Epson Stylus Pro 7000 User Guide

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According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal
Computers:

We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way

MS: 6-43
Long Beach, CA 90806-2469

Tel: [phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the
FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and
found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as
required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: EPSON

Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer

Model: P180A

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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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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Contents

Introduction

How To Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using This Printer Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1 Connecting Your Printer and

Installing Drivers

Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server

or FireWire Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Connecting to the USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Connecting to the Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing

on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Checking System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Setting Up Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows . 1-10

Checking System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Checking USB Installation (Windows 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

2 Handling Paper

Selecting Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Printing on EPSON Paper and Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Printing Tips for EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Attaching Paper to the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Inserting the Spindle in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Loading Roll Paper for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Cutting Roll Paper Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

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Turning Off Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Setting Default Roll Paper Margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Printing on Heavy Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Setting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction . . . . . . 2-21

Selecting Registered Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh

Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Setting Up Background Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Using Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Using the Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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5 Monitoring the Printer

Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Pausing and Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Monitoring Normal Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Checking Ink Levels and Component Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Printing a Status Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Responding to Messages and Light Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Checking Printer Status from a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Configuring Printer Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Checking Printer Status from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

Running a Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Running a Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Running the Print Head Alignment Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Removing the Used Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Installing the New Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Running the Speed and Progress Utility

for Improved Windows Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Setting Up the Printer After Transporting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Replacing the Waste Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

7 Resolving Problems

Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Using Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

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Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Solving Roll Paper Ejection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Solving Windows USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Checking Your USB Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Solving USB Cable Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

8 Specifications

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Forward Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Reverse Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

ECP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

A Configuring the Printer

Selecting the Printer’s Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Configuring the Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Setting the Control Panel Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

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ntroduction

The EPSON Stylus

®

Pro 7000 is a 24-inch wide color ink jet printer that
produces resolutions up to 1440 dpi. You get true photographic quality with
no-compromise text and line art for almost any application, without
sacrificing productivity. Support for 24-inch media rolls up to 0.5 mm thick
and cut sheets up to 1.5 mm thick lets you print on a variety of media.

EPSON’s Micro Piezo

™

dual density droplet (DX3™) print technology
includes a precise and consistent dot size and an innovative six-color,
quick-drying ink system. The DC-based motor technology allows for
superior print engine accuracy, even during bidirectional printing modes.

For network productivity, a 10/100 Ethernet card or a high performance

®

EFI

Fiery® X2 RIP server may be purchased. The EPSON RS-5100 server
supports a variety of network configurations and protocols, with full
compatibility for Macintosh,® Microsoft® Windows®98, Windows 95,
Windows NT,® Windows 2000, and UNIX® computers. The Fiery X2 RIP
provides full multitasking for simultaneous spooling, Adobe

®

PostScript® 3

processing, and printing.

The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000, with the RS-5100 and EFI’s ColorWise

®

ProTools, provide professional color management—including fully
adjustable CMYK and RGB color correction, ICC profile support, and
high-quality press simulation color rendering dictionaries (CRDs).

For complete flexibility, the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 also supports many
third-party RIPs and comes with EPSON

®

drivers and utilities for

photographs and other standard, non-PostScript printing.

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How To Use Your Manuals

This guide is part of a set, which also includes the documentation listed
below.

•

The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Assembly and Setup Instructions describe
how to unpack and assemble the printer, install ink cartridges and paper,
and prepare for printing.

•

The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000

Quick Reference Guide

provides a handy
summary of the procedures for daily use and printer maintenance—
loading paper, replacing ink cartridges, running cleaning cycles, and
aligning the print head. Attach it to your printer for easy reference.

•

The electronic

Reference Guide

on the EPSON printer driver CD-ROM
provides additional information about the printer, drivers, and utility
software. You can read the guide using a Web browser, such as
Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or
later.

If you have the RS-5100, your documentation set includes additional
manuals for users and system administrators.

•

The RIP Station 5100 Getting Started describes how to unpack the RIP,
install user software and printer files from the User Software CD-ROM,
and set up printing. It also describes how to install printer files via the
Internet.

•

The RIP Station 5100 User Guide describes how to set printing options
and print to the RIP from Windows and Mac® OS computers.

•

The RIP Station 5100 Administrator Guide explains basic configuration
and administration of the RIP for the supported platforms and network
environments. It also includes guidelines for setting up UNIX,
Windows NT, and NetWare

®

servers to provide PostScript printing
services to clients.

•

The RIP Station 5100

Color Printing Guide

provides an introduction to
the basics of color theory. It includes practical color printing tips and
application-specific instructions.

•

Release Notes provide last-minute product information and
workarounds for some of the problems you may encounter.

