Printer Guide
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... wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Do not block or cover the openings in the far right (home) position. liquid has entered the printer; special handling may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. This ensures that the print head is...print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician; Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off and the P Power light stops flashing. 16 | Introduction Caution: Always turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off using the P Power button. the...
... wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Do not block or cover the openings in the far right (home) position. liquid has entered the printer; special handling may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. This ensures that the print head is...print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician; Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off and the P Power light stops flashing. 16 | Introduction Caution: Always turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off using the P Power button. the...
Printer Guide
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... an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them . However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to remove and reinsert it . • The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of ...children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is a valve in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ...
... an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them . However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to remove and reinsert it . • The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of ...children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is a valve in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ...
Printer Guide
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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 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.
Printer Guide
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Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43
Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43
Printer Guide
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Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. Close the front cover. 7. 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. Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5.
Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. Close the front cover. 7. 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. Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5.
Printer Guide
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During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. 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. Open both ink covers. 46 The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system.
During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open slightly. 2. 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. Open both ink covers. 46 The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system.
Printer Guide
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... network hub, 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 have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m)... long or less. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. To connect to your system has the appropriate port and you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 ...
... network hub, 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 have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m)... long or less. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. To connect to your system has the appropriate port and you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 ...
Printer Guide
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...want to receive an alert message, from 3 to 50 ft (1 to select ROLL LENGTH ALERT. 10. Press r, then select the length of measurement in the printer from meters to exit the menu. Open the roll paper cover. 62 Press l, then press d to 15 m), then press OK. 11. Placing the Paper in the... printer, from 15 to 300 ft (5 to 99.5 m), then press OK. 9. 62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch ...
...want to receive an alert message, from 3 to 50 ft (1 to select ROLL LENGTH ALERT. 10. Press r, then select the length of measurement in the printer from meters to exit the menu. Open the roll paper cover. 62 Press l, then press d to 15 m), then press OK. 11. Placing the Paper in the... printer, from 15 to 300 ft (5 to 99.5 m), then press OK. 9. 62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch ...
Printer Guide
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Do not open the front cover while printing is uneven or folded, press the the edge. If the edge of the paper is in progress, or your print quality might be ... position or wait for the paper to stop. If you are correct, or select No, then change the settings. 6. Press OK. 7. Note: Opening the front cover causes printing to move into position automatically. 5. Close the roll paper...
Do not open the front cover while printing is uneven or folded, press the the edge. If the edge of the paper is in progress, or your print quality might be ... position or wait for the paper to stop. If you are correct, or select No, then change the settings. 6. Press OK. 7. Note: Opening the front cover causes printing to move into position automatically. 5. Close the roll paper...
Printer Guide
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Press the button to release the paper. • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed. • If you are not using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the paper is rewound automatically. 71 Open the roll paper cover. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 Removing Paper from the Printer 1.
Press the button to release the paper. • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed. • If you are not using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the paper is rewound automatically. 71 Open the roll paper cover. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 Removing Paper from the Printer 1.
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...see page 76. Note: For heavy paper, you print on cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in place during loading and printing. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the ...cover is turned on the LCD display. 74 Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you load paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900.... You can leave your roll paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Make sure the printer is closed. 2. ...
...see page 76. Note: For heavy paper, you print on cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in place during loading and printing. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the ...cover is turned on the LCD display. 74 Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you load paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900.... You can leave your roll paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Make sure the printer is closed. 2. ...
Printer Guide
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..., then change the settings. 6. Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 3. Press OK. 7. After it meets resistance. Press d. If you see a question on the roll paper cover. 4. To remove your page. Feed the sheet into printing position automatically. 5. Make sure the right edge of the paper is finished, the sheet stays in...
..., then change the settings. 6. Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 3. Press OK. 7. After it meets resistance. Press d. If you see a question on the roll paper cover. 4. To remove your page. Feed the sheet into printing position automatically. 5. Make sure the right edge of the paper is finished, the sheet stays in...
Printer Guide
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...4. 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. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears... on the printer. 76 Make sure the right and top edges ...
...4. 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. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears... on the printer. 76 Make sure the right and top edges ...
Printer Guide
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...r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. The easiest way to ...up to start the alignment process. 11. When the uni-directional alignment is selected. 4. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 Tip: You can wait until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r. Press u or d until the..., then press d to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. If you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7.
...r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. The easiest way to ...up to start the alignment process. 11. When the uni-directional alignment is selected. 4. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 Tip: You can wait until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r. Press u or d until the..., then press d to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. If you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7.
Printer Guide
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...the indicated cartridge is expended. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Press the button. • If ink in the printer until you want to replace it. Yields vary... considerably based on . Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in one or more cartridges is expended, the corresponding ink cover is ...visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Make sure you can continue printing. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Or you have a replacement cartridge. Note the color of 150, 350...
...the indicated cartridge is expended. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Press the button. • If ink in the printer until you want to replace it. Yields vary... considerably based on . Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in one or more cartridges is expended, the corresponding ink cover is ...visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Make sure you can continue printing. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Or you have a replacement cartridge. Note the color of 150, 350...
Printer Guide
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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 in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. Then press in your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. The cartridge pops out.
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 in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly with water. 5. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. Then press in your hands, wash them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. The cartridge pops out.
Printer Guide
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If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it . Close the ink cover. Gently shake the cartridge for about 5 seconds before installing it may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. Then insert the cartridge ... cartridges more often than necessary. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its READY state. 162 Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. Note: If you may not...
If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it . Close the ink cover. Gently shake the cartridge for about 5 seconds before installing it may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. Then insert the cartridge ... cartridges more often than necessary. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its READY state. 162 Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. Note: If you may not...
Printer Guide
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Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 166 166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6.
Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 166 166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6.
Printer Guide
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...Align the cover, then press it in until it . Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control panel and press OK. 168 Note: Reinstall the optional SpectroProofer if necessary, following the instructions that came with the most precise cut between the two colors. Select ...the pattern number on the control panel. Then turn on the printer and press the OK button. 3. The cutter moves to finish the replacement process. After you print...
...Align the cover, then press it in until it . Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control panel and press OK. 168 Note: Reinstall the optional SpectroProofer if necessary, following the instructions that came with the most precise cut between the two colors. Select ...the pattern number on the control panel. Then turn on the printer and press the OK button. 3. The cutter moves to finish the replacement process. After you print...
Printer Guide
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...inexpensive roll paper and press d to feed the paper without printing on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your prints may be soiled. Clean the area shown below in the ...soft lint-free cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. 4. Don't spray the inside of the printer, then dry it becomes soiled. 1. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Open the front cover and use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not touch the gray area, ...
...inexpensive roll paper and press d to feed the paper without printing on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your prints may be soiled. Clean the area shown below in the ...soft lint-free cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. 4. Don't spray the inside of the printer, then dry it becomes soiled. 1. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Open the front cover and use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not touch the gray area, ...