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Ericsson 7700 Printer User Manual

1. guidelines Roll paper Image width Image width Custom paper size width with Auto Expand with Retain Size with Retain Size 10 inches 9 7075 inches 0 34 inches 0 23 inches 254 mm 246 57 mm 262 6 mm 259 8 mm 13 inches 12 8 inches 3 34 inches 3 23 inches 330 mm 825 1 mm 338 8 mm 336 0 mm 16 inches 15 8 inches 6 34 inches 6 23 inches 406 mm 401 3 mm 415 0 mm 412 2 mm 17 inches 16 8 inches 7 34 inches 7 23 inches 432 mm 426 7 mm 440 4 mm 437 6 mm 24 inches 23 8 inches 24 34 inches 24 23 inches 610 mm 604 5 mm 618 2 mm 615 4 mm 36 inches 35 8 inches 36 34 inches 36 23 inches 914 mm 909 3 mm 923 0 mm 920 2 mm 44 inches 43 8 inches 44 34 inches 44 23 inches 1118 mm 1112 5 mm 1126 2 mm 1123 4 mm Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Note Many application settings override the printer s page setup options Always verify settings to get the results you expect If your application has margin settings make sure they re turned off for borderless printing Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 113 Printing With Mac OS X 10 6 and 10 5 If you re using Mac OS X 10 6 or 10 5 follow the instructions below If you re using Mac OS X 10 4 see page 126 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options You can choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size Fo
2. 44 Setting Up the Printer 5 Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material Save the packing material in case you need to ship the printer 6 Close the front cover Note The illustrations in 7 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7700 Setting Up the Printer 45 8 Attach the cable guides to the left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown guides 10 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Caution Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch Otherwise you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage 46 Setting Up the Printer Note The ink cover may take a minute or two to pop open Wait for the ink cover to open do not try to pry it Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging During the initial installation process it is normal for most of the ink in each cartridge to be used The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mainly to charge the ink system Make sure you order a new set of cartridges as soon as possible 1 Press the power button to turn on the printer In a moment INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD display and the ink cover
3. 61 Placing the Paper in the Paiter csicnv awa oer tee uneren 62 Loading the Paper for Printing keto s Aue es ce ee runna 67 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built in Cutter 69 Printing Trim Lines vee cline bias tole cove Ril eee tale ais 69 Removing Paper from the Printer sos 9 4 aaa ea wa Ae Bis 70 Using Cut Sheet Paper 2 5 tia ached a bays ard cayegton Hie rast eek i Gehand chee alates 73 Loading Cut Sheets ist seem nega wees wile le a DE 73 Loading Thick Sheets iscsi ote lo oaks ae bee eae ate 75 Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper 76 Using the Paper Basket n9 ais kph aa ae oa Ae eens iad oe 77 Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer 004 77 Catching Printouts Under the Printetic wii4 tore axadnte soe wi 79 Storing the Paper Basket 2 sourdcmed scyerstannrs ae eee 81 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper o n we de tee ee 82 Creating Paper Configurations 20 4 0 decane bates Mee en als 82 Printing Your Paper Coniipuravions os 0 axpesgs eped ad ered oe 84 Selecting Paper Conhoutanionss4 0s stoke Skah eats See ees 84 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 86 Choosing Basic Print Options nivivecdine spouts peewee se 87 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 00 89 Choosing Color Management Options 00 000 e eee eee 91 Choosing Roll Paper Options c
4. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 135 Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each print individually This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing Single Cut allows images to be printed end to end and saves paper With borderless printing you may see a sliver of the previous or next image if you print multiple images in one print job You will see a white margin between print jobs Off disables automatic cutting Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually use the optional Auto Take Up Reel or print multiple print jobs without cutting See page 69 for instructions on using the gt Paper cut button to operate the cutter Select either of the following options if desired available only when you ve selected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper Banner option 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 136 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option select Expansion from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 iE Presets Standard HA Expansion E Min Standard Max 1 Y 1 d Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of
5. n o Sk cutee ok ahd A OS ae dale aes 189 Fixing Paper Eject Problemisogs wa oe tied acer at wees ae eee 190 Clearing Paper Jams 5 2 9 sates bee kh runnur ereere 191 Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 193 Contents 9 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 193 Macintosh OS X 10 6 and 10 5 0 0c ce cece eee eee 193 Macintosh OS X 10 4 0 0000s ccc ccc eee e eens 194 Windowsi esie mos aoe ae eee bees eaaa hate Wied 194 A Specifications Enviromental swe sts weet ea Beh eos Ow ea bs BY Be 195 Electa e ehh aa NS bet iia MR ea Bie ates 195 Dimensions and Weight vai uo Gai ene G ina chee ata weno wy 196 Printer Interfaces 2 cee sie vee iir bere ire berenean EATEN 196 Salety Approvals ue auiee e Rape dhe pie tile cei hs 196 Medii areno a ated ee edgy Sasa eG Gea dead denice deletes 196 Roll Papet ei stato itai arenen petty AO de Nant iets chad a e iniaa ated 196 Cut Sheets swig vee ee ae Me aay ee ate ele Te os 198 Printable Area woss eccrine ek RO hae a ee A 201 Ink Cartridges sci x sce iin ne teapot nti Eee ea ek HR aA Re BoA 201 B Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take Up Reel 0 0 204 Winding Prints Forward 1 5 00 acca wheats ceee 205 Winding Prints Backward sentido then ak tales lie ee we laeenks 206 Printing Using the Auto Take Up Reel 0000000 207 Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2 inch Paper R
6. 279 x 430 mm USC 17 x 22 inches 430 x 559 mm US D 22 x 34 inches 559 x 864 mm US E 34 x 44 inches 864 x 1120 mm Specifications 199 Size group Size name Measurements US ARCH ARCH A 9 x 12 inches 229 x 305 mm ARCH B 12 x 18 inches 305 x 457 mm ARCH C 18 x 24 inches 457 x 610 mm ARCH D 24 x 36 inches 610 x 910 mm ARCH E 36 x 48 inches 910 x 1219 mm B Series B5 7 2 x 10 1 inches 182 x 257 mm B4 10 1 x 14 2 inches 257 x 364 mm B3 14 2 x 20 3 inches 364 x 515 mm B2 20 3 x 28 7 inches 515 x 728 mm B1 28 7 x 40 5 inches 728 x 1030 mm B1 Landscape 40 5 x 28 7 inches 1030 x 728 mm BO 40 5 x 57 3 inches 1030 x 1456 mm Super BO 44 x 62 2 inches 1118 x 1580 mm Photo Series 8 x 10 inches 203 x 254 mm 10 x 12 inches 254 x 305 mm 11 x 14 inches 279 x 356 mm 12 x 12 inches 305 x 305 mm 16 x 20 inches 406 x 508 mm 200 Specifications Note Borderless printing on these papers is recommended on the right and left sides only Size group Size name Measurements Others 24 x 30 inches 610 x 762 mm 30 x 40 inches 762 x 1016 mm 36 x 44 inches 914 x 1118 mm 11 8 x 15 7 inches 30 x 40 cm 15 7 x 23 6 inches 40 x 60 cm 23 6 x 35 4 inches 60 x 90 cm Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC P
7. Editing Printer Driver Settings 1 Click the Utility tab then select Menu Arrangement MediaType Paper Size i L d 2 Select the item you want to edit You can do the following e Drag and drop the items to rearrange them e Add or delete groups e Move unused items into the Not Display group 3 When you re finished click Save Note If it is no longer spooling in the computer you can also cancel a print job by pressing the Il button on the printer selecting JOB CANCEL and pressing the OK button Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 107 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel pause or restart them The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job Status Monitor 3 which appears on the taskbar when you print lets you check the printer s status and monitor print jobs You can control how these programs work using the Speed and Progress and Monitoring Preferences utilities Using the Progress Meter After you send a print job the Progress Meter window appears Pro 9700 1924681019 EPSON souez asi Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Paper Size 16 x 20 in Page 0 1 Ink Levels T6423 T6422 T6421 T6424 T6428 T5963 T5962 T5961 T5964 T5968 T6363 T6362 T6361 T6364 T6368 For great results make sure you use genuine Epspn ink cartridges a Detail
8. WIDE or WIDER if images are smeared NARROW for thin paper WIDEST for thick paper THICKNESS PATTERN Prints a thickness pattern so you can select a THICKNESS NUMBER setting for head alignment PAPER FEED ADJUST Adjusts the amount of paper fed during printing to help eliminate banding 0 70 to 0 70 Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines 220 Control Panel Summary Menu setting Description DRYING TIME Selects a drying time for ink to avoid smearing from 0 to 10 seconds PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on thin paper or backlight film STANDARD 1to 4 ET ROLL PAPER ENSION 4d4Nn Raises the tension to prevent wrinkles when printing on cloth or thin paper STANDARD HIGH HIGHER REMOVE SKEW Reduces paper skew HEAD ALIGNMENT menu see page 156 for details PAPER THICKNESS Selects the paper type Epson media or thickness non Epson media for aligning the print head ALIGNMENT Selects and starts running print head alignment of various types NETWORK SETUP menu see the on screen Network Guide for details NETWORK SETUP Select to enable or disable network printing P ADDRESS SETTING Select to set the IP address automatically or manually P SM DG SETTING Enter the IP address settings if selecting the address manually BONJOUR
9. button and remove the roll paper core Then load another roll PAPER RELEASED LOAD PAPER The button has been pressed Load paper then press the button PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE JI BUTTON LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER The paper is not detected Press Il 1 to clear the error then select the right paper PAPER SETTING ERROR CHECK THE PAPER SOURCE IN THE DRIVER SETTINGS AND LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The paper source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match Check the Paper Source or Paper Size settings and make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solving Problems 181 Message Explanation Response PAPER SIZE ERROR LOAD CORRECT PAPER SIZE The loaded paper size does not match the size of the image Make sure the paper size matches the size of the image PAPER SKEW LOAD PAPER PROPERLY Paper is not loaded straight Press the button and make sure the paper is loaded straight PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print while an error condition was present Press the power button to turn off the printer then turn it back on REPLACE MAINTENANCE TANK SOON The maintenance tank is nearing the end of its service life Replace the maintenance tank with a new one as soon as possible SOME NOZZLES ARE CLOGGED Head cleaning has been performed but did not clear the nozzles Print the nozzle check pat
10. t open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process 8 When the uni directional alignment is finished press P 9 Select HEAD ALIGNMENT then select ALIGNMENT 10 Select BI D ALL and press OK to start the alignment process 11 When done press II T to exit head alignment mode Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job you should check your ink levels If one of your cartridges is low you can replace it before you start Or you can wait until the ink is expended replace the cartridge and then continue the job without any loss of print quality However it is best to replace a low ink cartridge before starting a large print job The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD display The numbers above the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 5 ink cartridge slots on the printer The icons show the approximate amount of ink remaining 158 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage Yields vary considerably based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of use and temperature For print quality a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the replace cartridge indicator comes on For best printing results use up a Cartridge within six months of openi
11. 220 O Optional equipment 12 P Page Line setting control panel 69 Mac OS X 10 4 135 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 122 Windows 96 Page Rendering Mode setting 109 Page setup options Mac OS X 10 4 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 113 to 116 Paper configuration settings 82 to 84 100 to 103 119 to 120 133 to 134 185 custom size 86 94 97 to 98 113 to 116 126 to 129 cut sheet see Cut sheet paper cutting manually 69 Epson 57 to 59 handling 57 to 84 icons 216 jams 191 to 192 light 176 215 Mac OS X 10 4 options 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 options 113 to 116 non Epson 82 to 84 ordering 57 printable area 201 problems 189 to 192 removing from printer 70 to 72 roll see Roll paper sizes 196 198 to 200 specifications 196 to 201 suction 83 101 120 134 trim lines 69 96 122 135 Paper basket SP 7700 27 to 33 SP 9700 34 to 42 storing 81 using 77 to 80 Paper cutter see Cutter Paper Size setting Mac OS X 10 4 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 113 to 116 problems 187 188 Windows 94 97 to 98 Paper Source setting icons 216 problems 188 Windows 93 97 Paper Type selecting on control panel 59 to 60 Pause reset light 19 176 213 to 215 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X 10 4 138 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 125 Windows 107 Photoshop Adobe 141 to 148 Platen Gap setting control panel 76 to 77 Mac OS X 10 4 134 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 120 problems 185 Windo
12. Connecting the power cord Installing ink Connecting to your computer and a network Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh Updating the printer firmware Configuring the printer for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand Before you begin make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer at least 12 inches 305 mm on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown 53 4 x 35 6 inches 1356 x 903 mm for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 73 4 x 52 inches 1864 x 1318 mm for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 22 Setting Up the Printer For assembly you need floor space of approximately 8 x 8 feet 2 4 x 2 4 m for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and stand 13 x 13 feet 4 x 4 m for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1 Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet Then remove the box containing the stand and paper basket 2 Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items Manual holder 6 Bolts Hex wrench 2 Wing screws with lock washers Horizontal strut Note Make sure you tighten all bolts before moving to the next section Setting Up the Printer 23 3 Insert the strut into the left side as shown The sides are labeled L and R 4 Fasten the strut with 3 bolts as shown Use the hex wrench to tighten the bolts 24 Setting U
13. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover 4 Press V The sheet feeds into printing position automatically 5 Ifyou see a question on the display about paper settings select Yes if the settings are correct or select No then change the settings 6 Press OK 7 Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer 8 To remove your print press the V button while holding the sheet Handling Paper and Other Media 75 Loading Thick Sheets Make sure you load paper in the portrait orientation short edge first The only exception is paper that is more than 19 mil 0 5 mm thick and 28 6 inches 728 mm long which should be loaded in landscape orientation Pro 9700 only 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press the lt Paper Source button until the J Sheet icon appears on the LCD display Note You may need to increase the suction by pressing the A button This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing 3 Press the 6 Paper release button 4 Feed the sheet into the paper slot Make sure the right and top edges of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer 76 Handling Paper and Other Media Note If you notice head strikes on your prints make sure your paper is flat You can also try changing the PLATEN GAP set
14. On Ready to use Flashing rapidly Operating Flashing slowly Power saving mode Flashing very slowly The Auto Take Up Reel has an error and stopped working check the installation and see page 193 for additional solutions Off Turned off Sensor light m O Auto Manual Backward eal Backward P az y ia Forward Forward 204 Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel WARNING Make sure the Auto Take Up Reel is installed properly and is turned off before loading paper If it is installed incorrectly or operates unexpectedly bodily injury may occur Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take Up Reel Before you load roll paper onto the take up reel core check the following 4 5 Turn off the Auto Take Up Reel to avoid injury Make sure that the leading edge of the roll paper is straight Plug in the power cord Make sure the printer is on and the Auto Take up Reel icon appears on the LCD panel Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in the printer properly For instructions see page 59 Press the lt button to select D Auto Cut Off Press the W button to feed the roll paper out of the printer Continue with the steps in the next section if you want to wind your prints forward or page 206 if you want to wind your prints backward Note When printing on Singleweight Matte Paper at least 24 inch
15. Primer Epsonstyiushro9700 198091 ES Presets Standard E Print Settings i Page Setup Sheet Media Type Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 i Color Calor B amp W Photo E Mode Automatic Quality Fm Speed O Advanced Settings EPSON Standard t IE POF Preview Supplies Standard Cancel E Mac OS X 10 4 11 2 Select the Media Type setting for your paper see page 139 3 Set the rest of the print settings you want to use beginning on page 130 4 Do one of the following For Mac OS X 10 6 and 10 5 make sure Color Mode is set to Off No Color Management Managing Color With Profiles 145 Note Make sure that you For Mac OS X 10 4 select Printer Color Management then select Off select Off No Color No Color Adjustment Adjustment or Off No Color Management If you don t the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image ATED Owe ihata 3 data producing inaccurate results Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 FA Presets Standard B O Color Controls O ColorSync Off No Color Adjustment If you selected the wrong combination of source profile printer profile and color management settings you I get _PDFv Preview Supplies _ Cancel E Print unexpected results 5 Click Print to print your photo Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management enviro
16. restart your computer Then follow the instructions on page 49 to install the software Appendix A Specifications 195 Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 50 to 95 F 4 to 104 F 10 to 35 C 20 to 40 C Print quality guarantee 59 to 77 F 15 to 25 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH 5 to 85 RH ee tion Print quality guarantee o condensation 40 to 60 containe Electrical Specification Description Input voltage range 90 V to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 1 0 Aat 120 V 0 5 A at 220 V Power consumption Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Approx 80 W Approx 14 W in low power mode Approx 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Approx 85 W Approx 14 W in low power mode Approx 1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information 196 Specifications Note Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non Epson brand or type of paper Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs Dimensions and Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Height 48 inches 1218 mm 48 inches 1218 mm Width 53 4 inches 1356 mm 73 4 inches 1864 mm Depth 26 26 inches 667 mm
17. s Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your network follow these steps to configure it 1 Turn on the printer 2 Start EpsonNet Config The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address and IP address for each printer that it finds aN __EpsonNet Config SS EpsonNet ss EpsonNe Config i sald Sorting Method None B F a denam MAC Address IP Address sw Epson Stylus Pro 9700 000048198091 192 168 10 193 a Launch Browser __ Configuration TCP IP Read ly 3 Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to access the TCP IP selection screen 4 If necessary contact your network administrator for instructions on assigning an appropriate IP address For more information on configuring the printer see the on screen Network Guide Chapter 2 Handling Paper and Other Media 57 The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 print on a variety of media including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches 610 mm for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches 1118 mm for the Pro 9700 You can also use heavy stock such as posterboard up to 59 mil 1 5 mm thick This chapter includes the following information Selecting media for your printer Using roll paper Using cut sheet paper Using the paper basket Optimizing the settings for your paper Selecting Media for Your Printer Epso
18. Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name or you will lose your settings Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you ve made the correct settings for your print job create a custom preset This will save you time when you use the same profile printer ink media combination for future print jobs 1 Select Summary from the drop down menu 2 After verifying that your settings are correct select Save As from the Presets drop down menu Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP a Presets Standard Copies 1 v Collated Pages All OFrom 1 to 1 Paper Size 24 x 30 in Roll 24 00 by 30 00 inches Orientation Ie gt Copies amp Pages gt Preview gt Layout gt Color Matchir gt Paper Handlir gt Cover Page Save Preset As gt Scheduler gt Print Settings Standard 1 Cancel Print el eel 3 Type a name for your custom preset and click OK 4 When you re ready to print click the Print button Whenever you want to print with your custom preset select it from the Presets drop down menu Note If it is no longer spooling in the computer you can also cancel a print job by pressing the I 77 button on the printer selecting JOB CANCEL and pressing the OK button Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Managing Print Jobs 125 After you click Print you can monitor the progress of
19. Install button ERIT Syu Pro 9700 Software Installation Printer Driver and Utilities s click Custom 6 Read the license agreement and click Accept 7 Follow the instructions to install all necessary software and manuals register your printer and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop 8 When you re done click Exit and eject the CD Restart your computer if prompted 9 After your Macintosh restarts do one of the following Tip If you want to rename the printer for easier identification enter a new name for it in the Name field on this screen Setting Up the Printer 53 For Mac OS X 10 6 and 10 5 select Print amp Fax from System Preferences Click the button then select your printer and click Add EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP x s me x Options Supplies J J Kind EPSON SPro 9700 1 kie Share this printer on the network Sharing Preferences Default printer Last Printer Used ew Default paper size US Letter af Click the lock to prevent further changes For Mac OS X 10 4 open the Printer Setup Utility Click Add You see your printer in the Printer Browser 000 Printer Browser i Q Default Browser IP Printer Search Connection AL CX11 D013A1 Bonjour AL CX11 D1C538 Bonjour ART700 Bonjour EPSON47A36C Bonjour IBM Infoprint 1572 Bonjour Phaser 5500DN 8
20. NOT ENOUGH INK CONTINUE CLEANING YES RECOMMENDED NO There is not enough ink to perform cleaning Select YES then follow the instructions to replace the ink cartridge 180 Solving Problems Message Explanation Response NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE IN MAINT TANK CONTINUE CLEANING YES RECOMMENDED NO There is not enough space in the maintenance tank to perform cleaning Select YES then follow the instructions to replace the maintenance tank PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER Roll paper was not cut correctly Press the button and open the front cover Remove the uncut paper The cutter may be blunt or incorrectly installed Reinstall or replace the cutter if necessary see page 162 PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER Roll paper is used with the cut sheet setting Press the button and remove the paper PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY Paper is not loaded correctly Press the button then reload paper correctly PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER Paper has jammed in the printer Press the button and remove the jammed paper see page 191 for more information PAPER LOW The paper roll is almost Replace the roll finished PAPER OUT No paper is loaded Load paper LOAD PAPER The button has been Press the button then load paper pressed with no paper loaded Paper ran out during printing Press the
21. OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or paper configuration settings page 133 for Mac OS X 10 4 110r page 100 for Windows Check these settings Make sure Paper Thickness setting is correct for your paper If you ve created a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard STD when you re done using it See page 82 Colors are incorrect or missing Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct bd Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility bd If you re using a third party RIP or non Epson media custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction d If you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up Runa nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 152 D Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges If the cartridge is too old replace it as described on page 157 Bb Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low as described on page 157 If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off the ink indicators will not be accurate Make sure color settings in your application or printer software are correct Solving Problems 185 Problem Solution Your print has gaps or appears faint Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges If the cartridge is too old replace it as described on page 157 Make sure the Med
22. Paper Borderless Retain Size J85 184 J83 182 JB2 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 61 J81 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Sizey 61 Landscape 180 Super BO Super BO Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size Sx 10in 10x 1l2in 10 x 12 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 11 x 14 in 12x 12in 16 x 20 in 16 x 20 in Roll Paper Borderiess Retain Size 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 30 x 40 in 36 x 44 in 36 x 44 in Koll Paper Borderless Retain Size 30 x 40 cm 30 x 40 cm Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 40 x 60 cm 60 x 90cm Manage Custom Sizes VU vrvrvyyy 115 The following settings are available depending on the size you choose The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin larger than the top and sides Sheet Borderless Auto Expand prints on cut sheets and enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the width of the paper without side borders Sheet Borderless Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper This selection is recommended for borderless printing with minimal clipping of your image See page 112 for more information 116 Note It you don t
23. Paper Width Poster N Custom F 5 V Optimize Enlargement E Print Bckg Color Color Settings H E Job Settings Details K Reset Defaults Y Show Settings Version 6 70 2 Select the settings you want for Orientation and Copies 3 Click Reduce Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image You can select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width or select Custom and enter a scaling percentage 4 Ifyou are enlarging your image beyond the limits of your application program make sure Optimize Enlargement is selected The driver will increase the image size up to 650 and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations Depending on the resolution of your image and the print size you may see reduced quality in the print 100 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D max and color gamut 5 Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page Click the Color Settings button to select the color you want 6 Click Job Settings if you want to have the time date and other information about your print job printed at the top or bottom of the page Click Details select the settings you want to use and click OK Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non Epson media and you need to fine tune its performance
24. Printer feed errors do not allow prints to stack up in the Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer paper basket 1 Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down he O 2 Lower the paper guides then raise the front of the basket all the way up Fasten the front of the basket with the tabs 80 Handling Paper and Other Media 3 For the Pro 9700 adjust the basket based on your print size e 23 4 x 33 1 inches A1 or smaller Note If printouts on matte paper have banding pull the paper guides forward Handling Paper and Other Media 81 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket you can fold it out of the way 1 For the Pro 9700 raise the back of the basket 2 Raise the paper guides then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the basket Lower the paper guides 82 Handling Paper and Other Media Note Paper configurations are needed only for non Epson media Note You can also create paper configurations using the Epson LFP Remote Panel installed from the printer software CD Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper However you may want to fine tune how the printer handles various media especially if you use non Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver Use the pape
25. Pro9700_7700_Premium Photo Paper 260 0 27 mm SemimattePhotoPaper260 icc Photo Black Premium Glossy Photo 7 mil Yes 2 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumGlossy Paper 170 0 18 mm PhotoPaper1 70 icc Photo Black Premium Semi gloss 7 mil Yes 2 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss Photo Paper 170 0 18 mm PhotoPaper170 icc Photo Black Enhanced Matte Paper 10 mil No 3 inch Pro9700_7700_EnhancedMatte 0 25 mm Paper icc Doubleweight Matte 10 mil Yes 2 inch Pro9700_7700_Doubleweight Paper 0 21 mm MattePaper icc Matte Black Singleweight Matte Paper 5 5 mil Yes 2 inch Pro9700_7700_SingleweightMatte 0 14 mm Paper icc Matte Black Enhanced Synthetic Paper 5 mi No 2 inch Pro9700_7700_EnhancedSynthetic 0 12 mm Paper icc Matte Black Enhanced Adhesive 7m i No 2 inch Pro9700_7700_EnhancedAdhesive Synthetic Paper 0 17 mm SyntheticPaper icc Matte Black 198 Specifications Cut Sheets Weight range 17 lb 64 g m2 bond up to posterboard Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group Size name Measurements A Series A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches 210 x 297 mm A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches 297 x 420 mm Super A3 B 13 x 19 inches 329 x 483 mm A2 16 5 x 23 4 inches 420 x 594 mm Al 23 4 x 33 1 inches 594 x 841 mm Super A1 24 x 36 inches 610 x 910 mm AO 33 1 x 44 inches 841 x 1189 mm Super AO 36 x 50 9 inches 914 x 1292 mm US ANSI Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 216 x 279 mm USB 11 x 17 inches
26. Select the Bonjour network settings if necessary NIT NETWORK SETTING Returns the network settings to their default values OPTIONS SETUP menu Take up reel Displays the version of the Auto Take up Reel installed Pro 9700 only Index A Accessories 12 Adobe Photoshop 141 to 148 Aligning print head 156 to 157 Always spool RAW datatype setting 108 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X 10 4 134 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 121 Windows 96 Auto Rotate setting Windows 96 Automatic media tracking 61 Automatic Take Up Reel optional ordering 12 problems 193 using 203 to 210 B Banding 183 Barcode 61 Basket paper SP 7700 27 to 33 SP 9700 34 to 42 Blank pages 188 Blurry prints 185 Borderless printing Mac OS X 10 4 112 126 to 128 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 112 113 to 116 Windows 86 93 to 98 Buttons control panel 19 176 213 to 214 C Cable power 45 printer 14 48 to 49 problems 187 requirements 13 14 221 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10 4 138 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 125 Windows 107 Cartridges see Ink cartridges Checking printer status 149 to 152 Cleaning print head 152 to 156 162 printer 168 Coarse Rendering setting 109 Color management Mac OS X 10 4 132 to 133 141 to 145 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 141 to 145 profiles 141 to 148 Windows 91 to 93 145 to 148 Color problems 184 188 ColorSync settings Mac OS X 10 4 132 Connecting printer 48 to
27. a Sins Printer Color Adjustment tse Colar adjustment Method Color Cirde Slide Bar Gamma 22 X Before Note Many application settings override settings in the printer driver Always verify settings to get the results you expect Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 93 e ICM adjusts colors based on the printer s ICC profile using the Image Color Matching system You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below rc Leal imm am Printer Color Adjustment ne Gn F Show all profiles Image z m PEPEE Printer Profile Description rI gt Input Profile Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710 li Intent Perceptual zj PremiumLusterPhotoPaper260 Printer Profile EPSON Standard _ x i Graphics Text 0 C Cancel __Help L s In most cases you will get better results by applying color management in your application rather than in the printer driver See page 141 for instructions 4 Click OK to save your settings Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow the steps in this section to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless printing and automatic cutting If you re printing on cut sheets see page 96 1 On the Properties or Preferences window make sure the Main tab is selected 2 For the Source setting select Roll Paper or Roll Paper Banner The Roll Paper Banner setting allows
28. and select settings for borderless printing if desired If you re printing on roll paper see page 93 1 On the Properties or Preferences window make sure the Main tab is selected Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 97 2 For the Source setting select Sheet amp Man 7 Page Layout 7 Utiity Select Setting Current Settings Media Settings Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Color B amp W Photo Quality Options Automatic Custom EPSON Standard sRGB Printable Area User Defined 3 For the Size setting select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer If the size of your paper is not listed you can create a custom paper size Select User Defined You see this window 3 50 44 02 Paper Height 11 00 5 00 590 55 Unit Amm inch Delete 98 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Type a name for your custom size then enter the size in hundredths of an inch or centimeters and click Save Then click OK 4 Ifyou want to center your image on the sheet click Printable Area then select Centered 5 Ifyou want to print to the edges of the page click Borderless not available for custom paper sizes If you re not printing borderless images go to step 7 Note that borderless printing applies only to
29. asking you to turn on the printer press the printer s power button Make sure the printer is connected see page 48 Setting Up the Printer 51 For network connection click the Manual button select the port you created for the printer and click OK If you didn t create a port for the printer select FILE 8 When you see the final installation screen click Exit 9 Register your printer with Epson then remove the printer software CD ROM 10 If you need to create a port see the on screen Network Guide Go to the next section to update the printer firmware if necessary Installing the Software for Macintosh Note You can check for a Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh For Windows newer version of your see page 49 printer driver on the Epson Support site at 1 Turn on your Macintosh and your printer www epson com support 2 Insert the printer software CD ROM into your CD or DVD drive 3 Double click the Epson installer icon 4 Click your printer model Son Siylus Pro 7700 9700 your product Epson Stylus Pro 7700 52 Setting Up the Printer Note If you see a message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system you must uninstall the older version before you can install the new one Open the Applications folder and drag the EpsonNet folder into the trash Then reinstall your printer software 5 Click the
30. common printing conditions in North America CMYK values are preserved Profile warnings are enabled Select U S Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB 1998 as the color space Click OK Open the photo you want to print If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message select Use the embedded profile and click OK If you see a Missing Profile message select Assign working RGB Adobe RGB 1998 and click OK When your image appears evaluate the color balance and contrast If they need improvement select Image gt Mode gt Assign Profile or Edit gt Assign Profile Then select one of the following as the Profile setting e A different RGB working space such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966 2 1 e Ascanner profile for your scanner e A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the screen Note If your image contains very saturated colors select Perceptual This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer s color gamut 6 Select File then click Print or Print with Preview Printer a Stylus Pro 7700 ig Copies 1 Page Setup fetes ES Corser image Managing Color With Profiles Cie a 18 ne Dvcemeen yothe seca HEED 1 Q row Opoo Coler tunding moran tanga Colors q Od you Gaati cuter management the p
31. fine tune its performance Note You may need to l change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D max and color gamut Select Paper Configuration from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 i Standard B Paper Configuration iz Presets Color Density 50 50 Drying Time per Print Head Pass Drying Time per Page 0 60 Paper Feed Adjustment a 9_ 0 01 70 70 Paper Thickness 3 0 1mm Paper Suction Standard Zz Default Platen Gap Auto E Roll Paper Back Tension Auto H 4 PDF v 3 Preview Supplies Standard 4 Cancel Print 2 Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer s control panel e Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level e Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page e Drying Time per Page lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink 134 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh ee gt A Normal PCan ad cut B u ee 3 lt gt lt gt A coe Double is cut B lt gt ees gt
32. for 3 seconds deletes the print job gt Menu Accesses the printer menus Selects menus and settings within menu mode During printing enters the PRINTER STATUS menu lt Paper Source Selects the paper source D Sheet D amp Roll Auto Cut On or 9 Roll Auto Cut Off Goes back to previous menu within menu mode 214 Control Panel Summary Button Description v Paper feed Down Feeds the paper forward Press and hold to feed paper faster When paper is unlocked reduces paper suction Changes setting parameters within menu mode A Paper feed Up Feeds the paper backward When paper is unlocked increases paper suction Changes setting parameters within menu mode OK Executes setting changes within the menu system When held for 3 seconds when D Sheet is selected ejects the sheet When no paper is loaded displays paper loading procedures on the LCD panel When held for 3 seconds when the printer is drying ink stops the ink drying process and ejects the paper AA Print head cleaning Performs cleaning for the print head all colors If you notice print quality declining this will improve the print quality 214 Ink open Opens the selected ink cover Paper release or ePlaten Locks or releases paper in the printer gt Paper cut Cuts roll paper Lights Control Panel Summary 215 See Checking Error Messages and Lights on page 176 for instruct
33. from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP HA a Presets Standard HA Copies fis M Collated Pages All OfFrom 1 to 1 Paper Size 24 x 30 in Roll HJ 24 23 by 30 00 inches mfc Orientation Print Settings Eg Select Basic Advanced Color Settings Print rH Settings Page Setup Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size K Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 B Color Color B amp W Photo Color Settings EPSON Standard sRGB F C Use Generic RGB Print Quality SuperFine 1440dpi B mM Super MicroWeave High Speed l l Flip Horizontal l Finest Detail 8 Ifyou created a custom paper size for your roll paper select the Auto Expand or Retain Size option in the Paper Size drop down menu See page 112 for details 9 Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on See the table on page 139 for more information 10 Set the Color option as follows e Select Off No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver Choose this mode when you use a color managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application See page 141 for instructions e Select Color Controls then choose one of the mode settings shown at the left in the drop down menu 118 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note The Print Quality settings availab
34. image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image PDF v Preview Supplies J Cancel Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion The widths shown in the table on page 112 work with the Standard Expansion setting e Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping You may see a white border around your image e Use the Max setting to maximize the image width This will increase the amount of image clipping Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you ve made the correct settings for your print job create a custom preset This will save you time when you use the same Note If you check the profile printer ink media combination for future print jobs settings on each screen in the drop down menu 1 Select Summary from the drop down menu go through them carefully from top to bottom Avoid cycling through them repeatedly or you may lose your settings Caution Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name or you will lose your settings Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 137 2 After verifying that your settings are correct select Save As from the Presets drop down menu gt Copies Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 Presets Standard r Summary Save Preset gt Layout gt Schedul gt Paper H gt ColorSyi gt Cover gt Print Sel Expand All Save Preset As tandadt
35. paper configuration settings 133 to 134 roll paper settings 134 to 135 Index 223 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 advanced media control settings 119 to 120 basic print options 113 to 118 borderless printing 112 113 to 116 canceling print jobs 125 custom paper size 113 to 116 custom preset 124 Media Type setting 117 139 to 140 monitoring print jobs 125 page setup options 113 to 116 roll paper settings 121 to 122 Maintenance 149 to 170 Maintenance menu 156 162 Maintenance mode 161 to 162 Maintenance tank checking status 149 to 152 ordering 12 replacing 166 to 167 Manuals how to use 11 Margins default 201 incorrect 187 printing without 93 to 98 112 to 116 Media tracking setting up 61 Media Type Mac OS X 10 4 130 139 to 140 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 117 139 to 140 Windows 88 100 to 103 Memory requirements 13 Menus Custom Paper 82 to 84 219 to 220 Head Alignment 157 220 Maintenance 156 162 218 Network Setup 220 Printer Setup 154 217 Printer Status 55 150 to 151 218 setting summary 217 to 220 Test Print 150 218 224 Index Messages control panel 176 to 181 Mirror Image setting problems 187 Windows 99 Monitoring printer control panel 176 to 181 Mac OS X 10 4 138 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 125 Windows 107 to 110 Moving printer 170 to 173 myEpsonPrinter com checking status 150 N Network configuring software 52 56 connection 48 51 Network Setup menu
36. paper cutter may be dull Follow the instructions on page 162 to replace the cutter gt Make sure D appears on the LCD display If not press the Paper Source button to select this setting Also check the Auto Cut settings in your printer software Printing is too slow Turn on the High Speed setting See page 108 for instructions Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility bd Don t run too many applications at the same time bd Turn off virtual memory Add RAM to your system d Try printing when there is less traffic on the network or move the printer to a different network segment Solving Problems 189 Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently try one or more of the following solutions For roll paper try adjusting the Paper Suction setting See page 82 for more information You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver For heavy or thick media follow the instructions on page 75 to load the media correctly 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 page 57 page 196 and page 198 for paper specifications Make sure no foreign objects are inside the paper path Make sure the printer isn t l
37. pops open slightly Setting Up the Printer 47 3 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages then gently shake each cartridge for about 5 seconds 4 Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge Slotno Cartridge 1 Vivid Magenta VM Cyan C Photo Black PK Yellow Y 2 3 4 5 Matte Black MK Install the ink cartridges in the printer Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer then insert it into its slot until it clicks into place Make sure you insert each cartridge all the way into the correct slot 48 Setting Up the Printer Caution Charging takes about 15 minutes Never turn off the printer remove the maintenance tank or open the front cover or ink covers while the power light is flashing or you may damage the printer 6 After installing all 5 cartridges close the ink cover The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the power light flashes After ink charging is completed you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display See page 57 for instructions Connecting to Your System You can use USB and or Ethernet network connections For USB connection make sure your system has the appropriate port and you have a standard shielded cable 10 feet 3 m long or less To connect to a network hub you n
38. roll paper be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 58 as well as these special guidelines for roll paper When storing roll paper keep it in its original packaging including the bag end caps and box To avoid feeding excess paper make sure the L Sheet icon does not appear on the LCD display Press the lt Paper Source button until the DX or D roll icon appears Choose DX if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed Choose Q if you want to print a series of pages and keep them together for cutting later on or use the Auto Take up Reel Pro 9700 only If you re loading heavy paper you may need to increase the paper suction by pressing the A Paper Feed button For lightweight paper decrease the suction by pressing the W Paper Feed button Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use Selecting the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of paper you need to select the paper type on the printer s control panel L 2 Press gt Menu Press A or W to select PAPER SETUP then press P Select PAPER TYPE then press P Select the paper that you are using as listed on page 60 then press the OK button to save the setting Press Il to exit the menu 60 Handling Paper and Other Media If your paper does not appear on the control panel check the instructions included with the paper or look on the Epson website www proimaging epson com If
39. see the Orientation or Scale settings in the Print window check for them in your application before printing For example you may be able to select them by opening the File menu and selecting Page Setup Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh e Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders See page 112 for more information e Roll Paper Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them but with normal side borders e Roll Paper Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous borderless images without space between them 5 Ifyou are printing on roll paper choose Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size m If you are printin enu g on a cut sheet skip to step 6 Click to create a custom page size ISOQ Custom Page Sizes Untitled Page Size 8 5 in 11 in Width Height Printer Margins User defined B 0 25 in 0 25 in zop 0 25 in Left 0 56 in lle Bottom Duplicate Click the plus sign double click Untitled and give your paper size a name then define its size and margins and click OK Select your new page size from the Paper Size drop down menu 6 Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 117 7 Select Print Settings
40. see the language you want then press OK to select it The printer exits maintenance mode and returns to normal operation 162 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer e To change the units of measurement press W to highlight LENGTH UNITS then press P Press V to switch from METRIC to FEET INCH then press OK to select it Press lt when done e To change the temperature units of measurement press V to highlight TEMPERATURE UNITS then press P Press V to switch from C Celsius or centigrade to F Fahrenheit then press OK to select it Press 4 when done e To change the maximum roll paper tension press W to highlight ROLL PAPER TENSION then press Press W to decrease the maximum value or A to increase it from 1 to 5 Press OK to select the setting you want e To run a super strong cleaning cycle press W to highlight SS CLEANING then press to display EXECUTE Press OK to start the cleaning cycle e To return all control panel settings to their default values press V to highlight DEFAULT PANEL then press gt to display EXECUTE Press OK to restore the default settings 4 To exit maintenance mode turn off the printer by pressing the O power button Press the power button again to turn on the printer in the normal operating mode Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that your paper isn t being cut cleanly the cutter may need to be replaced You can obtain a new cutter from Epson part number C12
41. setting Mac OS X 10 4 131 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 118 problems 187 G Gaps in prints 185 Garbled characters 187 Ghosting 184 Grainy prints 184 H Head Alignment menu 157 Height of printer 196 Help Epson 13 High Speed Copies setting 108 High Speed setting Mac OS X 10 4 131 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 118 Windows 89 Humidity requirements 195 ICM setting 93 Ink icons 216 light 19 176 215 Ink cartridges checking status 107 149 to 152 157 to 158 installing 46 to 48 ordering 158 replacing 157 to 160 safety instructions 17 specifications 201 Inverted images 187 J Jams paper 191 to 192 Job history 150 L Language control panel 161 to 162 Layout Mac OS X 10 4 options 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 options 113 to 116 Windows options 99 to 100 LCD display icons 19 LFP Remote Panel 55 to 56 Lights control panel 19 176 213 to 215 Loading cut sheet paper 73 to 74 roll paper 59 to 68 M Mac OS X checking printer status 151 to 152 color management 141 to 145 installing software 51 to 54 system requirements 13 to 14 uninstalling software 193 194 Mac OS X 10 4 basic print options 129 to 131 borderless printing 112 126 to 128 canceling print jobs 138 color management 132 to 133 ColorSync settings 132 custom paper size 126 to 129 custom preset 136 to 137 Media Type setting 130 139 to 140 monitoring print jobs 138 page setup options 126 to 129
