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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
❏ When not using the printer for a long period
(one week or more), perform head cleaning
once a week. If head cleaning is not
performed, the print head may get clogged.
Doing so will preserve print quality.
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the
printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
Warnings, Cautions, and
Notes
Warnings
w
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
See “Head cleaning” on page 66
❏ Clean the cleaning wiper once a month, or
when blurs or gaps appear on printed paper
after head cleaning.
See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on page
60
❏ Clean around the print head when foreign
objects, such as dust or ink causing omitted
dots or ink drops are attached around the
print head.
See “Cleaning around the print head” on
page 62
❏ Do not touch the steel belt; otherwise, you
may be injured.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of the printer.
Special caution
There are some special cautions to be followed for
using the printer. Observe the following to
maintain the printer and your safety.
❏ Avoid places subject to a direct wind from a
fan or air conditioner. A wind may dry the ink
in the head nozzles causing clogging that
affects ink jetting, and you will not be able to
obtain satisfactory printing results.
❏ Do not touch the paper guide during printing.
It is hot and may cause a burn.
❏ Do not touch the paper feed slot, platen or
paper guide while heaters are operating. They
are hot and may cause a burn.
❏ Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube.
The ink may leak and damage the printer.
❏ Handle ink with care. See the following
section for the instructions.
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Safety Instructions
Handling waste ink
Observe the following when handling the waste
ink:
❏ Before using this product, please be sure to
read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
You can download it at your local Epson Web
site.
❏ 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. At
this point, please provide the Waste Ink Data
Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You
can download it at your local Epson Web site.
❏ The workplace should be free from open
flame and well ventilated.
❏ Please handle the ink with care to avoid
having the ink come into contact with your
skin, eyes, and clothing, also to avoid
accidental ingestion.
Be careful not to inhale the vapors.
Emergency Measures
❏ If ink sticks to your skin, wash well with
plenty of soapy water. Consult your doctor if
your skin feels irritated or is discolored.
❏ If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with plenty of tap water and see a doctor as
soon as possible.
❏ If accidentally swallowed, do not vomit.
Consult a doctor as soon as possible.
❏ If you inhaled the vapor, move to clean air
and consult a doctor if you feel dizzy or
nauseous.
❏ If breathing has stopped, perform artificial
respiration immediately, and call for
emergency medical service.
❏ If spilled from the container, remove heat
sources, sparks and flame first, then wipe up
with a cloth. Used cloths containing ink
should be soaked in water until disposal.
Choosing a place for the
printer
❏ Please wear a protective mask, eyewear,
gloves, long sleeves and long trousers to
avoid contact with the ink during the
operation.
❏ Work clothes that become soiled with the ink
should be thoroughly cleaned.
❏ Please wash your hands and gargle well after
disposing of the ink.
❏ Do not bring food near the waste ink.
❏ Please store out of reach of children.
Observe the following when choosing a place for
the printer:
❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the printer in all
directions. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also, keep the
printer away from direct sunlight, strong
light, heat sources, or air conditioner.
❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or
vibrations.
❏ Leave enough room around the printer to
allow for sufficient ventilation.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the
power plug can be easily unplugged.
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Safety Instructions
Setting up the printer
Observe the following when setting up the
printer:
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings
in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated
on the printer’s label.
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with the
printer. Use of another cord may result in fire
or electric shock.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or
other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector
has only one correct orientation. Inserting a
connector in the wrong orientation may
damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ This device has two power systems. There is a
risk of electric shock unless the two power
cables are unplugged during the
maintenance.
Using the printer
❏ The printer’s power cord is for use with the
printer only. Use with other equipment may
result in fire or electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the
relevant local safety standard.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base
units of cordless telephones.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
Observe the following when using the printer:
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the
printer.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain
flammable gases inside or around this
product. Doing so may cause fire.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand;
otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power
button. When this button is pressed, the
Power light flashes. Do not unplug the printer
or turn off the power to the outlet until the
Power light stops flashing.
❏ Do not store combustible materials on the
platen while performing the heater operation.
It could lead to fire.
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid
has entered the printer; the printer has been
dropped or the casing damaged; the printer
does not operate normally or exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the
building installation must be protected by a
10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide
adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for the printer.
❏ Do not spill flammable liquid over the platen.
This could lead to fire.
❏ Do not operate the paper lever during initial
operation. The print head portion may touch
the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a
malfunction.
❏ Do not drop waste ink when replacing the
flushing pad. If waste ink comes into contact
with the grid roller, the surface of the grid
roller will be damaged, and the media feed
function may be affected.
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Safety Instructions
Handling ink cartridges
Observe the following when handling the ink
cartridges:
❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a
variety of cartridge related-information such
as the ink cartridge status, so that the
cartridge may be removed and reinserted
freely.
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of
children. Do not allow children to drink from
or handle the cartridges.
❏ Shake an ink cartridge horizontally well
(about 5 seconds) before installing it for best
results.
Caution:
c
Do not shake cartridges (that have been
installed previously) with too much force.
❏ Be careful when you handle used ink
cartridges, as there may be some ink
remaining around the ink supply port. If ink
gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets into your
eyes, flush them immediately with water. If
discomfort or vision problems remain after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ 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
the printer. A valve in the ink supply port
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the
ink may stain items that come into contact
with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch
the ink supply port or the surrounding area.
Transporting printer
❏ When transporting the printer, consult your
Epson dealer.
❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed
on its package.
❏ 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.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of
the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal
operation and printing.
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front section
n
m
b
e
a
b
Introduction
c
d
e. Maintenance cover
Prevents the user from touching the inner
mechanical section. Open and close the cover
when cleaning the cleaning wiper or when
cleaning around the print head. It is normally
closed.
f. Paper lever
Set or release the paper. Lower the lever to fix the
paper. Lower the lever more to fix the paper
firmly. Raise the lever to release the paper.
g. Ink drain tank
Collects waste ink discharged from the printer.
h. Stand
Use the stand when installing the printer on a
level floor.
l
h
i
k
j
a. Front cover
Prevents a user from coming in contact with the
driving mechanism during the printer operation.
Open the front cover when you set paper or
remove jammed paper.
b. Paper holder plate
Installed inside of the front cover. By attaching
paper holder plates to both sides of the paper, it is
possible to prevent warpage.
e
f
g
h
i
i. Adjuster
Use the adjuster to fix the Stand.
j. AC inlet
Plug the power cords.
k. Auto Take-Up Reel Unit
Use the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit to roll up your
prints.
l. Paper guide
Use the paper guide for feeding paper smoothly
when the paper is set or printed. The heater (After
Heater) to dry ink is installed inside.
m. Platen
Installed inside of the front cover. The heater
(Platen Heater) to dry ink is installed.
n. Pressurizing rollers
Installed inside of the front cover. Press and hold
the paper when printing.
c. Active indicator
Flashes when an error has occurred. See the error
message on the LCD panel to solve the problem.
d. Control panel
The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a
liquid crystal display (LCD). Operation condition
setting, printer display and various function
settings are performed.
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Introduction
Rear section
g
b
c
f
d
e
a. Paper feed slot
Insert the paper from this slot.
b. Ink cartridge compartment
Insert the ink cartridges.
c. Roll paper holders
Set the roll paper to the roll paper holders, which
include flanges where roll paper is attached and
the levers that fix the roll paper holders.
d. Network interface connector
Connects the printer to the network with a
network interface cable.
a
b
c
Features
EPSON Stylus Pro GS6000 is a wide-format color
Eco-Solvent ink jet printer that supports 64-inch
roll paper.
The features of this printer are described below.
High-speed output
The new type print head achieves high-speed
output. It is compatible with paper up to
1,625 mm in width.
Wide variety of compatible paper
The head is adjustable to two levels of height and
compatible with paper up to 1.3 mm in thickness.
Vibrant color reproduction
Eight colors of ink are used for printing in order
to reproduce sharp and vivid colors. This printer
uses 950 ml large-capacity ink cartridges. Use of
variable dots can improve color reproduction.
Multi-heater
Heaters are installed at three locations (pre,
platen, after) allowing solvent ink to fix better on
paper and dry quickly.
Auto Take-Up Reel Unit
This automatically takes up printed paper,
keeping it clean and free of creases. It is also
convenient for storage and transportation.
e. USB interface connector
Connects the computer and printer with a USB
interface cable.
f. Waste ink valve
Open and close when discharging the waste ink
from the ink drain tank. It is normally closed.
g. Paper guide
Use the paper guide for feeding paper smoothly
when the paper is set or printed. The heater (Pre
Heater) to warm paper is installed.
Large-capacity (950 ml) ink cartridge
Epson provides the large-capacity (950 ml) ink
cartridges for this printer that realize the high
productivity required for professional work.
High speed USB 2.0 / Gigabit Ethernet
You can connect to a high-speed network (such as
USB 2.0 or Ethernet 100/1000) and that improves
the file transfer speed.
Active indicator
The Active indicator flashes when an error has
occurred during operation. Since the indicator is
big, you can easily check the operational status of
the printer at a distance.
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The Control Panel
The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and
Messages
You can check the ink remaining and printer
status on the control panel.
d. Enter button
Sets the selected parameter in the selected item in
the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected
item is for execution only.
e. Paper Feed button /
❏ Feeds the roll paper in the forward or
reverse direction.
Note:
When AUTO TAKE-UP REEL is ON in the Menu
mode, the roll paper cannot be fed in the reverse
direction.
Buttons
e
h
a
b
c
d
a. Power button
Turns the printer on or off.
b. Pause/Reset button /
❏ Stops printing temporarily, or restarts
printing if pressed when the printer is in the
pause mode.
❏ Clears print data in the printer memory if
pressed and held for 3 seconds.
❏ The printer returns to the READY state when
this button is pressed in the Menu mode.
f
e
g
❏ Changes the parameter in the forward or
reverse order when selecting a desired
parameter in the Menu mode.
❏ The numeric value is decreased or
increased during numerical input.
f. Menu button
❏ Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the
READY state.
See “Menu Mode” on page 14
❏ Enters the Printer Status menu if pressed
during printing.
See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 25
❏ When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired
menu can be selected.
❏ Performs Cleaning (Light) to clean the print
heads if pressed and held for 3 seconds.
g. Low Heat button
Decreases the preset temperature of the heater.
You can also change the preset temperature while
printing.
c. Heater button
❏ Selects a heater type. From the right, Pre
Heater, Platen Heater, and After Heater are
displayed on the LCD panel. Select a heater
type, and then press the High Heat button or
Low Heat button to change the preset
temperature.
❏ Returns to the previous level when pressed in
the Menu mode.
h. High Heat button
Increases the preset temperature of the heater.
You can also change the preset temperature while
printing.
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The Control Panel
Lights
a
b
c
d
aPower
light
b Pause lightOnThe printer is in the
OnThe printer is on.
FlashingThe printer is:
- analyzing the data
- printing
- cleaning
- in process of turning
off
OffThe printer is off.
Menu mode.
The printer is in the
pause mode.
OffThe printer is ready to
print data.
eLow Heat
light
fHigh Heat
f
light
The status or the meaning is
shown by combination of the
light. See below for the detail.
When the printer is READY
High HeatLow HeatStatus
e
OnOnThree of the heaters
FlashingOffOne or more of the
FlashingFlashingA heater error has
OffOffHeaters are off.
When selecting a Heater for setting the
temperature
High HeatLow HeatMeaning
OnOnPossible to change to
have reached preset
temperature.
heater is trying to
reach the preset
temperature.
occurred.
higher or lower
temperature than
the current setting.
cPaper
Check
light
dInk Check
light
OnNo paper is loaded in
the printer.
The paper lever is
releasing.
FlashingPaper is jammed.
Paper is not loaded
straight.
Paper is nearly
ended.
The maintenance
call has occurred.
OffThe printer is ready to
print data.
OnThe installed ink
cartridge is
expended.
The ink cartridge is
not installed.
The wrong ink
cartridge is installed.
FlashingThe installed ink
cartridge is nearly
expended.
OnOffPossible to change to
higher temperature
than the current
setting.
OffOnPossible to change to
lower temperature
than the current
setting.
g
gActive
indicator
FlashingAn error has been
occurred.
OffThe printer has no
error.
OffThe printer is ready
for print data.
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Display
The Control Panel
❏ Ink remaining
IconDescription
a
b
e
c
d
a. Messages
Displays the printer status, operation, and error
messages.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on
page 72
See “Details of Menu mode” on page 19
b. Paper Type
When you select paper type (1 to 30) in the Paper
Setup menu, the number you selected appears.
See “Making the Custom Paper Type Setting”
on page 28.
c. Ink cartridge status icon
Displays the remaining amount of ink in each
cartridge.
There is enough ink
remaining.
We recommend you
prepare a new ink
cartridge.
Prepare a new ink
cartridge. (flashing)
This icon indicates the
yellow tank.
The ink is expended so you
cannot print. Replace the
ink cartridge with a new
one.
This icon indicates the
yellow tank.
Cartridge error or no
cartridge.
d. Platen Gap icon
Displays the Platen Gap setting that is read by the
sensor.
❏ Ink cartridge
NumberInk color
1Orange (OR)
2Green (GR)
3Light Magenta (LM)
4Light Cyan (LC)
5Black (BK)
6Yellow (Y)
7Magenta (M)
8Cyan (C)
IconExplanation
High
Low
e. Heater icon
Displays the preset temperature and the current
temperature of the Pre Heater, Platen Heater, and
After Heater.
IconExplanation
The preset temperature is indicated
by the graduation and the
numerical value.
The current temperature is indicated
by the thermometer icon.
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The Control Panel
Menu Mode
The Menu mode enables you to make printer
settings similar to those you would normally
make in the software, as well as other additional
settings, directly through the control panel. The
control panel shows the printer information, and
operations such as nozzle check can be performed
using the control panel.
Using the Menu mode
1. Select a menu.
Example: Select PRINTER SETUP.
Press the button to enter the Menu
A
mode.
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
Press the / button to select PRINTER
B
SETUP.
Note:
Press the button whenever you want to exit the
Menu mode and return to the READY state.
Press the button to return to the previous step.
Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.
Press the button to enter the Printer
C
Setup menu.
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The Control Panel
2. There are three cases
depending on the items you have
selected.
A. When you can select a parameter
Example: When selecting PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN
in the Printer Setup menu
Press the / button to select PRINT
A
NOZZLE PATTERN.
Press the button to enter the Print
B
Nozzle Pattern item.
B. When you execute a function
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the
Test Print menu
In the Test Print menu, press the /
A
button to select NOZZLE CHECK.
Press the button to enter the Nozzle
B
Check item.
Press the / button to select a
C
parameter for the item.
The current setting is marked with an
asterisk (*).
Press the button to store the selected
D
parameter.
Press the button to execute the Nozzle
C
Check.
Press the button to return to the
E
previous level, or press the button to exit
the Menu mode.
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The Control Panel
C. When you want to display the printer
information
Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the Printer
Status menu
In the Printer Status menu, press the
A
B
/ button to select INK LEVEL.
Press the button to enter the Ink Level
item.
Confirm the remaining ink on the display.
C
Press the / button to display the
remaining amount of each ink color.
Example: Black 84%
Press the button to return to the previous
D
level or press the button to exit the Menu
mode.
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The Control Panel
Menu list
MenuItemParameter
“PRINTER SETUP” on
page 19
“PAPER SETUP” on
page 20
“MAINTENANCE” on
page 24
SIDE MARGIN5mm to 25mm (0.2inch to 1.00inch)
PAPER SIZE CHECKON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECKON, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERNOFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
PAPER SIZE CHECKONYou can select whether to check the paper width.
OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECKONWhen you select ON, if the paper is not straight, PAPER
OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERNOFFWhen you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check
ON: EVERY PAGE
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
HEATING TIMEOFFYou can set the length of time to preheat the heaters.
10min to 240min
You can set the margin for left and right side.
❏ON:
Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
❏OFF:
Do not check the paper width and top edge of the
paper. The printer continues to print even if the
paper width does not match the data width, and
the printer may print beyond the paper. Because
this soils the inside of the printer, we recommend
you select ON. This may result in a wider blank margin
at the top of each page.
SKEW appears on the LCD panel and the printer stops
printing. When you select OFF, a paper align error does
not occur even if the printed data is out of range of the
paper, and the printer continues to print.
pattern before printing each print job or the 10th sheet,
depending on the setting you have set.
When more than the set time has passed after turning
on the printer or after printing is finished, each heater
turns off.
FLUSH ONTO PAPERYESYou can set up the flushing operation while printing.
NO
FLUSHING FREQUENCY5PASSYou can set the frequency that the print head returns to
1PASS to 999PASS
PAPER ORIGIN SETUP0mm to 800mmYou can set the beginning of printing (origin) of the
❏YES:
Performs the flushing operation on the page
margins. The printing speed improves since the
number of times to return to the flushing box is
decreased.
❏NO:
Performs the flushing operation to return to the
flushing box every time the print head goes and
returns.
the flushing box when setting YES in the FLUSH ONTO
PAPER setting. (When you select 5PASS, the print head
returns to the flushing box every time the print head
goes and returns five times.)
horizontal direction.
