-Repair should perform User Self-Repair work on the EPSON SC-F3000. Do not replace a Print Head without having been trained for User Self-Repair, as an electric shock or injury could occur.

The replacement Print Head and User Self-Repair Mode should be used for the following purposes only:

• When the part has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.

• When print results are not correct and clogged nozzles cannot be cleared.

A Print Head on your EPSON SC-F3000 needs to be replaced in the following situations:

When the part has reached the end of its service life:

A Print Head has reached the end of its service life if the “End Of Parts Service Life” screen appears with any of the following 16-digit numbers:

• “0000020000000000”

• “0000040000000000”

• “0000060000000000”

If one of these numbers appears, make a note of it, then press “Replace Parts” to turn off the printer. You will then need to start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode to replace the Print Head.

When print results are not correct:

If print results are not improved after performing the following measures, you should start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode and perform a Diagnosis.

• Execute Head Cleaning – Cleaning(Heavy). If clogs are not cleared, execute it one more time.

• Clean around the Print Heads and the edges of the metal.

• Clean the Suction Cap.

• Replace the Anti-Drying Caps.

Only replace a Print Head if the Diagnosis determines that a replacement is necessary.

The overall workflow for replacing a print head on the EPSON SC-F3000 consists of three main stages:

1. Start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode: If print results are incorrect, perform a Diagnosis to determine if the Print Head needs replacement or if changing settings or performing a Cleaning(Heavy) will resolve the issue.

2. Replacing a Print Head: Follow the detailed procedure to remove the old print head and install the new one.

3. Adjusting a Print Head: After installation, perform the necessary adjustments to ensure print quality.

Follow these steps to start your EPSON SC-F3000 in User Self-Repair Mode:

1. Check that the printer’s power is off.

2. Place your right thumb or an approximately 25 mm diameter coin on the blue area shown in the illustration on the printer screen, so it is not exposed to light.

3. While keeping the screen area covered, press and hold the power button until the passcode entry screen appears (about 20 seconds). If the power just comes on as normal, turn off the power and repeat the procedure from step 2.

4. Input the “32998” passcode. Press the right side of the screen to change the numbers from 0 to 9. Press the left side of the screen to confirm the selected number and advance to the next digit.

5. Press the center of the screen to confirm the passcode.

6. The printer will start in User Self-Repair Mode. Check the on-screen messages, and then press OK. Starting is successful if “User Self Repair Mode” appears in the upper left of the screen.

To perform a diagnosis, follow these steps:

1. Start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode.

2. Press the menu icon, then select Maintenance -> Repair Menu -> Diagnosis.

3. Press Start and wait for the diagnosis results to appear on screen.

4. Based on the results, take the appropriate action:

• If Cleaning(Heavy) needs to be executed: Make a note of the Print Head and row that need cleaning. Press Close to exit Diagnosis, and then perform a Cleaning(Heavy).

• If the Nozzle Compensation settings need to be changed: Press Close to exit Diagnosis, and then set Nozzle Compensation to On.

• If neither of the above is needed: Press Done to confirm which Print Head needs to be replaced. Next, press Close to exit Diagnosis, and then proceed with the Print Head replacement procedure.

After performing cleaning or changing settings, turn off the printer, restart it normally, and send a print job to confirm if the results are improved. Print jobs cannot be received while in User Self-Repair Mode.

1. From the home screen, press the menu icon and then press in the order of Maintenance -> Head Cleaning -> Cleaning(Heavy).

2. Select the Print Head and row that you noted needed cleaning when you executed the Diagnosis. Selecting All Nozzles cleans all the rows of both Print Heads.

3. Check the message, and then press Start. When cleaning is finished, select Yes in the confirmation screen to print a nozzle check pattern and confirm that the clogs have been eliminated.

4. If clogging is not cleared, repeat the process. If clogs are still not cleared after two heavy cleanings, execute Diagnosis again.

1. From the home screen, press the menu icon and then press in the order of General Settings -> Maintenance Setting -> Nozzle Compensation.