42. the Pro 9700 note which tank is full see page 166 MAINTENANCE TANK REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is at the end of its service life Replace the maintenance tank with a new one MAINTENANCE TANK REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is at the end of its service life Replace the maintenance tank with a new one NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE nk cartridge s not installed or an incorrect cartridge is installed Install ink cartridge s see page 157 Do not reinstall the incorrect cartridge NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is not installed Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted For the Pro 9700 note which tank is missing see page 166 NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is not installed Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted For the Pro 9700 note which tank is missing see page 166 NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is too full for head cleaning Replace the maintenance tank see page 166 NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE l BUTTON Auto cleaning cannot be performed Press the button to clear the error then try cleaning again If necessary cancel cleaning from the computer then restart the printer NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED
43. the left and right sides of the page on cut sheets margins are required at the top and bottom of the page For full bleed borderless printing use roll paper see page 93 for instructions 6 Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size e Auto Expand enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper You can use the slider to control the amount of expansion e Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width if you want to print without borders 7 Ifyou want to reduce or enlarge your image click the Page Layout tab See the next section for more information Note Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 99 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster size image even if your application does not support poster printing Follow these steps to reduce or enlarge your image 1 On the Properties or Preferences window click the Page Layout tab You see this window Page Layout Utility Select Setting l Current Settings T Save Del Orientation Copies e _ al a Copies 1 Portrait Landscape fl Rotate 180 E Mirror Image Collate Reverse Order Layout Page Size 16 x 20in X Output Paper Same as Page Size Mi Ege E MultiPage Fit to Page N up N Eit to Roll
44. the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check the FAQs at www proimaging epson com Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed This chapter provides instructions for the following e Diagnosing problems e Checking error messages and lights e Improving print quality e Solving operational problems e Solving miscellaneous printing problems e Solving paper problems including clearing paper jams e Solving problems with the optional Auto Take Up Reel e Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver Diagnosing Problems The printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems e To identify the most common problems check the messages and lights on the control panel See pages 176 through 182 for more information e If you re using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility check your software for error messages See page 151 for more information e To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself print a status sheet from the control panel See page 149 for instructions e Review the FAQs at www proimaging epson com for possible solutions e If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem contact Epson as described under Where To Get Help on page 13 176 Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the printer Paper feed
45. to automaticaly check for errors and abo Check the level of ink remaining Nozzle Check BEA rei resd nyman Conte ewe Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in your printout i SEER Head Cleaning A DAON funa tonan NA amp EPSON IP Remote Parai 2 4 Use this utitty Hf your print quality decines or the Nozzie p Check indicates Clogged nozzies FBR overre metwocee boas Print Haad Alignment AA Use this utiity if mesaligned vertical lines appear in your printout AD re qa EPSON LFP Remote Pane 2 Te use tris utay to optimize your panter verson 6 70 Printer Firmware Update C a Windows Mac OS X 3 Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen 4 After the pattern is printed use at least a 10x eye loupe to examine it If the pattern looks good as shown below the print head is clean EE Fan Eann E SSS SSS e Ifany dots or segments are missing or deflected as shown below run a cleaning cycle as described on page 155 Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean Caution Don t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer e If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 155 154 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel You can print a nozz
46. up button Print head cleaning button Paper release ePlaten light and button Paper light Ink light power light and pakton OK button Menu button Paper cut button Ink open button Paper feed down button LCD display Pause reset light and button Left arrow or paper source button When your paper runs out ink is low or a problem occurs a message appears on the LCD display and the lights on the control panel come on or flash The following table lists the messages in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD A SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE OR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The borderless setting is selected and paper that doesn t support borderless printing is loaded Press Il to cancel the print job Change the setting in the printer driver or load different paper The sheet size is not recognized Make sure the paper is flat Paper is not loaded correctly Make sure paper is loaded correctly CALL FOR SERVICE An error has occurred The number 3000 indicates that the power cord is not connected correctly Note the error number then turn the printer off Then check the power cord connection at both ends and turn it back on If the message remains after restarting the printer several times contact your service provider as described on page 13 CANNOT OPEN INK C
47. website www epson com support or Canadian support website www epson ca support For technical support and service related questions please contact your local service provider as stated in your service contract If you do not have your service contract please visit the Ricoh Americas Corporation website at http www ricoh usa com for information on how to locate your local service provider Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand alone or peer to peer network environment your system should meet these requirements e IBM compatible PC with a Pentium 4 3 GHz or higher processor recommended e Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP e At least 2GB of RAM 4GB or more recommended e At least 32GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files e Quad speed 4x CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software e For USB connection a Windows compliant USB Hi Speed 2 0 port and a shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 10 feet 3 m long e For Ethernet connection Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 5 compatible cable Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand alone or peer to peer network environment your Macintosh system should meet these requirements e Mac OS X 10 4 11 or higher 14 Introduction Caution Using an improperly shielded cable es
48. you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you re using For this media Select this Media Type setting Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset Velvet roll paper only Enhanced Matte Paper Plain paper Plain paper line drawing Tracing paper Plain Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Mat
49. you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver Then whenever you print on that media you can select the custom Media Type select the rest of your print settings and print You can even export the settings to a file you can share 1 Click the Paper Config button on the Main tab You see this window n Paper Configuration Color Density mmm SS eee e 50 50 Drying Time per Print Head Pass i 0 0 1sec 0 Drying Time per Page 8 0 ec 0 Paper Feed Adjustment I t 0 01 70 70 Paper Suction g Standard 1 2 3 4 i Paper Thickness 3 0 1mm Platen Gap Auto x Roll Paper Back Tension Auto Ce ox Geet Gee Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer s control panel e Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level for example when you turn off color management in your printer software Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 101 e Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page e Drying Time per Page lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink e Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding Choose a lower value if you see white l
50. you to print a series of continuous images without any space between them This option is not available with all applications and is mostly for tiling an image 94 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip Creating a user defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document Available only if you ve selected Roll Paper Banner as the Source setting For the Size setting select the size of your image or output paper To make the best use of your roll paper creating a custom paper size is recommended Select User Defined You see this window p ze a User Defined Paper Size Base Paper Size Paper Size Name User Defined X User Defined Paper Size Fix Aspect Ratio User Defined Not Specify x Landscape Portrait Paper Width 8 50 3 50 44 02 Paper Height 11 00 5 00 590 55 Unit mm inch Type a name for your custom size then enter the size in hundredths of an inch or centimeters and click Save Then click OK If you want to reduce or enlarge your image click the Page Layout tab See page 99 for more information If you want to print without margins click Borderless If you re not printing borderless images go to step 7 Note that borderless printing takes longer than normal printing See page 86 for more information about borderle
51. your print job Follow these steps 1 Click the icon for your printer on the Dock If necessary double click your printer and print queue name You see a screen like this e000 EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP 1 Job oO Printing Clown Fish jpg Page 1 of 1 Status Name User When Completed Printing Clown Fish jpg Epson Epson 10 1 09 11 32 AM From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following e Click the print job then click Delete to cancel the job e Click the print job then click Hold to pause printing e Clicka print job marked Hold and click Resume to resume printing When you re finished close the print job window then close your printer window 126 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note Many application settings override the printer s page setup options Always verify settings to get the results you expect If your application has margin settings make sure they re turned off for borderless printing Note It you need more information about print options click the button Printing With Mac OS X 10 4 If you re using Mac OS X 10 4 follow the instructions below If you re using Mac OS X 10 6 or 10 5 see page 113 Choosing Page Setup Options Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size For prin
52. 0 00 ia cap eee RAR eet oie dats 93 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 000 00 e ee eee eee eee 96 Choosing Page Layout Options crass i ehue ease coe eas cand ves 99 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 0 0000 e eee 100 Saving Exporting and Importing Custom Settings 104 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 104 Importing a Custom Settings Group 6 6 eee eee eee 105 Loading a Pre Defined Settings Group 00000 105 Editing Printer Driver Settings 0 000000 eee 106 Contents 7 Managing Print Jobs ssogra ithe aeons 107 Using the Progress Metetis owt a sex vay eee en eee 107 Optimizing Print Speed ooon tends waste airs ain Gated hae Bisco 108 Setting Monitoring Preferetices 3554 saws Gieety taeeesaes 110 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 112 Printing With Mac OS X 10 6 and 10 5 cage rce eon varie 113 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 113 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options 119 Choosing Roll Paper Settings iin ee eee eee ta eee Shea 121 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 0000 123 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 0 00 124 Managing Print Obs tac heaiaad bacon a ewan hn 125 Printing With Mac OS S104 wos ee wate Day hive tata ee oP 126 Choosing Page Setup Options dich oeedd avowe
53. 26 26 inches 667 mm Weight 222 b 100 9 kg printer 298 Ib 135 1 kg printer without consumables stand and paper basket stand and paper basket Printer Interfaces e USB 1 1 and 2 0 compatible e Ethernet 10 100 BaseT Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 60950 1 CSA 22 2 No 60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Epson Stylus Pro 7700 24 inches 610 mm Epson Stylus Pro 9700 44 inches 1118 mm Up to 147 6 feet for 2 inch cored media Up to 662 7 feet for 3 inch cored media Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 17 to 24 lb 64 to 90 g sm 3 15 to 19 7 mil 0 08 to 0 5 mm Handles both 2 and 3 inch cored media 2 inch core 4 inches 103 mm 3 inch core 6 inches 150 mm Specifications 197 Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Borderless printing Core Paper name Thickness recommended diameter ICC profile Premium Glossy Photo 10 mi Yes 3 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumGlossy Paper 250 0 27 mm PhotoPaper250 icc Photo Black Premium Semi gloss 10 mi Yes 3 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss Photo Paper 250 0 27 mm PhotoPaper250 icc Photo Black Premium Luster Photo 10 mi Yes 3 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumLuster Paper 260 0 27 mm PhotoPaper260 icc Photo Black Premium Semimatte 10 mi Yes 3 inch
54. 4 nothing prints 187 operational 186 to 187 paper 189 to 192 print quality 182 to 186 print speed 109 188 printing stops 186 roll paper cannot be cut 188 smeared prints 185 Profiles color 141 to 148 Progress Meter 107 108 Q Quality Options Windows 88 to 89 R Registering non Epson media control panel 82 to 84 Mac OS X 10 4 133 to 134 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 119 to 120 Windows 100 to 103 Remaining paper setup 61 Requirements system 13 Resolution Mac OS X 10 4 131 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 118 Windows 88 Roll paper cannot be cut 188 cutting manually 69 loading 59 to 68 Mac OS X 10 4 settings 134 to 135 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 settings 121 to 122 ordering adapters 12 printable area 201 remaining 61 removing from printer 70 to 72 Save Roll Paper setting 94 122 135 tracking 61 trim lines 69 96 122 135 Windows settings 93 to 96 S Safety approvals 196 instructions 15 to 17 Save Roll Paper setting Mac OS X 10 4 135 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 122 Windows 94 Setting up printer 21 to 45 Software installing 51 to 54 uninstalling 193 to 194 Specifications electrical 195 environmental 195 ink cartridges 201 paper 196 to 201 printable area 201 printer 195 to 201 Speed and Progress utility 107 to 110 Status Monitor Mac OS X 151 to 152 Windows 107 to 110 151 to 152 Storing printer 170 to 173 Stylus Pro 7700 paper basket 27 to 33 Stylus
55. 49 Control panel aligning print head 156 to 157 buttons 19 176 213 to 214 changing language 161 to 162 changing measurement units 161 to 162 cleaning print head 154 to 156 illustration 19 176 213 ink levels checking 149 to 151 157 to 158 216 lights 19 176 213 to 215 messages 176 to 181 monitoring printer 176 to 181 restoring default settings 161 to 162 selecting paper type 59 to 60 status check printing 149 to 150 Custom paper size Mac OS X 10 4 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 113 to 116 Windows 86 94 97 to 98 222 Index Custom Preset Mac OS X 10 4 136 to 137 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 124 Windows 104 to 105 Cut sheet paper loading 73 to 74 supported sizes 198 to 200 Cutter cutting paper manually 69 ordering replacement 12 replacing 162 to 165 D Date and time setting 161 Default settings restoring 161 to 162 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X 10 4 138 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 125 Windows 107 Depth of printer 196 Diagnosing problems 175 Dimensions of printer 196 Documentation how to use 11 E EDM status checking 150 Electrical specifications 195 Energy consumption 195 Environmental specifications 195 ePlaten 19 213 to 215 Epson accessories 12 help 13 media 57 to 59 EpsonNet Config 52 56 Error messages 176 to 181 Error notification Windows 110 Ethernet port 14 18 48 196 F Faint prints 185 Firmware updating 55 to 56 Flip Horizontal
56. 700 unless otherwise noted Front Roll paper cover 3 Roll paper holder LLA Control Front panel cover Ink bay Casters Back Interface connector Network interface for optional equipment USB interface for computer Maintenance tank AC inlet Pro 9700 includes two tanks one on each side of printer Introduction 19 Control Panel Paper feed up button Paper Ink Print head Paper release ePlaten light light cleaning button light and button power light and button OK button Menu button Paper cut button Ink open button Paper feed down button Pause reset LCD Left arrow or paper light and button display source button LCD Display Roll paper margin P cond j E Roll paper gt PGE P 45 15mm Rn 31 8ft i counter Maintenance tank status Auto Take Up Reel Platen gap Paper Ink cartridge number status 20 Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer WARNING Four people are required to unpack and set up the printer Note When choosing a place for the printer leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers cordless phones TVs or air conditioners 21 This chapter includes the following information Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700
57. AUTO NOZZLE CHECK Selects whether to automatically check the print head nozzles periodically or before printing each print job v RINT NOZZLE PATTERN Selects whether to print a nozzle check pattern on every page or every 10 pages INITIALIZE SETTINGS Resets the PRINTER SETUP menu settings to their default settings 218 Control Panel Summary Menu setting Description TEST PRINT menu NOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern see page 154 for details STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the status of various printer parts and settings see page 150 for details NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION Prints a sheet showing the network settings see the on screen Network Guide for details Prints a sheet showing information about the last 10 print jobs CUSTOM PAPER Prints information about paper configurations you have created see page 82 for details MAINTENANCE menu CUTTER ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the cutter position CUTTER REPLACEMENT Starts procedure to replace the paper cutter blade see page 162 for details CLEANING Starts a print head cleaning cycle either a normal cleaning 2 color cleaning or power cleaning see page 155 for details CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings see page 161 for details PRINTER STATUS menu see page 150 for details VERSION Displays the printer s firmware version
58. C815331 See page 12 for ordering details Removing the Old Cutter Make sure the printer is turned on then follow these steps to remove the blade 1 Press gt Menu 2 Press W until MAINTENANCE is highlighted then press P Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 163 Press W until CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted then press gt again Press OK The paper cutter moves to the replacement position To remove the cutter cover press in the tab and pull it down 164 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer WARNING The blade is 7 Carefully remove the cutter sharp Be careful when removing it 8 Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations Installing the New Cutter Remove the new blade from its package then follow these steps to install it 1 Insert the new cutter into the holder Make sure the cutter pin goes into the hole Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 165 2 Tighten the screw using a cross head screwdriver 4 Press OK to finish the replacement process The cutter moves to home position 5 Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control panel After you print the pattern put the two cut pieces together and select the pattern with the most precise cut between the two colors Select the pattern number on the control panel and press OK 166 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Maintenance Tank The mainten
59. Epson Stylus Pro 7700 9700 USER S GUIDE 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 these Epson printers Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus UltraChrome and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation UltraSmooth and Piezo Pro are registered trademarks PhotoEnhance and ePlaten are trademarks and Epson Preferred and myEpsonPrinter com are service marks of Epson America 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 This information is subject to change without notice 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 abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply wit
60. NTER SETUP menu to enable the roll paper counter paper size check and several other printer features For more information see page 217 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 161 Changing the Date and Time 1 2 Press gt Menu Press W until MAINTENANCE is highlighted then press P Press V until you see CLOCK SETTING then press P Use the V A and P buttons to set each item in the date and time displayed in the following format MM DD YY HH MM Press OK to save the setting Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally You can use maintenance mode to do the following Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer s control panel menus Adjust the maximum value for roll paper tension Run a super strong cleaning cycle Return all of the printer s control panel settings to their default values Follow these steps to use maintenance mode l 2 Make sure the printer is turned off Press and hold the Il button then press the power button and hold it until the printer turns on and the LCD displays MAINTENANCE MODE Use the W and A buttons to select the settings described below If you need to back up to the previous menu level press lt 4 e To change the language on the LCD display press W to highlight LANGUAGE then press P Press W until you
61. O OOOO O Cancel Ex Collapse All C PDF vv Preview Supplies Standard Cancel Print 3 Type a name for your custom preset and click OK 4 When you re ready to print click the Print button Whenever you want to print with your custom preset select it from the Presets drop down menu 138 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Managing Print Jobs After you click Print you can monitor the progress of your print job Follow these steps 1 Click the icon for your printer on the Dock If necessary double click your printer and print queue name You see a screen like this e088 EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 as ar ORe E i Delete Hold Stop Jobs Utility Supply Levels Active Completed millennium bridge jpg Page 1 of 1 Spooling LPR job 4 complete el Status Name millennium bridge jpg Note If it is no longer spooling in the computer you can also cancel a print job by pressing the J 77 Pause reset f o ce b ttonor the 2 From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of printer selecting JOB the following CANCEL and pressing the OK button e Click the print job then click Delete to cancel the job e Click the print job then click Hold to pause printing e Clicka print job marked Hold and click Resume to resume printing 3 When you re finished close the print job win
62. OVER Something is obstructing the indicated ink cover Remove the obstruction and press the 2A button again Solving Problems 177 Message Explanation Response CLEANING ERROR AUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING FAILED RETRY YES NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles Press I to clear the error and run the head cleaning utility again If cleaning doesn t start cancel printing from the computer Then turn the printer off and back on again CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK CONTINUE CLEANING YES RECOMMENDED NO There is not enough ink to perform cleaning Select Yes and replace the cartridge see page 157 CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE IN MAINT TANK CONTINUE CLEANING YES RECOMMENDED NO There is not enough space in the maintenance tank to perform cleaning Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank see page 166 COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver Damaged data was sent to the printer or the data has an incorrect command Press Il 1 to cancel the print job and reset the printer Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer CUTTER UNIT NEARING END OF SERVICE LIFE RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT The paper cutter may be dull Replace the paper cutter see page 162 FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER Front cover is open Close the front cover F W INSTALL ERRO
