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Printer Parts Front Roll paper holder Front cover Roll paper cover Control panel Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface Ink bay Casters Network interface AC inlet Maintenance tank (Pro 9700 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 1
Printer Parts Front Roll paper holder Front cover Roll paper cover Control panel Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface Ink bay Casters Network interface AC inlet Maintenance tank (Pro 9700 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 1
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... if necessary. Press again. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is highlighted. Note: If the sheet is more information. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3...to use the Paper release (ePlaten) button. 4 Press . Loading and Using Cut Sheet Paper 1 Remove any roll paper from your computer using the Epson Printer Utility3 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the printer. 7 To remove your print, press the button while holding the sheet. Make ...
... if necessary. Press again. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is highlighted. Note: If the sheet is more information. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3...to use the Paper release (ePlaten) button. 4 Press . Loading and Using Cut Sheet Paper 1 Remove any roll paper from your computer using the Epson Printer Utility3 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the printer. 7 To remove your print, press the button while holding the sheet. Make ...
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...Epson UltraChrome® with water. 6 If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges Slot no. If one of your ink levels. Ink gauges for 5 cartridges listed below Maintenance tank gauges (one tank for Pro 7700) Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK... T636200 T636100 T636400 T636800 150 ml T642300 T642200 T642100 T642400 T642800 3 Push in the printer. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is low, you can wait until the...
...Epson UltraChrome® with water. 6 If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges Slot no. If one of your ink levels. Ink gauges for 5 cartridges listed below Maintenance tank gauges (one tank for Pro 7700) Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK... T636200 T636100 T636400 T636800 150 ml T642300 T642200 T642100 T642400 T642800 3 Push in the printer. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is low, you can wait until the...
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...after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. If the Ink light remains on the printer, then press until MAINTENANCE is the correct color, and remove it . 7 Close the ink cover. 6 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert...head screwdriver. 7 Don't force it . Gently shake the cartridge before installing it . The paper cutter moves to display EXECUTE, then press OK. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 5 Make sure the replacement cartridge is highlighted. 2 Press again.
...after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. If the Ink light remains on the printer, then press until MAINTENANCE is the correct color, and remove it . 7 Close the ink cover. 6 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert...head screwdriver. 7 Don't force it . Gently shake the cartridge before installing it . The paper cutter moves to display EXECUTE, then press OK. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 5 Make sure the replacement cartridge is highlighted. 2 Press again.
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... new tank. 10 Press OK to be replaced (left . Caution: Do not tip the tank or ink may spill out. 4 Place the used more than the left or right). Replacing the Maintenance Tank The Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on either side). Warning: The blade is full. You need to replace the... it in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of the maintenance tanks is sharp. To maximize tank life, you have the Pro 9700, check the LCD to determine which tank needs to finish the replacement procedure. The cutter moves back to the home position. 8 Be careful...
... new tank. 10 Press OK to be replaced (left . Caution: Do not tip the tank or ink may spill out. 4 Place the used more than the left or right). Replacing the Maintenance Tank The Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on either side). Warning: The blade is full. You need to replace the... it in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of the maintenance tanks is sharp. To maximize tank life, you have the Pro 9700, check the LCD to determine which tank needs to finish the replacement procedure. The cutter moves back to the home position. 8 Be careful...
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...or deflected nozzles Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in square centimeters for the last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 ...Information about registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CUTTER REPLACEMENT CLEANING CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE TANK JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS Adjusts cutter position Moves the cutter to access the menus. See the User's...
...or deflected nozzles Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in square centimeters for the last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 ...Information about registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CUTTER REPLACEMENT CLEANING CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE TANK JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS Adjusts cutter position Moves the cutter to access the menus. See the User's...
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Control Panel Lights and Buttons Paper light Power light and button Pause/reset light and button Ink light Print head cleaning button Paper feed up button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Menu button Paper cut button Ink cover open button OK button Paper feed down button Left arrow or paper source button Printed in USA CPD-27718
Control Panel Lights and Buttons Paper light Power light and button Pause/reset light and button Ink light Print head cleaning button Paper feed up button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Menu button Paper cut button Ink cover open button OK button Paper feed down button Left arrow or paper source button Printed in USA CPD-27718
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... the Stand 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7700 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software for Windows 49 Installing the Software for Macintosh...
... the Stand 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7700 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software for Windows 49 Installing the Software for Macintosh...
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... Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 154 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running Cleaning Cycles 155 Aligning the Print Head 156 Replacing Ink Cartridges 157 Changing the Date and Time 161 Using Maintenance Mode 161 Replacing the Paper Cutter 162 Removing the Old Cutter 162 Installing the New...
... Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 154 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running Cleaning Cycles 155 Aligning the Print Head 156 Replacing Ink Cartridges 157 Changing the Date and Time 161 Using Maintenance Mode 161 Replacing the Paper Cutter 162 Removing the Old Cutter 162 Installing the New...
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... Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 198 Printable Area 201 Ink Cartridges 201 B Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward...
... Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 198 Printable Area 201 Ink Cartridges 201 B Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward...
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11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to your printer. 11 For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide ... followed carefully to your printer. 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 the printer's menu system.
11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to your printer. 11 For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide ... followed carefully to your printer. 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 the printer's menu system.
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...optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part ...Replacement maintenance tank (see page 166) Replacement paper cutter (see page 203 for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink...
...optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part ...Replacement maintenance tank (see page 166) Replacement paper cutter (see page 203 for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink...
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...; The printer's power cord is designed for use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Use of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 21.) • Place the printer...
...; The printer's power cord is designed for use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Use of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 21.) • Place the printer...
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...operation and printing. 17 Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use too much force when you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. However, ...each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to prevent ink from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before installing them for best ...
...operation and printing. 17 Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use too much force when you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. However, ...each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to prevent ink from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before installing them for best ...
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Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7700 unless otherwise noted. 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9700 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 AC inlet
Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7700 unless otherwise noted. 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9700 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 Print head cleaning button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button power light and button OK button Menu button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Pause/reset LCD light and button display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Roll paper margin Paper source Auto Take-Up Reel Platen gap/Paper number Ink cartridge status Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status 19
Introduction | 19 Control Panel Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Print head cleaning button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button power light and button OK button Menu button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Pause/reset LCD light and button display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Roll paper margin Paper source Auto Take-Up Reel Platen gap/Paper number Ink cartridge status Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status 19
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...mm) on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer WARNING: Four people are required ...21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture...
...mm) on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer WARNING: Four people are required ...21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture...
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Have four people lift the printer. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Make sure you have all the items shown below: Cable guides 5 Ink cartridges Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25 Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1.
Have four people lift the printer. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Make sure you have all the items shown below: Cable guides 5 Ink cartridges Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25 Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1.
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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 cover • 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 cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3.
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Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to open; Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for the ink cover to be used. Press the P power button to charge the ink system. Open the ink cover. 46 The cartridges shipped with your printer are ...provided mainly to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open . Wait for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The ink cover may take a minute or two to pry it is normal for...
Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to open; Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for the ink cover to be used. Press the P power button to charge the ink system. Open the ink cover. 46 The cartridges shipped with your printer are ...provided mainly to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open . Wait for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The ink cover may take a minute or two to pry it is normal for...