Ericsson 7700 - Manuals

6 6 | C o n t e n t s Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Selecting the Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

7 C o n te n t s | 7 Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Using the Progress Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Optimizing Print Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

8 8 | C o n t e n t s 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Printing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Viewing Status Information. . . . . . . ....

9 C o n te n t s | 9 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Macintosh OS X 10.6 and 10.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Macintosh OS X 10.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194Windows ....

11 11 This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have...

12 1 2 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus ® Pro 7700/9700 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging A...

13 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 3 Where To Get Help You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, and get FAQs and basic troubleshooting advice from Epson’s U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support website (www.epson.ca/support). For technical support and service-related ...

14 1 4 | I n t r o d u c t i o n • PowerPC ® G5, Intel ® , or higher processor • At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended) • At least 32GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files • Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For USB conne...

15 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 5 Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg)...

16 1 6 | I n t r o d u c t i o n • If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of 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...

17 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 7 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, 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...

18 1 8 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7700 unless otherwise noted. Front Back Roll paper cover Control panel Ink bay Front cover Paper basket Casters Roll paper holder Network interface USB interface ...

19 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 9 Control Panel LCD Display LCD display power light and button Pause/reset light and button Ink light Left arrow or paper source button Paper light Menu button Paper feed up button Paper feed down button OK button Paper cut button Ink open button Print headcleaning button ...

21 21 This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your computer and a network • Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh • Updating the printer firmware • Configurin...

22 2 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r For assembly, you need floor space of approximately: • 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from ...

23 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 3 3. Insert the strut into the left side as shown. (The sides are labeled L and R. ) 4. Fasten the strut with 3 bolts as shown. Use the hex wrench to tighten the bolts. Note: Make sure you tighten all bolts before moving to the next section.

25 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 5 Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand 1. Make sure you have all the items shown below: 2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. 3. Have four people lift the printer. Roll paper holders Documentatio...

26 2 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 4. Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the holes on the bottom of the printer. 5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers.

27 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 7 Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7700) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9700, see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper ...

28 2 8 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place. 4. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown.

29 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 9 5. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 6. Snap the center pole into the holders on each side of the stand.

30 3 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 7. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole at the front of the printer. 8. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the stand.

31 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 1 9. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 10. Hook the loops around the pins on the back of the stand legs.

33 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 3 13. Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown. 14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Now go to “Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord” on page 42.

34 3 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9700) The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7700, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper ...

36 3 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 5. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown. 6. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown:

37 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 7 7. Place the basket under the printer as shown. 8. Snap the center pole in the holder on each side of the stand.

39 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 9 11. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown. 12. Attach the end pieces to the poles at the back of the basket.

42 4 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 17. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: 18. Continue with the next section to complete the setup process and connect the power cord. Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord 1. Attach the manual holder to the left or rig...

43 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 4 3 3. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material.

44 4 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 5. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material. Save the packing material in case you need to ship the printer. 6. Close the front cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Note: The illustrations in ...

45 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 4 5 8. Attach the cable guides to the left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown. 9. For the Pro 9700, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the cable guides. 10. Plug the power cord into a pr...

46 4 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installation process, it is normal for most of the ink in each cartridge to be used. The cartridges shipped with your printer are provided mai...

47 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 4 7 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for about 5 seconds. 4. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge. 5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow p...

48 4 8 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 6. After installing all 5 cartridges, close the ink cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P power light flashes. After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 57 fo...

49 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 4 9 2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer, or network switch or hub. Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install the sof...

50 5 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 4. Click your printer model. 5. Click the Install button. 6. Read the license agreement and click Accept . 7. When you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, press the printer’s P power button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see page 48.)...

51 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 5 1 For network connection, click the Manual button, select the port you created for the printer, and click OK . If you didn’t create a port for the printer, select FILE . 8. When you see the final installation screen, click Exit . 9. Register your printer ...

52 5 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 5. Click the Install button. 6. Read the license agreement and click Accept . 7. Follow the instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, register your printer, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop. 8....

54 5 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r You see your printer in the Printer List. 10. Go to page 55 to update your printer firmware, if necessary.

55 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 5 5 Updating Your Printer Firmware To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. Checking the Current Firmware Version 1. Press t...

56 5 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network. Configuring the Printer’s N...

57 57 The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9700. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter inclu...

58 5 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. If you use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. See pa...

59 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 5 9 Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When prin...

60 6 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. Y...

61 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 6 1 Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media type, roll...

62 6 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Placing the Paper in the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Push the lock lever down firmly, then move the roll paper holder to the left.

64 6 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 5. Release the tension lever on both adapters. 6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then pull down the tension levers.

65 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 6 5 7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide. 8. Slide the roll paper holder to align the left adapter with the u on the holder.

66 6 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 9. Roll the paper slowly into position. 10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer. Make sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters.

67 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 6 7 11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place. 12. If the Paper release light is not on, press the Paper release button. Loading the Paper for Printing 1. Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down.

68 6 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a If the paper doesn’t come out, you may need to lower the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed button. Make sure you return the suction to normal after the paper is loaded. 2. Close the roll paper cover. 3. Press the Paper release button. 4...

69 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 6 9 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter When you’re not using the Auto Cut On setting, you can cut roll paper manually by pressing a button after your print job is finished. You can use the Paper cut button to cut most types of pap...

70 7 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Removing Paper from the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the Paper release button to release the paper. • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed. • If you are not using the Auto Take-U...

71 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 7 1 • If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you need to rewind the paper manually. 3. Push down the lock lever firmly to release it. Then move the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it from the roll.

72 7 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 4. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer. 5. Pull up the tension levers, then remove the adapters from the paper roll. 6. Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package.

73 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 7 3 Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size/A4 to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. You can leave your...

74 7 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 3. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. 4. Press d . The sheet feeds into printing position automaticall...

75 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 7 5 Loading Thick Sheets Make sure you load paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). The only exception is paper that is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 28.6 inches (728 mm) long, which should be loaded in landscape orientatio...

76 7 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 5. Press the Paper release button. 6. Press the button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to move into position automatically. 7. If you see a question on the display about paper settings, select Yes if the sett...

77 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 7 7 If you’ve selected a non-standard platen gap, the following symbols appear in the corner of the display to remind you of the narrow or wide setting: When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. If you’re prin...

78 7 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 2. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket all the way up. 3. Open the tabs at the front of the basket and tilt it down. Then raise the paper guides. 4. Raise the front of the basket so that the surface is taut. Then lower the paper...

79 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 7 9 Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down. 2. Lower the paper guides, then raise the front of the basket all the way up. Fa...

80 8 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 3. For the Pro 9700, adjust the basket based on your print size. • 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller • Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward.

81 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 8 1 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way. 1. For the Pro 9700, raise the back of the basket. 2. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the basket. Lower the...

82 8 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various me...

84 8 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Printing Your Paper Configurations You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper. 1. Press r Menu , then press d to highl...

86 8 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on page 93. Your image may be clip...

87 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 7 Choosing Basic Print Options The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose custom settings for more control over your printer and color managem...

89 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 9 Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional options and click OK : • High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality. • Edge Smoothing to improve the qual...

91 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 9 1 Choosing Color Management Options The printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in your prints, including turning the driver’s color management settings off. If you are using color management settings in ...

92 9 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 3. Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or ICM , click the Advanced button after you select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choose thi...

93 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 9 3 • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below. In most cases, you will get better results by applying colo...

96 9 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 8. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings: • Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image. • Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print individually. This provides the clea...

97 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 9 7 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet . 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined . You s...

99 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 9 9 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing. Follow these steps to reduce or enlarge your image: 1. On the Properties or Preferences window, clic...

100 1 0 0 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Settings button to select the color you want. 6. Click Job Settings if you want to have the time, date, and other inform...

102 1 0 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 87 through page 93 for details.)

104 1 0 4 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that yo...

105 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 1 0 5 4. After saving your settings, you can do the following: • To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list, if necessary, and print. • To save the settings to a file t...

