Page 2 - Copyright Notice; Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The informa...
Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
Contents 3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Solving Problems; Checking for Software Updates; Notices; Declaration of Conformity
4 Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ...
Page 6 - Using the Touch Screen; Main Menu; User’s
6 Introduction Using the Touch Screen The touch screen makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the screen goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Touch the screen to wake it up. Main Menu Press the icons on the main menu to display configuration sub-menus such a...
Page 7 - Loading Paper; at; Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
Loading Paper 7 Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the manual feed tray for fine art papers (see page 9) and thick media such as poster board (see page 16). To print multiple photos, panoramics, and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holder...
Page 8 - Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
8 Loading Paper 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 2. Open the front cover, then extend the output tray. Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)10 (Super B) Epson Premium Presentation Paper MatteEpson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided 30 (8 × 10 ...
Page 9 - Loading Fine Art Paper
Loading Paper 9 3. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead o...
Page 10 - roll paper if it’s currently being used.
10 Loading Paper 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper support. Remove roll paper if it’s currently being used. 3. Open the rear support and extend it fully. 4. Open the front cover, then push the center of the manual feed tray to extend it. 5. Insert ...
Page 11 - on the touch screen. The paper loads inside the printer.; and
Loading Paper 11 Note: Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. 6. Feed the paper up to the line on the tray. Make sure the paper is flush against the right. 7. Press Load on the touch screen. The paper loads ...
Page 12 - Push in the manual feed tray until it latches.; Loading Roll Paper; Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder.
12 Loading Paper 10. Push in the manual feed tray until it latches. Note: To eject paper, press Eject on the main menu and press Yes to confirm. Loading Roll Paper You can load 13-inch wide roll paper for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or without borders. Tip: It’s...
Page 13 - Remove any tape and protective paper from the; holders are labeled
Loading Paper 13 4. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end of the roll. Make sure the paper is cut straight across to avoid paper feeding problems. Note: Avoid touching the surface of your paper. With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge straight ...
Page 14 - points indicated with orange labels.
14 Loading Paper 7. Attach the roll paper holders as shown. Hook the holders onto the attachment points indicated with orange labels. Note: When attached properly, the roll paper should be firmly secured to the printer. 8. Feed the paper into the printer until it meets resistance. In a few seconds, ...
Page 15 - Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper; Select; to print a cut line and feed the paper.; Use scissors to cut the paper along the cut line.
Loading Paper 15 Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper 1. When printing is finished, you see this screen: Select Cut to print a cut line and feed the paper. (If you select No Cut , you return to the main menu.) 2. Use scissors to cut the paper along the cut line. 3. Follow the instructions on th...
Page 16 - Loading Thick Media; support if it’s open.
16 Loading Paper Loading Thick Media Use the manual feed tray to load 13 × 19-inch media that is 0.7 to 1.3 mm thick. Note: Be sure to leave at least 13 inches (32 cm) of space behind the printer for the media to feed through. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove any roll paper or paper loaded in the s...
Page 17 - on the printer’s touch screen. The paper loads
Loading Paper 17 4. Insert a single sheet of thick media. Insert it short edge first with the printable side face-up. Note: Never try to load media from the rear, or you could damage the printer. 5. Feed the paper up to the line on the tray. Make sure the paper is flush against the right. 6. Press P...
Page 19 - Printing from Start to Finish; This section describes basic printing from your Windows; Printing in Windows; or
Printing from Start to Finish 19 Printing from Start to Finish This section describes basic printing from your Windows ® or Mac computer. For detailed instructions, see the online User’s Guide . You can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. See page 29 and the online ...
Page 20 - setting that matches the paper you; for any type of photographic printing. To
20 Printing from Start to Finish 3. On the Main tab, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see page 27). Note: The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink currently selected as the Ink setting. To avoid changing black ink more often than necessary, se...
Page 23 - User’s Guide; Printing with OS X
Printing from Start to Finish 23 Note: For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is 13 inches to fit in the width of your roll paper (set the margins to 0 in your application software). 9. If you’re printing borderless photos, select Borderless , if available. To adjust the borderles...
Page 25 - setting that matches the paper you loaded (see
Printing from Start to Finish 25 6. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings . For more information about print settings, click the ? button. 7. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you...
Page 27 - Selecting the Correct Paper Type; Select the correct; setting in your printer software (see page 20 for
Printing from Start to Finish 27 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Media Type setting in your printer software (see page 20 for Windows or page 25 for OS X). This adjusts ink coverage for your media. If you don’t see your paper type listed in the printer driver, see the tables belo...
Page 29 - Follow the steps in these sections to load and remove a CD/DVD:; Loading a CD or DVD
Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs 29 Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs You can use your P600 Series and the Epson Print CD software that came with it to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. To prevent errors, you should burn files, music, or video onto your CD or DVD befo...
