Epson Stylus Pro 7000 Startup Guide
Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000 and its optional and consumable
products.
Online Guide (may not be available in some countries)
Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want. You can view
this guide directly from the CD-ROM, or install it into your
computer and view it from your hard disk.
Note:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
later, must be installed in your computer to read the online guide.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automatically installed when you install the printer software.) See
your
Online Guide
for information on accessing online help.
Color Ink Jet Printer
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Startup Guide
Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For United Kingdom Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Connecting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using a USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using an optional interface card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Chapter 2 Printing and Printer Management
Loading Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
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Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Loading Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super
A3/B size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm (long edge of Super
A3/B) or shorter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Printing from Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Printing from Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Chapter 3 Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Accessing the printer utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏
Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
❏
liquid on the printer.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
❏
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.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
❏
automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
❏
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏
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.
Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏
Safety Instructions
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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
❏
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
❏
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
Safety Instructions
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A Few Precautions
When using the printer
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
❏
cartridges during printing.
Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may
❏
damage the printer.
Always turn the printer off using the
❏
control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops
flashing.
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are
❏
in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.
When handling the ink cartridges
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not
❏
drink.
If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it
❏
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Do not shake ink cartridges as this can cause leakage.
❏
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge
❏
except to replace it with a new one. The printer may not
determine the correct level of ink remaining.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
❏
cartridge carton.
Power
button on the
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
❏
could damage the print heads.
Safety Instructions
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When choosing a place for the printer
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
❏
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
❏
humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light,
or heat sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
❏
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
NERGY STAR Compliance
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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NERGY
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The International
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.
Safety Instructions
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NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning:
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Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Safety Instructions
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If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please
proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
Safety Instructions
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must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
mounting brackets
ink cartridge
compartment
paper guides
Rear view
optional interface card slot cover
roll paper cover
paper set lever
control panel
paper insertion slot
lower cover
parallel interface connector
AC inlet
USB interface connector
Taking a Look at Your Printer
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Taking a Look at Your Printer1Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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Chapter 1
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using a USB connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using an optional interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
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Connecting the Printer
The method you use to connect the printer to your computer
depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the
printer using the printer’s built-in parallel interface or a USB
connection, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using
an optional interface card. To connect the printer using the builtin parallel interface, see the next section. To connect the printer
using a USB connection, see “Using a USB connection” on page
1-3. For information on using optional interface cards, see “Using
an optional interface card” on page 1-4.
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs
To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you will need a
shielded, twisted-pair cable. Follow the steps below to connect
the printer to your computer.
Note:
Before you connect the parallel interface cable, disconnect the USB cable
from the printer, if installed.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector beside the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
port. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable,
connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8. You must
install the printer software before using your printer.
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Using a USB connection
To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded
USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your
computer.
Note:
❏ The EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer features (For
Windows 95 and 98 only) of the EPSON printer driver you installed
are not available with USB connection. They are available only with
the parallel interface connection. For information on the EPSON
Printer Port and DMA transfer, see the Online Guide.
❏ You need to select COMPAT in the PARA. I/F setting of SelecType
mode. For details, see “SelecType Settings” in the Online Guide.
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the
back of the printer. (The end that fits the printer has a different
shape from the end that fits the computer.)
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8. You must
install the printer software before using your printer.
Using an optional interface card
Available optional interface cards
The optional Ethernet Interface Cards listed below let you use
your printer on a network. The Ethernet card automatically
detects the protocols on your network, so you can print from
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Macintosh on an AppleTalk
network.
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (10BASE-T)
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (100BASE-TX)
IEEE 1394 Interface Card
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
C82362
C82363
C82372
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Note:
The asterisk in the product number is a substitute for the last digit, which
varies by country.
Installing the optional interface card
To install an optional interface card, follow these steps:
Note:
Before you install the optional interface card, see the documentation that
comes with the card for setup information.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the
electrical outlet.
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3. Disconnect the interface cable, if necessary.
Do not install the interface card when the printer is
connected to an electrical outlet. Doing so may damage the
printer.
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4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws
securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot, and lift
off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws to use when you
re-install the shield plate.
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5. Set the DIP switches and jumpers on the card, if necessary.
See the interface card’s documentation for details.
6. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the
interface compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the
connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s
internal socket.
7. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws
included with the interface card.
8. Connect a compatible interface cable to the interface card and
to your computer. If the cable has a ground wire, secure it with
one of the screws.
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Also, if you are using more than one computer, reconnect the
other interface cable.
9. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power
cord.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8 and
“Setting up Your Printer on a Network” on page 1-14.
To remove an interface card, follow the above steps in reverse
order.
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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Installing the Printer Software
After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install
the software included on the “Printer Software for
EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Your printer software includes:
❏ Printer driver and utilities
The printer driver runs, or “drives,” your printer; use it to
make settings such as print quality, speed, media type, and
paper size. The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top
operating condition. EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for Windows)
or EPSON StatusMonitor (for Macintosh) notifies you of
printer errors and displays printer status information such as
the amount of ink remaining.
❏ Online guide
The online
printer.
If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a
backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin
installation. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the
printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk
creation utility included on the CD-ROM.
Reference Guide
helps you learn more about your
For Windows
Follow these steps to install your printer software.
1. Make sure that your printer is off.
2. Turn on your computer and start Windows. If the New
Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears, click
.
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Cancel
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your
printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box
appears. (For floppy disk users, insert the disk in the disk
drive and double-click the
floppy disk drive icon, and then
My Computer
Setup.exe.
icon, then the
)
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4. Click
5. Windows 95 and NT users should proceed to step 6.
Install Printer Driver/Utility
then OK in the dialog box that appears to start the printer
software installation.
For Windows 98 users, follow the on-screen instructions to
turn on your printer. The printer port configuration starts
automatically.
, then the right arrow, and
For printers connected via USB cable, the USB device driver
installation starts automatically at this point.
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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