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... 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 Ink...
... 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 Ink...
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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
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... a handy summary of your printer. 11 Tips contain additional hints on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on ...carefully to avoid bodily injury. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader®....
... a handy summary of your printer. 11 Tips contain additional hints on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on ...carefully to avoid bodily injury. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader®....
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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 160 for...
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 160 for...
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... entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier or air control system that comes with the printer only. Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers. • Use only the power cord that regularly switches on... need more space behind the printer if 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. The printer will not operate properly if ...
... entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier or air control system that comes with the printer only. Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers. • Use only the power cord that regularly switches on... need more space behind the printer if 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. The printer will not operate properly if ...
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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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Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. 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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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. 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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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.
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Have four people lift the printer. 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 Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. 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.
Have four people lift the printer. 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 Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. 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.
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Attach the two short posts as they come out. 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27
Attach the two short posts as they come out. 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27
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Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. 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 Setting Up the Printer | 33 13.
Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. 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 Setting Up the Printer | 33 13.
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Attach two of the stand as they come out. 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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34
Attach two of the stand as they come out. 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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34
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Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Unlock the casters. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord.
Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Unlock the casters. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 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 Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
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. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
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For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch.
For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on right side 9. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch.
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...flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to a network hub, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. 1. See page 57 for instructions. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. Connecting to load paper before READY will appear on the display.... Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover...
...flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to a network hub, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. 1. See page 57 for instructions. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. Connecting to load paper before READY will appear on the display.... Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover...
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... print quality is satisfactory, your network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for each printer that you may need to load paper and print a test image. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on assigning an appropriate IP address. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on...
... print quality is satisfactory, your network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for each printer that you may need to load paper and print a test image. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on assigning an appropriate IP address. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on...