Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual

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Where To Get Help
Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, 
configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the 
Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6
AM to 
6
PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are 
subject to change without notice. 
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is 
included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that 
came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and 
proof of purchase.
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or 
epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to 
common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and 
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with 
your questions.
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone (USB) or peer-to-peer network 
environment, your system should meet these requirements: 
IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor 
recommended 
Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ or Windows XP
At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended)
At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
Quad-speed (4×) DVD drive for installing the printer software
For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port 
and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B 
(printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long
For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 6 
compatible cable
Tip: If you experience 
difficulty with the 
toll-free line or your 
Unit ID number, call 
(562) 276-1305.
Caution: Using an 
improperly shielded 
cable—especially a cable 
more than 10 feet (6 m) 
long—may cause the 
printer to malfunction.
Note: USB 2.0 is 
required to run the 
printer at full speed. 
 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure 
you use the equipment safely and effectively.
Setting Up the Printer
The printer weighs about 331 lb (150 kg) without ink or paper. Make 
sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it. See page 17.
Select a location with adequate ventilation.
Avoid locations exposed to air that is blown directly from a fan or air 
conditioner. Blown air may dry the ink in the print head nozzles causing 
reduced print quality.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also 
keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, 
and air conditioners.
When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around 
it for sufficient ventilation.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate 
properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
Keep the printer away from dusty areas.
Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of 
electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of 
cordless telephones.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily 
unplugged.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.
Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using an 
outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that 
regularly switches on and off.
Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers.
Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another 
cord may result in fire or electric shock.
 
						

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The printer’s power cord is designed for use with the printer only. Using 
it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere 
rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the 
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all 
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s 
ampere rating.
Using the Printer
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges 
during printing.
Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an 
Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer.
Do not touch the post heater during printing. It is hot and may cause a 
burn.
Do not touch the paper feed slot, platen, or post heater while the heaters 
are operating. They are hot and may cause a burn.
Do not touch the steel belt inside the printer; otherwise, you may be 
injured.
Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on 
the printer.
Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or 
around the printer. Doing so may cause fire.
Caution: Always turn 
the printer off using the 
PPower
 button. When 
you press this button, 
POWER OFF appears on 
the LCD panel and the 
PPower light flashes. 
Do not unplug the printer 
or turn off the power to 
the printer until the  panel 
shuts off and the 
PPower light stops 
flashing. This ensures 
that the print head is 
safely capped.
 
						

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Keep all combustible materials or liquids away from the printer. 
Exposure of these materials or liquids to the heated platen may cause a 
fire.
Do not move the paper release lever unless instructed to do so. Moving 
the lever at the wrong time may cause the print head to touch the 
pressure rollers and cause a malfunction.
When not using the printer for one week or more, clean the print heads 
once a week to preserve print quality. If the print head is not cleaned, it 
may get clogged. 
Clean the cleaning wiper once a month, or if blurs or gaps appear on 
printouts after cleaning the print head.
Replace the flushing pad once a year, or if ink smears on your media or 
the pad becomes damaged.
Take care not to spill waste ink from the flushing pad when replacing it. 
If waste ink gets on the grid roller beneath it, the ink may damage it and 
paper may not feed correctly.
Clean the print head casing if dust or ink accumulates on it. If you do 
not clean it, print quality may decline.
Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube. The ink may leak and 
damage the printer.
Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and 
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 
conditions: the power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the 
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the 
printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in 
performance.
The printer uses two power systems. Unplug both power cords before 
servicing the printer; otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.
For California customers only:
The lithium batteries in this product contain
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
 
						

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Handling Ink Cartridges
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the 
ink.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
Handle the ink with care. Avoid having the ink come into contact with 
your skin, eyes, and clothing, and avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful 
not to inhale the vapors.
If ink gets on your skin, wash well with plenty of soapy water. Consult 
your doctor if your skin feels irritated or is discolored.
If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with plenty of water and 
see a doctor as soon as possible.
If ink is accidentally swallowed, do not vomit. Consult a doctor as soon 
as possible.
Shake ink cartridges horizontally for about five seconds before 
unpacking and installing them for best results. If the cartridge has been 
installed previously, shake it very gently.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge.
Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best 
results.
Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage 
the print head.
After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to 
warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area 
from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. 
Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs 
unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that 
the cartridge touches.
Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC 
chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal 
operation and printing.
Caution: Do not use too 
much force when you 
shake cartridges that 
have been previously 
installed.
 
						

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Handling Waste Ink
Before handling the waste ink, read the Material Safety Data Sheet 
(MSDS) for your printer. You can download it from Epson’s support 
website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).
The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper waste ink 
disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and 
ordinances of your local government is required. Consign disposal of 
waste inks to an industrial waste disposer. Provide the Waste Ink Data 
Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it from 
Epson’s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or 
epson.ca/support (Canada).
Keep the workplace free from open flame and well ventilated while 
handling waste ink.
Handle the ink with care. Avoid having the ink come into contact with 
your skin, eyes, and clothing, and avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful 
not to inhale the vapors.
Wear a protective mask, eyewear, gloves, long sleeves, and long trousers 
to avoid contact with the ink during waste ink disposal. Work clothes 
that become soiled with the ink should be thoroughly cleaned.
Wash your hands and gargle well after disposing of the ink.
Do not bring food near the waste ink.
Keep waste ink out of reach of children.
If ink gets on your skin, wash well with plenty of soapy water. Consult 
your doctor if your skin feels irritated or is discolored.
If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with plenty of water and 
see a doctor as soon as possible.
If ink is accidentally swallowed, do not vomit. Consult a doctor as soon 
as possible.
If ink vapor is inhaled, move to clean air and consult a doctor if you feel 
dizzy or nauseous. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration 
immediately and call for emergency medical service.
If ink spills from the container, remove any sources of heat, sparks, or 
flames. Wipe up the ink with a cloth and soak used cloths in water until 
disposed along with any waste ink.
 
						

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This chapter includes the following information:
Unpacking and assembling the Pro GS6000
Installing the Auto Take-Up Reel
Removing the printer packing materials
Connecting the power cord
Installing ink
Connecting to your computer and network
Updating the printer firmware
Configuring the printer for a network
Unpacking and Assembling the Pro GS6000
Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and 
use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space 
required for using the Pro GS6000:
You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be 
sure to prepare a large, clear area before unpacking them. Also make sure you 
save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer later.
Chapter 1: 
Setting Up 
the Printer
WA R N I N G :  Six people are 
required to unpack and set 
up the printer.
Note: When choosing a 
place for the printer, leave 
adequate room for easy 
access and ventilation. 
Avoid locations subject to 
direct sunlight, excessive 
heat, humidity, or dust. 
Also avoid locations near 
potential sources of 
electromagnetic 
interference, such as 
loudspeakers, cordless 
phones, TVs, or air 
conditioners.
61 in. 
(155 cm)
23.6 in. 
(60 cm)
39.4 in. 
(100 cm)
39.4 in. 
(100 cm)
 
						

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Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items.
2. Insert the right leg into the right base (labeled with an 
R) as shown. Use 
the hex wrench to fasten the leg with the two bolts.
Note: You also need a 
long-handled Phillips-head 
screwdriver to assemble 
the stand.
2 bases2 legsHorizontal strut
8 wing screws
Hex wrench 8 bolts
4 hex screwsTank 
bracket2 cable 
supports
Note: You can also 
assemble the stand by 
placing the legs 
upside-down temporarily.
Make sure you tighten all 
bolts before moving to 
the next section.
Right leg
Front of 
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3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way.
4. Attach the horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with two bolts at 
each end. 
 
Left leg
Front of 
stand
Right leg
Front of 
stand
Left leg
Front of 
stand
 
						

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5. Attach the bracket for the waste ink tank to the outside of the right leg 
using the four hex screws.
6. Make sure all of the screws are tightened securely.
7. Rotate the feet clockwise to stabilize the stand before installing the 
printer on it.
Right leg