Epson 10600 User Manual

EPSON Stylus® Pro 10600 Series

PRINTER GUIDE

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Printed on recycled paper.

Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO

EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.

Trademarks

EPSON, EPSON Stylus, ESC/P, and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.

DX3, PhotoEnhance, SelecType, EPSON Archival, EPSON Photographic Dye, EPSON UltraChrome, and
EPSON Store are trademarks and EPSON Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice

: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of

their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The E

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emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Legal Notices

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Part Number: CPD-15012 9/02

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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.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For European Users

This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Contents

Introduction

About Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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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

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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

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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

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ntroduction

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

Note

To set up your printer,
follow the instructions in
Chapter 1.

Warning

Caution

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

Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later.

®

Navigator® or

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.

Note

Notes contain important information about your printer.

TIP

Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.

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TIP

Check the EPSON Pro
Graphics web site at
http://prographics.epson.
com for new accessories
and options that may
become available.

Options and Accessories

Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and
accessories:

Optional equipment and software

Option Part number

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Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP C842912

EFI

Automatic Take-Up Reel System C12C815251

Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core C815121

Paper Feed Spindle (Normal Tension) — 2-inch C811133

Paper Feed Spindle (High Tension) — 2-inch C811134

Paper Feed Spindle (High Tension) — 3-inch C811122

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade* C12C815271

Manual Media Cutting System** C815182

Replacement Manual Cutter Blade (for Manual
Media Cutting System)

* Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 5-20 for details).

** Designed for use with heavy media, which can damage the printer’s built-in

cutter.

C815192

Note

Part numbers for EPSON
paper are listed on
page 2-2 and for ink
cartridges on page 5-11.

You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper,
and manuals from EPSON at [phone], or you can visit the EPSON

™

Store

at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call

[phone] for dealer referral.

Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com
for new accessories and options that may become available.

2

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If you experience
difficulty with the
toll-free line or your
Unit ID number, call
[phone].

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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 [phone], 6
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7
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
[phone], or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

SM

to 4PM, Pacific Time,

AM

to 8PM,

AM

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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.

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

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

Update 2.1 or later)

For network connection: an RJ-45 Ethernet cable

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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.

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

Caution

Using an improperly
shielded USB cable—
especially a cable more
than 6.6 ft. (2 meters)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.

•

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

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Compliance

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.

As an E

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meets the E

The EPA E

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NERGY STAR

Partner, EPSON has determined that this product

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Office Equipment program is a voluntary
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote
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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure
you use the equipment safely and effectively.

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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.

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•

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.

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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.

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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.

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:

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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

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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:

Upright

supports

Cross bar

Metal rods,

long

Bolts

Allen wrench

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Metal rods,

short

Paper basket

Paper supports (10)

Wing nuts
and washers

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Assembling the Stand

1. Insert the cross bar into one of the upright supports as shown. Then

attach it with two bolts using the included Allen wrench. (Leave the
bolts a little loose until you attach the other end.)

Bolts

2. Attach the upright support to the other end.

3. Tighten all four bolts securely.

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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

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Mounting the Printer on the Stand

1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Then extend the

stabilizer knobs.

2. Orient the printer in relation to the stand as shown:

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3. Locate the recessed handles, two near each corner of the printer.

top view showing

handle locations

Warning

Do not attempt to lift the
printer with fewer than four
people.

To avoid injuring your hands,
you must use the recessed
handles to lift the printer.

4. Using four people, grasp the handles as shown, and set the printer on the

stand:

5. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing nuts and washers.

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6. Remove any packing tape from the printer. Be sure to check underneath

and on the sides.

7. Open the front cover and remove the wing screw and washer from the

print head. Save these parts in case you need to ship 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.

8. Close the front cover.

9. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Then move the printer

to its place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer only
over a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs
after moving.

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Attaching the Basket

1. Attach the short metal rods to the upper guides:

2. Attach the long metal rods to the lower guides:

3. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor.

rear

front

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4. Pass the rear part of the basket under the printer. Rotate the bar one

revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert its plastic
pins into the stand as shown.

5. Slide out the upper rods to

their full length.

6. Hook the middle bar of

the basket as shown.

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7. Hold the front bar and turn it one revolution. Then attach it to the

lower metal rods.

8. Push the upper and lower metal rods all the way in.

9. To use the paper supports, hang them along the inside of the basket.

Hang paper supports at
even intervals as shown

10. Hook the basket rings to take up the slack.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Caution

Do not use an outlet that
is controlled by an
automatic timer or wall
switch. Otherwise, you
may accidentally shut off
the printer and cause
damage.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

2. Route the power cord through the three cable clips and fasten them as

shown.

3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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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.

Note

If you have an Ultra­Chrome printer, you can
switch between the Photo
Black and Matte Black
cartridges, but you have to
follow a special procedure.
See page 5-15.

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.

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Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet.
Then follow these steps to install the cartridges:

Power

1. Press the

P

button to turn on the printer.

2. Push and release the ink compartment cover to open it.

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3. Attach the ink label to the inside of the ink compartment cover.

4. Push down on the top of the first cartridge clamp and pull it forward.

Note

If you have an Ultra­Chrome printer, be sure to
install your preferred black
ink type. See page 1-12.

5. Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it. If you’re

using Archival or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently, as
shown.

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Warning

If ink gets on your hands,
wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets
in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.

Note

If you can’t insert the
cartridge smoothly,
you may have the
wrong cartridge.

6. Hold the cartridge so the arrow mark on its left side is pointing toward

the printer. Insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it.

7. Push the clamp back up into the locked position.

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
charging ink.

8. Repeat step 4 through step 7 for the other ink cartridges. When you’re

done, close the ink compartment cover.

Pause

The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The

light on the

control panel flashes and the printer makes various sounds.

Charging takes about 10 minutes. Do not turn off the printer or interrupt
this process or you’ll use more ink than necessary. When the

stops flashing and

Paper Out

appears on the control panel display, you’re

Pause

light

ready to load the roll paper.

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