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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7890/9890 USER'S GUIDE
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    written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these Epson printers. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, UltraChrome K3, and MicroWeave are registered
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    to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7890 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9890 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink
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    Under the Printer 78 Storing the Paper Basket 80 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 81 Creating Paper Configurations 81 Printing Your Paper Configurations 83 Selecting Paper Configurations 83 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 86
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    123 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 125 Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings 129 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 129 Importing a Custom Settings Group 130 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 130 Editing Printer Driver Settings 131 Managing Print Jobs 132
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    the Print Head 152 Replacing Ink Cartridges 153 Switching Black Ink Mode 157 Changing the Date and Time 157 Using Maintenance Mode 158 Replacing the Paper Cutter 159 Removing the Old Cutter 159 Installing the New Cutter 161 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 163 Cleaning the Printer 165
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    the Printer Driver 187 Mac OS X 187 Windows 188 A Specifications Clearing Stored Print Information 189 Environmental 189 Electrical 190 Dimensions and Weight 190 Printer Interfaces 190 Safety Approvals 191 Media 191 Roll Paper 191 Cut Sheets 194 Printable Area 198 Ink Cartridges 198
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    10 | 10
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    for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. Attach it to your printer for easy reference. • The on-screen Network Guide provides instructions for setting up and
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    items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 163) Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 159) Roll media adapters (2) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9890 only) Ink cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815331 C12C811241 C815121 See
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    printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support website (www.epson.ca/support) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting
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    , Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows XP • At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or 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
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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 7890 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 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 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 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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    9890, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7890 unless otherwise noted. Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro
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    button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD screen Left arrow or paper source button LCD Screen Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Black ink indicator
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    20 | Introduction 20
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    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 these dimensions: • 53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 • 73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 21
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    feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket. 2. Unpack the stand and make
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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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    It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: 9 Ink cartridges Cable guides Printer Note: Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer. Roll paper holders Documentation and software CD Power cord 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other
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    26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the holes on the bottom of the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers. 26
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    Setting Up the Printer | 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7890) 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 9890, see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place. 4. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown. 28
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    Setting Up the Printer | 29 5. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 6. Snap the center pole into the holders on each side of the stand. 29
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    30 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole. 8. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand. 30
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    Setting Up the Printer | 31 9. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 10. Hook the loops around the pins on the back of the stand legs. 31
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    32 | Setting Up the Printer 11. Insert the rod into the fabric channel. 12. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand. 32
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    Setting Up the Printer | 33 13. Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown. 14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Now go to "Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord" on page 42. 33
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    | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9890) 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 7890, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 1. Make sure
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    Setting Up the Printer | 35 3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place. 4. Attach the other two posts to the back of the stand. 35
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    36 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown. 6. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown: 36
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    Setting Up the Printer | 37 7. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 8. Snap the center pole in the holder on each side of the stand. 37
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    38 | Setting Up the Printer 9. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole. 10. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand. 38
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    Setting Up the Printer | 39 11. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 12. Attach the end pieces to the poles at the back of the basket. 39
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    40 | Setting Up the Printer 13. Lift the back of the basket and attach the end pieces to the posts at the back of the stand. 14. Insert the rod into the fabric channel. 40
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    Setting Up the Printer | 41 15. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand. 16. Loop the tabs over the rod as shown. 41
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    42 | Setting Up the Printer 17. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: 18. Continue with the next section to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Attach the manual holder to the left or right side of the
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    Setting Up the Printer | 43 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material. 43
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    tape and packing material. Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9890, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7890. 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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    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 9890, 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
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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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    6 Vivid Magenta (VM) 7 Light Black (LK) 8 Light Light Black (LLK) 9 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot until it clicks into place. Make sure you insert each
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    . 6. After installing all 9 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 55 for instructions. Connecting to Your System
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    , see page 50. 1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 is connected to the computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD or DVD drive. 3. Double-click the Epson icon. 4. Click the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 (or 9890) icon. 49
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    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility) and register your printer. 6. Click the User's Guide icon to place links to the User's Guide, Network Guide, and Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop
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    5. Click your printer model. Setting Up the Printer | 51 6. Click the Install button. 51
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    , see the Network Guide. Go to the next section to update the printer firmware, if necessary. Updating Your Printer Firmware To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary
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    53 Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is updating. Note: After you install the software, you need 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 152. Downloading
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    for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for each printer that it finds. 3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen. 4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on
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    55 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7890 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9890. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to
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    Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. If you use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. See page 81 for instructions. Available Epson Special Media One of
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    Other Media | 57 Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7890, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the
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    and Other Media 5. Press to exit the menu. If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to
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    Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper Plain Paper Plain paper Plain Paper Others
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    and Other Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 158 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
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 61 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. 61
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    62 | Handling Paper and Other Media 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: 62
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 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. 63
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    64 | Handling Paper and Other Media 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. 64
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 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. 65
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    66 | Handling Paper and Other Media 11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place. 12. If the light is not on, press the button. Loading the Paper for Printing 1. Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down. 66
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    Make sure you return 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 button. 4. Press the button
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    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 a button after your print specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 96 (Mac OS X) or page 119 (Windows). 68
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 69 Removing Paper from the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the button to release the paper. • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed. • If you are not using the Auto Take-Up Reel, the paper is rewound
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    70 | 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. 70
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 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. 71
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    widths from letter size/A4 to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7890 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. 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
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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. 73
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    Heavy Sheets Make sure you load paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). The only exception is paper that is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientation (Pro 9890 only). 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the
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    Other Media | 75 Note: If you notice head strikes on your prints, make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to WIDE. If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing it to WIDER or WIDEST. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the
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    up the basket in front of the printer. Use this method for paper more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints that are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer (for the Pro 9890) or 36 inches (91 cm) or longer (for the Pro 7890). 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front of
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    | 77 2. For the Pro 9890, 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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    Media Note: To avoid paper feed errors, do not allow prints to stack up in the paper basket. Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down. 2. Lower the paper guides, then raise the
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 3. For the Pro 9890, 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) 79
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    80 | 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 9890, 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. 80
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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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    using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 104 (Mac OS X) or page 126 (Windows). • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • DRYING TIME lets you print with non-Epson media and
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    . Press r again. 2. Press d to select CUSTOM PAPER, then press r. 3. Press OK to print your custom paper configurations. Selecting Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you print on that paper: 1. Press r Menu, then press u or d to select
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    84 | Handling Paper and Other Media 84
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    85 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Your Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs
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    86 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing. Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto
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    With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 87 Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. If your application has margin settings, make sure they're turned off for borderless printing. Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print
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    88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X 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 Mac OS X | 89 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 96. 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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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X • Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them, but with normal side borders. • Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous borderless images without space between them. 5. If you are printing
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 91 7. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Select Printer Settings 8. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the Auto Expand or Retain Size option in the Paper Size drop-down menu. See page 86 for
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    92 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi for the best quality. • Black only if you're printing line drawings or other non-
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 93 • Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) Continue with the instructions in the next section to select color
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    94 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X profile that matches the Media Type setting you selected. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 95 • 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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    96 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Paper Size setting, as described on page 88. In addition, you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 97 • 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 68 for instructions on using the cutter. button to operate the
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    98 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X 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 the
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    stunning black-and-white prints. This mode is only available when printing on certain media types. 1. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 104 for instructions.) 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as
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    100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 5. Click Advanced black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 101 • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower.
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    102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X 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
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 103 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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    Drivers for Mac OS X 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.com (U.S. sales
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 105 For this media Select this Media Type setting Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Commercial Proofing Paper Commercial Fine Art Paper Cold Press Bright Cold Press Bright Cold Press Natural Cold Press Natural
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    106 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X 106
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    107 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 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
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    108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on page 116. Your image may be clipped on the left and right
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 109 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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    printer's control panel, select Auto Acquire. 4. For the Color setting, select one of the following: • Color for any type of photographic printing. • Advanced B&W Photo for printing black and white photos on certain paper types. See page 123 for more information. (For paper types that don't support
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    page 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.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the
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    112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Photo Paper Carolina Cover 10pt Tango Advantage 10pt Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 113 For this media Select this Media Type setting Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art
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    114 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 126. Choosing Color Management Options The printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in your prints, including turning the driver's
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 115 • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar
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    for instructions. 4. Click OK to save your settings. Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow the steps in this section to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 117 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
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 119 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These , or print multiple print jobs without cutting. See page 68 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. 9. Select these additional roll paper options, if necessary: • Auto Rotate saves paper if your
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    120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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: 120
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    sides of the page on cut sheets; margins are required at the top and bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper (see page 116 for instructions). 6. Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size: • Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image. You can select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width, or select Custom and enter
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    ink cartridge. See page 157 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 to the paper you are printing on. (See page 111 for instructions.) 3.
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    124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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 tonal scale print. You
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    finish selecting settings, click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that media, you can
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    off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 127 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 109 through page 116 for details.) 127
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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 right
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 129 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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    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, click the Save/Del button. Then click the following category and name, and
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 131 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 to rearrange them • Add or delete groups • Move unused items into the Not
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    132 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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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    . • Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities. Selecting this option is not recommended unless you experience conflicts with other software. • Show Mouse Over
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    134 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format. Because the RAW format requires fewer resources, printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 135 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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    136 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 136
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    Chapter 5: Managing Color With Profiles 137 For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver. For a list of the profiles and their corresponding media types, see page
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    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 profile and . If they need improvement, select Image > Mode > Assign Profile or Edit > Assign Profile. Then select one of the following as the Profile setting
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    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 Epson Stylus Pro 9890_9908_7890_7908 PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper250. 11. As the Intent or Rendering Intent setting, select Relative
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    Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Stylus Pro 7890 or Stylus Pro 9890, and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment) or Off (No Color Management). If you don't, the printer driver will apply
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    in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image, then you select your print settings and print. Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1. Open Adobe Photoshop. 2. Select Color Settings from the Edit menu. You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress
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    contrast. If they need improvement, select Image > Mode > Assign Profile or Edit > Assign Profile. Then select one of the following as the Profile setting your page settings, and click OK. 7. Select File, then select Print or Print with Preview. 8. Click More Options or Show More Options, then select
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    the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer's color gamut. 10. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use, such as Epson Stylus Pro 9890_9908_7890_7908 PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper250. 11. For the Intent or Rendering Intent setting
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    144 | Managing Color With Profiles 144
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    the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 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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    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 of the maintenance tank. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press r Menu. 3. Press d to select TEST PRINT, then press
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    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: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in your
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    Follow these steps to use your printer software to check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary: 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in your Applications folder. • Windows
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    the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean. Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. • If
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    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 151. Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary
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    the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 150. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink Check light on the printer's control panel is not on or flashing. 3. Press r Menu
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    idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 150). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. 2. Press r Menu
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    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 two times, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK
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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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    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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    force it in. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle damage. 8. Close the ink cover. Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its READY state. 156
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    on matte or fine art papers, such as Epson Ultra 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
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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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    SpectroProofer is attached to the printer, remove it following the instructions that came with it. printer in the normal operating mode. Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter may need to be replaced. You can obtain a new cutter from Epson (part
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    160 | 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. 160
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing the cutter. 7. Carefully remove the cutter. 8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations.
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    162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. Note: Reinstall the optional SpectroProofer if necessary, following the instructions that came with it. Then turn on the printer and press the OK button. 3. Align the cover, then press it in until
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    your printer software (see page 147), or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 150). Maintenance tank icons (only one tank icon appears on the Pro 7890 LCD screen) The icon(s) show the approximate amount of space remaining in the tank(s). The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 has one maintenance tank (on
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    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 included
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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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    166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully. 6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it. 7. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the leg assembly using a soft
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    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) • Optional SpectroProofer Mounter (if installed) 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 167
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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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    Epson. See page 12 for more information. Moving the Printer on the Stand When you need to move the printer printer back on, wait until the carriage moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 3. Remove any paper and close the roll paper
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    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 if the printer hasn't been turned on for a long time. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 148) and realign the
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 147 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 145 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    order and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem. Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD A SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE OR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The borderless setting is selected and paper that doesn't support borderless printing is loaded. The sheet size is not
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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 153) or maintenance tank (see page 163). COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver. Damaged data was sent to the
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    the low ink cartridge. MAINTENANCE REQUEST A printer part may need to be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon. described on page 13. MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL The maintenance tank is almost Make sure you have a replacement full. maintenance tank. For the Pro 9890, note
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    MAINTENANCE TANK NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED NOT ENOUGH INK OR SPACE IN MAINT TANK PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER PAPER LOW PAPER OUT LOAD PAPER PAPER RELEASED
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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 and the control panel do not match. Check the Paper Source settings and make sure the paper is loaded correctly
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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 153. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 148 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting
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    if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 153. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 148 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on
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    to WIDE, WIDER, or WIDEST. See page 75 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 148). ◗ You may need to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 187). ◗ If ink is smeared on the back of your print, make sure PAPER SIZE CHECK is ON in the control panel menu
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    to WIDE, WIDER, or WIDEST. See page 75 for instructions. Solving Operational Problems If you can't turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that
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    . Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Mac OS X 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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    you're using. ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct. A ruled line on your print appears to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on page 152. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; see page 148. Color images print in black only. ◗ Make sure the Color
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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 81 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 74 to load
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    184 | 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 7890 and five for the Pro 9890. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown
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    Problems | 185 Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD screen. 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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    186 | 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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    . 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. Mac OS X 1. Select System Preferences, then select Print & Fax. 2. Select your printer, then click the
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    in the program list. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change/Remove. 2. Select your printer icon and click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall your software. 3. If you want to reinstall your
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    , computer name, date, time, number of prints, etc. If you wish to clear this information (for example, before selling your Epson printer to another party), you may do so by running the printer's nozzle check pattern 10 times. See "Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities" on page 148
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    Epson Stylus Pro 7890 Epson Stylus Pro 9890 Height 48 inches (1218 mm) 48 inches (1218 mm) Width 53.4 inches (1356 mm) 73.4 inches (1864 mm) Depth 26.26 inches (667 mm) 26.26 inches (667 mm) Weight 222 lb (100.9 kg) printer, 298 lb (135.1 kg) printer, (without consumables) stand, and paper
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    samples of paper 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 7890: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9890: 44 inches
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    192 | Specifications Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Borderless printing Core Thickness recommended diameter ICC profile* Premium Glossy Photo 10 mil Yes Paper (250) (0.27 mm) 3 inch Pro9890_9908_7890_7908_Premium GlossyPhotoPaper250_PK.icc Premium Semigloss
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    Specifications | 193 Paper name Watercolor Paper Radiant White Enhanced Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Canvas Borderless printing Core Pro9890_9908_7890_7908_Canvas_MK.icc * Profiles ending with PK are for use with Photo Black ink; those with MK are for use with Matte Black
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    194 | Specifications Cut Sheets Weight range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group (329 × 483 mm) 16.5 × 23.4 inches (420 × 594 mm) 23.4 × 33.1 inches (594 × 841 mm) 24 × 36 inches (610 × 910 mm) 33.1 × 44 inches (841 × 1189 mm) 36 × 50.9 inches (914 ×
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    ARCH B ARCH C ARCH D ARCH E* B5 B4 B3 B2 B1* B1 Landscape* B0 Super B0* - - - - - 195 Specifications | 195 Measurements 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm) 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 mm) 18 × 24 inches (457 × 610 mm) 24 × 36 inches (610 × 910 mm) 36 × 48 inches (910 × 1219 mm) 7.2 × 10.1 inches (182 × 257
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    196 | Specifications Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9890 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm) 11.8 × 15.7 inches (30 × 40 cm) 15.7 × 23.6
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    Specifications | 197 Note: Borderless printing on these papers is recommended on the right and left sides only. Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Thickness ICC profile* Premium Photo Paper .icc * PK profiles are for Photo Black ink; MK profiles are for Matte Black
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    on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used
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    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 9890 only). To install the Auto Take-Up Reel, follow the instructions in the manual Take-Up Reel has an error and stopped working; check the installation and
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    is loaded in the printer properly. For instructions, see page 57. 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 202 if you want to wind
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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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    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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    . 1. Set the Auto switch to Forward or Backward, depending on how you set up the paper. 2. Send a print job to the printer. The Auto Take-Up Reel takes up the roll paper 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time. 3. When you are ready to remove your prints, set the Auto switch to Off. 4. Press the button on the
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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 | 205 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. 205
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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 | 207 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. 207
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    208 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel 4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit. 208
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    light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD screen Left arrow or paper source button Buttons Button P Power Pause/reset r Menu l Paper Source Description Turns the printer on and off Stops printing temporarily Restarts printing when printing was paused In
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    when sheet is selected, ejects the sheet When no paper is loaded, displays paper loading procedures on the LCD screen When held for 3 seconds when the printer is drying ink, stops the ink drying process and ejects the paper Black ink change Switches from Photo Black to Matte Black and vice
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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 213 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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    do not receive an error even if the print job is out of range of the loaded paper. Selects whether to automatically leave an extra margin area after borderless print jobs. Selects whether to automatically check the print head nozzles periodically or before printing each print job. Selects whether to
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    the printer's firmware version number. INK LEVEL Displays the status 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
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    (see page 81 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. STANDARD for most printing WIDE or WIDER if images
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    (see page 152 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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    , optional ordering, 12 problems, 187 using, 199 to 206 B Banding, 177 Barcode, 60 Basket, paper SP 7890, 27 to 33 SP 9890, 34 to 42 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 99 to 101 Windows, 123 to 125 Black ink mode, switching, 157 Blank pages, 182 Blurry prints, 179 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 86, 87
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    Cut sheet paper loading, 72 to 73 supported sizes, 194 to 196 Cutter cutting paper manually, 68 ordering replacement, 12 replacing, 159 to 162 D Date and time setting, 157 Default settings, restoring, 158 to 159 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X, 103 Windows, 132 Depth of printer, 190 Diagnosing problems
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    , 172, 209 to 211 Loading cut sheet paper, 72 to 73 roll paper, 57 to 67 M Mac OS X advanced media control settings, 94 to 95 basic print options, 87 to 93 black and white photos, 99 to 101 borderless printing, 86, 87 to 90 canceling print jobs, 103 checking printer status, 147 color management, 93
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    , 211 Mac OS X options, 87 to 90 non-Epson, 81 to 83 ordering, 55 printable area, 198 problems, 183 to 186 removing from printer, 69 to 71 roll, see Roll paper sizes, 191, 194 to 196 specifications, 191 to 198 suction, 82, 95, 126 trim lines, 68, 97, 119 Paper basket SP 7890, 27 to 33 SP 9890, 34
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    to 52 software, uninstalling, 187 to 188 specifications, 189 to 198 status check, 145 to 147 storing, 167 to 170 total print volume, 146 transporting, 167 to 170 turning off, 16 weight, 190 Index | 221 Problems banding, 177 blank paper, 182 blurry prints, 179 cable, 181 color, 178, 182 diagnosing
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    Progress utility, 132 to 135 Status Monitor Mac OS X, 147 Windows, 132 to 135, 147 Storing printer, 167 to 170 Stylus Pro 7890, paper basket, 27 to 33 Stylus Pro 9890, paper basket, 34 to 42 Suction, 82, 95, 126 222 Super strong cleaning cycle, 159 Support, Epson, 13 System requirements, 13 to 14
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    options, 109 to 111 black and white photos, 123 to 125 borderless printing, 108, 116 to 121 canceling print jobs, 132 checking printer status, 147 color management, 114 to 116, 123 to 125, 141 to 143 custom paper size, 108, 117, 120 to 121 custom presets, 129 to 130 installing software, 50 to 52
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