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 the top of the clamp and pull it forward.
 
						

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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 installed 
previously. Doing so may 
cause ink to leak.
Be careful not to touch 
the green computer chip 
on the cartridge. This 
may affect normal 
operation and printing.
 
						

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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 sure you have all the required 
supplies. You will need:
the draining cartridge that came with your printer
the replacement black ink cartridge you plan to install 
You may also need one or more replacement color ink cartridges. 
To switch black ink modes, you need the draining 
cartridge that came with your printer. This is an 
empty, reusable cartridge that looks similar to a regular 
ink cartridge. 
After deciding on the black ink mode you want to 
switch to, make sure you have the black ink cartridge 
you’ll be installing (Matte Black or Photo Black). It 
doesn’t have to be a brand-new cartridge, but it shouldn’t be so low on ink 
that it prevents the procedure from being carried out.  Black ink modes
ModeImage and paper type
Photo Black Mode For printing photographic images on all media types. 
Optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated 
papers, such as EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper, 
Photo Semigloss Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo 
Paper, etc.
Matte Black Mode Optimized for printing photographic images on matte or 
plain papers, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper, 
Smooth and Textured Fine Art Paper, and Somerset 
Velvet for EPSON, when the highest level of 
photographic quality is desired. 
Note
You can purchase 
replacement items for 
your printer from EPSON 
at (800) 873-7766, or by 
visiting the EPSON Store 
at www.epsonstore.com 
(U.S. sales only). In 
Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer 
referral.
 
						

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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 sure  you have replacements available , or you w ill be limited in h ow 
much you can print after switching black ink modes. See page 5-11 for ink 
cartridge part numbers. 
If the printer’s waste ink tank is full, you’ll need to have it replaced as well. 
Use the printer’s control panel to check the tank:
1. Press the 
SelecType button until MAINTENANCE MENU is displayed 
on the control panel.
2. Press the Item button until you see 
BK INK CHANGE=EXEC, then 
press Enter.
3. If 
WASTE INK TANK FULL is displayed, contact your dealer or 
EPSON to have the tank replaced. See “Where To Get Help” on page 3.
4. Press the 
SelecType button to exit the menu. 
If an Ink Out light is on 
or flashing, you need to 
replace the cartridge 
before switching black 
ink modes
 
						

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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. Press the Item button until you see 
BK INK CHANGE=EXEC, then 
press 
Enter. 
The control panel displays 
OPEN INK COVER. 
4. Open the ink compartment cover and remove the black ink cartridge. 
(Press down on the top of the cartridge clamp to release it, then pull out 
the cartridge.)
5. Insert the draining cartridge into the black ink slot. Close the ink 
cartridge clamp, then close the cover. 
The printer begins draining the ink, and you see a message on the 
control panel to indicate the progress. 
6. Once draining is complete, you see the message 
OPEN INK COVER. 
Open the ink compartment cover and remove the draining cartridge. 
Note
Do not turn off the printer 
once the cartridge is 
removed. 
If a power failure occurs, 
turn the printer back on. 
You can resume the 
procedure at the point 
where it was interrupted. 
 
						

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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 
(printer software) so that it knows which black ink mode you’re using. 
Follow these steps:
Macintosh Users
1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2. Click the printer icon and port, as shown.
3. Close the Chooser. This completes the black ink replacement. 
Caution
Be careful not to reinstall 
the old black ink cartridge.
Click 
here . . .
then here
Close when done
 
						

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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 
here
 
						

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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 
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Pro Graphics web site 
at http://prographics.epson.com. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for 
dealer referral.
To replace the cutter blade, you first need to remove the used blade, as 
described in the following section.
Removing the Used Cutter Blade
Make sure the printer is on, then follow these steps to remove the blade:
1. Press the 
SelecType button repeatedly until MAINTENANCE MENU 
appears on the display.
2. Press the 
Item button until CUT. REPLACE=EXEC. appears on the 
display. 
Warning
Be careful not to cut 
yourself while replacing 
the paper cutter blade.
 
						

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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.