Epson Stylus Pro 10000CF User guide

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Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
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comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those
designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000/10000CF and its optional and
consumable products.
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want.
Opening the Reference Guide
Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click
EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000 or EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000CF.
Double-click Online Guide in the Installer dialog box (Windows)
or double-click the Online Guide folder in the EPSON STYLUS
PRO 10000 or EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000CF window, then
EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000 or EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000CF in
the Online Guide folder (Macintosh). The dialog box shown
below appears.

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Click View Reference Guide to open the guide.
To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install
Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions. When
installation is complete, the ESPR10000/10000CF (Windows) or
a View Reference Guide (Macintosh) icon appears in the
EPSON folder. Double-click the icon to open the guide.
Note:
If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference
Guide, view it directly from the CD.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automatically installed when you install the printer software.)
See your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.

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System Requirements
To use your printer with a PC
To use your printer, you need Microsoft®Windows®Millennium
Edition, 98, 95, 2000, and NT®4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair
parallel cable. If you want to connect your printer to a USB port,
you need a Windows Me, 98, or 2000 pre-installed PC equipped
with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
*1 is for graphic data use
*2 is for line data use
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
Minimum system Recommended
system
Pentium for Windows 98, 95, and NT 4.0
Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000
Pentium 150 MHz for Windows Me
Pentium II 400 MHz or
higher processor
32 MB RAM for Windows Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0
64 MB RAM for Windows 2000
128 MB RAM or more
100 MB hard disk space for Windows Me, 98,
95, 2000, and NT 4.0
500 MB*1/300 MB*2or
more free disk space
(B0)
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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To use your printer with a Macintosh
To use this printer, your Apple®Macintosh®must meet the
following system requirements. You also need a USB cable to
connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers.
*1 is for graphic data use
*2 is for line data use
Note:
❏The amount of available memory varies according to the number and
kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is
available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and
refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused
Block” (1,024 K =1 MB).
❏The memory requirements above are for printing on B0 (1030 ×
1456 mm) size paper. These requirements may vary depending on
the size of the paper, the type of application you are using, and the
complexity of the document you want to print.
❏The available interface varies according to Macintosh system
version as follows.
Network interface: 7.6.1 to 9.x
USB interface: 8.1 to 9.x
IEEE 1394 interface: 8.6.x to 9.x
In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also
need 15 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software.
Minimum system Recommended system
PowerPC PowerPC G4 400 MHz or higher
processor
System 7.6.1 Mac OS 8.1 or later
11 MB of available memory
14 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.
33 MB or more of available memory
56 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.
- 500 MB*1/300 MB*2or more free
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To use the Online Guide with a PC
To use the Online Guide with a Macintosh
System Microsoft Windows 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0
CPU i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0)
i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98)
(Pentium or better recommended)
(Pentium 133 MHz (for Windows 2000))
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 2 MB free to install the Reference Guide
CD-ROM drive Double-speed
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
Display 640 × 480 pixel or 800 × 600 pixel resolution,
with High Color (16 bit) or True Color
(32 bit) setting
Browser Web browser
(Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
recommended)
System System 7.5.1 or later recommended
(System 7.6 or later recommended)
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 2 MB free to install the Reference Guide
CD-ROM drive Double-speed
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
Display Color monitor with 640 × 480 pixel
resolution or greater
(Thousands of colors recommended)
Browser Web browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 1 Installing the Ink Cartridges and Loading Paper
Installing the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Loading roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Loading cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Loading cut sheet media longer than 279 mm
(long edge of letter size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Loading cut sheet with a length of
A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

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Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using the built-in parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using a USB connection
(For Windows Me, 98, and 2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Printer software components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing on Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT 4.0 . . . . . 2-6
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
For Windows Me, 98, and 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Chapter 3 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh
Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using the built-in USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Printer software components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Chapter 4 Printing and Printer Management
Printing From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Printing From Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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Chapter 5 Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Accessing the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Chapter 6 Using an Optional Interface Card
Available Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installing the Optional Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
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.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏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 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.

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❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏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 interface connectors (including Type B interface card) and
the connector for optional Auto Take-up Reel Unit are Non-
LPS (non-limited power source).
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-
current protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss
sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebäudeinstallation mit einer
10 A-oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may
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❏Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the
control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops
flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are
in the home (far right) position.
When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not
drink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
❏If you use ColorFast type ink cartridges, shake the ink
cartridge gently before installing it for best results.
cCaution
Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously.
❏If you use dye type ink cartridges, do not use an ink cartridge
beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton.
❏If you use ColorFast type ink cartridges, use up the ink
cartridge within six months of installation for best results.

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❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print heads.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏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.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
This may affect normal operation and printing.
❏In this ink cartridge, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge
related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so
that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
❏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 the printer. Note that there is a valve in the
ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care
is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the
cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply
port or surrounding area.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity.Also keep it away from directsunlight,strong light,
or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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❏Keep the printer away from the dusty areas.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
ENERGY STAR®Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, EPSON has
determined that these products meet the ENERGY
STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International 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, copiers, and
scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.
Laser safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does
not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
The EPSON STYLUS PRO 10000/10000CF is a large format
printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser.

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There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the
printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides
provided.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
wWarning:
The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and
adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 7 mW and the wavelength is 640 to 670 nm.
CDRH regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for
laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for
products marketed in the United States. The label shown below
indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be
attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

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Laser safety labels
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC 60825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries
where required.
Internal laser radiation
This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode that emits an
visible laser beam. The Laser Diode is incorporated in the Auto
Print Head Optimization System Unit. The unit is NOT A FIELD
SERVICE ITEM and should not be opened under any
circumstances.
Maximum Radiation Power: 120 µW at laser aperture of the
Auto Print Head Optimization
System Unit
Wavelength: 640 to 670 nm

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An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the
printer, as shown below.
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.