106 1 0 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement . 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the items to rearrange them • Add or delete groups •...

107 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 1 0 7 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears...

108 1 0 8 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed and Progress button. You see this window: 2. Select from the following options: ...

110 1 1 0 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Setting Monitoring Preferences You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by othe...

112 1 1 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size, as describ...

113 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 1 3 Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 If you’re using Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5, follow the instructions below. If you’re using Mac OS X 10.4, see page 126. Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options You can choose from ...

114 1 1 4 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. 4. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. • If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue...

115 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 1 5 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 121. The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose: • The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin lar...

119 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 1 9 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance. 1. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this scr...

121 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 2 1 Choosing Roll Paper Settings If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Page Layout setting, as described on page 114. In addition, you need to check these settings f...

122 1 2 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h • Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting. See page 69 for instructions on usin...

123 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 2 3 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Adjust ...

124 1 2 4 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you’ve made the correct settings for your print job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future p...

125 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 2 5 Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue)...

126 1 2 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Printing With Mac OS X 10.4 If you’re using Mac OS X 10.4, follow the instructions below. If you’re using Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5, see page 113. Choosing Page Setup Options Page Setup options let you choose from severa...

127 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 2 7 3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. • If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 5. • If you’re using roll paper, Ep...

129 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 2 9 5. Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing. 6. Click OK . Then continue with the instructions in the next section. Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your page setup options, you ne...

133 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 3 3 • Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See page 141 for instructions. C...

135 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 3 5 • Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each print individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing. • Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. With ...

137 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 3 7 2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu. 3. Type a name for your custom preset and click OK . 4. When you’re ready to print, click the Print button. Whenever ...

141 141 For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver. For a list of the profiles and their corresponding media types, see page 197 (roll paper types) or page 200 (cut...

142 1 4 2 | M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK . 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch m...

143 M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s | 1 4 3 6. Select File , then click Print or Print with Preview . 7. Click More Options or Show More Options , then select Color Management . 8. Click Page Setup , select page settings as necessary, and click OK . 9. Under Color Handling , select...

144 1 4 4 | M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 7700 or Epson Stylus Pro 9700 , and select Printer Settings or Print Settings . 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 139). 3. Se...

145 M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s | 1 4 5 For Mac OS X 10.4, select Printer Color Management , then select Off (No Color Adjustment) . 5. Click Print to print your photo. Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and ass...

149 149 The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 require little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date ...

150 1 5 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, and the status of the maintenance tank. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press r Menu . 3....

151 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 5 1 4. Press to exit the menu. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see page 217. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets yo...

152 1 5 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these windows: Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you ...

153 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 5 3 • Windows XP : Click Start and select Control Panel . Double-click Printers and Faxes . Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences . Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X : Open the EPSON Printer Utili...

154 1 5 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel You can print a nozzle check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Then you can run a cleaning c...

155 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 5 5 3. Select one of the following, then press OK : • ON: PERIODICALLY —The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default). • ON: EVERY JOB —The printer automatically checks its ...

156 1 5 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 4. Press d until MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r . 5. Press d until CLEANING is selected, then press r . 6. Select one of the following, then press r : • NORMAL CLEANING— Press OK to start the cleaning cycle. •...

157 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 5 7 2. Press r Menu . 3. Press u or d until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r . PAPER THICKNESS is selected. 4. Press r , then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK . 5. Press l three times, the...

158 1 5 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD display, the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTR...

160 1 6 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into place. Don’t force it in. 8. Close the ink cover. Once the cartridge is installed, the pr...

161 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 6 1 Changing the Date and Time 1. Press r Menu . 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r . 3. Press d until you see CLOCK SETTING , then press r . 4. Use the d , u , and r buttons to set each item in th...

162 1 6 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r • To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight LENGTH UNITS , then press r . Press d to switch from METRIC to FEET/INCH , then press OK to select it. Press l when done. • To change the temperature units o...

163 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 6 3 3. Press d until CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted, then press r again. 4. Press OK . The paper cutter moves to the replacement position. 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6. Loosen th...

