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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7700/9700 USER'S GUIDE
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    of this information as applied to other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, UltraChrome, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraSmooth and Piezo Pro are registered trademarks; PhotoEnhance and ePlaten are
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    comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there
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    (Epson Stylus Pro 9700 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software for Windows 49 Installing the Software for Macintosh 51 Updating Your Printer Firmware 55 Checking the Current Firmware Version 55 Downloading
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    Under the Printer 79 Storing the Paper Basket 81 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 82 Creating Paper Configurations 82 Printing Your Paper Configurations 84 Selecting Paper Configurations 84 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 86
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    the Progress Meter 107 Optimizing Print Speed 108 Setting Monitoring Preferences 110 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 112 Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 113 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 113 Choosing Advanced
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    Cycles 155 Aligning the Print Head 156 Replacing Ink Cartridges 157 Changing the Date and Time 161 Using Maintenance Mode 161 Replacing the Paper Cutter 162 Removing the Old Cutter 162 Installing the New Cutter 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 166 Cleaning the Printer 168 Transporting or
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    X 10.4 194 Windows 194 A Specifications Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 198 Printable Area 201 Ink Cartridges 201 B Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Loading Roll Paper Onto the
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    10 | Contents 10
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    troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head
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    -replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement maintenance tank (see page 166) Replacement paper cutter (see page 162) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9700 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890501 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See
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    To Get Help You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, and get FAQs and basic troubleshooting advice from Epson's U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support website (www.epson.ca/support). For technical support and service-related questions, please contact your
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    14 | Introduction Caution: Using an improperly shielded cable-especially a cable more than 10 feet (3 m) long-may cause the printer to malfunction. Note: USB 2.0 is required to run the printer at full speed. • PowerPC® G5, Intel®, or higher processor • At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)
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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 7700 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Make sure
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    . • 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 a service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
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    Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold
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    Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7700 unless otherwise noted. Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance
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    button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Pause/reset LCD light and button display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Roll paper margin Paper source Auto Take-Up Reel Platen gap/Paper number Ink cartridge status Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status
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    20 | Introduction 20
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    . Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer-at least 12 inches (305 mm) on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 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 7700 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 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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    Setting Up the Printer | 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: Cable guides 5 Ink cartridges Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation 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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    the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7700) 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 9700, see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure you have all the parts shown
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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 at the front of the printer. 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 at the front of the printer. 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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    the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700) 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 7700, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure you have all the parts shown
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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 at the front of the printer. 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 at the front of the printer. 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 cover • 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 9700, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700. Save the packing material in case you need to ship the printer. 6.
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    Setting Up the Printer | 45 8. Attach the cable guides to the left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. Power cord on left side Power cord on right side 9. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the cable guides.
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    . During the initial installation process, it is normal for most of the ink in each cartridge to be 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
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    Setting Up the Printer | 47 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge. Slot no. Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta (VM) 2 Cyan (C) 3 Photo Black (PK) 4 Yellow (Y) 5
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    . 6. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. 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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    Setting Up the Printer | 49 2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer. USB connection Network connection 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer, or network switch or hub. Note: With Windows 7 or Vista, if you see the AutoPlay
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    50 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Click your printer model. 5. Click the Install button. Note: With Windows XP, if you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time, click Next, and click Next again. 6. Read the license agreement and
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    , if necessary. 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 software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 49. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your
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    52 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Click the Install button. Note: If you see a message license agreement and click Accept. 7. Follow the instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, register your printer, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop. 8. When
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    Setting Up the Printer | 53 For Mac OS X 10.6 and 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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    54 | Setting Up the Printer You see your printer in the Printer List. 10. Go to page 55 to update your printer firmware, if necessary. 54
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    need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support website (www.epson.ca/support), select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. Choose the firmware update version for Windows or Macintosh and follow the instructions on the
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    to load paper and print a test image. If the print quality is satisfactory, your setup is done. If not, you may need to align the print head, as described on page 156. 6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to
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    the settings 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 9700 Width 10 to 44.0 in
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    may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. • Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper. • Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job. See page 88 (Windows), or page 130 (Mac OS X) for instructions. • Always
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    with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 58, as well as these
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    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 which one is best for
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    can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 162 for instructions. 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
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    62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Placing the Paper in the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Push the lock lever down firmly, then move the roll paper holder to the left. 62
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 3. Place the roll on top of the printer. 4. If necessary, adjust the roll media adapters to fit the core size of the roll paper. 2-inch core: 3-inch core: 63
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    64 | Handling Paper and Other Media 5. Release the tension lever on both adapters. 6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then pull down the tension levers. 64
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide. 8. Slide the roll paper holder to align the left adapter with the u on the holder. 65
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    66 | Handling Paper and Other Media 9. Roll the paper slowly into position. 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. 66
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place. 12. If the Paper release light is not on, press the button. Paper release Loading the Paper for Printing 1. Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down. 67
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    the suction to normal after the paper is loaded. 2. Close the roll paper cover. Note: Opening the front cover causes printing to stop. Do not open the front cover while printing is in progress, or your print quality might be affected. 3. Press the Paper release button. 4. Press the button to
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    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 page 96 (Windows), or pages 121 or 134 (Mac OS X). 69
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    | Handling Paper and Other Media Removing Paper from the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the Paper release 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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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 • 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. 71
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    72 | Handling Paper and Other Media 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. 72
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    (61 cm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up. How you load the paper depends on its thickness: • For most paper, see the section below. • For
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    5. If you see a question on the display about paper settings, select Yes if the settings are correct, or select No, then change the settings. 6. Press OK. 7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 8. To remove your print, press the d button while holding the sheet. 74
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    than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientation (Pro 9700 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. Note: You may need
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    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 setting when you print on thick
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    steps below to set 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 9700) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7700). 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they
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    Media 2. For the Pro 9700, 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 smoothly onto
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    79 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 paper guides, then raise the front
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    80 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3. For the Pro 9700, 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) 80
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way. 1. For the Pro 9700, 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. 81
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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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    settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 100 (Windows) or page 132 (Mac OS X). • 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 lines. • DRYING TIME lets you print with non-Epson
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    84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 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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    With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color-managed
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    mm) 36 inches* (914 mm) 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 9700 only Image width (with Retain
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 87 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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    88 | 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 SuperFine - 1440 dpi for best quality. 3.
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    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 the best setting. You may have
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    90 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Select this Media Type setting* Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 91 Choosing Color Management Options The printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in your prints, including turning the driver's color management settings off. If you are using color management settings in Photoshop or another application
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 100. 3. Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or ICM, click the Advanced button after you select the setting): • Off (No Color
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 93 • 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 as shown below. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your
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    94 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Available only if you've selected Roll Paper (Banner) as the
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows | 95 6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click OK. Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. You can use the slider to adjust the expansion. Retain Size prints your
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    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 69 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. 9. Select these additional roll paper options, if necessary: • Auto
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 97 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined. You see this window: 97
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    98 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Type a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters) and click Save. Then click OK. 4. If you want to center your image on the sheet, click Printable Area, then select Centered. 5. If you want to print to the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 99 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
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Settings button to select the color you want. 6. Click Job Settings if you want to have the time, date, and other information about your print job printed at
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 101 • 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. • Drying Time per Page lets you print with non-Epson media
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    102 | 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 87 through page 93 for details.) 102
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 103 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, and click Save. 7. After saving your settings, you can do the following: • To use the settings to print
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    104 | 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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    list window, click Cancel. 4. To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list, if necessary, and print. Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 1. To view the settings associated with the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver
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    106 | 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 items
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 107 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears on the taskbar when you print,
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    | Printing With 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: Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 109 • Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing. Printing will take longer to start. • Coarse Rendering allows you to override
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    110 | 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.
