EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Series ® PRINTER GUIDE ®
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Contents Introduction About Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . .
vi | Contents Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up on a Macintosh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up on a Windows XP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-41 1-41 1-43 1-46 1-49 2 Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | vii Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii | Contents Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Waste Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 5-24 5-26 5-27 6 Resolving Problems Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600—the most technologically advanced system of its kind. With its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic output at print speeds faster than you ever thought possible. Your printer is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the industry, so you can be sure we’re here if you ever need us.
2 | Introduction TIP Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for new accessories and options that may become available. Optional equipment and software Option Part number EFI® Fiery® Spark Professional 2.
Introduction | 3 Where To Get Help TIP If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305. EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the EPSON Preferred SM Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday. Support hours and days are subject to change without notice.
4 | Introduction Note Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: If you are not using Photo Printing Accelerator in your driver (see page 1-33 for details), or if you are using a software or hardware RIP, you must have a Power Macintosh G4 with a 500 MHz or higher processor and 512MB RAM to keep the printer running at full engine speed.
Introduction | 5 Note Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: If you are not using Photo Printing Accelerator in your driver (see page 1-33 for details), or if you are using a software or hardware RIP, you must have a Pentium III 700 MHz or higher processor with 512MB RAM to keep the printer running at full engine speed.
6 | Introduction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Introduction | 7 • Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. • Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed. • If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
8 | Introduction • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head. • Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-1 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer Follow the steps in this chapter to assemble the printer, install the software, and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for this process. This chapter covers the following information: Note When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
1-2 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembly Follow these steps to unpack and assemble your printer.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-3 Assembling the Stand 1. Insert the cross bar into one of the upright supports as shown. Then attach it with two bolts using the included Allen wrench. (Leave the bolts a little loose until you attach the other end.) Bolts 2. Attach the upright support to the other end. 3. Tighten all four bolts securely.
1-4 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer After unpacking the printer, make sure all these items are included: 3-inch roll paper spindle 2-inch roll paper spindle with Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll paper belts for 2-inch roll paper Roll paper belts for 3-inch roll paper UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Ink cartridges (6) Label for ink compartment cover Printer Power cord 1-4
Setting Up the Printer | 1-5 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Then extend the stabilizer knobs. 2.
1-6 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Locate the recessed handles, two near each corner of the printer. top view showing handle locations Warning 4. Using four people, grasp the handles as shown, and set the printer on the stand: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. To avoid injuring your hands, you must use the recessed handles to lift the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing nuts and washers.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-7 6. Remove any packing tape from the printer. Be sure to check underneath and on the sides. 7. Open the front cover and remove the wing screw and washer from the print head. Save these parts in case you need to ship the printer. Note When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
1-8 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Basket 1. Attach the short metal rods to the upper guides: 2. Attach the long metal rods to the lower guides: 3. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-9 4. Pass the rear part of the basket under the printer. Rotate the bar one revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert its plastic pins into the stand as shown. 5. Slide out the upper rods to their full length. 6. Hook the middle bar of the basket as shown.
1-10 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Hold the front bar and turn it one revolution. Then attach it to the lower metal rods. 8. Push the upper and lower metal rods all the way in. 9. To use the paper supports, hang them along the inside of the basket. Hang paper supports at even intervals as shown 10. Hook the basket rings to take up the slack.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-11 Connecting the Power Cord Caution 1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 2. Route the power cord through the three cable clips and fasten them as shown. 3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
1-12 | Setting Up the Printer Installing the Ink Cartridges Depending on which version of the Stylus Pro 10600 you have, the ink cartridge starter kit included with your printer contains one of three possible kinds of ink: • EPSON Photographic Dye™ ink • EPSON Archival™ ink • EPSON UltraChrome™ ink Once you install your first ink cartridges, the printer is programmed to work with that kind of ink for the lifetime of the unit; you cannot switch it to use a different kind of ink.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-13 Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet. Then follow these steps to install the cartridges: 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. 2. Push and release the ink compartment cover to open it.
1-14 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Attach the ink label to the inside of the ink compartment cover. 4. Push down on the top of the first cartridge clamp and pull it forward. Note 5. Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it. If you’re using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as shown. If you have an UltraChrome printer, be sure to install your preferred black ink type. See page 1-12.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-15 Warning 6. Hold the cartridge so the arrow mark on its left side is pointing toward the printer. Insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Note 7. Push the clamp back up into the locked position. If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Caution 8.
1-16 | Setting Up the Printer Note Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality. Loading the Roll Paper Before you begin, locate the roll paper that was included with your printer. (It should already be loaded onto the 2-inch spindle.) You can use this Doubleweight Matte Paper to print the test patterns described later in this chapter. Follow these steps to load it in the printer: 1. Open the printer’s roll paper cover. 2.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-17 3. Place the black end of the spindle into the corresponding left mounting bracket. 4. Press the Paper Source button on the control panel until the Roll Auto Cut light comes on. Note To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t select Sheet when you’re using roll paper.
1-18 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Pull the paper set lever out, to the released position. The Paper Out light on the control panel comes on and LOAD PAPER appears on the control panel display. 6. Feed the paper into the paper slot. You hear the paper suction fans come on.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-19 7. If you’re using the roll paper that came with the printer, decrease the suction by pressing the Paper Feed – button. This makes is easier to feed lighter-weight papers. 8. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot.
1-20 | Setting Up the Printer 9. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes at the paper exit. 10. Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears briefly on the control panel display. Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 11. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Note Check the system requirements on page 4 or 5 before connecting your printer to make sure your system meets or exceeds the minimum requirements. Depending on your system, you can connect the printer to your computer using any of the following: • USB interface (1.
1-22 | Setting Up the Printer Connecting to the USB Port To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2. Connect the of your printer. end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back Note If the printer doesn’t work when you attach it to a first tier USB hub port, connect it directly to the USB port on your computer. 3.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-23 Connecting to the Parallel Port (Windows Only) To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, bidirectional, parallel cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides. 3.
1-24 | Setting Up the Printer Connecting to the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port To connect through the printer’s IEEE 1394 port, you need a standard shielded IEEE 1394 cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer. 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to one of the IEEE 1394 ports on the back of your printer. 3. Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your computer’s IEEE 1394 port.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-25 Note Connecting to the Ethernet Port To connect the printer using its Ethernet port, you need a 10/100 Ethernet cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer. To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight through” network cable. If you want to connect the printer directly to your computer (instead of through a network), use an RJ-45 “crossover” cable. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2.
1-26 | Setting Up the Printer Caution Installing the Printer Software Follow the steps below (for Macintosh) or on page 1-29 (for Windows) to install your printer software. Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Installing the Software for Macintosh After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you need to install the printer driver and utilities included on your printer software CD-ROM. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-27 You see a dialog box similar to this one: Note If you have an UltraChrome printer and want to install a Desktop Printer icon, select Custom Install from the drop-down list at the top of this screen, then select the Desktop Printing option. 7. Click the Install button, then click Continue on the next screen. 8. Follow the instructions to install your software and select a default paper size.
1-28 | Setting Up the Printer Note If you’re on an AppleTalk network and the AppleTalk setting in the Chooser is Active, you may see an alert message when you click the USB port icon. Make the AppleTalk setting Inactive, then select the USB port icon. If you’re using your Macintosh in an Ethernet environment, you can leave the AppleTalk setting Active. 12. Click the SPro 10600 icon, then click the icon for your printer port. 13.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-29 Installing the Software for Windows After connecting the printer to your computer, install the printer driver and utilities from your printer software CD-ROM. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 2. Turn on your computer and start Windows. Turn off any virus protection software before installing your printer software. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer starts automatically.
1-30 | Setting Up the Printer Note If you’re connecting through the parallel or Ethernet port, do not turn on your printer when you see a window telling you to do so. Instead, wait until the Stop Searching button appears. Then click the button and go to step 9. 7. If you’re connecting through the parallel port or Ethernet port, see the note at left. Otherwise, follow the instructions below for your system. Windows 95 or NT: Turn on your printer by pressing the P Power button, then go to step 9.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-31 8. If you see a screen like this during installation, do not click Retry or Cancel. Click the close button. 9. When you see a message informing you that installation is complete, click OK or Finish. If asked to do so, restart your computer. 10. If you see a message that the port setting has defaulted to LPT1, you may need to reset the port if you’re not using a parallel connection (for example, if you’re using Ethernet or FireWire).
1-32 | Setting Up the Printer Setting Up Your FireWire Port If you’re connecting with FireWire (IEEE-1394) on a Windows system, you may see a Found New Hardware Wizard for an EPSON 1394 Printer. If so, follow the steps below to install the driver software for the port. When done, resume installing the printer software where you left off. 1. At the first Found New Hardware screen, click Next. 2. At the screen below, click Search for a suitable driver, then click Next. 3.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-33 Optimizing Print Speed Depending on your system, you may be able to optimize your print speed as described in these sections: • If you’re printing with the standard EPSON driver software, see “Using the Photo Printing Accelerator” (below) • If you’re printing from Windows through a parallel port, see “Using the Speed & Progress Utility” on page 1-34 Using the Photo Printing Accelerator The Photo Printing Accelerator compresses graphics in order to enhance the processing sp
1-34 | Setting Up the Printer Using the Speed & Progress Utility If you’re printing from Windows through a parallel port, you can optimize your computer for the fastest data transfer rate and speed up the way your printer driver processes multiple-copy print jobs. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-35 3. Select from the following options: • High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the same document using hard disk space as a cache. If you have multiple hard drives, you can select a high speed copy folder for storing copies. • Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job.
1-36 | Setting Up the Printer Running a Nozzle Check Before printing, follow the steps below to run a nozzle check from your printer driver. The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged. By running the test from your printer software instead of the control panel, you are also verifying that your printer is connected and working properly. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded, as described on page 1-16.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-37 You see the Utility menu: Click to run a nozzle check 4. Click the Nozzle Check button, then click Print to print a nozzle check pattern. 5. Examine the printed pattern. It should be complete, with no gaps or missing dots, as shown below; in addition, all the dots should be in place and not deflected. (You may need to use an eye loupe to check the pattern.) 6.
1-38 | Setting Up the Printer 7. If the pattern is missing dots (as shown below) or if any are out of place (deflected), click Clean and follow the instructions on screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Pause light flashes. 8. When the Pause light goes off, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then: Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-39 Note Be sure to perform a Uni-D (uni-directional) alignment first, as instructed, before performing the Bi-D alignment. You may have to perform each alignment more than once for best results. Aligning the Print Head Before you use the printer, you should align the print head to ensure accurate, clean printouts. Make sure you’ve already run a nozzle check, as described on page 1-36.
1-40 | Setting Up the Printer Note Ideally, number 8 (±1) should be the best line in all of the printed patterns. If it is, you can press Pause to exit the adjustment early. 8. Look at the other patterns across the same row to see if the same number is consistently the best line. If not, determine which number is generally the best. 9. Check the control panel display. It shows #1 C=8, which means that number 8 is the current setting for row #1 C.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-41 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network If your printer is connected over a network, follow the steps in the appropriate section to configure each client computer to share the printer: Note This section tells you how to configure your printer as a shared printer on a network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator.
1-42 | Setting Up the Printer Note 2. Click the On radio button to turn Background Printing on. 3. Click the Setup button. You see the following dialog box. Turning background printing on allows you to use Monitor3 to manage the print queue on the host computer. See page 3-12 for details. 4. Check Share this Printer, then type a name for the printer and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6. Close the Chooser.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-43 Note 2. If you’re prompted for a password, enter the password for the printer and click OK. 3. Make sure Background Printing is turned off. Then close the Chooser. To avoid unnecessary spooling, background printing should be turned off for all client computers. When done setting up your network connection, be sure to complete the following: • Run a nozzle check from the control panel, as described on page 5-4.
1-44 | Setting Up the Printer Note 4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK. 5. In the Network window, click OK. If you see a dialog box requesting the Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and follow the screen prompts. If you see a message asking you to restart your computer, do so. Then continue with step 6. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers. 7. Right-click your printer icon, then select Sharing (or Properties for Windows 95).
Setting Up the Printer | 1-45 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next. You see a window like the following: 4. Click Network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the host computer (directly connected to the printer). Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen to complete configuration.
1-46 | Setting Up the Printer Setting Up on a Windows XP Network Note This section tells you how to configure your printer as a shared printer on a network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator. This section tells you how to set up your printer so that computers on the network can share it. First install the printer software on every computer that will need to access the printer, as described on page 1-29.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-47 4. When done, you see the following screen. Select Share this printer, then type the name of the shared printer as shown. (Do not choose any drivers from the Additional Drivers list.) 5. Click OK. Configuring the Client Computers Perform these steps on every computer that will need to access the printer: 1. Click Start, then select Control Panel. Click Printers and Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2. Click Add a printer.
1-48 | Setting Up the Printer 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next. You see a window like the following: 4. Click A network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse for a printer, then click Next. 6. Double-click the icon of the host computer (directly connected to the printer). Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen to complete configuration.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-49 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network Note This section tells you how to configure your printer as a shared printer on a small network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting it up as a shared printer, or to set it up for sharing on a large network, consult your network administrator. This section tells you how to set up your printer so that computers on the network can share it.
1-50 | Setting Up the Printer Configuring the Client Computers Perform these steps on every computer that will need to access the printer: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click your printer icon, then click Properties (Document Defaults for Windows NT). 3. Click the Ports tab to display the following window: 4. Click Add Port.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-51 5. Select Local Port, then click New Port. The following dialog box appears: 6. In the text box, type the appropriate information for your system using the syntax below, then click OK: \\name of computer connected to the printer\name of the shared printer 7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close. 8. On the Ports screen, make sure the new port is added and its checkbox is selected. Then click OK.
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Chapter 2: Using Paper and Other Media The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
2-2 | Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. The following table lists general paper requirements for your printer: Paper requirements Roll paper Cut sheets Size 8.25 to 44 in. wide (210 to 1118 mm) 8.5 × 11 in. to 44 × 62.2 in. (up to 1118 × 1580 mm) Maximum external roll diameter 2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm) — Thickness 3.15 to 4.3 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.08 to 1.5 mm) 3 in.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-3 Printing on EPSON Media Note EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for the inks used in your printer, ensure high-quality results. The following table lists the product codes for many kinds of EPSON media available for your printer. Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available.
2-4 | Using Paper and Other Media EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 (cont.) Photo Glossy Paper 44-inch roll: SP91002 36-inch roll: SP91001 24-inch roll: SP91021 — 44-inch roll: SP91004 36-inch roll: SP91003 24-inch roll: SP91022 — Photo Semigloss Paper Photo Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper — Compatible ink UltraChrome ink Sheet sizes Archival ink Roll sizes Photographic Dye Paper type ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 8.5" × 11": S041141, S041271, S041272 8.3" × 11.7": S041140 11.7" × 16.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-5 EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 (cont.) Matte Paper Heavyweight — 8.5" × 11": S041257 11.7" × 16.
2-6 | Using Paper and Other Media Roll sizes Sheet sizes UltraChrome ink Compatible ink EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper* — 8.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-7 Note Select the Media Type setting as described in step 3 on page 3-4 (for Macintosh) or step 3 on page 4-2 (for Windows). Selecting the Media Type Setting When you print, it’s important to select an appropriate Media Type setting for the type of paper you’re using. The tables on the following pages list recommended settings for many EPSON papers, depending on whether your printer uses Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink.
2-8 | Using Paper and Other Media TIP Select these settings if your printer uses Photographic Dye: Media Type settings when printing with Photographic Dye ink If your EPSON paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPSON web site (http:// prographics.epson.com).
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-9 Media Type settings when printing with Archival ink (cont.
2-10 | Using Paper and Other Media Note Use these settings when printing with UltraChrome ink: Media Type settings when printing with UltraChrome ink Certain Media Type settings may not be available, depending on your installed black ink type (see page 5-15).
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-11 Using Roll Paper Note You can purchase roll paper spindles and other options from the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. com) or your authorized EPSON dealer. See page 2 for additional information. The printer comes with one 2-inch and one 3-inch spindle, so you can have two types of roll paper available for printing at all times (with manual switching). Switching from one paper roll to another is a simple process.
2-12 | Using Paper and Other Media Loading Roll Paper for Printing Once roll paper is placed on the spindle, follow these steps to load it in the printer: 1. Open the printer’s roll paper cover. Note 2. Insert the white end of the spindle into the right mounting bracket inside the printer. When both 2-inch and 3-inch spindles are loaded, place the 3-inch spindle in the upper position and 2-inch spindle in the lower position.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-13 Note To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t select Sheet when you’re using roll paper. 4. Press the Paper Source button to select either Roll Auto Cut or Roll Cutter Off. • Choose Roll Auto Cut if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Choose Roll Cutter Off if you’re printing on canvas, vinyl, or other heavy media (see list below). Media that is too thick may damage the cutter.
2-14 | Using Paper and Other Media 5. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. The Paper Out light on the control panel comes on and LOAD PAPER appears on the control panel display. 6. Feed the paper into the paper slot. You hear the paper suction fans come on. 7. If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction strength by pressing the Paper Feed + button. This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-15 8. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 9. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes at the paper exit.
2-16 | Using Paper and Other Media 10. Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears briefly on the control panel display. Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 11. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically. READY appears on the control panel display.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-17 Selecting Print Settings for Roll Paper TIP When using a paper stock or other printing material for the first time, it’s a good idea to test it on a small print job. Then you can adjust your print settings for best results. Before printing, you need to make sure you select the correct settings in your printer software.
2-18 | Using Paper and Other Media Caution Removing Unused Roll Paper Once your printouts are removed from the printer, follow these steps to remove any unused paper: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 1. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. 2. Wind the remaining paper back onto the roll. 3. Secure the paper with a roll paper belt. The shorter belt is for 2-inch roll paper; the longer one is for 3-inch rolls.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-19 4. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer. Caution 5. To remove the paper from the spindle, lay it on a flat surface, then loosen the removable paper stop by tapping it with your hand. Slide the paper stop off the end of the spindle, then remove the paper. To avoid damaging the spindle, do not tap the end of it on the floor. Always store unused roll paper in its original package—including the bag, end caps, and box.
2-20 | Using Paper and Other Media Note 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover. You see PRESS PAUSE BUTTON on the control panel display. If PRESS PAUSE BUTTON doesn’t appear, you may have the wrong paper source selected (see step 2). 5. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the sheet feeds into printing position automatically.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-21 4. Pull the paper set lever out, to the released position. Then open the lower cover. (The cover has tabs that support the posterboard.) Note 5. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. 6. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover. If you’re using stock more than 39 inches long, load it long edge first (in landscape orientation).
2-22 | Using Paper and Other Media Caution 7. Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the lower cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. Note If print quality is not satisfactory, you may need to adjust the platen gap. See page 2-25. 8. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the board feeds into printing position automatically.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-23 Using the Paper Basket Note When you print on posterboard, set the basket to catch printouts in front of the printer. The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out. This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled. You can set up the basket either to catch the paper under the printer or to let it feed straight out in front.
2-24 | Using Paper and Other Media Note 2. Push the upper metal rods all the way in. Then fully extend the lower metal rods, so they rest on the floor. Make sure the surface of the basket is stretched taut. If there is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to the floor. Catching Printouts Under the Printer To catch printouts under the printer, push the lower rods all the way in. Then extend the upper rods all the way out to their full length.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-25 Creating Custom Print Settings You can use the printer’s SelecType™ menu options to control how the printer handles and prints on various kinds of paper. See these sections: • “Using the Printer Setting Menu” below • “Using the Paper Configuration Menu” on page 2-28 Using the Printer Setting Menu You can use the Printer Setting menu to set the platen gap, print page lines, control roll paper margins, and turn on or off paper monitoring features.
2-26 | Using Paper and Other Media Printing Trim Lines If you’re printing on roll paper, you can have the printer print trim lines on the right edge of your images or pages (if you’re using Auto Cut) or on the right and bottom edge (if you’re not using Auto Cut). Follow these steps: 1. Press the SelecType button. You see the PRINTER SETTING MENU. 2. Press the Item button repeatedly until you see PAGE LINE=OFF. This is the default setting. 3. Press the + or – button. PAPER LINE=ON appears on the display. 4.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-27 Turning Off Paper Monitoring The printer normally stops and displays an error message if you try to print an image wider than the paper, or if paper is fed at an angle. You can turn off the paper size check and/or paper alignment check if you don’t want to use these monitoring features. However, ink may be sprayed on the platen if you print an image that is too wide for the paper. Follow these steps to turn off paper monitoring: 1. Press the SelecType button.
2-28 | Using Paper and Other Media Using the Paper Configuration Menu Note If you’re using UltraChrome ink and printing from the EPSON printer driver, you can also select and save paper configuration settings from there. The printer uses those settings, unless you override them by selecting paper settings from the control panel. When you choose a media type in your EPSON printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper.
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-29 4. Use the + or - button to make any necessary changes, then press Enter to save your new setting. 5. To adjust another setting, continue pressing the Item button until you see the desired menu option. 6. When done, press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the menu. Saving Your Settings You can create up to 10 groups of settings, one for each type of paper you want to use. When doing so, you can also profile your paper’s thickness.
2-30 | Using Paper and Other Media 6. Press the + or - button to select the number noted in step 5. Then press Enter. 7. Press the Item button to select any of the menu options listed in the table on page 2-28. 8. Use the + or - button to make any necessary changes, then press Enter to save your new setting. 9. Press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration menu. Once you have created your customized settings, you can recall them whenever they’re needed: 1.
Chapter 3: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript® mode without a RIP. ICC profiles for ColorSync® 3.x are included, so you can use advanced color management features from your applications or the driver itself.
3-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Note Many application settings override the printer’s page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Choosing Page Setup Options Many of the page setup options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose page setup options: 1.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-3 3. Select the type of paper you loaded (Roll Paper or Sheet) from the Paper Source list. If your image is more than 90.5 inches long, select Roll Paper (Banner). You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images without any “margin space” between them. 4. If you’re using roll paper, you can set the following options: • These settings override settings made through the control panel.
3-4 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 3-6. Follow these steps to make basic settings: 1. Choose Print from the File menu of your application.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-5 5. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If a Quality/Speed slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to the priorities of your print job. (Depending on the Media Type setting, this slider may not appear.) • Or click Custom.
3-6 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features: • Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities. See page 3-14 for more information about the Status Monitor utility. See Chapter 6 for details about the maintenance utilities. • Click if you want to reduce your image to fit on the page, or for other layout options. • Click to turn on background printing.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-7 3. If necessary, you can change your Media Type and Ink settings. 4. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings: • Normal - 360dpi For faster printing and everyday needs • Fine - 720dpi For high quality photos and prints (deselect the High Speed checkbox to achieve photo lab quality) • SuperFine - 1440dpi Better than photo lab quality The available print quality settings are limited by the Media Type setting.
3-8 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 6. Choose one of the following Color Management settings: • Color Controls Lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays. For descriptions of the available settings, see the table on page 3-9.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-9 Color Management Settings Notice: Output Viewing Conditions Due to the nature of all pigment inks, lighting conditions can affect the appearance of printer output. For example, a print viewed under daylight may appear to have a slightly different color balance when viewed under tungsten lighting. Care should be taken that the prints are produced for the lighting conditions in which they will be displayed.
3-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh ColorSync Rendering Intent settings Perceptual For photographic images. Maintains the relationship between colors as it scales them to fit within your printer’s color gamut. Saturation For charts and business graphics. Maintains the relative saturation of colors from one gamut to another. Colorimetric For projects with known colors, such as labels and packaging. Maintains colors that fall within the gamut of both your monitor and printer.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-11 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up background printing, so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while a file is being printed. Note that background printing is slower and may also slow down your system.
3-12 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Click OK to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog box. 6. Click Print to print your document. If you selected Print at: or Hold, your document is spooled, but held in the print queue until the print time specified or until released using Monitor3, as described in the following section. Using Monitor3 The Monitor3 utility lets you prioritize and control your print jobs as well as monitor their progress.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-13 You can also do the following: • Double-click a file in the list to preview it • Double-click Copies to change the number of copies to be printed • Click • Click to start the print head cleaning utility. See page 5-4 for more information about the cleaning utility. to check your ink levels If you want to view details of a print job, click the job, then click the Show details arrow. The Priority list becomes active.
3-14 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Cancelling Printing If you need to cancel a print job, follow these steps: 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Do one of the following, depending on whether you’re using background printing: • If background printing is turned off, hold down the J key on your keyboard and press the (.) period key to cancel the print job. • If background printing is turned on, select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu and click Stop Print Queue.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-15 2. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. The software checks the amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the Status Monitor window: Click for information about each cartridge Click to recheck ink levels 3. To view information about a cartridge, click the icon for that cartridge. To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 4. To close the Status Monitor, click OK.
3-16 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh You see the Configuration Settings dialog box: Select how you want to be notified of errors and warnings Select where you want print job files stored Click here to check for errors and/or the ink level before printing Click here to return to the default settings 3. Select from the following configuration options: • Note beep and display error message text or just display text if your printer encounters an error.
Chapter 4: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Your Stylus Pro 10600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs without a RIP. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the advanced color management features of your applications or the driver itself.
4-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you need to set basic printing properties. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 4-7. Follow these steps to make basic settings: 1. Start an application, open a file, and choose Print from the File menu.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-3 4. For the ink type, select the correct setting for the type of image you’re printing: • For color photographic images, select Color (if you have a Photographic Dye or Archival ink printer) or Color/B&W Photo (if you have an UltraChrome ink printer). • Select Black only if you’re printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. 5.
4-4 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Note You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page 4-9 for more information. Custom print mode Setting Usage Text/Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. ICM Adjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system (effective in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only).
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-5 Choosing Paper and Layout Options Note Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Many paper options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose paper and layout options: 1. On the Properties dialog box, click the Paper tab.
4-6 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options: • Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the roll. The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise. Be sure to click Roll Width and select the width of your roll paper. Note These settings override settings made through the control panel.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-7 Choosing Advanced Print Options For complete control over your printing environment, use these Advanced settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your needs: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 beginning on page 4-2. 2. Click Custom and then click Advanced. You see a dialog box similar to this: When you choose PhotoEnhance4, you see a different set of options on the lower part of the screen Note 3.
4-8 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. Choose any of the following: • Note Leave Photo Printing Accelerator turned on. See page 1-33 for details. Super MicroWeave or MicroWeave Eliminate unwanted banding effects. These settings are automatically selected for most media types. If you notice banding with the standard MicroWeave setting, select Super MicroWeave. • High Speed For fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-9 7. Click Save Settings if you want to have your advanced settings available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click Save. The name is added to your list of custom settings. 8. When you’re finished setting advanced printer options, click OK. Color Management Settings Notice: Output Viewing Conditions Due to the nature of all pigment inks, lighting conditions can affect the appearance of printer output.
4-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction, Hard for high contrast, Vivid for more intense colors (as defined above), Sepia, Monochrome, and None (no tone adjustment). Effect Lets you choose from four special effects (and set the intensity using the Low/High slider): Sharpness, Soft Focus, Canvas, and Parchment. Digital Camera Correction Corrects noise and other flaws common to digital camera images.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-11 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) appears on the taskbar when you print. Status Monitor 3, which also appears on the taskbar, also lets you check the printer’s status and monitor print jobs.
4-12 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Using the Spool Manager The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) displays the status of your print job files and lets you control them. To open the Spool Manager while you’re printing, click the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-13 1. To open Status Monitor 3 from an application, access the Properties dialog box, as described on page 4-2. Otherwise, do the following: • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. • All other versions of Windows: Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.
4-14 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Note 3. Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. The following window appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.) If there’s a printing problem, such as low ink or jammed paper, Status Monitor 3 displays a How To button that you can click for instructions on solving the problem. Printer status messages appear here Click for information about each cartridge 4.
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-15 Note If you want, you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it and disable display of the progress meter during printing. 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed & Progress button. You see the Speed & Progress dialog box. (See page 1-34 for more information about using the Speed & Progress utility.
4-16 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon you want to use. After you enable the shortcut, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window (shown on page 4-14) or right-click it, then select Monitoring Preferences in the pop-up menu. 6.
Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer requires very little maintenance to keep working its best.
5-2 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can either print out a status check, or you can view the printer’s status on the control panel.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-3 Checking Ink Levels and Component Life To view printer status information on the control panel instead of printing it, follow these steps: 1. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. Press it several times until you see PRINTER STATUS MENU on the display. 2. Press the Item button. You see the printer firmware version the display. 3.
5-4 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Running a Cleaning Cycle If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image, you may need to run a cleaning cycle. This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you should run it only if print quality declines. To determine whether a cleaning cycle is necessary, print a nozzle check first.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-5 4. Press the Enter button. The nozzle check prints as shown below. If all the lines in the check pattern are complete, with no gaps or misplaced dots, the print head doesn’t need cleaning. (You may need to use an eye loupe to check the pattern.) If any dots are out of place or missing from the pattern, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section.
5-6 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer If the lines on the pattern still appear broken after several cleaning cycles, or if any dots are out of place, turn the printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning. If you still see no improvement, try an SSCL cleaning cycle as described below. Performing an SSCL Cleaning Cycle The SSCL cleaning cycle performs a more intensive cleaning than the standard cleaning cycle. In most cases, you won’t have to use it.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-7 Aligning the Print Head If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer software, it’s best to use the control panel. This aligns the print head for all modes and resolutions. If you haven’t already done so, run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 5-4). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly.
5-8 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note You must use at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern. 8. Examine the first row (marked #1 C). You see a series of patterns similar to the one below across the width of the paper. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the best. (Each line is composed of two overlapping colors. Look for the line in which the colors overlap the most evenly. In the example below, number 8 is the best line.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-9 Note 14. When done performing the adjustment in Uni-D (uni-directional) mode, as described above, you should repeat it in Bi-D mode (select ALIGNMENT = Bi-D ALL). The process is exactly the same, but the printed pattern is different: If you’re performing a Bi-D ALL adjustment, it’s important to perform the Uni-D adjustment first. Number 8 is the best choice To select the best pattern, use an eye loupe to determine which block has the smallest gaps.
5-10 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels as described below. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and resume printing without any loss of print quality. Partially used cartridges can be saved for up to six months and reused for running smaller print jobs.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-11 Ordering and Replacing Cartridges When you installed the printer’s first ink cartridges, you initialized the printer to use either Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink. Be sure you replace the cartridges with the same type, or you will see an error message and your printer won’t work until you insert the correct cartridges.
5-12 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the Ink Out light that is on or flashing. This is the cartridge that you need to replace. 2. Push the indentation on the ink compartment cover to release the lock and open the cover. INK COMPART. OPEN appears on the display. 3. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the INK OUT light).
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-13 Warning 4. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Caution Don’t shake cartridges that have been installed previously. Doing so may cause ink to leak. 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package.
5-14 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note 6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark on the left side and pointing toward the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot. Don’t force the cartridge. If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. 7. Push the cartridge clamp back up. Make sure the corresponding Ink Out light goes off. Then close the ink compartment cover.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-15 Switching Between Black Ink Modes If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can switch between black ink modes to optimize your black ink density. When you installed the printer’s first cartridges, the printer was initialized to use either Photo Black ink or Matte Black ink (according to your choice).
5-16 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Since this process consumes some ink from the color cartridges as well as the black one, you need to make sure there is enough ink in all the cartridges before you begin. Check the Ink Out lights on the control panel: If an Ink Out light is on or flashing, you need to replace the cartridge before switching black ink modes If there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges, you’ll be prompted during the procedure to replace them.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-17 Note Do not turn off the printer once the cartridge is removed. If a power failure occurs, turn the printer back on. You can resume the procedure at the point where it was interrupted. Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge Make sure you have all the needed supplies as described above. Once you remove the ink cartridges from the printer, you must not turn off the printer until you have finished switching black ink modes.
5-18 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution Be careful not to reinstall the old black ink cartridge. 7. When you see the message INSERT BK INK on the control panel, insert the new (replacement) black ink cartridge. Then close the ink compartment cover. You see a message on the control panel indicating the progress of the black ink charging. When done, K: EPSON GENUINE INK is displayed. Continue on to the next section to update your printer driver software.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-19 Windows Users 1. Click the Main tab in your printer software and make sure the correct ink cartridge information is displayed, as shown below. Check black ink cartridge information here 2. If necessary, set the information manually. Click the Utility tab, then click the Printer and Option Information button. Select one of the ink cartridge options shown below. 3. Click OK to exit the printer software. This completes the black ink replacement.
5-20 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, you may need to replace it more often. You can also check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the control panel. See page 5-2 for instructions.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-21 3. Press the Enter button. The print head moves to the cutter replacement position. 4. When OPEN LOWER COVER appears on the display, open the lower cover. 5. To release the cutter blade, push down on its white side pin, then turn the black latch upward to the right.
5-22 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note 6. Slowly take your finger off the side pin, then remove the cutter blade. Be careful not to lose the spring. Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing. 7. Insert the new cutter. 8. Push down on the cutter’s side pin while turning the latch to the left. 9. Close the lower cover. The print head returns to the home position.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-23 Caution Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights on the control panel are off. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from the computer. 2.
5-24 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), you can roll it on its stand. Follow the instructions on page 5-26. To ship the printer, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-25 5. If you’re removing the printer from its stand, first make sure the casters on the leg assembly are locked and the two stabilizer knobs are touching the floor. caster lock stabilizer knob Warning 6. Remove the two wing nuts securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place. The printer is very heavy. Always have four people lift it, using the hand grip areas as shown. 7.
5-26 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time. Whenever you set up the printer, see chapter 1. • Don’t forget to remove the carriage locking bracket (if reinstalled). • The first time you start printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-27 5. Release the front casters and retract the stabilizer knobs. 6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location. Relock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving. Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years of normal usage (25% duty cycle) or after 20,000 B0-size prints, you should have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system.
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Chapter 6: Resolving Problems As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed.
6-2 | Resolving Problems Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer The control panel includes various lights and a display to indicate the status of the printer: display When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the display. The lights on the control panel come on or flash. The following table lists the messages alphabetically and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem.
Resolving Problems | 6-3 Error messages (continued) Message Light Explanation Response FRONT COVER OPEN Pause light on Lower cover is open. Close the lower cover. You are replacing the ink cartridge(s) and the ink compartment cover is open. Close the ink compartment cover when you are finished replacing the ink cartridge(s). Paper Out light on Paper source setting in printer software is different from control panel.
6-4 | Resolving Problems Error messages (continued) Message Light Explanation Response UNABLE TO PRINT — You tried to print while an error condition was present or the ink compartment cover was open. After 3 seconds the message disappears. Press the Pause button to exit SelecType mode. If the message appears again, clear the error before you print. NOZZLE CHECK ERROR The nozzle check pattern did not print correctly.
Resolving Problems | 6-5 If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions on the following page. Print quality problems Problem Solution Your print has banding (light or dark lines), or straight lines appear jagged or misaligned. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions. • Align the print head, as described on page 5-7. • To eliminate banding, choose 1440 dpi as your resolution. • If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
6-6 | Resolving Problems Print quality problems (continued) Problem Solution Your print has gaps or appears faint. • Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on page 5-10. • Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 5-4).
Resolving Problems | 6-7 Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never plug it into an outlet with the wrong voltage. • The printer is turned on and the Operate light is on. • Paper is loaded in the printer • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that’s not controlled by a switch or timer.
6-8 | Resolving Problems Operational problems (continued) Problem Solution Nothing prints (cont.) • The printer port setting doesn’t match the printer connection port (Windows). Windows Me, 98, or 95: Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 icon, then select Properties. Click the Details tab. Make sure your printer driver is selected in the Print using the following driver list.
Resolving Problems | 6-9 Miscellaneous printing problems (continued) Problem Solution Your print has incorrect margins. • Check the page size or paper size settings in your application. Make sure they are within the printer’s printable area. • Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you’re using. • Paper is loaded incorrectly. Follow the instructions in chapter 2 to reload the paper. • The ROLL MARG (roll paper margin) setting on the control panel is incorrect.
6-10 | Resolving Problems Miscellaneous printing problems (continued) Problem Solution Roll paper cannot be cut. • The paper cutter blade may be dull. Follow the instructions on page 5-20 to replace the blade. • The paper may be too thick to cut with the built-in cutter. Cut the paper by hand with scissors or the optional utility cutter. • The paper may not be ejecting properly. Make sure the Roll Auto Cut light on the control panel is on.
Resolving Problems | 6-11 • For posterboard, follow the instructions on page 2-20 to load the media correctly. • Make sure the paper is not folded, wrinkled, or damp. • Make sure the printer’s environment falls within the required temperature and humidity range. • Make sure the paper is not too thick or too thin. See page 2-2 for paper specifications. • Make sure no foreign objects are inside the printer.
6-12 | Resolving Problems • If you have the paper basket set up in front of the printer, extend the paper guides out so they rest on the front of the basket. • If you have the paper basket set up below the printer, extend the paper guides so they hang behind the basket.
Resolving Problems | 6-13 Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the control panel display. Follow these steps to clear paper jams: 1. If roll paper is jammed, open the roll paper cover and cut it by hand slightly above the paper insertion slot. Caution 2. Pull the paper set lever out to release the jammed paper. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 3.