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The Control Panel
ItemParameterExplanation
AUTO TAKE-UP REELONUse this setting when using the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit.
OFF
HEAD FANOFFYou can set up the head fan operation. If print blurring
ON
REGULAR CLEANINGOFFYou can set the auto cleaning interval of this printer.
1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 5h, 6h,
9h, 12h, 18h, 24h
When ON is selected, you cannot feed the roll paper in
the reverse direction.
Note:
When the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit is not installed, please
do not set to ON. By doing so, the product will be unable
to function properly.
or dot losses occur, select ON.
When more than the set time has passed since the
previous print job, the print head is cleaned
automatically to prevent it from clogging.
Note:
The timer will be reset at the following timing:
- when turning on the printer
- when changing the interval of the auto cleaning
- when performing the cleaning manually
INITIALIZE SETTINGSEXECUTEYou can return all setting values you have made in the
Printer Setup menu to their factory set value.
PAPER SETUP
ItemParameterExplanation
PAPER TYPESTANDARDYou can select the paper type to print.
PAPER No.1 - 30
PAPER SETUPSTANDARDWhen you select STANDARD, the default settings are used.
PAPER No.1 - 30
When you select a number (between 1 to 30), you can
register the settings (such as Print Mode, Paper Feed
Adjust, Head Alignment, Pre Heater, Platen Heater,
After Heater, M/W Adjustment, Paper Suction, Drying
Time, Carriage Movement, Print Multiple Layer) or to
recall these settings you have made. The number you
select here is displayed on the LCD panel.
See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21
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Details of PAPER SETUP
After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings.
To make the custom paper type settings, see the following section.
“Making the Custom Paper Type Setting” on page 28
ItemParameterExplanation
PRINT MODEMAX QUALITYYou can select the print quality (print mode) according
QUALITY1
QUALITY2
QUALITY3
SPEED1
SPEED2
SPEED3
to the usage of print data or print speed.
❏MAX QUALITY, QUALITY1, QUALITY2:
Performs high-quality printing. Use this mode when
printing high quality graphic data that includes
photo data. MAX QUALITY provides priority to print
quality. QUALITY1 is balanced between quality and
efficiency. QUALITY2 provides priority to print
efficiency.
❏QUALITY3:
Performs standard printing. Use this mode when
printing graphic data.
❏SPEED1, SPEED2, SPEED3:
Performs high-speed printing. Use this mode when
printing text or graphics. SPEED1 provides priority to
print quality. SPEED2 is balanced between quality
and efficiency. SPEED3 provides priority to print
efficiency.
PAPER FEED ADJUSTLINE FEED ADJUSTYou can set the paper feed amount of the printable
PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN
HEAD ALIGNMENTBI-D ALLYou can perform print head alignment. Check the
PRE HEATEROFFYou can set the Pre Heater temperature. The Pre Heater
30°C to 50°C (86°F to
122°F)
area. If the paper feed value is too large, white
horizontal micro-banding may appear. If the paper
feed value is too small, dark horizontal micro-banding
may appear.
See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48
pattern and enter the value that has the smallest gaps.
See “Aligning the print head using the control
panel” on page 47
is located under the rear paper guide. Set up to
preheat the paper before printing and insulate the
temperature change in the printer section.
a
b
c
a. Print head, b. Pre Heater, c. Roll paper
Note:
For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see
the instructions included with the paper, or contact
your supplier.
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ItemParameterExplanation
PLATEN HEATEROFFYou can set the Platen Heater temperature. The Platen
30°C to 50°C (86°F to
122°F)
Heater is located under the print heads. Set this menu to
warm up ink and improve print quality.
a
b
c
a. Print head, b. Platen Heater, c. Roll paper
Note:
For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see
the instructions included with the paper, or contact
your supplier.
AFTER HEATEROFFYou can set the After Heater temperature. The After
30°C to 50°C (86°F to
122°F)
Heater is located under the front paper guide. Set this
menu to dry printed paper.
a
b
c
a. After Heater, b. Print head, c. Roll paper
Note:
For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see
the instructions included with the paper, or contact
your supplier.
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ItemParameterExplanation
M/W ADJUSTMENT
(Micro Weave
Adjustment)
LOW A to BYou can improve the print quality by adjusting the print
MEDIUM A to D
HIGH A to D
EXTRA HIGH A to B
mode you have set.
❏LOW A, B:
The effect of M/W Adjustment function will be
minimized. If obvious white lines or uneven print
density appear on printed paper in LOW A, set to
LOW B.
❏MEDIUM A, B, C, D:
The printing joint between two head passes will
have a wave form. If obvious white lines or uneven
print density appear on printed paper in MEDIUM A,
print samples using the other settings and select the
best print result from MEDIUM B to MEDIUM D.
❏HIGH A, B, C, D:
Perform printing at a slow speed compared with
"MEDIUM". Set up this menu when improving the
print quality compared with "MEDIUM". If obvious
white lines or uneven print density appear on
printed paper in HIGH A, change the setting to the
one with the best print result in HIGH B to HIGH D.
❏EXTRA HIGH A:
Performs "MEDIUM" printing using half of the nozzles
of the print head. Since only a half of the nozzles is
used, printing speed becomes half of MEDIUM A to
MEDIUM D. Set up this menu when improving the print
quality compared with HIGH A to HIGH D.
❏EXTRA HIGH B:
Performs "MEDIUM" printing using the other half of
the nozzles of the print head that is used for EXTRA HIGH A. Since only a half of the nozzles is used,
printing speed becomes half of MEDIUM A to
MEDIUM D. Set up this menu when improving the print
quality compared with HIGH A to HIGH D.
PAPER SUCTIONHIGHYou can set the suction pressure used to feed the
LOW
DRYING TIME0.0sec to 10.0secYou can set the ink drying time for each print head
CARRIAGE
MOVEMENT
DATA WIDTHYou can set the range that the print head moves while
PRINTER FULL WIDTH
printed paper.
pass. The range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the
ink density, paper type or printing speed, the ink does
not dry soon. In this case, set the drying time longer.
Note:
When you set the drying time longer, missing dots might
occur in the printing.
printing.
❏DATA WIDTH:
The print head moves between the print data
width. This improves the print speed since
decreasing the transferring range of the print head.
❏PRINTER FULL WIDTH:
The print head moves from origin to the maximum
paper width. This keeps printing quality the same
even though the printing size (width) differs.
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ItemParameterExplanation
PRINT MULTIPLE LAYEROFFYou can set the overwrite count per line.
2 to 8
MAINTENANCE
You can perform maintenance functions, such as cleaning.
ItemParameterExplanation
CLEANING (VERY
LIGHT)
CLEANING (LIGHT)EXECUTEYou can perform normal cleaning. Select this mode
CLEANING (MEDIUM)EXECUTEYou can perform strong cleaning. It discharges a larger
CLEANING (HEAVY)EXECUTEYou can perform stronger cleaning. It discharges a
HEAD WASHINGEXECUTEYou can perform the head washing.
CARRIAGE
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK SETTINGMM/DD/YY HH:MMYou can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.
CONTRAST
ADJUSTMENT
EXECUTEYou can perform very light cleaning. It discharges a
smaller amount of ink compared to CLEANING (LIGHT).
normally.
amount of ink compared to CLEANING (LIGHT). Use this
mode when the print head clog situation does not
improve by CLEANING (LIGHT).
larger amount of ink compared to CLEANING
(MEDIUM). Use this mode when the print head clog
situation does not improve by CLEANING (MEDIUM).
Note:
Cleaning cartridge (option) is needed to perform head
washing.
See “Cleaning cartridges” on page 51
EXECUTEThe carriage will move into a position allowing you to
clean the cleaning wiper and around the print head.
0You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel.
-20 - 0 - +20
TEST PRINT
ItemParameterExplanation
NOZZLE CHECKPRINTYou can print a print head nozzle check pattern for
each ink cartridge. It also prints the firmware version and
the ink usage.
See “Nozzle check” on page 65
STATUS SHEETPRINTYou can print the current printer status.
NETWORK STATUS SHEETPRINTYou can print the current network status.
JOB INFORMATIONPRINTYou can print the job information saved in the printer (up
to 10 jobs).
CUSTOM PAPERPRINTYou can print custom paper information registered in
the Paper Setup menu.
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PRINTER STATUS
This menu shows the printer status.
ItemParameterExplanation
VERSIONT0xxxx-xx xx IBCCYou can see the firmware version.
PRINTABLE PAGES(ink color) nnnnnn
PAGES
INK LEVEL(ink color) nn%You can see the status of each ink cartridge.
USAGE COUNTINK xxxxx.xmlYou can see the ink consumption in milliliters and paper
PAPER xxxxx.xcm
CLEAR USAGE COUNTINK EXECUTEYou can clear the values set in USAGE COUNT.
