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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 PRINTER GUIDE
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    applied to other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, UltraChrome, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks, Epson SpectroProofer is a trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraSmooth and Piezo Pro are registered trademarks; PhotoEnhance
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    the Stand 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software
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    Type 59 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification 61 Placing the Paper in the Printer 62 Loading the Paper for Printing 68 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter 70 Printing Trim Lines 70 Removing Paper from the Printer 71 Using Cut Sheet Paper 74 Loading Cut Sheets
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    Black and White Photo Settings 138 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 140 Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings 144 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 144 Importing a Custom Settings Group 145 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 145 Editing Printer Driver Settings 146
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    Status From the Printer Driver 153 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 154 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 156 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 156 Running Cleaning Cycles 157 Aligning
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    the Printer Driver 193 Macintosh OS X 10.5 193 Macintosh OS X 10.4 193 Windows 193 A Specifications 195 Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 197 Printable Area 199 Ink Cartridges 199
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    10 | Contents 10
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    11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in
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    Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 44-inch UV (Pro 9900 only) Epson
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    'll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions
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    Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should printer software • For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer
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    Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Make sure
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    ampere rating. • Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through
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    because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary
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    illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7900 unless otherwise noted. Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for computer Ink bay Casters
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    /reset light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status
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    20 | Introduction 20
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    its stand. Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12 inches on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 21
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    22 | Setting Up the Printer For assembly, you need floor space of approximately: • 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet
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    Setting Up the Printer | 23 Note: Make sure you tighten all bolts before moving to the next section. 3. Insert the strut into the left side as shown. (The sides are labeled L and R.) 4. Fasten the strut with 3 bolts as shown. Use the hex wrench to tighten the bolts. 23
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    24 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Insert the strut into the right side and fasten it with 3 bolts as shown. 6. Lock the casters. 24
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    on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: 11 Ink cartridges Cable guides Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing
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    26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the holes on the bottom of the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers. 26
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    Setting Up the Printer | 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place. 4. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown. 28
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    Setting Up the Printer | 29 5. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 6. Snap the center pole into the holders on each side of the stand. 29
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    30 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole. 8. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand. 30
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    Setting Up the Printer | 31 9. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 10. Hook the loops around the pins on the back of the stand legs. 31
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    32 | Setting Up the Printer 11. Insert the rod into the fabric channel. 12. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand. 32
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    Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown. 14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
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    | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure
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    Setting Up the Printer | 35 3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place. 4. Attach the other two posts to the back of the stand. 35
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    36 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown. 6. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown: 36
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    Setting Up the Printer | 37 7. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 8. Snap the center pole in the holder on each side of the stand. 37
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    38 | Setting Up the Printer 9. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole. 10. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand. 38
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    Setting Up the Printer | 39 11. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 12. Attach the end pieces to the poles at the back of the basket. 39
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    40 | Setting Up the Printer 13. Lift the back of the basket and attach the end pieces to the posts at the back of the stand. 14. Insert the rod into the fabric channel. 40
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    Setting Up the Printer | 41 15. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand. 16. Loop the tabs over the rod as shown. 41
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    42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: 18. Continue with the next section to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Attach the manual holder to the left or right side of the
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    Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43
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    Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7900. Save the packing material in case you need to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 44
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    side Power cord on right side 9. For the Pro 9900, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the cable guides. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 10. Plug the power cord
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    used. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Make sure you order a new set of cartridges as soon as possible. 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD display and the ink covers pop open
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    LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right ink bay Slot no. Cartridge 7 Vivid Magenta (VM) 8 Light Black (LK) 9 Green (G) 10 Light Light Black (LLK) 11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the
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    installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 57 for instructions. Connecting to Your System You can use
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    Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer, or network switch or hub. Note: You can check for a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at www.epson.com/support. Installing the Software for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the
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    the EpsonNet folder into the trash. Then reinstall your printer software. 6. Click the Install button. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your printer, and place links to Epson Professional Imaging and myEpsonPrinter.com websites on your desktop. 50
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    restarts, do one of the following: For Mac OS X 10.5, select Print & Fax from System Preferences. Click the + button, then select your printer and click Add: For Mac OS X 10.4, open the Printer Setup Utility. Click Add. You see your printer in the Printer Browser: Tip: If you want to rename the
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    for Windows Follow these steps to install the software for Windows: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer starts automatically. 4. Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see this screen: 52
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    . If you didn't create a port for the printer, select FILE. 8. When you see the final installation screen, click Exit. 9. Register your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software CD-ROM. 10. If you need to create a port, see the on-screen Network Guide. Go to the next section to update the
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    you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support, select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD
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    need to align the print head, as described on page 158. 6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network. Configuring the
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    56 | Setting Up the Printer 56
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    57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9900. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to
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    the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job. See page 110 (Mac OS X) or page 126 (Windows) for instructions. • Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer driver software and on the printer's control panel. See page 106 (Mac
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    Other Media | 59 Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the
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    5. Press to exit the menu. If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with
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    Enhanced Mat. Board Enhanced Adhesive Syn. Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media type, roll length, and
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    printer from meters to feet. See page 164 for instructions. 6. Press u to go back to REMAINING PPR SETUP. 7. Press d to select ROLL PAPER LENGTH. 8. Press r, then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer the menu. Placing the Paper in the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 62
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 2. Push the lock lever down firmly, then move the roll paper holder to the left. 3. Place the roll on top of the printer. 63
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    64 | Handling Paper and Other Media 4. If necessary, adjust the roll media adapters to fit the core size of the roll paper. 2-inch core: 3-inch core: 5. Release the tension lever on both adapters. 64
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then pull down the tension levers. 7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide. 65
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    66 | Handling Paper and Other Media 8. Slide the roll paper holder to align the left adapter with the u on the holder. 9. Roll the paper slowly into position. 66
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer. Make sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters. 11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place. 12. If the light is not on, press the button. 67
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    68 | Handling Paper and Other Media Loading the Paper for Printing 1. Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down. If the paper doesn't come out, you may need to lower the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed button. Make sure you return the suction to normal after the paper is loaded. 68
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    to stop. Do not open the front cover while printing is in progress, or your print quality might be affected. 3. Press the button. 4. Press the button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to move into position automatically. 5. If you see a question on the display
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    Setup menu. 3. Press d to select PAGE LINE, then press r. 4. Press d or u to select ON. 5. Press OK to save the setting. A check mark appears next to ON. 6. Press to exit the menu. You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see pages 98 or 114 (Mac OS
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    Paper and Other Media | 71 Removing Paper from the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the button to release the paper. • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed. • If you are not using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the paper is rewound automatically
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    72 | Handling Paper and Other Media • If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you need to rewind the paper manually. 3. Push down the lock lever firmly to release it. Then move the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it from the roll. 72
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 4. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer. 5. Pull up the tension levers, then remove the adapters from the paper roll. 6. Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package. 73
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    can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size/A4 to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7900 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is removed
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    meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. 4. Press d. The sheet feeds into printing position automatically. 5. If you see a question on the display about paper settings, select Yes if the settings are correct, or
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    (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientation (Pro 9900 only). 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD display. 3. Press the button. 4. Feed
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    Other Media | 77 Note: If you notice head strikes on your prints, make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to WIDE. If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing it to WIDER. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the NARROW
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    up the basket in front of the printer. Use this method for paper more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints that are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9900) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7900). 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front
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    Media | 79 2. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket all the way up. 3. Open the tabs at the front of the basket and tilt it down. Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that the surface is taut. Then lower the paper guides so that your prints slide
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    feed errors, do not allow prints to stack up in the paper basket. Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down. 2. Lower the paper guides, then raise the front of the basket all the way
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 3. For the Pro 9900, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) 81
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    82 | Handling Paper and Other Media Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way. 1. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket. 2. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the basket. Lower the paper guides. 82
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    in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media-especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described
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    l to return to the menu. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 112 (Mac OS X) or page 141 (Windows). • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark
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    configuration, you can select it whenever you print on that paper: 1. Press r Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP. 2. Press r, then press d to select PAPER TYPE, then press r. 3. Press d to select CUSTOM PAPER, then press r. 4. Press u or d to select the configuration you want to use
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    86 | Handling Paper and Other Media 86
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    87 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles
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    (440.4 mm) 17.23 inches (437.6 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 24.34 inches (618.2 mm) 24.23 inches (615.4 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only 88
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    on roll paper only. Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and
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    . • If you're printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 6. • If you're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 5 for instructions. 90
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 91 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 98. Select the paper size, then choose the setting The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose: • The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom
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    92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them, but with normal side borders. • Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous borderless images without space between them. 5. If you are
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    transitions and gradations. • Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. See page 116 for more information. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with the Color setting.) 93
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    printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use this
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    affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) Continue with the instructions on page 96 to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver. 95
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    these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Color Matching from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • EPSON Color Controls to use a Color Mode (see page 94) that selects the main method of printing colors for photos and
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    profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print
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    98 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper. • Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting
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    roll paper from the drop-down menu. • Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document (available only when you've selected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper - Banner
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    100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Adjust the slider to increase or decrease
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    prints. This mode is only available when printing on certain media types. 1. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print Mode setting. 101
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    102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 5. Click Advanced Color Settings. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral,
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the drop-down job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu. 103
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    104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. Caution: Do not open and close the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 105 Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh Printing With Mac OS X 10.4 If you're using Mac OS X 10.4, follow the instructions below. If you're using Mac OS X 10. 5, see page 89. Note: Many application settings override the printer is recommended to make the best use of your paper. Note the following limitations
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    with step 5. • If you're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 4 for instructions. Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 114. Select the paper size, then choose the setting The following settings
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper wider than the paper width to print without borders. See page 88 for more information. • Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of
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    setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1. Select Print in your application. You
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    if you are printing black and white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. See page 116 for more information. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with the Color setting.) • Black only if you're printing line drawings or other non
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 111 Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the best quality. 7. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver
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    112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Continue with the instructions on page 112 to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver. Choosing Color
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    color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you
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    114 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a
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    cutting. See page 70 for instructions on using the cutter. button to operate the 3. Select either of the following options, if desired (available only when you've selected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper - Banner option): • Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with settings for more advanced control. Whether your photo is
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    ink cartridge. See page 163 for more information. 1. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best
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    118 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 119 Note: If you check the settings on your print job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu. 2. After verifying that
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    120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 121 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson
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    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 Paper Enhanced
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    Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles
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    .8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only Image width (with Retain Size) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338.8 mm) 16.25 inches (412.75 mm) 17.25 inches (438.15 mm) 24.25 inches (615.9 mm) 36.25 inches (920.7 mm) 44.25 inches (1124.0 mm) 124
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    for Windows | 125 Choosing Basic Print Options The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options. Follow these steps to make basic settings
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    of photographic printing. • Advanced B&W Photo for printing black and white photos on certain paper types. See page 138 for more information. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos using the Color setting.) • Black only if you're printing line drawings or other
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    settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium
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    is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see your on-screen User's Guide.) 1. In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. For the
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    driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color
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    the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. 4. Click OK to save
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows | 133 5. If you want to print without margins, click Borderless. If you're not printing borderless images, go to step 7. Note that borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. See page 124 for more information about borderless printing on roll paper. 6. Click
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    jobs. • Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. See page 70 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. 9. Select these additional roll paper options, if
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 135 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options Follow the steps in this section to print on cut sheet paper and select settings for borderless printing, if desired. (If you're printing on roll paper, see page 132.) 1. On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper (see page 132 for instructions). 6. Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows | 137 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster Reduce/Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image. You can select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width, or select Custom and enter a
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    may need to change your black ink cartridge. See page 163 for more information. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 139 You see this screen: 5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral
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    When you finish selecting settings, click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that media
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    off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose
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    142 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 125 through page 131 for details.) 142
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 143 5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this: 6. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media
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    144 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that you can share with others, who can
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    With Epson Drivers for the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the Save/Del button. Then click the following category and name, and check the Registered Settings column: • Photo > Highest Quality • Fine
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    146 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement. 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 147 Managing Print Jobs Your printer when you print, lets you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. You the computer, you can also cancel a print job by pressing the button on the printer, job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities. Selecting this option is not requires fewer resources, printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space. • Page Rendering Mode
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 149 • Coarse Rendering allows you to override the • Processed by Printer allows the halftone output processing to be performed by the printer. This feature speeds up processing, especially for older computers, and ensures that the printer runs at maximum
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Setting Monitoring Preferences You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by other users who share the printer. 1. Click
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    the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing
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    152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Note: You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet
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    any utility you want to run. See page 150 to add the icon. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). Follow the steps below to use the
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    checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these windows: Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. If necessary
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    the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean. Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. • If
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    check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean. • If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 157. Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary. You can
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    to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 156. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink Check light on the printer's control panel is
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    printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Ultra Premium Photo Paper
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    : You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months. If you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 3. Press u or d until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r. PAPER THICKNESS is selected. 4. Press r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK
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    install any combination of 150, 350, and 700 ml cartridges. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Cartridge Left 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right 7 Vivid Magenta (VM) 8 Light Black
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    and Transporting the Printer | 161 3. Open the ink cover all the way. 4. Then press in the cartridge you want to replace. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in
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    force it in. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. Close the ink cover. Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its READY state. 162
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    on all media types. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so on. • The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on matte or fine
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    the following: • Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer's control panel menus. • Adjust the maximum value for roll paper tension. • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle. • Return all of the printer's control panel settings to their default values. Follow these steps to use
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    Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter may need to be replaced. You can obtain a new cutter from Epson (part number C12C815331). See page 12 for ordering details
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    166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 166
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 167 WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. 7. Carefully remove the cutter. 8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing
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    168 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. Note: Reinstall the optional SpectroProofer if necessary, following the instructions that came with it. Then turn on the printer and press the OK button. 3. Align the cover, then press it in until
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    of space remaining in the tank(s). The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9900 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details. The printer will not print if one of the maintenance
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    170 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. 3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance
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    absorption pads inside the printer; otherwise your prints may be soiled. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled. 1. If your prints are soiled by ink on the roller, load inexpensive roll paper and press d to feed the paper without printing on it
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    172 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully. 6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it. 7. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the leg assembly using a soft
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 173 8. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting inside. 9. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with mild
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    Tip: For more secure transportation, tape all doors and covers shut. 4. Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you removed from the print head during setup. Then close the cover. 5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are locked. 6. Remove
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    If not, turn the printer back on, wait until the carriage moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 3. Remove any paper and close the roll paper cover. Make sure the front cover is closed. 4. Store the paper basket as described on page
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    Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for a long time. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 154) and realign the print head (page 158) to ensure good print quality. 176
