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No part of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, ESC/P, and Micro Piezo are trademarks and EPSON Preferred is a service mark of this publication may be trademarks of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with these EPSON printers. Legal Notices Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates...
No part of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, ESC/P, and Micro Piezo are trademarks and EPSON Preferred is a service mark of this publication may be trademarks of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with these EPSON printers. Legal Notices Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates...
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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...
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...
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..., and Tips These symbols are used in this book: Warning Warnings must be sure we're here if you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600-the most technologically advanced system of the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on page ...Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later. With its kind. About Your Manuals This Printer Guide provides important information on how to get ...
..., and Tips These symbols are used in this book: Warning Warnings must be sure we're here if you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600-the most technologically advanced system of the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on page ...Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later. With its kind. About Your Manuals This Printer Guide provides important information on how to get ...
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... that may become available. Note Part numbers for EPSON paper are listed on page 5-11. 2 | Introduction TIP Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for ink cartridges on page 2-2 and for dealer referral. Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories...
... that may become available. Note Part numbers for EPSON paper are listed on page 5-11. 2 | Introduction TIP Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for ink cartridges on page 2-2 and for dealer referral. Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories...
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... parts in case you need to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Close the front cover. 9. Open the front cover and remove the wing screw and washer from the printer. Avoid locations subject to ship the printer. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Setting Up the Printer ...from the print head. Note When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for moving the printer only over a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving. 1-7 Then move the printer to check underneath and on the sides. 7. Be sure to...
... parts in case you need to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Close the front cover. 9. Open the front cover and remove the wing screw and washer from the printer. Avoid locations subject to ship the printer. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Setting Up the Printer ...from the print head. Note When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for moving the printer only over a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving. 1-7 Then move the printer to check underneath and on the sides. 7. Be sure to...
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Then insert its plastic pins into the stand as shown. 1-9 Pass the rear part of the basket as shown. 5. Slide out the upper rods to their full length. 6. Rotate the bar one revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Setting Up the Printer | 1-9 4. Hook the middle bar of the basket under the printer.
Then insert its plastic pins into the stand as shown. 1-9 Pass the rear part of the basket as shown. 5. Slide out the upper rods to their full length. 6. Rotate the bar one revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Setting Up the Printer | 1-9 4. Hook the middle bar of the basket under the printer.
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... similar to this: These three settings give you want to reduce your image to fit on the lower part of options to check your individual needs. When you 're printing and use the Monitor3 utility. Use ...6 for Macintosh 7. This lets you work on page 3-4. 2. Follow these settings to experiment or to print with EPSON Drivers for details about the Status Monitor utility. See page 3-11 for more information about the maintenance utilities. •...advanced settings: 1. See page 3-14 for other layout options. • Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities.
... similar to this: These three settings give you want to reduce your image to fit on the lower part of options to check your individual needs. When you 're printing and use the Monitor3 utility. Use ...6 for Macintosh 7. This lets you work on page 3-4. 2. Follow these settings to experiment or to print with EPSON Drivers for details about the Status Monitor utility. See page 3-11 for more information about the maintenance utilities. •...advanced settings: 1. See page 3-14 for other layout options. • Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities.
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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 1 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 1 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer requires very little maintenance to keep working its best.
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...to print a status check sheet: 1. Load a sheet of letter-size paper in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Press the Item button until you see STATUS CHECK=PRINT on the display. 3. Printing a Status Check The status check shows the current default...the Enter button. The status check prints. Follow these steps to exit the Test Print menu. 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...
...to print a status check sheet: 1. Load a sheet of letter-size paper in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Press the Item button until you see STATUS CHECK=PRINT on the display. 3. Printing a Status Check The status check shows the current default...the Enter button. The status check prints. Follow these steps to exit the Test Print menu. 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...
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...remaining for each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts. 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 several times until you see... version the display. 3. Press the SelecType button on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. You see PRINTER STATUS MENU on the display. 2. The indicators read as follows: E*****F = full (or full life remaining) E**** F = 3/4 full (or ...
...remaining for each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts. 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 several times until you see... version the display. 3. Press the SelecType button on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. You see PRINTER STATUS MENU on the display. 2. The indicators read as follows: E*****F = full (or full life remaining) E**** F = 3/4 full (or ...
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...flashing, you need to replace the cartridge before you begin. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. Press the Item button until MAINTENANCE MENU is displayed on page 3. 4. Check the Ink ... to have the tank replaced. If WASTE INK TANK FULL is displayed, contact your dealer or EPSON to have it replaced as the black one or more cartridges, you'll be limited in how...is full, you'll need to prevent the procedure from the color cartridges as well as well. 5-16 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Since this process consumes some ink from being carried out, you...
...flashing, you need to replace the cartridge before you begin. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. Press the Item button until MAINTENANCE MENU is displayed on page 3. 4. Check the Ink ... to have the tank replaced. If WASTE INK TANK FULL is displayed, contact your dealer or EPSON to have it replaced as the black one or more cartridges, you'll be limited in how...is full, you'll need to prevent the procedure from the color cartridges as well as well. 5-16 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Since this process consumes some ink from being carried out, you...
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...blade, as described in the following section. You can obtain a new cutter blade (part number C12C815271) from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the display. 5-20 Press the Item button until MAINTENANCE MENU appears ...for dealer referral. To replace the cutter blade, you notice that your cutter by visiting the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com. Removing the Used Cutter Blade Make sure the printer is on the display. 2. Press the SelecType button repeatedly until CUT. REPLACE=EXEC. Replacing ...
...blade, as described in the following section. You can obtain a new cutter blade (part number C12C815271) from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the display. 5-20 Press the Item button until MAINTENANCE MENU appears ...for dealer referral. To replace the cutter blade, you notice that your cutter by visiting the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com. Removing the Used Cutter Blade Make sure the printer is on the display. 2. Press the SelecType button repeatedly until CUT. REPLACE=EXEC. Replacing ...
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...home position (on page 5-26. To ship the printer, 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 example, in ...separate, resealable plastic bags. Once the ink is drained, turn off . Reinstall the carriage locking screw that was removed during setup. A service technician must drain all ink from the printer before storage. Remove the following parts: •...
...home position (on page 5-26. To ship the printer, 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 example, in ...separate, resealable plastic bags. Once the ink is drained, turn off . Reinstall the carriage locking screw that was removed during setup. A service technician must drain all ink from the printer before storage. Remove the following parts: •...
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... waste ink system is almost full: MAINTENANCE REQ. 0100 You should have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system. Carefully roll the printer to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message on the nozzle check print (see page 5-2); Relock... percentage means that the pad is necessary to prevent damage to the print head and maintain print quality. The printer displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. 00000100 5-27 Parts and labor for this point. This is nearing the end of the waste ink system through the control panel...
... waste ink system is almost full: MAINTENANCE REQ. 0100 You should have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system. Carefully roll the printer to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message on the nozzle check print (see page 5-2); Relock... percentage means that the pad is necessary to prevent damage to the print head and maintain print quality. The printer displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. 00000100 5-27 Parts and labor for this point. This is nearing the end of the waste ink system through the control panel...
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...The nozzle check pattern did not print correctly. A printer part will need Note the error number and contact EPSON as described on page 3. Note the error number, and turn the printer off . The waste ink system Contact EPSON to have the waste ink system is correct for ...EPSON as to the printer. PRINT NOZZLE CHECK ERROR COMMAND ERROR MAINTENANCE REQ. Press the Pause button to schedule is almost full. your Media Type setting is full. Wait for UltraChrome ink Damaged data was open. replacement of paper you send a print job, make sure your printer: • Stylus Pro...
...The nozzle check pattern did not print correctly. A printer part will need Note the error number and contact EPSON as described on page 3. Note the error number, and turn the printer off . The waste ink system Contact EPSON to have the waste ink system is correct for ...EPSON as to the printer. PRINT NOZZLE CHECK ERROR COMMAND ERROR MAINTENANCE REQ. Press the Pause button to schedule is almost full. your Media Type setting is full. Wait for UltraChrome ink Damaged data was open. replacement of paper you send a print job, make sure your printer: • Stylus Pro...
