1.Make sure the P Power light is not flashing, then move the paper lever
to the
Released position.
2.Flip up the levers and slide the roll paper holders apart.
3.Slide the left holder into position, lock the lever, and place the media on the holder. Then slide the
right holder onto the roll and lock the lever.
Orient the roll based on the printable side
Printable side out
Printable side in
2 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus
®
Pro GS6000
4.Release both levers, move the center of the roll to the d mark, and lock the levers again.
Center
Lever is
behind roll
mark
5.Open the front cover, then carefully feed the media into the slot and through to the front and out
about 3 ft (1 m).
6.Turn the roll backward to remove any slack
and make sure the edge of the media does not
extend beyond the media limit line.
Media limit
line
Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 | 3
Make sure the edges of the media are at least 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from the edges of the nearest clear
7.
rubber pressure roller.
IncorrectCorrect
0.2 inch
(5 mm)
Pressure
rollers
0.2 inch
(5 mm)
To adjust the media’s horizontal position, release the roll holder levers, move the media, and lock the
levers again.
8.If you loaded thick media, you may need to adjust the platen gap (head height) setting. Flip the blue
head height adjustment lever up to the position shown. (Do not place the lever in any other position.)
Highest position
Normal position
9.Slide the paper holder plates over both
edges of the media.
Caution: If the paper holder plates
interfere with printing, they may become
deformed and cause paper jams or
damage to the print head. If the plates
become damaged, stop using the printer
and contact Epson.
Move the paper lever to the Secured
10.
position.
11. Close the front cover.
4 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus
®
Pro GS6000
Using the Auto Take-Up Reel
Make sure you have placed an empty media core on the Auto Take-Up Reel scroller bar.
1.Make sure the AUTO TAKE-UP REEL setting is set to ON in the PRINTER SETUP menu.
See page 19.
2.Turn on the Auto Take-Up Reel, and set the switch on the top of the reel controller to OFF.
AC
inlet
3.Move the paper lever to the Released position.
4.If the media is not in the center of the empty take-up core, turn the adjustment knob clockwise to
move the core left, or counter-clockwise to move the core right.
Horizontal
adjustment
knob
Empty take-up
core
Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 | 5
Guide the media over the cushioning roller and onto the core, then tape the edge to the center of the
5.
core.
TapeCushioning
roller
6.Flip the scroller release lever up to the FREE position. Then turn the scroller counter-clockwise one
and a half rotations to take up the media.
Scroller release
lever
Turn one and a
half rotations
6 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus
®
Pro GS6000
7.Flip down the scroller release lever to the SET position and pull the cushioning roller forward.
Cushioning
roller
8.Set the switch on the top of the reel controller to ON.
9.Set the paper release lever to the Secured position.
Cutting Off and Removing Prints | 7
Cutting Off and Removing Prints
1.Make sure READY appears on the LCD display.
2.Press u or d to adjust the cutting position, if necessary. (When you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel,
you cannot feed the media backward.)
3.Open the front cover.
4.Hold your print and pull slightly to remove any slack.
5.Using a razor blade or other cutting tool, cut off your print along the cutting groove
WARNING: Do not
place your fingers in the
path of the cutting tool
to avoid injuring
yourself.
6.If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the scroller
rotates to take up your printed media. To stop media
take-up, set the switch on the top of the reel controller to
OFF.
7.Flip the scroller release lever up to the FREE position.
8.Lift the entire scroller bar off of the printer, remove the
paper holders from one end, then remove the media and
core from the scroller bar.
9.Place an empty take-up core onto the scroller bar. Then
replace the scroller bar, set the scroller release lever to the
SET position, and turn the Auto Take-Up Reel back on.
Scroller release
lever
8 | Configuring Media
Configuring Media
Pre-Printing Checklist
Whenever you print on a new media type, follow these guidelines to configure the media and print:
•Check the media packaging for print requirements.
•Select a paper configuration number (1 to 30) for the media. See the next section.
•Select these settings for the paper configuration using the information supplied with your media:
PRINT MODEPAPER SUCTION
PRE HEATERDRYING TIME
PLATEN HEATERCARRIAGE MOVEMENT
POST HEATERPRINT MULTIPLE LAYER
•Print a nozzle check pattern and clean the print heads, if necessary. See page 10.
•Perform a 500 mm Line Feed Adjustment and print a sample pattern. See page 9.
•Print a bidirectional alignment pattern and align the print heads. See page 10.
•Select the paper configuration number and print.
Make a note of the media type you set up for this media number on the back of this Quick Reference Guide.
Creating Paper Configurations
1.Press Menu, press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, and press Menu.
2.Press d to highlight PAPER SETUP again, then press Menu again.
3.Select the paper configuration number (1 to 30) you want to use for this media type and press Menu.
4.Select the print settings for your media. See page 21 for details on the settings.
5.When done, press the Pause button.
Configuring Media | 9
Adjusting the Paper Feeding Position
1.Press Menu, press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, and press Menu.
2.Press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, then press Menu.
3.Select the paper configuration number (1 to 30) for the loaded media, then press .
4.Select PAPER FEED ADJUST, press Menu, select LINE FEED ADJUST, and press Menu again.
5.Press u or d to set the feed length to
500mm (recommended), press Menu, and
press to print an initial adjustment
pattern like this:
6.Cut off the printed pattern so you can more
easily measure it. See page 7 for instructions.
7.Using a ruler with measurements in millimeters, measure the distance between the two + (plus) signs.
8.Press u or d to select the distance you measured, then press the button.
9.Press u to return to the Paper Feed Adjust menu.
10. Select PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN, press Menu, and press the button to print sample patterns.
11. Cut off the printed patterns so you can more easily examine them. See page 7 for instructions.
12. Examine the sets of patterns to identify which one has the most consistent printing pattern, with no
black or white lines running through it.
Best patternPatterns displaying lines
13. Press u or d to select the number of the best pattern, then press the button to save the setting.
14. When done, press the Pause button.
10 | Checking and Cleaning the Print Heads
Aligning the Print Head
1.Press Menu, press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, and press Menu.
2.Press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, then press Menu.
3.Select the paper configuration number for the loaded media, then press .
4.HEAD ALIGNMENT is highlighted. Press
Menu.
5.BI-D ALL is highlighted. Press to print
the alignment patterns.
6.Determine which pattern in each set has
the smallest gaps in the lines. Press u or d
Aligned
pattern
Mis-aligned
patterns
to select the number, then press .
7.Repeat step 6 for the rest of the pattern
sets, then press the Pause button to exit.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Heads
If your prints show a color shift or horizontal lines, check the print head nozzles for clogs or deflections. If
necessary, run a cleaning cycle.
Note: You can set the printer to automatically check the nozzles periodically or before each print job using one of
the PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN options on the PRINTER SETUP menu. You can also run different head cleaning
levels and set up automatic cleaning cycles. See page 19 for instructions.
Press Menu, press d to highlight TEST PRINT, and press Menu again.
1.
2.Select NOZZLE CHECK, press Menu, and press to print a nozzle check pattern.
3.Examine the printed pattern to determine if
the print heads need cleaning.
4.If you need to clean the print heads, press and
hold the
Menu button for three seconds.
Cleaning not needed
You may also want to align the print heads; see the
previous section for instructions.
Clean the print heads
Maintaining the Printer | 11
Maintaining the Printer
You should regularly check the ink status (see below) and replace cartridges (see page 12) as necessary.
Periodically, you also must perform the following maintenance procedures:
•Dispose of waste ink
(as needed); see page 13
•Clean the cleaning wiper and print head casing
(once a month or more often, as needed); see page 14
•Replace the ink flushing pad
(once a year or more often, as needed); see page 16
•Wash the ink system
(as needed); see page 17
Checking Ink Status
The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD display. The numbers below the ink
icons correspond to the ink cartridge slots on the printer.
