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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...
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... purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. com for a complete list. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable...
... purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. com for a complete list. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable...
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... the printer, make sure you have enough space around it 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. Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall...
... the printer, make sure you have enough space around it 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. Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall...
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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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... 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 the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 Follow these steps to assemble your computer and a network • Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh...up the printer. 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.
... 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 the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 Follow these steps to assemble your computer and a network • Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh...up the printer. 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.
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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. 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 Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet.
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. 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 Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet.
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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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27 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. 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. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, see page 34 for instructions on each side of the stand. 27 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. Attach the two short posts as they come out.
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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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. Attach two of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. 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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. Attach two of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. 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.
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Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. Close the front cover. 7. 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. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. 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. Close the front cover. 7. 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. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5.
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Power cord on right side 9. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the left side Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
Power cord on right side 9. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the left side Power cord on left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. Attach the cable guides to the cable guides. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
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... Maximum 2 in . You can use heavy stock, such as other media, for your printer. 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 • Optimizing the settings for your paper...; Selecting media for the Pro 9700. core: 6 in. (150 mm) diameter 3.15 to 19.7 mil Thickness (0.08 to 0.5 mm) Cut sheets Letter size up to 44 in. (1118 mm) Up to 62.2 inches (1580 mm) Letter size up to 1.5 mm) 57 core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7700 Width 10 to 24.0 ...
... Maximum 2 in . You can use heavy stock, such as other media, for your printer. 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 • Optimizing the settings for your paper...; Selecting media for the Pro 9700. core: 6 in. (150 mm) diameter 3.15 to 19.7 mil Thickness (0.08 to 0.5 mm) Cut sheets Letter size up to 44 in. (1118 mm) Up to 62.2 inches (1580 mm) Letter size up to 1.5 mm) 57 core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7700 Width 10 to 24.0 ...
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... icon does not appear on the LCD display. Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if you need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep them together for cutting later on page 58, as well as... the paper type on page 60, then press the OK button to print a series of up Reel (Pro 9700 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for the Pro 9700. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears. • Choose if you want...
... icon does not appear on the LCD display. Manually switching rolls is printed. • Choose if you need to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep them together for cutting later on page 58, as well as... the paper type on page 60, then press the OK button to print a series of up Reel (Pro 9700 only). • If you're loading heavy paper, you are using as these special guidelines for the Pro 9700. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears. • Choose if you want...
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... and other media. This helps hold the 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. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u button. You can print on and the roll paper cover is removed...
... and other media. This helps hold the 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. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the u button. You can print on and the roll paper cover is removed...
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... and the roll paper cover 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. This helps hold the...
... and the roll paper cover 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. This helps hold the...
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Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 77 If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the paper guides, make sure they come out. See page 82 for paper more information. The basket keeps your printouts from ... that are in front of the basket, as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7700). 1. If you are using the Epson driver, you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. Handling Paper and Other Media...
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 77 If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the paper guides, make sure they come out. See page 82 for paper more information. The basket keeps your printouts from ... that are in front of the basket, as they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7700). 1. If you are using the Epson driver, you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. Handling Paper and Other Media...
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Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. 78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 78 Then raise the paper guides. 4.
Open the tabs at the front of the basket all the way up. 3. Then lower the paper guides so that the surface is taut. 78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket and tilt it down. Raise the front of the basket so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth. 78 Then raise the paper guides. 4.
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For the Pro 9700, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) 80 80 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3.
For the Pro 9700, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) 80 80 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3.
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Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the basket. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket. 2. Lower the paper guides. 81
Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the way. 1. Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the basket. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket. 2. Lower the paper guides. 81
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...profiles are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. 85 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions. See page 141 for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. See ... com for instructions. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your image correctly. This chapter includes the following information: • Sizing images for borderless printing on...
...profiles are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. 85 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions. See page 141 for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. See ... com for instructions. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your image correctly. This chapter includes the following information: • Sizing images for borderless printing on...
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....1 mm) 15.8 inches (401.3 mm) 16.8 inches (426.7 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Image width (with minimal image clipping because you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 86 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either ...
....1 mm) 15.8 inches (401.3 mm) 16.8 inches (426.7 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Image width (with minimal image clipping because you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 86 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either ...