Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink Printer Guide
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- Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 1
EPSON Stylus® Pro 10600 Series PRINTER GUIDE ® - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 2
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 3
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 4
Contents Introduction About Your Manuals 1 Options and Accessories 2 Where To Get Help 3 Macintosh System Requirements 4 Windows System Requirements 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 6 Important Safety Instructions 6 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 7 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembly - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 5
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 6
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 7
Contents Transporting or Storing the Printer 5-24 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 5-24 Moving the Printer on the Stand 5-26 Replacing the Waste Ink System 5-27 6 Resolving Problems Diagnosing Problems 6-1 Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer 6-2 Improving Print Quality 6-4 Solving - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 8
printer, follow the instructions in Chapter 1. About Your Manuals 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 9
for EPSON paper are listed on page 2-2 and for ink cartridges on page 5-11. Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers Tension) - 3-inch Replacement Printer Cutter Blade* Manual Media Cutting System** Replacement Manual Cutter Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) Part - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 10
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 Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 11
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 12
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 13
This ensures that the print head is safely capped. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 14
explained in the documentation, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked instructions. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 15
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 16
the following information: • 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 17
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 Metal rods, short Allen wrench Paper basket Paper supports (10) Bolts Wing nuts and washers 1-2 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 18
Setting Up the Printer | 1-3 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. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 19
spindle 2-inch roll paper spindle with Doubleweight Matte Paper Roll paper belts for 2-inch roll paper Roll paper belts for 3-inch roll paper Ink cartridges (6) Printer UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Label for ink compartment cover Power cord 1-4 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 20
Setting Up the Printer | 1-5 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: 1-5 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 21
Using four people, grasp the handles as shown, and set the printer on the stand: 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. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing nuts and washers. 1-6 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 22
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 23
1-8 | Setting Up the Printer 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 1-8 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 24
Setting Up the Printer | 1-9 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 25
1-10 | Setting Up the Printer 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 26
. 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. 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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 27
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 28
Setting Up the Printer | 1-13 Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet. Then follow these steps to install the cartridges: 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. 2. Push and release the ink compartment cover to open it. 1-13 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 29
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 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 30
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. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The Pause light on the control - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 31
possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality. Loading the Roll Paper Before you begin, locate the roll paper that was included with your printer. (It should already be loaded onto the 2-inch spindle.) You can use this Doubleweight Matte Paper to print the test patterns described later in - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 32
Setting Up the Printer | 1-17 3. Place the black end of the spindle into the corresponding left mounting bracket. 4. Press the Paper Source button on the control panel until the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 33
1-18 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Pull the paper set lever out, to the released position. The Paper Out light on the control panel comes on and LOAD PAPER appears on the control panel display. 6. Feed the paper into the paper slot. You hear the paper suction fans come on. 1-18 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 34
Setting Up the Printer | 1-19 7. If you're using the roll paper that came with the printer, decrease the suction by pressing the Paper Feed - button. This makes is easier to feed lighter-weight papers. 8. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 1-19 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 35
all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears briefly on the control panel display. Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 11. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 36
equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port For fastest print speeds, EPSON recommends connecting using FireWire or USB, especially when printing with a 're using FireWire, two ports are included so you can daisy-chain multiple printers to your system and keep them all running at the full speed of the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 37
Note If the printer doesn't work when you attach it to a first tier USB hub port, connect it directly to the USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the end of the USB cable to your computer's USB port or a first tier USB hub port. When done, continue with the instructions on page - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 38
are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel port. When done, continue with the instructions on page 1-26. 1-23 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 39
both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to one of the IEEE 1394 ports on the back of your printer. 3. Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your computer's IEEE 1394 port. When done, continue with the instructions on page - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 40
cable to the 10/100 port on the back of your printer. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to your network hub or directly to your computer, as needed. If you're connecting through a network, see page 1-41 for instructions on configuring your client systems and to finish setting up the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 41
If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM to open its window. 3. Double-click the icon. 4. Double-click the menu option for your printer. Be sure to select the correct ink type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). Select the correct ink type for your printer 5. At the first - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 42
If you have an UltraChrome printer and want to install a Desktop Printer icon, select Custom Install from the drop-down list at the top of this screen, then select the Desktop Printing option. Note The on-screen Reference Guide provides additional information about the printer, drivers, and utility - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 43
28 | Setting Up the Printer 12. Click the SPro 10600 icon, then click the icon for your printer port. Note If you the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs. 14. Close the Chooser. If you're connecting the printer directly to your computer (not over a network), continue with the instructions on - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 44
type (Archival Ink, Photographic Dye Ink, or UltraChrome Ink). Select the correct ink type for your printer 5. If you're connecting with FireWire: You may see a New Hardware Found screen. If so, click Next and follow the instructions on page 1-32 to configure the EPSON 1394 Printer (FireWire port - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 45
see the note at left. Otherwise, follow the instructions below for your system. Windows 95 or NT: Turn on your printer by pressing the P Power button, then go to turn on your printer, press the P Power button. • Wait until you see the Found New Hardware Wizard for the Stylus Pro 10600. • Once the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 46
close button. Note The on-screen Reference Guide provides additional information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. 9. When • At the main menu screen, select Reference Guide. • Select Install Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing it. • When done, - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 47
Dye, browse to the Drivers\Dye\Win2K_XP folder • If you're printer uses UltraChrome ink, browse to the Drivers\Uc\Win2K_XP folder 5. Click OK, then click Next to install the driver. 6. When done, click Finish. Then return to the printer software installation instructions where you left off. 1-32 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 48
in order to enhance the processing speed of your system. This feature is built into your standard EPSON printer driver, and is turned on by default after installing the driver. Leave this setting turned on EPSON recommends leaving the setting turned on for all types of printing. Turn it off only if - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 49
you're printing from Windows through a parallel port, you can optimize your computer for the fastest data transfer rate and speed up the way your printer driver processes multiple-copy print jobs. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 50
printer port for EPSON printers instead of using the Windows default printer port. You may see one of these messages beneath the EPSON Printer Guide for instructions on using DMA transfers, if your computer supports is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 51
on page 1-16. (You can print the nozzle check on any kind of paper. If you use the Doubleweight Matte Paper that came with your printer, you'll be able to save your higher-quality paper for actual print jobs.) 2. Do one of the following: Macintosh: Open an application and select - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 52
You see the Utility menu: Setting Up the Printer | 1-37 Click to run a nozzle check 4. Click the Nozzle Check button, then click Print to print a nozzle check pattern. 5. Examine the printed pattern. It should - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 53
follow the instructions on screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds, during which the printer makes goes off, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then: Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next cycles, turn the printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 54
-directional) alignment first, as instructed, before performing the Bi-D alignment. You may have to perform each alignment more than once for best results. Note You must use at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern. Aligning the Print Head Before you use the printer, you should align the print - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 55
1-40 | Setting Up the Printer Note Ideally, number 8 (±1) should be the best line in all of the printed patterns. If it is, you can press Pause smallest gaps. In the example above, number 8 has the smallest gaps. Once this adjustment is done, you've finished setting up your Stylus Pro 10600. 1-40 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 56
Up on a Macintosh Network This section explains how to set up the Stylus Pro 10600 as a shared printer on an AppleTalk network. First install the printer software on every computer that will need to access the printer, as described on page 1-26. Then configure the host Macintosh (the computer - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 57
on. 3. Click the Setup button. You see the following dialog box. 4. Check Share this Printer, then type a name for the printer and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6. Close the Chooser. Configuring the Client - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 58
configure the client computers to connect to it. Configuring the Host Computer Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. You see - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 59
icon, then select Sharing (or Properties for Windows 95). You see a dialog box similar to the following: 8. Select Shared As, enter the printer information as needed, then click Apply. 9. Click OK to close the dialog box. Configuring the Client Computers Perform these steps on every computer that - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 60
, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the host computer (directly connected to the printer). Then click the printer's icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen to complete configuration. When done setting up your network connection, be sure to complete the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 61
: 1. Click Start, then select Control Panel. Click Printers and Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the icon for your printer, then click Sharing. 3. If the following menu appears, click one of the listed options, then follow the instructions on screen to set up your network as needed - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 62
| 1-47 4. When done, you see the following screen. Select Share this printer, then type the name of the shared printer as shown. (Do not choose any drivers from the Additional Drivers list.) 5. Click OK. Configuring the Client Computers Perform these steps on every computer that - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 63
, then click Next. 6. Double-click the icon of the host computer (directly connected to the printer). Then click the printer's icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen to complete configuration. When done setting up your network connection, be sure to complete the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 64
connect to it. Configuring the Host Computer Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer icon, then select Sharing from the File menu. You see a window like the following: 3. Click the Shared - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 65
Configuring the Client Computers Perform these steps on every computer that will need to access the printer: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click your printer icon, then click Properties (Document Defaults for Windows NT). 3. Click the Ports tab to display the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 66
box, type the appropriate information for your system using the syntax below, then click OK: \\name of computer connected to the printer\name of the shared printer 7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close. 8. On the Ports screen, make sure the new port is added and its checkbox is selected - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 67
1-52 | Setting Up the Printer 1-52 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 68
The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting paper for your printer • Printing on EPSON - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 69
to test samples of paper in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON papers or other media, you may need to "profile" their thickness and ink drying time. See page 2-29 for instructions. Paper Handling Guidelines Always follow these guidelines - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 70
or running large print jobs in order to be sure it meets your needs. EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 8.3-inch roll: S041376 13-inch roll: S041378 24-inch - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 71
EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 (cont.) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink 17": S041156 13" × 19": S041143 8.3" × 23.4" (Panoramic): S041145 Photo Quality Ink Jet - Paper 11" × 17": S041070 13" × 19": S041069 16.5" × 23 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 72
and Other Media | 2-5 EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 (cont.) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink Matte Paper - Heavyweight Enhanced Matte Posterboard EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte DuPont®/EPSON Commercial Matte - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 73
EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 (cont.) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Compatible ink Photographic Dye Archival ink UltraChrome ink EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper* Somerset Velvet for EPSON inch roll: S041403 24-inch roll: S041619 Adhesive Vinyl 44-inch roll: S041438 36-inch roll: - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 74
type of paper you're using. The tables on the following pages list recommended settings for many EPSON papers, depending on whether your printer uses Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink. In some cases, you may want to select a different setting from the recommended one, depending on - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 75
paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPSON web site (http:// prographics.epson.com). Select these settings if your printer uses Photographic Dye: Media Type settings when printing with Photographic Dye ink Product name Media Type setting Premium - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 76
for your prints. Each of these media types is optimized for use with certain EPSON media (some of which may not be available in your area). • High Duty Media-1 and High Duty Media-2 let you print with higher ink density on indoor media, such as point-of-purchase displays. Compared to other - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 77
black ink type (see page 5-15). Use these settings when printing with UltraChrome ink: Media Type settings when printing with UltraChrome ink Paper WEIGHT Backlight Film BACKLIGHT FILM EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper SMOOTH FINE ART PAPER Somerset Velvet for EPSON Fine Art Paper ENHANCED MATTE - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 78
as EPSON Synthetic Paper, Smooth Fine Art Paper, and Textured Fine Art Paper; the higher tension keeps the paper from unrolling during use. Other options for using roll paper include the Automatic Take-up Reel System (see your online Reference Guide for operating instructions) and the Manual Media - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 79
