Epson STYLUS PRO 9000 User Manual
Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 90 00 and its optional a nd consumable
products.
Online Guide
Provides you with detailed informat ion about prin ting on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the con trol panel, t he printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed informat ion and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automatically installed when yo u install the printer software.) See
your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.
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Startup Guide
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Representative EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name Ink Jet Printer
Model P130A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B
Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
January 1999
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh
Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Using the built-in serial interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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Printer software components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Using the Chooser to select your printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Chapter 3 Printing and Printer Management
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Printing From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Printing From Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Chapter 4 Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessing the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card
Available Optional Interface Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Optional Interface Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
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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 a nd 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 properl y gr ound ed po wer out lets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circui t as photocopiers or air
control system s that regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potenti al 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 d evices plugged i nto the exte nsion
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.
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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 dro pped 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 t his printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß di e Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
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 us ing the Power button on the
control panel. When this button is pr essed, the Oper ate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet un til the Operate light stops
flashing.
❏ Before transporti ng the printer, make sure the print heads are
in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.
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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.
❏ Install ink cartridges immediately after removing from the
package. Leaving a c artridge unpacked for a long time before
use may result in reduced print quality.
❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it wit h a new one. The
cartridge may become unusable otherwise.
❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installat io n .
❏ Do not dismantle the ink c artri dges or tr y to ref ill them. This
could damage the print heads.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is l arger 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 fro m 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.
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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY
The International
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of e nergy-efficient pers onal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an
effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable agai nst any damag e s or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Appro ved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning:
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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
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If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this applianc e may not match
coloured markings used to ident ify 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 let ter E or the 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.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
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Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
roll paper spindles
mounting brackets
ink cartridge
compartment
paper basket
paper set lever
Rear view
roll paper cover
control panel
ink cartridge
compartment
lower cover
ink cartridge
compartment
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optional interface card slot cover
parallel interface connector
AC inlet
ink cartridge
compartment
serial interface connector
Chapter 1
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
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Setting up the Printer with Your PC 1-1
Connecting the Printer to Your PC
The method you use to connect the printer to your PC depends
on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer
using the printer’s built-in parallel interface, or send print jobs to
the printe r over a network using an optional interface c ard. For
information on using optional interface cards, see Chapter 5,
“Using an Optional Interface Card”.
To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see Chapter 2, “Setting up
the Printer with Your Macintosh”.
Using the built-in parallel interface
To use the printer’s built -in parallel in terface, you will need a
shielded, twisted-pair cable. Then follow the steps below to
connect the printer to your computer.
1. Make sure both the printe r and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securel y into th e pr inter ’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 below the interface connector.
1-2 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
port. If a ground wi re exists at the compu ter end of the cable,
connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software on Your PC” on page
1-4. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.
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Setting up the Printer with Your PC 1-3
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC
After connecting the printer to yo ur computer, you need to install
the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSO N Stylus
PRO 9000” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Printer software components
Your printer software includes the following items:
❏ Printer driv er
The printer driver is the software t hat runs your pr inter. With
it, you can make settings such as Media Type, Print Quality,
and Paper Size.
❏ Utilities
The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top
operating condition.
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2
The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility notifies you of printer
errors and displays printer status information such as the
amount of ink remaining. The St atus Monitor also guides you
when replacing ink cartridges.
1-4 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0
Follow thes e steps to install y our printer soft ware:
Note:
If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software
included on your CD-ROM, insert the printer software CD-ROM,
then click Create Floppy based printer driver/utility disks and
follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off.
2. Switch the PC on. Windows start s automatically. Then swi tch
the printe r on.
3. Insert the CD-ROM containing the printer software into the
CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay function of the CD-ROM drive
automatically starts t he installation program on the CD -ROM.
Note:
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can make a
floppy disk version from which to install the printer software.
If the installation program does not start automatically, click
on Start and then on Run. In the Run dialog box, enter
E:\START.EXE in the command line and click on the OK
button.
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Note:
If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than "E", substitute
the appropriate letter.
The installation program starts. The subsequent pr ocedure is
menu-driven, i.e., you can select the relevant options from a
list simply by clicking with t he mouse. The r emaind er of the
installation is automatic and you do not need to enter any
more information.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC 1-5
4. Select the desired options and follow the on-screen
instructions.
5. After the printer software has been successfully installed,
click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the
installation program.
Note:
❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears
when you turn on your computer, clic k Cancel and follow the
steps above.
❏ Installation time varies depending on your computer.
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 installation starts automatically.
Click Cancel if you do not want to install this utility. If you
want to install it later, see “Software” in the Online Guide.
If you install EPSON Status Monitor 2, your computer will
restart automatically.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“Printing From Your PC” on page 3-9. See also “Printe r Software”
in your Online Guide. If you use your printer on a network, see
“Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network” on page 1-7.
Upgrading to Windows 98
When you upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows 98, uninstall
the current printer software, then install Windows 98 and the
printer software as explained below:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Printers icon in the Control Panel window.
3. Right-click your printer icon and c lick Delete in the dialog
box.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
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5. Install the printer driver again. See “Installing on Windows
95, 98, and NT 4.0” on page 1-5.
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network
For Windows 95 and 98, see below. For Windows NT 4.0, see “Fo r
Windows NT 4.0” on page 1-11.
For Windows 95 and 98
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on a network can use it.
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which the printer is connected. Then, you must
signify the network pat h to the printer from each computer to use
the printer, and install the printer software on those computers.
Note:
This section describes how to use your printer as a shared printer on a
network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting
it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator.
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Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your
computer with other computers on a network:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC 1-7
3. Click File and Print Sharing.
4. Click the I want to be able to allow others to print to my
printer(s) check box and click OK.
5. In the Network window, click OK.
6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers.
Note:
❏ If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM
appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then
follow the messages on the screen.
❏ If a dialog box appears requesting you to restart your computer,
do so. Then open the Printer folder, and continue from step 7.
7. Select your printer, and choose Sharing from the File menu.
1-8 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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