Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual

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Lights
See “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 100 for instructions on 
responding to problems indicated by the printer lights.
dPaper Feed forward Feeds the media forward
Changes setting parameters within menu mode
uPaper Feed 
backwardFeeds the media backward
Changes setting parameters within menu mode
Enter Executes setting changes within the menu system
High HeatIncreases the preset temperature of the currently 
selected heater type (selected with...

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Status of High Heat and Low Heat lights when the printer is in a READY or 
WARMING UP state:
Status of 
High Heat and Low Heat lights when selecting a preset 
temperature for a heater (currently selected heater type is indicated on the 
control panel):
High Heat 
lightLow Heat 
light
Description
On On All three heaters have reached their preset 
temperature
Flashing Off At least one of the heaters is warming up to its 
preset temperature
Flashing Flashing A...

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LCD Display Icons
The table below describes the icons that appear on the LCD display:
For a list of error messages that may appear on the LCD display and 
instructions on correcting any problems they may indicate, see “Checking 
Error Messages and Lights” on page 100.
IconDescription
Ink icons
 or  Plenty of ink is available
 or   or  Ink is getting low; make sure you have a new cartridge
Flashing  Ink is low (example shows the yellow cartridge)
Ink is expended...

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Menu Setting Summary
Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings 
summarized here. 
Menu settingDescription
PRINTER SETUP menu
SIDE MARGIN Selects the margins for the left and right sides.
0.20inch to 1.00inch (5mm to 25mm)
PAPER SIZE CHECK Selects whether the printer checks to see if the 
width and top edge of the loaded media matches 
data for your print job (ON is recommended to 
avoid ink overspray). 
PAPER SKEW CHECK Selects whether the...

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PAPER ORIGIN SETUP Selects the beginning point (origin) for printing 
(horizontal)
0.00inch to 32.00inch (0mm to 800mm)
AUTO TAKE-UP REEL Controls media feeding when using the Auto 
Take-Up Reel.
ON prevents feeding the media backward from 
the Auto Take-Up Reel
OFF to turn off this function if you remove the 
Auto Take-Up Reel
HEAD FAN Controls operation of the head fan. Leave this 
setting turned ON.
REGULAR CLEANING Selects the interval at which to...

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CLEANING (HEAVY) Starts the strongest print head cleaning cycle 
when a MEDIUM cleaning cycle does not unclog 
the print head fully (uses more ink than MEDIUM 
cleaning cycle); see page 74 for details.
HEAD WASHING Starts the print head washing cycle using the 
cleaning cartridges; see page 86 for details.
CARRIAGE 
MAINTENANCEMoves the print head to the maintenance position 
so you can clean its cleaning wiper; see page 79 
for details.
CLOCK SETTING Sets the...

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Paper Setup Option Summary
In the PAPER SETUP menu, select your paper configuration number, then 
select these paper setup options for that media type:
EDM STATUS Displays whether the EDM system is disabled or 
enabled, and the date and time the EDM status 
was last uploaded. See 
www.myepsonprinter.com for more information.
NETWORK SETUP menu 
NETWORK SETUP Select to enable or disable network printing.
IP ADDRESS SETTING Select to set the IP address...

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HEAD ALIGNMENT
BI-D ALL Adjusts the alignment of the print head to help 
eliminate vertical misalignment. See page 61 for 
details.
PRE HEATER
OFFSets the temperature of the heater that heats the 
media before printing. See the instructions that 
came with your media to select the correct 
temperature for the pre heater. 30°C to 50°C 
(86 °F to 122 °F)
PLATEN HEATER
OFFSets the temperature of the heater beneath the 
print head that warms the ink. See the...

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POST HEATER
OFFSets the temperature of the heater that dries the 
printout. See the instructions that came with your 
media to select the correct temperature for the 
post heater. 30°C to 50°C 
(86 °F to 122 °F)
M/W ADJUSTMENT (MicroWeave adjustment)
LOW A to B Minimizes the affect of the MicroWeave 
adjustment. Select LOW B if white lines or uneven 
print density is evident in prints using LOW A.
MEDIUM A to D Prints areas between print head passes with a 
wave...

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Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to customize the control panel language, 
change units of measurement and temperature, and return all of the printer’s 
control panel settings to their default values
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 
2. Press and hold the  Pause button, then press the PPower button and 
hold it until the printer turns on and the LCD displays 
MAINTENANCE MODE.
3. Select the following settings as necessary:
4. Press the...