Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Setup
Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000
SETUP AND USE GUIDE
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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.
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
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Options and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handling Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handling Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking and Assembling the Pro GS6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unpacking and Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing the Printer on the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the Auto Take-Up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the Printer Packing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Checking the Current Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Downloading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring the Printer for Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2 Handling Media and Printouts
Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Placing the Roll on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Attaching the Media to the Auto Take-Up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Checking the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the Print Head Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Setting Up Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Creating Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Printing a List of Your Paper Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Printing Using a Paper Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Pre-Printing Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting the Paper Feeding Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cutting Off Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing Prints From the Auto Take-Up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Replacing Roll Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3 Maintaining the Printer
Checking the Ink Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Checking the Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Printing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Viewing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Disposing of Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and
Print Head Casings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing the Flushing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Washing the Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4 Cleaning, Storing, and Transporting the
Printer
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Moving or Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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5 Solving Problems
Diagnosing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Solving Media Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Clearing Media Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A Printer Parts and Controls Summary
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Control Panel Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
LCD Display Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Menu Setting Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Paper Setup Option Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
B Specifications
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Safety Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Index
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Introduction
This Setup and Use Guide provides important information on setting up and
using your printer, loading media, adjusting print quality, replacing ink
cartridges, and maintaining the ink system. It also tells you how to clean and
transport your printer, provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a
problem, and lists your printer specifications.
For additional information, see the following:
• The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for
daily use and printer maintenance—loading media, replacing ink
cartridges, cleaning and maintaining the printer and ink system, and
keeping track of media types. Attach it to your printer for easy reference.
• The Setup and Use Guide is available for on-screen viewing on the
printer software DVD and covers the same subjects as this book.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines as you use this book:
WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.
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Tip: Check the Epson Pro
Imaging website at
www.proimaging.epson.
com for accessories and
options that are currently
available.
Options and Supplies
Your Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 offers these optional upgrades:
Optional upgrades
Option Part number
Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service EPPGS6KB1
Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service EPPGS6KB2
In addition, you can order these supplies:
Consumables and user-replaceable parts
Part Part number
Ink Cartridges See page 75 for a
Additional Printer Maintenance Kit (one-year supply);
see page 78
Additional Cleaning Cartridges (8 cartridges); see page 86 T623900
Print Head Cleaning Kit (used for periodic cleaning);
see page 79)
Additional Waste Ink Bottle CBOTTLE
Additional 64-inch Wide Media Take-up Core C64CORE
SM
complete list.
C12C890611
C12C890621
We recommend you purchase a set of the Additional Cleaning Cartridges so
you have them handy if you need them.
You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and media
from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can
purchase online at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales) or
www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
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Tip: If you experience
difficulty with the
toll-free line or your
Unit ID number, call
(562) 276-1305.
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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 Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6
6
PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are
subject to change without notice.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is
included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that
came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and
proof of purchase.
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or
epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to
common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with
your questions.
AM to
Caution: Using an
improperly shielded
cable—especially a cable
more than 10 feet (6 m)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
Note: USB 2.0 is
required to run the
printer at full speed.
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone (USB) or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should meet these requirements:
• IBM
• Microsoft
• At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended)
• At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
• Quad-speed (4×) DVD drive for installing the printer software
• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port
• For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 6
®
-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor
recommended
®
Windows® Vista™ or Windows XP
and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B
(printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long
compatible cable
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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.
Setting Up the Printer
• The printer weighs about 331 lb (150 kg) without ink or paper. Make
sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it. See page 17.
• Select a location with adequate ventilation.
• Avoid locations exposed to air that is blown directly from a fan or air
conditioner. Blown air may dry the ink in the print head nozzles causing
reduced print quality.
• Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also
keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources,
and air conditioners.
• When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around
it for sufficient ventilation.
• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
• Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
• Keep the printer away from dusty areas.
• Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of
electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of
cordless telephones.
• Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily
unplugged.
• Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.
• Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using an
outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that
regularly switches on and off.
• Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another
cord may result in fire or electric shock.
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The printer’s power cord is designed for use with the printer only. Using
•
it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
• If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere
rating of 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.
Using the Printer
• Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.
Caution: Always turn
the printer off using the
P Power button. When
you press this button,
POWER OFF appears on
the LCD panel and the
P Power light flashes.
Do not unplug the printer
or turn off the power to
the printer until the panel
shuts off and the
P Power light stops
flashing. This ensures
that the print head is
safely capped.
• Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges
during printing.
• Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an
Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer.
• Do not touch the post heater during printing. It is hot and may cause a
burn.
• Do not touch the paper feed slot, platen, or post heater while the heaters
are operating. They are hot and may cause a burn.
• Do not touch the steel belt inside the printer; otherwise, you may be
injured.
• Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on
the printer.
• Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or
around the printer. Doing so may cause fire.
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Keep all combustible materials or liquids away from the printer.
•
Exposure of these materials or liquids to the heated platen may cause a
fire.
• Do not move the paper release lever unless instructed to do so. Moving
the lever at the wrong time may cause the print head to touch the
pressure rollers and cause a malfunction.
• When not using the printer for one week or more, clean the print heads
once a week to preserve print quality. If the print head is not cleaned, it
may get clogged.
• Clean the cleaning wiper once a month, or if blurs or gaps appear on
printouts after cleaning the print head.
• Replace the flushing pad once a year, or if ink smears on your media or
the pad becomes damaged.
• Take care not to spill waste ink from the flushing pad when replacing it.
If waste ink gets on the grid roller beneath it, the ink may damage it and
paper may not feed correctly.
• Clean the print head casing if dust or ink accumulates on it. If you do
not clean it, print quality may decline.
• Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube. The ink may leak and
damage the printer.
• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
• Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions: the power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the
printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
• The printer uses two power systems. Unplug both power cords before
servicing the printer; otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.
For California customers only:
The lithium batteries in this product contain
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Handling Ink Cartridges
• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the
ink.
• Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
• Handle the ink with care. Avoid having the ink come into contact with
your skin, eyes, and clothing, and avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful
not to inhale the vapors.
• If ink gets on your skin, wash well with plenty of soapy water. Consult
your doctor if your skin feels irritated or is discolored.
• If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with plenty of water and
see a doctor as soon as possible.
• If ink is accidentally swallowed, do not vomit. Consult a doctor as soon
as possible.
Caution: Do not use too
much force when you
shake cartridges that
have been previously
installed.
• Shake ink cartridges horizontally for about five seconds before
unpacking and installing them for best results. If the cartridge has been
installed previously, shake it very gently.
• Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge.
• Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best
results.
• Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage
the print head.
• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to
warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
• If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area
from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product.
Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs
unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that
the cartridge touches.
• Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC
chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal
operation and printing.
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Handling Waste Ink
• Before handling the waste ink, read the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson’s support
website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).
• The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper waste ink
disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and
ordinances of your local government is required. Consign disposal of
waste inks to an industrial waste disposer. Provide the Waste Ink Data
Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it from
Epson’s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or
epson.ca/support (Canada).
• Keep the workplace free from open flame and well ventilated while
handling waste ink.
• Handle the ink with care. Avoid having the ink come into contact with
your skin, eyes, and clothing, and avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful
not to inhale the vapors.
• Wear a protective mask, eyewear, gloves, long sleeves, and long trousers
to avoid contact with the ink during waste ink disposal. Work clothes
that become soiled with the ink should be thoroughly cleaned.
• Wash your hands and gargle well after disposing of the ink.
• Do not bring food near the waste ink.
• Keep waste ink out of reach of children.
• If ink gets on your skin, wash well with plenty of soapy water. Consult
your doctor if your skin feels irritated or is discolored.
• If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with plenty of water and
see a doctor as soon as possible.
• If ink is accidentally swallowed, do not vomit. Consult a doctor as soon
as possible.
• If ink vapor is inhaled, move to clean air and consult a doctor if you feel
dizzy or nauseous. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration
immediately and call for emergency medical service.
• If ink spills from the container, remove any sources of heat, sparks, or
flames. Wipe up the ink with a cloth and soak used cloths in water until
disposed along with any waste ink.
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Chapter 1:
Setting Up
the Printer
WARNING: Six people are
required to unpack and set
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, humidity, or dust.
Also avoid locations near
potential sources of
electromagnetic
interference, such as
loudspeakers, cordless
phones, TVs, or air
conditioners.
This chapter includes the following information:
• Unpacking and assembling the Pro GS6000
• Installing the Auto Take-Up Reel
• Removing the printer packing materials
• Connecting the power cord
• Installing ink
• Connecting to your computer and network
• Updating the printer firmware
• Configuring the printer for a network
Unpacking and Assembling the Pro GS6000
Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and
use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space
required for using the Pro GS6000:
61 in.
(155 cm)
23.6 in.
(60 cm)
39.4 in.
(100 cm)
39.4 in.
(100 cm)
You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be
sure to prepare a large, clear area before unpacking them. Also make sure you
save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer later.
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Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items.
Note: You also need a
long-handled Phillips-head
screwdriver to assemble
the stand.
2 legs
2 cable
supports
Horizontal strut
Tank
bracket
8 wing screws
8 bolts
Note: You can also
assemble the stand by
placing the legs
upside-down temporarily.
Make sure you tighten all
bolts before moving to
the next section.
2 bases
4 hex screws
Hex wrench
2. Insert the right leg into the right base (labeled with an
the hex wrench to fasten the leg with the two bolts.
Right leg
Front of
stand
R) as shown. Use
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3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way.
Left leg
Front of
stand
4. Attach the horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with two bolts at
each end.
Right leg
Front of
stand
Left leg
Front of
stand
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5. Attach the bracket for the waste ink tank to the outside of the right leg
6. Make sure all of the screws are tightened securely.
7. Rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the stand before installing the
using the four hex screws.
Right leg
printer on it.
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Caution: Do not remove
the packing tape from the
printer at this point. The
tape holds the printer
parts in place as you
complete installation.
Do not lift the printer
from beneath the black
plastic areas in back; lift it
from the metal area in the
middle.
WARNING: Six or more
people are required to lift
the printer.
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Installing the Printer on the Stand
1. Have six people lift the printer onto the stand. If you like, you can lift
the printer using two 1-inch × 84-inch steel pipes (available at hardware
stores). Insert the pipes into the guides beneath the printer.
Front of
the stand
Carrying bar method
Front of
the stand
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2. Attach the printer to the stand using the four wing screws.
Be careful not to damage the waste ink connector and tube hanging
beneath the printer as you place it on the stand.
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Caution: Make sure you
close the spigot valve all
the way to prevent spills.
Caution: Make sure you
remove the plastic from
the end of the tube or
waste ink may be unable
to drain and may back up
into the printer.
Also make sure to
securely attach the tube
to the tank to prevent
spills.
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3. Place the waste ink tank into the bracket on the stand and close the
spigot valve all the way, as shown.
Waste ink tank
4. Remove the plastic from the ends of the waste ink tube and sensor cable.
Then connect the sensor cables and securely attach the waste ink tube to
the tank.
IMPORTANT
Remove
plastic from
end of tube
before
connecting it
Be careful not to crimp the waste ink tube as you attach it.
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Installing the Auto Take-Up Reel
1. Make sure you have all the items shown below in the Auto Take-Up
Reel box:
Cushioning roller
Right controller
bracket
Left mounting
bracket
Scroller bar with empty media core
Hex wrench
Ten hex bolts
2. Loosen the four screws securing the mounting plate to the right
controller bracket, then remove the bracket.
Loosen screws only
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3. Install the mounting bracket on the right base of the stand and secure it
with four hex bolts using the hex wrench.
4. Install the right controller bracket on the mounting bracket as shown,
then tighten the screws.
Tighten screws
5. Install the left mounting bracket onto the left base of the stand as
shown, then secure it with four hex bolts.
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6. Hold the cushioning roller as shown and slide the left end onto the post
on the left mounting bracket.
Post
Caution: Make sure the
tip of the cushioning roller
bracket sits between the
rubber stoppers.
Caution: Do not adjust
the third bolt that is
already attached to the
right controller.
Rubber
stoppers
7. Slide the right end of the cushioning roller bracket onto the post on the
right controller. Rotate the post base to align the holes, then secure the
bracket using two hex bolts.
Post
8. Place the right end of the scroller bar (the end with the metal collar)
down between the rollers in the right controller. Then place the other
end between the white rollers on the left mounting bracket. Make sure
the scroller bar rests between the rollers at each end.
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Metal collar
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Removing the Printer Packing Materials
Now you can remove the packing materials from the printer.
1. Remove all the tape and coverings from the printer.
2. Press in on the top of the maintenance covers to open them, then lift
them off of the printer, and remove the protective coverings.
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3. Place the maintenance cover hinges back in their slots and close the
4. Remove any tape securing the back parts of the printer.
covers.
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Caution: Remove the
tape and brackets from
the carriage rail slowly
and carefully to avoid
letting the tape touch any
other part of the carriage.
Caution: Be sure to
remove both the bracket
and the bolt from the
print head.
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5. Open the front cover. Then remove the tape securing the paper holder
plates, and the tape and brackets securing the carriage rail.
6. Remove both the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Save the bolt
and bracket in case you need to ship the printer.
To prevent paper jams,
don’t place the bolt back
in the printer.
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7. Attach the two cable supports to the leg of the stand as shown.
8. Rotate the feet counter-clockwise to raise them, then move the printer to
the place of use. (Be sure to rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the
printer after moving it.)
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