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Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-7 Note Check the EPSON web site (http://prographics. epson.com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available. Some media may not be available in your location. Note If the paper or other material you're using is not listed in the tables, check the instructions included with the paper. If you're using a non-EPSON printing material, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment to determine which setting is best for the media you're using. Selecting the Correct Media Type The table below lists the settings designed to produce the best results on EPSON media when you print on an EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 Photographic Dye Ink model. If you are using paper or other media not listed in the table below, check the instructions included with the paper. If you are using non-EPSON media, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you're using. Media Type settings for the Stylus Pro 10000 Photographic Dye Ink model Product name Media Type setting Presentation Matte Paper 1440 dpi printing: Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Lower resolution printing: Presentation Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Presentation Matte Paper Matte Paper-Heavyweight Presentation Matte Paper Photo Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Paper Photo Semigloss Paper Photo Semigloss Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Glossy Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Semigloss Paper Heavyweight Semigloss Photo Paper Posterboard Semigloss Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Glossy Film 360 dpi paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Paper Photo Paper 3-7

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Contents	5
Introduction	9
Options and Accessories	10
How To Use Your Manuals	11
Using This Printer Guide	11
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	12
Where To Get Help	12
Macintosh System Requirements	13
Windows System Requirements	14
ENERGY STAR Compliance	15
Important Safety Instructions	15
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	16
Installing the Ink Cartridges	19
Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer	19
Loading the Roll Paper	22
Attaching the Roll to the Paper Spindle	22
Inserting the Paper Spindle in the Printer	23
Loading the Roll Paper	24
Running a Nozzle Check	27
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer	29
Connecting to the USB Port	29
Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows Only)	30
Connecting to the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port	30
Installing Printer Software for Macintosh	31
Installing Printer Software for Windows	33
Setting Up Your Printer for Sharing	34
Setting Up on a Macintosh Network	35
Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network	37
Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network	40
Aligning the Print Head	43
Running the Print Head Alignment Utility	43
Selecting Media That Meet Requirements	47
Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media	47
Printing on EPSON Media	48
Printing Tips for EPSON Media	52
Using Roll Paper	52
Guidelines for Using Roll Paper	53
Using the Roll Paper Belts	53
Removing Paper from the Spindle	54
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter	55
Printing Trim Lines	55
Using Cut Sheet Paper	56
Printing on Posterboard	57
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock	59
Using the Paper Hammock	60
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer	60
Catching Printouts Under the Printer	62
Setting Paper Configurations	64
Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction	64
Selecting Registered Paper Settings	65
Chap 3-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh	67
Choosing Page Setup Options	68
Choosing Basic Print Options	69
Selecting the Correct Media Type	73
Choosing Advanced Print Options	75
Color Management Settings	78
Managing Print Jobs	79
Setting Up Background Printing	79
Using Monitor3	80
Cancelling Printing	82
Checking Printer Status	83
Selecting Configuration Options	84
Choosing Basic Print Options	87
Chap 4-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows	87
Choosing Basic Print Options	87
Selecting the Correct Media Type	90
Choosing Paper and Layout Options	92
Choosing Advanced Print Options	93
Color Management Settings	96
Managing Print Jobs	97
Using the Progress Meter	97
Using the Spool Manager	98
Using Status Monitor 3	98
Setting Monitoring Preferences	100
Optimizing Print Speed	102
Using the Control Panel to Monitor the Printer	105
Chap 5-Monitoring and Configuring the Printer	105
Using the Control Panel to Monitor the Printer	106
Pausing and Resetting the Printer	106
Checking Printer Status	107
Printing a Status Check	107
Checking Ink Levels and Component Life	108
Responding to Control Panel Lights and Messages	109
Using the Control Panel to Configure the Printer	112
Setting Default Roll Paper Margins	112
Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features	113
Selecting the Printer’s Interface	113
Configuring the Parallel Interface	114
Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting	115
Restoring Default Settings	115
Setting the Control Panel Language	116
Running a Cleaning Cycle	117
Using the Head Cleaning Utility	117
Chap 6-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	117
Running a Cleaning Cycle	117
Using the Head Cleaning Utility	117
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel	120
Aligning the Print Head	120
Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel	121
Replacing Ink Cartridges	123
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade	127
Removing the Used Cutter Blade	127
Installing the New Cutter Blade	129
Cleaning the Printer	130
Transporting or Storing the Printer	131
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	131
Moving the Printer on the Stand	133
Replacing the Waste Ink System	135
Diagnosing Problems	137
Chap 7-Resolving Problems	137
Diagnosing Problems	137
Using Hex Dump Mode	138
Improving Print Quality	138
Solving Operational Problems	141
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	142
Solving Paper Problems	144
Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems	145
Clearing Paper Jams	147
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software	148
Macintosh	148
Windows	149
Printing	151
Appendix A-Specifications	151
Printing	151
Environmental	152
Mechanical	152
Electrical	153
Initialization	153
Safety Approvals	153
Paper	154
Printable Area	155
Ink Cartridges	155
Parallel Interface	157
Forward Channel	157
Reverse Channel	157
ECP Mode	157
USB Interface	158
Index	159
D	160
E	160
F	160
G	160
H	160
I	160
J	161
L	161
M	161
N	162
O	162
P	162
R	163
S	164
T	164
U	165
V	165
W	165
Printer Diagram (Back)	166
Printer Diagram (Front)	167