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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...
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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 daily use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please...
...-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for daily use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please...
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...-463-7766). 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 C12C811241 C815121 See page...
...-463-7766). 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 C12C811241 C815121 See page...
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... 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 remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store...
... 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 remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store...
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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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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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Have four people lift 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
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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Have four people lift 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
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Press the P Power button 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. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly 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. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46
Press the P Power button 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. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly 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. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46
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... (G) 10 Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid 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. Left ink bay Slot no . Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Install the ink cartridges in the...
... (G) 10 Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid 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. Left ink bay Slot no . Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Install the ink cartridges in the...
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See page 163 for the best quality. 117 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. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your black ink cartridge. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1.
See page 163 for the best quality. 117 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. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for your black ink cartridge. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1.
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... want. 6. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. This mode is selected. 2. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to easily produce neutral and ... On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure you want to create stunning black-and-white prints. 138 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 5. For the Mode setting, select Custom, then click Advanced. 138 Note: If you are no profiles associated ...
... want. 6. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. This mode is selected. 2. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to easily produce neutral and ... On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure you want to create stunning black-and-white prints. 138 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 5. For the Mode setting, select Custom, then click Advanced. 138 Note: If you are no profiles associated ...
Printer Guide
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...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or view the printer's status on the LCD display (see page 152) or a printer driver screen (see the electronic User's Guide included on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer...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...
...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or view the printer's status on the LCD display (see page 152) or a printer driver screen (see the electronic User's Guide included on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer...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...
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...square centimeters). Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Press r Menu. 2. When done, press l. • To check the amount of prints, press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. For the last 10 print jobs saved in... pressing d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, and the status of the printer for myEpsonPrinter.com, press...
...square centimeters). Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Press r Menu. 2. When done, press l. • To check the amount of prints, press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. For the last 10 print jobs saved in... pressing d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, and the status of the printer for myEpsonPrinter.com, press...
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...Press u or d until the ink is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of ink remaining. 159 Press r to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. Press r, then press OK to start the alignment process. 11. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print ...best to replace a low ink cartridge before you start. If you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. UNI-D (uni-directional) is selected. 4. This is the type of your ink levels. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with...
...Press u or d until the ink is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of ink remaining. 159 Press r to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. Press r, then press OK to start the alignment process. 11. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print ...best to replace a low ink cartridge before you start. If you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. UNI-D (uni-directional) is selected. 4. This is the type of your ink levels. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with...
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... expended. You must replace the cartridge before you use , and temperature. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you are ready to open and press OK. 160 Make sure you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Press...
... expended. You must replace the cartridge before you use , and temperature. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you are ready to open and press OK. 160 Make sure you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Press...
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The cartridge pops out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Then press in your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Open the ink cover all the way. 4.
The cartridge pops out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Then press in your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Open the ink cover all the way. 4.
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... paper counter, paper size check, and several other printer features. Press OK to Photo Black takes 3 minutes and consumes approximately 3.4 ml of ink. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER SETUP menu to set each item in the date and... on -screen User's Guide. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you see your on all media types. Changing the Date ...
... paper counter, paper size check, and several other printer features. Press OK to Photo Black takes 3 minutes and consumes approximately 3.4 ml of ink. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER SETUP menu to set each item in the date and... on -screen User's Guide. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you see your on all media types. Changing the Date ...
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...Epson. Then unplug the printer. 2. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • All paper or other media • Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed) • Optional SpectroProofer Mounter (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Keep the ink cartridge... compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 175). Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for example, in the same building...
...Epson. Then unplug the printer. 2. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • All paper or other media • Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed) • Optional SpectroProofer Mounter (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Keep the ink cartridge... compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 175). Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for example, in the same building...
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.... INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is open. see page 54. Then turn the printer off and back on again. CUTTER UNIT NEARING END OF SERVICE LIFE. see page 165. see page 159. 179 FRONT COVER OPEN Front cover is expended. CONTINUE CLEANING? see page 159. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge...
.... INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is open. see page 54. Then turn the printer off and back on again. CUTTER UNIT NEARING END OF SERVICE LIFE. see page 165. see page 159. 179 FRONT COVER OPEN Front cover is expended. CONTINUE CLEANING? see page 159. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge...