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77 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer This chapter describes the following maintenance procedures for your Epson Stylus Pro WT7900: • Maintaining white ink cartridges • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see page 128. 77

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
FCC Compliance Statement	3
Contents	5
Introduction	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	9
Options and Accessories	10
Where to Get Help	11
System Requirements	11
Important Safety Instructions	12
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	14
Printer Parts	15
Front	15
Back	15
Control Panel	16
LCD Display	16
Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer	17
Unpacking and Assembling the Printer	17
Unpacking and Assembling the Stand	18
Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand	21
Attaching the Paper Basket	23
Assembling the Film Basket	30
Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord	34
Installing Ink	37
Aligning the Print Head	40
Connecting to Your System	41
Installing the Software	41
Updating Your Printer Firmware	43
Checking the Current Firmware Version	43
Downloading and Updating the Firmware	43
Configuring the Printer’s Network Adapter	44
Chap 2-Using Film and Other Media	45
Using Epson Film	45
Temperature and Humidity	45
Preparation Before Printing	46
Handling Media After Printing	46
Removing the Backing Material	46
Additional Handling Precautions	47
Loading Film in the Printer	47
Selecting the Paper Type	47
Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification	48
Placing the Roll in the Printer	49
Loading the Film for Printing	54
Cutting Film with the Built-in Cutter	56
Printing Trim Lines	56
Removing the Roll from the Printer	57
Using the Film Basket	59
Attaching the Film Basket	60
Removing and Storing the Film Basket	64
Using Epson Paper	65
Guidelines for Using Epson Media	65
Loading Cut Sheets	66
Loading Heavy Sheets	68
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper	69
Using the Paper Basket	70
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer	70
Catching Printouts Under the Printer	71
Storing the Paper Basket	72
Customizing the Settings for Your Paper	73
Creating Custom Paper Settings	73
Printing Your Custom Paper Settings	74
Selecting Custom Paper Settings	75
Chap 3-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	77
Maintaining White Ink Cartridges	78
Storing and Shaking White Ink Cartridges	78
Shaking the Installed White Ink Cartridge	79
Checking Printer Status	81
Printing Status Information	82
Viewing Status Information	82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	83
Checking the Print Head	83
Running a Cleaning Cycle	84
Refreshing the White Ink Supply	86
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	86
Aligning the Print Head	87
Replacing Ink Cartridges	88
Changing the Date and Time	92
Using Maintenance Mode	92
Replacing the Paper Cutter	94
Removing the Old Cutter	94
Installing the New Cutter	96
Replacing the Maintenance Tank	97
Cleaning the Printer	99
Transporting or Storing the Printer	100
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	101
Moving the Printer on the Stand	102
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation	103
Storing the Printer	103
Chap 4-Solving Problems	105
Diagnosing Problems	105
Checking Error Messages and Lights	106
Improving Print Quality	112
Solving Operational Problems	114
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	115
Solving Paper Problems	116
Clearing Paper Jams	117
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Driver	119
Appendix A: Specifications	121
Environmental	121
Electrical	121
Dimensions and Weight	122
Printer Interfaces	122
Safety Approvals	122
Media	122
Roll Paper	122
Cut Sheets	123
Printable Area	123
Ink Cartridges	123
Appendix B: Control Panel Summary	125
Control Panel Buttons and Lights	125
LCD Display Icons	127
Menu Setting Summary	128