Epson 7400 Printer User Manual
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1. 1 Slide the movable flange off the end of the spindle Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that it unwinds in the direction shown Slide the roll paper onto the spindle and fully onto the fixed flange Slide the movable flange back onto the spindle until it fixes into place in the end of the roll paper Open the roll paper cover Holding the spindle fit the left and right ends of the spindle into the mounting brackets inside the printer Note The spindle and mounting brackets are color coded Mount the spindle into the mounting bracket that is the same color as the end of the spindle Make sure that the printer is turned on 19 6 Make sure that the Power light is not flashing and then set te e lever to nihe riras position Th RE t LOAD FA appears on the LCD panel Caution Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Power light is flashing Doing so may damage the printer 7 Insert the paper into the paper insertion slot 8 Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot so that it comes out below Note If the roll paper does not come out follow the instructions below 10 1 Adjust the feed strength by pressing the Paper Feed buttons on the control panel When using thick heavy or curled paper press the Paper Feed A button to increase the power2. 4 Click Continue 5 Select your printer 6 Click Install to start the printer software installation 7 Follow the on screen instructions After installing the software and restarting the computer turn on the printer Using the Chooser to select your printer After you have installed the printer software on your computer you need to open Chooser and select your printer You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer Your computer will always print using the last printer selected 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu Then click your printer s icon and the port your printer is connected to 2 For USB interface users click your printer s icon and the port your printer is connected to For IEEE 1394 interface users click your printer s icon and the FireWire port your printer is connected to 3 Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off With background printing on you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing In order to use the EPSON Monitor IV utility to manage print jobs background printing must be turned on 4 Close the Chooser 26 For Mac OS X Caution Turn off all virus protection programs before you install the printer software Note d This software does not support the UNIX File System UFS for Mac OS X Install the software on a disk or in a pa
3. Deciding Where to Unpack the Printer Before unpacking read the followings m Setup and assemble the printer near to the chosen place of use as moving the printer may result in damage Allow floor space of 4 x 4 m approx and height of at least two times that of the larger box containing the printer unit Unpacking and Assembling the Printer Unpacking the base unit Open the box and remove the fixers from the sides of the box Lift the box up and away from the printer then fold it and set it aside Caution The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy Have two people unpack the printer unit and four people place the printer unit on top of the base unit Parts Base upright left Base upright right Horizontal strut Basket hooks 2 Paper basket Tools F i Spe oer F Hex wrench G Hex socket head bolts 4 H Wing nuts spring washers and washers 2 His for connecting the printer unit to the base unit Paper feed support films 5 Assembling the base unit Caution Have two people working on either side to assemble the base unit 20 5 kg 1 Hold base upright left A and a horizontal strut as shown Then fix the strut to the base using the two hex socket head bolts G with the hex wrench F Note d An instruction sticker about the setting paper basket is attached to the front of a base upright right d Do not fasten the screws too tight Leave a room to
4. Mac OS 9 x IEEE1394 interface Windows XP Me and 2000 Mac OS X 10 2 or later Mac OS 9 x Using the Built in USB Interface To connect the printer to a USB port you need a standard shielded USB cable To connect the printer to your computer using the built in USB interface follow the steps below Note If you use an inappropriate cable or connect peripheral devices between the printer and the computer the connection may become unstable 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off 2 Connect the USB cable to the printer USB interface connector 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the USB interface connector of the computer After connecting the printer and the computer with the USB cable see Installing the Printer Software on page 26 Using the Built in IEEE1394 Interface To connect your printer and computer using the installed IEEE 1394 interface card follow the steps below Note Be sure to use the IEEE 1394 Cable C12C836321 otherwise the cable may exceed the limit of the EMC Regulation of each country 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off 2 Connect the compatible interface cable to the printer IEEE 1394 interface connector 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the TEEE1394 interface connector of the computer After connecting the printer and the computer with the IEEE 1394 interface see Installing the Printer Soft
