Epson SP9900HDR User's Guide

Epson SP9900HDR - Stylus Pro 9900 Color Inkjet Printer Manual

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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 USER'S 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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    and Assembling 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
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    Media 58 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 58 Using Roll Paper 59 Roll Paper Guidelines 59 Selecting the Paper 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
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    Borderless Image Expansion 116 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 116 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 119 Managing Print Jobs 120 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 121 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows . . 123 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll
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    Status From the Printer Driver 161 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 162 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 162 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 164 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 164 Running Cleaning Cycles 165 Aligning
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    the Printer Driver 201 Macintosh OS X 10.5 201 Macintosh OS X 10.4 202 Windows 202 A Specifications 203 Environmental 203 Electrical 203 Dimensions and Weight 204 Printer Interfaces 204 Safety Approvals 204 Media 204 Roll Paper 204 Cut Sheets 207 Printable Area 211 Ink Cartridges 211
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    10 | Contents C Control Panel Summary 223 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 223 Buttons 223 Lights 225 LCD Display Icons 226 Menu Setting Summary 227 Index 231 10
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    User's 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 case you have a problem
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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only); see page 213 for instructions on using this option Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson
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    number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's U.S. support website or Canadian support website 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. Caution: Using an
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    more recommended) • At least 32GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files • Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the 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
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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
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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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    18 | Introduction Printer Parts These 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
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    button OK button Menu button Pause/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
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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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    Mounting It 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
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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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    | 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 sure you have all the
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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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    34 | 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
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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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    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 stand. Store the Printer Guide in the holder. 2. Unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving 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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    44 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. 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.
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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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    . 6. After 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
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    driver on the Epson support site at www.epson.com/support. Installing the Software for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 52. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. Double-click the Epson
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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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    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 printer for easier identification, enter a new name for it in the Name
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    For network connection, click More Printers and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. Select your printer from the list and click Add. You see your printer in the Printer List. 10. Go to page 54 to update your printer firmware, if necessary. Note: With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay
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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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    the latest firmware from the Epson website. If you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's U.S. support website or Canadian support website, select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on
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    need to align the print head, as described on page 166. 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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    for your paper Selecting Media for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as other media, for your printer. The following table shows the paper sizes you can use: Supported paper sizes Roll paper Pro 9900 Width 10 to 44.0 in. (203 to 1118 mm
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    your printer. Epson offers a complete lineup of professional media for a variety of applications. Most Epson printer driver software and on the printer's control panel. See page 106 (Mac OS X), or page 132 or page 135 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer
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    (61 cm) for the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is a simple if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Choose if type of paper, you need to select the paper type on the printer's control panel. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press u or
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    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 different settings to determine
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    Satin PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Premium Canvas Matte Piezo Pro® Matte Canvas Canvas Others Enhanced Matte Posterboard Somerset Velvet 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.
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    Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 172 for instructions. 6. Press u to go back to REMAINING PPR SETUP. 7. Press d to . Press to exit 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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    of non-Epson media. Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter When you're not using the Auto Cut On setting, you can cut roll paper manually by pressing also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see pages 98 or 114 (Mac OS X) or page 134 (Windows). 70
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    Handling 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
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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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    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 fast and easy. button. This prevents 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the l Paper Source button until
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    . 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 select No
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    more than 19 mil (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
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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
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    re printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also 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
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    Handling Paper and Other 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
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    80 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: To avoid paper 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
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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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    choose a media type 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
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    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 with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 85 Printing Your Paper Configurations You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper. 1. Press r Menu, then press d to highlight TEST PRINT. Press r
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    86 | Handling Paper and Other Media 86
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    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 for ColorSync® are included, so you can use color management
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for mm) to it. Paper sizes with the Auto Expand option provide the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you 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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    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 color output. 1. Open the file you want to print and
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    90 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you need more information about print options, click the ? button. 3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. Select your printer Note: If you don't see the Paper Size setting in the Print window, check for it in your application before
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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
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    92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous create a custom page size Note: If you don't see the Orientation or Scale settings in the Print window, check for them in your application before printing. For example, you may be able to select them
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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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    Mode option as follows: • Select (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See page 151 for instructions. • Select Use Generic RGB only for files that do not
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi for the best quality. 12. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings: • Draft - 180 dpi
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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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    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 head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to
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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
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 99 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: 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
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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
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    and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with settings for more advanced control. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white
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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 settings. Note that this preview always shows the same image and is not color managed. It provides a level of feedback as you make changes. Creating a the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down
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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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    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 , close the print job window, then close your printer window. 105
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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 page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper. Note the following
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    one of the options listed below. Then continue 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
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    108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (up -down menu. 5. Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing. 6. Click OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section. 108
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    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 see
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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
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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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    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 Management
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    Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See page 151 for instructions. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and
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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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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 115 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: 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
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    and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with settings for more advanced control. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white
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    ink cartridge. See page 171 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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    Epson Drivers Note that this preview always shows the same image and is not color managed. It provides a level of feedback as you make changes. Creating 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
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    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 finished, close the print job window, then close your printer window. 120
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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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    122 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media Select this Media Type setting* Textured 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
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    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 are included, so you can use the color
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    Epson Drivers for Windows provides the best solution for 44 inches* (1118 mm) Image width (with Auto Expand) 9.7075 inches (246.57 mm) 12.8 inches (325.1 mm) 15.8 inches (401.3 mm) 16.8 inches (426.7 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900
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    Printing With Epson Drivers 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
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    126 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note: If a color setting is grayed out, it is not supported for the selected Media Type. Note: The Print Quality settings depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for best quality.
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    Epson Drivers for Windows as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of instructions on page 129 to select color management options. Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table on the next page lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson
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    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 Piezo Pro Matte
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 129 For this media Select this Media Type settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see page 151.) 1. In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the Main
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    in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. See page 151 for instructions. • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 131 • PhotoEnhance allows you to automatically correct images and choose from six Scene Correction settings. • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings
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    132 | 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
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    Printing 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
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    between print 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
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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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    With Epson Drivers for Windows If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined. You see this window: 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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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 137 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing. Follow these steps to reduce or enlarge your image: 1. On the Properties or Preferences window, click the Page Layout tab. You see this window
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    may need to change your black ink cartridge. See page 171 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 Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the tone color circle. • Tone allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of
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    140 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image or the full page. • The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter
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    level (for example, when you turn 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
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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 type, the file you want to import, and click Open. When you return to the window shown above, click Cancel. 143
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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 Windows | 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 •
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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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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 147 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. If you don't want the Progress Meter to appear, you can turn it off. See the next section for instructions. 147
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    Epson Drivers for Windows Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed and Progress button. You see this window EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 149 • Coarse Rendering allows you to override the when you move your cursor over the screen. • Processed by Printer allows the halftone output processing to be performed by the printer. This feature speeds up processing, especially for older computers, and
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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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    It's important to turn off color management in your printer software when you use Photoshop color management or you'll get unexpected results. See one of these sections for instructions: • "Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile" below • "Windows Printing With a Color Profile" on page 155 Macintosh
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    window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4. Open the photo , such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966-2.1 • A scanner profile for your scanner • A camera profile for your digital camera Also click
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    Setup, select page settings as necessary, and click OK. 9. Under Color Handling, select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors. 10. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use, such as Pro9900_7900_PremiumSemigloss PhotoPaper250
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    154 | Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Stylus Pro 7900 or Stylus Pro 9900, and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 121). 3. Set the rest of
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    wrong combination of source profile, printer profile, and color management settings, you'll get unexpected results. For Mac OS X 10.4, select Printer Color Management, then select Off (No Color Adjustment). 5. Click Print to print your photo. Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up
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    this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4. Open the photo you such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966-2.1 • A scanner profile for your scanner • A camera profile for your digital camera 156
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    Click More Options or Show More Options, then select Color Management. 9. Under Color Handling, select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors. 10. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use, such as Pro9900_7900_PremiumSemigloss
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    . 3. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 126). Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don't, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. If you selected the wrong combination of source profile
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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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    160 | 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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    your printer to the Windows taskbar, you can right-click it and select 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
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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 165. 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 164. 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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    a nozzle check between cycles. If the pattern is still missing segments or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle, turn the 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
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 167 Tip: 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
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    (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps: 1. Note the color of the cartridge that is low or expended. 2. Press the button. • If ink in one or more cartridges is expended, the corresponding ink cover is unlocked. • If
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    and Transporting the Printer | 169 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. 170
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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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    SpectroProofer is attached to the printer, remove it following the instructions that came with it. Then turn off the printer. • To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to highlight SS CLEANING, then press r to display EXECUTE. Press OK to start the cleaning cycle. • To return all control
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    174 | 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. 174
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 175 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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    176 | 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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    gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When the tank is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD display. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on
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    178 | 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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    Do not touch the gray area, roller, or 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
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    180 | 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 | 181 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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    original box and packing materials. If you don't have the original packaging, you can purchase replacement packaging from Epson. See page 12 for more information. Moving the Printer on the Stand When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same building, you can roll the
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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 162) and realign the print head (page 166) to ensure good print quality. 184
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 161 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 159 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    . 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 indicates that the
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    CANNOT OPEN INK COVER Something is obstructing the indicated ink cover Remove the obstruction and press the button again. CLEANING ERROR 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
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    PRINTING Not enough ink for head cleaning, but enough for printing. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 167. 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 button to clear 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
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    190 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER SETTING ERROR CHECK THE PAPER SOURCE IN THE DRIVER SETTINGS AND LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The paper source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. Check the Paper Source settings and make sure the paper is loaded
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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 167. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 162 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 167. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 162 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on
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    the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER. See page 77 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 162). ◗ You may need to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 201). ◗ If ink is smeared on the back of your print, make sure PAPER SIZE CHECK is ON
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    on the control panel to see if an error has occurred. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 186. ◗ Follow the instructions beginning on page 162 to clean the print head. ◗ Communication between the computer and printer may have been momentarily interrupted. Try restarting the
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    , then select Properties. Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at www.proimaging.epson.com. Problem Your print has incorrect or garbled characters. Your print has incorrect margins
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    your print appears to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on page 166. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; see page 162. Color images print in black only. ◗ Make sure the Color setting is correct in your printer software. The printer continues to feed ◗ Press the Pause/reset button
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    problems occur frequently, try 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 the printer isn't printer
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    198 | Solving Problems Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, make sure the paper guides are attached 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
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    Solving Problems | 199 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
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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. 200
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    the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel If you have problems using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, try these solutions: • Make sure you turned the printer off and
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    software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions on page 49 to install the software. Windows 1. Do one of the following: Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or
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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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    Dimensions and Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Height 48 inches (1218 mm) 48 inches (1218 mm) Width 53.4 inches (1356 mm) 73.4 inches (1864 mm) Depth 26.26 inches (667 mm) 26.26 inches (667 mm) Weight 222 lb (100.9 kg) printer, 298 lb (135.1 kg) printer
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    Specifications | 205 Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Thickness 10 mil (0.27 mm) 10 mil (0.27 mm) 10 mil (0.27 mm) 10 mil (0.27 mm)
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    inch Pro9900_7900_EnhancedSynthetic Paper.icc (Matte Black) 2 inch Pro9900_7900_EnhancedAdhesive SyntheticPaper.icc (Matte Black) 2 inch Pro9900_7900_Canvas_PK.icc Pro9900_7900_Canvas_MK.icc * Profiles ending with PK are for use with Photo Black ink; those with MK are for use with Matte Black
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    range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group A Series Size name A4 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 (216 × 279 mm) 11 × 17
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    208 | Specifications Size group US-ARCH B Series Photo Series Size name ARCH A ARCH B ARCH C ARCH D ARCH E* .5 inches (728 × 1030 mm) 40.5 × 28.7 inches (1030 × 728 mm) 40.5 × 57.3 inches (1030 × 1456 mm) 44 × 62.2 inches (1118 × 1580 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 10 × 12 inches (254 × 305 mm)
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    Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only Specifications | 209 Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm) 11.8 × 15.7 inches (30 × 40 cm) 15.7 × 23.6 inches (40 × 60 cm) 23.6 × 35.4 inches (60 × 90 cm) 209
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    right and left sides only. Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Presentation Board_MK.icc * PK profiles are for Photo Black ink; MK profiles are for Matte Black
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    quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of
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    212 | Specifications 212