164 1 6 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 7. Carefully remove the cutter. 8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing the New Cutter Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the new...

165 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 6 5 2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. 3. Align the cover, then press it in until it clicks into place. 4. Press OK to finish the replacement process. The cutter moves to home position. 5. Run the Cutte...

166 1 6 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When the tank is almost full, the message M...

168 1 6 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled. 1. If your prints are soiled by ink on the roller, load inexpensive roll paper and press d to feed the paper without print...

169 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 6 9 5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully. 6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it. 7. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt a...

170 1 7 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 8. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting inside. 9. To wash the paper basket, remove the ...

171 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 7 1 4. Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you removed from the print head during setup. Then close the cover. 5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are locked. 6...

172 1 7 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.) 8. Keep the printer level while moving it. See page 173 for information a...

173 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 7 3 5. Release the front casters. 6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to ...

175 175 As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed. This chapter provides instructions for the f...

176 1 7 6 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the printer: When your paper runs out, ink is low, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD display, and the lights on the cont...

182 1 8 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages If you have the optional Automatic Take-Up Reel System, check the following list for error messages that might appear: Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check a...

183 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 3 If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions in the following table. Problem Solution Your print has horizontal banding. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, th...

186 1 8 6 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that’s not controlled...

187 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 7 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below: Nothing prints. ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in. Then restart the printer and computer. ...

189 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 9 Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the Paper Suction setting. See page 82 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through you...

190 1 9 0 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, make sure the paper guides are attached to the printer. There are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and five for the Pro 9700. Attach the guides to the bottom of t...

191 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 9 1 Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Press the button to release the paper...

192 1 9 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 4. Open the front cover if necessary. 5. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the cables around the print head or the roller, ink absorption pad, or ink tubes. 6. Close the front cover, if necessary. Pres...

193 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 9 3 Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel If you have problems using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, try these solutions: • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged into the Auto Take-Up Reel. • Make sure you turned the printer off and then on again...

194 1 9 4 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Macintosh OS X 10.4 1. Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility , select your printer, and then click Delete . 3. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the in...

195 195 Environmental Electrical Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Operation Storage Temperature 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77 ° F (15 to 25 ° C) –4 to 104 ° F (–20 to 40 ° C) Humidity(without condensation) 20 to 80% RH Print quality...

196 1 9 6 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Dimensions and Weight Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Safety Approvals Media Roll Paper Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Height 48 inches (1218 mm) 48 inches (1218 mm) Width 53.4 inches (1356 m...

197 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 1 9 7 Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Thickness Borderless printing recommended Core diameter ICC profile* Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 10 mil(0.27 mm) Yes 3 inch Pro9700_7700_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc (Photo Black) Premium Semi-gloss...

198 1 9 8 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Cut Sheets Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Weight range 17 lb (64 g/m 2 ) bond up to posterboard Size group Size name Measurements A Series A4 8.3 × 11.7 inches (210 × 297 mm) A3 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 mm) Super A3/B 13 × 19 inches (329 × 483 mm) A2 16.5 × ...

200 2 0 0 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s * Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles Others — 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) — 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) — 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm) — 11.8 × 15.7 inches (30 × 40 cm) — 15.7 × 23.6 inches (40 × 60 cm) — 23....

201 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 2 0 1 Printable Area Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inch (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inch (3 mm) right and left. Using the menu system, you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set the top margin to 35 mm. See page 217 for details. The borderless pri...

204 2 0 4 | U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel Before you load roll paper onto the take-up reel core, check the following: • Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel to avoid injury. • Make sure that the leading edge of the roll paper is stra...

205 U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l | 2 0 5 Winding Prints Forward 1. Tape the leading edge of the paper to the take-up reel core in three places. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack. 3. Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to...

206 2 0 6 | U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l Winding Prints Backward 1. Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown below, then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel in three places. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and ...

207 U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l | 2 0 7 Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel Once the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed and paper is attached to it, you can use it to take up your prints. 1. Set the Auto switch to Forward or Backward , depending on how you set up the p...

208 2 0 8 | U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l 5. To remove your prints, turn the lever to unlock the reel, and then slide it left. Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling. 6. Remove the take-up reel core from the paper stop on both ends of the reel. Reversi...

209 U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l | 2 0 9 2. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit. 3. Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob.

210 2 1 0 | U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l 4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit. Installing a Take-Up Reel Core 1. Make sure the lock lever is released. Then slide the...

212 2 1 2 | U s i n g t h e O p t i o n a l A u t o T a k e - U p R e e l 4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit.

213 213 This Appendix summarizes the functions of the control panel’s lights and buttons (below), describes the informational messages and icons you may see on the LCD display (see page 216), and lists the available menu settings (see page 217). Control Panel Buttons and Lights Buttons Button Descri...

214 2 1 4 | C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y d Paper feed Down Feeds the paper forward. Press and hold to feed paper faster. When paper is unlocked, reduces paper suction Changes setting parameters within menu mode u Paper feed Up Feeds the paper backward When paper is unlocked, increases paper...

215 C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y | 2 1 5 Lights See “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 176 for instructions on responding to problems indicated by the printer lights. Light Description P Power On: printer is turned on Flashing: printer is printing or shutting down Off: printer is ...

216 2 1 6 | C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y LCD Display Icons Icon Description Paper Source icons Sheet Roll paper with Auto Cut On Roll paper with Auto Cut Off Platen Gap icons Widest Wider Wide Narrow Roll paper icons Displays when a non-default ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting is selected in the P...

217 C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y | 2 1 7 Menu Setting Summary Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here. Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper; see page 76 for details. STANDARD for...

218 2 1 8 | C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y TEST PRINT menu NOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern; see page 154 for details. STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the status of various printer parts and settings; see page 150 for details. NETWORK STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the netw...

219 C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y | 2 1 9 PAPER SETUP menu (see page 59 for details) ROLL PAPER REMAINING Sets up the automatic media tracking and identification system. When this setting is ON , you can also set the ROLL PAPER LENGTH and ROLL LENGTH ALERT to keep track of the remaining pape...

220 2 2 0 | C o n t r o l P a n e l S u m m a r y DRYING TIME Selects a drying time for ink to avoid smearing (from 0 to 10 seconds). PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on thin paper or backlight film. STANDARD–1 to –4 SET ROLL PAPER TENSION Raises the tension to prevent wrinkl...

221 221 A Accessories, 12Adobe Photoshop, 141 to 148Aligning print head, 156 to 157Always spool RAW datatype setting, 108 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X 10.4, 134Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 121Windows, 96 Auto Rotate setting, Windows, 96Automatic media tracking, 61Automatic Take-Up Reel, optional ordering,...

222 2 2 2 | I n d e x Custom Preset Mac OS X 10.4, 136 to 137Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 124Windows, 104 to 105 Cut sheet paper loading, 73 to 74supported sizes, 198 to 200 Cutter cutting paper manually, 69ordering replacement, 12replacing, 162 to 165 D Date and time setting, 161Default settings, rest...

223 I n d e x | 2 2 3 L Language, control panel, 161 to 162Layout Mac OS X 10.4 options, 126 to 129 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5 options, 113 to 116 Windows options, 99 to 100 LCD display icons, 19LFP Remote Panel, 55 to 56Lights, control panel, 19, 176, 213 to 215 Loading cut sheet paper, 73 to 74roll ...

224 2 2 4 | I n d e x Messages, control panel, 176 to 181Mirror Image setting problems, 187Windows, 99 Monitoring printer control panel, 176 to 181Mac OS X 10.4, 138Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 125Windows, 107 to 110 Moving printer, 170 to 173myEpsonPrinter.com, checking status, 150 N Network configuri...

225 I n d e x | 2 2 5 Paper Type, selecting on control panel, 59 to 60 Pause/reset light, 19, 176, 213 to 215Pausing print jobs Mac OS X 10.4, 138Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 125Windows, 107 Photoshop, Adobe, 141 to 148Platen Gap setting control panel, 76 to 77Mac OS X 10.4, 134Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5...