Printer Guide
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... Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 122 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 123 Using the Control Panel Menu 124 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges...
... Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 122 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 123 Using the Control Panel Menu 124 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Printer Guide
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... components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using a web browser, such as you have a problem. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer for daily use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes...
... components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using a web browser, such as you have a problem. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer for daily use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes...
Printer Guide
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...print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer...came with your printer. 119 For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at its best. 119 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7800/9800 requires little ...
...print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer...came with your printer. 119 For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at its best. 119 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7800/9800 requires little ...
Printer Guide
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...print head needs cleaning, as shown below , run the cleaning cycle. Caution: Don't run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is clean. • If any dots or segments are clean. Press the Menu button. 4. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 125 7. Make sure the printer... the instructions on the printer's LCD display is highlighted, then press Menu. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it . • If the pattern looks good as described on or flashing. 3. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to run a...
...print head needs cleaning, as shown below , run the cleaning cycle. Caution: Don't run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is clean. • If any dots or segments are clean. Press the Menu button. 4. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 125 7. Make sure the printer... the instructions on the printer's LCD display is highlighted, then press Menu. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it . • If the pattern looks good as described on or flashing. 3. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to run a...
Printer Guide
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... type of print quality. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you want to fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can replace it is best to replace a low ink cartridge before you do so, Epson recommends covering the... it before starting a large print job. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 9. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 127 Tip: You can perform a manual head alignment, as follows: 100-81...
... type of print quality. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you want to fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can replace it is best to replace a low ink cartridge before you do so, Epson recommends covering the... it before starting a large print job. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 9. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 127 Tip: You can perform a manual head alignment, as follows: 100-81...
Printer Guide
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... the printer. You can check the status of media that your cutter by printing the status check sheet or viewing its status on , then follow these steps to display EXEC. Press Menu again to highlight INK INFO MENU, then press Menu. Press the button. The print head moves ...to view the information. 4. sales only). If you use the blade to replace it. Caution: Do not try to be replaced. You can purchase replacement parts from Epson (part number C12C815291). Note: You can obtain a new cutter ...
... the printer. You can check the status of media that your cutter by printing the status check sheet or viewing its status on , then follow these steps to display EXEC. Press Menu again to highlight INK INFO MENU, then press Menu. Press the button. The print head moves ...to view the information. 4. sales only). If you use the blade to replace it. Caution: Do not try to be replaced. You can purchase replacement parts from Epson (part number C12C815291). Note: You can obtain a new cutter ...
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...When the tank is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD display. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD display. Close the front cover when you see page 124). The cutter moves to ...121) or by viewing its indicator on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 3. Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. Push down on the control panel, shown below.
...When the tank is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD display. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD display. Close the front cover when you see page 124). The cutter moves to ...121) or by viewing its indicator on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 3. Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. Push down on the control panel, shown below.
Printer Guide
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...Epson as described on ink. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following pages. See page 122 for instructions. • When you are set correctly. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to select the correct paper type (roll or sheet). The print head... cycle. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on the following : • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Unplug the printer and wait 30 seconds. Problem Your print has horizontal banding. See page 126 for instructions. • Align the print head. see Chapter...
...Epson as described on ink. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following pages. See page 122 for instructions. • When you are set correctly. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to select the correct paper type (roll or sheet). The print head... cycle. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on the following : • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Unplug the printer and wait 30 seconds. Problem Your print has horizontal banding. See page 126 for instructions. • Align the print head. see Chapter...
Printer Guide
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...sure to return the setting to standard (STD) when you're done using it . Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable ...to tune out banding. See page 122 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 126. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. Solution ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if you are low on ink. Solving Problems | 155...
...sure to return the setting to standard (STD) when you're done using it . Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable ...to tune out banding. See page 122 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 126. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. Solution ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if you are low on ink. Solving Problems | 155...
Printer Guide
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...the feed paper after you have printer's buffer. Color images print in black ◗ Make sure Color is selected in your print ◗ Align the print head as described on page 126. Follow the instructions on the printer to clear any stalled print jobs from the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X). ...; The paper cutter blade may be used with the cutter. ◗ Make sure appears on your printer software. See page 57 for a list of media that cannot be too thick to replace the blade. ◗ The paper may be dull. A ruled line on the LCD display. cancelled...
...the feed paper after you have printer's buffer. Color images print in black ◗ Make sure Color is selected in your print ◗ Align the print head as described on page 126. Follow the instructions on the printer to clear any stalled print jobs from the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X). ...; The paper cutter blade may be used with the cutter. ◗ Make sure appears on your printer software. See page 57 for a list of media that cannot be too thick to replace the blade. ◗ The paper may be dull. A ruled line on the LCD display. cancelled...
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...Index Cutter cutting paper manually, 63 manual, ordering, 10 replacement blade, ordering, 10 replacing blade, 138 to 141 D Date and time setting, 136 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X, 97 Windows, 114 Depth of printer, 166 Diagnosing problems, 149 Dimensions of printer, 166 Documentation, how to use, 9 E Electrical ...to 52 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X, 86 problems, 159 Windows, 110 H Head Alignment menu, 126 Head unit (print head), checking status, 120 to 122 Heavy media, cutting, 63 Height of printer, 166 Help, Epson, 11 Hex dump, 136 High Speed Copies setting, 116 High Speed setting Mac OS...
...Index Cutter cutting paper manually, 63 manual, ordering, 10 replacement blade, ordering, 10 replacing blade, 138 to 141 D Date and time setting, 136 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X, 97 Windows, 114 Depth of printer, 166 Diagnosing problems, 149 Dimensions of printer, 166 Documentation, how to use, 9 E Electrical ...to 52 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X, 86 problems, 159 Windows, 110 H Head Alignment menu, 126 Head unit (print head), checking status, 120 to 122 Heavy media, cutting, 63 Height of printer, 166 Help, Epson, 11 Hex dump, 136 High Speed Copies setting, 116 High Speed setting Mac OS...
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... stock, 67 to 69 jams, 162 to 163 Mac OS X options, 80 to 83, 88 to 91 non-Epson, 75 to 77 ordering, 55 printable area, 168 problems, 160 to 163 removing from spindle, 62 roll, 56 ...90, 105 Windows options, 103 to 108 Paper basket SP 7800, 25 to 26, 71 to 72 SP 9800, 34 to 36, 72 to 74 Paper cutter operating manually, 63 replacing blade, 138 to 141 Paper light, 150 Paper Size ...cleaning cycle, 125 to 126 Power consumption, 165 Power light, 150 Preset, Mac OS X, 93 Print as Bitmap setting, 116 Print head aligning, 126 to 127 checking status, 120 to 122 cleaning, 122 to 126, 137 locking, 145 unlocking, ...
... stock, 67 to 69 jams, 162 to 163 Mac OS X options, 80 to 83, 88 to 91 non-Epson, 75 to 77 ordering, 55 printable area, 168 problems, 160 to 163 removing from spindle, 62 roll, 56 ...90, 105 Windows options, 103 to 108 Paper basket SP 7800, 25 to 26, 71 to 72 SP 9800, 34 to 36, 72 to 74 Paper cutter operating manually, 63 replacing blade, 138 to 141 Paper light, 150 Paper Size ...cleaning cycle, 125 to 126 Power consumption, 165 Power light, 150 Preset, Mac OS X, 93 Print as Bitmap setting, 116 Print head aligning, 126 to 127 checking status, 120 to 122 cleaning, 122 to 126, 137 locking, 145 unlocking, ...
Product Brochure
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...unattended production of weights up to optimize ink usage n On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System n All-new pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ...work-and-turn process, you can print on the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 only) High-performance Print Engine Speeds Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, both the SP7800 and SP9800 are shown in the industry, while printing twice as fast as our previous models. Print Mode 16" x 20" 24" ...
...unattended production of weights up to optimize ink usage n On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System n All-new pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ...work-and-turn process, you can print on the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 only) High-performance Print Engine Speeds Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, both the SP7800 and SP9800 are shown in the industry, while printing twice as fast as our previous models. Print Mode 16" x 20" 24" ...
Product Brochure
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... Media core compatibility Max. Normal is 42:30 Acoustic Noise Level Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 Printer Language/Drivers Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP by ...720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi Print Engine SpeedA 16" x 20" prints from 1:18 to 12:57 - Normal is 6:41 24" x 30" prints from 2:12 to 81:42 - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method 8-channel Print Head Technology 8-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or...
... Media core compatibility Max. Normal is 42:30 Acoustic Noise Level Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 Printer Language/Drivers Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP by ...720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi Print Engine SpeedA 16" x 20" prints from 1:18 to 12:57 - Normal is 6:41 24" x 30" prints from 2:12 to 81:42 - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method 8-channel Print Head Technology 8-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or...
Product Information Guide
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...there may have to clean the print head. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 - 3 User-Replaceable Parts You can change the ink later using the Black Ink Conversion Kit included with new ones. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Consumables and Accessories Ink ...12 months of your printer. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Epson Stylus Pro 9800 C12C811155 C12C811152 Manual Media Cutting System (for thick media) Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Epson Stylus Pro 9800 C12C815231 C815182 Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer. Menu button Hold ...
