Epson Stylus Pro 9600 manual

EPSON Stylus ® Pro 7600/9600 PRINTER GUIDE ®[...]

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3 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 re asonable protection agai nst harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment genera tes, uses, and can r[...]

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-5 Contents | 5 Introduction Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . [...]

-6 6 | Contents 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media For Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Guidelines for Using EPSON Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

-7 Contents | 7 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Printing Without Borders . . . . .[...]

-8 8 | Contents Draining the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Charging the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Updating the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

9 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up your printer, selecting paper, basic operat ion, and replacing parts such as ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshootin g tips in case you have a problem. For additional information, see the [...]

10 10 | Introduction Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 offer these optional upgrades and accessories: * Designed for use with heavy media, wh ich can damage the printer’s built-in cutter. Optional equipment and software Option Part number EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Stand C12C844061 EFI ® Fiery ® Spark Professional 2[...]

11 Introductio n | 11 In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: * See page 155 for details. ** Replaces the blade for the printe r’s built-in cutte r (see page 153). You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, pap er, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873 -7766, or y ou can visit the EPSON Store at www .epsonsto[...]

12 12 | Introduction EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Suppor t at http://supp ort.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. You can purchase i[...]

13 Introductio n | 13 Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include th e requirements listed below: • IBM ® -compatible PC with a Pentium ® IV 1 GHz or higher processor recommended • For parallel connection: Windows ® 95, 98, Me, NT ® 4.0, 2000, or XP F[...]

14 14 | Introduction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficienc y. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and o ffice equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal compu[...]

15 Introductio n | 15 • Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easil y unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. • Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed. • If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating [...]

16 16 | Introduction • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head. • Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the d[...]

1-17 Setting Up the Printer | 17 Follow the steps in this chapter to asse mble the prin ter, install the software, and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for this process. This chapter covers the following information: • Unpacking and assembly • Connecting the power cord • Installing the ink cartrid ges • Lo[...]

1-18 18 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assemblin g the Stylus Pro 7600 Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 9600, see page 27 instead. Unpacking and Assemb ling the Optional Stand If you have an optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7 600, follow these steps to unpack and assemble it. Otherwise, skip ahead to ?[...]

1-19 Setting Up the Printer | 19 Accessories: 2. Insert one of the legs into the base as shown. (The bolt holes line up only if the leg is matched with the correct base.) Use the included All en wrench to fasten the leg with two bolts (H). HI KL J G M G: Allen wrench (1) H: Bolts (4) for attaching legs to base I: Bolts (2) for attaching lower bar t[...]

1-20 20 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way. 4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one collar (J) and one bolt (I) at each end. 5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the four small screws (K). 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened secu[...]

1-21 Setting Up the Printer | 21 Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard c ushions. 2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown. 3. Lift the box up and aw ay from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. 4. Remove the cardboard panels from around [...]

1-22 22 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Take out the foam supports from under the printer. 6. Remove any packing tape. C heck these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover (in front on the left) • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 7. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket securing th[...]

1-23 Setting Up the Printer | 23 Mounting the Printer on the Optional Stand If you have an optional stand, follow these steps to mount the printer: 1. Lock the casters and lower the stabilizer knobs to keep the stan d from rolling. 2. Using two people, hold the printer at the indicated locations. Then set it on the stand as shown. Stabilizer knob W[...]

1-24 24 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing screws (L) and washers (M). Attaching the Paper Basket 1. Attach the metal rods as shown. The free ends of the rods should point outward. M L M L[...]

1-25 Setting Up the Printer | 25 2. Snap the basket ’s plastic connectors ont o the metal rods at the rear of the stand. (The rear connect ors are labeled with an R.) 3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds aroun d the bar.[...]

1-26 26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Snap the connectors onto the front metal rods. 5. Check underneath the printer for packing tape. 6. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Th en move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer kn[...]

1-27 Setting Up the Printer | 27 Unpacking and Assemblin g the Stylus Pro 9600 Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 7600, see page 18 instead. Unpacking the Stand 1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up and away from the printer, then set it aside. 3. Make sure you have a[...]

1-28 28 | Setting Up the Printer Accessories: Assembling the Stand 1. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then attach it with two bolts (H) using the includ ed Allen wrench. (Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end.) 2. Attach the base section to the o[...]

1-29 Setting Up the Printer | 29 Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard c ushions. 2. Lift the box up and aw ay from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. A B Remove ink cartridges and accessories[...]

1-30 30 | Setting Up the Printer Make sure all these items are included: M: Roll paper spindle N: Roll paper (EPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper) O: Ink cartridges P: Roll paper belt (for keeping roll paper wound up) Q: Power cord R: Printer M N P Q R O[...]

1-31 Setting Up the Printer | 31 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Then extend the stabilizer knobs. 2. Orient the printer in relation to the stand as shown: Stabilizer knob (hidden)[...]

1-32 32 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the st and: 4. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing nuts, spring washers, and plain washers (I). W arning Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. Top view[...]

1-33 Setting Up the Printer | 33 5. Remove any packing tape from the pr inter. Be sure t o check unde rneath and on the sides. 6. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket securing the print head, as shown above. Save these parts in case you need to ship the printer. 7. Close the front cover. 8. Raise the stabilizer knobs a[...]

1-34 34 | Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Basket 1. Attach the short basket hooks to the upper guides: 2. Attach the long basket hooks to the lower guides: 3. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor. Rear Front[...]

1-35 Setting Up the Printer | 35 4. Pass the basket’s rear bar to the back of the printer. Rotate the bar one revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert the plastic pins into the stand as shown. 5. Slide out the upper b asket hooks to their full length. 6. Hook the mid dle bar of the basket as shown.[...]

1-36 36 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Hold the front bar and turn it one revolution. Then attach the lower basket hooks to the connectors. 8. Push the upper and lower basket hooks bac k in. 9. Hook the basket rings to tak e up the slack. 10. Hook the paper supports so they ha ng along the inside of the basket. Install them in the order indicat ed bel[...]

1-37 Setting Up the Printer | 37 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. 3. Plug the power c ord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Caution Do not use an outlet that is control led by an automatic tim[...]

1-38 38 | Setting Up the Printer Installing the Ink Cartridges Make sure the first ink cartridges you install are the correct type for your printer: EPSON UltraChrome ™ ink or EPSON Photographic Dye ™ ink. The chips on the cartridg es are progra mmed to initialize the printer as the correct ink model . This determines t he type of ink your prin[...]

1-39 Setting Up the Printer | 39 2. Open the ink compartment cover. 3. Raise the ink lever to the unlocke d position. 4. Locate the ink cartridges that came with the printer.[...]

1-40 40 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Remove each cartridge from its packaging. If you’re using EPSON UltraChrome ink, gently shake each cartridge before installing it. 6. Install the ink cartridges in the pr inter. Hold each cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Insert it until the corresponding Ink Out light turns off on the [...]

1-41 Setting Up the Printer | 41 The printer begins charging th e ink delivery system and the Pause light flashes. This takes about 10 minutes. Do not turn off the printer or interrupt this process, or yo u’ll use more ink than necessary. When the Pause light stops flashing and Paper Out appears on the control panel, you’re ready to load the ro[...]

1-42 42 | Setting Up the Printer Loading Roll Paper Before you begin, locate the roll paper that came with your printer and remove it from its protective packaging . The paper may already be loaded on the spindle. (If it isn’t, see “Loading the Paper onto the Spindle” on page 70.) Follow these steps to place th e paper in the printer: 1. Open[...]

1-43 Setting Up the Printer | 43 4. Move the paper lever back to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot . 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot.[...]

1-44 44 | Setting Up the Printer 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the paper with the horizontal row of holes, as shown. (Do not extend the paper past the row of holes.) 8. Pull the paper lever forward t o the locked position, then c lose the roll paper cover. 9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds).[...]

1-45 Setting Up the Printer | 45 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Depending on your system, you can connect the printer to your computer using any of the following: • USB interface—for Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Macintosh (see page 4 6) • Parallel interface—for Windows (see page 47) • Optional IEEE 1394 FireWire inte rface card?[...]

1-46 46 | Setting Up the Printer Connecting to the USB Port To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer an d your computer are turned off. 2. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your prin[...]

1-47 Setting Up the Printer | 47 Connecting to the Paral lel Port (Windows Only) To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, bidirectional, parallel cable. Follow th e steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer an d your computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securel[...]

1-48 48 | Setting Up the Printer Installing and Connecting to an Optional Interface Card To connect the printer to an optional FireWire or Ethernet card, you first need to install the card in your printer. You also need the appropriate cable. Follow the steps below. 1. Turn off your computer and your printer. 2. IMPORTANT: Unplug the printer from i[...]

1-49 Setting Up the Printer | 49 6. Insert th e interface c ard as show n, then secu re it with the two scr ews. 7. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the card. Then connect the other end to your computer’s FireWire po rt or Ethernet por t or hub. 8. If you’re using FireWire, attach the ferrite core included with your printer to the ca[...]

1-50 50 | Setting Up the Printer Installing the Printer Software Follow the steps below (for Macintosh) or on page 52 (for Windows) to install your printer software. Installing the Software for Macintosh OS 8.5 to 9.x After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you need to install the printer driver and utilities included on your printer softwa[...]

1-51 Setting Up the Printer | 51 The following dialog box appears: 7. Click the Install button, then click Continue on the next screen. 8. Follow the instructions to install your software and select a default paper size. When you see a message informing you that installation is complete, click Restart to restart your Macintosh. 9. After your Macint[...]

1-52 52 | Setting Up the Printer Installing Softwa re for Windows After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the printer driver and utilities on your printer software CD-ROM. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 2. Turn on your computer and start Windows. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your [...]

1-53 Setting Up the Printer | 53 Windows 95 or NT: Turn on your printer and go to step 7. Windows 98, Me, or 2000: When you see a window asking you to turn on your printer, press the P Power button. Then go to step 7. Windows XP: • When you see a window asking you to tu rn on your printer, press the P Power button. • If you see a message that y[...]

1-54 54 | Setting Up the Printer Running a Nozzle Check The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps belo w to print a nozzle check from your printer software (this also let s you veri fy that your prin ter is connected and working properly). 1. Make sure the printer is turned o[...]

1-55 Setting Up the Printer | 55 3. Click the Nozzle Check button and follow the instructions on the screen to print a nozzle check pattern. 4. Examine the nozzle ch eck pattern. The pattern should be complete, with no missing dots or gaps in the pattern: 5. If the pattern is complete, click Finish and close the Utility menu, then continue on to ?[...]

1-56 56 | Setting Up the Printer Cleaning the Print Head fr om the Control Panel If you’re unable to clean the print he ad fully from the printer software, you can use the printer’s control panel to perform a power cleaning. You should not perform a power cleaning more ofte n than necessary, since it consumes additional ink. 1. Press the SelecT[...]

1-57 Setting Up the Printer | 57 Aligning the Print Head Before using the printer, you should align the print head to ensure clean, accurate printouts. To do the alignment, you have to print a set of alignment patterns. Make sure you’ve run a nozzle check, as described on page 54, before you begin. If the print head no zzles are clogged, the patt[...]

1-58 58 | Setting Up the Printer Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern Follow these steps when th e UNI-D ALL patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of the paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Lo cate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follo w, refer to those pattern[...]

1-59 Setting Up the Printer | 59 3. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the straightest. In this example, the middle line (numbered 5) is the best choice. 4. If number 5 is the straighte st line, press Enter to accept it (5 is the default setting). Otherwise, use the u or d button to select the nu[...]

1-60 60 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Look at the display screen on the pr inter. Notice that it is prompting you to choose the best line in the group labeled K1 in row #1 . 3. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the straightest. In this example, the middle line (numbered 5) is the best choice. 4. I[...]

1-61 Setting Up the Printer | 61 Examining the BI-D AL L Alignment Pattern Follow the steps below when the BI-D ALL patterns finish printing. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjust ment value f or K1 when prompted, or your color alignments won’t be accurate . 1. Depending on the width of the paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns m[...]

1-62 62 | Setting Up the Printer 3. The printer is now promp ting you to choose the best block in the group labeled K2 in row #1 . 4. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which block has the least visi ble vertical line. In this example, the middle block (numbered 5) is the best choice. 5. If number 5 is the bes[...]

63 The EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide (for the Stylus Pro 9600) or 24 inches wide (for the Stylus Pro 7600). You can also use heavy stock, including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting media for y[...]

2-64 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Wh en you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to “profile” their thickness and adjust various settings. See page 85 for instructions. Printing on EPSON Media EPSON papers, which are s[...]

2-65 Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 Photo Semigloss Paper 24-i nch roll: SP91022 36-inch roll: SP91003 44-inch roll: SP91004 — Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper — 11" × 17": S041070 13" × 19": S041069 16.5" × 23.4": S041079 17" × 22": S041171 16.5" × 49.21' (Banner): S041102 ColorLif e ™ P[...]

2-66 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Semiglos s Paper Heavyweight 24-inch roll: S041292 36-inch roll: S041229 44-inch roll: S041228 — Po s te r b oa r d S e m ig l o ss — 20.25" × 28.7" : S041237 28.7" × 40.6" : S041236 Backlight Film 24-inch roll: S041482 36-inch roll: S041483 44-inch roll: S041484 — Stylus Pro 7600[...]

2-67 Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Ul traChrome ink model Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 8.3-inch roll: S041376 13-inch roll: S041378 24-inch roll: S041638 36-inch roll: S041639 44-inch roll: S041640 11" × 17": S041290 11.7" × 16.5": S041288 13" × 19": S[...]

2-68 68 | Handling Paper and Other Media * Requires optional high-tension spindle EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper — 8.5" × 11": S041636 13" × 19": S041637 Somerset Velvet for EPSON Fine Art Paper 24-inch roll: SP91203 44-inch roll: SP91204 24" × 30": SP91200 36" × 44": SP91201 44" × 60": SP91202 [...]

2-69 Handling Paper and Other Media | 69 Guidelines for Using EPSON Papers Follow these guidelines, as well as th ose included in your paper package, when printing on EPSON paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. • [...]

2-70 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Roll Paper When printing on roll paper, be su re to follow the media handling guidelines on page 69, as well as thes e special guidelines for roll paper: • To keep the paper from unrolling when you’re not using it, wrap one of the roll paper belts around the paper (see page 74). • [...]

2-71 Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 2. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown, then slide it onto the spindle: 3. Slide the mov able paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the end of the roll. Make sure it is firmly fixed into the left end of the paper roll. Placing the Paper in the Printer Follow these steps to place th [...]

2-72 72 | Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Move the paper lever to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot . 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot.[...]

2-73 Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the paper with horizontal the row of holes, as shown. Do not extend the paper past the row of holes. 8. Return the paper lever to the locked position, then close the roll paper cover. 9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). T[...]

2-74 74 | Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Roll Paper Belt To keep the paper wound when you’re not printing, use the roll paper belt included with your printer. Removing Paper from the Spindle If you need to remove the pape r roll from the spindle, follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. If the roll paper is loaded fo r print[...]

2-75 Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper You can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core. When the gray adapters are attached at each end, you can use 3-inch rolls. Follow these steps to remove the gray adapters for using 2-inch roll paper: 1. Remove the black paper[...]

2-76 76 | Handling Paper and Other Media Cutting Paper Manually wi th the Built-in Cutter When you’re not using the Auto Cut setting, you need to cut the paper manually after your print job is finished. If you’re printing on canvas, vinyl, or other heavy media, you should use scissors or the optional media cutter rather than the built-in cutter[...]

