Epson STYLUS PRO 9890, STYLUS PRO 7908 Manual

User’s Guide

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Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908/7890/7908 User’s Guide

Copyrights and Trademarks

Copyrights and Trademarks

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Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . . . 6 When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 When handling the ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 When transporting this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Control Panel

Buttons, Lights, and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Details of Menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maintenance mode list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Paper Handling

Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cut sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Loading roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cutting the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Removing the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Cut Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loading cut sheet smaller than A3 size . . . . . . . . . 39 Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger /

thick paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ejecting Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

For roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 For cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Using the paper basket and paper guides . . . . . . . .43 Using Auto Take-up Reel Unit (For Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Basic Settings

Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Printing procedures (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Printing procedures (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Checking the printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 When problem occurs during printing. . . . . . . . . .59

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Canceling printing using the computer

(Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Canceling printing using the computer

(Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Canceling printing using the printer. . . . . . . . . . . .61

Changing the Black Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Options and Consumable Products

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Instructions for placing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Notes for when you are not using the printer . . . .65 Instructions for using paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

When ink needs to be replaced/

When ink gets low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Confirming the ink cartridge remaining . . . . . . . .67 About ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Replacing the Maintenance Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Confirming the free space of the maintenance tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Replacing the maintenance tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Replacing the Cutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Adjusting the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Nozzle check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Power cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Automatic maintenance function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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Print head alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Cleaning outside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Cleaning inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Keeping the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

If you do not use your printer for a long time. . . . 87 If you have not used your printer for

more than six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Protecting the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Repacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Transporting the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Setting up the printer after transporting . . . . . . . . 89

Problem Solver

Error Messages on the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 When the maintenance request occurs . . . . . . . . . 99 When the call for service occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . 104 Feeding or ejecting troubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Other troubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

From the Printer icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Click the Help Button to Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Right-click on the item you want to check

and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Customizing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Saving various settings as your Select Settings . . 114 Saving media settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rearranging display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Summary of the Utility Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Uninstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Using the Printer Driver

(Mac OS X)

Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Using Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Uninstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . .121

Printing Varieties

Auto Correct Color and Print Photos (PhotoEnhance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Correct color and print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Printing Black and White Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Borderless printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Types of Borderless Printing Methods . . . . . . . . .130 Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing. .131 About Roll Paper Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Enlarged/Reduced Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Fit to Roll Paper Width

(Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Custom Scale Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Multi-Page Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Joining the output paper together . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Printing on custom paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Banner printing (on roll paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Layout Manager

(Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings . . .152

Color Management Printing

About Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Color Management Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Setting color management with the application. . . .154

Setting color management with the printer

driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Color management printing by ColorSync

(Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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Paper Information

Paper Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Cut sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Where To Get Help

Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Contacting Epson Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Before Contacting Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Help for Users in North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Help for Users in Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Help for Users in Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Help for Users in Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Help for Users in Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Help for Users in Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Help for Users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Help for Users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Help for Users in Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Help for Users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Help for Users in the Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Product Information

System Requirements for the Printer Driver . . . . . . 177

System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Printer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Software License Terms

Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Bonjour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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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

wWarning:

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

cCaution:

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this printer.

When choosing a place for this product

OPlace 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.

OAvoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

OAvoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

OKeep this product away from dusty areas.

OPlace this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

When setting up this product

ODo not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.

ODo not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.

OThis product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

OConnect 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.

OAvoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

OKeep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

OUse only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.

OUse only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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Safety Instructions

OIf 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.

ODo not attempt to service this product yourself.

OUnplug 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.

OIf 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.

OIf 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.

When using this product

ODo not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing.

ODo not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.

OAlways 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.

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Safety Instructions

When handling the ink cartridges

OKeep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink.

OIf ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

OBefore installing the new ink cartridge in the printer, shake it back and forth horizontally in five centimeter movements about 15 times within five seconds.

OUse the ink cartridge before the date printed on its package.

OUse up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results.

ODo not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head.

ODo not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing.

OThe 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.

OIf 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

OBefore transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are in the home (far right) position.

