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    Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 SETUP AND USE GUIDE
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    other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson UltraChrome is a trademark and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names
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    tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to Canada. WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case
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    Help 11 Windows System Requirements 11 Important Safety Instructions 12 Setting Up the Printer 12 Using the Printer 13 Handling Ink Cartridges 15 Handling Waste Ink 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Pro GS6000 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Installing the
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    Paper Configurations 57 Printing Using a Paper Configuration 57 Pre-Printing Checklist 58 Adjusting the Paper Feeding Position 59 Aligning the Print Head 61 Cutting Off Prints 62 Removing Prints From the Auto Take-Up Reel 64 Replacing Roll Media 66 3 Maintaining the Printer Checking the Ink
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    110 Buttons 110 Lights 111 LCD Display Icons 113 Menu Setting Summary 114 Paper Setup Option Summary 117 Using Maintenance Mode 120 B Specifications Environmental 121 Electrical 121 Dimensions and Weight 122 Printer Interfaces 122 Safety Approvals 122 Media 122 Ink Cartridges 123 Index
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    8 | Contents 8
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    printer, provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem, and lists your printer specifications. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance-loading media, replacing ink cartridges
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    user-replaceable parts Part Ink Cartridges Additional Printer Maintenance Kit (one-year supply); see page 78 Additional Cleaning Cartridges (8 cartridges); see page 86 Print Head Cleaning Kit (used for periodic cleaning); see page 79) Additional Waste Ink Bottle Additional 64-inch Wide Media Take
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    printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson
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    ink in the print head nozzles causing reduced print quality. • Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light of cordless telephones. • Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. • Use
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    exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. Using the Printer • Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician
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    it and paper may not feed correctly. • Clean the print head casing if dust or ink accumulates on it. If you do not clean it, print quality may decline. • Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube. The ink may leak and damage the printer. • Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. • Power
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    Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage
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    16 | Introduction Handling Waste Ink • Before handling the waste ink, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). • The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper
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    illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Pro GS6000: 23.6 in. (60 cm) 39.4 in. (100 cm) 61 in. (155 cm) 39.4 in. (100 cm) You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be sure to prepare a large, clear area before unpacking them. Also make sure
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    18 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. Note: You also need a long-handled Phillips-head screwdriver to assemble the stand. 2 legs 2 cable supports Horizontal strut Tank bracket 8 bolts 8 wing screws 2 bases
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    Setting Up the Printer | 19 3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way. Left leg Front of stand 4. Attach the horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with two bolts at each end. Right leg Front of stand Left leg Front of stand 19
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    20 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Attach the bracket for the waste ink tank to the outside of the right leg using the four hex screws. Right leg 6. Make sure all of the screws are tightened securely. 7. Rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the stand before installing the printer on it. 20
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    onto the stand. If you like, you can lift the printer using two 1-inch × 84-inch steel pipes (available at hardware stores). Insert the pipes into the guides beneath the printer. WARNING: Six or more people are required to lift the printer. Front of the stand Carrying bar method Front of the
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    22 | Setting Up the Printer Be careful not to damage the waste ink connector and tube hanging beneath the printer as you place it on the stand. 2. Attach the printer to the stand using the four wing screws. 22
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    you close the spigot valve all the way to prevent spills. Waste ink tank Caution: Make sure you remove the plastic from the end of the tube or waste ink may be unable to drain and may back up into the printer. Also make sure to securely attach the tube to the tank
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    24 | Setting Up the Printer Installing the Auto Take-Up Reel 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below in the Auto Take-Up Reel box: Cushioning roller Scroller
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    Setting Up the Printer | 25 3. Install the mounting bracket on the right base of the stand and secure it with four hex bolts using the hex wrench. 4. Install the
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    26 | Setting Up the Printer 6. Hold the cushioning roller as shown and slide the left end onto the post on the left mounting bracket. Caution: Make sure the tip of
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    Setting Up the Printer | 27 Removing the Printer Packing Materials Now you can remove the packing materials from the printer. 1. Remove all the tape and coverings from the printer. 2. Press in on the top of the maintenance covers to open them, then lift them off of the printer, and remove the
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Place the maintenance cover hinges back in their slots and close the covers. 4. Remove any tape securing the back parts of the printer. 28
