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. Otherwise, you 
may accidentally shut off 
the printer and cause 
damage.
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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 a moment, 
INSTALL NEW CLEANING CARTRIDGES appears on the LCD 
display.
8 ink cartridges8 cleaning cartridges
Power button
 
						

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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, at this point. 
Follow the instructions 
on the LCD display.
Cleaning 
cartridge
Note: You need to be 
present during the ink 
installation process. Do 
not leave the printer 
unattended.
 
						

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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 each ink cartridge in its package for about five seconds, 
then remove the cartridges from their packages.
WA R N I N G : Before handling 
the used cleaning 
cartridges, 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. Please 
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).
 
						

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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: Charging takes 
about 18 minutes. Never 
turn off the printer, 
release the paper lever, or 
open the front cover while 
ink is charging, or you may 
damage the printer.
 
						

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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 standard RJ-45 CAT-6 network 
cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need 
an RJ-45 CAT-6 crossover cable.
1. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your 
computer, or network switch or hub.
3. Route the interface cable through the lower cable support on the printer 
stand along with the power cords, as shown on page 31.
Network connection USB connection
 
						

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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
1. Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your 
product. 
2. Click 
Drivers & Downloads. 
3. Choose the firmware update version for Windows and follow the 
instructions on the screen. 
You may also need to download the latest version of the EPSON LFP 
Remote Panel utility.
Updating the Firmware
1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it. 
2. Click the 
EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see 
the LFP Remote Panel. Make sure your printer is selected. 
3. Click the 
Firmware Updater button. 
4. Click one of the 
Update buttons. You see the Firmware Updater 
window. 
Tip: For best results, use 
a USB connection when 
you update the printer 
firmware.
Note: For more 
information on using the 
LFP Remote Panel, click 
Help to see the on-screen 
guide. 
After you install the 
software, you need to 
load paper and print a test 
image. If the print quality 
is satisfactory, your setup 
is done. If not, you may 
need to align the print 
head, as described on 
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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 
Epson LFP Remote window.
If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the 
next section to configure the printer for your network.
Configuring the Printer for Your Network
Once the printer is connected to your network, follow these steps to 
configure it:
1. Turn on the printer. 
2. Start EpsonNet Config.
The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the 
network and displays the MAC address for each printer that it finds.
Caution: Don’t turn off 
the printer while the 
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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.