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    connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 51. If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines on page 112 to size your image correctly. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging
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    (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 9700 only 112
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 113 Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 If you're using Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5, follow the instructions below. If you're using Mac OS X 10.4, see page 126. Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Always verify settings
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    114 | 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 | 115 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 121. 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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    116 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. See page 112 for more information. • Roll Paper -
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    Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on page 139 for more information. 10. Set the Color 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
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperFine - 1440 dpi for the best quality. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for color
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    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 head wait
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    120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 121 Choosing Roll Paper Settings If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Page Layout setting, as described on page 114. In addition, you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • 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 69 for instructions on using the operate the cutter. Paper cut
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 123 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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    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 your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. Caution: Do not open
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 125 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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    126 | Printing With 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 10.6 or 10.5, see page 113. Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Always verify settings to get
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    use of your paper. See step 4 for instructions. Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 134. 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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    128 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders. • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on
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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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    130 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 3. Select Print Settings from the Copies & Pages drop-down menu. You see this screen:
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    affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) Continue with the instructions on page 132 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. 131
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu, then click Advanced Settings. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings
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    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 head wait
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    134 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually
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    will see a white margin 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 69 for instructions on using the Paper cut button to operate the
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    136 | 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 Expansion from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Note: If you check the settings on each screen in
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 137 2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. Caution: Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name, or you will lose your settings. 3. Type a name for your custom preset and click
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    138 | 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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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 139 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.
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    140 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media Enhanced Matte Posterboard Somerset Velvet (cut sheets only) Select this Media Type setting* Enhanced Matte Poster Board * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. 140
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    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 145 Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile First you set up
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    shown are suggested values. You see 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 want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select Use the embedded
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    . 8. Click Page 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 Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss
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    Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Epson Stylus Pro 9700, and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 139). 3. Set
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    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 your color management
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    shown are suggested values. You see 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 want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select Use the embedded
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    File menu, select your page settings, and click OK. 7. Select File, then select Print or Print with Preview. Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer's color gamut. 8. Click More Options or
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    and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select your printer, and click Properties or Preferences. 2. Make sure the Main tab is selected. 3. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 88). Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don't, the printer driver will
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    the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 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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    and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. See page 161 for instructions. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, and the status of the maintenance tank. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press
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    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 utility to check the status. 1. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Windows 7 and Windows
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    The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these windows: Windows Mac OS X 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
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    your printer and click OK. You see a menu like the following: Windows Mac OS X 3. Select 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
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    't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. • If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 155. Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if
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    effect only when you print on roll paper. 6. Press OK to save the setting. Running Cleaning Cycles You can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Run the power cleaning
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    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 your service provider for assistance. Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Ultra
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    partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months. If you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 2. Press r Menu. 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
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    Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains
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    water. 5. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 6. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Gently shake the
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    smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may not be inserted fully. 7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into
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    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 maintenance mode: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold the button
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    Press OK to restore the default settings. 4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the P power button. 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
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    and Transporting the Printer | 163 3. Press d until CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted, then press r again. 4. Press OK. The paper cutter moves to the replacement position. 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 163
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    164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 the New Cutter Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to
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    moves to home position. 5. Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control panel. After you print the pattern, put the two cut pieces together and select the pattern with the most precise cut between the two colors. Select the pattern number on the control panel and press OK
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    Stylus Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9700 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 tanks is full. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700
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    | 167 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 tank. Then place it in the plastic bag
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    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. Press d several times until the paper is clean. 2. Turn off the printer and wait until all the lights are off. Then unplug the
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 169 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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    moves to the home position (on the far right) and the P power light goes off. Then unplug the printer. 2. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • All paper or other media • Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 170
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    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 the two wing nuts and lock washers securing
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    See page 173 for information about setting up the printer after transporting it. To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the 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
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    , then lock the casters. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time. Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged-especially
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    174 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 174
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 151 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 149 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    't support borderless printing is loaded. The sheet size is not recognized. Press to cancel the print job. Change the setting in the printer driver or load different paper. Make sure the paper is flat. Paper is not loaded correctly. Make sure paper is loaded correctly. CALL FOR SERVICE An
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    replace the maintenance tank (see page 166). You may be using the wrong printer driver. Damaged data was sent to the printer or the data has an incorrect command. Press to cancel the print job and reset the printer. Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer. The paper cutter
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    printing. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see page 157. 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 your replaced soon. service provider as described on page 13. MAINTENANCE TANK
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    ink cartridge(s); see page 157. Do not an incorrect cartridge is reinstall the incorrect cartridge. installed. NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is not installed. Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted. For the Pro 9700, note which tank
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    BUTTON LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER 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. Response Select YES, then follow the instructions to replace the maintenance tank. Press
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    the paper is loaded straight. PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print while an error Press the P power button to turn off the condition was present. printer, then turn it back on. REPLACE MAINTENANCE TANK SOON The maintenance tank is nearing the end of its service life. Replace
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    RESTART THE PRINTER TAKE-UP ERROR IS ANYTHING OBSTRUCTING THE TAKE-UP REEL SENSOR SYSTEM? LOAD PAPER AGAIN instructions. • Align the print head. See page 156 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set correctly. For more information, see page 85 (Windows
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    lines, and increase it for overlapping dark lines. ◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to standard (STD) when you're done using it. See page 82. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. See page 108 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head; see page 156. 183
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    indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 157. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 152 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 156. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you
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    on very thin paper. See page 76 for instructions. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you're printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. Use your printer software (page 119 for Mac OS X 10
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    the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct. ◗ If you're printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time. Use your printer software (page 119 for Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5 or page 133 for Mac OS X 10.4.11 or page 101 for Windows) to choose the
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    . 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. Your image is inverted
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    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 156. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; see page 152. Color images print in black only. ◗ Make sure the Color setting is correct
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    jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the Paper Suction setting. See page 82 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 75 to load
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    190 | 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 7700 and five for the Pro 9700. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown
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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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    192 | Solving Problems 4. Open the front cover 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
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    If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Macintosh OS X 10.6 and 10.5 1. Select System Preferences, then select Print & Fax. 2. Select your printer, then click the - button. 3. If you want to
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    , restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions on page 51 to install the software. Windows 1. Do one of the following: Windows 7 & Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add
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    at 120 V 0.5 A at 220 V Epson Stylus Pro 7700: Approx. 80 W Approx. 14 W in low-power mode Approx. 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9700: Approx. 85 W Approx.14 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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    stock before 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 7700: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9700: 44 inches (1118 mm) Up to 147
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    Specifications | 197 Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semi-gloss 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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    198 | Specifications Cut Sheets Weight range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group A × 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)
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    E* B5 B4 B3 B2 B1* B1 Landscape* B0 Super B0* - - - - - 199 Specifications | 199 Measurements 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm) 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 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
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    200 | Specifications Note: Borderless printing on these papers is recommended on the right and left sides only. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm) 11.8 ×
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    " 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 opening the package. Printable Area Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inch
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    202 | Specifications 202
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    Auto Take-Up Reel If you want 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 9700 only). To install the Auto Take-Up Reel, follow the instructions in the manual that came with it. You can wind your
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    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 your prints forward, or page 206
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    -up reel core in three places. Note: When printing on Singleweight Matte Paper at least 24 inches wide, place 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
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    Auto Take-Up Reel Winding Prints Backward 1. Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown below, then tape the 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
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    -Up Reel Once the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed and paper is attached to it, you can use it to 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. When the media blocks the sensor, the Auto Take-Up
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    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 reel. Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core You can
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    Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 209 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. 209
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    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 to the
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    Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 211 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. 211
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    212 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit. 212
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    may see on the LCD display (see page 216), and lists the available menu settings (see page 217). Control Panel Buttons and Lights Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Print head cleaning button Paper release (ePlaten) light and button Power light and button OK button Menu button Pause
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    , ejects the sheet When no paper is loaded, displays paper loading procedures on the LCD panel When held for 3 seconds when the printer is drying ink, stops the ink drying process and ejects the paper Performs cleaning for the print head (all colors). If you notice print quality declining, this will
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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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    Displays when the ROLL PAPER COUNTER setting is turned on in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 217 for details Ink icons Ink low (flashing) Ink expended, cartridge error, or no cartridge (flashing) Maintenance tank icons Maintenance tank nearly full Maintenance tank full Option Usage icons
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    and select the settings summarized here. Menu setting PRINTER SETUP menu PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN INITIALIZE SETTINGS Description Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper; see page 76
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    of the ink in the cartridges. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of the maintenance tank or tanks. JOB HISTORY Displays the approximate amount of ink and paper used in the last 10 print jobs. TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total number of pages printed. EDM STATUS Displays the printer's status
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    you set in the Custom Paper menu CUSTOM PAPER menu (see page 82 for details) PAPER TYPE Selects the media type that is closest to the paper you are using: Photo Paper Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper
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    (see page 156 for details) PAPER THICKNESS Selects the paper type (Epson media) or thickness (non-Epson media) for aligning the print head. ALIGNMENT Selects and starts running print head alignment of various types. NETWORK SETUP menu (see the on-screen Network Guide for details) NETWORK SETUP
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    to 49 problems, 187 requirements, 13, 14 221 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 138 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 125 Windows, 107 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Checking printer status, 149 to 152 Cleaning print head, 152 to 156, 162 printer, 168 Coarse Rendering setting, 109 Color management Mac OS X 10
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    184 Grainy prints, 184 H Head Alignment menu, 157 Height of printer, 196 Help, Epson, 13 High Speed Copies setting, 108 High Speed setting Mac OS X 10.4, 131 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 118 Windows, 89 Humidity requirements, 195 I ICM setting, 93 Ink icons, 216 light, 19, 176, 215 Ink cartridges checking
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    Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 117, 139 to 140 Windows, 88, 100 to 103 Memory, requirements, 13 Menus Custom Paper, 82 to 84, 219 to 220 Head Alignment, 157, 220 Maintenance, 156, 162, 218 Network Setup, 220 Printer Setup, 154, 217 Printer Status, 55, 150 to 151, 218 setting summary, 217 to 220 Test Print
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    96, 122, 135 Paper basket SP 7700, 27 to 33 SP 9700, 34 to 42 storing, 81 using, 77 to 80 Paper cutter, see Cutter Paper Size setting Mac OS X 10.4, 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 113 to 116 problems, 187, 188 Windows, 94, 97 to 98 Paper Source setting icons, 216 problems, 188 Windows, 93, 97 224
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    Paper Type, selecting on control panel, 59 to 60 Pause/reset light, 19, 176, 213 to 215 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 138 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 125 Windows, 107 Photoshop, Adobe, 141 to 148 Platen Gap setting control panel, 76 to 77 Mac OS X 10.4, 134 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 120 problems, 185
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    S Safety approvals, 196 instructions, 15 to 17 Save Roll Paper setting Mac OS X 10.4, 135 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 122 Windows, 94 Setting up printer, 21 to 45 Software installing, 51 to 54 uninstalling, 193 to 194 Specifications electrical, 195 environmental, 195 ink cartridges, 201 paper, 196 to 201
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    , 150 Time and date setting, 161 Total prints, checking, 150 Transporting printer, 170 to 173 Trim lines, printing control panel, 69 Mac OS X 10.4, 135 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 122 Windows, 96 Troubleshooting, 175 to 194 U UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges, 158 Uninstalling software, 193
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