Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual

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Connecting the Power Cord
You need to use the two power cords that came with the printer and the 
third power cord that came with the Auto Take-Up Reel to power the 
printer.
1. Route the two printer power cords through the cable supports as shown.
Caution: The printer 
requires 22 Amps of 
power. Make sure the 
outlet provides that 
power or plug the cables 
into two different outlets.
Do not use an outlet that 
is controlled by an 
automatic timer or wall 
switch....

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2. Connect the two power cords to the AC inlets on the back underside of 
the printer. Then connect them to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
3. Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel using the power switch on the back, 
then plug its power cord into its AC inlet and into an electrical outlet.
Back of the 
Auto Take-Up 
Reel
 

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Installing Ink
Use the cleaning and ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial 
ink charging. 
During initial installation, it is normal for a significant amount of ink to be 
used in each cartridge. Make sure you order a set of cartridges as soon as 
possible.
First you install the cleaning cartridges, then you remove them and install 
the ink cartridges when messages on the LCD display instruct you to do so.
1. Press the PPower button to turn on the printer. In...

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2. Open the packages containing the cleaning cartridges.
3. Open both ink cartridge compartment covers on the back of the printer, 
insert the cleaning cartridges as shown, and close the covers.
4. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to check the status of the 
waste ink tank.
The printer processes the cleaning cartridges for about eight minutes 
while 
CLEANING appears on the LCD display.
Caution: Be sure to 
install the cleaning 
cartridges, not the ink 
cartridges,...

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5. When REMOVE ALL CARTRIDGES appears on the LCD display, open 
the ink cartridge compartment covers, remove the cleaning cartridges, 
and close the covers.
The printer drains the ink system for about 12 minutes while 
DRAINING appears on the LCD display.
6. Dispose of the cleaning cartridges in compliance with industrial waste 
disposal laws and local government ordinances as required in your area.
7. When 
INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD display, 
vigorously shake...

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8. Open both ink cartridge compartment covers on the back of the printer, 
insert the ink cartridges in the correct compartments as shown, and close 
the covers.
The printer charges the ink delivery system for about 18 minutes while 
CHARGING INK appears on the LCD display.
Charging is finished when the 
PAPER OUT LOAD PAPER message 
appears.
To load paper, see page 42.
#8 #7 #6 #5
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black#4 #3 #2 #1
Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Green, Orange
Caution:...

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Installing Your Software
Follow the instructions in the DVD package that came with your printer to 
install the software included on the DVD.
Connecting to Your System
You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. 
For USB connection, make sure your system has the appropriate port and 
you have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m) long or less. Do not 
connect the printer until a software installation screen prompts you to.
To connect to a network hub, you need a...

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Updating Your Printer Firmware
To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check 
for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your 
printer, if necessary.
Checking the Current Firmware Version
1. Press the Menu button. 
2. Press the d button until 
PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press 
Menu.
3. Press 
Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, 
press the  Pause button.
Downloading the Firmware
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5. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD displays READY, and it is 
connected to your computer or network, then choose your printer.
6. Click 
Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and 
extracted. Select the file and click 
Choose.
7. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click 
Update to start the 
firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)
8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and...

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3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click 
Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen.
4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on 
assigning an appropriate IP address.