Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 9500 and its optional and consumable
products.
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want.
Opening the Reference Guide
Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click
Online Guide in Installer dialog box (Windows) or double-click
Online Guide folder in the EPSON window, EPSON STYLUS
PRO 9500 (Macintosh). The dialog box shown below appears.
Click View Reference Guide to open the guide.
To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install
Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions. When
installation is complete, the ESPR9500 (Windows) or a View
Reference Guide (Macintosh) icon appears in the EPSON
folder. Double-click the icon to open the guide.
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Note:
If you hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference
Guide, view it directly from the CD.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automatically installed when you install the printer software.)
See your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.
System Requirements
For using your printer with a PC
To use your printer, you need Microsoft® Windows® 95,
Windows
®
98, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000; and a
shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your
printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC
equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
Minimum system Recommended
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98
Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000
16 MB RAM for Windows 95/98, NT 4.0
64 MB RAM for Windows 2000
20 MB hard disk space for Windows 95 and 98
40 MB for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor
system
Pentium II 300 MHz or
higher processor
128 MB RAM or more
400 MB or more free
disk space
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
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For using your printer with a Macintosh
To use this printer, your Apple® Macintosh® must meet the
following system requirements. You also need a USB cable to
connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers.
Minimum system Recommended system
PowerPC PowerPC 604e 300 MHz or higher
System 7.6.1 System 7.6.1 or later
9 MB of available memory
12 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.
processor
16 MB or more of available
memory
27 M B o f a va il able m em or y w he n
background printing is turned on.
Note:
❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and
kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is
available, choose About This Macintosh
from the Apple menu and
refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused
Block” (1,024 K = 1 MB).
❏ The memory requirements above are for printing on A1 (594 ×
841 mm) size paper. These requirements may vary depending on the
size of the paper, the type of application you are using, and the
complexity of the document you want to print.
In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also
need 12 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software.
To print, you need extra hard disk space amounting to about
double the size of the files you want to print.
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For using the Online Guide with a PC
System Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or
CPU i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0)
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 3 MB free to install the Reference Guide
CD-ROM drive Double-speed
Display 640 × 480 pixel or 800 × 600 pixel resolution,
Browser Web browser
Windows 2000
i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98)
(Pentium or better recommended)
(Pentium 133 MHz (for Windows 2000))
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
with High Color (16 bit) or True Color
(32 bit) setting
(Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
recommended)
For using the Online Guide with a Macintosh
System System 7.6.1 or later recommended
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 3 MB free to install the Reference Guide
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CD-ROM drive Double-speed
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
Display Color monitor with 640 × 480 pixel
resolution or greater
(Thousands of colors recommended)
Browser Web browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
recommended)
Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing on Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
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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
Using the built-in parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Printer software components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting up Your Printer on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Chapter 3 Printing and Printer Management
Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm
(long edge of Super A3/B size). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading cut sheet with a length of A3,
Super A3/B, and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Printing From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Printing From Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
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
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Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card
Available Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Optional Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
Safety Instructions
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❏ 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:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss
sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebäudeinstallation mit einer
10 A-oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.
Safety Instructions
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A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may
damage the printer.
❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the
control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops
flashing.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are
in the home (far right) position, the ink cartridges are
removed, and the ink valve locks are close. After
transportation, open the locks as soon as possible.
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.
❏ For best results, shake the ink cartrige gently before installing
it.
Safety Instructions
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Caution
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❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
❏ For best results, use up the ink cartridge within six months of
❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
When choosing a place for the printer
❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously.
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The
cartridge may become unusable otherwise.
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installation.
installation.
could damage the print heads.
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light,
or heat sources.
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏ Keep the printer away from the dusty areas.
Safety Instructions
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❏ 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.
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
The International 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.
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.
Safety Instructions
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Safety information
Warning:
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Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Safety Instructions
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If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please
proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings
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Cautions
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Notes
of your printer.
contain important information and useful tips on the operation
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Safety Instructions
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Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
roll paper spindles
mounting brackets
ink cartridge
compartment
roll paper cover
control panel
ink cartridge
compartment
lower cover
paper set lever
paper basket
Rear view
optional interface card slot cover
ink cartridge
compartment
parallel interface connector
Taking a Look at Your Printer
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guide track
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing on Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
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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 printer over a network using an optional interface card. 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 interface, you will need a
shielded, twisted-pair cable. Then follow the steps below to
connect the printer to your computer.
