Epson Stylus Pro 10600 User Manual

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Setting Up on a Windows XP Network
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that computers on the 
network can share it. First install the printer software on every computer that 
will need to access the printer, as described on page 1-29.
Then configure the host computer (the computer to which you connected 
the printer) to share the printer, and configure the client computers to 
connect to it.
Configuring the Host Computer
Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer:
1. Click 
Start, then select Control Panel. Click Printers and Hardware, 
then 
Printers and Faxes. 
2. Right-click the icon for your printer, then click 
Sharing. 
3. If the following menu appears, click one of the listed options, then 
follow the instructions on screen to set up your network as needed. 
Note
This section tells you 
how to configure your 
printer as a shared printer 
on a network. To connect 
your printer directly to a 
network without setting 
it up as a shared printer, 
consult your network 
administrator.
 
						

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4. When done, you see the following screen. Select Share this printer, 
then type the name of the shared printer as shown. (Do not choose any 
drivers from the Additional Drivers list.)
5. Click 
OK.
Configuring the Client Computers
Perform these steps on every computer that will need to access the printer:
1. Click 
Start, then select Control Panel. Click Printers and Hardware, 
then 
Printers and Faxes.
2. Click 
Add a printer.
 
						

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3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next. You see a window 
like the following:
4. Click 
A network printer, then click Next.
5. Click 
Browse for a printer, then click Next.
6. Double-click the icon of the host computer (directly connected to the 
printer). Then click the printer’s icon. 
7. Click 
OK and follow the messages on the screen to complete 
configuration.
When done setting up your network connection, be sure to complete the 
following:
Run a nozzle check from the control panel, as described on page 5-4. 
Perform a print head alignment from the control panel, as described on 
page 5-7. 
 
						

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Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 
Network
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that computers on the 
network can share it. First install the printer software on every computer that 
will need to access the printer, as described on page 1-29.
Then configure the host computer (the computer to which you connected 
the printer) to share the printer, and configure the client computers to 
connect to it. 
Configuring the Host Computer
Perform these steps on the computer to which you connected the printer:
1. Click 
Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Select your printer icon, then select 
Sharing from the File menu. You 
see a window like the following:
3. Click the 
Shared (Windows NT) or Shared as (Windows 2000) 
button and enter a share name for the printer. Don’t select any drivers 
from the 
Alternate Drivers (Windows NT) or Additional Drivers 
(Windows 2000) list.
4. Click 
OK.
Note
This section tells you how 
to configure your printer 
as a shared printer on a 
small network. To 
connect your printer 
directly to a network 
without setting it up as a 
shared printer, or to set it 
up for sharing on a large 
network, consult your 
network administrator.
 
						

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Configuring the Client Computers
Perform these steps on every computer that will need to access the printer:
1. Click 
Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Right-click your printer icon, then click 
Properties (Document 
Defaults
 for Windows NT).
3. Click the 
Ports tab to display the following window:
4. Click 
Add Port. You see the Printer Ports dialog box:
 
						

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5. Select Local Port, then click New Port. The following dialog box 
appears:
6. In the text box, type the appropriate information for your system using 
the syntax below, then click 
OK:
\\name of computer connected to the printer\name of the shared printer
7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click 
Close.
8. On the Ports screen, make sure the new port is added and its checkbox is 
selected. Then click 
OK.
Before printing, be sure to test the printer as described in the following 
sections and perform any needed adjustments:
Run a nozzle check from the control panel, as described on page 5-4. 
Perform a print head alignment, as described on page 1-39. 
 
						

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							1 The EPSON Stylus Pro 10600 prints on a variety of media, including roll 
paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, 
including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. 
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting paper for your printer
Printing on EPSON media
Selecting the Media Type setting
Using roll paper
Using cut sheet paper
Using the paper basket
Creating custom print settings
Chapter 2: 
Using Paper 
and Other 
Media
 
						

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2-2|Using Paper and Other Media
Selecting Paper for Your Printer
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. 
The following table lists general paper requirements for your printer:
It’s a good idea to test samples of paper in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON papers or other 
media, you may need to “profile” their thickness and ink drying time. See 
page 2-29 for instructions. 
Paper Handling Guidelines   
Always follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper 
package, when printing on EPSON paper and other media: 
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with 
bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the 
edges or use cotton gloves.
Choose an appropriate Media Type setting in your printer software 
before sending your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. You may have to 
experiment to find out which setting works best. 
Select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer software 
and on the printer’s control panel. See page 3-2 (Macintosh) or page 4-5 
(Windows) to select the paper source in your printer software.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry 
place to avoid a loss of quality. Avoid storing media or printouts where 
they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. Paper requirements
Roll paperCut sheets
Size 8.25 to 44 in. wide 
(210 to 1118 mm)8.5 × 11 in. to 44 × 62.2 in.
(up to 1118 × 1580 mm)
Maximum 
external roll 
diameter2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)—
Thickness 3.15 to 4.3 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.08 to 1.5 mm)
 
						

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Printing on EPSON Media 
EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for the inks used in your 
printer, ensure high-quality results. The following table lists the product 
codes for many kinds of EPSON media available for your printer. 
If you’re unfamiliar with using a particular paper, follow the 
recommendations in the table as to which papers are best-suited to your 
printer’s ink type (Photographic Dye, Archival ink, or UltraChrome ink). In 
some cases, a different paper may be a better match for your needs, 
depending on the effects you want to achieve. 
Always test samples of paper before purchasing large quantities or running 
large print jobs in order to be sure it meets your needs. 
Note
Check the EPSON Pro 
Graphics web site 
(http://prographics.epson.
com) or your authorized 
EPSON dealer for new 
papers and other media 
that may be available. 
EPSON papers for the Stylus Pro 10600 
Paper typeRoll sizesSheet sizesCompatible ink
Photographic Dye
Archival ink
UltraChrome ink
Premium Glossy Photo 
Paper (250) 8.3-inch roll: S041376
13-inch roll: S041378
24-inch roll: S041638
36-inch roll: S041639
44-inch roll: S04164011 × 17: S041290
11.7 × 16.5: S041288
13 × 19: S041289




Premium Luster Photo 
Paper*44-inch roll: S041463
36-inch roll: S041462
24-inch roll: S041461
20-inch roll: S041645
13-inch roll: S041409
10-inch roll: S041644
8.3-inch roll: S0414088.5 × 11: S041405
11.7 × 16.5 (A3): S041406
13 × 19: S041407




Premium Semigloss 
Photo Paper—8.5 × 11: S041331
13 × 19: S041327



Premium Semimatte 
Photo Paper (250)24-inch roll: S041655
36-inch roll: S041656
44-inch roll: S041657—