Epson Pro 7700, Pro 7710, Pro 7900, Pro 7910, Pro 9700 Service manual

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Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Epson Stylus Pro 7710 Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Epson Stylus Pro 7910 Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Epson Stylus Pro 9710 Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Epson Stylus Pro 9910

Large Format Color Inkjet Printer

SERVICE MANUAL

SEIJ08005

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) Damage to equipment.

DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing

procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.

WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURY FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

6. WHEN AIR DUSTER IS USED ON THE REPAIR AND THE MAINTENANCE WORK, THE USE OF THE AIR DUSTER PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE INFLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

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About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7.APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Connectors

• Panel Menu Maps

• ASP List

• Exploded Diagrams

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain

standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality

of the components in question may be adversely affected.

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Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A October 20, 2008 First release

B November 25, 2008 Full-fledged revision

C March 27, 2009 Full-fledged revision

D September 18, 2009

• Full-fledged revision

• Added Epson Stylus Pro 7700/Epson Stylus Pro 7710/Epson Stylus Pro 9700/Epson Stylus Pro 9710.

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Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Product Description ............................................................................................ 10

1.2 Basic Specifications ............................................................................................ 13

1.2.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................... 13

1.2.2 Electric Specifications ............................................................................... 13

1.2.3 Ink Specifications ...................................................................................... 14

1.2.4 General Specifications ............................................................................... 14

1.2.5 Reliability/Durability ................................................................................. 15

1.2.6 Auto Take-up Reel Unit ............................................................................. 16

1.3 Printing Specifications ........................................................................................ 17

1.3.1 Paper Feed Specifications .......................................................................... 17

1.3.2 Paper Specification .................................................................................... 17

1.3.3 Printable Area ............................................................................................ 28

1.3.4 Borderless Printing Specification .............................................................. 29

1.3.5 Cutting of Roll Paper ................................................................................. 30

1.4 Hardware Specifications ..................................................................................... 31

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................. 31

1.4.2 Part Names ................................................................................................. 32

1.4.3 Option Correspondence Table ................................................................... 33

1.5 Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 34

1.5.1 Menu Mode Settings .................................................................................. 41

1.5.2 Maintenance Mode .................................................................................... 51

1.5.3 Serviceman Mode ...................................................................................... 52

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Main Body .......................................................................................................... 68

2.1.1 Housing ...................................................................................................... 68

2.1.2 Electric Circuit Components ..................................................................... 69

2.1.3 Carriage Mechanism .................................................................................. 70

2.1.4 APG Mechanism ........................................................................................ 71

2.1.5 Paper Feed Mechanism .............................................................................. 72

2.1.6 Ink System ................................................................................................. 73

2.2 Options ............................................................................................................... 76

2.2.1 Auto Take-up Reel ..................................................................................... 76

2.2.2 SpectroProofer ........................................................................................... 77

Chapter 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 79

3.1.1 Preliminary Check ..................................................................................... 79

3.1.2 Troubleshooting Procedure ........................................................................ 79

3.2 List of Error Messages ....................................................................................... 80

3.3 Remedies for Error Messages ............................................................................. 84

3.4 Remedies for Error Messages related to SpectroProofer/Auto Take-up Reel .... 92

3.5 Remedies for Maintenance Requests ................................................................. 97

3.6 Remedies for Service Call Error ........................................................................ 99

3.7 Remedies for Print Quality Troubles ................................................................ 114

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Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 117

4.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 117

4.1.2 Orientation Definition .............................................................................. 119

4.1.3 Recommended Tools ............................................................................... 120

4.1.4 Cautions when replacing the Main Board Assy/Power Supply Board Assy .. 121

4.1.5 Differences of the parts/components between models ............................ 122

4.2 Parts Diagram ................................................................................................... 127

