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7. Put on a plastic glove, then use a cleaning swab to clean ink and dust 
from both sides of the cleaning wiper as shown. Wipe back and forth on 
the outside surface, and up and down on the inside surface. 
Also clean excess ink from the top of the capping assemblies and their 
rubber surrounds.
When you are finished, go to step 12.
If the cleaning wiper and capping assemblies are still not clean, go to 
step 8.
8.If ink has hardened on the cleaning wiper and/or capping assemblies, 
and cannot be removed with a dry cleaning swab, you need to clean 
them using the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit, which includes 
special cleaning fluid and a cup.
When ordering the Print Head Cleaning Kit, ask for part number 
C12C890621. See page 10 for ordering information.
Caution: Do not touch 
the cleaning wiper or any 
other internal part with 
your hands to prevent oil 
from your skin interfering 
with head cleaning 
operations.
Do not moisten the 
cleaning swab with water 
or it may damage the 
print head.
Do not let the cleaning 
swab touch any other 
part of the printer or it 
may stain it with ink.
Do not reuse a cleaning 
swab; dirt or ink from the 
swab may damage the 
print head.
Clean the top and rubber surrounds 
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9. Put on a plastic glove and pour ink cleaner into the plastic cup up to the 
10 ml line.
10. Dampen a new cleaning swab with ink cleaner, being careful not to let it 
drip.
11. Repeat step 7 to clean the cleaning wiper and capping assemblies.
12. Close the maintenance cover and press it until it locks in place.
13. To clean the print head casings, open the left maintenance cover, then 
lift the cover off of the printer to remove it; this makes it easier to clean 
the print head casings.WA R N I N G : Before handling 
the ink cleaner, 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).
Make sure your workspace 
is well ventilated and free of 
any open flame before 
opening the ink cleaner.
Keep ink cleaner out of the 
reach of children.
Do not let ink cleaner 
contact your skin, eyes, or 
clothing. If it gets on your 
skin or in your eyes, wash 
them well with water. 
Avoid ingesting the cleaner 
or inhaling its vapors. If you 
accidentally swallow any ink 
cleaner, do not vomit. 
Consult a doctor as soon as 
possible.
Use ink cleaner only for 
cleaning the cleaning wiper 
or the print head casing. It 
may damage other parts of 
your printer.
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14. Use a flashlight and the reflective base of the maintenance bay to check 
if there is any dust or ink on the casings surrounding the print heads. 
You can clean the areas on the underside of the print heads, shown in 
gray below.
15. Put on a plastic glove, then use a cleaning swab to clean around the print 
head casings as shown. (You may want to place the metal tray in the 
maintenance bay to catch any ink that may fall off.) Wipe back and 
forth, and up and down around the print head casings.
Caution: Do not touch 
the print head or the tip 
of the swab with your 
hands to prevent oil on 
your skin from damaging 
the print head.
Do not moisten the 
cleaning swab with water 
or it may damage the 
print head.
Do not let the cleaning 
swab touch any other 
part of the printer or it 
may stain it with ink.
Do not reuse a cleaning 
swab; dirt or ink from the 
swab may damage the 
print head.
Print head 
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16.If ink has hardened on the print head casings and cannot be removed 
with a dry cleaning swab, you need to clean them using the optional 
Print Head Cleaning Kit. Follow step 9 and step 10 to moisten the 
cleaning swab, then clean the print head casings again, as described in 
step 15.
17. Dispose of the used ink cleaner, swabs, and gloves in compliance with 
industrial waste disposal laws and local government ordinances as 
required in your area.
18. Replace the maintenance cover, close it, and press it until it locks in 
place.
19. Press the  Pause button to return the printer to the 
READY state.
Replacing the Flushing Pad
Once a year, you need the replace the printer’s flushing pad. You may also 
need to replace it if you notice ink smears on your media or if the pad 
becomes damaged or excessively soiled.
You will need the replacement flushing pad and plastic gloves that came in 
the Maintenance Kit and the metal tray included with your printer.
Note: If you need more 
flushing pads, purchase 
an Additional Printer 
Maintenance Kit (1 year 
supply). See page 10 for 
ordering information.
Plastic gloves Flushing pad Metal tray
 
						

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Place your used gloves and flushing pad in the metal tray when you are 
finished to avoid getting ink on any of the printer parts; this may damage the 
plastic.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press the 
Menu button. 
3. Press the d button to highlight 
MAINTENANCE, then press Menu.
4. Press d to highlight 
CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, then press Menu.
5. Press . 
The print head moves to the left, the cleaning wiper moves forward, and 
OPEN MAINT COVERS appears on the LCD display.
6. Push in the top of the maintenance cover beneath the control panel, 
then release it to open the cover.
7. Put on a plastic glove and grasp the tab on the used flushing pad to 
remove it from the left side of the maintenance bay. Place the pad in the 
metal tray.
Caution: Do not place 
any supplies on the open 
maintenance cover or it 
may fall off.
Hold the flushing pad 
upright and level as you 
remove it to prevent ink 
from spilling. Be careful 
not to let ink spill onto 
any part of the printer.
 
						

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8. Install the new flushing pad where you removed the old one with the tab 
facing forward. Press it down until it clicks into place.
9. Close the maintenance cover and press it until it locks in place.
10. Press the  Pause button to return the printer to the 
READY state.
11. Dispose of the used flushing pad and gloves in compliance with 
industrial waste disposal laws and local government ordinances as 
required in your area.
Washing the Ink System
If you notice gaps, lines, or color shifts in your printouts, and a nozzle check 
reveals clogged or deflected nozzles, you should clean the print head using 
the control panel. See page 74 for instructions.
If you still have print quality problems after cleaning the print head using the 
heaviest level of cleaning cycle, you can wash the ink system to clear the 
clogged nozzles.
Washing the ink system involves the following procedures:
Removing the ink cartridges
Emptying the waste ink tank
Inserting the cleaning cartridges
Emptying the waste ink tank again
Removing the cleaning cartridges
Emptying the waste ink tank again
Installing ink cartridges and charging the ink system
WA R N I N G : 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. 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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Before you wash the ink system, gather the following supplies:
Empty 2 liter polypropylene or high-density polyethylene bottles with 
caps to hold the drained waste ink (one bottle was included with your 
printer, and you can order additional bottles from Epson; see page 10)
A cloth for wiping the waste ink tank spigot
A set of Additional Cleaning Cartridges from Epson; see page 10 for 
ordering information
A set of new ink cartridges or used cartridges with plenty of ink left in 
them
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press the 
Menu button. 
3. Press the d button to highlight 
MAINTENANCE, then press Menu.
4. Press d to highlight 
HEAD WASHING, then press Menu.
5. Carefully follow all the instructions as they appear on the LCD display. 
For detailed instructions see these sections:
Removing ink cartridges (see page 75)
Emptying the waste ink tank (see page 78)
Inserting and removing cleaning cartridges (see page 33)
Inserting ink cartridges (see page 35)
Caution: Washing the ink 
system takes around 
33 minutes. Carefully 
follow all the instructions 
on the LCD display to 
avoid errors. If you see a 
DRAIN TANK FULL 
error, empty the waste 
ink tank. If you see a 
COVER OPEN error, 
close the indicated cover.
 
						

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The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 requires periodic cleaning. You may also 
need to prepare the printer for storage, moving, or transportation.
Cleaning the printer 
Storing the printer
Moving or transporting the printer
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes dirty.
1. Remove any loaded media from the printer (see page 66).
2. Turn off the printer and wait for all of its lights to turn off. 
3. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
4. Wait one minute, then open the front cover.
Chapter 4: 
Cleaning, 
Storing, and 
Transporting 
the Printer
Caution: Be careful not to 
touch the gears inside the 
printer.
To avoid damaging the 
components as well as 
the case, never use 
alcohol or thinners to 
clean the printer. 
Be careful not to get 
water on the printer 
mechanism or electronic 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Don’t spray the inside of 
the printer with lubricants; 
unsuitable oils can 
damage the mechanism. 
Contact Epson if you think 
the printer needs 
lubrication. 
 
						

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5. Remove any paper dust or dirt from the clear rubber pressure rollers 
with a soft brush.
6. Use a slightly dampened soft cloth to clean the platen and the post 
heater.
7. If the outer case is dirty, close the front cover and clean the case with a 
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge 
compartments and maintenance covers closed to prevent water from 
getting inside.Caution: Do not use tools 
such as compressed air 
to clean away dust or dirt. 
It may blow debris into 
the printer.