Epson Stylus Pro 7600, Stylus Pro 9600 Product Information Guide

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EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600

roll paper cover

paper set lever

Printer Specifications

ink cartridge compartment

paper guides

The stand is optional for the Stylus Pro 7600.

Note:

paper set lever

optional interface shield plate

control panel

front cover

Printing

Printing method 7 color EPSON UltraChrome ink or

6 color EPSON Photographic Dye ink

UltraChrome model switchable between three ink modes:

❏ Photo Black Mode (uses Photo Black

and Light Black cartridges)

❏ Matte Black Mode (uses Matte Black and

Light Black cartridges)

❏ Dual Matte Black Mode (uses two Matte

Black cartridges)

Nozzle configuration

Resolution Maximum 2880 dpi × 1440 dpi

Print direction Bidirectional

Control code ESC/P

Line spacing 1/6 inch (default), programmable in

96 nozzles for each color: black 1, black 2, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta

Raster Photographic Driver

1/1440-inch increments

parallel interface connector

USB interface connector

AC inlet

Paper feed speed 200 ± 10 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line

RAM 32MB (Stylus Pro 7600)

64MB (Stylus Pro 9600)

Engine Reliability

Total print volume

Print head life 28 billion dots per nozzle

Periodic maintenance

Cutter blade life Approximately 2000 B0+ sheets (EPSON

20,000 B0 images, 360 × 360 dpi

Pump unit, head cleaner, and cap assembly require replacement approximately every 2 years based on 25% duty cycle

media up to 4.33 mil thick); approximately 1000 B0+ film sheets

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Electrical

Specification 120V Model 220−240V Model

Input voltage range 90 to 132V 198 to 264V

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz

Rated current 1.0A 0.5A

Power consumption Stylus Pro 7600: Approx. 50 W (ISO 10561

Letter Pattern)

Stylus Pro 9600: Approx. 55 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern)

Both printers: 12 W or less in sleep mode

Mechanical

Paper feed Friction feed (roll and cut sheet)

Paper path Roll paper or cut sheets with manual

insertion

Dimensions Stylus Pro 7600:

Width: 43.3 inches (1100 mm) Depth: 22.5 inches (572 mm) Height: 22.0 inches (560 mm)

Stylus Pro 9600:

Width: 63.9 inches (1624 mm) Depth: 28.2 inches (717 mm) Height: 46.5 inches (1181 mm), including stand

Weight Stylus Pro 7600: 96 lb (43.5 kg) without

ink cartridges or stand

Stylus Pro 9600: 185 lb (84 kg) without ink cartridges or stand

Paper

The allowable paper dimensions are shown below:

Roll paper Cut sheets

Size (Stylus Pro 9600)

Size (Stylus Pro 7600)

Maximum external roll diameter

Thickness 3.15 to 19.7 mil (0.8 to

Notes:

❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams

and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

❏ Do not use curled, folded, or deckle-edge paper.

❏ Depending on the media, best feed and print quality are

guaranteed on EPSON paper with thicknesses of 3.15 to 4.33 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm), 64 to 90 gsm.

❏ For best results, use paper under the following conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

BorderFree™ (marginless) printing is available in the following paper widths:

❏ 8 to 8.5 inches ❏ 20 inches

❏ 10 inches ❏ 24 inches

❏ 12 inches ❏ 36 inches (Stylus Pro 9600

8.3 to 44.0 in. wide (210 to 1118 mm)

8.3 to 24.0 in. wide (210 to 610 mm)

2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm) 3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)

0.5 mm)

only)

8.5 × 11 in. up to 44 in. wide

8.5 × 11 in. up to 24 in. wide

—

3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to

1.5 mm)

Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage:

Transit

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 20 to 85% RH Transit 5 to 85% RH (stored in

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–

4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

–

4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C), stored in shipping container 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

shipping container)

❏ 14 inches ❏ 44 inches (Stylus Pro 9600

only)

❏ 16 inches

When printing BorderFree, set the image size in your application to be approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) larger than the intended size of your printed image.

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FDA

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class B,

CSA C108.8 class B

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Ink Cartridges

Lightfastness* Photographic Dye:

Color: up to 26 years (using EPSON ColorLife paper); black and white not rated

UltraChrome:

Color: up to 100 years Black and white: over 100 years

Print yield Approximately 28 pages/A1

(720 dpi, 40% duty)

Approximately 3,800 pages/A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty)

Print yield may vary, depending on how often you run cleaning cycles and how much you use the printer; yield of the initial cartridge set is reduced because of ink charging.

Cartridge life: Photographic Dye

2 years from production date

UltraChrome

2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C)

Temperature: Storage (uninstalled):

–

22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104

°F (40 °C)

Storage (installed):

–

4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104

°F (40 °C)

Transit

22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C); 1 month at 104

–

°F (40 °C), 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Freezing:

14 °F (

–

10 °C); ink thaws and is usable after

at least 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C)

Drivers

Macintosh® System 8.5.1 through 9.x (OS X clients supported via RIP, available from the EPSON web site for download), Windows

95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0. Raster drivers are standard. For Adobe optional EFI

Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP or a

PostScript® support, use the

third-party software solution.

Interfaces

❏ USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible), recommended length less

than 6 feet (2 meters)

❏ Parallel (IEEE-1284 ECP mode)

In addition, a Type B expansion slot is available for installing one of these options:

❏ Ethernet network card (10/1000 Base T)

❏ IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card

The following connections are supported for each operating system:

Connection

Parallel X X X XXX

USB X* XXXX

Ethernet (optional)

FireWire (optional)

* Supported on pre-installed operating systems, not upgraded from

earlier versions of Windows.

Win 95Win 98Win

NT 4.0

X X X XXXX

In addition, Macintosh OS X supports USB and Ethenet when running applications in Classic mode.

Win

Win MeWin

2000

XXXX

XP Mac

Capacity 110 ml (all models)

220 ml (Stylus Pro 9600, UltraChrome only)

* Preliminary data from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. indicate the

lightfastness of color UltraChrome prints made by the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 printers will be rated up to 100 years under glass on specific EPSON media. Data indicate the lightfastness of black and white UltraChrome images printed using the 7-color mode will be rated as greater than 100 years under glass on specific EPSON media.

Ink lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelmresearch.com for the latest information.

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Consumables and Accessories

Ink Cartridges

When you install the printer’s first ink cartridges, it takes about 10 minutes to initialize the printer. Do not interrrupt this process by turning off the printer, opening the printer covers, or releasing the paper set lever, or the printer will have to re-initialize. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the original cartridges and you may have to replace them with new ones.

When you installed the ink cartridges that came with the printer, it was initialized as either a Photographic Dye ink model or UltraChrome ink model. If you don’t use the correct replacement cartridges for your model, you will see an error message and your printer won’t work until you insert the correct cartridges.

If you have a Stylus Pro 9600 that uses UltraChrome ink, you can install any combination of 110 and 220 ml cartridges. Unless you’re planning to switch between black ink modes (see page 12), be sure to replace the black ink cartridges with the same type as you’re currently using.

Use the following cartridges before the expiration date on the package:

Photographic Dye ink users:

Black* T545100 Light cyan T545600

Cyan T545200 Light magenta T545500

Magenta T545300 Yellow T545400

* Your printer requires two black ink cartridges.

UltraChrome ink users:

Cartridge 110 ml 220 ml*

Photo Black** T543100 T544100

Matte Black** T543800 T544800

Light Black** T543700 T544700

Cyan T543200 T544200

Magenta T543300 T544300

Light Magenta T543600 T544600

Light Cyan T543500 T544500

Yellow T543400 T544400

* Stylus Pro 9600 only.

** Your printer uses two black ink cartridges. Unless you are switching

between black ink modes, use the same type of cartridges as are currently installed. Check their type by looking at the installed cartridges. If you install an incorrect cartridge, you will see the message

WRONG INK CARTRIDGE

User-Replaceable Parts

You can order these user-replaceable parts:

Part Part number

Relacement Ink Maintenance Tank C120890071

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (replaces the printer’s built-in cutter)

C12C815241

Options

The following options are available:

Part Part number

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Stand C12C844061

Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP C842832

EFI

Internal 10/100 BaseT (Ethernet card

Internal IEEE 1394 (FireWire

Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Stylus Pro 9600 only) C12C815251

Replacement 44-inch Take-up Reel Core (Stylus Pro 9600 only)

Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) — 2- or 3-inch

Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 2- or 3-inch

Manual Media Cutting System*

Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System)

* Designed for use with heavy media, which may damage the printer’s

built-in cutter.

™

) Type-B interface

™

) Type-B interface card C823722

Stylus Pro 7600: Stylus Pro 9600:

C12C823912

C815121

C12C811161 C12C811151

C12C811155 C12C811152

C12C815231 C815182

C815192

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EPSON Paper and Other Media

The papers you can use vary, depending on whether you have the Photographic Dye ink model or the UltraChrome ink model, as shown in the tables below.

NOTE: The Stylus Pro 7600 cannot use paper wider than 24 inches.

Papers supported by Photographic Dye ink model

Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)

Photo Paper 13-inch roll: S041233 8.3" 11.7": S041141,

Photo Glossy Paper 24-inch roll: SP91021

Photo Semigloss Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

™

ColorLife Paper Semigloss

Presentation Matte Paper

Doubleweight Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper

Photo

8.3-inch roll: S041376 13-inch roll: S041378 24-inch roll: S041638 36-inch roll: S041639 44-inch roll: S041640

10-inch roll: S041644 20-inch roll: S041645 24-inch roll: S041461 36-inch roll: S041462 44-inch roll: S041463

— 8.3" × 11.7": S041331

24-inch roll: S041655 36-inch roll: S041656 44-inch roll: S041657

36-inch roll: SP91001 44-inch roll: SP91002

24-inch roll: SP91022 36-inch roll: SP91003 44-inch roll: SP91004

— 11" × 17": S041070

24-inch roll: S041664 44-inch roll: S041666

24-inch roll: S041295 36-inch roll: S041221 44-inch roll: S041220

24-inch roll: S041385 36-inch roll: S041386 44-inch roll: S041387

24-inch roll: S041595 36-inch roll: S041596 44-inch roll: S041597

11" × 17": S041290

11.7" × 16.5": S041288 13" × 19": S041289

8.3" × 11.7": S041602

11.7" × 16.5": S041406 13" × 19": S041604

13" × 19": S041327

—

S041271,S041272

8.3" × 11.7": S041140

11.7" × 16.5": S041142 11" × 17": S041156 13" × 19": S041143

8.3" × 23.4" (Panoramic):

S041145

—

13" × 19": S041069

16.5" × 23.4": S041079 17" × 22": S041171

16.5" × 49.21' (Banner): S041102

—

8.3" × 11.7": S041603

13" × 19": S041605

Papers supported by Photographic Dye ink model (continued)

Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte

Glossy Paper Heavyweight

Semigloss Paper Heavyweight

Posterboard Semigloss

Backlight Film 24-inch roll: S041482

— 8.3" × 11.7": S041257

— 24" × 30": S041598

13-inch roll: S041668 24-inch roll: S041658 36-inch roll: S041659 44-inch roll: S041660

24-inch roll: S041291 36-inch roll: S041227 44-inch roll: S041226

24-inch roll: S041292 36-inch roll: S041229 44-inch roll: S041228

— 20.25" × 28.75":

36-inch roll: S041483 44-inch roll: S041484

11.7" × 16.5": S041260 13" × 19": S041263

30" × 40": S041599

—

S041237 28" × 40": S041236

—

Papers supported by UltraChrome ink model

Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)

Photo Glossy Paper 44-inch roll: SP91002

Photo Semigloss Paper

Doubleweight Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper

8.3-inch roll: S041376 13-inch roll: S041378 24-inch roll: S041638 36-inch roll: S041639 44-inch roll: S041640

10-inch roll: S041644 20-inch roll: S041645 24-inch roll: S041461 36-inch roll: S041462 44-inch roll: S041463

— 8.3" × 11.7": S041331

24-inch roll: S041655 36-inch roll: S041656 44-inch roll: S041657

36-inch roll: SP91001 24-inch roll: SP91021

44-inch roll: SP91004 36-inch roll: SP91003 24-inch roll: SP91022

44-inch roll: S041387 36-inch roll: S041386 24-inch roll: S041385

24-inch roll: S041595 36-inch roll: S041596 44-inch roll: S041597

11" × 17": S041290

11.7" × 16.5": S041288 13" × 19": S041289

8.3" × 11.7": S041602

11.7" × 16.5": S041406 13" × 19": S041604

13" × 19": S041327

—

8.3" × 11.7": S041603 13" × 19": S041605

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Papers supported by UltraChrome ink model (continued)

Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes

Enhanced Matte Posterboard

EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte

Glossy Paper Photo Weight

Watercolor PaperRadiant White

EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper*

Somerset Velvet for EPSON Fine Art Paper

Smooth Fine Art Paper*

Textured Fine Art Paper*

Synthetic Paper* 24-inch roll: S041399

Adhesive Synthetic Paper*

Adhesive Vinyl 24-inch roll: S041436

Backlight Film 24-inch roll: S041482

Brillion

Tyvek

Canvas 24-inch roll: S041531

NOTE: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http:// prographics.epson.com) for additional media that may become available.

— 24" × 30": S041598

13-inch roll: S041668 24-inch roll: S041658 36-inch roll: S041659 44-inch roll: S041660

44-inch roll: S041389 22-inch roll: S041388

— 13" × 19": S041351

— 8.5" × 11": S041636

24-inch roll: SP91203 44-inch roll: SP91204

24-inch roll: S041431 36-inch roll: S041432 44-inch roll: S041433

24-inch roll: S041447 36-inch roll: S041448 44-inch roll: S041449

36-inch roll: S041400 44-inch roll: S041401

24-inch roll: S041402 36-inch roll: S041403 44-inch roll: S041404

36-inch roll: S041437 44-inch roll: S041438

36-inch roll: S041483 44-inch roll: S041484

™

24-inch roll: S041494 36-inch roll: S041495 44-inch roll: S041496

36-inch roll: S041532 44-inch roll: S041533

30" × 40": S041599

—

13" × 19": S041456

13" × 19": S041637

24" × 30": SP91200 36" × 44": SP91201 44" × 60": SP91202

24" × 30": S041434 36" × 44": S041435

24" × 30": S041450 36" × 44": S041451

—

Control Panel

Control Panel Lights and Messages

When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display and the lights on the control panel come on or flash.

Error messages

Message/Light Explanation Response

INK LOW

Ink Out light(s) flashing

INK OUT

Ink Out light(s) on

NOT ENOUGH INK

Ink Out light(s) on

NO INK CARTRIDGE

Ink Out light(s) on

WRONG INK CARTRIDGE

INVALID INK CARTRIDGE

Ink Out light(s) on

LOAD PAPER

Paper Out light on

Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues).

Ink cartridge(s) are empty (printing stops).

Not enough ink is available to finish cleaning the print head.

Ink cartridge(s) not installed.

You tried to install the wrong ink cartridge.

Paper lever is in the released position (all the way back) while loading paper.

Make sure you have replacement cartridges available.

Replace the ink cartridge(s) indicated by Ink Out light(s).

Install ink cartridges as indicated by the lights.

If you are installing ink cartridges for the first time, you must install the cartridges that came with your printer.

If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. You must use the ink cartridges designed for your printer. Other cartridges will not work.

After you finish loading paper, pull the paper lever all the way forward, to the secured position.

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Error messages (continued)

Message/Light Explanation Response

LOAD ROLL PAPER

LOAD SHEET PAPER

Paper Out light on

PAPER JAM

Paper Out light flashing

PAPER NOT CUT

Paper Out light flashing

PAPER NOT STRAIGHT

Paper Out light flashing

PAPER OUT

Paper Out light on

RELOAD PAPER

Paper Out light on

REMOVE PAPER

Paper Out light on

SET PAPER LEVER

Paper Out light on

Paper source setting in printer software is different from control panel.

Paper has jammed in the printer.

Roll paper was not cut completely.

Cut paper did not fall off.

Paper slipped and fed into the printer at an angle.

No paper is loaded. Load paper.

Paper ran out. Remove any printouts or

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.

PAPER NOT CUT error was cleared.

Paper is too thick for head cleaning.

Paper lever was released during the printing process or another operation.

Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is the same on the control panel and printer software.

Remove the jammed paper.

Cut the paper manually, remove the cut paper from the printer, then reload paper.

Remove the cut paper from the printer. Reload paper.

Reload paper, making sure the edges are straight and aligned with the vertical row of holes at the paper exit.

paper 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 bottom edge is straight and aligned with the vertical row of holes at the paper exit.

Resize your image or load wider paper.

Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot, then reload paper.

Reload paper.

Pull the paper set lever out to remove the paper. Head cleaning automatically starts. After cleaning, reload paper.

Pull the lever all the way forward, to the secured position. Start printing again from the beginning for best results.

Error messages (continued)

Message/Light Explanation Response

SET INK LEVER The ink lever was left

FRONT COVER OPEN

Pause light on

TURN PRINTER PWR OFF AND ON

UNABLE TO PRINT

MAINTENANCE TANK ALMOST FULL

Maintenance Tank light

flashing

CHANGE MAINTENANCE TANK

All lights flashing

NO MAINTENANCE TANK

Maintenance Tank light is on

OPTION I/F ERROR

SERVICE REQ.

All lights flashing

MAINTENANCE REQ.

COMMAND ERROR

in the unlocked position.

Front cover is open. Close the front cover.

This message appears after you clear a paper jam.

You tried to print while an error condition was present or the ink compartment cover was open.

The maintenance tank is almost full.

The maintenance tank is full.

The maintenance tank is not installed.

Wrong interface card installed.

An error has occurred.

A printer part will need to be replaced soon.

You’re using the wrong printer driver.

Damaged data was sent to the printer.

Pull the lever down to lock the ink cartridges.

Press the Power button to turn the printer off and back 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.

Make sure you have a replacement maintenance tank.

Replace the maintenance tank.

Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted.

Turn off the printer and remove the card. See the documentation that came with the card.

Note the error number, then turn the printer off and back on.

Note the error number and contact EPSON. (If only the cutter blade is worn out, you can replace it yourself.)

Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer.

To clear the data, press the printer’s Power button to turn the printer off. Wait for about a minute, then turn the printer on again.

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Printing a Status Check

The status check shows the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of the cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts.

NOTE: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other parts need to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service technician.

Follow these steps to print the status check:

1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use more paper.)

2. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press Enter. The status check sheet prints.

6. Press Pause to exit the Test Print menu.

so you see TEST PRINT, then press

. You see

NOZZLE CHECK.

so you see STATUS CHECK, then press

. You

see PRINT.

The amount of ink left or the component life is indicated as follows:

E*****F = full (or full life remaining) E**** F = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) E*** F = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining) E** F = 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining) E* F = nearly empty (or service life near end) E F = empty (or service life ended)

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

The easiest way of checking ink levels is from the control panel:

(almost

(full)

black* black* cyan magenta light cyan light magenta yellow

* If your printer uses UltraChrome ink, the black ink cartridges may be

a combination of Photo Black, Matte Black, or Light Black.

When one of the Ink Out lights is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on the control panel), the corresponding cartridge is almost out of ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is empty. You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing.

See page 5 for information on selecting the correct replacement cartridges. Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge:

empty)

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1. Note the color of the cartridge whose Ink Out light is on or

flashing. This is the cartridge you need to replace.

2. Open the ink compartment cover.

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3. Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position.

4. Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer.

5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package.

7. Lower the ink lever to its locked position.

8. If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open.

Once the cartridges are installed, the printer returns to its READY state (or says LOAD PAPER if paper isn’t loaded).

If you see the message WRONG INK CARTRIDGE, you may have loaded an incorrect black ink cartridge for the black ink mode you’re currently in, or loaded a cartridge containing the wrong type of ink for your printer (Photographic Dye or UltraChrome). Remove any cartridges indicated by a red Ink Out light on the control panel, and replace them with the correct cartridges.

If you’re using UltraChrome Ink, gently shake the cartridge before installing it.

6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it in.

Paper Type and Banding

Banding can be caused by several problems, such as clogged print head nozzles or a mis-aligned print head. It can also be caused by using a paper that is not defined in the EPSON printer driver or in a third-party RIP. To correct this problem, make sure you select the correct paper type in the driver.

If your paper type is not defined, use the printer’s SelecType menu to create a custom paper type. See “Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper” in the Printer Guide.

Running a Nozzle Check and 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.

The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you should run it only if print quality declines. To determine if a cleaning cycle is needed, print a nozzle check (below). You should also print a nozzle check after cleaning to see if the cleaning cycle was successful.

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Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

1. Load a letter-size sheet of paper in the printer. (You can print the nozzle check on larger sheets or roll paper, but you will use more paper; you’ll also have to remove any roll paper before running the cleaning cycle.)

2. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Examine the nozzle check pattern. Each staggered

so you see TEST PRINT, then press

. You see

NOZZLE CHECK.

so you see PRINT, then press Enter. The nozzle

check sheet prints.

horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the pattern:

If dots are missing from the pattern, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section.

Aligning the Print Head

If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer software, it’s best to do this from the control panel. This aligns the print head for all modes and resolutions.

If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 11). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load roll paper that is at least 24 inches wide (you can use the roll paper that came with your printer).

2. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP.

3. Press

4. Press

so you see HEAD ALIGNMENT, then press

You see PAPER THKNS.

so that *STD appears on the display. This is the

correct thickness setting for most EPSON papers. If you’ll be printing on one of the papers listed below after completing the alignment, use the

and

buttons to

select the appropriate thickness setting for that paper.

Cleaning the Print Head

1. Make sure no paper is loaded and all of the H Ink Out lights on the printer’s control panel are off.

If an H Ink Out light is flashing or on, you need to replace the corresponding ink cartridge instead. See page 9 for instructions.

2. 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 60 seconds and does not use any paper.

3. When the Pause light goes off, print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean.

You may need to run the cleaning cycle several times to get a complete nozzle check pattern. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check between cycles.

If the lines in the pattern are still missing dots after several cleaning cycles, turn the printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning. If you still see no improvement, contact EPSON for assistance.

Thickness setting

3N For EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) and

0N For film

0.0 to 1.6 mm For non-EPSON media

Paper type

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)

5. Press Enter.

6. Press the

button to select the mode you want to perform

the adjustment in (BI-D BLACK, BI-D ALL, or UNI-D ALL).

If you’re printing non-photographic images with black ink only, select BI-D BLACK. Otherwise, perform a UNI-D ALL adjustment, followed by BI-D ALL.

7. Press the Enter button to print the alignment patterns.

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8. Once the patterns are done printing, examine the first row (K1) in group #1. You see a pattern similar to that shown below (only part of it is shown in the drawing). Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line looks the best. In the example below, the middle line (numbered 5) is the best.

NOTE: You must use at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern.

best line in K1

123456

9. Use the

and

best block in K2

buttons to select the best line.

10. Press Enter.

11. Examine the black set of blocks (K2) in group #1. Select the block with the smallest gap, then press Enter.

Switching Between Black Ink Modes

If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can switch between black ink modes to optimize your black ink density. When you installed the cartridges that came with your printer, your printer was initialized in Photo Black Mode. You can switch between the three modes shown below:

Mode Image and paper type

Photo Black Mode For printing photographic images on all media

types. Optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper, Photo Semigloss Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, etc.

Matte Black Mode Optimized for printing photographic images on

matte or plain papers, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper, Smooth and Textured Fine Art Paper, and Somerset Velvet for EPSON, when the highest level of photographic quality is desired.

Dual Matte Black For printing on matte or plain paper, such as

newsprint and plain bond, when print speed is favored over photographic image quality.

After deciding on the black ink mode you want to switch to, make sure you have the black ink cartridge(s) you’ll be installing. In some cases, you’ll be replacing only one of the cartridges.

12. Repeat this process for each of the other patterns, when prompted.

13. If number 5 (the current alignment setting) shows the smallest gap for each pattern, the print head is aligned and you can exit the adjustment early by pressing

Pause

. You may need to repeat the alignment more than once to ensure that number 5 is the best choice for all patterns.

14. When done, press Pause to exit the head alignment.

Mode Required cartridges

Photo Black Mode Photo Black and Light Black

Matte Black Mode Matte Black and Light Black

Dual Matte Black Matte Black and Matte Black

Since this process consumes ink from the color cartridges as well as the black ones, you need to make sure there is enough ink in all the cartridges before you begin. Check the

Ink Out

If there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges to carry out the procedure (5% or less), you’ll be prompted during the procedure to replace the cartridges. If any cartridges are low on ink but not low enough to prevent the procedure from being carried out, you should still make sure you have replacements available, or you will be limited in how much you can print after switching black ink modes.

lights on the control panel:

If an

Ink Out

on or flashing, you’ll need to replace the cartridge

light is

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If the printer’s maintenance tank is almost used up, you’ll need to replace it as well. The printer will tell you if it needs to be replaced, but you may wish to check it in advance, as shown below, so you can make sure you have one available, in case it’s needed.

Maintenance

tank indicator

(showing a

new tank)

Selecting the Black Ink Cartridges

Make sure you have all the needed supplies as described above. Once you remove the ink cartridges from the printer, you must not turn off the printer until you have finished switching black ink modes. Follow these steps to start the process and tell the printer which cartridges you want to install:

1. Make sure the printer is on and READY is displayed on the

control panel.

8. The printer displays a message telling you to release the ink lever and remove the cartridges. Raise the lever and remove all the cartridges; do not re-insert them until instructed to do so.

Be sure to set aside any black ink cartridges you won’t be using, so that you don’t accidentally re-insert them.

Checking the Maintenance Tank

Once you have removed all the ink cartridges, you may see a message telling you to replace the maintenance tank. If so, pull out the tank from the side of the printer and replace it with a new one. If you don’t see this message, continue on to the next section.

2. Press the SelecType button. You see PRINTER SETUP.

3. Press d until you see MAINTENANCE, then press r. You

see PWR CLEANING.

4. Press d so you see BK INK CHANGE, then press r. You

see EXEC.

5. Press Enter. You see SELECT INK SET.

The printer gives you two choices for the new set of black ink cartridges, depending on which ones are already installed (press

to see the choices). For example, if

you’re in Photo Black Mode, the printer will let you switch to either Matte Black Mode (#1 MAT: #2 LBK) or Dual Matte Black Mode (#1 MAT: #2 MAT).

6. Make sure you know which cartridges you want to install, then press

d until the correct set of cartridges is

displayed.

7. Press ENTER.

If you see the message NOT ENOUGH INK, lift the ink lever and remove any low or empty cartridges. (Check the Ink Out lights on the control panel to see which cartridges are low or empty.) Insert the replacement cartridge(s), then lower the ink lever.

Draining the Ink

Once you have removed all the ink cartridges, you see a message that the printer is ready for draining. Follow these steps:

1. Insert the draining cartridge into the slot indicated on the

control panel (#1 or #2 slot). The position is also indicated by the flashing Ink Out light.

2. Lower the ink lever. The printer begins draining the ink delivery system.

3. Once the draining is complete, the printer stops making noise and you see a message telling you to remove the draining cartridge.

If you are replacing both black ink cartridges, you see a message prompting you to insert the draining cartridge in the second slot. Once you do this, the draining process repeats a second time.

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Charging the Ink

Once draining is complete, make sure you have the correct black ink cartridges available for the black ink mode you’re switching to. Then follow these steps:

1. Insert all the ink cartridges into the printer. Be sure to install the correct black ink cartridges for the black ink mode you’re switching to.

2. Lower the ink lever. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system.

3. Once the charging is complete, the printer stops making noise and displays READY on the control panel.

Continue on to the next section to update your printer driver software.

Updating the Macintosh Driver

If you’re printing from a Macintosh, you need to update the driver so that it knows which black ink mode you’re using. (In Windows, the driver is updated automatically.)

1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the printer icon and port, as shown.

Replacing the Cutter Blade

If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, you may need to replace it more often. You can check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet (see page 9).

1. Make sure that the printer is on and the front cover is closed.

2. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP.

3. Press

4. Press d until you see CUTTER REPL, then press

5. Press Enter. The carriage moves to the cutter replacement

6. You see a message on the control panel telling you to open

d until you see MAINTENANCE, then press

see PWR CLEANING.

see EXEC.

position.

the front cover. Open the cover to access the carriage.

. You

Close when done

3. Close the Chooser. This completes the black ink replacement.

Click here . . .

then here

7. Push down on the side pin, then turn the latch to the right.

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8. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Be careful not to lose the spring.

CAUTION: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it.

9. Insert the new cutter as shown.

Replacing the Maintenance Tank

When the maintenance tank is almost full, the Maintenance Tank light on the control panel flashes. When the tank is

completely full, the printer stops working and the

Maintenance Tank

CHANGE MAINTENANCE TANK on the control panel.

You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing its indicator on the control panel, shown below.

Maintenance

tank indicator

(showing a

new tank)

Follow these steps to replace the tank:

1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any

other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel).

light stays on. You see the message

10. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to

the left.

11. Close the front cover. The carriage returns to the

home position and the printer returns to its previous status.

2. Pull out the maintenance tank from the side of the printer.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill ink from the tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times.

3. Insert the new tank.

Epson Stylus Pro 7600, Stylus Pro 9600 Product Information Guide

Printer Specifications

Printing

Engine Reliability

Electrical

Mechanical

Paper

Environmental

Safety Approvals

Ink Cartridges

Drivers

Interfaces

Consumables and Accessories

Ink Cartridges

User-Replaceable Parts

Options

EPSON Paper and Other Media

Control Panel

Control Panel Lights and Messages

Printing a Status Check

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Paper Type and Banding

Running a Nozzle Check and Cleaning Cycle

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

Aligning the Print Head

Cleaning the Print Head

Switching Between Black Ink Modes

Selecting the Black Ink Cartridges

Checking the Maintenance Tank

Draining the Ink

Charging the Ink

Updating the Macintosh Driver

Replacing the Cutter Blade

Replacing the Maintenance Tank

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