4.3 Disassembly Flowchart .................................................................................... 134

4.4 Disassembly and Assembly Procedure ............................................................. 140

4.4.1 Special operation for servicing ................................................................ 140

4.4.2 Housing .................................................................................................... 142

4.4.3 Electric Circuit Components .................................................................... 167

4.4.4 Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................ 175

4.4.5 Paper Feed Mechanism ............................................................................ 189

4.4.6 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................ 205

4.4.7 Auto Take-up Reel ................................................................................... 245

4.4.8 SpectroProofer ......................................................................................... 257

Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 284

5.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 284

5.1.2 Adjustment Items and the Order by Repaired Part .................................. 285

5.1.3 Description of Adjustments ..................................................................... 287

5.1.4 Tools for Adjustments ............................................................................. 289

5.1.5 Service Program Basic Operations .......................................................... 290

5.2 NV-RAM BACKUP UTILITY ........................................................................ 295

5.3 CR Related Adjustment .................................................................................... 296

5.3.1 CR Timing Belt Tension Adjustment ...................................................... 296

5.3.2 CR Encoder Sensor Adjustment .............................................................. 300

5.3.3 Head PG Adjustment ............................................................................... 301

5.3.4 Cleaning PG Adjustment ......................................................................... 303

5.4 Head Related Adjustments ............................................................................... 305

5.4.1 Head Rank ID .......................................................................................... 305

5.4.2 Head Cleaning ......................................................................................... 307

5.4.3 Nozzle Check ........................................................................................... 308

5.4.4 Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) ............................................................ 309

5.4.5 Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) ............................................................. 312

5.4.6 Auto Uni-D Adjustment .......................................................................... 314

5.4.7 Auto Bi-D Adjustment ............................................................................. 315

5.4.8 Colorimetric Calibration (Color ID)

with SpectroProofer ................................................................................ 316

5.4.9 Absorber Position Check ......................................................................... 332

5.4.10 Ink Mark Sensor Height Adjustment ..................................................... 333

5.4.11 Ink Mark Sensor Adjustment ................................................................. 334

5.4.12 Air Leak Check for Ink Supply System ................................................. 335

5.4.13 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/OFF ........................................................... 337

5.4.14 Initial Ink Charge ................................................................................... 337

5.5 PF Related Adjustment ..................................................................................... 338

5.5.1 PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment ....................................................... 338

5.5.2 Skew Check ............................................................................................. 340

5.5.3 Band Feed ................................................................................................ 341

5.5.4 T&B&S Adjustment ................................................................................ 342

5.5.5 Paper Thickness Sensor Position Adjustment ......................................... 344

5.5.6 PF Encoder Sensor Adjustment ............................................................... 347

5.5.7 Rear Sensor AD Adjustment ................................................................... 348

5.6 AID Related Adjustment .................................................................................. 349

5.6.1 AID Function check ................................................................................. 349

5.7 Other Adjustment ............................................................................................. 351

5.7.1 Setting Destination .................................................................................. 351

5.7.2 Input CR/PF Motor Current ..................................................................... 352

5.7.3 RTC and USB ID ..................................................................................... 353

5.7.4 Installing Firmware .................................................................................. 354

5.7.5 Input Serial Number ................................................................................ 356

5.7.6 Input MAC Address ................................................................................. 357

5.7.7 Cut Position Adjustment .......................................................................... 358

5.7.8 Ink Holder Adjustment ............................................................................ 359

5.8 Clear Counters .................................................................................................. 360

5.9 Tests .................................................................................................................. 361

5.9.1 Network Communication Check ............................................................. 361

5.9.2 Suction Fan Operation Check .................................................................. 361

5.9.3 Color LCD Display Check ...................................................................... 362

5.9.4 Button Operation Check .......................................................................... 362

5.9.5 Inspection of the SpectroProofer ............................................................. 363

5.10 Check Adjustments Results ............................................................................ 376

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Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 378

6.2 Setting Up/Storing the Printer .......................................................................... 380

6.2.1 Setting Up ................................................................................................ 380

6.2.2 Storing the Printer and Cleaning the Ink Path ......................................... 380

6.3 Transportation ................................................................................................... 382

6.4 Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 383

6.5 Lubrication ....................................................................................................... 385

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Block Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 393

7.1.1 Main Body ............................................................................................... 393

7.1.2 Auto Take-up Reel ................................................................................... 394

7.1.3 SpectroProofer ......................................................................................... 394

7.2 Panel Menu Map ............................................................................................... 395

7.2.1 Epson Stylus Pro 7900/7910/9900/9910 ................................................. 395

7.2.2 Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710 ................................................. 398

7.3 Part names used in this manual ........................................................................ 401

7.4 Parts List ........................................................................................................... 403

7.5 Exploded Diagram ............................................................................................ 412

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Product Description

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910/9700/9710/9900/9910 is a wide-format color inkjet printer that supports up to 44 inch-wide (Super B0)/24 inch-wide (Super A1) paper. The main features are;

 Supports very large-sized paper

Maximum available paper width:

Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910: 1,118 mm (44 inch) Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910: 610 mm (24 inch)

 Ink configuration

 Epson Stylus Pro 7900/7910/9900/9910

Installs the following 11 ink cartridges including newly developed colors; orange and green. The ink selector function is equipped, and black ink can be switched between Photo Black and Matte Black depending on media type.

Table 1-1. Ink Colors (Epson Stylus Pro 7900/7910/9900/9910)

Color Abbreviation

Photo Black PK

Matte Black MK

Cyan C

Vivid Magenta VM

Yellow Y

Light Cyan Lc

Orange O

Green G

Light Cyan LC

Vivid Light Magenta VLM

Light Black LK

Light Light Black LLK

 Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910

Consists of the following 5 colors. Switching between photo Black and Matte Black by the ink selector is not necessary, because ink is assigned in colors by nozzles.

Table 1-2. Ink Colors (Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710)

Color Abbreviation

Photo Black PK

Matte Black MK

Cyan C

Vivid Magenta VM

Yellow Y

 Super high print quality

Achieves high quality printing with 11 colors of ink, resolution of up to 2880 x 1440 dpi, and variable dot sizes (minimal 3.5 picoliter) For Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710, the ink consists of 5 colors.

 Lower running cost

 Employs super high-capacity independent ink cartridges

 Equips the on-demand cleaning function without excessive suction of ink

using the independent ink suction system for every two rows and the AID function

 Media handling

 Supports a variety of media

 Spindle-less makes roll paper handling easier

 Paper basket comes as standard

 Stores roll paper usage history and updates it automatically by reading a

barcode. This enables automatic detection of remaining amount of the paper.

 Equips high speed auto cutter for roll paper

 Borderless print is supported

 The latest-type RIP

Supports software RIP made by other companies

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 Options

The following options are available.

 Auto Take-up Reel (Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910 only)

Winds the roll paper automatically

 SpectroProofer

Enables color measurement after printing

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 SpectroProofer (Option)

 Mounting the SpectroProofer equipped with the drying function makes

automatic color measurement after printing available.

 Full-fledged spectrophotometer realizes high precision color measurement.

 Selectable from specifications with/without the UV filter, which enables the

users to configure colorimetric system adjusted with their workflow

 Cooling fans for drying ink stabilizes color in less than 2 minutes.

 Paper pressing function prevents degrading precision of colorimetry caused

by floating of paper.

 Selectable from the white backing or the black backing

Figure 1-1. External View (Main body)

Figure 1-2. External View (SpectroProofer)

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Specification

Item

Print method On-demand inkjet

Nozzle configuration

Printing direction

Maximum resolution 2,880dpi x 1,440dpi

Control code ESC/P2, ESC/P3 (commands are nondisclosure)

Paper feed method Friction

RAM 256 MB for Main, 64 MB for Network

Interface

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9900/9910

Black system: 360 nozzles x three colors (Photo black/Matte black, Light black, Light light black)

Color system: 360 nozzles x seven colors (Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid magenta, Vivid light magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green)

Bi-directional shortest-direction printing

(high-speed return, high-speed skip)

USB 2.0 High Speed

Ethernet 10/100

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9700/9710

Black system: 360 nozzles x two rows x two colors (Photo black, Matte black)

Color system: 360 nozzles x two rows x three colors (Cyan, Vivid magenta, Yellow)

1.2.2 Electric Specifications

Specification

Item

Rated voltage 100 to 240 VAC

Input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 1.0 A to 0.5 A

Power consumption

Insulation resistance 10MΩ or more (between AC line and chassis at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

Leek current 0.25 mA or less

Compliance with regulations

Operating Approx. 80 W Approx. 70 W

Sleep mode Approx. 16 W

Standby Less than 1W

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9900/9910

1.0 kVrms AC for 1 min. or 1.2 kVrms AC for 1 sec. (between AC line and chassis)

Conforms to International Energy Star Program (Category: the harmonic restraint measure guideline)

Conforms to VCCI Class B (with full options installed)

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1.2.3 Ink Specifications 1.2.4 General Specifications

Specification

Item

Form Exclusive ink cartridge

Pigment Ink colors

Cartridge life

Guaranteed life after installation Within 6 months after mounted in the printer

Uninstalled (packed)

Storage

Capacity 350 ml/700 ml 150 ml/350 ml/700 ml

Dimensions

Maintenance Tank C12C890191 / C12C890193 C12C890501 / C12C890502

Installed

Transporting (packed)

150 ml N/A 40 (W) x 240 (L) x 107 (H)

350 ml 40 (W) x 240 (L) x 107 (H)

700ml 40 (W) x 320 (L) x 107 (H)

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Black system: Photo black, Matte black, Light black, Light light black

Color system: Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid magenta, Vivid light magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green

By the date written on the package or the cartridge (at normal

(within 1 month under 40 °C)

(within 72 hours under 60 °C, and within 1 month under 40

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Black system: Photo black, Matte black

Color system: Cyan, Vivid magenta, Yellow

temperature)

-20 to 40 °C

-20 to 40°C

-20 to 60 °C

°C)

Temperature

Humidity

Item Specification

Operating: 10 to 35 °C

Storage (before unpacked): -20 to 60 °C (within 120 hours under 60 °C, and within 1 month under 40 °C)

Storage (after unpacked): -20 to 40 °C (within 1 month under 40°C)

Operating: 20 to 80% (no condensation)

Storage (before unpacked):

-20 to 85% (no condensation)

Storage (after unpacked): 5 to 85% (no condensation)

Humidity (%)

Temperature (°C)

C A U T I O N

 Ink will be frozen if left under below -15°C circumstances for a

long time. In such a case, leave it in the room temperature more than 4 hours to melt the frozen ink before using it. (no condensation)

 Never disassemble ink cartridges or refill ink in them.

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1.2.5 Reliability/Durability

 Main Body

Specification

Item

Operating life of the printer

Cutter life (reference)

RTC backup battery* 5 years or longer

Pump Cap motor

Parts life

CR motor*, Drive pulley*, Carriage unit*, FFC*

Ink tube 10,000,000 paths 5,800,000 paths

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Until any one of the following conditions is met.

 5 years  Carriage life: 5,000,000 paths  Approx. 20,000 pages

(Super B0 size/Plain paper, Quality mode/720x360 dpi)

Auto cutter: Total 100,000 cuts or more (Only genuine media are guaranteed.)

Epson Stylus Pro 7900/

Epson Stylus Pro 7910

Until any one of the following conditions is met.

 5 years  Carriage life: 5,000,000 paths  Approx. 20,000 pages

(Super B0 size/Plain paper, Quality mode/720x720 dpi)

Standard paper: approx. 20,000 cuts or more

Hard cut paper: approx. 5,000 cuts or more

Approx. 20,000 pages (reference value)

(Super B0 size /EPSON paper/Quality mode/Continuous printing/

720x720 dpi)

Approx. 5,000,000 paths Approx. 2,900,000 paths

Epson Stylus Pro 9700/

Epson Stylus Pro 9710

Until any one of the following conditions is met.

 5 years  Carriage life: 2,900,000 paths  Approx. 20,000 pages

(Super A1 size/Plain paper/ Quality mode/720x360 dpi)

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/

Epson Stylus Pro 7710

Until any one of the following conditions is met.

 5 years  Carriage life: 2,900,000 paths  Approx. 20,000 pages

(Super A1 size/Plain paper/ Quality mode/720x720 dpi)

Approx. 20,000 pages (reference value)

(Super A1 size /EPSON paper/Quality mode/Continuous printing/

720x720 dpi)

Note *: These values are provided only as a guide. Service call is not indicated for these parts.

 SpectroProofer

Item Specifiied values

Until any one of the following conditions is met.

Mounter

 5 years  200,000 paths for color measurement

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1.2.6 Auto Take-up Reel Unit

Item Specifiied values

Paper Width 406 to 1,118 mm

Paper length

Rotation speed Max. 40 rpm

Weight 6.9 kg

Environment

Rated voltage AC 100 to 240 V

Input voltage range AV 90 to 264 V

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 0.2 A

Power consumption

2-inch core: 1.3 to 40 m

3-inch core: 1.6 to 30.5 m

Temperature: 10 to 35 °C

Humidity: 20 to 80 %

Approx. 9 W

Approx. 3 W in Ready Mode

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1.3 Printing Specifications

1.3.1 Paper Feed Specifications

Item Specification

Paper feed method Friction feed

Return pitch 2.2049

Paper feeder

Feed speed 300 ms/ (1/6 inch)

1.3.2 Paper Specification

1.3.2.1 Supported Paper

The following explains the supported paper sizes and thickness.

C A U T I O N

ROLL PAPER

Paper type Plain paper, recycled paper, others

Roll paper size

Paper size W x L (within roll paper size)

 Do not use wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or soiled paper.  Load paper just before printing. Do not leave paper loaded on

the printer when not printing. Store paper properly following the instruction that comes with the paper.

 When large quantities of paper need to be prepared in advance,

make a test print using the paper before purchase.

Item Specification

μm (1/11,520 inch)

 Roll paper manual feed  Cut sheet manual feed

2-inch core: Outer diameter 103 mm or less x 1 roll

3-inch core: Outer diameter 150 mm or less x 1 roll

 Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910:

2-inch core: 254 to 1118 mm x 45 m 3-inch core: 254 to 1118 mm x 202 m

 Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910:

2-inch core: 254 to 610 mm x 45 m 3-inch core: 254 to 610 mm x 202 m

Item Specification

Plain paper, recycled paper:

Paper thickness

Available width for borderless printing

0.08 to 0.11 mm (Weight: 64 to 90 g/m2)

Others: 0.08 to 0.50 mm

10 inches, 300 mm, 13 inches (Super A3), 16 inches, 17 inches, 515 mm (B2), 594 mm (A1), 24 inches (Super A1), 728 mm (B1), 36 inches (Super A0), 44 inches (Super B0)

CUT SHEET

Item Specification

Paper type Plain paper, recycled paper, others

 Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910:

Width: 210 to 1118 mm Length: 279.4 to 1580 mm

Paper type

Paper thickness

Available width for borderless printing

(A4 to Super B0)

 Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910:

Width: 210 to 610 mm Length: 279.4 to 914 mm (A4 to Super A1)

Plain paper, recycled paper: 0.08 to 0.11 mm

(Weight: 64 to 90 g/m2)

Others: Length 279 to 728 mm: 0.08 to 1.50 mm Length over 728 to 2032 mm: 0.08 to 0.50 mm

10 inches, 300 mm, 13 inches (Super A3), 16 inches, 17 inches, 515 mm (B2), 594 mm (A1), 24 inches (Super A1), 728 mm (B1), 36 inches (Super A0), 44 inches (Super B0)

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1.3.2.2 Designated Paper

ROLL PAPER

Note *1 : OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

OK: Borderless printing is available NA: Borderless printing is NOT available Borderless printing on the borderless printing available paper (OK) may result in drop in print quality or fail to produce complete borderless (white margins may appear) due to expanding of the paper. Borderless printing can be made on commercially available paper, however, note that the availability is restricted by the paper size.

*2: Not supported for Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910.

*3: Auto Take-up Reel Unit is used. (only Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910)

*4: When using the tensioner included in the Auto Take-up Reel Unit of Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910.

Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)

406mm 16"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*344"*

406mm 16"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

inch

36"*

Borderless

Thickness

OK! 0.27mm 3" Standard

Core

Diameter

Roll

Paper

Tension

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

Driver Setting

Photo Paper

Premium

Glossy

Photo Paper

(250)

Premium

Semigloss

Photo Paper

(250)

Auto

Black

Cut

Forward Backward

Ink

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

33OK PK 33

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Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260)

Photo Paper Gloss 250

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)

Borderless

inch

254mm 10"

300mm 12"

406mm 16"

508mm 20" NA

610mm 24"

36"*

1118mm*244"*

406mm 16"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

36"*

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

36"*

420mm (A2) NA

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

36"*

Roll

Paper

Tension

Thickness

Core

Diameter

OK!

0.27mm 3" Standard

OK!914mm*

OK! 0.27mm 3" Standard

OK! 0.25mm 3" Normal

OK!

0.18mm 2" Standard

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumLusterPhotoPaper260.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumLusterPhotoPaper260.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper260.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper260.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PhotoPaperGloss250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710PhotoPaperGloss

250.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper170.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper170.icc

• Matte Black: ---

Driver Setting

Photo Paper

Premium

Luster Photo

Paper (260)

Premium

Semimatte

Photo Paper

(260)

Photo Paper

Gloss 250

Premium

Glossy

Photo Paper

(170)

Auto

Black

Cut

Forward Backward

Ink

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

NA NA

OK PK 33

33OK PK 33

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Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170)

Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte

Epson Proofing Paper Publication

Epson Proofing Paper Commercial

420mm (A2) NA

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

330mm 13"

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*236"*

1118mm*244"*

330mm 13"

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*236"*

1118mm*244"*

330mm 13"

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*236"*

1118mm*244"*

inch

36"*

Borderless

Thickness

OK!

OK 0.25mm 3" Standard

OK 0.20mm 3" Standard

0.18mm 2" Standard

Core

Diameter

Roll

Paper

Tension

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper170.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper170.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 EpsonProofingPaperWhiteSemimatte.icc

• Matte Black: ---

---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 EpsonProofingPaperPublication.icc

• Matte Black: ---

---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 EpsonProofingPaperCommercial.icc

• Matte Black: ---

---

Driver Setting

Photo Paper

Proofing

Paper

Proofing

Paper

Proofing

Paper

Premium

Semigloss

Photo Paper

(170)

Epson

Proofing

Paper White

Semimatte

Epson

Proofing

Paper

Publication

Epson

Proofing

Paper

Commercial

Auto

Black

Cut

Forward Backward

Ink

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

33OK PK 33

--- ---

OK PK

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

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Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

Enhanced Synthetic Paper

Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper

Doubleweight Matte Paper

inch

610mm 24"

1118mm*244"*

610mm 24"

1118mm*244"*

610mm 24"

914mm*236"*

1118mm*

44"*

Borderless

Thickness

Core

Diameter

OK 0.12mm 2" Higher

OK 0.17mm 2" High

OK! 0.21mm 2" Standard

Roll

Paper

Tension

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 EnhancedSyntheticPaper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte lack: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 EbhancedSynthetic Paper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 EnhancedAdhesiveSyntheticPaper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 EnhancedAdhesiveSyntheticPaper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 DoubleweightMattePaper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 DoubleweightMattePaper.icc

Driver Setting

Others

Matte Paper

Enhanced

Synthetic

Paper

Enhanced

Adhesive Synthetic

Paper

Doubleweig

ht Matte

Paper

Auto

Black

Cut

Forward Backward

Ink

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

33OK MK 33

NA OK MK 33

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

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Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

Enhanced Matte Paper

Singleweight Matte Paper

Singleweight Matte Paper (Line Drawing)

Watercolor Paper Radiant White

inch

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*

36"*

44"*

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*

36"*

44"*

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*

36"*

44"*

610mm 24"

36"*

1118mm*244"*

Borderless

Thickness

OK 0.25mm 3" Standard

OK! 0.14mm 2" Standard

OK 0.29mm 3" High

Core

Diameter

Roll

Paper

Tension

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 EnhancedMattePaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 EnhancedMattePaper_MK.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 EnhancedMattePosterBoard.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900SingleweightMattePaper.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 SingleweightMattePaper.icc

---

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710 SingleweightMattePaper.icc

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite_MK.icc

---

Driver Setting

Matte Paper

Fine Art

Paper

Enhanced

Matte Paper

Singleweight

Matte Paper

Singleweight

Matte Paper

(Line

Drawing)

Watercolor

Paper -

Radiant

White

Auto

Black

Cut

Forward Backward

Ink

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

3 NA OK MK 33

33OK

NA OK MK 33

NA OK MK 3

PK/ MK

3914mm*

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

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Table 1-3. Designated Roll Paper List

Size

Take-up*

Applied

model

Name

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

Textured Fine Art Paper

Canvas

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

1118mm*

432mm 17"

610mm 24"

914mm*

1118mm*244"*

610mm 24"

1118mm*244"*

inch

44"*

36"*

Borderless

Thickness

OK 0.32mm 3" High

OK 0.37mm 3" High

OK 0.46mm 2" Standard

Core

Diameter

Roll

Paper

Tension

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower:Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 UltraSmoothFineArtPaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 UltraSmoothFineArtPaper_MK.icc

---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 TexturedFineArtPaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 TexturedFineArtPaper_MK.icc

---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900 Canvas_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900 Canvas_MK.icc

---

Driver Setting

Fine Art

Paper

Fine Art

Paper

Fine Art

Paper

UltraSmooth

Fine Art

Paper

Textured

Fine Art

Paper

Canvas

Forward Backward

33OK

Auto

Cut

Black

Ink

PK/ MK

3914mm*

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

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CUT SHEET

Note *1 : OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

*2: Not supported for Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710.

Table 1-4. Designated Cut Sheet List

Applied model

Name Size

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Borderless

Super A3/B OK

A2 NA

Super A3/B OK

A2 NA

US-C OK NA

Thickness

0.27mm

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910 Lower: Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

Pro9900_7900PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper.icc

Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper.icc

Pro9900_7900PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.icc

Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.ic c

ICC Profile

Driver Setting Black Ink

Photo Paper

Premium Glossy

Photo Paper

Premium

Semigloss

Photo Paper

PK ✔✔

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

✔

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

✔

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Table 1-4. Designated Cut Sheet List

Applied model

Name Size

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Archival Matte Paper/Enhanced Matte Paper

Singleweight Matte Paper

Borderless

Super A3/B OK

A2 NA

US-C OK NA

Super A3/B OK

A2 NA

US-C OK NA

Super A3/B OK

A2 NA

Thickness

0.27mm

0.26mm

0.14mm

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black:

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black:

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black:

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910 Lower: Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

Pro9900_7900PremiumLusterPhotoPaper.icc

Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710PremiumLusterPhotoPaper.icc

Pro9900_7900ArchivalMattePaper_PK.icc

Pro9900_7900ArchivalMattePaper_MK.icc

Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710ArchivalMattePaper.icc Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710EnhancedMattePaper.icc

Pro9900_7900SingleweightMattePaper.icc

ICC Profile

---

Driver Setting Black Ink

Photo Paper

Matte Paper

Premium Luster

Photo Paper

Archival Matte

Paper/

Enhanced Matte

Paper

Singleweight

Matte Paper

PK/MK

MK ✔

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

✔

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

✔

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Table 1-4. Designated Cut Sheet List

Applied model

Name Size

Super A3 OK

Photo Quality Inkjet Paper

Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Super A3/B OK 0.29mm

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

A2 NA

US-C OK

Super A3/B OK 0.25mm

Super A3 OK

A2 NA

Borderless

Thickness

0.12mm

0.46mm

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower: Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900PhotoQualityInkJetPaper.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro7700_7710_9700_9710PhotoQualityInk Paper.icc

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900EpsonProofingPaperWhiteSemimatte.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900UltraSmoothFineArtPaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900UltraSmoothFineArtPaper_MK.icc

---

Driver Setting Black Ink

Matte Paper

Proofing Paper

Fine Art Paper

Photo Quality

Inkjet Paper

Epson Proofing

Paper

White Semimatte

Watercolor Paper

Radiant White

UltraSmooth

Fine

Art Paper

PK/MK ✔

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

✔

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

✔

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900VelvetFineArtPaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900VelvetFineArtPaper_MK.icc

---

Fine Art Paper

Velvet Fine

Art Paper

PK/MK ✔

Velvet Fine Art Paper

Super A3/B OK

0.48mm

A2 NA

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Table 1-4. Designated Cut Sheet List

Applied model

Name Size

Textured Fine Art Paper

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

24" x 30"

36" x 44"

24" x 30"

30" x 40"*

Borderless

OK 0.67mm

OK 1.30mm

Thickness

Upper: Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

ICC Profile

Lower: Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900TexturedFineArtPaper_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900TexturedFineArtPaper_MK.icc

---

• Photo Black: Pro9900_7900EnhancedMattePosterBoard_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro9900_7900EnhancedMattePosterBoard_MK.icc

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Epson Stylus Pro 7700_7710_9700_9710EnhancedMattePosterBoard.icc

Driver Setting Black Ink

Fine Art Paper

Others

Textured Fine

Art Paper

Enhanced Matte

Poster Board

Pro7900/7910/9900/9910

PK/MK ✔

PK/MK ✔✔

Pro7700/7710/9700/9710

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1.3.3 Printable Area

ROLL PAPER

Margins for roll paper depends on the ROLL PAPER MARGIN settings in the PRINTER SETUP menu.

Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710/9900/9910: 406 to 1118 mm Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7900/7910: 406 to 610 mm

Note "*1": When the Default is selected, "a" becomes 20mm and “c” becomes 15mm for the following

paper types; Premium Glossy Photo Paper(250), Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(250), and Premium Luster Photo Paper(260).

"*2": When the "Roll Paper (Banner)" is selected for the "Source" in the "Paper Settings" of the

printer driver, the top and bottom margins become 0 mm.

"*3": The maximum paper length satiable with the printer driver is as follows.

Windows: 15,000 mm (590.6 inch) Mac OS X: 15,240 mm (600 inch) When paper length longer than the above is required, select the "Roll Paper (Banner)". The printer driver allows the setting if the application used for the data supports the length.

CUT SHEET

ROLL PAPER MARGIN settings Explanation

Default

TOP/BOTTOM 15mm

a = c = 15 mm *1

b = d = 3 mm

a = c = 15 mm

b = d = 3 mm

a = 35 mm

TOP 35/BOTTOM 15MM

c = 15 mm

b = d = 3 mm

3mm

a, b, c, d = 3 mm

a, b, c, d = 15 mm

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1.3.4 Borderless Printing Specification

AVAILABLE PAPER TYPE

For the paper types and sizes that support the borderless printing, see “1.3.2.2

Designated Paper” on page 18.

BORDERLESS PRINTING MODE

The following types of borderless printing are available with the printer driver.

Table 1-5. Borderless Printing Mode

Driver Setting Printer Operation Remarks

Default

• Printing is interrupted for cutting off the top margin of the first page. This may cause color inconsistencies depending on the print data.

• The cut line between pages may be slightly off the border.

Normal Cut*

Single Cut

1*2*3

Prints an image bleeding it off the left and right edges of paper. The top and bottom margins are determined by

ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting.

Prints an image bleeding it off the all edges of paper. The cutting methods is as follows.

 The minimum width

required for cutting is applied as the top margin of the first page, then the top margin is cut off during printing.

 No margin is provided between pages, and the

cutting is made on the border between the pages.

 When the job is finished, the bottom side of the last

page is cut off without margin.

Table 1-5. Borderless Printing Mode

Driver Setting Printer Operation Remarks

Prints an image bleeding it off the all edges of paper. The cutting methods is as follows.

 The auto refresh margin is

applied as the top margin of the first page, then the

Double Cut

1*2*3

top margin is cut off during printing.

 The bottom side of each

page is cut off without margin.

 The minimum width required for cutting is applied

as margins between pages.

Note "*1": The cut pages vertical length becomes about 2mm shorter than the specified size.

"*2": Color inconsistencies or ink smudges due to the interruption of printing for cutting off top

margins are likely to occur on the following papers.

• Doubleweight Matte Paper

• Singleweight Matte Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Textured Fine Art Paper

• UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

• Printing is interrupted for cutting off the top margin of the first page. This may cause color inconsistencies depending on the print data.

• The top and bottom sides of each page are cut off at the position slightly inward the image edges so that no white margin appears on the edges of the cut pages. This causes the vertical length of the cut page about 2mm shorter than the specified length.

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1.3.5 Cutting of Roll Paper

The printer offers two ways of cutting for roll paper.

Cut Method Description

Auto cut The printer automatically cuts paper with the built-in cutter.

The user can manually move the built-in cutter to cut paper, or use a

Manual cut

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

SETTING BEFORE PRINTING

commercially available cutter. Select this setting when using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

Some types of roll paper cannot be cut with the built-in cutter. In such cases, cut it manually with a commercially available cutter or the like.

It may takes time for the cutting operation.

HOW TO CUT

 Auto cut

The printer automatically cuts paper with the built-in cutter each time a page is printed.

 Manual cut

Follow the procedure below to cut paper at the desired position.

1. After a page is printed, press the button to advance the paper to the cut position.

2. Press the button. Select [Cut] from the selection screen on the display, and press [OK] button. The built-in cutter moves and cuts the paper.

C H E C K

P O I N T

When the paper type is the one that the built-in cutter does not support, pressing the button advances the paper to the position for manual cutting using a commercially available cutter. Cut the paper manually with your cutter or a similar tool along the lower frame of the front cover.

C A U T I O N

When cutting the paper manually, make sure to confirm the Spectroproofer backing is not installed.

The cut method setting can be made by the control panel or the printer driver.

 When setting with the control panel (for printing a status sheet or etc.)

Press button to select the cut method.

Icon Description

Roll Auto Cut On

Roll Auto Cut Off

 When setting from a computer

Select “Auto Cut” in the “Paper Setting” window of the printer driver.

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1.4 Hardware Specifications

This section provides the printer dimensions and shows the main components.

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight

MAIN UNIT

1,218mm

667mm

OPTIONS

Pro 9900/Pro 9910: 1,295 mm Pro 7900/Pro 7910: 787 mm

267 mm

199 mm

88.6 mm

71 mm

58 mm

Pro 9700/Pro 9710/Pro 9900/Pro 9910: 1,864mm Pro 7700/Pro7710/Pro 7900/Pro 7910: 1,356mm

Figure 1-3. Dimensions (standard)

Model

Width Depth Height

Pro 9900/Pro 9910 1,864 mm 667 mm 1,218 mm Approx. 135 kg

Pro 7900/Pro 7910 1,356 mm 667 mm 1,218 mm Approx. 101 kg

Pro 9700/Pro 9710 1,864 mm 667 mm 1,218 mm Approx. 134 kg

Pro 7700/Pro 7710 1,356 mm 667 mm 1,218 mm Approx. 100 kg

Note *: Excluding the ink cartridges and paper

External Dimensions

Weight*

Model

Mounter for Pro 9900/Pro 9910 1,295 mm 199 mm 267 mm Approx. 13.4 kg

Mounter for Pro 7900/Pro 7910 787 mm 199 mm 267 mm Approx. 9.2 kg

Color Measurement Device 71 mm 88.6 mm 58 mm Approx. 0.13 kg

Auto Take-up Reel Unit – – – Approx. 6.9 kg

Figure 1-4. Dimensions

External Dimensions

Weight

Width Depth Height

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