Ink gauges for 8 cartridges
The icons indicate the ink remaining as follows:
IconDescription
or Plenty of ink is available
or or Ink is getting low; make sure you have a new cartridge
Flashing Ink is low (example shows the yellow cartridge)
Ink is expended (example shows the yellow cartridge)
Cartridge error or no cartridge
12 | Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Use the following Epson UltraChrome® GS ink cartridges (see page 23 for ordering information):
Slot no.CartridgePart number
1OrangeT624800
2GreenT624700
3Light MagentaT624600
4Light CyanT624500
5BlackT624100
6YellowT624400
7MagentaT624300
8CyanT624200
1.Open the ink compartment cover and remove the low or expended ink cartridge.
2.Vigorously shake the new cartridge in its package for five seconds, then
unpack it.
3.Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer and insert it
into the slot. (Don’t force it in.) Then close the ink compartment cover.
Disposing of Waste Ink | 13
Disposing of Waste Ink
You need to dispose of waste ink that collects in the waste ink tank beneath the printer when:
•The waste ink tank is more than half full
•The DRAIN TANK FULL message appears on the LCD display
Before you dispose of waste ink, gather the following supplies:
•An empty 2 liter polypropylene or high-density polyethylene
bottle with a cap (or optional Epson waste ink bottle, part
number CBOTTLE; one was included with your printer
)
•A cloth for wiping the waste ink tank spigot
WARNING: 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. Please 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).
Opened
Hold the empty container beneath the waste ink tank spigot,
1.
then turn the valve to drain the waste ink.
2.When all the waste ink has drained, close the valve on the
spigot.
3.Wipe the mouth of the spigot on the waste ink tank with a
cloth.
4.Dispose of the waste ink and the cloth in compliance with
industrial waste disposal laws and local government
ordinances as required in your area.
Closed
14 | Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and Print Head Casings
Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and Print Head Casings
Clean the print head cleaning wiper, capping assemblies, and print head casings at least once a month. You
may need to clean them more often if you notice blurred ink or gaps in your prints after cleaning the print
head. Use the plastic gloves and cleaning swabs that came in the Maintenance Kit, and the metal tray
included with your printer.
Plastic glovesCleaning swabsMetal tray
Note: If you need more swabs, purchase an Additional Printer Maintenance Kit (1 year supply). See the page 23
for ordering information.
Caution: You must complete this cleaning process within 15 minutes to prevent the print head from drying out.
1.Press Menu, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again.
2.Press d to highlight CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, press Menu, then
press .
3.To clean the cleaning wiper and capping assemblies, open the right
OPEN MAINT COVERS appears on the LCD display.
maintenance cover.
4.Put on a plastic glove, then use a cleaning swab to clean ink and dust from
both sides of the cleaning wiper. Wipe back and forth on the outside
surface, and up and down on the inside surface.
Also clean excess ink from the top of the capping assemblies and their surrounds.
Clean the top and rubber
surrounds of both capping
assemblies
Wipe up and down on the inside surfaceWipe back and forth on the outside surface
Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and Print Head Casings | 15
Caution: Do not touch the cleaning wiper or any other internal part with your hands to prevent oil from your
skin interfering with head cleaning operations. Do not moisten the cleaning swab with water or it may
damage the print head. Do not let the cleaning swab touch any other part of the printer or it may stain it with
ink. Do not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or ink from the swab may damage the print head.
If ink has hardened on the cleaning wiper and/or capping assemblies, and cannot be removed, you
5.
need to clean it using the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit, which includes special cleaning fluid and
a cup. See page 23 for ordering information and the Setup and Use Guide for instructions.
6.Close the right maintenance cover.
7.To clean the print head casings, open the left maintenance cover. You may want
to place the metal tray in the maintenance bay to help you view the print head
casings in its reflection.
8.Use a flashlight to check if there is any dust or ink on the casings surrounding the
print heads. Then put on a plastic glove and use a cleaning swab to clean around
the print head casings as shown.
Caution: Do not touch the print
heads or the tip of the swab with
your hands to prevent oil on your
skin from damaging the print heads.
Do not moisten the cleaning swab
with water or it may damage the
print head. Do not let the cleaning
swab touch any other part of the
printer or it may stain it with ink. Do
not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or
Print head
casings
ink from the swab may damage the
print head.
9.If ink has hardened on the print head casings and cannot be removed, you need to clean them using
the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit. See page 23 for ordering information and the Setup and Use Guide for instructions.
10. Close the left maintenance cover. (You can leave the metal tray in the maintenance bay.)
11. Press the Pause button to return the printer to the READY state.
12. Dispose of the used gloves, swabs, and ink cleaner (if used) in compliance with industrial waste
disposal laws and local government ordinances as required in your area.
16 | Replacing the Ink Flushing Pad
Replacing the Ink Flushing Pad
Once a year, you need the replace the printer’s flushing pad. You may
need to replace it sooner if you notice ink smears on your media or if the
pad becomes damaged or excessively soiled. Use the replacement flushing
pad and plastic gloves that came in the Maintenance Kit.
Note: If you need more flushing pads, purchase an Additional Printer
Maintenance Kit (1 year supply). See page 23 for ordering information.
Press Menu, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again.
1.
2.Press d to highlight CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, press Menu, then
press .
3.Open the right maintenance cover.
4.Put on a plastic glove and remove the flushing pad by grasping its tab.
OPEN MAINT COVERS appears on the LCD display.
Plastic glovesFlushing pad
Caution: Hold the flushing pad upright and level as you remove it to prevent ink from spilling. Be careful not
to let ink spill onto any part of the printer.
Install the new flushing pad with the tab facing forward, and press it down until it clicks into place.
5.
6.Close the right maintenance cover.
7.Press the Pause button.
8.Dispose of the used flushing pad and gloves in compliance with industrial waste disposal laws and local
government ordinances as required in your area.
Washing the Ink System | 17
Washing the Ink System
If you still have print quality problems after cleaning the print head using the heaviest level of cleaning
cycle, you can wash the ink system to clear the clogged nozzles.
Washing the ink system involves the following procedures:
•Removing the ink cartridges
•Emptying the waste ink tank
•Inserting the cleaning cartridges
•Emptying the waste ink tank again
•Removing the cleaning cartridges
•Emptying the waste ink tank again
•Installing ink cartridges and charging the ink system
Caution: Washing the ink system takes around 33 minutes.
Before you wash the ink system, gather the following supplies:
•Empty 2 liter polypropylene or high-density polyethylene bottles with caps to hold the drained waste
ink (you can use an optional Epson waste ink bottle, part number CBOTTLE; one was included with
your printer
)
•A cloth for wiping the waste ink tank spigot
•A set of Additional Cleaning Cartridges from Epson; see page 23 for ordering information
•A set of new ink cartridges or used cartridges with plenty of ink left in them
1.Press Menu, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again.
2.Press d to highlight HEAD WASHING, then press Menu.
3.Carefully follow all the instructions as they appear on the LCD display.
For detailed instructions on the individual procedures, see the instructions for them in this guide.
Caution: Carefully follow all the instructions on the LCD display to avoid errors. If you see a DRAIN TANK FULL
error, empty the waste ink tank; see page 13. If you see a COVER OPEN error, close the indicated cover.
