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Summary of Contents for Epson p10000
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Page 1: Quick Reference
Epson SureColor P-Series ® P10000/P20000 Quick Reference... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Printer parts ............................2 Front ............................2 Inside ............................3 Back ............................4 Control panel ..........................5 Selecting media for your printer ......................6 Using roll paper ..........................7 Setting up automatic media tracking and identification .............. 7 Loading paper in the printer ....................... 8 Cutting paper manually with the built-in cutter ................. -
Page 3: Printer Parts
Printer parts Printer parts Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the illustrations in this guide show the SureColor ® P20000, but the instructions apply to all models. Front Head maintenance cover Ink cartridge covers Support bar Caster Maintenance ink box covers Paper basket Poster board support Control panel Alert light... -
Page 4: Inside
Inside Inside Accessory holder Maintenance ink boxes Ink cartridges Roll lock lever Adapter holder Adapter guides Paper feed slot Print head... -
Page 5: Back
Back Back LA N (100 /100 0) U SB LAN status light LAN port LAN data light USB port Option port AC inlet Option slot Vents... -
Page 6: Control Panel
Control panel Control panel power button power light paper button LCD screen Menu button back button left/right buttons up/down buttons OK button help button maintenance button pause/cancel button cut/feed media button... -
Page 7: Selecting Media For Your Printer
One of the key elements for achieving professional quality prints is selecting paper that is specifically optimized for your printer. Epson offers a variety of canvas, fine art, photo and proofing papers, as well as other media, for your printer. Most Epson professional media are available in sizes from small cut sheets to wide-format rolls. -
Page 8: Using Roll Paper
You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 44 inches (112 cm) for the SureColor P10000, or 64 inches (163 cm) for the SureColor P20000. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. -
Page 9: Loading Paper In The Printer
Loading paper in the printer Loading paper in the printer See the Setup guide for instructions on placing and loading roll paper in the printer. Cutting paper manually with the built-in cutter When Auto Cut is set to , you can cut roll paper manually after your print job is finished by pressing button. -
Page 10: Printing Trim Lines
Printing trim lines Printing trim lines When Auto Cut is set to , you can print a trim line (page line) between print jobs as a guide for manual cutting. Before you print, press the l or r button to select the / tab. Press the button. - Page 11 Removing paper from the printer Open the roll paper cover. Adjust the paper guides to match the width of the roll paper. Firmly lift the lock lever to release it. Lift the roll out of the printer and place it on top of the paper guides.
- Page 12 Removing paper from the printer Release the tension levers on both adapters. Remove the adapters from the roll Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package. Note: Roll paper should be stored on end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store roll paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints.
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Page 13: Using Cut Sheets
Using cut sheets Using cut sheets You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in widths from 8.3 inches (21 cm) to 44 inches (112 cm). You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up. -
Page 14: Loading Cut Sheets
Loading cut sheets Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. Press . The sheet feeds into printing position automatically. On the screen that appears on the LCD screen, select if the settings are correct, Keep Settings Above... -
Page 15: Loading Poster Board
Loading poster board Loading poster board Make sure you load poster board in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. Press the button, press the d or u button to select , and press Poster Board Lift up the poster board support and pull it toward you. - Page 16 Loading poster board Align the right edge of the board with the line on the poster board support. Make sure the paper is flush with the front of the printer. Press . The poster board feeds into the printer. On the screen that appears, select if the settings are correct, or select Keep Settings Above Change...
- Page 17 When the Platen Gap option is set to the default setting, you can also adjust the platen gap from the printer driver. If you’re printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. A custom paper configuration will override the Platen Gap setting or any adjustments made in the printer driver.
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Page 18: Storing The Paper Basket
Storing the paper basket Press the u or d button to choose setting. Note: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not decrease the setting when you print on thick media. Press to save the setting. Press the y button to exit the menu. When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to the default setting. -
Page 19: Printing
Printing Loosely roll the basket cloth and insert the loops into the clamps on the bottom of the printer. Printing This section describes basic printing from your Mac or Windows ® computer. For detailed instructions, see the online User’s Guide. Printing with OS X Open a photo or document in a printing program, then select the print command in your application. -
Page 20: Printing With Os X
Select a Print Mode that matches the content that you are printing. Select one of the Color Mode options. Note: For color management instructions, see www.epson.com/proimaging/iccprofiles.html. For more information about print settings, click Help or see your online User’s Guide. -
Page 21: Printing In Windows
Quality Options Choose the paper Source in which you loaded your paper. Select one of the Mode settings. Note: For color management instructions, see www.epson.com/proimaging/iccprofiles.html. For information about print settings, click Help or see your online User’s Guide. -
Page 22: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining your printer Select the paper setting for the paper you loaded. Size If you loaded roll paper, create a custom paper size. Select in the Size menu, then click User Defined button. Type a name for your custom size, then enter a custom height and width. User Defined Click , click... - Page 23 Vivid Magenta (VM) T800300 Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
- Page 24 Replacing ink cartridges Open the ink cover. Insert a finger into the notch in the top of the cartridge and pull it straight out of the printer. Save your expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak.
- Page 25 Replacing ink cartridges Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Gently shake the cartridge for about 10 seconds before installing it, but be careful not to touch the chip on the cartridge. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer.
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Page 26: Printing Status Information
Checking printer status from the printer driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance ink boxes. Follow the steps below to use the utility to check the status. -
Page 27: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head
Checking and cleaning the print head The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance ink boxes and displays one of these windows: Checking and cleaning the print head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. - Page 28 Checking and cleaning the print head Select one of the following, then press : The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary. • Periodically : The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary •...
- Page 29 Checking and cleaning the print head Checking the print head using a computer Follow these steps to use your printer software to check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary: Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select .
- Page 30 Caution: Don’t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. Running cleaning cycles You can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, heavy cleaning, and powerful cleaning.
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Page 31: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the print head Select the power level of the cleaning, then press to start the cleaning cycle. When cleaning is finished and the Power light stops flashing, a confirmation screen appears. Select and press to print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean. For Nozzle Check effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check between cycles. -
Page 32: Ordering Supplies And Optional Accessories
Additional two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP1020KB2 You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and media from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. - Page 33 EPSON, UltraChrome, and SureColor 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. Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
- Page 34 CPD-51061 Printed in USA...