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... 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer 21 Unpacking and Assembling the Printer 21 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing...
... 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer 21 Unpacking and Assembling the Printer 21 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing...
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... Part number C12C815321 SPECTRO44 SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44UV SPECTRO24UV EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement maintenance tank (see page 169) Replacement...
... Part number C12C815321 SPECTRO44 SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44UV SPECTRO24UV EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement maintenance tank (see page 169) Replacement...
Printer Guide
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...frayed power cord. 15 Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. • Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. • Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. ...; Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire or electric shock. • The printer's power cord is designed for use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or...
...frayed power cord. 15 Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. • Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. • Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. ...; Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire or electric shock. • The printer's power cord is designed for use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or...
Printer Guide
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18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9900 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 AC inlet Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7900 unless otherwise noted.
18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9900 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 AC inlet Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7900 unless otherwise noted.
Printer Guide
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... you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12 inches on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 ×...Updating the printer firmware • Configuring the printer for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer WARNING: Four people are required to unpack and set up the printer. 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 • ...
... you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12 inches on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 ×...Updating the printer firmware • Configuring the printer for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer WARNING: Four people are required to unpack and set up the printer. 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 • ...
Printer Guide
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Unpack the stand and make sure you need floor space of approximately: • 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 22 | Setting Up the Printer For assembly, you have all these items. 2 Sides Horizontal strut Manual holder 6 Bolts Hex wrench 2 Wing screws with lock washers 22
Unpack the stand and make sure you need floor space of approximately: • 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 22 | Setting Up the Printer For assembly, you have all these items. 2 Sides Horizontal strut Manual holder 6 Bolts Hex wrench 2 Wing screws with lock washers 22
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Make sure you have all the parts shown below: Cloth basket 2 Pins 2 Black plastic connectors 1 Square pole and 2 round poles Rod 2 Paper guides 2 Posts 2. Attach the two short posts as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27 Setting Up the Printer | 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1.
Make sure you have all the parts shown below: Cloth basket 2 Pins 2 Black plastic connectors 1 Square pole and 2 round poles Rod 2 Paper guides 2 Posts 2. Attach the two short posts as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27 Setting Up the Printer | 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1.
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Cloth basket 2 Black plastic connectors 4 Pins 2 Plastic end pieces 3 Square poles 5 Paper guides 4 Posts 2 Round poles Rod 2. Attach two of the stand as they come out. 34 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the front of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34
Cloth basket 2 Black plastic connectors 4 Pins 2 Plastic end pieces 3 Square poles 5 Paper guides 4 Posts 2 Round poles Rod 2. Attach two of the stand as they come out. 34 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the front of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34
Printer Guide
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Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7900. Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44
Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7900. Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44
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Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer as shown. For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch.
Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer as shown. For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch.
Printer Guide
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... 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your paper Selecting Media for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and ...fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9900. core: 6 in. (150 mm) diameter ...
... 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your paper Selecting Media for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and ...fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9900. core: 6 in. (150 mm) diameter ...
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... the Sheet icon does not appear on the printer's control panel. 1. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. Select the paper that you need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if...
... the Sheet icon does not appear on the printer's control panel. 1. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. Select the paper that you need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if...
Printer Guide
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How you load paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u button. Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you load the paper depends on its thickness: •... media. You can leave your roll paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). The printer accepts sheets in place during loading and printing. make sure it is closed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is removed from letter size/A4 to increase the...
How you load paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u button. Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you load the paper depends on its thickness: •... media. You can leave your roll paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). The printer accepts sheets in place during loading and printing. make sure it is closed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is removed from letter size/A4 to increase the...
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... Media Note: You may need to increase the suction by pressing the u button. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the printer. 76 Loading Heavy Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. The only exception... with the horizontal and vertical lines on the LCD display. 3. This helps hold the paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded...
... Media Note: You may need to increase the suction by pressing the u button. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the printer. 76 Loading Heavy Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. The only exception... with the horizontal and vertical lines on the LCD display. 3. This helps hold the paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded...
Printer Guide
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..., as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9900) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for paper more information. Use this method for the Pro 7900). 1. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you are using the paper guides, make sure they come out... printouts as shown below to set it up the basket in front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 78 Catching Printouts in Front of the printer. You can set up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the narrow or wide setting: Widest Wider Wide Narrow When...
..., as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9900) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for paper more information. Use this method for the Pro 7900). 1. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you are using the paper guides, make sure they come out... printouts as shown below to set it up the basket in front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 78 Catching Printouts in Front of the printer. You can set up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the narrow or wide setting: Widest Wider Wide Narrow When...
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Raise the front of the basket all the way up. 3. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 79 Open the tabs at the front of the basket and tilt it down. Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 2. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. Then raise the paper guides. 4.
Raise the front of the basket all the way up. 3. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 79 Open the tabs at the front of the basket and tilt it down. Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 2. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. Then raise the paper guides. 4.
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Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 3. For the Pro 9900, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) 81
Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 3. For the Pro 9900, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) 81
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Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. Lower the paper guides. 82 82 | Handling Paper and Other Media Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the basket. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket. 2.
Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. Lower the paper guides. 82 82 | Handling Paper and Other Media Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the basket. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket. 2.
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... other applications, or in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on -screen User's Guide for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Mac OS X 10.4, you have them created by a color specialist. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. You can create your...
... other applications, or in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on -screen User's Guide for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. A color-managed workflow using Mac OS X 10.4, you have them created by a color specialist. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. You can create your...
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...) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only 88 88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media.
...) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only 88 88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media.