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... 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 Installing the Software for Macintosh...
... 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 Installing the Software for Macintosh...
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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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. Cautions must be observed ...your printer to keep it to your printer on a network. Notes contain important information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer for easy reference. • The...
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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. Cautions must be observed ...your printer to keep it to your printer on a network. Notes contain important information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer for easy reference. • The...
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...you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. You can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable items: ...(Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for a complete list. Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging...
...you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. You can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 offers these user-replaceable items: ...(Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for a complete list. Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging...
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... 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. The printer will not operate properly if it . Use of another cord may...
... 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. The printer will not operate properly if it . Use of another cord may...
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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 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.
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... the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 Avoid locations subject to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700...
... the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 Avoid locations subject to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700...
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...Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset Velvet (roll paper only) Plain paper Plain ...in the list can be used to experiment with different settings to experiment with other paper types. 60 If you 're using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the media you are using . You may have to determine which one is best for the best ...
...Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset Velvet (roll paper only) Plain paper Plain ...in the list can be used to experiment with different settings to experiment with other paper types. 60 If you 're using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the media you are using . You may have to determine which one is best for the best ...
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.... 9. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • SET ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you adjust the tension to save each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your prints, or a higher value if ... X). • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower value if you print with the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Handling Paper and Other Media | 83 8. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK...
.... 9. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • SET ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you adjust the tension to save each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your prints, or a higher value if ... X). • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower value if you print with the most even. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Handling Paper and Other Media | 83 8. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK...
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...or ICM, click the Advanced button after you use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color. 92 You can still control the ink density, as described on page 100. 3. Choose this mode when you select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color ...management in Photoshop or other software. 92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you specify individual values for instructions. • Color Controls lets you can also choose ...
...or ICM, click the Advanced button after you use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color. 92 You can still control the ink density, as described on page 100. 3. Choose this mode when you select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color ...management in Photoshop or other software. 92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you specify individual values for instructions. • Color Controls lets you can also choose ...
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... the Color Settings button to select the color you want to a file you control the ink saturation level (for Windows 5. Click Details, select the settings you want . 6. You can share. 1. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for example, when you turn off color management in the printer driver. Click Print Bckg... Color if you want to have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to match your ICC profile. Choosing Paper Configuration...
... the Color Settings button to select the color you want to a file you control the ink saturation level (for Windows 5. Click Details, select the settings you want . 6. You can share. 1. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for example, when you turn off color management in the printer driver. Click Print Bckg... Color if you want to have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to match your ICC profile. Choosing Paper Configuration...
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... paper. Change the value if you find wrinkles on the page. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow... ink to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing ...
... paper. Change the value if you find wrinkles on the page. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow... ink to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing ...
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...for future print jobs with others, who can also export them for various types of the Main or Page Layout screen. 104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you need, and then customize them for your...and click Save. 104 You can also add, delete, or hide items in this : 3. Verify that you can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can import them as a file that your uses. In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups for printing. Click...
...for future print jobs with others, who can also export them for various types of the Main or Page Layout screen. 104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you need, and then customize them for your...and click Save. 104 You can also add, delete, or hide items in this : 3. Verify that you can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can import them as a file that your uses. In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups for printing. Click...
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...the Progress Meter window appears: Click for more details on the printer, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the OK button. You also see how much ink you send a print job. You can also cancel a print job by pressing the button on the displayed printing tip Click to cancel printing You...and Monitoring Preferences utilities. If you don't want the Progress Meter to cancel your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 107 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on the taskbar when you print, lets you...
...the Progress Meter window appears: Click for more details on the printer, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the OK button. You also see how much ink you send a print job. You can also cancel a print job by pressing the button on the displayed printing tip Click to cancel printing You...and Monitoring Preferences utilities. If you don't want the Progress Meter to cancel your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 107 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on the taskbar when you print, lets you...
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... these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Page lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 119 Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. These settings... to match your custom color profile was created to dry on the page. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow...
... these instructions if you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Page lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 119 Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. These settings... to match your custom color profile was created to dry on the page. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow...
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124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the drop-down ... you time when you 've made the correct settings for future print jobs. 1. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your custom preset and click OK. 4. Whenever you may lose your settings. 3. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you want to print...
124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from the drop-down ... you time when you 've made the correct settings for future print jobs. 1. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your custom preset and click OK. 4. Whenever you may lose your settings. 3. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you want to print...
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... values for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. 1. If you choose this screen: 2. 132 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use the driver to perform color management, make sure you turn it off in... your application. • ColorSync for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. You see this setting, you can choose ColorSync from the drop-down menu and choose filters or other settings. 132 Click the arrow next...
... values for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. 1. If you choose this screen: 2. 132 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use the driver to perform color management, make sure you turn it off in... your application. • ColorSync for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. You see this setting, you can choose ColorSync from the drop-down menu and choose filters or other settings. 132 Click the arrow next...
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...; Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in Photoshop or another software application. Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions. You see this mode when you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 133 Select Paper Configuration from the drop-down menu. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if...
...; Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in Photoshop or another software application. Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions. You see this mode when you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 133 Select Paper Configuration from the drop-down menu. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if...
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...: If you may lose your print job, create a custom preset. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from top to increase or decrease the amount of expansion. This will save you time when...in the table on page 112 work with the Auto Expand option, select Expansion from the drop-down menu. 136 136 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Standard Expansion setting. &#...
...: If you may lose your print job, create a custom preset. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from top to increase or decrease the amount of expansion. This will save you time when...in the table on page 112 work with the Auto Expand option, select Expansion from the drop-down menu. 136 136 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Standard Expansion setting. &#...
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...printer damage. Before you use , and temperature. Open the ink cover all the way. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges: Slot no. The use of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Yields vary considerably based on...When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized ...
...printer damage. Before you use , and temperature. Open the ink cover all the way. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges: Slot no. The use of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Yields vary considerably based on...When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized ...
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... PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 157. Replace the ink cartridge with this printer. INK COVER OPEN The ink cover is installed. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 157. service provider as described on page 13. For the Pro 9700, note which tank...
... PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 157. Replace the ink cartridge with this printer. INK COVER OPEN The ink cover is installed. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 157. service provider as described on page 13. For the Pro 9700, note which tank...
