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Canceling printing using the printer. . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing the Black Ink..................... 59
Options and Consumable Products
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance........................ 62
Instructions for placing the printer.......... 62
Notes for when you are not using the printer
.................................... 62
Instructions for using paper................ 62
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 64
When ink needs to be replaced/When ink
gets low.............................. 64
Confirming the ink cartridge remaining....... 64
About ink cartridges..................... 66
Replacing ink cartridges.................. 67
Replacing the Maintenance Tank.............. 68
Confirming the empty space of the
maintenance tank....................... 68
Replacing the maintenance tank............ 69
Replacing the Cutter....................... 70
Adjusting the Print Head.................... 72
Nozzle check........................... 73
Head cleaning.......................... 75
Power cleaning......................... 77
Automatic maintenance function............ 78
Print head alignment..................... 79
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Contents
Cleaning the Printer....................... 82
Cleaning outside of the printer.............. 82
Cleaning inside of the printer.............. 82
Keeping the Printer........................ 84
If you do not use your printer for a long time
.................................... 84
I f y ou h av e n ot us ed y ou r p ri nt er f or mo re th an
six months............................ 84
Protecting the print head.................. 84
Transporting the Printer.................... 85
Repacking the printer.................... 85
Transporting the printer.................. 85
Setting up the printer after transporting. . . . . . . 86
Problem Solver
Error Messages on the LCD Panel............. 87
Error messages......................... 87
When the maintenance request occurs........ 93
When the call for service occurs............. 93
Troubleshooting.......................... 94
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)................................ 94
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints.......................... 97
The prints are not what you expected......... 98
Feeding or ejecting troubles............... 102
Other troubles......................... 105
Using the Printer Software (Windows)
Printer Software Introduction............... 106
Printer driver......................... 106
EPSON Status Monitor 3................. 107
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.............. 107
Accessing the Printer Driver................ 107
From Windows applications.............. 107
From the Printer icon................... 108
Getting Information Through Online Help...... 109
Using the Printer Utilities.................. 110
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3............ 111
Uninstalling the Printer Software............. 113
Uninstalling the printer driver............. 113
Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2..... 114
Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X)
Printer Software Introduction............... 115
Printer driver......................... 115
EPSON Printer Utility3.................. 116
EPSON StatusMonitor................... 116
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.............. 116
Accessing the Printer Driver................ 117
Accessing the Page Setup dialog............ 117
Accessing the Print dialog................ 117
Getting Information Through Online Help...... 118
Using Printer Utilities..................... 118
Accessing EPSON Printer Utility3.......... 119
Using EPSON StatusMonitor.............. 119
Uninstalling the Printer Software............. 120
Uninstalling the printer driver............. 120
Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2..... 122
Variety of Printings
Color Adjustment by the Printer Driver........ 123
For Windows......................... 123
For Mac OS X......................... 124
Black-and-White Printing.................. 126
For Windows......................... 126
For Mac OS X......................... 127
Borderless Printing....................... 129
Supported media type................... 129
Application settings..................... 130
Printer driver settings................... 130
Roll paper cut for borderless printing........ 133
Enlarge or Reduce Size Printing.............. 134
Fit to Page............................ 134
Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)..... 136
Custom.............................. 137
Pages Per Sheet Printing................... 138
For Windows......................... 138
For Mac OS X......................... 139
Poster Printing.......................... 139
Joining the sheets together along the guide. . . . 141
Printing on Custom Paper.................. 144
For Windows......................... 144
For Mac OS X......................... 145
Banner Printing on Roll Paper............... 147
Application settings..................... 147
Printer driver settings................... 147
Printing with Non-Epson Media............. 150
Setting the custom paper in the printer....... 150
Customize the Items of the Printer Driver. . . . . . 153
Saving the printer driver settings........... 153
Menu arrangement..................... 155
Exporting or Importing.................. 156
Using Layout Manager.................... 157
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Printing with Layout Manager............. 158
Using Color Management.................. 159
Color management by Driver ICM
(Windows only)....................... 160
Color management by Host ICM (Windows)
................................... 162
Color management by ColorSync (Mac OS X)
................................... 163
Color management by application.......... 164
Paper Information
Paper Information........................ 166
Roll paper............................ 167
Cut sheet............................ 174
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 176
Contacting Epson Support.................. 176
Before Contacting Epson................. 176
Help for Users in North America........... 177
Help for Users in Europe................. 177
Help for Users in Australia............... 177
Help for Users in Singapore............... 178
Help for Users in Thailand................ 178
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 178
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 178
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 179
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 179
Help for Users in India.................. 179
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 180
Product Information
System Requirements for the Printer Driver. . . . . 181
System requirements.................... 181
Connection requirements................ 181
Printer Specifications...................... 182
Printing............................. 182
Electrical............................. 183
Ink cartridges......................... 183
Environmental........................ 184
Standards and Approvals................. 185
Interface............................. 185
Index
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
Warning:
w
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
When choosing a place for this
product
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is
larger than this product. This product 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
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
❏Do not block or cover the openings in this
product’s cabinet.
Note:
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of this printer.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on this product.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may
result in fire or electric shock.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as copiers 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.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on
the product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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Safety Instructions
❏If you use an extension cord with this product,
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 this product yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the product; the product has been
dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product
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
over-current protection for this printer, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or
16 amp circuit breaker.
When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏Always turn the product off using the Power
button on the control panel. When this button is
pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes
off. Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the
product until the Power light stops flashing.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set
or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses
in the plug, make sure you replace them with
fuses of the correct size and rating.
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Safety Instructions
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.
❏Shake the ink cartridge well before installing it for
best results.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,
protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust,
and store it in the same environment as this
product. Note that there is a valve in the ink
supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary,
but care is needed to prevent the ink from
staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not
touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.
When transporting this product
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the
print heads are in the home (far right) position.
Caution:
c
Do not shake cartridges (that have been
installed previously) with too much force.
❏Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on
its package.
❏Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
installation for best results.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety
of cartridge-related information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely. However, each
time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically
performs a reliability check.
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Introduction
Introduction
Large-capacity (350 or 700 ml) ink cartridge
As well as the 150 ml ink cartridge, Epson provides
large-capacity (350 or 700 ml) ink cartridges for this
printer that realize the high productivity required for
professional work.
Features
Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710 and Epson Stylus Pro
7700/7710 are wide-format ink jet color printers
supporting 44-inch and 24-inch paper respectively.
The features of this printer are described below.
Printing with high speed and high resolutions
The two lines of 360 nozzles for each color enables
you to print photos with high speed and high
resolutions. And the improved feature of the cutter
shortens time to cut the roll paper automatically. Your
working efficiency is improved substantially.
Pigment inks have greater light fastness and
resistance to ozone for reducing fading effect
This opens up the range of uses from printing photos
to displays and banners for storefronts using long
paper or posters normally subject to fading.
Support for a range of paper types
Epson offers a range of special media for ensuring
high-quality printing. By selecting the right paper for
the application, whether for indoor or outdoor use
(lamination is recommended), you can express a
whole new world of art. Also, the printer handles
paper up to 1.5-mm thick and can also print on
paperboard.
Roll paper remaining
The remaining amount of the roll paper is displayed
on the LCD panel. When you remove the roll paper,
the barcode (including the paper type, the roll paper
length, and the roll length alert value information) is
printed on the roll paper edge. This will facilitate
paper setting the next time the same paper is used.
High-speed USB 2.0 / Ethernet
You can connect to a network using USB 2.0 or
Ethernet.
Borderless printing
Using Auto Expand or Retain Size, you can perform
borderless printing.
See “Borderless Printing” on page 129
There is also a borderless poster printing function that
allows you to make big posters by simply joining
together a number of prints.
See “Poster Printing” on page 139
Automate the post-process by using Auto Take-up
Reel Unit (optional)
Auto Take-up Reel Unit winds the roll paper
automatically. The Auto Take-up Reel Unit is optional
with Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710.
See “Paper Information” on page 166
Spindleless simplifies the roll paper setting
Since the printer employs a spindleless mechanism,
you do not have to set the roll paper to a spindle. This
allows you to set the paper in a small space, as well.
Tension adjustment is also adjusted automatically
according to the media type. You can also set the
tension on the LCD panel.
Support two kind of black inks
Both Photo and Matte Black ink are installed in this
printer. Photo Black ink realizes smooth results when
printing on glossy type papers. Matte Black ink
significantly increases black optical density when
printing on matte type papers.
Layout Manager function allows you to place the
print data made by the various application freely
Using Layout Manager, you can place the multiple
print data made by the different application freely on
one sheet and print it. This function enables you to
make a poster or article for display or reduce the
paper to print effectively.
(This function is supported by Windows only.)
See “Using Layout Manager” on page 157
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front section
1. Adapter holder
Fix the roll paper when setting the roll paper.
2. Roll paper cover
Open the roll paper cover when you set or remove the
roll paper.
3. Control panel
The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a
liquid crystal display (LCD).
