Page 1 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Series ® PRINTER GUIDE ®...
Page 2 EPSON, EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION DX3, PhotoEnhance, SelecType, and EPSON Archival are trademarks and EPSON Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. EFI, the EFI logo, Fiery, and the Fiery logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Page 3 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
How To Use Your Manuals ....... 2 Using This Printer Guide ......3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
Page 5 Cleaning the Printer ........
Page 6 4 Resolving Problems Diagnosing Problems ........4-1 Using Hex Dump Mode .
Page 7 B Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Connecting the Printer ........B-1 Setting Up Your Software .
Page 8 Using the Spool Manager ......C-21 Checking Printer Status ........C-21 Using Status Monitor 2 (EPSON Stylus Pro 9000) .
Page 9 Contents...
Page 10 EPSON dye-based ink. With resolutions up to 1440 dpi, the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series printers support two 44-inch media rolls and cut sheets up to 1.5 mm thick. Both printers incorporate EPSON’s DC-based motor technology, which allows...
Page 11: How To Use Your Manuals
The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Series Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the procedures for daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink cartridges, running cleaning cycles, aligning the print head, and preparing the printer for transportation.
Page 12: Using This Printer Guide
Appendix A gives instructions for installing an optional Ethernet interface card. Appendix B covers the installation and use of EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Macintosh computers. Appendix C covers the installation and use of EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Windows computers.
Page 13: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
P.M. Time, Saturday. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.
Page 14: Energy Star Compliance
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766. Or visit our web site at: www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 15: Important Safety Instructions
Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer (or RIP Station 5100). Do not place the printer (or RIP Station 5100) on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent. Avoid areas subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity or shock and vibrations.
Page 16: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere • rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s...
Page 17 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation. Before transporting the printer, remove the ink cartridges, close the ink valves, and install the carriage restraint (packing material). See page 3-16...
Page 18: Handling Paper And Other Media
Handling Paper and Other Media The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 and 9500 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide. The straight-through paper path allows you to use heavy stock, including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
Page 19: Printing On Epson Paper And Other Media
Some media may not be available in your location. * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for product codes 44-inch Paper type roll Presentation Matte S041220 S041221 S041295 —...
Page 20 Semimatte Paper Photo Weight Posterboard for Archival Ink * Textured Fine Art Paper Translight Tyvek * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for product codes Handling Paper and Other Media 44-inch Paper type roll Doubleweight Matte Paper S041387 S041386 S041385 Glossy Paper Photo Weight S041389 —...
Page 21: Printing Tips For Epson Media
• Using Roll Paper The printer comes with two spindles, so you can have two types or sizes of roll paper available for printing. You can use any roll paper with a 2-inch core, up to 44 inches wide. With the optional 3-inch spindle, you can also use roll paper that has a 3-inch core (one roll at a time).
Page 22: Attaching Paper To The Spindle
Handling Paper and Other Media Attaching Paper to the Spindle Follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle. 2. Slide the movable paper stop (flange) off the left end of the spindle. 3. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown: 4.
Page 23: Removing Paper From The Spindle
Handling Paper and Other Media 5. Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly Removing Paper from the Spindle If you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the roll and spindle. Caution 2.
Page 24: Inserting The Spindle In The Printer
After you have loaded the paper roll onto the spindle, you need to insert it into the printer. You can have two rolls of paper in the printer at the same time, and print on either one. (If you’re using the optional 3-inch spindle, you can only have one roll of paper in the printer.)
Page 25 Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Insert the white end into the right mounting bracket inside the printer. 5. Place the black end of the spindle into the left mounting bracket inside You can use either the upper or lower bracket.
Page 26 Note To remove the spindle 7. See the next section to load the paper for printing. (and paper roll) from the printer, first lift out the left end and then the right end. Handling Paper and Other Media paper belts included with your printer.