2-77 Handling Paper and Other Media | 77 5. Press the d button until ON appears. 6. Press the Enter butt on to save thi s as the new s etting. (An asterisk appears next to *ON.) 7. Press the Pause button to exit the menu. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sh eet paper and other media. The Stylus Pro 9600 accepts sheets rangin[...]

2-78 78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover. F o r a l a r g e r s h e e t o f p a p e r , f e e d i t s o t ha t i t c o m e s o u t b e l o w . T h e n a l i g n the edges of the sheet with the rows of holes as [...]

2-79 Handling Paper and Other Media | 79 Printing on Posterboard You can print on he avy stock up to 30 × 40 inches, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Posterboard . Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick. 1. Set the paper basket to catch your printouts in front of the printer. See page 82 [...]

2-80 80 | Handling Paper and Other Media 6. Feed the posterboard into th e pape r slot until it meets resistance. 7. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover. 8. Pull the paper lever forward, to the secured position. Then close the front cover. 9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The board feeds into printing position a[...]

2-81 Handling Paper and Other Media | 81 10. Print your page. After it is finish ed, the posterboard stays in the printer. 11. To remove the print, hold it while pushing the paper lever back to the released position. Adjusting the Platen G ap for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or th in paper, you may need to adjust the platen[...]

2-82 82 | Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches to your Stylus Pro 9600 and catches your printouts as they come out. (If you’ve bought the optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7600, it has a basket too.) The basket keeps your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. You can set it up either to catch the pa[...]

2-83 Handling Paper and Other Media | 83 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. Then fully extend the lower rods, so that they rest on the floor. 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is taut. If there is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to the floor. Catching Printouts Under the Printer To catch printouts under the printer, exte[...]

2-84 84 | Handling Paper and Other Media Optimizing the Set tings for Your Paper When you choose a media type in your EPSON printer software, the driver automatically determines the best sett in gs for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer hand les various papers—especially if you use non-EPSON paper or a paper not suppor[...]

2-85 Handling Paper and Other Media | 85 4. Use the u and d buttons to make any necessary changes, then press Enter to save your new setting. 5. To adjust another setting, press the l button to return to the menu options. 6. When done, press Pause to exit the menu. Creating and Select ing Paper Profiles To create a profile for a specific paper type[...]

2-86 86 | Handling Paper and Other Media 6. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly o verlapping lines. In the example shown above, the lines under number 4 are the most even. 7. Use the u and d buttons to display the selected line number, then press Enter to save your new setting. 8. The menu options shown below appear in sequence. Make an[...]

2-87 Handling Paper and Other Media | 87 4. Use the u and d buttons to select the paper profile you want to use (1 to 10). Or, if you w ant to re turn to us ing standard EPSON pap er, select STD . 5. Press Enter . 6. Press the Pause button to exit the menu. When you’re done printing with a cust om profile, be sure to change the setting back to ST[...]

2-88 88 | Handling Paper and Other Media[...]

89 Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 or 9600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript ® mode without a RIP. ICC profiles for ColorSync ® 3.x are included, so you can use advanced color management features from your a pplications or the driver itself. The driver CD-ROM also includes an el ectronic Refere[...]

3-90 90 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options Many of the page setup options corresp ond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose page setup options: 1. Start an applica[...]

3-91 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 91 3. Select th e Paper Size you want, based on the s ize of your image. If your size is not listed, click Customize . Then enter the size in inches or centimeters. If you’re printing yo ur image with borders, make your custom page size slightly larger than the image size; if you’re printing with[...]

3-92 92 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh To print without borders on one of the listed paper sizes, follow these steps: 1. Make sure your image size is at leas t 1/4 inch larger all around than the size of paper you’re printing on. If your application has margin settings, be sure they’re turned off. 2. Select No Margins in your print[...]

3-93 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The EPSON driver offers au tomatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your prin[...]

3-94 94 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have th e printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the a ppropriate printing adjustments. If a Quality/Spee d slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to the quality required for your print job. (Depending [...]

3-95 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 95 7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features: • Click to access the printer moni toring and maintenance utilities. See page 106 f or more informat ion about the Stat us Monitor utility. To use the nozzle ch eck and print head cleaning utilities, see page 132; to align the p[...]

3-96 96 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The tables below list the settings desi gned to produce the best results on EPSON media when printing with eit her Photographic Dye ink or UltraChrome ink. If your EPSON paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPS[...]

3-97 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 97 This table lists the settings to use when printing with UltraChrome ink. Media Type settings for prin ting with UltraChrome ink Paper type Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) PREMIUM GLOSSY P HOTO PAPER (250) Premium Luster Photo Paper PREMIUM LUSTER PHOTO PAPER Premium Semigloss P[...]

3-98 98 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your individual needs. Follow these steps to print with advanced settings: 1. Follow steps 1 throu gh 4 o[...]

3-99 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 99 The available print quality se ttings are l imited by the Media Type setting. Choose lower print qual ity for faster printing, or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for best quality. 5. Choose any of the following: • MicroWeav e and Super MicroWeave Eliminate unwanted bandin g effects. Th ese settings are aut[...]

3-100 100 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 6. Choose one of the following Color Manage ment settings : • Color Controls Lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image cont[...]