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...during printer life Print direction Bidirectional/unidirectional Control code EPSON ESC/P® Raster Photographic Driver Paper feed speed 215 ± 10 milliseconds per nozzle Cutter blade life (user replaceable) Approximately 2,000 B0+ sheets (EPSON media up to 4.33 mil thick) Maintenance parts ...Waste ink tank, pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly; Printing Printing method 6-color EPSON Photographic Dye ink, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink ...
...during printer life Print direction Bidirectional/unidirectional Control code EPSON ESC/P® Raster Photographic Driver Paper feed speed 215 ± 10 milliseconds per nozzle Cutter blade life (user replaceable) Approximately 2,000 B0+ sheets (EPSON media up to 4.33 mil thick) Maintenance parts ...Waste ink tank, pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly; Printing Printing method 6-color EPSON Photographic Dye ink, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink ...
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Using the printer software, you encounter problems, switch to 0.12 inches (3 mm). A-3 Printable Area Minimum margins for roll paper and cut sheets: 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) ... you can set either all the margins, or just the left . Specifications | A-3 Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FDA FCC part 15 subpart B, class A, CSA C108.8 class A Paper Maximum paper width Maximum printable area Weight range Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 44.02 inches...
Using the printer software, you encounter problems, switch to 0.12 inches (3 mm). A-3 Printable Area Minimum margins for roll paper and cut sheets: 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) ... you can set either all the margins, or just the left . Specifications | A-3 Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FDA FCC part 15 subpart B, class A, CSA C108.8 class A Paper Maximum paper width Maximum printable area Weight range Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 44.02 inches...
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... humidity (no condensation) Safety Approval Safety standards EMI UL1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FCC Part 15 subpart B class A, CSA C108.8 class A AS/NZS 3548 class A Engine Reliability Total print volume Print head life ...printer stand Printable Area Maximum paper width Minimum left and right print margins Maximum printable width Maximum printable length 44" 3 mm each color x 6 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open for Archival and UltraChrome inks, 2 years after open for the latest information. EPSON Stylus Pro 10600...
... humidity (no condensation) Safety Approval Safety standards EMI UL1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FCC Part 15 subpart B class A, CSA C108.8 class A AS/NZS 3548 class A Engine Reliability Total print volume Print head life ...printer stand Printable Area Maximum paper width Minimum left and right print margins Maximum printable width Maximum printable length 44" 3 mm each color x 6 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open for Archival and UltraChrome inks, 2 years after open for the latest information. EPSON Stylus Pro 10600...
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...;2) USB port Parallel port Port for optional Automatic Take-up to 4.33 mil thick) 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 - 1 require replacement approximately twice during printer life Cutter blade life Approximately 2000 B0+ sheets (EPSON media up Reel Printer Specifications Printing Ink types 6 color EPSON® Photographic Dye™ ink, Archival™ ink, or UltraChrome™ ink UltraChrome ink model...
...;2) USB port Parallel port Port for optional Automatic Take-up to 4.33 mil thick) 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 - 1 require replacement approximately twice during printer life Cutter blade life Approximately 2000 B0+ sheets (EPSON media up Reel Printer Specifications Printing Ink types 6 color EPSON® Photographic Dye™ ink, Archival™ ink, or UltraChrome™ ink UltraChrome ink model...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Error messages (continued) Message Light RELOAD PAPER Paper Out light on roll paper, but you print. Press the Pause button to turn the printer. Make sure you see STATUS CHECK=PRINT. 4. Other parts need to begin cleaning the print head. Press the SelecType button to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service technician. MAINTENANCE...
EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Error messages (continued) Message Light RELOAD PAPER Paper Out light on roll paper, but you print. Press the Pause button to turn the printer. Make sure you see STATUS CHECK=PRINT. 4. Other parts need to begin cleaning the print head. Press the SelecType button to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service technician. MAINTENANCE...