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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
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... avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your...
... avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your...
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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 accessories...
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 accessories...
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... not use too much force when you shake cartridges that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for best results. • Do not use... , protect the ink supply area from staining items that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area...
... not use too much force when you shake cartridges that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for best results. • Do not use... , protect the ink supply area from staining items that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area...
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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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Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. 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. Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. 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.
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Press the P Power button to be used. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 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. 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. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer.
Press the P Power button to be used. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Open both ink covers. 46 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. 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. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer.
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... (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Cartridge 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right ink bay Slot no . Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks...
... (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Cartridge 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right ink bay Slot no . Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks...
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Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for your media type, you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for instructions.) 3. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4.
Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for your media type, you may need to change your black ink cartridge. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 117 Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for instructions.) 3. See page 163 for the best quality. 117 Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Uncheck High Speed for more information. 1. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4.
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... White Photo mode allows you want . 6. Click Print Bckg Color if you do not use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Note: If you are printing on the background of the page. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to change your Epson driver. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is...
... White Photo mode allows you want . 6. Click Print Bckg Color if you do not use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Note: If you are printing on the background of the page. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to change your Epson driver. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is...
Printer Guide
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...described in this chapter, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next... menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your 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...
...described in this chapter, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 151 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to the features described in the next... menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of your 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...
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...the page count, and the status of the printer for myEpsonPrinter.com, press d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Make sure paper is loaded in the first cartridge is displayed. Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. When done, press l. •... SHEET, then press r. 5. The percentage of ink left in the printer. 2. Continue pressing d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. The most recent job is filled, the percentage drops. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press ...
...the page count, and the status of the printer for myEpsonPrinter.com, press d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Make sure paper is loaded in the first cartridge is displayed. Press d to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. When done, press l. •... SHEET, then press r. 5. The percentage of ink left in the printer. 2. Continue pressing d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. The most recent job is filled, the percentage drops. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press ...
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... about 7 minutes. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. When done, press to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. PAPER THICKNESS is finished, press r. 9. This is best to replace a low ink cartridge before you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to check ink levels is highlighted. When the uni-directional alignment...
... about 7 minutes. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. When done, press to the 11 ink cartridge slots on the printer. PAPER THICKNESS is finished, press r. 9. This is best to replace a low ink cartridge before you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to check ink levels is highlighted. When the uni-directional alignment...
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... color of 150, 350, and 700 ml cartridges. Press the button. • If ink in the printer until you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in one or more cartridges is expended, the corresponding ink cover is unlocked. • If the ink is not expended, select the ink bay you can purchase genuine Epson ink...
... color of 150, 350, and 700 ml cartridges. Press the button. • If ink in the printer until you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in one or more cartridges is expended, the corresponding ink cover is unlocked. • If the ink is not expended, select the ink bay you can purchase genuine Epson ink...
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Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. The cartridge pops out. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them immediately with soap and water. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Then press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3.
Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. The cartridge pops out. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them immediately with soap and water. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 161 Then press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 3.
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... ink cartridges only if you see your on . • The Matte Black cartridge is highlighted, then press r. 3. Press d until MAINTENANCE is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER...
... ink cartridges only if you see your on . • The Matte Black cartridge is highlighted, then press r. 3. Press d until MAINTENANCE is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Switching Black Ink Mode You can use the PRINTER...
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.... 9. Preparing the Printer for more information. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for shipment. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 173 8. See page 12 for Shipment 1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prevent water from Epson. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to...
.... 9. Preparing the Printer for more information. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 173 Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for shipment. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 173 8. See page 12 for Shipment 1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prevent water from Epson. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to...
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..., cancel printing from the computer. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; Replace the ink cartridge; INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! A non-genuine ink cartridge is obstructing the indicated ink cover Remove the obstruction and press the button again. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 159. Press the Pause/reset...
..., cancel printing from the computer. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; Replace the ink cartridge; INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! A non-genuine ink cartridge is obstructing the indicated ink cover Remove the obstruction and press the button again. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 159. Press the Pause/reset...