Page 2 - Trademarks; Legal Notices
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Page 3 - FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users; WARNING
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio...
Page 5 - Contents
5 | 5 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X
6 6 | Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Selecting the Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Introduction
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 ha...
Page 12 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; Options and Accessories; Your Epson Stylus; Option; Consumables and user-replaceable parts; Part
12 1 2 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus ® Pro 7890/9890 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...
Page 13 - I n t ro d uc ti on; Where To Get Help; Canadian; Macintosh System Requirements
13 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 3 Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Frid...
Page 14 - Windows System Requirements
14 1 4 | I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 ® 7, Window...
Page 15 - Important Safety Instructions; Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
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 7890 weighs about 186 lb (84.5 kg) and the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 weighs about 256 lb (116 kg)...
Page 16 - Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.
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...
Page 17 - Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions; Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
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...
Page 18 - Printer Parts; Front
18 1 8 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9890, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7890 unless otherwise noted. Front Back Roll paper cover Control panel Ink bay Ink bay Front cover Paper basket Casters Roll paper holder Network interface USB in...
Page 19 - Control Panel
19 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 9 Control Panel LCD Screen LCD screen 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 Black ink change button Pape...
Page 21 - Unpacking and Assembling the Printer
21 21 This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your computer and a network • Installing the printer software for Macintosh or Windows • Updating the printer firmware • Configurin...
Page 22 - 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:; Unpacking and Assembling the Stand; containing the stand and paper basket.
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 7890 and stand • 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 and stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Lift the box up and away from ...
Page 23 - S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r; Insert the strut into the left side as shown. (The sides are labeled
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.
Page 25 - Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand; Make sure you have all the items shown below:
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...
Page 26 - Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the
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.
Page 27 - Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7890); Make sure you have all the parts shown below:
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 7890) 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 9890, see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper ...
Page 28 - Use the pins to fasten the posts in place.
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.
Page 29 - Place the basket under the printer 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.
Page 31 - Snap the back pole into the holders as shown.
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.
Page 32 - Insert the rod into the fabric channel.
32 3 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 11. Insert the rod into the fabric channel. 12. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand.
Page 33 - Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown.
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.
Page 34 - Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9890); Make sure you have all the parts shown below.
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 9890) 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 7890, see page 27 for instructions on attaching the paper ...
Page 36 - Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown.
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:
Page 37 - Place the basket under the printer 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.
Page 39 - Snap the back pole into the holders as shown.
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.
Page 40 - Insert the rod into the fabric channel.
40 4 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 13. Lift the back of the basket and attach the end pieces to the posts at the back of the stand. 14. Insert the rod into the fabric channel.
Page 42 - Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown:
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...
Page 43 - Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Check these areas:
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 covers • the maintenance tank(s) 4. Open the roll paper cover and remove the tape and packing material.
Page 44 - Open the front 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 ...
Page 45 - route the power cord to the side of the printer as shown.
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 9890, attach the loops on the paper basket cords to the cable guides. 10. Plug the power cord into a pr...
Page 46 - Installing Ink; Power button to turn on the printer. In a moment,; INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE; appears on the LCD screen and the ink
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...
Page 47 - cartridge for about 5 seconds.; Left ink bay
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...
Page 48 - READY; Connecting to Your System
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 9 cartridges, close the ink covers. 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 55 f...
Page 49 - Installing the Software for Macintosh; Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 is connected to the computer.
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 Macintosh Follow the steps below to install t...
Page 50 - User’s Guide; Guide, and Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop.; Ethernet Utility; Installing the Software for Windows; Yes
50 5 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility) and register your printer. 6. Click the User’s Guide icon to place links to the User’s Guide, Network Guide, and Epson...
Page 51 - Install
51 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 5 1 5. Click your printer model. 6. Click the Install button.
Page 52 - Updating Your Printer Firmware; Checking the Current Firmware Version
52 5 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 7. Read the license agreement and click Accept . 8. 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.) For network connection, click the Manual button, select t...
Page 53 - Downloading and Updating the Firmware; support website
53 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 5 3 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see the LFP Remote Panel. 2. Select your printer, then click the Firmware Updater button. When you see the prompt, click OK to have the EPSON LFP Remot...
Page 54 - Configuring the Printer’s Network Adapter; Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click; Configuration; assigning an appropriate IP address.
54 5 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r Configuring the Printer’s Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your network, follow these steps to configure it: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Start EpsonNet Config. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and...
Page 55 - Selecting Media for Your Printer; Supported paper sizes; Roll paper; Thickness
55 55 The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the Pro 7890 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9890. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter inclu...
Page 56 - 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; Available Epson Special Media; Epson Professional Imaging website; at; Guidelines for Using Epson Media; Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper.
56 5 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 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...
Page 57 - 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; Using Roll Paper; Roll Paper Guidelines; Menu
57 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 7 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 7890, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Roll Paper Guidelines When prin...
Page 58 - For this media
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 5. Press to exit the menu. 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 manufactu...
Page 60 - Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
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 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...
Page 61 - Placing the Paper in the Printer
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 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.
Page 63 - Release the tension lever on both adapters.
63 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 3 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.
Page 64 - Slide the roll paper holder to align the left adapter with the
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 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.
Page 65 - sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters.
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 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.
Page 66 - Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place.; Loading the Paper for Printing; Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down.
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 11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place. 12. If the light is not on, press the button. Loading the Paper for Printing 1. Insert the paper into the slot and pull it down.
Page 68 - Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter
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 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 button to cut most types of paper. 1. Bef...
Page 69 - Removing Paper from the Printer; button to release the paper.
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 Removing Paper from the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the 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-Up Reel, the pa...
Page 70 - holder all the way to the left and remove it from the roll.
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 • 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.
Page 71 - Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer.
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 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.
Page 72 - Using Cut Sheet Paper; Loading Cut Sheets
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 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 7890 or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. You can leave your...
Page 73 - . The sheet feeds into printing position automatically.; if the; OK; button while holding the sheet.
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 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...
Page 74 - Loading Heavy Sheets; Paper Source button until the
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 Loading Heavy 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...
Page 75 - Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
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 5. Press the 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 settings are corre...
Page 76 - When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to; Using the Paper Basket; Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer; If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front of the
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 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...
Page 77 - For the Pro 9890, raise the back of the basket all the way up.
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 2. For the Pro 9890, 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...
Page 78 - Catching Printouts Under the Printer; Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer:
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 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...
Page 79 - For the Pro 9890, adjust the basket based on your print size.
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 3. For the Pro 9890, 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.
Page 80 - Storing the Paper Basket; If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way.
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 Storing the Paper Basket If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way. 1. For the Pro 9890, raise the back of the basket. 2. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the basket. Lower the...
Page 81 - Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper; Creating Paper Configurations
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 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...
Page 83 - Printing Your Paper Configurations
83 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 3 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...
Page 86 - 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 O S X; or; Retain Size; Auto Expand; option provide the best solution for; Retain Size; option, you should create an image slightly; Retain Size; option. See the table below for
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 M a c O S X 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 described below....
Page 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 M a c O S X; Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options; Note the following limitations on borderless printing:; Print; in your application.
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 M a c O S X | 8 7 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options You can choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For printing on roll media, creat...
Page 88 - Choose your printer from the; Printer
88 8 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 M a c O S X 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 with ste...
Page 89 - Sheet
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 M a c O S X | 8 9 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 96. The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose: • The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin larger than t...
Page 93 - Finest Detail; for sharper edges on vector-based data including text,; Choosing Color Management Options; Color Matching; for mapping colors to your printer’s profile (for; Automatic; . This allows the printer software to select the
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 M a c O S X | 9 3 • Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) Continue with the instructions in the next sect...
Page 94 - Choosing Advanced Media Control Options; Advanced Media Control; lets you control the ink saturation level.
94 9 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 O S X profile that matches the Media Type setting you selected. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. Choosing Advanced Media Control Options...
Page 96 - Choosing Roll Paper Options; Choose one of the following
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 M a c O S X Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Paper Size setting, as described on page 88. In addition, you need to check these settings for various c...
Page 97 - Off
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 M a c O S X | 9 7 • 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 68 for instructions on using the but...
Page 98 - Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
98 9 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 M a c O S X 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 the slide...
Page 99 - Printer Settings; Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the
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 M a c O S X | 9 9 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and whi...
Page 101 - Shadow Tonality; Creating a Custom Preset and Printing; Summary
101 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 O S X | 1 0 1 • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print...
Page 102 - After verifying that your settings are correct, select; Save As; from the; Presets; Type a name for your custom preset and click; When you’re ready to print, click the
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 M a c O S X 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 you wa...
Page 103 - Managing Print Jobs; Delete
103 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 O S X | 1 0 3 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) name....
Page 104 - Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
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 M a c O S X Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on t...
Page 108 - 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; For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either; Auto; or create a custom paper size, as described on; provides the best solution for borderless printing with; , you need to size your; Roll paper width
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 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 116. Your image may be ...
Page 109 - Choosing Basic Print Options
109 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 9 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 mana...
Page 113 - Matte Paper
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 W i n d o w s | 1 1 3 Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art...
Page 114 - In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the
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 W i n d o w s 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 ...
Page 115 - Color Controls; lets you specify individual values for adjusting; Gamma; settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to; PhotoEnhance; allows you to automatically correct images and
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 W i n d o w s | 1 1 5 • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from two Gamma settings, and use ...
Page 116 - ICM; Main
116 1 1 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 • 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 c...
Page 119 - Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options
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 W i n d o w s | 1 1 9 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 c...
Page 120 - Source; setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer.; User
120 1 2 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 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 . Yo...
Page 122 - Choosing Page Layout Options
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 W i n d o w s 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, c...
Page 125 - Highlight Point Shift; helps to reduce gloss differential by adding; Choosing Paper Configuration Options; Media Type; setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that; Paper Config; button on the
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 W i n d o w s | 1 2 5 • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image or the full page. • The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion o...
Page 127 - tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the
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 W i n d o w s | 1 2 7 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 109 through page 116 for details.)
Page 129 - Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group; button at the top of the; Page Layout; and click; Save
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 W i n d o w s | 1 2 9 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...
Page 130 - Importing a Custom Settings Group
130 1 3 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 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...
Page 131 - Editing Printer Driver Settings; Utility; Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following:; Not Display; group
131 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 3 1 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 •...
Page 132 - Speed and Progress; and; Monitoring Preferences; Using the Progress Meter; After you send a print job, the Progress Meter window appears:; Stop; button to cancel your print job. You also see how
132 1 3 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 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...
Page 133 - Optimizing Print Speed
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 W i n d o w s | 1 3 3 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: ...
Page 135 - Setting Monitoring Preferences; tab, then click the
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 W i n d o w s | 1 3 5 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...
Page 137 - Mac OS X Printing With a Color Profile; Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile; Color Settings; Photoshop; Edit
137 137 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 192 (roll paper types) or page 197 (cut...
Page 138 - 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
138 1 3 8 | 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...
Page 139 - 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
139 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 3 9 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...
Page 140 - Selecting Print Settings and Printing; Print Settings; Make sure Color Mode is set to; to print your photo.
140 1 4 0 | 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 Stylus Pro 7890 or Stylus Pro 9890 , and select Printer Settings or Print Settings . 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 104). 3. Set the rest o...
Page 141 - Windows Printing With a Color Profile
141 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 1 Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image, then you select your print settings and print. Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1. Open ...
Page 145 - Checking Printer Status
145 145 The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 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 ...
Page 146 - 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
146 1 4 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 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....
Page 147 - 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 Printer Status From the Printer Driver; Mac OS X
147 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 4 7 For more information about the Printer Status menu, see page 213. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink i...
Page 148 - Checking and Cleaning the Print Head; Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities
148 1 4 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 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. If necessary, you can run a cleaning...
Page 149 - You see a menu like the following:; Nozzle Check; icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
149 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 4 9 You see a menu like the following: 3. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10 × eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good,...
Page 150 - Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
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 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...
Page 151 - Running Cleaning Cycles
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 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 ...
Page 152 - Aligning the Print Head
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 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. •...
Page 153 - Replacing Ink Cartridges
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 3. Press u or d until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r . PAPER THICKNESS is selected. 4. Press r two times, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press OK . 5. Press l three times, then press d...
Page 154 - Check
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 When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD screen, the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRI...
Page 156 - Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to 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 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...
Page 157 - Switching Black Ink Mode
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 Switching Black Ink Mode You can switch the black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa by pressing the button on the control panel. • The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images o...
Page 158 - Using Maintenance Mode
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 Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use maintenance mode to do the following: • Change the language ...
Page 159 - Replacing the Paper Cutter; Removing the Old Cutter
159 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 9 • To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to highlight SS CLEANING , then press r to display EXECUTE . Press OK to start the cleaning cycle. • To return all control panel settings to their default values, press...
Page 160 - To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down.
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 5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down. 6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.
Page 161 - Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations.; Installing the New Cutter
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 7. Carefully remove the cutter. 8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing the New Cutter Remove the new cutter from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the ne...
Page 162 - Align the cover, then press it in until it clicks into place.; to finish the replacement process. The cutter moves to home
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 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...
Page 163 - Replacing the Maintenance Tank; MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL; appears on the LCD; The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full.; On the
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 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...
Page 165 - Cleaning the Printer
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 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...
Page 166 - If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully.
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 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...
Page 167 - Transporting or Storing the Printer; Preparing the Printer for Shipment
167 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 7 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 ...
Page 168 - Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you
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 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...
Page 169 - located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.); Moving the Printer on the Stand; Make sure the printer is turned off and the carriage is in the home
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 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 170 for information a...
Page 170 - Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
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 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 ...
Page 171 - Diagnosing Problems
171 171 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...
Page 172 - S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s; Checking Error Messages and Lights; Message
172 1 7 2 | 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 screen 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 screen, and the lights on the contro...
Page 176 - Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages
176 1 7 6 | 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: PAPER SETTING ERROR CHECK THE PAPER SOURCE IN THE DRIVER SETTINGS AND LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The paper sourc...
Page 177 - Improving Print Quality; You can often improve print quality by doing the following:; Problem
177 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 7 7 Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 148 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 152 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your pri...
Page 180 - Solving Operational Problems; Paper is loaded correctly.
180 1 8 0 | 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...
Page 181 - Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems; Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
181 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 1 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. ...
Page 183 - Solving Paper Problems
183 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 3 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 81 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through you...
Page 184 - Fixing Paper Eject Problems; Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown:
184 1 8 4 | 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 7890 and five for the Pro 9890. Attach the guides to the bottom of t...
Page 185 - Clearing Paper Jams; PAPER JAM; message on the LCD screen. Follow these steps to clear a paper
185 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 5 Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD screen. 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....
Page 186 - Power button to turn the
186 1 8 6 | 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...
Page 187 - Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver; System Preferences
187 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 8 7 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 you turned the printer off and then on again after installing the Auto Take-Up Reel, and that the cable is secure...
Page 188 - Windows 7 and Windows Vista; Uninstall a program; Windows XP; EPSON Printer Software
188 1 8 8 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Windows 1. Do one of the following: Windows 7 and Windows Vista : Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program . Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Windows XP : Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Pri...
Page 189 - Operation
189 189 Clearing Stored Print Information Your Epson printer stores various print information for the last 10 jobs printed, such as print job name, computer name, date, time, number of prints, etc. If you wish to clear this information (for example, before selling your Epson printer to another party...
Page 190 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Electrical; Specification
190 1 9 0 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Electrical Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions and Weight Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Specification Description Input voltage range 90 V to 264 V Rated frequency range 50...
