Printer Guide
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... 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 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing...
... 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 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing...
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... Printer 80 Storing the Paper Basket 82 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 83 Creating Paper Configurations 83 Printing Your Paper Configurations 85 Selecting Paper Configurations 85 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . 87 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 89 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Color...
... Printer 80 Storing the Paper Basket 82 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 83 Creating Paper Configurations 83 Printing Your Paper Configurations 85 Selecting Paper Configurations 85 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . 87 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 89 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Color...
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... Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows . . 123 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 124 Choosing Basic Print Options 125 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 127 Choosing Color Management Options 129 Choosing Roll Paper Options 132 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 135 ...White Photo Settings 138 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 140 Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings 144 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 144 Importing a Custom Settings Group 145 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 145 Editing Printer Driver Settings 146 Managing Print...
... Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows . . 123 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 124 Choosing Basic Print Options 125 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 127 Choosing Color Management Options 129 Choosing Roll Paper Options 132 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 135 ...White Photo Settings 138 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 140 Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings 144 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 144 Importing a Custom Settings Group 145 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 145 Editing Printer Driver Settings 146 Managing Print...
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... 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 on the Stand 175 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 176 6 Solving Problems...
... 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 on the Stand 175 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 176 6 Solving Problems...
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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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...Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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. It also tells you have a ... book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer on a network. You can read the guide using...
...Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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. It also tells you have a ... book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the printer's menu system. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer on a network. You can read the guide using...
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... In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. com for a complete list. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user...
... In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. com for a complete list. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user...
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... have four people lift the printer. (See page 25.) • When setting up the printer, make sure 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, or paper. Make sure you print on...
... have four people lift the printer. (See page 25.) • When setting up the printer, make sure 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, or paper. Make sure you print on...
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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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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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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. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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
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. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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
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Have four people lift the printer. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. 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. 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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. 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
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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. 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.
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Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the rod as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the rod as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the printer as shown: 18. Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Unlock the casters. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Continue with the next section to the place of the stand. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord.
Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the printer as shown: 18. Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Unlock the casters. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Continue with the next section to the place of the stand. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord.
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Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. 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 Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4.
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Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Power cord on right side 9. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the left side Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Power cord on right side 9. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the left side Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
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... | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. To connect directly to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. After ink charging is flashing, or you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 57 for instructions. Connecting to your system...
... | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. To connect directly to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. After ink charging is flashing, or you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 57 for instructions. Connecting to your system...
Printer Guide
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...Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for instructions on page 158. 6. If necessary, contact your network. When the update is done. Highlight the printer that it : 1. For more information on configuring the printer, see the on the printer. 2. If not, you may need to load paper...complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. Setting Up the Printer | 55 Note: After you install the software, you need to configure the printer for your network administrator for each printer that you want to configure and click ...
...Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for instructions on page 158. 6. If necessary, contact your network. When the update is done. Highlight the printer that it : 1. For more information on configuring the printer, see the on the printer. 2. If not, you may need to load paper...complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. Setting Up the Printer | 55 Note: After you install the software, you need to configure the printer for your network administrator for each printer that you want to configure and click ...