Getting Started - ColorBurst RIP
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CAT I O NS • SP S for Epson Stylus® Pro Edition 3800 4800 7800 9800 GETTING STARTED June, 2004 ColorBurst RIP for WEB O FFSET PUBLI EC I F I C AT I ON CERTIFIED SYSTEM Certified -
CAT I O NS • SP S for Epson Stylus® Pro Edition 3800 4800 7800 9800 GETTING STARTED June, 2004 ColorBurst RIP for WEB O FFSET PUBLI EC I F I C AT I ON CERTIFIED SYSTEM Certified -
Getting Started - ColorBurst RIP
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If you are using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 printer, you need to attach the included USB key to set up the Stylus Pro printer on the computer that is running the RIP server. 1 Before setting up the ColorBurst RIP, see one of the following files: ■ Mac OS® X: Applications > ColorBurst Epson > Epson Quick Start Mac.pdf ■...
If you are using the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 printer, you need to attach the included USB key to set up the Stylus Pro printer on the computer that is running the RIP server. 1 Before setting up the ColorBurst RIP, see one of the following files: ■ Mac OS® X: Applications > ColorBurst Epson > Epson Quick Start Mac.pdf ■...
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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... 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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...) Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- 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...
...) Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- 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...
Printer Guide
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... 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. Introduction | 13 • Quad-speed (4...215;) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For USB connection: a Windows-...
... 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. Introduction | 13 • Quad-speed (4...215;) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For USB connection: a Windows-...
Printer Guide
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... avoid locations near potential sources of approximately 8 × 8 feet to set up and use the printer. 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 required for easy access and ventilation. Before you begin, make sure you...
... avoid locations near potential sources of approximately 8 × 8 feet to set up and use the printer. 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 required for easy access and ventilation. Before you begin, make sure you...
Printer Guide
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... to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. 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 set up and use the printer. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, see page 17 instead. Follow these steps to set it on...
... to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. 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 set up and use the printer. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, see page 17 instead. Follow these steps to set it on...
Printer Guide
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Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 1-37 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Connect the power cord to the ...AC inlet on the back of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. 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. Route the power cord through one of the...
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 1-37 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Connect the power cord to the ...AC inlet on the back of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. 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. Route the power cord through one of the...
Printer Guide
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... your Macintosh and your printer driver on the printer you have. 1-43 You see page 48. 1. For Windows, see the Epson Installation Program. 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. Double-click the Epson installer icon. Installing the Software for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on the Epson support site at http://support.epson.com. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can...
... your Macintosh and your printer driver on the printer you have. 1-43 You see page 48. 1. For Windows, see the Epson Installation Program. 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. Double-click the Epson installer icon. Installing the Software for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on the Epson support site at http://support.epson.com. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can...
Printer Guide
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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. Tip: If you are using-either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. The Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 appears on the screen. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. 4. Click your printer name, then click Add. 1-47 Type a new name and click Apply Changes. 5.
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. Tip: If you are using-either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. The Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 appears on the screen. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. 4. Click your printer name, then click Add. 1-47 Type a new name and click Apply Changes. 5.
Printer Guide
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...Power button to turn on -screen instructions to install the software. When you have. The EPSON LFP Remote Panel begins installing. 8. Follow the on the printer. (Make sure the printer is installed. 11. Do one of the following window: 5. Follow the on -screen ... click OK. Click Next. 7. Double-click Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles for network use EpsonNet Config to install the software. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on page 53. 1-49 When installation is complete...
...Power button to turn on -screen instructions to install the software. When you have. The EPSON LFP Remote Panel begins installing. 8. Follow the on the printer. (Make sure the printer is installed. 11. Do one of the following window: 5. Follow the on -screen ... click OK. Click Next. 7. Double-click Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles for network use EpsonNet Config to install the software. Double-click Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 7800 or Install Printer Driver for Stylus Pro 9800, depending on page 53. 1-49 When installation is complete...
Printer Guide
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... large jobs. See page 75 for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 44 inches wide (9800) or 24 inches wide (7800). wide Maximum 2 in . 55 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 print on a variety of media, including...
... large jobs. See page 75 for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 44 inches wide (9800) or 24 inches wide (7800). wide Maximum 2 in . 55 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 print on a variety of media, including...
Printer Guide
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... following symbols appear in the corner of the display to remind you of the printer. See page 75 for the 9800. 2-70 Press the Pause button to exit the menu. Note: When you print on page 71 for the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or page 72 for more information. Follow the instructions on posterboard, set... it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the ...
... following symbols appear in the corner of the display to remind you of the printer. See page 75 for the 9800. 2-70 Press the Pause button to exit the menu. Note: When you print on page 71 for the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or page 72 for more information. Follow the instructions on posterboard, set... it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the ...
Printer Guide
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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 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.
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. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that they are in front of the printer. If you are 62 inches or more in . Then push the lower rods down, so that are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 2-72 Slide the upper metal rods all the way 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. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that they are in front of the printer. If you are 62 inches or more in . Then push the lower rods down, so that are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 2-72 Slide the upper metal rods all the way in length. 1.
Printer Guide
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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 Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. If there is taut. Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 3. 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 Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. If there is taut. Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to catch printouts under the printer: 1.
Printer Guide
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... print jobs • Checking printer status 79 When you print and manage print jobs. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. 79 Chapter 3: Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you...
... print jobs • Checking printer status 79 When you print and manage print jobs. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. 79 Chapter 3: Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you...
Printer Guide
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...99 99 Chapter 4: Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Your Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your own... created by a color specialist. com for your operating system. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. Make sure any profiles you can create your printer for color photos. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced ...
...99 99 Chapter 4: Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Your Stylus Pro 7800 or 9800 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your own... created by a color specialist. com for your operating system. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. Make sure any profiles you can create your printer for color photos. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced ...
Printer Guide
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... additional 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 CD-ROM... that 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 maintenance to fine-tune a variety of...
... additional 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 CD-ROM... that 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 maintenance to fine-tune a variety of...