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 153 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 151 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    is not loaded correctly. Make sure paper is loaded correctly. BLACK INK MISMATCH The black ink setting on the printer and in the driver do not match. Cancel the print job or press the button to change the black ink setting on the printer. CALL FOR SERVICE An error has occurred. The number 3000
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    AUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING FAILED RETRY? YES NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Press to clear the error and run the head cleaning utility again. If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. Then turn the printer off and back on again. CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK
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    PRINTING Not enough ink for head cleaning, but enough for printing. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 159. After cleaning is finished, you can re-use the low ink cartridge. MAINTENANCE REQUEST A printer part may need to be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon
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    the error, then try cleaning again. If necessary, cancel cleaning from the computer, then restart the printer. Not enough ink or maintenance Select YES, then follow the instructions to tank capacity for head cleaning. replace the ink cartridge or maintenance tank. Roll paper was not cut correctly
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    off the condition was present. printer, then turn it back on. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 154 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 158 for instructions. • When you send a print
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    to see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 159. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 154 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting
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    if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 159. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 154 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on
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    the setting to WIDE or WIDER. See page 77 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 154). ◗ You may need to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 193). ◗ If ink is smeared on the back of your print, make sure PAPER SIZE CHECK is ON in the control panel menu
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    on the control panel to see if an error has occurred. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 178. ◗ Follow the instructions beginning on page 154 to clean the print head. ◗ Communication between the computer and printer may have been momentarily interrupted. Try restarting the
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    for the paper you're using. ◗ Paper is loaded incorrectly. Follow the instructions beginning on page 57 to reload the paper. Make sure PAPER SKEW CHECK is ON in the control panel menu. ◗ The ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting on the PRINTER SETUP menu is incorrect. See the on-screen User's Guide for more
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    the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you're using. ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct. A ruled line on your print appears to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on page 158. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle
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    one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the Paper Suction setting. See page 83 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 76 to load the media correctly. • Make sure
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    to the printer. There are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and five for the Pro 9900. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Note: If banding appears on your print, leave the paper guides in the forward position. Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Do one
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    Problems | 191 Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Press the button to release the paper. 3. Rewind the paper
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    if necessary. 5. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the cables around the print head or the roller, ink absorption pad, or ink tubes. 6. Close the front cover, if necessary. Press the P Power button to turn the printer off and then back on. 192
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    Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the
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    194 | Solving Problems 194
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    at 120 V 0.5 A at 220 V Epson Stylus Pro 7900: Approx. 70 W Approx. 16 W in low-power mode Approx. 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9900: Approx. 80 W Approx.16 W in low-power mode Approx.1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information
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    purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter Epson Stylus Pro 7900: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9900: 44 inches (1118 mm) Up to 147.6 feet for
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    17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group A Series Size name A4 A3 Super 16.5 × 23.4 inches (420 × 594 mm) 23.4 × 33.1 inches (594 × 841 mm) 24 × 36 inches (610 × 910 mm) 33.1 × 44 inches (841 × 1189 mm) 36 × 50.9 inches (914 × 1292 mm) 8.5 × 11 inches
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    Photo Series Size name ARCH A ARCH B ARCH C ARCH D ARCH E* B5 B4 B3 B2 B1* B1 Landscape* B0 Super B0* - - - - - 198 Measurements 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm) 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 mm) 18 × 24 inches (457 × 610 mm) 24 mm) 40.5 × 57.3 inches (1030 × 1456 mm) 44 × 62.2 inches (1118 × 1580 mm) 8 ×
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    is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm
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    200 | Specifications 200
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 201
    | 201 C Cable power, 45 printer, 13, 48 to 49 problems, 187 requirements, 13, 14 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 120 Mac OS X 10.5, 105 Windows, 147 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Checking printer status, 151 to 154 Cleaning print head, 154 to 158, 165 printer, 171 Coarse Rendering setting, 149
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    184 Grainy prints, 184 H Head Alignment menu, 158, 159 Height of printer, 196 Help, Epson, 13 High Speed Copies setting, 148 High Speed setting Mac OS X 10.4, 111 Mac OS X 10.5, 95 Windows, 127 Humidity requirements, 195 I ICM setting, 131 Ink light, 19, 178 Ink cartridges checking status, 147, 151
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    paper, 59 to 69 M Mac OS X checking printer status, 153 to 154 installing software, 49 to 52 system requirements, 13 uninstalling software, 193 Mac OS X 10.4 basic print options, 109 to 112 black and white photos to 154 ordering, 12 replacing, 169 to 170 Manuals, how to use, 11 Margins default, 199
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    cut sheet, see Cut sheet paper cutting manually, 70 Epson, 57 to 59 handling, 57 problems, 189 to 192 removing from printer, 71 to 73 roll, see Roll paper sizes, 196, 197 to 199 specifications, 196 to 199 suction, 84, 98, 114, 141 trim lines, 70, 99, 115, 134 Paper basket SP 7900, 27 to 33 SP 9900
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    Mac OS X 10.5, 103 to 104 Windows, 144 to 145 Print as Bitmap setting, 149 Print head aligning, 158 to 159 checking status, 151 to 153 cleaning, 154 to 158, 165 locking for transportation, 174 unlocking, 44 Print jobs canceling, 105, 120, 147 managing, 105, 120, 147 to 150 pausing, 105, 120, 147
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    134 S Safety approvals, 196 instructions, 15 to 17 Save Roll Paper setting Mac OS X 10.4, 115 Mac OS X 10.5, 99 Windows, 132 Setting up printer, 21 to 45 Software installing, 49 to 53 uninstalling, 193 Specifications electrical, 195 environmental, 195 ink cartridges, 199 paper, 196 to 199 printable
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    Stylus Pro 7900, paper basket, 27 to 33 Stylus Pro 9900, paper basket, 34 to 42 Suction, 84, 98, 114, 141 Super strong cleaning cycle, 165 Support, Epson, 13 System requirements, 13 to 14 T Take-Up Reel, Auto, see Automatic Take-Up Reel, optional Technical support, 13 Temperature requirements, 195
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