PAPER EXECUTE
JOB HISTORYNo. 0 - No.9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx.x cm2
TOTAL PRINTSnnnnnn PAGESYou can see the total amount of pages you have
EDM STATUSNOT STARTED,
ENABLED, DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM
GMT, (NOT
UPLOADED)
You can see the number of pages printable for each ink
cartridge.
consumption amount in centimeters. Values shown in
USAGE COUNT are rough indications.
You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and
paper size (PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer.
The latest job is saved as No. 0.
printed.
You can see if the EDM is enabled or disabled. If the EDM
is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last
uploaded is displayed.
Note:
❏ When the Ink Check light remains on, you need to replace the expended ink cartridge. If you replace the cartridge
correctly, the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56
❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge.
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NETWORK SETUP
This menu contains the following items. For detailed information about network settings, see the Network
Guide.
ItemParameterExplanation
NETWORK SETUPDISABLEYou can configure the network setting of the printer. The
ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTINGAUTOYou can select the method to set the IP address to the
PANEL
IP, SM, DG SETTINGAsk your system administrator for detailed information.
following items appear only when ENABLE is selected.
After setting the items, press the button in the
Network Setup menu, so the network is reset and the
network connection is available after 15 seconds. The
Network Setup menu does not appear while resetting
the network.
printer. When you select PANEL, IP, SM, DG SETTING
appears.
BONJOURONYou can enable or disable the Bonjour setting.
OFF
INIT NETWORK SETTINGEXECUTEYou can return the network settings of the printer to the
factory default value.
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Maintenance Mode
You can change the language or unit used on the
display or return all the setting values to their
factory default.
Turn off the printer by pressing the
A
B
C
button.
Press the button while pressing and
holding down the button to turn on the
printer.
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
The setting procedures are the same as the
Menu mode.
See “Using the Menu mode” on page 14
To exit the Maintenance mode, press the
button to turn off the printer.
Maintenance mode list
ItemParameterExplanation
LANGUAGEENGLISHYou can select
FRENCH
ITALIAN
GERMAN
SPANISH
PORTUGUE
DUTCH
JAPANESE
LENGTH UNITMETRICYou can select a
FEET/INCH
THERMOMETER
UNIT
DEFAULT
PANEL
°CYou can select a
F
EXECUTEYou can set all
the language to
be displayed on
the LCD panel.
unit of
measurement to
use to display
length.
thermometer
unit.
setting values
you made in the
Menu mode to
their factory set
value.
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Making the Custom
Paper Type Setting
You can register up to 30 custom papers.
The registered number is displayed on the LCD
panel when using the printer.
Note:
The printer becomes in the Ready state when you press
the button at any point of making the following
settings. The settings you have made so far are
registered as the custom settings (including
unchanged settings).
Load the paper that you want to use.
A
Make sure to set the paper that is actually
used.
Enter the Paper Setup menu.
B
1. Press the button to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.
3. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP once again, and then press the
button.
Select the paper type.
C
You can select STANDARD or the number
from 1 to 30.
1. Press the / button to select the
paper type you want to register.
2. Press the button.
The settings you make from step 4 are
registered in the number you have selected
here.
If you select STANDARD, go to step 6.
Note:
❏ We recommend you write down the
registered number and the settings you
make from step 4.
❏ You can change the registered number on
your computer by using EPSON LFP
Remote Panel.
Select a print mode.
D
1. Press the / button to select PRINT
MODE, and then press the button.
2. Press the / button to select a
suitable setting for the paper.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button to go back to the
previous menu.
Set the paper feed adjustment, if necessary.
E
See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48
Note:
You can get a high-quality result if you print a
sample image using EPSON LFP Remote
Panel to set the value for Paper Feed
Adjustment.
Perform the head alignment, if necessary.
F
See “Aligning the print head using the
control panel” on page 47
Set the Pre Heater temperature.
G
1. Press the / button to select PRE
HEATER, and then press the button.
2. Press the / button to select a preset
temperature.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button to go back to the
previous menu.
Set the Platen Heater temperature.
H
1. Press the / button to select PLATEN
HEATER, and then press the button.
2. Press the / button to select a preset
temperature.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button to go back to the
previous menu.
Set the After Heater temperature.
I
1. Press the / button to select AFTER
HEATER, and then press the button.
2. Press the / button to select a preset
temperature.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button to go back to the
previous menu.
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