Note:
To connect the printer parallel port and USB port of your computer
using the USB cable, you will need an additional conversion cable.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.
Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place
on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector below the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s USB port.
See the next section for instructions on installing the printer
software. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.
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Installing the Printer Software on Your PC
After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install
the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus
PRO 9500” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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Printer software components
Your printer software includes the following items:
❏ Printer driver
The printer driver is the software that runs your printer. 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 3
The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility notifies you of printer
errors and displays printer status information such as the
amount of ink remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you
when replacing ink cartridges.
❏ Printer Status Page utility (for Windows 2000 only)
The Printer Status Page Utility enables you to monitor the
printer status and network settings over the Internet when
using the Windows 2000 Internet Printing feature. To use this
utility, you must obtain an optional network interface.
See your network manual for more information.
Installing on Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000
Follow these steps to install your printer software:
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.
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1. Insert the software CD shipped with your printer in the CDROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears.
2. Double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility to start the printer
software installation.
3. When the installation is complete, click OK.
Note:
❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears
when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the
steps above.
❏ Installation time varies depending on your computer.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“Printing From Your PC” on page 3-11. See also “Printer
Software” in your Online Guide. If you use your printer on a
network, see “Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network” on page 1-6.
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:
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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 click Delete in the dialog
box.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
5. Install the printer driver again. See “Installing on Windows
95, 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000” on page 1-4.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network
For Windows 95 and 98, see below. For Windows NT 4.0 and
Windows 2000, see “For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000” on
page 1-10.
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 path 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.
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.
3. Click File and Print Sharing button.
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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.
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8. Click Shared As, enter the printer information as needed,
then click OK.
Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on a network,
follow these steps.
Note:
Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to
which it is directly connected before you can access it from another
computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared
printer” on page 1-6.
1. On the computer you want to access the printer from, click
Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next.
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4. Click Network printer, then click Next.
5. Click Browse.
6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly
connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon.
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7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
Note:
This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large
network and would like to share your printer, consult your network
administrator.
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on the 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 path to the printer from each computer to use
the printer, and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to
your computer with others on a network.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Select your printer, then click Sharing on the File menu.
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3. Click the Shared radio button and enter the Share Name.
4. Click OK.
Note:
Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Drivers list.
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Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on a network,
follow these steps.
Note:
Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to
which it is directly connected before you can access it from another
computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared
printer” on page 1-10.
1. Install the printer driver to the client computer from the
software CD-ROM.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click
your printer’s icon, then open the Properties for your printer.
3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port.
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4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click
New Port.
5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the
following information:
\\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of
the shared printer
Then click OK.
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6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the
Ports menu.
7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and
the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver.
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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
Using the built-in parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Installing on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh
The method you use to connect the printer to your Macintosh
depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the
printer using the printer’s built-in serial interface, or send print
jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card.
For information on using an optional interface card, see Chapter
5, “Using an Optional Interface Card.”
Using the built-in serial interface
To use the printer’s built-in serial interface, you will need an
Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Then follow the steps below to
connect the printer to your Macintosh.
Note:
To connect the printer parallel port and USB port of your computer
using the USB cable, you will need an additional conversion cable.
1. Make sure both your printer and Macintosh are turned off.
2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector
on the back of the printer.
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Note:
Use only an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable to connect the printer
to your Macintosh. Do not use a LocalTalk cable.
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3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the
modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. The ports are
marked with the following icons. (Some Macintosh
PowerBook models have only one serial port.)
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modem port
printer port
Note:
If your Macintosh has a built-in modem, connect the interface cable
to the printer port.
4. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button.
5. Turn on your Macintosh.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh” on page
2-5. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.
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Using the built-in parallel interface
To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you will need a
shielded, USB Conversion cable. Then follow the steps below to
connect the printer to your computer.
Note:
To connect the printer parallel port and USB port of your computer
using the USB cable, you will need an additional conversion cable.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.
Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place
on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector below the interface connector.
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3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s USB port
on the back of the Macintosh.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh” on page
2-5. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.
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Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh
After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to
install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for
EPSON Stylus PRO 9500” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Printer software components
Your printer software includes the following items:
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EPSON Printer Driver Package
❏ SPro 9500
This is the printer driver software that runs your printer. With
it, you can make settings such as Media Type, Print Quality,
and Paper Size.
❏ EPSON Monitor3
Monitors and manages background printing jobs. You must
turn on background printing in the Chooser to use this utility.
❏ EPSON StatusMonitor
Keeps track of the current status of your printer, and alerts
you when printer errors occur.
❏ Nozzle Check
Checks for clogged nozzles.
❏ Head Cleaning
Cleans the print heads to maintain the best print quality.
❏ Print Head Alignment
Adjusts the print heads so that vertical and horizontal lines
are aligned.
Installing on Macintosh
Caution:
Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your
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printer software.
Follow these steps to install your printer software.
1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the
CD-ROM drive. The EPSON printer software disk opens
automatically.
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2. If a single Installer icon appears, double-click the icon. If
separate folders containing installer icons for several
languages appear, double-click the folder for your preferred
language, then double-click the Installer icon inside it.
3. At the initial screen, click Continue. The following dialog box
appears.
4. To install the printer software included on your printer
software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box
displays the correct disk drive, then click Install.
5. When a message appears informing you that the installation
is complete, click Restart to restart your computer.
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Using the Chooser to select your printer
After you have installed the printer software on your Macintosh,
you need to open the Chooser and select your printer. You must
select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to
switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using
the last printer selected.
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1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your
printer's icon and the port your printer is connected to.
2. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to
turn background printing on or off.
With background printing on, you can use your Macintosh
while it is preparing a document for printing. In order to use
the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs, background
printing must be turned on.
3. Close the Chooser.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“Printing From Your Macintosh” on page 3-16. If you use your
printer on a network, see “Setting up Your Printer on a Network”
on page 2-9.
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Setting up Your Printer on a Network
This section tells you how to set up the printer for use on an
AppleTalk network. By setting up your local printer as a shared
printer, it becomes connected to the network and can be used by
other computers.
First, you need to setup the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the
network path to the printer from each computer that will use it,
and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your
computer with other computers on an AppleTalk network.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu and click the printer's
icon. Then select the port to which the printer is connected.
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3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears.
4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer
name and password information as needed.
5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port
list in the Chooser.
6. Close the Chooser.
Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on the network,
follow these steps.
1. Turn on your printer.
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2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer,
select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your
printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from
the Select a printer port box on the right. You can only select
from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
3. If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for
the printer, then click OK.
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4. Select the appropriate Background Printing option button to
turn background printing on or off.
5. Close the Chooser.
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Chapter 3
Printing and Printer Management
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm
(long edge of Super A3/B size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading cut sheet with a length of A3,
Super A3/B, and B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Printing From Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Printing From Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
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Loading Paper
Loading roll paper
To load the roll paper, follow the steps below.
1. Open the roll paper cover. Make sure that the roll paper is
attached to the printer properly.
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Note:
If two roll paper spindles are attached to the printer, keep the unused
roll wound up using the roll paper belt, to avoid paper jams. To
secure the roll paper, tap the end of the roll paper belt lightly on the
roll paper. To remove the roll paper belt from the roll paper, simply
take off the belt.
Keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as
fingerprints may reduce printout quality. Whenever
possible, use gloves to load paper into the printer.
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2. Make sure that the printer is on.
3. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto
Cut light or Roll Cutter Off light is on.
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4. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then
pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light
turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel.
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If you are loading thick roll paper, select Roll Cutter Off.
Paper that is too thick may damage the paper cutter.
Caution:
Do not move the paper set lever up while the Operate light
or Pause light is flashing. Otherwise, damage may occur.
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5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot.
6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot a small
way.
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7. Roll back the roll paper to remove the slack. Make sure that
the bottom edge of the paper is positioned straightly and in
line with the rows of punch holes.
8. Push the paper set lever all the way down, then close the roll
paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears.
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Note:
If the Roll Auto Cut light is on, and the bottom edge of the roll paper
was not cut properly after the previous print job, press
the Cut/Eject button to recut the edge.
9. Press the Pause button.
The print heads move and the paper feeds into the printing
position. READY appears on the LCD panel.
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Note:
Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move
and paper feeds into the printing position automatically. READY
appears on the LCD panel.
Now you are ready to print on roll paper. Make the printer
driver settings, then send the print job. See “Printing From
Your PC” on page 3-11 or “Printing From Your Macintosh”
on page 3-16.
Note:
Allow time for the ink to dry thoroughly after printing to ensure the
printout quality.
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Loading cut sheet media
To load cut sheet media longer than 483 mm long edge of Super
A3/B size), see the next section. To load paper with a length of
A3, Super A3/B, B, see “Loading cut sheet with a length of A3,
Super A3/B, and B” on page 3-10.
If you are printing on thick paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm), see your Online
Guide.
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/B size)
To load cut sheet media longer than 483 mm, follow the steps
below.
Caution:
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1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is
As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface
of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
closed.
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2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet
light comes on.
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3. Make sure the Operate light and Pause light is not flashing,
then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out
light turns on and LOAD PAPER apppears on the LCD panel.
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4. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out
below. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the paper
are straight and in line with the rows of punch holes.
Do not move the paper set lever while the Operate light or
Pause light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
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5. Push the paper set lever all the way down, PRESS PAUSE
BUTTON appears.
6. Press the Pause button.
The print heads move and the sheet feeds automatically into
the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel.
Note:
Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move
and paper feeds into the printing position automatically. READY
appears on the LCD panel.
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Now you are ready to print on cut sheet media. Make the
printer driver settings, then send the print job. See “Printing
From Your PC” on page 3-11 or “Printing From Your
Macintosh” on page 3-16.
Note:
Allow time for the ink to dry thoroughly after printing to ensure the
printout quality.
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Loading cut sheet with a length of A3,
Super A3/B, and B
To load cut sheet media with a length of A3, Super A3/B, and B,
follow the steps below.
Caution:
As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface
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of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is
closed.
2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet
light comes on.
3. Make sure that the paper set lever is all the way up. Then load
the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it meets resistance.
Make sure that the right edge of the paper is straight and in
line with the right edge of the scale on the roll paper cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel.
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4. Press the Pause button.
The print heads move and the sheet automatically feeds into
the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel.
Now you are ready to print on the cut sheet media. Make the
printer driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing
From Your PC” on page 3-11 or “Printing From Your
Macintosh” on page 3-16.
When printing is complete, the printer supports the printed
media, and PAPER OUT is displayed on the LCD panel. To
remove the paper, hold it while pressing the Paper Feed
button. The paper can be removed from the printer.
Printing From Your PC
After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document
from your PC.
Note:
To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition
before you start printing. See Chapter 4, “Checking the Printer’s
Condition.”
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Making the printer driver settings
To make the basic settings to print your documents, access the
Main manu and Paper menu in the printer driver. In the Paper
menu, you can set particular settings for printing on roll paper;
Auto Rotate, Auto Cut, and Print Page Line.
For details about the printer software, see online help by pressing
the Help button in the driver settings window.
1. Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
2. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties,
or Options. You may need to click a combination of these
buttons. The driver settings window appears.
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3. Click the Main tab to display the Main menu.
4. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media
Type list.
Note:
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
5. In the Ink box, select Color to print in color, or Black to print
in black and white.
6. Make sure the Automatic radio button in the Mode box is
selected.
Note:
When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all
detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink
setting.
7. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears.
Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more
important. This setting is usually automatically decided in
accordance with your Media Type setting.
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Note:
Depending on the Media Type you choose, a slider appears in the
Mode box.
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8. Click the Paper tab to display the Paper menu.
9. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size list.
Note:
Most Windows applications feature paper size settings that override
similar settings in the printer driver.
10. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Paper Source list.
11. When roll paper is used, set the Roll Paper Settings as
required.
Auto Rotate
If your document length is shorter than the printable width
of the roll paper, the document will be turned automatically
by 90 degrees and printed crosswise when you select Auto
Rotate. You can save paper by using this function.
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Auto Cut
Roll paper will be cut automatically after printing one page
when you select Auto Cut.
Print Page Line
Page lines will be printed on the right side and below the
document for manual cutting when you select Print Page
Line.
12. Make settings for Copies, Orientation, Printable Area, and
Reduce/Enlarge boxes.
13. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window. You return
to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box).
14. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a
combination of these buttons.
While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing
the printing progress and the status of your printer.
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For details, see “Printer Software” in your Online Guide.
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Cancelling printing from your PC
To cancel the printing in progress, press the Stop button on the
EPSON Progress Meter.
You can also pause or restart printing. To pause printing, press
the Pause button. To resume printing, press this button again.
Caution:
When you stop printing in progress, you may need to start
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printing again from the beginning for best result. Otherwise
misalignment or banding may appear on the printed image.
Printing From Your Macintosh
After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document
from your Macintosh.
Note:
To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition
before you start printing. See Chapter 4, “Checking the Printer’s
Condition.”
