Network Guide
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Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports ...
Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports ...
Network Guide
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... have changed the value of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press r. When you would like to configure your...selected. 9. The LCD displays the default gateway. Press the Menu r button on , and the LCD displays READY. 2. A checkbox appears next to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Setting Up Your System for use on a TCP/IP network. 1. Make sure that it's selected. 6. Press l, to highlight ENABLE....
... have changed the value of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press r. When you would like to configure your...selected. 9. The LCD displays the default gateway. Press the Menu r button on , and the LCD displays READY. 2. A checkbox appears next to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Setting Up Your System for use on a TCP/IP network. 1. Make sure that it's selected. 6. Press l, to highlight ENABLE....
Network Guide
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..., the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 8. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2.
..., the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 8. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2.
Network Guide
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... Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you are ...selected, then click Next. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Then click Next. 7. Do one of the following ❏ If you manually...
... Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you are ...selected, then click Next. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Then click Next. 7. Do one of the following ❏ If you manually...
Network Guide
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Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you created for Network Printing Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Insert the printer software CD in the Install From Disk dialog box. 26 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click OK in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 6. Installing the Printer Driver 1.
Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you created for Network Printing Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Insert the printer software CD in the Install From Disk dialog box. 26 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click OK in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 6. Installing the Printer Driver 1.
Network Guide
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... want to configure from the printer's control panel. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Click TCP/IP under Network on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set the IP address manually, select Manual. 32 Network Software Note:... ❏ A Web browser must be installed on page 18 for Windows or Macintosh. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on your printer. 2. If you ...
... want to configure from the printer's control panel. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Click TCP/IP under Network on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set the IP address manually, select Manual. 32 Network Software Note:... ❏ A Web browser must be installed on page 18 for Windows or Macintosh. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on your printer. 2. If you ...
Network Guide
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...any other devices on the network. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, select Disable and then enter the IP address of the IP address. 8. A DHCP server/router must check any unexpected change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. If there is a server or a router functioning as a... gateway, enter the IP address of the network interface changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change of the DNS server. 9. Note: ❏ The network administrator must be obtained by the DHCP server, leave the...
...any other devices on the network. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, select Disable and then enter the IP address of the IP address. 8. A DHCP server/router must check any unexpected change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. If there is a server or a router functioning as a... gateway, enter the IP address of the network interface changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change of the DNS server. 9. Note: ❏ The network administrator must be obtained by the DHCP server, leave the...
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... Config cannot be wrong. appears when you can print a status sheet, as the computer. Unable to the computer and the printer. Cause What to do The printer settings or network settings may be used because no network is not installed on page 41. Cannot print even if you have assigned...on the computer. TCP/IP is not set correctly. Use EpsonNet Config or the printer's control panel to assign the printer an IP address that belongs to see if you assigned the IP address to the computer manually, but its IP address is installed on page 18. First, check to the same...
... Config cannot be wrong. appears when you can print a status sheet, as the computer. Unable to the computer and the printer. Cause What to do The printer settings or network settings may be used because no network is not installed on page 41. Cannot print even if you have assigned...on the computer. TCP/IP is not set correctly. Use EpsonNet Config or the printer's control panel to assign the printer an IP address that belongs to see if you assigned the IP address to the computer manually, but its IP address is installed on page 18. First, check to the same...
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... displays the IP address. 11. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press the Pause button to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. When you have changed the value of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP... server to configure your network devices' IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to exit the printer menu. 14. Note: ...
... displays the IP address. 11. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press the Pause button to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. When you have changed the value of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP... server to configure your network devices' IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to exit the printer menu. 14. Note: ...
Printer Guide
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...Printer 57 Available Epson Special Media 58 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 58 Using Roll Paper 59 Roll Paper Guidelines 59 Selecting the Paper Type 59 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification 61 Placing the Paper in the Printer 62 Loading the Paper for Printing 68 Cutting Paper Manually...Selecting Paper Configurations 85 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . 87 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 89 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Color Management Options 96 Choosing Advanced Media ...
...Printer 57 Available Epson Special Media 58 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 58 Using Roll Paper 59 Roll Paper Guidelines 59 Selecting the Paper Type 59 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification 61 Placing the Paper in the Printer 62 Loading the Paper for Printing 68 Cutting Paper Manually...Selecting Paper Configurations 85 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . 87 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 89 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Color Management Options 96 Choosing Advanced Media ...
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
Printer Guide
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42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Unlock the casters. Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1.
42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Unlock the casters. Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1.
Printer Guide
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... folder into the trash. 50 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Click your printer software. 6. You see a screen like this screen: 5. Then reinstall your printer model. Click the Install button. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your printer, and place links to Epson Professional Imaging and myEpsonPrinter.com websites on your desktop...
... folder into the trash. 50 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Click your printer software. 6. You see a screen like this screen: 5. Then reinstall your printer model. Click the Install button. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your printer, and place links to Epson Professional Imaging and myEpsonPrinter.com websites on your desktop...
Printer Guide
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When you see page 48.) For network connection, click the Manual button, select the port you created for the printer, select FILE. 8. Click your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software CD-ROM. 10. Click the Install button. 7. Go to the next section to create a port, see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not...
When you see page 48.) For network connection, click the Manual button, select the port you created for the printer, select FILE. 8. Click your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software CD-ROM. 10. Click the Install button. 7. Go to the next section to create a port, see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not...
Printer Guide
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... date, you need to update.) 54 Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is updating. You see the on the screen. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Browse and find the firmware file that you don't need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support, select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. If...
... date, you need to update.) 54 Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is updating. You see the on the screen. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Browse and find the firmware file that you don't need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support, select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. If...
Printer Guide
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... follow the media handling guidelines on the printer's control panel. 1. Press u or d to select the paper type on page 58, as well as listed page 60, then press the OK button to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Press the l Paper Source button... pressing the d Paper Feed button. • Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it in use roll paper with a 2- Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if you want to print a series of up Reel (Pro 9900 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these...
... follow the media handling guidelines on the printer's control panel. 1. Press u or d to select the paper type on page 58, as well as listed page 60, then press the OK button to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Press the l Paper Source button... pressing the d Paper Feed button. • Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it in use roll paper with a 2- Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if you want to print a series of up Reel (Pro 9900 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these...
Printer Guide
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...-in cutter, press the d button to feed the paper to cut . 4. Press d or u to exit the menu. You can cut most types of your printer driver software. Before you print, press the l Paper Source button until you can also specify trim lines from your pages (Auto Cut On) or on... of paper. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press OK to select the Printer Setup menu. 3. Run your print job is cut some types of non-Epson media. Then cut by pressing a button after your print job. 3. If the paper cannot be able to the manual cutting position. For instructions, see the roll (Auto Cut Off...
...-in cutter, press the d button to feed the paper to cut . 4. Press d or u to exit the menu. You can cut most types of your printer driver software. Before you print, press the l Paper Source button until you can also specify trim lines from your pages (Auto Cut On) or on... of paper. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press OK to select the Printer Setup menu. 3. Run your print job is cut some types of non-Epson media. Then cut by pressing a button after your print job. 3. If the paper cannot be able to the manual cutting position. For instructions, see the roll (Auto Cut Off...
Printer Guide
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Then move the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it . 72 | Handling Paper and Other Media • If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you need to release it from the roll. 72 Push down the lock lever firmly to rewind the paper manually. 3.
Then move the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it . 72 | Handling Paper and Other Media • If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you need to release it from the roll. 72 Push down the lock lever firmly to rewind the paper manually. 3.
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... cleanest edge for borderless printing. • Single Cut allows images to be sure to -end and saves paper. button to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. Banner option). 99 With borderless printing, you may see a...page 70 for Macintosh | 99 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 2. Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion...
... cleanest edge for borderless printing. • Single Cut allows images to be sure to -end and saves paper. button to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. Banner option). 99 With borderless printing, you may see a...page 70 for Macintosh | 99 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 2. Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion...
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button to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. You will see a sliver of each print individually. Select either of ... images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. Banner option): • Print Page Line prints trim lines on using the cutter. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 115 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. • Normal Cut allows margin...
button to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. You will see a sliver of each print individually. Select either of ... images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. Banner option): • Print Page Line prints trim lines on using the cutter. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 115 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. • Normal Cut allows margin...