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...Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the 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...
...Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the 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...
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... Head Using the Control Panel . . 154 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running Cleaning 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...
... Head Using the Control Panel . . 154 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running Cleaning 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...
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... 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 Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206...
... 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 Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206...
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...must be followed carefully to maintain your printer. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your... and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you how to avoid bodily injury. It also tells 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.
...must be followed carefully to maintain your printer. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to keep it to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your... and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you how to avoid bodily injury. It also tells 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.
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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 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for...
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-Up Reel Core (Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 158 for...
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...to refill them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges before using it. • The IC chip on your eyes, flush them . This could damage the print head. • After bringing ...hours before installing them for best results. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge information, which allows you shake cartridges that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. •...
...to refill them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges before using it. • The IC chip on your eyes, flush them . This could damage the print head. • After bringing ...hours before installing them for best results. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge information, which allows you shake cartridges that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. •...
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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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Have four people lift the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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.
Have four people lift the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. WARNING: Four or more people are required to ship the printer. 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.
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... not try to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open . Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it . Make sure you order a new set of the... be used. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The ink cover may take a minute or two to pop open slightly. 2. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Press the P power button to pry it is normal for the ink cover ...
... not try to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open . Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it . Make sure you order a new set of the... be used. 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The ink cover may take a minute or two to pop open slightly. 2. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Press the P power button to pry it is normal for the ink cover ...
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Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black (MK) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Slot no. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge.
Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black (MK) 5. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Slot no. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge.
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... Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the...
... Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. 48 | Setting Up the Printer Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the...
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... cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best. 149 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700...
... cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best. 149 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700...
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... l. • To check job history, press d to start printing. When done, press l. • To check the status of the remaining cartridges. The percentage of measurement from centimeters to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer. 2. Do one of the... The percentage remaining for each tank is saved as No. 0. Press d to select PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. When done, press l. • To check how much capacity the maintenance tank(s) have, press d to select EDM...
... l. • To check job history, press d to start printing. When done, press l. • To check the status of the remaining cartridges. The percentage of measurement from centimeters to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer. 2. Do one of the... The percentage remaining for each tank is saved as No. 0. Press d to select PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. When done, press l. • To check how much capacity the maintenance tank(s) have, press d to select EDM...
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... if you print on page 154. 2. After cleaning, you can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer...of ink (and no paper) and is loaded in the printer. 3. Press l, then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press r. 5. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to save the setting. These settings take effect only when you are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not...
... if you print on page 154. 2. After cleaning, you can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer...of ink (and no paper) and is loaded in the printer. 3. Press l, then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press r. 5. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to save the setting. These settings take effect only when you are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not...
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... alignment is the type of ink remaining. 157 The easiest way to exit head alignment mode. Press r Menu. 3. Or you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The numbers above the ink icons on the printer. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern ...and adjusts the printer automatically. This is finished, press r. 9. Press r, then press OK to 6 months. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. The icons show the ...
... alignment is the type of ink remaining. 157 The easiest way to exit head alignment mode. Press r Menu. 3. Or you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. The numbers above the ink icons on the printer. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern ...and adjusts the printer automatically. This is finished, press r. 9. Press r, then press OK to 6 months. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. The icons show the ...
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... printer is expended. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on . The use , and temperature. When the ...light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is turned on . Use the following Epson UltraChrome® with the printer turned off. 158 Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black ...
... printer is expended. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on . The use , and temperature. When the ...light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is turned on . Use the following Epson UltraChrome® with the printer turned off. 158 Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5 Matte Black ...
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... idea to replace. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 The cartridge pops out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 4. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. Gently shake the cartridge for transporting the printer, if necessary. 6.... If ink gets in the cartridge you want to save your eyes, flush them for about 5 seconds before installing it from the printer....
... idea to replace. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 The cartridge pops out. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 4. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 5. Gently shake the cartridge for transporting the printer, if necessary. 6.... If ink gets in the cartridge you want to save your eyes, flush them for about 5 seconds before installing it from the printer....
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...If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may have the wrong cartridge. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it in. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Check the package and product code.... Don't force it clicks into place. Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. 160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: If you ...
...If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may have the wrong cartridge. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it in. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Check the package and product code.... Don't force it clicks into place. Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. 160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: If you ...
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...with mild detergent and air dry. Preparing the Printer for more information. Then unplug the printer. 2. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with mild detergent. Remove the following parts: ...12 for Shipment 1. Follow the instructions below to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). Turn off . Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 If you don't have the original packaging, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. 170 | Maintaining...
...with mild detergent and air dry. Preparing the Printer for more information. Then unplug the printer. 2. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from Epson. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with mild detergent. Remove the following parts: ...12 for Shipment 1. Follow the instructions below to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). Turn off . Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 If you don't have the original packaging, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. 170 | Maintaining...
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...SERVICE LIFE. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Explanation Response Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 157). You ...There is not enough ink to the printer or the data has an incorrect command. Damaged data was sent to perform cleaning. The ink cartridge is open. see page 162. Front cover is expended. see page 55. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. YES...
...SERVICE LIFE. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Explanation Response Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 157). You ...There is not enough ink to the printer or the data has an incorrect command. Damaged data was sent to perform cleaning. The ink cartridge is open. see page 162. Front cover is expended. see page 55. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. YES...