Epson Stylus Pro 7600, Stylus Pro 9600 Setup Guide

Unpacking and Setup Guide

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking and Assembling Stylus Pro 9600. . . . . 2

Unpacking and Assembling Stylus Pro 7600. . . . . 8

Setting up Stylus Pro 7600/9600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4020360-00 EUL

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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.

❏ Keep the printer away from the dusty areas.

❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the

plug can be easily unplugged.

When using the printer

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or

touch the ink cartridges during printing.

❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the

printers 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.

❏ 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.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

❏ Do not move the print heads by hand;

otherwise you may damage the printer.

When handling the ink cartridges

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of

children and do not drink.

❏ If ink gets on you skin, wash it off with soap

and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

❏ If you use EPSON UltraChrome ink

cartridges, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it for best results.

T h e po w e r c or d o r p lu g i s d am a g e d ; l i q u i d h a s 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.

❏ The interface connector (including Type B

interface card) and the connector for optional Auto Take-up Reel Unit are Non-LPS (non-limited power source).

A Few Precautions

When choosing a place for the printer

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in

temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Caution:

Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously.

❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date

printed on the cartridge carton.

❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of

installation for best results.

❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to

refill them. This could damage the print head.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of

the ink cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing.

❏ Do not touch the ink supply port or

surrounding area of the ink cartridge.

For United Kingdom Users

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

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

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid

bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to

your equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Unpacking and Assembling Stylus Pro 9600

Choosing a Place for the Printer

❏ Leave adequate room for easy operation,

maintenance and ventilation.

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 earth symbol (G).

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.

❏ Leave at least 20 cm between the back of the

printer and the wall.

❏ Choose a location that can hold the printer

weight (about 84 kg with base unit).

❏ Make sure the surface is flat and stable.

❏ Use a grounded power outlet; do not use a

damaged or frayed power cord. Avoid using an outlet that is shared with other appliances.

❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power

requirements of this printer.

❏ Operate the printer under the following

conditions:

Temperature: 10 to 40ºC

Humidity: 5 to 85% without condensation

❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct

sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

❏ Do not block the ventilation openings.

Parts:

❏ Avoid locations near potential sources of

interference such as loud speakers or cordless phones.

❏ Avoid locations near TVs, radios, air

conditioners, or humidifiers.

❏ Keep the printer away from combustible

substances.

Deciding Where to Unpack the Printer

Before unpacking, read the followings:

❏ Setup and assemble the printer near to the

chosen place of use, as moving the printer may result in damage.

❏ Allow floor space of 4 × 4 m approx., and

height of at least two times that of the larger box containing the printer unit.

Unpacking and assembling the printer

Unpacking the base unit

Open the box and remove the fixers from the sides of the box. Lift the box up and away from the printer, then fold it and set it aside.

Caution:

The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy. Have two people unpack the printer unit, and four people place the printer unit on top of the base unit.

A: Base upright, left

B: Base upright, right

C: Horizontal strut

D: Basket hooks, long (2)

E: Basket hooks, short (2)

F: Paper basket

Tools:

2. Referring the Step 1, fix the other strut to the base.

3. Fasten four screws on the both sides of the base upright securely.

G: Hex wrench

H: Hex socket head bolts (4)

I: Wing nuts and spring washers (2)

I is for connecting the printer unit to the base unit.

J: Paper feed support films (5)

Assembling the base unit

Caution:

Have two people working on either side to assemble the base unit (20.5 kg).

This completes assembly of the base unit. Before attaching the paper basket, mount the printer on the base unit.

Unpacking the printer

Caution:

The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy. Have two people unpack the printer unit, and four people place the printer unit on top of the base unit.

1. Remove the accessory box (K), the polystyrene foam (L), roll pa per spindle (M), and roll paper (N).

1. Hold base upright left (A) and a horizontal strut as shown. Then fix the strut to the base using the two hex socket head bolts (H) with the hex wrench (G).

Note:

❏ An instruction sticker about the setting paper

basket is attached to the side of a horizontal strut. Attach the strut front so that you can read the instructions.

❏ Do not fasten the screws too tight. Leave a

room to adjust the position when you fasten the screw on the other base upright.

2. Remove the ink cartridges (O).

3. Take out the cardboard panels from around the printer.

4. Remove the polystyrene foam stoppers under the printer.

M: Roll paper spindle

N: Roll paper

(EPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper; 5 m)

O: Ink cartridges (Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Light

Cyan, Light Magenta, Black1, Black2)

P: Roll paper belt

(for keeping roll paper wound up)

Q: Power cord

(In the document pack)

Checking the printer unit box contents

Make sure that all of the items shown below are included, and are not damaged.

R: Printer unit

Note:

❏ The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure

the plug included is the right shape for your location.

❏ The power cord location varies form country to

country. If you can not find the power cord in the document box, see the polystyrene foam (L) mentioned in “Unpacking the printer” on page 4.

Mounting the printer on the base unit

1. Lock the two casters (S) and extend the two stabilizer knobs (T) underneath the base unit.

S T

Note:

Place the casters sideways and lock them so they will not move.

2. Remove the protective materials of the paper guides from underneath the printer.

3. Position the base unit in front of the printer unit as shown.

❏ When you place the printer on the base unit,

match the right end square of the printer (shown as 4 in the illustration below) to the square of the same part of the base unit.

4. Mount the printer on the base unit as shown below.

Caution:

Do not attempt to lift the printer unit with fewer than four people.

Note:

❏ Be careful that the paper guides are not

touching the strut when mounting the printer.

top view

5. Fasten the bottom of the printer and base unit with wing nuts and washers (I).

6. Release the front casters and the stabilizer knobs and move the printer to the place of use (a short distance away). Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving.

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