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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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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...
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... an angle. • Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire 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.
... an angle. • Avoid places subject to rapid changes in fire 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.
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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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... 903 mm) for 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 Before you begin, ..., or air conditioners. 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.
... 903 mm) for 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 Before you begin, ..., or air conditioners. 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. 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. 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
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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. 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.
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Attach two of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. 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. 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.
Attach two of the posts to the printer stand and catches your prints as shown, one on attaching the paper basket. 1. 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. 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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Note: The illustrations in case you need to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44 Close the front cover. 7. Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. 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 Close the front cover. 7. Connect the power cord to ship the printer. 6. Save the packing material in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. 44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material.
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... use heavy stock, such as other media, for the Pro 9700. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7700 Width 10 to 24.0 in. (203 to 610 mm) Length 2 in. 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 Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte...
... use heavy stock, such as other media, for the Pro 9700. core: 662.7 ft (202 m) Pro 7700 Width 10 to 24.0 in. (203 to 610 mm) Length 2 in. 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 Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte...
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... and catches your printouts as shown below to set up either to optimize your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. See page 82 for the Pro 7700). 1. Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 77 The basket keeps your results. Use this method for paper more information. If... the paper under the printer or in front of the printer. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints...
... and catches your printouts as shown below to set up either to optimize your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. See page 82 for the Pro 7700). 1. Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below . 77 The basket keeps your results. Use this method for paper more information. If... the paper under the printer or in front of the printer. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints...
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...: • Sizing images for instructions. You can create your printer for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. Make sure you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied to set basic printing properties.... features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the standard folder for your image correctly. When you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your own profiles if you have them created by a color specialist. com for instructions. See page ...
...: • Sizing images for instructions. You can create your printer for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. Make sure you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied to set basic printing properties.... features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the standard folder for your image correctly. When you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your own profiles if you have them created by a color specialist. com for instructions. See page ...
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...image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 86 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for borderless printing with Retain Size) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338.8 mm) 16.... 12.8 inches (325.1 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 create an image width almost equal to it. Auto Expand provides the best solution for...
...image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 86 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for borderless printing with Retain Size) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338.8 mm) 16.... 12.8 inches (325.1 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 create an image width almost equal to it. Auto Expand provides the best solution for...
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... sure you have them created by a color specialist. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your printer for color photos. A color-managed workflow using Mac OS X 10.4.11, you plan... Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for instructions. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. 111 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. ICC profiles for ColorSync® ...
... sure you have them created by a color specialist. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your printer for color photos. A color-managed workflow using Mac OS X 10.4.11, you plan... Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for instructions. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. 111 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. ICC profiles for ColorSync® ...
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112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you should create an image slightly wider than the actual width of the roll media. If you use a paper ....3 mm) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only 112
112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you should create an image slightly wider than the actual width of the roll media. If you use a paper ....3 mm) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only 112
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Do one of the print settings you want to Off (No Color Management). 144 Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 139). 3. Set the rest of the following: For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, make sure Color Mode is set to use (beginning on page 130). 4. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Epson Stylus Pro 9700, and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. 144 | Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1.
Do one of the print settings you want to Off (No Color Management). 144 Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 139). 3. Set the rest of the following: For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, make sure Color Mode is set to use (beginning on page 130). 4. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Epson Stylus Pro 9700, and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. 144 | Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1.
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... total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. For more information, see page 151). 149 149 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 maintenance tank(s), and other information.
... total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. For more information, see page 151). 149 149 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 maintenance tank(s), and other information.
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... much space remains in the tank(s). Maintenance tank icons (only one tank icon appears on the control panel, shown below. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, the right tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD display. Follow these steps to ... of the maintenance tanks is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9700 has two (one of space remaining in the maintenance tank by viewing its status using the menus (see...
... much space remains in the tank(s). Maintenance tank icons (only one tank icon appears on the control panel, shown below. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, the right tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD display. Follow these steps to ... of the maintenance tanks is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9700 has two (one of space remaining in the maintenance tank by viewing its status using the menus (see...
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...installed. Select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. see page 166. 178 INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; Print quality may have replacement ...cartridges available; service provider as described on page 13. DECLINE ACCEPT INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is...
...installed. Select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. see page 166. 178 INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; Print quality may have replacement ...cartridges available; service provider as described on page 13. DECLINE ACCEPT INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is...
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... the guides to the forward position. • If you are feeding paper in the forward position. Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Do one of the following: • If you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and five for the Pro 9700. There are feeding paper backward (under the printer), gently squeeze the paper guides and push them...
... the guides to the forward position. • If you are feeding paper in the forward position. Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Do one of the following: • If you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and five for the Pro 9700. There are feeding paper backward (under the printer), gently squeeze the paper guides and push them...