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Contents Contents | 5 Introduction 11 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 11 Options and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Macintosh System Requirements 13 Windows System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 ...Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software for Macintosh 49 Installing the Software...
Contents Contents | 5 Introduction 11 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 11 Options and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Macintosh System Requirements 13 Windows System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 ...Mounting It on the Stand 25 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900 27 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900 34 Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 42 Installing Ink 46 Connecting to Your System 48 Installing the Software for Macintosh 49 Installing the Software...
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11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer to maintain your printer on a network. Cautions must be observed to avoid ... use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. You can read the guide using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have a problem.
11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer to maintain your printer on a network. Cautions must be observed to avoid ... use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. You can read the guide using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have a problem.
Printer Guide
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... Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 44-inch UV (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch UV (Pro 7900 only) One-year extended warranty Two-year...can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. com for a complete list. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items...
... Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer™ 44-inch (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch (Pro 7900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 44-inch UV (Pro 9900 only) Epson SpectroProofer 24-inch UV (Pro 7900 only) One-year extended warranty Two-year...can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. com for a complete list. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 12 Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 offers these user-replaceable items...
Printer Guide
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...are subject to malfunction. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh® system should meet these requirements: •...2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and...Introduction | 13 Tip: If you have your Unit ID number, which is required to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the Epson PreferredSM Limited Warranty Plan. Visit Epson's support website at full speed. Where To Get Help Epson...
...are subject to malfunction. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh® system should meet these requirements: •...2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and...Introduction | 13 Tip: If you have your Unit ID number, which is required to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the Epson PreferredSM Limited Warranty Plan. Visit Epson's support website at full speed. Where To Get Help Epson...
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14 | Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements: • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor recommended • Microsoft® Windows® ... installing the printer software • For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long • For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 5 compatible cable 14
14 | Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements: • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor recommended • Microsoft® Windows® ... installing the printer software • For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long • For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 5 compatible cable 14
Printer Guide
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... you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier...
... you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg) without the stand, paper basket, ink, or paper. Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as a photocopier...
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...in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. • Do not move the print head by an Epson service technician; otherwise you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 16 This ensures that the print head is safely capped. •... special handling may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Also, make sure the print head is damaged; 16 | Introduction Caution: Always turn off the power to do so by hand unless instructed to the printer until the panel shuts off using the P Power button...
...in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. • Do not move the print head by an Epson service technician; otherwise you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 16 This ensures that the print head is safely capped. •... special handling may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Also, make sure the print head is damaged; 16 | Introduction Caution: Always turn off the power to do so by hand unless instructed to the printer until the panel shuts off using the P Power button...
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... green IC chip on the side of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at least three hours before installing...
... green IC chip on the side of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at least three hours before installing...
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18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9900 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 AC inlet Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7900 unless otherwise noted.
18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, but the parts are the same for computer Ink bay Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9900 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 AC inlet Front Roll paper holder Roll paper cover Front cover Control panel Ink bay Paper basket Back Interface connector for optional equipment USB interface for the Pro 7900 unless otherwise noted.
Printer Guide
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Introduction | 19 Control Panel Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Black ink change button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Power light and button OK button Menu button Pause/reset light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Black ink indicator 19
Introduction | 19 Control Panel Paper Ink light light Paper feed up button Black ink change button Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Power light and button OK button Menu button Pause/reset light and button Ink open button Paper cut button Paper feed down button LCD display Left arrow or paper source button LCD Display Platen gap Roll paper margin Paper source Ink cartridge status Auto Take-Up Reel Spectro Paper Proofer number Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Black ink indicator 19
User's Guide
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...Introduction 3 System Workflow 3 PCU Safety Instructions 4 Purchasing Supplies 5 System Requirements 6 Setting Up 7 Pre-installation Checklist 7 Setting Up the Printer 8 Setting Up the PCU 9 Calibrating the PCU 11 Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer 13 Setting Up the RIP 18 Loading a Plate in the Printer 19 Unloading a Plate... from the Printer 21 Using the PCU 21 Using Epson DirectPlate Aluminum Plates 23 Plate Curing Tips 23 Punching the Plate 23 Press Tips 23 Cleaning Plates 24 Correcting Plates 25 Reusing Plates 25 ...
...Introduction 3 System Workflow 3 PCU Safety Instructions 4 Purchasing Supplies 5 System Requirements 6 Setting Up 7 Pre-installation Checklist 7 Setting Up the Printer 8 Setting Up the PCU 9 Calibrating the PCU 11 Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer 13 Setting Up the RIP 18 Loading a Plate in the Printer 19 Unloading a Plate... from the Printer 21 Using the PCU 21 Using Epson DirectPlate Aluminum Plates 23 Plate Curing Tips 23 Punching the Plate 23 Press Tips 23 Cleaning Plates 24 Correcting Plates 25 Reusing Plates 25 ...
User's Guide
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To run on a press • The job is printed System Workflow The workflow for the process is mounted on their presses. Introduction | 3 Introduction The Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System enables small business printers to print Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates to run a print job on the system: • Computer-separated images are produced with the RIP software • The images are printed on a plate • The plate is heated in a plate curing unit • The plate is as follows:
To run on a press • The job is printed System Workflow The workflow for the process is mounted on their presses. Introduction | 3 Introduction The Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System enables small business printers to print Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates to run a print job on the system: • Computer-separated images are produced with the RIP software • The images are printed on a plate • The plate is heated in a plate curing unit • The plate is as follows:
User's Guide - Large Plate Accessory Kit
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... the printer and a tray extension for information about the system. See the Epson Stylus Pro 7900CTP Computer to print and cure large aluminum plates. The Large Plate Accessory Kit is recommended for Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates over 16 inches (406 mm) wide. 2 | Introduction Introduction The Large Plate Accessory Kit enables the Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System to Plate System User's Guide for the plate curing unit (PCU).
... the printer and a tray extension for information about the system. See the Epson Stylus Pro 7900CTP Computer to print and cure large aluminum plates. The Large Plate Accessory Kit is recommended for Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates over 16 inches (406 mm) wide. 2 | Introduction Introduction The Large Plate Accessory Kit enables the Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System to Plate System User's Guide for the plate curing unit (PCU).