Page 27: Loading Roll Paper For Printing
Handling Paper and Other Media Loading Roll Paper for Printing Once the roll paper is attached to the spindle and inserted in the printer, you’re ready to load it for printing. First, open the roll paper cover and make sure the spindle is inserted correctly. Then follow these steps: 1.
Page 28 2. Make sure the Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. Caution 3. Feed the paper into the paper slot. Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with bare hands.
Page 29 1-12 Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 5. Turn the roll back to remove the slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes. 1-12...
Page 30: Cutting Paper Manually With The Built-In Cutter
The paper is cut. Cut/Eject 1-13 appears on the control panel display. appears on the control panel READY , the paper and printer will move Pause setting, you need to cut the paper Paper Feed light comes on. Roll Auto Cut...
Page 31: Cutting Canvas And Other Media With The Utility Cutter
If you’re using the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, you can cut the media with scissors or a utility knife. If you have the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can follow these steps to use the utility cutter that came with the printer: 1.
Page 32: Printing Trim Lines
Printer Setting menu. SelecType If you’re using the RIP Station 5100 or the EPSON printer driver, you can also specify trim lines through your print options. See the RIP Station 5100 User Guide or Appendix B or C in this manual for more information.
Page 33 1-16 Handling Paper and Other Media Before you start, make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. Then follow these steps: 1. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the 3. Make sure that the paper set lever is all the way down.
Page 34: Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches
Handling Paper and Other Media Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer than 19 Inches Before you start, make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. Then follow these steps: 1. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed.
Page 35: Printing On Posterboard
8. To remove your print, hold it while pressing the is flashing. Printing on Posterboard You can print on heavy stock up to 28 × 40 inches (B1), such as EPSON Note Posterboard Semigloss. Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick.
Page 36 4. Open the lower cover. Note 5. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until the bottom edge of the If you’re using stock more than 39 inches long, load it long edge first (in landscape orientation). Handling Paper and Other Media board rests behind the open lower cover.
Page 37: Adjusting The Platen Gap For Heavy Stock
PRINTER SETTING MENU the display. button. Item PLATEN GAP=AUTO button. PLATEN GAP=WIDE 1-20 appears on the control panel. READY , the board and printer will move into Follow these steps: WIDE. appears on appears on the display. appears on the display.
Page 38: Using The Paper Hammock
This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled. You can set up the hammock either to catch the paper roll under the printer or let it feed When you print on straight out in front of the printer.
Page 39 1-22 Handling Paper and Other Media 2. Place the two rods in front of the hammock hooks. 3. Place the shorter rod on the ends of the hooks. The longer rod should rest on the floor under the hooks. 1-22...
Page 40 Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Push in the top of the paper hammock so that the paper will feed forward. 5. If necessary, extend the hammock fabric out on the floor in front of the printer (for large print jobs). 1-23 1-23...
Page 41: Catching Printouts Under The Printer
Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to set up the hammock under the printer: 1. Fit the ends of the three rods into the slots at the end of the paper 2. Pull out the top of the hammock so that printouts will feed backward.
Page 42: Setting Paper Configurations
Setting Paper Configurations When you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to register the paper’s thickness and drying time. On the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can also register the suction setting. The only way to tell if you need to register new media is by experimentation.
Page 43: Selecting Registered Paper Settings
This is how long the print head will pause between pages (or before cutting) to let the ink dry. For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, skip to step 9. For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, continue with step 8. button.
Page 44: Monitoring And Configuring The Printer
Configuring the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series printers include a number of monitoring utilities. The control panel displays status messages and error messages, and the lights alert you when a problem occurs or your ink runs out. If you have the RIP Station 5100, you can also use software utilities to monitor the printer.
Page 45: Monitoring Normal Printer Operation
If you need to stop the printer during a print job, press the Press the If you decide to cancel a job after the printer has started processing it, you can reset the printer. Press the This clears all data in the printer’s memory.
Page 46: Printing A Status Check
2-4. Follow these steps to print the status check: 1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on page 1-15. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use more paper.) 2.
Page 47: Checking Ink Levels And Component Life
Cleaning 3 seconds. For more information, see page 3-2. If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, you can run the Head Cleaning utility. See page B-24 (Macintosh) or C-26 (Windows) for instructions.
Page 48: Responding To Control Panel Lights And Messages
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Following is a list of the items displayed. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. (black) INK LEFT-K (cyan)
Page 49 A printer part will need to be replaced soon. The waste ink system is almost full. Ink cartridge(s) not installed. Wrong interface card installed. Turn off the printer and remove the Paper has jammed in the printer. Roll paper was not cut completely.
Page 50 Note the error number, and turn the printer off and then on. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described in the Introduction. Contact EPSON to have the waste ink system replaced. Turn the printer off and then on again. After 3 seconds the message disappears.
Page 51: Using The Control Panel To Configure The Printer
The default margins for roll paper are .12 inches or 3 mm (left and right) Note and .59 inches or 15 mm (top and bottom). You can use the Printer Settings menu on the control panel to set all margins to 3 mm or 15 mm.
Page 52: Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features
SelecType Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features The printer normally stops and displays an error message if you try to print an image wider than the paper, or if paper is fed at an angle. You can turn off the paper size check and/or paper alignment check if you don’t want to use these monitoring features.
Page 53: Configuring The Parallel Interface
You can use the control panel to change the parallel interface to ECP mode for faster printing. To use this mode, you must connect a computer directly to the printer’s parallel interface (without a RIP), and the computer must support ECP mode. See your computer’s documentation for more information.
Page 54: Changing The Printer's Code Page Setting
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting The printer uses the PC437 code page (U.S. and standard European character sets) by default. You can use the control panel to change it to the PC850 code page (multilingual character sets) if necessary. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 55: Setting The Control Panel Language
EPSON servicer only. • • • Make sure the printer is turned off, then follow these steps to change the language for control panel messages: 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5.
Page 56: Maintaining And Transporting The Printer
Chapter 3: Maintaining Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series printers require very little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: Running a nozzle check • Running a cleaning cycle •...
Page 57: Running A Cleaning Cycle
Always run a nozzle check first to confirm that the head needs cleaning; the nozzle check uses only a small amount of ink. If you have installed the EPSON printer driver and utilities, you can run the Head Cleaning utility. See page B-24 (Macintosh) or C-26 (Windows) for instructions.
Page 58: Aligning The Print Head
Then you determine which numbered row of patterns (EPSON Stylus • Pro 9000) or numbered line or box (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500) has the best vertical alignment (smallest gaps). You enter the information on the control panel to change the print head alignment.
Page 59 For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, skip to the next section, • “Completing the Alignment Procedure.” For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, patterns 1 through 3 are printed • on the first sheet of paper. After this sheet is printed, appears on the display and the red light is flashing, it is safe to raise the paper set lever.
Page 60: Completing The Alignment Procedure
Completing the Alignment Procedure After all the patterns have printed, continue with these steps. 1. Do one of the following: For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, examine pattern #1 and • determine which row number has the smallest gaps. In the first example below, the lines in row 4 have the smallest gaps.
Page 61 4. After you have registered all the patterns, press the For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, examine row #1 and determine • which line or box number has the smallest gaps. In the example below, line 8 has the smallest gaps in row 1.
Page 62: Replacing Ink Cartridges
When the light stays on and For best results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not before you can continue printing. Use only the following EPSON ink refill them. Damage to cartridges: your printer attributable...
Page 63 3. Push the lever down and let it “bounce” back up to open the ink 4. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you replace ink cartridges. The illustrations show paper removed for clarity only.
Page 64 Check the package and product code. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer from its package. If you’re using pigment ink, shake the cartridge gently before installing rear of the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot. Don’t force the cartridge.