Rear section
1. Maintenance tanks
The tank where the waste ink goes into. There are two
maintenance tanks on both sides of Epson Stylus Pro
9700/9710. There is one maintenance tank on the
right side of Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710.
2. USB interface connector
Connects the computer and printer with a USB
interface cable.
3. Option interface connector (only for Epson Stylus
Pro 9700/9710)
Connects the printer and optional Auto Take-up Reel
Unit with a cable.
4. Front cover
Open the front cover when you remove jammed paper
and clean the inside of the printer.
5. Paper basket
Receives the ejected paper.
6. Paper guides
Use the paper guides to lead the paper for feeding
forward or backward.
7. Ink cover
Open the ink cover when installing the ink cartridges.
It slightly opens when you push the
the printer’s control panel.
8. Manual box
Place the manual in here. You can set it either on the
left or right side of the stand.
button on
4. Network interface connector
Connects the printer to the network with a network
interface cable.
5. AC inlet
Plug the power cord.
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The Control Panel
The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and
Messages
You can check the ink remaining and printer status on
the control panel.
5. Paper Source button ()
❏Selects a paper source and roll paper cut method.
The icon changes by pressing this button.
However, you cannot change the paper source
icon to Sheet
REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
When you print from the printer driver, the
settings you make on the printer driver have
priority over the settings you make on the
printer’s control panel.
IconExplanation
when you set the paper while
Buttons
1. Power button ()
Turns the printer on or off.
2. Pause/Reset button ()
❏The printer enters the PAUSE state when this
button is pressed in the READY state. To cancel
the pause, select PAUSE CANCEL on the LCD
panel. When selecting JOB CANCEL, it functions
as the Reset button. The printer stops printing
and clears print data in the printer. After clearing
the data, it may take a while to return to the
READY state.
❏The printer returns to the READY state when this
button is pressed in the Menu mode.
❏Clears errors if it is possible.
See “Error messages” on page 87
3. Cleaning button ()
Performs the normal cleaning for the print head (all
colors). If you notice the print quality has declined,
this will improve the print quality.
See “Head cleaning” on page 75
Roll Auto Cut
On
Roll Auto Cut
Off
SheetPrints on the sheet.
❏Returns to the previous level when pressed in the
Menu mode.
6. Paper Feed button (/)
❏Feeds the roll paper in the forward or reverse
direction. If you want to feed the paper faster
in the forward
3 seconds. You can feed 20 cm of paper in the
reverse
❏If you press these buttons while the paper presser
is released, you can adjust the paper suction in the
paper feed path in 3 stages.
See “Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger /
thick paper” on page 37
❏Press the
sheet having a thickness under 0.5 mm, the
printer starts paper feeding and then goes to the
READY state.
❏Feeds the sheet in the forward direction when you
press the
direction with one press.
direction, press and hold it for
button when setting a single cut
button.
Prints on the roll paper.
It cuts the roll paper
automatically after
printing each page.
Prints on the roll paper.
It does not cut the
paper automatically
after printing. You need
to cut the paper with a
cutter manually.
4. Ink Cover Open button ()
Slightly opens the ink cover, selecting OPEN RIGHT
COVER indicated on the display.
❏Changes the parameter in the forward
reverse
parameter in the Menu mode.
order when selecting a desired
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The Control Panel
7. Menu button ()
❏Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the
READY state.
See “Menu Mode” on page 15
❏Enters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed
during printing.
See “PRINTER STATUS ” on page 23
❏When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired menu
can be selected.
8. OK button ()
❏Sets the selected parameter in the selected item in
the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected
item is for execution only.
❏The printer ejects the cut sheet by pressing this
button after printing.
❏Press this button during ink drying or color chart
drying, the printer stops the operation.
❏When you press this button while there is no
paper in the printer, you can see the paper feeding
procedures on the LCD panel.
9. Paper Cut button ()
Cut the roll paper by the built-in cutter.
10. Paper Secure button ()
❏This button locks or unlocks the paper presser.
When you set the paper, press the button to
unlock the paper presser first, and then set the
paper. Press the button again so the printer starts
feeding the paper and then goes to the READY st ate.
Lights
1Power lightOnThe printer is on.
FlashingThe printer is receiving
the data.
The printer is in process
of turning off.
OffThe printer is off.
2Paper Check
light
3Ink Check
light
OnNo paper is loaded in
the paper source.
The paper setting is not
correct.
FlashingPaper is jammed.
Paper is not loaded
straight.
OffThe printer is ready to
print data.
OnThe installed ink
cartridge is expended.
