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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 PRINTER GUIDE
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
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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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    , Notes, and Tips 11 Options and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Macintosh System Requirements 13 Windows System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Display 19 1 Setting Up the
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    in Front of the Printer 78 Catching Printouts Under the Printer 80 Storing the Paper Basket 82 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 83 Creating Paper Configurations 83 Printing Your Paper Configurations 85 Selecting Paper Configurations 85 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . 87
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    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 Group 145 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 145 Editing Printer Driver Settings 146 Managing Print Jobs 147 Using the Progress
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    Cartridges 159 Switching Black Ink Mode 163 Changing the Date and Time 163 Using Maintenance Mode 164 Replacing the Paper Cutter 165 Removing the Old Cutter 165 Installing the New Cutter 167 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 169 Cleaning the Printer 171 Transporting or Storing the Printer 173
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    the Printer Driver 193 Macintosh OS X 10.5 193 Macintosh OS X 10.4 193 Windows 193 A Specifications 195 Environmental 195 Electrical 195 Dimensions and Weight 196 Printer Interfaces 196 Safety Approvals 196 Media 196 Roll Paper 196 Cut Sheets 197 Printable Area 199 Ink Cartridges 199
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    10 | Contents 10
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    , 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. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy
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    44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9900 only) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See page 160 for a complete list. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller
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    'll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions
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    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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    • 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 the slots. Take
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    : Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap
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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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    . Follow these steps to assemble your printer and 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
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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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    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 parts shown below: Cloth basket 2 Pins 2 Black
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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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    Pro 9900) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure you have all the parts shown below. Cloth basket 2 Black plastic
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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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    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. Close the front cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on
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    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 into a properly grounded electrical outlet
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    46 | Setting Up the Printer Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. 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
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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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    appropriate connector on your computer, or network switch or hub. Note: You can check for a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at www.epson.com/support. Installing the Software for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see
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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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    . 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 field on this screen. For USB connection, select your printer and wait while your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes
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    52 | Setting Up the Printer 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
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    . If you didn't create a port for the printer, select FILE. 8. When you see the final installation screen, click Exit. 9. Register your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software CD-ROM. 10. If you need to create a port, see the on-screen Network Guide. Go to the next section to update the
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    you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support, select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD
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    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 Printer's Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your network, follow
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    56 | Setting Up the Printer 56
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    57 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 print on a variety of 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
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    rolls. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com or your Epson Professional Imaging Authorized 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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    the Pro 7900, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9900. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper you load a new type of paper, you need to select the paper type on the printer's control panel. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press u or d to select PAPER SETUP,
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    to exit the menu. If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different
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    Canvas Enhanced Mat. Board Enhanced Mat. Board Enhanced Adhesive Syn. Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media
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    62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 164 for instructions. 6. Press u to go back to REMAINING PPR SETUP. 7. Press d to select ROLL PAPER LENGTH. 8. Press r, then select the length of
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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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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 69 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 button. 4. Press the button to move the paper into printing
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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. •
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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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    112 cm) for the Pro 9900. You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path the scratching and is 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
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    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. 75
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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
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    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 . 9. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 10. To remove your print, press the d button while holding the sheet.
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    STANDARD. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See page 83 for more information. Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out
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    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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    not allow prints to stack up in the paper basket. Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down. 2. Lower the paper guides, then raise the front of the basket all the way up. Fasten 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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    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 below. You can create a special configuration, or group of
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    to return to the menu. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 112 (Mac OS X) or page 141 (Windows). • print 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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    ® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. You can create your own profiles if
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    88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing. 923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only 88
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 If you're using Mac OS X 10.5, follow the instructions below. If you're using Mac OS X 10. 4, see page 106. Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Always verify settings to get the
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    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're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper.
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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 images without any margin space between them, but with normal side borders. • Roll Paper - Borderless Banner
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 7. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Select Printer Settings 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
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    printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use this
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: The Print Quality settings available depend setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) Continue with the instructions on page 96 to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings
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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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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-
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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: These 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 using the cutter. button to operate the
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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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    , you may need to change your black ink mode. See page 163 for more information. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black
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    102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 5. Click Advanced Color Settings. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral,
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the drop-down job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu. 103
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    104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. Caution: Do not open and close the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 105 Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    106 | 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. 5, see page 89. Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Always verify settings to get the
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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
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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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    setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1. Select Print in your application. You
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    110 | 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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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 111 Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the best quality. 7. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver
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    112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Continue with the instructions on page 112 to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver. Choosing Color
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    color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you
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    114 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 115 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These 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 using the cutter. button to operate the
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    allows you to easily produce neutral 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
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    to change your black ink cartridge. See page 163 for more information. 1. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 121 for instructions.) 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Uncheck
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    118 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 119 Note: If you check the settings on your print job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu. 2. After verifying that
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    120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 121 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson
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    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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    Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles
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    124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on 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 only Image width (with Retain Size) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338.8 mm) 16.25
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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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    Epson Drivers for Windows Note: If a color setting is grayed out, it is not supported • If the media type has been set on the printer's control panel, select Auto Acquire. 4. For the Color (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos using the Color setting.) • Black
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    : • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or 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
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 129 For this media Select this Media settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see your on-screen User's Guide.) 1. In the Properties or Preferences window,
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    driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color
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    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 than in the printer driver. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. 4. Click OK to save your settings. 131
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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
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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
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    134 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 7. Click the Roll Paper Option button. You see Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. See page 70 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. 9. Select these additional roll paper options, if necessary: • Auto Rotate saves
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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 tab is selected. 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. 135
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    136 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows If the size of your paper is not listed, top and bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper (see page 132 for instructions). 6. Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size: • Auto Expand enlarges your image
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 137 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster 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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    may need to change your black ink cartridge. See page 163 for more information. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 139 You see this screen: 5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral
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    settings, click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that media, you can select the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 141 Note: You may need to change the Color 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
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    142 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 125 through page 131 for details.) 142
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 143 5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this: 6. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media
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    144 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that you can share with others, who can
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    With Epson Drivers for the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the Save/Del button. Then click the following category and name, and check the Registered Settings column: • Photo > Highest Quality • Fine
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    146 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement. 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 147 Managing Print Jobs Your printer when you print, lets you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. You print job by pressing the button on the printer, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities. Selecting this option is not requires fewer resources, printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space. • Page Rendering Mode
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 149 • Coarse Rendering allows you to override the 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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    the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Pro 9900 require little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing
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    152 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Note: You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet
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    any utility you want to run. See page 150 to add the icon. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). Follow the steps below to use the
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    | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and in the printer. 2. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility3 in your Applications folder. Select your printer and
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    Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. You see a menu like the following: 3. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed
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    . • 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 any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below, run a cleaning cycle as described on page 157. Then print another nozzle check
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    (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Run the cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 156. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink Check light on the printer
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    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 contact Epson for assistance. Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Ultra Premium Photo Paper