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Using This Printer Guide

This guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 explains how to install an interface card in the printer, how to

Chapter 1Chapter 1
connect the printer, and how to install the EPSON drivers.

Chapter

Chapter 2222 gives instructions for loading roll paper and cut sheets, printing

ChapterChapter
on both EPSON and non-EPSON media, and setting paper configurations.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 explains how to use the EPSON printer drivers and utilities for

Chapter 3 Chapter 3
Macintosh computers.

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 explains how to use EPSON printer drivers and utilities for

Chapter 4 Chapter 4
Windows computers.

Chapter

Chapter 5555 describes how to monitor the printer’s status and respond to error

ChapterChapter
messages on the control panel.

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 gives instructions for cleaning and aligning the print head,

Chapter 6Chapter 6
replacing ink cartridges and the cutter blade, and cleaning and transporting
the printer.

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for problems

Chapter 7Chapter 7
involving print quality, printer operation, and paper handling.

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 provides the technical details on your printer, paper requirements,

Chapter 8Chapter 8
and ink cartridges.

The Appendix

Appendix gives instructions for configuring the printer.

Appendix Appendix

An Index

Index is included at the end of the book.

IndexIndex

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Warning

Caution

Note

TIP

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

You’ll find this information throughout this guide:

Warnings

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

WarningsWarnings

Cautions

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

CautionsCautions

Notes

Notes contain important information about your printer.

NotesNotes

Tips

Tips provide additional suggestions.

TipsTips

Where To Get Help

EPSON provides telephone support and information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of professional graphics products through the
EPSON Preferred

P.M

8

., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7

SM

Protection Plan. Dial [phone]

[phone], 6

[phone][phone]

A.M.

to 4

A.M.

P.M.

to

, Pacific

Time, Saturday.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is

Before you callBefore you call
included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came
with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of
purchase.

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EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the
electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the
following table:

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Professional Graphics Home Page

at http://prographics.epson.com.

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software

for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name
anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

EPSON E-Mail Technical
Support

To receive technical advice through e-mail, go to http://support.epson.com
and complete the form under the troubleshooting tab, as requested.

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from
EPSON Accessories at [phone].
www.epsonsupplies.com

www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call

www.epsonsupplies.comwww.epsonsupplies.com
[phone]

[phone] for dealer referral.

[phone] [phone]

[phone]. Or visit our web site at:

[phone].[phone].

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote
the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers,
fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by
power generation.

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Caution

Always turn the printer
off using the Power
button. When you press
this button, the Operate
light flashes briefly then
goes out. Do not unplug
the printer or turn off the
power to the printer until
the Power light is off.
This ensures that the
print head is safely
capped.

Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer or RIP Station 5100, read the following safety
instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively.

•

Turn off and unplug the printer (and RIP Station 5100) before
cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the
printer (or RIP Station 5100).

•

Do not place the printer (or RIP Station 5100) on an unstable surface or
near a radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. Avoid areas subject to
rapid changes in temperature and humidity or shock and vibrations.

•

Do not place the printer near a window or in direct sunlight. Bright
light can interfere with the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related
problems.

•

Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.

•

Place the printer (and RIP Station 5100) on a flat surface. They will not
operate properly if they are tilted or at an angle.

•

Do not block or cover the openings in the printer case (or RIP Station
5100 case) or insert objects through the slots.

•

Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.

•

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using
outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off. Do not use outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.

•

Place the printer (and RIP Station 5100) near a wall outlet where the
plugs can be easily unplugged.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.

•

Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed.

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•

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere
rating of the 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 the wall outlet’s
ampere rating.

•

Except as specifically explained in the documentation, do not attempt to
service the printer (or RIP Station 5100) yourself.

•

Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer (or
RIP Station 5100), and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer
(or RIP Station 5100); if the equipment has been dropped or the case
damaged; if the printer (or RIP Station 5100) does not operate normally
or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

•

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during
printing.

•

To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the print head by hand.

•

Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it
does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.

•

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the
ink.

•

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could
result in damage to the print head.

•

Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge except to
replace it with a new one.

•

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its
package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may
result in reduced print quality.

•

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge
package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation.

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•

Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

•

Before transporting the printer, remove the ink cartridges, drain the ink
lines, and install the carriage restraint (packing material) See Chapter 6
for complete instructions.

