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EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 Series
PRINTER GUIDE
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Printed on recycled paper. Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for written permission of SEIKO use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to o
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful i
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Introduction Contents About Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ENERGY STAR Complia
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vi | Contents Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Setting Up on a Macintosh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Setting Up on a Windows XP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-49 2 Using Paper and Other Media Selecting Paper for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents | vii Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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viii | 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
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Thank you for choosing the EPSON Stylus Pro 10600—the most Introduction technologically advanced system of its kind. With its innovative ink, print head, and print engine technologies, the Stylus Pro 10600 delivers truly photographic output at print speeds faster than you ever thought possible. Your printer is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the industry, so you can be sure we’re here if you ever need us. For details on EPSON’s technical support, see “Where To
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2 | Introduction Options and Accessories TIP Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 printer offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at Option Part number http://prographics.epson. ® ® EFI Fiery Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP C842912 com for new accessories and options that may Automatic Take-Up Reel System C12C815251 become available. Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core C815121 Paper Feed Spindle (Normal Tension) —
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Introduction | 3 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, TIP configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the SM EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday. Support hours and days are subject to change without notice. If you experience Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is difficulty wit
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4 | Introduction Macintosh System Requirements Note To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: If you are not using Photo ® ™ For USB connection: Power Macintosh G3, G4, or iMac series Printing Accelerator in (System 8.5.1 through 9.x; System 9.2.2 or later recommended) your driver (see page 1-33 for details), or if you are For IEEE 1394 connection: iMac DV, G3, or G4 series (System 8.6 or usin
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Introduction | 5 Windows System Requirements Note To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: If you are not using Photo ® ® IBM -compatible PC with a Pentium III 500 MHz (Pentium IV Printing Accelerator in 1.3 GHz or higher processor recommended) your driver (see page 1-33 for details), or if you For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP are using a software or hardwar
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6 | Introduction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Caution Important Safety Instruc
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Introduction | 7 Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
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8 | Introduction Do not dismantle 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 the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation. 8
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Setting Up the Printer | 1-1 Follow the steps in this chapter to assemble the printer, install the software, Chapter 1: and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for Setting Up this process. the Printer This chapter covers the following information: Unpacking and assembly Connecting the power cord Note Installing the ink cartridges Loading the roll paper When choosing a place Connecting the printer to your computer for the printer, leave adequate roo
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1-2 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and 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 Paper basket Metal rods, Metal rods, short long Paper supports (10) Allen wrench Wing nuts Bolts and washers 1-2
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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. 3. Tighten all four bolts securely. 1-3
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1-4 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer After unpacking the printer, make sure all these items are included: 3-inch roll paper 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 UltraChrome model only: additional black ink cartridge and ink draining cartridge Ink cartridges (6) Label for ink compartment cover Printer Power cord 1-4
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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