...there may have to clean the print head. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 - 3 User-Replaceable Parts You can change the ink later using the Black Ink Conversion Kit included with new ones. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Consumables and Accessories Ink ...12 months of your printer. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Epson Stylus Pro 9800 C12C811155 C12C811152 Manual Media Cutting System (for thick media) Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Epson Stylus Pro 9800 C12C815231 C815182 Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer. Menu button Hold ...
Product Information Guide
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... -0.70% to 1.5 mm ALIGNMENT AUTO UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL, BI-D #1, BI-D #2, BI-D #3 MANUAL UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL 4 - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 8/05 PAPER SUCTION STANDARD, -1, -2, -3, -4 M/W ADJUSTMENT STANDARD, 1, 2 MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE BK INK CHANGE EXECUTE POWER CLEANING EXECUTE CLOCK SETTING EXECUTE CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT -20 to +20 HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THICKNESS STANDARD, 0.1 mm to 0.70...
... -0.70% to 1.5 mm ALIGNMENT AUTO UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL, BI-D #1, BI-D #2, BI-D #3 MANUAL UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL 4 - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 8/05 PAPER SUCTION STANDARD, -1, -2, -3, -4 M/W ADJUSTMENT STANDARD, 1, 2 MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE BK INK CHANGE EXECUTE POWER CLEANING EXECUTE CLOCK SETTING EXECUTE CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT -20 to +20 HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THICKNESS STANDARD, 0.1 mm to 0.70...
Product Information Guide
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... the print head needs cleaning, as described above. 2. If your printer utility software. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in . Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or...printer returns to replace it runs a cleaning cycle. It can run a cleaning cycle to run the cleaning cycle. Once the cartridge is recommended only as clogged print head nozzles or a misaligned print head. You may need to its package. 6. Press the d button until TEST PRINT is not defined in the Epson printer driver or in the driver. Epson Stylus Pro 7800...
... the print head needs cleaning, as described above. 2. If your printer utility software. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in . Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or...printer returns to replace it runs a cleaning cycle. It can run a cleaning cycle to run the cleaning cycle. Once the cartridge is recommended only as clogged print head nozzles or a misaligned print head. You may need to its package. 6. Press the d button until TEST PRINT is not defined in the Epson printer driver or in the driver. Epson Stylus Pro 7800...
Product Information Guide
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...Replacing the Cutter Blade If you don't open the front cover or turn the printer off the printer during this process. 9. Press the Menu button. 2. Press Menu again to highlight ALIGNMENT. 7. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see no improvement, contact Epson for instructions. Then clean the print head...Then press the button to start the power cleaning. 6. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 5. You can check the status of media that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Press the button. Press Menu again, then press...
...Replacing the Cutter Blade If you don't open the front cover or turn the printer off the printer during this process. 9. Press the Menu button. 2. Press Menu again to highlight ALIGNMENT. 7. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see no improvement, contact Epson for instructions. Then clean the print head...Then press the button to start the power cleaning. 6. Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 5. You can check the status of media that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Press the button. Press Menu again, then press...
Product Information Guide
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... not print if one on the side of it carefully. 4. Make sure the printer is installed, run the EPSON LFP Remote Panel to be replaced (left . When your new printer, please visit support.epson.com. Caution: Be careful not to maintain compatibility with electronic Reference Guide 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 - 9 To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro...
... not print if one on the side of it carefully. 4. Make sure the printer is installed, run the EPSON LFP Remote Panel to be replaced (left . When your new printer, please visit support.epson.com. Caution: Be careful not to maintain compatibility with electronic Reference Guide 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 - 9 To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Epson UltraSmooth™, Textured, or Velvet) • Canvas • Backlight film • Vinyl Follow these steps to be replaced. Check the package and product code. If no stars are displayed, the cutter may have the wrong cartridge. The cutter service life is highlighted. 3 Press Menu. CUTTER REPLACEMENT... then reinserting it . Caution: Cutting the following media may need to replace the cutter: 1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until SERVICE LIFE is displayed. The print head moves to display EXECUTE, then press . Note: If you may shorten...
...Epson UltraSmooth™, Textured, or Velvet) • Canvas • Backlight film • Vinyl Follow these steps to be replaced. Check the package and product code. If no stars are displayed, the cutter may have the wrong cartridge. The cutter service life is highlighted. 3 Press Menu. CUTTER REPLACEMENT... then reinserting it . Caution: Cutting the following media may need to replace the cutter: 1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until SERVICE LIFE is displayed. The print head moves to display EXECUTE, then press . Note: If you may shorten...