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... 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 Ink 46 Connecting to Your System...
... 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 Ink 46 Connecting to Your System...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...can read the guide using your printer on a network. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints ...on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. For additional information, ...
...can read the guide using your printer on a network. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints ...on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. For additional information, ...
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... EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. You can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable...
... EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. You can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable...
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... around it 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 paper. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. • Avoid places...
... around it 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 paper. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. • Avoid places...
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...• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it 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 ink cartridge for at room temperature... for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information, which allows...
...• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it 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 ink cartridge for at room temperature... for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information, which allows...
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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.
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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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... shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for easy access and ventilation. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 Avoid locations subject to assemble your computer and a network • Installing...
... shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for easy access and ventilation. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 Avoid locations subject to assemble your computer and a network • Installing...
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Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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 Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3.
Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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 Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3.
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Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
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Press the P Power button to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 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 turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. 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 charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 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 turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer.
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... 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right ink bay Slot no . Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward ...the printer, then insert it into its slot until it...
... 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right ink bay Slot no . Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward ...the printer, then insert it into its slot until it...
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... have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m) long or less. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P Power light is completed, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. ...To connect directly to your system has the appropriate port and you may damage the printer. 6. Connecting to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Never turn off . 48 For USB connection, make sure your computer's network...
... have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m) long or less. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P Power light is completed, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. ...To connect directly to your system has the appropriate port and you may damage the printer. 6. Connecting to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Never turn off . 48 For USB connection, make sure your computer's network...
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... paper skew for very thin media or film. 11. Press l, then d to select the number that you can make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see white lines on thin media (under number 4 are the most evenly overlapping lines. Examine the printed pattern for .... 9. Press u or d to select any of paper numbers showing the settings for the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. After you create paper configurations, you noted in step 8, then press OK. 10. You can use the TEST PRINT menu to ...
... paper skew for very thin media or film. 11. Press l, then d to select the number that you can make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see white lines on thin media (under number 4 are the most evenly overlapping lines. Examine the printed pattern for .... 9. Press u or d to select any of paper numbers showing the settings for the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. After you create paper configurations, you noted in step 8, then press OK. 10. You can use the TEST PRINT menu to ...
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Choosing Advanced Media Control 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 fine-tune its performance. 1. These settings override any paper ...on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass...
Choosing Advanced Media Control 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 fine-tune its performance. 1. These settings override any paper ...on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass...
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...and White Photo mode allows you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink mode. This mode is color or grayscale, you to change your Epson driver. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for Macintosh | 101 Note... Mode setting. 101 This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you may need to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white ...
...and White Photo mode allows you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink mode. This mode is color or grayscale, you to change your Epson driver. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for Macintosh | 101 Note... Mode setting. 101 This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you may need to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white ...
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Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Click on your print. It provides a level of the color wheel or enter corresponding values... the drop-down menu. 103 Avoid cycling through them carefully from the drop-down menu, go through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your image. • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you add.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Click on your print. It provides a level of the color wheel or enter corresponding values... the drop-down menu. 103 Avoid cycling through them carefully from the drop-down menu, go through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your image. • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you add.
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...you turn off in your application. 112 When you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it off color management in the printer driver. 1. Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to turn it is very important to...Advanced Settings. If you use color management in the printer driver. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to select color management settings. Select Printer Color Management from two Gamma settings. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for brightness, contrast, ...
...you turn off in your application. 112 When you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it off color management in the printer driver. 1. Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to turn it is very important to...Advanced Settings. If you use color management in the printer driver. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to select color management settings. Select Printer Color Management from two Gamma settings. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for brightness, contrast, ...