Page 191 - S p e c i f i c a ti on s; Safety Approvals; Roll Paper
191 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 1 9 1 Safety Approvals Media Roll Paper Safety standards UL 60950-1CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class BCAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, ...
Page 192 - Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles; Paper name
192 1 9 2 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 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 Pro9890_9908_7890_7908_PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250_PK.icc Premium Semigloss...
Page 194 - Cut Sheets; Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes; Weight range; ) bond up to posterboard; Size group
194 1 9 4 | 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 × ...
Page 197 - Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles
197 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 1 9 7 Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles * PK profiles are for Photo Black ink; MK profiles are for Matte Black ink. Paper name Thickness ICC profile* Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 10 mil(0.27 mm) Pro9890_9908_7890_7908_PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper_PK.i...
Page 198 - Printable Area; Ink Cartridges; Cartridge life
198 1 9 8 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 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 213 for details. The borderless p...
Page 200 - 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; Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel to avoid injury.
200 2 0 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 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...
Page 201 - Winding Prints Forward; Tape the leading edge of the paper to the take-up reel core in three; Manual; switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to; Forward; and hold
201 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 1 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...
Page 202 - Winding Prints Backward; button to feed the paper forward and create some slack.; Backward; to take
202 2 0 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 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 ...
Page 203 - Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel
203 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 3 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...
Page 204 - left. Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling.; Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core; Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips.
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 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...
Page 205 - pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit.
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 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.
Page 206 - pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit.; Installing a Take-Up Reel Core; all the way to the left.
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 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...
Page 208 - Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit.
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 4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit.
Page 209 - Control Panel Buttons and Lights; Buttons; Button
209 209 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 screen (see page 212), and lists the available menu settings (see page 213). Control Panel Buttons and Lights Buttons Button Descrip...
Page 210 - C o n t r o l P a n e l
210 2 1 0 | C o n t r o l P a n e l 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 suction Chang...
Page 211 - Lights; Light
211 C o n t r o l P a n e l | 2 1 1 Lights See “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 172 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 turned off Pau...
Page 212 - LCD Screen Icons
212 2 1 2 | C o n t r o l P a n e l LCD Screen 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 PRINTER SETUP me...
Page 213 - Menu Setting Summary; Press the; button to enter menu mode and select the settings; Menu setting
213 C o n t r o l P a n e l | 2 1 3 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 75 for details. STANDARD for most printing...
Page 214 - TEST PRINT menu; MAINTENANCE menu
214 2 1 4 | C o n t r o l P a n e l TEST PRINT menu NOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern; see page 150 for details. STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the status of various printer parts and settings; see page 146 for details. NETWORK STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the network settings; ...
Page 215 - PAPER SETUP menu (see page 57 for details)
215 C o n t r o l P a n e l | 2 1 5 PAPER SETUP menu (see page 57 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 paper. See page 60...
Page 216 - HEAD ALIGNMENT menu (see page 152 for details); OPTIONS SETUP menu
216 2 1 6 | C o n t r o l P a n e l 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 wrinkles when printing on cloth or thin paper. STANDARDHIGHHIGHER REMOVE SKEW Reduces paper skew. HEAD A...
Page 217 - Index
217 217 A Accessories, 12Adobe Photoshop, 137 to 143Advanced Black and White Photo Mac OS X, 99 to 101Windows, 123 to 125 Aligning print head, 152 to 153Always spool RAW datatype setting, 134 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 96Windows, 119 Auto Rotate setting, Windows, 119Automatic media tracking, 60Autom...
Page 218 - I n d e x; Custom Preset
218 2 1 8 | I n d e x Custom Preset Mac OS X, 101 to 102Windows, 129 to 130 Cut sheet paper loading, 72 to 73supported sizes, 194 to 196 Cutter cutting paper manually, 68ordering replacement, 12replacing, 159 to 162 D Date and time setting, 157Default settings, restoring, 158 to 159Deleting print jo...