Epson Printer

EPSON Stylus ® Pro 10600 Series

Printer Guide

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iii FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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v Introduction About Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Unpacking the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Mounting the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Loading the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Connecting to the Parallel Port (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Connecting to the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Connecting to the Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Installing the Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Setting Up Your FireWire Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Using the Photo Printing Accelerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Using the Speed & Progress Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Running a Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 Contents

-vi vi | Contents Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Setting Up on a Macintosh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Setting Up on a Windows XP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-49 2 Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper Handling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Selecting the Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Loading Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Loading Roll Paper for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Selecting Print Settings for Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Cutting Your Printouts from the Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Removing Unused Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Printing on Posterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Using the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Catching Printouts Under the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Creating Custom Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Using the Printer Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Using the Paper Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Paper Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Setting Up Background Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Using Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

-vii Contents | vii Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Paper Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Using the Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Using Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Printing a Status Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Checking Ink Levels and Component Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Running a Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Cleaning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Performing an SSCL Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Ordering and Replacing Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Switching Between Black Ink Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Preparing the Required Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Updating the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Removing the Used Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

-viii viii | Contents Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Replacing the Waste Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 6 Resolving Problems Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 A Specifications Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Index

1 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. For details on EPSON’s technical support, see “Where To Get Help” on page 3. About Your Manuals This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up your printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. For additional information: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use—loading paper, replacing ink cartridges, running cleaning cycles, aligning the print head, and clearing paper jams. Attach it to your printer using the included hook for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. You can read the guide using a web browser, such as Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips These symbols are used in this book: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer. Introduction Note To set up your printer, follow the instructions in Chapter 1. Warning Caution Note

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2 2 | Introduction Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories:

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3 Introduction | 3 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the EPSON Preferred 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. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase. EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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4 4 | Introduction 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: • For USB connection: Power Macintosh® G3, G4, or iMac™ series (System 8.5.1 through 9.x; System 9.2.2 or later recommended) For IEEE 1394 connection: iMac DV, G3, or G4 series (System 8.6 or later with FireWire® Update 2.1 or later) For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: iMac, G3, or G4 series (System 8.5.1 through 9.x; 9.2.2 or later recommended) • 350 MHz processor (700 MHz or higher recommended) • 256MB of RAM (at least 512MB recommended) • At least 8GB available hard disk space to install the software and process files (60GB or more recommended) • Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft (2 meters) long For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a compliant IEEE 1394 port and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable For network connection: an RJ-45 Ethernet cable Note 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. For optimum performance, we recommend the latest Macintosh system available with a FireWire connection. If you are running System 8.5.1 on an iMac, Apple recommends that you download iMac Update 1.1 from their web site.

5 Introduction | 5 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: • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® III 500 MHz (Pentium IV 1.3 GHz or higher processor recommended) • For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows 98 (factory installed), Me, 2000, or XP For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with FireWire port running Windows Me, 2000, or XP For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP • 256MB of RAM (512MB or more recommended) • At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing files (2GB or more available hard disk space recommended) • Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For parallel connection: a high-speed bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for the printer For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Me, or 2000 with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft. (2 meters) long For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a compliant IEEE 1394 port and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable For network connection: an RJ-45 Ethernet cable Note 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. Caution Using an improperly shielded USB cable— especially a cable more than 6.6 ft. (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

6 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. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. • Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent. Avoid areas subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity or shock and vibrations. • Do not place the printer near a window or in direct sunlight. Bright light can interfere with the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related problems. • Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. • Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. • Do not block or cover the openings in the printer case or insert objects through the slots. • Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. • Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Do not use outlets controlled by wall switches or timers. Caution Always turn the printer off using the Power button. When you press this button, the Operate light flashes briefly, then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the Operate light is off. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.

7 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. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. • Except as specifically explained in the documentation, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. • Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the print head by hand. • Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. Keep cartridges away from direct sunlight.

8 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.

1-1 Setting Up the Printer | 1-1 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: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing the ink cartridges • Loading the roll paper • Connecting the printer to your computer • Installing the printer software • Optimizing print speed • Running a nozzle check • Aligning the print head • Setting up the printer on a network Chapter 1: Setting Up 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. Also avoid locations near potential sources of interference, such as loud speakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners.

1-2 1-2 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembly Follow these steps to unpack and assemble your printer. Unpacking the Stand After unpacking the stand, make sure you have all these items: Cross bar Upright supports Paper basket Metal rods, short Metal rods, long Paper supports (10) Bolts Allen wrench Wing nuts and washers

1-3 Setting Up the Printer | 1-3 Assembling the Stand

1-4 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 Power cord Printer Roll paper belts for 3-inch roll paper Ink cartridges (6) UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Label for ink compartment cover

1-5 Setting Up the Printer | 1-5 Mounting the Printer on the Stand

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1-8 1-8 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Basket

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1-11 Setting Up the Printer | 1-11 Connecting the Power Cord

1-12 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. If you have an EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 that uses UltraChrome ink, two black ink cartridges are included in the starter kit: Photo Black and Matte Black. (An empty ink draining cartridge is also included; be sure to save it, as you’ll need it if you want to switch black ink types at a later time.) When you first install the cartridges, select the black ink type that’s best suited to your printing needs:

Black ink types for UltraChrome printer Black ink type Image and paper type Photo Black For printing photographic images on all media types. Optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper, Photo Semigloss Paper, and Premium Semimatte Photo Paper. Matte Black Optimized for printing photographic images on matte or plain papers, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper, Smooth and Textured Fine Art Paper, and Somerset Velvet for EPSON, when the highest level of photographic quality is desired. Note If you have an Ultra- Chrome printer, you can switch between the Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges, but you have to follow a special procedure. See page 5-15.

1-13 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:

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1-16 1-16 | Setting Up the Printer 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:

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1-21 Setting Up the Printer | 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Depending on your system, you can connect the printer to your computer using any of the following: • USB interface (1.1 compatible)—for Windows 98 (factory-installed), Me, 2000, XP, and Macintosh • Parallel interface—for Windows • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface—for Windows Me, 2000, XP, and Macintosh • Ethernet interface—for connection through an Ethernet network or directly to any PC or Macintosh equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port For fastest print speeds, EPSON recommends connecting using FireWire or USB, especially when printing with a third-party RIP station or directly from your computer. If you’re using FireWire, two ports are included so you can daisy-chain multiple printers to your system and keep them all running at the full speed of the print engine. If you choose to use Ethernet, make sure the bandwidth of your network is sufficient to keep the printer running at full speed. To provide adequate bandwidth, your network should have a switched 100 Mbit hub. 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.

1-22 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:

1-23 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:

1-24 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.

1-25 Setting Up the Printer | 1-25 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.

1-26 1-26 | Setting Up the Printer Installing the Printer Software Follow the steps below (for Macintosh) or on page 1-29 (for Windows) to 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:

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1-29 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:

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1-32 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.

1-33 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 speed of your system. This feature is built into your standard EPSON printer driver, and is turned on by default after installing the driver. EPSON recommends leaving the setting turned on for all types of printing. Turn it off only if you notice poor image quality and want to test whether it has an effect. If you need to access the setting, open your printer software as described on page 3-4 for Macintosh or page 4-2 for Windows. Leave this setting turned on

1-34 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.

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1-36 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.

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1-39 Setting Up the Printer | 1-39 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. If any nozzles are clogged, the print head alignment patterns won’t print correctly and your alignment won’t be accurate.

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1-41 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: • “Setting Up on a Macintosh Network” on page 1-41 • “Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network” on page 1-43 • “Setting Up on a Windows XP Network” on page 1-46 • “Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network” on page 1-49 Setting Up on a Macintosh Network This section explains how to set up the Stylus Pro 10600 as a shared printer on an AppleTalk network. First install the printer software on every computer that will need to access the printer, as described on page 1-26. Then configure the host Macintosh (the computer to which you connected the printer) to share the printer, and configure the client Macintosh computers to connect to it, as described in the next two sections. Configuring the Host Macintosh Perform these steps on the Macintosh to which you connected the printer:

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1-46 1-46 | Setting Up the Printer Setting Up on a Windows XP Network 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. Then configure the host computer (the computer to which you connected the printer) to share the printer, and configure the client computers to connect to it. Configuring the Host Computer Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer:

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1-49 Setting Up the Printer | 1-49 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network 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. Then configure the host computer (the computer to which you connected the printer) to share the printer, and configure the client computers to connect to it. Configuring the Host Computer Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer:

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1 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. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting paper for your printer • Printing on EPSON media • Selecting the Media Type setting • Using roll paper • Using cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Creating custom print settings Chapter 2: Using Paper and Other Media

2-2 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: It’s a good idea to test samples of paper in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON papers or other media, you may need to “profile” their thickness and ink drying time. See page 2-29 for instructions. Paper Handling Guidelines

Always follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when printing on EPSON paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. • Choose an appropriate Media Type setting in your printer software before sending your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. You may have to experiment to find out which setting works best. • Select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 3-2 (Macintosh) or page 4-5 (Windows) to select the paper source in your printer software. • Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid a loss of quality. Avoid storing media or printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. 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) 3 in. core: 6 in. (150 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)

2-3 Using Paper and Other Media | 2-3 Printing on EPSON Media 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. If you’re unfamiliar with using a particular paper, follow the recommendations in the table as to which papers are best-suited to your printer’s ink type (Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink). In some cases, a different paper may be a better match for your needs, depending on the effects you want to achieve. Always test samples of paper before purchasing large quantities or running large print jobs in order to be sure it meets your needs. Note 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. EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 8.3-inch roll: S041376 13-inch roll: S041378 24-inch roll: S041638 36-inch roll: S041639 44-inch roll: S041640

11" × 17": S041290

11.7" × 16.5": S041288

13" × 19": S041289

8.5" × 11": S041405

11.7" × 16.5" (A3): S041406

13" × 19": S041407

8.5" × 11": S041331

13" × 19": S041327

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8.5" × 11": S041141, S041271,

S041272

8.3" × 11.7": S041140

11.7" × 16.5": S041142

11" × 17": S041156

13" × 19": S041143

S041145

11" × 17": S041070

13" × 19": S041069

16.5" × 23.4": S041079

17" × 22": S041171

S041102

8.5" × 11": S041341

11.7" × 16.5": S041343

13" × 19": S041339

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8.5" × 11": S041257

11.7" × 16.5": S041260

13" × 19": S041263

24" × 30": S041598

30" × 40": S041599

13" × 19": S041203

13" × 19": S041160

13" × 19": S041456

8.5" × 11": S041072

11" × 17": S041075

13" × 19": S041074

20.25" × 28.75": S041237

28" × 40": S041236

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8.5" × 11": S041636

13" × 19": S041637

24" × 30": Sp91200

36" × 44": Sp91201

44" × 60": Sp91202

24" × 30": S041434

36" × 44": S041435

24" × 30": S041450

36" × 44": S041451

13" × 19": S041351

2-7 Using Paper and Other Media | 2-7 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. In some cases, you may want to select a different setting from the recommended one, depending on the specific effects you want to achieve. If you’re unfamiliar with the paper you’re using, you should experiment with different settings to determine which one works best. Once you’ve selected the closest Media Type setting, you can fine-tune how your image is printed using the Paper Configuration menu. This lets you adjust certain settings—for example, the paper feed increment or the intensity of the MicroWeave pattern. You can access these settings from the printer’s control panel, as described on page 2-28; if your printer uses UltraChrome ink, you can also access similar settings from your EPSON printer software (see page 3-15 for Macintosh or page 4-10 for Windows). 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).

2-8 2-8 | Using Paper and Other Media Select these settings if your printer uses Photographic Dye: Use these settings when printing with Archival ink: Media Type settings when printing with Photographic Dye ink Product name Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Photo Glossy Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Photo Glossy Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Photo Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Colorlife Photo Paper

Semigloss

Presentation Matte Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Presentation Matte Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Photo Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Glossy Film

Photo Semigloss Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

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Doubleweight Matte Paper

Photo Glossy Paper

Backlight Film

Smooth Fine Art Paper

Smooth Fine Art Paper

Smooth Fine Art Paper

Textured Fine Art Paper

Synthetic Paper

Adhesive Synthetic Paper

Adhesive Vinyl

Canvas

Tyvek Brillion

Watercolor Paper-

Radiant White

2-10 2-10 | Using Paper and Other Media Use these settings when printing with UltraChrome ink: Media Type settings when printing with UltraChrome ink Paper type Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper

Photo Glossy Paper

Photo Semigloss Paper

Doubleweight Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

Photo Semigloss Paper

Glossy Paper - Photo Weight

Backlight Film

Smooth Fine Art Paper

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

Smooth Fine Art Paper

Textured Fine Art Paper

Enhanced Synthetic Paper

Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic

Paper

Canvas

2-11 Using Paper and Other Media | 2-11 Using Roll Paper 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. High-tension spindles (available in both 2-inch and 3-inch diameters) are recommended options for printing on certain media such as EPSON Synthetic Paper, Smooth Fine Art Paper, and Textured Fine Art Paper; the higher tension keeps the paper from unrolling during use. Other options for using roll paper include the Automatic Take-up Reel System (see your online Reference Guide for operating instructions) and the Manual Media Cutting System (for use with heavy media). Loading Paper onto the Spindle To load roll paper onto a spindle, follow these steps:

2-12 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:

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2-17 Using Paper and Other Media | 2-17 Selecting Print Settings for Roll Paper Before printing, you need to make sure you select the correct settings in your printer software. If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, check the following: • Always choose an appropriate Media Type setting in your printer software before you send your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. If you’re printing on non-EPSON paper, or on a paper type not supported by the driver, you may need to use the Paper Configuration menu to obtain the best results. See page 2-28. • Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 3-2 (Macintosh) or page 4-5 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer software. You may also wish to print trim lines (page 2-26), adjust the paper margins (page 2-26), or change how the paper basket catches your printouts as they come out of the printer (page 2-23). Cutting Your Printouts from the Roll Before removing your printouts, you need to make sure they’re cut from the roll. If you’re using the Roll Auto Cut setting, your printouts are cut for you automatically. If not, do one of the following: • If you’re printing on heavy media such as canvas or vinyl, Roll Cutter Off should be selected (since heavy media can damage the built-in cutter). Cut the paper manually using scissors or the optional Manual Media Cutting System. • If you’re printing on paper of ordinary thickness, you may have selected Roll Cutter Off (for example, to keep all your printouts together for later cutting). If so, you can use the built-in cutter to cut off your last printout:

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2-23 Using Paper and Other Media | 2-23 Using the Paper Basket 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. Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow these steps to set up the basket in front of the printer:

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2-25 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. These setting apply to all your print jobs. You can restore the default settings as described on page 2-27. Setting the Platen Gap When you print on extra-thin or thick stock, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. This physically moves the print head closer to or farther from the paper. Normally, the AUTO setting allows the printer to adjust automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when you use paper of unusual thickness, change this setting to NARROW or WIDE, as needed. Follow these steps:

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2-26 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:

2-27 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:

2-28 2-28 | Using Paper and Other Media Using the Paper Configuration Menu When you choose a media type in your EPSON printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various papers—especially if you use non-EPSON paper, a paper not supported by the driver, or if you’re printing from a third-party RIP station. You can use the printer’s Paper Configuration menu to create customized settings for your paper. If you want the settings to affect all your print jobs, follow the steps below. Or you can create and save a group of settings for each type of paper you’re printing on (up to 10 types), and select them whenever you print on a particular stock (see page 2-29).

Cut Pressure

Cut Method

Ppr Feed Adj

Drying Time

Suction

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1 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. This chapter includes the following information: • Choosing page setup options • Choosing basic print options • Choosing advanced print options • Managing print jobs • Checking printer status Chapter 3: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh

3-2 3-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 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:

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3-4 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:

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3-9 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-9 Color Management Settings The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls, PhotoEnhance4, or ColorSync. PhotoEnhance4 is designed to enhance images captured using video cameras, digital cameras, or scanners. Depending on your system and the size of the image, printing with PhotoEnhance4 may take longer. Color control modes and Gamma settings Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes color correction accordingly. Photo-realistic Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness. Corrects for overall under- or over-exposure of the original image. Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. 1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet printers. 1.8 Gamma Increases contrast. 2.2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices. 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, and Monochrome. 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. 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. The EPSON printer driver was designed to represent color accurately when prints are illuminated with a D50 (daylight) light source. For optimum results, understand your output display conditions before printing.

3-10 3-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Paper Configuration Options To access the paper configuration settings, click the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box (available with UltraChrome ink printers only). The following settings are available. They override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel (page 2-28). 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. Paper Configuration settings Color Density Use this to control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). Drying Time per Print Head Pass You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. Paper Feed Adjustment Lets you eliminate light or dark bands when printing at high speeds. Paper Thickness Eliminates vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper (0 to 1.5 mm). Paper Suction Lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper or backlight film. Eliminates the vertical banding that can be caused when thinner papers become saturated with ink. Cut Method Decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner papers, to provide a cleaner cut.

3-11 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. Setting Up Background Printing You can set up background printing from the Chooser, as described on page 1-28, or you can use the background printing button on the print dialog box. Follow these steps to set up background printing:

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3-13 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 to check your ink levels • Click to start the print head cleaning utility. See page 5-4 for more information about the cleaning utility. If you want to view details of a print job, click the job, then click the Show details arrow. The Priority list becomes active. Click the print job whose priority you want to change. Then click the Priority list box and select one of the following settings: • Normal prints the job in the order it is received • Urgent moves the job before Normal priority jobs in the print queue • Hold holds the job in the print queue until you’re ready to release it for printing by clicking restart • Print Time opens the Set Print Time dialog box. Enter the date and time you want to print the document, then click OK. Note If you see a stop sign icon and the message Print queue on hold in the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, select Start print queue from the Printer menu to release the queue and resume printing. Priority list box Settings selected for the highlighted print job

3-14 3-14 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Cancelling Printing If you need to cancel a print job, follow these steps:

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3-16 3-16 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh You see the Configuration Settings dialog box:

1 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. This chapter includes the following information: • Choosing basic print options • Choosing paper and layout options • Choosing advanced print options • Managing print jobs • Checking printer status • Optimizing print speed Chapter 4: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows

4-2 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:

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4-5 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-5 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 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:

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4-7 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:

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4-10 4-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Paper Configuration Settings To access the paper configuration settings, click the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box (available with UltraChrome ink printers only). The following settings are available. They override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel (page 2-28). 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. Paper Configuration settings Color Density Controls the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). Drying Time per Print Head Pass You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. Paper Feed Adjustment Eliminates light or dark horizontal bands when printing at high speeds. Paper Thickness Eliminates vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper (0 to 1.5 mm). Paper Suction Decreases the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper or backlight film. Eliminates the vertical banding that can be caused when thinner papers become saturated with ink. Cut Method Decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner papers, to provide a cleaner cut.

4-11 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. See page 4-12 for more information about Status Monitor 3. Using the Progress Meter After you send a print job, the Progress Meter window appears on your screen: You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. If you don’t want the Progress Meter to appear, you can turn it off. See page 4-14 for instructions. Click to cancel Click to pause/resume printing Click for more details on the displayed printing tip May not appear if you are printing over a network

4-12 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. You see the Spool Manager window: To cancel, pause, resume, or restart a print job, click the job to highlight it; then click the corresponding command button on the bottom of the window. Using Status Monitor 3 The Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in your printer and warns you when errors occur. You can open Status Monitor 3 either from a running application or from the Windows Printers utility. Print job file Command buttons

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1 The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer requires very little maintenance to keep working its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Running a cleaning cycle • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching between black ink modes • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Replacing the waste ink system Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

5-2 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. Printing a Status Check The status check shows the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Follow these steps to print a status check sheet:

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Total Prints

Ink Used

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5-4 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. You should also print a nozzle check after cleaning the print head to see if the cleaning cycle was successful. There are two ways to run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle: • Using the printer’s control panel buttons, as described below • Using the utilities in your printer software, as described on page 1-36 (not available if you’re accessing the printer over a network) If the cleaning cycle described in this section doesn’t work, you can try the SSCL cleaning cycle (described on page 5-6). Perform the SSCL cleaning cycle only as a last resort, since it takes more time and consumes more ink than the standard cleaning. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Follow these steps to print a nozzle check using the control panel buttons:

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5-6 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. Before performing an SSCL cleaning, make sure you have already run the standard cleaning as described on page 5-5 to determine that the SSCL cleaning is really needed.

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5-7 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. Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel Follow the steps below to align the print head. 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.

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5-10 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. It’s a good idea to store them in individual, resealable plastic bags in case of ink leakage. Checking Ink Levels When one of the Ink Out lights is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on the control panel), the corresponding cartridge is almost out of ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is empty. You must replace it before you can continue printing. Note You can also check ink levels before any INK OUT lights have started flashing. See page 5-2. Ink Out lights

5-11 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. Use the following EPSON ink cartridges before the expiration date on the package: Photographic Dye ink Archival ink UltraChrome ink

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5-12 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:

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5-15 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). If your printing needs have changed, you can switch between black modes: Preparing the Required Supplies Before switching black ink modes, make sure you have all the required supplies. You will need: • the draining cartridge that came with your printer • the replacement black ink cartridge you plan to install You may also need one or more replacement color ink cartridges. To switch black ink modes, you need the draining cartridge that came with your printer. This is an empty, reusable cartridge that looks similar to a regular ink cartridge. After deciding on the black ink mode you want to switch to, make sure you have the black ink cartridge you’ll be installing (Matte Black or Photo Black). It doesn’t have to be a brand-new cartridge, but it shouldn’t be so low on ink that it prevents the procedure from being carried out. Black ink modes Mode Image and paper type Photo Black Mode For printing photographic images on all media types. Optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper, Photo Semigloss Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, etc. Matte Black Mode Optimized for printing photographic images on matte or plain papers, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper, Smooth and Textured Fine Art Paper, and Somerset Velvet for EPSON, when the highest level of photographic quality is desired. Note You can purchase replacement items for your printer from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

5-16 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 there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges, you’ll be prompted during the procedure to replace them. If any cartridges are low on ink but not low enough to prevent the procedure from being carried out, you should still make sure you have replacements available, or you will be limited in how much you can print after switching black ink modes. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. If the printer’s waste ink tank is full, you’ll need to have it replaced as well. Use the printer’s control panel to check the tank:

5-17 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-17 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. Follow these steps to carry out the process:

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5-20 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. You can obtain a new cutter blade (part number C12C815271) from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. To replace the cutter blade, you first need to remove the used blade, as described in the following section. Removing the Used Cutter Blade Make sure the printer is on, then follow these steps to remove the blade:

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5-23 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-23 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year.

5-24 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. If you need to store your printer for an extended period (two years for the Photographic Dye ink model, or six months for the Archival Ink or UltraChrome ink model), contact EPSON for assistance (see page 3 for contact information). A service technician must drain all ink from the printer before storage. Preparing the Printer for Shipment Follow the steps below to prepare the printer for shipment:

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5-26 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. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (see page 5-4) and realign the print head (see page 5-7) to ensure good print quality. Moving the Printer on the Stand When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same building or facility, you can roll the printer on its casters. Follow these steps:

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1 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. This chapter provides instructions for the following: • Diagnosing problems • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: • To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights on the printer’s control panel. See page 6-2 for more information. • If you’re using the EPSON printer driver and Monitor3 (Macintosh) or Status Monitor (Windows) utility, check your software for error messages. See Chapter 3 or 4 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from your computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See page 5-4 for instructions. • If you are using a third-party RIP and are experiencing difficulties, try printing your image directly from the EPSON printer driver. • If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact EPSON as described under “Where To Get Help” on page 3. Chapter 6: Resolving Problems

6-2 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: 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. display Error messages Message Light Explanation Response

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6-4 6-4 | Resolving Problems Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 5-7 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your Media Type setting is correct for the type of paper you’re using. For more information, see page 2-7.

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6-5 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. • Check the Ink Out lights to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 5-10. • Use the EPSON printer driver and make sure the Media Type setting is correct for the media you’re printing on. • Deselect the High Speed setting (for bi-directional printing) in your printer driver’s Advanced dialog box. • Use the Paper Configuration menu to make any needed adjustments. See page 2-28 to access the settings from the control panel; if your printer uses UltraChrome ink, you can access the settings from the EPSON driver software (see page 3-10 for Macintosh or page 4-10 for Windows).

