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...
Printer Guide
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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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... the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. Tips contain additional hints on how to your printer for easy reference. • The on-screen User's Guide on the CD-ROM... your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. 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.
... the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. Tips contain additional hints on how to your printer for easy reference. • The on-screen User's Guide on the CD-ROM... your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. 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.
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... purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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...
... purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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...
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... 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 later use, protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle...
... 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 later use, protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle...
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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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Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1.
Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1.
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Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. Press the P Power button to charge the ink system. 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. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. Open both ink covers. 46
Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. Press the P Power button to charge the ink system. 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. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. Open both ink covers. 46
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... slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Cartridge 7 Vivid Magenta (VM) 8 Light Black (LK) 9 Green (G) 10 Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each...
... slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Cartridge 7 Vivid Magenta (VM) 8 Light Black (LK) 9 Green (G) 10 Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake 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. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 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. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 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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Click Job Settings if you can use this screening and color management technology. This mode is color or grayscale, you want to use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Whether your photo is available only when printing on . (See page 127 for instructions... workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to print color on the background of the page. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. 138 | Printing With Epson Drivers for more information. Click Print Bckg Color if you may need to easily ...
Click Job Settings if you can use this screening and color management technology. This mode is color or grayscale, you want to use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Whether your photo is available only when printing on . (See page 127 for instructions... workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to print color on the background of the page. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. 138 | Printing With Epson Drivers for more information. Click Print Bckg Color if you may need to easily ...
Printer Guide
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...printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro... information. 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 to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro... information. 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...
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...of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. Other printer parts need to select TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Make sure ... press the l button. • To check the total number of ink left in the printer. 2. Press d to select STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. As the tank is loaded in the first cartridge is displayed. Press r Menu. 2. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself.
...of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. Other printer parts need to select TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Make sure ... press the l button. • To check the total number of ink left in the printer. 2. Press d to select STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. As the tank is loaded in the first cartridge is displayed. Press r Menu. 2. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself.
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... r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK. 5. Press l three times, then press d to start the alignment process. This is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of alignment to replace a low ink cartridge before you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. Each head...
... r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK. 5. Press l three times, then press d to start the alignment process. This is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of alignment to replace a low ink cartridge before you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. Each head...
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... you want to replace it. When the light stays on . Note the color of opening the package. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in printer damage. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Cartridge Left 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo...
... you want to replace it. When the light stays on . Note the color of opening the package. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in printer damage. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Cartridge Left 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo...
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If ink gets in the cartridge you want to save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them immediately with soap and water. Then press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to replace. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. The cartridge pops out.
If ink gets in the cartridge you want to save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them immediately with soap and water. Then press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to replace. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. The cartridge pops out.
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.... Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you see your on matte or fine art papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so on. • The Matte Black cartridge is highlighted, then press r. 3....format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM. 5. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER SETUP menu to enable the roll paper counter, paper size check, and several other printer features. Press d until MAINTENANCE is optimized for printing photographic images on...
.... Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you see your on matte or fine art papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so on. • The Matte Black cartridge is highlighted, then press r. 3....format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM. 5. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER SETUP menu to enable the roll paper counter, paper size check, and several other printer features. Press d until MAINTENANCE is optimized for printing photographic images on...
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... with mild detergent. Follow the instructions below to the home position (on its stand (see page 175). Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. Then unplug the printer. 2. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air...
... with mild detergent. Follow the instructions below to the home position (on its stand (see page 175). Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. Then unplug the printer. 2. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air...
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... NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. see page 159. 179 INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; Then turn the printer off and back on again. COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong...
... NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. see page 159. 179 INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; Then turn the printer off and back on again. COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong...