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... 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 Ink 46 Connecting to Your System...
... 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 Ink 46 Connecting to Your System...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...; The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. 11...
...; The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. 11...
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... (Canadian sales). 12 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...
... (Canadian sales). 12 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...
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... 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. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of electromagnetic interference...
... 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. Use of another cord may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of electromagnetic interference...
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...that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to ...refill them. If ink gets in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care...
...that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to ...refill them. If ink gets in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care...
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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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... mm) for easy access and ventilation. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand.
... mm) for easy access and ventilation. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand.
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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 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. 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 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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3.
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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
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Open both ink covers. 46 Press the P Power button to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly 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. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge 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.
Open both ink covers. 46 Press the P Power button to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly 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. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge 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.
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... Slot no . Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. 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. 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 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge.
... Slot no . Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. 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. 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 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge.
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Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 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 need ...to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After ink charging is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. For USB connection, make sure your ...
Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 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 need ...to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After ink charging is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. For USB connection, make sure your ...
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...dark lines. • DRYING TIME lets you adjust the tension to 10 seconds after each one. 84 You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 9. After you create paper configurations, you see page 112 (Mac OS X) or... OK. 10. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to save each setting. Press l, then d to the menu. 84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 8. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • SET...
...dark lines. • DRYING TIME lets you adjust the tension to 10 seconds after each one. 84 You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 9. After you create paper configurations, you see page 112 (Mac OS X) or... OK. 10. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to save each setting. Press l, then d to the menu. 84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 8. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • SET...
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...Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu.... Select the correct settings to optimize D-max and color gamut. You see white lines on the page. • Paper Feed ...
...Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu.... Select the correct settings to optimize D-max and color gamut. You see white lines on the page. • Paper Feed ...
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... Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to change your black ink mode. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you do not use this screening and color management technology. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print Mode setting. 101 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Note: If you are no profiles associated...
... Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to change your black ink mode. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you do not use this screening and color management technology. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print Mode setting. 101 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Note: If you are no profiles associated...
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... and white print. This will save you time when you 've made the correct settings for your print job, create a custom preset. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max ... enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) added to the edge of the wheel, the more color you make changes. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Note that this preview always shows the same image and is ...
... and white print. This will save you time when you 've made the correct settings for your print job, create a custom preset. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max ... enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) added to the edge of the wheel, the more color you make changes. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Note that this preview always shows the same image and is ...
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...Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use the driver to perform color management, make sure you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it off color management in the printer... driver. 1. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • Color...select color management settings. When you use color management in the printer driver. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers ...
...Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use the driver to perform color management, make sure you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it off color management in the printer... driver. 1. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • Color...select color management settings. When you use color management in the printer driver. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers ...