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... 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 27... Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 28 Unpacking the Printer 29 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 31 Attaching the Basket 34 Connecting the Power Cord 37 Installing Ink 38 Connecting to Your System 40 Connecting...
... 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 27... Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 28 Unpacking the Printer 29 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 31 Attaching the Basket 34 Connecting the Power Cord 37 Installing Ink 38 Connecting to Your System 40 Connecting...
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...Using the Paper Basket 70 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 71 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 72 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 ...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 80 Choosing Basic Print Options 83 Choosing Color Management Options 87 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 88 Choosing Roll Paper Options 89 Borderless Printing 90 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 93 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 94 Managing Print Jobs 96 Checking Ink...
...Using the Paper Basket 70 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7800 71 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 72 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 73 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 75 ...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 80 Choosing Basic Print Options 83 Choosing Color Management Options 87 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 88 Choosing Roll Paper Options 89 Borderless Printing 90 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 93 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 94 Managing Print Jobs 96 Checking Ink...
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Contents | 7 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 100 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 103 Choosing Roll Paper Options 103 Borderless Printing 106 Choosing Cut Sheet ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 132 Draining the Old Ink 132 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 134 Updating the Printer Driver Information 135 Changing the Date and Time 136 Using Maintenance Mode 136...
Contents | 7 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 100 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 103 Choosing Roll Paper Options 103 Borderless Printing 106 Choosing Cut Sheet ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 132 Draining the Old Ink 132 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 134 Updating the Printer Driver Information 135 Changing the Date and Time 136 Using Maintenance Mode 136...
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... Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 168 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 169 -8
... Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 168 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 169 -8
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... its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using a web browser, such as you how to maintain your printer.... • The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer.
... its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using a web browser, such as you how to maintain your printer.... • The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer.
Printer Guide
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...) Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7800/9800 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 141...
...) Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core (Stylus Pro 9800 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7800: Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7800/9800 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 141...
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.... Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through Friday. You can also purchase online at http://support.epson.com. Support hours and days are subject to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the... is included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information that came with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or visit www.prographics.epson.com. In the U.S., you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized...
.... Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. You'll also need your printer serial number and proof of professional printing products through Friday. You can also purchase online at http://support.epson.com. Support hours and days are subject to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the... is included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information that came with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or visit www.prographics.epson.com. In the U.S., you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized...
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... have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 23 for the 7800 or 32 for the 9800.) • When setting up to 10 feet long • For network connection: the optional ...8226; Use only the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 17 for the 7800 or 27 for the 9800.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it . Also...the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 131 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 7800) or 198 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 9800) without ink or paper. You may result in temperature and humidity.
... have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 23 for the 7800 or 32 for the 9800.) • When setting up to 10 feet long • For network connection: the optional ...8226; Use only the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 17 for the 7800 or 27 for the 9800.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it . Also...the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 131 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 7800) or 198 lb (Epson Stylus Pro 9800) without ink or paper. You may result in temperature and humidity.
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...so may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges well before installing them for best results.... much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. If ink gets in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the side of the ink cartridge. Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use ...
...so may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges well before installing them for best results.... much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. If ink gets in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the side of the ink cartridge. Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use ...
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... have sufficient space to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. The following information: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Also avoid locations near potential sources of approximately 8 × 8 feet to assemble your system • Connecting to...; Installing the printer software • Updating the printer firmware Caution: Two people are required to unpack and set up the printer. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead.
... have sufficient space to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. The following information: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Also avoid locations near potential sources of approximately 8 × 8 feet to assemble your system • Connecting to...; Installing the printer software • Updating the printer firmware Caution: Two people are required to unpack and set up the printer. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, see page 27 instead.
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... the side as shown. 3. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-21 Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the printer. See page 128. Lift the box up and away from the sides...
... the side as shown. 3. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-21 Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the printer. See page 128. Lift the box up and away from the sides...
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Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to ship the printer. 1-24 Open the front cover. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown.
Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to ship the printer. 1-24 Open the front cover. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown.
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...cartridge can be purchased separately. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Lift the box up and away from around the printer. 4. If you have all the ...items shown below . See page 128. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black ...
...cartridge can be purchased separately. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord FireWire cable Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters Ink cartridges Black Ink Conversion Kit Paper guides 1-30 Lift the box up and away from around the printer. 4. If you have all the ...items shown below . See page 128. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black ...
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Open the front cover. Close the front cover. 1-33 Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head.
Open the front cover. Close the front cover. 1-33 Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. 7. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head.
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...them. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGES appears on the printer. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 Remove each cartridge to one-third of...38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. If you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the raised (released) position. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to be ...
...them. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGES appears on the printer. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge. 1-38 Remove each cartridge to one-third of...38 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. If you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the raised (released) position. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to be ...
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Hold each cartridge in the printer. Caution: Charging takes about 10 minutes. After ink charging is flashing, or you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the LCD display. 5. Install the ink cartridges in the correct slot, and you may damage the printer. When messages appear on the ... appear on the LCD display, follow the instructions to raise or lower the ink levers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open...
Hold each cartridge in the printer. Caution: Charging takes about 10 minutes. After ink charging is flashing, or you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the LCD display. 5. Install the ink cartridges in the correct slot, and you may damage the printer. When messages appear on the ... appear on the LCD display, follow the instructions to raise or lower the ink levers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open...
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... also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to save each one. 2-76 When done, press the Pause button. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Examine the printed pattern for the menu options shown below. In the example shown...
... also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to save each one. 2-76 When done, press the Pause button. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Examine the printed pattern for the menu options shown below. In the example shown...
Printer Guide
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...menu, then click Advanced Settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer ...• (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. If you choose this screen: 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu and...
...menu, then click Advanced Settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 87 Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed ICC workflow in the printer ...• (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. If you choose this screen: 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu and...
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... 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 Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you see this screen: 2. These settings override any paper configuration settings 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 Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you see this screen: 2. These settings override any paper configuration settings you...
Printer Guide
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...repeatedly, or you 're ready to bottom. This will lose your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for your print job, create a custom preset. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you've made the correct settings for Macintosh | 93 Note:... If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for instructions on each screen in the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the drop-down menu.
...repeatedly, or you 're ready to bottom. This will lose your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. 2. Printing with Epson Drivers for your print job, create a custom preset. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you've made the correct settings for Macintosh | 93 Note:... If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for instructions on each screen in the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the drop-down menu.