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... 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 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 166 Cleaning the Printer 168 Transporting or Storing the Printer 170...
... 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 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 166 Cleaning the Printer 168 Transporting or Storing the Printer 170...
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... Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 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 accessories and...
... Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. 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 accessories and...
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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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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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Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43 Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film.
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... RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is completed, you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to Your System You can use... USB and/or Ethernet network connections. Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P power light flashes. For USB connection, make sure your computer's network interface, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover ...
... RJ-45 CAT-5 network cable. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off the printer, remove the maintenance tank, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is completed, you may damage the printer. 6. To connect to Your System You can use... USB and/or Ethernet network connections. Never turn off . 48 The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P power light flashes. For USB connection, make sure your computer's network interface, you need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover ...
User Guide
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...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. For more information, see page 151). 149 Checking Printer Status Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the ...print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink 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 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 Checking Printer Status Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the ...print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink 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 ...
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... in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. When done, press l. 150 Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. Press r Menu. 2. When done, press the l button. • To check... cartridge is displayed. The percentage of ink left , press d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Continue pressing d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer. 2. When done, press l. • To check the status of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. •...
... in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. When done, press l. 150 Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Press d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. Press r Menu. 2. When done, press the l button. • To check... cartridge is displayed. The percentage of ink left , press d to select INK LEVEL, then press r. Continue pressing d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer. 2. When done, press l. • To check the status of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. •...
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...the Utility button in the print job window or the icon on the printer settings screen. Tip: On a Macintosh, you check the levels of ink in your printer and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your... Utility3 in the printer and the level of the following to exit the menu. Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. 151 Do one of the maintenance tank(s). Press to access the printer utilities: • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Printers. ...
...the Utility button in the print job window or the icon on the printer settings screen. Tip: On a Macintosh, you check the levels of ink in your printer and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your... Utility3 in the printer and the level of the following to exit the menu. Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. 151 Do one of the maintenance tank(s). Press to access the printer utilities: • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Printers. ...
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Tip: On a Macintosh, you want to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button in the print job window or the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. If you ... Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Devices and Printers. 152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these steps to use your printer to the Windows taskbar, you can right-click it and select any nozzles...
Tip: On a Macintosh, you want to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button in the print job window or the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. If you ... Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Devices and Printers. 152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these steps to use your printer to the Windows taskbar, you can right-click it and select any nozzles...
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... page 12 for details. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, the right tank is full. If you can check how much space remains in the tank(s). 166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (part number C12C890191). You can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches approximately 40% to replace the...
... page 12 for details. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, the right tank is full. If you can check how much space remains in the tank(s). 166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (part number C12C890191). You can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches approximately 40% to replace the...
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Insert the new tank. 167 Hold it upright at the bottom of the tank (on the side of it carefully. 3. Then place it . Grasp the handle at all times and dispose of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 167 Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it in the plastic bag included with the new tank. 4.
Insert the new tank. 167 Hold it upright at the bottom of the tank (on the side of it carefully. 3. Then place it . Grasp the handle at all times and dispose of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 167 Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it in the plastic bag included with the new tank. 4.
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... for your printer. Front cover is not enough space in the maintenance tank to perform cleaning. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. YES NO CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. CONTINUE CLEANING? There is expended. The ink cartridge is not enough ink to cancel the print job and reset the printer. RECOMMEND REPLACING...
... for your printer. Front cover is not enough space in the maintenance tank to perform cleaning. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. YES NO CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. CONTINUE CLEANING? There is expended. The ink cartridge is not enough ink to cancel the print job and reset the printer. RECOMMEND REPLACING...
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... the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. see page 157. if the contact or condensation. error remains, replace the cartridge. If you are nearly expended (printing continues). Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 157. service provider as described on page 13. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs...
... the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. see page 157. if the contact or condensation. error remains, replace the cartridge. If you are nearly expended (printing continues). Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 157. service provider as described on page 13. For the Pro 9700, note which tank needs...
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... ink cartridge. 179 Replace the maintenance tank. For the Pro 9700, note which tank is full. see page 166. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is missing; one . NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge(s) not installed, or Install ink cartridge(s); For the Pro 9700, note which tank is reinstall the incorrect cartridge. NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is fully inserted. Make sure the maintenance tank...
... ink cartridge. 179 Replace the maintenance tank. For the Pro 9700, note which tank is full. see page 166. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is missing; one . NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge(s) not installed, or Install ink cartridge(s); For the Pro 9700, note which tank is reinstall the incorrect cartridge. NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is fully inserted. Make sure the maintenance tank...
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... a non-default ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting is turned on in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 217 for details Ink icons Ink low (flashing) Ink expended, cartridge error, or no cartridge (flashing) Maintenance tank icons Maintenance tank nearly full Maintenance tank full Option Usage icons Auto take-up reel available Auto take-up reel installed but not available 216
... a non-default ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting is turned on in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 217 for details Ink icons Ink low (flashing) Ink expended, cartridge error, or no cartridge (flashing) Maintenance tank icons Maintenance tank nearly full Maintenance tank full Option Usage icons Auto take-up reel available Auto take-up reel installed but not available 216
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...information about paper configurations you have created; INK LEVEL Displays the status of ink and paper used in the cartridges. see page 162 for details. see page 82 for details) VERSION Displays the printer's firmware version number. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of pages printed. see... the paper cutter blade; PRINTER STATUS menu (see page 155 for details. TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total number of the maintenance tank or tanks. EDM STATUS Displays the printer's status on -screen Network Guide for details. CUSTOM PAPER Prints information about the last 10...
...information about paper configurations you have created; INK LEVEL Displays the status of ink and paper used in the cartridges. see page 162 for details. see page 82 for details) VERSION Displays the printer's firmware version number. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of pages printed. see... the paper cutter blade; PRINTER STATUS menu (see page 155 for details. TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total number of the maintenance tank or tanks. EDM STATUS Displays the printer's status on -screen Network Guide for details. CUSTOM PAPER Prints information about the last 10...