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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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...;t the core size of the roll. Loading Roll Paper 1 Open the roll paper cover. 2 Push down the tension levers to secure them. 6 Move the roll paper all the way to the right. 3 Place the roll paper on top of the printer. 7 Slide the roll paper holder to align the left . 5 Push the adapters... into the paper core at both adapters. 8 Roll the paper slowly into position. 2-inch core 3-inch core 2...
...;t the core size of the roll. Loading Roll Paper 1 Open the roll paper cover. 2 Push down the tension levers to secure them. 6 Move the roll paper all the way to the right. 3 Place the roll paper on top of the printer. 7 Slide the roll paper holder to align the left . 5 Push the adapters... into the paper core at both adapters. 8 Roll the paper slowly into position. 2-inch core 3-inch core 2...
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..., then remove the adapters from the roll. 4 Roll the paper forward to the top of the printer. 5 Pull up the lock lever to secure it in the printer. 11 If the Paper release light is not on, press the button. 12 Insert the paper into the slot and pull it all the way... down the lock lever. Then move the roll paper holder to the left and remove it from the paper roll. 6 Place the roll in place. 13 Close the roll paper cover. 14 Press the button. 15 Press the Pause/reset button. 16 Check the printer...
..., then remove the adapters from the roll. 4 Roll the paper forward to the top of the printer. 5 Pull up the lock lever to secure it in the printer. 11 If the Paper release light is not on, press the button. 12 Insert the paper into the slot and pull it all the way... down the lock lever. Then move the roll paper holder to the left and remove it from the paper roll. 6 Place the roll in place. 13 Close the roll paper cover. 14 Press the button. 15 Press the Pause/reset button. 16 Check the printer...
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... (ePlaten) button. 4 Press . The sheet feeds into the paper slot until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is closed. 2 Press the Paper source button until the Sheet icon appears on the roll paper cover. 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...
... (ePlaten) button. 4 Press . The sheet feeds into the paper slot until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is closed. 2 Press the Paper source button until the Sheet icon appears on the roll paper cover. 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...
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... the color pair you need to confirm that the head is highlighted. This is highlighted. Load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until HEAD ALIGNMENT is the type of... paper you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during the alignment process. 9 When the uni-directional alignment is ...
... the color pair you need to confirm that the head is highlighted. This is highlighted. Load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until HEAD ALIGNMENT is the type of... paper you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during the alignment process. 9 When the uni-directional alignment is ...
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... . 7 Close the ink cover. 6 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. The paper cutter moves to display EXECUTE, then press OK. Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that the paper isn't cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter (part # C12C815331). 1 Press the Menu...
... . 7 Close the ink cover. 6 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. The paper cutter moves to display EXECUTE, then press OK. Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that the paper isn't cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter (part # C12C815331). 1 Press the Menu...
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... is number 0 Number of pages printed Status of the printer on myEpsonPrinter.com. Menu PRINTER SETUP Item PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN INITIALIZE SETTINGS Settings / Explanation STANDARD, NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST ON, ... 10 jobs; most recent job is registered and enabled, displays time of capacity remaining in each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in each saved job; Press the Menu button to the replacement position NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER CLEANING MM/DD/YY...
... is number 0 Number of pages printed Status of the printer on myEpsonPrinter.com. Menu PRINTER SETUP Item PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN INITIALIZE SETTINGS Settings / Explanation STANDARD, NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST ON, ... 10 jobs; most recent job is registered and enabled, displays time of capacity remaining in each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in each saved job; Press the Menu button to the replacement position NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER CLEANING MM/DD/YY...
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... Panel Menus (continued) PAPER SETUP HEAD ALIGNMENT ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION SET ROLL PAPER TENSION REMOVE SKEW PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO MANUAL Setting appears only when no paper is loaded OFF, ON... 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 to 10.0 sec.
... Panel Menus (continued) PAPER SETUP HEAD ALIGNMENT ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION SET ROLL PAPER TENSION REMOVE SKEW PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO MANUAL Setting appears only when no paper is loaded OFF, ON... 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 to 10.0 sec.
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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
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... 55 Checking the Current Firmware Version 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... 55 Checking the Current Firmware Version 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...
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... Printer 77 Catching Printouts Under the Printer 79 Storing the Paper Basket 81 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 82 Creating Paper Configurations 82 Printing Your Paper Configurations 84 Selecting Paper Configurations 84 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 86 Choosing Basic Print Options 87 Selecting the Correct Media...
... Printer 77 Catching Printouts Under the Printer 79 Storing the Paper Basket 81 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 82 Creating Paper Configurations 82 Printing Your Paper Configurations 84 Selecting Paper Configurations 84 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 86 Choosing Basic Print Options 87 Selecting the Correct Media...
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... 107 Using the Progress Meter 107 Optimizing Print Speed 108 Setting Monitoring Preferences 110 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 112 Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 113 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options...10.4 126 Choosing Page Setup Options 126 Choosing Basic Print Options 129 Choosing Color Management Options 132 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 133 Choosing Roll Paper Options 134 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 136 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 136 Managing Print Jobs 138 Selecting...
... 107 Using the Progress Meter 107 Optimizing Print Speed 108 Setting Monitoring Preferences 110 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 112 Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 113 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options...10.4 126 Choosing Page Setup Options 126 Choosing Basic Print Options 129 Choosing Color Management Options 132 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 133 Choosing Roll Paper Options 134 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 136 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 136 Managing Print Jobs 138 Selecting...
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... 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 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 166 Cleaning the Printer 168 Transporting or ...176 Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages 182 Improving Print Quality 182 Solving Operational Problems 186 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 187 Solving Paper Problems 189 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 190 Clearing Paper Jams 191 Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 193 8
... 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 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 166 Cleaning the Printer 168 Transporting or ...176 Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages 182 Improving Print Quality 182 Solving Operational Problems 186 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 187 Solving Paper Problems 189 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 190 Clearing Paper Jams 191 Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 193 8
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... OS X 10.4 194 Windows 194 A Specifications 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... the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206 Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel 207 Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core 208 Installing a Take-Up Reel Core 210 C Control Panel Summary Control Panel Buttons and Lights 213 Buttons 213 Lights 215...
... OS X 10.4 194 Windows 194 A Specifications 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... the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206 Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel 207 Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core 208 Installing a Take-Up Reel Core 210 C Control Panel Summary Control Panel Buttons and Lights 213 Buttons 213 Lights 215...
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...to keep it to your printer. Notes contain important information about your equipment. It also tells 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. For additional ...the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to avoid bodily injury. 11 Introduction This User's ...
...to keep it to your printer. Notes contain important information about your equipment. It also tells 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. For additional ...the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to avoid bodily injury. 11 Introduction This User's ...
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... option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel...
... option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel...
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... or electric shock. • Do not 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. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer only. Introduction | 15 Important...
... or electric shock. • Do not 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. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer only. Introduction | 15 Important...
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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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Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. 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. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2.
Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. 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. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2.