6-6 6-6 | Resolving Problems 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). • Check the Ink Out lights and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as described on page 5-10. • The platen gap setting is too wide. Use the control panel to change the setting from WIDE to AUTO. See page 2-25 for instructions. • The paper configuration setting is too thick (for non-EPSON media). Try re-profiling your paper’s thickness (page 2-29). Your print appears blurry or smeared. • Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. • You’re using the wrong paper configuration setting (for non-EPSON media). Use the control panel to register and select your paper thickness and dry time. See page 2-28 for instructions. • Your paper doesn’t meet the required specifications or contains too much moisture. Load new paper. • If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up. • Ink has leaked into the paper path. Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. See page 5-23 for cleaning instructions. • Deselect the High Speed setting (for bi-directional printing) in your printer software’s Advanced dialog box. • The platen gap setting is too narrow. Use the control panel to change the setting from NARROW to AUTO. See page 2-25 for instructions. • The paper configuration setting is too thin (for non-EPSON media). Try re-profiling your paper’s thickness (page 2-29). • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 5-4). Print quality problems (continued) Problem Solution

6-7 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: • 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. • The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your computer. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer’s rating label. If not, turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Contact EPSON for assistance (see page 3). If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below: Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never plug it into an outlet with the wrong voltage. Operational problems Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. • If the Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure, waiting for data from the computer, or waiting for ink to dry. Check the display message and lights on the control panel. Wait until the Pause light stops flashing. • Check the display message and lights on the control panel to see if an error has occurred. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 6-2. The printer sounds as if it’s printing, but nothing prints. • Follow the instructions beginning on page 5-4 to clean the print head. Nothing prints. • Turn off the printer and computer, then unplug the printer from the AC outlet. Make sure the interface cable is securely attached, then plug the printer back into the AC outlet. Turn the printer and computer back on. • Make sure the interface cable meets the required specifications. See page 4 or 5. • Make sure the interface cable is directly connected to the computer without passing through a printer switching device, Zip™ drive, or extension cable. • If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen. The printer performs long cleaning cycles. • This is normal and occurs more often when the printer is new (while using the first ink cartridges) to condition the print head for reliable operation over the life of the printer.

6-8 6-8 | Resolving Problems Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below: 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. Then select the port to which your printer is connected in the Print to the following port list. Windows XP: Click Start, then select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. Right-click the icon for your printer, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. Windows 2000 or NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Settings, and select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 icon, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. • The printer driver doesn’t have enough available memory (Macintosh). Quit all unnecessary applications. To increase the available memory in your Macintosh, select Control Panel from the Apple menu and double-click the Memory icon. You can increase the size of virtual memory to increase total available memory. • Follow the directions beginning on page 6-14 to uninstall your printer software. Then locate your printer software CD-ROM and reinstall the software. Operational problems (continued) Problem Solution Miscellaneous printing problems Problem Solution Your print has incorrect or garbled characters. • Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. • If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen. • Clear any stalled print jobs from Monitor3 (Macintosh) or Spool Manager (Windows). • Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends.

6-9 Resolving Problems | 6-9 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. If you’re using roll paper, check the setting as described on page 2-26. Your image is inverted. • Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in your printer software. See page 3-7 (Macintosh) or 4-8 (Windows) for instructions. Blank paper is printed. • Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. • Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you’re using. • Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct. A ruled line on your print appears to shift. • Align the print head as described on page 5-7. The bottom edge of your print is smeared. • The paper is curled toward the printable side. Flatten the paper or curl it toward the other side. • Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. • You’re using the wrong paper configuration setting (for non-EPSON media). Use the control panel to register and select your paper thickness. See page 2-29 for instructions. • The platen gap setting is incorrect. Use the control panel to change the setting from AUTO to WIDE. See page 2-25 for instructions. Color images print in black only. • Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. • Make sure color printing is selected in your printer software. The printer continues to feed paper after you have cancelled a job. • Press the Pause button on the printer to clear any print job data in the printer’s buffer. Then press and hold the Pause button to reset the printer. Too much roll paper feeds through the printer. • When using roll paper, do not select Sheet as the paper source on the printer’s control panel or in your printer software. Miscellaneous printing problems (continued) Problem Solution

6-10 6-10 | Resolving Problems Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • When you’re loading roll paper, make sure you line up the edge with the vertical row of holes at the printer’s paper exit. Always turn the roll back to remove the slack. See page 2-12 for more information. • If you’re not using a roll of paper that’s installed in the printer, secure it with the roll paper belt. See page 2-18 for more information. • Do not attempt to keep in the printer more than one 3-inch core paper roll at a time. • For cut sheet paper, let the printer automatically load your paper so that it feeds correctly. Follow the instructions on page 2-19. 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. Press the Paper Source button if necessary, and then press the Cut/Eject button. Printing is too slow. • Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. • Don’t run too many applications at the same time. • Turn off virtual memory. • Add RAM to your system. • If you have a Macintosh, turn off background printing. If you want to continue using background printing, select EPSON Monitor3 and increase its memory requirements. • If you’re running Windows and your computer supports ECP or Enhanced mode and/or DMA transfers, turn them on to speed up printing. See your computer documentation and page 1-34 for more information. Miscellaneous printing problems (continued) Problem Solution Note 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. This keeps the paper being fed from the upper roll from rubbing against the lower roll. Be sure to wrap one of the roll paper belts around the roll you’re not using. See page 2-18.

6-11 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. • Make sure the printer isn’t located in a brightly lit area (for example, next to a sunny window). The paper sensors may not be able to operate correctly. • Make sure the Paper Source setting on the printer’s control panel and in the printer software are correct. • Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you’re printing on. See page 2-25for more information. • If you’re not using EPSON media, make sure you register and select your paper’s thickness. See page 2-29 for more information. Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems If your roll paper is curled too tightly and doesn’t feed out of the printer, you can use the three paper guides. Extend the guides as shown below: Caution Use the paper guides only if paper is curled and doesn’t feed properly. Otherwise, the paper guides may damage your prints.

6-12 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.

6-13 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:

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1 Printing Appendix A: Specifications Note Additional specifications are provided in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. Printing method 6-color EPSON Photographic Dye ink, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink UltraChrome ink model switchable between two black ink modes:

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-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 PhotoEnhance4, 3-8, 3-9, 3-10, 4-8, 4-10 Photo-realistic setting, 3-9, 4-9 Platen gap setting, 2-25, 6-6 Posterboard, 2-20 to 2-25 Power consumption, A-2 Print head aligning, 5-7 to 5-9 checking status, 5-2 to 5-3 cleaning, 5-4 to 5-6 service life, A-1 Print jobs canceling, 3-12, 3-14, 4-12 custom settings, 4-4 managing, 3-11 to 3-16, 4-11 to 4-16 pausing, 3-12, 4-12 Print quality, 3-7, 4-7, 6-4 to 6-6 Print speed, A-1 Print time, setting, 3-11 to 3-13 Printer assembly, 1-1 to 1-51 checking status, 3-14 to 3-16, 4-12 to 4-16 cleaning, 5-23 connecting to computer, 1-21 to 1-25 default settings, 2-27 dimensions, A-2 firmware version, 5-3 maintaining, 5-1 to 5-23 monitoring, 3-11 to 3-16, 4-11 to 4-15, 6-2 motors, checking status, 5-2 to 5-3 moving, 5-24 to 5-27 page count, 5-3 Port, EPSON, 6-7, 6-8 posterboard, loading, 2-20 to 2-22 setting up, 1-1 to 1-51 sharing, 1-41 to 1-51 software, installing, 1-26 to 1-31 software, uninstalling, 6-14 to 6-15 specifications, A-1 to A-2 status check, 5-2 storing, 5-24 to 5-25 total print volume, A-1 transporting, 5-24 to 5-27 turning off, 6 weight, A-2 Printer Setting menu, 2-25 to 2-27 Printer Status menu, 5-3 Problems banding, 6-5 blank paper, 6-9 blurry prints, 6-6 cable, 6-7, 6-8 color, 6-5, 6-9 diagnosing, 6-1 faint prints, 6-6 garbled characters, 6-8 inverted image, 6-9 margin, 6-9 memory, 6-8 misalignment, 6-5

-5 Index | 5 Problems (cont.) nothing prints, 6-7 to 6-8 operational, 6-7 to 6-8 paper, 6-10 to 6-14 paper feeding, 6-9, 6-11 to 6-12 paper jams, 6-13 to 6-14 print quality, 6-4 to 6-6 printer driver, 6-7 to 6-9 printing stops, 6-7 roll paper cannot be cut, 6-10 slow printing, 6-10 smeared prints, 6-9 Progress Meter, 1-35, 4-11

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