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Epson Stylus Pro 7000 Print Engine Product Guide

1. 2 8 Handling Paper Caution oO O If you re using thick roll paper choose Roll Cutter Off Paper that is too thick may damage the cutter Caution O To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing Choose Roll Auto Cut if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed Choose Roll Cutter Off if you don t want the paper cut automatically If you re using the Auto Cut setting you can have a trim line printed on the right edge of your images or pages If you re not using auto cut you can have the line printed on the right and bottom edges of your pages See page 2 12 for instructions You can also select roll paper settings through your print options which will override the control panel settings See page 3 2 or 4 6 in this manual or the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for more information 2 Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing Then push the paper set lever all the way down Caution O Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands Fingerprints may affect print quality 0 If the bottom edge of the paper doesn t come out open the lower cover and pull the paper through 3 5 Handling Paper If the roll paper cover is closed open it 2 9 2 10 Handling Paper 6 Holding the
2. Your image is inverted The Flip Horizontal or Print as a mirror image setting is selected in your print options Turn off the setting See your RIP Station 5100 User Guide or page 3 7 Macintosh or 4 8 Windows in this manual for instructions 7 8 Resolving Problems Miscellaneous printing problems continued Problem Possible cause Solution Blank paper is printed Your PPD and or printer driver software are not set up correctly or not selected Make sure your software is installed correctly and the RIP or printer is selected Paper size is not set correctly in your print options Make sure the Paper Size setting in your print options is correct for the paper you re using You have selected Sheet but you re using roll paper Make sure your paper settings are correct A ruled line on your print appears to shift The print head is out of alignment Align the print head as described on page 6 5 The bottom edge of your print is smeared The paper is curled toward the printable side Flatten the paper or curl it toward the other side Print options are set incorrectly for the media you re using for EPSON media Make sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on You re using the wrong paper configuration setting for non EPSON media Use the control panel to register and select your paper thickne
3. z 6 Ifyou re not going to continue printing make sure the print head is in Caution os ee r the home far right position as shown below If it s not turn the printer on wait until the print head moves to the home position then turn off the printer If the print head is not left in the home position print quality may decline Resolving Problems 7 13 Solving Windows USB Problems A Windows system connected directly to the printer s USB port must have a clean installation of Windows 98 or Windows 2000 You may not be able to install or run the USB printer driver on a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 95 For details about your computer contact your dealer Checking Your USB Driver Installation If you cancelled the plug and play driver installation before the procedure was completed either the USB printer device driver or the printer driver may be installed incorrectly Follow these steps to check the installation and reinstall the drivers if necessary 1 Turn the printer on Plug the USB cable into the printer and the computer 2 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop then click Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab If your drivers are correctly installed EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear in the Device Manager list System Properties 2 xj General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by c
4. Use the control panel to register and select your paper thickness and dry time See page 2 21 for instructions If you re using the RIP you can set dry time between passes in seconds Your paper doesn t meet the required specifications or contains too much moisture Change your paper You re printing on the wrong side of the paper or other media If you re using roll paper make sure it s correctly attached to the spindle See page 2 3 for instructions If you re using a cut sheet make sure the printable side is face up Ink has leaked in the paper path Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft clean cloth See page 6 14 for cleaning nstructions You re using high speed bi directional printing Turn off the High Speed or Bi Directional setting n your Print Options Print head nozzles are clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle page 6 1 The paper configuration setting is too thin Use the control panel to select thicker paper See page 2 21 for instructions The platen gap setting is too narrow Use the control panel to change the setting from AUTO to WIDE See page 2 18 for instructions Resolving Problems 7 5 Solving Operational Problems If you can t turn the printer on if it stops printing unexpectedly or if nothing prints check the following e The printer is turned on and the Operate light is on e The printer is plugged securely int
5. Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film S041075 S041074 S041073 S041072 S041071 Photo Quality Glossy Film Poster Board Semi Gloss S041237 Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll media Type settings Product name Product code Media Type setting Presentation Matte Paper S041295 1440 dpi printing Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Lower resolution printing Presentation Matte Paper Glossy Paper Heavyweight S041291 Photo Paper Semi Gloss Paper S041292 Semigloss Photo Paper Heavyweight Photo Glossy Paper SP91021 Photo Quality Glossy Film Backlight Film SP91023 Photo Quality Glossy Film If the paper or other material you re using is not listed in the tables check the instructions included with the paper If you re using a non EPSON printing material choose the closest setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you re using Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 5 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 1 Many of the Paper options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel Software options give you additional Many application settings settings and override control panel settings Follow these steps to choose override the printer s Paper and layout options Paper options Always verify settings to get the 1 From the Main Print Properties dialog box cl
6. or button to cycle through all three settings Handling Paper 2 13 3 When you have selected the setting you want press the Enter button to save it 4 Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media The printer accepts sheets ranging from 8 5 x 11 inches to 24 x 36 inches You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets make sure it is rolled up and fastened with the roll paper belt as described on page 2 7 If you re using paper more than 19 inches long or stock more than 0 5 mm thick see the following sections for additional instructions You will not be able to follow the autoload procedure described in this section Before you start make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing Then follow these steps 1 Make sure the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on 3 Make sure the paper set lever is all the way up 2 14 Handling Paper Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands Fingerprints may affect print quality Caution O To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and a
7. Super A1 24 x 36 610 x 914 0 08 to 0 5 mm US D 22 x 34 559 x 864 A1 23 4 x 33 594 x 841 B2 20 25 x 28 7 515 x 728 0 08 to 1 5 mm A2 16 5 x 23 4 420 x 594 Super A3 B 13x19 329 x 483 USC 17 x 22 432 x 559 B3 13 9 x 20 25 364 x 515 US B ledger 11x17 279 x 432 A3 11 7 x 16 5 297 x 420 B4 9 8 x 13 9 250 x 353 A4 8 25 x 11 7 210 x 297 Letter 8 5 x 11 216 x 279 B5 6 9 x 9 8 176 x 250 Roll paper specifications Maximum roll diameter Width Thickness With standard 2 inch 5 90 in 8 27 to 24 in 0 08 to 0 5 mm spindle or optional 3 inch 150 mm 210 to 610 mm spindle Depending on the media best feed and print quality are guaranteed on EPSON paper with thicknesses of 0 08 to 0 11 mm Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems If you encounter problems switch to a higher grade of paper Do not load curled folded or deckle edge paper Printable Area Specifications 8 3 Maximum width 23 78 inches Minimum margins for roll paper and sheets 12 3 mm 12 3 mm 12 3 mm 12 3 mm roll paper 55 14 mm cut sheets Default roll paper top and bottom margins are 59 inches 15 mm You can set all margins to 12 inches 3 mm or 59 inches 15 mm using the control panel See page 2 12 for instructions Environmental Transit stored in Operation Storage shipping container Temperature 50 to 95 F 4 to 104 F 4 to 140 F 1
8. You re not using ECP or Enhanced If your computer supports ECP or mode and or DMA transfers in Enhanced mode and or DMA transfers Windows turn them on to speed up printing See your computer documentation and page 6 13 for more information Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently try one or more of the following solutions When you re loading roll paper make sure you line up the edge with the row of holes on the printer Always turn the roll back to remove the slack See page 2 10 for more information If you re not using a roll of paper that s installed in the printer secure it with the roll paper belt See page 2 7 for more information Make sure the paper is not folded wrinkled or damp Make sure the printer s environment falls within the required temperature and humidity range Make sure the paper is not too thick or too thin See pages 2 1 and 8 2 for paper specifications Make sure no foreign objects are inside the printer 7 10 Resolving Problems e Make sure the printer is not located in a brightly lit area The paper sensor may not be able to operate correctly e Make sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on e Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you re printing on See page 2 18 for more information e Ifyou re not using EPSON media make sure you register and select your p
9. appears on the display 3 Press the button CODE PAGE PC850 appears on the display 4 Press the Enter button to save your setting 5 Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu A 4 Configuring the Printer Setting the Control Panel Language All control panel messages are displayed in English However you can use a special printer maintenance mode to change to any of the following languages French Italian German Spanish Portuguese Make sure the printer is turned off then follow these steps to change the language for control panel messages 1 Press and hold the Pause button while you press the Power button to turn on the printer HEX DUMP PRINT appears on the display Press the Item button until LANGUAGE ENGLISH is displayed Press the or button until the language you want is displayed Press the Enter button to select the language Press the Power button to turn the printer off and exit maintenance mode Restoring Default Settings You can erase all SelecType settings you have made and restore them to their default values Follow these steps 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display Press the Item button repeatedly until INIT PANEL EXEC appears Press the Enter button to erase all settings and restore the defaults Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu Index A Accessories purchasing 5 Aligning pri
10. continue pressing the button to select the number you want to register Then press Enter 4 Press the Item button THICK PAT PRINT appears on the display Press Enter to print the paper thickness test pattern You may see PAPER THICK NO 1 on the display Following is a sample pattern 2 22 Handling Paper Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines is the straightest shows the smallest gap and note the corresponding number In the sample pattern the lines under number 4 are the straightest Press the or button to select the number noted in step 5 Then press the Enter button Press the Item button DRYING TIME 0 MIN appears on the display Press the or button to select the time in minutes then press the Enter button Start with one minute If ink still smears increase the drying time This is how long the printer will pause between pages or before cutting to let the ink dry Press the Item button SUCTION NORM appears on the display If you re registering very thin paper press the or button to select the LOW setting Then press the Enter button Press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration menu Selecting Registered Paper Settings Once you have registered a type of paper or other media you can select it whenever you print on that paper 1 Press the SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG MENU appears on the display Press the Item button You se
11. 4 6 S Safety approvals 8 4 instructions 6 to 8 Saturation setting 3 9 Save Roll Paper setting 3 2 4 6 SelecType menus Cutter Replace 6 9 Head Alignment 6 5 to 6 6 Paper Configuration 2 21 to 2 22 Printer Setting 2 12 2 18 A 1 to A 4 Printer Status 5 3 Test Print 5 4 Sharing printer Macintosh 1 8 to 1 9 Windows 1 12 to 1 17 Slow printing 7 9 Specifications electrical 8 4 environmental 8 3 initialization 8 4 ink cartridges 8 5 mechanical 8 3 paper 8 2 parallel interface 8 6 printable area 8 3 printing 8 1 USB interface 8 7 Speed and Progress configuration utility 6 12 to 6 14 Spindle roll paper 2 3 to 2 7 Spool folder 5 9 Spool folders 6 13 Spool Manager 4 11 SRGB setting 4 3 4 9 Stabilizer knobs 6 17 Stand removing printer from 6 16 Status check 5 4 Status Monitor Macintosh 5 7 to 5 9 Windows 5 10 to 5 12 Suction setting 2 21 to 2 22 Support EPSON 4 to 5 System requirements Macintosh 1 7 Windows 1 10 T Technical support 4 to 5 Temperature requirements 8 3 Test Print menu 5 4 6 1 Text Graph setting 3 4 4 3 Thickness setting 2 21 to 2 22 Transporting printer 6 15 to 6 17 Trim lines printing control panel 2 8 2 12 Macintosh 3 2 Windows 4 6 Troubleshooting 7 1 to 7 15 U Unit ID number 4 USB interface connecting to 1 5 problems 1 12 7 13 to 7 15 specifications 8 7 Utility menu Macintosh 5 7 6 1 to 6 3 Windows 5 10 6 1 to 6 3
12. Paper Banner Auto Cut Choose this option if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed Print Page Line Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages Save Roll Paper Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document Applicable in Roll Paper Banner mode only 5 Make the settings you want for Orientation and Reduce or Enlarge 6 After making your settings click OK Note y If you need more information about print options you can click the button on any dialog box Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3 3 Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your Page Setup options you need to set printing options The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you re using EPSON media You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options See page 3 6 for instructions on advanced settings Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments 1 Choose Print from the File menu of your application A dialog box like the following appears This box shows you EPSON stro 100625 2 REE l Ceri the current settings usB11x17in copies 1__ f rolp 24i but you can t change bee soe ae oe OM them from here Color Controls g L a In Media Type i A P Mod
13. SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu If you experience any problems using ECP mode switch back to compatible mode For USB connection use compatible mode Configuring the Printer A 3 Configuring the Parallel Interface You can use the control panel to change the parallel interface to ECP mode for faster printing To use this mode you must connect a computer directly to the printer s parallel interface without a RIP and the computer must support ECP mode See your computer s documentation for more information Follow these steps to configure the parallel interface 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button repeatedly until PARA I F COMPAT appears on the display This indicates that compatible mode the default is selected 3 Press the button PARA I F ECP appears on the display This sets the parallel interface to ECP mode 4 Press the Enter button to save your setting 5 Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu Changing the Printer s Code Page Setting The printer uses the PC437 code page U S and standard European character sets by default You can use the control panel to change it to the PC850 code page multilingual character sets if necessary Follow these steps 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button repeatedly until CODE PAGE PC437
14. Trim lines are printed on the right edge of your images or pages if you re using Auto Cut or on the right and bottom edge if you re not using Auto Cut You can turn off this feature if you don t want to have trim lines printed Follow these steps 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button until PAGE LINE ON appears on the display 3 Press the button PAGE LINE OFF appears on the display 4 Press the Enter button to save the new setting 5 Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu You can also turn off trim lines through your print options See Chapter 3 or 4 or the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for more information Setting Default Roll Paper Margins The default margins for roll paper are 12 inch or 3 mm left and right and 59 inch or 15 mm top and bottom You can set all margins to 3 mm or 15 mm However print quality may be affected near the cut edges if you change the top and bottom margins to 3 mm Follow these steps change the margins 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button repeatedly until ROLL MARG T B15MM appears on the display This is the default setting e Press the button once to set all margins to 3 mm ROLL MARG 3MM appears on the display e Press the button again to set all margins to 15 mm ROLL MARG 15MM appears on the display You can use the
15. bottom edge of the paper turn the roll back to remove the slack Then align the paper with the two rows of holes 7 Pull the paper set lever all the way up then close the roll paper cover PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing If you re using Auto Cut and the edge of the paper is uneven press Cut Eject to recut the edge 8 Press the Pause button The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically READY appears on the control panel display Even if you don t press Pause the paper and printer will move into printing position automatically after 10 seconds Handling Paper 2 11 9 To help paper feed out of the printer pull out the two paper guides at the bottom of the printer You can now send your print job Cutting Roll Paper Manually When youre not using the Auto Cut setting you need to cut the paper manually after your print job is finished Follow these steps 1 Ifthe paper is not positioned correctly press one of the Paper Feed buttons to adjust the paper position Normally you don t need to do this after a print job is finished 2 Press the Paper Source button until the Roll Auto Cut light comes on 3 Press the Cut Eject button The paper is cut 2 12 Handling Paper Turning Off Trim Lines
16. carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information about your printer Tips provide additional suggestions Where To Get Help EPSON provides telephone support and information on the installation configuration and operation of professional graphics products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan Dial 888 377 6611 6 A M to 8 P M Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 A M to 4 P M Pacific Time Saturday Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer You ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase Introduction 5 EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Professional Graphics Home Page at http prographics epson com EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON E Mail Technical Support To receive technical advice through e mail go to http support epson com and complete the form under the troubleshooting tab as req
17. edge is straight It should be aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover at the top and the two rows of holes at the bottom 6 Pull the paper set lever all the way up then close the lower cover PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display 7 Press the Pause button The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically READY appears on the control panel Even if you don t press Pause the paper and printer will move into printing position automatically after 10 seconds 8 Print your page After it is finished the page stays in the printer To remove your printout hold it while pressing the Paper Feed button 2 18 Handling Paper Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock When you print on thick media you may need to adjust the platen gap setting Normally the AUTO setting allows the printer to adjust automatically However if print quality is not satisfactory when you use heavy stock change this setting to WIDE Follow these steps 1 4 5 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display Press the Item button PLATEN GAP AUTO appears on the display Press the button PLATEN GAP WIDE appears on the display Press the Enter button to save the new setting Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu The letter W appears on the right side of the control panel display to remind you of the wide s
18. instructions e For Macintosh you may need to upgrade to System 9 7 16 Resolving Problems Chapter 8 Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Printable columns Character mode Raster graphics mode Maximum printable width Maximum resolution Engine reliability Engine life Print head life Periodic maintenance Cutter blade life Print direction Control code Line spacing Paper feed speed RAM Character sets On demand ink jet Black 64 nozzles Color 64 nozzles for each color cyan magenta yellow light cyan light magenta 10 characters per inch 237 columns 360 dpi 8 561 available dots 720 dpi 17 123 available dots 1440 dpi 34 246 available dots 23 78 inches on 24 inch paper 1440 dpi x 720 dpi 20 000 Al images 30 coverage or 5 years Two billion dots per nozzle Waste ink system requires replacement after approximately 12 000 sheets parts and labor not covered under warranty Approximately 2000 A1 sheets EPSON media up to 0 11 mm thick Bidirectional or unidirectional user selectable ESC P Raster 1 6 inch or programmable in 1 360 inch increments 200 10 milliseconds per 1 6 inch line 10MB EPSON Courier 10 characters per inch 8 2 Specifications Paper Cut sheet paper specifications Dimensions in Dimensions in Size inches approximate millimeters Thickness
19. loading paper oad paper LOAD ROLL PAPER Paper Out Paper source setting in print ake sure the right paper is loaded LOAD SHEET light on ee is See from and the eae ee a h Ka PAPER control panel same on the control panel and prin options MAINTENANCE A printer part will need to be Note the error number and contact REQ lt error replaced soon EPSON as described in the number gt Introduction MAINTENANCE The waste ink system is Call an authorized EPSON servicer to REQ 0100 almost full schedule replacement of the waste ink system NO INK CARTRIDGE InkOutlight s Ink cartridge s not installed Install ink cartridges as indicated by on the lights See page 6 7 for instructions Message appears when you are replacing the cartridge OPTION I F ERROR Wrong interface card installed Turn off the printer and remove the card See page 1 4 for instructions PAPER JAM Paper Out Paper has jammed in the Remove the jammed paper See page light flashing printer 7 11 for more information 5 6 Monitoring the Printer Error messages continued Message Light Explanation Response PAPER NOT CUT Paper Out Roll paper was not cut Cut the paper manually then remove light flashing completely the cut paper from the printer Reload paper as described on page 2 7 Cut paper did not fall off Remove the cut paper from the printer Reload paper PAPER NOT Paper Out Paper slipped and fed into the Reload paper ma
20. message you cannot enable DMA transfers on your system 6 14 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer To avoid damaging the components as well as the case never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components Don t use a hard or abrasive brush Don t spray the inside of the printer with lubricants unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism Contact your dealer or a qualified servicer if your printer needs lubrication 6 Click OK to close the Speed amp Progress dialog box and return to the Utility menu Then click OK again to exit the Printers utility Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best you should clean it thoroughly several times a year 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights on the control panel are off Then unplug the power cord 2 Open the roll paper cover and remove the roll paper spindle Remove any paper or other media from the printer 3 Make sure the ink cartridge compartment is closed Then use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt 4 Open the lower cover and use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the lower cover Then close the cover 5 Ifyou re using the printer stand first remove the paper hammock Then clean away any dust or dirt around the stand using a soft br
21. off or align the print head as described on page 6 3 Flip Horizontal For printing a mirror image of your file Use with backlight film Choose one of the following Color Management configurations Color Controls This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness contrast saturation and CMY inks or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes as shown in the table on page 4 9 You can also choose from three gamma settings which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays When you print on EPSON backlight film choose Vivid mode and 10 Saturation PhotoEnhance4 When you choose this configuration you see a sample image that reflects the settings you choose See page 4 9 for a description of the available settings No Color Adjustment This setting disables color management in the printer driver Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management module Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 9 e ICM Adjusts colors based on your printer s ICC profile using the Image Color Matching system effective in Windows 98 2000 only If you re using an ICM compatible monitor adjusts printed colors to closely match screen colors e sRGB Adjusts colors using the small gamut sRGB standard red green blue color space Best for color matching with other sRGB devices or for images designed for the Web 7 Click Save Settings if you want to have your adva
22. the Printer The window opens displaying the amount of ink remaining in the printer EPSON EPSON StatusMonitor UTU Installed ink cartridge information Click to recheck ink levels T_T 3 To close the Status Monitor click OK Configuring Printer Monitoring You can configure the way you want the printer to handle error and warning messages ink level checks and print file handling in the Configuration Settings dialog box Follow these steps 1 Click the utility button SJ on the Print or Page Setup dialog box You see the Utility menu 2 Click the Configuration button Monitoring the Printer 5 9 You see the Configuration Settings dialog box EPSON Configuration Settings Error notification Select how you want Beep and text Q Text only to be notified of Warning errors and warnings __ Beep and text QO Text only Temporary Spool folder Select where you want Macintosh HD Spool Folders print job files stored 4 O Data will be sent to the printer after being stored on your disk 5 Check for errors before starting to print oO Check the ink level before starting to print Click here to check for errors and or the ink a level before printing Click here to return to the default settings 3 Select from the following configuration options e Error notification lets you choose whether you want your system to be
23. the printable side is face up Print head nozzles are clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle page 6 1 The color settings in your application or print options are incorrect Make sure your color settings are correct Your print has gaps or appears faint Your ink is too old Check the expiration date printed on each cartridge If the cartridge is too old replace it as described on page 6 7 Print options are set incorrectly for the media you re using Make sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on Print head nozzles are clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle page 6 1 Your ink supply is low Check the Ink Out lights and replace ink cartridges if necessary as described on page 6 7 The paper configuration setting is too thick Use the control panel to select thinner paper See page 2 21 for instructions The platen gap setting is too wide Use the control panel to change the setting from WIDE to AUTO See page 2 18 for instructions 7 4 Resolving Problems Print quality problems continued Problem Possible cause Solution Your print appears blurry or smeared Print options are set incorrectly for the media you re using Make sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on You re using the wrong paper configuration setting for non EPSON media
24. turn on your printer The printer port configuration starts automatically If you re using the USB interface the USB device driver installation starts automatically If you see an error message your drivers may not be installed correctly For more information see Chapter 7 in this guide or Troubleshooting in the electronic Reference Guide on your printer software CD ROM When you see the installation complete message click OK 1 12 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Checking USB Installation Windows 98 If you re using a USB connection it s a good idea to confirm that the driver is set up correctly after you install it Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Printers Make sure your EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 icon appears in the Printers window 2 Right click the icon then click Properties 3 Click the Details tab and note what is displayed under Print to the following port You should see EPUSBx EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 If you don t see the correct port displayed see Chapter 7 in this guide or Troubleshooting in the electronic Reference Guide on your printer software CD ROM Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98 First you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected Then you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it Setting up the printer as a shared printer Follo
25. 0 to 35 C 20 to 40 C 20 to 60 C 1 month at 104 F 120 hours at 140 F Humidity 20 to 80 RH 20 to 85 RH 5 to 85 RH without condensation Mechanical Height 22 05 inches 560 mm Width 43 31 inches 1100 mm Depth 22 52 inches 572 mm Weight 95 8 Ib 43 5 kg without ink cartridges or stand Paper feed method Friction feed roll paper and cut sheets Paper path Roll paper or cut sheets with manual insertion 8 4 Specifications Electrical 120 V model 220 240 V model Input voltage range 90 to 132 V 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz 49 to 61 Hz Rated current 1 0A O 5A Power consumption Approx 100 W ISO 10561 letter pattern 15W or less in standby mode Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information Initialization Hardware initialization at power on The printer mechanism is set to its initial state The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared The printer returns to the last default settings Software initialization when the ESC initialize the printer command is received The print buffer is cleared The printer returns to the last default settings Panel button initialization by pressing the Pause button on the control panel for 3 seconds or more The print head is capped Any paper in the printer is ejected The input data buffer and print bu
26. 128MB RAM or more memory Hard disk 40MB free for installing the software For printing a file space space equivalent to double the file size Monitor VGA Super VGA or better CD ROM Double speed CD ROM drive Quad speed or faster Installing the Software Make sure any virus protection programs are turned off before you begin Then follow these steps to install your printer software 1 Make sure the printer is connected and turned off then turn on your computer 2 Insert your printer software CD ROM i If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears click Cancel and follow the steps given here If the Digital Signature Not found screen appears in Windows 2000 click Yes Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 11 The installer starts automatically EPSON Installation Program x A ma SON lt lt EPSON STYLUS Series Printer Software installation program gt gt Please select from the following items Setar Install Printer Driver Atility eo Oe Online Guide CA Create Floppy based printer driver utility disks If it doesn t start double click My Computer Then double click your CD ROM icon Double click Install Printer Driver Utility Then follow the instructions on the screen If you re using Windows 95 or Windows NT continue with step 5 If you re using Windows 98 or Windows 2000 follow the on screen instructions to
27. 6 9 to 6 12 D Data transfer optimizing 6 12 to 6 14 Declaration of Conformity iii Default settings 2 12 A 1 to A 4 Deleting print jobs Macintosh 3 11 3 12 Windows 4 11 Diagnosing problems 7 1 to 7 2 Dimensions of printer 8 3 DMA transfers 6 13 Documentation how to use 2 to 4 2 Index Drivers Macintosh 1 7 to 1 9 3 1 to 3 9 Windows 1 10 to 1 12 4 1 to 4 10 Drying time setting 2 21 to 2 22 E ECP mode 8 6 A 3 Electrical specifications 8 4 Energy consumption 8 4 ENERGY STAR 5 Engine reliability 8 1 Environmental specifications 8 3 EPSON Accessories 5 help 4 to 5 Internet FTP Site 5 paper and film 2 1 to 2 3 3 5 4 4 Preferred Protection Plan 4 printer port 6 13 7 7 Web site 5 EpsonNet Internal Print Server installing 1 1 to 1 4 Error messages 5 5 to 5 7 Error notification 5 9 Ethernet card installing 1 1 to 1 4 F Faint prints 7 3 Film 2 2 3 5 4 4 FireWire card installing 1 1 to 1 4 Firmware version 5 3 Flip Horizontal setting 3 7 4 8 7 7 FTP site EPSON 5 G Gamma setting 3 8 4 9 Graph setting 3 4 4 3 H Hammock paper 2 19 to 2 20 Head Alignment menu 6 5 to 6 6 Head alignment see Print head aligning Head unit print head 5 3 Heavy stock 2 16 to 2 18 Height of printer 8 3 Help EPSON 4 to 5 Hex dump mode 7 2 High Speed copies 5 9 6 13 High Speed setting 3 7 4 8 Humidity requirements 8 3 l ICM setting 4 3 4 9
28. Chooser click the printer s icon and select the printer port You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone Chooser Select a printer port Shared Stylus Pro 7000 AppleShare SPro 7000 AppleTalk Zones Background Printing Oon on Active AppleTalk Q Inactive 762 If you see a message requesting a password enter the password for the printer then click OK Select the appropriate Background Printing option then close the Chooser 1 10 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows Make sure all computers meet the minimum system requirements Then follow the procedures for installing the software and checking the installation Depending on your network configuration you may also want to set up printer sharing Instructions are provided for both Windows 95 98 and Windows NT Checking System Requirements The memory requirements listed in the following table are for printing a 23 x 33 inch full page color image Requirements may vary depending on the size complexity and resolution of your images System requirements Component Minimum Recommended Processor 486 25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4 0 Pentium II 300 MHz 1486 66 MHz for Windows 98 and 2000 or higher OS Windows 95 98 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Available 16MB RAM
29. HECK PRINT on the display Press the Enter button The status check prints The amount of ink left or component life is indicated as follows E F full or full life remaining E F 3 4 full or 3 4 life remaining E F 1 2 full or 1 2 life remaining E F 1 4 full or 1 4 life remaining E F nearly empty or service life near end E F empty or service life ended Press the SelecType button to exit the Test Print menu Error messages Monitoring the Printer 5 5 Responding to Messages and Light Indicators When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs a message appears on the display The lights on the control panel come on or flash The following table lists the messages alphabetically and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem Message Light Explanation Response COVER OPEN Pause light on Lower cover is open Close the lower cover Make sure both tabs are fastened Restart print job for best results INK LOW Ink Outlight s Ink cartridge s are nearly Replace ink cartridge s indicated by flashing empty printing continues Ink Out light s See page 6 7 for instructions INK OUT Ink Outlight s Ink cartridge s are empty Replace the ink cartridge s indicated on printing stops by Ink Out light s See page 6 7 for instructions LOAD PAPER Paper Out Paper set lever is down while Pull the paper set lever up after you light on
30. Initialization 8 4 Ink absorbing pad 5 3 monitoring level 5 3 5 7 to 5 12 valve locks 7 5 Ink cartridges ordering 6 7 removing for transportation 6 15 replacing 6 7 to 6 9 safety instructions 7 to 8 specifications 8 5 Ink Out light s 5 5 to 5 6 Interface card installing 1 1 to 1 4 Interface see Parallel interface USB interface Internet 5 Item button 5 3 L Language control panel A 4 Lights control panel 5 2 5 5 to 5 7 M Macintosh advanced print options 3 6 to 3 9 background printing 3 9 to 3 12 basic print options 3 3 color management 3 7 to 3 9 ColorSync settings 3 7 to 3 9 configuration settings 5 9 connecting printer 1 5 custom print job settings 3 4 drivers 3 1 to 3 9 installing software 1 7 to 1 9 managing print jobs 3 9 to 3 12 Monitor3 3 10 to 3 12 monitoring printer 5 7 to 5 9 page setup options 3 1 selecting printer in chooser 1 7 sharing printer 1 8 to 1 9 Status Monitor 5 7 to 5 9 system requirements 1 7 Utility menu 5 7 6 1 to 6 3 Maintenance 6 1 to 6 14 Maintenance mode 7 2 A 4 Manuals how to use 2 to 4 Margins incorrect 7 7 minimum 8 3 setting default 2 12 Mechanical specifications 8 3 Media Type setting 3 5 4 4 Memory problems 7 6 specifications 8 1 Menus SelecType A 1 Menus SelecType see also SelecType menus Messages error 5 5 to 5 7 status 5 2 Micro Weave setting 3 7 4 8 Monitor3 3 10 to 3 12 Index 3 Monitoring printer con
31. Ink Jet Paper Paper Glossy Film Semi Gloss 4 A4 S041061 S041140 S041071 Y 8 25 x 11 7 in S041026 rH Letter S041062 S041141 S041072 Check the EPSON Web 8 5 x 11 in S041029 site http prographics i SOSO Comh OF your B 11x17in S041070 S041156 S041075 authorized EPSON dealer S041044 for new papers and other A3 S041068 S041142 S041073 media that may be 11 7 x 16 5 in S041045 available Super A3 B S041069 S041143 S041074 13 x 19 in S041043 A2 S041079 16 5 x 23 4 in C 17 x 22 in S041171 B2 be S041237 20 25 x 28 7 in EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll media product codes Paper type Product code 24 inch rolls Presentation Matte Paper S041295 Glossy Paper Heavyweight S041291 Semi gloss Paper Heavyweight S041292 Photo Glossy Paper SP91021 Backlight Film SP91023 Handling Paper 2 3 Printing Tips for EPSON Media Follow these tips for using and storing printing materials e Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with bare hands Fingerprints may affect print quality Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves e Always choose the correct print mode setting in your print options before you send your job e Always select the correct paper source roll or sheet from the printer s control panel e Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool dry place to avoid a decline in quality Avoid st
