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FCC Compliance Statement
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Introduction
Contents
1 Setting Up the Printer
2 Handling Paper and Other Media
3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
5 Managing Color With Profiles
6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
7 Solving Problems
A Specifications
B Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel
Index
C Control Panel Summary
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Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Options and Accessories
Where To Get Help
Windows System Requirements
Macintosh System Requirements
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Important Safety Instructions
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Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
18 |Introduction
Printer Parts
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Introduction |19
Control Panel
LCD Display
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Unpacking and Assembling the Printer
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
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Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand
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Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7700)
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Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700)
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Installing Ink
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Connecting to Your System
Installing the Software for Windows
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Installing the Software for Macintosh
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Updating Your Printer Firmware
Checking the Current Firmware Version
Downloading and Updating the Firmware
Configuring the Printers Network Adapter
Selecting Media for Your Printer
Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media
Available Epson Special Media
Guidelines for Using Epson Media
Using Roll Paper
Roll Paper Guidelines
Selecting the Paper Type
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Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
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Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter
Printing Trim Lines
Removing Paper from the Printer
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Using Cut Sheet Paper
Loading Cut Sheets
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Loading Thick Sheets
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
Using the Paper Basket
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer
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Catching Printouts Under the Printer
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Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
Creating Paper Configurations
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Printing Your Paper Configurations
Selecting Paper Configurations
Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
86 |Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper
For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either
Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on
Auto Expand provides the best solution for borderless printing with
Choosing Basic Print Options
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Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
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Choosing Color Management Options
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Choosing Roll Paper Options
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Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options
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Choosing Page Layout Options
Choosing Paper Configuration Options
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Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings
Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group
Importing a Custom Settings Group
Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group
Editing Printer Driver Settings
Managing Print Jobs
Using the Progress Meter
Optimizing Print Speed
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Setting Monitoring Preferences
Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
112 |Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper
Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5
Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options
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Choosing Advanced Media Control Options
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Choosing Roll Paper Settings
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Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing
Managing Print Jobs
Printing With Mac OS X 10.4
Choosing Page Setup Options
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Choosing Basic Print Options
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Choosing Color Management Options
Choosing Paper Configuration Options
Choosing Roll Paper Options
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Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing
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Managing Print Jobs
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
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Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile
Chapter 5: Managing Color With Profiles
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Selecting Print Settings and Printing
Windows Printing With a Color Profile
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile
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Selecting Print Settings and Printing
Checking Printer Status
Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Printing Status Information
Viewing Status Information
Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities
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Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
Running Cleaning Cycles
Aligning the Print Head
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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Changing the Date and Time
Using Maintenance Mode
Replacing the Paper Cutter
Removing the Old Cutter
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Installing the New Cutter
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Replacing the Maintenance Tank
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Cleaning the Printer
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Transporting or Storing the Printer
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
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Moving the Printer on the Stand
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
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Diagnosing Problems
Chapter 7: Solving Problems
Checking Error Messages and Lights
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182 |Solving Problems
Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages
Improving Print Quality
You can often improve print quality by doing the following:
correctly. For more information, see page 85 (Windows) or page 111 (Macintosh).
If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions in the following table.
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Solving Operational Problems
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:
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Solving Paper Problems
Fixing Paper Eject Problems
Clearing Paper Jams
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Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver
Macintosh OS X 10.6 and 10.5
Macintosh OS X 10.4
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Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information.
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Dimensions and Weight
Printer Interfaces
Roll Paper
Safety Approvals Media
Specifications |197
Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles
198 |Specifications
Cut Sheets
Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes
Weight range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard
Specifications |199
200 |Specifications
Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles
Printable Area
Ink Cartridges
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Appendix B: Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel
Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel
Winding Prints Forward
Winding Prints Backward
Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel
Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Buttons
Appendix C: Control Panel Summary
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OK Executes setting changes within the menu system
Lights
LCD Display Icons
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Menu Setting Summary
Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here.
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