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 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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    install any combination of 150, 350, and 700 ml cartridges. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Slot no. Cartridge Left 1 Cyan (C) 2 Orange (O) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Matte Black (MK) 6 Photo Black (PK) Right 7 Vivid Magenta (VM) 8 Light Black
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    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 your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 5. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to save your first
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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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    Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. This cartridge significantly increases black optical density. Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you plan to run a large number of print jobs in the new mode. • Switching from Photo Black to Matte Black takes
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    the LCD display, press d to highlight LANGUAGE, then press r. Press d until you see the language you want, then press OK to select it. The printer exits maintenance mode and returns to normal operation. • To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight LENGTH UNITS, then press r. Press d to
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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 obtain a new cutter from Epson (part number C12C815331). See page 12 for ordering details. Removing the Old Cutter Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow
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    166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 166
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 167 WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. 7. Carefully remove the cutter. 8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing
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    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 it clicks into place. 4. Press OK to finish
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    the Pro 9900 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details. The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, the right tank is used more than the left. To maximize tank
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    170 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. 3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance
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    ; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. 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
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    172 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully. 6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove
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    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 detergent and air dry. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in
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    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 the
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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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    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 if the printer hasn't been turned on for a long time. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 154) and realign the print
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 153 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 151 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    instructions for correcting the problem. Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD A SUPPORTED 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
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    ? YES (RECOMMENDED) NO Not enough ink or not enough maintenance tank capacity for head cleaning. Select Yes and replace the cartridge (see page 159) or maintenance tank (see page 169). COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver. Damaged data was sent to the
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    ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. INK COVER OPEN CLOSE INK COVER The ink cover or covers are open. Close the cover(s). INK LOW Ink cartridge
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    cleaning again. If necessary, cancel cleaning from the computer, then restart the printer. Not enough ink or maintenance Select YES, then follow the instructions to tank capacity for head cleaning. replace the ink cartridge or maintenance tank. Roll paper was not cut correctly. The cutter may be
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    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 cycle. See page 154 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 158 for instructions. • When you send a
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    to see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 159. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 154 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting
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    see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 159. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 154 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described
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    Solving Problems | 185 Problem Your print has gaps or appears faint. Your print appears blurry or smeared. Solution ◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on page 159. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer
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    , turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Contact Epson for assistance; see page 13 for details. If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below. Problem The printer stops printing unexpectedly. The printer sounds as if it's printing, but nothing prints. Solution ◗ If
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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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    any print job data paper after you have in the printer's buffer and reset the printer. cancelled a job. ◗ Make sure the paper source is set correctly. Roll paper cannot be cut. ◗ The paper cutter may be dull. Follow the instructions on page 165 to replace the cutter. ◗ Make sure appears
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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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    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 7900 and five for the Pro 9900. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown
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    Solving 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
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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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    Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below
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    194 | Solving Problems 194
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    Description 90 V to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A 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
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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
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    Specifications | 197 Cut Sheets Weight range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group A Series Size name A4 A3 Super A3/B A2 A1 Super A1 A0* Super A0* US-ANSI Letter US B US C
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    198 | Specifications Size group US-ARCH B Series Photo Series Size name ARCH A ARCH B ARCH C ARCH D ARCH E* B5 B4 B3 B2 B1* B1 Landscape* B0 Super B0* - - - - - 198 Measurements 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm)
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    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. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only
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    200 | Specifications 200
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    Black and white photos Mac OS X 10.4, 116 to 119 Mac OS X 10.5, 101 to 103 Windows, 138 to 140 Black ink mode, switching, printer, 13, 48 to 49 problems, 187 requirements, 13, 14 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 120 Mac OS X 10.5, 105 Windows, 147 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Checking printer
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 202
    74 to 75 supported sizes, 197 to 199 Cutter cutting paper manually, 70 ordering replacement printer, 196 Help, Epson, 13 High Speed Copies setting, 148 High Speed setting Mac OS X 10.4, 111 Mac OS X 10.5, 95 Windows, 127 Humidity requirements, 195 I ICM setting, 131 Ink light, 19, 178 Ink cartridges
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 203
    roll paper, 59 to 69 M Mac OS X checking printer status, 153 to 154 installing software, 49 to 52 system basic print options, 89 to 95 black and white photos, 101 to 103 borderless printing, 88, 89 to 151 to 154 ordering, 12 replacing, 169 to 170 Manuals, how to use, 11 Margins default, 199 incorrect,
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 204
    106 to 108, 124, 132, 136 cut sheet, see Cut sheet paper cutting manually, 70 Epson, 57 to 59 handling, 57 to 85 jams, 191 to 192 light, 178 Mac OS X 10.5 options, 89 to 92 non-Epson, 83 to 85 ordering, 57 printable area, 199 problems, 189 to 192 removing from printer, 71 to 73 roll, see Roll paper
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 205
    panel, 77 to 78 Mac OS X 10.4, 114 Mac OS X 10.5, 98 problems, 185 Windows, 141 Power cable, 42 Power cleaning cycle, 157 to 158 Power OS X 10.5, 95 problems, 182 to 186 Windows, 126 to 127 Print speed, improving in Windows, 148 Printable area, 199 Index | 205 Printer cable, 13, 48 checking
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 206
    Problems non-Epson media 188 cutting manually, 70 loading instructions, 15 to 17 Save Roll Paper setting Mac OS X 10.4, 115 Mac OS X 10.5, 99 Windows, 132 Setting up printer, 21 to 45 Software installing, 49 to 53 uninstalling, 193 Specifications electrical, 195 environmental, 195 ink cartridges
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 207
    support, 13 Temperature requirements, 195 Test Print menu, 152 Time and date setting, 163 Total prints, checking, 152 Transporting printer, 173 to 176 Trim lines, printing control panel, 70 Mac OS X 10.4, 115 Mac OS X 10.5, 99 Windows, 134 Troubleshooting, 177 to 193 U UltraChrome HDR ink cartridges
  • Epson SP9900EFI | Printer Guide - Page 208
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Epson Stylus
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