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Introduction

Introduction

Features

Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908 and Epson Stylus Pro 7890/7908 are wide-format ink jet color printers supporting 44-inch and 24-inch paper respectively.

The features of this printer are described below.

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.

Reduced color difference in different light source conditions

Previously, coloring with light colors was used to achieve subtle tones. However, to minimize this and thereby reduce color differences in different light source conditions, Light Light Black ink is used instead. The color remains stable even under different light sources*, ensuring consistently high quality printing.

* These are measured results using A/F11 light sources against a D50 light source.

Printing monochrome photos

Using the three densities of black ink as the main inks adjusted with light coloring, you can achieve subtle black and white tones. Also, you can print monochrome photos with rich tones from color photo data using only the functions of the printer driver, without having to use an application.

See “Printing Black and White Photos” on page 127

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.

See “Paper Information” on page 160

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.

Stability of ink after printing

Since the color of the ink stabilizes soon after printing, the prints can be used in the prepress workflow and for color proof purposes.

Support two kind of black inks

Both Photo and Matte Black ink are installed in this printer. Photo Black ink can be used for all media types with professional quality results. Matte Black ink significantly increases black optical density when printing on matte and fine-art type papers. Switch the black ink on the printer’s control panel according to the paper used.

Large-capacity (350 or 700 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.

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 / Ethernet

You can connect to a network using Hi-Speed USB or Ethernet.

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Introduction

Borderless printing

Using Auto Expand or Retain Size, you can perform borderless printing.

See “Borderless printing” on page 130

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 (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only)” on page 140

Automate the post-process by using Auto Take-up Reel Unit and SpectroProofer (optional)

By installing SpectroProofer, you can perform the color measurement operation using the print result done.

Auto Take-up Reel Unit winds the roll paper automatically. The Auto Take-up Reel Unit is optional with Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908.

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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).

4. Ink cover (on both sides)

Open the ink cover when installing the ink cartridges. It slightly opens when you push the button on the printer’s control panel.

5. Front cover

Open the front cover when you remove jammed paper.

6. Paper basket

Receives the ejected paper.

7. Paper guides

Use the paper guides to lead the paper for feeding forward or backward.

8. Manual box

Place the manual in here. You can set it either on the left or right side of the stand.

Rear section

1. Maintenance tanks (on both sides)

The tank where the waste ink goes into. There are two maintenance tanks on both sides of Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908. There is one maintenance tank on the right side of Epson Stylus Pro 7890/7908.

2. USB interface connector

Connects the computer and printer with a USB interface cable.

3. Option interface connector

Connects the printer and options with a cable.

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.

Buttons

1.Power button ( )

Turns the printer on or off.

2.Pause/Reset button ( )

OThe 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.

OThe printer returns to the READY state when this button is pressed in the Menu mode.

OClears errors if it is possible.

See “Error messages” on page 90

3.Black Ink Change button ( )

Switches the black ink types.

See “Changing the Black Ink” on page 61

4.Ink Cover Open button ( )

Slightly opens the selected ink cover, choosing left or right side indicated on the display.

5. Paper Source button ( )

OSelects 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		when you set the paper while
REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
Icon	Explanation
	Roll Auto Cut		Prints on the roll paper.
	On		It cuts the roll paper
			automatically after
			printing each page.
	Roll Auto Cut		Prints on the roll paper.
	Off		It does not cut the paper
			automatically after
			printing. You need to
			cut the paper with a
			cutter manually.
	Sheet		Prints on the sheet.

OReturns to the previous level when pressed in the Menu mode.

OWhen 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.

6. Paper Feed button ( / )

OFeeds the roll paper in the forward or reverse

direction.

You can feed 3 m of paper in the forward direction with one press. If you want to feed the paper faster in the forward direction, press and hold it for 3 seconds. You can feed 20 cm of paper in the reverse direction with one press.

OIf 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 40

OPress the button when setting a single cut sheet having a thickness under 0.5 mm, the printer starts paper feeding and then goes to the READY state.

OFeeds the sheet in the forward direction when you press the button.