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Chapter 1:
Connecting
Your Printer
and Installing
Drivers

Once your printer is set up, you’re ready to connect it to your individual
computer or network and install the drivers. If you have the RIP Station
5100, you need to connect the printer to the RIP and install the RIP
software. See the RIP Station 5100

For non-PostScript printing using the EPSON driver, you can install the
EpsonNet Internal Print Server and connect the printer to your network, or
use one of the built-in interfaces to connect to an individual computer. You
can also install the EPSON FireWire
your system supports it. If you connect the printer directly to a networked
computer, you can use the Macintosh or Windows printer sharing feature to
allow printing over your network.

Getting Started

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interface card for fast connection, if

for instructions.

Note

You can’t use both
the USB and Parallel
interfaces at the same
time.

This chapter provides instructions for the following:

•

Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or FireWire interface card

•

Connecting to the USB interface

•

Connecting to the parallel interface

•

Installing the software and setting up printer sharing on a Macintosh

•

Installing the software and setting up printer sharing in Windows

Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or
FireWire Interface Card

For additional connectivity without a RIP, you can install one of the
following cards in your printer:

•

EpsonNet Internal Print Server (10 Base T/100 Base TX)—C823632A

•

EPSON FireWire Interface Card (Type B IEEE 1394)—C823722

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Before you install the card, see the documentation that came with it for
setup information. Then follow these steps:

Warning

To prevent electric shock
and avoid damaging the
printer, do not install an
interface card when the
printer is turned on or
connected to an electrical
outlet.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.

2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the
shield plate to the optional interface slot. Then lift off the plate.

Be sure to keep the screws so you can use them if you re-install the shield
plate.

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3. Make sure you set any jumpers or DIP switches on the card. See the
card’s documentation for details.

On the FireWire card, make sure DIP switch 10 is set to

ON

(advanced

mode).

4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the
compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the connector into the
printer’s internal socket.

5. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with
the card.

6. Make sure the printer has been turned off using the

Power

button.

Then plug in the power cord.

7. To initialize the EpsonNet Internal Print Server, turn on the printer
while holding down the status sheet button on the card for about 5
seconds.

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8. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and to your network hub or
computer.

To remove an interface card, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord,
and follow the steps in reverse order.

Before you can use the EpsonNet Internal Print Server, you must configure
it for your network protocols and operating system. See the EpsonNet

Internal Print Server Administrator’s Manual

for instructions.

Before you can print, you must install the printer software, as described on
page 1-7 (Macintosh) or page 1-10 (Windows).

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Connecting to the USB Interface

You’ll need a shielded USB “AB” interface cable, not more than 6.5 feet
long. Your computer system must be equipped with a USB port.

Windows systems must have a “clean” installation of Windows 98 or
Windows 2000 (not installed over Windows 95).

Follow these steps to use the printer’s built-in USB interface:

1. Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port on the back of
the printer.

Caution

If you use a USB hub,
connect the printer to a
first tier hub. If the
printer doesn’t work with
the hub, connect it
directly to the USB port
on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the computer’s USB
port.

You can’t use both the parallel and USB interfaces at the same time.
When you use the USB interface, make sure the printer’s parallel
interface is set to compatible (the default setting). See the Appendix for
more information.

You must install the printer software before using the printer. See page 1-7
for Macintosh instructions or page 1-10 for Windows.

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Connecting to the Parallel Interface

You’ll need a high-speed, high-quality, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 parallel
cable, not more than 6 feet long. Follow these steps to connect a Windows
system to the printer’s built-in parallel interface:

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.Then
squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides.

Note

You can’t use both
the USB and Parallel
interfaces at the same
time.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port.

See page 1-10 for instructions on installing the printer software. You must
install the software before using the printer.

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Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing on a Macintosh

You need to install the drivers and utilities on any Macintosh that will print
to the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000. Make sure each Macintosh meets the
minimum system requirements. Then follow the procedure for installing the
software. Depending on your network configuration, you may also want to
set up printer sharing.

Checking System Requirements

The memory requirements listed in the following table are for printing a
23 × 33-inch full-page color image. Requirements may vary, depending on
the size, complexity, and resolution of your images.

System requirements

Component Minimum Recommended

Processor PowerPC 300 MHz G3 or higher processor

OS System 8.5.1 System 9 recommended for

best USB support

Available
memory

14MB (foreground printing)
23MB (background printing)

128MB (total)

Hard drive
space

CD-ROM Double-speed CD-ROM drive Quad-speed or faster

10MB free for installing the
software

2GB recommended

Installing the Software

Before you start, turn off all virus protection programs. See your anti-virus
software documentation for instructions. Then follow these steps to install
the printer software:

1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.

2. Open the
instructions on the screen.

3. When you see the “installation complete” message, click

4. After you restart, make sure you open the Chooser and select the printer.

Installer

folder and double-click the icon. Then follow the

Restart.