The ink cartridge is not
installed.
The wrong ink cartridge
is installed.
❏When you press this button while REMAINING
PAPER SETUP is ON, a barcode is printed on the
roll paper edge and the paper presser is released.
FlashingThe installed ink
cartridge is nearly
expended.
OffThe printer is ready for
print data.
4Pause lightOnThe printer is in the
Menu mode or pause
mode.
The printer has an error.
OffThe printer is ready to
print data.
5Paper
Secure light
OnThe paper presser is
released.
OffThe printer is ready to
print data.
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The Control Panel
Display
1. Messages
Displays the printer status, operation, and error
messages.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on page
87
See “Details of Menu mode” on page 20
2. Paper Source icon
Displays the paper source and roll paper cut setting.
You can select the following paper source icons by
pressing the
When you print from the printer driver, the settings
you make on the printer driver have priority over the
settings you make on the printer’s control panel.
button displayed on the LCD panel.
3. Platen Gap icon/Paper Number
Normally, displays the Platen Gap setting.
See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 20
IconExplanation
NoneSTANDARD
NARROW
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
When you select paper number (1 to 10) for CUSTOM
PAPER, the number you selected appears.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 24
4. Roll Paper Margin icon
Displays the paper margin icon with the margins
you have selected for the ROLL PAPER MARGIN.
❏15mm: When TOP/BOTTOM 15mm is selected.
IconExplanation
Prints on the roll paper. It cuts the roll
paper automatically after printing each
page.
When using the optional Auto Take-up
Reel Unit, set the Auto switch to Off;
otherwise, the printer does not cut the
paper.
Prints on the roll paper. It does not cut
automatically after printing.
Prints on the sheet.
❏35/15mm: When TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm is
selected.
❏45/15mm: When TOP 45/BOTTOM 15mm is
selected.
❏3mm: When 3mm is selected.
❏15mm: When 15mm is selected.
❏Auto: When DEFAULT is selected.
See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 20
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The Control Panel
5. Roll Paper Counter icon
Displays the remaining amount of roll paper.
When you make the following settings in ROLLPAPER REMAINING of the PAPER SETUP menu, the
icon and the remaining amount of roll paper is
displayed.
❏REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
❏The length of the roll paper is set for the ROLL
PAPER LENGTH.
❏The roll length alert value is set for the ROLL
LENGTH ALERT.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 24
6. Ink cartridge status icon
Displays the remaining amount of ink in each cartridge.
❏Ink cartridge
NumberInk color
❏Ink remaining
IconDescription
There is enough ink remaining.
Prepare a new ink cartridge.
(flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow
tank.
The ink is expended so you
cannot print. Replace the ink
cartridge with a new one.
(flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow
tank.
Cartridge error or no cartridge.
(flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow
tank.
1Vivid Magenta (VM)
2Cyan (C)
3Photo Black (PK)
4Yellow (Y)
5Matte Black (MK)
7. Maintenance tank icon
The rightmost icons show the empty space of the
maintenance tanks. There are two maintenance icons
for Epson Stylus Pro 9700/9710 and one for Epson
Stylus Pro 7700/7710.
IconDescription
There is enough empty space in the
maintenance tanks.
We recommend you prepare a new
maintenance tank. (flashing)
The maintenance tank is at the end of
its service life. Replace the maintenance
tank with a new one. (flashing)
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The Control Panel
8. Option usage icon
Displays whether options are available to use or not.
OptionIconDescription
Auto
Take-up
Reel Unit
No iconNot connected
Available
Not available
Menu Mode
The Menu mode enables you to make printer settings
similar to those you would normally make in the
driver or software, as well as other additional settings,
directly through the control panel. The control panel
shows the printer information, and operations such as
nozzle check can be performed using the control panel.
Using the Menu mode
Note:
Press the
Menu mode and return to the READY state.
Press the
Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.
button whenever you want to exit the
button to return to the previous step.
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1. Select a menu.
Example: When selecting PRINTER SETUP
Press the button to enter the Menu mode.
A
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
Press the / button to select PRINTER
B
SETUP.
2. There are three cases depending
on the items you have selected.
A. When you can select a parameter
Example: When selecting PLATEN GAP in the
PRINTER SETUP menu
Press the / button to select PLATEN GAP.
A
Press the button to enter the PLATEN GAP
B
item.
Press the button to enter the PRINTER
C
SETUP menu.
Press the / button to select a parameter
C
for the item.
The current setting is marked with (
Press the button to store the selected
D
parameter.