3-101 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Color Management Settings The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls, PhotoEnhance4, or ColorSync. PhotoEnhance4 is designed to enhance images captured using video cameras, digital cameras, or scanners . Depending on your system and th[...]

3-102 102 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Paper Configuration Options To access the paper configuration settings, clic k the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box. The following settings are available. ColorSync Renderin g Intent settings Perceptual For photographic images. Maintains the relationship between colors as it scales[...]

3-103 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 103 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up background printing, so you can contin u e t o w o rk on y o u r M a c i nt o s h w h i le a file is being printed. Note that[...]

3-104 104 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Click OK to save your set tings and retu rn to the printer settings dialog box. 6. Click Print to print your docu ment. If you selected Print at: or Hol d , your document is spooled, b ut held in the print queue until the print time specif ied or until released using Monitor3, as described in[...]

3-105 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 105 You can also do the following: • Double-click a file in the list to preview it • Double-click Copies to change the number of copies to be printed • Click to check your ink levels • Click to start the print head clean ing utility. See page 132 for more information about the cleaning utili[...]

3-106 106 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Cancelling Printing If you need to cancel a print job, follow these steps: 1. Press the Pause button on the pri nter’s control panel to stop printing. 2. Do one of the following, depe nding on whether you’re using background printing: • If background printing is turned off, hold down the J[...]

3-107 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 107 2. Click the EPSON StatusMoni tor icon. The software checks the amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the Status Monitor window: 3. To recheck the ink level, click the Update button. To close the Status Monitor, click OK . Selecting Configuration Options You can configure the way y[...]

3-108 108 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh You see the Configu ration Settings dial og box: 3. Select from the following configuration options: • Error notification lets you choose whether you want your system to beep and display error message text or just display text if your printer encounters an error. • Warning lets you choose wh[...]

109 Your Stylus Pro 7600 or 9600 comes wi th drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs without a RIP. The driver CD-ROM also includes an el ectronic Reference Guide , which includes more detailed information ab out the printer and printer software. You can read the guide using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Micros[...]

4-110 110 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows A dialog box like the following appears: 3. Select a Media Type setting appropriate for th e media you’re printing on, as listed in the table on page 112 (Photographic Dye ink users) or 113 (UltraChrome ink users). 4. For the ink type, select Color/B&W Photo if you’re printing either a col[...]

4-111 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 111 6. Depending on your print mode (Automatic or Custom), you can select one of the following options from the pull-down menu: 7. When you’re finished choosing print options, click the Paper tab and follow the instructions on page 114 for choosing paper and layout options . Automatic print mode Set[...]

4-112 112 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The tables below list the settings desi gned to produce the best results on EPSON media when printing with eit her Photographic Dye ink or UltraChrome ink. If your EPSON paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPS[...]

4-113 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 113 This table lists the settings to use when printing with UltraChrome ink. Media Type settings for prin ting with UltraChrome ink Paper type Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) PREMIUM GLOSSY P HOTO PAPER (250) Premium Luster Photo Paper PREMIUM LUSTER PHOTO PAPER Premium Semigloss P[...]

4-114 114 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Paper and Layout Options Many paper options correspond to p aper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options giv e you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose paper and layout options: 1. On the Properti[...]

4-115 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 115 4. When you’re using roll pape r, set the followin g options: • Auto Rotate Saves paper if your document leng th is shorter than the printable width of the roll. The document is aut omatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise. Be sure to click Roll Width and s elect the width of your r[...]

4-116 116 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows To print without borders on one of the listed paper sizes, follow these steps: 1. Make sure your image size is at leas t 1/4 inch larger all around than the size of paper you’re printing on. If your application has margin settings, be sure they’re turned off. 2. Select No Margins in your print[...]

4-117 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 117 Choosing Advanced Print Options For complete control over your printe d results, use these Advanced settings to experiment or to fine-tune a ra nge of options to meet your needs: 1. Follow steps 1 throu gh 4 beginning on page 109. 2. Click Custom and then click Advanced . You see a dialog box like[...]

4-118 118 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. Choose any of the following: • Super MicroWeave or Micr oWeave Eliminate unwanted bandin g effects. Th ese settings are automatically selected for most media types. If you notice banding with the standard MicroWeave setting, select Super MicroWeave . • High Speed For fast, bidirectional pri[...]

4-119 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 119 7. Click Save Settings if you want to have your advanced settings available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click Save . The name is added to your list of custom settings. 8. When you’re finished setting advanced printer options, click OK . Color Management Settings The[...]

4-120 120 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Paper Configuration Settings To access the paper configuration settings, clic k the Paper Config button in the Advanced dialog box. The following settings are available. PhotoEnhance4 settings Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction, Hard for high contrast, Vivid for more int[...]

4-121 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 121 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilit ies 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. The Spool Mana ger (not available with Windows NT) appears on the taskbar when you print. Status Monito[...]

4-122 122 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Using the Spool Manager The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) displays the status of your print job files and lets you control them. To open the Spool Manager whil e you’re printing, click the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Yo[...]

4-123 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 123 1. To open Status Monitor 3 from an application, access the Properties dialog box, as described on page 109. Otherwise, do the following: • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel . Double-click Printers and Other Hardware , then d ouble-click Printers and Faxes . Right-click your print[...]

4-124 124 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 3. Click the EPSON Status Mon itor 3 button. The following window appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.) 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,[...]

4-125 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 125 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed & Progress button. You see the Speed & Progress dialog box. (S ee page 126 for more information about using the Speed & Progress utility.) 3. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences dialog box: 4. Select[...]

4-126 126 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon you want to use. After you enable the shortcut, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window (shown on page 124) or right-click it, th[...]

4-127 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 127 You see a dialog box similar to the following: 3. Select from the following options: • High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the same document using hard disk space as a cache. If you have multiple hard drives, you can select a high speed copy folder for storing copies. • [...]

4-128 128 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows • Always spool RAW datatype (Windows 2000, X P, and NT only) 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. 4. C[...]

129 The EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 require very little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Running a cleaning cycle • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching between black ink modes • Replacing the paper c[...]

5-130 130 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can che ck the total number of prints, the amount of ink left, or the status of yo ur cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can either print out a status check, or you can view the printer’s status on the[...]

5-131 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 131 Viewing Status Information To view printer status information instead of printing it, follow these steps: 1. Press the SelecType button on the cont rol panel. You see PRINTER SETUP . 2. Press d until you see PRINTER STATUS , then press r . You see VERSION . 3. Do one of the following: • To chec[...]

5-132 132 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Running a Cleaning Cycle If your printed image is unexpectedly light or has banding (faint lig ht or dark horizontal lines), you may need to run a cleaning cycle. This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you should run it only if print[...]

5-133 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 133 5. Examine the nozzle check pattern. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be comp lete, with no gaps in the pattern: If dots are missing from the pattern, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head fr om the Control Panel [...]

5-134 134 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Performing a Power Cleaning If you’re unable to clean the print he ad fully as described above, you can perform a power cleaning. You should not perform a po wer cleaning more often than necessary, since it consumes additional ink. 1. Press the SelecType button on the cont rol panel. You see P[...]

5-135 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 135 Aligning the Print Head If banding appears on your prints, or ve rtical lines are not straight , you need to align the print head. Although yo u can align the print head using the printer software, it’s best to do this from the control panel. This aligns the print head for all modes and resolut[...]

5-136 136 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern Follow these steps when th e UNI-D ALL patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of the paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Lo cate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follo w, r[...]

5-137 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 3. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the straightest. In this example, the middle line (numbered 5) is the best choice. 4. Use the u or d button to select the number of the straightest line. Note that 5 is always the default selection. 5. Pres[...]

5-138 138 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 2. Look at the display screen on the pr inter. Notice that it is prompting you to choose the best line in the group labeled K1 in row #1 . 3. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line is the straightest. In this example, the middle line (numbered 5) is [...]

5-139 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139 Examining the BI-D AL L Alignment Pattern Follow the steps below when the BI-D ALL patterns finish printing. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjust ment value f or K1 when prompted, or your color adjustments won’t be accurat e. 1. Depending on the width of the paper loaded in the printer, more than [...]

5-140 140 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 3. The printer is now promp ting you to choose the best block in the group labeled K2 in row #1 . 4. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which block has the least visi ble vertical line. In this example, the middle block (numbered 5) is the best choice. 5. U[...]

5-141 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 141 Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check y our ink levels. If one of your cartridge s is low, you can repl ace it before you start . Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and th en continue the job without any loss of print quality. Ch[...]

5-142 142 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Purchasing Ink Cartridges If you have a Stylus Pro 9600 that us es UltraChrome ink, you can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml ca rtridges. Unless you are planning to switch between black ink modes (see pa ge 146), be sure to replace the black ink cartridges with the same type of black[...]

5-143 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 143 Installing an Ink Cartridge Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the cartridg e whose Ink Out light is on or flashing. This is the cartridge you need to replace. 2. Open the ink compartment cover. 3. Raise the ink[...]

5-144 144 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. If you’re using UltraC hrome Ink, gently shake the cartridge be fore installing it. 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t fo[...]

5-145 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145 7. Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 8. If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open. Once the cartridges are installed, the printer returns to its READY state (or says LOAD PAPER if pape[...]

5-146 146 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Switching Between Black Ink Modes If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrom e ink, you can switch between black ink modes to optimize your black ink density for certain paper types (see the next page for the requir ed cartrid ges): Generally, you should switch bl ack ink modes only if you plan to ru[...]

5-147 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 147 To switch black ink modes, you need the draining cartridge that came with your printer. This is an empty ink cartridge that looks similar to a regular 110 ml cartridge. After deciding on the black ink mode you want to switch to, make sure you have the black ink cartridge(s) you’ll be installing[...]

5-148 148 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer If the printer’s maintenance tank is almost used up, you’ll need to replace it as well. The printer tells you during the process if it needs to be replaced, but you may wish to check it in advance; that way, you can make sure you have one available, in case it’s needed. Check the maintenan[...]

5-149 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 149 5. Press Enter . You see SELECT INK SET . 6. Press u or d to select the correct option for the ink mode you want to switch to: 7. Press ENTER . If you see the message NOT ENOUGH INK , lift th e ink lever and remove any low or empty cartridges. (Check the Ink Out lights on the control panel to see[...]