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    part of the carriage. 5. Open the front cover. Then remove the tape securing the paper holder plates, and the tape and brackets securing the carriage rail. Caution: Be sure to remove both the bracket and the bolt from the print head. To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in the printer
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    30 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Attach the two cable supports to the leg of the stand as shown. 8. Rotate the feet counter-clockwise to raise them, then move the printer to the place of use. (Be sure to rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the printer after moving it.) 30
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    22 Amps of power. Make sure the outlet provides that power or plug the cables into two different outlets. 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. Connecting the Power Cord You need to use
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    the AC inlets on the back underside of the printer. Then connect them to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 3. Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel using the power switch on the back, then plug its power cord into its AC inlet and into an electrical outlet. Back of the Auto Take-Up Reel 32
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    possible. First you install the cleaning cartridges, then you remove them and install the ink cartridges when messages on the LCD display instruct you to do so. 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. In a moment, INSTALL NEW CLEANING CARTRIDGES appears on the LCD display. Power button
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    Note: You need to be present during the ink installation process. Do not leave the printer unattended. 3. Open both ink cartridge compartment covers on the back of the printer, insert the cleaning cartridges as shown, and close the covers. 4. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to check the
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    Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). 5. When REMOVE ALL CARTRIDGES appears on the LCD display, open the ink cartridge compartment covers, remove the cleaning cartridges, and close the
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    of the printer, insert the ink cartridges in the correct compartments as shown, and close the covers. #8 #7 #6 #5 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black #4 #3 #2 #1 Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Green, Orange Caution: Charging takes about 18 minutes. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever
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    the instructions in the DVD package that came with your printer to printer. USB connection Network connection 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer, or network switch or hub. 3. Route the interface cable through the lower cable support on the printer
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    to load paper and print a test image. If the print quality is satisfactory, your setup is done. If not, you may need to align the print head, as described on page 61. Downloading the Firmware 1. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads
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    complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network. Configuring the Printer for Your Network Once the printer is connected to your network, follow
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    40 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen. 4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on assigning an appropriate IP address. 40
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    feeding position • Aligning the print head • Controlling media curl • Cutting off prints • Removing prints from the Auto Take-Up Reel • Replacing roll media Selecting Media for Your Printer The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 prints on a variety of solvent media products up to 64 inches (1625 mm) in
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    0.01 in. (0.3 mm); Low head height adjustment 0.05 in. (1.3 mm); High head height adjustment Always test samples of media in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. See page 56 for instructions on setting up paper configurations. Loading Media Follow these
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    Handling Media and Printouts | 43 Placing the Roll on the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. PAPER OUT. LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD display. 2. Make sure the P Power light is not flashing, then release the paper lever. LEVER RELEASED appears on the LCD display. Caution: Do not release
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    44 | Handling Media and Printouts 4. Slide the left holder all the way left and flip the lever all the way down to lock it in place. Then place the left end of the roll media on the holder. Orient the roll based on the printable side of the media: Printable side out Printable side in 5. Slide
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    the center of the roll to the d mark on the printer, and flip the levers all the way down. Center mark 7. Open the front cover. 8. At the back of the printer, carefully feed the roll media into the slot and beneath the guides. Feed it all the way through to the front of
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    46 | Handling Media and Printouts 9. Pull the media out from the front about 3 ft (1 m). 10. Turn the roll backward using the roll paper holders to remove any slack. Also make sure the edge of the media does not extend beyond the media limit line, indicated by a row of
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    media and holders as necessary, and lock the levers in place. 12. If you loaded thick media, you may need to adjust the platen gap (head height) setting. See page 54 for instructions. 47
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    jams or damage to the print head. If the plates become damaged, stop using the printer and contact Epson. Note: To secure most media, move the paper lever to the Secured position. Use High Secured only if you have problems with print quality after adjusting the paper feed position. See page 59
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    Printouts | 49 Note: To avoid denting or creasing the media, do not leave it loaded in the paper path for long periods. Remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not printing. After a moment, READY appears on the LCD display. 16. If you will use the Auto Take
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    50 | Handling Media and Printouts 3. Move the paper lever to the Released position so you can pull the media down to the Auto Take-Up Reel. 4. If the media is not positioned in
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    Handling Media and Printouts | 51 Note: If you see a PAPER OUT or PAPER SKEW error due to media rolling up crooked on the Auto Take-Up Reel, try trimming the edges of the media before taping it to the core. 5.
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    52 | Handling Media and Printouts 7. Turn the scroller counter-clockwise to take up the media one and a half rotations. Turn one and a half rotations 8. Flip down the scroller release lever to the SET position, then pull the cushioning roller all the way forward. 52
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    print quality problems after cleaning the print head, see page 74 for information on additional print head cleaning cycles you can run. It's a good idea to run a nozzle check and clean the print head, if necessary, whenever you load a new media type or print a large job. You can also set the printer
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    LCD display. Cleaning is finished when the Pause light stops flashing and READY appears on the LCD display. Note: Raising the print head height may affect your print quality, so run a test print before printing any large jobs. Adjusting the Print Head Height If you loaded thick media, or notice
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    horizontal and the normal position is not quite vertical. Do not place the lever in any other position. Highest position Normal position 4. When you finish printing on the affected media, return the head height adjustment lever to the normal position. 5. Close the front cover. 55
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    checklist on page 58 whenever you print on a new media type to configure the printer for printing on that media. Tip: Make a note of the paper configuration number you use for each type of media on the back on the Quick Reference Guide that came with the printer. Keep the booklet handy by mounting
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    Menu button. 2. Press the d button to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 3. Press d until CUSTOM PAPER is highlighted, then press Menu. 4. Press to print your paper configurations. Printing Using a Paper Configuration Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you
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    and select the best setting to align the print heads. • Select the paper configuration number using the printer's menu system and print. Make a note of the media type and number on the back of the Quick Reference Guide and hang the guide on the printer using the supplied hook for easy reference. 58
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    sure you select the following control panel settings for your media type: • Paper Type • Print Mode • M/W Adjustment See page 117 for details on selecting these settings on the PAPER SETUP menu. Then follow these steps to adjust the paper feeding position on the same menu: 1. Press u or d to select
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    and Printouts 7. Press u or d to select the distance you measured, then press the button. 8. Press u to return to the Paper Feed Adjust menu. 9. Press u or d to select PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN, then press Menu. 10. Press the button to print sample patterns like the ones to the right: 11. Cut off the
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    and Printouts | 61 Note: You can also align the print head using the EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility. Select Media Adjustment, then select Bidirectional Alignment and follow the on-screen instructions Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure
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    the pattern sets. 11. When you are finished, press the Pause button to exit. Cutting Off Prints When you finish printing and need to remove your printouts, follow the steps below to cut off the prints. 1. Make sure READY appears on the LCD display. 2. Press u or d to adjust the cutting position of
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    place your fingers in the path of the cutting tool to avoid injuring yourself. 5. Using a razor blade or other cutting tool, cut off your print by guiding the tool along the cutting groove in the post heater as shown. 6. If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the scroller rotates to
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    64 | Handling Media and Printouts Removing Prints From the Auto Take-Up Reel After cutting off your prints as described FREE position. Scroller release lever 3. Lift the entire scroller bar off of the printer. 4. Remove the paper holders from one end of the scroller bar. 5. Remove the media and core
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    Handling Media and Printouts | 65 7. Place the right end of the scroller bar (the end with the metal collar) down between the rollers in the right controller. Then place the other end between the white rollers on the left mounting bracket. Make sure the scroller bar rests between the rollers at each
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    using, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the P Power light is not flashing, then release the paper lever. LEVER RELEASED appears on the LCD display. Caution: Do not release the paper lever while the P Power light is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 2. Turn the roll backward using the roll
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    Handling Media and Printouts | 67 4. If necessary, release the left roll paper lever and remove the holder from the other end of the roll. 5. Place a new roll on the printer as necessary. See page 43 for instructions. 67
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    68 | Handling Media and Printouts 68
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    Chapter 3: The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 requires regular maintenance to keep it Maintaining the Printer working at its best. Regular maintenance also reduces the amount of ink required for cleaning cycles and reduces printer "downtime". You need check the ink, printer, and waste ink status, and
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    Check H ink light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is expended. You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing. See page 75 for instructions. You can also view or print detailed information on ink levels, as described below. Checking the Printer Status
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    Make sure media is loaded in the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the d button to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 4. Press d to highlight STATUS SHEET, then press Menu. You see PRINT. 5. Press to start printing. The level of ink left in the cartridges is indicated as follows on the
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    inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. See page 120 for instructions. 3. Do one of the following: • To check the firmware version, press Menu again. When done, press the l button. • To check the number of pages that can be printed with each ink cartridge, press d to
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    always tell if the print head is clean or not. Select one of the PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN options on the PRINTER SETUP menu (see page 114 for instructions). Follow these steps to manually print a nozzle check pattern: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the d button until TEST PRINT is highlighted, then
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    menu. This lets you clean the print head a specific number of hours after running a print job to maintain print quality. See page 114 for instructions. 1. Turn on the printer and make sure the Check H ink light on the printer's LCD display is not on or flashing. 2. Do one of the following: • To
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    an ink cartridge, use the following Epson UltraChrome® GS ink cartridges: 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 T624100 T624400 T624300 T624200 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper
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    until you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. 1. Before replacing ink cartridges, make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Note the color of the cartridge that is low or expended so you know where to replace the
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    smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the Check H ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may not be inserted fully. 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don't force it
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    : Before handling the waste ink, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper waste ink disposal in compliance with
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    You may also need to clean them if you notice blurred ink or gaps in your printouts after cleaning the print head. You will need the plastic gloves and a cleaning swabs that came in the Maintenance Kit and the metal tray included with your printer to clean the cleaning wiper, capping assemblies, and
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    cover or it may fall off. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the d button to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu. 4. Press d to highlight CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, then press Menu. 5. Press . The print head moves to the left, the cleaning wiper moves forward, and OPEN
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    the cleaning swab with water or it may damage the print head. Do not let the cleaning swab touch any other part of the printer or it may stain it with ink. Do not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or ink from the swab may damage the print head. 7. Put on a plastic glove, then use a cleaning swab to clean
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    a doctor as soon as possible. Use ink cleaner only for cleaning the cleaning wiper or the print head casing. It may damage other parts of your printer. 13. To clean the print head casings, open the left maintenance cover, then lift the cover off of the printer to remove it; this makes it easier
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    or it may damage the print head. Do not let the cleaning swab touch any other part of the printer or it may stain it with ink. Do not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or ink from the swab may damage the print head. 14. Use a flashlight and the reflective base of the maintenance bay to check if there
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    cleaning swab, then clean the print head casings again, as described in step 15. 17. Dispose of the used ink cleaner, swabs, and gloves in compliance with industrial waste disposal laws and local government ordinances as required in your area. 18. Replace the maintenance cover, close it, and press
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    to avoid getting ink on any of the printer parts; this may damage the plastic. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the d button to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu. 4. Press d to highlight CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, then press Menu. 5. Press . The print head moves to the
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    instructions. If you still have print quality problems after cleaning the print head using the heaviest level of cleaning cycle, you can wash the ink system to clear the clogged nozzles. Washing the ink system involves the following procedures: • Removing the ink cartridges • Emptying the waste ink
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    of new ink cartridges or used cartridges with plenty of ink left in them 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the d button to highlight MAINTENANCE, then press Menu. 4. Press d to highlight HEAD WASHING, then press Menu. 5. Carefully follow all the instructions as they appear
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    88 | Maintaining the Printer 88
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    4: Cleaning, Storing, and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 requires periodic cleaning. You may also need to prepare the printer for storage, moving, or transportation. • Cleaning the printer • Storing the printer • Moving or transporting the printer Caution: Be careful not to
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    compressed air to clean away dust or dirt. It may blow debris into the printer. 5. Remove any paper dust or dirt from the clear rubber pressure rollers with a soft brush. with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments and maintenance covers closed to prevent water from getting inside. 90
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    | 91 Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges or leave the print head uncapped when storing the printer; otherwise the print head may dry out and be unable to print properly. Never turn off the printer by disconnecting the power cord or turning off power to the electrical outlet. Do not tilt the
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    not remove the ink cartridges or leave the print head uncapped when moving the printer; otherwise the print head may dry out and be unable to print properly. Never turn off the printer by disconnecting the power cord or turning off power to the electrical outlet. Do not tilt the printer, stand it on
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    or turning off power to the electrical outlet. Do not tilt the printer, stand it on end, or turn it upside down when transporting it, or ink will leak and you may damage the printer. Less than 1 week preparation 1. Open the right maintenance cover and make sure the print head is on the right side
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    the power cord or turning off power to the electrical outlet. Do not tilt the printer, stand it on end, or turn it upside down when transporting it, or ink will leak and you may damage the printer. Carefully follow all the instructions on the LCD display to avoid errors. If you see a DRAIN TANK FULL
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    the Auto Take-Up Reel, remove the print head bracket and bolt, connect the power and interface cables, and install new ink cartridges. The first time you turn on the printer, it will take some time to prime the ink system. It's a good idea to then align the print head (page 61) to ensure good
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    prepare it for transportation. However, when you set up the printer again, you may need to contact Epson (see page 11) for additional instructions on preparing the ink system for printing using a new set of cartridges. Removing the printer from the stand 1. Rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the
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    metal area in the middle. 3. Have six people lift the printer off of the stand. If you like, you can lift the printer using two 1-inch × 84-inch steel pipes (available at hardware stores). Insert the pipes into the guides beneath the printer. WARNING: Six or more people are required to lift the
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    98 | Cleaning, Storing, and Transporting the Printer 98
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    the messages and lights on the control panel. See the list beginning on page 100 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 71 for instructions. • Review the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com for
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    100 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the printer: Paper and ink Check lights Enter button Paper feed Menu or backward button cleaning button Power button and light High Heat button and
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    and instructions for correcting the problem. Message Explanation Response CARRIAGE LOCKED The print head is locked. RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK Remove the bracket securing the print head; see page 27. COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver. Damaged
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    Secured position. See page 43 for instructions. Set the paper lever to the Secured position. Start printing again from the beginning for best results. Close the indicated maintenance cover. Note the code number and contact Epson as described on page 11. Install ink cartridge(s); see page 75. If you
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    the print head is locked. see page 27. If the error code is 3000, a power cord is not plugged into the printer properly. Press the P Power button to turn off the printer. Unplug the printer and wait 30 seconds. Then plug it in securely and turn it back on. If the message remains, contact Epson as
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    Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure. Check the display message and lights on the control panel. Wait until the Pause light stops flashing. ◗ Check the display message and lights on the control panel to see if an error has occurred. Follow the instructions for
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    the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as described on page 70. ◗ Try adjusting your paper configuration settings. See page 56 for instructions. ◗ If you still have problems with print quality, try cleaning the cleaning wiper and print head casing (see
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    head cleaning wiper and print head casing (see page 79), or replacing the flushing pad (see page 84). If necessary, wash the ink system (see page 86). Solving Media Problems If media feed or media jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • Try adjusting the Paper
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    Solving Problems | 107 Clearing Media Jams When media gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display. Follow these steps to clear a jam: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Slide the print head to the right and off of the jammed media.
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    remove any remaining media from the feed slot. 7. Remove any remaining pieces of torn or jammed media from the printer. 8. Close the front cover. 9. Press the P Power button to turn the printer back on. 10. Make sure the Check b paper light is on and the following message appears on the LCD display
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    Printer Parts Pressure rollers Paper holder plate Platen heater Front cover Error alert lamp Control panel Maintenance cover Post heater Auto Take-Up Reel Ink cartridge compartment Roll paper holder Waste ink tank spigot and valve Maintenance cover Paper lever Waste ink tank AC inlets Paper
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    | Printer Parts and Controls Summary Control Panel Buttons and Lights paper and ink Check lights Enter button Paper feed Menu or backward button cleaning button Power button and light High Heat button and light Low Heat button and light Pause/resume or delete button and light Error alert
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    Checking Error Messages and Lights" on page 100 for instructions on responding to problems indicated by the printer 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
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    112 | Printer Parts and Controls Summary Status of High Heat and Low Heat lights when the printer is in a READY or WARMING UP state: High Heat light On Flashing Flashing Off Low Heat light On Off Flashing Off Description All three heaters have reached their preset temperature At least one of the
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    is getting low; make sure you have a new cartridge Flashing Ink is low (example shows the yellow cartridge) Ink is expended (example shows the yellow cartridge) Cartridge error or no cartridge Platen gap (print head height) icons High Low Heater icons Arrow and numeric value indicate preset
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    media matches data for your print job (ON is recommended to avoid ink overspray). Selects whether the printer alerts you if media is not feeding straight by displaying PAPER SKEW on the LCD display and stopping printing. If you select OFF, you do not receive an error even if the print job is out of
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    to set up a paper number (1 to 30) with custom settings (recommended). MAINTENANCE menu CLEANING (VERY LIGHT) Starts a very light print head cleaning cycle (uses less ink than LIGHT cleaning cycle); see page 74 for details. CLEANING (LIGHT) Starts a standard print head cleaning cycle; see page
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    cartridges; see page 86 for details. CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE Moves the print head to the maintenance position so you can clean its cleaning wiper; see page 79 for details. CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings. CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display. TEST
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    Printer Parts and Controls PAPER SETUP menu, select your paper configuration number, then select these paper setup options for that media type: Option and parameters Description PRINT MODE MAX QUALITY For photo printing with priority on print quality. QUALITY1 For photo printing balancing print
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    temperature for the pre heater. Pre Heater PLATEN HEATER OFF 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) Sets the temperature of the heater beneath the print head that warms the ink. See the instructions that came with your media to select the correct temperature for the platen heater. Platen Heater 118
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    using HIGH A. EXTRA HIGH A to B Prints like HIGH M/W ADJUSTMENT, but only on half of the print head nozzles (EXTRA HIGH A uses one half and EXTRA HIGH B uses the other half). Select EXTRA HIGH to improve print quality over HIGH printing. PAPER SUCTION HIGH LOW Adjusts the suction pressure used
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    | Printer Parts and Controls Summary Option and parameters Description CARRIAGE MOVEMENT DATA WIDTH Sets the print head to move only to the width of the print data to improve print speed. PRINTER FULL WIDTH Sets the print head to move the maximum width at all times to improve print consistency
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    121 Appendix B: Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use,
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    Dimensions and Weight Specification Description Height 49.9 inches (1267 mm) Width 106.2 inches (2698 mm) Depth 37.1 inches (943 mm) 41.1 inches (1045 mm) with Auto Take-Up Reel Weight 331 lb (150 kg) printer (without ink cartridges) 75 lb (34 kg) stand 42 lb (19 kg) Auto Take
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    Specifications | 123 Ink Cartridges Colors Cartridge life Temperature (storage) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Green, Orange See production date on package, if unopened Within 6 months after opening package Uninstalled: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40
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    124 | Specifications 124
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    see Ink cartridges, or Cleaning cartridges Check ink light, 70, 77, 100 Check paper light, 100, 108 Checking error messages, 100 to 103 ink status, 70 lights, 100 nozzles, 53, 73 printer status, 70 to 72 waste ink status, 78 Cleaning cleaning wiper and print head casing, 79 to 84 print head nozzles
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    , 90 electrical specifications, 121 icons, 113 lights, 100, 110 to 112 location, 109 safety instructions, 13 settings, 56 to 58, 114, 118 to 119 Height of print head, 54 to 55 of printer, 122 Help, Epson, 11 Humidity requirements, 121 I Icons, 113 Ink icons, 70, 113 light, 100, 111 Ink cartridges
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    instructions, 12 to 16 shipping, 93 to 95 software, installing, 37 space around, 17 specifications, 121 to 123 stand, see Stand, printer status, checking, 70 to 72 storing, 91 total print volume, 72 transporting, 91 to 95 turning off, 13 unpacking, 17, 27 to 29 Printer Maintenance Kit ordering
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    , 24 to 26 plugging in, 31 to 32 removing prints from, 64 to 65 Technical support, 11 Temperature requirements, 121 units, 120 Test Print menu, 71, 73, 116 Total prints, checking, 72 Transporting printer, 91 to 95 Troubleshooting, 99 to 108 U UltraChrome GS ink cartridges, 75 Unit ID number
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