Epson SureColor F2100 Series User Manual

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Contents
Epson SureColor F2100 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 ................................................................................................................ 13
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 14
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 15
Control Panel and LCD Screen ..................................................................................................... 16
Printer Usage Guidelines.......................................................................................................................... 19
Using Your Printer .............................................................................................................................. 19
Storing Your Printer............................................................................................................................ 20
Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges................................................................................................ 21
Handling White Ink ............................................................................................................................. 22
Handling T-shirts (Media) ................................................................................................................... 23
Basic Printing ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Overview of the Printing Process ....................................................................................................... 25
Required Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 26
Pre-treating a T-shirt .......................................................................................................................... 28
Pre-treatment Solution Safety Precautions.................................................................................... 28
Preparing the Pre-treatment Solution ............................................................................................ 29
Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution................................................................................................ 32
Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller ................................................................................................. 32
Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Pre-treatment Machine ...................................................................... 33
Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) ............................................................................. 34
Creating Your T-shirt Design.............................................................................................................. 34
Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines ................................................................................. 35
Printable Area for Each Platen ...................................................................................................... 35
Preparing Your Printer........................................................................................................................ 38

Epson SureColor F2100 Series Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	1440 x 1440 dpi
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
Print Technology	PrecisionCore TFP Print Head
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Printer Type	Direct-to-Garment Printer
Ink Configuration	5-color (CMYK + White)
Printable Area	16" x 20"
Media Width	Up to 16 inches
Dimensions (W x D x H)	39" x 49" x 19"