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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...
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...
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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. 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
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...-K (black) JOB HISTORY INK LEFT-C (cyan) CLEAR JOB H (clear job history) INK LEFT-M (magenta) TOTAL PRINTS INK LEFT-LC (light cyan) WASTE INK (waste ink system) INK LEFT-LM (light magenta) CUTTER LIFE (paper cutter) INK LEFT-Y (yellow) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) INK USED PF MOTOR (paper ...You see PRINTER STATUS MENU 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 the items displayed. Continue pressing the Item button to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers...
...-K (black) JOB HISTORY INK LEFT-C (cyan) CLEAR JOB H (clear job history) INK LEFT-M (magenta) TOTAL PRINTS INK LEFT-LC (light cyan) WASTE INK (waste ink system) INK LEFT-LM (light magenta) CUTTER LIFE (paper cutter) INK LEFT-Y (yellow) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) INK USED PF MOTOR (paper ...You see PRINTER STATUS MENU 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 the items displayed. Continue pressing the Item button to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers...
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...modes If there is displayed on page 3. 4. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. If the printer's waste ink tank is displayed, contact your dealer or EPSON to prevent the procedure from the color cartridges as well as well. See "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. 2. If any cartridges... are low on ink but not low enough to have the tank replaced. Use the printer's control panel to exit ...
...modes If there is displayed on page 3. 4. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. If the printer's waste ink tank is displayed, contact your dealer or EPSON to prevent the procedure from the color cartridges as well as well. See "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. 2. If any cartridges... are low on ink but not low enough to have the tank replaced. Use the printer's control panel to exit ...
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... should call to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message on the nozzle check...waste ink system is necessary to prevent damage to its service life. Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years of the waste...waste ink system is nearing the end of the limited warranty. a low percentage means that the pad is at this service are not covered under the terms of its new location. The printer... displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. 00000100 5-27 Carefully roll the printer to the print head...
... should call to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message on the nozzle check...waste ink system is necessary to prevent damage to its service life. Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years of the waste...waste ink system is nearing the end of the limited warranty. a low percentage means that the pad is at this service are not covered under the terms of its new location. The printer... displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. 00000100 5-27 Carefully roll the printer to the print head...
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...EPSON as described on again. The waste ink system Contact EPSON to be replaced soon. See page 5-4 for printer driver. See page 5-7 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your printer: • Stylus Pro 10600DYE driver for Photographic Dye • Stylus Pro 106000CF driver for Archival ink • Stylus Pro... Error messages (continued) Message Light UNABLE TO - described on . The waste ink system Call an authorized EPSON servicer to turn the printer on page 3. If the message remains, contact EPSON as to have the waste ink system is full.
...EPSON as described on again. The waste ink system Contact EPSON to be replaced soon. See page 5-4 for printer driver. See page 5-7 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your printer: • Stylus Pro 10600DYE driver for Photographic Dye • Stylus Pro 106000CF driver for Archival ink • Stylus Pro... Error messages (continued) Message Light UNABLE TO - described on . The waste ink system Call an authorized EPSON servicer to turn the printer on page 3. If the message remains, contact EPSON as to have the waste ink system is full.
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... 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 UltraChrome ink model switchable between...inch line Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. Appendix A: Specifications Note Additional specifications are provided in 1/720-inch increments RAM 128MB (fixed) 1
... 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 UltraChrome ink model switchable between...inch line Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. Appendix A: Specifications Note Additional specifications are provided in 1/720-inch increments RAM 128MB (fixed) 1
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...Head Alignment menu, 1-39, 5-7 Head unit (print head), checking status, 5-2 to 5-3 Heavy media, cutting, 2-17 Height of printer, A-2 Help, EPSON, 3 High Speed Copies setting, 1-35, 3-16 High Speed setting, 3-7, 4-8 Humidity requirements, A-2 I ICM setting, 4-4, 4-8 Ink monitoring level, 3-14 to... 3-15, 4-11 to 4-16, 5-2 to 5-3 waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-27, A-1 Ink cartridges checking, 3-15, 4-14, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-10, 5-11 installing in new printer...
...Head Alignment menu, 1-39, 5-7 Head unit (print head), checking status, 5-2 to 5-3 Heavy media, cutting, 2-17 Height of printer, A-2 Help, EPSON, 3 High Speed Copies setting, 1-35, 3-16 High Speed setting, 3-7, 4-8 Humidity requirements, A-2 I ICM setting, 4-4, 4-8 Ink monitoring level, 3-14 to... 3-15, 4-11 to 4-16, 5-2 to 5-3 waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-27, A-1 Ink cartridges checking, 3-15, 4-14, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-10, 5-11 installing in new printer...
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... User-defined paper size, 4-5 Utility cutter, 2 Utility menu Macintosh, 3-14 to 3-15 Windows, 4-13 V Vivid setting, 3-9, 4-9 W Waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-27, A-1 Weight of printer, A-2 Width of printer, A-2 Windows advanced print options, 4-7 to 4-10 basic print options, 4-2 to 4-4 color management, 4-8 to 4-10 custom print job settings, 4-4 drivers, 4-1 to 4-10 layout options, 4-5 to 4-6 managing print jobs...
... User-defined paper size, 4-5 Utility cutter, 2 Utility menu Macintosh, 3-14 to 3-15 Windows, 4-13 V Vivid setting, 3-9, 4-9 W Waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, 5-27, A-1 Weight of printer, A-2 Width of printer, A-2 Windows advanced print options, 4-7 to 4-10 basic print options, 4-2 to 4-4 color management, 4-8 to 4-10 custom print job settings, 4-4 drivers, 4-1 to 4-10 layout options, 4-5 to 4-6 managing print jobs...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 switchable between two ink...million print head passes, before required maintenance Print head life 28 billion dots per nozzle Periodic maintenance Waste ink tank, pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly; EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Printer Parts Mounting brackets Roll paper spindles Paper set lever Roll paper cover Control panel Lower cover Paper ...
... 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 switchable between two ink...million print head passes, before required maintenance Print head life 28 billion dots per nozzle Periodic maintenance Waste ink tank, pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly; EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Printer Parts Mounting brackets Roll paper spindles Paper set lever Roll paper cover Control panel Lower cover Paper ...
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...the ink compartment cover was cleared. The status check sheet prints. The waste ink system is not fully ejected. Printing a Status Check The status check shows the amount of various printer parts. EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Error messages (continued) Message Light RELOAD PAPER Paper Out light on the...data was sent to the To clear the data, press the printer's Power button to exit the Test Print menu. 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 - 9 Press the Enter button. The amount of letter-size paper in the printer. (You can replace the ink cartridges and cutter blade. ...
...the ink compartment cover was cleared. The status check sheet prints. The waste ink system is not fully ejected. Printing a Status Check The status check shows the amount of various printer parts. EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Error messages (continued) Message Light RELOAD PAPER Paper Out light on the...data was sent to the To clear the data, press the printer's Power button to exit the Test Print menu. 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 - 9 Press the Enter button. The amount of letter-size paper in the printer. (You can replace the ink cartridges and cutter blade. ...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 8. When the waste ink system is nearly full, the printer displays the following message on the cutter's side pin while turning the latch to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. ...and labor for this point. Related Documentation CPD-15012 CPD-15013 CPD-15014 PL-SP10600 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Printer Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Quick Reference Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 CD-ROM with electronic Reference Guide Parts Price List 16 - Close the lower cover. Insert the new...
EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 9/02 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 8. When the waste ink system is nearly full, the printer displays the following message on the cutter's side pin while turning the latch to schedule service at full capacity, the printer stops and displays the following message: SERVICE REQ. ...and labor for this point. Related Documentation CPD-15012 CPD-15013 CPD-15014 PL-SP10600 EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Printer Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Quick Reference Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 CD-ROM with electronic Reference Guide Parts Price List 16 - Close the lower cover. Insert the new...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..., the maximum page length you do not waste unnecessary media. Under Win 9x/Me, the PPD limit is 273.06 inches. All Epson large format printers use 360dpi as these applications may not utilize color management correctly/properly and may lose color management functions) or print the file through ... resolution (this is the resolution data is not expected. The Stylus Pro 5000/5500 however will end up clipped if it is 1771.6 inches (SP7000/9000 Series) and 1800 inches (SP7600/9600/10000 Series). The printer driver must be truncated to the applications limits. * These applications...
..., the maximum page length you do not waste unnecessary media. Under Win 9x/Me, the PPD limit is 273.06 inches. All Epson large format printers use 360dpi as these applications may not utilize color management correctly/properly and may lose color management functions) or print the file through ... resolution (this is the resolution data is not expected. The Stylus Pro 5000/5500 however will end up clipped if it is 1771.6 inches (SP7000/9000 Series) and 1800 inches (SP7600/9600/10000 Series). The printer driver must be truncated to the applications limits. * These applications...
