Epson Stylus Pro 10000 Series User manual

EPSON Stylus®Pro 10000
Printer Guide
EPSON Stylus®Pro 10000
Printed in USA
CPD-12208

EPSON Stylus®Pro 10000 Series
PRINTER GUIDE
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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For European Users
This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Introduction
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How To Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using This Printer Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Setting Up the Printer
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Loading the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Attaching the Roll to the Paper Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Inserting the Paper Spindle in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Loading the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Running a Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Connecting to the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Installing Printer Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Installing Printer Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Setting Up Your Printer for Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Setting Up on a Macintosh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or
Windows 2000 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Running the Print Head Alignment Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
2 Handling Paper and Other Media
Selecting Media That Meet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Printing Tips for EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Guidelines for Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Using the Roll Paper Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Printing on Posterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the Paper Hammock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Catching Printouts Under the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Setting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction . . . . . . 2-18
Selecting Registered Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh
Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Setting Up Background Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Using Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

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Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Using the Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
5 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer
Using the Control Panel to Monitor the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Monitoring Normal Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Pausing and Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Printing a Status Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Checking Ink Levels and Component Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Responding to Control Panel Lights and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Using the Control Panel to Configure the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting Default Roll Paper Margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Selecting the Printer’s Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Configuring the Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Setting the Control Panel Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Running a Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Using the Head Cleaning Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Removing the Used Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Installing the New Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

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Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Replacing the Waste Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
7 Resolving Problems
Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Using Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
A Specifications
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Forward Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Reverse Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
ECP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
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Introducing a new era in wide-format color ink jet printing, the EPSON
Stylus®Pro 10000 delivers a combination of richly detailed image quality,
faster print speeds, and durable photographic output.
EPSON®offers the Stylus Pro 10000 in two models: Photographic Dye Ink
(Stylus Pro 10000) and Archival Ink (Stylus Pro 10000CF). The
Photographic Dye Ink model provides the widest color gamut at the lowest
cost. However, EPSON Archival™Ink technology gives you photographic
images that will last up to 200 years, and provides a color gamut that rivals
dye-based inks.*
The printer provides resolutions up to 1440 × 720 dpi using EPSON’s
variable size droplet, Micro Piezo®DX3™print head for precise and
consistent dot size. Individual, high-capacity ink cartridges with auto
ink-level detection provide increased productivity, ease of use, and low
per-print costs.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 prints approximately 231 square feet per
hour using the printer’s fastest settings, and approximately 72 square feet per
hour when printing high-resolution photographic output. And with
EPSON’s Photo Accelerator Technology, even slower computers can achieve
full print engine performance.
The printer may also be equipped with an optional 44-inch auto take-up reel
that is compatible with most lamination systems and lets you run long print
jobs unattended. For complete flexibility, the EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 also
supports many third-party RIPs and comes with custom EPSON drivers and
utilities for photographs and other non-PostScript printing.
* Lightfastness rating is based on accelerated testing of prints on special media,
displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to
image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric
conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum
print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
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Options and Accessories
Your EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 printer offers these optional upgrades and
accessories:
* Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 6-11 for details).
** Designed for use with heavy media, which can damage the printer’s built-in
cutter.
You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper,
and manuals from EPSON at [phone], or you can visit the EPSON
Store™at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.
Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at prographics.epson.com for
new accessories and options, including RIP software, which may become
available.
Optional equipment and software
Option Part number
EpsonNet Internal Print Server (10/100 BaseT
Ethernet™Type B interface card)
C823632A
Automatic Take-Up Reel System C815172
Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 2-inch C811134
Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 3-inch C811122
Replacement Media Cutter Blade* C815131
Manual Media Cutting System** C815182
Replacement Manual Cutter Blade (for Manual
Media Cutting System)
C815192
Note
If you purchase the
optional 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet Type B interface
card, install it in the
optional interface slot on
the back of the printer.
See the EpsonNet
Internal Print Server
Administrator’s Manual
for instructions.
For network connectivity,
you must also install the
EPSON Stylus Pro 10000
printer software on all
client systems. See
page 1-13 (Macintosh) or
page 1-15 (Windows) in
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How To Use Your Manuals
This guide is part of a set, which also includes the documentation listed
below:
•The EPSON Stylus Pro 10000/10000CF Unpacking and Assembly
Guide describes how to unpack and assemble the printer.
•The EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy
summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance—loading
paper, replacing ink cartridges, running cleaning cycles, aligning the
print head, and clearing paper jams. Attach it to your printer for easy
reference.
•The electronic Reference Guide on the EPSON printer driver CD-ROM
provides additional information about the printer, drivers, and utility
software. You can read the guide using a web browser, such as
Netscape®Navigator® or Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or
later.
Using This Printer Guide
This guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1 describes how to install ink cartridges, load roll paper, install the
printer software, and prepare for printing. It also explains how to set up the
printer for sharing.
Chapter 2 gives instructions for loading and printing on various media, and
for using the paper hammock.
Chapter 3 describes how to use the EPSON printer driver and the Monitor3
utility to print from a Macintosh.
Chapter 4 explains how to print from Windows using the EPSON printer
driver and utilities.
Chapter 5 explains how to use the printer’s control panel to monitor the
printer’s status and configure printer settings.
Chapter 6 gives instructions for cleaning and aligning the print head,
replacing ink cartridges and the cutter blade, and cleaning and transporting
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Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for problems
involving print quality, printer operation, and paper handling.
Appendix A provides the technical specifications for your printer, media,
and ink cartridges.
An Index is included at the end of the book.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
You’ll find this information throughout this guide:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of professional graphics arts products through
the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial [phone], 6 AM to
8PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific
Time, Saturday.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is
included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came
with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of
purchase.
Warning
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EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World
Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At
this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product
documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical
advice through e-mail.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at
[phone], or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:
•For USB connection: Power Macintosh®G3, G4, or iMac™series
(System 8.5.1 through 9.1; System 9.1 recommended)
For IEEE 1394 connection: iMac DV, G3, or G4 series (System 8.6 or
later with FireWire®Update 2.1 or later)
For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: iMac, G3, or G4 series (System
8.5.1 through 9.1)
•350 MHz or higher processor
•256MB of RAM
•At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least
150MB of free hard disk space for processing files (2GB or more
available hard disk space recommended)
•Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
printer software
•For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB”
cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft
(2 meters) long
For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a compliant IEEE 1394 port
and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable
For network connection: the optional EpsonNet Print Server (described
on page 2) and compatible cable
Note
If you are not using Photo
Printing Accelerator in
your driver (see page 3-4
for details), or if you are
using a software or
hardware RIP, you must
have a Power Macintosh
G4 with 500 MHz or
higher processor and
512MB RAM to keep the
printer running at full
engine speed.
For optimum
performance, we
recommend the latest
Macintosh system
available with a
FireWire connection.
If you are running System
8.5.1 on an iMac, Apple
recommends that you
download iMac Update
1.1 from their web site.

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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:
•IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium®II 400 MHz or higher processor
recommended
•For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows 98 (factory
installed), Me, or 2000
For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with FireWire port running
Windows Me or 2000
For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC running
Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
•256MB of RAM
•At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least
150MB of free hard disk space for processing files (2GB or more
available hard disk space recommended)
•Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer
software
•For parallel connection: a high-speed bidirectional, IEEE-1284
compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB,
25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics®
compatible connector for the printer
For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Me, or 2000
with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable
from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft. (2 meters)
long
For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a compliant IEEE 1394 port
and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable
For network connection: the optional EpsonNet Print Server (described
on page 2) and compatible cable
Note
If you are not using Photo
Printing Accelerator in
your driver (see page 4-3
for details), or if you
are using a software or
hardware RIP, you
must have a Pentium III
700 MHz or higher
processor with 512MB
RAM to keep the printer
running at full engine
speed.
Caution
Using an improperly
shielded USB cable—
especially a cable more
than 6.6 ft. (2 meters)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.

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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote
the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers,
fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by
power generation.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure
you use the equipment safely and effectively.
•Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
•Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or
heating vent. Avoid areas subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity or shock and vibrations.
•Do not place the printer near a window or in direct sunlight. Bright
light can interfere with the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related
problems.
•Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
•Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is
tilted or at an angle.
•Do not block or cover the openings in the printer case or insert objects
through the slots.
•Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.
•Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using
outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off. Do not use outlets controlled by wall
switches or timers.
Caution
Always turn the printer
off using the Power
button. When you press
this button, the Operate
light flashes briefly, then
goes out. Do not unplug
the printer or turn off the
power to the printer until
the Operate light is off.
This ensures that the
print head is safely
capped.

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•Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily
unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
•Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed.
•If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere
rating of the 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.
•Except as specifically explained in the documentation, do not attempt to
service the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are
marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service
personnel.
•Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if
the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does
not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
•Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during
printing.
•To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the print head by hand.
•Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it
does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.
•Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the
ink.
•Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. Keep
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•Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could
result in damage to the print head.
•Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its
package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may
result in reduced print quality.
•Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge
package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation.

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Setting Up the Printer |1-1
Once you’ve assembled the printer, you’re ready to finish setting it up. Even
if you have no experience, you can easily complete this process. You should
allow at least two hours so that you don’t feel rushed.
This chapter covers the following information:
•Installing the ink cartridges
•Loading the roll paper
•Running a nozzle check
•Connecting the printer to your computer
•Installing the printer software and configuring it for network use, if
necessary
•Aligning the print head from the printer software
Installing the Ink Cartridges
It’s important that the first ink cartridges you install be the ones that came
with the printer. The chips on these cartridges are programmed to cause the
printer to initialize as the correct ink model: Archival Ink or Photographic
Dye Ink. Ink cartridges that you later buy from EPSON do not have the
same program on their chips.
Before you begin, make sure that the printer is plugged into a grounded
outlet. Then locate the ink cartridges that came with the printer. Follow
these steps to install the cartridges:
1. Press the
PPower button on the control panel to turn the printer on.
Chapter 1:
Setting Up
the Printer
Note
Before you begin this
chapter, complete the
instructions in the
Unpacking and
Assembly Guide.
Note
The ink cartridges that
came with your printer
include a special chip
that causes the printer to
initialize as the correct
ink model. Make sure
you install these ink
cartridges when you
set up the printer.

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2. Push the indentation on the ink compartment cover to release the lock
and open the cover. INK COMPART. OPEN appears on the display on
the printer’s control panel.
3. Push down on the top of the first cartridge clamp and pull it forward.
4. Locate the package for the black ink cartridge and open it. Remove the
cartridge. If you’re installing Archival Ink cartridges, shake the cartridge
gently, as shown.
Caution
Be careful not to touch
the green computer
chip on one side of the
cartridge. This may
affect normal operation
and printing.