32. ON Drivers for Macintosh 3 7 Choose any of the following Super MicroWeave The MicroWeave and Super MicroWeave settings eliminate unwanted banding effects These settings are automatically selected for all media types except plain paper High Speed For fast bidirectional printing at lower quality If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the High Speed setting you may need to turn it off or align the print head as described on page 6 3 Flip Horizontal For printing a mirror image of your file Use with backlight film Choose one of the following Color Management configurations Color Controls This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness contrast saturation and CMY inks or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes as shown in the table on page 3 8 You can also choose from three Gamma settings which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays When you print on EPSON backlight film choose Vivid mode and 10 Saturation PhotoEnhance4 When you choose this configuration you see a sample image that reflects the settings you choose See page 3 8 for a description of the available settings ColorSync This configuration lets you select the Epson Standard profile created specifically for your printer Don t select any other printer profile you may have on your system Then choose from three Rendering Intent settings for mapping color
33. Open the Print dialog box as described on page 3 3 2 Click the background printing button You see the following dialog box EPSON cer 02s 2 ox Background Printing On Q off Print Time Not available if Q Urgent background printing Normal is turned off Q Print at 3 16 00 9 23 AM E Hold 3 To turn background printing on click the On button 3 10 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 4 To select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print click one of the following e Urgent to print before any Normal priority job e Normal to print in the order the job is received e Print at to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time in the fields to the right e Hold to hold the print job in the print queue until you re ready to release it using Monitor3 see the following section for details 5 Click OK to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog box 6 Click Print to print your document If you selected Print at or Hold your document is spooled but held in the print queue until the print time specified or until released using Monitor3 as described in the following section Using Monitor3 The Monitor3 utility lets you prioritize and control your print jobs as well as monitoring their progress After you send a print job click the current application icon at the right end of the menu bar and sel
34. Piezo dual density droplet DX3 print technology includes a precise and consistent dot size and an innovative six color quick drying ink system The DC based motor technology allows for superior print engine accuracy even during bidirectional printing modes For network productivity a 10 100 Ethernet card or a high performance EFI Fiery X2 RIP server may be purchased The EPSON RS 5100 server supports a variety of network configurations and protocols with full compatibility for Macintosh Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 2000 and UNIX computers The Fiery X2 RIP provides full multitasking for simultaneous spooling Adobe PostScript 3 processing and printing The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 with the RS 5100 and EFI s ColorWise ProTools provide professional color management including fully adjustable CMYK and RGB color correction ICC profile support and high quality press simulation color rendering dictionaries CRDs For complete flexibility the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 also supports many third party RIPs and comes with EPSON drivers and utilities for photographs and other standard non PostScript printing 2 Introduction How To Use Your Manuals This guide is part of a set which also includes the documentation listed below The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Assembly and Setup Instructions describe how to unpack and assemble the printer install ink cartridges and paper and prepare for p
35. Printer Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 EPSON Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content Copyright 2000 by Epson America Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and ESC P Raster and Micro Piezo are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION DX3 and SelecType are trademarks and EPSON Preferred is a service mark of Epson America Inc EFI the EFI logo Fiery and the Fiery logo are U S registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service Legal Notices Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or ab
36. Progress dialog box M High Speed Copies IV Show Progress Meter IV EPSON Printer Port __ Not available with Windows NT Monitoring Preferences High speed DMA transfer enabled m High Speed Copy Folder c windows temp eck iii If you have more than one hard __ drive you can select a folder for storing multiple copy print jobs here Select from the following options High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the same document using hard disk space as a cache If you have multiple hard drives you can select a high speed copy folder for storing copies Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job EPSON Printer Port not available with Windows NT 4 0 lets you optimize the transfer rate of your printer port for EPSON printers instead of using the Windows default printer port You may see one of these messages beneath the EPSON Printer Port option High speed DMA transfer enabled tells you that you re already using fast DMA transfer mode For higher data transfer rates use DMA transfer lets you know that you can speed up printing by enabling DMA transfers on your system See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on using DMA transfers if your computer supports them For more information see your computer documentation or contact your computer manufacturer s technical support If you see no
37. Running the Speed and Progress Utility for Improved Windows Printing 4 ciee vst eheaaiS ohana dow ice 6 12 Cleaning the Printer Sy oleate Ane Kara te rie wc tees he eA aie tenes 6 14 Transporting the Printer yh sisarid gala ots ene One eke TRG Sek ef 6 15 Setting Up the Printer After Transporting It 6 17 Moving the Printer on the Stand seen Vis aE eee 6 17 Replacing the Waste Ink System ci i esiek cei oc Peto bales 6 18 7 Resolving Problems Diagnosing Problems ssistiesideiantiaae aklea gel eas on el euenls 7 1 Using Hex Dump Mode scene acto soggn5el ain sRidenodl see oben ain mebad otek 7 2 Improving Print Quality Mis Sete Sale a hie aig Aneta au getiy tes 7 2 Solving Operational Problems sac iactee ia eesti whee teas 7 5 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 044 7 7 viii Contents Solving Paper Problems sea ie 88 A EA a ee 7 9 Solving Roll Paper Ejection Problems 044 7 10 Cle ring Paper Jamis sales tsi oi iiei ooga ayoh ayik onni 7 11 Solving Windows USB Problems wie sc cdae eared 4 aah eee wate ok 7 13 Checking Your USB Driver Installation 7 13 Solving USB Cable Problems cnc wuias ices ds Hania s HAMS 7 15 8 Specifications Printing atrage e gee aha tar bah fee Spa tog Gon Aad SAN ge eee ty e ee at GH 8 1 PAD EES agase a nies qatemnaees ay inte rays trove ye ENEN 8 2 Printable Areare enri dak eta ath thie DRG 0d BOY wastes 8 3 Environmental e f t
38. Start point to Settings and click Printers 2 Select your printer then click Sharing on the File menu You see a window like the following EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties BEI General Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Version Information Sg EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 C Not Shared Shared Share Name JEPSONStylus Pro 7000 You may install alternate drivers so that users on the following systems can download them automatically when they connect Altemate Drivers Windows 95 a Windows NT 4 0 x86 Installed Windows NT 4 0 MIPS Windows NT 4 0 Alpha Windows NT 4 0 PPC windows NT 3 5 or 3 51 x86 xl To modify the permissions on the printer go to the Security tab 1 16 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 3 Click Shared and enter the Share Name Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Drivers list Then click OK Accessing the printer through a network To access the printer from another computer on your network follow these steps 1 Install the printer driver on the client computer from the software CD ROM 2 Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel right click your printer s icon then click Properties 3 Click the Ports tab to display the following window EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties BEI General Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Version Information EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Print to the following port s Documents will pr
39. W Waste ink waste ink system 5 3 8 1 Web site EPSON 5 Weight of printer 8 3 Width of printer 8 3 Windows advanced print options 4 7 to 4 10 basic print options 4 1 to 4 3 color management 4 8 to 4 10 connecting printer 1 5 to 1 6 custom print job settings 4 3 drivers 4 1 to 4 10 installing software 1 10 to 1 12 managing print jobs 4 10 to 4 11 monitoring printer 5 10 to 5 12 paper options 4 5 to 4 6 printer status checking 5 10 to 5 12 sharing printer 1 12 to 1 17 Speed and Progress configuration utility 6 12 to 6 14 status alerts 5 12 Status Monitor 3 5 10 to 5 12 system requirements 1 10 Utility menu 6 1 to 6 3 Index 7 optional interface paper set lever shield plate USB interface connector parallel interface connector O Operate O Paper Out SelecType Roll Auto Cut O e Cieaning Roll 3 Sec Cutter Off 0 o 6 0 tas Y M O Pause 3 Sec Paper Source Paper Feed Ea Eject Enter
40. aper s thickness See page 2 21 for more information Solving Roll Paper Ejection Problems If you are using the printer without the stand tightly wound roll paper may feed out with a curl Extend the paper guides as shown below Resolving Problems 7 11 If you re using the printer stand set the paper hammock in front of the y 8 P pap printer and extend the paper guides as shown Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the control panel display Follow these steps to clear paper jams 1 Ifroll paper is jammed cut it by hand at the paper slot 2 Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing then push the paper set lever all the way down to release the jammed paper Pull down the jammed paper 7 12 Resolving Problems 3 Open the roll paper cover and rewind the paper using the paper stop on the right Carefully pull down the jammed paper 4 When TURN PWR OFF AND ON is displayed on the control panel close the lower cover if necessary then press the Power button to turn the printer off Press it again to turn the printer back on 5 Make sure the Paper Out light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the control panel Then reload your paper When you re not printing on roll paper make sure you secure the roll with the roll paper belt See page 2 7 for more information
41. aper Size setting 3 1 4 5 7 7 Paper Source setting 3 2 4 5 Parallel interface configuring A 2 to A 3 connecting to 1 6 problems 7 6 7 7 specifications 8 6 Pause button 2 10 2 14 2 16 2 17 Pause light 5 2 5 5 Pausing print jobs control panel 5 2 Macintosh 3 11 Windows 4 11 PF motor paper feed motor 5 3 Photoshop color management setting 3 4 4 9 Platen gap setting 2 18 7 3 Poster board 2 2 2 16 to 2 18 3 5 4 4 Power consumption 8 4 Print head aligning 6 3 to 6 6 checking status 5 3 6 1 to 6 3 cleaning 6 2 to 6 3 service life 8 1 Print jobs canceling 3 11 3 12 4 11 5 2 custom settings 3 4 4 3 managing 3 9 to 3 12 4 10 to 4 11 pausing 3 11 4 11 5 2 stalled 7 7 Print quality 7 2 to 7 4 Print server installing internal 1 1 to 1 4 Print time setting 3 9 to 3 12 Printer checking status 5 1 to 5 12 cleaning 6 14 code page setting A 3 configuring A 1 to A 4 connecting to Macintosh 1 5 connecting to Windows computer 1 5 to 1 6 control panel language A 4 default settings A 4 dimensions 8 3 firmware version 5 3 initialization 8 4 interface selecting A 2 maintaining 6 1 to 6 14 maintenance mode 7 2 A 4 monitoring 5 1 to 5 12 motors 5 3 moving 6 15 to 6 17 page count 5 3 parallel interface configuring A 3 pausing 5 2 port EPSON 6 13 7 6 7 7 removing from stand 6 16 resetting 5 2 sharing 1 8 to 1 9 1 12 to 1 17 specifications 8 1 to
42. application specific instructions Release Notes provide last minute product information and workarounds for some of the problems you may encounter Introduction 3 Using This Printer Guide This guide contains the following information Chapter 1 explains how to install an interface card in the printer how to connect the printer and how to install the EPSON drivers Chapter 2 gives instructions for loading roll paper and cut sheets printing on both EPSON and non EPSON media and setting paper configurations Chapter 3 explains how to use the EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Macintosh computers Chapter 4 explains how to use EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Windows computers Chapter 5 describes how to monitor the printer s status and respond to error messages on the control panel Chapter 6 gives instructions for cleaning and aligning the print head replacing ink cartridges and the cutter blade and cleaning and transporting the printer Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for problems involving print quality printer operation and paper handling Chapter 8 provides the technical details on your printer paper requirements and ink cartridges The Appendix gives instructions for configuring the printer An Index is included at the end of the book 4 Introduction Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips You ll find this information throughout this guide Warnings must be followed
43. atterns 6 8 1 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 5 6 Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern for example row 4 then click Finish EPSON Print Head Alignment Look at the alignment sheet NA Find the patterns on the printed sheet that are vertically aligned and select the number of those alignment patterns from the lists bellow If you cannot find an aligned pattern select the number of the most aligned pattern and click Realignment The alignment sheet will be printed again 1 4 6 4 1 4 2 43 7 Ea 2 G If the set with the smallest gap is unclear and can t be selected click the Realignment button and repeat from step 5 Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel If you are using the RIP Station 5100 or a third party driver and you don t have the EPSON printer driver installed you can align the print head using the control panel e First you print a series of alignment or adjustment patterns e Then you determine which numbered row of patterns has the best vertical alignment smallest gaps You enter the information on the control panel to change the print head alignment Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel 1 Load roll paper in the printer following the instructions on page 2 7 2 Press the SelecType button until HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU is displayed 3 Press the Item button PAPER THICK STD a
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45. ce life remaining for a number of printer parts The indicators read as follows E F full or full life remaining E F 3 4 full or 3 4 life remaining E F 1 2 full or 1 2 life remaining E F 1 4 full or 1 4 life remaining E F nearly empty or service life near end lt nn gt F less than 10 of ink or service life remaining Following is a list of the items displayed Note that all parts on the list except the ink cartridges and paper cutter need to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service center INK LEFT K black TOTAL PRINTS INK LEFT C cyan WASTE INK waste ink system INK LEFT M magenta CR MOTOR carriage motor INK LEFT LC light cyan PF MOTOR paper feed motor INK LEFT LM light magenta HEAD UNIT print head INK LEFT Y yellow CLEANER cleaning unit CUTTER LIFE paper cutter Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Status menu 5 4 Monitoring the Printer Printing a Status Check The status check shows the current default settings amount of ink remaining in each cartridge page count and component life Follow these steps to print a status check 1 Load a sheet of paper in the printer following the instructions on 2 13 You can print test pages on roll paper but you will use more paper Press the SelecType button on the control panel Press it repeatedly until you see TEST PRINT MENU on the display Press the Item button until you see STATUS C
46. connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Handshaking Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Signal level EEE 1284 Level 1 device Data transmission timing Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification ECP Mode Transmission mode EEE 1284 ECP mode Adaptable connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Handshaking Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Signal level EEE 1284 Level 1 device Data transmission timing Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification USB Interface Specifications 8 7 Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1 0 Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1 0 Bit rate 12 Mbps full speed device Data encoding NRZI Adaptable connector USB Series B Recommended cable length 6 feet 2 meters 8 8 Specifications Appendix A Configuring the Printer You can use the SelecType menus on the printer s control panel to configure printer settings as well as check the printer and perform maintenance operations The following table lists the menus their functions and where to find additional information SelecType menus For more information Menu Description see page Printer Setting Configure the printer 2 12 2 18 Test Print Print a nozzle check or status check 6 1 5 4 Print
47. d double click the icon Then follow the instructions on the screen 3 When you see the installation complete message click Restart 4 After you restart make sure you open the Chooser and select the printer 1 8 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Setting Up Printer Sharing If you want to share the printer you first need to set it up as a shared printer on the Macintosh to which it is connected Then you must specify the network path to the printer from each Macintosh that will use it and install the printer software on those Macintosh systems Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to a Macintosh with other systems on an AppleTalk network 1 Turn on the printer 2 Open the Chooser and click the printer s icon Then select the port to which the printer is connected Chooser Select a printer port USB Port 1 AppleShare SPro 7000 AppleTalk Zones Background Printing Qon Active AppleTalk Q Inactive Printer Sharing Setup SPro 7000 Shared Stylus Pro 7000 Password 4 Check Share this Printer then type the printer name and password information as needed Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 9 Click OK The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser Close the Chooser On each computer from which you want to access the printer open the
48. dges runs out of ink or if any other problems occur Follow these steps to set monitoring preferences 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Printers Make sure your printer icon appears in the Printers window 2 Right click the Stylus Pro 7000 icon then click Properties 3 Click the Utility tab then click the Speed amp Progress button You see the Speed amp Progress dialog box Speed amp Progress IV Show Progress Meter IV EPSON Printer Port Monitoring Preferences High speed DMA transfer enabled High Speed Copy Folder c windows temp eck E windows B c X Cancel Help 5 12 Monitoring the Printer 4 Click the Monitoring Preferences button You see the Monitoring Preferences window Monitoring Preferences EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 2 x Select Notification Event Screen Notification B Error On B Communication Error On Status Confirmation Error On B Ink Low On O Other Warning Off Default r Select Shortcut Icon W Shortcut Icon Example Double clicking the Shortcut Icon opens the Printer Status Window I Allow monitoring of shared printers Cancel Help l 5 Select the Notification options you want to use 6 Ifyou want to have the Status Monitor icon appear in your Windows d taskbar click the Shortcut Icon checkbox Then select the icon you want to use After you enable the Status Monitor Shortcut Icon you can righ
49. dvanced mode Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the compartment Push it in firmly to fully insert the connector into the printer s internal socket Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the card Make sure the printer has been turned off using the Power button Then plug in the power cord To initialize the EpsonNet Internal Print Server turn on the printer while holding down the status sheet button on the card for about 5 seconds 1 4 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 8 Connect the appropriate cable to the card and to your network hub or computer To remove an interface card turn off the printer unplug the power cord and follow the steps in reverse order Before you can use the EpsonNet Internal Print Server you must configure it for your network protocols and operating system See the EpsonNet Internal Print Server Administrator s Manual for instructions Before you can print you must install the printer software as described on page 1 7 Macintosh or page 1 10 Windows Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 5 Connecting to the USB Interface You ll need a shielded USB AB interface cable not more than 6 5 feet long Your computer system must be equipped with a USB port Windows systems must have a clean installation of Windows 98 or Windows 2000 not installed over Windows 95 Follow
50. e These settings PEETRE appear if you re Q PhotoEnhance Quality gt speed using Photoshop 5 custom See page 3 4 for C Print Selected Area Space RGB Color z more information Printer Color Management 2 Choose the number of Copies and indicate which Pages you want to print 3 Select a Media Type setting appropriate for the media you re printing on as listed in the table on page 3 5 4 Select Color or Black ink 5 Set the Mode option as follows e Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments If a Quality Speed slider appears in the Mode box set it according to the priorities of your print job Depending on the Media Type setting this slider may not appear e Click PhotoEnhance to choose from a number of settings designed for low resolution photographs Standard People Nature Soft Focus and Sepia You can also select Digital Camera Correction to correct noise and other flaws common to digital camera images 3 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh i You can also create your own settings and add them to this list See page 3 8 for more information Click Custom then choose one of the print job types from the custom settings list as described below Custom print job settings Setting Usage Advanced Prevents the misprinting of ink dots that may occur Photo because of the movement o
51. e PAPER NUMBER 1 Press the or button to select the registered number you want to use Then press the Enter button Press the Pause or SelecType button to exit the Paper Configuration menu When you change media make sure you select the correct setting If you are not sure what media setting is in effect you can print a status sheet which shows the current settings See page 5 4 for instructions Chapter 3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh If you re using roll paper and you choose a paper size that s larger than your image the image will be centered in the space you selected The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers that let you use the printer in non PostScript mode without a RIP and utilities that allow you to manage background printing jobs ICC profiles for ColorSync 3 0 are included so you can use advanced color management features of your applications or the driver itself The driver CD ROM also includes an electronic Reference Guide to your printer and EPSON printer software You can read the guide using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3 0 or later This chapter covers the following information e Choosing page setup options e Choosing basic print options e Choosing advanced print options e Managing print jobs Choosing Page Setup Options Many of the Page Setup options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set throug
52. e cause Solution Your print has incorrect or garbled characters Your PPD and or printer driver software are not set up correctly or not selected Make sure your software is installed correctly and the RIP or printer is selected You have stalled print jobs Clear any stalled print jobs from Monitor3 Macintosh or the Progress Meter or Spool Manager Windows The printer is not connected correctly Turn off the printer and RIP or computer Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends If you are using Windows NT 4 0 try uninstalling the EPSON printer port Click Start point to Programs and EPSON Printers then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall Follow the messages on the screen Your print has incorrect margins Page size or paper size are not set correctly in your application Check the settings in your application ake sure they are within the printer s printable area Paper size is not set correctly in your print options ake sure the Paper Size setting in your print options is correct for the paper you re using Paper is loaded incorrectly Reload paper aligning it correctly with the row of holes in the printer See Chapter 2 for instructions The ROLL MARG roll paper margin setting on the control panel is incorrect f you re using roll paper check the setting for ROLL MARG on the Printer Setting Menu See page 2 12 for more information
53. e following e Selecting paper and other media e Printing on EPSON paper and film e Using roll paper e Using cut sheet paper e Using the paper hammock with the printer stand e Setting paper configurations Selecting Paper and Other Media You can print on most types of coated glossy plain paper and other media You can also purchase an optional 3 inch spindle which allows you to use roll paper with a 3 inch core The following table shows the requirements for paper you can use in your printer Paper requirements Roll paper Cut sheets Size 8 27 to 24 in wide 8 5 x 11 in to 24 x 36 in 210 to 610 mm up to 610 x 914 mm Maximum 5 90 in 150 mm roll diameter Thickness 0 08 to 0 5 mm 0 08 to 1 5 mm Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs When you use non EPSON papers or other media you may need to profile their thickness and ink drying time See page 2 21 for instructions 2 2 Handling Paper Printing on EPSON Paper and Film EPSON papers which are specially formulated for EPSON ink ensure high quality results The name on the package may be different from the name shown in the table use the product code to identify the paper or other media EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 cut sheet product codes Photo Quality Photo Photo Quality Poster Board X Sizes
54. e page 1 10 for instructions on installing the printer software You must install the software before using the printer Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 7 Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing on a Macintosh You need to install the drivers and utilities on any Macintosh that will print to the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Make sure each Macintosh meets the minimum system requirements Then follow the procedure for installing the software Depending on your network configuration you may also want to set up printer sharing Checking System Requirements The memory requirements listed in the following table are for printing a 23 x 33 inch full page color image Requirements may vary depending on the size complexity and resolution of your images System requirements Component Minimum Recommended Processor PowerPC 300 MHz G3 or higher processor OS System 8 5 1 System 9 recommended for best USB support Available 14MB foreground printing 128MB total memory 23MB background printing Hard drive 10MB free for installing the 2GB recommended space software CD ROM Double speed CD ROM drive Quad speed or faster Installing the Software Before you start turn off all virus protection programs See your anti virus software documentation for instructions Then follow these steps to install the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD ROM 2 Open the Installer folder an
55. e undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model P180A FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the re
56. ect EPSON Monitor3 You see a window like the following Current print jobs Jobs waiting to print Click to set priorities or print times for ___ D Show details waiting print jobs Note i If you see a Stop sign icon and the message Print queue on hold in the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box select Start print queue from the Printer menu to release the queue and resume printing Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3 11 The progress bar tracks the current print job To cancel hold or restart a print job click the document s name then click one of the following buttons Click to delete Click E to restart Click ll to hold You can also double click a file in the list to preview it or double click Copies to change the number of copies to be printed If you want to change the printing priority of a print job or set a specific time for it to print click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the window The Priority list becomes active Stylus Pro 7000 USB Port 1 Document Name Priorit B Wilderness Hold Paper Size Media Type Copies USB 11 Present z Hide details Document Name Wilderness Priority list box Paper Size USB 11 x 17 in Media Type Presentation Matte Paper Copies 1 Paper Source Roll Paper 24 in Auto Cut On Settings selected for the highlighted print job Click the print job whose priority you wan
57. ect sunlight Avoid areas subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity or shock and vibrations e Do not place the printer near a window or in direct sunlight Bright light can interfere with the paper sensors causing paper jams and related problems e Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones e Place the printer and RIP Station 5100 on a flat surface They will not operate properly if they are tilted or at an angle e Do not block or cover the openings in the printer case or RIP Station 5100 case or insert objects through the slots e Use only the type of power source indicated on the label e Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not use outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers e Place the printer and RIP Station 5100 near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily unplugged Placez l imprimante pr s d une prise de contacte o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement e Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed Introduction 7 If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all de
58. ep and display error message text or just display text if your Y printer encounters an error e Warning lets you choose whether warning messages beep and Warning messages display text or display text only allow printing to continue Error e Temporary Spool folder and Temporary High Speed Copies mMESsageS are morg folder let you select the folders on your hard disk that store the serious and cause fil aah da obtothenn Click th np temporary files created when you send a job to the printer Click the Select button to change the folder from the default folder shown e Data will be sent to the printer after being stored on your disk prevents print head pausing Normally graphics are sent in rectangular bands When you select this option your Macintosh stores the entire image on its hard drive and then sends it to the printer as a whole recommended only for older Macintosh systems e The last two check boxes let you choose to have your software check for errors or low ink levels before starting your print job 4 When you re finishing changing your configuration options click OK to return to the Utility menu 5 10 Monitoring the Printer Checking Printer Status from Windows The Windows Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in your printer warns you when errors occur and allows you to control the way printing is monitored Follow these steps to open the utility 1 Access the Main Printer Propertie
59. er To replace the cutter blade you first need to remove the used blade as described in the following section Removing the Used Cutter Blade Make sure the printer is on then follow these steps to remove the blade Press the SelecType button repeatedly until CUTTER REPLACE MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button CUT REPLACE EXEC appears on the display 3 Press the Enter button The paper cutter holder moves to the replacement position 6 10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4 When the holder stops moving and OPEN LOWER COVER appears on the display open the lower cover by pulling down on the handles 5 When REPLACE CUTTER appears on the display you can open the casing Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the right 6 Slowly take your finger off the side pin The paper cutter raises so it can Note be removed i Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 11 7 Carefully remove the cutter blade from the printer Installing the New Cutter Blade After you have removed the used cutter blade you re ready to install the new one Follow these steps 1 Remove the new blade from its package 2 Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder If necessary reinstall the coil 3 Fully insert the new blade into the paper cutter holder in t
60. er Status Check ink levels and component life 5 3 Paper Register paper thickness and drying time 2 21 Configuration and select registered configurations Cutter Replace the paper cutter blade 6 9 Replacement Head Alignment Align the print head 6 5 This chapter describes the following configuration settings Selecting the printer s interface Configuring the parallel interface Changing the printer s code page setting Setting the control panel language Restoring default settings A 2 Configuring the Printer Selecting the Printer s Interface The printer includes both a parallel and USB interface You can also install an optional interface board for networking or additional connectivity By default the printer automatically switches to whichever interface is receiving data You can use the control panel to select an individual interface for sending data to the printer Follow these steps 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button repeatedly until INTERFACE AUTO appears on the display This is the default setting e Press the button once to select the parallel interface INTERFACE PARA USB appears on the display e Continue pressing the button to select the OPTION optional interface You can use the or button to cycle through all three settings 3 When you have selected the setting you want press the Enter button to save it 4 Press the
61. ess Meter icici seca Cia te vor nor Veen 4 10 Using the Spool Manager Aaa Fed ee athe Mek ee oor wetness 4 11 Contents vii 5 Monitoring the Printer Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel 5 1 Pausing and Resetting the Printer lt i ei ca Pam cee eae on 5 2 Monitoring Normal Printer Operation 5 2 Checking Ink Levels and Component Life 5 3 Printing a Status Check 6 544 ticscanra 3h gcse sen Ten ob ayy unne 5 4 Responding to Messages and Light Indicators 04 5 5 Checking Printer Status from a Macintosh 04 5 7 Configuring Printer Monitoring 0 0 occ ka Oee een Oe ee cee ee 5 8 Checking Printer Status from Windows 0 00000008 5 10 Setting Monitoring Preferences 000 000 0000 5 11 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Running a Nozzle Check 29 4 wink ei isa Ba Wes wen AEN ten dU Soe 6 1 Running a Cleaning Cycle ists soca ater awante nse ates 8 aes 6 2 Aligning the Print Head titel jeg Rosse vine bison iobsh aos hedshegrscabid 6 3 Running the Print Head Alignment Utility 6 3 Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel 6 5 Replacing Ink Cartridges oonu Sew Rinis MURR ed HACE r rue 6 7 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 6 5 00 ss0de wis cape e tas cakes vo Rs 6 9 Removing the Used Cutter Blade 0 000000 6 9 Installing the New Cutter Blade ci ccs eae eis ee ees 6 11
62. etting When you switch paper don t forget to change this setting back to AUTO Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features The printer normally stops and displays an error message if you try to print an image wider than the paper or if paper is fed at an angle You can turn off the paper size check and or paper alignment check if you don t want to use these monitoring features However ink may be sprayed on the platen if you print an image that is too wide for the paper Follow these steps to turn off paper monitoring 1 Press the SelecType button PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display Press the Item button repeatedly until PAPER SIZE CHK ON or PAPER ALIGN CHK ON appears on the display Press the button PAPER SIZE CHK OFF or PAPER ALIGN CHK OFF appears on the display Press the Enter button to save your new setting Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Setting menu i When you print on thick paper set the hammock to catch printouts in front of the printer Handling Paper 2 19 Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer Stand The paper hammock also called the paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your printouts as they come out This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled You can set up the hammock either to catch the paper roll under the printer or let it feed straight out in front of the printer e To catch printouts in front of the prin
63. f the print head and paper Available only when you choose photo or photo quality media types Text Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights Best for print jobs with non photographic images ColorSync Adjusts colors based on your printer s ICC profile using the perceptual rendering intent If you re using Photoshop 5 0 2 or later you ll see settings for Space and Printer Color Management in your dialog box For standard RGB images use RGB Color for the Space setting Make sure Printer Color Management is checked if you re using ColorSync otherwise this setting doesn t matter For CMYK images use your printer profile for the Space setting and choose No Color Adjustment on the Advanced window See page 3 8 for more information Choose from the following buttons to access additional features Click X4 to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities See page 5 7 or Chapter 6 for more information Click G if you want to reduce your image to fit on the page Click to turn on background printing This lets you use the Monitor3 utility See page 3 9 for more information Click E to check your ink levels Click QJ and then click the Preview button to see a preview of your printed image When you re finished choosing print options click Print Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3 5 Selecting the Correct Media Type The following tab
64. ffer are cleared The printer returns to the last default settings Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B Ink Cartridges Print capacity Cartridge life Temperature Storage uninstalled Storage installed Transit Freezing Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Capacity Specifications 8 5 Approx 28 pages A1 720 dpi 40 duty Approx 3 800 pages A4 360 dpi 5 duty 2 years from production date 22 to 104 F 30 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 1 month at 104 F 120 hours at 140 F 14 F 10 C ink thaws and is usable after at least 3 hours at 77 F 25 C 0 99 in 25 1 mm 5 6 in 141 1 mm 4 15 in 105 3 mm Approximately 0 44 lb 200 g 3 7 oz 110 ml Print yield may vary depending on how often you run print head cleaning cycles and how much you use the printer Yield of the initial cartridge set is reduced because of ink charging 8 6 Specifications Parallel Interface Forward Channel Data format 8 bit parallel IEEE 1284 compatibility mode Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL compatible Connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Reverse Channel Transmission mode EEE 1284 Nibble mode Adaptable
65. g the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package For best results use cartridges within six months of installation 8 Introduction e Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage e Before transporting the printer remove the ink cartridges drain the ink lines and install the carriage restraint packing material See Chapter 6 for complete instructions Chapter 1 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers You can t use both the USB and Parallel interfaces at the same time Once your printer is set up you re ready to connect it to your individual computer or network and install the drivers If you have the RIP Station 5100 you need to connect the printer to the RIP and install the RIP software See the RIP Station 5100 Getting Started for instructions For non PostScript printing using the EPSON driver you can install the EpsonNet Internal Print Server and connect the printer to your network or use one of the built in interfaces to connect to an individual computer You can also install the EPSON FireWire interface card for fast connection if your system supports it If you connect the printer directly to a networked computer you can use the Macintosh or Windows printer sharing feature to allow printing over your network This chapter provides instructions for the following e Install
66. h the control panel Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings Follow these steps to choose Page Setup options 1 Choose Page Setup from the File menu of your application You see the Page Setup dialog box EPSON SPro 7000 6 25E 2 Paper Size US B 11x 17in Cancel Click if Paper Source Roll Paper 24 in Options CSI your aper SIze IS Orientation Brora Landscape Pd CO Rotate by 180 degrees Reduce or Enlarge 100 Roll Paper Option Auto Rotate O Print Page Line M Auto Cut CO Save Roll Paper 2 From the Paper Size list select your image size if you re using roll paper or the size of your sheet For paper size equivalents in inches see page 8 2 If your size is not listed click Customize Then enter the size in hundredths of an inch or centimeters 3 2 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3 Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list If your image is more than 62 inches long select Roll Paper Banner You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images without any margin space between them 4 When you re using roll paper set the following options Auto Rotate Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the paper roll Your image will be turned automatically by 90 degrees and printed crosswise This setting is not available for Roll
67. he Pause button to exit head alignment mode and return to normal printer operation Caution O For best results use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them Damage to your printer attributable to the use of other consumables is not covered by EPSON s warranty Color accuracy may vary considerably if you use non EPSON inks Caution O Leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 7 Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the Ink Out lights is flashing and INK LOW is displayed on the control panel the corresponding cartridge is almost out of ink Make sure you have a replacement cartridge When the light stays on and INK OUT is displayed the cartridge is empty You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing Use the following EPSON ink cartridges e Black T460011 e Light cyan T465011 e Cyan T463011 e Light magenta T464011 e Magenta T462011 e Yellow T461011 Before you start make sure the printer is on Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge 1 Note the color of the Ink Out light that is on or flashing This is the cartridge that you need to replace 2 Open the ink compartment cover 6 8 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Warnin 3 Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge corresponding to the g Ink Out light Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight o
68. he direction shown below 6 12 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4 Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing CLOSE LOWER COVER appears on the display D n 5 Close the lower cover The cutter holder moves to the home far right position and READY appears on the display After you replace the cutter blade the print head nozzles may be clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle if necessary Running the Speed and Progress Utility for Improved Windows Printing With this utility you can speed up the way your printer driver processes multiple copy print jobs optimize your printer port for the fastest data transfer rate and configure the progress meter To access the Speed amp Progress dialog box you must open your printer software from the Windows Printers utility as described below 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Printers 2 Right click your printer icon and select Properties Windows 95 and 98 or Document Defaults Windows NT from the menu 3 Click the Utility tab You see the Utility menu 4 Click the Speed amp Progress button y If you re using Windows NT you may be able to improve printing speed by configuring your parallel port For more information see Using Port Configuration in your electronic Reference Guide Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 13 You see the Speed and
69. he spindle Lay the roll down on a flat surface Loosen the movable paper stop by tapping it with your hand Slide the paper stop off the end of the spindle Remove the roll from the spindle Attach the new paper roll to the spindle Handling Paper 2 5 Inserting the Spindle in the Printer After you have loaded the paper roll onto the spindle you need to insert it into the printer following these steps 1 Open the roll paper cover 2 Make sure the movable paper stop is firmly fixed into the left end of the paper roll 2 6 Handling Paper 3 Position the spindle so that the white end with the fixed paper stop is on the right Rest the spindle on the groove on top of the printer if necessary Caution To avoid feeding excess paper through the printer make sure you don t select Sheet when you re using roll paper Handling Paper 2 7 5 To keep the paper wound when you re not printing use the roll paper belt included with your printer 6 See the next section to load the paper for printing Loading Roll Paper for Printing Once the roll paper is attached to the spindle and inserted in the printer you re ready to load it for printing Follow these steps 1 Make sure the printer is turned on Then press the Paper Source button until one of the Roll lights comes on
70. hotoEnhance4 you see a different set of options on the lower part of the screen 7 Media Type Color Management Presentation Matte Paper pa Color Controls Gamma D hs x mink Color C PhotoEnhance4 i C No Color Adjustment C Black C sRGB af Print Quality GEEET C ICM Mode Automatic v Oe Mier WE z by Brightness 0 if gt et os W High Speed Contrast fro s ore f amp 2 I Flip Horizontal Saturation P O Cyan 0 C N Magenta po A o Yellow 0 Save Settings Cancel Help 3 Choose the Media Type setting according to the guidelines on page 4 2 Then choose Color or Black ink 4 Choose one of the following Print Quality settings e Normal 360dpi e Fine 720dpi e Superfine 1440dpi 4 8 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Note d Color Controls are most effective with RGB files The available print quality settings may be limited by the Media Type setting Choose lower print quality for faster printing or Superfine 1440dpi for best quality Choose any of the following Super MicroWeave The MicroWeave and Super MicroWeave settings eliminate unwanted banding effects These settings are automatically selected for all media types except plain paper High Speed For fast bidirectional printing at lower quality If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the High Speed setting you may need to turn it
71. ick the Paper tab You see results you expect the Paper dialog box EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties 2 x Main Paper Layout Utility USD Paper Source Rall Paper 24in Rall Paper 24in P Auto Cut On Popersize US D22x34in z m Roll Paper Option T Auto Rotate M Auto Cut I Print Page Line S Gave Pall Parner m Orientation Portrait C Landscape Nemal T Rotate by 180 Color Controls MicroWeave Super r Copies Printable Aree High Speed On l S Centered Version 5 00 2 Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list If your image is more than 62 inches long select Roll Paper Banner You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images 4 without any margin space between them If you re using roll paper 3 From the Paper Size list select your image size if you re using roll and you choose a paper paper or the size of your sheet For paper size equivalents in inches see size that s larger than page 8 2 If your size is not listed select User Defined Then enter the your image the image will be centered in the space you selected size in hundredths of an inch or centimeters 4 6 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 When you re using roll paper set the following options Auto Rotate Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the paper roll The docu
72. ight is flashing i You can t run a cleaning cycle when heavy stock is loaded in the printer Press the Pause button The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically READY appears on the control panel Even if you don t press Pause the paper and printer will move into printing position automatically after 10 seconds Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer To remove your printout hold the sheet while pressing the Paper Feed button Printing on Heavy Stock You can print on heavy stock up to B2 size approximately 20 x 28 inches Follow these instructions when you print on card stock or other media more than 0 5 mm thick 1 Pull down the paper hammock to catch your printouts in front of the printer when you re using the printer stand Extend the paper guides straight out in front of the printer to keep the stock from bending Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing Then push the paper set lever all the way down Open the lower cover by pulling down on the handles Feed the stock into the paper slot until the bottom edge of the stock rests behind the open lower cover To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing Handling Paper 2 17 Make sure the right
73. in this chapter solve your problem contact EPSON as described under Where To Get Help in the Introduction Using Hex Dump Mode You can use the printer s hex dump mode to identify problems if you know how to interpret hex code Or you can fax the hex printout to a technical support representative Make sure the printer has paper loaded and is turned off Then follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Pause button while you press the Power button to turn on the printer HEX DUMP PRINT appears on the display Press the Enter button Send your problem file to the printer The data in the print buffer is printed with 16 byte hex data in the left column and corresponding ASCII characters in the right column If the last data is less than 16 bytes you need to press the Pause button to print it After you re finished using hex dump mode press the Power button to turn the printer off and exit maintenance mode Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 6 1 for instructions Align the print head See page 6 3 for instructions When you send a print job make sure your print options are set correctly For more information see Chapter 3 or 4 if you re using the EPSON printer driver or the RIP Station 5100 User Guide if you have the RIP If none of these suggestions help try the solutions on the following page Print qualit
74. ing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or FireWire interface card e Connecting to the USB interface e Connecting to the parallel interface e Installing the software and setting up printer sharing on a Macintosh e Installing the software and setting up printer sharing in Windows Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or FireWire Interface Card For additional connectivity without a RIP you can install one of the following cards in your printer e EpsonNet Internal Print Server 10 Base T 100 Base TX C823632A e EPSON FireWire Interface Card Type B IEEE 1394 C823722 1 2 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Before you install the card see the documentation that came with it for setup information Then follow these steps 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged To prevent electric shock and avoid damaging the printer do not install an interface card when the printer is turned on or connected to an electrical outlet 2 Usea Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot Then lift off the plate Be sure to keep the screws so you can use them if you re install the shield plate Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 3 Make sure you set any jumpers or DIP switches on the card See the card s documentation for details On the FireWire card make sure DIP switch 10 is set to ON a
75. int to the first free checked port Port _Description Printer aL PT Local Port EPSON Stylus Pro O LPT2 Local Port LPT3 Local Port O com Local Port LI COM2 Local Port COM3 Local Port L Nha Lanal Part zl Add Pott Delete Port Configure Pott To Enable bidirectional support I Enable printer pooling cees Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 17 4 Click Add Port You see the Printer Ports dialog box Printer Ports 21 x Available Printer Ports AppleTalk Printing Devices Digital Network Port Lexmark DLC Network Port Lexmark TCP IP Network Port New Monitor cos 5 Select Local Port then click New Port You see the Port Name dialog box Enter a port name computer ame ShareName Cancel Help 6 In the text box type the following information name of computer that is connected to the printer name of the shared printer Then click OK 7 Click Close to return to the Ports list 8 Make sure the new port is added and the check box is selected Then click OK 1 18 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Chapter 2 Handling Paper The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 prints on a variety of media including roll paper and cut sheets up to 24 inches wide The straight through paper path allows you to use heavy stock including media up to 1 5 mm thick This chapter provides instructions for th
76. k Next You see a window like the following Add Printer Wizard How is this printer attached to your computer If itis directly attached to your computer click Local Printer If it is attached to another computer click Network Printer Local printer lt Back Cancel 4 Click Network printer then click Next 5 Click Browse You see a window like the following Browse for Printer 12 xi Select the network printer that you want to add Note Printers are usually attached to computers Network Neighborhood Entire Network 5 Deskpro200 r epson 7000 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 15 6 Double click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer Then click the printer s icon 7 Click OK and follow the messages on the screen Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows NT 4 0 These instructions apply to small network users only If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer consult your network administrator First you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected Then you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it and install the printer software on those computers Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network 1 Click
77. king sure the edges STRAIGHT light flashing printer at an angle are straight and aligned with both rows of holes PAPER OUT Paper Out No paper is loaded Load paper ligh 7 gnt on Paper ran out Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer and load more paper f the message appears during a print job reset the printer by pressing the Pause button for 3 seconds Then oad paper and resend the job RELOAD PAPER Paper Out Paper could not be reversed Remove the paper Reload it so that light on into the printing position the right and bottom edges are straight and aligned with both rows of holes Image is too wide for the Resize your image or load wider paper loaded in the printer paper Paper is not fully ejected Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot then reload paper PAPER NOT CUT error was Reload paper cleared REMOVE PAPER Paper Out Paper is too thick for head Push the paper set lever down to light on cleaning remove the paper Head cleaning automatically starts After cleaning reload paper SECURE PAPER Paper Out Paper set lever was released Pull the paper set lever all the way up LEVER light on during the printing process or Start printing again from the another operation beginning for best results SERVICE REQ All lights An error has occurred Note the error number and turn the lt error number gt flashing printer off and then on If the message remains contact EPSON as described in the Introduction Erro
78. les list the settings designed to produce the best prints on EPSON media EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 cut sheet Media Type settings Product name Product codes Media Type setting Check the EPSON Web Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041026 S041029 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper site http prographics S041043 S041044 epson com or your S041045 S041061 authorized EPSON dealer S041062 S041068 for new papers and other S041069 S041070 media that may be S041071 S041079 available Photo Paper S041280 S041156 Photo Paper S041140 S041141 S041142 5041143 Photo Quality Glossy Film S041075 S041074 Photo Quality Glossy Film S041073 S041072 S041071 Poster Board Semi Gloss S041237 Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll Media Type settings Product name Product code Media Type setting Presentation Matte Paper S041295 1440 dpi printing Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Lower resolution printing Presentation Matte Paper Glossy Paper Heavyweight S041291 Photo Paper Semi gloss Paper S041292 Semigloss Photo Paper Heavyweight Photo Glossy Paper SP91021 Photo Quality Glossy Film Backlight Film SP91023 Photo Quality Glossy Film If the paper or other material you re using is not listed in the tables check the instructions included with the paper If you re using a non EPSON printing material choose the closest setting You may have to experiment with differe
79. ligned with the scale on the roll paper cover PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display Press the Pause button The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically READY appears on the control panel Even if you don t press Pause the paper and printer will move into printing position automatically after 10 seconds Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer To remove your printout hold the sheet while pressing the Paper Feed button Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches Before you start make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing Then follow these steps Make sure the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands Fingerprints may affect print quality Handling Paper 2 15 3 Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing Then push the paper set lever all the way down 4 Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it extends through the slot Align the paper with the two rows of holes 5 Pull the paper set lever all the way up PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the control panel display 2 16 Handling Paper Caution O To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause l
80. llowing appears EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties 2 x Main Paper Layout Utility Rall Paper 24in C Black Auto Cut On Automatic PhotoEnhance C Custom Quality l Speed 1 This box shows you the current settings but you Normal p 5 F can t change Color Controls 4 4 them from here Microweave Su 17 x T High Speed Off J l 1 Version 5 00 Click if you need more information Select a Media Type setting appropriate for the media you re printing on as listed in the tables on page 4 4 Select Color or Black ink Set the Mode option as follows e Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments If a Quality Speed slider appears in the Mode box set it according to the priorities of your print job Depending on the Media Type setting this slider may not appear e Click PhotoEnhance to choose from a number of settings designed for low resolution photographs Standard People Nature Soft Focus and Sepia You can also select Digital Camera Correction to correct noise and other flaws common to digital camera images i You can also create your own settings and add them to this list See page 4 9 for more information Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 3 e Click Custom and then choose one of the print job types from the custom settings list as described belo
81. ment will be turned automatically by 90 degrees and printed crosswise This setting is not available for Roll Paper Banner Auto Cut Choose this option if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed Print Page Line Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages Save Roll Paper Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document Applicable in Roll Paper Banner mode only 5 Make the settings you want for Orientation Copies and Printable Area 6 Ifyou want to reduce or enlarge your image click the Layout tab You see a window like the following EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties 21 x Main Paper Layout utiity USD C Fitto Page C Custom Roll Paper 24in Jitput Paper St Auto Cut On Normal Color Controls Microweave Super High Speed On Version 5 00 7 Choose the appropriate settings then click OK Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 7 Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment Use these settings to experiment or to fine tune a range of options to meet your individual needs Follow these steps to print with advanced settings 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages 4 1 to 4 2 2 Click Custom and then click the Advanced button that appears on the screen You see a dialog box like the following When you choose P
82. nced settings available for reuse Then type a name for the group of settings and click Save The name is added to your list of custom settings 8 When you re finished setting advanced printer options click OK Color Management Settings The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls or PhotoEnhance4 Color adjustment modes Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes color correction accordingly Photo realistic Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast saturation and brightness Corrects for overall under or over exposure of the original image Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights Best for print jobs with non photographic images 1 5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet printers 1 8 Gamma Increases contrast 2 2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices 4 10 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction Hard for high contrast Vivid for more intense colors as defined above Sepia Monochrome and None no tone adjustment Effect Lets you choose from 4 special effects and set the intensity Sharpness Soft Focus Canvas Parchment and None Digital Camera Corrects noise and other flaws common to digital camera C
83. nt head 6 3 to 6 6 AppleTalk setting 1 7 to 1 9 Auto Cut setting 2 8 3 2 4 6 Auto Rotate setting 3 2 4 6 Background printing Macintosh 3 9 to 3 12 Backlight Film 2 2 3 5 3 7 4 4 4 8 Banding 7 3 Basic printing Macintosh 3 3 to 3 5 Windows 4 1 to 4 3 Basket paper see Hammock paper Belt roll paper 2 7 Blank pages 7 8 Blurry prints 7 4 Buttons control panel 2 10 5 1 to 5 4 A 1 to A 4 C Cable problems 7 6 7 7 7 15 Canceling print jobs control panel 5 2 Macintosh 3 11 3 12 Windows 4 11 Cartridges see Ink cartridges Casters 6 17 Checking 1 12 Chooser selecting printer 1 7 Cleaner cleaning unit 5 3 Cleaning paper hammock 6 14 print head 6 2 to 6 3 printer 6 14 Cleaning button 6 2 6 3 Cleaning cycle running 6 2 to 6 3 Code page setting A 3 Color management Macintosh 3 4 3 7 to 3 9 Windows 4 8 to 4 10 Color problems 7 3 7 8 ColorSync settings 3 7 to 3 9 Configuration settings Macintosh 5 9 Configuring printer A 1 to A 4 Contrast 3 8 Control panel buttons 2 10 5 1 to 5 4 A 1 to A 4 configuring printer A 1 to A 4 default settings 2 12 A 1 to A 4 language setting A 4 lights 5 2 5 5 to 5 7 menus A 1 messages 5 2 5 5 to 5 7 monitoring printer 5 1 to 5 7 CR mortor carriage motor 5 3 Cut sheet paper heavy stock 2 16 to 2 18 loading 2 13 to 2 16 printable area 8 3 Cut Eject button 2 11 Cutter Replace menu 6 9 Cutter replacing blade
84. nt settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you re using 3 6 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment Use these settings to experiment or to fine tune a range of options to meet your individual needs Follow these steps to print with advanced settings 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 3 3 2 Click Custom and then click Advanced You see a dialog box like the following Media Type pe tetany these th edia Type emigloss Photo fe cone Cantal Gana t ese t ree Ink O photoEnhance4 configurations gt soen Q Colorsync gives you ac O No Color Adjustment different Print Quality Mode Automatic Z options on the M MicroWeave Brightness lower part of M Super r the screen Contrast 0 M High Speed Saturation fo i O Flip Horizontal z r oah o y Magenta 0 7 O Yellow o E z 3 Choose the Media Type setting according to the guidelines on page 3 5 Then choose Color or Black ink 4 Choose one of the following Print Quality settings e Economy e Normal 360dpi e Fine 720dpi e Superfine 1440dpi The available print quality settings may be limited by the Media Type setting Choose lower quality for faster printing or Superfine 1440dpi for best quality d Color Controls are most effective with RGB files Printing with EPS
85. o a working electrical outlet that s not controlled by a switch or timer e Ifyou re using the RIP Station 5100 make sure the interface cable is securely connected to the printer and RIP and the RIP is turned on Check the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for additional troubleshooting solutions If none of these suggestions help try the solutions below Operational problems Problem Possible cause Solution The printer stops If the Pause light is flashing the Check the display message and lights on the printing printer is performing a maintenance control panel Wait until the Pause light stops unexpectedly procedure or waiting for ink to dry flashing An error has occurred Check the display message and lights on the control panel Follow the instructions for the message on page 5 5 The printer sounds Print head nozzles are clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle page 6 1 like it s printing but nothing prints Resolving Problems Operational problems continued Problem Possible cause Solution Nothing prints The printer is not connected correctly Turn off the printer and RIP or computer Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in Make sure the interface cable meets the required specifications See Chapter 1 in this guide or the RIP Station 5100 Getting Started guide If you re not using a RIP make sure the interface cable is directly connected to the compute
86. ol panel or from a computer with the EPSON utilities The cleaning process uses ink so you should run it only if print quality declines Always run a nozzle check first to confirm that the head needs cleaning the nozzle check uses only a small amount of ink Follow these steps to run a cleaning cycle 1 Make sure none of the Ink Out lights is on or flashing If so you need to replace the indicated ink cartridge before you can run a cleaning cycle 2 To run the cleaning cycle from a Macintosh click the utility button on the Print or Page Setup dialog box Then click the Head Cleaning button and follow the instructions on the screen To run the cleaning cycle from Windows access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the Utility tab Then click the Head Cleaning button and follow the instructions on the screen To avoid damaging the printer don t turn it off until the cleaning cycle is finished and the Pause light has stopped flashing Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 3 To run the cleaning cycle from the printer s control panel press the Cleaning button and hold it for at least 3 seconds The Pause light flashes as the printer cleans its print head The cleaning cycle takes about three minutes and does not use any paper When the Pause light goes off run a test print or a nozzle check to confirm that the head is clean You may need to run the cleaning cycle several times to get a clean no
87. ollow the instructions on the screen To run a nozzle check from Windows access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the Utility tab Then click the Nozzle Check button and follow the instructions on the screen To run a nozzle check from the printer s control panel press the SelecType button repeatedly until you see TEST PRINT MENU on the display 6 2 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer i The Ink Pad number under the nozzle check pattern indicates the remaining percentage of the waste ink system You will need to contact your authorized EPSON servicer when this number is low The printer will stop and display an error message when the system needs to be replaced e Press the Item button You see NOZZLE CHECK PRINT on the display e Press the Enter button to print the nozzle check 3 Examine the nozzle check pattern It should look something like this ji Hi Each line should be complete with no gaps in the dot pattern If any dots are missing as shown below you need to run a cleaning cycle See the following section for instructions Running a Cleaning Cycle If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image you may need to run a cleaning cycle This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly You can run a cleaning cycle either from the printer s contr
88. onnection Computer CDROM H 6 Disk drives Display adapters EPSON USB Printer Devices S EPSON USB Printer EPUSB1 S Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers Keyboard H Modem G g Monitors Mouse Network adapters Sf Ports COM amp LPT wy x SCSI controllers i Sound video end game controllers x Properties Refresh Remove Print b gt 7 14 Resolving Problems 4 5 6 If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear in the Device Manager click the plus sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices If USB Printer appears under Other devices the USB printer device driver is not installed correctly If EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 appears the printer driver is not installed correctly If neither USB Printer nor your printer model appears under Other devices click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer then plug it in again Under Other devices select USB Printer or your printer model then click Remove and click OK System Properties 2 x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance l View devices by type C View devices by connection Computer 4 CDROM H 6 Disk drives Display adapters 6 Floppy disk controllers 4 Hard disk controllers o zt Keyboard m Monitors H Mouse Network adapters EY Other devices gt EGG Sf Ports COM amp LPT SCSI controllers H System devices EA Universal serial bu
89. oring media or printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature humidity or direct sunlight Using Roll Paper You can use any roll paper with a 2 inch core up to 24 inches wide With the optional 3 inch spindle you can also use roll paper that has a 3 inch core Switching paper rolls is a simple process This section covers the following e Attaching and removing paper from the spindle e Inserting the spindle in the printer e Loading the paper for printing Attaching Paper to the Spindle Follow these steps 1 Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle 2 Slide the movable paper stop flange off the left end of the spindle 2 4 Handling Paper To avoid damage do not tap the end of the spindle on the floor Note d Store unused roll paper in its original package including the bag end caps and box to protect the paper Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown Bp Slide the roll onto the spindle so it fits securely over the paper stop lt j paper stop Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll f Removing Paper from the Spindle When you need to change paper follow these steps to remove the paper roll from the spindle 1 Open the roll paper cover and lift out the roll and spindle If the paper is loaded for printing first lower the paper set lever and roll up the paper before you remove t
90. orrection images Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule cancel pause or restart them The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job The Spool Manager not available with Windows NT appears on the taskbar when you print Status Monitor 3 which also appears on the taskbar lets you check the printer s status as well as monitoring print jobs See page 5 10 for information about Status Monitor 3 Using the Progress Meter After you send a print job the progress meter window appears on your screen 18 EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 LPT1 Pij x s13008 jpg Page 0 1 Click to cancel a kx 3 Media Type Presentation Matte be Paper i Pause Ink Levels BUTUUU Q Epson Printing Tips Improve the quality of your printouts by a making the right paper type setting Click to pause resume printing Click for more details on the displayed printing tip Details Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4 11 You can use the buttons to cancel pause or restart your print job You also see the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge and view various printing tips If you don t want the progress meter to appear you can turn it off See page 5 11 for instructions Using the Spool Manager The Spool Manager not available with Windows NT displays the status of your print job files and lets yo
91. ostScript mode without a RIP ICC profiles are included so you can use advanced color management features of your applications or the driver itself The driver CD ROM also includes an electronic Reference Guide to your printer and EPSON printer software You can read the guide using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer versions 3 0 or later This chapter includes the following information e Choosing basic print options e Choosing paper and layout options e Choosing advanced print options e Managing print jobs Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print you need to set basic printing properties The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you re using EPSON media You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management See page 4 7 for instructions on advanced settings Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments 1 Choose Print from the File menu of your application You see the Print dialog box 2 Make sure your EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 or printer is selected and then click the Properties button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it instead Then click Properties on the next window 4 2 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows d If you need more information about print options you can click the Help button on any dialog box A dialog box like the fo
92. ppears on the display If you re using EPSON paper leave this setting on STD 6 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer If you re using other media enter the thickness value of the paper in 0 1 mm increments by pressing the or button 4 Press the Enter button to save the setting ADJUST PATT ALL appears on the display 5 Press the Enter button to print the full series of alignment patterns Each pattern consists of seven numbered rows If you want to print a single alignment pattern press the or button until the pattern number appears Then press the Enter button After you have printed all the patterns you need to check them carefully to determine which row in each set has the smallest gaps Refer to the examples shown on page 6 4 then continue with the following steps to complete the alignment procedure 6 Examine pattern 1 or the pattern you printed and determine which row of lines has the smallest gaps 7 Check the control panel display It should show something like 1 4 indicating that row 4 is selected for pattern 1 8 Use the or button to select the best aligned row for pattern 1 Then press the Enter button to register the setting The control panel display changes to show 2 4 9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each pattern you printed If you need to verify any of the settings press Enter repeatedly to cycle through the patterns After you have registered all the patterns press t
93. r without passing through a printer switching device Zip drive or extension cable If you are using Windows NT 4 0 try uninstalling the EPSON printer port Click Start point to Programs and EPSON Printers then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall Fo messages on the screen llow the Your PPD PostScript printer description and or printer driver software are not set up correctly and the RIP or printer is selected ake sure your software is installed correctly The printer port setting doesn t match the printer connection port Windows ight click your printer icon then roperties Click the Details tab TD ake sure your printer driver is se ick Start point to Settings and select Printers select ected in the Print using the following driver list Then select the port to which your printer is connected in the Print to the following port list The printer driver doesn t have enough available memory Macintosh To increase the available memory n your Macintosh select Control Panel from the Apple menu and double click the Memory icon You can increase the size of virtua memory to increase total available memory A unnecessary applications so quit all Resolving Problems 7 7 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected try the suggestions below Miscellaneous printing problems Problem Possibl