63. Pro 9700 paper basket 34 to 42 Suction 83 101 120 134 Super strong cleaning cycle 162 Support Epson 13 System requirements 13 T Take Up Reel Auto see Automatic Take Up Reel optional Technical support 13 Temperature requirements 195 Test Print menu 150 Time and date setting 161 Total prints checking 150 Transporting printer 170 to 173 Trim lines printing control panel 69 Mac OS X 10 4 135 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 122 Windows 96 Troubleshooting 175 to 194 U UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges 158 Uninstalling software 193 to 194 USB cable connecting 49 port 196 requirements 13 14 User defined paper size Mac OS X 10 4 126 to 128 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 113 to 116 Windows 86 94 97 to 98 Utility menu Mac OS X 151 153 Windows 108 151 153 Index 227 W Waste ink system 149 to 152 166 to 167 Weight of printer 196 Width of printer 196 Windows basic print options 87 to 89 borderless printing 86 93 to 98 canceling print jobs 107 checking printer status 151 to 152 color management 91 to 93 145 to 148 custom paper size 86 94 97 to 98 custom presets 104 to 105 installing software 49 to 51 layout options 99 to 100 managing print jobs 107 to 110 Media Type setting 88 100 to 103 monitoring preferences setting 110 paper configuration options 100 to 103 roll paper options 93 to 96 Speed and Progress utility 107 to 110 status alerts 110 Sta
64. R UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER Firmware update failed Restart the printer then update the firmware again see page 55 INK CARTRIDGE INK LOW REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is expended Replace the ink cartridge see page 157 178 Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE NON GENUINE CARTRIDGE QUALITY OF NON GENUINE INK MAY VARY NON GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM CONTINUE DECLINE ACCEPT A non genuine ink cartridge is installed Select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge see page 157 INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non genuine ink cartridge is installed Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge see page 157 INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE Ink cartridge s may have a bad contact or condensation Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge if the error remains replace the cartridge See page 157 INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE You tried to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer f you are replacing ink cartridges check the package and product code Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge INK COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT INK COVER The ink cover is open Close the cover INK LOW Ink cartridge s are nearly expended prin
65. Up Reel 4 Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside Then pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit Installing a Take Up Reel Core 1 Make sure the lock lever is released Then slide the movable paper stop all the way to the left Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 211 2 Slip one end of the take up reel core over the paper stop on the drive unit 3 Insert the paper stop on the movable unit into the other end of the core 212 Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 4 Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit Appendix C Control Panel Summary 213 This Appendix summarizes the functions of the control panel s lights and buttons below describes the informational messages and icons you may see on the LCD display see page 216 and lists the available menu settings see page 217 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Print head cleaning button Paper release ePlaten light and button Power light and OK button button Menu button Paper cut button Ink open button Paper feed down button Pause reset LCD Left arrow or paper light and button display source button Buttons Button Description Power Turns the printer on and off Il Pause reset Pauses printing temporarily Restarts printing when printing was paused In menu mode returns the printer to READY state When held
66. ad If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected If necessary you can run a cleaning cycle to clear the nozzles You can also turn on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer s control panel The printer will then check the nozzles periodically or before each print job and clean them if necessary Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities Follow these steps to use your printer software to check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer 2 Do one of the following to access the printer utilities e Windows 7 and Windows Vista Click select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and click Devices and Printers Right click the icon for your printer and select Printing Preferences Click the Utility tab Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 153 e Windows XP Click Start and select Control Panel Double click Printers and Faxes Right click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences Click the Utility tab e Mac OS X Open the EPSON Printer Utility3 in your Applications folder Select your printer and click OK You see a menu like the following ap Lpaon Seyha Pro 9700 Printing Preferences O Sun tata 7 ua horde ese FB soeetesrpent rent asror ew arroen EPSON z SPro 9700 EPSON TCP IP EPSON StatusMonitor t Use this utility
67. ance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning When the tank is almost full the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD display When the tank is completely full the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing its icon on the control panel shown below You can also check its status using the menus see page 150 using your printer software see page 151 or by printing a nozzle check sheet see page 154 READY Maintenance tank icons only one tank icon appears on the Pro 7700 LCD display T PGE H 45 15mm W il 3 The icon s show the approximate amount of space remaining in the tank s The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 has one maintenance tank on the right side and the Pro 9700 has two one on either side Replacement tanks are available from Epson part number C12C890191 See page 12 for details The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full On the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 the right tank is used more than the left To maximize tank life you can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches approximately 40 to 60 of capacity Follow these steps to replace the tank 1 Ifyou have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to be replaced left or right 2 Turn off the printe
68. bs saved in the printer you see the ink used in milliliters and paper used in square centimeters The most recent job is saved as No 0 When done press the button To check the total number of prints press W to select TOTAL PRINTS then press gt When done press lt To check the status of the printer for myEpsonPrinter com press W to select EDM STATUS then press When done press lt Tip On a Macintosh you can also run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button in the print job window or the icon on the printer settings screen If you added a shortcut icon for your printer to the Windows taskbar you can right click it and select any utility you want to run See page 110 to add the icon Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 151 4 Press to exit the menu For more information about the Printer Status menu see page 217 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank s Follow the steps below to use the utility to check the status 1 Do one of the following to access the printer utilities e Windows 7 and Windows Vista Click select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and click Printers Right click the icon for your printer and select Printing Preferences Click the Utility tab e Windows XP Click Start a
69. can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper 1 Press Menu then press W to highlight TEST PRINT Press again 2 Press W to select CUSTOM PAPER then press gt 3 Press OK to print your custom paper configurations Selecting Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration you can select it whenever you print on that paper 1 Press Menu then press A or W to select PAPER SETUP 2 Press then press W to select PAPER TYPE then press P 3 Press W to select CUSTOM PAPER then press P 4 Press A or W to select the configuration you want to use 5 Press OK The configuration number you selected is displayed on the LCD with a check mark 6 Press J to exit the menu The configuration you selected is displayed on the LCD Chapter 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available 85 Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs ICC profiles are included so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications or in the driver itself A color managed workflow using Photoshop and a color calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best ou
70. ck Save Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 105 4 After saving your settings you can do the following e To use the setting group to print right away select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list if necessary and print e To save the settings to a file that you can share click the Save Del button again click the name of the setting group in the list click Export select a location enter a file name and click Save Importing a Custom Settings Group f To import settings from a file shared with you that does not exist in your Select Setting list click the Save Del button Click Import select the file you want to import and click Open When you return to the settings list window click Cancel To use the setting group to print right away select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list if necessary and print Loading a Pre Defined Settings Group l To view the settings associated with the pre defined setting groups that came with your printer driver click the Save Del button Then click the following category and name and check the Registered Settings column e Photo gt Highest Quality e Poster gt Chroma Saturation e Others gt 2Page N up Click Cancel To load a pre defined setting group select its category name in the Select Setting list if necessary customize any of the settings that do not match your print job and print 106 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
71. d erage ado ks 126 Choosing Basic Print Options 0 000 e cee e eee eee 129 Choosing Color Management Options 0000 132 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 00000 133 Choosing Roll Paper Options cdeae ton acca eae den a oyetsha s 134 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 0000 136 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 00 136 Managing Print Jobs icsoaneri seamed ores ae heed wegen 138 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 00 139 5 Managing Color With Profiles Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile 0000000 141 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 141 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 0000000 144 Windows Printing With a Color Profile 00 00000 145 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 145 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 0 000000 148 8 Contents 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Che king Printer Status iil ce rs Ka ha beled eens 149 Printing Status Information n s 9 lt 6 sewers dw etwas tw lee a 150 Viewing Status Information se Pavia code peer w eee dae 150 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 151 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1 0 2 eee eee eee 152 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 152 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Us
72. dark place If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Shake ink cartridges before installing them for best results Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely However each time the cartridge is inserted some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as this product Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port making covers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink supply port its surrounding area or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge Doing so may affect normal operation and printing 18 Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 but the parts are the same for the Pro 7
73. displayed when you send a print job e Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities Selecting this option is not recommended unless you experience conflicts with other software e Show Mouse Over Help lets you turn off the tool tips that appear when you move your cursor over the screen e Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF metafile format Because the RAW format requires fewer resources printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems such as insufficient memory or disk space Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 109 e Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire page Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing Printing will take longer to start e Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width limitations in applications such as Photoshop that restrict the number of pixels you can print e Print as Bitmap allows large or complex vector graphics to print faster in Adobe Acrobat or any other non image based application e Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching allows the halftone output processing to be performed by the printer This feature speeds up processing especially for older computers and ensures that the printer runs at maximum speed This involves image compression and decompression and does not affect the quality of your o
74. dobe RGB 1998 and click OK When your image appears evaluate the color balance and contrast If they need improvement select Image gt Mode gt Assign Profile or Edit gt Assign Profile Then select one of the following as the Profile setting e A different RGB working space or Profile such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966 2 1 e A scanner profile for your scanner e A camera profile for your digital camera Note If your image contains very saturated colors select Perceptual This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer s color gamut Managing Color With Profiles 147 Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the screen Select Page Setup from the File menu select your page settings and click OK 7 Select File then select Print or Print with Preview 10 11 ma Printer EPSON Stylus Pro 7 Copes 1 Page Setup Poston J Garter image __Reset__ Remember prt One Color Management Pent Document Profiler sRGB IECEISE6 2 1 Prong Optons Golce Hagdieg phsecshop Manages Coinrs X y Oid you dsable color marapement in the printer dalog Beater predia fi Beederinng Intent Reigtive Colorimetric J Beck Poirt Compensation Click More Options or Show More Options then select Color Management Under Color Handling select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photosh
75. dow then close your printer window Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 139 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media If your paper is not listed check the instructions included with the paper or look on the Epson website www proimaging epson com U S sales www epson ca Canadian sales If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you re using For this media Select this Media Type setting Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singlewei
76. e the ink cartridges cutter blade and maintenance tank yourself Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized service technician Note You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer s control panel See page 161 for instructions Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings the page count and the status of the maintenance tank 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer Press gt Menu Press W to select TEST PRINT then press Press W to select STATUS SHEET then press Press OK to start printing Viewing Status Information i 2 Press gt Menu Press W to select PRINTER STATUS then press P Do one of the following To check the firmware version press again When done press lt To check the amount of ink left press W to select INK LEVEL then press gt The percentage of ink left in the first cartridge is displayed Continue pressing W to see the status of the remaining cartridges When done press lt 4 To check how much capacity the maintenance tank s have press W to select MAINTENANCE TANK then press The percentage remaining for each tank is displayed As the tank is filled the percentage drops When done press lt To check job history press W to select JOB HISTORY then press gt For the last 10 print jo
77. e Paper Size and Borderless settings in your printer software are correct for the paper you re using Paper is loaded incorrectly Follow the instructions beginning on page 57 to reload the paper Make sure PAPER SKEW CHECK is ON in the control panel menu The ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting on the PRINTER SETUP menu is incorrect See page 217 for more information Your image is inverted Turn off the Flip Horizontal or Mirror Image setting in your printer software See page 118 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or page 131 for Mac OS X 10 4 11 or page 99 Windows for instructions 188 Solving Problems Problem Solution Blank paper is printed bd Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected b Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you re using b Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct A ruled line on your print Align the print head as described on page 156 appears to shift PP Runa nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 152 Color images print in black bd Make sure the Color setting is correct in your printer software only The printer continues to feed Press the Tl Pause reset button on the printer to clear any print job data paper after you have in the printer s buffer and reset the printer cancelled a job gt Make sure the paper source is set correctly Roll paper cannot be cut D The
78. e Sheet Borderless Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders e Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper This selection is recommended for borderless printing with minimal clipping of your image See page 112 for more information e Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders See page 112 for more information e Roll Paper Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them but with normal side borders e Roll Paper Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous borderless images without space between them 4 Ifyou are printing on roll paper choose Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size menu If you are printing on a cut sheet skip to step 5 INOQ Custom Page Sizes Untitled Page Size 8 5 in 11 in Width Height Printer Margins User defined B S 0 25 in S 0 25 in Top 0 25 in af 0 56 in Right i Bottom Click to create a custom page size Duplicate Click the plus sign double click Untitled and give your paper size a name then define its size and margins and click OK Select yo
79. e ee 14 Bonjour WF610 Bonjour Name EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 Location Print Using EPSON SPro 9700 E More Printers C Add For USB connection select your printer and wait while your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available Then click Add For network connection click More Printers and select a connection such as EPSON TCP IP Select your printer from the list and click Add 54 Setting Up the Printer You see your printer in the Printer List 10 Go to page 55 to update your printer firmware if necessary Tip For best results use a USB connection when you update the firmware on your printer Caution Don t turn off the printer while the firmware is updating Note For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel click Help to see the on screen guide Setting Up the Printer 55 Updating Your Printer Firmware To keep your printer features and functionality up to date you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer if necessary Checking the Current Firmware Version 1 2 Press the Menu button Press the W button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted then press Menu Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed When done press the 4 button Downloading and Updating the Firmware 1 Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop You see the LFP Re
80. e paper into the slot and pull it down 68 Handling Paper and Other Media Note Opening the front cover causes printing to stop Do not open the front cover while printing is in progress or your print quality might be affected If the paper doesn t come out you may need to lower the suction by pressing the W Paper Feed button Make sure you return the suction to normal after the paper is loaded 2 Close the roll paper cover 3 Press the Paper release button 4 Press the I button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to move into position automatically 5 Ifyou see a question on the display about paper settings select Yes if the settings are correct or select No then change the settings 6 Press OK 7 Ifthe edge of the paper is uneven or folded press the gt Paper cut button to cut the edge To avoid indenting or creasing the paper remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not printing Note The built in cutter might not be able to cut some types of non Epson media Handling Paper and Other Media 69 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built in Cutter When you re not using the Auto Cut On setting you can cut roll paper manually by pressing a button after your print job is finished You can use the gt Paper cut button to cut most types of paper 1 Before you print press the Paper Source button until you see the D
81. e up Reel is not Make sure nothing is obstructing the IS ANYTHING winding paper sensor Press the button and load the OBSTRUCTING THE TAKE UP REEL SENSOR SYSTEM LOAD PAPER AGAIN paper correctly see page 204 Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 152 for instructions Align the print head See page 156 for instructions When you send a print job make sure your print options are set correctly For more information see page 85 Windows or page 111 Macintosh Solving Problems 183 If none of these suggestions help try the solutions in the following table Problem Solution Your print has horizontal banding Bb Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off the ink indicators will not be accurate Replace ink cartridges if necessary as described on page 157 Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 152 for instructions Turn off the High Speed setting See page 108 for instructions Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct If you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up Choose a higher resolution If you re using a third party RIP and non Epson media see if the RIP provides a method for adjusting the paper feed Try adjusting your advanced media control set
82. ected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper Banner option Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 123 To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option select Roll Paper Settings from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 RJ fa Presets Standard 1 4 Copies Collated Pages All OFrom 1 to 1 Paper Size US Letter Sheet zs 8 50 by 11 00 inches Orientation I Roll Paper Settings ka 7 Auto Cut Settings Normal Cut B uto 44ir Save Roll Paper Borderless Enlargement Setting Min Standard Max 1 Y i Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion The widths shown in the table on page 112 work with the Standard Expansion setting e Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping You may see a white border around your image e Use the Max setting to maximize the image width This will increase the amount of image clipping 124 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note If you check the settings on each screen in the drop down menu go through them carefully from top to bottom Avoid cycling through them repeatedly or you may lose your settings Caution
83. eed a standard RJ 45 CAT 5 network cable To connect directly to your computer s network interface you need an RJ 45 CAT 5 crossover cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off 2 USB connection 3 Setting Up the Printer 49 Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer Network connection Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer or network switch or hub Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install the software for Windows 1 2 Note With Windows 7 or Vista if you see the AutoPlay window click Run Epsetup exe When you see the User Account Control screen click Yes or Continue Make sure your printer is turned off Turn on your computer Insert the printer software CD ROM in your computer The installer starts automatically 50 Setting Up the Printer Note With Windows XP if you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen select No not this time click Next and click Next again 4 Click your printer model Boson Stylus Pro 7700 9700 Select your product Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Eps tylus Pro 97 5 Click the Install button Software Installation Printer Driver and Utilities If you need to install individual items click Custom nsa Q 6 Read the license agreement and click Accept 7 When you see a screen
84. eel Core 208 Installing a Take Up Reel Coteus shared ae sine eden 3a 210 C Control Panel Summary Control Panel Buttons and Lightse oss toroid sSoeily eie eee 213 Buttons e tee lee a ta Sei ek Ae ALAR ToL ain ger Cae 213 Lights pten tsb iuiiene eho i in ee a Gea Leg ag ele ag 215 LCD Display Icons ois esate sy Bon bes Riera aelone Bal orn Net denied Ned 216 Menu Setting Summary 0 cece ene 217 Index 10 Contents Introduction 11 This Users Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer loading paper using the Epson printer drivers and replacing ink cartridges It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem For additional information see the following The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance loading paper replacing ink cartridges and other components cleaning and aligning the print head and using the printer s menu system Attach it to your printer for easy reference e The on screen Network Guide on the CD ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer on a network Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use this book WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain importa
85. efault roll paper margins are 0 59 inch 15 mm top and bottom and 0 12 inch 3 mm right and left Using the menu system you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm or set the top margin to 35 mm See page 217 for details The borderless printing feature allows edge to edge printing on some media Ink Cartridges Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened within 6 months after opening package Temperature storage 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C installed or uninstalled Capacity 700 350 or 150 ml Weight 150 ml approximately 0 84 lb 381 g 350 ml approximately 1 46 lb 662 g 700 ml approximately 2 43 lb 1102 g 202 Specifications 203 App endix B If you want to print multiple images on roll Paper and have the printouts Using the rolled up automatically you can use the optional Auto Take Up Reel i Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Optional Auto Take U p Reel To install the Auto Take Up Reel follow the instructions in the manual that came with it You can wind your printed media either forward with the printed surface outside or backward with the printed surface inside Note Epson Doubleweight or Singleweight Matte paper should be wound forward 5 lt 76 Winding forward Winding backward The table below describes the status of the Auto Take Up Reel as indicated by the Sensor light Sensor light status Description
86. er ink media combination You can also export them as a file that you can share with others who can import them for printing In addition the printer driver includes pre defined setting groups for various types of printing You can select them to set most of the settings you need and then customize them for your particular print job You can also add delete or hide items in the printer driver window to customize the driver for your uses Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 1 Follow the instructions in this chapter to select all the correct settings for a print job 2 Click the Save Del button at the top of the Main or Page Layout screen You see a window like this Saves or Deletes Select Settings List z Photo Item Current Settings Registered Sett Poster Others Media Type Premium Luster Not Display Color Density 0 Drying Time per 0 Drying Time per 0 Paper Feed Adju 0 E Paper Suction 0 7 Paper Thickness 3 Platen Gap Auto Roll Paper Back Auto Color Color B amp W Photo Print Quality Level LEVEL 5 Max Q Print Quality SuperFine 720 High Speed Off Finest Detail Off Edge Smoothing off Color Adjustment Color Controls Gamma 2 2 Mode EPSON Standar Setting Default Setting Source Roll Paper Borderless off Delete Cancel E Import Help _ i 3 Verify that your settings are correct type a name for the settings group and cli
87. es wide place the tensioner in the slack area to ensure good print quality Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 205 Winding Prints Forward 1 Tape the leading edge of the paper to the take up reel core in three places 2 Press the W button to feed the paper forward and create some slack 3 Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take Up Reel to Forward and hold it long enough to take up at least three turns of paper onto the reel Make sure adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take up reel 206 Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel Winding Prints Backward 1 Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown below then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel in three places 2 Press the W button to feed the paper forward and create some slack 3 Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take Up Reel to Backward to take up at least three turns of paper onto the reel Make sure adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take up reel WARNING Do not touch the Auto Take Up Reel while it is operating doing so may result in injury Turn off the Auto Take Up Reel before removing the reel if the reel operates unexpectedly bodily injury may occur Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 207 Printing Using the Auto Take Up Reel Once the Auto Take Up Reel is installed and paper is attached
88. ey look grainy or blurry or if you see misregistration or ghosting you need to align the print head Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software it s also easy to align from the printer s control panel This will do the most thorough job in the shortest time and it s all automatic If you haven t already done so it s a good idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head page 154 This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is turned on Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper Tip You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months If you do so Epson recommends covering the openings with tape Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 157 2 Press Menu 3 Press A or Y until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected then press P PAPER THICKNESS is selected 4 Press then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK 5 Press three times then press W to select ALIGNMENT 6 Press to select AUTO then press again UNI D uni directional is highlighted This is the type of alignment to start with 7 Press then press OK to start the alignment process Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes The printer s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically Make sure you don
89. f the Sensor light is off the Auto Take Up Reel may be turned off or the sensor cables may be disconnected See the installation instructions included with the Auto Take Up Reel Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason follow the instructions in the appropriate section below Macintosh OS X 10 6 and 10 5 L 2 Select System Preferences then select Print amp Fax Select your printer then click the button If you want to reinstall your printer software restart your Macintosh Then follow the instructions on page 51 to install the software 194 Solving Problems Macintosh OS X 10 4 1 Open the Applications folder then the Utilities folder 2 Double click Printer Setup Utility select your printer and then click Delete 3 Ifyou want to reinstall your printer software restart your Macintosh Then follow the instructions on page 51 to install the software Windows 1 Do one of the following Windows 7 amp Windows Vista Click gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change Remove 2 Select your printer icon and click OK Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall your software 3 Ifyou want to reinstall your printer software
90. f the print settings you want to use beginning on page 88 combination of source protileprinter profte and 5 For the Mode setting select Custom Then select No Color color management settings you ll get unexpected results 6 Adjustment Click OK then click Print to print your photo Chapter 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 149 The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to keep working at their best This chapter describes the following routine procedures e Checking printer status e Checking and cleaning the print head e Aligning the print head e Replacing ink cartridges e Changing the date and time e Performing additional maintenance tasks e Replacing the paper cutter blade e Replacing the maintenance tank e Cleaning the printer e Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in this chapter you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine tune a variety of printer settings For more information see page 217 Checking Printer Status Using the control panel you can check the amount of ink remaining the total number of prints and the status of your maintenance tank s and other information You can print out a status check described in the next section or view the printer s status on the LCD display see page 150 or a printer driver screen see page 151 150 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note You can replac
91. g to WIDE or WIDER see page 76 Solving Operational Problems If you can t turn the printer on if it stops printing unexpectedly or if nothing prints check the following Paper is loaded correctly The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that s not controlled by a switch or timer The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your system The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer s rating label If not turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately Contact your service provider for assistance see page 13 for details If none of these suggestions help try the solutions below Problem Solution The printer stops printing D unexpectedly If the Il 1 light is flashing the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for ink to dry Check the display message and lights on the control panel Wait until the light stops flashing Check the display message and lights on the control panel to see if an error has occurred Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 176 The printer sounds as if it s printing but nothing prints Follow the instructions beginning on page 152 to clean the print head Communication between the computer and printer may have been momentarily interrupted Try restarting the computer and printing again Solving Problems 187 Problem Solution N
92. ght Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Somerset Velvet roll paper only Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Plain paper Plain paper line drawing Tracing paper Plain Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper 140 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media Select this Media Type setting Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Poster Board Somerset Velvet cut sheets only Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types 141 Chapter 5 For the most precise color in your prints you can use profiles designed Manaain specifically for your printer model and paper type Basic profiles are installed g g with your printer driver For a list of the profiles and their corresponding oot With media types see page 197 roll paper types or page 200 cut sheet paper roTiles types Assigning a profile to your image doesn t alter it only the interpretation of it by your software and how it appears on your monitor and in a printout This is the best way to improve the color balance and contrast in your image Follow the instructions in this chapter to use Photoshop 7 CS CS2 or CS3 to print with profiles using Photoshop color management the steps show only CS3 screens It s important to turn off color management in your
93. h 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 2009 Epson America Inc 11 09 CPD 27720 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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
94. harts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image Use this setting for presentation graphics EPSON Standard sRGB increases the contrast in images Use this setting for color photographs Click Advanced Settings to access additional options as described in the remaining steps 8 Choose one of the following Print Quality settings Draft 360 dpi Fine 720 dpi Fine 1440 dpi SuperFine 1440 dpi 9 Choose any of the following advanced options Super MicroWeave for maximum elimination of banding may not be accessible for certain media types High Speed for fast bidirectional printing For higher quality make sure you deselect this option Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector based data including text graphics and line art This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files Continue with the instructions on page 132 to select color management settings If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver 132 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver 1 Select Printer Color Management from the drop down menu then click Advanced Settings You see this screen Pr
95. ia Type setting in the printer software is correct Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 152 Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low as described on page 157 If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off the ink indicators will not be accurate The paper thickness setting is not correct for your paper Use your printer software page 119 for Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or page 133 for Mac OS X 10 4 11 or page 101 for Windows to choose the correct setting When you re done printing with a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard STD The PLATEN GAP setting is too wide Use the menu system to change the setting to STANDARD or to NARROW if printing on very thin paper See page 76 for instructions Your print appears blurry or smeared Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct If you re printing on non Epson media you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting drying time or color density Use your printer software page 119 for Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or page 133 for Mac OS X 10 4 1 10r page 101 for Windows to choose the correct setting When you re done printing with a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard STD Your paper doesn t meet the required specifications or wasn t stored in a dry humidity free environment Load new paper If you re using cut sheet
96. inentnenenensnaninenenenee oe oa LS A a gt Double cut B je gt g lt gt E A Single 2 lt gt cut B Note These settings override settings made through the control panel 8 Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print individually This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing Single Cut allows images to be printed end to end and saves paper With borderless printing you may see a sliver of the previous or next image if you print multiple images in one print job You will see a white margin between print jobs Off disables automatic cutting Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually use the optional Auto Take Up Reel or print multiple print jobs without cutting See page 69 for instructions on operating the cutter manually 9 Select these additional roll paper options if necessary Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the roll The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise Be sure to click Roll Width and select the width of your roll paper Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages 10 When you re finished click OK Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options Follow the steps in this section to print on cut sheet paper
97. ines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines e Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers less than 12 1b such as CAD drafting paper e Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper e Platen Gap lets you fine tune the setting for various paper thicknesses e Roll Paper Back Tension lets you adjust the tension when printing on roll paper Change the value if you find wrinkles on your printouts when Auto is selected When you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings click OK 102 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4 On the Main tab select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box See page 87 through page 93 for details in Page Layout _Utity Media Settings Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Color Color B8W Photo Print Quality Quality Options Mode Automatic Custom EPSON Standard sRGB Print Preview Layout Manager Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 103 5 Click the Custom Settings button You see a window like this Saves or deletes Custom Media uae m gt i list Item Current Settings Registered Sett Media Type Premium L
98. ing from Epson See page 12 for more information Caution Do not roll the Moving the Printer on the Stand printer on angled or uneven surfaces When you need to move the printer a short distance such as within the same building you can roll the printer on its casters 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and the carriage is in the home position on the far right If not turn the printer back on wait until the carriage moves to the home position then turn off the printer 2 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable 3 Remove any paper and close the roll paper cover Make sure the front cover is closed 4 Store the paper basket as described on page 81 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 173 5 Release the front casters 6 Carefully roll the printer to its new location then lock the casters Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer the print head nozzles may be clogged especially if the printer hasn t been turned on for a long time You may need to run a cleaning cycle page 152 and realign the print head page 156 to ensure good print quality 174 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Chapter 7 Solving Problems 175 As you use your printer you may occasionally experience a problem You can diagnose
99. ing the Control Panel 154 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 154 Running Cleaning Cycles o n pcs dete dae cones este aha ee 155 Aligning the Print Head Ac aati fila ils ale alae ied 156 Replacing Ink Cartridges ison sped Senta Gel areenaa 157 Changing the Date and Time seanc 5 4 a iecata dyin aseshoslaire acaba aden oleyelshe e 161 Using Maintenance Mode s 25 5 hacen oes Saw ad Gros eo 161 Replacing the Paper Cutter scs aco 6 haat 3 aby ae a alowed eee a 162 Removing the Old Cutter apace shied ah eise 4 kcherees 162 Installing the New Cutter ic coin ob 245 Vedas Sade bed 164 Replacing the Maintenance Tattksn cuae Waceidt awa ere wintaleeics 166 Cleaning the Printer icin a oeed Sonia pa wee E cos 168 Transporting or Storing the Printer 0 0000 eee eee 170 Preparing the Printer for Shipment ios ae ee EA ee eee 170 Moving the Printer on the Stand 0 0 eee eee eee 172 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 173 7 Solving Problems Didgnosing Probleme oces o ee EE E EE E Wee ed od ke 175 Checking Error Messages and Lights via nuuanu 176 Auto Take Up Reel Error Messages oc tat0 een DAG en D4 oe es 182 Improving Print Quality agi sSuacwtiete ote ates att cee testy 182 Solving Operational Problems ci xaes Sarevbeda cata nda a aan dobes a heeen e 186 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 0000 187 Solving Paper Problems
100. ink cover all the way Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 159 4 Then press in the cartridge you want to replace The cartridge pops out WARNING Do not shake the expended cartridge or ink may Ibak out If ink gets Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer It s a good idea to on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for and water If ink gets in transporting the printer if necessary your eyes flush them immediately with water a Soe A 6 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package Gently shake the cartridge for about 5 seconds before installing it 160 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note If you can t insert the cartridge smoothly you may have the wrong cartridge Check the package and product code If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge it may not be inserted fully Caution Do not remove and re insert cartridges more often than necessary Doing so can compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes causing nozzle damage 7 Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into place Don t force it in Close the ink cover Once the cartridge is installed the printer returns to its READY state Note You can use the PRI
101. inter EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 i Presets Standard i Printer Color Management i Color Controls O ColorSync O Off No Color Adjustment Mode EPSON Standard sRGB Gamma 2 2 Y Advanced Settings Brightness Contrast Saturation Cyan Magenta Yellow ele PDFv Preview Supplies Standard Cancel Print gt 2 Select one of the following settings e Color Controls to choose from three color adjustment modes and from two Gamma settings Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness contrast saturation and CMY inks When you use the driver to perform color management make sure you turn it off in your application e ColorSync for mapping colors to your printer s profile In most cases you will get better results by applying color management in your application rather than in the printer driver If you choose this setting you can choose ColorSync from the drop down menu and choose filters or other settings Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 133 e Off No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver Choose this mode when you use a color managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application See page 141 for instructions Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non Epson media and you need to
102. ions on responding to problems indicated by the printer lights Light Description Power Il 1 Pause reset On printer is turned on Flashing printer is printing or shutting down Off printer is turned off On printer is paused in Menu mode or has an error Off printer is ready D Paper On no paper is loaded paper is out the selected paper source does not match the printer driver source or the loaded paper is too thick for print head cleaning Flashing paper is jammed or not loaded straight Ink On an ink cartridge is expended not installed or not compatible with the printer Flashing an ink cartridge is nearly expended x Paper release or Os ePlaten On paper is released Off paper is locked in the printer 216 Control Panel Summary LCD Display Icons Icon Description Paper Source icons D Sheet Dk Roll paper with Auto Cut On gq Roll paper with Auto Cut Off Platen Gap icons poe Widest poe Wider peaks Wide pak Narrow Roll paper icons me Displays when a non default ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting is selected in the PRINTER SETUP menu see page 217 for details T Displays when the ROLL PAPER COUNTER setting is turned on in the PRINTER SETUP menu see page 217 for details Ink icons Ink low flashing Ink expended cartridge error or no cartridge flashing Maintenance tank ic
103. lay to remind you of the narrow or wide setting PeF Widest PGE Wider PGE Wide PGE Narrow When you switch media don t forget to change the setting back to STANDARD If you re printing on non Epson media and not using the Epson driver you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results See page 82 for more information Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out The basket keeps your printouts from getting dirty or scratched You can set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the printer Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the printer Use this method for paper more than 19 mil 0 5 mm thick or any prints that are 62 inches 157 cm or longer for the Pro 9700 or 36 inches 91 cm or longer for the Pro 7700 1 Ifyou are using the paper guides make sure they are in front of the basket as shown below 78 Handling Paper and Other Media 2 For the Pro 9700 raise the back of the basket all the way up 3 Open the tabs at the front of the basket and tilt it down Then raise the paper guides 4 Raise the front of the basket so that the surface is taut Then lower the paper guides so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth Handling Paper and Other Media 79 Note To avoid paper Catching Printouts Under the
104. le check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected Then you can run a cleaning cycle if necessary 1 2 Caution Don t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer Press gt Menu Press V until TEST PRINT is selected then press NOZZLE CHECK is selected Press P then press OK to start printing the nozzle check pattern After the pattern is printed use at least a 10x eye loupe to examine it e If the pattern looks good as shown below the print head is clean e Ifany dots or segments are missing or deflected as shown below run a cleaning cycle as described on page 155 Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean e If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 155 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary You can specify how often you want this to happen or turn this feature off You can also have a nozzle check pattern printed on a regular basis so you can check it yourself 1 2 Press gt Menu PRINTER SETUP is selected Press again Press W until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is selected then press gt Caution Don t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 155 3 Select
105. le depend on the Media Type you selected Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperFine 1440 dpi for the best quality EPSON Standard sRGB increases the contrast in images Use this setting for color photographs Charts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image Use this setting for presentation graphics 11 Choose one of the following Print Quality settings Draft 360 dpi Fine 720 dpi Fine 1440 dpi SuperFine 1440 dpi 12 Choose any of the following advanced options Super MicroWeave for maximum elimination of banding may not be available for certain media types High Speed for fast bidirectional printing For higher quality make sure you deselect this option Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector based data including text graphics and line art This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files Note You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D max and color gamut Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 119 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non Epson media and you need to fine tune its performance 1 Select Advanced Media Control from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 g