6-14 | Resolving Problems 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. TURN PWR OFF AND ON is displayed on the control panel. 5. Close the lower cover, if necessary, then press the Power button to turn the printer off. Press it again to turn it back on. 6. Make sure the Paper Out light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the control panel. Then reload your paper.
Resolving Problems | 6-15 6. On the installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the top and select Uninstall. Then click the Uninstall button at the bottom and follow the on-screen instructions. 7. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions beginning on page 1-26 to reinstall your printer software. Windows My Computer, then double-click the Control Panel 1. Double-click icon. (On Windows XP, click Start, then Control Panel.) 2.
6-16 | Resolving Problems 6-16
Appendix A: Specifications Printing Printing method 6-color EPSON Photographic Dye ink, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink UltraChrome ink model switchable between two black ink modes: • Photo Black • Matte Black Note Additional specifications are provided in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer.
A-2 | Specifications Environmental Temperature Transit (stored in shipping container) Operation Storage 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C) (120 hours at 140 °F, 1 month at 104 °F) 20 to 85% RH 5 to 85% RH Humidity 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Dimensions and Weight Height 48.2 inches (1225 mm) Width 73.4 inches (1865 mm) Depth 28.
Specifications | A-3 Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FDA EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class A, CSA C108.8 class A Paper Maximum paper width 44.02 inches (1118 mm) Maximum printable area • Length up to 100 feet (limited by roll length and software application) • Width up to 43.78 in. (1112 mm) Weight range 12 lb bond up to 1.
A-4 | Specifications Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Photographic Dye 2 years from production date; within 2 years after opening package UltraChrome and Archival ink 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package Temperature Storage (uninstalled) –22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F Storage (installed) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F Transit –22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C); 1 month at 104 °F, 120 hours at 140 °F Freezing 5 °F (–15 °C); ink thaw
Index A Accessories, 2 Advanced Photo setting, 3-5 Aligning print head, 5-7 to 5-9 AppleTalk setting, 1-28 Archival Ink ink cartridges, 5-11 Auto Cut setting, 2-13, 2-17, 3-3, 4-6 Auto Rotate setting, 3-3, 4-6 Automatic Take-Up Reel, 2 B Background printing, Macintosh, 3-11 to 3-12 Banding, 6-5 Basic printing Macintosh, 3-2 to 3-6 Windows, 4-2 to 4-4 Basket, paper cleaning, 5-23 in front of printer, 2-23 under printer, 2-24 Black ink modes, switching, 5-15 to 5-19 Blank pages, 6-9 Blurry prints, 6-6 C Ca
2 | Index Environmental specifications, A-2 EPSON accessories, 2 help, 3 media, 2-2 to 2-6 Preferred Protection Plan, 3 Store, 2 Error messages, 6-2 Error notification, 3-15 to 3-16, 4-14 to 4-15 I Gamma setting, 3-9, 4-9 Graph setting, 3-5, 4-4 Guides, paper, 6-11 to 6-12 ICM setting, 4-4, 4-8 Ink monitoring level, 3-14 to 3-15, 4-11 to 4-16, 5-2 to 5-3 waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-27, A-1 Ink cartridges checking, 3-15, 4-14, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-10, 5-11 installing in new printer, 1-12 to 1-15 ordering, 5
Index | 3 M N Macintosh advanced print options, 3-6 to 3-10 background printing, 3-11 to 3-12 basic print options, 3-4 to 3-6 color management, 3-8 to 3-9 ColorSync settings, 3-8 to 3-9 drivers, 3-1 to 3-10 layout options, 3-2 to 3-3 managing print jobs, 3-11 to 3-16 Monitor3, 3-12 to 3-13 monitoring printer, 3-11 to 3-16 page setup options, 3-2 to 3-3 sharing printer, 1-41 to 1-43 software, installing, 1-26 to 1-28 software, uninstalling, 6-14 to 6-15 Status Monitor, 3-14 to 3-15 system requirements, 4
4 | Index Paper cutter checking life, 5-2 to 5-3 replacing blade, 5-20 to 5-22 service life, A-1 Paper feed speed, A-1 Paper guides, 6-11 to 6-12 Paper Out light, 6-2 to 6-4 Paper Size setting, 3-2, 4-5, 6-9 Paper Source setting, 3-3, 4-5, 6-9 Parallel interface cable requirements, 5 connecting to port, 1-23 optimizing speed, 1-34 to 1-35 problems, 6-7, 6-8 Pause button, 2-22 Pause light, 6-2 to 6-4 Pausing print jobs Macintosh, 3-12 Windows, 4-12 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 5-2 to 5-3 PhotoEnh
Index | 5 Problems (cont.
6 | Index T Technical support, 3 Temperature requirements, A-2 Test Print menu, 5-2 Text/Graph setting, 3-5, 4-4 Transporting printer, 5-24 to 5-27 Trim lines, printing control panel, 2-26 Macintosh, 3-3 Windows, 4-6 Troubleshooting, 6-1 to 6-15 U Uninstalling software, 6-14 to 6-15 Unit ID number, 3 USB cable requirements, 4, 5 connecting to port, 1-22 driver, uninstalling, 6-15 User-defined paper size, 4-5 Utility cutter, 2 Utility menu Macintosh, 3-14 to 3-15 Windows, 4-13 V Vivid setting, 3-9, 4-9 W