Page 30 - Place your disc on the included CD/DVD tray with the label side up.
30 Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs 3. Open the front cover, then push the center of the manual feed tray to extend it. 4. Place your disc on the included CD/DVD tray with the label side up. 5. Place the CD/DVD tray on the manual feed tray.
Page 31 - on the touch screen. The CD/DVD tray loads inside; Removing Your Printed CD/DVD
Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs 31 6. Line up the arrows on the CD/DVD tray with the line on the manual feed tray. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is flush against the right. 7. Press CD/DVD - Load on the touch screen. The CD/DVD tray loads inside the printer. Removing Your Printed CD/DVD After your CD ...
Page 32 - Maintaining Your Printer; Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
32 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Follow the steps in these sections to keep the P600 Series working at its best: ■ “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” below ■ “Checking and Aligning the Print Head” on page 33 ■ “Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 34 ■ “Replacing Ink Ca...
Page 33 - Cleaning the Print Head; to confirm that the print head is clean.; Checking and Aligning the Print Head; button or tap the printer’s touch screen to open the main menu.
Maintaining Your Printer 33 Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may ...
Page 34 - Checking the Ink Cartridge Status; The printer’s touch screen displays an error message.
34 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Press the F button, select Maintenance , then select Head Alignment . 4. Press Print to print an adjustment pattern. 5. Look at line #1 and choose the pattern with the fewest vertical lines. (In the example below, you would choose “4”.) 6. Make sure #1 is displayed on ...
Page 36 - Replacing Ink Cartridges
36 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSO...
Page 37 - Open the printer cover, then open the ink cartridge cover.
Maintaining Your Printer 37 Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. 1. Open the printer cover, then open the ink cartridge cover. 2. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove...
Page 38 - chip on the cartridge.
38 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Before opening the cartridge package, shake the package four or five times. Note: Cartridges may make a clicking sound when you shake them. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages or ink will leak. 4. Remove the cartridge from the package, but b...
Page 40 - Switching Black Ink Types; Matte Black
40 Maintaining Your Printer Switching Black Ink Types Your printer comes with Matte Black and Photo Black ink cartridges. Although both must be installed for the printer to work, the printer can use only one type of ink at a time. The printer will switch ink automatically, depending on the type of m...
Page 41 - Photo Black; Select the Black Ink Type
Maintaining Your Printer 41 The following media use Photo Black ink: ■ Photo Paper Glossy ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Exhibition Canvas Satin ■ Exhibition Canvas Natural Satin ■ Exhibition Canva...
Page 42 - Cleaning the Rollers; Open the paper support and output tray.; to feed a sheet of paper or a cleaning sheet through the
42 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Rollers If you notice lines or streaks on your printouts, you may need to clean the rollers inside the printer by feeding several sheets of plain paper or a cleaning sheet (if applicable) through it. Note: If paper dust builds up on the rollers, they may lose...
Page 43 - Printing Problems
Solving Problems 43 Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson product, check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose the cause. You can also check the basic troubleshooting suggestions below or in your online User’s Guide . Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea...
Page 44 - Paper Feeding Problems; Sheet feeder; Roll paper slot
44 Solving Problems ■ When using the manual feed tray, load only one sheet of compatible paper (see page 9). ■ Make sure the paper size settings in the printer software are correct for the paper you loaded. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn’t feed into the sheet feeder, remove the paper and fa...
Page 45 - CD/DVD Printing Problems; Print Quality Problems; Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled.
Solving Problems 45 CD/DVD Printing Problems ■ If the CD/DVD tray won’t load or jams in the printer, gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press Restart . Reload the CD/DVD tray, making sure to insert the tray correctly in the tray guide and align the arrows (see page 31). ■ If your image is not posit...
Page 46 - Network Problems; Try moving the product to a different location.; Print a Network Status Sheet; twice to print the status sheet
46 Solving Problems Network Problems If you have a poor wireless connection, try moving the product to a different location. Avoid placing it next to a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. Note: For optimal print speed, your wireless router and/or l...
Page 47 - Where to Get Help; Epson Technical Support; Internet Support; Speak to a Support Representative; Purchase Supplies and Accessories
Solving Problems 47 Where to Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit your product’s support website at epson.com/support/p600 (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/p600 (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, printer software, and utilities, view how-to videos, acce...
Page 48 - Important Safety Instructions
48 Notices Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your P600 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the P600 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the P600 Series label. ■ Place the P600 Series near...
Page 49 - Ink Cartridge Safety
Notices 49 ■ Unplug the P600 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a ...
Page 50 - Wireless Network Safety
50 Notices Wireless Network Safety ■ Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from the product may adversely affect the operation of medical equipment. ■ Keep this product at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this pr...
Page 53 - FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users; WARNING
Notices 53 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