Once roll paper is placed on the spindle, follow these steps to load it in the printer: 1. Open the printer's roll paper cover. 2. Insert the white end of the spindle into the right mounting bracket inside the printer. Place the white end on the right Warning 3. Place the black end of the spindle - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 80
Semigloss • Velvet Fine Art Paper • Somerset Velvet for EPSON Fine Art Paper • Smooth Fine Art Paper • Textured Fine Art Paper • Adhesive Vinyl • Canvas When done printing, cut the paper manually using scissors or the optional Manual Media Cutting System (see page 2 for ordering information - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 81
2-14 | Using Paper and Other Media 5. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. The Paper Out light on the control panel comes on and LOAD PAPER appears on the control panel display. 6. Feed the paper into the paper slot. You hear the paper suction fans come on. 7. If you're loading - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 82
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-15 8. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 9. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes at the paper exit. 2-15 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 83
all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears briefly on the control panel display. Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 11. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 84
printer software before you send your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. If you're printing on non-EPSON paper, or on a paper type not supported vinyl, Roll Cutter Off should be selected (since heavy media can damage the built-in cutter). Cut the paper manually using scissors or the optional Manual - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 85
, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. Removing Unused Roll Paper Once your printouts are removed from the printer, follow these steps to remove any unused paper: 1. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. 2. Wind the remaining paper back onto - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 86
of it on the floor. 4. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer. 5. To remove the paper from the spindle, lay it on a flat surface for instructions. You will not be able to follow the procedure described in this section. Follow these steps to load cut sheets: 1. Make sure the printer is - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 87
× 62.2 inches, such as EPSON Posterboard Semigloss (available in sizes up to 28 × 40 inches). Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or of the printer. See page 2-23 for instructions. 2. Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing. You can leave roll paper in the printer, but - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 88
and Other Media | 2-21 4. Pull the paper set lever out, to the released position. Then open the lower cover. (The cover has tabs that support the posterboard.) Note If you're using stock more than 39 inches long, load it long edge first (in landscape orientation). 5. Feed the posterboard into - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 89
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light control panel. (Even if you don't press Pause, the board and printer will move into printing position automatically after 10 seconds.) 9. Run your - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 90
| 2-23 Note When you print on posterboard, set the basket to catch printouts in front of the printer. Using the Paper Basket The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out. This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled. You - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 91
the basket is stretched taut. If there is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to the floor. Catching Printouts Under the Printer To catch printouts under the printer, push the lower rods all the way in. Then extend the upper rods all the way out to their full length. 2-24 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 92
Using Paper and Other Media | 2-25 Creating Custom Print Settings You can use the printer's SelecType™ menu options to control how the printer handles and prints on various kinds of paper. See these sections: • "Using the Printer Setting Menu" below • "Using the Paper Configuration Menu" on page 2- - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 93
on the display. 4. Press the Enter button to save your new setting. 5. Press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu. If you're using the EPSON printer driver, you can also specify trim lines through your print options. See page 3-3 (Macintosh) or page 4-6 (Windows) for more - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 94
check if you don't want to use these monitoring features. However, ink may be sprayed on the platen if you print an image that is Follow these steps to turn off paper monitoring: 1. Press the SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display. 2. Press the Item button repeatedly until - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 95
2-28 | Using Paper and Other Media Note If you're using UltraChrome ink and printing from the EPSON printer driver, you can also select and save paper configuration settings from there. The printer uses those settings, unless you override them by selecting paper settings from the control panel. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 96
each type of paper you want to use. When doing so, you can also profile your paper's thickness. Then you can easily select your customized settings whenever you print on a particular stock. 1. Press the SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on the display. 2. Press the Item button. PAPER - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 97
press Enter to save your new setting. 9. Press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration menu. Once you have created your customized settings, you can recall them whenever they're needed: 1. Press the SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on the display. 2. Press the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 98
Chapter 3: Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you Printing with EPSON Drivers print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript® mode without a RIP. • Choosing basic print options • Choosing advanced print options • Managing print jobs • Checking printer status 1 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 99
3-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Note Many application settings override the printer's page setup options Or click to create a custom paper size TIP Creating a custom paper size lets you make the best use of roll paper. You can also use the customize dialog box to change the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 100
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-3 Note These settings override settings made through the control panel. Note Select Landscape only if you want to rotate your image 90°. 3. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 101
speed when you're using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as (if you have a Photographic Dye or Archival ink printer) or Color/B&W Photo (if you have an UltraChrome ink printer). • Select Black only if you're printing - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 102
EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-5 Note You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page 3-8 for more information. 5. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer Custom print mode Setting Usage Advanced Photo Prevents the misprinting of ink - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 103
EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features: • Click to access the printer your print. • Click to check your ink levels. 8. When you're finished choosing steps 1 through 4 on page 3-4. 2. Click Custom and then click Advanced. You see a dialog box - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 104
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-7 Note Leave Photo Printing Accelerator turned on. See page 1-33 for details. 3. If necessary, you can change your Media Type and Ink settings. 4. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings: • Normal - 360dpi For faster printing and everyday - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 105
contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the Allows you to correct noise and other problems common to digital camera images. Also for mapping colors to your printer's EPSON Standard profile. (See page custom settings. 8. When you're finished setting advanced printer options, click OK. 3-8 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 106
midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. 1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet printers. 1.8 Gamma Increases contrast. 2.2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices. PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 107
that fall within the gamut of both your monitor and printer. Paper Configuration Options To access the paper configuration settings, click the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box (available with UltraChrome ink printers only). The following settings are available. They override any paper - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 108
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-11 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 109
3-12 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Click OK to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog box. 6. Click You must turn on background printing to view the EPSON Monitor3 window. See page 3-11 for instructions. Using Monitor3 The Monitor3 utility lets you prioritize - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 110
EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-13 You can also do the following: • Double-click a file in the list to preview it • Double-click Copies to change the number of copies to be printed • Click to check your ink in the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, select Start print queue from the Printer menu to release - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 111
is turned on, select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu and click Stop Print Queue. Or, click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the print job. Checking Printer Status The Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer and configure error messages and - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 112
for Macintosh | 3-15 2. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. The software checks the amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the Status Monitor window: Click for information about each cartridge Click to recheck ink levels 3. To view information about a cartridge, click the icon for that - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 113
Printing with EPSON Drivers for to stop. Click here to check for errors and/or the ink level before printing Click here to return to the default settings the entire image on its hard drive and then sends it to the printer as a whole (recommended only for older Macintosh systems). • The last two - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 114
Chapter 4: Your Stylus Pro 10600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and Printing with EPSON Drivers manage print jobs without a RIP. ICC profiles and layout options • Choosing advanced print options • Managing print jobs • Checking printer status • Optimizing print speed 1 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 115
driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 4-7. Follow these steps to make basic settings: 1. Start an application - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 116
with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-3 4. For the ink type, select the correct setting for the type of image you're printing: • For color photographic images, select Color (if you have a Photographic Dye or Archival ink printer) or Color/B&W Photo (if you have an UltraChrome ink printer). • Select - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 117
Custom print mode Setting Usage Text/Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. ICM Adjusts colors based on your printer the Paper tab and follow the instructions on page 4-5 for choosing paper and layout options. 4-4 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 118
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-5 Note Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Choosing Paper and Layout Options Many paper options correspond to paper handling features that you - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 119
4-6 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Note These settings override settings made through the control panel. Note Select Landscape only if you want to rotate your image 90°. 4. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 120
EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-7 Choosing Advanced Print Options For complete control over your printing environment, use these Advanced settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your needs: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 beginning on page 4-2. 2. Click Custom and Ink settings. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 121
EPSON Drivers for Windows Note Leave Photo Printing Accelerator turned on. See page 1-33 for details. TIP If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink noise and other problems common to digital • ICM Adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 122
. Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. 1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet printers. 1.8 Gamma Increases contrast. 2.2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices. 4-9 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 123
4-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal , click the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box (available with UltraChrome ink printers only). The following settings are available. They override any paper configuration settings - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 124
EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-11 Managing Print Jobs Your printer which also appears on the taskbar, also lets you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. See page 4-12 for more pause, or restart your print job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. If you don't - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 125
them. To open the Spool Manager while you're printing, click the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. You The Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in your printer and warns you when errors occur. You can open Status Monitor - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 126
with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-13 1. To open Status Monitor 3 from an application, access the Properties dialog box, as described on page 4-2. Otherwise, do the following: • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click Printers and - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 127
3 displays a How To button that you can click for instructions on solving the problem. Printer status messages appear here Click for information about each cartridge 4. To view information about your printer's ink cartridges, click the Information button. Setting Monitoring Preferences You can - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 128
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-15 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed & Progress button. You see the Speed & Progress dialog box. (See page 1-34 for - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 129
4-16 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 then select Monitoring Preferences in the pop-up menu. 6. Select Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared and you want to let other users monitor it. 7. Click OK to save your settings. 4- - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 130
the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer requires very little maintenance to keep working its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Running a cleaning cycle • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 131
settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Follow these steps full (or 1/4 life remaining) E* F = nearly empty (or service life near end) E F = empty (or service life ended) 5. Press the SelecType button to exit the Test Print - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 132
(except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. INK LEFT-K (black) JOB HISTORY INK LEFT-C (cyan) CLEAR JOB H (clear job history) INK LEFT-M (magenta) TOTAL PRINTS INK LEFT-LC (light cyan) WASTE INK (waste ink system) INK LEFT-LM (light - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 133
than the standard cleaning. TIP You can use plain paper or coated ink jet paper to print this pattern. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Follow these steps to print a nozzle check using the control panel buttons: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 134
print head needs cleaning. 2. Make sure that all of the H Ink Out lights on the printer's control panel are off. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on, you need to replace the corresponding ink cartridge instead. See page 5-10 for instructions. 3. Press the Cleaning button and hold it for at least - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 135
the printer off Ink Out lights on the printer's control panel are off. If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on, you need to replace the corresponding ink cartridge (see page 5-10 for instructions). 2. Turn off the printer button to turn the printer off. Then turn the problem. If after repeated - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 136
Be sure to use coated ink jet paper. For the most precise directional) alignment first, as instructed, before performing the Bi-D alignment. printer). 3. Press the SelecType button until HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU is displayed. 4. Press the Item button. PAPER THICK=STD appears on the display. If you're using EPSON - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 137
of patterns similar to the one below across the width of the paper. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the best. (Each line is composed of two overlapping colors. Look for the line in which the colors overlap the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 138
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-9 Note If you're performing a Bi-D ALL adjustment, it's important to perform the Uni-D adjustment first. 14. When done performing the adjustment in Uni-D (uni- - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 139
and Transporting the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels as described below. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and resume printing - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 140
to use either Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink. Be sure you replace the cartridges with the same type, or you will see an error message and your printer won't work until you insert the correct cartridges. Use the following EPSON ink cartridges before the expiration date on the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 141
Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the Ink Out light that is on or flashing. This is the cartridge that you need to replace. 2. Push the indentation on the ink compartment cover to release the lock and open the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 142
not to touch the green computer chip on the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. If you're using Archival ink or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge gently before installing it. 5-13 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 143
smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. 6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark on the left side and pointing toward the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot. Don't force the cartridge. 7. Push the cartridge clamp back up. Make sure the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 144
Switching Between Black Ink Modes If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can switch between black ink modes to optimize your black ink density. When you installed the printer's first cartridges, the printer was initialized to use either Photo Black ink or Matte Black ink (according to your - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 145
carried out, you should still make sure you have replacements available, or you will be limited in how much you can print after switching black ink modes. See page 5-11 for ink cartridge part numbers. If the printer's waste ink tank is full, you'll need to have it replaced as well. Use the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 146
and remove the black ink cartridge. (Press down on the top of the cartridge clamp to release it, then pull out the cartridge.) 5. Insert the draining cartridge into the black ink slot. Close the ink cartridge clamp, then close the cover. The printer begins draining the ink, and you see a message - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 147
new (replacement) black ink cartridge. Then close the ink compartment cover. You see a message on the control panel indicating the progress of the black ink charging. When done, K: EPSON GENUINE INK is displayed. Continue on to the next section to update your printer driver software. Updating the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 148
below. 2. If necessary, set the information manually. Click the Utility tab, then click the Printer and Option Information button. Select one of the ink cartridge options shown below. Check black ink cartridge information here 3. Click OK to exit the printer software. This completes the black - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 149
the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the control panel. See page 5-2 for instructions. You can obtain a new cutter blade (part number C12C815271) from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com. In Canada, please call - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 150
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 5-21 3. Press the Enter button. The print head moves to the cutter replacement position. 4. When OPEN LOWER COVER appears on the display, open the lower - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 151
5-22 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing. 6. Slowly take your finger off the side pin, - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 152
servicer if your printer needs lubrication. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from getting inside. - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 153
instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment. If you need to store your printer for an extended period (two years for the Photographic Dye ink model, or six months for the Archival Ink or UltraChrome ink model), contact EPSON for assistance (see page 3 for contact information). A service - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 154
make sure the casters on the leg assembly are locked and the two stabilizer knobs are touching the floor. caster lock stabilizer knob Warning The printer is very heavy. Always have four people lift it, using the hand grip areas as shown. 6. Remove the two wing nuts securing the - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 155
back on, wait until the carriage moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cables. 3. Make sure the printer covers are closed. 4. Fully insert the metal rods supporting the paper basket, then roll up the basket so it doesn't drag on the ground - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 156
the printer to its new location. Relock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving. Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years of normal usage (25% duty cycle) or after 20,000 B0-size prints, you should have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 157
5-28 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-28 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 158
clearing paper jams • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: • To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights on the printer's control panel. See page 6-2 for - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 159
install the correct Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink cartridges. See page 5-10 for instructions. If you are installing ink cartridges for the first time, you must install the cartridges that came with your printer. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 160
ink cartridge(s) and the ink compartment cover is open. Close the ink compartment cover when you are finished replacing the ink cartridge(s). LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER Paper Out light on Paper source setting in printer the paper manually, then remove the cut paper from the printer. Reload - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 161
Archival ink • Stylus Pro 10600UC driver for UltraChrome ink Damaged data was sent to the printer. To clear the data, press the printer's Power button to turn the printer off. Wait for about a minute, then turn the printer on again. A printer part will need Note the error number and contact EPSON - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 162
problems Problem Solution Your print has banding (light or dark lines), or straight lines appear jagged or misaligned. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions ; if your printer uses UltraChrome ink, you can access the settings from the EPSON driver software (see - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 163
lights and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as described on page 5-10. • The platen gap setting is too wide. Use the control panel to change the setting from WIDE to AUTO. See page 2-25 for instructions. • The paper configuration setting is too thick (for non-EPSON media). Try re - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 164
Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen. The printer performs long cleaning cycles. • This is normal and occurs more often when the printer is new (while using the first ink cartridges) to condition the print head - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 165
| Resolving Problems Operational problems (continued) Problem Solution Nothing prints (cont.) • The printer port setting doesn't match the printer connection port (Windows). Windows Me, 98, or 95: Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 icon - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 166
the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct for the media you're printing on. • You're using the wrong paper configuration setting (for non-EPSON media). Use the control panel to register and select your paper thickness. See page 2-29 for instructions. • The platen gap setting is - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 167
, select EPSON Monitor3 and increase its memory requirements. • If you're running Windows and your computer supports ECP or printer more than one 3-inch core paper roll at a time. • For cut sheet paper, let the printer automatically load your paper so that it feeds correctly. Follow the instructions - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 168
're not using EPSON media, make sure you register and select your paper's thickness. See page 2-29 for more information. Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems If your roll paper is curled too tightly and doesn't feed out of the printer, you can use the three paper guides. Extend the guides as shown below - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 169
6-12 | Resolving Problems • If you have the paper basket set up in front of the printer, extend the paper guides out so they rest on the front of the basket. • If you have the paper basket set up below the printer, extend the paper guides so they hang behind the basket. 6-12 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 170
Caution Resolving Problems | 6-13 Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM paper set lever out to release the jammed paper. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. 3. Open - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 171
panel. Then reload your paper. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Macintosh 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. Then double-click the CD-ROM - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 172
icon. 3. Click the Add/Remove button (Change/Remove button in Windows XP or 2000) and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. If you're using the USB port in Windows 98 or Me, click EPSON USB Printer Devices in the program list; then click the Add/Remove button. 5. If you want to reinstall your - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 173
6-16 | Resolving Problems 6-16 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 174
specifications are provided in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. Printing Printing method 6-color EPSON Photographic Dye ink, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink UltraChrome ink model switchable between two black ink modes: • Photo Black • Matte Black Nozzle - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 175
A at 220 V Approx. 131 W (ISO 10561 letter pattern) 30 W or less in sleep mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 compatible) • Ethernet network (10/100 Base T) • Parallel (IEEE-1284 ECP Mode) • IEEE 1394 (FireWire), two ports A-2 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 176
quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not use curled, 12 inches (3 mm) right and left. Using the printer software, you can set either all the margins, or just the left and right margins, to 0.12 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 177
A-4 | Specifications Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Photographic Dye 2 years from production date; within 2 years after opening package UltraChrome and 2 years from production date if unopened; within Archival ink 6 months after opening package Temperature Storage (uninstalled) -22 to 104 °F - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 178
, 5-23 in front of printer, 2-23 under printer, 2-24 Black ink modes, switching, 5-15 to 5-19 Blank pages, 6-9 Blurry prints, 6-6 C Cable problems, 6-7, 6-8 Canceling print jobs Macintosh, 3-12, 3-14 Windows, 4-12 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Chooser, selecting printer, 1-27 Cleaner (cleaning unit - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 179
ordering, 5-11 removing for transportation, 5-24 replacing, 5-10 to 5-14 safety instructions, 7 to 8 specifications, A-4 switching black ink modes, 5-15 to 5-19 Ink Out light(s), 6-2 to 6-4 Installing ink cartridges in new printer, 1-12 to 1-15 Macintosh software, 1-26 to 1-28 Windows software, 1-29 - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 180
problems, 6-8 specifications, A-1 Messages error, 6-2 Metamerism, 3-9, 4-9 MicroWeave setting, 3-7, 4-8 Monitor3, 3-12 to 3-13 Monitoring printer 28 to 2-30, 3-10, 4-10, 6-6 custom size, creating, 3-2, 4-5 cut sheet, 2-19 to 2-25 drying time setting, 2-28 EPSON, 2-2 to 2-6 heavy stock, 2-20 to - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 181
22 service life, A-1 Paper feed speed, A-1 Paper guides, to 5-6 service life, A-1 Print jobs canceling, 3-12, 3-14, 4-12 custom settings, 4-4 , 5-24 to 5-27 page count, 5-3 Port, EPSON, 6-7, 6-8 posterboard, loading, 2-20 to 2-22 Printer Setting menu, 2-25 to 2-27 Printer Status menu, 5-3 Problems - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 182
Rotate, 3-3, 4-6 cannot be cut, 6-10 cutting manually, 2-17 feed problems, 6-11 to 6-12 loading, 2-11 to , A-2 ink cartridges, A-4 mechanical, A-2 paper, A-3 printable area, A-3 printer, A-1 to Storing printer, 5-24 to 5-25 Suction, 2-14, 3-10, 4-10 Support, EPSON, 3 System requirements, 4 to - Epson Stylus Pro 10600 - UltraChrome Ink | Printer Guide - Page 183
6 | Index T Technical support, 3 Temperature requirements, A-2 Test Print menu, 5-2 Text/Graph setting, 3-5, 4-4 Transporting printer, 5-24 to 5-27 Trim lines, printing control panel, 2-26 Macintosh, 3-3 Windows, 4-6 Troubleshooting, 6-1 to 6-15 U Uninstalling software, 6-14 to 6-15 Unit ID number,
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EPSON Stylus
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Pro 10600 Series
PRINTER GUIDE
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