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... 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 29 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 31 Attaching the Basket 34 Connecting the Power Cord 37 Installing Ink 38 Connecting to Your System 40 ...
... 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 29 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 31 Attaching the Basket 34 Connecting the Power Cord 37 Installing Ink 38 Connecting to Your System 40 ...
Printer Guide
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... Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 55 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 56 Using Roll Paper 56 Roll Paper Guidelines 57 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 58 Placing the Paper in the Printer 59 Removing Paper from the Spindle 62...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...
... Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 55 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 56 Using Roll Paper 56 Roll Paper Guidelines 57 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 58 Placing the Paper in the Printer 59 Removing Paper from the Spindle 62...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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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 ...
Printer Guide
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... most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to your equipment. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide...
... most out of procedures for easy reference. • The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to your equipment. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide...
Printer Guide
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... the Epson Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- com for a complete listing. 10 Options and Accessories 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...
... the Epson Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- com for a complete listing. 10 Options and Accessories 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...
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... need your printer. Epson also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan. In Canada, you can also purchase online at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Support...562) 276-1305. At this site, you can download drivers, firmware, and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. Introduction | 11 Tip: If you experience difficulty with your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World Wide Web.
... need your printer. Epson also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan. In Canada, you can also purchase online at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Support...562) 276-1305. At this site, you can download drivers, firmware, and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. Introduction | 11 Tip: If you experience difficulty with your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through the World Wide Web.
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... long • For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a shielded IEEE 1394 cable up the printer, make sure 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 is tilted or at an angle. • Avoid...
... long • For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a shielded IEEE 1394 cable up the printer, make sure 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 is tilted or at an angle. • Avoid...
Printer Guide
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... so may affect normal operation and printing. 15 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 for best results. ...its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not...
... so may affect normal operation and printing. 15 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 for best results. ...its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not...
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...; Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to unpack and set up the printer. Avoid locations subject to assemble the printer and stand. 17 If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space...
...; Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to unpack and set up the printer. Avoid locations subject to assemble the printer and stand. 17 If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead. 17 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space...
Printer Guide
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...box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. See page 128. If you have all the items shown below . Note: ...The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 21 2. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters...
...box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. See page 128. If you have all the items shown below . Note: ...The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 21 2. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters...
Printer Guide
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Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Remove any packing tape. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Fasten the printer to ship the printer. 1-24 Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Open the front cover.
Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Remove any packing tape. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Fasten the printer to ship the printer. 1-24 Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Open the front cover.
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... cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from around the printer. 4. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you have all the items shown below . Remove the cardboard panels from the side...
... cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from around the printer. 4. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you have all the items shown below . Remove the cardboard panels from the side...
Printer Guide
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Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Close the front cover. 1-33 Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Open the front cover. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Close the front cover. 1-33 Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Open the front cover. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Printer Guide
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... and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 Remove each cartridge to be present during the ink installation process. 38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. Press the P Power button to be used. Note: You need to turn... you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the raised (released) position. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGES appears on the printer. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to one-third of installing the supplied ...
... and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 Remove each cartridge to be present during the ink installation process. 38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. Press the P Power button to be used. Note: You need to turn... you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the raised (released) position. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGES appears on the printer. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to one-third of installing the supplied ...
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... open the front cover while the P Power light is completed, 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. Make sure you need to load paper so that READY will appear on...
... open the front cover while the P Power light is completed, 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. Make sure you need to load paper so that READY will appear on...
Printer Guide
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...but lowers printing speed. 10. Choose a lower value if you see dark lines. • DRYING TIME lets you can make similar settings using the printer driver software. After you create paper configurations, you print with the most even lines. 76 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. In the example shown ...of paper numbers showing the settings for thick media. Examine the printed pattern for the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Press the d button to save each one. 2-76 You can use the TEST PRINT menu to determine the cleanest cut for...
...but lowers printing speed. 10. Choose a lower value if you see dark lines. • DRYING TIME lets you can make similar settings using the printer driver software. After you create paper configurations, you print with the most even lines. 76 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. In the example shown ...of paper numbers showing the settings for thick media. Examine the printed pattern for the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Press the d button to save each one. 2-76 You can use the TEST PRINT menu to determine the cleanest cut for...
Printer Guide
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Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to disable color management in the printer driver. In most cases, you can choose ColorSync from the drop-down...inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer driver. 1. You see this mode when you use color management in Photoshop or other settings. • (Off) No Color Adjustment to choose from four Color...
Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to disable color management in the printer driver. In most cases, you can choose ColorSync from the drop-down...inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer driver. 1. You see this mode when you use color management in Photoshop or other settings. • (Off) No Color Adjustment to choose from four Color...
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...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 need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to match your prints, or a... page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. 88 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to fine-tune its performance. 1. Choose a lower value if you see white lines...
...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 need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to match your prints, or a... page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. 88 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to fine-tune its performance. 1. Choose a lower value if you see white lines...
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... Caution: Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name, or you will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. See page 96 for instructions on each screen in the drop-down menu. 2. This will lose your ...settings. Select Summary from the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the Presets drop-down menu. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Note: If you check the settings on monitoring your print job. 3-93 Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you ...
... Caution: Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name, or you will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. See page 96 for instructions on each screen in the drop-down menu. 2. This will lose your ...settings. Select Summary from the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the Presets drop-down menu. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Note: If you check the settings on monitoring your print job. 3-93 Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you ...