Epson Stylus Pro Original- User Manual

Epson Stylus

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Pro 7700/9700

Performance. Precision. Brilliance.

For more than a decade, Epson has set the standard by which all other
photographic printing technologies are judged. So, when our engineers decided
to build the ultimate printing technology for Engineering Scientific and Display
Signage applications, we focused on three main goals — Performance, Precision,
and Brilliance.

Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus

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Pro 7700 and 9700 printers

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and Epson Stylus Pro 9700 (44-inch)
incorporate our latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. By
combining the extreme precision of our MicroPiezo

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TFP™ print head with the

extraordinary performance of Epson UltraChrome

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Vivid Magenta Ink, our newest

generation of Epson Stylus Pro printers represent a level of printing technology
unprecedented within the Engineering Scientific and Display Signage markets.

Our advanced Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing
extremely precise text and line-art, along with brilliant photographic quality prints,
at speeds almost twice as fast as our previous generation. And, with our latest
ink-repelling coating and auto nozzle verification technologies, clogged nozzles
are virtually eliminated.

Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta represents our latest generation of pigment
ink technology. Utilizing four colors — including Dual Black ink technology —
Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta Ink produces industry-leading color with true
archival capability. Even more remarkable, when combined with our new Epson
AccuPhoto™ HD screening technology, Epson has once again raised the level of
photographic print quality, while setting a new benchmark standard for line-art
precision reproduction and color accuracy.

High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ Print Head

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High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head

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Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of extreme dot

placement accuracy

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One-inch wide, high performance print head with 720 nozzles per color

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Extreme line accuracy of +/- 0.1% at line weights as low as 28 micrometers

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All-new ink repelling coating for dramatically reduce nozzle clogging

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Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease

print times while optimizing photographic quality

Epson UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology

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Next Generation Four-Color Pigment-Based Ink System

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Unique High Dynamic Range pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

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Four-color printing system including Dual Black ink technology

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Produces true archival prints up to 200 years

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Improved black density up to a D-max of 2.6 with an L* value as low

as ~3.0

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1 Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the print permanence latest information
2 Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)

Automatic Dual Black Ink Modes

With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously, the
Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 series printers automatically utilize the optimal
Black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the chosen media.

The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with
professional results. However, for certain media types, such as plain bond and
tracing papers, using the Matte Black ink mode will dramatically increase your
black optical density and sharpness for even better print quality.

Professional Media Handling

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Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 24 or 44

inches wide

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Accurate loading of cut-sheet media and up to 1.5 mm thick posterboard

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All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path

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Printer and driver based media identification and synchronization system for

virtually error-free media use

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Media bin safely captures multiple prints up to 24" x 36" or 44" x 36"

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Optional Automatic Take-up Reel System for unattended production of large

print runs (available on the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only)

High Performance Print Engine Speeds

Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 700 series
printers are among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry.

Superior Connectivity and File Compatibility

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Connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port

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Epson Professional Photographic Drivers for Macintosh

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and Windows

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Epson HDI Driver Support

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View Companion Express Software included with full support for printing

HPGL, HPGL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS file formats from Microsoft

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Windows

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Epson high-resolution PDF file support and printing

Popular CAD Plot Size Speeds

Print Mode

C-Size Plot (17" x 22")

D-Size Plot (22" x 34")

Draft - 360 dpi HS*

20 sec

31 sec

Fine - 720 dpi HS*

38 sec

1:06

SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi HS*

1:46

3:09

* HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec

Popular POS Print Size Speeds

Print Mode

16" x 20"

20" x 30"

40" x 60"

Ft

2

per Hour

(9700 only)

Draft - 360 dpi HS*

21 sec

37 sec

1:36

619

Fine - 720 dpi HS*

41 sec

1:16

3:22

294

SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi HS*

1:55

3:32

9:14

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