2. Change the settings to On.

3. Turn off the power to the printer, and start it normally.

4. Send an actual print job to confirm if the print results are improved. Remember that print jobs cannot be received while in User Self-Repair Mode.

Notes on Storage:

• Do not open the outer carton or the protective case before doing replacement work to avoid lint or dust.

• Store in an environment from -20 °C to 60 °C (without condensation), away from direct sunlight.

• Do not store in a damp location.

• Store correctly in an upright orientation.

• Do not stack more than 3 boxes.

Notes on Opening:

• Confirm the box is upright before opening it.

• Open the outer carton, plastic bag, and protective case carefully to reuse them for packing the used Print Head.

• Do not open the protective case until you are ready to replace the Print Head.

Correctly Holding the Print Head:

• When removing a Print Head or taking it out of the protective case, hold the Print Head with both hands by the positions outlined in the manual’s illustration (on the sides, away from connectors and nozzle surfaces).

Do Not Touch These Areas:

• Avoid touching the connectors (left/right), ink supply ports, and nozzle surfaces (bottom side of Print Head) to prevent malfunctions.

Before starting, touch a metal object to disperse any static electricity from your body.

1. Start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode.

2. Press the menu icon, then select Maintenance -> Repair Menu -> Replace Print Head.

3. Select the Print Head you want to replace, and then press Start. Use the table below to select the correct item based on the end of service life error number:

4. Check the on-screen messages, and then press Start.

5. When the message to turn off the power is displayed, turn off the printer. The replacement should be completed within 30 minutes.

6. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

7. Hold an M size platen without a grip pad and insert its shafts into the holes, with the hanger at the front.

8. Open the left side of the printer cover.

9. Put on protective glasses and a mask.

10. Use your fingers to turn the four screws on the top cover counterclockwise to remove them. Keep them for later.

11. Lift the cover straight up to remove it and place it on top of the Printer Cover with the inside facing upward.

12. Use your fingers to turn the single screw on the temporary platform counterclockwise to remove it. This screw is the same as the previous four; keep it safe.

13. Open the temporary platform.

14. Confirm the position of the Print Head to replace: the front one is Print Head 1 (color), and the back one is Print Head 2 (white).

15. Turn the four fixing levers sideways to release the locks of the Print Head you want to replace.

16. Swing the Ink Damper Unit up and down slightly, lift it straight up, and place it on the temporary platform as shown in the manual’s illustration. Do not touch the bottom of the Ink Damper Unit.

17. Use your fingers to turn the four connector fixing screws counterclockwise to loosen them. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver if needed. The screws will be loose but will not come out.

18. Lift the right side connector straight up and place it on its holder. Press down on the Print Head as you remove the connector to avoid damaging the pins.

19. Remove the left side connector in the same way and place it on its holder.

20. Use both hands to lift the Print Head straight up and remove it, holding it correctly.

1. Open the protective case of the replacement Print Head and place it so the inside of the lid is facing upwards.

2. Place the used Print Head that you just removed onto the upside-down lid of the protective case.

3. Holding the new Print Head correctly, take it out of the protective case and install it in the printer. Install it so the label can be seen towards the front.

4. Connect the left and right connectors. Lightly press on the top of the connectors to ensure they are inserted.

5. Use your fingers to turn the four fixing screws clockwise to secure the connectors. Tighten them in the order shown in the manual (diagonally) until they stop turning. If the first screw spins freely, the Print Head is not correctly installed; remove it and re-install it.

6. Hold the Ink Damper Unit in both hands and install it on the Print Head. Do not touch the bottom of the Ink Damper Unit.

7. Lightly press on the handles of the Ink Damper Unit to assure it is installed.

8. Turn all four fixing levers back lengthwise to lock them. Ensure all levers are locked to prevent ink leaks.

9. Put the temporary platform back and secure it with its single screw. Use your fingers to tighten the screw until it stops.

10. Align the top cover with the protrusions on the printer to install it. Confirm that the protrusions stick out of the holes near the screw holes.

11. Turn the four screws clockwise to secure the cover. Tighten the screws in a diagonal pattern. Use your fingers to tighten them until they stop turning.

12. Close the left side of the printer cover.

This process fills the new Print Head with ink and confirms it was replaced correctly.

