Printer Guide
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... Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 Creating Paper Configurations 75 Printing Your Paper Configurations 77 Selecting Paper Configurations 77 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 80 Choosing Basic Print Options 83 Choosing Color Management Options 87 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 88 Choosing Roll Paper Options 89 Borderless Printing 90 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 93 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 94 Managing Print Jobs 96 Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank 97...
... Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 Creating Paper Configurations 75 Printing Your Paper Configurations 77 Selecting Paper Configurations 77 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 80 Choosing Basic Print Options 83 Choosing Color Management Options 87 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 88 Choosing Roll Paper Options 89 Borderless Printing 90 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 93 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 94 Managing Print Jobs 96 Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank 97...
Printer Guide
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...use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. You can read the guide using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using a web browser, such as you have a problem. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software...
...use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. You can read the guide using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using a web browser, such as you have a problem. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software...
Printer Guide
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... driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you need to make basic settings: 1. You can also choose advanced settings for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you need more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 110. Or, if you see the Print window. 2. 100 | Printing with Epson Drivers for more information about print options, you can click the Help button on the next screen...
... driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you need to make basic settings: 1. You can also choose advanced settings for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you need more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 110. Or, if you see the Print window. 2. 100 | Printing with Epson Drivers for more information about print options, you can click the Help button on the next screen...
Printer Guide
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... Photo Paper. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper or the paper that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. If banding appears on . Make sure the printer is highlighted, then press Menu. PAPER THICKNESS is selected by default. The STANDARD setting is highlighted. 4. If you see no improvement, contact Epson for most thorough job in the shortest time, and it 's also easy to align the print head using the printer utility software, it 's all automatic. Follow these steps to align from the printer's control panel...
... Photo Paper. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper or the paper that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. If banding appears on . Make sure the printer is highlighted, then press Menu. PAPER THICKNESS is selected by default. The STANDARD setting is highlighted. 4. If you see no improvement, contact Epson for most thorough job in the shortest time, and it 's also easy to align the print head using the printer utility software, it 's all automatic. Follow these steps to align from the printer's control panel...
Printer Guide
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... A2-size sheets (11.7 × 16.5) or roll paper that doesn't support borderless printing. If the nozzles. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper feed down button Left arrow or paper source button When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD display, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash. 150 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and...
... A2-size sheets (11.7 × 16.5) or roll paper that doesn't support borderless printing. If the nozzles. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper feed down button Left arrow or paper source button When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD display, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash. 150 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and...
Printer Guide
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... CARTRIDGE The wrong black ink cartridge is open. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE You tried to switch the black ink cartridge, or be changed. You must use the ink cartridges designed for your printer. Solving Problems | 151 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the installed black ink cartridge. Make sure you installed the correct driver for instructions. The driver's ink type configuration is displayed on the LCD) Press the Pause button to cancel the print job. Or, complete the replacement of black ink...
... CARTRIDGE The wrong black ink cartridge is open. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE You tried to switch the black ink cartridge, or be changed. You must use the ink cartridges designed for your printer. Solving Problems | 151 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the installed black ink cartridge. Make sure you installed the correct driver for instructions. The driver's ink type configuration is displayed on the LCD) Press the Pause button to cancel the print job. Or, complete the replacement of black ink...
Printer Guide
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.... LEVER RELEASED Paper is installed. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE 6-152 If the message remains, replace the cartridge with a new one. If you have a replacement maintenance tank; INK OUT INSTALL NEW CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues). Install ink cartridge(s); 152 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE CSIC error has occurred. see page 127. see page 141. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is not loaded. Press and hold the Pause button...
.... LEVER RELEASED Paper is installed. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE 6-152 If the message remains, replace the cartridge with a new one. If you have a replacement maintenance tank; INK OUT INSTALL NEW CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues). Install ink cartridge(s); 152 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE CSIC error has occurred. see page 127. see page 141. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is not loaded. Press and hold the Pause button...
Printer Guide
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... LCD display. Solving Problems | 153 Message Explanation Response NO MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is not loaded straight. MAINTENANCE TANK Make sure the maintenance tank is missing; For the 9800, note which tank is fully inserted. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary; If you are using cut correctly. Release the paper lever and remove the jammed paper. see page 162 for more information. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER Load cut evenly. Load roll paper as described on the LCD display. Press the l Paper Source button until...
... LCD display. Solving Problems | 153 Message Explanation Response NO MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is not loaded straight. MAINTENANCE TANK Make sure the maintenance tank is missing; For the 9800, note which tank is fully inserted. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary; If you are using cut correctly. Release the paper lever and remove the jammed paper. see page 162 for more information. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER Load cut evenly. Load roll paper as described on the LCD display. Press the l Paper Source button until...
