EPSON
EXCEED YOUR VISION
SC-F6400 Series / SC-F6400H Series
General Information
Copyrights and Trademarks
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Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
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.
- ⚠️ Warning: Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
- ⚠️ Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
- ❗ Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
- ℹ️ Note: Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.
- ? Indicates related reference content.
Screenshots
The screenshots used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual screens.
Illustrations
Unless otherwise specified, illustrations used in this manual are for SC-F6400 Series. The illustrations may differ slightly from the model you are using. Please be aware of this when using the manual.
Manual Organization
The manuals for the product are organized as shown below. You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Reader or Preview (Mac OS X).
| Manual Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Setup Guide (booklet) | Provides information on how to setup the printer after unpacking it from the box. Make sure you read this manual to perform operations safely. |
| General Information (this manual) | This manual provides specifications and contact details for the product. |
| Safety Instructions | This section provides information that must be followed to prevent harm to users or other people or damage to property. Make sure you read this section to perform operations safely and correctly. For some regions, this content is included in the Setup Guide. |
| Epson Support (PDF) | Provides information about Epson Support for each region. |
| Online Manuals / User's Guide (PDF) | This manual explains how to use the printer. |
| Epson Video Manuals | These videos show you how to load media and perform maintenance. |
| Network Guide (PDF) | This manual provides information on using the printer over a network. |
| Epson Support (PDF) | Provides information about Epson Support for each region. |
Opening and Viewing Manuals
Opening Manuals:
- See the "Setup Guide" and execute software installation from the supplied software disc or from Setup Navi. When installation is complete, an [EPSON Manuals] icon is created on the desktop of the computer being used.
- Double-click the [EPSON Manuals] icon on the desktop.
- Select the manual you want to view. When [Online Manuals] is selected, your Web browser opens and the top page of Online Manuals is displayed. Click the manual or item you want to view. You can view the Online Manuals in an environment that can connect to the Internet.
Viewing Video Manuals:
The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube. Click [Epson Video Manuals (video)] from the top page of Online Manuals, or click the following blue text to view the manuals: Epson Video Manuals.
If subtitles are not displayed when you play the video, click the subtitle icon shown in the video player.
Viewing PDF Manuals
This section uses Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an example to explain the basic operations for viewing PDFs in Adobe Reader.
- 1 Click to print the PDF manual.
- 2 Each time it is clicked, the bookmarks are hidden or shown.
- 3 Click the title to open the relevant page. Click [+] to open titles lower in the hierarchy.
- 4 If the reference is in blue text, click the blue text to open the relevant page. To return to the original page, press Alt + Left Arrow (Windows) or Command + Left Arrow (Mac).
- 5 You can input and search for keywords. For Windows, right-click and select "Find". For Mac, select "Find" from the Edit menu.
- 6 To enlarge text, click the zoom-in icon. To reduce size, click the zoom-out icon. To enlarge a specific part of an illustration or screenshot, use the "Marquee Zoom" function (right-click on Windows, or View > Zoom > Marquee Zoom on Mac).
- 7 Opens the previous page or next page.
Supported Media Types
The following media can be used with the printer. Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of media used. Choose media suited to the task at hand. For information on use, see the documentation supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer. Before buying media in large quantities, try printing on a smaller sample and check the results.
❗ Important: Do not use media that is wrinkled, has fluff, is ripped, or stained.
Roll media
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Roll core size (core diameter) | 2 or 3 inches |
| Roll outer diameter | Up to 150 mm |
| Media width* | 254 mm (10 inches) to 1118 mm (44 inches) |
| Media thickness | 0.08 to 0.5 mm |
* 432 mm (17 inches) to 1118 mm (44 inches) when using the auto take-up reel unit.
Using the Printer
This section explains the procedures from loading media to printing. To obtain optimum print quality, download the necessary EMX files (print setup files), check the nozzles, and make print adjustments. See the User's Guide (Online Manual) for more details.
Printing Process
- Loading the Media: Refer to "Loading the Media" on page 8.
- Making Settings for the Loaded Media: Refer to "Making Settings for the Loaded Media" on page 8.
- Loading into the Auto Take-up Reel Unit: SC-F6400 Series is an optional item. Refer to "Loading into the Auto Take-up Reel Unit" on page 9.
- Printing: Refer to "Printing" on page 9.
Loading the Media
You can load media while viewing the procedure on the screen.
Step 1: Check that "Load the media." is displayed on the screen, and then press the designated button. The screen shows ink colors (HD Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and settings like temperature and humidity.
Step 2: Press "Start - See Description" on the screen to check the loading procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions. The diagram shows placing the media on the roll rest.
Making Settings for the Loaded Media
Make settings for the loaded media.
Step 1: Press "Media" to select the registered media number that corresponds to the loaded media.
For unregistered media: Temporarily select an unregistered number. The default media type is set to Med-Thick 70g/m². If the paper weight is between 61 to 89 g/m², you can leave it as is. If the paper weight differs, change the media type to avoid print quality problems.
For registered media/downloaded EMX files: Select the registered media number.
Step 2: If necessary, set the action to be performed when feeding paper (e.g., Prepare for Take-up, Cut Leading Edge, Feed Leading Edge).
Step 3: Press OK when you have finished making settings. Media feeding starts.
When auto take-up reel unit is not installed or Prepare for Take-up is Off: Refer to "Printing" on page 9.
When Prepare for Take-up is On: See the next section.
Loading into the Auto Take-up Reel Unit
You can load media into the auto take-up reel unit while viewing the procedure on the screen.
Step 1: Press "How To...".
The following shows the details for each operation:
- Prepare for Take-up: Displayed when the auto take-up reel unit is installed. After feeding media, set this to On to continue loading media into the take-up reel unit.
- Cut Leading Edge: Set this to On when the leading edge of the loaded media is not straight or is not cut neatly.
- Feed Leading Edge: Set this to On when the remaining media value is printed on the leading edge of the loaded media. The printed section is fed forward to avoid printing over it.
Step 2: Press "Complete" when you have finished loading media.
Printing
When "Ready to print." is displayed on the screen, you can start printing. The screen shows the width, time, and ink status (HD Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, temperature, and humidity).
ℹ️ Note: If necessary, set Remaining Amount Management and Media Detection when the printer is ready to print. Refer to the User's Guide (Online Manual).
System Conditions
The software can be used in the following environments. (As of May, 2022) Supported OS and other elements may change. For the latest information, see the Epson Web site.
Epson Edge Dashboard
❗ Important: Make sure the computer on which the Epson Edge Dashboard is installed meets the following requirements. If these requirements are not met, the software cannot monitor the printer correctly.
- Disable your computer's hibernate function.
- Disable the sleep function so that the computer does not enter sleep status.
Windows
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 7 x64 SP1 Windows 8 / Windows 8 x64 Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 10 / Windows 10 x64 Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core2Duo 2.5GHz or more |
| Free memory | 1 GB or more |
| Hard disk (free space during installation) | 2 GB or more |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 1024 or better |
| Communication interface | High Speed USB Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft Edge |
Mac OS X
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later |
| CPU | Intel Core2Duo 2.5GHz or more |
| Free memory | 1 GB or more |
| Hard disk (free space during installation) | 2 GB or more |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 1024 or better |
| Communication interface | High Speed USB Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Browser | Safari 6 or later |
Epson Edge Print
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 SP1 x64 Windows 8 x64 Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 10 x64 Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3 3.0 GHz or higher (released after April 2014) |
| Free memory | 8 GB or more |
| Hard disk (free space during installation) | 50 GB or more |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 1024 or better |
| Communication interface | High Speed USB Ethernet 100Base-TX/1000Base-T |
We recommend installing this software on a computer with high specifications since the software will be used in combination with software applications such as Adobe Illustrator. Also, this software normally handles data that is several GB in size, and in some cases may be tens of GB in size particularly when performing high quality banner printing jobs. We therefore recommend using a computer with sufficient hard disk space.