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Setting Up Printer Sharing

If you want to share the printer, you first need to set it up as a shared printer
on the Macintosh to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the
network path to the printer from each Macintosh that will use it, and install
the printer software on those Macintosh systems.

Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to a Macintosh with
other systems on an AppleTalk

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Open the Chooser and click the printer’s icon. Then select the port to
which the printer is connected.

®

network.

3. Click the

4. Check

Setup

Share this Printer

information as needed.

button. You see the following dialog box:

, then type the printer name and password

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5. Click

OK

. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the

Chooser.

6. Close the Chooser.

7. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, open the
Chooser, click the printer’s icon, and select the printer port. You can
only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.

8. If you see a message requesting a password, enter the password for the
printer, then click

OK.

9. Select the appropriate Background Printing option, then close the
Chooser.

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Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows

Make sure all computers meet the minimum system requirements. Then
follow the procedures for installing the software and checking the
installation. Depending on your network configuration, you may also want
to set up printer sharing. Instructions are provided for both Windows 95/98
and Windows NT.

Checking System Requirements

The memory requirements listed in the following table are for printing a
23 × 33-inch full-page color image. Requirements may vary, depending on
the size, complexity, and resolution of your images.

System requirements

Component Minimum Recommended

Processor i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0

i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 and 2000

Pentium
or higher

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II 300 MHz

OS Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Windows

NT 4.0

Available
memory

Hard disk
space

Monitor VGA Super VGA or better

CD-ROM Double-speed CD-ROM drive Quad-speed or faster

16MB RAM 128MB RAM or more

40MB free for installing the software For printing a file,

space equivalent to
double the file size

Installing the Software

Make sure any virus protection programs are turned off before you begin.
Then follow these steps to install your printer software:

1. Make sure the printer is connected and turned off, then turn on your
computer.

2. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

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Note

If the New Hardware
Found screen or any
other wizard appears,
click Cancel and follow
the steps given here. If
the Digital Signature Not
found screen appears (in
Windows 2000), click
Yes.

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The installer starts automatically:

If it doesn’t start, double-click
CD-ROM icon.

3. Double-click

Install Printer Driver/Utility

instructions on the screen.

My Computer

. Then follow the

. Then double-click your

4. If you’re using Windows 95 or Windows NT, continue with step 5.

If you’re using Windows 98 or Windows 2000, follow the on-screen
instructions to turn on your printer. The printer port configuration
starts automatically. If you’re using the USB interface, the USB device
driver installation starts automatically.

If you see an error message, your drivers may not be installed correctly.
For more information, see Chapter 7 in this guide or “Troubleshooting”
in the electronic Reference Guide on your printer software CD-ROM.

5. When you see the “installation complete” message, click

OK.

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Checking USB Installation (Windows 98)

If you’re using a USB connection, it’s a good idea to confirm that the driver
is set up correctly after you install it. Follow these steps:

1. Click

Start

EPSON

, point to

Stylus Pro 7000

2. Right-click the icon, then click

3. Click the

following port.

Details

You should see

Settings

, and click

Printers

. Make sure your

icon appears in the Printers window.

Properties

.

tab and note what is displayed under

EPUSBx: (EPSON Stylus Pro 7000)

Print to the

. If you don’t see
the correct port displayed, see Chapter 7 in this guide or
“Troubleshooting” in the electronic

Reference Guide

on your printer

software CD-ROM.

Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98

First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to
which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the
printer from each computer that will use it.

Setting up the printer as a shared printer

Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your
computer with other computers on a network.

1. Click

Start

, point to

2. Double-click

3. Click the

File and Print Sharing

Network

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Settings

.

, then click

Control Panel.

button. You see the following:

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4. Select

I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s)

and click

OK.

5. In the Network window, click OK.

6. In the Control Panel, double-click

Printers

.

If you see a message requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM, insert
the CD-ROM and follow the messages on the screen. Restart your
computer if requested. Then open the Printers folder, and continue
from step 7.

7. Select your printer, and choose

Sharing

from the File menu. You see

the following:

8. Select

OK.

Shared As

, enter the printer information as needed, then click

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Accessing the printer through a network

To access the printer from another computer on your network, follow these
steps.

1. On the computer from which you want to access the printer, click
point to

Settings

2. Double-click the

3. Click

4. Click

5. Click

Next

. You see a window like the following:

Network printer

Browse

. You see a window like the following:

, and click

Add Printer

Printers.

icon. You see the Add Printer Wizard.

, then click

Next.

Start

,

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