Epson Stylus Pro 7000 User Guide

Printer Guide
EPSON Stylus® Pro 7000
®
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Declaration of Conformity
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: (562) 290-5254
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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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.
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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 (888) 377-6611
(888) 377-6611, 6
(888) 377-6611(888) 377-6611
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 (800) 873-7766. www.epsonsupplies.com
www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
www.epsonsupplies.comwww.epsonsupplies.com (800) 873-7766
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
(800) 873-7766 (800) 873-7766
(800) 873-7766. Or visit our web site at:
(800) 873-7766.(800) 873-7766.

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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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
®
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
®
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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6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon.
7. Click
OK
and follow the messages on the screen.

Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows NT 4.0

These instructions apply to small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator.
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, and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network.
1. Click
Start
, point to
2. Select your printer, then click window like the following:
Settings
, and click
Sharing
Printers
.
on the File menu. You see a
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3. Click
Shared
and enter the Share Name. Do not choose any drivers
from the Alternate Drivers list. Then click
OK.
Accessing the printer through a network
To access the printer from another computer on your network, follow these steps.
1. Install the printer driver on the client computer from the software CD-ROM.
2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click your printer’s icon, then click
3. Click the
Ports
tab to display the following window:
Properties
.
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4. Click
5. Select
Add Port
Local Port
. You see the Printer Ports dialog box:
, then click
New Port
. You see the Port Name dialog
box:
6. In the text box, type the following information:
\\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer
Then click
7. Click
OK.
Close
to return to the Ports list.
8. Make sure the new port is added and the check box is selected. Then
OK
click
.
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Chapter 2: Handling Paper
The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 24 inches wide. The straight-through paper path allows you to use heavy stock, including media up to 1.5 mm thick.
This chapter provides instructions for the following:

Selecting paper and other media

Printing on EPSON paper and film
Using roll paper
Using cut sheet paper
Using the paper hammock with the printer stand
Setting paper configurations
Selecting Paper and Other Media
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. You can also purchase an optional 3-inch spindle, which allows you to use roll paper with a 3-inch core.
The following table shows the requirements for paper you can use in your printer:
Paper requirements
Roll paper Cut sheets
Size 8.27 to 24 in. wide
(210 to 610 mm)
Maximum roll diameter
Thickness 0.08 to 0.5 mm 0.08 to 1.5 mm
5.90 in. (150 mm)
8.5 × 11 in. to 24 × 36 in. (up to 610 × 914 mm)
Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON papers or other media, you may need to “profile” their thickness and ink drying time. See page 2-21 for instructions.
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Printing on EPSON Paper and Film

EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for EPSON ink, ensure high-quality results. The name on the package may be different from the name shown in the table; use the product code to identify the paper or other media.
Note
Check the EPSON Web site (http:// prographics. epson.com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available.
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000
Sizes
A4 (8.25 × 11.7 in.)
Letter (8.5 × 11 in.)
B (11 × 17 in.) S041070
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 in.)
Super A3/B (13 × 19 in.)
A2 (16.5 × 23.4 in.)
C (17 × 22 in.) S041171
B2 (20.25 × 28.7 in.)
cut sheet product codes
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
S041061 S041026
S041062 S041029
S041044
S041068 S041045
S041069 S041043
S041079
S041237
Photo Paper
S041140 S041071
S041141 S041072
S041156 S041075
S041142 S041073
S041143 S041074
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll media product codes
Poster Board — Semi-Gloss
Paper type Product code (24-inch rolls)
Presentation Matte Paper S041295
Glossy Paper - Heavyweight S041291
Semi-gloss Paper - Heavyweight S041292
Photo Glossy Paper SP91021
Backlight Film SP91023
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Printing Tips for EPSON Media

Follow these tips for using and storing printing materials:
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves.
Always choose the correct print mode setting in your print options before you send your job.
Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) from the printer’s control panel.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid a decline in quality. Avoid storing media or printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.

Using Roll Paper

You can use any roll paper with a 2-inch core, up to 24 inches wide. With the optional 3-inch spindle, you can also use roll paper that has a 3-inch core. Switching paper rolls is a simple process.
This section covers the following:
Attaching and removing paper from the spindle
Inserting the spindle in the printer
Loading the paper for printing

Attaching Paper to the Spindle

Follow these steps:
1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle.
2. Slide the movable paper stop (flange) off the left end of the spindle.
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3. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown:
4. Slide the roll onto the spindle so it fits securely over the paper stop.
paper stop
5. Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not tap the end of the spindle on the floor.
Note
Store unused roll paper in its original package— including the bag, end caps, and box—to protect the paper.

Removing Paper from the Spindle

When you need to change paper, follow these steps to remove the paper roll from the spindle:
1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the roll and spindle.
If the paper is loaded for printing, first lower the paper set lever and roll up the paper before you remove the spindle.
2. Lay the roll down on a flat surface.
3. Loosen the movable paper stop by tapping it with your hand.
4. Slide the paper stop off the end of the spindle.
5. Remove the roll from the spindle.
6. Attach the new paper roll to the spindle.
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Inserting the Spindle in the Printer

After you have loaded the paper roll onto the spindle, you need to insert it into the printer, following these steps:
1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Make sure the movable paper stop is firmly fixed into the left end of the paper roll.
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3. Position the spindle so that the white end (with the fixed paper stop) is on the right. Rest the spindle on the groove on top of the printer if necessary.
black
white
4. Lift the spindle and place it on the mounting brackets inside the printer.
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5. To keep the paper wound when you’re not printing, use the roll paper belt included with your printer.
6. See the next section to load the paper for printing.

Loading Roll Paper for Printing

Once the roll paper is attached to the spindle and inserted in the printer, you’re ready to load it for printing. Follow these steps:
Caution
To avoid feeding excess paper through the printer, make sure you don’t select Sheet when you’re using roll paper.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then press the button until one of the
Roll
lights comes on.
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Caution
If you’re using thick roll paper, choose Roll Cutter Off. Paper that is too thick may damage the cutter.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.
Choose
Roll Auto Cut
if you want the paper to be cut automatically
after each page is printed.
Choose
Roll Cutter Off
if you don’t want the paper cut
automatically.
If you’re using the Auto Cut setting, you can have a trim line printed on the right edge of your images or pages. If you’re not using auto cut, you can have the line printed on the right and bottom edges of your pages. See page 2-12 for instructions.
You can also select roll paper settings through your print options, which will override the control panel settings. See page 3-2 or 4-6 in this manual or the RIP Station 5100 information.
2. Make sure the
Operate
light and
push the paper set lever all the way down.
Pause
User Guide
for more
light are not flashing. Then
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3. If the roll paper cover is closed, open it.
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Caution
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality.
TIP
If the bottom edge of the paper doesn’t come out, open the lower cover and pull the paper through.
4. Feed the paper into the paper slot.
5. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot.
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6. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove the slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.
7. Pull the paper set lever all the way up, then close the roll paper cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
appears on the control panel display.
If you’re using Auto Cut and the edge of the paper is uneven, press
Cut/Eject
8. Press the printing position automatically. display. (Even if you don’t press
to recut the edge.
Pause
button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into
READY Pause
appears on the control panel
, the paper and printer will move
into printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
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9. To help paper feed out of the printer, pull out the two paper guides at the bottom of the printer.
You can now send your print job.

Cutting Roll Paper Manually

When you’re not using the Auto Cut setting, you need to cut the paper manually after your print job is finished. Follow these steps:
1. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press one of the
Paper Feed
buttons to adjust the paper position. Normally, you don’t need to do this after a print job is finished.
2. Press the
3. Press the
Paper Source
Cut/Eject
button. The paper is cut.
button until the
Roll Auto Cut
light comes on.
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Turning Off Trim Lines

Trim lines are printed on the right edge of your images or pages (if you’re using Auto Cut) or on the right and bottom edge (if you’re not using Auto Cut). You can turn off this feature if you don’t want to have trim lines printed. Follow these steps:
1. Press the
SelecType
button.
PRINTER SETTING MENU
appears on
the display.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the
Item
button until
+
button.
Enter
SelecType
PAGE LINE=OFF
button to save the new setting.
PAGE LINE=ON
appears on the display.
appears on the display.
button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
You can also turn off trim lines through your print options. See Chapter 3 or 4 (or the RIP Station 5100
User Guide)
for more information.

Setting Default Roll Paper Margins

The default margins for roll paper are .12 inch or 3 mm (left and right) and .59 inch or 15 mm (top and bottom). You can set all margins to 3 mm or 15 mm. However, print quality may be affected near the cut edges if you change the top and bottom margins to 3 mm.
Follow these steps change the margins:
1. Press the the display.
SelecType
button.
PRINTER SETTING MENU
appears on
2. Press the
Item
button repeatedly until
ROLL MARG=T/B15MM*
appears on the display. This is the default setting.
Press the + button once to set all margins to 3 mm.
ROLL MARG=3MM
Press the + button again to set all margins to 15 mm.
ROLL MARG=15MM
You can use the
+
or – button to cycle through all three settings.
appears on the display.
appears on the display.
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3. When you have selected the setting you want, press the
Enter
button to
save it.
4. Press the
SelecType
button to exit the Printer Setting menu.

Using Cut Sheet Paper

You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets ranging from 8.5 × 11 inches to 24 × 36 inches. You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is rolled up and fastened with the roll paper belt, as described on page 2-7.
If you’re using paper more than 19 inches long or stock more than 0.5 mm thick, see the following sections for additional instructions. You will not be able to follow the “autoload” procedure described in this section.
Before you start, make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. Then follow these steps:
1. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press the comes on.
Paper Source
button repeatedly until the
Sheet
light
3. Make sure the paper set lever is all the way up.
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Caution
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.
4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
appears on the control panel
display.
INCH
MM
5. Press the printing position automatically. (Even if you don’t press
Pause
button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into
READY
Pause
, the paper and printer will move into
appears on the control panel.
printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
6. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
7. To remove your printout, hold the sheet while pressing the
Paper Feed (–)
button.

Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches

Before you start, make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. Then follow these steps:
1. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press the comes on.
Paper Source
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Sheet
light
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Caution
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality.
3. Make sure the
Operate
light and
Pause
light are not flashing. Then
push the paper set lever all the way down.
4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it extends through the slot. Align the paper with the two rows of holes.
5. Pull the paper set lever all the way up. appears on the control panel display.
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Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.
Note
You can’t run a cleaning cycle when heavy stock is loaded in the printer.
6. Press the printing position automatically. (Even if you don’t press
Pause
button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into
READY
Pause
, the paper and printer will move into
appears on the control panel.
printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
8. To remove your printout, hold the sheet while pressing the
Paper Feed (–)
button.

Printing on Heavy Stock

You can print on heavy stock up to B2 size (approximately 20 × 28 inches). Follow these instructions when you print on card stock or other media more than 0.5 mm thick.
1. Pull down the paper hammock to catch your printouts in front of the printer (when you’re using the printer stand). Extend the paper guides straight out in front of the printer to keep the stock from bending.
2. Press the comes on.
Paper Source
button repeatedly until the
Sheet
light
3. Make sure the
Operate
light and
Pause
light are not flashing. Then
push the paper set lever all the way down.
4. Open the lower cover by pulling down on the handles.
5. Feed the stock into the paper slot until the bottom edge of the stock rests behind the open lower cover.
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Handling Paper | 2-17
Make sure the right edge is straight. It should be aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover (at the top) and the two rows of holes (at the bottom).
6. Pull the paper set lever all the way up, then close the lower cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
appears on the control panel display.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.
7. Press the printing position automatically. (Even if you don’t press
Pause
button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into
READY
Pause
, the paper and printer will move into
appears on the control panel.
printing position automatically after 10 seconds.)
8. Print your page. After it is finished, the page stays in the printer.
9. To remove your printout, hold it while pressing the
Paper Feed (–)
button.
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Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock

When you print on thick media, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when you use heavy stock, change this setting to
AUTO
setting allows the printer to adjust
WIDE
. Follow these steps:
1. Press the
SelecType
button.
PRINTER SETTING MENU
appears on
the display.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the
The letter
W
Item
button.
+
button.
Enter
button to save the new setting.
SelecType
appears on the right side of the control panel display to remind
PLATEN GAP=AUTO
PLATEN GAP=WIDE
appears on the display.
appears on the display.
button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
you of the wide setting. When you switch paper, don’t forget to change this setting back to
AUTO
.

Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features

The printer normally stops and displays an error message if you try to print an image wider than the paper, or if paper is fed at an angle. You can turn off the paper size check and/or paper alignment check if you don’t want to use these monitoring features. However, ink may be sprayed on the platen if you print an image that is too wide for the paper. Follow these steps to turn off paper monitoring:
1. Press the
SelecType
the display.
2. Press the
PAPER ALIGN CHK=ON
3. Press the
CHK=OFF
4. Press the
5. Press the
Item
button repeatedly until
+
button.
appears on the display.
Enter
button to save your new setting.
SelecType
button.
PRINTER SETTING MENU
PAPER SIZE CHK=ON
appears on the display.
PAPER SIZE CHK=OFF
PAPER ALIGN
or
button to exit the Printer Setting menu.
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appears on
or
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Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer Stand

Note
When you print on thick paper, set the hammock to catch printouts in front of the printer.
The paper hammock (also called the paper basket) is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your printouts as they come out. This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled. You can set up the hammock either to catch the paper roll under the printer or let it feed straight out in front of the printer.
To catch printouts in front of the printer, pull down the paper hammock rod until it rests on the floor.
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To catch printouts under the printer, lift the hammock rod all the way up.
If the parts shown below become loose, tighten them by hand.
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Handling Paper | 2-21

Setting Paper Configurations

When you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to register the paper’s thickness, drying time, and suction setting. The only way to tell if you need to do this is by experimentation. When you’re using a paper stock or other printing material for the first time, always test it on a small print job. If the ink smears or printing is blurred, you need to register the paper’s drying time, thickness, and suction setting. On EPSON media, ink dries immediately.
Note
It’s a good idea to keep a list of your registered paper types and numbers.
You can register up to four types of paper or other media. Then you can select the registered values whenever you print on that particular stock. Drying time determines how long the printer will pause between pages or before cutting.

Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction

Follow these steps to register a new paper stock:
1. Press the
SelecType
button until
the display.
2. Press the
Item
button.
PAPER NUMBER=STD*
3. If you’re registering your first roll or batch of paper, press the to select
PAPER NUMBER=1
For subsequent rolls, continue pressing the number you want to register. Then press
4. Press the Press
PAPER THICK. NO.=1
Item
Enter
to print the paper thickness test pattern. You may see
button.
THICK. PAT=PRINT
on the display.
PAPER CONFIG. MENU
appears on the display.
.
+
button to select the
Enter
.
appears on the display.
appears on
+
button
Following is a sample pattern:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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5. Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines is the straightest (shows the smallest gap), and note the corresponding number.
In the sample pattern, the lines under number 4 are the straightest.
+
6. Press the
Enter
the
- button to select the number noted in step 5. Then press
or
button.
7. Press the Press the
Enter
button. Start with one minute. If ink still smears, increase the
Item
button.
+
or - button to select the time in minutes, then press the
DRYING TIME=0 MIN
appears on the display.
drying time.
This is how long the printer will pause between pages (or before cutting) to let the ink dry.
8. Press the
Item
button.
you’re registering very thin paper, press the
LOW
setting. Then press the
9. Press the
Pause
SUCTION=NORM*
SelecType
or
appears on the display. If
+
or - button to select the
Enter
button.
button to exit the Paper Configuration
menu.

Selecting Registered Paper Settings

Once you have registered a type of paper or other media, you can select it whenever you print on that paper.
1. Press the the display.
2. Press the
SelecType
Item
button. You see
button until
PAPER CONFIG. MENU
PAPER NUMBER=1.
appears on
3. Press the + or - button to select the registered number you want to use.
Pause
Enter
SelecType
or
button.
button to exit the Paper Configuration
Then press the
4. Press the menu.
When you change media, make sure you select the correct setting.
If you are not sure what media setting is in effect, you can print a status sheet, which shows the current settings. See page 5-4 for instructions.
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Chapter 3: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh
The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP and utilities that allow you to manage background printing jobs. ICC profiles for ColorSync
®
3.0 are included, so you can use advanced color management features of your applications or the driver itself.
The driver CD-ROM also includes an electronic Reference Guide to your printer and EPSON printer software. You can read the guide using a Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later.
This chapter covers the following information:

Choosing page setup options

Choosing basic print options
Choosing advanced print options
Managing print jobs
Choosing Page Setup Options
Many of the Page Setup options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose Page Setup options:
Note
If you’re using roll paper and you choose a paper size that’s larger than your image, the image will be centered in the space you selected.
1. Choose
Page Setup
from the File menu of your application. You see
the Page Setup dialog box:
Click if your paper size is not listed.
2. From the
Paper Size
list, select your image size (if you’re using roll paper) or the size of your sheet. For paper size equivalents in inches, see page 8-2. If your size is not listed, click
Customize
. Then enter the size
in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters).
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3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Source
If your image is more than 62 inches long, select
list.
Roll Paper (Banner)
You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images without any “margin space” between them.
4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options:
Auto Rotate
Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the paper roll. Your image will be turned automatically by 90 degrees and printed crosswise. This setting is not available for Roll Paper (Banner).
•Auto Cut
Choose this option if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed.
Print Page Line
Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages.
Save Roll Paper
Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Applicable in Roll Paper (Banner) mode only.
Paper
.
5. Make the settings you want for
6. After making your settings, click
3-2
Orientation
OK
.
Reduce or Enlarge
and
.
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Choosing Basic Print Options

Note
If you need more information about print options, you can click the ? button on any dialog box.
Once you have selected your Page Setup options, you need to set printing options. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options. See page 3-6 for instructions on advanced settings. Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments:
1. Choose
Print
from the File menu of your application. A dialog box like
the following appears:
This box shows you the current settings, but you can’t change them from here.
These settings appear if you’re using Photoshop 5. See page 3-4 for more information.
2. Choose the number of
Copies
and indicate which
Pages
you want to
print.
3. Select a
Media Type
setting appropriate for the media you’re printing
on, as listed in the table on page 3-5.
4. Select
5. Set the
Click
Color
Mode
Black
or
ink.
option as follows:
Automatic
to have the printer driver analyze the contents of
your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If
Quality/Speed
a
slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to
the priorities of your print job. (Depending on the Media Type setting, this slider may not appear.)
PhotoEnhance
Click
to choose from a number of settings designed
for low-resolution photographs:
Focus,
and
Sepia
. You can also select
to correct noise and other flaws common to digital camera images.
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Standard, People, Nature, Soft
Digital Camera Correction
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Note
You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page 3-8 for more information.
Click
Custom
, then choose one of the print job types from the
custom settings list, as described below.
Custom print job settings
Setting Usage
Advanced Photo
Text/Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and
ColorSync Adjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile,
6. If you’re using Photoshop
Printer Color Management
and
For standard RGB images, use
Printer Color Management
sure
Prevents the misprinting of ink dots that may occur because of the movement of the print head and paper. Available only when you choose photo or photo-quality media types.
highlights. Best for print jobs with non­photographic images.
using the perceptual rendering intent.
®
5.0.2 or later, you’ll see settings for in your dialog box.
RGB Color
is checked if you’re using ColorSync.
(otherwise, this setting doesn’t matter).
For CMYK images, use your printer profile for the choose
No Color Adjustment
on the Advanced window. See page 3-8
for more information.
for the
Space
Space
Space
setting. Make
setting and
7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features:
Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities. See page 5-7 or Chapter 6 for more information.
Click if you want to reduce your image to fit on the page.
Click to turn on background printing. This lets you use the Monitor3 utility. See page 3-9 for more information.
Click to check your ink levels.
Click and then click the
Preview
button to see a preview of
your printed image.
8. When you’re finished choosing print options, click
Print.
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Note
Check the EPSON Web site (http://prographics. epson.com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available.
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Selecting the Correct Media Type

The following tables list the settings designed to produce the best prints on EPSON media:
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 cut sheet Media Type settings
Product name Product codes Media Type setting
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041026, S041029,
S041043, S041044, S041045, S041061, S041062, S041068, S041069, S041070, S041071, S041079
Photo Paper S041280, S041156,
S041140, S041141, S041142, S041143
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Photo Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film S041075, S041074,
S041073, S041072, S041071
Poster Board—Semi-Gloss S041237 Semigloss Photo Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll Media Type settings
Product name Product code Media Type setting
Presentation Matte Paper S041295 1440 dpi printing:
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Lower resolution printing: Presentation Matte Paper
Glossy Paper - Heavyweight S041291 Photo Paper
Semi-gloss Paper ­Heavyweight
Photo Glossy Paper SP91021 Photo Quality Glossy Film
Backlight Film SP91023 Photo Quality Glossy Film
S041292 Semigloss Photo Paper
If the paper or other material you’re using is not listed in the tables, check the instructions included with the paper. If you’re using a non-EPSON printing material, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you’re using.
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Choosing Advanced Print Options

The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your individual needs. Follow these steps to print with advanced settings:
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 3-3.
2. Click
Custom
and then click
following:
3. Choose the
Media Type
page 3-5. Then choose
setting according to the guidelines on
Color
4. Choose one of the following
Economy
Normal - 360dpi
Advanced
Black
or
Print Quality
ink.
. You see a dialog box like the
Each of these three configurations gives you different options on the lower part of the screen.
settings:
Fine - 720dpi
Superfine - 1440dpi
The available print quality settings may be limited by the setting. Choose lower quality for faster printing, or
1440dpi
for best quality.
Superfine -
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Media Type
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5. Choose any of the following:
Super MicroWeave MicroWeave
The
Super MicroWeave
and
settings eliminate unwanted banding effects. These settings are automatically selected for all media types except plain paper.
High Speed
For fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality. If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the
High Speed
you may need to turn it off or align the print head (as described on page 6-3).
Flip Horizontal
For printing a mirror image of your file. Use with backlight film.
6. Choose one of the following Color Management configurations:
setting,
Note
Color Controls are most effective with RGB files.
Color Controls
This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes, as shown in the table on page 3-8. You can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays. When you print on EPSON backlight film, choose
+10 Saturation
PhotoEnhance4
.
Vivid
mode and
When you choose this configuration, you see a sample image that reflects the settings you choose. See page 3-8 for a description of the available settings.
ColorSync
This configuration lets you select the
Epson Standard
profile, created specifically for your printer. Don’t select any other printer profile you may have on your system. Then choose from three Rendering Intent settings for mapping colors to your printer’s profile. See page 3-9 for more information.
No Color Adjustment
This setting disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management module.
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7. Click
Save Settings
if you want to have your advanced settings
available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click
Save
. The name is added to your list of custom settings.
8. When you’re finished setting advanced printer options, click
OK
.

Color Management Settings

The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls, PhotoEnhance4, or ColorSync.
Color adjustment modes
Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes
color correction accordingly.
Photo-realistic Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by
automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness. Corrects for overall under- or over-exposure of the original image.
Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights.
Best for print jobs with non-photographic images.
1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet
printers.
1.8 Gamma Increases contrast.
2.2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices.
PhotoEnhance4 settings
Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction,
Hard
for high contrast, Vivid for more intense colors (as
defined above), Sepia, and Monochrome.
Effect Lets you choose from 4 special effects (and set the
intensity): Sharpness, Soft Focus, Canvas, and
Parchment.
Digital Camera Correction
Corrects noise and other flaws common to digital camera images.
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ColorSync Rendering Intent settings
Perceptual For photographic images. Maintains the relationship
between colors as it scales them to fit within your printer’s color gamut.
Saturation For charts and business graphics. Maintains the relative
saturation of colors from one gamut to another.
Colorimetric For projects with known colors, such as labels and
packaging. Maintains colors that fall within the gamut of both your monitor and printer.

Managing Print Jobs

Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up background printing, so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while a file is being printed. Note that background printing is slower and may also slow down your system.
Note
If you experience problems, you may not be able to use background printing.

Setting Up Background Printing

You can set up background printing from the Chooser or you can use the background printing button on the Print dialog box. Follow these steps to set up background printing:
1. Open the Print dialog box as described on page 3-3.
2. Click the background printing button . You see the following dialog box:
Not available if backgr ound printing is turned off
3. To turn background printing on, click the
3-9
On
button.
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4. To select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following:
•Urgent
•Normal
•Print at:
to print before any Normal priority job
to print in the order the job is received
to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time
in the fields to the right
•Hold
to hold the print job in the print queue until you’re ready to
release it using Monitor3; see the following section for details.
5. Click
OK
to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog
box.
6. Click
Print
to print your document.
If you selected
Print at:
or
Hold
, your document is spooled, but held in the print queue until the print time specified or until released using Monitor3, as described in the following section.

Using Monitor3

The Monitor3 utility lets you prioritize and control your print jobs as well as monitoring their progress.
After you send a print job, click the current application icon at the right end of the menu bar and select following:
EPSON Monitor3
. You see a window like the
Current print jobs
Jobs waiting to print
Click to set priorities or print times for waiting print jobs.
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Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-11
The progress bar tracks the current print job.
To cancel, hold, or restart a print job, click the document’s name, then click one of the following buttons:
Click to delete
Click to restart
Click to hold
You can also double-click a file in the list to preview it, or double-click
Copies
to change the number of copies to be printed.
If you want to change the printing priority of a print job or set a specific time for it to print, click the window. The
Priority
Show details
list becomes active.
arrow at the bottom of the
If you see a stop sign icon and the message Print queue on hold in the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, select Start print queue from the Printer menu to release the queue and resume printing.
Priority list box
Settings selected for the highlighted print job
Click the print job whose priority you want to change. Then click the
Priority
•Normal
•Urgent
•Hold
list box and select one of the following settings:
prints the job in the order it is received
moves the job before Normal priority jobs in the print queue
holds the job in the print queue until you’re ready to release it for
printing by clicking restart
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•Print Time
opens the Set Print Time dialog box. Enter the date and time you want to print the document, then clickOK.
Stop Print Queue
Click until you click
Start Print Queue.
to stop all printing
You can also click to check your ink levels or click to start the print head cleaning utility. See page 6-2 for more information about the cleaning utility.

Cancelling Printing

If you need to cancel a print job, follow these steps:
1. Press the
2. Do one of the following, depending on whether you’re using background printing:
Power
button to turn off the printer.
If background printing is turned off, hold down the
J key on your
keyboard and press the (.) period key to cancel the print job.
If background printing is turned on, select
EPSON Monitor3
the application menu. Click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the print job.
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from
Chapter 4: Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows
The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. ICC profiles are included, so you can use advanced color management features of your applications or the driver itself.
The driver CD-ROM also includes an electronic printer and EPSON printer software. You can read the guide using a Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer, versions 3.0 or later.
This chapter includes the following information:

Choosing basic print options

Choosing paper and layout options
Choosing advanced print options
Managing print jobs
Reference Guide
to your

Choosing Basic Print Options

Before you print, you need to set basic printing properties. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management. See page 4-7 for instructions on advanced settings.
Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments:
1. Choose dialog box.
2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 or printer is selected, and then click the button, click it instead. Then click
Print
from the File menu of your application. You see the Print
Properties
1
button. (If you see a
Setup, Printer
Properties
, or
on the next window.)
Options
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Note
If you need more information about print options, you can click the Help button on any dialog box.
A dialog box like the following appears:
This box shows you the current settings, but you can’t change them from here.
Click if you need more information.
3. Select a
Media Type
setting appropriate for the media you’re printing
on, as listed in the tables on page 4-4.
4. Select
5. Set the
Click
Color
Mode
Black
or
ink.
option as follows:
Automatic
to have the printer driver analyze the contents of
your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If
Quality/Speed
a
slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to the priorities of your print job. (Depending on the Media Type setting, this slider may not appear.)
PhotoEnhance
Click
to choose from a number of settings designed
for low-resolution photographs:
, and
Sepia.
You can also select
Focus
to correct noise and other flaws common to digital camera images.
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Standard, People, Nature, Soft
Digital Camera Correction
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-3
Note
You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page 4-9 for more information.
Click
Custom
and then choose one of the print job types from the
custom settings list, as described below:
Custom print job settings
Setting Usage
Text/Graph Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and
highlights. Best for print jobs with non­photographic images.
ICM Adjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile,
using the Image Color Matching system (effective in Windows 98/2000 only). If you’re using an ICM­compatible monitor, adjusts printed colors to closely match screen colors.
sRGB Adjusts colors using the small-gamut sRGB
(standard red green blue) color space. Best for color matching with other sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web.
6. When you’re finished choosing print options, click the
Paper
follow the instructions on page 4-5 for choosing paper and layout options
.
tab and
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4-4 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows

Selecting the Correct Media Type

The following tables list the settings designed to produce the best prints on
Note
Check the EPSON Web site (http://prographics. epson.com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for new papers and other media that may be available.
EPSON media:
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 cut sheet Media Type settings
Product name Product codes Media Type setting
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041026, S041029,
Photo Paper S041280, S041156,
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041043, S041044, S041045, S041061, S041062, S041068, S041069, S041070, S041071, S041079
Photo Paper S041140, S041141, S041142, S041143
Photo Quality Glossy Film S041075, S041074,
S041073, S041072, S041071
Poster Board—Semi-Gloss S041237 Semigloss Photo Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 roll media Type settings
Product name Product code Media Type setting
Presentation Matte Paper S041295 1440 dpi printing:
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Lower resolution printing:
Presentation Matte Paper
Glossy Paper - Heavyweight S041291 Photo Paper
Semi-Gloss Paper ­Heavyweight
Photo Glossy Paper SP91021 Photo Quality Glossy Film
Backlight Film SP91023 Photo Quality Glossy Film
S041292 Semigloss Photo Paper
If the paper or other material you’re using is not listed in the tables, check the instructions included with the paper. If you’re using a non-EPSON printing material, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you’re using.
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Note
Many application settings override the printer’s Paper options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect.

Choosing Paper and Layout Options

Many of the Paper options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose Paper and layout options:
1. From the Main Print Properties dialog box, click the the Paper dialog box:
Paper
tab. You see
Note
If you’re using roll paper and you choose a paper size that’s larger than your image, the image will be centered in the space you selected.
2. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Source
If your image is more than 62 inches long, select
list.
Roll Paper (Banner)
Paper
You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images without any “margin space” between them.
3. From the
Paper Size
list, select your image size (if you’re using roll paper) or the size of your sheet. For paper size equivalents in inches, see page 8-2. If your size is not listed, select
User Defined
. Then enter the
size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters).
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4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options:
Auto Rotate
Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the paper roll. The document will be turned automatically by 90 degrees and printed crosswise. This setting is not available for Roll Paper (Banner).
•Auto Cut
Choose this option if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed.
Print Page Line
Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages.
Save Roll Paper
Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Applicable in Roll Paper (Banner) mode only.
5. Make the settings you want for
Area
.
Orientation, Copies
6. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image, click the see a window like the following:
7. Choose the appropriate settings, then click
OK
.
Printable
, and
Layout
tab. You
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Choosing Advanced Print Options

The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your individual needs. Follow these steps to print with advanced settings:
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages 4-1 to 4-2.
2. Click
Custom
and then click the
screen.
You see a dialog box like the following:
Advanced
When you choose PhotoEnhance4, you see a different set of options on the lower part of the screen.
button that appears on the
3. Choose the page 4-2. Then choose
Media Type
setting according to the guidelines on
Color
4. Choose one of the following
Normal - 360dpi
Fine - 720dpi
Superfine - 1440dpi
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Black
or
Print Quality
ink.
settings:
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Note
Color Controls are most effective with RGB files.
The available print quality settings may be limited by the setting. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or
1440dpi
for best quality.
Media Type
Superfine -
5. Choose any of the following:
Super MicroWeave
MicroWeave
The
Super MicroWeave
and
settings eliminate unwanted banding effects. These settings are automatically selected for all media types except plain paper.
High Speed
For fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality. If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the
High Speed
you may need to turn it off or align the print head (as described on page 6-3).
Flip Horizontal
For printing a mirror image of your file. Use with backlight film.
6. Choose one of the following Color Management configurations:
Color Controls
This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes, as shown in the table on page 4-9. You can also choose from three gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays. When you print on EPSON backlight film, choose
+10 Saturation
.
Vivid
mode and
setting,
PhotoEnhance4
When you choose this configuration, you see a sample image that reflects the settings you choose. See page 4-9 for a description of the available settings.
No Color Adjustment
This setting disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management module.
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•ICM
Adjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system (effective in Windows 98/2000 only). If you’re using an ICM-compatible monitor, adjusts printed colors to closely match screen colors.
•sRGB
Adjusts colors using the small-gamut sRGB (standard red green blue) color space. Best for color matching with other sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web.
7. Click
Save Settings
if you want to have your advanced settings
available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click
Save
. The name is added to your list of custom settings.
8. When you’re finished setting advanced printer options, click
OK
.
Color Management Settings
The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Controls or PhotoEnhance4.
Color adjustment modes
Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes
color correction accordingly.
Photo-realistic Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by
automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness. Corrects for overall under- or over-exposure of the original image.
Vivid Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights.
Best for print jobs with non-photographic images.
1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet
printers.
1.8 Gamma Increases contrast.
2.2 Gamma Matches image colors with sRGB devices.
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PhotoEnhance4 settings
Tone Lets you choose from Normal for standard tone correction,
Hard
for high contrast, Vivid for more intense colors (as
defined above), Sepia, Monochrome, and None (no tone adjustment).
Effect Lets you choose from 4 special effects (and set the
intensity): Sharpness, Soft Focus, Canvas, Parchment, and None.
Digital Camera Correction
Corrects noise and other flaws common to digital camera images.

Managing Print Jobs

Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) appears on the taskbar when you print. Status Monitor 3, which also appears on the taskbar, lets you check the printer’s status as well as monitoring print jobs. See page 5-10 for information about Status Monitor 3.

Using the Progress Meter

After you send a print job, the progress meter window appears on your screen:
Click to cancel.
Click to pause/resume printing.
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You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge and view various printing tips.
If you don’t want the progress meter to appear, you can turn it off. See page 5-11 for instructions.

Using the Spool Manager

The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) displays the status of your print job files and lets you control them.
To open spool manager while you’re printing, click the
Pro 7000
icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
EPSON Stylus
You see the Spool Manager window:
Print job file
Command buttons
To cancel, pause, resume, or restart a print job, click the job to highlight it; then click the corresponding command button on the bottom of the window.
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Chapter 5: Monitoring the Printer
The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer. The control panel displays status messages and error messages, and the lights alert you when a problem occurs or your ink runs out. Status monitoring software utilities for both Macintosh and Windows systems are included with the EPSON drivers.
The RIP Station 5100 also displays error messages and provides printer monitoring. See the RIP Station 5100 User Guide for more information.
This chapter tells you how to respond to the lights and messages, how to use the status-checking features on the control panel, and how to use the monitoring software. The following information is covered:

Checking printer status from the control panel

Responding to control panel lights and messages
Checking printer status from a Macintosh
Checking printer status from Windows

Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel

The printer’s control panel includes buttons, lights, and a liquid crystal display (LCD):
display
You can use the control panel to check the amount of ink remaining, total number of prints, and the status of your cutter blade and other printer parts. You can also print a status check.
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In addition to checking the status of various components, you can use the SelecType™ menus on the printer’s control panel to configure printer settings and perform maintenance operations. See the Appendix for more information.

Pausing and Resetting the Printer

If you need to stop the printer during a print job, press the Press the
Pause
button again to resume printing.
Pause
button.
If you decide to cancel a job after the printer has started processing it, you can reset the printer. Press the
Pause
button and hold it down for 3 seconds.
This clears all data in the printer’s memory.

Monitoring Normal Printer Operation

Messages appear on the control panel display and lights come on or flash to indicate various phases of printer operation. The following table explains the status messages and lights:
Status messages
Message
READY Operate light on Printer is ready to print.
PRINTING Operate light flashing Printer is receiving data.
INK DRY <number> MIN
INK CHARGING <number> %
Light Explanation or response
Pause light flashing Printer is paused to let ink dry.
Wait for the number of minutes shown.
Operate and Pause light flashing
Printer is charging the ink delivery system.
TRANSPORT PREP <number> %
RESET All lights flash briefly Printer is resetting.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
WAIT Pause light on or
PAUSE Pause light on Printer is paused. To resume
Operate light flashing Printer is draining the ink to
prepare for transport.
Pause light on Press the Pause button to
continue.
Printer is warming up, initializing
flashing
or charging ink.
printing, press the Pause button.
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Checking Ink Levels and Component Life

You can view printer status information on the control panel display, including amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, page count, and the status of various printer parts. Follow these steps:
1. Press the until you see
2. Press the
SelecType
PRINTER STATUS MENU
Item
button on the control panel. Press it several times
button. You see
on the display.
VERSION <number>
on the
display. This indicates the firmware version installed in your printer.
3. Continue pressing the
Item
button to display the amount remaining for
each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts.
The indicators read as follows:
E*****F E**** F E*** F E** F E* F <nn>% F
= full (or full life remaining = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining)
= 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining)
= nearly empty (or service life near end)
= less than 10% of ink (or service life) remaining
)
Following is a list of the items displayed. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service center.
INK LEFT-K
INK LEFT-C
(black)
(cyan)
TOTAL PRINTS
WASTE INK
(waste ink system)
INK LEFT-M
INK LEFT-LC
INK LEFT-LM
INK LEFT-Y
CUTTER LIFE
4. Press the
(magenta)
(light cyan)
(light magenta)
(yellow)
(paper cutter)
SelecType
5-3
CR MOTOR
PF MOTOR
HEAD UNIT
CLEANER
(carriage motor)
(paper feed motor)
(print head)
(cleaning unit)
button to exit the Printer Status menu.
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Printing a Status Check

The status check shows the current default settings, amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, page count, and component life. Follow these steps to print a status check:
1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on 2-13. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use more paper.)
2. Press the until you see
3. Press the
SelecType
TEST PRINT MENU
Item
button on the control panel. Press it repeatedly
button until you see
display.
4. Press the
Enter
button. The status check prints. The amount of ink left
or component life is indicated as follows:
E*****F E**** F E*** F E** F E* F E F
5. Press the
= full (or full life remaining = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining)
= 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining)
= nearly empty (or service life near end) = empty (or service life ended)
SelecType
button to exit the Test Print menu.
on the display.
STATUS CHECK=PRINT
)
on the
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Responding to Messages and Light Indicators

When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the display. The lights on the control panel come on or flash. The following table lists the messages alphabetically and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem.
Error messages
Message Light Explanation Response
COVER OPEN Pause light on Lower cover is open. Close the lower cover. Make sure
both tabs are fastened. Restart print job for best results.
INK LOW Ink Out light(s)
flashing
Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues).
Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated by Ink Out light(s). See page 6-7 for instructions.
INK OUT Ink Out light(s) onInk cartridge(s) are empty
(printing stops).
LOAD PAPER Paper Out
light on
LOAD ROLL PAPER
LOAD SHEET PAPER
MAINTENANCE REQ. <error number>
MAINTENANCE REQ 0100
NO INK CARTRIDGE Ink Out light(s) onInk cartridge(s) not installed. Install ink cartridges as indicated by
OPTION I/F ERROR Wrong interface card installed. Turn off the printer and remove the
PAPER JAM Paper Out
Paper Out
light on
light flashing
Paper set lever is down while loading paper.
Paper source setting in print options is different from control panel.
A printer part will need to be replaced soon.
The waste ink system is almost full.
Paper has jammed in the printer.
Replace the ink cartridge(s) indicated by Ink Out light(s). See page 6-7 for instructions.
Pull the paper set lever up after you load paper.
Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is the same on the control panel and print options.
Note the error number and contact EPSON as described in the Introduction.
Call an authorized EPSON servicer to schedule replacement of the waste ink system.
the lights. See page 6-7 for instructions. (Message appears when you are replacing the cartridge.)
card. See page 1-4 for instructions.
Remove the jammed paper. See page 7-11 for more information.
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Error messages (continued)
Message Light Explanation Response
PAPER NOT CUT Paper Out
light flashing
PAPER NOT STRAIGHT
PAPER OUT Paper Out
RELOAD PAPER Paper Out
Paper Out
light flashing
light on
light on
Roll paper was not cut completely.
Cut paper did not fall off. Remove the cut paper from the
Paper slipped and fed into the printer at an angle.
No paper is loaded. Load paper.
Paper ran out. Remove any printouts or paper
Paper could not be reversed into the printing position.
Image is too wide for the paper loaded in the printer.
Paper is not fully ejected. Cut the paper at the paper insertion
Cut the paper manually, then remove the cut paper from the printer. Reload paper, as described on page 2-7.
printer. Reload paper.
Reload paper, making sure the edges are straight and aligned with both rows of holes.
remaining in the printer and load more paper.
If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the Pause button for 3 seconds. Then load paper and resend the job.
Remove the paper. Reload it so that the right and bottom edges are straight and aligned with both rows of holes.
Resize your image or load wider paper.
slot, then reload paper.
REMOVE PAPER Paper Out
light on
SECURE PAPER LEVER
SERVICE REQ. <error number>
Paper Out
light on
All lights flashing
PAPER NOT CUT error was cleared.
Paper is too thick for head cleaning.
Paper set lever was released during the printing process or another operation.
An error has occurred. Note the error number, and turn the
Reload paper.
Push the paper set lever down to remove the paper. Head cleaning automatically starts. After cleaning, reload paper.
Pull the paper set lever all the way up. Start printing again from the beginning for best results.
printer off and then on. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described in the Introduction.
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Error messages (continued)
Message Light Explanation Response
SERVICE REQ 00000100
TURN PWR OFF AND ON
UNABLE TO PRINT You tried to print a test pattern
All lights flashing
The waste ink system is full. Contact EPSON to have the waste ink
This message appears after you clear a paper jam.
while an error condition was present.

Checking Printer Status from a Macintosh

The Macintosh Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer and configure error messages and spooling features.
Follow these steps to check ink levels:
1. Click the utility button on the Print or Page Setup dialog box. You see the Utility menu:
Click to open the Status Monitor utility.
system replaced.
Turn the printer off and then on again.
After 3 seconds the message disappears. Press the Pause button to exit SelecType mode. If the message appears again, clear the error before you print.
2. Click the
EPSON StatusMonitor
5-7
icon.
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The window opens, displaying the amount of ink remaining in the printer:
Click to recheck ink levels.
3. To close the Status Monitor, click
OK
.

Configuring Printer Monitoring

You can configure the way you want the printer to handle error and warning messages, ink level checks, and print file handling in the Configuration Settings dialog box. Follow these steps:
1. Click the utility button on the Print or Page Setup dialog box. You see the Utility menu.
2. Click the
Configuration
button.
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You see the Configuration Settings dialog box:
Select how you want to be notified of errors and warnings.
Select where you want print job files stored.
Click here to check for errors and/or the ink level before printing.
Click here to return to the default settings.
3. Select from the following configuration options:
Note
Warning messages allow printing to continue. Error messages are more serious and cause printing to stop.
Error notification
lets you choose whether you want your system to beep and display error message text or just display text if your printer encounters an error.
Warning
lets you choose whether warning messages beep and
display text or display text only.
Temporary Spool folder folder
let you select the folders on your hard disk that store the
Temporary High Speed Copies
and
temporary files created when you send a job to the printer. Click the
Select
button to change the folder from the default folder shown.
Data will be sent to the printer after being stored on your disk
prevents print head pausing. Normally, graphics are sent in rectangular bands. When you select this option, your Macintosh stores the entire image on its hard drive and then sends it to the printer as a whole (recommended only for older Macintosh systems).
The last two check boxes let you choose to have your software check for errors or low ink levels before starting your print job.
4. When you’re finishing changing your configuration options, click return to the Utility menu.
OK
to
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Checking Printer Status from Windows

The Windows Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in your printer, warns you when errors occur, and allows you to control the way printing is monitored. Follow these steps to open the utility:
1. Access the Main Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the
3. Click the
Utility
tab. You see the Utility menu:
Click to run Status Monitor 3
EPSON Status Monitor 3
button. The following window
appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.)
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Printer status messages appear here.
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Setting Monitoring Preferences

You can have Status Monitor 3 alert you to any error conditions while you’re working. This lets you know if one of your cartridges runs out of ink or if any other problems occur. Follow these steps to set monitoring preferences:
1. Click
Start
, point to
Settings
, and click
printer icon appears in the Printers window.
2. Right-click the
3. Click the
Stylus Pro 7000
Utility
tab, then click the
icon, then click
the Speed & Progress dialog box.
Printers
Speed & Progress
. Make sure your
Properties
.
button. You see
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Note
After you enable the Status Monitor Shortcut Icon, you can right-click the icon to display the Monitoring Preferences dialog box.
4. Click the
Monitoring Preferences
button. You see the Monitoring
Preferences window:
5. Select the Notification options you want to use.
6. If you want to have the Status Monitor icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon you want to use.
After you enable the shortcut, you can simply click the icon to open the Status Monitor window.
7. Select
Allow monitoring of shared printers
if your printer is shared
and you want to let other users monitor it.
8. Click
OK
to save your settings.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures:

Running a nozzle check

Running a cleaning cycle
Aligning the print head
Replacing ink cartridges
Replacing the paper cutter blade
Running the Speed and Progress utility
Cleaning the printer
Transporting the printer
Replacing the waste ink system
Running a Nozzle Check
You can run a nozzle check either from the printer’s control panel or from a computer with the EPSON utilities.
The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged. If any dots are missing, you can run a cleaning cycle to clear the nozzles. Follow these steps to print a nozzle check:
1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on page 2-13. (You can print a nozzle check on roll paper, but you will use more paper.)
2. To run a nozzle check from a Macintosh, click the utility button on the Print or Page Setup dialog box. Then click the Nozzle Check button and follow the instructions on the screen.
To run a nozzle check from Windows, access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the Check button and follow the instructions on the screen.
To run a nozzle check from the printer’s control panel, press the
SelecType
display.
button repeatedly until you see
1
Utility
tab. Then click the Nozzle
TEST PRINT MENU
on the
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Note
The Ink Pad number under the nozzle check pattern indicates the remaining percentage of the waste ink system. You will need to contact your authorized EPSON servicer when this number is low. The printer will stop and display an error message when the system needs to be replaced.
Press the
Item
button. You see
NOZZLE CHECK=PRINT
on the
display.
Press the
Enter
button to print the nozzle check.
3. Examine the nozzle check pattern. It should look something like this:
Each line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If any dots are missing, as shown below, you need to run a cleaning cycle. See the following section for instructions.

Running a Cleaning Cycle

If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image, you may need to run a cleaning cycle. This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly.
You can run a cleaning cycle either from the printer’s control panel or from a computer with the EPSON utilities.
The cleaning process uses ink, so you should run it only if print quality declines. Always run a nozzle check first to confirm that the head needs cleaning; the nozzle check uses only a small amount of ink.
Follow these steps to run a cleaning cycle:
1. Make sure none of the
Ink Out
lights is on or flashing. (If so, you need to replace the indicated ink cartridge before you can run a cleaning cycle.)
2. To run the cleaning cycle from a Macintosh, click the utility button on the Print or Page Setup dialog box. Then click the
Head Cleaning
button and follow the instructions on the screen.
To run the cleaning cycle from Windows, access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the
Cleaning
button and follow the instructions on the screen.
Utility
tab. Then click the
Head
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Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, don’t turn it off until the cleaning cycle is finished and the Pause light has stopped flashing.
To run the cleaning cycle from the printer’s control panel, press the
Cleaning
button and hold it for at least 3 seconds. The
Pause
light flashes as the printer cleans its print head. The cleaning cycle takes about three minutes and does not use any paper.
3. When the
Pause
light goes off, run a test print or a nozzle check to
confirm that the head is clean.
You may need to run the cleaning cycle several times to get a clean nozzle check pattern. For effective cleaning, always run a test print or nozzle check between cycles. If the lines on the pattern still appear broken after several cleaning cycles, contact EPSON for assistance.

Aligning the Print Head

If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head. You can use the Print Head Alignment utility if you have the EPSON printer driver installed. If not, you can align the print head using the control panel.
For best results, use EPSON 24-inch roll paper. The process takes about 15 minutes (to print 12 patterns of 7 rows each) and aligns the print head for all modes and resolutions.

Running the Print Head Alignment Utility

1. Load roll paper in the printer, following the instructions on page 2-3.
2. Macintosh: click the utility button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box.
Windows: access the Main Printer Properties dialog box and click the
Utility
tab.
3. Click the
Print Head Alignment
4. Follow the messages on your screen. The head alignment patterns are printed.
6-3
button.
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5. After all the patterns have printed, choose the row number that has the smallest gap in each pattern. In the first example below, row 4 has the
Note
smallest gaps. In the second example, row 6 has the smallest gaps.
Each pattern consists of seven numbered rows.
patterns #1-5, #7, #9-12
patterns #6, #8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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6. Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern (for example, row 4), then click
Finish.
If the set with the smallest gap is unclear and can’t be selected, click the
Realignment
button and repeat from step 5.

Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel

If you are using the RIP Station 5100 or a third party driver and you don’t have the EPSON printer driver installed, you can align the print head using the control panel.
First you print a series of alignment or adjustment patterns.
Then you determine which numbered row of patterns has the best vertical alignment (smallest gaps). You enter the information on the control panel to change the print head alignment.
Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel:
1. Load roll paper in the printer, following the instructions on page 2-7.
2. Press the
SelecType
button until
displayed.
3. Press the
Item
button.
PAPER THICK=STD
If you’re using EPSON paper, leave this setting on
6-5
HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU
appears on the display.
STD
.
is
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If you’re using other media, enter the thickness value of the paper in
0.1-mm increments by pressing the + or – button.
4. Press the
Enter
button to save the setting.
ADJUST. PATT.= ALL
appears on the display.
5. Press the
Enter
button to print the full series of alignment patterns.
Each pattern consists of seven numbered rows.
If you want to print a single alignment pattern, press the ++++ or –––– button until the pattern number appears. Then press the
Enter
button.
After you have printed all the patterns, you need to check them carefully to determine which row in each set has the smallest gaps. Refer to the examples shown on page 6-4, then continue with the following steps to complete the alignment procedure:
6. Examine pattern #1 (or the pattern you printed) and determine which row of lines has the smallest gaps.
7. Check the control panel display. It should show something like
#1 = 4,
indicating that row 4 is selected for pattern #1.
8. Use the ++++ or –––– button to select the best aligned row for pattern #1. Then press the changes to show
Enter
button to register the setting. The control panel display
#2 = 4
.
9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each pattern you printed. If you need to verify any of the settings, press
Enter
repeatedly to cycle through the patterns.
After you have registered all the patterns, press the
Pause
button to exit
head alignment mode and return to normal printer operation.
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Caution
For best results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Damage to your printer attributable to the use of other consumables is not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Color accuracy may vary considerably if you use non-EPSON inks.
Caution
Leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

When one of the
Ink Out
lights is flashing (and the control panel), the corresponding cartridge is almost out of ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and
OUT
is displayed, the cartridge is empty. You must replace the cartridge
before you can continue printing.
Use the following EPSON ink cartridges:
Black T460011
Cyan T463011
Magenta T462011
Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge:
1. Note the color of the
Ink Out
light that is on or flashing. This is the
cartridge that you need to replace.
2. Open the ink compartment cover.
INK LOW
is displayed on
Light cyan T465011 Light magenta T464011 Yellow T461011
INK
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Warning
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Note
If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code.
3. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the
Ink Out
light). Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the
printer.
4. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it
from its package.
5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face up and pointing to the
rear of the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot until the corresponding
Ink Out
light goes off.
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