Epson SureColor F2000 Series User Manual

Contents
Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide ........................................................................................... 9
Introduction to Your Printer...................................................................................................................... 10
Printer Features ................................................................................................................................. 10
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts................................................................................. 11
Notations Used in the Documentation ................................................................................................ 12
Printer Part Locations......................................................................................................................... 12
Printer Parts - Front/Top ................................................................................................................ 12
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 14
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 15
Control Panel and LCD Screen ..................................................................................................... 16
Printer Usage Guidelines.......................................................................................................................... 18
Using Your Printer .............................................................................................................................. 18
Storing Your Printer............................................................................................................................ 19
Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges................................................................................................ 20
Handling White Ink (White Edition)..................................................................................................... 21
Handling T-shirts (Media) ................................................................................................................... 22
Basic Printing ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Overview of the Printing Process ....................................................................................................... 24
Required Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 25
Pre-treating a T-shirt .......................................................................................................................... 27
Pre-treatment Solution Safety Precautions.................................................................................... 27
Preparing the Pre-treatment Solution ............................................................................................ 28
Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution................................................................................................ 31
Pre-treatment Application Guidelines ............................................................................................ 32
Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller ................................................................................................. 33
Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Sprayer .............................................................................................. 33
Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) ............................................................................. 34
Preparing Your Printer........................................................................................................................ 35
Creating Your T-shirt Design.............................................................................................................. 36
Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines ................................................................................. 36
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Epson SureColor F2000 Series Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	1440 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Print Size	16" x 20"
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Printer Type	Direct-to-Garment
Ink Configuration	CMYK + White
Media Width	Up to 16 inches
Operating Temperature	59° to 95°F (15° to 35°C)
Operating Humidity	20% to 80%
Print Technology	Epson PrecisionCore® TFP® Print Head