106. less Retain Size Super Al Super Al Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size AO Super AO Super AO Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size v US Letter Sheen USB 11x 17 in USC 17 x 22 in US C 17 x 22 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size US D 22 x 34 in US E 34 x 44 in ARCH A 9 x 12 in ARCH B 12 x 18 in ARCH C 18 x 24 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size Jes JB4 183 182 JB2 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size J81 JB1 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 81 Landscape Bo Super 80 Super 80 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size amp x10in 10 x 12 in 10 x 12 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 11x 14 in 12x 12in 16 x 20 in 16 x 20 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 30 x 40in 36 x 44 in 36 x 44 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 30 x 40 em 30 x 40 cm Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 40 x 60cm 60 x 90cm Manage Custom Sizes vyvyvvyvvvyvyvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvyvvvvv The following settings are available depending on the size you choose The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin larger than the top and sides Sheet Borderless Auto Expand prints on cut sheets and enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the width of the paper without side borders 128 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
107. lt gt t A Single 2 lt gt s cut B Note These settings override settings made through the control panel e Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines e Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper e Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers less than 12 1b such as CAD drafting paper e Platen Gap lets you fine tune the setting for various paper thicknesses e Roll Paper Back Tension lets you adjust the tension when printing on roll paper Change the value if you find wrinkles on your printouts when Auto is selected Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Paper Size setting as described on page 126 In addition you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options 1 Select Roll Paper Option from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 F Presets Standard H9 Rol Il Paper Option By Auto Cut ff Roll Paper Option _ t Page Line PDF Preview Supplies Standard Cancel Print 2 Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings e Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image
108. m then press OK 9 Press lt then press W to select ROLL LENGTH ALERT 10 Press then select the length at which you want to receive an alert message from 3 to 50 ft 1 to 15 m then press OK 11 Press l to exit the menu 62 Handling Paper and Other Media Placing the Paper in the Printer 1 Open the roll paper cover left Handling Paper and Other Media 63 3 Place the roll on top of the printer 4 If necessary adjust the roll media adapters to fit the core size of the roll paper 2 inch core 3 inch core 64 Handling Paper and Other Media 5 Release the tension lever on both adapters 6 Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll Then pull down the tension levers Handling Paper and Other Media 65 7 Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide 8 Slide the roll paper holder to align the left adapter with the A on the holder 66 Handling Paper and Other Media 9 Roll the paper slowly into position 10 Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer Make sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters Handling Paper and Other Media 67 11 Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place 12 If the 6 Paper release light is not on press the Paper release button z Loading the Paper for Printing 1 Insert th
109. media make sure the printable side is face up Ink has leaked into the paper path Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft clean cloth See page 168 for cleaning instructions Turn off the High Speed setting See page 108 for instructions The PLATEN GAP setting is too narrow Use the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER See page 76 for instructions Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 152 You may need to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver see page 193 If ink is smeared on the back of your print make sure PAPER SIZE CHECK is ON in the control panel menu This prevents printing beyond the edge of the paper and soiling the inside of the printer 186 Solving Problems Problem Solution The bottom edge of your D print is smeared The paper is curled toward the printable side Flatten the paper or curl it toward the other side Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct If you re printing on non Epson media you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time Use your printer software page 119 for Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or page 133 for Mac OS X 10 4 11 or page 101 for Windows to choose the correct setting When you re done printing with a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard STD If printing on thick paper the PLATEN GAP setting may be incorrect Use the control panel to change the settin
110. mote Panel Select your printer then click the Firmware Updater button When you see the prompt click OK to have the EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility automatically locate and download the latest firmware from the Epson website If you need to download the firmware manually visit Epson s U S support website www epson com support or Canadian support website www epson ca support select your product then click Drivers amp Downloads Choose the firmware update version for Windows or Macintosh and follow the instructions on the screen Make sure your printer is turned on its LCD displays READY and it is connected to your computer or network then choose your printer Click Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and extracted Select the file and click Choose or Open If the firmware version of the file is newer click Update to start the firmware updating process If it is the same you don t need to update 56 Setting Up the Printer Note After you install the software you need to load paper and print a test image If the print quality is satisfactory your setup is done If not you may need to align the print head as described on page 156 6 When the update is complete close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window If you connected your printer to a network follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network Configuring the Printer
111. n com or your Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller for available media For more details about compatible papers see page 196 Guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these guidelines as well as those included in your paper package when printing on Epson paper and other media e Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands Fingerprints may affect print quality Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves e Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper e Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job See page 88 Windows or page 130 Mac OS X for instructions e Always select the correct paper source roll or sheet in both the printer driver software and on the printer s control panel See page 93 or page 96 Windows or page 126 Mac OS X for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer software e Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool dry place to maintain quality Avoid storing your printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature humidity or direct sunlight e Store sheet media on a flat surface Handling Paper and Other Media 59 Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2 or 3 inch core and a width of up to 24 inches 61 cm for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches 112 cm for the Pro 9700 Manually switching rolls is a simple process Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on
112. n offers a variety of coated glossy matte and fine art paper as well as other media for your printer The following table shows the paper sizes you can use Supported paper sizes Roll paper Cut sheets Pro 9700 Width 10 to 44 0 in Letter size up to 44 in 203 to 1118 mm 1118 mm Length 2 in core 147 6 ft 45 m Up to 62 2 inches 1580 mm 3 in core 662 7 ft 202 m Pro 7700 Width 10 to 24 0 in Letter size up to 24 in 203 to 610 mm 610 mm Length 2 in core 147 6 ft 45 m Up to 36 inches 914 mm 3 in core 662 7 ft 202 m Maximum 2 in core 4 in 103 mm externalroll 3 in core 6 in 150 mm diameter 3 15 to 19 7 mil 3 15 to 59 mil 0 08 to 1 5 mm Thickness 0 08 to 0 5 mm 58 Handling Paper and Other Media Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs If you use non Epson paper or other media you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations See page 82 for instructions Available Epson Special Media One of the key elements for achieving professional quality prints is selecting paper that is specifically optimized for your printer Epson offers a complete lineup of professional media for a variety of applications Most Epson professional media are available in sizes from small cut sheets to wide format rolls Check the Epson Professional Imaging website at www proimaging epso
113. n the example shown above the lines under number 4 are the most even After printing the pattern THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted 9 Press A or W to select the number that you noted in step 8 then press OK 10 Press lt then W to select any of the menu options shown below Make adjustments as needed and press OK to save each setting Then press 4 to return to the menu You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software For instructions see page 100 Windows or page 132 Mac OS X e PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines e DRYING TIME lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink You can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page e PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thin media under 12 1b such as drafting paper or backlight film e SET ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you adjust the tension to HIGH or HIGHER for cloth or thin paper or if the paper wrinkles during printing e REMOVE SKEW helps reduce paper skew for very thin media or film 11 When done press II T After you create paper configurations you can use the TEST PRINT menu to y pap 8 y print out a list of paper numbers showing the settings for each one 84 Handling Paper and Other Media Printing Your Paper Configurations You
114. n the list can be used to experiment with other paper types Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 91 Choosing Color Management Options The printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in your prints including turning the driver s color management settings off If you are using color management settings in Photoshop or another application it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver as described here For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color see page 141 1 In the Properties or Preferences window make sure the Main tab is selected 2 For the Mode setting select Custom 92 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip If you turn off color management you can still control the ink density as described on page 100 3 Choose one of the following settings if you select Color Controls or ICM click the Advanced button after you select the setting Off No Color Adjustment disables color management in the printer driver Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software See page 141 for instructions Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness contrast saturation and CMY inks or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes You can also choose from two Gamma settings and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color 2 Color Controls
115. nd select Control Panel Double click Printers and Faxes Right click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences Click the Utility tab e Mac OS X Open the EPSON Printer Utility3 in your Applications folder Select your printer and click OK 2 Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon 152 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip On a Macintosh you can also run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button in the print job window or the 8 icon on the printer settings screen If you added a shortcut icon for your printer to the Windows taskbar you can right click it and select any utility you want to run See page 110 to add the icon The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank s and displays one of these windows TPSON Status Monitor 3 Upson Stylus Pro 9700 Ran EASON StatuaMonitor k aan lt Paper Source is different to the settings on the printer EPSON z Pro 9700 EPSON TORP EPSON Mae sure th yt the Paper Source for the paper loaded and the preter bs EPSON StatusMonitor on Rasining tah lve l I j J I l i 5 Iich the image of the ink cartridge to display etormation about the Current cartridge Maintenance Task Service Lite Pager Setup trom Ptas Singiewenght Matte Paper 100 wet GD wen nen es wane gjs SS tng Lah Remaining 0 0m uoste o gt Windows Mac OS X Checking and Cleaning the Print He
116. ndows 89 Use the Speed Quiality slider to set the desired quality level Select from the following additional options and click OK e High Speed for fast bidirectional printing at lower quality e Edge Smoothing to improve the quality of low resolution images e Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector based data including text graphics and line art This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files 6 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 You can choose one of these settings in the drop down menu Charts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image Use this setting for presentation graphics EPSON Standard sRGB increases the contrast in images Use this setting for color photographs e Click Custom then follow the instructions on page 91 to select color management options Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table on the next page lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media If your paper is not listed check the instructions included with the paper or look on the Epson website www proimaging epson com U S sales www epson ca Canadian sales If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to dete
117. ng the package Caution Leave the expended cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it To prevent ink reporting errors never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off When the red Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD display the indicated cartridge is almost expended Make sure you have a replacement cartridge When the light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed the cartridge is expended You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing You can install any combination of 150 350 and 700 ml cartridges Use the following Epson UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges Slot no Cartridge 150ml 350ml 700 ml 1 Vivid Magenta VM T642300 1596300 1636300 2 Cyan C 1642200 1596200 1636200 3 Photo Black PK 1642100 1596100 1636100 4 Yellow Y T642400 1596400 1636400 5 Matte Black MK T642800 1596800 T636800 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller To find the nearest reseller visit www proimaging epson com U S sales www epson ca Canadian sales or call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www proimaging epson com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Before you start make sure the printer is turned on Then follow these steps 1 Note the color of the cartridge that is low or expended 2 Press the 24 button 3 Open the
118. nitor it 5 Click OK to save your settings Chapter 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Pro 9700 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs ICC profiles for ColorSync are included so you can use color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications or in the driver itself A color managed workflow using Photoshop and a color calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos See page 141 for instructions You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software or you can have them created by a color specialist Make sure any profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating system When you install the Epson printer driver the ready made profiles are automatically copied to the right folder Before you print make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from the CD ROM If you are using Mac OS X 10 4 11 you also need to configure your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver see page 51 If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper check the guidelines on page 112 to size
119. nment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image then you select your print settings and print Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1 Open Adobe Photoshop 2 Select Color Settings from the Edit menu 146 Managing Color With Profiles Note The settings shown are suggested values You see this window Color Settings x e For more information on color settings search for setting up J color management in Help This term is searchable from any reative Suite application Legs Reset Settings KUCE es X Working Spaces Save More Options V Preview RGB Adobe RGB 1998 CMYK U S Web Coated SWOP v2 Gray Dot Gain 20 4 4 4 4 Spot Dot Gain 20 Color Management Policies RGB Preserve Embedded Profiles v CMYK Preserve Embedded Profiles v Gray Preserve Embedded Profiles X Profile Mismatches V Ask When Opening V Ask When Pasting Missing Profiles V Ask When Opening ae North America Prepress 2 Preparation of content for common printing conditions in North America CMYK values are preserved Profile warnings are enabled Select U S Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB 1998 as the color space Click OK Open the photo you want to print If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message select Use the embedded profile and click OK If you see a Missing Profile message select Assign working RGB A
120. nt information about your printer Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer 12 Introduction Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for accessories and options that are currently available Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 7700 9700 offers these optional upgrades and accessories Optional equipment Option Part number Automatic Take Up Reel System Pro 9700 only see C12C815321 page 203 for instructions on using this option In addition you can order these user replaceable items Consumables and user replaceable parts Part Part number Replacement maintenance tank see page 166 C12C890501 Replacement paper cutter see page 162 C12C815331 Roll media adapters 2 C12C811241 Replacement 44 inch Take Up Reel Core Pro 9700 only C815121 Ink Cartridges See page 158 for a complete list You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller To find the nearest reseller visit www proimaging epson com U S sales www epson ca Canadian sales or call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www proimaging epson com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Introduction 13 Where To Get Help You can download drivers firmware and documentation and get FAQs and basic troubleshooting advice from Epson s U S support
121. number INK LEVEL Displays the status of the ink in the cartridges MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of the maintenance tank or anks JOB HISTORY Displays the approximate amount of ink and paper used in the last 10 print jobs TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total number of pages printed EDM STATUS Displays the printer s status on myEpsonPrinter com If the printer has been registered and enabled the time and date of the last status upload is displayed Control Panel Summary 219 Menu setting Description PAPER SETUP menu see page 59 for details ROLL PAPER REMAINING PAPER TYPE Sets up the automatic media tracking and identification system When this setting is ON you can also set the ROLL PAPER LENGTH and ROLL LENGTH ALERT to keep track of the remaining paper See page 61 for details Selects the media type loaded in the printer Photo Paper Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others CUSTOM PAPER NO PAPER SELECTED CUSTOM PAPER Selects the number for each special paper configuration you set in the Custom Paper menu CUSTOM PAPER menu see page 82 for details PAPER TYPE Selects the media type that is closest to the paper you are using Photo Paper Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper STANDARD for most printing
122. ocated in a brightly lit area The paper sensors may not operate correctly Make sure the Media Type and Source settings in the printer software are correct Make sure the PLATEN GAP setting is correct for the paper or media you re printing on See page 76 for more information If you re not using Epson media use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper s thickness and drying time see page 82 190 Solving Problems Note If banding appears on your print leave the paper guides in the forward position Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly make sure the paper guides are attached to the printer There are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and five for the Pro 9700 Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Do one of the following e Ifyou are feeding paper in front of the printer i move the guides to the forward position gog e Ifyou are feeding paper backward under the printer gently squeeze the paper guides and push them to the backward position as shown below KK Solving Problems 191 Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display Follow these steps to clear a paper jam 1 Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot 2 Press the button to release the paper 3 Re
123. of image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image Cancel Print 2 Choose one of the following Auto Cut Settings e Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image e Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each print individually This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing e Single Cut allows images to be printed end to end and saves paper With borderless printing you may see a sliver of the previous or next image if you print multiple images in one print job You will see a white margin between print jobs 122 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Off disables automatic cutting Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually use the optional Auto Take Up Reel or print multiple print jobs without cutting See page 69 for instructions on using the gt Paper cut button to operate the cutter 3 Select the following options if desired Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the roll The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise When this option is checked be sure to select the width of your roll paper from the drop down menu 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 available only when you ve sel
124. one of the following then press OK e ON PERIODICALLY The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary default e ON EVERY JOB The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job This process uses a very small amount of ink and no paper and is recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended e OFF The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles 4 Press lt then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press P 5 Select ON EVERY PAGE to have the nozzle check pattern printed before each print job or ON EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF These settings take effect only when you print on roll paper 6 Press OK to save the setting Running Cleaning Cycles You can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel2 normal cleaning power cleaning and cleaning each pair of ink colors Run the power cleaning only if the normal cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles The power cycle uses a large quantity of ink so it is recommended only as a last resort The cartridges need to be at least 50 full to use power cleaning You may need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle After cleaning you can reinsert the old cartridge 1 Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning as described on page 154 2 Make sure the
125. ons Maintenance tank nearly full Maintenance tank full Option Usage icons Gd Auto take up reel available Auto take up reel installed but not available Control Panel Summary 217 Menu Setting Summary Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper see page 76 for details STANDARD for most printing WIDE or WIDER if images are smeared NARROW for thin paper WIDEST for thick paper PAGE LINE Selects whether to print a cut off line between pages on roll paper see page 69 for details ROLL PAPER MARGIN Selects the margins for roll papers DEFAULT 15 mm all around TOP BOTTOM 15 mm 3 mm left right TOP 35 BOTTOM 15 mm 3 mm left right 3 mm all around 15 mm all around PAPER SIZE CHECK Selects whether the printer checks to see if the width of the loaded paper matches the width selected in your print job ON is recommended PAPER SKEW CHECK Selects whether the printer alerts you if paper is not feeding straight by displaying PAPER SKEW on the LCD display and stopping printing If you select OFF you do not receive an error even if the print job is out of range of the loaded paper I EFRESH MARGIN Selects whether to automatically leave an extra margin area after borderless print jobs
126. op Manages Colors Under Profile or Printer Profile select a profile for your printer and the paper you ll use such as Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss PhotoPaper250 icc For the Intent or Rendering Intent setting select Relative Colorimetric or Perceptual and click the Black Point Compensation checkbox 148 Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1 Click the Print button select your printer and click Properties or Preferences 2 Make sure the Main tab is selected 3 Select the Media Type setting for your paper see page 88 amp Main M Page Layout Utility Select Setting Current Settings Media Settings Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 bd l Custom Settings Color Color B8W Photo _ Baper Config Print Quality Max Quality m Mode gt Automatic Custom Off No Color Adjustment Z Advanced Paper Settings Source Roll Paper X l Roll Paper Option Size Super A3 B 329 x 483mm x User Defined Note Make sure that you PPE select Off No Color Print Preview Adjustment If you El avout manager don t the printer driver i aad will apply additional correction to the image Reset Defaults Show Settings Version 6 70 data producing inaccurate results If you selected the wrong 4 Set the rest o
