EPSON Stylus Pro 10000/10000CF/10600 Revision D
Product Description Specifications 19
1.2.15 Cutting Specification
There are two methods to cut a roll paper, automatic and manual cut.
1.2.15.1 Automatic cut of roll media
Automatic cut as shown in the following condition could only be performed on the
approved media.
When cutting sequence is performed on the prohibited media, it may damage the
print heads.
Mechanical condition
*Distance between cut position and cutter mark: L1=93.9mm
*Minimum length of 3 step cutting: L1=130mm
*Minimum length of 4 step cutting L3 = 130mm
*The fed distance from the cut position is defined as (L+), when media is fed
forward during print or by feed operation.
*The back fed distance from the cut position is defined as (L-), when media is
fed backwards by the reverse feeding operation.
*L1 >= L3 is mandatory.
1.2.15.2 Manual cut of roll paper
Manual cut is possible by the following orders. Manual cut should always be done for
the paper which are not approved to be cut automatically, because the head may be
damaged when automatic cut is performed with such ones.
1. Select "Roll Cutter Off" on the panel.
2. Press "Cut/ Eject" button.
3. Paper is automatically fed towards the cutter guide, and printer becomes Off-line.
"Pause" is indicated on the LCD panel.
4. Adjust cutting position with "Paper Feed +/-" button if necessary.
5. User slides the cutter among the cutter guide to cut the paper.
6. After the cut was performed, release pause status by pressing "Pause" button. Then
paper is fed backwards and printer becomes on-line.
NOTE: Use the manual cutter attached with the printer.
Table 1-11. Cut condition and Cut method
Cut condition Cut method
Initial cut(The manual cut done by pressing
"Cut/Eject" button, after pulling down the
paper set lever when media is at above the
top edge sensor.
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
Cut caused by the completion of the print, or
by the reset during print.
Cut in 3 steps, but in case if (L+) is shorter than L2,
this cut is done after feeding L2 length.
Manual cut during print
Cut in 3 steps, but in case if (L+) is shorter than L2,
this cut is done after feeding L2 length.
Manual cut in the normal waiting status Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
Manual cut after forward feed Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
Manual cut when top edge of paper is
existing close to the rear side, behind the cut
position.
If L1-(L-)<L3, feed L3+(L-) and cut in 4 steps.
L1-(L-)>=3 never occurs.
Manual cut by operating automatic cut ON,
after printing with automatic cut OFF.
If L1-(L-)>=L2, feed media L1 and cut in 3 steps.
If L1-(L-)<L2, feed media(L2-(L+))and cut in 3
steps.
Table 1-11. Cut condition and Cut method
Cut condition Cut method
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