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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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... 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...
... 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... on a network. Attach it working 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 printer's menu system. Tips contain additional hints on the CD...use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer to keep it ...
... on a network. Attach it working 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 printer's menu system. Tips contain additional hints on the CD...use this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer to keep it ...
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... Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); You can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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 203 for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink...
... Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9700 only); You can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. 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 203 for instructions on using this option Part number C12C815321 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink...
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... more space behind the printer if you 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 . Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions...
... more space behind the printer if you 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 . Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions...
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... before installing them . Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water.... Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the...
... before installing them . Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water.... Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the...
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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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..., moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand.
..., moisture, or dust. Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 21 21 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand.
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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. 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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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 Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3.
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 Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Setting Up the Printer | 43 3.
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.... Press the P power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open slightly. 2. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for the ink cover to pop open. Open the ink cover. 46 do not try to pry it is normal for most of ...1. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to be used. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it . 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The...
.... Press the P power button to turn on the LCD display and the ink cover pops open slightly. 2. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for the ink cover to pop open. Open the ink cover. 46 do not try to pry it is normal for most of ...1. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to be used. Make sure you order a new set of the ink in each cartridge to charge the ink system. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. During the initial installation process, it . 46 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The...
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Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Slot no. 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 for about 5 seconds. 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. 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
Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge. Slot no. 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 for about 5 seconds. 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge all the way into place. Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. 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
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... less. 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 need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. 1. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the... ink cover. After ink charging is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. See page 57 for instructions. To connect directly to your system has the appropriate port and ...
... less. 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 need an RJ-45 CAT-5 crossover cable. 1. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the... ink cover. After ink charging is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 6. See page 57 for instructions. To connect directly to your system has the appropriate port and ...
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... 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... the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to experiment with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). 60 | Handling Paper and Other Media If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the ...
... 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... the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to experiment with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). 60 | Handling Paper and Other Media If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the ...
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... helps eliminate banding. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK 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 you... pattern for each one. 83 When done, press . You can also make the print head wait up to the menu. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the...
... helps eliminate banding. In the example shown above, the lines under 12 lb), such as needed, and press OK 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 you... pattern for each one. 83 When done, press . You can also make the print head wait up to the menu. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the...
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... Advanced button after you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from two Gamma settings, and use a color managed workflow in the printer driver. 92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you use either a color...select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in Photoshop or other software. You can still control the ink density, as described on page 100. 3. Choose this mode when you can also choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes.
... Advanced button after you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from two Gamma settings, and use a color managed workflow in the printer driver. 92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you use either a color...select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in Photoshop or other software. You can still control the ink density, as described on page 100. 3. Choose this mode when you can also choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes.
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... the settings to use, and click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for Windows 5. Click Job Settings if you want . 6. You see this window: Note... Bckg Color if you want to select the color you want to change the Color Density setting if your printer software). 100 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for example, when you turn off color management in the printer driver.
... the settings to use, and click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for Windows 5. Click Job Settings if you want . 6. You see this window: Note... Bckg Color if you want to select the color you want to change the Color Density setting if your printer software). 100 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for example, when you turn off color management in the printer driver.
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When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your printouts when Auto is selected. 3. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry 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. Change the value if you find wrinkles...
When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your printouts when Auto is selected. 3. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry 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. Change the value if you find wrinkles...