Epson SureColor T5270D - Revision history

68.65.169.184: /* Troubleshooting - 131b error */ add turn it off and on for othe rerrors

2024-09-26T19:06:03Z

Troubleshooting - 131b error: add turn it off and on for othe rerrors

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	=== Troubleshooting - 131b error ===		=== Troubleshooting - 131b error ===

	This error means that the printer head is overheating. A new printer head costs a couple thousand bucks but for now the printer will work for 1-2 prints before overheating. Troubleshooting steps.		This error means that the printer head is overheating. A new printer head costs a couple thousand bucks but for now the printer will work for 1-2 prints before overheating.

			If you are getting a different error - try turning it off and back on.

			Troubleshooting steps.

	# Try turning it off and then on again to give the printer head a chance to cool down		# Try turning it off and then on again to give the printer head a chance to cool down

Ruthgrace: remove qr code

2024-09-22T00:25:13Z

remove qr code

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~QR code for the link to this section:~~

	~~{{#qrlite:{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}\|format=png\|size=5\|margin=0}}~~

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Ruthgrace: /* Troubleshooting - 131b error */ add qr code

2024-09-22T00:24:02Z

Troubleshooting - 131b error: add qr code

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

			QR code for the link to this section:

			{{#qrlite:{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}\|format=png\|size=5\|margin=0}}

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Ruthgrace: add image instructions for troubleshooting 131b error

2024-09-22T00:22:21Z

add image instructions for troubleshooting 131b error

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	=== Troubleshooting - 131b error ===		=== Troubleshooting - 131b error ===

	This error means that the printer head is overheating. A new printer head costs a couple thousand bucks but for now the printer will work for 1-2 prints before overheating. Troubleshooting steps.		This error means that the printer head is overheating. A new printer head costs a couple thousand bucks but for now the printer will work for 1-2 prints before overheating. Troubleshooting steps.

	# Try turning it off and then on again to give the printer head a chance to cool down		# Try turning it off and then on again to give the printer head a chance to cool down
	# If this still does not work, you can try a nozzle cleaning + a printer head alignment.		# If this still does not work, you can try a nozzle cleaning + a printer head alignment.
	## Select the printer under Printers and Scanners on the computer in the Noisebridge print shop room. Click "Open print queue"
	## On the top menu, select Printer > Printing Preferences...		a. Select the printer under Printers and Scanners on the computer in the Noisebridge print shop room. Click "Open print queue"
	## Click the Utility tab on the top. The nozzle cleaning and printer head alignment buttons should show.
			b. On the top menu, select Printer > Printing Preferences...

			c. Click the Utility tab on the top. The nozzle cleaning and printer head alignment buttons should show.

			<gallery>

			File:Printers_and_scanners_epson_troubleshooting.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Select the printer under Printers and Scanners on the computer in the Noisebridge print shop room. Click "Open print queue".

			File:Printer_preferences_epson_troubleshooting.jpg\|thumb\|left\|On the top menu, select Printer > Printing Preferences...

			File:Cleaning_epson_troubleshooting.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Click the Utility tab on the top. The buttons for running nozzle cleaning and printer head alignment appear.

			</gallery>

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2607:F598:B0CF:200:2965:243E:4EE1:9601: add troubleshooting instructions for 131b error

2024-09-22T00:04:07Z

add troubleshooting instructions for 131b error

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	== Using this printer ==		== Using this printer ==

			=== On the Noisebridge Computer (easiest method) ===
			Use the computer in the print shop room. It already has the drivers installed. Select '''EPSON SC-T5200D Series'''

			Make sure that the Paper Size is big enough to fit your document. The paper roll is 36 inches wide.

			=== On your own computer ===
	The printer can be reached via USB or hard Ethernet (no Wi-Fi). BYO cable.		The printer can be reached via USB or hard Ethernet (no Wi-Fi). BYO cable.

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	Ethernet requires a crossover cable, or possibly a router. Connecting directly with a straight-through cable does not seem to work.		Ethernet requires a crossover cable, or possibly a router. Connecting directly with a straight-through cable does not seem to work.

	~~'''For easy printing use~~ the computer in the print shop room. ~~It already has~~ the ~~drivers installed~~. ~~Select Epson SureColor T5270D'''~~		=== Troubleshooting - 131b error ===
			This error means that the printer head is overheating. A new printer head costs a couple thousand bucks but for now the printer will work for 1-2 prints before overheating. Troubleshooting steps.