Press the button to return to the previous
E
level, or press the
Menu mode.
button to exit the
).
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B. When you execute a function
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the TEST
PRINT menu
In the TEST PRINT menu, press the /
A
button to select NOZZLE CHECK.
Press the button to enter the NOZZLE
B
CHECK item.
Press the button to execute the NOZZLE
C
CHECK.
C. When you want to display the printer information
Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the PRINTER
STATUS menu.
In the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the /
A
button to select INK LEVEL.
Press the button to enter the INK LEVEL item.
B
Confirm the remaining ink on the display.
C
Press the
remaining amount of each ink color.
/ button to display the
Example: MATTE BLACK 84%
Press the button to return to the previous
D
level or press the
Menu mode.
button to exit the
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Menu list
MenuItemParameter
“PRINTER SETUP” on
page 20
“TEST PRINT ” on page22NOZZLE CHECKPRINT
PLATEN GAPNARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST
PAGE LINEON, OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGINDEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm,
TOP 45/BOTTOM 15mm, 3mm, 15mm
PAPER SIZE CHECKON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECKON, OFF
REFRESH MARGINON, OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECKON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERNOFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
INITIALIZE SETTINGSEXECUTE
STATUS SHEETPRINT
NETWORK STATUS SHEETPRINT
JOB INFORMATIONPRINT
CUSTOM PAPERPRINT
“MAINTENANCE ” on
page 22
“PRINTER STATUS ” on
page 23
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT-3.0mm to +3.0mm
CUTTER REPLACEMENTEXECUTE
CLEANINGNORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER
CLEANING
CLOCK SETTINGMM/DD/YY HH:MM
VERSIONKW0xxxx or KN0xxxx
INK LEVEL(ink color) nn%
MAINTENANCE TANKLEFT nn%
RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORYNo. 0-No. 9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx cm2
TOTAL PRINTSnnnnnn PAGES
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) STATUSINITIALIZING, NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)
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“PAPER SETUP” on
page 24
“HEAD ALIGNMENT ”
on page 26
“NETWORK SETUP” on
page 26
ROLL PAPER REMAININGREMAINING PAPER SETUP
ROLL PAPER LENGTH
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPEPhoto Paper
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPERPAPER NO.1 - 10
PAPER THICKNESSSELECT PAPER TYPE
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENTAUTO, MANUAL
NETWORK SETUPDISABLE, ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTINGAUTO, PANEL
IP, SM, DG SETTINGIP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
DEFAULT GATEWAY
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
“OPTIONS SETUP” on
page 26
BONJOURON, OFF
INIT NETWORK SETTINGEXECUTE
TAKE UP REELTAKE UP REEL VERSION
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Details of Menu mode
PRINTER SETUP
* Default settings
ItemParameterExplanation
PLATEN GAPNARROWYou can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
STANDARD *
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
❏STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
❏When selecting other than STANDARD, the following icon
appears on the LCD panel.
: NARROW
: WIDE
: WIDER
: WIDEST
PAGE LINEON *You can select whether to print a page line (line along which to
cut) on the roll paper. Select ON if you want to print the page
OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGINDEFAULT *You can select margins for roll paper.
TOP/BOTTOM15mm
TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm
TOP 45/BOTTOM 15mm
15mm
3mm
line, or OFF otherwise.
The vertical line may be printed when the roll paper width that
is set in the printer driver is smaller than the width of the roll
paper that is loaded in the printer.
This setting is available for roll paper only.
❏DEFAULT:
The top margin of Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250),
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250), and Premium Luster
Photo Paper (260) are 20 mm and the bottom margin is 15
mm.
The top margin of Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper is
100 mm and the bottom margin is 15 mm.
❏TOP/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top and bottom margins are 15 mm and left and right
margins are 3 mm.
❏TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top margin is 35 mm, bottom is 15 mm, and left and
right are 3 mm.
❏TOP 45/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top margin is 45 mm, bottom is 15 mm, and left and
right are 3 mm.
❏15mm:
The margins of all four sides are 15 mm.
❏3mm:
The margins of all four sides are 3 mm.
The print size does not change even when the margins are
changed.
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ItemParameterExplanation
PAPER SIZE CHECKON *You can select whether to check the paper width.
OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECKON *❏ON:
OFF
❏ON:
Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
❏OFF:
Do not check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
The printer continues to print even if the paper width does
not match the data width, and the printer may print
beyond the paper. In addition, a wider blank margin may
appear at the top of each page. Because this soils the inside
of the printer, we recommend you select ON.
If the paper is not straight, an error message appears on the
LCD panel and the printer stops printing.
❏OFF:
A paper align error does not occur even if the printed data
is out of range of the paper, and the printer continues to print.
This setting is effective for roll paper only.
REFRESH MARGINON *When you select ON, the printer cuts an extra print area
automatically after borderless printing.
OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECKON: PERIODICALLY *The printer performs a nozzle check and if there are missing
dots, it performs cleaning automatically.
ON: EVERY JOB
OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERNOFF *When you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check pattern
ON: EVERY PAGE
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
INITIALIZE SETTINGSEXECUTEYou can return all setting values you have made in the PRINTER
❏ON: PERIODICALLY
Automatically performs a nozzle check periodically.
❏ON: EVERY JOB
Performs a nozzle check before printing each job.
❏OFF
Does not perform a nozzle check automatically.
You can change the number of times which cleaning is
performed at AUTO CLEANING TIMES in the Maintenance mode.
You can set up to 3 times.
See “Maintenance Mode” on page 27
before printing each print job or the 10th sheet, depending on
the setting you have set.
This setting is effective for roll paper only.
SETUP menu to their factory set value.
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TEST PRINT
ItemParameterExplanation
NOZZLE CHECKPRINTYou can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink
cartridge.
See “Nozzle check” on page 73
STATUS SHEETPRINTYou can print the current printer status.
NETWORK STATUS SHEETPRINTYou can print the current network status.
JOB INFORMATIONPRINTYou can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10
jobs.)
CUSTOM PAPERPRINTYou can print custom paper information registered in the
CUSTOM PAPER menu.
MAINTENANCE
You can perform maintenance functions, such as head cleaning.
ItemParameterExplanation
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT-3.0mm~+3.0mmYou can adjust the cutter position with 0.2-mm increments.
CUTTER REPLACEMENTEXECUTEStarts the cutter replacement operation.
See “Replacing the Cutter” on page 70
CLEANINGNORMAL CLEANINGYou can perform normal cleaning.
CLEAN COLOR PAIRSYou can select the nozzles to clean from the following two-color
combinations; C/VM, Y/PK or MK.
POWER CLEANINGYou can clean the print head more effectively than normal head
cleaning.
CLOCK SETTINGMM/DD/YY HH:MMYou can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.
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PRINTER STATUS
This menu shows the printer status.
ItemParameterExplanation
VERSIONKW0xxxx or KN0xxxxYou can see the firmware version.
INK LEVEL(ink color) nn%You can see the status of each ink cartridge.
MAINTENANCE TANKLEFT nn%You can see the empty space of the maintenance tank.
RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORYNo. 0 - No.9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx cm2
TOTAL PRINTSnnnnnn PAGESYou can see the total amount of pages you have printed.
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter)
STATUS *
* This function is not supported in some areas. For details, visit your local Epson Web site or contact your local Epson dealer/
representative.
INITIALIZING, NOT
STARTED, ENABLED,
DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT,
(NOT UPLOADED)
You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and paper size
(PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer. The latest job is
saved as No. 0.
You can see if the EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) is enabled or
disabled. If it is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last
uploaded is displayed.
Note:
❏When the Ink Check light flashes or remains on, you need to replace the expended ink cartridge. If you replace the
cartridge correctly, the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 64
❏You need to replace the maintenance tank when the LCD panel instructs to do so. If you replace the tank correctly,
the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing the Maintenance Tank” on page 68
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PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, be sure to make the appropriate settings for the paper.
ItemParameterExplanation
ROLL PAPER REMAININGREMAINING PAPER SETUPYou can set the paper remaining counter function only if paper
is not loaded in the printer.
❏OFF:
The ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is disabled. The Roll
Paper Counter icon does not appear on the LCD panel.
❏ON:
The remaining amount of roll paper is displayed on the LCD
panel. When you press the
(including the paper type, the roll paper length, and the roll
length alert value information) is printed on the roll paper
edge. When the roll paper is changed, the barcode is
scanned and the paper type, the roll paper length, and the
roll length alert value information are set.
button, the barcode
ROLL PAPER LENGTHThese settings are available only when REMAINING PAPER
SETUP is ON.
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPEPhoto PaperYou can select the media type loaded in the printer.
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPERPAPER NO.1 - 10You can select a number (between 1 to 10) to register the
You can get a message when there is not much paper left, by
setting the roll alert.
When using roll paper, enter the length of the roll paper set in
the printer and the alert value. You can set the roll paper length
from 5.0 to 99.5 m, and the roll length alert from 1 to 15 m.
settings (such as PAPER TYPE, PLATEN GAP, THICKNESS
PATTERN, PAPER FEED ADJUST, DRYING TIME, PAPER SUCTION)
or to recall these settings you have made.
The number you select here is displayed on the LCD panel.
See “CUSTOM PAPER SETUP ” on page 25
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CUSTOM PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, you need to make settings suitable for the media.
After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings. Make sure to select the paper from PAPERTYPE first, and then make the PLATEN GAP setting and so on.
To set the custom paper, see the following section.
“Setting the custom paper in the printer” on page 150
ItemParameterExplanation
PAPER TYPEPhoto PaperYou can select the media type that is most similar to the paper
you are using.
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
PLATEN GAPNARROWYou can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
STANDARD
WIDE
WIDER
THICKNESS PATTERNPRINTYou can print the paper thickness detection pattern and select
PAPER FEED ADJUST-0.70% to +0.70%You can set the paper feed amount of the printable area. The
DRYING TIME0.0sec to 10.0secYou can set the ink drying time for each print head pass. The
PAPER SUCTIONSTANDARDYou can set the suction pressure used to feed the printed paper.
-1 to -4
SET ROLL PAPER TENSIONNORMALWhen using a cloth or thin paper or when wrinkles appear in
HIGH
NARROW: Use this when printing on thin paper.
WIDE or WIDER: Select this if you find that printed images are
smeared.
the appropriate number from the printed pattern.
range is -0.70 to 0.70%. If the paper feed value is too large,
white horizontal micro-banding may appear. If the paper feed
value is too small, dark horizontal micro-banding may appear.
range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the ink density or paper
type, the ink does not dry soon. In this case, set the drying time
longer.
the paper during printing, select HIGH or EXTRA HIGH.
EXTRA HIGH
REMOVE SKEWONYou can select whether to perform this operation to reduce the
paper skew or not.
OFF
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HEAD ALIGNMENT
You can perform print head alignment. For more details, see the following section.
“Print head alignment” on page 79
ItemParameterExplanation
PAPER THICKNESSSELECT PAPER TYPEWhen using Epson special media, select the paper type. If you
use non-Epson special media, enter the paper thickness in the
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENTAUTOWhen you select AUTO, the adjustment pattern for output is read
MANUAL
range of 0.1 to 1.5 mm.
by the sensor and the optimum adjustment value is registered
automatically in the printer. When you select MANUAL, you need
to check the pattern and enter the value for alignment.
NETWORK SETUP
When you use the printer on the network, set the following items.
* Default settings
ItemParameterExplanation
NETWORK SETUPDISABLE *You can make the network settings using the printer’s control
panel. The following items appear only when ENABLE is
ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTINGAUTO *You can select the method to set the IP address to the printer.
PANEL
IP,SM,DG SETTINGAsk your system administrator for detailed information.
BONJOURON *You can enable or disable the Bonjour setting.
OFF
INIT NETWORK SETTINGEXECUTEYou can return the network settings of the printer to the factory
selected. After setting the items, press the
NETWORK SETUP menu, so the network is reset and the network
connection is available after 40 seconds. The NETWORK SETUP
menu does not appear while resetting the network.
When you select PANEL, IP,SM,DG SETTING appears.
default value.
button in the
OPTIONS SETUP
When you use the optional equipment, set the following items.
ItemParameterExplanation
TAKE UP REELTAKE UP REEL VERSIONDisplays the version of Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
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Maintenance Mode
You can change the language or unit used on the
display or return all the setting values to their factory
default.
Turn off the printer by pressing the button.
A
Press both the button and the
B
button at the same time to turn on the printer.
Hold down both buttons until MAINTENANCEMODE is displayed on the LCD panel.
Refer to the "Maintenance mode list" on the
right for details.
The setting procedures are the same as those
for the Menu mode.
See “Using the Menu mode” on page 15
ItemParameterExplanation
LENGTH UNITSMETRICYou can select a unit
of measurement to
FEET/INCH *
TEMPERATURE
UNITS
ROLL PAPER
TENSION
SS CLEANINGEXECUTEYou can perform
°C *You can select the
F
1When you set EXTRA
2
3 *
4
5
use to display length.
unit of temperature
displayed on the
LCD panel.
HIGH to the SET
ROLL PAPER
TENSION setting in
the CUSTOM PAPER
SETUP menu of the
PAPER SETUP menu
in the Menu mode,
you can change the
value of Roll Paper
Tension on a scale of
one to five. When
you set the value
larger, the tension is
stronger.
ultrasonic head
cleaning.
To exit the Maintenance mode, press the
C
button to turn off the printer.
Maintenance mode list
* Default settings
ItemParameterExplanation
LANGUAGEJAPANESEYou can select the
language to be
ENGLISH *
FRENCH
ITALIAN
GERMAN
PORTUGUE
SPANISH
DUTCH
displayed on the
LCD panel.
DEFAULT
PANEL
AUTO
CLEANING
TIMES
CUSTOM0 - 255You can make
EXECUTEYou can set all
setting values you
made in the Menu
mode to their
factory set value.
1 *You can set the
number of times
2
3
that the printer
performs cleaning
when it performs a
nozzle check and
detects missing dots.
custom settings. You
do not use this
normally.
KOREAN
CHINESE
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Paper Handling
Supported Media
We recommend you use Epson special media that can
enhance the usage and expressive power of the
printing results. See the following section for more
information on the paper.
“Paper Information” on page 166
Note:
❏Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn,
dirty or otherwise imperfect.
❏Insert the paper just before printing. Remove it
from the printer when printing is finished and
store it in accordance with the instructions for the
media that you are using.
❏When you use paper other than Epson special
media, see the instructions included with the
paper, or contact your supplier for more
information. Test the print quality before
purchasing a large amount of paper.
Available
width for
borderless
printing
10 inches, 300 mm, 13 inches (Super A3),
16 inches, 17 inches, 512 mm (B2),
594 mm (A1), 24 inches (Super A1), 728
mm (B1), 36 inches (Super A0), 44 inches
(Super B0)
Cut sheet
Media
types
Paper sizeEpson Stylus Pro 9700/9710:
Thickness
Plain paper, recycled paper, others
Width: 210 to 1118 mm
Length: 279.4 to 1580 mm
(A4 to Super B0)
Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710:
Width: 210 to 610 mm
Length: 279.4 to 914 mm
(A4 to Super A1)
Plain paper, recycled paper:
0.08 to 0.11 mm
(Weight: 64 to 90 g/m
Others:
Length 279 to 728 mm:
0.08 to 1.5 mm
Length 728 to 2032 mm:
0.08 to 0.5 mm
2
)
Roll paper
Media
types
Roll paper
size
Paper sizeEpson Stylus Pro 9700/9710:
Thickness
Plain paper, recycled paper, others
2-inch core:
Outer diameter 103 mm or less
3-inch core:
Outer diameter 150 mm or less
2-inch core: 254 to 1118 mm × 45 m
3-inch core: 254 to 1118 mm × 202 m
Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710:
2-inch core: 254 to 610 mm × 45 m
3-inch core: 254 to 610 mm × 202 m
Plain paper, recycled paper:
0.08 to 0.11 mm
(Weight: 64 to 90 g/m
Others:
0.08 to 0.5 mm
2
)
Available
width for
borderless
printing
10 inches, 300 mm, 13 inches (Super A3),
16 inches, 17 inches, 512 mm (B2),
594 mm (A1), 24 inches (Super A1), 728
mm (B1), 36 inches (Super A0), 44 inches
(Super B0)
Note:
❏Since the quality of any particular brand or type
of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at
any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any
non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test
samples of paper before purchasing large
quantities or printing large jobs.
❏Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and
cause paper jams or other problems. If you
encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of
paper.
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Using Roll Paper
Loading roll paper
To load roll paper, follow the steps below.
Note:
❏When REMAINING PAPER SETUP is ON, the
barcode (including the paper information) is
printed on the roll paper edge before the paper is
removed. This will facilitate paper setting the next
time the same paper is used.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 24
❏We recommend that you load the roll paper
immediately before printing. If the paper roll is left
in the printer, the roller for securing the paper
may leave a mark on the surface of the paper.
Turn on the printer by pressing the button.
A
To unlock the adapter holder, push the lock
C
lever of the adapter holder down firmly. Then
move the adapter holder to the left with the
handle.
Note:
After turning on the printer, press the
button before loading the paper to display the
instructions for paper settings.
Open the roll paper cover.
B
Place the paper roll in the gap on the top face of
D
the printer.
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Switch the lever of the roll media adapter to fit
E
the core size of the roll paper.
Using 2-inch core:
Using 3-inch core:
Attach the roll media adapters on both ends of
G
the roll paper. Then, pull down the lock lever of
the adapters on both sides to lock.
Push the adapters into the paper core firmly.
Release the lock lever of the adapters on both
F
sides.
Move the roll paper to the right side until it
H
touches the roll paper set guide.
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