5. Open the ink compartment cover and make sure that the ink lever is in the up position Caution Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously with too much force 4 Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the printer and then insert it in the slot until the corresponding ink mark is displayed on the LCD 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 for the other ink cartridges 18 6 After inserting all ink cartridges in their corresponding slot lower the ink levers The printer starts initial ink charging 7 After a while ink lever messages appear on the LCD Raise or lower the ink levers accordingly until REA appears on the LCD which indicates initial ink charging is completed 8 Close the ink compartment cover After installing all eight ink cartridges the printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the Power light flashes for about 10 minutes When the ink delivery system is charged the Power light stops flashing Caution Never do the following while the Power light is flashing otherwise damage may occur Turn off the printer Open the front cover Set the ink lever in the up position Co oO O OU Move the paper lever to the released position L Remove the maintenance tank Unplug the power cord Remove the ink cartridges Loading the Roll Paper To load the roll paper onto the printer follow the instructions below
6. are fastened tightly 14 4 Insert the top horizontal strut into the right and left legs Use a screw driver to fasten the strut with hex socket head bolts with washers 5 This completes assembly of the Stand Make sure each part of the Stand is tightened securely Mounting the printer on the Stand Caution Two or more people are required to mount the printer Hold the printer at the indicated locations as shown If the ink cartridges are installed do not tip the printer at an angle Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges 1 Lock the two casters and extend the two stabilizer knobs underneath the base unit Note Place the casters sideways and lock them so they will not move 2 Mount the printer on the printer mount as shown Fasten the bottom of the printer and the printer mount with wing screws L and washers M 4 This completes the mounting procedure Make sure the printer and the Stand are fastened together securely 15 Attaching the Paper Basket 3 Rotate the front paper basket joints to enfold the bar which is not attached to the fabric as 1 Insert the basket hooks into the slots on the shown N Then snap the front paper basket rotary boards attached to the bottom joints onto the tips of the basket hooks at the horizontal strut The top ends of the basket front of the Stand Make sure the joints are hooks should be facing downward positioned as sho
7. instructions marked on the printer Warning Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury g Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer 1 Do not block or cover the openings in the printers cabinet _1 Do not insert objects through the slots Take care not to spill liquid on the printer 1 Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label 1 Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord D If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating D Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions D Donot attempt to service the printer yourself 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 The interface connector including Type B interfa
8. setup and the driver installation see the User s Guide for detailed information on your printer s functions maintenance troubleshooting technical specifications and optional products Using the Online User s Guide It contains detailed instructions on using the printer and information on using the optional products To view the User s Guide double click the ESPR7X9X User s Guide icon on the desktop On Windows you can also access the User s Guide via the Start menu Click Start point to All Programs on Windows XP or Programs on Windows Me 98 or 2000 Select EPSON and then select ESPR7X9X User s Guide Note To read the online guide you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later installed on your computer 27
9. shown as 4 in the illustration below to the square of the same part of the base unit 4 Fasten the bottom of the printer and base unit with wing nut spring washers and washers H 5 Release the front casters and the stabilizer knobs and move the printer to the place of use a short distance away Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving 6 Remove the protective tapes a from the front cover b from the ink compartment cover C from the maintenance tank 7 Open the front cover Remove the protective screw L and metal plate M from the side of the print head compartment Follow the red wire N fixed on the cover of the printer and you can see the screw at the edge of the wire L M N Caution Watch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover Protective screw Protective metal plate Red wire Note Do not re install the screw and the metal plate Store them separately to avoid losing them Close the front cover Attaching the Paper Basket Fully insert and attach the upper basket hooks D to the upper guides of the base upright left and right 2 Turning the stitch side downward spread the paper basket on the floor 3 Holding the rear shaft pass it under the horizontal struts 4 Rotate the rear paper basket joints to enfold the bar that is not attached to
10. the connector at the rear of the interface card in the printer s internal socket Note According to the interface card you use it may stick out from the slot 25 Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer you need to install the software included on the Printer Software CD ROM shipped with your printer To install your printer software follow the steps below For Windows Caution Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software 1 Make sure your printer is turned off 2 Insert the Printer Software CD ROM shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive Note If the language selection window appears select your preferred language 3 Click Continue 4 Select your printer 5 Click Install to start the printer software installation Note Select your country or area of residence if the selection window appears 6 Follow the on screen instruction Note If a message regarding Windows logo test appears during the installation click Continue to continue the installation For Mac OS 9 x Caution Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software 1 Make sure the printer is off 2 Insert the Printer Software CD ROM shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive 3 Double click the Mac OS 9 icon Note If the language selection window appears select your preferred language
11. EPSON EPSON STYLUS PRO 7400 EPSON STYLUS PRO 7800 EPSON STYLUS PRO 9400 EPSON STYLUS PRO 9800 Unpacking and Setup Guide N Safety Instructions nananana eee eee 3 Checking the Contents 00 00ee eee 5 Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 9400 5 Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 7800 7400 11 Setting up the Printer asasan 17 Loading the Roll Paper 0ee ee eeee 19 Loading the Cut Sheet Media 21 Connecting the Printer with Your Computer 24 Installing the Printer Software 26 Using the Online User s Guide 27 Printer Parts Front view roll paper spindles 3 roll paper cover paper lever mouniNg control panel brackets paper basket ink cartridge compartment front cover Rear view IEEE1394 interface connector USB interface connector All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
12. When using thin or light paper press the Paper Feed button to decrease the power 1 If the paper does not come out even after executing the procedure above open the front cover and pull the paper out manually Holding the bottom edge of the paper turn the roll paper to remove slack Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is straight and that it is aligned with the horizontal line Note You do not have to align the right end of the paper with the vertical line close es roll paper cover FRES BUTTOM appears Set the paper lever to the secure positon and 20 11 Press the Pause If button The printer heads move and the paper automatically feeds into the printing position READY appears on the LCD panel Note Even if you do not press the Pause Ill button the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically REAL appears on the LCD panel Now you are ready to print on roll paper Make the printer driver settings then send the print job See the User s Guide for detailed informations Note A Allow time for the ink to dry thoroughly after printing to ensure the printout quality d Ifyou donot use the paper set above remove it from the printer When you use roll paper set the paper lever to the released position and wind it up When you use cut sheet remove the paper from the printer and store it separately Loading the Cut She
13. adjust the position when you fasten the screw on the other base upright 2 Referring to step 1 secure the other side of the strut to the base B 3 Fasten four screws on the both sides of the base upright securely This completes assembly of the base unit Before attaching the paper basket mount the printer on the base unit Unpacking the printer Caution The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy Have two people unpack the printer unit and four people place the printer unit on top of the base unit 1 Remove the roll paper spindle with roll paper polystyrene foam and cardboard cushions from around the printer 2 Lift the box up and away from the printer Remove all items from the hollow A and B on the rear side of the printer Note The ink cartridges included with your printer are primarily for initial setup 3 Take out the cardboard panels from the printer Mounting the printer on the base unit 1 Lock the two casters J and extend the two stabilizer knobs K underneath the base unit Note Place the casters sideways and lock them so they will not move 2 Position the base unit in front of the printer unit as shown 3 Mount the printer on the base unit as shown below Caution Do not attempt to lift the printer unit with fewer than four people Note When you place the printer on the base unit match the right end square of the printer
14. ce card and the connector for optional Auto Take up Reel Unit are Non LPS non limited power source A Few Precautions When choosing a place for the printer m Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight strong light or heat sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Keep the printer away from the dusty areas Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged When using the printer m m Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing Do not move the print heads by hand otherwise you may damage the printer When Handling the Ink Cartridges m m m Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink their contents Store ink cartridges in a cool 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 an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results Caution Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously with too much force _1 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton D Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results _1 Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to _1 Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area an
15. d the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge Doing so may affect normal operation and printing For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON UK Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON UK Limited Safety information Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code refill them This could damage the print head Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you have to fit a plug As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug please proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or earth symbol The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Checking the Conte
16. e an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch Otherwise accidental shut down or damage to your printer may occur Installing the Ink Cartridges To install the ink cartridges follow the instructions below Warnings The ink cartridges are self contained units Under ordinary use ink will not leak from the cartridges If ink does get on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water Note d The ink cartridges included with your printer are primarily for initial setup Because your printer will use large quantities of ink during the setup process you may need to replace the ink cartridges soon Initial ink charging requires approximately 10 minutes 17 d Each slot can hold a particular color of ink Be sure to install the ink cartridges in the correct slots according to the ink mode you choose Se 1234 5678 No EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 7800 9400 7400 1 Light Light Black Matte Black 2 Light Magenta Matte Black 3 Light Cyan Magenta 4 Light Black Magenta 5 Matte Black or Cyan Photo Black 6 Cyan Cyan 7 Magenta Yellow 8 Yellow Yellow 1 Turn on the printer by pressing the Powar button After a short time IHS ce is displayed on the LCD pana 2
17. et Media To load cut sheet media longer than 483 mm long edge of Super A3 B see the next section To load paper with a length of A4 Letter A3 US B and Super A3 B see Loading Cut Sheet Media with a Length of A4 Letter A3 US B and Super A3 B on page 22 If you are printing on thick paper 0 5 to 1 5 mm see Printing on Thick Paper 0 5 to 1 5 mm on page 23 Loading Cut Sheet Media Longer than 483 mm Long Edge of Super A3 B To load cut sheet media longer than 483 mm follow the steps below g Caution As much as possible keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media as fingerprints may reduce printout quality Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed Press the Paper Source lt 4 button repeatedly until Sheet LJ appears Make sure that the Power light is not flashing and then set the e paper lever to Fhe iea position The L RELE i appears on her LCD panel ga Caution Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Power light is flashing otherwise damage may occur Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out below Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are straight and in line with the horizontal line and the vertical line a the paper Ives to the secured position FRE EUTT H appears on the LCD 21 6 Press the Pause Jf button The print heads m
18. etting in your printer driver 1 Set the paper basket see the User s Guide for detailed informations 2 Make sure that the printer is on 3 Press the Paper Source lt button repeatedly until Sheet LJ appears 4 Make sure that the Power light is not flashing and then si the paper lever to the rele aged position LE ta l appears on he LCD panel Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open front cover Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are straight and in line with the horizontal line and the vertical line then close the front cover iH appears on the LCD a 8 Press the Pause Ill button and then follow the same procedure used for other cut sheet media Note Even if you do not press the Pause Ill button the print heads move and paper ie into the printing position automatically REAL appears on the LCD panel Caution Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long period of time its quality will deteriorate We recommend that you remove the paper from the printer after printing 23 Connecting the Printer with Your Computer The available interface varies depending on the Microsoft Windows operating systems or Apple Macintosh system version used as follows USB interface and Ethernet interface Option Windows XP Me 98 and 2000 Mac OS X 10 2 or later
19. kers or cordless phones Avoid locations near TVs radios air conditioners or humidifiers Avoid locations that are subject to shocks or vibrations Keep the printer away from combustible substances Keep the printer away from dusty areas Deciding Where to Unpack the Printer Before unpacking read the followings m Setup and assemble the printer near to the chosen place of use as moving the printer may result in damage Allow floor space of 2 5 x 2 5 m approx and height of at least two times that of the larger box containing the printer unit Unpacking the Printer 1 2 Caution The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy Have two people unpack the printer Open the box containing the printer and remove the roll paper spindle with roll paper polystyrene foam and cardboard cushions from around the printer ii Remove the fixers from the sides of the box 12 3 Lift the box up and away from the printer Remove all the items from the hollow A and B on the rear side of the printer Note The ink cartridges included with your printer are primarily for initial setup 4 Remove the polystyrene foam stoppers under the printer 5 Remove the protective materials from the front cover tape from the ink compartment cover tape from the maintenance tank tape Co O from the side of the print head compartment screw and metal plate inside the f
20. nts v 7 Q m Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 9400 UUU For EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 9400 only For EPSON Stylus Pro 7800 7400 only For EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 7800 only Power cord Roll paper spindle with the roll paper Ink cartridges Roll paper belt Gray attachments Paper guides Black Ink Conversion Kit Choosing a Place for the Printer m Leave adequate room for easy operation maintenance and ventilation as shown below Values in the illustration below are the minimum Leave at least 30 cm between the back of the printer and the wall Choose a location that can hold the printer weight about 90 kg with base unit Make sure the surface is flat and stable Use a grounded power outlet do not use a damaged or frayed power cord Avoid using an outlet that is shared with other appliances Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer Operate the printer under the following conditions Temperature 10 to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 without condensation Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust Do not block the ventilation openings Avoid locations near potential sources of interference such as loud speakers or cordless phones Avoid locations near TVs radios air conditioners or humidifiers Keep the printer away from combustible substances