5-150 150 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Checking the Maintenance Tank Once you have removed all the ink cart ridges, you may see a message telling you to replace the maintenance tank. If so, pull out the tank from the side of the printer and replace it with a new one. If you don’t see this message, continue on to the next section. D[...]

5-151 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 151 Charging the Ink Make sure you have the correct black ink cartridges available for the blac k ink mode you’re switching to. Then follow these steps: 1. Insert all the ink cartridges i nto the printer. Be sure to install the correc t black ink cartridges for the black ink mode you’re switching[...]

5-152 152 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Windows Users 1. Click the Main tab in your printer software and make sure the correct ink cartridge information is displayed, as shown below. 2. If not, set the information manually. Click the Utility tab, then the Printer and Opti on Information button. Select one of the ink cartridge options [...]

5-153 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 153 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your pape r isn’t cut cle anly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use th e blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, you may need to replace it more of ten (see page 76 for paper types you shouldn’t attempt to cut with the [...]

5-154 154 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 7. Push down on the side pin, then turn the latch to the right. 8. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Be careful not to lose the spring. 9. Insert the new cutter as shown. W arning The blade is sharp . Be careful when removing it.[...]

5-155 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 155 10. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 11. Close the front cover. The carriage returns to the h ome position and the printer returns to normal operation. Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank s tores ink that gets flushed from the system during automatic [...]

5-156 156 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Follow these steps to replace the tank: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations ( READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel). 2. Pull out the maintenance tank from the side of the printer. 3. Insert the new tank. Caution Be careful not to spill ink[...]

5-157 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 157 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and al l the lights on the control panel are off. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from the computer. 2. Open the roll paper cover a[...]

5-158 158 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the sa me building), you can roll it on its stan d (see page 161). To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the origi nal box and packing materials. Follow the instruction[...]

5-159 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 4. Reinstall the carriage locking bracke t and screw that was removed during setup. (See page 22 for the Stylus Pro 7600 or page 33 for the S tylus Pro 9600.) 5. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and i nterface cables • Paper basket • Roll paper spindle • All paper or other media ?[...]

5-160 160 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 9. Lift the printer using the hand grip s where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.) 10. Keep the printer level while moving it. W arning The Stylus Pro 7600 weighs about 100 lb (50 kg) and should be lifted by two people. The Stylus Pro [...]

5-161 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time (see “Setting Up the Printer” on page 17). Keep in mind that the first time you st art printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may[...]

5-162 162 | Maintaining and Transpor ting the Printer 5. Release the front casters and retract the stabilizer knobs. 6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location. Relock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs afte r moving. Uninstalling and Rein stalling the Printer Software If you need to uninstall and then reinst all the printer softwar[...]

5-163 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163 Windows 1. Double-click My Computer , then double-click the Control Panel icon. (On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel .) 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs . Click EPSON Printe r Software in the program list, then select your printer icon. 3. Click the Add/Remove button ( Change/Remove [...]

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165 As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter. Th en try the most likely soluti ons until the proble m is fixed. This chapter provides inst ructions for the following: • Diagnosing problems • Using the control panel to check [...]

6-166 166 | Solving Problems Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer The control panel includes various lights and a display to indicate the status of the printer: When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the display, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash. The following table lists the messages a[...]

6-167 Solving Problems | 167 LOAD PAPER P aper Out light on Paper lever is in the released position (all the way back) while loading paper. After you finish loading paper, pull the paper lever all the way forward, t o the secured position. LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER Paper Out light on Paper source setting in printer software is different from[...]

6-168 168 | Solving Problems SET INK LEVER — The ink lever was left in the unlocked po sition. Pull the lever do wn to lock the ink cartridges. FRONT COVER OPEN Pause light o n Front cover is open. Close the front cover. TURN PRINTE R PWR OFF AND ON — This message appears after you clear a paper jam. Press the Power button to turn the printer o[...]

6-169 Solving Problems | 169 Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 132 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 13 5 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set correctly. For more information, see [...]

6-170 170 | Solving Problems Your print has vertical banding. • Check the Ink Out lights to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 141. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycl e. See page 132 for instructions. • Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you?[...]

6-171 Solving Problems | 171 Your print has gaps o r 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 141. • Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cyc[...]

6-172 172 | Solving Problems The bottom e dge of your print is smeared. • The paper is cu rled toward the printable side . Flatten the paper or curl it toward the other side. • Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer softwa re is correct for the media you’re printing on. • If you’re printing on n on-EPSON media, you may need to a[...]

6-173 Solving Problems | 173 Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: Operational problems Problem Solution The printer doesn’t operate at all. • Make sure th e printer is turned on and the Operat e light is on. • Make sure the printe r is pl[...]

6-174 174 | Solving Problems Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below: Nothing prints (cont.) • The printer port setting doesn’t match the printer connection port (Win dows). Windows Me, 98, or 95: Click Start , point to Settings and select Printers . Right-click the icon for[...]

6-175 Solving Problems | 175 Your print has inc orrect margins. • Check the page size or paper siz e setting s in your applicatio n. Make sure they are within the printer’s printable area. • Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you’re using. • Paper is loaded incorrectly. Fol low the instructi[...]

6-176 176 | Solving Problems Solving Paper Problems Follow these guidelines whe n printing: • When printing on glossy or semigloss paper, avoid scratching the shiny coating. Make sure the paper does not rub against the roll paper cover during loading or printing. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in the printer software are c[...]

