Network Guide
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Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or 9700 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. ...
Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or 9700 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. ...
Quick Reference Guide
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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
Quick Reference Guide
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...instructs you to finish the replacement procedure. To maximize tank life, you have the Pro 9700, check the LCD to determine which tank needs to the home position. 8 Replacing the Maintenance Tank The Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on either side). Be careful when removing it snaps into the ...hole. Note: The printer will not print if one on the right side) and the Pro 9700 has two (one of it carefully. 5 Insert the...
...instructs you to finish the replacement procedure. To maximize tank life, you have the Pro 9700, check the LCD to determine which tank needs to the home position. 8 Replacing the Maintenance Tank The Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on either side). Be careful when removing it snaps into the ...hole. Note: The printer will not print if one on the right side) and the Pro 9700 has two (one of it carefully. 5 Insert the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... REEL DISABLE, ENABLE AUTO, PANEL IP address, subnet mask, default gateway ON, OFF Resets all network settings Displays version of the take-up reel installed (Pro 9700 only) 10 Control Panel Menus (continued) PAPER SETUP HEAD ALIGNMENT ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE CUSTOM...
... REEL DISABLE, ENABLE AUTO, PANEL IP address, subnet mask, default gateway ON, OFF Resets all network settings Displays version of the take-up reel installed (Pro 9700 only) 10 Control Panel Menus (continued) PAPER SETUP HEAD ALIGNMENT ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE CUSTOM...
User's Guide
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... 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 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... 55 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 55 Configuring the Printer's Network Adapter 56 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 57 Available Epson Special Media 58 Guidelines for Using...
... 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 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... 55 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 55 Configuring the Printer's Network Adapter 56 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 57 Available Epson Special Media 58 Guidelines for Using...
User's Guide
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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 and paper from an...
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 and paper from an...
User's Guide
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.... • Keep your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you 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. Also keep the printer away from direct...
.... • Keep your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you 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. Also keep the printer away from direct...
User's Guide
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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 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.
User's Guide
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... the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for easy access and ventilation. Follow these steps to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 ...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 •...
... the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for easy access and ventilation. Follow these steps to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 ...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 •...
User's Guide
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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 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 7700 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2.
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 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 7700 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2.
User's Guide
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If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, 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 7700) 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 9700, 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 7700) 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.
User's Guide
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Make sure you have all the parts shown below. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7700, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34 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. 34 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the front of the stand as they come out. Attach two 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7700, see page 27 for instructions on each side. 34 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. 34 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the front of the stand as they come out. Attach two of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1.
User's Guide
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Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44 Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material.
Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44 Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material.
User's Guide
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Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on right side 9. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer as shown. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10.
Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on right side 9. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer as shown. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10.
User's Guide
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... (45 m) 3 in . core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Maximum 2 in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9700. 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket...
... (45 m) 3 in . core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Maximum 2 in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9700. 57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket...
User's Guide
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... the or roll icon appears. • Choose if you want to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9700 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for roll... process. Press r Menu. 2. Selecting the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of up to print a series of pages and keep them together for the Pro 9700. or 3-inch core and a width of paper, you want the paper to be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 58, as well...
... the or roll icon appears. • Choose if you want to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9700 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for roll... process. Press r Menu. 2. Selecting the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of up to print a series of pages and keep them together for the Pro 9700. or 3-inch core and a width of paper, you want the paper to be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 58, as well...
User's Guide
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... Sheet Paper You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. You can print on its thickness: • For most paper, see the section below. • For stock thicker than 19 mil...
... Sheet Paper You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you may need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. You can print on its thickness: • For most paper, see the section below. • For stock thicker than 19 mil...
User's Guide
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... slot. Make sure the printer is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientation (Pro 9700 only). 1. Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 Loading Thick Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. 3. The only exception is...
... slot. Make sure the printer is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientation (Pro 9700 only). 1. Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 Loading Thick Sheets Make sure you load paper in place during loading and printing. 3. The only exception is...
User's Guide
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... to your printer and catches your printouts as they are in front of the basket, as shown below. 77 If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the paper guides, make sure they come out. Handling Paper and Other Media | 77 If you've selected a non-standard platen... optimize your results. You can set up either to STANDARD. If you are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7700). 1. See page 82 for paper more information. Use this method for more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints...
... to your printer and catches your printouts as they are in front of the basket, as shown below. 77 If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the paper guides, make sure they come out. Handling Paper and Other Media | 77 If you've selected a non-standard platen... optimize your results. You can set up either to STANDARD. If you are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7700). 1. See page 82 for paper more information. Use this method for more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints...
User's Guide
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Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 78 For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. 78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2. Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3.
Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 78 For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. 78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2. Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3.