Printer Guide
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... System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand...
... System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand...
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... Using the Paper Basket 70 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 71 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 72 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 ...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...
... Using the Paper Basket 70 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 71 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 72 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 ...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...
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Contents | 7 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 100 ...114 Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head... Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 132 Draining the Old Ink 132 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 134 Updating the Printer Driver Information 135 Changing the Date and Time...
Contents | 7 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 100 ...114 Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head... Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 132 Draining the Old Ink 132 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 134 Updating the Printer Driver Information 135 Changing the Date and Time...
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... Shipment 144 Removing the Optional Print Server Card 146 Moving the Printer on the Stand 147 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 148 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 149 Checking Error Messages and Lights 150 Improving Print Quality 154 Solving ...Problems 160 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 161 Clearing Paper Jams 162 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 164 Macintosh 164 Windows 164 A Specifications Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable ...
... Shipment 144 Removing the Optional Print Server Card 146 Moving the Printer on the Stand 147 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 148 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 149 Checking Error Messages and Lights 150 Improving Print Quality 154 Solving ...Problems 160 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 161 Clearing Paper Jams 162 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 164 Macintosh 164 Windows 164 A Specifications Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable ...
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... additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you how to avoid bodily injury.
... additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you how to avoid bodily injury.
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... Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7800/9800 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 141) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 138) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 128 for accessories and options that are currently available. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800...
... Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7800/9800 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 141) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 138) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 128 for accessories and options that are currently available. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800...
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...-free line or your Unit ID number, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or visit www.prographics.epson.com. To find the nearest reseller, call (562) 276-1305. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World...PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. 11 At this site, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of purchase. You can download drivers, ...
...-free line or your Unit ID number, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or visit www.prographics.epson.com. To find the nearest reseller, call (562) 276-1305. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World...PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. 11 At this site, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of purchase. You can download drivers, ...
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... DVD drive for the 9800.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 131 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 7800) or 198 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 9800) without ink or paper. Make sure you have sufficient assistance when...
... DVD drive for the 9800.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 131 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 7800) or 198 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 9800) without ink or paper. Make sure you have sufficient assistance when...
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... with soap and water. If ink gets in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of the ink cartridge. This could damage the print head. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area,... shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges well before installing them . Doing so...
... with soap and water. If ink gets in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of the ink cartridge. This could damage the print head. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area,... shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges well before installing them . Doing so...
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...; 8 feet to unpack and set up the printer. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Follow these steps to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800: 8 in. 6 in. 24 in. 12...If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead. The following information: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the...
...; 8 feet to unpack and set up the printer. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Follow these steps to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800: 8 in. 6 in. 24 in. 12...If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead. The following information: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the...
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... Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-21 If you have all the items...
... Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-21 If you have all the items...
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Remove any packing tape. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 1-24 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Open the front cover. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6.
Remove any packing tape. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 1-24 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Open the front cover. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6.
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If you have all the items shown below . Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Lift the box up and away from the side as shown..., the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. 30 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 4. See page 128. 3. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge.
If you have all the items shown below . Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Lift the box up and away from the side as shown..., the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. 30 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 4. See page 128. 3. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge.
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Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Close the front cover. 1-33 Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Close the front cover. 1-33 Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
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... open them. Press the P Power button to use Matte Black (sold separately; 38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 see page 128), you prefer to...
... open them. Press the P Power button to use Matte Black (sold separately; 38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 see page 128), you prefer to...
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... sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 10 minutes. When messages appear ... appear on the display. 1-39 Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the front cover while the P Power light is completed, you may damage the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 39 4. After ink charging is flashing, or you need to raise or lower...
... sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 10 minutes. When messages appear ... appear on the display. 1-39 Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the front cover while the P Power light is completed, you may damage the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 39 4. After ink charging is flashing, or you need to raise or lower...
Printer Guide
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...Press the d button to save each setting. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Press the l button, then the d button for thick media. When done, press the Pause button. After printing the pattern...your paper. • PPR FEED ADJUSTMENT helps eliminate banding. 76 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. Make any adjustments, as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJ adjusts the intensity of paper numbers showing the settings...
...Press the d button to save each setting. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Press the l button, then the d button for thick media. When done, press the Pause button. After printing the pattern...your paper. • PPR FEED ADJUSTMENT helps eliminate banding. 76 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. Make any adjustments, as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJ adjusts the intensity of paper numbers showing the settings...
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... choose this screen: 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from three Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions...
... choose this screen: 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from three Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions...
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...thick or thin paper. 3-88 88 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass ...lets you print with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you see this screen:...
...thick or thin paper. 3-88 88 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass ...lets you print with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you see this screen:...
Printer Guide
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...After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the drop-down menu. 2. Type a name, and click OK. 4. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Note: If you will save you time when you may lose your print job, create a custom preset. You see the... from top to print, click the Print button. This will lose your settings. 3. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your settings. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you 're ready to bottom. When you 've made the correct settings for...
...After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the drop-down menu. 2. Type a name, and click OK. 4. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Note: If you will save you time when you may lose your print job, create a custom preset. You see the... from top to print, click the Print button. This will lose your settings. 3. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your settings. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you 're ready to bottom. When you 've made the correct settings for...