Epson Stylus Pro 10600 User Manual

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5. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. The Paper Out light 
on the control panel comes on and 
LOAD PAPER appears on the 
control panel display.
6. Feed the paper into the paper slot. You hear the paper suction fans 
come on. 
7. If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction 
strength by pressing the 
Paper Feed + button. This helps hold the 
paper in place during loading and printing.
For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the 
Paper 
Feed–
 button. This makes it easier to feed the paper. 
 
						

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8. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot.
9. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the paper with the 
two rows of holes at the paper exit.
 
						

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10. Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. 
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears briefly on the control panel display.
11. Press the 
Pause button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into 
printing position automatically. 
READY appears on the control panel 
display. (Even if you don’t press 
Pause, the paper and printer move into 
printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
Caution
To avoid damaging the 
printer, never move the 
paper set lever while the 
Operate or Pause light 
is flashing.
 
						

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Selecting Print Settings for Roll Paper
Before printing, you need to make sure you select the correct settings in your 
printer software. If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, check the 
following:
Always choose an appropriate Media Type setting in your printer 
software before you send your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. If 
you’re printing on non-EPSON paper, or on a paper type not supported 
by the driver, you may need to use the Paper Configuration menu to 
obtain the best results. See page 2-28. 
Always 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) for instructions on selecting the paper source in 
your printer software.
You may also wish to print trim lines (page 2-26), adjust the paper margins 
(page 2-26), or change how the paper basket catches your printouts as they 
come out of the printer (page 2-23). 
Cutting Your Printouts from the Roll
Before removing your printouts, you need to make sure they’re cut from the 
roll. If you’re using the 
Roll Auto Cut setting, your printouts are cut for you 
automatically. If not, do one of the following: 
If you’re printing on heavy media such as canvas or vinyl, Roll Cutter 
Off
 should be selected (since heavy media can damage the built-in 
cutter). Cut the paper manually using scissors or the optional Manual 
Media Cutting System. 
If you’re printing on paper of ordinary thickness, you may have selected 
Roll Cutter Off (for example, to keep all your printouts together for 
later cutting). If so, you can use the built-in cutter to cut off your last 
printout:
1. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press one of the 
Paper Feed 
buttons to adjust the paper position. Normally, you don’t need to 
do this after a print job is finished.
2. Press 
Paper Source until the Roll Auto Cut light comes on.
3. Press the 
Cut/Eject button. The paper is cut.
TIP
When using a paper stock 
or other printing material 
for the first time, it’s a 
good idea to test it on a 
small print job. Then you 
can adjust your print 
settings for best results. 
Note
See page 2 to order the 
Manual Media Cutting 
System. For information 
on attaching and using the 
cutter, refer to the manual 
that comes with it. 
 
						

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Removing Unused Roll Paper
Once your printouts are removed from the printer, follow these steps to 
remove any unused paper:
1. Pull the paper set lever out to the released position. 
2. Wind the remaining paper back onto the roll.
3. Secure the paper with a roll paper belt. The shorter belt is for 2-inch roll 
paper; the longer one is for 3-inch rolls. 
Caution
To avoid damaging the 
printer, never move the 
paper set lever while the 
Operate or Pause light 
is flashing.
2-inch roll paper belt 3-inch roll paper belt
 
						

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4. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer. 
5. To remove the paper from the spindle, lay it on a flat surface, then 
loosen the removable paper stop by tapping it with your hand. Slide the 
paper stop off the end of the spindle, then remove the paper.
Always store unused roll paper in its original package—including the bag, 
end caps, and box.
Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The 
printer accepts sheets ranging from letter-size (8.5 × 11 inches) to 44 × 62.2 
inches. You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut 
sheets; just make sure it’s rolled up and fastened with the roll paper belt(s), as 
described on page 2-18. 
If you’re using stock more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick, see page 2-20 for 
instructions. You will not be able to follow the procedure described in this 
section.
Follow these steps to load cut sheets:
1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press the 
Paper Source button until the Sheet light comes on.
3. Make sure the paper set lever is pushed all the way in, in the secured 
position. 
Caution
To avoid damaging the 
spindle, do not tap the 
end of it on the floor.
 
						

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4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the 
right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll 
paper cover.
 You see PRESS PAUSE BUTTON on the control panel 
display.
5. Press the 
Pause button. The print head moves and the sheet feeds into 
printing position automatically. 
READY appears on the control panel 
display. 
6. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
7. To remove your print, hold it while pressing the 
Paper Feed (–) button. 
Printing on Posterboard
You can print on heavy stock up to 44 × 62.2 inches, such as EPSON 
Posterboard Semigloss (available in sizes up to 28 × 40 inches). Follow these 
instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 
19 mil (0.5 mm) thick. 
1. Set the paper basket to catch your printouts in front of the printer. See 
page 2-23 for instructions. 
2. Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing. You can leave roll paper 
in the printer, but wind it up fully and secure it with the roll paper belt 
(see page 2-18).
3. Press the 
Paper Source button until the Sheet light comes on.
Note
If PRESS PAUSE 
BUTTON doesn’t appear, 
you may have the wrong 
paper source selected 
(see step 2). 
Caution
Make sure the board is 
not bowed and its 
surface is not wrinkled, or 
it could damage the print 
head. 
 
						

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4. Pull the paper set lever out, to the released position. Then open the 
lower cover. (The cover has tabs that support the posterboard.) 
5. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. 
6. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover.
Note
If you’re using stock 
more than 39 inches 
long, load it long edge 
first (in landscape 
orientation).
 
						

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7. Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the lower cover. 
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display.
8. Press the 
Pause button. The print head moves and the board feeds into 
printing position automatically. 
READY appears on the control panel. 
(Even if you don’t press 
Pause, the board and printer will move into 
printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
9. Run your print job. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in the 
printer.
10. To remove the print, hold it while pulling the paper set lever out to the 
released position. 
Caution
To avoid damaging the 
printer, never move the 
paper set lever while the 
Operate or Pause light 
is flashing.
Note
If print quality is not 
satisfactory, you may 
need to adjust the platen 
gap. See page 2-25. 
 
						

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Using the Paper Basket
The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to your printer and catches 
your printouts as they come out. This keeps the printouts from getting dirty 
or wrinkled. You can set up the basket either to catch the paper under the 
printer or to let it feed straight out in front. 
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer
Follow these steps to set up the basket in front of the printer:
1. Unhook the basket rings from the metal rods, if they’re hooked.
Note
When you print on 
posterboard, set the 
basket to catch printouts 
in front of the printer.