18 | Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Lights
LightDescription
P PowerOn: printer is turned on
Flashing: printer is processing or printing a print job, performing a cleaning operation,
warming up, or shutting down
Off: printer is turned off
PauseOn: printer is paused or in menu mode
Check
b paperOn: no media is loaded, media is out, or the paper lever is in the Released position
Flashing: media is jammed, almost out, loaded crooked, or there is another error condition
Check H inkOn: an ink cartridge is expended, not installed, or not compatible with the printer
Flashing: an ink cartridge is nearly expended
High HeatSee the next two tables for descriptions
Low Heat
Error alert lampFlashing: an error has occurred
Status of High Heat and Low Heat lights when the printer is in a READY or WARMING UP state:
High Heat
light
OnOnAll three heaters have reached their preset temperature
FlashingOffAt least one of the heaters is warming up to its preset temperature
FlashingFlashingA heater error has occurred
OffOffAll three heaters are turned off
Status of
Low Heat
light
Description
High Heat and Low Heat lights when selecting a preset temperature for a heater (currently
selected heater type is indicated on the control panel):
High Heat
light
OnOnYou can select a higher or lower temperature than the current setting
OnOffYou can select only a higher temperature than the current setting
OffOnYou can select only a lower temperature than the current setting
Low Heat
light
Description
Control Panel Menus | 19
Control Panel Menus
Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here.
MenuItemSettings
PRINTER SETUPSIDE MARGIN0.20inch to 1.00inch (5mm to 25mm)
PAPER SIZE CHECKON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECKON, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERNOFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
HEATING TIMEOFF, 10min to 240min
FLUSH ONTO PAPERYES, NO
FLUSHING FREQUENCY5PASS, 1PASS to 999PASS
PAPER ORIGIN SETUP0.00inch to 32.00inch (0mm to 800mm)
AUTO TAKE-UP REELON, OFF
HEAD FANON, OFF
REGULAR CLEANINGOFF, 1h to 6h, 9h, 12h, 18h, 24h
INITIALIZE SETTINGSResets PRINTER SETUP menu settings to their
default values
PAPER SETUP
(see “Paper Setup Option
Summary” on page 21)
MAINTENANCECLEANING (VERY LIGHT)Starts a very light print head cleaning cycle
PAPER TYPEMedia type loaded in the printer
PAPER SETUPSTANDARD, 1 to 30
CLEANING (LIGHT)Starts a standard print head cleaning cycle
CLEANING (MEDIUM)Starts a strong print head cleaning cycle
CLEANING (HEAVY)Starts the strongest print head cleaning cycle
HEAD WASHINGStarts the print head washing cycle
CARRIAGE
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK SETTINGSets the printer date and time settings
CONTRAST
ADJUSTMENT
Moves the print head to the maintenance position
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display
20 | Control Panel Menus
MenuItemSettings
TEST PRINTNOZZLE CHECKPrints a nozzle check pattern, firmware version and
ink usage count
STATUS SHEETPrints a sheet showing status of various printer parts
and selected settings
NETWORK STATUS
SHEET
JOB INFORMATIONPrints a sheet showing information about the last
CUSTOM PAPERPrints information about paper configurations
PRINTER STATUSVERSIONDisplays the printer’s firmware version number
PRINTABLE PAGESDisplays an estimate of the number of pages that
INK LEVELDisplays the status of the ink in the cartridges
USAGE COUNTDisplays the approximate amount of ink and media
CLEAR USAGE COUNTClears the values displayed in USAGE COUNT
JOB HISTORYDisplays the approximate amount of ink and media
TOTAL PRINTSDisplays the total number of pages printed
EDM STATUSDisplays EDM system status, and date and time of
Print Head Cleaning Kit (used for periodic cleaning)C12C890621
Additional Waste Ink BottleCBOTTLE
Additional 64-inch Wide Media Take-up CoreC64CORE
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).
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
AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are
SM
subject to change without notice.
Before you call, make sure you have your:
•Unit ID number: __________________________________
(included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer)
•Your printer serial number: ___________________________
•Proof of purchase and date: ___________________________
Tip: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.
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.
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