Getting Started - ColorBurst RIP
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... The enclosed CD includes the advanced ColorBurst® RIP server software and client PPD (PostScript® Printer Description) software, as well as the SpectralVision™ utility for printer linearization. If you are using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 printer, you need to attach the included USB key to set up the RIP server, double-click...
... The enclosed CD includes the advanced ColorBurst® RIP server software and client PPD (PostScript® Printer Description) software, as well as the SpectralVision™ utility for printer linearization. If you are using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 printer, you need to attach the included USB key to set up the RIP server, double-click...
Printer Guide
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... 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 28 Unpacking the...
... 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 28 Unpacking the...
Printer Guide
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...69 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 ...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...
...69 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 ...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...
Printer Guide
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... 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. 10 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for a complete listing. 10 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Replacement...
... 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. 10 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for a complete listing. 10 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Replacement...
Printer Guide
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... 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. The printer will not operate properly if it . Make sure you have... sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 23 for the 7800 or 32 for the 9800.) ...
... 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. The printer will not operate properly if it . Make sure you have... sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 23 for the 7800 or 32 for the 9800.) ...
Printer Guide
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..., TVs, or air conditioners. 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 in. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space required for easy ...access and ventilation. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Follow these steps to assemble your system • Connecting to the network • Installing the printer software • Updating the printer firmware Caution: Two people are required to unpack and set...
..., TVs, or air conditioners. 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 in. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space required for easy ...access and ventilation. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Follow these steps to assemble your system • Connecting to the network • Installing the printer software • Updating the printer firmware Caution: Two people are required to unpack and set...
Printer Guide
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If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, see page 17 instead. Follow these steps to set it on the stand. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ...you have sufficient space to assemble your printer and its stand. Avoid locations subject to set up and use the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack the printer, and four are needed to direct ...
If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, see page 17 instead. Follow these steps to set it on the stand. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ...you have sufficient space to assemble your printer and its stand. Avoid locations subject to set up and use the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack the printer, and four are needed to direct ...
Printer Guide
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... Cord 1. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the back of the printer. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 37 Note: The illustrations in this section and the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, but the instructions are the same for the 7800.
... Cord 1. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the back of the printer. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 37 Note: The illustrations in this section and the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, but the instructions are the same for the 7800.
Printer Guide
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Double-click the Epson installer icon. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for Macintosh Follow the steps below to open its window. 3. For Windows, see the Epson Installation Program. 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for a newer version of your printer. 2. Turn on your Macintosh...
Double-click the Epson installer icon. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for Macintosh Follow the steps below to open its window. 3. For Windows, see the Epson Installation Program. 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for a newer version of your printer. 2. Turn on your Macintosh...
Printer Guide
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Type a new name and click Apply Changes. 5. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. 4. Tip: If you are using-either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. Click your printer name, then click Add. 1-47 Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. The Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 appears on the screen. Pull down the menu and select the connection you want to rename the printer for easier identification, select the printer name in the list and click Show Info.
Type a new name and click Apply Changes. 5. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. 4. Tip: If you are using-either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. Click your printer name, then click Add. 1-47 Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. The Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 appears on the screen. Pull down the menu and select the connection you want to rename the printer for easier identification, select the printer name in the list and click Show Info.
Printer Guide
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... which printer you have. The EPSON LFP Remote Panel begins installing. 8. Double-click Install Additional Color Profiles to install the software. You can use , as described on -screen instructions to install the profiles for your printer for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on the printer. (Make sure the printer is ...and wait while the guide is connected; Do one of the following window: 5. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for network use EpsonNet Config to install the software. Follow the on -screen instructions to configure your...
... which printer you have. The EPSON LFP Remote Panel begins installing. 8. Double-click Install Additional Color Profiles to install the software. You can use , as described on -screen instructions to install the profiles for your printer for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on the printer. (Make sure the printer is ...and wait while the guide is connected; Do one of the following window: 5. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for network use EpsonNet Config to install the software. Follow the on -screen instructions to configure your...
Printer Guide
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...to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 44 inches wide (9800) or 24 inches wide (7800). 55 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing...• Using cut sheets up to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. See page 75 for your printer. external roll 3 in . wide Pro 9800 (203 to 1118 mm) Letter size up to 44 in . (103 mm) - You...
...to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 44 inches wide (9800) or 24 inches wide (7800). 55 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing...• Using cut sheets up to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. See page 75 for your printer. external roll 3 in . wide Pro 9800 (203 to 1118 mm) Letter size up to 44 in . (103 mm) - You...
Printer Guide
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Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. The basket keeps...a paper configuration to optimize your results. Follow the instructions on page 71 for the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or page 72 for more information. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the Narrow setting when you print on posterboard, ...
Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. The basket keeps...a paper configuration to optimize your results. Follow the instructions on page 71 for the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or page 72 for more information. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the Narrow setting when you print on posterboard, ...
Printer Guide
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Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 To catch printouts in length. To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown below. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as shown: 2-71
Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 To catch printouts in length. To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown below. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as shown: 2-71
Printer Guide
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72 | Handling Paper and Other Media If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown: Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the basket, as shown below. 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in front of the printer. Then push the lower rods down, so that are in . If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 2-72 Use this method for posterboard or any prints that they are 62 inches or more in length. 1.
72 | Handling Paper and Other Media If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown: Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the basket, as shown below. 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in front of the printer. Then push the lower rods down, so that are in . If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 2-72 Use this method for posterboard or any prints that they are 62 inches or more in length. 1.
Printer Guide
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Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Make sure the surface of the basket is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Follow these steps to the floor. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 2-73 Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 3. If there is taut.
Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Make sure the surface of the basket is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Follow these steps to the floor. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 2-73 Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 3. If there is taut.
Printer Guide
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...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for ColorSync® are located in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color... applications, or in the standard folder for color photos. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically ...
...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for ColorSync® are located in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color... applications, or in the standard folder for color photos. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically ...
Printer Guide
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...Epson Drivers for Windows Your Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can use are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. ICC profiles are automatically copied to use the color... management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the standard folder for your operating system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ...
...Epson Drivers for Windows Your Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can use are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. ICC profiles are automatically copied to use the color... management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the standard folder for your operating system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ...
Printer Guide
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...Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7800/9800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and...maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the...
...Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7800/9800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and...maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the...
Product Brochure
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... to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality n Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls the curvature of consistent color output from printer to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of ink droplets for virtually maintenance-free proofing 24/7 n The affordable way to include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts...
... to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality n Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls the curvature of consistent color output from printer to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of ink droplets for virtually maintenance-free proofing 24/7 n The affordable way to include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts...