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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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... warranty Part number C12C815321 SPECTRO44 SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44UV SPECTRO24UV EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 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...
... warranty Part number C12C815321 SPECTRO44 SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44UV SPECTRO24UV EPP900B1 EPP900B2 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 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...
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...heat sources. • Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire or electric shock. • Do not use with the printer. Also keep the printer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off. ...a properly grounded outlet. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you 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,...
...heat sources. • Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire or electric shock. • Do not use with the printer. Also keep the printer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off. ...a properly grounded outlet. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you 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,...
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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. 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
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...) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners. Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12...
...) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners. Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12...
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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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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.
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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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.
Printer Guide
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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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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Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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. 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. Attach two of the stand as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34
Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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. 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. Attach two of the stand as they come out. 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. 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 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.
Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. 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 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.
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Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
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...sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your printer. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Maximum 2 in . 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as ...well as posterboard up to 24 in . The following information: • Selecting media for the Pro 9900. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7900 Width 10 to 24.0 in. ...
...sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your printer. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Maximum 2 in . 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as ...well as posterboard up to 24 in . The following information: • Selecting media for the Pro 9900. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7900 Width 10 to 24.0 in. ...
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... the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9900 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for roll... paper: • When storing roll paper, keep them together for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is not in the printer when it in its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. • To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure...
... the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9900 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for roll... paper: • When storing roll paper, keep them together for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is not in the printer when it in its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. • To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure...
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... in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Note: For heavy.... You can print on many types of cut sheets; You can leave your roll paper in widths from the paper path and rolled up. The printer accepts sheets in the printer when you load the paper depends on cut sheet paper and other media.
... in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Note: For heavy.... You can print on many types of cut sheets; You can leave your roll paper in widths from the paper path and rolled up. The printer accepts sheets in the printer when you load the paper depends on cut sheet paper and other media.
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... and vertical lines on the LCD display. 3. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. The only exception is paper that is closed. 2. 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... in landscape orientation (Pro 9900 only). 1. Loading Heavy Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. Press the button. 4. Press the l Paper Source button until the...
... and vertical lines on the LCD display. 3. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. The only exception is paper that is closed. 2. 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... in landscape orientation (Pro 9900 only). 1. Loading Heavy Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. Press the button. 4. Press the l Paper Source button until the...
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... this method for paper more information. Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 78 See page 83 for the Pro 7900). 1. If you are using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to your printer and catches your printouts as shown below to set up the basket... in front of the printer. You can set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the basket, as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9900) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for more than...
... this method for paper more information. Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 78 See page 83 for the Pro 7900). 1. If you are using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to your printer and catches your printouts as shown below to set up the basket... in front of the printer. You can set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the basket, as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9900) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for more than...
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Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 79 For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 2.
Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 79 For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 2.
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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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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. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket. 2. 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. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket. 2. Lower the paper guides. 82
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..., so you the most accurate colors and best output from the CD-ROM. 87 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can use are automatically copied to configure your operating system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles...
..., so you the most accurate colors and best output from the CD-ROM. 87 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can use are automatically copied to configure your operating system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles...
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....3 mm) 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 Using this setting, you can create an image width almost equal to it. Sizing Images for borderless printing. 88 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true ...
....3 mm) 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 Using this setting, you can create an image width almost equal to it. Sizing Images for borderless printing. 88 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true ...