94. r messages continued Monitoring the Printer 5 7 Message Light Explanation Response SERVICE REQ All lights The waste ink system is full Contact EPSON to have the waste ink 00000100 flashing system replaced TURN PWR OFF This message appears after Turn the printer off and then on again AND ON you clear a paper jam UNABLE TO PRINT You tried to print a test pattern while an error condition was present After 3 seconds the message disappears Press the Pause button to exit SelecType mode If the message appears again clear the error before you print Checking Printer Status from a Macintosh The Macintosh Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer and configure error messages and spooling features Follow these steps to check ink levels 1 Click the utility button I on the Print or Page Setup dialog box You see the Utility menu Click to open the Status Monitor utility EPSON NA EPSON StatusMonitor Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining Configuration Nozzle Check Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in your printout Head Cleaning Use this utility if your print quality declines or the Nozzle Check indicates clogged nozzles Print Head Alignment Use this utility if misaligned vertical lines appear in your printout 2 Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon 5 8 Monitoring
95. raint packaging material 6 16 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5 Ifyou re using the stand remove the wing screws and washers from the left and right sides and keep them in a safe place Warning X The printer weighs approximately 96 Ib 6 Have two or more people lift the printer off the stand using the hand 43 5 kg Always have two grips or more people lift it using the hand grip areas as shown 7 Keep the printer level while you move it Caution O Do not roll the printer on angled or uneven surfaces Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 17 Setting Up the Printer After Transporting It Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time Whenever you set up the printer see the Assembly and Setup Instructions EPSON recommends installing new cartridges after transporting the printer Because of the ink charging process you will not be able to save ink by reinstalling used cartridges Moving the Printer on the Stand If you re using the printer stand and you need to move the printer a short distance such as within the same building or facility you can roll the printer on its casters Follow these steps 1 Make sure that the power cord interface cable roll paper spindle and paper are removed and the roll paper cover and lower cover are closed You don t need to remove the ink cartridges 2 Release
96. rinter status from a Macintosh e Checking printer status from Windows Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel The printer s control panel includes buttons lights and a liquid crystal display LCD Paper Source O Paper Out SelecType L Operate Item Roll Auto Cut O La Cieaning Roll 3 Sec Cutter Off yY Power O Pause I Enter 3 Sec Paper Feed You can use the control panel to check the amount of ink remaining total number of prints and the status of your cutter blade and other printer parts You can also print a status check 5 2 Monitoring the Printer In addition to checking the status of various components you can use the SelecType menus on the printer s control panel to configure printer settings and perform maintenance operations See the Appendix for more information Pausing and Resetting the Printer If you need to stop the printer during a print job press the Pause button Press the Pause button again to resume printing If you decide to cancel a job after the printer has started processing it you can reset the printer Press the Pause button and hold it down for 3 seconds This clears all data in the printer s memory Monitoring Normal Printer Operation Messages appear on the control panel display and lights come on or flash to indicate various phases of printer operation The following table explains the status messages and lights Statu
97. rinting The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the procedures for daily use and printer maintenance loading paper replacing ink cartridges running cleaning cycles and aligning the print head Attach it to your printer for easy reference The electronic Reference Guide on the EPSON printer driver CD ROM provides additional information about the printer drivers and utility software You can read the guide using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3 0 or later If you have the RS 5100 your documentation set includes additional manuals for users and system administrators The RIP Station 5100 Getting Started describes how to unpack the RIP install user software and printer files from the User Software CD ROM and set up printing It also describes how to install printer files via the Internet The RIP Station 5100 User Guide describes how to set printing options and print to the RIP from Windows and Mac OS computers The RIP Station 5100 Administrator Guide explains basic configuration and administration of the RIP for the supported platforms and network environments It also includes guidelines for setting up UNIX Windows NT and NetWare servers to provide PostScript printing services to clients The RIP Station 5100 Color Printing Guide provides an introduction to the basics of color theory It includes practical color printing tips and
98. s chapter Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed This chapter provides instructions for the following Diagnosing problems Using hex dump mode Improving print quality Solving operational problems Solving miscellaneous printing problems Solving paper problems Solving USB problems Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems To identify the most common problems check the messages and lights on the printer s control panel See page 5 5 for more information If you re using the EPSON printer driver and Monitor3 Macintosh or Status Monitor 3 Windows utility check your software for error messages See page 5 7 or page 5 10 for more information If you have the RIP Station 5100 check for error messages on the RIP control panel and in the Fiery Spooler or Web Spooler utilities See the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for more information The RIP Station 5100 User Guide also includes troubleshooting guidelines To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself disconnect the printer from the RIP and run a status check See page 5 4 for instructions You can use the printer s hex dump mode to pinpoint communication problems Then you can fax the printout to a technical support representative or interpret it yourself See the following section for instructions 7 2 Resolving Problems If none of the suggested solutions
99. s controller Properties Refresh Print OK Cancel When the following dialog box appears click OK Then click OK to close the Properties window Confirm Device Removal 2 x Gy USB Printer Warming You are about to remove this device from your system Cancel Unplug the USB cable from the printer then follow the instructions on page 1 10 to reinstall the printer driver Resolving Problems 7 15 Solving USB Cable Problems If your printer does not work correctly with a USB cable try one or more of these solutions e Make sure you are using the recommended USB cable as described on page 1 5 e Make sure the PARA I F setting is COMPAT You can change this setting using the printer s control panel as described on page A 3 If this problem still occurs turn the printer off and back on e Ifyou re using a USB hub connect the printer to the first tier of the hub or connect the printer to the computer s USB port directly e For Windows systems try reinstalling the USB printer device driver and the printer software First uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add Remove Programs utility in the Windows Control Panel then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices Next reinstall the software following the steps on page 1 10 If EPSON USB Printer Devices is not registered in the Add Remove Programs list access the CD ROM and double click Win 9X epusbun exe Then follow the on screen
100. s dialog box 2 Click the Utility tab You see the Utility menu Click to run Status Monitor 3 EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties Main Paper Layout Utility Sl el Version 5 00 EPSON Status Monitor 3 w Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining Nozzle Check J Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in your printout Head Cleaning D Use this utility if your print quality declines or the Nozzle Check indicates clogged nozzles Print Head Alignment Y Use this utility if misaligned vertical lines appear in your printout Printer and Option Information P Use this utility to make or verify settings for your printer and optional devices Speed amp Progress 3 Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button The following window appears It also opens automatically when an error occurs D EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 x Inks are out or ink cartridges are incompatible Ink Levels with this printer Light cyan Replace with new ink cartridges Printer status messages appear here If an ink cartridge runs low or out click here to display replacement instructions Monitoring the Printer 5 11 Setting Monitoring Preferences You can have Status Monitor 3 alert you to any error conditions while you re working This lets you know if one of your cartri
101. s messages Message Light Explanation or response READY Operate light on Printer is ready to print PRINTING Operate light flashing Printer is receiving data INK DRY Pause light flashing Printer is paused to let ink dry lt number gt MIN Wait for the number of minutes shown INK CHARGING Operate and Pause Printer is charging the ink delivery lt number gt light flashing system TRANSPORTPREP Operate light flashing Printer is draining the ink to lt number gt prepare for transport RESET All lights flash briefly Printer is resetting PRESS PAUSE Pause light on Press the Pause button to BUTTON continue WAIT Pause light on or Printer is warming up initializing flashing or charging ink PAUSE Pause light on Printer is paused To resume printing press the Pause button Monitoring the Printer 5 3 Checking Ink Levels and Component Life You can view printer status information on the control panel display including amount of ink remaining in each cartridge page count and the status of various printer parts Follow these steps 1 Press the SelecType button on the control panel Press it several times until you see PRINTER STATUS MENU on the display Press the Item button You see VERSION lt number gt on the display This indicates the firmware version installed in your printer Continue pressing the Item button to display the amount remaining for each of the 6 inks or servi
102. s to your printer s profile See page 3 9 for more information No Color Adjustment This setting disables color management in the printer driver Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management module 3 8 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 7 Click Save Settings if you want to have your advanced settings available for reuse Then type a name for the group of settings and click Save The name is added to your list of custom settings 8 When you re finished setting advanced printer options click OK Color Management Settings The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls PhotoEnhance4 or ColorSync Color adjustment modes Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes color correction accordingly Photo realistic Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast saturation and brightness Corrects for overall under or over exposure of the original image Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights Best for print jobs with non photographic images 1 5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet printers 1 8 Gamma Increases contrast 2 2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction Hard for high con
103. sponsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Contents Introduction How To Use Your Manuals lt stiis 4460p 24 ee ee ea ee Rega ee 2 Using This Printer Guide vais ote eeu ed Paves 6 Pa ie oS 3 Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips osooso snua 4 Where To Get ICI sis sted satia aaae A EE es 4 ENERGY STAR Compliance o sae Rabun id sinh os unenee 5 Important Safety Instructions ase ec Salo su seeen urre toe wpe tes 6 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ssessuuurerurreun 7 1 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or FireWire Interface Card 263 e0 tie tes tha ees Po aeeeae 1 1 Connecting to the USB Interface n a ee eda hae Ge Ane laoe ge eee 1 5 Connecting to the Parallel Interface iiesierieers ey eek oases 1 6 Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing n a MACINtOs cies stasis nen ana a dain nese aes 1 7 Checking Sy
104. ss See page 2 21 for instructions The platen gap setting is too narrow Use the control panel to change the setting from AUTO to WIDE See page 2 18 for instructions Color images print in black only Your PPD and or printer driver software are not set up correctly or not selected ake sure your software Is installed correctly and the RIP or printer is selected Black printing is selected in your print options ake sure color printing is selected The printer continues to feed paper after you have cancelled a print job The printer still has information about the print job in its buffer Press the Pause button on the printer If you re using the RIP wait until it is idle Then press and hold the Pause button to reset the printer Resolving Problems 7 9 Miscellaneous printing problems continued Problem Possible cause Solution Printing is too slow The resolution or print quality setting in Choose a lower resolution for faster your print options is too high printing Your system doesn t have enough Clear space on your hard drive or run a resources defragmentation utility Don t run too many applications at the same time Turn off virtual memory Add RAM to your system You re using background printingona If you re using the EPSON driver select Macintosh EPSON Monitor3 and increase its memory requirements Turn off background printing
105. stem Requirements icon iste vei Aw Vie cee 1 7 Installing the Software suniy2 Aen bien cavie ad uy ea ea 1 7 Setting Up Printer Sharing cs eect Seen ae evan 1 8 Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 1 10 Checking System Requirements o gers tei wad 1 10 Installing the Software sic sirnh soiretca san wall ese hiiee Pin ayy Sen Die sess 1 10 Checking USB Installation Windows 98 4 1 12 Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98 1 12 Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows NT 4 0 1 15 2 Handling Paper Selecting Paper and Other Media s cc ude cut antaeewrien Dees wae 2 1 Printing on EPSON Paper and Film oasis sehiancece shine ales 2 2 Printing Tips for EPSON Media etiicd ad cditn adh esha ae Woes 2 3 Using Roll Paperas spanwise haha E S ax rian Keates 2 3 Attaching Paper to the Spindle ica wv ducal ovy dosttcmyng beseletooy 2 3 Removing Paper from the Spindle nc i au ec ce woy es vote eas 2 4 Inserting the Spindle in the Printer 004 2 5 Loading Roll Paper for Printing calou cvawise s Haw on eset 2 7 Cutting Roll Paper Manually o oo eh iied stein Ashes 2 11 vi Contents Turning Off Trim Lines ioe po ahi Ra Cae et ne a wah esate See 2 12 Setting Default Roll Paper Margins c 4 cu ii pees 2 12 Using Gi Sheet PAPERS irissen odium peagi eygen 2 13 Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches 2 14 Printing on Heavy Stock
106. t click the icon to display the ea Monitoring Preferences 7 Select Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared dialog box and you want to let other users monitor it After you enable the shortcut you can simply click the icon to open the Status Monitor window 8 Click OK to save your settings Chapter 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best This chapter describes the following routine procedures Running a nozzle check Running a cleaning cycle Aligning the print head Replacing ink cartridges Replacing the paper cutter blade Running the Speed and Progress utility Cleaning the printer Transporting the printer Replacing the waste ink system Running a Nozzle Check You can run a nozzle check either from the printer s control panel or from a computer with the EPSON utilities The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged If any dots are missing you can run a cleaning cycle to clear the nozzles Follow these steps to print a nozzle check 1 Load a sheet of paper in the printer following the instructions on page 2 13 You can print a nozzle check on roll paper but you will use more paper To run a nozzle check from a Macintosh click the utility button X on the Print or Page Setup dialog box Then click the Nozzle Check button and f
107. t to change Then click the Priority list box and select one of the following settings Normal prints the job in the order it is received Urgent moves the job before Normal priority jobs in the print queue Hold holds the job in the print queue until you re ready to release it for printing by clicking B restart 3 12 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Print Time opens the Set Print Time Set Print Time 4 6 00 5 07 pM a dialog box Enter the date and time you want to print the document then click OK Click Stop Print Queue to stop all printing until you click Start Print Queue You can also click to check your ink levels or click to start the print head cleaning utility See page 6 2 for more information about the cleaning utility Cancelling Printing If you need to cancel a print job follow these steps 1 pA Press the Power button to turn off the printer Do one of the following depending on whether you re using background printing e Ifbackground printing is turned off hold down the 8 key on your keyboard and press the period key to cancel the print job e Ifbackground printing is turned on select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu Click the 4 button then click the stop button to cancel the print job Chapter 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs in non P
108. tal engine life 8 1 Printer continued transporting 6 15 to 6 17 turning off 6 weight 8 3 Printer Color Management setting 3 4 Printer port problems 7 6 7 7 Printer Setting menu 2 12 2 18 A 1 to A 4 Printer Status menu 5 3 Printing specifications 8 1 Problems banding 7 3 blank paper 7 8 blurry prints 7 4 cable 7 6 7 7 color 7 3 7 8 diagnosing 7 1 to 7 2 faint prints 7 3 garbled characters 7 7 inverted image 7 7 margins 7 7 memory 7 6 misalignment 7 3 nothing prints 7 6 operational 7 5 to 7 6 paper 7 9 to 7 12 PPD 7 6 to 7 8 print quality 7 2 to 7 4 printer driver 7 6 to 7 8 printer port 7 6 7 7 printer stops printing 7 5 slow printing 7 9 smeared prints 7 8 USB 7 13 to 7 15 Progress Meter 4 10 to 4 11 6 13 R RAM see Memory Registering non EPSON media 2 21 to 2 22 Resetting printer 5 2 Index 5 Resolution Macintosh 3 6 specifications 8 1 Windows 4 7 Roll Marg setting 2 12 7 7 Roll paper attaching to spindle 2 3 to 2 4 Auto Cut 2 8 3 2 4 6 Auto Rotate 3 2 4 6 belt 2 7 Cutter Off 2 8 cutting manually 2 11 feed problems 7 9 to 7 12 inserting the spindle 2 5 to 2 7 loading for printing 2 7 to 2 11 Page Line setting 2 8 2 12 3 2 4 6 printable area 8 3 removing from spindle 2 4 Save Roll Paper setting 3 2 setting default margins 2 12 settings Macintosh 3 2 settings Windows 4 6 spindle 2 3 to 2 7 trim lines 2 8 2 12 3 2
109. ter pull down the paper hammock rod until it rests on the floor 2 20 Handling Paper e To catch printouts under the printer lift the hammock rod all the way up Note i It s a good idea to keep a list of your registered paper types and numbers Handling Paper 2 21 Setting Paper Configurations When you use non EPSON paper or other media you may need to register the paper s thickness drying time and suction setting The only way to tell if you need to do this is by experimentation When you re using a paper stock or other printing material for the first time always test it on a small print job If the ink smears or printing is blurred you need to register the paper s drying time thickness and suction setting On EPSON media ink dries immediately You can register up to four types of paper or other media Then you can select the registered values whenever you print on that particular stock Drying time determines how long the printer will pause between pages or before cutting Registering Paper Thickness Drying Time and Suction Follow these steps to register a new paper stock 1 Press the SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG MENU appears on the display 2 Press the Item button PAPER NUMBER STD appears on the display 3 Ifyou re registering your first roll or batch of paper press the button to select PAPER NUMBER 1 For subsequent rolls
110. the front casters and retract the stabilizer knobs 3 Carefully roll the printer to its new location Relock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving The first time you start printing after moving the printer the print head nozzles may be clogged You may need to run a cleaning cycle see page 6 2 and realign the print head see page 6 3 to ensure good print quality 6 18 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years or after 12000 Al size prints you must have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system This is necessary to prevent damage to the print head and maintain print quality Parts and labor for this service are not covered under the terms of the limited warranty You can monitor the status of the waste ink system through the control panel see page 5 3 or through the Ink Pad number displayed on the nozzle check print see page 6 1 The printer will display the following message on the control panel when the waste ink system is almost full MAINTENANCE REQ 0100 You should call to schedule service at this point When the waste ink system is at full capacity the printer will stop and display the following message SERVICE REQ 00000100 Chapter 7 Resolving Problems As you use your printer you may occasionally experience a problem The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelines in thi
111. these steps to use the printer s built in USB interface 1 Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port on the back of the printer Caution 2 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the computer s USB port O You can t use both the parallel and USB interfaces at the same time If you use a USB hub When you use the USB interface make sure the printer s parallel connect the printer to a interface is set to compatible the default setting See the Appendix for first tier hub it the more information printer doesn t work with the hub connect it directly to the USB port You must install the printer software before using the printer See page 1 7 on your computer for Macintosh instructions or page 1 10 for Windows 1 6 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Connecting to the Parallel Interface You ll need a high speed high quality bidirectional IEEE 1284 parallel cable not more than 6 feet long Follow these steps to connect a Windows system to the printer s built in parallel interface 1 Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off 2 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer s interface Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides i You can t use both the USB and Parallel interfaces at the same time 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel port Se
112. trast Vivid for more intense colors as defined above Sepia and Monochrome Effect Lets you choose from 4 special effects and set the intensity Sharpness Soft Focus Canvas and Parchment Digital Camera Correction Corrects noise and other flaws common to digital camera images i If you experience problems you may not be able to use background printing Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3 9 ColorSync Rendering Intent settings Perceptual For photographic images Maintains the relationship between colors as it scales them to fit within your printer s color gamut Saturation For charts and business graphics Maintains the relative saturation of colors from one gamut to another Colorimetric For projects with known colors such as labels and packaging Maintains colors that fall within the gamut of both your monitor and printer Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule cancel pause or restart them First you need to set up background printing so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while a file is being printed Note that background printing is slower and may also slow down your system Setting Up Background Printing You can set up background printing from the Chooser or you can use the background printing button on the Print dialog box Follow these steps to set up background printing 1
113. trol panel 5 1 to 5 7 Macintosh 5 7 to 5 9 Windows 5 10 to 5 12 Motors 5 3 Moving printer 6 15 to 6 17 N Network sharing printer on Macintosh 1 8 to 1 9 Windows 1 12 to 1 17 Nozzle check 6 1 to 6 2 O Operate light 2 8 2 15 5 2 Optimizing data transfer 6 12 to 6 14 P Page count 5 3 8 1 Page Line setting 2 8 2 12 3 2 4 6 Paper attaching to spindle 2 3 to 2 4 configurations settings 2 21 to 2 22 7 3 cut sheet 2 13 to 2 18 cutting manually 2 11 drying time setting 2 21 to 2 22 EPSON 2 1 to 2 3 3 5 4 4 hammock 2 19 to 2 20 handling 2 1 to 2 22 heavy stock 2 16 to 2 18 inserting the spindle 2 5 to 2 7 jams 7 11 to 7 12 loading for printing 2 7 to 2 11 loading sheets 2 13 to 2 16 non EPSON 2 21 to 2 22 options Macintosh 3 1 options Windows 4 5 to 4 6 printable area 8 3 Paper continued problems 7 9 to 7 12 registering 2 21 to 2 22 removing from spindle 2 4 roll 2 3 to 2 12 selecting registered 2 22 setting default margins 2 12 sizes 2 1 8 2 specifications 8 2 spindle 2 3 to 2 7 suction setting 2 21 to 2 22 thickness setting 2 21 to 2 22 trim lines 2 12 3 2 4 6 uneven edge 2 10 Paper basket see Paper hammock Paper Config menu 2 21 2 22 Paper cutter replacing blade 6 9 to 6 12 Paper Feed buttons 2 11 Paper feed speed 8 1 Paper guides 7 10 to 7 11 Paper hammock 2 19 to 2 20 Paper Out light 5 5 to 5 6 Paper set lever 2 8 2 10 2 13 to 2 16 P
114. u control them To open spool manager while you re printing click the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen You see the Spool Manager window S EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 LPT1 px Print job file Document Name amp Balloons jpg Paper Size Started At US B Photo Paper Pause 0of1 Pages 9 27 04 AM 4 7 00 Command buttons To cancel pause resume or restart a print job click the job to highlight it then click the corresponding command button on the bottom of the window 4 12 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Chapter 5 Monitoring the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer The control panel displays status messages and error messages and the lights alert you when a problem occurs or your ink runs out Status monitoring software utilities for both Macintosh and Windows systems are included with the EPSON drivers The RIP Station 5100 also displays error messages and provides printer monitoring See the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for more information This chapter tells you how to respond to the lights and messages how to use the status checking features on the control panel and how to use the monitoring software The following information is covered e Checking printer status from the control panel e Responding to control panel lights and messages e Checking p
115. uested You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 Or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral ENERGY STAR Compliance pars As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation 6 Introduction Always turn the printer off using the Power button When you press this button the Operate light flashes briefly then goes out Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the Power light is off This ensures that the print head is safely capped Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer or RIP Station 5100 read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively e Turn off and unplug the printer and RIP Station 5100 before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer or RIP Station 5100 e Do not place the printer or RIP Station 5100 on an unstable surface or near a radiator heating vent or in dir
116. use of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the USS 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 those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Part Number CPD 9990 5 00 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We EPSON AMERICA INC Located at 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 6 43 Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Tel 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may caus
117. ush 6 Ifthe outer case is dirty clean it with a soft clean cloth dampened with mild detergent Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from getting inside 7 Ifthe area under the roll paper cover accidentally gets soiled with ink wipe it off with a damp cloth 8 To wash the paper hammock remove the shafts then machine wash with mild detergent and air dry Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 15 Transporting the Printer When you need to ship your printer you should repack it using the original box and packing materials Follow these steps to prepare the printer for transport 1 Make sure the printer is turned on Then remove all ink cartridges as described on page 6 8 Toiavoid spilingink 2 Make sure the paper set lever is in the secured position and the lower inside the printer during cover is closed Then press the Power button to turn off the printer transportation make sre vou remova the The print head moves to the home far right position TRANSPORT cartridges and follow PREP lt number gt appears on the display and the Operate light these instructions for flashes for a few minutes while the ink is drained Then the light goes off draining the ink lines and the printer shuts down 3 Remove the following parts e Power cord e Interface cable e Roll paper spindle e All paper or other media Push in the paper guides if necessary 4 Install the carriage shipping rest
118. ut of the X printer If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package 5 Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face up and pointing to the rear of the printer Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot until the Y corresponding Ink Out light goes off If you can t insert the cartridge smoothly you may have the wrong cartridge Check the package and product code i If the Ink Out light remains on the cartridge may not be installed correctly Remove the cartridge and then reinsert it as described above Warning X Be careful not to cut yourself while replacing the paper cutter blade To avoid damaging your printer never move the paper cutter holder by hand Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6 9 6 Close the ink compartment cover Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn t cut cleanly the cutter blade may need to be replaced If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non EPSON media you may need to replace it more often You can also check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the control panel See page 5 4 or 5 3 for instructions To obtain a new cutter blade part number C815131 contact your deal
119. vic fed ones Cea die Ne Ale eS 2 16 Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock 0 00 2 18 Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features 2 18 Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer Stand 2 19 Setting Paper Configurations id cistiiateen en eeaiend ia a Diled oe soaks 2 21 Registering Paper Thickness Drying Time and Suction 2 21 Selecting Registered Paper Settings o oo o lots Wade Gee were 2 22 3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options nts pti kc 6s Gach pele wt Ane ire wy tenes 3 1 Choosing Basic Print Options joa cs eset ast es 3 3 Selecting the Correct Media Type me ices ale auld win atetaidaa ete 3 5 Choosing Advanced Print Options 0 0000 e cee ee eee 3 6 Color Management Settings visit hei een aes atd Rayan es 3 8 Managing Print Jobs soso cisean sch de Fa TUS Le Rie FFG CEG 3 9 Setting Up Background Printing i csneis Geviages dian k es 3 9 Using Monitors dsc nea bien LM a aaah tae was G 3 10 Cancelling Printing si sate tad wales Ora mae yee Meese ee 3 12 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options c u caves ieis ee eae ese 4 Selecting the Correct Media Type vires caagud i Gmeen dae 4 4 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 0 00 00 0000 4 5 Choosing Advanced Print Options 0 00 00 c ee eae 4 7 Managing Print Jobs sity1 secs waka Pa liee aepa ce pei bi pore oles 4 10 Using the Progr
120. vices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Except as specifically explained in the documentation do not attempt to service the printer or RIP Station 5100 yourself Power down the printer from the control panel unplug the printer or RIP Station 5100 and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the printer or RIP Station 5100 if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged if the printer or RIP Station 5100 does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing To avoid damaging the printer do not move the print head by hand Under normal circumstances ink will not come out of the cartridge If it does get on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could result in damage to the print head Once you install an ink cartridge do not remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leavin
121. w Custom print job settings Setting Usage Text Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights Best for print jobs with non photographic images ICM Adjusts colors based on your printer s ICC profile using the Image Color Matching system effective in Windows 98 2000 only If you re using an ICM compatible monitor adjusts printed colors to closely match screen colors sRGB Adjusts colors using the small gamut sRGB standard red green blue color space Best for color matching with other sRGB devices or for images designed for the Web 6 When you re finished choosing print options click the Paper tab and follow the instructions on page 4 5 for choosing paper and layout options 4 4 Check the EPSON Web site http prographics epson com or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Selecting the Correct Media Type The following tables list the settings designed to produce the best prints on EPSON media EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 cut sheet Media Type settings Product name Product codes Media Type setting Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041026 S041029 S041043 S041044 S041045 S041061 S041062 S041068 S041069 S041070 S041071 5041079 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Paper S041280 S041156 0 5041141 S0411 S041142 5041143
122. w these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with other computers on a network 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Network 3 Click the File and Print Sharing button You see the following File and Print Sharing BEI F want to be able to give others access to my files IV want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s Cancel Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers 1 13 4 Select want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s and click OK 5 Inthe Network window click OK 6 Inthe Control Panel double click Printers If you see a message requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD ROM insert the CD ROM and follow the messages on the screen Restart your computer if requested Then open the Printers folder and continue from step 7 7 Select your printer and choose Sharing from the File menu You see the following EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Properties 8 Select Shared As enter the printer information as needed then click OK 1 14 Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Accessing the printer through a network To access the printer from another computer on your network follow these steps 1 On the computer from which you want to access the printer click Start point to Settings and click Printers 2 Double click the Add Printer icon You see the Add Printer Wizard 3 Clic
123. y problems Resolving Problems 7 3 Problem Possible cause Solution Your print has horizontal banding Print options are set incorrectly for the media you re using ake sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on You re printing on the wrong side of the paper or other media f you re using roll paper make sure it s correctly attached to the spindle See page 2 3 for instructions If you re using a cut sheet make sure the printable side is face up Print head nozzles are clogged Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle page 6 1 Your ink supply is low or too old Check the Ink Out lights and replace ink cartridges if necessary as described on page 6 7 Your print has vertical misalignment or banding The print head is out of alignment Align the print head as described on page 6 3 If you re using the EPSON driver the High Speed setting is selected Turn off the High Speed setting See Chapter 3 or 4 for instructions Colors are incorrect or missing Print options are set incorrectly for the media you re using Make sure the Print Mode or Media Type setting is correct for the media you re printing on You re printing on the wrong side of the paper or other media If you re using roll paper make sure it s correctly attached to the spindle See page 2 3 for instructions If you re using a cut sheet make sure
124. zzle check pattern For effective cleaning always run a test print or nozzle check between cycles If the lines on the pattern still appear broken after several cleaning cycles contact EPSON for assistance Aligning the Print Head If banding appears on your prints or vertical lines are not straight you need to align the print head You can use the Print Head Alignment utility if you have the EPSON printer driver installed If not you can align the print head using the control panel For best results use EPSON 24 inch roll paper The process takes about 15 minutes to print 12 patterns of 7 rows each and aligns the print head for all modes and resolutions Running the Print Head Alignment Utility 1 2 Load roll paper in the printer following the instructions on page 2 3 Macintosh click the utility button 44 in the Print or Page Setup dialog box Windows access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the Utility tab Click the Print Head Alignment button Follow the messages on your screen The head alignment patterns are printed 6 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note 4 Each pattern consists of seven numbered rows 5 After all the patterns have printed choose the row number that has the smallest gap in each pattern In the first example below row 4 has the smallest gaps In the second example row 6 has the smallest gaps patterns 1 5 7 9 12 1 p

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