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 the 
lHeater Type 
button and indicated on the LCD display)
Low HeatDecreases the preset temperature of the currently 
selected heater type (selected with the 
lHeater Type 
button and indicated on the LCD display)
LightDescription
PPower On: printer is turned on
Flashing: printer is processing or printing a print job, 
performing a cleaning operation, warming up, or shutting 
down
Off: printer is turned off
Pause On: printer is paused or in menu mode
Check
bPaper On: no media is loaded, media is out, or the paper lever is in 
the Released position
Flashing: media is jammed, almost out, loaded crooked, or 
there is another error condition
CheckHink On: an ink cartridge is expended, not installed, or not 
compatible with the printer
Flashing: an ink cartridge is nearly expended
High HeatSee the next two tables for descriptions
Low Heat
Error alert lamp Flashing: an error has occurred
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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 heater error has occurred
Off Off All three heaters are turned off
High Heat 
lightLow Heat 
light
Description
On On You can select a higher or lower temperature than 
the current setting
On Off You can select only a higher temperature than the 
current setting
Off On You can select only a lower temperature than the 
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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 (example shows the yellow cartridge)
Cartridge error or no cartridge
Platen gap (print head height) icons
High
Low
Heater icons
Arrow and numeric value indicate preset temperature target; 
thermometer icon level indicates current heater temperature
Printer 
status 
messages
Ink status 
iconsSelected 
media type 
number
Platen gap 
iconPre, platen, 
and post 
heater 
temperature 
icons
Ink cartridge 
slot numbersHeater type 
diagram
 
						

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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 printer alerts you if media is 
not feeding straight by displaying PAPER SKEW 
on the LCD display and stopping printing. If you 
select 
OFF, you do not receive an error even if the 
print job is out of range of the loaded media.
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN Selects whether to automatically print the nozzle 
check pattern before printing each print job or 
before every tenth sheet.
OFF
ON: EVERY PAGE
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
HEATING TIME Selects the length of time to preheat the heaters. 
(The heaters turn off after this time has passed 
after turning on the printer or finishing a print job.)
OFF
10min to 240min
FLUSH ONTO PAPER Selects where to perform the flushing operation 
during printing.
YES to flush at the page margins (speeds up 
printing by avoiding print head returns to the 
flushing box; set frequency below)
NO to flush only at the flushing box
FLUSHING FREQUENCY Selects how often to perform the flushing 
operation at the flushing box (if YES selected 
above).
5PASS for every five passes of the print head
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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 automatically clean 
the print head after completing a print job to retain 
print quality (in hours). The timer is reset when the 
printer is turned off and on, the interval is 
changed, or you clean the print head manually.
OFF
1h to 6h, 9h, 12h, 18h, 24h 
INITIALIZE SETTINGS Resets the PRINTER SETUP menu settings to 
their default settings.
PAPER SETUP menu (see page 117 for details)
PAPER TYPE Selects the type of media you want to print on.
PAPER SETUP Selects whether to print with default settings for 
all media setup options (STANDARD) or to set up 
a paper number (1 to 30) with custom settings 
(recommended).
MAINTENANCE menu
CLEANING (VERY LIGHT) Starts a very light print head cleaning cycle (uses 
less ink than LIGHT cleaning cycle); see page 74 
for details.
CLEANING (LIGHT) Starts a standard print head cleaning cycle; see 
page 74 for details.
CLEANING (MEDIUM) Starts a strong print head cleaning cycle when a 
LIGHT cleaning cycle does not unclog the print 
head fully (uses more ink than LIGHT cleaning 
cycle); see page 74 for details.
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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 printer date and time settings.
CONTRAST 
ADJUSTMENTAdjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
TEST PRINT menu
NOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern, including the 
firmware version and ink usage count; see 
page 73 for details.
STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the status of various 
printer parts and settings; see page 71 for details.
NETWORK STATUS 
SHEETPrints a sheet showing the network settings
JOB INFORMATION Prints a sheet showing information about the last 
10 print jobs.
CUSTOM PAPER Prints information about paper configurations you 
have created; see page 56 for details.
PRINTER STATUS menu (see page 71 for details)
VERSION Displays the printer’s firmware version number.
PRINTABLE PAGES Displays an estimate of the number of pages that 
can be printed based on the ink cartridge status.
INK LEVEL Displays the status of the ink in the cartridges.
USAGE  COUNT Displays the approximate amount of ink and media 
used.
CLEAR USAGE COUNT Clears the values displayed in USAGE COUNT.
JOB  HISTORY Displays the approximate amount of ink and media 
used in the last 10 print jobs.
TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total number of pages printed.
Menu settingDescription
 
						

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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 automatically (AUTO) 
or manually (PANEL).
IP, SM, DG SETTING Enter the IP address settings, if selecting the 
address manually.
BONJOUR Select the Bonjour network settings, if necessary.
INIT NETWORK SETTING Returns the network settings to their default 
settings.
Option and parametersDescription
PRINT MODE
MAX QUALITY For photo printing with priority on print quality.
QUALITY1 For photo printing balancing print quality and 
efficiency.
QUALITY2 For photo printing with priority on efficiency.
QUALITY3 For graphic printing with standard print quality.
SPEED1 For faster printing of text or graphics with priority 
on print quality.
SPEED2 For faster printing of text or graphics balancing 
print quality and efficiency.
SPEED3 For faster printing of text or graphics with priority 
on efficiency.
PAPER FEED ADJUST
LINE FEED ADJUST Adjusts the amount of media fed during printing to 
help eliminate banding. See page 59 for details.
PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN
Menu settingDescription
 
						

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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 instructions 
that came with your media to select the correct 
temperature for the platen heater. 30°C to 50°C 
(86 °F to 122 °F)
Option and parametersDescription
Note: All three heaters 
must reach the selected 
temperature before 
printing can start. 
Pre Heater
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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 form pattern. Select MEDIUM B, C, or D if 
white lines or uneven print density is evident in 
prints using MEDIUM A.
HIGH A to D Prints like MEDIUM M/W ADJUSTMENT, but 
slower to improve print quality. Select HIGH B, C, 
or D if white lines or uneven print density is 
evident in prints using HIGH A.
EXTRA HIGH A to B Prints like HIGH M/W ADJUSTMENT, but only on 
half of the print head nozzles (EXTRA HIGH A 
uses one half and EXTRA HIGH B uses the other 
half). Select EXTRA HIGH to improve print quality 
over HIGH printing.
PAPER SUCTION
HIGHAdjusts the suction pressure used when feeding 
the media. See the instructions that came with 
your media to select the correct suction pressure 
for it. LOW
DRYING TIME
0.0sec to 10.0secSelects a drying time for ink to avoid smearing.
Option and parametersDescription
Post Heater
 
						

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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 PPower button to turn off the printer. 
5. Press the PPower button again to turn on the printer in normal mode.
CARRIAGE MOVEMENT
DATA WIDTH Sets the print head to move only to the width of 
the print data to improve print speed.
PRINTER FULL WIDTH Sets the print head to move the maximum width 
at all times to improve print consistency for certain 
types of images.
PRINT MULTIPLE LAYER
OFFSets printing to overwrite lines a select number of 
times for greater density (also called “multiple 
hit”). 2 to 8
Option and parametersDescription
SettingDescription
LANGUAGE Select the language displayed by the control 
panel.
LENGTH UNIT Select METRIC or FEET/INCH units of 
measurement displayed by the control panel.
THERMOMETER 
UNITSelect °C
 or °F units of temperature displayed by 
the control panel.
DEFAULT PANEL Returns all control panel settings to their default 
values.