Page 65 3-10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8. Push the cartridge clamp back. Make sure the corresponding Note If the Ink Out light remains on, the cartridge may not be installed correctly. Remove the cartridge and then reinsert it as described above.
Page 66: Replacing The Paper Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, you may need to replace it more often. You can also check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the control panel.
Page 67 3-12 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Press the Caution To avoid damaging your printer, never move the paper cutter holder by hand. 4. When the holder stops moving and button. The paper cutter holder moves to the Enter replacement position, where the arrow appears in the illustration below: the display, open the lower cover.
Page 68 5. When 6. Slowly take your finger off the side pin. The paper cutter raises so it can Note 7. Carefully remove the cutter blade from the printer. Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing.
Page 69: Installing The New Cutter Blade
3-14 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Installing the New Cutter Blade After you have removed the used cutter blade, you’re ready to install the new one. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the new blade from its package. 2. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder. If necessary, 3.
Page 70: Cleaning The Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Be careful not to touch 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights on the control panel the gears inside the printer.
Page 71: Transporting The Printer
When you need to ship your printer, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to prepare the printer for shipping: 1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in the home Caution 2. Remove the following parts:...
Page 72 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3-17 4. Install the carriage shipping restraint (packaging material). 5. Close the ink valve locks on each side of the printer. Open Close Open Close 6. Remove the left and right side joint cover plates by spreading the ends and pulling outward.
Page 73: Setting Up The Printer After Transporting It
7. While holding the printer unit, remove the screws from the left and Warning The printer unit weighs 8. Have four people lift the printer unit off of the leg assembly, using the approximately 212 lb (96 kg). Always have four people lift it, using the hand grip areas as shown.
Page 74: Moving The Printer On The Stand
• • Moving the Printer on the Stand When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same Caution building or facility, you can roll the printer on its casters. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the power cord, interface cable, roll paper spindles and...
Page 75: Replacing The Waste Ink System
Replacing the Waste Ink System Approximately every two years (or after 12,000 B1-size prints), you must have your authorized EPSON servicer replace the waste ink system. This is necessary to prevent damage to the print head and maintain print quality.
Page 76: Resolving Problems
• Solving paper problems • Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series printers include a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights • on the printer’s control panel. See page 2-5 for more information.
Page 77: Using Hex Dump Mode
When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set correctly. For more information, see the RIP Station 5100 User Guide (if you have the RIP) or Appendix B or C (if you’re using the EPSON printer driver).
Page 78 Print quality problems Problem Possible cause Your print has Print head nozzles are clogged. horizontal banding. The print head is out of alignment. You’re printing at 720 dpi. You’re using the High Speed (Bi-directional) setting. Print options are set incorrectly for the media you’re using.
Page 79 See page 1-5 for instructions. If you’re using a cut sheet, make sure the printable side is face up. Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. See page 3-15 for cleaning instructions.
Page 80: Solving Operational Problems
Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • • • If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below: Operational problems Problem Possible cause...
Page 81 Zip ™ drive, or extension cable. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON printer port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen.
Page 82: Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON printer port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen.
Page 83 The paper is curled toward the print is smeared. printable side. Print options are set incorrectly for the media you’re using (for EPSON media). You’re using the wrong paper configuration setting (for non-EPSON media). The platen gap setting is incorrect.
Page 84: Solving Paper Problems
Always turn the roll back to remove the slack. See page 1-12 for more information. If you’re not using a roll of paper that’s installed in the printer, secure it with the roll paper belt. See page 1-9 for more information.
Page 85: Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems
Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you’re printing on. See page 1-20 for more information. If you’re not using EPSON media, make sure you register and select your paper’s thickness. See page 1-25 for more information.
Page 86 If you have the paper hammock set up in front of the printer, extend the • paper guides out so they rest on the front of the hammock. If you have the paper hammock set up below the printer, extend the •...
Page 87: Clearing Paper Jams
4-12 Resolving Problems Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER message on the control panel display. Follow these steps to clear paper jams: 1. If roll paper is jammed, cut it by hand at the paper slot.
Page 88 Paper Out the control panel. Then reload your paper. the home (far right) position, as shown below. If it’s not, turn the printer on, wait until the print head moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 4-13...
Page 89 4-14 Resolving Problems 4-14...
Page 90: Specifications
18,000 B1 images, 30% coverage Two billion dots per nozzle Waste ink system requires replacement after approximately 12,000 sheets (parts and labor not covered under warranty) Approximately 2,000 B1 sheets (EPSON media up to 4.33 mil thick) Bidirectional or unidirectional (user-selectable) ® ESC/P Raster...
Page 91: Paper
Specifications Paper Cut sheet paper specifications Roll paper specifications Depending on the media, feed and print quality are guaranteed on paper thicknesses of 3.15 to 4.33 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm), 64 to 90 gsm. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems.
Page 92: Printable Area
Printable Area Minimum margins for roll paper and cut sheets: .12” (3 mm) .12” (3 mm) * Default roll paper top and bottom margins are .59 inches (15 mm). You can set all margins to .12 inches (3 mm) or .59 inches (15 mm) using the control panel. See page 2-8 for instructions.
Page 93: Electrical
Specifications Electrical This product is also designed for IT power systems with phase to phase voltage 220–240V. Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information. Initialization Safety Approvals 120 V model Input voltage range 90 to 132 V...
Page 94: Ink Cartridges
Approximately 0.82 to 0.85 lb (370 to 385 g) Capacity 7.4 oz (220 ml) Print yield may vary, depending on how often you run print head cleaning cycles and how much you use the printer. Yield of the initial cartridge set is reduced because of ink charging. Specifications...
Page 95: Parallel Interface
Specifications Parallel Interface Forward Channel Reverse Channel ECP Mode Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL compatible Connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Transmission mode IEEE-1284 Nibble mode Adaptable connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization...
Page 96: Serial Interface (Rs-423 Standard)
Serial Interface (RS-423 Standard) Standard Based on RS-423 Synchronization Synchronous Bit rate Approx. 1.8M bps Handshaking X-ON/X-OFF and DTR protocol Word format Data bit: 8 bits Parity bit: None Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Connector 8-pin mini-circular connector Recommended cable ImageWriter (preferably Belkin brand)
Page 97 Specifications...
Page 98: A Installing An Interface Card
If you have the RS 5100 or another RIP, you connect it to the printer using the built-in parallel interface. For connectivity without a RIP, you can install one of the following cards: EpsonNet Internal Print Server (10BaseT / 100BaseTX) —...
Page 99 4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the the shield plate to the back of the printer. Then lift off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws so you can use them if you re-install the shield plate.
Page 100 8. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and to your network hub or computer. To remove an interface card, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and follow the above steps in reverse order. Before you can use the EpsonNet Internal Print Server, you must configure it for your network protocols and operating system.
Page 101 Installing an Interface Card...
Page 102: Connecting The Printer
Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 and 9500 come with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. Utilities allow you to manage background printing jobs, track the status of your printer, and run print head maintenance procedures.
Page 103: Connecting To The Printer's Parallel/Usb Interface
Connecting to the Printer’s Parallel/USB Interface To connect to the printer’s built-in parallel port, you’ll need a conversion cable, such as the EPSON USB adapter (C-USB-PK4). Make sure the printer’s parallel interface is set to compatible (the default setting), as described on page 2-10.
Page 104: Setting Up Your Software
Setting Up Your Software You need to install the drivers and utilities on any Macintosh that will print to the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 or 9500. Make sure each Macintosh meets the minimum system requirements. Then follow the procedure for installing the software.
Page 105: Checking System Requirements
1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. 2. Open the 3. When you see the “installation complete” message, click Follow the steps in the next section to select your printer using either the serial interface or an AppleTalk Component Minimum...
Page 106: Selecting Your Printer In The Chooser
After you install the software, you need to open the Chooser to select your Note printer. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your Macintosh and turned on. If you are using an 2. Open the Chooser.
Page 107: Setting Up Printer Sharing
4. Close the Chooser. Setting Up Printer Sharing If you want to share the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you first need to set it up as a shared printer on the Macintosh to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the printer from each Macintosh that will use it, and install the printer software on those Macintosh systems.
Page 108 Share this Printer information as needed. 5. Click . The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6. Close the Chooser. 7. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, open the Chooser, click the printer’s icon, and select the printer port.
Page 109: Setting Print Options
When you’re ready to print from an application, you need to choose page setup options and print options. The EPSON drivers offer automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options.
Page 110 (or centimeters). list. Source If your image is more than 62 inches long, select (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 only). You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous images without any “margin space” between them. • Auto Rotate Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the paper roll.
Page 111: Choosing Basic Print Options
B-10 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your Page Setup options, you need to set printing options. See page B-14 for instructions on advanced settings. Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments: 1.
Page 112 Standard, People, Nature, Soft Focus, select Digital Camera Correction common to digital camera images. (For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, these options are available from the Custom settings list or on the Advanced settings window.) Click and then choose one of the print job types from the •...
Page 113: Selecting The Correct Media Type
Some media may not be available in your location. * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for product code Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities. • See page B-24 for more information.
Page 114 * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for driver updates, Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Paper type Product code...
Page 115: Choosing Advanced Print Options
B-14 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your individual needs. Follow these steps to print with advanced settings: 1.
Page 116 CMY inks, or choose from the Color Adjustment modes shown in the table on page B-16. (For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays.) When you print on EPSON backlight film,...
Page 117: Color Management Settings
This setting disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management mode (available under the Mode list on the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000). if you want to have your advanced settings Save Settings available for reuse.
Page 118: Managing Print Jobs
Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up background printing, so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while a file is being printed.
Page 119: Setting Up Background Printing
B-18 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Setting Up Background Printing You can set up background printing from the Chooser, as described on page B-6, or you can use the background printing button on the Print dialog box. Follow these steps to set up background printing: 1.
Page 120: Using Monitor3
Copies Click to check your ink levels (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 only) Click to start the print head cleaning utility (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 only). See page B-24 for more information about the cleaning utility.
Page 121 B-20 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh If you want to change the printing priority of a print job or set a specific time for it to print, click the window. The Note If you see a stop sign icon...
Page 122: Cancelling Printing
Pro 9500 only). Or, click the to cancel the print job. Checking Printer Status The Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer and configure error messages and other features of printer operation. Follow these steps to check ink levels: 1.
Page 123: Selecting Configuration Options
3. To recheck the ink level check, click the Selecting Configuration Options You can configure the way you want the printer to handle error and warning messages, ink level checks, and print file handling in the Configuration Settings dialog box. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 124 Temporary Spool folder let you select the folders on your hard disk that store the folder temporary files created when you send a job to the printer. Click the button to change the folder from the default folder shown. Select •...
Page 125: Running Print Head Utilities
B-24 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Running Print Head Utilities The utilities included with your printer software let you run the following maintenance procedures from your computer: • • • Running Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged.
Page 126: Running The Print Head Alignment Utility
12 patterns of 7 rows each and takes about 15 minutes. For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can use EPSON roll paper. Six patterns of 15 lines or boxes are printed, which takes about 10 minutes. The patterns are repeated across the width of the page.
Page 127 9000, you will see 12 choices instead of 6. For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, choose the line or box number • that has the smallest gaps. In the example below, line 8 has the smallest gaps in each pattern.
Page 128: Windows
Utilities for Windows Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 and 9500 come with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. Utilities allow you to manage print jobs, track the status of your printer, and run print head maintenance procedures.
Page 129: Setting Up Your Software
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Make sure both your printer and computer are turned off. Then follow these Note steps to use the printer’s built-in parallel interface: 1. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface. Then To connect to a USB port, you’ll need a conversion...
Page 130: Checking System Requirements
Make sure any virus protection programs are turned off before you begin. Then follow these steps to install your printer software: 1. Make sure the printer is connected and turned off, then turn on your computer. 2. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.
Page 131 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Note If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears, click Cancel and follow the steps given here. If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears 3. Double-click (in Windows 2000), click Yes.
Page 132: Setting Up Printer Sharing In Windows 95 And 98
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98 First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it, and install drivers on all client systems.
Page 133 Accessing the printer through a network To access the printer from another computer on your network, follow these steps. 1. On the computer from which you want to access the printer, click 2. Double-click the the following: , enter a name and other information if you want,...
Page 134 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 3. Click . You see a window like the following: Next 4. Click , then click Network printer 5. Click . You see a window like the following: Browse 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer.
Page 135: Setting Up Printer Sharing In Windows Nt 4.0 And 2000
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it, and install the printer software on those computers.
Page 136 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Accessing the printer through a network To access the printer from another computer on your network, follow these steps. 1. Install the printer driver on the client computer from the software CD-ROM. 2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click your printer’s icon, then click...
Page 137: Setting Print Options
When you’re ready to print from an application, you need to choose print options and paper options. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options.
Page 138: Choosing Basic Print Options
Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments: 1. Choose 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 or 9500 printer is selected, and EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Select a 4. Select Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows from the File menu of your application.
Page 139 Standard, People, Nature, Soft Focus, select Digital Camera Correction common to digital camera images. (For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, these options are available from the Custom settings list on the Advanced settings window.) Click and then choose one of the print job types from the •...
Page 140: Selecting The Correct Media Type
Posterboard Semigloss Premium Luster Photo Paper * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for product code For EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Paper, and Photo Quality Glossy Film, use the corresponding Media Type setting.
Page 141 You may have to experiment to determine which setting is best for the substrate you’re using. * Not available at time of printing. Check the EPSON web site for driver updates, Paper type Product code Doubleweight Matte S041385, S041386, S041387,...
Page 142: Choosing Paper And Layout Options
1. From the Main Print Properties box, click the verify settings to get the results you expect. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Note 3. From the If you’re using roll paper and you choose a paper size that’s larger than...
Page 143: Choosing Advanced Print Options
Prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper Saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Applicable in Roll Paper (Banner) mode (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500) only. Area (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 only).
Page 144 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows You see a dialog box like the following: EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 3. Choose the setting according to the guidelines on page Media Type C-13 or C-14. Then choose...
Page 145 CMY inks, or choose from the four Color Adjustment modes, as shown in the table on page C-19. (For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays.) When you print on EPSON...
Page 146 No Color Adjustment This setting disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode if you want to use a standalone color management module (available under the Mode list on the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000). • Adjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system (effective in Windows 98/2000 only).
Page 147: Managing Print Jobs
PhotoEnhance4 settings Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) appears on the taskbar when you print.
Page 148: Using The Spool Manager
You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500). If you don’t want the Progress Meter to appear, you can turn it off.
Page 149: Using Status Monitor 2 (Epson Stylus Pro 9000
C-22 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Using Status Monitor 2 (EPSON Stylus Pro 9000) The Status Monitor 2 icon appears on the Windows taskbar in the bottom right corner of your screen. To open the utility, double-click the icon. The main window appears:...
Page 150: Status Monitor 3 (Epson Stylus Pro 9500
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Status Monitor 3 (EPSON Stylus Pro 9500) You can open Status Monitor 3 either from the Windows Printers utility or from an application. 1. Do one of the following: Click , point to •...
Page 151: Setting Monitoring Preferences
C-24 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 3. Click the Setting Monitoring Preferences You can have Status Monitor 3 alert you to any error conditions while you’re working. This lets you know if one of your cartridges runs out of ink or if any other problems occur.
Page 152 7. Select Monitoring Preferences dialog box. 8. Click Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Monitoring Preferences Preferences window: taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon you want to use. After you enable the shortcut, you can simply click the icon to open the Status Monitor window.
Page 153: Running Printer Utilities
C-26 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Running Printer Utilities The utilities included with your printer software let you run the following maintenance procedures: • • • • Running Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged.
Page 154: Running The Print Head Alignment Utility
12 patterns of 7 rows each and takes about 15 minutes. For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, you can use EPSON roll paper. Six patterns of 15 lines or boxes are printed, which takes about 10 minutes. The patterns are repeated across the width of the page.
Page 155 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 6. After all the patterns have printed, do one of the following: For the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, choose the row number that has • the smallest gap in each pattern. In the first example below, row 4 has the smallest gaps.
Page 156: Running The Speed And Progress Configuration Utility
12. Running the Speed and Progress Configuration Utility With this utility, you can speed up the way your printer software processes multiple-copy print jobs, optimize your printer port for the fastest data transfer rate, and configure the progress meter.
Page 157 (for Windows 95 and 98 only) lets you • EPSON Printer Port optimize the transfer rate of your printer port for EPSON printers instead of using the Windows default printer port. You may see one of these messages beneath the High speed (DMA) transfer enabled using fast DMA transfer mode.
Page 158 Windows, C-18 to C-20 Color problems, 4-3, 4-8 ColorSync settings, B-16, B-17 Configuration options, Macintosh, B-22 to B-23 Configuring printer, 2-8 to 2-12 Control panel buttons, 1-13, 2-1 to 2-12, 3-2 configuring printer, 2-8 to 2-12 default settings, 2-8 to 2-12...
Page 159 Head Alignment menu, 3-3 Head alignment, see Print head, aligning Head unit (print head), 2-5 Height of printer, 5-3 Help, EPSON, 4 to 5 Hex dump mode, 4-2 High Speed copies, B-23, C-30 High Speed setting, B-15, C-18 High tension spindles, 1-1...
Page 160 Manuals, how to use, 2 to 4 Margins incorrect, 4-7 minimum, 5-3 setting default, 2-8 Mechanical specifications, 5-3 Media, see Paper Media Type settings EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, B-12, C-13 EPSON Stylus Pro 9500, B-13, C-14 Memory problems, 4-6 specifications, 5-1 Menus, SelecType, 2-8...
Page 161 1-18 to 1-21 inserting the spindle, 1-7 to 1-9 jams, 4-12 to 4-13 loading for printing, 1-10 to 1-13 loading sheets, 1-15 to 1-18 non-EPSON, 1-25 to 1-26 options, Macintosh, B-8 options, Windows, C-15 printable area, 5-3 problems, 4-9 to 4-13...
Page 162 B-17 to B-23, C-20 to C-25 motors, 2-5 moving, 3-16 to 3-19 page count, 2-5 parallel interface, configuring, 2-10 pausing, 2-2 port, EPSON, 4-6, 4-7, C-30 resetting, 2-2 sharing, B-6 to B-7, C-5 to C-10 specifications, 5-1 total print volume, 5-1 transporting, 3-16 to 3-19...
Page 163 Status Monitor Macintosh, B-21 to B-22 Windows, C-21 to C-25 Status Monitor 2, C-21 to C-22 Status Monitor 3, C-23 to C-25 Support, EPSON, 4 to 5 System requirements Macintosh, B-4 Windows, C-3 Technical support, 4 to 5 Test Print menu, 2-3, 3-1...
Page 164 mounting brackets ink cartridge compartment roll paper spindles paper hammock roll paper cover control panel ink cartridge compartment lower cover paper set lever...
Page 165 ink cartridge compartment parallel interface connector optional interface shield plate serial interface AC inlet connector ink cartridge compartment...

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