Printer Guide
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... 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...
... 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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... Replacing 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...
... Replacing 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...
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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
Printer Guide
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...-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for easy reference. • The on-screen User's Guide on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it to avoid bodily injury. Tips contain additional hints on a network.
...-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for easy reference. • The on-screen User's Guide on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it to avoid bodily injury. Tips contain additional hints on a network.
Printer Guide
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... the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. 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...
... the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. 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...
Printer Guide
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...the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to refill them. This could... damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from staining items that have been previously...
...the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to refill them. This could... damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from staining items that have been previously...
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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
Printer Guide
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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. 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. Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2.
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. 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. Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2.
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During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to be used. Open both ink covers. 46 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 charge the ink system. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 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.
During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to be used. Open both ink covers. 46 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 charge the ink system. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 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 Magenta (VLM) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot... until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Cartridge 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light...
...Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot... until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Cartridge 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light...
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... need to your system has the appropriate port and you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. 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 may damage... connect to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. See page 57 for instructions. Connecting to a network hub, you have a standard, shielded cable ...
... need to your system has the appropriate port and you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. 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 may damage... connect to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. See page 57 for instructions. Connecting to a network hub, you have a standard, shielded cable ...
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Uncheck High Speed for your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for more information. 1. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for the best quality. 117 Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 163 for instructions.) 3. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2.
Uncheck High Speed for your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for more information. 1. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for the best quality. 117 Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 163 for instructions.) 3. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2.
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... button to select the color you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your Epson driver. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. There are no profiles associated with settings for Windows 5. ...This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color...
... button to select the color you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your Epson driver. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. There are no profiles associated with settings for Windows 5. ...This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color...
Printer Guide
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...described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or...page 153). 151 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks •...
...described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or...page 153). 151 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks •...
Printer Guide
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... PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. Continue pressing d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer... press l. • To check the status of the printer for instructions. See page 164 for myEpsonPrinter.com, press ...printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the first cartridge is displayed. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges...2. Other printer parts need to select INK LEVEL, then press r. 152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note:... maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. As ...
... PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. Continue pressing d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer... press l. • To check the status of the printer for instructions. See page 164 for myEpsonPrinter.com, press ...printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the first cartridge is displayed. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges...2. Other printer parts need to select INK LEVEL, then press r. 152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note:... maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. As ...
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... a large quantity of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default). • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each pair of ink...Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each print job, or ON: EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF. This process uses a very small amount of ink colors. These settings take effect only when you can run the cleaning cycle. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge...
... a large quantity of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default). • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each pair of ink...Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each print job, or ON: EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF. This process uses a very small amount of ink colors. These settings take effect only when you can run the cleaning cycle. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge...
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.... Press r, then press OK to start . The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, then select ALIGNMENT. 10. When done, press to select ALIGNMENT. 6. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The easiest way...
.... Press r, then press OK to start . The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, then select ALIGNMENT. 10. When done, press to select ALIGNMENT. 6. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The easiest way...
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... want to replace it. When the light stays on . sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note the color of the cartridge that you use of opening the package. Press the button. • If ink in printer damage. For best printing results, use , and temperature. Make sure you...
... want to replace it. When the light stays on . sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note the color of the cartridge that you use of opening the package. Press the button. • If ink in printer damage. For best printing results, use , and temperature. Make sure you...
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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. The cartridge pops out. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. 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. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5.
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. The cartridge pops out. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. 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. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5.
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... the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Check the package and product code. 162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may have the wrong cartridge. Doing so can 't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may not be inserted fully. 7. Once the cartridge is the correct color and...
... the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Check the package and product code. 162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may have the wrong cartridge. Doing so can 't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may not be inserted fully. 7. Once the cartridge is the correct color and...