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    to print multiple images on roll paper and have the printouts rolled up automatically, you can use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only). To install the Auto Take-Up Reel, follow the instructions in the manual that came with it. You can wind your printed media either forward
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    the LCD panel. 3. Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in the printer properly. For instructions, see page 59. 4. Press the l button to select (Auto Cut Off). 5. Press the d button to feed the roll paper out of the printer. Continue with the steps in the next section if you want to wind
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    the tensioner in the slack area to ensure good print quality. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack. 3. Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Forward and hold it long enough to take up at least three turns of paper onto the
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    leading edge of the paper to the reel in three places. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack. 3. Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Backward to take up at least three turns of paper onto the reel. Make sure adequate slack
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    take up your prints. 1. Set the Auto switch to Forward or Backward, depending on how you set up the paper. 2. Send a print job to the printer. The Auto Take-Up Reel takes up the roll paper 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time. 3. When you are ready to remove your prints, set the Auto
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    218 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 5. To remove your prints, turn the lever to unlock the reel, and then slide it left. Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling. 6. Remove the take-up reel core from the paper stop on both ends of the
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    Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 219 2. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit. 3. Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob. 219
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    220 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit. Installing a Take-Up Reel Core 1. Make sure the lock lever is released. Then slide the movable paper stop all the way
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    Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 221 2. Slip one end of the take-up reel core over the paper stop on the drive unit. 3. Insert the paper stop on the movable unit into the other end of the core. 221
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    222 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit. 222
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    see page 227). Control Panel Buttons and Lights Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Black ink change button Paper release (ePlaten) light and button /reset r Menu l Paper Source Description Turns the printer on and off Stops printing temporarily Restarts printing when printing was
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    When held for 3 seconds when the printer is drying ink, stops the ink drying process and ejects the paper Black ink change Switches from Photo Black to Matte Black and vice-versa. For more information, see page 171. Ink open Opens the selected ink cover Paper release or Locks or releases paper
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    , or has an error Off: printer is ready On: no paper is loaded, paper is out, the selected paper source does not match the printer driver source, or the loaded paper is too thick for print head cleaning Flashing: paper is jammed or not loaded straight On: an ink cartridge is expended, not installed
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    details Displays when the ROLL PAPER COUNTER setting is turned on in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 227 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
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    area after borderless print jobs. Selects whether to automatically check the print head nozzles periodically or before printing each print job. Selects whether to print a nozzle check pattern on every page or every 10 pages. Resets the PRINTER SETUP menu settings to their default settings. 227
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    Starts procedure to replace the paper cutter blade; see page 173 for details. CLEANING Starts a print head cleaning cycle: either a normal cleaning, 2-color cleaning, or power cleaning; see page 165 for details. CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings; see page 171 for details
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    ROLL PAPER REMAINING Sets up the automatic media tracking and identification system. the media type loaded in the printer: Photo Paper Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper select a THICKNESS NUMBER setting for head alignment. PAPER FEED ADJUST Adjusts ink to avoid smearing (from 0 to 10 seconds). 229
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    head alignment of various types. NETWORK SETUP menu (see the on-screen Network Guide for details) NETWORK SETUP Select to enable or disable network printing. IP ADDRESS SETTING Select to set the IP address automatically or manually version of the Auto Take-up Reel installed (Pro 9900 only). 230
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    , 48 to 49 problems, 195 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, 159 to 162 Cleaning print head, 162 to 166, 173 printer, 179 Coarse Rendering setting, 149 Color management Mac OS X 10.4, 112
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    paper manually, 70 ordering replacement, 12 replacing, 173 to 176 D Date and time setting, 171 Default settings, restoring, 172 to 173 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 120 Mac OS X 10.5, 105 Windows, 147 Depth of printer, 204 Diagnosing problems, 185 Dimensions of printer, 204 Documentation
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    Mac OS X 10.4, 111 Mac OS X 10.5, 95 Windows, 127 Humidity requirements, 203 I ICM setting, 131 Ink icons, 226 light, 19, 186, 225 Ink cartridges checking status, 147, 159 to 162, 167 to 168 installing, 46 to 48 ordering, 168 replacing, 167 to 170 safety instructions, 17 specifications, 211 Ink
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    Cut sheet paper cutting manually, 70 Epson, 57 to 59 handling, 57 to 85 icons, 226 jams, 199 to 200 light, 186, 225 Mac OS X 10.4 options, 106 to 108 Mac OS X 10.5 options, 89 to 92 non-Epson, 83 to 85 ordering, 57 printable area, 211 problems, 197 to 200 removing from printer, 71 to 73
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    Mac OS X 10.4, 111 Mac OS X 10.5, 95 problems, 191 to 194 Windows, 126 to 127 Print speed, improving in Windows, 148 Printable area, 211 Printer cable, 13, 48 checking status, 147 to 150, 159 to 162 cleaning, 179 connecting, 48 to 49 default settings, restoring, 172 to 173 dimensions, 204 firmware
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    setting, 99, 115, 132 tracking, 61 trim lines, 70, 99, 115, 134 Windows settings, 132 to 134 S Safety approvals, 204 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, 201 to 202
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    150, 161 to 162 Storing printer, 181 to 184 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, 173 Support, Epson, 13 System requirements, 13 to 14 T Take-Up Reel, Auto, see Automatic Take-Up Reel, optional Technical
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    Windows (continued) Media Type setting, 126, 138, 140 to 143 monitoring preferences, setting, 150 paper configuration options, 140 to 143 roll paper options, 132 to 134
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