1. Check that an M size platen without a grip pad is installed and that there is nothing on the platen.

2. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.

3. Start the printer in User Self-Repair Mode. The ink will start filling.

4. Mark guidelines on the platen for positioning the Adjustment Film Sheet: 35mm from the left and right edges, and 104mm from the front edge.

5. Use a sprayer to spray water on the center of the platen.

6. Starting from the front, slide the Adjustment Film Sheet onto the platen, aligning it with the marks you made.

7. Be sure the film adheres correctly with no air bubbles between it and the platen. If there are, return to step 6 and reset it. Wipe off any water from the film’s surface with a soft, lint-free cloth.

8. When the screen changes to Print Head Nozzle Check, press Start. The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

9. Check the printed pattern. If there are no clogged nozzles, select O. If there are clogged nozzles, select X, and then perform Head Cleaning until the clogged nozzles are cleared.

When the screen changes to Print Head Alignment, the head replacement work is complete. You can now proceed to the adjustment work.

Pack the used Print Head according to the following procedure, and then contact your dealer or support.

1. Apply commercially available adhesive tape to the contacts of the connectors on the used Print Head. Ensure the tape covers the area well enough to prevent ink from leaking out and getting into the contacts during transport.

2. Put the Print Head into the protective case and close the lid.

3. Put the protective case into the plastic bag that the replacement Print Head came in. Then, put everything into the outer carton and seal it with adhesive tape. Pack it securely so the Print Head does not come out of the box during transport.

This is the first of three adjustments. For this process, you will need a new Adjustment Film Sheet and an M size platen with no grip pad.

1. Mark guidelines on the platen for positioning the film: 79mm from the left and right edges, and 61mm from the front edge.

2. Use a sprayer to spray water on the center of the platen.

3. Slide a new Adjustment Film Sheet onto the platen, aligning it with the marks.

4. Ensure the film adheres correctly with no air bubbles. Wipe any water from the surface with a lint-free cloth.

5. Press Start to print the adjustment pattern. An adjustment value entry screen will appear.

6. Check the four printed patterns (A to D). For each pattern, select the number from -8 to +8 where the line appears thinnest (lines overlap the most).

7. Input the adjustment values you selected in order from A to D for all blocks (#1 to #4). Pressing OK after inputting all values opens a confirmation screen. Check the results and press OK to apply them to the printer.

Next, you will execute the Head Interval X Uni-D Adjustment.

This is the second adjustment, performed after the Print Head Alignment.

1. Use a sprayer to spray water on the center of the platen.

2. Slide a new Adjustment Film Sheet onto the platen, aligning it with the marks from the previous adjustment.

3. Ensure the film adheres correctly with no air bubbles and wipe any water from the surface.

4. Press Start to print the adjustment pattern. An adjustment value entry screen will appear.

5. Check the printed adjustment pattern. For patterns A to D, select the value from -4 to +4 where the white and black lines overlap most closely.

6. Input the adjustment values you selected in order from A to D. After inputting all values, press OK to open the confirmation screen. Check the results and press OK to apply them to the printer.

Next, you will execute the Head Interval Y Adjustment.

This is the third and final adjustment.

1. Use a sprayer to spray water on the center of the platen.

2. Slide a new Adjustment Film Sheet onto the platen, aligning it with the marks.

3. Ensure the film adheres correctly with no air bubbles and wipe any water from the surface.

4. Press Start to print the adjustment pattern. An adjustment value entry screen will appear.

5. Check the printed pattern. Select the value from -10 to +10 where the white and black lines overlap most closely.

6. Input the adjustment value you selected. Pressing OK opens a confirmation screen. Check the results and press OK to apply them to the printer.

When the screen display returns to the home screen, all the adjustment work is complete.

1. Turn off the power to the printer, and then start it normally. It is important to exit User Self-Repair Mode, as print jobs cannot be received in this mode.

2. Send an actual print job to confirm if the print results are improved.

If there are still problems with the print quality, perform Media Settings – Print Adjustments. If the problem is not eliminated by doing Print Adjustments, contact your dealer or support.