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Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Quick Reference Manual

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Download this manual See also: Service Manual, Setup and User's Manual
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
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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  • Page 1: 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 Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 ® QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Loading, Configuring, and Removing Media Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Make sure the P Power light is not flashing, then move the paper lever to the position. Released Flip up the levers and slide the roll paper holders apart.
  • Page 3 Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Release both levers, move the center of the roll to the d mark, and lock the levers again. Lever is behind roll Open the front cover, then carefully feed the media into the slot and through to the front and out about 3 ft (1 m).
  • Page 4 If the plates become damaged, stop using the printer and contact Epson. Move the paper lever to the position. Close the front cover. Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Incorrect 0.2 inch (5 mm) Highest position Normal position Secured ®...
  • Page 5 Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Using the Auto Take-Up Reel Make sure you have placed an empty media core on the Auto Take-Up Reel scroller bar. Make sure the AUTO TAKE-UP REEL See page 19. Turn on the Auto Take-Up Reel, and set the switch on the top of the reel controller to...
  • Page 6 Guide the media over the cushioning roller and onto the core, then tape the edge to the center of the core. Flip the scroller release lever up to the and a half rotations to take up the media. Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Tape Cushioning roller position.
  • Page 7 Loading Media in the Epson Stylus Flip down the scroller release lever to the Set the switch on the top of the reel controller to Set the paper release lever to the ® Pro GS6000 position and pull the cushioning roller forward.

  • Page 8: Cutting Off And Removing Prints

    Cutting Off and Removing Prints Make sure appears on the LCD display. READY Press u or d to adjust the cutting position, if necessary. (When you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you cannot feed the media backward.) Open the front cover. Hold your print and pull slightly to remove any slack.

  • Page 9: Configuring Media

    Configuring Media Pre-Printing Checklist Whenever you print on a new media type, follow these guidelines to configure the media and print: • Check the media packaging for print requirements. • Select a paper configuration number (1 to 30) for the media. See the next section. •...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Paper Feeding Position

    Adjusting the Paper Feeding Position Press , press d to highlight Menu Press d to highlight PAPER SETUP Select the paper configuration number (1 to 30) for the loaded media, then press Select PAPER FEED ADJUST Press u or d to set the feed length to (recommended), press 500mm press...

  • Page 11: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head Press , press d to highlight Menu Press d to highlight PAPER SETUP Select the paper configuration number for the loaded media, then press is highlighted. Press HEAD ALIGNMENT Menu is highlighted. Press BI-D ALL the alignment patterns. Determine which pattern in each set has the smallest gaps in the lines.

  • Page 12: Maintaining The Printer

    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 (once a month or more often, as needed);...

  • Page 13: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Replacing Ink Cartridges Use the following Epson UltraChrome Slot no. Cartridge Orange Green Light Magenta Light Cyan Black Yellow Magenta Cyan Open the ink compartment cover and remove the low or expended ink cartridge. Vigorously shake the new cartridge in its package for five seconds, then unpack it.

  • Page 14: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    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 (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper waste ink disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local government is required.
  • Page 15 Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and Print Head Casings Clean the print head cleaning wiper, capping assemblies, and print head casings at least once a month. You may need to clean them more often if you notice blurred ink or gaps in your prints after cleaning the print head.
  • Page 16 Caution: Do not touch the cleaning wiper or any other internal part with your hands to prevent oil from your skin interfering with head cleaning operations. Do not moisten 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.
  • Page 17 Replacing the Ink Flushing Pad Once a year, you need the replace the printer’s flushing pad. You may need to replace 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.

  • Page 18: Washing The Ink System

    Before you wash the ink system, gather the following supplies: • Empty 2 liter polypropylene or high-density polyethylene bottles with caps to hold the drained waste ink (you can use an optional Epson waste ink bottle, part number CBOTTLE; one was included with your printer •...

  • Page 19: Control Panel Lights

    Control Panel Lights Light Description Power 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 off Pause On: printer is paused or in menu mode Check paper On: no media is loaded, media is out, or the paper lever is in the Released position...

  • Page 20: Control Panel Menus

    Control Panel Menus Press the button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here. Menu Menu Item PRINTER SETUP SIDE MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN HEATING TIME FLUSH ONTO PAPER FLUSHING FREQUENCY PAPER ORIGIN SETUP AUTO TAKE-UP REEL HEAD FAN REGULAR CLEANING...
  • Page 21 Menu Item TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER PRINTER STATUS VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK LEVEL USAGE COUNT CLEAR USAGE COUNT JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS NETWORK SETUP NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM, DG SETTING BONJOUR INIT NETWORK SETTING...

  • Page 22: Paper Setup Option Summary

    Paper Setup Option Summary In the menu, select your paper configuration number, then select these options for that PAPER SETUP media type: Option Parameters PRINT MODE MAX QUALITY QUALITY1 QUALITY2 QUALITY3 SPEED1 SPEED2 SPEED3 PAPER FEED ADJUST LINE FEED ADJUST PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN HEAD ALIGNMENT BI-D ALL...
  • Page 23 Option Parameters PLATEN HEATER 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) POST HEATER 30°C to 50°C (86 °F to 122 °F) M/W ADJUSTMENT LOW A to B (MicroWeave ® MEDIUM A to D HIGH A to D EXTRA HIGH A to B PAPER SUCTION HIGH DRYING TIME...

  • Page 24: Ordering Supplies

    Additional Waste Ink Bottle Additional 64-inch Wide Media Take-up Core 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 25 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...
  • Page 26 Media Configuration Log Media Media type/Name number Write using ballpoint pen only. Notes Printed in USA CPD-25839...

  • Page 27: Control Panel And Lcd Display

    Control Panel and LCD Display Paper and ink Check lights Power button and light Pause/resume or delete button and light Error alert lamp (if flashing, an error has occurred) Printer status messages Ink status icons Ink cartridge slot numbers Enter Paper feed Menu or cleaning button...

  • Page 28: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Pressure rollers Paper holder plate Platen heater Maintenance cover Post Heater Ink cartridge compartment Roll paper holder Waste ink tank spigot and valve Front cover Auto Take-Up Reel AC inlets Paper feed slot Network interface interface Error alert lamp Control panel Maintenance cover Paper lever...

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