OChanges the parameter in the forward or reverse order when selecting a desired parameter in the Menu mode.

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7. Menu button ( )

OEnters the Menu mode when pressed in the READY state.

See “Menu Mode” on page 16

OEnters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed during printing.

See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 24

OWhen pressed in the Menu mode, a desired menu can be selected.

8. OK button ( )

OSets the selected parameter in the selected item in the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected item is for execution only.

OThe printer ejects the cut sheet by pressing this button after printing.

OPress this button during ink drying or color chart drying, the printer stops the operation.

OWhen 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 ( )

OThis 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 state.

OWhen 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.

Lights

1	Power light		On	The printer is on.
			Flashing	The printer is receiving
				the data.
				The printer is in process
				of turning off.
			Off	The printer is off.
2	Paper Check		On	No paper is loaded in the
	light			paper source.
				The paper setting is not
				correct.
			Flashing	Paper is jammed.
				Paper is not loaded
				straight.
			Off	The printer is ready to
				print data.
3	Ink Check		On	The installed ink
	light			cartridge is expended.
				The ink cartridge is not
				installed.
				The wrong ink cartridge
				is installed.
			Flashing	The installed ink
				cartridge is nearly
				expended.
			Off	The printer is ready for
				print data.
4	Pause light		On	The printer is in the
				Menu mode or pause
				mode.
				The printer has an error.
			Off	The printer is ready to
				print data.
5	Paper		On	The paper presser is
	Secure light			released.
			Off	The printer is ready to
				print data.

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Display

1. Messages

Displays the printer status, operation, and error messages.

See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on page 90 See “Details of Menu mode” on page 21

2. Paper Source icon

Displays the paper source and roll paper cut setting. You can select the following paper source icons by pressing the button displayed on the LCD panel. 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.

Icon	Explanation
	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.

3. Platen Gap icon

Displays the Platen Gap setting. See “Menu list” on page 19

Icon	Explanation
None	STANDARD
	NARROW
	WIDE
	WIDER
	WIDEST

4. Paper Number

When you select paper number (1 to 10) for CUSTOM PAPER, the number you selected appears.

See “Printing on custom paper” on page 145

5. Roll Paper Margin icon

Displays the paper margin icon with the margins you have selected for the ROLL PAPER MARGIN.

O15mm: When TOP/BOTTOM 15mm is selected.

O35/15mm: When TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm is selected.

O3mm: When 3mm is selected.

O15mm: When 15mm is selected.

OAuto: When DEFAULT is selected.

See “Menu list” on page 19

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6. Roll Paper Counter icon

Displays the remaining amount of roll paper.

When you make the following settings in ROLL PAPER REMAINING of the PAPER SETUP menu, the icon and the remaining amount of roll paper is displayed.

OREMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.

OThe length of the roll paper is set for the ROLL PAPER LENGTH.

OThe roll length alert value is set for the ROLL LENGTH ALERT.

See “PAPER SETUP” on page 25

7. Ink cartridge status icon

Displays the remaining amount of ink in each cartridge.

O Ink cartridge

Number	Ink color
1	Cyan (C)
2	Yellow (Y)
3	Light Cyan (LC)
4	Matte Black (MK)
5	Photo Black (PK)
6	Vivid Magenta (VM)
7	Light Black (LK)
8	Light Light Black (LLK)
9	Vivid Light Magenta (VLM)

O Ink remaining

Icon Description

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.

8. Maintenance tank icon

The rightmost icons show the free space of the maintenance tanks. There are two maintenance icons for Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908 and one for Epson Stylus Pro 7890/7908.

Icon Description

There is enough free 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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9. Option usage icon

Displays whether options are available to use or not.

Option	Icon	Description
Auto		Available
Take-up
Reel Unit
		Not available
	No icon	Not connected
SpectroPr		Available
oofer
		Not available
	No icon	Not connected

10. Black Ink icon

Displays the black ink that is selected.

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 button whenever you want to exit the Menu mode and return to the READY state.

Press the button to return to the previous step.

Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.

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1. Select a menu.

Example: Select PRINTER SETUP.

A Press the button to enter the Menu mode.

The first menu appears on the LCD panel.

B SETUPPress the		/	button to select PRINTER
.

C	Press the		button to enter the PRINTER
	SETUP menu.

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

A Press the		/	button to select PLATEN GAP.

B item.Press the		button to enter the PLATEN GAP

Press the	/	button to select a parameter
C for the item.

The current setting is marked with ( ).

D parameter.Press the
			button to store the selected

Press the		button to return to the previous
E level, or press the			button to exit the Menu

mode.

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B. When you execute a function					C. When you want to display the printer information
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the TEST					Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the PRINTER
PRINT menu					STATUS menu.
In the TEST PRINT menu, press the				/	A	In the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the
A button to select NOZZLE CHECK.						/		button to select INK LEVEL.

B item.Press the button to enter the NOZZLE CHECK				B item.Press the		button to enter the INK LEVEL

C	Press the	button to execute the NOZZLE	Confirm the remaining ink on the display. Press
	CHECK.		C the	/	button to display the remaining
			amount of each ink color.
			Example: Matte Black 84%

		Press the		button to return to the previous
		D level or press the			button to exit the Menu

mode.

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Menu list

	Menu	Item	Parameter
	“PRINTER SETUP” on	PLATEN GAP	NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST
	page 21
		PAGE LINE	ON, OFF
		ROLL PAPER MARGIN	DEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm,
			3mm, 15mm
		PAPER SIZE CHECK	ON, OFF
		PAPER SKEW CHECK	ON, OFF
		REFRESH MARGIN	ON, OFF
		AUTO NOZZLE CHECK	ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF
		PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN	OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
		CHANGE BLACK INK	MANUAL, AUTO
		INITIALIZE SETTINGS	EXECUTE
	“TEST PRINT” on page	NOZZLE CHECK	PRINT
	23
		STATUS SHEET	PRINT
		NETWORK STATUS SHEET	PRINT
		JOB INFORMATION	PRINT
		CUSTOM PAPER	PRINT
	“MAINTENANCE” on	CUTTER ADJUSTMENT	EXECUTE
	page 23
		CUTTER REPLACEMENT	EXECUTE
		CLEANING	NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER
			CLEANING
		CLOCK SETTING	MM/DD/YY HH:MM
	“PRINTER STATUS” on	VERSION	JW0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC or JN0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC
	page 24
		INK LEVEL	(ink color) nn%
		MAINTENANCE TANK	LEFT nn%
			RIGHT nn%
		JOB HISTORY	No. 0-No. 9
			INK xxxxx.xml
			PAPER xxx.x cm2
		TOTAL PRINTS	nnnnnn PAGES
		EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) STATUS	INITIALIZING, NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED
			LAST UPLOADED
			MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)

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	“PAPER SETUP” on page	ROLL PAPER REMAINING	REMAINING PAPER SETUP
	25		ROLL PAPER LENGTH
			ROLL LENGTH ALERT
		PAPER TYPE	Photo Paper
			Proofing Paper
			Fine Art Paper
			Matte Paper
			Plain Paper
			Others
			CUSTOM PAPER
			NO PAPER SELECTED
		CUSTOM PAPER	PAPER NO.1 - 10
	“HEAD ALIGNMENT” on	PAPER THICKNESS	SELECT PAPER TYPE
	page 28		SELECT THICKNESS
		ALIGNMENT	AUTO, MANUAL
	“NETWORK SETUP” on	NETWORK SETUP	DISABLE, ENABLE
	page 28
		IP ADDRESS SETTING	AUTO, PANEL
		IP, SM, DG SETTING	IP 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
		BONJOUR	ON, OFF
		WSD	OFF, ON
		INIT NETWORK SETTING	EXECUTE
	“OPTIONS SETUP” on	SpectroProofer	STATUS INFORMATION
	page 29		DEVICE ALIGNMENT
		TAKE UP REEL	TAKE UP REEL VERSION

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Details of Menu mode

PRINTER SETUP

Item	Parameter	Explanation
PLATEN GAP	NARROW	You can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
		O STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
	STANDARD
		O When selecting other than STANDARD, the following icon
	WIDE
			appears on the LCD panel.
	WIDER		: NARROW
			: WIDE
	WIDEST
			: WIDER
			: WIDEST
PAGE LINE	ON	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 line,
	OFF
		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.
ROLL PAPER MARGIN	DEFAULT	You can select margins for roll paper.
		O	DEFAULT:
	TOP/BOTTOM15mm
			The top margin of Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250),
	TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm		Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250), and Premium Luster
			Photo Paper (260) are 20 mm and the bottom margin is 15
	15mm
			mm.
	3mm	O	TOP/BOTTOM 15mm:
			The top and bottom margins are 15 mm and left and right
			margins are 3 mm.
		O	TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm:
			The top margin is 35 mm, bottom is 15 mm, and left and
			right are 3 mm.
		O	15mm:
			The margins of all four sides are 15 mm.
		O	3mm:
			The margins of all four sides are 3 mm.
		The print size does not change even when the margins are
		changed.
PAPER SIZE CHECK	ON	You can select whether to check the paper width.
		O	ON:
	OFF
			Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
		O	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. Because this soils the inside of the printer, we
			recommend you select ON. This may result in a wider blank
			margin at the top of each page.

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Item	Parameter	Explanation
PAPER SKEW CHECK	ON	O	ON:
			If the paper is not straight, an error message appears on the
	OFF
			LCD panel and the printer stops printing.
		O	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 available for roll paper only.
REFRESH MARGIN	ON	When you select ON, the printer cuts an extra print area
		automatically after borderless printing.
	OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK	ON: PERIODICALLY	The printer performs a nozzle check and if there are missing dots,
		it performs cleaning automatically.
	ON: EVERY JOB
		O	ON: PERIODICALLY
	OFF		Automatically performs a nozzle check periodically.
		O	ON: EVERY JOB
			Performs a nozzle check before printing each job.
		O	OFF
			Does not perform a nozzle check automatically, except for
			some operations.
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN	OFF	When you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check pattern
		before printing each print job or the 10th sheet, depending on
	ON: EVERY PAGE
		the setting you have set.
	ON: EVERY 10 PAGES	This setting is available for roll paper only.
CHANGE BLACK INK	MANUAL	This function is enabled when printing to paper that supports
		both matte black and photo black ink.
	AUTO
		Select between automatically switching black ink (AUTO) or not
		automatically switching black ink (MANUAL) when switching the
		type of black ink from the printer driver.
		When AUTO is selected, the printer automatically switches to the
		type of black ink set in the printer driver, even if the type of black
		ink set in the printer driver and the printer itself do not match.
		A confirmation message is displayed when MANUAL is selected.
		If you choose to continue printing, the printer switches to the
		type of black ink specified in the printer driver, and then performs
		the printing operation.
		When printing to paper that has a specific type of supported
		black ink, you cannot set the type of black ink from the printer
		driver regardless of this setting. You must set the type of black ink
		that is compatible with your paper from the printer's control
		panel before printing.		See “Changing the Black Ink” on page
		61
INITIALIZE SETTINGS	EXECUTE	You can return all setting values you have made in the PRINTER
		SETUP menu to their factory set value.

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TEST PRINT

Item	Parameter	Explanation
NOZZLE CHECK	PRINT	You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink
		cartridge.
		See “Nozzle check” on page 77
STATUS SHEET	PRINT	You can print the current printer status.
NETWORK STATUS SHEET	PRINT	You can print the current network status.
JOB INFORMATION	PRINT	You can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10
		jobs.)
CUSTOM PAPER	PRINT	You can print custom paper information registered in the CUSTOM
		PAPER menu.
MAINTENANCE

You can perform maintenance functions, such as head cleaning.