21. original boxes and packing materials Contact your dealer for assistance Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 7800 7400 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1 Leave adequate room for easy operation maintenance and ventilation as shown below Values in the illustration below are the minimum LI Leave at least 20 cm between the back of the printer and the wall 11 Place the printer ona desk If you cannot place the printer ona desk you will need the Stand If you place your printer on a desk follow the guidelines listed below 1 Choose a desk that can hold the printer weight about 49 kg and has a height of 600 800 mm from the floor Q Make sure the surface is flat and stable 1 Place the front rubber legs of the printer just at the end of the desk _1 Leave enough room over 600 mm in front of the desk 1 Prevent your printouts from getting dirty or crinkled Use a grounded power outlet Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord Avoid using an outlet that is shared with other appliances Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer Operate the printer under the following conditions Temperature 10 to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 without condensation Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust Do not block the ventilation openings Avoid locations near potential sources of interference such as loud spea
22. ove and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically FE appears on the LCD panel Note Even if you do not press the Pause Ill button the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically REAL appears on the LCD panel Now the printer is ready to print While the printer is printing do not open the front cover If the front cover is opened while printing is in progress the printer stops printing and then restarts printing when the front cover is closed Stopping and restarting printing may reduce the print quality Caution Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long period of time its quality will deteriorate We recommend that you remove the paper from the printer after printing Loading Cut Sheet Media with a Length of A4 Letter A3 US B and Super A3 B To load cut sheet media with a length of A4 Letter A3 US B and Super A3 B follow the steps below Caution As much as possible keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media as fingerprints may reduce printout quality 1 Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press the Paper Source lt button repeatedly until Sheet J appears 3 Make sure that the paper lever is in the secured position and then load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it meets resistance Make sure that the right edge of the paper is straight and in line with the right soge of the
23. ront cover Note Do not re install the screw Store it separately to avoid losing it Using the Stand Checking the contents of the package Before assembling the Stand check the contents of the package to make sure that all of the items shown are included and are not damaged Parts M gt A Right base 1 and Left base 1 B Right leg 1 and Left leg 1 C Bottom horizontal strut 1 D Top horizontal strut 1 E Basket hooks 4 F Paper basket 1 Tool Ka G G Hex wrench 2 13 8486 IL EF FFP FP PPS Pp J K RP AP L M H Base bolts 4 I Strut bolts 2 J Hex socket head bolts with washers 10 K Collars 2 L Wing screws 2 M Washers 2 Assembling the Stand Ga Caution Assembly requires two people Be careful to match the right and left legs Rand L is engraved on the inner side of the base parts and base parts 1 Insert the right leg into the right base by sliding the leg slot onto the base projection as shown Use the hex wrench to fasten the leg to the base with 2 base bolts H 2 Assemble the left leg and left base in the same way as step 1 A A 3 Insert the bottom horizontal strut into the right and left bases as shown Use the hex wrench G to fasten the strut with collars K and strut bolts I Note After assembling the bases and bottom horizontal strut make sure that they
24. rtition that does not use UFS A This product does not support the Mac OS X Classic environment 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Insert the Printer Software CD ROM shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive 3 Double click the Mac OS X icon Note If the language selection window appears select your preferred language 4 Click Continue 5 Select your printer 6 Click Install to start the printer software installation 7 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 8 After installing the software restart the computer Then turn on the printer Selecting your printer After you have installed the printer software on your computer you need to select your printer You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer Your computer will always print using the last printer selected 1 Double click Macintosh HD default setting 2 Double click the Applications folder 3 Double click the Utilities folder 4 Double click Print Center for Mac OS X 10 2 x or Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X 10 3 x 5 Click Add 6 Select the interface that connects the printer and computer 7 Select your printer 8 Click Add 9 Make sure the Printer List contains the printer you just added 10 Close the Printer List dialog box Using the Online User s Guide What to do Next After completing the hardware
25. scale on the roll paper cover FF ON appears on the LCD panel 4 Press the Pause Il button 5 The print heads move and the sheet into the printing position automatically READY appears on the LCD panel Note Even if you do not press the Pause Ill button the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically REAL appears on the LCD panel Now the printer is ready to print While the printer is printing do not open the front cover If the front cover is opened while printing is in progress the printer stops printing and then restarts printing when the front cover is closed Stopping and restarting printing may reduce the print quality When printing is complete the printer supports the printed media and FF iT is displayed on the LCD panel To remove the paper hold it while pressing the Paper Feed button The paper can be removed from the printer Caution Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long period of time its quality will deteriorate We recommend that you remove the paper from the printer after printing 22 Printing on Thick Paper 0 5 to 1 5 mm When you load thick cut sheets such as cardboard follow the steps below Note d Do not load thick paper larger in size than B1 728 x 1030 mm otherwise paper jams may occur d Always load B1 728 x 1030 mm sized thick paper long edge first You may want to select the Landscape s
26. the fabric Insert the stanchion pins into the holes on the base upright left and right as shown 5 Slide out the upper basket hooks to their full length 6 Hook both ends of the center shaft O on the upper basket hooks Insert the lower shafts into the holes on the bottom of the base unit as shown below As shown in the figure hook the paper feed support film on the shaft of the paper basket the movable hook a on the intermediate shaft and the stability hook b on the back shaft so that it hangs along the inner surface of the basket 10 Note Set five paper feed support films at even intervals in the order shown in the figure 10 Set 5 paper guides at the bottom of the printer as shown below when you feed the paper forward or backward Note d When you feed the paper forward with the Auto Take up Reel Unit use the paper guides packaged with the Auto Take up Reel Unit If you want to feed the paper backward with the Auto Take up Reel Unit remove the paper guides d Ifthe printer is not used or if you want to move the printer insert the upper basket hooks Make sure the lower shafts are in the upward position and hook the basket rings on the upper basket hooks as shown below Reusing the Packaging If you need to transport your printer a long distance the printer should be repacked using the
27. this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the 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 with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON STYLUS are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer 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 Copyright 2005 Seiko Epson Corporation All rights reserved 2 Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer Also be sure to follow all warnings and
28. ware on page 26 24 Using the Optional Interface Card The following optional Ethernet interface card lets you use your printer on a network The Ethernet interface card automatically detects the protocols on your network so you can print from Windows XP Me 98 and 2000 or Mac OS X and 9 x on an AppleTalk network EpsonNet 10 100 Base Tx C12C82434 Int Print Server 5 Note The asterisk 8 is a substitute for the last digit of the product code which varies by location Installing the optional interface card To install an optional interface card follow the steps below Note Before you install the optional interface card see the documentation that comes with the card for setup information 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off 2 Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet g Caution Do not install the interface card when the printer is connected to a wall outlet Doing so may damage the printer 3 Disconnect the interface cable if necessary Use a cross head screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the shield plate to the optional interface slot and then lift off the plate Be sure to keep the screws for future use when you re install the shield plate Note Do not remove any other screws around the shielded plate Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment Push it firmly to fully insert
29. wn O 2 Snap the rear paper basket joints onto the tips of the basket hooks at the rear of the Stand Make sure the joints are positioned as shown 4 Set2 paper guides at the bottom of the printer as shown below when you feed the paper forward or backward Reusing the Packaging If you need to transport your printer a long distance the printer should be repacked using the original boxes and packing materials Contact your dealer for assistance 16 Setting up the Printer Connecting the Power Cord Note Most illustrations shown in this section are for EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 9400 so they may vary in appearance from EPSON Stylus Pro 7800 7400 The instructions are the same except as noted 1 Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the wall outlet Also make sure that you have the correct power cord for your power source Caution It is not possible to change the printer s voltage If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match do not plug in the power cord and contact your dealer for assistance 2 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer 3 Route the power cord through the clamps at the rear of the printer The cord can be routed to either the left or right side 4 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Caution Do not us
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