Epson STYLUS PRO 7600 PRINTER GUIDE
EPSON Stylus® Pro 7600/9600
PRINTER GUIDE
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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 complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Contents
Introduction
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 7600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the Printer on the Optional Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attaching the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 9600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unpacking the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mounting the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Attaching the Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting to the Parallel Port (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing and Connecting to an Optional Interface Card . . . . . . 48
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing the Software for Macintosh OS 8.5 to 9.x . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Running a Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cleaning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Examining the BI-D BLACK (K1) Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . 59
Examining the BI-D ALL Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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2 Handling Paper and Other Media
Selecting Media For Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Guidelines for Using EPSON Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Guidelines for Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the Roll Paper Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Printing on Posterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Catching Printouts Under the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adjusting the Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Creating and Selecting Paper Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh
Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Printing Without Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Paper Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Setting Up Background Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Using Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Printing Without Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Color Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Paper Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Using the Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Using Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Running a Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cleaning the Print Head from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Performing a Power Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Examining the BI-D BLACK Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Examining the BI-D ALL Alignment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Purchasing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Installing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Switching Between Black Ink Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Preparing to Switch Black Ink Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Selecting the Black Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Checking the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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Draining the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Charging the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Updating the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Replacing the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
6 Solving Problems
Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Solving Roll Paper Feeding Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
A Specifications
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Index
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Introduction
Note
To set up your printer,
follow the instructions in
Chapter 1.
This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up your
printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as ink
cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working
at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem.
For additional information, see the following:
• The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for
daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink
cartridges, running cleaning cycles, aligning the print head, and clearing
paper jams. Attach it to your printer for easy reference.
• The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional
information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. You can read
the guide using a web browser, such as Netscape
®
Microsoft
Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later.
®
Navigator® or
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
These symbols are used in this book:
Warning
Caution
Note
TIP
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.
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Check the EPSON Pro
Graphics web site at
http://prographics.epson.
com for new accessories
and options that may
become available.
Options and Accessories
Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 offer these optional upgrades and
accessories:
Optional equipment and software
Option Part number
EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Stand C12C844061
®
EFI
Fiery® Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP C842832
Internal 10/100 BaseT (Ethernet™) Type-B interface card C12C823912
Internal IEEE 1394 (FireWire™) Type-B interface card C823722
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
Stylus Pro 7600:
Stylus Pro 9600:
Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 2- or 3-inch
Stylus Pro 7600:
Stylus Pro 9600:
Manual Media Cutting System*
Stylus Pro 7600:
Stylus Pro 9600:
Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media
Cutting System)
C815121
C12C811161
C12C811151
C12C811155
C12C811152
C12C815231
C815182
C815192
* Designed for use with heavy media, which can damage the printer’s built-in
cutter.
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In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items:
Consumables and user-replaceable parts
Part Part number
Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank*
Stylus Pro 7600:
Stylus Pro 9600:
Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** C12C815241
Ink Cartridges See page 142 for a
Paper (roll and sheet) See page 64 for a
* See page 155 for details.
** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 153).
C120890071
C126890071
complete listing.
complete listing.
You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper,
and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit the EPSON
SM
Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
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If you experience
difficulty with the
toll-free line or your
Unit ID number, call
(562) 276-1305.
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject
to change without notice.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is
included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that cam e
with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of
purchase.
SM
AM to 8 PM,
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EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World
Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At
this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product
documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical
advice through e-mail.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at
(800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network
®
environment, your Macintosh
listed below:
• OS 8.5.1 through 9.X
(OS X drivers available at www.epson.com)
• 500 MHz or higher processor recommended
system should include the requirements
Caution
Using an improperly
shielded USB cable—
especially a cable more
than 6.6 ft. (2 meters)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
• 256MB of RAM or higher recommended
• At least 25MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least
2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more available
hard disk space recommended)
• Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
printer software
• For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB”
cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft
(2 meters) long
For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: the optional IEEE 1394 card
(described on page 10) and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable
For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (described on
page 10) and a compatible cable
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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:
Caution
Using an improperly
shielded USB cable—
especially a cable more
than 6.6 ft. (2 meters)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
• IBM
®
-compatible PC with a Pentium® IV 1 GHz or higher processor
recommended
• For parallel connection: Windows
®
95, 98, Me, NT® 4.0, 2000, or XP
For USB connection: PC with USB-compliant port running Windows
98 (factory installed), Me, 2000, or XP
For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with IEEE 1394 port running
Windows Me, 2000, or XP
For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC running
Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
• 256MB of RAM or higher recommended
• At least 25MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least
2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more available
hard disk space recommended)
• Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer
software
• For parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE 1284-
compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB,
®
25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics
compatible connector for the printer
For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or
XP with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB”
cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft.
(2 meters) long
For IEEE 1394 connection: the optional IEEE 1394 port (described on
page 10) and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable
For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (described on
page 10) and a compatible cable
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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.
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 Operate light is off.
This ensures that the
print head is safely
capped.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure
you use the equipment safely and effectively.
• Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
• Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or
heating vent. 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 on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is
tilted or at an angle.
• Do not block or cover the openings in the printer 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 timers.
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•
Place the printer 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.
• 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 yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are
marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service
personnel.
• Turn off the printer using the Power button, unplug the printer, 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; if
the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer 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 store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. Keep
cartridges away from direct sunlight.
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•
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could
result in damage to the print head.
• 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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Chapter 1:
Setting Up
the Printer
Note
When choosing a place
for the printer, leave
adequate room for easy
access and ventilation.
Avoid locations subject to
direct sunlight, excessive
heat, moisture, or dust.
Also avoid locations near
potential sources of
interference, such as loud
speakers, cordless
phones, TVs, or air
conditioners.
Follow the steps in this chapter to assemble the printer, install the software,
and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for
this process.
This chapter covers the following information:
• Unpacking and assembly
• Connecting the power cord
• Installing the ink cartridges
• Loading the roll paper
• Connecting the printer to your computer
• Installing the printer software
• Running a nozzle check
• Aligning the print head
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Warning
Assembly requires two
people.
Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 7600
Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 9600,
see page 27 instead.
Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand
If you have an optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7600, follow these steps to
unpack and assemble it. Otherwise, skip ahead to “Unpacking the Printer”
on page 21.
1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. You will also
need a Phillips screwdriver.
Parts:
C
A
B
D
A: Base, right and left (1 each)
B: Leg, right and left (1 each)
C: Bottom support bar(1)
D: Top support bar(1)
E: Basket hooks (4)
F: Basket (1)
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F
Accessories:
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G
KLJ
G: Allen wrench (1)
H: Bolts (4) for attaching legs to base
I: Bolts (2) for attaching lower bar to legs
J: Collars (2) for attaching lower bar to legs
K: Phillips screws with washers (4) for attaching top support bar to legs
L: Wing screws (2) for attaching printer to stand
M: Washers (2) for attaching printer to stand
HI
M
2. Insert one of the legs into the base as shown. (The bolt holes line up only
if the leg is matched with the correct base.) Use the included Allen
wrench to fasten the leg with two bolts (H).
Bolt holes
Underside view of base
showing location of bolt holes
H
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3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way.
4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one
H
collar (J) and one bolt (I) at each end.
J
K
5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten
the four small screws (K).
K
K
6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely.
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Unpacking the Printer
1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions.
2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown.
3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges
and other accessories from the side as shown below.
Remove ink
cartridges and
accessories
B
A
4. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer.
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5. Take out the foam supports from under the printer.
6. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas:
7. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket
• the front cover
• the ink compartment cover (in front on the left)
• the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom)
securing the print head. Save the bolt and bracket in case you need to
ship the printer.
Warning
Two or more people are
required to lift the printer.
8. If you want to set the
printer on a desk, use at
least two people to hold
it as shown. Otherwise
follow the instructions in
the next section to mount
it on the optional stand.
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Mounting the Printer on the Optional Stand
If you have an optional stand, follow these steps to mount the printer:
1. Lock the casters and lower the stabilizer knobs to keep the stand from
rolling.
Stabilizer knob
2. Using two people, hold the printer at the indicated locations. Then set it
on the stand as shown.
Two or more people are
required to lift the printer.
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3. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing screws (L) and washers (M).
Attaching the Paper Basket
1. Attach the metal rods as shown. The free ends of the rods should point
M
L
M
L
outward.
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2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the metal rods at the rear of
the stand. (The rear connectors are labeled with an R.)
3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar.
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4. Snap the connectors onto the front metal rods.
5. Check underneath the printer for packing tape.
6. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Then move the printer
to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for
only a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs
after moving.
When done, skip ahead to “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 37.
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Warning
Two people are required to
unpack the printer, and four
are needed to set it on the
stand.
Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 9600
Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 7600,
see page 18 instead.
Unpacking the Stand
1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box.
2. Lift the box up and away from the printer, then set it aside.
3. Make sure you have all these items:
Parts:
A
B
C
E
D
A: Left base section D: Basket hooks, long (2)
B: Right base section E: Basket hooks, short (2)
C: Support bar F: Paper basket
F
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Accessories:
G
H
G: Allen wrench
H: Bolts (4)
I: Wing nuts, spring washers, and plain washers (2)
J: Paper supports (5)
I
J
Assembling the Stand
1. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then
attach it with two bolts (H) using the included Allen wrench. (Leave the
bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert
the bolts at the other end.)
H
2. Attach the base section to the other end.
3. Tighten all four bolts securely.
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Unpacking the Printer
1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions.
2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges
and other accessories from the side as shown below.
Remove ink
cartridges and
accessories
B
A
3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer.
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Make sure all these items are included:
M
O
N
P
R
Q
M: Roll paper spindle
N: Roll paper (EPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper)
O: Ink cartridges
P: Roll paper belt (for keeping roll paper wound up)
Q: Power cord
R: Printer
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