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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
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... information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to your printer. You can read the guide using Adobe® Reader®. • The on-screen Network...
... information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to your printer. You can read the guide using Adobe® Reader®. • The on-screen Network...
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... equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 44-inch UV (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch...
... equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 44-inch UV (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch...
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... not 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 use a damaged or frayed power cord. 15...
... not 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 use a damaged or frayed power cord. 15...
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... side of the ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges 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 at least three hours before ...
... side of the ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges 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 at least three hours before ...
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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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... dust. 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. Follow these steps to assemble...
... dust. 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. Follow these steps to assemble...
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Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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
Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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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Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
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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. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. 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. Open both ink covers. 46 Press the P Power button to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging.
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. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. 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. Open both ink covers. 46 Press the P Power button to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it is normal for initial ink charging.
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... 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 . Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Cartridge 7 Vivid Magenta... 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 Left ink bay Slot no . Setting Up the...
... 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 . Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Cartridge 7 Vivid Magenta... 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 Left ink bay Slot no . Setting Up the...
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... 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 your system has the appropriate port and you... need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Connecting to a network hub, you may damage the printer. 6. See page 57 for instructions. For USB connection, make sure your computer's...
... 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 your system has the appropriate port and you... need a standard RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Connecting to a network hub, you may damage the printer. 6. See page 57 for instructions. For USB connection, make sure your computer's...
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You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. When done, press . 84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 8. After printing the ...ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your ... most even lines. Then press l to return to save each one. 84 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK to the...
You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. When done, press . 84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 8. After printing the ...ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your ... most even lines. Then press l to return to save each one. 84 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK to the...
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... 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. These settings override any paper configuration settings you...you see this screen: 2. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and...
... 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. These settings override any paper configuration settings you...you see this screen: 2. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and...
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...prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you do not use Photoshop's color management settings when using your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this screening and color management technology. Choose the Media Type setting for ... and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to change your black ink mode. This mode is not available for your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Whether your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print...
...prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. Select Printer Settings from Photoshop, make sure you do not use Photoshop's color management settings when using your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this screening and color management technology. Choose the Media Type setting for ... and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to change your black ink mode. This mode is not available for your media type, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Whether your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print...
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Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your print job, create a custom preset. The preview image approximates the image tone based on each screen in the shadow or highlight ...; Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your settings. It provides a level of the wheel, the more color you make changes. The closer you select to your image. • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you 've made the correct settings for future...
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your print job, create a custom preset. The preview image approximates the image tone based on each screen in the shadow or highlight ...; Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your settings. It provides a level of the wheel, the more color you make changes. The closer you select to your image. • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you 've made the correct settings for future...
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... perform color management, make sure you use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management from two Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to select color management settings. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Continue with the instructions on page 112 to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks.
... perform color management, make sure you use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management from two Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to select color management settings. 112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Continue with the instructions on page 112 to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks.