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...Ink 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 the Software for Windows 49...
...Ink 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 the Software for Windows 49...
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... Print 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...
... Print 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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... 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 Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206...
... 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 Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel 204 Winding Prints Forward 205 Winding Prints Backward 206...
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... at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, see the following...
... at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, see the following...
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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 accessories...
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 accessories...
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... normal operation and printing. 17 Note that there is needed to remove and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to refill them for later use an...
... normal operation and printing. 17 Note that there is needed to remove and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to refill them for later use an...
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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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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 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.
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... to pry it is normal for the ink cover to open; Open the ink cover. 46 Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. During the initial installation process, it . In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for...
... to pry it is normal for the ink cover to open; Open the ink cover. 46 Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. During the initial installation process, it . In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for...
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Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge all the way into place. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Slot no. Make sure you insert 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. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Hold each cartridge.
Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge all the way into place. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Slot no. Make sure you insert 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. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. 47 Hold each cartridge.
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... The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your maintenance tank(s), and other information. For more information, see page 151). 149 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges •...
... The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your maintenance tank(s), and other information. For more information, see page 151). 149 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges •...
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... the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Make sure paper is displayed. When done, press l. • To check the amount of the... printer for instructions. When done, press l. • To check the status of ink left in the first cartridge is loaded in square centimeters). Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, ...
... the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Make sure paper is displayed. When done, press l. • To check the amount of the... printer for instructions. When done, press l. • To check the status of ink left in the first cartridge is loaded in square centimeters). Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, ...
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...Menu. 3. When the uni-directional alignment is selected, then press r. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is the type of print quality. If one of ink remaining. 157 If you can replace it is from the control panel LCD display...This is low, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. UNI-D (uni-directional) is selected. 4. Make sure you start the alignment process. 11. Or you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you don't open the front ...
...Menu. 3. When the uni-directional alignment is selected, then press r. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is the type of print quality. If one of ink remaining. 157 If you can replace it is from the control panel LCD display...This is low, you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with . 7. UNI-D (uni-directional) is selected. 4. Make sure you start the alignment process. 11. Or you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you don't open the front ...
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...® with the printer turned off. 158 Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is low or expended. 2. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Yields vary considerably based on . For print quality, a small amount...
...® with the printer turned off. 158 Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is low or expended. 2. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Yields vary considerably based on . For print quality, a small amount...
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... good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 ...Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly ...
... good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you want to replace. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 159 ...Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 4. If ink gets in the cartridge you can use them thoroughly ...
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... interface cables • Paper basket • All paper or other media • Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), you can roll it using the original box and packing materials. Transporting or ... the far right) and the P power light goes off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prevent water from Epson. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). Then unplug the printer. 2. 170 | Maintaining and Transporting ...
... interface cables • Paper basket • All paper or other media • Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170 Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), you can roll it using the original box and packing materials. Transporting or ... the far right) and the P power light goes off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to prevent water from Epson. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to the home position (on its stand (see page 172). Then unplug the printer. 2. 170 | Maintaining and Transporting ...
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...driver for your printer. Firmware update failed. The ink cartridge is not enough ink to perform cleaning. YES NO CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. Then turn the printer off and back on again. Replace the ink cartridge; You may be using the wrong printer driver....RETRY? 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. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer....
...driver for your printer. Firmware update failed. The ink cartridge is not enough ink to perform cleaning. YES NO CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. Then turn the printer off and back on again. Replace the ink cartridge; You may be using the wrong printer driver....RETRY? 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. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer....
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... head cleaning. Make sure you have a bad Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge; see page 157. INK COVER OPEN The ink cover is low. INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. see page 157. if the contact or...
... head cleaning. Make sure you have a bad Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge; see page 157. INK COVER OPEN The ink cover is low. INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for printing. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs replacement; NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. see page 157. if the contact or...
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... the Pro 9700, note which tank is not installed. REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON Auto cleaning cannot be incorrectly installed. NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED NOT ENOUGH INK CONTINUE CLEANING? Reinstall the maintenance tank. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is missing; NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge...
... the Pro 9700, note which tank is not installed. REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON Auto cleaning cannot be incorrectly installed. NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED NOT ENOUGH INK CONTINUE CLEANING? Reinstall the maintenance tank. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is missing; NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge...
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... your paper. ◗ Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to standard (STD) when you 've created a custom paper configuration, be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 157. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Reduce the value for white lines, and increase ...Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is face up. ◗ Choose a higher resolution. ◗ If you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see page 156. 183 See page 82. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. Solving Problems | 183 Problem Your print has horizontal banding....
... your paper. ◗ Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to standard (STD) when you 've created a custom paper configuration, be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 157. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Reduce the value for white lines, and increase ...Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is face up. ◗ Choose a higher resolution. ◗ If you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see page 156. 183 See page 82. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. Solving Problems | 183 Problem Your print has horizontal banding....