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  • Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 | Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
    Loading, Removing, and Configuring Media Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Maintaining the Printer Control Panel Maps and Menus Ordering Supplies and Getting Help Media Configuration Log Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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    Loading, Configuring, and Removing Media Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 1. Make sure the P Power light is not flashing, then move the paper lever to the Released position. 2. Flip up the levers and slide the roll paper holders apart. 3. Slide the left holder into position, lock the
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    2 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 4. Release both levers, move the center of the roll to the d mark, and lock the levers again. Lever is behind roll Center mark 5. Open the
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    Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 | 3 7. Make sure the edges of the media are paper holder plates interfere with printing, they may become deformed and cause paper jams or damage to the print head. If the plates become damaged, stop using the printer and contact Epson. 10. Move the paper
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    4 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 Using the Auto Take-Up Reel Make sure you have placed an empty media core on the Auto Take-Up Reel scroller bar. 1. Make sure the AUTO TAKE-UP REEL setting is set to ON in the PRINTER SETUP menu. See page 19. 2. Turn on the Auto Take
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    Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 | 5 5. Guide the media over the cushioning roller and onto the core, then tape the edge to the center of the core. Tape Cushioning roller 6. Flip the
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    6 | Loading Media in the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 7. Flip down the scroller release lever to the SET position and pull the cushioning roller forward. Cushioning roller 8. Set the switch on the top of the reel controller to ON. 9. Set the paper release lever to the Secured position.
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    scroller rotates to take up your printed media. To stop media take-up, set the switch on the top of the reel controller to OFF. 7. Flip the scroller release lever up to the FREE position. 8. Lift the entire scroller bar off of the printer, remove the paper holders from one end, then remove
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    pattern and align the print heads. See page 10. • Select the paper configuration number and print. Make a note of the media type you set up for this media number on the back of this Quick Reference Guide. Creating Paper Configurations 1. Press Menu, press d to highlight PAPER SETUP, and press Menu
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    u or d to select the distance you measured, then press the button. 9. Press u to return to the Paper Feed Adjust menu. 10. Select PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN, press Menu, and press the button to print sample patterns. 11. Cut off the printed patterns so you can more easily examine them. See page 7 for
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    periodically or before each print job using one of the PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN options on the PRINTER SETUP menu. You can also run different head cleaning levels and set up automatic cleaning cycles. See page 19 for instructions. 1. Press Menu, press d to highlight TEST PRINT, and press Menu again
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    Maintaining the Printer You should regularly check the ink status (see below) and replace cartridges (see page 12) as necessary. Periodically, you also must perform the following maintenance procedures: • Dispose of waste ink (as needed); see page 13 • Clean the cleaning wiper and print head casing
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    12 | Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Use the following Epson UltraChrome® GS ink cartridges (see page 23 for ordering information): Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cartridge Orange Green Light Magenta Light Cyan Black Yellow Magenta Cyan Part number T624800 T624700 T624600 T624500
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    Epson waste ink bottle, part number CBOTTLE; one was included with your printer) • A cloth for wiping the waste ink tank spigot WARNING: Before handling the waste ink, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson's support website at epson.com/support
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    may need to clean them more often if you notice blurred ink or gaps in your prints after cleaning the print head. Use the plastic gloves and cleaning swabs that came in the Maintenance Kit, and the metal tray included with your printer. Plastic gloves Cleaning swabs Metal tray Note: If you need
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    may damage the print head. 9. If ink has hardened on the print head casings and cannot be removed, you need to clean them using the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit. See page 23 for ordering information and the Setup and Use Guide for instructions. 10. Close the left maintenance cover. (You can
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    it sooner if you notice ink smears on your media or if the pad becomes damaged or excessively soiled. Use the replacement flushing pad and plastic gloves that came in the Maintenance Kit. Note: If you need more flushing pads, purchase an Additional Printer Maintenance Kit (1 year supply). See page
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    from Epson; see page 23 for ordering information • A set of new ink cartridges or used cartridges with plenty of ink left in them 1. Press Menu, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again. 2. Press d to highlight HEAD WASHING, then press Menu. 3. Carefully follow all the instructions as
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    Panel Lights Control Panel Lights Light P Power Pause Check b paper Check H ink High Heat Low Heat Error alert lamp Description On: printer is turned on Flashing: printer is processing or printing a print job, performing a cleaning operation, warming up, or shutting down Off: printer is turned
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    to 30 Starts a very light print head cleaning cycle Starts a standard print head cleaning cycle Starts a strong print head cleaning cycle Starts the strongest print head cleaning cycle Starts the print head washing cycle Moves the print head to the maintenance position Sets the printer date and time
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    20 | Control Panel Menus Menu TEST PRINT PRINTER STATUS NETWORK SETUP Item NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK LEVEL USAGE COUNT CLEAR USAGE COUNT JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM, DG
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    with priority on efficiency LINE FEED ADJUST Adjusts the amount of media fed during printing to PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN help eliminate banding; see page 9 for instructions BI-D ALL Aligns the print head; see page 10 for instructions OFF 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) Sets the temperature of the
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    Option PLATEN HEATER Parameters OFF 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) Description Sets the temperature of the heater beneath the print head that warms the ink; see your media instructions Platen Heater POST HEATER OFF 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) Sets the temperature of the heater that dries the
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    | 23 Ordering Supplies Part Ink Cartridges Additional Printer Maintenance Kit (one-year supply) Additional Cleaning Cartridges (8 cartridges) Print Head Cleaning Kit (used for periodic cleaning) Additional Waste Ink Bottle Additional 64-inch Wide Media Take-up Core Part number See page 12
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    Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. © 2008 Epson America, Inc. 8/08 CPD-25839
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    Media Configuration Log Media number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Media type/Name Write using ballpoint pen only. Notes Printed in USA CPD-25839
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    Menu or cleaning button High Heat button and light Low Heat button and light LCD display Heater type button Paper feed forward button Error alert lamp (if flashing, an error has occurred) Printer status messages Ink status icons Ink cartridge slot numbers Selected custom media type number Pre
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    Printer Parts Pressure rollers Paper holder plate Platen heater Maintenance cover Post Heater Auto Take-Up Reel Front cover AC inlets Error alert lamp Control panel Maintenance cover Paper lever Waste ink tank Feet Caster Ink cartridge compartment Roll paper holder Waste ink tank spigot and
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Epson Stylus
®
Pro GS6000
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Loading, Removing, and Configuring Media
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
Maintaining the Printer
Control Panel Maps and Menus
Ordering Supplies and Getting Help
Media Configuration Log