Web Config
The following is a list of supported browsers. Make sure you are using the latest version.
Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Specifications Table
Printer Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing method | On-demand ink jet |
| Nozzle configuration | SC-F6400 Series: 400 nozzles x 2 rows x 4 colors (High Density Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) SC-F6400H Series: 400 nozzles x 1 row x 6 colors (High Density Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan/ Fluorescent Pink/Violet, Light Magenta/Fluorescent Yellow/ Orange) |
| Resolution (maximum) | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| Control code | ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) |
| Media feed method | Friction feed |
| Built-in memory | 1 GB |
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 100Base-TX/1000Base-T*1 |
| Rated voltage | AC100 to 240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Rated current | 3.4 to 1.6 A |
| Power consumption | Printing: Approx. 80 W Sleep mode: Less than 19 W Power off: Less than 0.3 W |
Printer Specifications (Temperature and Humidity)
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing | 10 to 35°C, 20 to 80% RH Recommended: 15 to 25°C, 40 to 60% RH |
| In storage (Before unpacking) | -20 to 60°C, 5 to 85% RH (Within 120 hours at 60 °C, within a month at 40 °C) |
| In storage (Before charging ink) | -20 to 40°C, 5 to 85% RH (Within a month at 40 °C) |
| In storage (After charging ink) | 5 to 35°C, 5 to 85% RH |
Temperature and humidity range: Gray area indicates operating conditions; cross-hatch lines indicate recommended conditions. The graph plots temperature (°C) on the x-axis and humidity (%) on the y-axis.
Dimension
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| When stored (Printer) | (W) 1608 x (D) 745 x (H) 1128 mm |
| When stored (Printer with auto take-up reel unit installed) | (W) 1608 x (D) 916 x (H) 1128 mm |
| Maximum time (Printer) | (W) 1608 x (D) 745 x (H) 1206mm |
| Maximum time (Printer with auto take-up reel unit installed) | (W) 1608 x (D) 916 x (H) 1206mm |
Weight
| SC-F6400 Series | 120 kg*2 |
| SC-F6400H Series | 140 kg*3 |
Auto take-up reel unit specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Media width | 431.8 mm (17 inches) to 1118 mm (44 inches) |
| Media outer diameter | 3 inch core: up to 150 mm |
| Gross weight | Approx. 13 kg |
| Temperature and humidity (operating) | Recommended: 15 to 25°C, 40 to 60% RH When operating: 10 to 35°C, 20 to 80% RH |
| Rated voltage | AC100 to 240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Rated current | 1.0 to 0.5 A |
| Power consumption | Printing: Approx. 5.4 W Sleep mode: Approx. 2.8 W Power off: Approx. 0.45 W |
* SC-F6400 Series is an optional item.
Ink Specifications
| Type | Dedicated ink supply unit |
|---|---|
| Sublimation dye ink | SC-F6400 Series: High Density Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow SC-F6400H Series: High Density Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow, Violet, Orange |
| Use by date | See the expiration date printed on the ink pack (store at normal temperature) |
| Print quality guarantee expiry | One year from printer installation |
| Storage temperature | 5 to 35°C |
| External dimensions (approx.) | (W) 180 x (D) 410 x (H) 30 mm |
| Capacity | 1600ml |
ℹ️ Note: To ensure your printouts have consistent coloring, keep the room at a constant temperature between 15 and 25°C.
❗ Important: Use the printer at an altitude of 2000 m or less.
⚠️ Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Information of EU declaration of conformity
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity of this equipment is available at the following internet address: https://www.epson.eu/conformity
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Conformity | Epson Europe
