Epson 10600 Improving Print Quality

6-4Resolving Problems

Error messages (continued)

Message Light Explanation Response

UNABLE TO	—	You tried to print while
PRINT		an error condition was
		present or the ink
		compartment cover
		was open.

After 3 seconds the message disappears. Press the Pause button to exit SelecType mode. If the message appears again, clear the error before you print.

NOZZLE CHECK		The nozzle check	Press and hold the Cleaning button on the
ERROR		pattern did not print	control panel for at least 3 seconds to begin
		correctly.	cleaning the print head.
COMMAND ERROR		You’re using the wrong	Make sure you installed the correct driver for
		printer driver.	your printer:
			• Stylus Pro 10600DYE driver for
			Photographic Dye
			• Stylus Pro 106000CF driver for Archival ink
			• Stylus Pro 10600UC driver for UltraChrome
			ink
		Damaged data was	To clear the data, press the printer’s Power
		sent to the printer.	button to turn the printer off. Wait for about a
			minute, then turn the printer on again.
MAINTENANCE	—	A printer part will need	Note the error number and contact EPSON as
REQ.		to be replaced soon.	described on page 3.
MAINTENANCE	—	The waste ink system	Call an authorized EPSON servicer to schedule
REQ 0100		is almost full.	replacement of the waste ink system.
SERVICE REQ.	All lights	An error has occurred.	Note the error number, and turn the printer off
	flashing		and then on. If the message remains, contact
			EPSON as described on page 3.
SERVICE REQ.	All lights	The waste ink system	Contact EPSON to have the waste ink system
00000100	flashing	is full.	replaced.

Improving Print Quality

You can often improve print quality by doing the following:

•Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4for instructions.

•Align the print head. See page 5-7for instructions.

•When you send a print job, make sure your Media Type setting is correct for the type of paper you’re using. For more information, see page 2-7.