Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual

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The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 prints on a variety of roll media in widths 
from 12 to 64 inches (300 to 1625 mm).
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting media for your printer
Loading media
Checking the print quality
Adjusting the print head height
Setting up paper configurations and print using them
Adjusting the feeding position
Aligning the print head
Controlling media curl
Cutting off prints
Removing prints from the Auto Take-Up Reel
Replacing roll media
Selecting Media for Your Printer
The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 prints on a variety of solvent media products 
up to 64 inches (1625 mm) in width. Unlike other Epson Stylus Pro 
printers, Epson is not the primary media provider for this class of printers. 
Our goal is to partner with the industry leaders in solvent media and work 
with them to assure compatibility.
There are a large variety of media selections offered by each of our media 
partners. You can select from a full range of vinyls, banners, films, fabrics, 
and specialty media, as well as a wide selection of protective overlaminate 
materials. All products are readily available in the market and all of our 
Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 resellers carry products from these companies. 
In addition to the solvent media available from our partners, Epson will offer 
a few solvent media products that will optimize image and output quality for 
specialty applications. Please check http://www.proimaging.epson.com to 
see a list of Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 media and to find links to our 
partners websites. 
Chapter 2:  
Handling Media 
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The following table lists the paper sizes you can use:
Always test samples of media in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. See page 56 for instructions on setting up 
paper configurations.
Loading Media
Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your media package, 
when handling media:
Roll media is heavy, so two people are required to load it onto the 
printer.
Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints 
may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton 
gloves.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the media.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry 
place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they will 
be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Media width12 to 64 in. (300 to 1625 mm) wide
Core diameter3in. core
Maximum external roll 
diameter6.7 in. (170 mm)
Maximum roll weight66 lb (30 kg)
Maximum thickness0.01 in. (0.3 mm); Low head height adjustment
0.05 in. (1.3 mm); High head height adjustment
WA R N I N G :  Do not touch the 
post heater, paper feed slot, 
or platen during printing, or 
while switching media when 
the heaters are operating. 
These areas are hot and may 
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Placing the Roll on the Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned on. PAPER OUT. LOAD PAPER 
appears on the LCD display.
2. Make sure the PPower light is not flashing, then release the paper lever. 
LEVER RELEASED appears on the LCD display.
3. Flip up the levers to release the roll paper holders on the back of the 
printer, then slide the holders apart.
Caution: Do not release 
the paper lever while the 
PPower light is flashing, 
or you may damage the 
printer.
 
						

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4. Slide the left holder all the way left and flip the lever all the way down to 
lock it in place. Then place the left end of the roll media on the holder.
Orient the roll based on the printable side of the media:
5. Slide the right holder onto the right end of the roll media as shown. 
Then flip the lever all the way down to lock the holder in place.
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6. To center the roll, release both roll holder levers, move the center of the 
roll to the dmark on the printer, and flip the levers all the way down.
7. Open the front cover.
8. At the back of the printer, carefully feed the roll media into the slot and 
beneath the guides. Feed it all the way through to the front of the 
printer, keeping the roll tightly wound.
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9. Pull the media out from the front about 3 ft (1 m). 
10. Turn the roll backward using the roll paper holders to remove any slack. 
Also make sure the edge of the media does not extend beyond the media 
limit line, indicated by a row of dots on the post heater.
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11. Check the position of both edges of the media in relation to the clear 
rubber pressure rollers. Each edge should be at least 0.2 inch (5 mm) 
away from the edge of the nearest pressure roller, as shown.
If you need to adjust the media’s horizontal position, release both roll 
holder levers, move the media and holders as necessary, and lock the 
levers in place.
12. If you loaded thick media, you may need to adjust the platen gap (head 
height) setting. See page 54 for instructions.
0.2 inch 
(5 mm)
Incorrect Correct
Pressure 
rollers0.2 inch 
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13. Slide the paper holder plates over both edges of the media as shown.
14. Move the paper lever to the 
Secured position.
15. Close the front cover.
Caution: If the paper 
holder plates interfere 
with printing, they may 
become deformed and 
cause paper jams or 
damage to the print head. 
If the plates become 
damaged, stop using the 
printer and contact 
Epson.
Note: To secure most 
media, move the paper 
lever to the Secured 
position. Use High 
Secured only if you have 
problems with print 
quality after adjusting the 
paper feed position. See 
page 59 for details.
Released
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After a moment, READY appears on the LCD display.
16. If you will use the Auto Take-Up Reel to roll up your printed media, go 
to the next section.
If you will not use the reel, go to page 53 to check the print quality.
Attaching the Media to the Auto Take-Up Reel
You can use the Auto Take-Up Reel to roll up your printed media so it does 
not feed onto the floor.
Make sure you have placed an empty media core on the Auto Take-Up Reel 
scroller bar before loading media.
1. Turn on the Auto Take-Up Reel using the power switch on the back.
2. Set the switch on the top of the reel controller to 
OFF.
Note: To avoid denting or 
creasing the media, do 
not leave it loaded in the 
paper path for long 
periods. Remove it from 
the paper path and roll it 
up when you are not 
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3. Move the paper lever to the Released position so you can pull the 
media down to the Auto Take-Up Reel.
4. If the media is not positioned in the center of the empty take-up core, 
adjust the core’s horizontal position using the adjustment knob on the 
side of the Auto Take-Up Reel controller. Turn the knob clockwise to 
move the core left, or counter-clockwise to move the core right.
Empty take-up 
core
Horizontal 
adjustment 
knob