127. othing prints Turn off the printer and computer Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in Then restart the printer and computer Make sure the interface cable meets the requirements see page 13 or 13 The printer port setting doesn t match the printer connection port Windows Windows 7 amp Windows Vista Click gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers Right click the icon for your printer then select Properties Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Printers and Faxes Right click the icon for your printer then select Properties Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at www proimaging epson com Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected try the suggestions below Problem Solution Your print has incorrect or garbled characters Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected Clear any stalled print jobs Turn off the printer and computer Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends Your print has incorrect margins Check the page size or paper size settings in your application Make sure they are within the printer s printable area Make sure th
128. ou can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0 1 inch 2 54 mm to it Auto Expand provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping because you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media If you use Retain Size you need to size your image slightly wider than the paper width See the table below for guidelines Image width Image width Roll paper width with Auto Expand with Retain Size 10 inches 9 7075 inches 0 25 inches 254 mm 246 57 mm 260 35 mm 13 inches 12 8 inches 3 25 inches 330 mm 825 1 mm 338 8 mm 16 inches 15 8 inches 6 25 inches 406 mm 401 3 mm 412 75 mm 17 inches 16 8 inches 7 25 inches 432 mm 426 7 mm 438 15 mm 24 inches 23 8 inches 24 25 inches 610 mm 604 5 mm 615 9 mm 36 inches 35 8 inches 36 25 inches 914 mm 909 3 mm 920 7 mm 44 inches 43 8 inches 44 25 inches 1118 mm 1112 5 mm 1124 0 mm Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Note If you need more information about print options you can click the Help button on any screen Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 87 Choosing Basic Print Options The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you re using Epson media You can also choose custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options Follow these ste
129. p the Printer 5 Insert the strut into the right side and fasten it with 3 bolts as shown 6 Lock the casters Setting Up the Printer 25 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1 Make sure you have all the items shown below 5 Ink cartridges holders Printer Documentation Power cord and software CD Note Make sure you 2 Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around save the box and the printer packaging in case you nged toship theprinter 3 Have four people lift the printer WARNING Four or more people are required to lift the printer 26 Setting Up the Printer 4 Mount the printer on the stand as shown aligning the pegs with the holes on the bottom of the printer Setting Up the Printer 27 Attaching the Paper Basket Epson Stylus Pro 7700 The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper basket 1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below 2 Pins 2 Black plastic connectors NN BS 1 Square pole and 2 round poles Cloth basket 2 Paper guides 2 Posts 2 Attach the two short posts as shown one on each side of the stand 28 Setting Up the Printer 3 Use the pins to fasten the posts in place 4 Setting Up
130. p the Printer 37 7 Place the basket under the printer as shown 38 Setting Up the Printer 9 Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole at the front of the printer 10 Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand 39 Setting Up the Printer 11 Snap the back pole into the holders as shown 12 Attach the end pieces to the poles at the back of the basket 40 Setting Up the Printer 13 Lift the back of the basket and attach the end pieces to the posts at the back of the stand Setting Up the Printer 41 15 Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand 42 Setting Up the Printer 17 Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown 18 Continue with the next section to complete the setup process and connect the power cord Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1 Attach the manual holder to the left or right side of the stand Store the User s Guide in the holder 2 Unlock the casters Then move the printer to the place of use The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance Lock the casters after moving Setting Up the Printer 43 3 Remove any packing tape and plastic film Check these areas e the front cover e the ink compartment cover e the maintenance tank s
131. pecially a cable more than 10 feet 3 m long may cause the printer to malfunction Note USB 2 0 is required to run the printer at full speed PowerPC G5 Intel or higher processor At least 2GB of RAM 4GB or more recommended At least 32GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files Quad speed 4x or faster CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software For USB connection a compliant USB Hi Speed 2 0 port and a shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 10 feet 3 m long For network connection Ethernet equipped Macintosh and a Category 5 compatible cable Introduction 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 weighs about 186 lb 84 5 kg and the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 weighs about 256 lb 116 kg without the stand paper basket ink or paper Make sure you have four people lift the printer See page 25 When setting up the printer make sure you have enough space around it You may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of heavy stock or posterboard See page 21 Place the printer on a flat stable surface The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer away from direct
132. peed O Advanced Settings EPSON Standard By Print Quality SuperFine 1440dpi v MicroWeave High Speed Flip Horizontal Finest Detai C PDF v Preview Supplies Standard Cancel Print 4 Ifyou created a custom paper size for your roll paper select the Auto Expand or Retain Size option in the Page Setup drop down menu See page 112 for details 5 Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on See the table on page 139 for more information If you are using a color managed workflow make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using 6 For the Color setting select one of the following e Color B amp W Photo for any type of photographic printing e Black only if you re printing line drawings or other non photographic images Note The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperFine 1440 dpi for the best quality Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 131 7 Set the Mode option as follows 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 set it according to the priorities of your print job You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left in the drop down menu C
133. printer is ready and the red Ink Check light on the printer s control panel is not on or flashing 3 Press gt Menu 156 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note You must use at least a 10x eye loupe to examine the nozzle check pattern for deflected nozzles Tip To properly align the print head you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 4 Press W until MAINTENANCE is selected then press P 5 Press V until CLEANING is selected then press P 6 Select one of the following then press e NORMAL CLEANING Press OK to start the cleaning cycle e CLEAN EACH COLOR Press select the color pair you want to clean then press OK to start the cleaning cycle e POWER CLEANING Press OK to start the cleaning cycle 7 When cleaning is finished and the Oo power light stops flashing print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean For effective cleaning always run a nozzle check between cycles If the pattern is still missing segments or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle turn the printer off and leave it overnight then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles If you still see no improvement contact your service provider for assistance Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the best print quality If banding appears on your prints if th
134. printer software when you use Photoshop color management or you ll get unexpected results See one of these sections for instructions e Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile below e Windows Printing With a Color Profile on page 145 Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image then you select your print settings and print Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1 Open Adobe Photoshop 2 Select Color Settings from the Photoshop or Edit menu 142 Managing Color With Profiles Note The settings shown are suggested values You see this window Color Settings q For more information on color settings search for setting up color C or 1 management in Help This term is searchable from any Creative Suite application r Cancel C Load Settings North America Prepress 2 Working Spaces Save More Options ww Preview RGB Adobe RGB 1998 CMYK U S Web Coated SWOP v2 Gray Dot Gain 20 GIGI Spot Dot Gain 20 Color Management Policies RGB Preserve Embedded Profiles i CMYK Preserve Embedded Profiles B Gray Preserve Embedded Profiles i Profile Mismatches W Ask When Opening Wf Ask When Pasting Missing Profiles Ask When Opening Description North America Prepress 2 Preparation of content for
135. ps to make basic settings 1 Start an application open the file you want to print and select Print in your application You see the Print window 2 Make sure your printer is selected then click the Properties or Preferences button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it instead Then click Properties or Preferences You see a window like the following Current Main 5 Media Type Man Page Layout Utility Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Print Quality Level LEVEL 5 Max Quality Select Setting Current Settings Print Quality SuperFine 720x1440dpi High Speed Off Media Settings Color Color B amp W Photo ss Source Roll Paper Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Auto Cut Normal Cut Auto Rotate Off Color Color B amp W Photo Page Layout Orientation Landscape Print Quality Max Quality Rotate 180 Off MirrorImage Off p A Copies 1 Mode Automatic Custom Size Letter 8 1 2x 11in Color Controls Paper Settings Job Settings off Source Roll Paper Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11in EI q in Print Preview Color Correction Color Adjustment Color Controls Layout Manager Mode EPSON Standard sRGB v Always show Current Settings This box shows you the current settings but you can t change them from here 88 Printing Wi
136. r Caution Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully 3 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 167 Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank on the side of the printer and gently pull out the maintenance tank Then place it in the plastic bag included with the new tank Insert the new tank 168 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best clean it if it becomes soiled l 2 Caution Be careful not 3 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 service provider if you think the printer needs lubrication Do not touch the gray area roller or absorption pads inside the printer otherwise your prints may be soiled If your prints are soiled by ink on the roller load inexpensive roll paper and press W to feed the paper without printing on it Press W several times until the paper is clean Turn off the printer and wait until all the lights are off Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printe
137. r configuration settings described below You can create a special configuration or group of settings for each paper type up to ten types and select the desired configuration whenever you print on a particular stock Creating Paper Configurations To create a configuration for a specific paper type make sure the paper you want to configure is loaded in the printer Then follow these steps 1 Press Menu then press A or W to select PAPER SETUP 2 Press then press W to select CUSTOM PAPER 3 Press then press V or A to select a paper configuration number 1 to 10 Press P to save the number setting 4 Press V or A to select PAPER TYPE then press Press V or A to select a media type then press Press OK to save it 5 Press twice to go back to the previous menu 6 Press V or A to select PLATEN GAP then press P Press the V button to select NARROW STANDARD WIDE or WIDER The STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types Press OK to save the setting then press to go back to the previous menu 7 Press V or A to select THICKNESS PATTERN then press Press OK to print the paper thickness pattern A pattern similar to the following is printed yam am g g E a e BH e N e w P E H wu Smallest gap Handling Paper and Other Media 83 8 Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines Choose the number with the most even lines I
138. r printing on roll media creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper Note the following limitations on borderless printing e Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing e Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only Once you have selected your page setup options you need to select printing options The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you re using Epson media You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output 1 Open the file you want to print and select Print in your application 2 Click the arrow to expand the Print window if necessary Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP Click to expand the B Print window Presets Standard PDFv Preview Cancel 114 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note It you need more information about print options click the button 3 Choose your printer from the Printer menu Select your printer 44 KI lof1l gt gt gt Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 IP F fa Presets Standard B Copies M Collated Pages All OFrom 1 to 1 Paper Size US Letter Sheet E 8 50 by 11 00 inches Orientation T f Preview _ M Center Image O Scale 100 Scale To Fi
139. r from your system Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft lint free cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer Clean the area shown below in the direction of the arrows If necessary dampen the cloth clean the inside of the printer then dry it with a soft cloth Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 169 5 Ifyour prints are soiled on the back wipe the blue area carefully 6 If powdery dust has accumulated use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it 7 Remove the paper basket Then clean away any dust or dirt around the leg assembly using a soft brush 170 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8 Ifthe outer case is dirty clean it with a soft clean cloth dampened with mild detergent Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting inside 9 To wash the paper basket remove the shafts then machine wash with mild detergent and air dry Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance for example in the same building you can roll it on its stand see page 172 To ship the printer a longer distance you should repack it using the original box and packing materials Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment If you don t have the original packaging you can purchase replacement packaging from Epson See page 12 for more informa
140. reter halen Praar Profee ipvan Sevier Pra 3900 7909 Promus FSF Rendering itore Basse Colerwmesnic S tined Point Compannston Derengtion gt C done E 143 7 Click More Options or Show More Options then select Color 8 Management Click Page Setup select page settings as necessary and click OK 9 Under Color Handling select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors 10 Under Profile or Printer Profile select a profile for your printer and the paper you ll use such as Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss PhotoPaper250 icc 11 As the Intent or Rendering Intent setting select Relative Colorimetric or Perceptual and click the Black Point Compensation checkbox 144 Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1 Click the Print button select Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Epson Stylus Pro 9700 and select Printer Settings or Print Settings m Printer EpsonStyeesPro9700 198091 A A Presets Standar G Copies 1 F Collated pages Oai Ofrom 1 t 1 Praner Settings a lase Advanced Color Settings Page Setup Roi Paper gj Meda Type Premium Semagioss Photo Paper 250 i Print Mode AccuPhoto HOR TE O 16 Bi Output Color Mode Of No Color Management IS Output Resolution SuperPhoto 1440 dpi I8 MA super MicroWeave M righ Speed Flip Horizontal Finest Detail C Crn Cs Cancel G Mac OS X 10 6 and 10 5
141. ri 19 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Printer lt 4 ain oa catsa on awtgrnds 21 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 0000 22 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket Epson Stylus Pro 7700 27 Attaching the Paper Basket Epson Stylus Pro 9700 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing taki Sayan ae kee hes Shand cont TA netye aed 46 Connecting to Your System 6 ee eee eee 48 Installing the Software for Windows 000 c cece eee eee ee 49 Installing the Software for Macintosh 0 0000 c cece eee 51 Updating Your Printer Fitmwates aor needa kd oe ge hella bey 55 Checking the Current Firmware Version 0005 55 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 000 55 Configuring the Printer s Network Adapter 000005 56 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Piiitel s s5 etiots a tre eee ees 57 Available Epson Special Media S ocsacdots cars cre nays ate a ciaselaws 58 Guidelines for Using Epson M dias 9 00559 s00e sce acon 28 ews 58 6 Contents Using Roll Paper cat soi iie eur Ge reese aes earn aaa 59 Roll Paper Guidelines piesa tens oh Gale AO oe Bales Bes 59 Selecting the Paper Type 2 sxc enk aesiateted atin Saleand Maiewidvbes xcyetecs Af 59 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
142. rmine which one is best for the media you re using 90 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Select this Media Type setting Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Semi gloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Plain Paper Plain paper Plain Paper Plain paper line drawing Tracing paper Others Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Poster Board Somerset Velvet cut sheets only Other Media Type settings i
143. rofiles Paper name Thickness ICC profile Premium Photo Paper O mil Pro9700_7700_PremiumSemigloss Semi gloss 0 27 mm PhotoPaper icc Photo Black Premium Photo Paper O mil Pro9700_7700_PremiumGlossyPhoto Glossy 0 27 mm Paper icc Photo Black Ultra Premium Photo O mil Pro9700_7700_PremiumLusterPhoto Paper Luster 0 27 mm Paper icc Photo Black Ultra Premium O mil Pro9700_7700_ArchivalMatte Presentation Paper 0 26 mm Paper icc Matte Singleweight Matte 5 5 mil Pro9700_7700_Singleweight Paper 0 14 mm MattePaper icc Matte Black Presentation Paper 5 mil Pro9700_7700_PhotoQualityInkJet Matte 0 12 mm Paper icc Matte Black Enhanced Matte 51 mil Pro9700_7700_EnhancedMattePoster Posterboard 1 3 mm Board icc Note We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage Yields vary considerably based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of use and temperature For print quality a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the replace cartridge indicator comes on The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer For best printing results use up a Cartridge within six months of opening the package Specifications 201 Printable Area D
144. roll Auto Cut Off icon on the LCD display 2 Run your print job 3 Press and release the gt Paper cut button When the selection menu appears select CUT then press OK The paper is cut 4 Ifthe paper cannot be cut by the built in cutter press the V button to feed the paper to the manual cutting position Then cut it manually Printing Trim Lines You can print trim lines on the right edge of your pages Auto Cut On or on the right and bottom edge Auto Cut Off 1 Press Menu 2 Press Menu again to select the Printer Setup menu 3 Press W to select PAGE LINE then press gt 4 Press V or A to select ON 5 Press OK to save the setting A check mark appears next to ON 6 Press to exit the menu You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software For instructions see page 96 Windows or pages 121 or 134 Mac OS X 70 Handling Paper and Other Media Removing Paper from the Printer 1 Open the roll paper cover 2 Press the 4 Paper release button to release the paper 5 e Ifautomatic media tracking is on the barcode and paper information is printed e Ifyou are not using the Auto Take Up Reel the paper is rewound automatically Handling Paper and Other Media 71 e Ifyou are using the Auto Take Up Reel you need to rewind the paper manually 3 Push down the lock lever firmly to release it Then move the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove i
145. s Click for more details on the displayed printing tip Click to cancel printing You can use the Stop button to cancel your print job You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips If you don t want the Progress Meter to appear you can turn it off See the next section for instructions 108 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed Click the Utility tab then click the Speed and Progress button You see this window f Speed and Progress E p Setting Items T preset folder Select the folder C WsersYohn Smith AppData Local Temp 7 Show Progress Meter Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 7 Show Mouse Over Help E Always spool RAW datatype Page Rendering Mode E Coarse Rendering m Print as Bitmap Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching E Change Standard Resolution Select from the following options e 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 different drive to spool to in the High Speed Copy Folder list to the right e Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress Meter is
146. ss printing on roll paper Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 95 6 Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size then click OK Expansion Method of Enlargement D Retain Size Amount of Enlargement Min Standard Max B i m i l Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image _ md Auto Expand enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper You can use the slider to adjust the expansion Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width if you want to print without borders See page 86 for more information The widths shown in the table on page 86 work with the Standard Expansion setting e Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping You may see a white border around your image e Use the Max setting to maximize the image width This will increase the amount of image clipping 7 Click the Roll Paper Option button You see this window F l Roll Paper Option Auto Cut E Auto Rotate Roll Width M E Print Page Line Cx hcne hate 96 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows ee ee A Normal Ea eee gt cut B Oe fesenenen
147. sunlight strong light or heat sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Keep the printer away from dusty areas Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Use only the type of power source indicated on the label Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers Use only the power cord that comes with the printer Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock The printer s power cord is designed for use with the printer only Using it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord 16 Introduction Caution Always turn the printer off using the power button When you press this button POWER OFF appears on the LCD panel and the power light flashes Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off and the power light stops flashing This ensures that the print head is safely capped e Ifyou use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not e
148. t Print Entire Image O Fill Entire Paper Images per page 1 l Print 1 copies per page Note It you don t see the Paper Size setting in the Print window check for it in your application before printing For example you may be able to select it by opening the File menu and selecting Page Setup Supplies M step 6 e If you re using roll paper Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper See step 5 for instructions Eanes CD Click the Paper Size drop down menu e Ifyou re printing on a cut sheet choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below Then continue with Also be sure to select roll paper options as described on page 121 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Select the paper size then choose the setting 24x 30 in 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Banner 24 x 30 in Sheet 24 x 30 in Sheet Borderless Auto Expandi a Al Al Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size Super Al Super Al Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size AQ Super A0 Super AO Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size v US Letter Sheet USB 11 17 In USC 17 x 22 in USC 17 x 22 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size US D 22 x 34 in US E 34 x 44 in ARCH A 9 x 12 in ARCHE 12 x 18 in ARCHC 18 x 24 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in Roll
149. t a Presets Standard 1 Copies 1 Collated Pages OAI O From 1 to 1 Paper Size US Letter Sheet 8 50 by 11 00 inches Orientation T Advanced Media Control Color Density V o 50 50 Drying Time per Print Head Pass Q 0 0 lsec 0 50 Drying Time per Page Paper Feed Adjustment ns 10 0 70 70 Paper Thickness 3 0 1mm Paper Suction Standard Defaut Platen Gap wo Roll Paper Back Tension uoe H9 Cancel Print Saabas 2 Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer s control panel e Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level e Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page e Drying Time per Page lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink 120 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh e Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines e Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper e Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level
150. t from the roll 72 Handling Paper and Other Media 4 Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer 6 Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package Note For heavy paper you may need to increase the suction by pressing the A button This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing For lightweight paper decrease the suction by pressing the W button Handling Paper and Other Media 73 Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media The printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size A4 to 24 inches 61 cm for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches 112 cm for the Pro 9700 You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up How you load the paper depends on its thickness e For most paper see the section below e For stock thicker than 19 mil 0 5 mm see page 75 Loading Cut Sheets Make sure you load paper in the portrait orientation short edge first You can load paper without pressing the Paper release button This prevents scratching and is fast and easy 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press the lt Paper Source button until the L Sheet icon appears on the LCD display 74 Handling Paper and Other Media 3 Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance
151. te Posterboard Somerset Velvet cut sheets only Enhanced Matte Poster Board Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types Tip You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet See page 162 for instructions Handling Paper and Other Media 61 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer you can set up the automatic media tracking system This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media type roll length and the alert setting When the printer is turned on or roll paper is placed in the printer the barcode is scanned and the amount of roll paper remaining is displayed on the LCD panel You will see an alert message when the roll is nearly used up The barcode is printed when you press the Paper release ePlaten button gt Make sure PAPER OUT appears on the control panel Then follow these steps to set up the automatic media tracking system 1 Press gt Menu 2 Press A or W to select PAPER SETUP then press 3 Press gt to select ROLL PAPER REMAINING 4 Press to select REMAINING PPR SETUP 5 Press W select ON and press OK 6 Press lt to go back to REMAINING PPR SETUP 7 Press W to select ROLL PAPER LENGTH 8 Press then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer from 15 to 300 ft 5 to 99 5
152. 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 responsibility 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Contents Contents 5 Introduction Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips 0 0 e cee eee eee 11 Options and Accessories nuunuu usne 12 Where To Get Fel pct lide calito dele e ae aie sank E a AAD 13 Windows System Requirements oonu nuunuu nunu cece ee eens 13 Macintosh System Requirements o ue ruere 13 Important Safety Instructions 00 iia ee eke ven sete eda Bis 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions o us ununun 17 Printer Parts tes nen peee AEn n E a EEE BEES pa 18 VRET T E E E N 18 Ae the eh Swe eai oa arate We ie ais et has We E E a Me ili 18 Control Pan l oreesa tha ogee te elas kta a EE s 19 PED Display sats sau den deabboe edeni ino ee aiaia a
153. tern and if there are missing dots perform head cleaning WRONG MAIN TANK RIGHT SIDE MAINT TANK WRONG TYPE INSERT CORRECT TANK A non genuine maintenance tank is installed Replace the maintenance tank with a genuine Epson maintenance tank WRONG MAIN TANK LEFT SIDE MAINT TANK WRONG TYPE INSERT CORRECT TANK A non genuine maintenance tank is installed Replace the maintenance tank with a genuine Epson maintenance tank 182 Solving Problems Auto Take Up Reel Error Messages If you have the optional Automatic Take Up Reel System check the following list for error messages that might appear Message Explanation Response TAKE UP DISCONNECTED SET AUTO TAKE UP REEL SYSTEM IN PRINTER AND RESTART THE PRINTER The Auto Take up Reel is not installed correctly Turn the printer off then install the Auto Take up Reel correctly See page 203 TAKE UP DISCONNECTED AUTO TAKE UP REEL UNIT IS DISCONNECTED DO YOU CONTINUE NO YES The Auto Take up Reel is not installed correctly Select YES to continue printing without using the Auto Take Up Reel Or select NO turn the printer off then connect the Auto Take up Reel see page 203 and restart the printer TAKE UP ERROR CHECK THE STATUS OF AUTO TAKE UP REEL UNIT AND RESTART THE Paper is not loaded on the reel correctly Press the button and load the paper correctly see page 204 PRINTER TAKE UP ERROR The Auto Tak
154. th Epson Drivers for Windows Note If a color setting is grayed out it is not supported for the selected Media Type Note The Print Quality settings depend on the Media Type you selected Choose lower print quality for faster printing or SuperFine 1440 dpi for best quality 4 Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on See the table on page 89 for more information e Ifyou are using a color managed workflow make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using e Ifyou have saved custom media type configurations or set up custom paper configurations you can select them by clicking the Custom Settings button See page 100 for more information about custom paper configurations e If the media type has been set on the printer s control panel select Auto Acquire For the Color setting select one of the following e Color for any type of photographic printing e Black only if you re printing line drawings or other non photographic images For the Print Quality setting choose Quality or Max Quality Or choose Quality Options to display a window like the following x r Quality Options LEVEL 5 Max Quality Setting Information Print Quality SuperFine 720x1440dpi 4i MicroWeave Super amp E Edge Smoothing Q Finest Detail Cx cme Hep Printing With Epson Drivers for Wi
155. the Printer 29 5 Place the basket under the printer as shown 30 Setting Up the Printer 7 Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole at the front of the printer 8 Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand Setting Up the Printer 31 9 Snap the back pole into the holders as shown 32 Setting Up the Printer 11 Insert the rod into the fabric channel at the front of the printer Setting Up the Printer 33 13 Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown Now go to Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord on page 42 34 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Paper Basket Epson Stylus Pro 9700 The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper basket 1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below 2 Black plastic connectors 2 Plastic BS psp end pieces Ls BIS at dlp SS 5 Paper guides 2 Attach two of the posts to the front of the stand as shown one on each side Setting Up the Printer 35 3 Use the pins to fasten the posts in place 36 Setting Up the Printer 5 Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown 6 Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown Setting U
156. ting continues Make sure you have replacement cartridges available see page 157 Print quality may decline when ink is low INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Not enough ink for head cleaning Replace the cartridge s before cleaning see page 157 INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE BEING USED CAN BE INSTALLED AGAIN FOR PRINTING Not enough ink for head cleaning but enough for printing Replace the cartridge s before cleaning see page 157 After cleaning is finished you can re use the low ink cartridge MAINTENANCE REQUEST A printer part may need to be replaced soon Note the code number and contact your service provider as described on page 13 MAINTENANCE TANK ERROR REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank may be incorrectly installed Reinstall the maintenance tank If the error remains replace the maintenance tank For the Pro 9700 note which tank needs replacement see page 166 Solving Problems 179 Message Explanation Response MAINTENANCE TANK ERROR REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank may be incorrectly installed Reinstall the maintenance tank If the error remains replace the maintenance tank For the Pro 9700 note which tank needs replacement see page 166 MAINTENANCE TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is full Replace the maintenance tank For
157. ting on roll media creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper Note the following limitations on borderless printing e Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing e Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only 1 Open the file you want to print and select Page Setup in your application You see this screen Settings Page Attributes Format for EpsonStylusPro9700 19809 1 _ Select your printer EPSON SPro 9700 1 Paper Size US Letter Sheet iz 8 50 in x 11 00 in Orientation Te Te Scale 100 C OD 2 Open the Format for drop down menu and select your printer Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3 Click the Paper Size drop down menu 127 If you re printing on a cut sheet choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below Then continue with step 5 If you re using roll paper Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper See step 4 for instructions Also be sure to select roll paper options as described on page 134 Select the paper size then choose the setting 24x 30in 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Banner 24 x 30 in Sheer 24 x 30 in Sheet Borderless Auto Expand a Al Al Roll Paper Border
158. ting to WIDE If that doesn t solve the problem try changing it to WIDER Caution To avoid damaging the printer make sure you do not select the NARROW setting when you print on thick media 8 9 Press the Paper release button Press the I J button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to move into position automatically If you see a question on the display about paper settings select Yes if the settings are correct or select No then change the settings Press OK Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer 10 To remove your print press the V button while holding the sheet Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or thin paper you may need to adjust the platen gap setting STANDARD is the default setting However if print quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock you may need to change this setting 1 2 Press gt Menu Press gt again to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP Press gt STANDARD is selected as the current setting Use the A or W button to choose NARROW WIDE WIDER or WIDEST Press OK to save the setting A check mark appears next to the selected setting Press Il 1 to exit the menu Handling Paper and Other Media 77 If you ve selected a non standard platen gap the following symbols appear in the corner of the disp
159. tings page 119 for Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 or paper configuration settings page 100 for Windows or page 133 for Mac OS X 10 4 11 Check these settings Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for your paper D Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to tune out banding Reduce the value for white lines and increase it for overlapping dark lines If you ve created a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard STD when you re done using it See page 82 Your print has vertical banding bd Turn off the High Speed setting See page 108 for instructions dD Align the print head see page 156 184 Solving Problems Problem Solution Your print is grainy or has misregistration or ghosting Bb Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off the ink indicators will not be accurate Replace ink cartridges if necessary as described on page 157 Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 152 for instructions Align the print head as described on page 156 Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct f you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up Choose a higher resolution such as SuperFine 1440 dpi Turn off the High Speed setting See page 108 for instructions You may need to adjust your advanced media control settings page 119 for Mac
160. tion Preparing the Printer for Shipment 1 Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the home position on the far right and the power light goes off Then unplug the printer 2 Remove the following parts e Power cord and interface cables e Paper basket e All paper or other media e Optional Auto Take Up Reel if installed 3 Leave the ink cartridges installed Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 171 4 Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you removed from the print head during setup Then close the cover Tip For more secure transportation tape all doors and covers shut 5 Before you remove the printer from the stand make sure the casters are locked k 6 Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand underneath the printer Keep them in a safe place 172 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer WARNING The printer is 7 Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided See the stickers very heavy Make sure you located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position have four people lift it 8 Keep the printer level while moving it See page 173 for information about setting up the printer after transporting it To ship the printer a longer distance you should repack it using the original box and packing materials If you don t have the original packaging you can purchase replacement packag
161. to it you can use it to take up your prints 1 Set the Auto switch to Forward or Backward depending on how you set up the paper O Auto Manual Backward EA Backward a Forward Forward 2 Send a print job to the printer When the media blocks the sensor the Auto Take Up Reel takes up the roll paper 1 4 to 1 2 turn at a time 3 When you are ready to remove your prints set the Auto switch to Off O Auto Manual Backward Eel Backward Us S On Forward ea Forward 4 Press the gt button to cut the paper 208 Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 5 To remove your prints turn the lever to unlock the reel and then slide it left Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling 6 Remove the take up reel core from the paper stop on both ends of the reel Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2 inch Paper Reel Core You can use a 2 inch roll paper core after the paper is used up in the auto take up reel First you need to reverse the paper stops 1 Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips Using the Optional Auto Take Up Reel 209 2 Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside Then pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit 3 Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob 210 Using the Optional Auto Take
162. tput from your printer for color photos See page 141 for instructions You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software or you can have them created by a color specialist Make sure any profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating system When you install the Epson printer driver the ready made profiles are automatically copied to the right folder Before you print you need to set basic printing properties Make sure you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD ROM See page 49 for instructions If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper check the guidelines on page 86 to size your image correctly This chapter includes the following information e Sizing images for borderless printing on roll paper e Choosing basic print options e Choosing color management options e Choosing roll paper settings e Choosing cut sheet paper settings e Choosing page layout options e Choosing advanced black and white photo settings e Choosing paper configuration options e Saving exporting and importing groups of settings e Managing print jobs 86 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size as described on page 93 Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges but y
163. tus Monitor 107 to 110 system requirements 13 uninstalling software 194 user defined paper size 86 94 98 Index 228
164. ur new page size from the Paper Size drop down menu Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 129 5 Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing 6 Click OK Then continue with the instructions in the next section Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your page setup options you need to select printing options The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you re using Epson media You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output 1 Select Print in your application You see the screen shown below Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 MA Presets Standard By Copies amp Pages BA Copies 1 B M Collated Pages All OFrom 1 to 1 C PDF v Preview Supplies Standard Cancel E Print 2 Choose your printer from the Printer menu Select your printer 130 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3 Select Print Settings from the Copies amp Pages drop down menu You see this screen Note In certain HA sae ice Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 before you can select Presets Standard By Print Settings For more Print Settings E information about printer Page Setup Sheet E settings click the Media Type Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 button Color Color B amp W Photo B Mode Automatic Quality S
165. uster Color Density 0 Drying Time per 0 Drying Time per 0 Paper Feed Adju 0 Paper Suction 0 Paper Thickness F Platen Gap Auto l Roll Paper Back Auto Color Color B amp W Photo Print Quality Level LEVEL 5 Max Q Print Quality SuperFine 720 High Speed off Finest Detail off Edge Smoothing off Color Adjustment Color Controls Gamma 2 2 Mode EPSON Standar Setting Default Setting 6 Verify that your settings are correct type a name for the custom media type and click Save 7 After saving your settings you can do the following e To use the settings to print right away select the name you gave them in the Media Type list Select the rest of the necessary print settings and print e To save the settings to a file that you can share click the Custom Settings button again click the name of the settings in the list click Export select a location enter a file name and click Save e To import settings from a file shared with you that does not exist in your Media Type list click the Custom Settings button again click Import select the file you want to import and click Open When you return to the window shown above click Cancel 104 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving Exporting and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile print
166. utput e Change Standard Resolution allows you to change the resolution of your output Click OK to save your settings 110 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Setting Monitoring Preferences You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar and whether you want to allow monitoring by other users who share the printer 1 Click the Utility tab then click the Monitoring Preferences button You see this window Select Notification Monitoring Preferences Epson Stylus Pro 9700 bPa Event Error O Communication Error O InkLow Maintenance Call Select Shortcut Icon A V Shortcut Icon coe Screen Notification On lal off E off On a Example Window Double clicking the Shortcut Icon opens the Printer Status E Allow monitoring of shared printers oc caret ee 2 Select the notification options you want to use if various printing events occur 3 Ifyou want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar click the Shortcut Icon checkbox Then select the icon to use When the shortcut is enabled you can simply double click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or right click it then select Monitoring Preferences in the pop up menu 4 Select Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared and you want to let other users mo
167. when printing on thinner papers less than 12 1b such as CAD drafting paper e Platen Gap lets you fine tune the setting for various paper thicknesses e Roll Paper Back Tension lets you adjust the tension when printing on roll paper Change the value if you find wrinkles on your printouts when Auto is selected ee gt t A Normal ba pein eerie aie cut B Se ee 3 lt gt lt gt A o Double i gt cut B lt gt ees gt lt gt t A Single lt gt s cut B lt gt Note These settings override settings made through the control panel Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 121 Choosing Roll Paper Settings If you are printing on roll paper make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Page Layout setting as described on page 114 In addition you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options 1 Select Roll Paper Settings from the drop down menu You see this screen Printer EpsonStylusPro9700 198091 iz Presets Standard 1 EI Copies m Collated Pages All O From 1 tor 1 Paper Size US Letter Sheet ka 8 50 by 11 00 inches Orientation Ta Roll Paper Settings HA Auto Cut Settings Normal Cut E to Rotate 44in r Borderless Enlargement Setting Min Standard Max Al Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount
168. wind the paper 192 Solving Problems 4 Open the front cover if necessary Caution To avoid damaging the printer do not touch the cables around the print head or the roller ink absorption pad or ink tubes 6 Close the front cover if necessary Press the O power button to turn the printer off and then back on Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available Solving Problems 193 Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take Up Reel If you have problems using the optional Auto Take Up Reel try these solutions Make sure the AC power cord is plugged into the Auto Take Up Reel Make sure you turned the printer off and then on again after installing the Auto Take Up Reel and that the cable is securely connected to both the printer and Auto Take Up Reel Make sure there is enough slack in the roll paper as it feeds paper to ensure that it interrupts the sensor so the Auto Take Up Reel can turn See page 204 for details Make sure the Auto switch is set for the direction in which you loaded the paper to be taken up See page 207 for details Make sure you pressed the printer s Paper Source button to select Auto Cut Off If the Sensor light flashes slowly when you are not printing the sensor may be misaligned or there may be an obstacle in the sensor s beam Make sure nothing is impeding the sensor s beam I
169. ws 101 Power cable 42 Power cleaning cycle 155 to 156 Power consumption 195 Power light 19 176 213 to 215 Preset Mac OS X 10 4 136 to 137 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 124 Windows 104 to 105 Print as Bitmap setting 109 Print head aligning 156 to 157 checking status 149 to 151 cleaning 152 to 156 162 locking for transportation 171 unlocking 44 Print jobs canceling 107 125 138 managing 107 to 110 125 138 pausing 107 125 138 Print quality Mac OS X 10 4 131 Mac OS X 10 6 amp 10 5 118 problems 182 to 186 Windows 88 to 89 Print speed improving in Windows 109 Printable area 201 Index 225 Printer cable 14 48 checking status 107 to 110 149 to 152 cleaning 168 connecting 48 to 49 default settings restoring 161 to 162 dimensions 196 firmware update 55 to 56 maintaining 149 to 170 monitoring 107 to 110 151 to 152 mounting on stand 26 moving 170 to 173 parts 18 plugging in 45 setting up 21 to 45 software installing 51 to 54 software uninstalling 193 to 194 specifications 195 to 201 status check 149 to 152 storing 170 to 173 total print volume 150 transporting 170 to 173 turning off 16 weight 196 Problems banding 183 blank paper 188 blurry prints 185 cable 187 color 184 188 diagnosing 175 faint prints 185 garbled characters 187 ghosting 184 graininess 184 inverted image 187 margin 187 misalignment 183 misregistration 18
170. xceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating e Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case e Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing e Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by a service technician otherwise you may damage the printer e Do not insert objects through the slots Take care not to spill liquid on the printer e Do not attempt to service the printer yourself e Power down the printer from the control panel unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the printer the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance e Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is in the far right home position For California customers only The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Caution Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed Introduction 17 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Store ink cartridges in a cool
171. your image correctly This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X e Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper e Choosing basic print options e Choosing color management options e Choosing paper configuration settings e Choosing roll paper options e Controlling expansion of borderless images e Creating a custom preset and printing e Managing print jobs 112 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option or create a custom paper size as described on page 126 Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0 1 inch 2 54 mm to it Paper sizes with the Auto Expand option provide the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping Using this setting you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media If you use a paper size with the Retain Size option you should create an image slightly wider than the actual width of the roll media Or you can create a custom paper size and select the Retain Size option See the table below for

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