Making the printer driver settings
To make the printer driver settings, follow the steps below.
For details about the printer software, see online help by pressing
the Help (marked with “?“) icon button in the driver setting dialog
boxes.
Note:
While many Macintosh applications override the settings made in the
printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the
results you expect.
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1. Choose PAGE SETUP from the File menu. This brings up the
Page Setup dialog box shown below.
2. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size list.
3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Paper Source list.
4. When roll paper is used, set the Roll Paper Settings as
required.
Auto Rotate
If your document length is shorter than the printable width
of the roll paper, the document will be turned automatically
by 90 degrees and printed crosswise when you select Auto
Rotate. You can save paper by using this function.
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Auto Cut
Roll paper will be cut automatically after a document is
printed when you select Auto Cut.
Print Page Line
Page lines will be printed on the right side and below the
document for manual cutting when you select Print Page
Line.
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Save Roll Paper (available only for Roll Paper (Banner))
Select this check box when you wish to save roll paper. The
blank portion of the last page of your document is not fed
through the printer.
5. Make settings for Orientation, Reduce or Enlarge, and
Printable Area.
6. After making your settings, click the OK button to close the
Page Setup dialog box.
Note:
You cannot print from the Page Setup dialog box. You can only print
from the Print dialog box.
7. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears
as shown below.
Note:
You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the Options
button in the Page Setup dialog box.
8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media
Type list.
Note:
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
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9. In the Ink box, select Color to print in color, or Black to print
in black and white.
10. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic.
Note:
When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all
detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink
settings.
11. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears.
Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more
important. This setting is usually automatically decided in
accordance with your Media Type setting.
Note:
Depending on the Media Type you choose, a slider appears in the
Mode box.
12. Be sure to make the settings for Copies and Pages, then click
the Print button to start printing.
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When background printing is on
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
2. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu.
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3. Click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the
print job.
When background printing is off
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
2. Hold down the
period key to cancel the print job.
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J key on your keyboard and press the [.]
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
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Using Printer Utilities
To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s
condition using the following utilities from the printer software.
Note:
You can also check from the printer’s control panel. See “The Control
Panel“ in your Online Guide.
❏ Nozzle Check
❏ Print Head Cleaning
❏ Print Head Alignment
Accessing the printer utilities
To access the printer utilities, follow the steps below.
For Windows
1. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the
Printers folder.
2. For Windows 95 and 98, right-click your Printer icon, then
click Properties. For Windows NT 4.0, right-click your Printer
icon, then click Document Defaults. For Windows 2000,
right-click your printer icon, then click Printing Preferences.
You see the printer software window.
For Macintosh
Click Print on the File menu of your application. Then click the
utility icon in the Print dialog box.
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with
the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software.
Note:
Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress;
otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the
printer. (A3 or wider paper)
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 4-2.
3. Click the Nozzle Check button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The printer prints an operational check page including firmware
(ROM) version information and a nozzle check pattern. The
nozzle check pattern will resemble one of the two samples shown
below:
Nozzle Check Pattern
Good condition: Print heads do not require cleaning.
Poor condition: Print heads require cleaning.
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Note:
Actual tests are printed in color.
If any segments of printed lines are missing in your nozzle check
pattern, ink nozzles are clogged and the print heads require
cleaning.
Caution:
Make sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is complete
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before you start printing. Otherwise, print quality may decline.
Cleaning the Print Heads
You can execute the head clean from your computer using the
Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, as explained in the
following steps.
Note:
❏ Print head cleaning uses ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print
heads only if print quality declines.
❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility to confirm that the print heads need to
be cleaned, as this uses only a little ink.
❏ When an Ink Out light is flashing (ink low) or on (ink out) in the
printer, you cannot clean the print heads before replacing the
appropriate ink cartridge first.
❏ Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utilities while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the lights on the control panel do not indicate that
ink is low or ink is out.
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 4-2.
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3. Click the Head Cleaning button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The Pause light of the printer flashes during the cleaning
cycle, which takes about one minute to complete.
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5. When the Pause light is on, click Print nozzle check pattern
(Windows) or the Confirmation button (Macintosh) in the
Head Cleaning dialog box, or print a few lines from a
document, to confirm that the heads are clean.
Nozzle Check Pattern
Good Condition: Print head cleaning was successful.
Never turn off the printer until the cleaning cycle is finished
and the Pause light has stopped flashing. Doing so may
damage the printer.
