Epson Stylus Pro 10600 User Manual

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Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to 
replace an ink cartridge:
1. Note the color of the 
Ink Out light that is on or flashing. This is the 
cartridge that you need to replace.
2. Push the indentation on the ink compartment cover to release the lock 
and open the cover. 
INK COMPART. OPEN appears on the display.
3. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the 
INK OUT light). Press down on...

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4. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer.
5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it 
from its package.
If you’re using Archival ink or UltraChrome ink, shake the cartridge 
gently before installing it.Warning
If ink gets on your hands, 
wash them thoroughly with 
soap and water. If ink gets 
into your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
Caution
Don’t shake cartridges 
that have been...

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6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark on the left side and pointing 
toward the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot. Don’t 
force the cartridge.
7. Push the cartridge clamp back up. Make sure the corresponding 
Ink Out 
light goes off. Then close the ink compartment cover.
Note
If you can’t insert the 
cartridge smoothly, you 
may have the wrong 
cartridge. Check 
the package and 
product code.
 

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Switching Between Black Ink Modes
If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can switch between black 
ink modes to optimize your black ink density. When you installed the 
printer’s first cartridges, the printer was initialized to use either Photo Black 
ink or Matte Black ink (according to your choice). If your printing needs 
have changed, you can switch between black modes: 
Preparing the Required Supplies
Before switching black ink modes, make...

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Since this process consumes some ink from the color cartridges as well as the 
black one, you need to make sure there is enough ink in all the cartridges 
before you begin. Check the 
Ink Out lights on the control panel:
If there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges, you’ll be prompted 
during the procedure to replace them. If any cartridges are low on ink but 
not low enough to prevent the procedure from being carried out, you should 
still make...

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Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge
Make sure you have all the needed supplies as described above. Once you 
remove the ink cartridges from the printer, you must not turn off the printer 
until you have finished switching black ink modes. Follow these steps to 
carry out the process: 
1. Make sure the printer is on and 
READY is displayed on the control 
panel. 
2. Press the 
SelecType button until MAINTENANCE MENU is displayed 
on the control panel.
3....

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7. When you see the message INSERT BK INK on the control panel, insert 
the new (replacement) black ink cartridge. Then close the ink 
compartment cover. 
You see a message on the control panel indicating the progress of the 
black ink charging. When done, 
K: EPSON GENUINE INK is 
displayed. 
Continue on to the next section to update your printer driver software.
Updating the Driver
Once you have switched black ink modes, you need to update the driver...

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Windows Users
1. Click the Main tab in your printer software and make sure the correct 
ink cartridge information is displayed, as shown below.
2. If necessary, set the 
information manually. Click 
the 
Utility tab, then click the 
Printer and Option 
Information
 button. Select 
one of the ink cartridge 
options shown below. 
3. Click 
OK to exit the printer software. This completes the black ink 
replacement.
Check black ink 
cartridge information...

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Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to 
be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, 
you may need to replace it more often. You can also check the status of your 
cutter by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on 
the control panel. See page 5-2 for instructions.
You can obtain a new cutter blade (part number C12C815271) from...

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3. Press the Enter button. The print head moves to the cutter replacement 
position.
4. When 
OPEN LOWER COVER appears on the display, open the lower 
cover.
5. To release the cutter blade, push down on its white side pin, then turn 
the black latch upward to the right.