Item	Parameter	Explanation
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT	EXECUTE	You can fine tune the cutting position when printing to roll paper
		with no margins in all directions. When using this function, a
		cutter position adjustment pattern is printed. You can select the
		cutter position number within a range of -120 to +120 mil (-3.0 to
		+3.0 mm) in increments of 8 mil (0.2 mm).
CUTTER REPLACEMENT	EXECUTE	Starts the cutter replacement operation.
		See “Replacing the Cutter” on page 73
CLEANING	NORMAL CLEANING	You can perform normal cleaning.
	CLEAN COLOR PAIRS	You can select the nozzles to clean from the following two-color
		combinations; C/VM, PK (MK)/LK, LLK/Y, or VLM/LC.
	POWER CLEANING	You can clean the print head more effectively than normal head
		cleaning.
CLOCK SETTING	MM/DD/YY HH:MM	You can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.

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PRINTER STATUS

This menu shows the printer status.

Item	Parameter	Explanation
VERSION	JW0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC or	You can see the firmware version.
	JN0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC
INK LEVEL	(ink color) nn%	You can see the status of each ink cartridge.
MAINTENANCE TANK	LEFT nn%	You can see the free space of the maintenance tank.
	RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORY	No. 0 - No.9	You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and paper size
	INK xxxxx.xml	(PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer. The latest job is
	PAPER xxx.x cm2	saved as No. 0.
TOTAL PRINTS	nnnnnn PAGES	You can see the total amount of pages you have printed.
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter)	INITIALIZING, NOT	You can see if the EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) is enabled or
STATUS *	STARTED, ENABLED,	disabled. If it is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last
	DISABLED	uploaded is displayed.
	LAST UPLOADED
	MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT,
	(NOT UPLOADED)

*This function is not supported in some areas. For details, visit your local Epson Web site or contact your local Epson dealer/representative.

Note:

OWhen 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 67

OYou 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 72

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PAPER SETUP

When you use non-Epson media, be sure to make the appropriate settings for the paper.

Item	Parameter	Explanation
ROLL PAPER REMAINING	REMAINING PAPER SETUP	You can set the paper remaining counter function only if paper is
		not loaded in the printer.
		O	OFF:
			The ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is disabled. The Roll
			Paper Counter icon does not appear on the LCD panel.
		O	ON:
			The remaining amount of roll paper is displayed on the LCD
			panel. When you press the	button, the barcode
			(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.
	ROLL PAPER LENGTH	These settings are available only when REMAINING PAPER SETUP
		is ON.
	ROLL LENGTH ALERT
		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.
PAPER TYPE	Photo Paper	You can select the media type loaded in the printer.
	Proofing Paper
	Fine Art Paper
	Matte Paper
	Plain Paper
	Others
	CUSTOM PAPER
	NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPER	PAPER NO.1 - 10	You can select a number (between 1 to 10) to register the 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” on page 26

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CUSTOM PAPER

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 PAPER TYPE first, and then make the PLATEN GAP setting and so on.

To set the custom paper, see the following section.

“Printing on custom paper” on page 145

Item	Parameter	Explanation
PAPER TYPE	Photo Paper	You can select the media type that is most similar to the paper
		you are using.
	Proofing Paper
	Fine Art Paper
	Matte Paper
	Plain Paper
	Others
PLATEN GAP	NARROW	You can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
		STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
	STANDARD
		NARROW: Use this when printing on thin paper.
		WIDE or WIDER: Select this if you find that printed images are
	WIDE
		smeared.
	WIDER
THICKNESS PATTERN	PRINT	You can print the paper thickness detection pattern.

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Item

Parameter

Explanation

PAPER FEED ADJUST

PATTERN

Use this setting if you are unable to resolve banding (horizontal

striped lines or uneven colors) even after cleaning or aligning the

VALUE

print head.

O

Pattern

This method allows you to correct by visually checking a

printed pattern and entering a correction value.

Check for the lightest colored pattern in lines A to D on the

printed adjustment pattern. In the following example, “3”

should be selected as it is the lightest.

1

2

3

4

5

A

Enter the confirmed number for each entry screen for lines

A to D.

O

Value

You can change the value based on the banding in the

printed material.

The correction value (-0.70 to + 0.70%) is set at a rate of one

meter per paper feed. Because a black band occurs (dark

colored stripe) if too little paper is fed, adjust it in a +

direction. Because a white band occurs (a white or light

colored stripes) if too much paper is fed, adjust it in a -

direction.

DRYING TIME

0.0sec

You can set the ink drying time for each print head pass. The

range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the ink density or paper

0.0sec to 10.0sec

type, the ink does not dry soon. In this case, set the drying time

longer.

PAPER SUCTION

STANDARD

You can set the suction pressure used to feed the printed paper.

-1 to -4

SET ROLL PAPER TENSION

NORMAL

When using a cloth or thin paper or when wrinkles appear in the

paper during printing, select HIGH or EXTRA HIGH.

HIGH

EXTRA HIGH

REMOVE SKEW

ON

You 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 83

Item	Parameter	Explanation
PAPER THICKNESS	SELECT PAPER TYPE	When using Epson special media, select the paper type. If you use
		non-Epson special media, enter the paper thickness in the range
	SELECT THICKNESS
		of 0.1 to 1.5 mm.
ALIGNMENT	AUTO	When you select AUTO, the adjustment pattern for output is read
		by the sensor and the optimum adjustment value is registered
	MANUAL
		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.

Item	Parameter	Explanation
NETWORK SETUP	DISABLE	You can make the network settings using the printer’s control
		panel. The following items appear only when ENABLE is selected.
	ENABLE
		After setting the items, press the	button in 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.
IP ADDRESS SETTING	AUTO	You can select the method to set the IP address to the printer.
		When you select PANEL, IP,SM,DG SETTING appears.
	PANEL
IP,SM,DG SETTING	Ask your system administrator for detailed information.
BONJOUR	ON	You can enable or disable the Bonjour setting.
	OFF
WSD	OFF	Select whether the network interface uses WSD (ON) or not
		(OFF).
	ON
INIT NETWORK SETTING	EXECUTE	You can return the network settings of the printer to the factory
		default value.

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OPTIONS SETUP

When you use the optional equipment, set the following items.

Item	Parameter	Explanation
SpectroProofer	STATUS INFORMATION	In STATUS INFORMATION, displays the status of each item of
		SpectroProofer, such as the version of SpectroProofer, the
	DEVICE ALIGNMENT
		product numbers of the white calibration tiles, the temperature
		of Color Measurement Device (ILS20EP), ambient air
		temperature, and the color of the backing.
		In DEVICE ALIGNMENT, perform the setup for SpectroProofer
		installed.
TAKE UP REEL	TAKE UP REEL VERSION	Displays 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.

A Turn off the printer by pressing the										button.
Press both the			button and the							button
B at the same time			to turn on the printer.

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 16

C To exit the Maintenance mode, press the button to turn off the printer.

Maintenance mode list

	Item	Parameter	Explanation
	LANGUAGE	JAPANESE	You can select the
			language to be
		ENGLISH
			displayed on the LCD
			panel.
		FRENCH
		ITALIAN
		GERMAN
		PORTUGUE
		SPANISH
		DUTCH
		KOREAN
		CHINESE
	LENGTH UNITS	METRIC	You can select a unit
			of measurement to
		FEET/INCH
			use to display length.
	TEMPERATURE	°C	You can select the
	UNITS		unit of temperature
		F
			displayed on the LCD
			panel.
	ROLL PAPER	1 - 5	You can change the
	TENSION		maximum value of
			Roll Paper Tension.
	SS CLEANING	EXECUTE	You can perform
			ultrasonic head
			cleaning.
	DEFAULT	EXECUTE	You can set all
	PANEL		setting values you
			made in the Menu
			mode to their factory
			set value.
	AUTO	1 - 3	The number of times
	CLEANING		to perform auto
	TIMES		cleaning when a clog
			was detected after
			performing an auto
			nozzle check.
	CUSTOM	0 - 255	You can make
			custom settings.

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