			# Try turning it off and then on again to give the printer head a chance to cool down
			# If this still does not work, you can try a nozzle cleaning + a printer head alignment.
			## Select the printer under Printers and Scanners on the computer in the Noisebridge print shop room. Click "Open print queue"
			## On the top menu, select Printer > Printing Preferences...
			## Click the Utility tab on the top. The nozzle cleaning and printer head alignment buttons should show.

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192.195.83.130: /* Using this printer */

2023-07-24T23:25:57Z

Using this printer

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	Ethernet requires a crossover cable, or possibly a router. Connecting directly with a straight-through cable does not seem to work.		Ethernet requires a crossover cable, or possibly a router. Connecting directly with a straight-through cable does not seem to work.

			'''For easy printing use the computer in the print shop room. It already has the drivers installed. Select Epson SureColor T5270D'''

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Maxk: /* Using this printer */

2022-04-14T00:58:03Z

Using this printer

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	* Open the file and use the print dialog.		* Open the file and use the print dialog.

	* Select the appropriate paper size - if it's a letter size document and you want to scale it up, select "scale to fit" and then pick the appropriate width (not Letter size). The maximum width of the paper is 36" so it's probably 24" or 36".		* Select the appropriate paper size - if it's a letter size document and you want to scale it up, select "scale to fit" and then pick the appropriate width in the Paper Size field (not Letter size). The maximum width of the paper is 36" so it's probably 24" or 36".

	* Open the "printer settings" dialog:		* Open the "printer settings" dialog:
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	* If you're printing B&W and want to save ink (you should) - Select "Office Document (Black)"		* If you're printing B&W and want to save ink (you should) - Select "Office Document (Black)"

			* Make sure the "Roll Paper Width" is correct

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Maxk: /* Using this printer */

2022-04-14T00:55:00Z

Using this printer

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	* Open the file and use the print dialog.		* Open the file and use the print dialog.

	* Select the appropriate paper size - if it's a letter size document and you want to scale it up,		* Select the appropriate paper size - if it's a letter size document and you want to scale it up, select "scale to fit" and then pick the appropriate width (not Letter size). The maximum width of the paper is 36" so it's probably 24" or 36".

	* Open the "printer settings" dialog:		* Open the "printer settings" dialog:

Maxk at 00:50, 14 April 2022

2022-04-14T00:50:39Z

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	* Open the file and use the print dialog.		* Open the file and use the print dialog.

	* Select the appropriate paper size		* Select the appropriate paper size - if it's a letter size document and you want to scale it up,

	* Open the "printer settings" dialog:		* Open the "printer settings" dialog:

	~~[[File~~:~~Example~~.~~jpg]]~~		https://i.imgur.com/f99x3ev.png

			* If you're printing B&W and want to save ink (you should) - Select "Office Document (Black)"

Maxk at 00:45, 14 April 2022

2022-04-14T00:45:25Z

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	This is the 36-inch-wide dual-roll large-format inkjet printer between the SparkleForge and the music production station.		This is the 36-inch-wide dual-roll large-format inkjet printer between the SparkleForge and the music production station.

	'''Working''' as of ~~2019~~-05-02.		'''Working''' as of 2022-04-13.

	Ink for this printer is ''very'' expensive, so please do drop some cash in a nearby cash box if you print something on this printer. If you forgot to or didn't have cash, you can [https://donate.noisebridge.net/projects/printer donate electronically].		Ink for this printer is ''very'' expensive, so please do drop some cash in a nearby cash box if you print something on this printer. If you forgot to or didn't have cash, you can [https://donate.noisebridge.net/projects/printer donate electronically].
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	* Open the "printer settings" dialog:		* Open the "printer settings" dialog:

			[[File:Example.jpg]]


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	* Cutter cartridge: https://epson.com/Accessories/Printer-Accessories/Replacement-Printer-Cutter-Blade/p/S902006		* Cutter cartridge: https://epson.com/Accessories/Printer-Accessories/Replacement-Printer-Cutter-Blade/p/S902006
	* Ink “maintenance” (disposal) tank: https://epson.com/Accessories/Printer-Accessories/Replacement-Ink-Maintenance-Tank/p/T619300		* Ink “maintenance” (disposal) tank: https://epson.com/Accessories/Printer-Accessories/Replacement-Ink-Maintenance-Tank/p/T619300
			* There's a cheaper version available here https://www.ebay.com/itm/192668312288 ($24.99 as of 2022)
	* The printer also consumes 36-inch-wide roll paper. This comes in various weights, of which the lightest and cheapest is bond.		* The printer also consumes 36-inch-wide roll paper. This comes in various weights, of which the lightest and cheapest is bond.