6-177 Solving Problems | 177 If paper feed or paper jam problems o ccur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • W h e n y o u ’ r e l o a d i n g r o l l p a p e r , m a k e s u r e y o u l i n e u p t h e e d g e w i t h t h e vertical row of holes at the printer’s paper exit. Always turn the roll back to remove the slack. [...]

6-178 178 | Solving Problems • If you have the paper basket set up in front of the printer, adjust the paper guides out so they rest on the front of the basket. • If you have the paper basket set up below the printer, adjust the paper guides so that they rest behind the basket. If your paper is not curled and feeds properly without the guides, [...]

6-179 Solving Problems | 179 Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in th e printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the control panel display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. If roll paper is jammed, open the roll paper cover and cut it by hand slightly above the paper insertion slot. 2. Push back the paper lever [...]

6-180 180 | Solving Problems 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Be careful not to damage the print head, in case the carriage has stopped over the paper. Once the paper is remove d, you see the message TURN PRINTER PWR OFF AND ON on the con trol panel. 5. Close the f ront cover, if nece ssary, then press th e Power button to turn the printer [...]

181 Printing A ppen di x A : Specifications Note Additional specifications are provi ded in the Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. P rinting method 7 color EPSON UltraChrome ink or 6 color EPSON Photographic Dye ink UltraChrome ink model switchable between three black ink modes : • Photo Black Mode • Matte Black[...]

A-182 182 | Specifications Environmental Dimensions and Weight Electrical Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Operation Storage Transit (stored in shipping cont ainer) Temperature 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) –4 to 104 ° F (–20 to 40 ° C) (1 month at 104 ° F) –4 to 140 ° F (–20 to 60 ° C) (120 hours at[...]

A-183 Specifications | 183 Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Parallel (IEEE-1284 ECP Mode) In addition, a Type-B expansion slot is available for installing one of these options: • Ethernet network card (10/100 Base T) • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card Safety Approvals Paper Poor quality paper may reduce print qu ality and cause [...]

A-184 184 | Specifications Printable Area Minimum margins for roll paper and cut sheets: Default roll paper margins are 0.55 inches (14 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inches (3 mm) right and left. Using the printer software, you can set either all the margins, or just the left and right margins, to zero. BorderFree printing is available for these med[...]

A-185 Specifications | 185 Ink Cartridges * Preliminary data from Wilhelm Im aging Research, Inc. indicate the lightfastness of color UltraChrome prints made by the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 printers will be rated up to 100 years under glass on specific EPSON media. Data indicate the lightfastness of black and white UltraChrome images printed [...]

A-186 186 | Specifications[...]

-187 Index A Accessories, 10 to 11 Advanced Photo setting , 94, 111 Aligning print head, 57 to 62, 135 to 140 AppleTalk setting, 51 Auto Cut setting, 91, 115 Auto Rotate setting, 91, 11 5 Automatic Take-Up Reel, ordering, 10 B Background printing, Macintosh, 103 to 104 Banding, 169, 170 Basic printing Macintosh, 90 to 97 Windows, 109 to 113 Basket,[...]

-188 188 | Index D Data transfer, opt imizing, 126 to 128 Deleting print jobs Macintosh, 104, 106 Windows, 122 Diagnosing problems, 165 Digital camera correction, 101, 120 Dimensions of printer, 182 DMA transfers, 127 Documentation, how to use, 9 E EFI RIP software, ordering, 10 Electrical specifications, 182 Energy consumption, 182 ENERGY STAR, 14[...]

-189 Index | 189 J Jams, paper, 179 to 180 L Layout Macintosh options, 90 to 91 Windows options, 114 to 115 Lightfastness, 185 Lights, control panel, 166 to 168 Loading cut sheet paper, 77 to 78 posterboar d, 79 to 81 roll paper, 42 to 44 M Macintosh advanced print options, 98 to 102 background printing, 103 to 104 basic print options, 93 to 97 col[...]

-190 190 | Index Paper (contin ued) handling, 63 to 87 heavy stock, 79 to 81 jams, 179 to 180 loading sheets, 77 to 78 non-EPS ON, 84 to 87 options, Macintosh, 90 to 91 options, Windows, 114 to 115 ordering, 64 to 67 printable area, 184 problems, 176 to 1 80 removing from spindle, 74 roll, 69 to 77 specifications, 183 suction, 102, 120 trim lines, [...]

-191 Index | 191 Problems banding, 169, 170 blank paper, 175 blurry prints, 171 cable, 173, 174 color, 169, 170, 1 75 diagnosing , 165 faint prints, 171 garbled characters, 174 inverted image, 175 margin, 175 memory, 174 misalignment, 169, 170 nothing prints, 173 to 17 4 operational, 173 to 174 paper, 176 to 180 paper feeding, 175, 177 to 178 paper[...]

-192 192 | Index Stand, optional printer, 10 Status Monitor Macintosh, 106 to 107 Windows, 122 to 124 Storing printer, 158 to 160 Suction, 102, 12 0 Support, EPSO N, 11 to 12 System requirements, 12 to 13 T Technical support, 11 to 12 Temperature requirements, 182 Test Print menu, 130 Text/Graph setting, 94, 11 1 Transporting printer, 1 58 to 162 T[...]