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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 your equipment. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer to keep it to maintain your printer. It also tells you use and...printer's menu system. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to your printer for easy reference. • The on-screen...
...to your equipment. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer to keep it to maintain your printer. It also tells you use and...printer's menu system. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on how to your printer for easy reference. • The on-screen...
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To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 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...
To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 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...
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... and humidity. Using 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. Make sure you have four people lift the printer. (See page 25.) • When...
... and humidity. Using 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. Make sure you have four people lift the printer. (See page 25.) • When...
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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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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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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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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.
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 Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. 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.
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Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Have four people lift the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: Cable guides 5 Ink cartridges Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25
Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. Have four people lift the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: Cable guides 5 Ink cartridges Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to lift the printer. 25
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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. 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 Attach the two short posts as they come out.
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. 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 Attach the two short posts as they come out.
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Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the rod as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Loop the tabs over the ends of the printer as shown. 14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the rod as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
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Attach two of the stand as they come out. 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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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 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
Attach two of the stand as they come out. 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. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. 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 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
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Unlock the casters. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Store the User's Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17.
Unlock the casters. Attach the paper guides to the left or right side of the printer as shown: 18. Attach the manual holder to the bottom of the stand. Continue with the next section to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 42 Store the User's Guide in the holder. 2. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Then move the printer to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. 42 | Setting Up the Printer 17.
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Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3.
Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3.
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Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on right side 9. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
Power cord on left or right side of the printer as shown. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 45 Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Attach the cable guides to the left side Power cord on the paper basket cords to the side of the printer back and route the power cord to the cable guides. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on right side 9. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Setting Up the Printer | 45 8.
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... off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. See page 57 for instructions. The printer begins charging the...
... off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. See page 57 for instructions. The printer begins charging the...
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...printer. 2. If you connected your printer to a network, follow these steps to configure it finds. 3. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for instructions on page 156. 6. If not, you may need to access the... software, you need to configure the printer for your network administrator for each printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to load paper and print a test image. Configuring the Printer's Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your setup is done. If the print ...
...printer. 2. If you connected your printer to a network, follow these steps to configure it finds. 3. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for instructions on page 156. 6. If not, you may need to access the... software, you need to configure the printer for your network administrator for each printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to load paper and print a test image. Configuring the Printer's Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your setup is done. If the print ...