Printer Guide
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... the printer software is correct for instructions. • When you are set correctly. 154 | Solving Problems Message SENSOR ERROR LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER SERVICE CALL ERROR UNABLE TO PRINT MAKE SURE PAPER IS LOADED Explanation The loaded paper does not match the selected paper type (roll or sheet). See page 122 for instructions. ◗ Turn off . Response Press the l Paper Source button to see if you send a print job, make sure the printable side is locked. See page 122 for low ink or incorrectly loaded paper. For more information, see page...
... the printer software is correct for instructions. • When you are set correctly. 154 | Solving Problems Message SENSOR ERROR LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER SERVICE CALL ERROR UNABLE TO PRINT MAKE SURE PAPER IS LOADED Explanation The loaded paper does not match the selected paper type (roll or sheet). See page 122 for instructions. ◗ Turn off . Response Press the l Paper Source button to see if you send a print job, make sure the printable side is locked. See page 122 for low ink or incorrectly loaded paper. For more information, see page...
Printer Guide
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... a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 122. ◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 110 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the printer software is correct for the paper you 're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is appears faint. See page 69 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. 156 | Solving Problems Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the Paper Configuration utility...
... a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 122. ◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 110 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the printer software is correct for the paper you 're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is appears faint. See page 69 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. 156 | Solving Problems Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the Paper Configuration utility...
Printer Guide
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... Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for details. Check the display message and lights on page 123 to see page 12 or 13. ◗ The printer port setting doesn't match the printer connection port (Windows). Make sure the interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your system. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the control panel to clean the print head...
... Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for details. Check the display message and lights on page 123 to see page 12 or 13. ◗ The printer port setting doesn't match the printer connection port (Windows). Make sure the interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your system. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the control panel to clean the print head...
Printer Guide
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... your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ◗ Don't run too many applications at the same time. ◗ Turn off virtual memory. ◗ Add RAM to the printer: either IEEE 1394 FireWire or USB 2.0. See page 69 for the paper's thickness and drying time; See page 75 for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on . see page 75. 6-160 The paper sensors may not operate correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings...
... your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ◗ Don't run too many applications at the same time. ◗ Turn off virtual memory. ◗ Add RAM to the printer: either IEEE 1394 FireWire or USB 2.0. See page 69 for the paper's thickness and drying time; See page 75 for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on . see page 75. 6-160 The paper sensors may not operate correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings...
Printer Guide
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... 114 Color problems, 159 ColorSync settings, 87 Component life, checking, 120 to 122 Connecting printer, 40 Control panel aligning print head, 126 to 127 buttons, 150 changing language, 136 changing measurement units, 136 cleaning print head, 124 to 126 component life, checking, 120 to 122 illustration, 150 ink levels, checking, 120 to 122, 127 lights, 150 messages, 150 to 154 monitoring printer, 150 to 154 restoring default settings, 136 status check, printing, 120 CR (carriage) motor, checking status, 120 to 122 Custom paper size Mac OS...
... 114 Color problems, 159 ColorSync settings, 87 Component life, checking, 120 to 122 Connecting printer, 40 Control panel aligning print head, 126 to 127 buttons, 150 changing language, 136 changing measurement units, 136 cleaning print head, 124 to 126 component life, checking, 120 to 122 illustration, 150 ink levels, checking, 120 to 122, 127 lights, 150 messages, 150 to 154 monitoring printer, 150 to 154 restoring default settings, 136 status check, printing, 120 CR (carriage) motor, checking status, 120 to 122 Custom paper size Mac OS...
Printer Guide
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... Windows options, 103 to 108 LFP Remote Panel, 50 to 52 Lightfastness, 168 Lights, control panel, 150 Loading cut sheet paper, 64 to 66 posterboard, 67 to 69 roll paper, 56 to 61 M Mac OS X basic print options, 83 to 86 black and white photos, 94 to 96 borderless printing, 80 to 82, 90 to 91 canceling print jobs, 97 checking ink levels, 97 to 98 color management, 87, 94 to 96 custom preset, 93 installing software...
... Windows options, 103 to 108 LFP Remote Panel, 50 to 52 Lightfastness, 168 Lights, control panel, 150 Loading cut sheet paper, 64 to 66 posterboard, 67 to 69 roll paper, 56 to 61 M Mac OS X basic print options, 83 to 86 black and white photos, 94 to 96 borderless printing, 80 to 82, 90 to 91 canceling print jobs, 97 checking ink levels, 97 to 98 color management, 87, 94 to 96 custom preset, 93 installing software...
Printer Guide
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... Paper light, 150 Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 81 to 83 problems, 159 Windows, 105 -172 Paper Source setting problems, 159 Windows, 103, 107 Pause light, 150 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 97 Windows, 114 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 120 to 122 PhotoEnhance, 110 Platen Gap setting control panel, 69 to 70 Macintosh, 89 problems, 156 Windows, 112 Posterboard, 67 to 69 Power cleaning cycle, 125 to 126 Power consumption, 165 Power light, 150 Preset, Mac OS X, 93 Print as Bitmap setting, 116 Print head aligning...
... Paper light, 150 Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 81 to 83 problems, 159 Windows, 105 -172 Paper Source setting problems, 159 Windows, 103, 107 Pause light, 150 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 97 Windows, 114 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 120 to 122 PhotoEnhance, 110 Platen Gap setting control panel, 69 to 70 Macintosh, 89 problems, 156 Windows, 112 Posterboard, 67 to 69 Power cleaning cycle, 125 to 126 Power consumption, 165 Power light, 150 Preset, Mac OS X, 93 Print as Bitmap setting, 116 Print head aligning...
Printer Guide
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..., 166 Problems banding, 154 blank paper, 159 blurry prints, 157 cable, 158, 159 color, 159 diagnosing, 149 faint prints, 156 garbled characters, 159 ghosting, 155 graininess, 155 inverted image, 159 margin, 159 misalignment, 154 misregistration, 155 nothing prints, 158 operational, 158 paper, 160 to 163 print quality, 154 to 157 print speed, 116 printer driver, 158 to 159 -173 Index | 173 printing stops, 158 roll paper cannot be cut, 159 size limitation...
..., 166 Problems banding, 154 blank paper, 159 blurry prints, 157 cable, 158, 159 color, 159 diagnosing, 149 faint prints, 156 garbled characters, 159 ghosting, 155 graininess, 155 inverted image, 159 margin, 159 misalignment, 154 misregistration, 155 nothing prints, 158 operational, 158 paper, 160 to 163 print quality, 154 to 157 print speed, 116 printer driver, 158 to 159 -173 Index | 173 printing stops, 158 roll paper cannot be cut, 159 size limitation...
Product Brochure
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...™ and ICM™ workflows Two User-exchangeable Black Ink Modes Both printers can be used for any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 2880 x 1440 dpi delivers a level of an Epson Stylus Pro print engine, along that dramatically changes an industry? Based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (250) New Three-level Black Ink Technology n Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks n Significantly improves the printer's gray balance while eliminating color casts n Impressive midtones and highlights for...
...™ and ICM™ workflows Two User-exchangeable Black Ink Modes Both printers can be used for any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 2880 x 1440 dpi delivers a level of an Epson Stylus Pro print engine, along that dramatically changes an industry? Based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (250) New Three-level Black Ink Technology n Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks n Significantly improves the printer's gray balance while eliminating color casts n Impressive midtones and highlights for...
Product Brochure
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... right borderless "bleed" printing for cutting very thick media ~2,000 cuts (coated media) Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge Ink cartridge size 110 ml or 220 mlB each (0.24" total) SP7800 -24.16" SP9800 - 44.16" Limited by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Operating Systems Supported Macintosh Panther 10.3.9 or higher Tiger 10.4 or higher Windows 2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition) Printer Interfaces Includes one USB...
... right borderless "bleed" printing for cutting very thick media ~2,000 cuts (coated media) Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge Ink cartridge size 110 ml or 220 mlB each (0.24" total) SP7800 -24.16" SP9800 - 44.16" Limited by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Operating Systems Supported Macintosh Panther 10.3.9 or higher Tiger 10.4 or higher Windows 2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition) Printer Interfaces Includes one USB...
Product Information Guide
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... maintenance tank yourself. Raise the ink lever(s) to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 4. When the light stays on selecting the correct replacement cartridges. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Printing a Status Sheet The status sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in the printer. 2. The amount of ink left or the component life is indicated as follows: 100-81% 80-61% 60-41% 40-21% 20% or less Ink low Ink...
... maintenance tank yourself. Raise the ink lever(s) to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 4. When the light stays on selecting the correct replacement cartridges. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Printing a Status Sheet The status sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in the printer. 2. The amount of ink left or the component life is indicated as follows: 100-81% 80-61% 60-41% 40-21% 20% or less Ink low Ink...
Product Information Guide
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... ink levers to start printing the nozzle check pattern. NOZZLE CHECK is printed and automatically read. The cartridges need to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Press the d button until TEST PRINT is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 8/05 Paper Type and Banding Banding can clean the print head manually by several problems, such as described above. 2. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in a third-party RIP. Close the ink compartment cover(s). Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printer utility software...
... ink levers to start printing the nozzle check pattern. NOZZLE CHECK is printed and automatically read. The cartridges need to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Press the d button until TEST PRINT is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 8/05 Paper Type and Banding Banding can clean the print head manually by several problems, such as described above. 2. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in a third-party RIP. Close the ink compartment cover(s). Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printer utility software...