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... 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...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 ...
... 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...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 ...
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...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 ...4-14 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...
...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 ...4-14 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...
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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 Feed Problems...
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...
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... it to your printer using a web browser, such as ink cartridges. For details on EPSON's technical support, see "Where To Get Help" on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your equipment. For additional information: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic...
... it to your printer using a web browser, such as ink cartridges. For details on EPSON's technical support, see "Where To Get Help" on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your equipment. For additional information: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic...
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com for new accessories and options that may become available. 2 Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option EFI® Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP Automatic...Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for use with heavy media, which can visit the EPSON Store™ at http://prographics.epson. Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com for ink cartridges on page 2-2 and for new accessories and options that may become available. You can ...
com for new accessories and options that may become available. 2 Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option EFI® Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP Automatic...Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for use with heavy media, which can visit the EPSON Store™ at http://prographics.epson. Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com for ink cartridges on page 2-2 and for new accessories and options that may become available. You can ...
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... with the toll-free line or your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through e-mail. sales only). In Canada, please call , make sure you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. TIP If you experience difficulty...
... with the toll-free line or your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through e-mail. sales only). In Canada, please call , make sure you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. TIP If you experience difficulty...
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... with soap and water. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your skin, wash it does get on your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing... temperatures. If it off with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of all ...
... with soap and water. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your skin, wash it does get on your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing... temperatures. If it off with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of all ...
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... 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 This chapter covers the following information...: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing the ink cartridges • Loading the roll paper • Connecting the printer...
... 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 This chapter covers the following information...: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing the ink cartridges • Loading the roll paper • Connecting the printer...
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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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... the Stylus Pro 10600 you have, the ink cartridge starter kit included with your printer contains one of three possible kinds of ink. 1-12 | Setting Up the Printer Note If you have an UltraChrome printer, you can switch between the Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges, but you have to use a different kind of ink: • EPSON Photographic Dye™ ink • EPSON...
... the Stylus Pro 10600 you have, the ink cartridge starter kit included with your printer contains one of three possible kinds of ink. 1-12 | Setting Up the Printer Note If you have an UltraChrome printer, you can switch between the Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges, but you have to use a different kind of ink: • EPSON Photographic Dye™ ink • EPSON...
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Setting Up the Printer | 1-13 Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet. Then follow these steps to open it. 1-13 Push and release the ink compartment cover to install the cartridges: 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. 2.
Setting Up the Printer | 1-13 Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet. Then follow these steps to open it. 1-13 Push and release the ink compartment cover to install the cartridges: 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. 2.
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Note If you 're using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as shown. 1-14 See page 1-12. 5. If you have an UltraChrome printer, be sure to the inside of the first cartridge clamp and pull it . Attach the ink label to install your preferred black ink type. Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it forward. 1-14 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Push down on the top of the ink compartment cover. 4.
Note If you 're using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as shown. 1-14 See page 1-12. 5. If you have an UltraChrome printer, be sure to the inside of the first cartridge clamp and pull it . Attach the ink label to install your preferred black ink type. Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it forward. 1-14 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Push down on the top of the ink compartment cover. 4.
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... the cartridge smoothly, you 're done, close the ink compartment cover. When you may have the wrong cartridge. Setting Up the Printer | 1-15 Warning 6. Note 7. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Do not turn off the printer or interrupt this process or you 're ready to ... Caution Do not turn off the printer, change the position 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. If ink gets on the control panel flashes and...
... the cartridge smoothly, you 're done, close the ink compartment cover. When you may have the wrong cartridge. Setting Up the Printer | 1-15 Warning 6. Note 7. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Do not turn off the printer or interrupt this process or you 're ready to ... Caution Do not turn off the printer, change the position 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. If ink gets on the control panel flashes and...
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.... At the first screen, click Continue. 6. If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM to select the correct ink type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). 1-26 | Setting Up the Printer Caution Turn off any virus protection programs before you need to install your printer. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off all virus protection programs before installing...
.... At the first screen, click Continue. 6. If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM to select the correct ink type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). 1-26 | Setting Up the Printer Caution Turn off any virus protection programs before you need to install your printer. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off all virus protection programs before installing...
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... any virus protection software before installing your printer. Make sure your printer software CD-ROM. Windows XP: When you see a New Hardware Found screen. Be sure to configure the EPSON 1394 Printer (FireWire port). Turn on page 1-32 to select the correct ink type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). Then double-click your computer and start...
... any virus protection software before installing your printer. Make sure your printer software CD-ROM. Windows XP: When you see a New Hardware Found screen. Be sure to configure the EPSON 1394 Printer (FireWire port). Turn on page 1-32 to select the correct ink type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). Then double-click your computer and start...
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... 5. Click OK, then click Next to install the driver software for an EPSON 1394 Printer. When done, resume installing the printer software where you left off . 1. 1-32 | Setting Up the Printer Setting Up Your FireWire Port If you're connecting with FireWire (IEEE-1394...steps below , click Search for your printer uses Archival ink, browse to the Drivers\Cf\Win2K_XP folder • If you're printer uses Photographic Dye, browse to the Drivers\Dye\Win2K_XP folder • If you're printer uses UltraChrome ink, browse to the printer software installation instructions where you left ...
... 5. Click OK, then click Next to install the driver software for an EPSON 1394 Printer. When done, resume installing the printer software where you left off . 1. 1-32 | Setting Up the Printer Setting Up Your FireWire Port If you're connecting with FireWire (IEEE-1394...steps below , click Search for your printer uses Archival ink, browse to the Drivers\Cf\Win2K_XP folder • If you're printer uses Photographic Dye, browse to the Drivers\Dye\Win2K_XP folder • If you're printer uses UltraChrome ink, browse to the printer software installation instructions where you left ...
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...page 2-7 for instructions. to 44 × 62.2 in. (up to 1118 mm) 8.5 × 11 in both the printer software and on EPSON paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with bare hands. When you...ink drying time. core: 4 in . external roll diameter 3 in . (103 mm) - See page 2-29 for instructions. Fingerprints may affect print quality. You may have to experiment to find out which setting works best. • Select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in . 2-2 | Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer...
...page 2-7 for instructions. to 44 × 62.2 in. (up to 1118 mm) 8.5 × 11 in both the printer software and on EPSON paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with bare hands. When you...ink drying time. core: 4 in . external roll diameter 3 in . (103 mm) - See page 2-29 for instructions. Fingerprints may affect print quality. You may have to experiment to find out which setting works best. • Select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in . 2-2 | Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer...
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... Other Media | 2-3 Note Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. EPSON papers for the inks used in the table as to which papers are best-suited to achieve. Printing on EPSON Media EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for the Stylus Pro 10600 Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250...
... Other Media | 2-3 Note Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. EPSON papers for the inks used in the table as to which papers are best-suited to achieve. Printing on EPSON Media EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for the Stylus Pro 10600 Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250...
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...to select an appropriate Media Type setting for Windows). 2-7 if your image is printed using . The tables on the following pages list recommended settings for many EPSON papers, depending on whether your EPSON printer software (see page 3-15 for Macintosh or page 4-10 for the type of... setting from the recommended one works best. In some cases, you can fine-tune how your printer uses UltraChrome ink, you adjust certain settings-for Windows). You can also access similar settings from the printer's control panel, as described in step 3 on page 3-4 (for Macintosh) or step 3 ...
...to select an appropriate Media Type setting for Windows). 2-7 if your image is printed using . The tables on the following pages list recommended settings for many EPSON papers, depending on whether your EPSON printer software (see page 3-15 for Macintosh or page 4-10 for the type of... setting from the recommended one works best. In some cases, you can fine-tune how your printer uses UltraChrome ink, you adjust certain settings-for Windows). You can also access similar settings from the printer's control panel, as described in step 3 on page 3-4 (for Macintosh) or step 3 ...
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...Semigloss Paper PHOTO SEMIGLOSS PAPER 2-8 2-8 | Using Paper and Other Media TIP If your printer uses Photographic Dye: Media Type settings when printing with Photographic Dye ink Product name Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) PHOTO GLOSSY PAPER Premium Luster...COLORLIFE PHOTO PAPER SEMIGLOSS Presentation Matte Paper PRESENTATION MATTE PAPER Doubleweight Matte Paper PHOTO QUALITY INK JET PAPER Matte Paper Heavyweight PRESENTATION MATTE PAPER EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte PHOTO SEMIGLOSS PAPER Glossy Paper Heavyweight PHOTO PAPER Semigloss Paper ...
...Semigloss Paper PHOTO SEMIGLOSS PAPER 2-8 2-8 | Using Paper and Other Media TIP If your printer uses Photographic Dye: Media Type settings when printing with Photographic Dye ink Product name Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) PHOTO GLOSSY PAPER Premium Luster...COLORLIFE PHOTO PAPER SEMIGLOSS Presentation Matte Paper PRESENTATION MATTE PAPER Doubleweight Matte Paper PHOTO QUALITY INK JET PAPER Matte Paper Heavyweight PRESENTATION MATTE PAPER EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte PHOTO SEMIGLOSS PAPER Glossy Paper Heavyweight PHOTO PAPER Semigloss Paper ...