Printer Guide
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... 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 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...
... 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 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...
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... Ink Cartridges 159 Switching Black Ink Mode 163 Changing the Date and Time 163 Using Maintenance Mode 164 Replacing the Paper Cutter 165 Removing the Old Cutter 165 Installing the New Cutter 167 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 169 Cleaning the Printer 171 Transporting or Storing the Printer 173 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 173 Moving the Printer...
... Ink Cartridges 159 Switching Black Ink Mode 163 Changing the Date and Time 163 Using Maintenance Mode 164 Replacing the Paper Cutter 165 Removing the Old Cutter 165 Installing the New Cutter 167 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 169 Cleaning the Printer 171 Transporting or Storing the Printer 173 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 173 Moving the Printer...
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Contents | 9 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 193 Macintosh OS X 10.5 193 Macintosh OS X 10.4 193 Windows 193 A Specifications 195 Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 197 Printable Area 199 Ink Cartridges 199 Index 201 9
Contents | 9 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 193 Macintosh OS X 10.5 193 Macintosh OS X 10.4 193 Windows 193 A Specifications 195 Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 197 Printable Area 199 Ink Cartridges 199 Index 201 9
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For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to get the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The on-screen User's ...
For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to get the most out of procedures for easy reference. • The on-screen User's ...
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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 paper cutter (see page 165) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9900 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 160 for...
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 paper cutter (see page 165) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9900 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 160 for...
Printer Guide
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.... Doing so may affect normal operation and printing. 17 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an...
.... Doing so may affect normal operation and printing. 17 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an...
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Introduction | 19 Control Panel Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Black ink change button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Power light and button OK button Menu button Pause/reset light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Black ink indicator 19
Introduction | 19 Control Panel Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Black ink change button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Power light and button OK button Menu button Pause/reset light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Black ink indicator 19
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WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: 11 Ink cartridges Cable guides Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25 Have four people lift the printer.
WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: 11 Ink cartridges Cable guides Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25 Have four people lift the printer.
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The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for most of cartridges as soon as possible. 1.
The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for most of cartridges as soon as possible. 1.
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... Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Make sure you insert each...
... Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Make sure you insert each...
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Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you may need to change your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your black ink cartridge.
Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you may need to change your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your black ink cartridge.
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...control. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to have the time, date, and other information about your Epson driver. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing from...and White Photo mode. There are no profiles associated with settings for more information. Whether your black ink cartridge. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. Click Print Bckg Color if you want . 6. Click Details, select the settings you want to create stunning black-and-...
...control. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to have the time, date, and other information about your Epson driver. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing from...and White Photo mode. There are no profiles associated with settings for more information. Whether your black ink cartridge. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. Click Print Bckg Color if you want . 6. Click Details, select the settings you want to create stunning black-and-...
Printer Guide
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...ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic User's Guide included on the LCD display (see page 152) or a printer driver screen (see page 153). 151 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro... on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing...
...ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic User's Guide included on the LCD display (see page 152) or a printer driver screen (see page 153). 151 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro... on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing...
Printer Guide
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Other printer parts need to start printing. Press OK to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. • To check the amount of ink left in square centimeters). When done, press l. • To check how ...select EDM STATUS, then press r. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. Viewing Status Information 1. Press r Menu. 2. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press d to select TOTAL PRINTS, then...
Other printer parts need to start printing. Press OK to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. • To check the amount of ink left in square centimeters). When done, press l. • To check how ...select EDM STATUS, then press r. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. Viewing Status Information 1. Press r Menu. 2. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press d to select TOTAL PRINTS, then...
Printer Guide
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.... Or you can wait until HEAD ALIGNMENT is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of your ink levels. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The easiest way to start ...) is low, you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. Press l three times, then press d to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. This is best to 6 months. Select...
.... Or you can wait until HEAD ALIGNMENT is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of your ink levels. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The easiest way to start ...) is low, you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. Press l three times, then press d to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. This is best to 6 months. Select...
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... 700 ml cartridges. Note the color of use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the printer until you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no...
... 700 ml cartridges. Note the color of use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the printer until you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no...
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Then press in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets on your first set of expended cartridges so you want to save your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 It's a good idea to replace. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer.
Then press in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets on your first set of expended cartridges so you want to save your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 It's a good idea to replace. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer.
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... Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so on. • The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on all media types. Press r Menu. 2. This cartridge significantly increases black optical density. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER...
... Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so on. • The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on all media types. Press r Menu. 2. This cartridge significantly increases black optical density. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER...
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... right) and the P Power light goes off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prepare the printer for example, in the same building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 175). Turn off . Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. Remove the following parts: • Power cord...
... right) and the P Power light goes off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prepare the printer for example, in the same building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 175). Turn off . Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. Remove the following parts: • Power cord...
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.... Press the Pause/reset button to cancel the print job and reset the printer. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT The paper cutter may be dull. INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is open. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; CLEANING ERROR AUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING FAILED RETRY? CLOSE COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED...
.... Press the Pause/reset button to cancel the print job and reset the printer. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT The paper cutter may be dull. INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is open. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; CLEANING ERROR AUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING FAILED RETRY? CLOSE COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED...