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2. Push the upper metal rods all the way in. Then fully extend the lower 
metal rods, so they rest on the floor.
Catching Printouts Under the Printer
To catch printouts under the printer, push the lower rods all the way in. 
Then extend the upper rods all the way out to their full length.
Note
Make sure the surface 
of the basket is stretched 
taut. If there is any slack, 
the paper may not slide 
properly to the floor.
 
						

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Creating Custom Print Settings
You can use the printer’s SelecType™ menu options to control how the 
printer handles and prints on various kinds of paper. See these sections:
“Using the Printer Setting Menu” below
“Using the Paper Configuration Menu” on page 2-28
Using the Printer Setting Menu
You can use the Printer Setting menu to set the platen gap, print page lines, 
control roll paper margins, and turn on or off paper monitoring features. 
These setting apply to all your print jobs. You can restore the default settings 
as described on page 2-27. 
Setting the Platen Gap
When you print on extra-thin or thick stock, you may need to adjust the 
platen gap setting. This physically moves the print head closer to or farther 
from the paper. Normally, the 
AUTO setting allows the printer to adjust 
automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when you use 
paper of unusual thickness, change this setting to 
NARROW or WIDE, as 
needed. Follow these steps: 
1. Press the 
SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button. PLATEN GAP=AUTO appears on the display.
3. Press the
 + or – button to select PLATEN GAP=WIDE or PLATEN 
GAP=NARROW
.
4. Press the 
Enter button to save the new setting.
5. Press the 
Pause or SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
The letter 
W or N appears on the right side of the control panel display to 
remind you of the new setting. When you switch media, don’t forget to 
change this setting back to 
AUTO.
Caution
The printer could be 
damaged if the print 
head comes in contact 
with the paper. 
Note
You may also need to 
profile your paper’s 
thickness after changing 
the platen gap. See 
page 2-29. 
 
						

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Printing Trim Lines
If you’re printing on roll paper, you can have the printer print trim lines on 
the right edge of your images or pages (if you’re using Auto Cut) or on the 
right and bottom edge (if you’re not using Auto Cut). Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
SelecType button. You see the PRINTER SETTING MENU.
2. Press the 
Item button repeatedly until you see PAGE LINE=OFF. This is 
the default setting.
3. Press the
 + or – button. PAPER LINE=ON appears on the display.
4. Press the 
Enter button to save your new setting.
5. Press the
 Pause or SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, you can also specify trim lines 
through your print options. See page 3-3 (Macintosh) or page 4-6 
(Windows) for more information.
Controlling Roll Paper Margins
The default margins for roll paper are 0.12 inches or 3 mm (left and right) 
and 0.59 inches or 15 mm (top and bottom). You can use the Printer 
Settings menu on the control panel to set all margins to 3 mm or 15 mm.
1. Press the 
SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button repeatedly until ROLL MARG=T/B15MM 
appears on the display. This is the default setting.
Press the + button once to set all margins to 3 mm. 
ROLL MARG=3MM appears on the display.
Press the + button again to set all margins to 15 mm. 
ROLL MARG=15MM appears on the display.
You can use the 
+ or – button to cycle through all three settings.
3. When you select the setting you want, press the 
Enter button to save it. 
Then press the
 Pause or SelecType button to exit the menu.
Note
Print quality may be 
affected near the cut 
edges if you change the 
top and bottom margins 
to 3 mm.
 
						

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Turning Off Paper Monitoring
The printer normally stops and displays an error message if you try to print 
an image wider than the paper, or if paper is fed at an angle. You can turn off 
the paper size check and/or paper alignment check if you don’t want to use 
these monitoring features. However, ink may be sprayed on the platen if you 
print an image that is too wide for the paper. Follow these steps to turn off 
paper monitoring:
1. Press the 
SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button repeatedly until PAPER SIZE CHK=ON or 
PAPER ALIGN CHK=ON appears on the display. 
3. Press the
 + or – button. PAPER SIZE CHK=OFF or PAPER ALIGN 
CHK=OFF 
appears on the display.
4. Press the 
Enter button to save your new setting.
5. Press the
 Pause or SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
Restoring Default Settings
You can erase all settings you have made in the Printer Setting menu and 
restore them to their default values. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button repeatedly until INIT SETUP=EXEC appears on 
the display. 
3. Press the 
Enter button to erase all settings and restore the defaults.
4. Press the
 Pause or SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
 
						

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Using the Paper Configuration Menu 
When you choose a media type in your EPSON printer software, the driver 
automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may 
want to fine-tune how the printer handles various papers—especially if you 
use non-EPSON paper, a paper not supported by the driver, or if you’re 
printing from a third-party RIP station. You can use the printer’s Paper 
Configuration menu to create customized settings for your paper. 
If you want the settings to affect all your print jobs, follow the steps below. 
Or you can create and save a group of settings for each type of paper you’re 
printing on (up to 10 types), and select them whenever you print on a 
particular stock (see page 2-29). 
1. Press the 
SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button. PAPER NUMBER=STD appears on the display.
3. Continue pressing the 
Item button to select any of the following menu 
options, then press the 
Enter button. 
Paper configuration options
Menu optionFunction
CUT PRESSUREDecreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner 
papers. Provides a cleaner cut. 
CUT METHODLets you choose between a 3-step and 4-step cutting 
method. For more exact cuts on thicker or thinner 
paper, choose 4-step.
PPR FEED ADJLets you eliminate horizontal banding (narrow lines) 
when printing at high speed (low resolution). Increase 
if you notice dark bands; decrease for lighter bands. 
DRYING TIME Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can 
make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each 
pass to allow ink to dry on the page. 
SUCTIONLets you decrease the paper suction level when 
printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as 
CAD drafting paper or backlight film.
PRINT 
ADJUSTMENTAdjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave
® pattern. 
Increase the value for faster print speed; decrease the 
value for higher print quality but lower print speed.
Note
If you’re using Ultra-
Chrome ink and printing 
from the EPSON printer 
driver, you can also select 
and save paper 
configuration settings 
from there. The printer 
uses those settings, 
unless you override them 
by selecting paper 
settings from the control 
panel.
 
						

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4. Use the + or - button to make any necessary changes, then press Enter 
to save your new setting. 
5. To adjust another setting, continue pressing the 
Item button until you 
see the desired menu option. 
6. When done, press the 
Pause or SelecType button to exit the menu. 
Saving Your Settings
You can create up to 10 groups of settings, one for each type of paper you 
want to use. When doing so, you can also profile your paper’s thickness. 
Then you can easily select your customized settings whenever you print on a 
particular stock. 
1. Press the 
SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button. PAPER NUMBER=STD appears on the display.
3. If you’re registering your first roll or type of paper, press the
 + button to 
select 
PAPER NUMBER=1. Then press the Enter button.
For subsequent rolls, continue pressing the
 + button to select the 
number you want to register. 
4. Press the 
Item button. THICK. PAT.=PRINT appears on the display. 
Press 
Enter to print the paper thickness test pattern. 
Following is a sample pattern:
5. Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines is the 
straightest or has the most even edges, and note the corresponding 
number. 
In the sample pattern, the lines under number 4 are the straightest. 
Note
It’s a good idea to keep a 
list of your registered 
paper types and numbers.
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6. Press the + or - button to select the number noted in step 5. Then press 
Enter.
7. Press the 
Item button to select any of the menu options listed in the 
table on page 2-28.
8. Use the
 + or - button to make any necessary changes, then press Enter 
to save your new setting. 
9. Press the 
Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration 
menu. 
Once you have created your customized settings, you can recall them 
whenever they’re needed: 
1. Press the
 SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on 
the display.
2. Press the 
Item button. You see PAPER NUMBER=1.
3. Press the + or - button to select the registered number you want to use, 
or select the standard setting, 
STD. Then press the Enter button. 
4. Press the 
Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration 
menu. 
When you change media, make sure you select the correct setting or change 
it back to 
STD.
 
						

							1 Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you 
print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript
® mode without a RIP. ICC 
profiles for ColorSync
® 3.x are included, so you can use advanced color 
management features from your applications or the driver itself. 
This chapter includes the following information:
Choosing page setup options
Choosing basic print options
Choosing advanced print options
Managing print jobs
Checking printer status
Chapter 3: 
Printing with 
EPSON Drivers 
for Macintosh
 
						

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Choosing Page Setup Options
Many of the page setup options correspond to paper handling features that 
you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you 
additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to 
choose page setup options:
1. Start an application, open a file, and choose 
Page Setup from your 
application’s File menu. You see the page setup dialog box:
  
2. Select the Paper Size you want, based on the size of your image. If you 
prefer a custom paper size, click 
Customize and enter the size (inches or 
centimeters). 
Note
Many application settings 
override the printer’s 
page setup options. 
Always verify settings 
to get the results 
you expect.
If you need more 
information about print 
options, click the ? button 
on any dialog box.
Or click to 
create a custom 
paper size Select the paper size you want . . .
TIP
Creating a custom paper 
size lets you make the 
best use of roll paper. 
You can also use the 
customize dialog box to 
change the margins on 
your paper.
 
						

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3. Select the type of paper you loaded (Roll Paper or Sheet) from the 
Paper Source list.
If your image is more than 90.5 inches long, select 
Roll Paper 
(Banner)
. You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous 
images without any “margin space” between them.
4. If you’re using roll paper, you can set the following options:
Auto Rotate
Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable 
width of the paper roll. Your image is rotated automatically by 
90 degrees and printed crosswise.
Auto Cut
Choose this option if you want the paper to be cut automatically 
after each page is printed (not available for thicker media types).
Print Page Line
Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. 
Save Roll Paper
Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your 
document. Available only when you’ve selected 
Roll Paper 
(Banner)
 as the Paper Source. 
5. Make the settings you want for 
Orientation, Reduce or Enlarge, and 
Printable Area (available when Paper Source is set to Sheet).
6. After making your settings, click 
OK.
Note
These settings override 
settings made through 
the control panel.
Note
Select Landscape only 
if you want to rotate your 
image 90°.