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Poor condition: Print heads require further cleaning.
Note:
Actual tests are printed in color.
In the check pattern, if you find that segments are still missing
from the test lines, you may need to repeat head cleaning and
print the nozzle check pattern again.
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If print quality does not improve even after repeating this
procedure several times, turn the printer off leave it alone
overnight. Then, clean the head again.
If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink
cartridges, contact your dealer.
Aligning the Print Heads
You can align the print heads using the Print Head Alignment
utility in the printer software.
Note:
❏ Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in
progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
❏ Alignment pattern printing requires 0.5 m roll paper.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, and the EPSON special
roll paper you plan to use is loaded in the printer. (297 mm or
wider roll paper)
Note:
If you plan to use paper other than EPSON special paper, you may
need to align the print heads using the SelecType settings. See
“Paper Handling“ in your Online Guide.
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 4-2, depending on your system.
3. Click the Utility tab in the printer software window (Windows)
or the utility icon in the Print or Page Setup dialog box
(Macintosh), then click the Print Head Alignment button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen. The printer prints the
head alignment patterns.
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5. Choose the set number that has the smallest gap in each
alignment pattern. In the example below, set number 8 has
the smallest gaps.
6. Select the number you chose in step 5 (for example,
number 8), then click Finish.
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Note:
If the set with the smallest gap is unclear and cannot be selected,
click the Realignment button and repeat from step 5.
Checking the Printer’s Condition
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Chapter 5
Using an Optional Interface Card
Available Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Optional Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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Available Optional Interface Cards
The optional Ethernet Interface Cards shown below let you use
your printer on a network. The Ethernet card automatically
detects the protocols on your network, so you can print from
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000, and Macintosh on
an AppleTalk network.
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (100BASE-TX)
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (100BASE-TX)
Note:
The asterisk in the product number is a substitute for the last digit which
varies by country.
Installing the Optional Interface Card
To install an optional interface card, follow these steps:
Note:
Before you install the optional interface card, see the documentation that
comes with the card for setup information.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the
electrical outlet.
Warning:
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Do not install the interface card when the printer is
connected to an electrical outlet, as damage may occur.
C82362✽
C82363✽
3. Disconnect the existing interface cable, if necessary.
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4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws
securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then lift
off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws; you may need to use
them again when you re-install the shield plate.
5. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the
interface compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the
connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s
internal socket.
6. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws
included with the interface card.
7. Connect a compatible interface cable to the interface card and
to your computer. If the cable has a ground wire, secure it with
one of the screws.
Also, if you are using more than one computer, reconnect the
other interface cable.
8. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power
cord.
To remove an interface card, follow the above steps in reverse
order.
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Using an Optional Interface Card
EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 981-3840
Fax: (562) 290-5220
EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Z lpicher Stra e 6,
40549 D sseldorf Germany
Phone: (0211) 56030
Fax: (0211) 5047787
EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
70 GIBBES STREET,
CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW.
Phone: 2-9903-9000
Fax: 2-9903-9177
EPSON HONG KONG LTD.
Rooms 4706-10, 47/F,
China Resources Bldg.,
26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone: 2585-4300
Fax: 2827-7083
EPSON ITALIA S.p.A.
V.le F.lli Casiraghi 427
20099 Sesto S.Giovanni
MI, Italy
Phone: +3902262331
Fax: +39022440750
EPSON UK LTD.
Campus 100, Maylands Avenue,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts,
HP2 7TJ, U.K.
Phone: (+44) 01442 261144
Fax: (+44) 01442 227227
EPSON FRANCE S.A.
68 bis, rue Marjolin
92300, Levallois-Perret, France
Phone: 33.1.41.86.26.56
Telex: 610657
EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
No. 1 Temasek Avenue #36-00
Millenia Tower, Singapore 039192
Phone: (065) 33 77 911
Fax: (065) 33 41 185
EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY &
TRADING LTD.
10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: (02) 717-7360
Fax: (02) 712-9164
EPSON IBERICA S.A.
Av. de Roma, 18-26
08290 Cerdanyola del Valles
Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 582. 15.00
Fax: 582. 15.55
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
(Hirooka Office)
80 Harashinden, Hirooka
Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken
399-0785 Japan
EPSON PORTUGAL, S.A.
R. do Progresso, 471, 1 Perafita
4460 Matosinhos, Portugal
Phone: (02) 996 14 02
Fax: (02) 996 14 11
2001 January
Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
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