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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
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...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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
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... 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 -viii
... 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 -viii
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... you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600-the most technologically advanced system of your printer. 1 It also tells you how to avoid bodily injury. For additional information: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the most out of its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic output at print speeds faster than...
... you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600-the most technologically advanced system of your printer. 1 It also tells you how to avoid bodily injury. For additional information: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the most out of its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic output at print speeds faster than...
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... 2-2 and for dealer referral. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for ink cartridges on page 5-11. You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or you can damage the printer's built-in cutter ...TIP Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com for new accessories and options that may become available. Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for the printer's built-in cutter. Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these ...
... 2-2 and for dealer referral. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for ink cartridges on page 5-11. You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or you can damage the printer's built-in cutter ...TIP Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com for new accessories and options that may become available. Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for the printer's built-in cutter. Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these ...
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... Monday 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. In Canada, please call (562) 276-1305. You can reach EPSON Support at product documentation, access troubleshooting information,... and receive technical advice through Friday, and 7 AM to change without notice. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World Wide...
... Monday 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. In Canada, please call (562) 276-1305. You can reach EPSON Support at product documentation, access troubleshooting information,... and receive technical advice through Friday, and 7 AM to change without notice. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World Wide...
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..., make sure the total ampere rating of the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your eyes, flush them immediately with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of all servicing in the documentation, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. if liquid has entered... plugs can be easily unplugged. if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the...
..., make sure the total ampere rating of the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your eyes, flush them immediately with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of all servicing in the documentation, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. if liquid has entered... plugs can be easily unplugged. if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the...
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Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in damage to refill them. For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. 8 | Introduction • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to the print head. • Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. This could result in reduced print quality. • Do not use cartridges within six months of installation. 8
Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in damage to refill them. For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. 8 | Introduction • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to the print head. • Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. This could result in reduced print quality. • Do not use cartridges within six months of installation. 8
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... ventilation. 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 direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Also avoid... TVs, or air conditioners. Avoid locations subject 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 1-1 Setting Up the Printer | 1-1 Chapter 1: Setting ...
... ventilation. 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 direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Also avoid... TVs, or air conditioners. Avoid locations subject 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 1-1 Setting Up the Printer | 1-1 Chapter 1: Setting ...
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1-4 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer After unpacking the printer, make sure all these items are included: 3-inch roll paper spindle 2-inch roll paper spindle with Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll paper belts for 2-inch roll paper Roll paper belts for 3-inch roll paper Ink cartridges (6) Printer UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Label for ink compartment cover Power cord 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 Roll paper belts for 3-inch roll paper Ink cartridges (6) Printer UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Label for ink compartment cover Power cord 1-4
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If you have an EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 that 's best suited to your first ink cartridges, the printer is programmed to work 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 printing needs: Black ink types for EPSON, when the highest level of ink. Optimized for the lifetime...
If you have an EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 that 's best suited to your first ink cartridges, the printer is programmed to work 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 printing needs: Black ink types for EPSON, when the highest level of ink. Optimized for the lifetime...
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Note If you 're using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as shown. 1-14 If you have an UltraChrome printer, be sure to the inside of the first cartridge clamp and pull it . Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it forward. Attach the ink label to install your preferred black ink type. See page 1-12. 5. Push down on the top of the ink compartment cover. 4. 1-14 | Setting Up the Printer 3.
Note If you 're using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as shown. 1-14 If you have an UltraChrome printer, be sure to the inside of the first cartridge clamp and pull it . Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it forward. Attach the ink label to install your preferred black ink type. See page 1-12. 5. Push down on the top of the ink compartment cover. 4. 1-14 | Setting Up the Printer 3.
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... of the paper set lever, or open the lower cover or ink compartment cover while the printer is pointing toward the printer. Repeat step 4 through step 7 for the other ink cartridges. Charging takes about 10 minutes. Insert the cartridge into the locked position. Do not turn off the printer or ...interrupt this process or you 're ready to load the roll paper. 1-15 Hold the cartridge so the arrow mark on your eyes, flush...
... of the paper set lever, or open the lower cover or ink compartment cover while the printer is pointing toward the printer. Repeat step 4 through step 7 for the other ink cartridges. Charging takes about 10 minutes. Insert the cartridge into the locked position. Do not turn off the printer or ...interrupt this process or you 're ready to load the roll paper. 1-15 Hold the cartridge so the arrow mark on your eyes, flush...
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... select Printers. To view information about each cartridge 4. Do one of the following window appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.) If there's a printing problem, such as low ink or jammed paper, Status Monitor 3 displays ...Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). 4-14 Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. • All other versions of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on solving the problem. Follow these steps: 1. 4-14 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for instructions on your printer's ink cartridges...
... select Printers. To view information about each cartridge 4. Do one of the following window appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.) If there's a printing problem, such as low ink or jammed paper, Status Monitor 3 displays ...Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). 4-14 Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. • All other versions of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on solving the problem. Follow these steps: 1. 4-14 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for instructions on your printer's ink cartridges...
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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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... can view the printer's status on the display. 3. Press the SelecType button on the control panel until you see TEST PRINT MENU on the control panel. The status of the ink cartridges, maintenance tank, cutter blade, and other printer parts. Press the Item button until you see STATUS CHECK...=PRINT on roll paper, but you will use more paper.) 2. The status check prints. Load a sheet of letter-size paper in each cartridge, the page count, ...
... can view the printer's status on the display. 3. Press the SelecType button on the control panel until you see TEST PRINT MENU on the control panel. The status of the ink cartridges, maintenance tank, cutter blade, and other printer parts. Press the Item button until you see STATUS CHECK...=PRINT on roll paper, but you will use more paper.) 2. The status check prints. Load a sheet of letter-size paper in each cartridge, the page count, ...
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...PAPER USED HEAD UNIT (print head) INK COUNT CLEAR CLEANER (cleaning unit) PAPER C CLEAR (paper count clear) 4. Press the Item button. Continue pressing the Item button to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) ...need to display the amount remaining for each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts...
...PAPER USED HEAD UNIT (print head) INK COUNT CLEAR CLEANER (cleaning unit) PAPER C CLEAR (paper count clear) 4. Press the Item button. Continue pressing the Item button to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) ...need to display the amount remaining for each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts...
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... cleaning cycle several times until the nozzle check pattern is loaded in the check pattern are off , print the nozzle check again to replace the corresponding ink cartridge instead. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on the printer's control panel are complete, with no gaps or misplaced ...dots, the print head doesn't need cleaning. (You may need to make sure the print head needs cleaning. 2. Make sure ...
... cleaning cycle several times until the nozzle check pattern is loaded in the check pattern are off , print the nozzle check again to replace the corresponding ink cartridge instead. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on the printer's control panel are complete, with no gaps or misplaced ...dots, the print head doesn't need cleaning. (You may need to make sure the print head needs cleaning. 2. Make sure ...
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...printed to determine which color ink nozzles require cleaning. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on, you still see the SSCL option for cleaning the magenta and yellow nozzles 5. Turn off the printer. 3. Examine the last nozzle check pattern you won't have to replace the corresponding ink cartridge...place, turn the printer off. When the cleaning is really needed. 1. Contact EPSON for assistance (see page 5-10 for instructions). 2. If you need to use it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning. Before starting, make sure you need to turn the...
...printed to determine which color ink nozzles require cleaning. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on, you still see the SSCL option for cleaning the magenta and yellow nozzles 5. Turn off the printer. 3. Examine the last nozzle check pattern you won't have to replace the corresponding ink cartridge...place, turn the printer off. When the cleaning is really needed. 1. Contact EPSON for assistance (see page 5-10 for instructions). 2. If you need to use it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning. Before starting, make sure you need to turn the...
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... for up to store them in individual, resealable plastic bags in case of print quality. Partially used cartridges can replace it before you start. 5-10 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is empty. Checking Ink Levels When one of your ink levels as described below.
... for up to store them in individual, resealable plastic bags in case of print quality. Partially used cartridges can replace it before you start. 5-10 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is empty. Checking Ink Levels When one of your ink levels as described below.