Quick Reference Guide
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... for Pro 7700) Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK LOW is displayed on your cartridges is from the printer. If ink gets in your ink levels. Check the LCD to check ink levels is low, you can replace it . 4 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the control panel. Epson UltraChrome® with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges Slot...
... for Pro 7700) Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK LOW is displayed on your cartridges is from the printer. If ink gets in your ink levels. Check the LCD to check ink levels is low, you can replace it . 4 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the control panel. Epson UltraChrome® with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges Slot...
Quick Reference Guide
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...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. Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that... C12C815331). 1 Press the Menu button on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. Note: If you can't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 5 Make sure the replacement cartridge is highlighted. 2 Press again.
...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. Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that... C12C815331). 1 Press the Menu button on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. Note: If you can't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 5 Make sure the replacement cartridge is highlighted. 2 Press again.
User's Guide
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...Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer 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... 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...
...Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer 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... 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...
User's Guide
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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 Cutter...
... 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 Cutter...
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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 206...
... 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 206...
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... 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 Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer...
... 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 Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer...
User's Guide
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...Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). com for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700.... To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. see page 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for...
...Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). com for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700.... To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. see page 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for...
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... cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to remove and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the ink cartridge retains a variety of the ink cartridge....damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them for best results. ...
... cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to remove and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the ink cartridge retains a variety of the ink cartridge....damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them for best results. ...
User's Guide
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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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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. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Have four people lift the printer. 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 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. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Have four people lift the printer. 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 Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2.
User's Guide
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... to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open slightly. 2. Open the ink cover. 46 Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 46 | Setting Up...
... to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open slightly. 2. Open the ink cover. 46 Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to be used. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. 46 | Setting Up...
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Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Slot no. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. 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 Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black (MK) 5.
Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Slot no. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. 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 Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black (MK) 5.
User's Guide
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...routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the ... the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 149 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your...
...routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the ... the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 149 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your...
User's Guide
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... select STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. When done, press l. • To check the amount of ink left in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. The most recent job is displayed. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current ...for instructions. 150 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can change the units of ink left , press d to select MAINTENANCE TANK, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Make sure paper is filled, the percentage drops. When...
... select STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. When done, press l. • To check the amount of ink left in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. The most recent job is displayed. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current ...for instructions. 150 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can change the units of ink left , press d to select MAINTENANCE TANK, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Make sure paper is filled, the percentage drops. When...
User's Guide
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... to select ALIGNMENT. 6. The icons show the approximate amount of print quality. Press l three times, then press d to the 5 ink cartridge slots on the printer. Press r to exit head alignment mode. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the ...2. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. When done, press to select AUTO, then press r again. Press u or d until the ink is highlighted. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 157 Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment process...
... to select ALIGNMENT. 6. The icons show the approximate amount of print quality. Press l three times, then press d to the 5 ink cartridge slots on the printer. Press r to exit head alignment mode. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the ...2. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. When done, press to select AUTO, then press r again. Press u or d until the ink is highlighted. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 157 Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment process...
User's Guide
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... recommend that is expended. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges: Slot no. You must replace the cartridge before you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Then follow these steps: 1. Open the ink cover all the way. For best...
... recommend that is expended. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges: Slot no. You must replace the cartridge before you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Then follow these steps: 1. Open the ink cover all the way. For best...
User's Guide
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... from the printer. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. It's a good idea to replace. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 Gently shake the cartridge for transporting the printer, if necessary. 6. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Then press...
... from the printer. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. It's a good idea to replace. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 Gently shake the cartridge for transporting the printer, if necessary. 6. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Then press...
User's Guide
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...or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for more information. Preparing the Printer for shipment. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 To ship the printer a longer distance, you can purchase replacement packaging from getting inside. 9. Remove the following parts:...repack it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air dry. 170 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash...
...or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for more information. Preparing the Printer for shipment. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 To ship the printer a longer distance, you can purchase replacement packaging from getting inside. 9. Remove the following parts:...repack it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air dry. 170 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash...
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... error and run the head cleaning utility again. Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer. Firmware update failed. The ink cartridge is open. Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 162. see page 166). Restart the printer, then update the ...page 157). RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Explanation Response Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Then turn the printer off and back on again. There is...
... error and run the head cleaning utility again. Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer. Firmware update failed. The ink cartridge is open. Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 162. see page 166). Restart the printer, then update the ...page 157). RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Explanation Response Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Then turn the printer off and back on again. There is...
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.... Make sure you are nearly expended (printing continues). Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; 178 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; Select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with this printer. See page 157. If you have...
.... Make sure you are nearly expended (printing continues). Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; 178 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; Select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with this printer. See page 157. If you have...