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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Glossary ..........4 Product Information Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 Uninstalling the USB Host Device Driver (Windows Me and 98 only) ..........136 Printing with Macintosh Accessing the Printer Software .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly ....233 The Printer does not Turn on or Stay on ....234 The Printer Prints Nothing .
  • Page 5: Glossary

    Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. banding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics.
  • Page 6 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application programs for personal computers.
  • Page 7 ESC/P Raster A command language that gives you control of your printer from your computer. Commands in this language produce laser-like features, such as enhanced graphics printing. font A style of type designated by a family name. grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white. Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only.
  • Page 8 interface cable The cable that connects between the computer and the printer. Liquid Crystal Display. Shows various messages according to status of the printer. local printer The printer which is connected to the computer’s port directly by interface cable. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as roll paper and cut sheets, plain paper, and special paper.
  • Page 9 PhotoEnhance4 The EPSON software to change the shade of tone, to correct image data and to change the sharpness of the image data. port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.
  • Page 10 SelecType settings Settings made using the printer’s control panel. In SelecType mode, various printer settings that are not available using the printer driver, such as test print settings, can be made. spool The first step in printing, in which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understands.
  • Page 11: Product Information

    Product Information Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏...
  • Page 12: A Few Precautions

    ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
  • Page 13 ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. ® NERGY Compliance As an International NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the International NERGY TAR Program guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is...
  • Page 14 ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ If you use EPSON UltraChrome type ink cartridges, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it for best results.
  • Page 15 ❏ If you use EPSON UltraChrome type ink cartridges, use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. ❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print heads.
  • Page 16: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Black: 96 nozzles × 2 Nozzle configuration (Black 1 and Black 2) Color: 96 nozzles × 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Character mode: Character Pitch Printing Column 10 cpi* 237 for StylusPro 7600 437 for StylusPro 9600 * characters per inch...
  • Page 17: Print Direction

    StylusPro 7600 Horizontal Printable width Available dots resolution 360 dpi* 604 mm 8698 (24.16 inches) 720 dpi 604 mm 17395 (24.16 inches) 1440 dpi 604 mm 34790 (24.16 inches) 2880 dpi 604 mm 69581 (24.16 inches) StylusPro 9600 Horizontal Printable width Available dots resolution 360 dpi*...
  • Page 18: Printable Area

    Character tables PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual) Character sets EPSON Courier 10 cpi Printable area Roll paper and cut sheets For roll paper, the minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12") For cut sheets, the minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
  • Page 19 Parameter 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm T/B 15 mm 15 mm 3 mm 3 mm 15 mm (Default) Note: The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is loaded.
  • Page 20 Weight StylusPro 7600: Approx. 43.5 kg (95.7 lb) StylusPro 9600: Approx. 63.5 kg (139.7 lb) Stand: Approx. 20.5 kg (45.1 lb) Electrical Rated 100 V to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz Rated current...
  • Page 21 Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) Transit: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)* 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH** Storage: 20 to 85% RH** Transit: 5 to 85% RH*,**...
  • Page 22: Standards And Approvals

    The printer mechanism is set to its initial state. The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set. Software initialization when the ESC@ (initialize the printer) command is received: The print buffer is cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.
  • Page 23 Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 24 US C (17 × 22 inches) US B (11 × 17 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Paper types Plain paper, special papers distributed by EPSON Thickness 0.08 to less than 0.11 mm (for plain paper) (0.003 to less than 0.004 inches) Weight 64 gf/m²...
  • Page 25: Ink Cartridges

    Use paper under the following conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film should be stored under the following conditions: Temperature 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) Humidity 20 to 60% RH...
  • Page 26 T545400 Magenta T545300 Cyan T545200 Light Magenta T545600 Light Cyan T545500 Cartridge life EPSON 2 years from production date if UltraChrome unopened; within 6 months after opening package 2 years from production date if unopened; within 2 years after opening...
  • Page 27: System Requirements

    110 ml Optional: 220 ml Caution: ❏ If you are using EPSON UltraChrome type ink cartridges, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it for best results. ❏ EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties.
  • Page 28: To Use Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Minimum system Recommended system Pentium for Windows 98, 95, and NT 4.0 Pentium III 1 GHz or Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 higher processor Pentium 150 MHz for Windows Me Pentium 300 MHz for Windows XP 32 MB RAM for Windows Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0 128 MB RAM or more 64 MB RAM for Windows 2000 128 MB RAM for Windows XP...
  • Page 29: Interface Specifications

    Note: ❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block”...
  • Page 30: Compatibility Mode

    Compatibility mode Data format 8-bit parallel Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) Adaptable 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent connector Nibble mode Transmission mode 8-bit parallel Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshaking BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
  • Page 31: Usb Interface

    USB interface The printer’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1 and the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1. This interface has the following characteristics. Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class...
  • Page 32: Options And Consumable Products

    (High Tension / for Stylus Pro 9600) 2/3 inch Dual Roll Feed Spindle C12C811161 (for Stylus Pro 7600) Roll Feed Spindle 2 inch C12C811093 (High tension/for Stylus Pro 7600) Roll Feed Spindle 3 inch C12C811103 (High tension/for Stylus Pro 7600)
  • Page 33 This option helps you cut your printed roll paper manually. To install and use the cutter, see the attached manual. Manual Cutter Unit (for Stylus Pro 9600) C12C815182 Manual Cutter Unit (for Stylus Pro 7600) C12C815231 Manual Cutter Spare Blade C12C815192 Stand This stand is for Stylus Pro 7600.
  • Page 34: Consumable Products

    EPSONNet 10/100 BASE TX Int. Printer Server C12C82391✽ IEEE 1394 I/F card C823722 C12C823723 Note: ❏ The use of some optional interface cards may increase the time required to print graphics and image data. ❏ The product number varies by country. Consumable products The following consumable products are available for use with your printer.
  • Page 35 <EPSON UltraChrome> Standard Optional (110 ml) (220 ml) Ink cartridge (Photo Black) T534100 T544100 Ink cartridge (Matte Black) T543800 T544800 Ink cartridge (Light Black) T543700 T544700 Ink cartridge (Yellow) T543400 T544400 Ink cartridge (Magenta) T543300 T544300 Ink cartridge (Cyan) T543200...
  • Page 36: Epson Special Media

    This tank absorbs discharged liquid. Maintenance Tank C12C890071 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by country.
  • Page 37 Roll paper (for EPSON UltraChrome ink) Media name Size Product Code EPSON Doubleweight Matte 610mm (24") S041385 Paper x 25m (82') EPSON Doubleweight Matte 914mm (36") S041386 Paper x 25m (82') EPSON Doubleweight Matte 1118mm (44") S041387 Paper x 25m (82') EPSON Glossy Paper-Photo 559mm (22")
  • Page 38 20m EPSON Glossy Film 914mm (36") S041313 x 20m EPSON Glossy Film 1118mm (44") S041312 x 20m EPSON Photo Glossy Paper 610mm (24") S041575 EPSON Photo Grade Glossy x 30.5m (100') S041475 Paper EPSON Photo Glossy Paper 914mm (36")
  • Page 39 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo 1118mm (44") S041640 Paper (250) x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Semigloss 610mm (24") S041641 Photo Paper (250) x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Semigloss 914mm (36") S041642 Photo Paper (250) x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Semigloss 1118mm (44")
  • Page 40 EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 610mm (24") S041431 x 15.2m (50') EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 914mm (36") S041432 x 15.2m (50') EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 1118mm (44") S041433 x 15.2m (50') EPSON Textured Fine Art Paper 610mm (24") S041447 x 15.2m (50')
  • Page 41 ® EPSON Tyvek Brillion™ 610mm (24") S041494 x 18.3m (60') ® EPSON Tyvek Brillion™ 914mm (36") S041495 x 18.3m (60') ® EPSON Tyvek Brillion™ 1118mm (44") S041496 x 18.3m (60') EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper 610mm (24") S041595 x 30.5m (100')
  • Page 42 EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper 914mm (36") S041596 x 30.5m (100') EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper 1118mm (44") S041597 x 30.5m (100')
  • Page 43 Cut sheets (for EPSON UltraChrome ink) Media name Size ProductC EPSON Glossy Paper-Photo S041349 Weight EPSON Glossy Paper-Photo S041350 Weight EPSON Glossy Paper-Photo Super A3 S041347 Weight EPSON Watercolor Super A3 S041352 Paper-Radiant White Super B S041387 EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 24"...
  • Page 44 EPSON Presentation Matte Paper 1118mm (44") S041220 x 25m (82') EPSON Semigloss Photo Paper 610mm (24") S041294 EPSON Semi Gloss Paper-Heavy x 25m (82') S041292 Weight EPSON Semigloss Photo Paper 914mm (36") S041223 EPSON Semi Gloss Paper-Heavy x 25m (82')
  • Page 45 EPSON Photo Glossy Paper 914mm (36") S051571 EPSON Photo Grade Glossy x 30.5m (100') S041476 Paper EPSON Photo Glossy Paper 1118mm (44") S041572 EPSON Photo Grade Glossy x 30.5m (100') S041477 Paper EPSON Photo Semigloss Paper 610mm (24") S041576 EPSON Photo Grade Semigloss x 30.5m (100')
  • Page 46 EPSON Premium Luster Photo 610mm (24") S041461 Paper x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Luster Photo 914mm(36") x S041462 Paper 30.5m(100') EPSON Premium Luster Photo 1118mm (44") S041463 Paper x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Luster Photo 254mm (10") S041644 Paper x 30.5m (100') EPSON Premium Luster Photo 508mm (20")
  • Page 47 S041142 Photo Paper) EPSON Photo Paper (Glossy S041156 Photo Paper) EPSON Photo Paper (Glossy Super A3/B S041143 Photo Paper) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet S041026 Paper S041061 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet S041062 Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet S041068...
  • Page 48: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel Buttons, Lights, and Messages The control panel of the printer consists of 8 buttons, 14 lights, and a 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD). The control panel layout is shown below. Buttons Power Turns the printer on and off. Turn off the printer, then press this button while pressing and holding the Pause button to enter the maintenance mode.
  • Page 49 Pause Stops printing temporarily. Press a second time to (Reset 3 Sec.) resume printing. Clears print data in the printer memory if pressed and held for 3 seconds. When pressed in SelecType mode, the printer returns to READY status. SelecType Enters SelecType mode when pressed in READY status.
  • Page 50 Lights = On = Flashing = Off The printer is on. Operate The printer is receiving print data or shutting down. Operate The printer is off. Operate The paper is out, the paper lever is in the released position, or the loaded paper is too thick for head cleaning.
  • Page 51 The printer is ready to print data. Pause The printer mechanism is moving in preparation for printing, the printed paper is drying for a set time, or the head is being cleaned. Pause The printer is in pause mode or in SelecType mode, or an error has occurred.
  • Page 52 The light cyan ink is low. The light cyan ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Ink Out LC The light magenta ink is out or the light magenta ink cartridge is not installed correctly. Ink Out LM The light magenta ink is low.
  • Page 53: Status Messages

    Sheet is selected. Printing is on single sheet paper. The printer ejects the paper. Sheet Sheet is selected in the printer driver, but Roll Auto Cut or Roll Cutter Off is selected at the control panel. Sheet All lights On Reset has been executed by pressing the Pause button for 3 seconds or more.
  • Page 54 LOAD PAPER SUCTION The paper lever is set to the release position, or roll paper is detected at the paper insertion slot. Besides, suction pressure can be set easily by the user. PAPER JAM Paper is jammed in the printer. FRONT COVER OPEN The front cover is open.
  • Page 55: Selectype Settings

    WRONG INK CARTRIDGE This message is displayed when a wrong type of ink cartridge is installed. INVALID INK CARTRIDGE This message is displayed if an ink cartridge with the wrong product number is installed. MAINTENANCE TANK ALMOST The maintenance tank is almost full. FULL CHANGE MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank is full and should...
  • Page 56: Selectype Menu List

    ❏ To see the current SelecType settings, print a status sheet. SelecType menu list Menu Item PRINTER SETUP “PLATEN GAP” “PAGE LINE” “INTERFACE” “CODE PAGE” “PAPER MARGIN” “PPR SIZE CHK” “PPR ALIGN CHK” “TIME OUT” “INIT SETTINGS” “NO MARGIN” “CUTTER ADJ” “REFRESH MRGN”...
  • Page 57 PRINTER STATUS “VERSION” “PRINTABLE PG” “INK LEFT” “MAINT TANK” “USAGE COUNT” “USAGE CT CLR” “JOB HISTORY” “JOB HSTRY CLR” “TOTAL PRINTS” “SERVICE LIFE” PAPER CONFIG “PAPER NUMBER” “THICKNESS PAT” “THICKNESS NUM” “CUT PRESSURE” “CUT METHOD” “PPR FEED ADJ” “DRYING TIME” “SUCTION”...
  • Page 58 How to enter the SelecType mode The following shows the basic SelecType setting procedure.
  • Page 59: Details Of Selectype

    1. Enter the SelecType mode Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel, then press the SelecType ( r) button. 2. Select a menu Press the Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button to select a desired menu.
  • Page 60: Platen Gap

    PLATEN GAP Normally, leave this set to STANDARD. If you find that the printed image is smeared, select WIDE. Select NARROW for printing on a thin paper and select WIDER for printing on a thick paper. When NARROW is selected, N is displayed on the LCD panel. W is displayed when WIDE or WIDER is selected.
  • Page 61 INTERFACE When AUTO is selected, the printer automatically switches between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data first. If no more print jobs have been received, the printer returns to an idle state after 10 seconds or more. You can also select the interface from parallel, USB, or option.
  • Page 62 When the same image is printed with a 3 mm margin and a 15 mm margin and compared, you may notice that part of the right side of the 15 mm margin image is not printed. Bottom 15mm Area to be Clipped Printable area Roll paper...
  • Page 63 NO MARGIN The following settings can be made. Setting Margin Cut method 1 CUT Sets four sides to Before printing starts, the printer feeds the a margin of zero. paper for the preset length and cuts it while printing. After printing starts, the printer does not use a margin, prints jobs continuously, and cuts the paper at the border.
  • Page 64 TEST PRINT This menu contains the following items. NOZZLE CHECK Prints the nozzle check pattern for six colors. From the printing results, you can check for missing dots. Also, the firmware version, paper/ink life, Maintenance Tank counter are printed. For details, see “Printing a nozzle check pattern”. You can perform nozzle check pattern printing using the utility.
  • Page 65 E ✽✽✽✽ (80-61%) E ✽✽✽ (60-41%) E ✽✽ (40-21%) E ✽ (20-11%) (less than 10%) MAINT TANK Displays the free capacity of Maintenance tank. E ✽✽✽✽✽ F (100-81%) E ✽✽✽✽ (80-61%) E ✽✽✽ (60-41%) E ✽✽ (40-21%) E ✽ (20-10%) (less than 10%) USAGE COUNT Displays ink remaining (INK) in grams and Paper consumption...
  • Page 66 JOB HISTORY The latest job is saved as No. 0 (zero). I:xxxxxx mg shows the ink consumption for the job. P:xxxxxx cm shows the paper consumption in m² for the job. JOB HSTRY CLR Clears the job history in the printer. TOTAL PRINTS Displays the total amount of pages you have printed.
  • Page 67: Drying Time

    PAPER CONFIG This menu contains the following items. PAPER NUMBER When STANDARD is selected, the printer determines paper thickness automatically. Select No. X (X can be any number between 1 and 10) and set the following items. ❏ THICKNESS NUMBER ❏...
  • Page 68 CUT METHOD Specifies the cutting method. There are two ways to cut paper (3 STEP and 4 STEP). Select 4 STEP for cutting weaker or thicker paper. PPR FEED ADJ Sets the paper feed amount. The range is -1.00 to 1.00%. DRYING TIME Sets the ink drying time per print head pass.
  • Page 69: Printing A Nozzle Check Pattern

    CUTTER REPL Displays the procedure for replacing the paper cutter. Follow the instructions on the LCD panel. HEAD ALIGNMENT This menu contains the following items PAPER THKNS Allows you to correct any head misalignment to obtain optimum printing results. For details, see “Performing the head alignment”. Printing a nozzle check pattern A nozzle check pattern can be printed to check seven colors for missing dots.
  • Page 70: Performing The Head Alignment

    Press the Cleaning button on the control panel for more than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility from the EPSON printer utilities in your software. See “Using the Printer Utilities”.
  • Page 71 SelecType ( r) button after confirming ALIGNMENT displayed on the LCD panel. Note: The following setting is recommended. For EPSON Special media other than the following For Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250), Premium Semiglossy Photo Paper (250), Premium Luster Photo Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo Paper...
  • Page 72 6. Press the Enter button. The printer prints the pattern you selected above. Head alignment pattern examples: smallest gap...
  • Page 73: Setting The Paper Thickness

    READY status. Setting the paper thickness When you use media other than EPSON special media, you may need to set the paper thickness. You can select whether the thickness of the paper you are using is determined automatically (STD (standard)) or by the registered value (1 to 10) in the Paper Settings menu.
  • Page 74 1. Load the paper which you want to check referring “Using Roll Paper” or “Using Cut Sheet Media”. 2. In the SelecType mode, press the Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button until PAPER CONFIG appears on the LCD panel, and then press the SelecType button.
  • Page 75 ( r) and Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button to select either 3STEP or 4STEP, then the Enter button. When cutting non-EPSON media and weaker or thicker paper, 4STEP is recommended. 13. Press the Paper Source ( l) button and then the Paper Feed ( d) button to display PPR FEED ADJ.
  • Page 76 15. Press the Paper Source ( l) button and then the Paper Feed ( d) button to display SUCTION. Press the SelecType button ( r) and Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button to select either NORMAL or LOW, then the Enter button. When you use a thin paper, select LOW.
  • Page 77: Printing A Status Sheet

    Printing a status sheet In SelecType mode, a status sheet can be printed to see the current SelecType default values. 1. Load paper as described in “Using Roll Paper” or “Using Cut Sheet Media”. 2. In SelecType mode, press Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button until TEST PRINT is displayed, and press the SelecType button.
  • Page 78: Maintenance Mode

    Maintenance Mode Using the maintenance mode you can perform a hex dump and select the language to be displayed on the LCD. How to enter the maintenance mode First, confirm that the printer is off. While pressing and holding the Pause button, press the Power button to turn on the printer. MAINTENANCE MODE is displayed on the LCD while the printer enters maintenance mode.
  • Page 79: Maintenance Mode List

    FEET/INCH ✽ECP PARALLEL I/F COMPAT ✽ON IEEE1284.4 DEFAULT EXEC PANEL CRTG INFO CARTRIDGE MANUFACT EPSON MENU CARTRIDGE BLACK INK TYPE PIGMENT or DYE INK CAP 110 ml or 220 ml INK LEFT E✽✽✽✽✽F or XX% PROD DATE YY/MM EXPIR DATE...
  • Page 80: Hex Dump

    Note: ❏ ✽ is factory set value. ❏ PARALLEL I/F, IEEE 1284.4, DEFAULT PANEL, CRTG INFO MENU, and SSCL are for maintenance service person only. HEX DUMP Data received from the host can be printed out in hexadecimal numbers. 1. Load paper into the printer. 2.
  • Page 81 2. Press the SelecType ( r)button, then the Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button to select the language you want to display. 3. Press the Enter button to set the language. READY (or a similar word in the language selected) will be displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 82: Printing With Windows

    Printing with Windows Accessing the Printer Software To access the printer software installed in your computer, follow the instructions below. You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, from My Computer, or from Printer and Faxes. From Windows Applications 1.
  • Page 83: Basic Settings

    2. Right-click your printer icon, then click Printing Preferences. The printer software window appears. For Windows NT4.0 1. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the Printers. 2. Right-click your printer icon, then click Document Defaults. The printer software window appears. From Printers and Faxes (For Windows XP only) 1.
  • Page 84 1. Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears. 2. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The driver settings window appears. 3.
  • Page 85 6. Make sure the Automatic radio button in the Mode box is selected. Note: When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink setting. 7. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears.
  • Page 86 9. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list. 10. Check the No Margins box to print your image with no margin. See “No Margins” for the details. 11. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list.
  • Page 87 Print Setup dialog (or a similar dialog) of your application. 17. Click Print to print the document. While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will be appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. Progress meter...
  • Page 88: Using The Printer Driver

    Find your paper in the list below, then select a corresponding Media Type setting. For some kinds of paper, you have several Media Type settings to choose from. For EPSON UltraChrome ink: Media Type setting EPSON special media name...
  • Page 89 Glossy Paper - Photo Weight EPSON Glossy Paper - Photo Weight Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Photo Glossy Paper...
  • Page 90 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Backlight Film EPSON Backlight Film Posterboard-Semi Gloss EPSON Poster Board-Semigloss Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by country. ❏ When you are using paper other than EPSON special media, see “Notes for Special Media and Other Media”.
  • Page 91: Using The Automatic And Custom Modes

    Using the Automatic and Custom modes These modes are arranged to give you two levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. “Automatic mode” The quickest and easiest way to start printing. “Custom mode” Corrects color and enhances photos. Useful for low resolution images.
  • Page 92 The Custom mode lets you make a wide range of changes with a single click of the mouse. In the Custom Settings list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON. They are designed to match particular kinds of printouts, such as graphs and charts for a presentation.
  • Page 93 2. From the Custom Settings list, select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image you will print. 3. When you choose a Custom mode, other settings such as Print Quality and Color Adjustment are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display at the bottom left of the Main menu.
  • Page 94 Advanced menu 2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”. 3. Choose Color/B&W or Black in the Ink options. 4. Select a Print Quality setting. 5. Make Paper Configuration settings as needed. For the details of each setting, see “Paper Configuration settings”.
  • Page 95 “Main Menu”. Note: ❏ The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. ❏ To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
  • Page 96 PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance settings provide a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Click PhotoEnhance4 radio button on the “Advanced menu”. Selecting PhotoEnhance4 also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box.
  • Page 97: Paper Configuration Settings

    Effect Sharpness This setting provides enhanced outline to your print data. Soft-focus This setting makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens. Canvas This setting provides an image correction as if they were drawn on a canvas to your print data. Parchment This setting provides an image correction as if they were drawn on a parchment to your print data.
  • Page 98: Adjusting Page Settings

    No Margins Using this setting, you can print your image without margins on the paper. For this printing mode, EPSON recommends the following media conditions. Recommended media type: ❏ Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) ❏ Premium Semiglossy Photo Paper (250) ❏...
  • Page 99 ❏ Printing with this feature selected takes longer than for normal printing. ❏ To prevent a decline in print quality or smearing in the top part of the printout, EPSON recommends the media listed above or media designated for no-margin printing in the manual accompanying the media.
  • Page 100 How to print with No Margins mode Follow the steps below to print using the No Margins mode. 1. Enlarge your image data 3mm in both the left and right directions by using the application with which you made data. 2.
  • Page 101: Start Printing

    Note: Selecting 1CUT will not make excess paper, but the cutting position and image border may be misaligned depending on the accuracy. On the other hand, selecting 2CUTS will not cut the next print job, but the paper feed length may be shortened by 1mm because the paper will be cut shorter.
  • Page 102 To enable Auto Rotate, select the Auto Rotate check box in the Roll Paper Settings box on the “Paper Menu”. To enable Roll Width, select the Auto Rotate check box. Then click the Roll Width button and select the installed roll paper size. Auto Cut When Auto Cut is selected the roll paper will be cut automatically after each print job.
  • Page 103 Auto Cut Print Page Line Printer’s Operation Selected Selected Prints page line on the right side only, and cuts paper automatically after the print job. Selected Not selected Cuts paper automatically after the print job. Not selected Selected Prints page lines on the right side and below the document.
  • Page 104: Using The Printer Utilities

    EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. EPSON Status Monitor 3 You use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility to check the printer status and the level of ink remaining in each cartridge. Nozzle Check To find out if nozzles are delivering ink properly, you can print a nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 105: Accessing The Printer Utilities

    Printer and Option Information This utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information. It also provides specific information regarding certain characteristics of the printer, such as Cartridge Option, the Printer ID. See “Using Printer and Option Information”. Note: Make sure that the printer is finished printing before performing the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities.
  • Page 106: Using Printer And Option Information

    Press ALT and the letter on the keyboard to open that utility. ❏ While printing is in progress, pressing any of the utility buttons, except the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button, may mar your printouts. Using Printer and Option Information...
  • Page 107 1. In the Cartridge Option box, select a combination for the installed black ink cartridges you have installed in your printer. 2. Load paper in the printer, then click the Settings Sheet button in the Printer and Option Information dialog box. Information on your printer and options is printed out similar to that below.
  • Page 108 Speed & Progress You can make settings related to print speed and progress in this dialog box. To enable the Speed & Progress button, open the printer software window. Note: To enable the Speed & Progress button, click Start, Settings, Printer, right-click your printer icon, Properties, then Utility tab.
  • Page 109 EPSON Printer Port (For Windows Me, 98, and 95 only) To speed up the data transfer rate to EPSON printers, select EPSON Printer Port. If your computer supports ECP mode, enable DMA transfer to speed up printing. For more details, see “Using Speed & Progress”.
  • Page 110: Getting Information Through Online Help

    Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows Me, 98, and 95) or EPSON Printers (for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0), and then click EPSON Stylus Pro 9600 (or EPSON Stylus Pro 7600) Help. You see the help contents window.
  • Page 111: Checking Printer And Print Job Status

    Checking Printer and Print Job Status Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter opens, as shown in the illustration below. The Progress Meter indicates the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
  • Page 112: Using The Epson Spool Manager

    EPSON Printing Tips Tips for getting the most out of your EPSON printer driver appear at the bottom of the Progress Meter window. A new tip appears every 30 seconds. For more details on a displayed tip, click the Details button.
  • Page 113: Using Epson Status Monitor 3

    EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the printer status. Note: Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read its READ ME file. To open this file, click Start, point to Programs and then EPSON or EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Read Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 There are two ways to access EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 114 EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. Clicking How to displays cartridge replacement instructions. ❏ Information: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the amount of ink remaining. Making monitoring preference settings The Monitoring Preference dialog box allows you to specify the monitoring feature of the EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 115 Windows taskbar. Clicking the shortcut icon in the taskbar will open EPSON Status Monitor 3. To select which icon will be displayed, click the icon you prefer from the choices given; your selection will be shown at the right.
  • Page 116: Increasing The Print Speed

    Increasing the Print Speed General tips Printing color images using higher print quality settings takes longer than printing black-and-white images in standard print quality, as the volume of data in high quality color documents is much greater. For this reason, it is important to be selective in your use of color and print quality settings if you also require a faster print speed.
  • Page 117: High Speed Copies

    The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer driver menu Printer driver Black Color Advanced settings dialog box, Main menu Flip Advanced Horizontal* dialog box Data Variety of Grayscale Full color characteristics colors Hardware System...
  • Page 118 ECP support and DMA transfer. To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare the message below the EPSON Printer Port setting to this table, and take the recommended action. Message Action High Speed (DMA) DMA transfer is already enabled.
  • Page 119 If you need to enable DMA transfer, follow these steps. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon and double-click the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon and click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click the Ports (COM & LPT) icon and double-click LPT1.
  • Page 120 5. Select a basic configuration setting from the Setting based on list that uses the same Input/Output Range settings as those you wrote down in step 4, and make sure the Direct Memory Access channel and Interrupt Request numbers are allocated and displayed.
  • Page 121 2. Right-click your printer icon, and select Properties. 3. Click the Port tab, then click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 122 4. Click the LPT port tab for the port to which your printer is connected, then click the Port Configuration button. Note: If your printer is connected to LPT1, only the LPT1 tab is available. 5. Click OK. Resources settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may help you speed up printing.
  • Page 123: Setting Up Your Printer On A Network

    Setting Up Your Printer on a Network For Windows Me, 98, 95 This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which the printer is connected.
  • Page 124 5. In the Network window, click OK. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers. Note: ❏ If a dialog box requesting the Windows Me, 98 or 95 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then follow the messages on the screen. ❏...
  • Page 125 Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be setup as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. 1.
  • Page 126: For Windows 2000 And Nt

    6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen. For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 Note: This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator.
  • Page 127 Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer, then click Sharing on the File menu. 3.
  • Page 128 Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
  • Page 129 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click New Port. 5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the following information:...
  • Page 130 \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer Then click OK. 6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu. 7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected.
  • Page 131: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP Note: This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator. This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it.
  • Page 132 2. Right-click your printer icon, and click Sharing in the menu that appears. If the following menu appears, click Network Setup Wizard or If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here, and follow the on-screen instruction.
  • Page 133 3. Select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. 4. Click OK. Note: Do not choose any drivers from the Additional Drivers list. Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps.
  • Page 134 2. Click Start and open Printers and Faxes, right-click your printer's icon, then open the Properties for your printer. 3. Click the Ports tab, and click Add Port. 4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click New Port. 5.
  • Page 135 Then click OK. 6. Close the Printer Ports dialog box to return to the Ports menu. 7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected. Click OK to close the Properties.
  • Page 136: Updating To Windows Me

    (Windows NT 4.0), and then OK. Then, install the printer software again. Uninstalling the Printer Software Follow the instructions below to uninstall the EPSON printer driver and utilities for Windows. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon then double-click the Control Panel.
  • Page 137: Uninstalling The Usb Host Device Driver (Windows Me And

    1. Double-click the My computer icon, then double-click the Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select the EPSON USB Printer Devices to uninstall the USB Host Device Driver from the software list. Then click Add/Remove. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software.
  • Page 138: Printing With Macintosh

    Printing with Macintosh Accessing the Printer Software To access the printer software installed in your computer, follow the instructions below. Print dialog box Click Print on the File menu of your application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box. Page Setup dialog box Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
  • Page 139 Note: While many Macintosh applications override the settings made in the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect. 1. Choose PAGE SETUP from the File menu. This brings up the Page Setup dialog box shown below.
  • Page 140 7. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears as shown below. Print dialog box Note: You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the Options button in the “Page Setup dialog box”. 8. Make the settings for Copies and Pages. 9.
  • Page 141: Canceling Printing

    When background printing is on 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The EPSON Monitor3 dialog opens.
  • Page 142: Using The Printer Driver

    3. Click the document name which is in print process on the screen, then click the stop button to cancel the print job. When background printing is off 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Hold down the J key on your keyboard and press the [.] period key to cancel the print job.
  • Page 143 DoubleWeight Matte Paper EPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper Glossy Paper - Photo Weight EPSON Glossy Paper - Photo Weight Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo...
  • Page 144 EPSON Enhanced Matte Board For Dye ink: Media Type setting EPSON special media name Photo Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Grade Glossy Paper Photo Semigloss Paper EPSON Photo Semigloss Paper EPSON Photo Grade Semigloss Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper...
  • Page 145 EPSON Poster Board-Semigloss Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by country. ❏ When you are using paper other than EPSON special media, see “Notes for Special Media and Other Media”. Using the Automatic and Custom modes These modes on the “Print dialog box” are arranged to give you two levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below.
  • Page 146 The Custom mode on the “Print dialog box” lets you make a wide range of changes with a single click of the mouse. In the Custom Settings list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON. They are designed to match particular kinds of printouts, such as graphs and charts for a presentation.
  • Page 147 Advanced Photo Good for printing scanned photos and digitally-captured images in high quality. Also helps prevent the misprinting of ink dots that may occur due to the movement of the print heads and paper. Advanced Photo Better graininess and smoother halftone 2880 than Advanced Photo mode can be obtained.
  • Page 148 Advanced dialog box 2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”. 3. Choose Color/B&W or Black in the Ink options. 4. Select a Print Quality setting. 5. Make Paper Configuration settings as needed. For details, see “Paper Configuration settings”.
  • Page 149 “Print dialog box”. Note: ❏ The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. ❏ To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
  • Page 150 PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance settings provide a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Click PhotoEnhance4 radio button in the “Advanced dialog box”. Selecting PhotoEnhance4 also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box.
  • Page 151 Effect Sharpness This setting provides enhanced outline to your print data. Soft-focus This setting makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens. Canvas This setting provides an image correction as if they were drawn on a canvas to your print data. Parchment This setting provides an image correction as if they were drawn on a parchment to your print data.
  • Page 152 You can adjust the followings in the “Page Setup dialog box”. No Margins Using this setting, you can print your image without margins on the paper. For this printing mode, EPSON recommends the following media conditions. Recommended media type: ❏ Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) ❏...
  • Page 153 ❏ Printing with this feature selected takes longer than for normal printing. ❏ To prevent a decline in print quality or smearing in the top part of the printout, EPSON recommends the media listed above or media designated for no-margin printing in the manual accompanying the media.
  • Page 154 2. Click the No Margins check box on the Page Setup dialog box. 3. In the SelecType menu, make the following settings. See “How to enter the SelecType mode” for details. ❏ When printing without left and right margins: PRINTER SETUP -> NO MARGIN -> L/R ONLY ❏...
  • Page 155: Reduce Or Enlarge

    Reduce or Enlarge Lets you define the percentage you want to enlarge or reduce on image. Make setting from 25 to 400%. This setting is available only for sheets. Roll Paper Option Note: When Sheet is selected from the Paper Source list, the Roll Paper Settings (Auto Rotate, Auto Cut, and Print Page Line) are not available.
  • Page 156: Print Page Line

    Auto Cut When Auto Cut is selected the roll paper will be cut automatically after each print job. To enable Auto Cut, select the Auto Cut check box in the “Page Setup dialog box”. Print Page Line You can specify whether to print a page line on the right side, and also below the document for manual cutting.
  • Page 157: Using The Printer Utilities

    Size list. To use this function, select Fit to Page check box, then select the paper size you loaded in the printer. Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. EPSON StatusMonitor You use the EPSON StatusMonitor utilities to check the printer status and the level of ink remaining in each cartridge.
  • Page 158 Configuration Clicking this button opens the configuration dialog box, where you can change the way the EPSON StatusMonitor utility notifies you when the printer status changes. For details, see “Making Configuration Settings”.
  • Page 159 Utility icon to open the Utility dialog box. Then, click the button for the utility you want to use. Note: While printing is in progress, pressing any of the utility buttons, except the EPSON StatusMonitor button, may mar your printouts.
  • Page 160: Getting Information Through Online Help

    If a printer error is detected, you will be informed with an error message. You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing. To use EPSON StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The following dialog box appears.
  • Page 161 Software”. Note: Installed ink cartridge information is not available. The EPSON StatusMonitor informs you of the amount of ink remaining as of the time the StatusMonitor was opened. To update ink-level information, click the Update button. Besides, the Cartridge Option information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 162: Making Configuration Settings

    Making Configuration Settings You can select the way the EPSON StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, and the way you will be notified of information. Click the Configuration button in the Utility dialog box. (To access the Utility dialog box, see “Accessing the printer utilities”.) The Configuration Settings dialog box appears as below.
  • Page 163: Controlling Background Printing

    Controlling Background Printing After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check on, control, or cancel print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job...
  • Page 164: Using Epson Monitor3

    To use EPSON Monitor3, you must first turn on Background Printing in the Chooser or in the Background Printing dialog box. Then, after sending a print job to the printer, select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar.
  • Page 165 ❏ Use the buttons below to start the printer utilities. Print Head Starts the Print Head Cleaning utility Cleaning Status Starts the EPSON StatusMonitor, which Monitor displays the amount of ink remaining ❏ Click Stop Print Queue to stop printing. Click Start Print Queue to resume printing.
  • Page 166 If you click the Show details arrow, an extension similar to the one below appears at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box. The extended dialog box displays detailed information on a selected document’s printer driver settings. Changing print job priority To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps below.
  • Page 167 1. Click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, then click a document name in the Document Name box. You will see an extended dialog box the same or similar to the one below.
  • Page 168: Setting Up Your Printer On A Network

    Setting Up Your Printer on a Network This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which the printer is connected.
  • Page 169: Accessing The Printer Through A Network

    3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser.
  • Page 170 2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer's icon and select the printer port you want to use from the Select a printer port box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
  • Page 171: Paper Handling

    Whenever possible, use gloves to handle media. Using EPSON special media EPSON provides special media that can enrich the usage and expressive power of the printing results. When using EPSON special media, make sure the appropriate settings are made in the printer driver as described in “Basic Settings”...
  • Page 172: Using Roll Paper

    Using paper other than EPSON special media When you use paper other than EPSON special media, or print using the RIP (Raster Images Processor), see the instructions included with the paper or RIP system, or contact your supplier for more information.
  • Page 173 2. When attaching a 2 inch roll paper, use the black flanges. To remove the blue flanges, turn the flange upside down, then pull the four clips, shown in A to D in the figure below, to the outside. Note: Keep the blue flanges in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 174: Removing The Roll Paper From The Spindle

    3. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that it does not unwind. Slide the roll paper onto the spindle and onto the flange until it fixes into place. 4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1) onto the spindle and into the end of the roll paper until it fixes into place.
  • Page 175: Attaching And Removing The Spindle From The Printer

    3. Remove the roll paper from the spindle. 4. Attach other roll paper to the spindle (see “Attaching the roll paper to the spindle”), or if you do not want to attach other roll paper, slide the movable flange back onto the spindle. Note: Store unused roll paper in its original package.
  • Page 176 3. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the fixed flange is on the right side. Then place the spindle on the groove on top of the printer once. Note: To mount the spindle correctly, match the color on the end of the spindle with the mounting bracket.
  • Page 177: Loading The Roll Paper

    5. Close the roll paper cover or see “Loading the roll paper” following to load paper. Loading the roll paper To load roll paper, follow the steps below. Note: You may want to setup the paper basket before printing. See “Setting the Paper Basket”.
  • Page 178 4. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then set the paper lever to the released position. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel. Caution: Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing.
  • Page 179 6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot so that it comes out below. Note: If the roll paper does not come out, follow the instructions below. ❏ Adjust the feed strength by pressing the Paper Feed buttons on the control panel. When using thick, heavy, or curled paper, press the Paper Feed ( u) button to increase the power.
  • Page 180 7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll paper to remove slack. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is straight, and that it is aligned with the row of holes. Note: You do not have to align the right end of the paper with the right row of punch holes.
  • Page 181 Note: If the Roll Auto Cut light is on, and the bottom edge of the roll paper was not cut properly after the previous print job, press the Cut/Eject button to recut the edge. 9. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the paper feeds into the printing position automatically.
  • Page 182: Using The Roll Paper Belt

    Using the roll paper belt To keep the roll paper wound up, use the roll paper belt packed with your printer. Tap the end of the roll paper belt lightly on the roll paper. The belt will wrap itself around the roll paper. To remove the roll paper belt, simply unwrap it from around the paper.
  • Page 183 Using the Auto Cut setting When you want the roll paper to be cut automatically after your print job, use the Auto Cut setting. To make the Auto Cut setting using the Paper Source button on the control panel, see “Buttons”.
  • Page 184: Using Cut Sheet Media

    Printing page lines If you want to print continuously on roll paper first, then cut the page yourself after you finish printing, use the Print Page Line setting. To make the Print Page Line setting using the control panel, see “SelecType Settings”. To use the printer software, see “Print Page Line”...
  • Page 185 3. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then set the paper lever released position. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel. Caution: Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing.
  • Page 186 5. Set the paper lever to the secured position. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel. 6. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically.
  • Page 187 Loading cut sheet with a length of A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/B To load cut sheet media with a length of A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/B, follow the steps below. Caution: As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
  • Page 188 5. Referring “Accessing the Printer Software” for Windows or “Accessing the Printer Software” for Macintosh, make the printer driver settings, then send a print job from the computer. The printer starts printing. When printing is complete, the printer supports the printed media, and PAPER OUT is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 189 4. Make sure that the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then set the paper lever to the released position. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel. Open the front cover.
  • Page 190 5. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open front cover. Make sure that the right edge is straight and in line with the vertical row of punch holes. 6.
  • Page 191: Setting The Paper Basket

    Setting the Paper Basket To avoid your printouts getting dirty or crinkled, set the paper basket as explained below. You can use the paper basket for both roll paper and cut sheet media. Note: When you print on thick paper, set the paper basket forward to avoid your printouts becoming damaged.
  • Page 192 1. Slide the lower hooks back and pull the upper hooks out to their full length. 2. Hook the basket rings (A) on the upper basket hooks to take up the slack of the paper basket.
  • Page 193 When feeding paper backward (up to super B0 size) Note: When feeding roll paper larger than B0 size backward, make sure that your printer has at least 20 cm (7.87 inches) of space to its rear. This prevents the printed paper edges from folding. 1.
  • Page 194 When feeding paper forward (Roll Paper Banner; thick [0.7 mm and more] cut sheet) 1. Unhook the basket rings from the upper basket hooks. 2. Slide the upper hooks back to their full length. Then fully pull out the lower paper basket hooks as shown, so that they rest on the floor.
  • Page 195 Note: Make sure that the paper basket surface is at full tension. If not, the fed paper will not slide down to the floor. 3. Hook the rear side basket rings of the paper basket on the upper basket hooks, and tighten the paper basket.
  • Page 196: Maintenance And Transportation

    EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. See “Ink cartridges”. To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below. Caution: Leave the old ink cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one.
  • Page 197 2. Open the ink compartment cover. Set the ink lever in the up position. 4. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer.
  • Page 198 Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously. Doing so may cause ink to leak out. Note: ❏ If you are using EPSON UltraChrome type ink cartridges, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it for best results. ❏ There is a protection system against improper cartridge insertion.
  • Page 199 6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow on the left side and pointing to the rear of the printer, and insert it into the slot. Do not force the cartridge in further by hand. Note: If the Ink Out light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
  • Page 200: Replacing Black Ink Cartridges

    Replacing Black Ink Cartridges If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can replace Photo Black (Photo) or Light Black (LBK) ink with Matte Black (MAT) using draining cartridge shown below. See the explanation below to replace black ink cartridges.
  • Page 201 Note: Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel. There is enough ink in the cartridge. The ink will be empty soon. You had better buy (a) new cartridge(s). There is not enough ink in the cartridge. Replace the cartridge. See your “Replacing Ink Cartridges”...
  • Page 202 Selecting a set of ink cartridges Follow the steps below to select a set of ink cartridges. 1. Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Press the SelecType button ( r) and confirm that PRINTER SETUP is displayed on the LCD panel. 3.
  • Page 203 9. If enough ink remains in the ink cartridge(s), go to next section. If not, NOT ENOUGH INK and RELEASE INK LEVER are displayed on the LCD panel. In that case, follow the steps below to replace the ink cartridges. a) Open the ink compartment cover and set the ink lever in the up position.
  • Page 204 Note: See the illustration below for the arrangement of ink cartridges. 10. After confirming that REMOVE ALL INK CARTRIDGES is displayed on the LCD panel, remove all the cartridges from the ink slots. Note: Do not insert the cartridges again until instructed to do so in this manual.
  • Page 205: Checking The Maintenance Tank

    Checking the maintenance tank If NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN MAINTE TANK and REPLACE WITH NEW MAINTENANCE TANK are displayed on the LCD panel, replace the Maintenance Tank with a new one. This completes the check of the Maintenance Tank. Now you are going to drain the ink Draining the Ink 1.
  • Page 206: Charging Ink

    Note: ❏ If WRONG CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD panal, insert the cleaning cartridge into the slot. ❏ If INSERT CARTRIDGE IN CORRECT SLOT is displayed on the LCD panel, insert the draining cartridge into the slot #X. 4. After confirming that REMOVE DRAINING CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD panel, set the ink lever in the up position and remove the Draining cartridge.
  • Page 207: Updating The Printer Driver Information

    ❏ Because this process consumes a large quantity of ink, you may need to replace the ink cartridges soon. 2. After confirming the message of ink charging completion, XX: EPSON GENUINE xxx% x/x xxxxxPG, is displayed on the LCD panel. Close the ink compartment cover. Updating the printer driver information After the replacement operation, update the driver information following the procedure below.
  • Page 208 For Windows users Click the Main tab and make sure that the ink cartridge information is displayed. If not, set the information manually by clicking the Utility tab, then the Printer and Option Information button.
  • Page 209: Replacing The Paper Cutter

    For Macintosh users Select Chooser from the Apple menu and click the printer's icon and printer port. This completes the black ink replacement. Replacing the Paper Cutter When the paper cutter does not cut cleanly, it may be blunt and require replacement.
  • Page 210 To replace the paper cutter, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the printer is on. 2. In SelecType mode, press the Paper Feed ( u) or Paper Feed ( d) button until MAINTENANCE is displayed on the LCD panel, and press the SelecType button again.
  • Page 211 6. When REPLACE CUTTER appears on the LCD panel, push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the right to open the casing. Note: Do not touch the circuit board attached to the print head when replacing the cutter blade.
  • Page 212 10. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder and if necessary, reinstall the coil. 11. Fully insert the new cutter into the paper cutter holder in the direction as shown below. 12. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing.
  • Page 213: Replacing The Maintenance Tank

    Replacing the Maintenance Tank When replacing the black ink cartridges, the maintenance tank of enough free space should be prepared for wasting the ink or cleaning fluid. If CHANGE MAINTENANCE TANK is displayed on the LCD panel during the black ink replacement or other time, replace the maintenance tank following the steps below.
  • Page 214: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operation at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. 2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the roll paper spindles. Also remove any sheet media from the printer.
  • Page 215: Transporting The Printer

    Caution: ❏ Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏...
  • Page 216: A Short Distance

    A short distance When you need to move the printer a short distance, follow the steps below. 1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print heads are in the home (far right) position. If not, turn the printer back on, wait until the print heads move to the home position, then turn off the printer.
  • Page 217 The printer unit weighs approximately 84kg (184.8 lb) and should be lifted carefully. For Stylus Pro 7600 users; Have two or more people lift the printer unit off of the base unit, using the four hand grips shown below. The printer unit weighs approximately 43.5kg (95.7 lb) and should be lifted...
  • Page 218 Stylus Pro 9600 for Stylus Pro 7600 7. Move the printer horizontally.
  • Page 219 When you set up the printer after transporting, see “Setting up the printer after transporting it”. Before you use the printer after transporting, you may need to perform a nozzle check and realign the print heads. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, or “Using the Printer Utilities”...
  • Page 220: Setting Up The Printer After Transporting It

    ❏ The first time you start printing after transporting the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged. EPSON recommends you perform a nozzle check and clean the print heads, and also realign the print heads to ensure print quality. See “Using the Printer Utilities”...
  • Page 221: Using Optional Product

    Using Optional Product Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit When you want to print your data on roll paper and do not want to cut it or feed it out onto the floor, you can use this optional Auto Take-up Reel Unit to roll up your print out. See the Auto Take-up Reel Unit User’s Guide for installing the unit onto your printer.
  • Page 222: Control Box

    Control box The control box is on the drive unit attached to the lower right side of the printer. The roles of switches and meanings of the Sensor light are as follows. Manual Switch Auto Switch 1 Auto Switch 2 Manual Switch...
  • Page 223: Adjusting The Sensor

    Sensor light Indicates that the light detector is aligned with the light emitter. This means that the Auto Take-up Reel Unit is ready to wind your print out. Flashing Indicates that the light detector and light emitter are not aligned properly. See “Adjusting the sensor” for details. Flashing Indicates that the Auto Take-up Reel Unit has rapidly...
  • Page 224 1. Loosen the knob on the light emitter. 2. Adjust the horizontal angle of the emitter so that the Sensor light turns on. 3. Holding the detector in position, retighten the knob.
  • Page 225 Loading roll paper onto the take-up reel core Warning: ❏ Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit before loading paper. If the take-up reel unit operates unexpectedly, bodily injury may occur. ❏ Make sure the take-up reel unit is installed properly and securely.
  • Page 226: Roll Paper

    1. Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in the printer properly. For instructions, see “Loading the roll paper”. 2. Press the Paper Source button on the printer until the Roll Cutter Off light turns on. 3. Press the Paper Feed ( d) button on the printer to advance the roll paper.
  • Page 227 5. Tape the leading edge of the roll paper to the take-up reel core in three places. 6. Press the Paper Feed ( d) button to feed the paper forward and create a loop of slack.
  • Page 228 7. Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to the Forward position, and take up at least one turn of paper on the take-up reel core. Make sure that adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel core. printer’s front side Winding paper backward...
  • Page 229 3. Pull the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel core as shown below. Then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel core in three places. 4. Press the Paper Feed button ( d) to feed the paper forward and create a loop of slack.
  • Page 230 5. Set the Manual switch on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to the Backward position and take up at least one turn of paper on the take-up reel core. Make sure that adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel core. printer’s front side Taking-up your prints...
  • Page 231 Caution: During operation, be sure to stay out of the sensor detection area. Interrupting the sensor beam can cause paper to be taken up under tension and adversely affect printing. Light detector Light Light detector sensor emitter detection area 1 Light detector 2 Light emitter 3 Light detector sensor detection area 1.
  • Page 232 3. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing. The Auto Take-up Reel Unit takes-up the roll paper in the direction you set in step 2. Note: Do not touch the Manual switch while printing is in progress. Doing so may damage your prints.
  • Page 233 3. Turn the lever to unlock the movable unit, and slide it to the left so that the flange knob clears the end of the take-up reel core. While doing this, support the take-up reel core with one hand to keep it from falling. 4.
  • Page 234: Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly

    Troubleshooting Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly Head cleaning, ink charging, or ink drying is in progress Check to see if the Pause light is flashing. If so, the printer is in the process of head cleaning, ink charging or ink drying. During head cleaning and ink charging, WAIT is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 235: The Printer Does Not Turn On Or Stay On

    The Printer does not Turn on or Stay on Message and Light Problem Solution PAPER OUT No paper is loaded in Load paper in the printer. the printer. Paper ran out. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the Paper Out printer.
  • Page 236 PAPER NOT STRAIGHT Slippage occurred Reload paper. See and paper was fed “Paper Feed or Paper at an angle. Jam Problems Occur Frequently”. Paper Out RELOAD PAPER Paper could not be Remove then reload the reversed into the paper so that the right printing position.
  • Page 237 UNABLE TO PRINT If an error occurs, or After 3 seconds the the ink lever is at the message disappears. up position, you try to Press the Pause button to print a test pattern exit the SelecType mode. (nozzle check, status When an error or status check, head message appears again,...
  • Page 238 ❏ Make sure the supplied voltage to the printer matches the rating voltage labeled on the printer. If not, turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Contact EPSON for assistance. See “Contacting Customer Support”. Caution: If the supplied voltage and rating voltage do not match, do not plug the printer back in again, as damage may occur.
  • Page 239: The Printer Prints Nothing

    ❏ For Windows NT 4.0 users, 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 240 3. Select Set As Default, then close the Printers window. For Macintosh: 1. Click Apple menu and select Chooser. If the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 printer icon can be seen, the printer driver is correctly installed. 2. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 printer is selected for the printer port.
  • Page 241 For Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers. 2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 in the Printers window, then select Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab. 4. Make sure that your printer port is selected.
  • Page 242: Printouts Are Not What You Expected

    ❏ Make sure the running application is for Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, NT 4.0 or Macintosh. ❏ Make sure the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 printer driver is selected. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port.
  • Page 243: Inverted Image

    Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Select your printer as the default printer in Windows. See “Your EPSON printer is not selected as the default printer”. ❏ For Windows, check the settings in the Paper menu. Make sure they are correct for the paper size you are using.
  • Page 244: A Ruled Line Shifts

    Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on screen colors perfectly. However, the above color systems are provided to overcome color differences. ❏ Select PhotoEnhance4 in the Advanced dialog box. You can produce sharper images with more vivid colors. ❏...
  • Page 245: Print Quality Could Be Better

    ❏ For EPSON paper, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu for Windows or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. For paper other than EPSON’s, register and select paper thickness in the SelecType mode.
  • Page 246: Horizontal Banding

    “Blurry or smeared printout” If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered here. Horizontal banding Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. For Macintosh, check the Media Type setting in the Print dialog box.
  • Page 247: Incorrect Or Missing Colors

    ❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, and “Using the Printer Utilities” for Macintosh. Incorrect or missing colors Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu.
  • Page 248: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    For Macintosh, check the Media Type setting in the Print dialog box. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, and “Using the Printer Utilities”...
  • Page 249: Color Documents Print In Black Only

    ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, and “Using the Printer Utilities” for Macintosh. ❏ Select thicker paper in the SelecType mode. Check the paper number setting in the Paper Configuration menu. See “SelecType Settings”. ❏...
  • Page 250: Roll Paper Cannot Be Cut

    “Replacing the Paper Cutter”. Note: If you use roll paper other than EPSON special media, see the user documentation included with the paper, or contact your supplier. Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems Occur...
  • Page 251 You can change the platen gap setting in the Printer Setting menu of the SelecType mode. See “SelecType Settings”. ❏ For paper other than EPSON’s, check the paper type selected in the Paper Configuration menu of the SelecType mode. See...
  • Page 252: Roll Paper Does Not Eject Properly

    The paper guides only need to be used when the paper feeds with a curl. At other times, keep the paper guides pushed in, otherwise your printouts may be damaged. Note: There are two paper guides for EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and three for EPSON Stylus Pro 9600.
  • Page 253: When Feeding Paper Forward

    When feeding paper forward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so they rest on the front of the paper basket. When feeding paper backward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so that they rest on the back of the paper basket.
  • Page 254: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams To remove jammed paper, follow these steps: 1. If roll paper is jammed, cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Set the paper lever to the released position to release the paper. 3. Open the front cover if necessary.
  • Page 255: Troubleshooting On The Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. TURN PWR OFF AND ON is displayed on the LCD panel. Note: Do not touch the circuit board attached to the printer head when handling the jammed paper. 5. Close the front cover, if necessary, then press the Power button to turn the printer off and back on.
  • Page 256 ❏ The Auto switch on the auto take-up reel unit may not be positioned for the direction you want. Select a direction using the Auto switch on the control box. See “Taking-up your prints”. ❏ If the Sensor light flashes slowly when you are not printing, there may be an external obstruction between the emitter and detector, or sensor adjustment may not be set properly.
  • Page 257: Contacting Customer Support

    Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 258 “Colombi “Mexico” “Venezue “USA” a” la” Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Strase 2 46569 Hünxe France Support Technique EPSON France, 0 892 899 999 (0,34 E/minute) Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 9h00 à 20h00 sans interruption http://www.epson.fr/support/selfhelp/french.htm...
  • Page 259 Centres de maintenance AJACCIO CIM Tél : 04.95.23.73.73 Le Stiletto - Lot N° 5 Fax : 04.95.23.73.70 20090 AJACCIO AMIENS Tél : 03.22.22.05.04 Fax : 03.22.22.05.01 13, rue Marc Sangnier 8000 AMIENS ANNECY (td) Tél : 04.50.10.21.30 MAINTRONIC Fax : 04.50.10.21.31 Parc des Glaisins Immeuble Prosalp 14, rue Pré...
  • Page 260 BORDEAUX Tél : 05.57.10.67.67 MAINTRONIC Fax : 05.56.69.98.10 11/19 rue Edmond Besse Immeuble Rive Gauche 33300 BORDEAUX BOURGES (td) Tél : 02.48.67.00.38 BEGELEC Fax : 02.48.67.98.88 18, avenue du 11 Novembre 18000 BOURGES BREST Tél : 02.98.42.01.29 Fax : 02.98.02.17.24 8, rue Fernand Forest 29850 GOUESNOU CAEN...
  • Page 261 GRENOBLE (td) Tél : 04.38.37.01.19 Fax : 04.76.44.78.92 2 rue Mayencin 38400 ST MARTIN D'HERES GRENOBLE Tél : 04.76.25.87.87 MAINTRONIC Fax : 04.76.25.88.10 Les Akhesades Bât B. Rue Irène Joliot Curie 38320 EYBENS LE HAVRE Tél : 02.32.74.27.44 Fax : 02.35.19.05.35 33, bd de Lattre de Tassigny 76600 LE HAVRE LE MANS...
  • Page 262 LYON Tél : 04.72.14.95.00 MAINTRONIC Fax : 04.78.41.81.96 9, allée du Général Benoist ZAC du Chêne 69500 BRON LYON Centre Tél : 04.72.56.94.85 MAINTRONIC Fax : 04.72.56.94.89 4, quai Jules Courmont 69002 LYON MARSEILLE Tél : 04.91.03.13.43 Fax : 04.91.03.13.72 305 ZA de Mourepiane 467, Chemin du Littoral 13322 MARSEILLE CX 13...
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  • Page 264 ème PARIS 10 Tél : 01.42.01.15.15 Fax : 01.42.01.14.15 50 Quai de Jemmapes 75010 PARIS ème PARIS 12 Tél : 01.44.68.83.01 BEGELEC Fax : 01.44.68.83.02 182, rue de Charenton 75012 PARIS PARIS 13ème Tél : 01.44.06.99.44 MAINTRONIC Fax : 01.44.24.05.06 Immeuble Berlier 15, rue JB Berlier 75013 PARIS...
  • Page 265 REIMS Tél : 03.26.97.80.07 Fax : 03.26.49.00.95 Parc technologique H. Farman 12, allée Fonck 51100 REIMS RENNES Tél : 02.23.20.25.25 Fax : 02.23.20.04.15 59 bd d'Armorique Square de la Mettrie 35700 RENNES RENNES Tél : 02.99.23.62.23 MAINTRONIC Fax : 02.99.23.62.20 Parc d’affaires de la Bretèche Bât 2 35760 RENNES ST GREGOIRE...
  • Page 266 Tél : 03.25.49.78.96 BEGELEC Fax :03.25.49.78.97 15, rue des Epingliers 10120 St ANDRE LES VERGERS VALENCIENNES Tél : 03.27.46.58.58 Fax : 03.27.46.58.59 83, rue de Famars 59300 VALENCIENNES Spain EPSON IBÉRICA, S.A. Avda. Roma 18-26, 08290 Cerdanyola, Barcelona, España Tel.: 34.93.5821500...
  • Page 267 Fax: 34.93.5821555 CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE 902.404142 Fax Centro de Atención al Cliente no. 34 935 821 516 soporte@epson.es www.epson.es www.epson.es/support/ SERVICIOS OFICIALES DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA EPSON POBLA PROV EMPRESA TELEFON DIRECCION CION INCI ALBAC ALBA DEPARTAMENTO 967/50.6 967/50.6...
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  • Page 270 SANGENÍS, 16 ZARAG ZARA INSTRUMENTACIÓN 976/01.3 976/01.0 ED.EXPO 50014 Y COMPONENTES 3.00 9.77 ZARAGOZA,CRTA. S.A. MADRID,S/N KM.315, N-3, PTA. 1 United Kingdom EPSON (UK) Ltd. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7TJ United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 1442 261144...
  • Page 271 Republic of Ireland Stylus Products Warranty & Support 01 679 9016 Other Products Warranty & Support 01 679 9015 Sales 1 800 409 132 www.epson.co.uk Italy EPSON Italia s.p.a. Viale F.lli Casiraghi, 427 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI) Tel.: 02.26.233.1...
  • Page 272 Fax: 02.2440750 Assistenza e Servizio Clienti TECHNICAL HELPDESK 02.29400341 www.epson.it ELENCO CENTRI ASSISTENZA AUTORIZZATI EPSON AEM SERVICE S.R.L. DATA SERVICE S.R.L. QUICK COMPUTER SERVICE Via Verolengo, 20 Via S. Allende, 22a Viale Louise Pasteur, 00167 ROMA 50018 SCANDICCI 23 a/b/c...
  • Page 273 C.A.M.U. S.N.C. HARD SERVICE S.R.L. S.T.E. S.N.C. di Ciarrocchi A.& C. Via Grandi, 4 Z.A.3 Via del progresso, 2 Via Settimo Torinese, 33170 PORDENONE 35010 PERAGA DI Tel : 0434-572949 VIGONZA (PD) 65016 Fax : 0434-573005 MONTESILVANO (PE) Tel : 049-8933951 Tel : 085-4453664 Fax : 049-8933948 Fax : 085-4456860...
  • Page 274 Loc. Badia a Settimo Repubblica, 7 50018 SCANDICCI 60020 SIROLO (AN) (FI) Tel/Fax : Tel : 055-720561 071-9331175 Fax : 055-720180 Portugal EPSON Portugal, S.A. Rua do Progresso, 471 - 1º - Perafita - Apartado 5132 4458 - 901 Perafita Codex Tel.: 22.999.17.00...
  • Page 275 Fax: 22.999.17.90 TECHNICAL HELPDESK 808 200015 www.epson.pt Austria ASC Buromaschinen GmbH Kettenbruckengasse 16 1052 Wien Tel. 01 / 58966-0 Fax. 01/ 5867726 www.artaker.com Netherlands CARD IS B.V. Ambachsweg 3606 AP Maarssen Belgium MDR (ARC) H. Dom. Saviolaan 8 1700 Dilbeek Denmark Warranty &...
  • Page 276 80 88 11 27 Sales 38 48 71 37 www.epson.dk Finland Warranty & Support 0800 523 010 Sales (09) 8171 0083 www.epson.fi Croatia RECRO d.d. Trg Sportova 11 10000 Zagreb Tel.: 00385 1 3650774 Fax: 00385 1 3650798 Email: servis@recro.hr epson@recro.hr...
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  • Page 278 Luxemburg MDR (ARC) H. Dom. Saviolaan 8 1700 Dilbeek Switzerland Moosacherstrasse 6, Au, 8820 Wadenswil Tel. 01/7822111 www.excom.ch Hungary R.A. Trade Kft. Petöfi Sandor u. 64 H-2040 Budaör Tel.: 0036.23.415.317 Fax: 0036.23.417.310 Slovac Republic Print Trade spol. s.r.o. Cajkovskeho 8 SK-98401 Lucenec Tel.: 00421.863.4331517 Fax: 00421.863.4331081...
  • Page 279 Stresovicka 49 CZ-16200 Praha 6 Tel. :00420.2.20180610 Fax:00420.2.20180611 Email: eprint@mbox.vol.cz Norway Warranty & Support 800 11 828 Sales 23 16 21 24 www.epson.no Sweden Warranty & Support 08 445 12 58 Sales 08 519 92 082 www.epson.se Yugoslavia BS PPROCESOR d.o.o.
  • Page 280 Hazdi Nikole Zivkovica 2 Beograd-F.R. Tel.: 00381 111 328 44 88 Fax: 00381 11 328 18 70 E-mail: vule@bsprocesor.com; goran@bsprocesor.com gorangalic@sezampro.yu Greece POULIADIS ASSOCIATES CORP. 142, Sygrou Avenue 176 71 Athens Tel.: 0030 1 9242072 Fax: 0030 1 9241066 E-mail: k.athanasiadis@pouliadis.gr Turkey ROMAR PAZARLAMA SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
  • Page 281 E-mail: zozenoglu@romar.com.tr PROSER ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITEDN SIRKETI Inönü Caddesi, Teknik Han, No 72 Kat 3, Gümüssuyü Istanbul Tel.: 0090 212 252 15 75 Fax: 0090 212 244 54 79 Email: okyay@turk.net DATAPRO BILISIM HIZMETLERI SAN VE TICARET LTD.STI Gardenya Plaza 2, 42-A Blok Kat:20 - Atasehir Istanbul...
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  • Page 283 Tel.: 0040.1.2300314 Fax: 0040.1.2300313 Email: office@mbd-epson.ro Estonia Kulbert Ltd. Saeveski 2 EE-0012 Tallinn Tel.: 00372.6.722299 Fax: 00372-6-722349 CHS Eesti AS Pärnu mnt. 142a EE-11317 Tallinn Tel.: (372)6504900 Fax.: (372)650 4916 www.chs.ee Latvia Sim.S.S Jsc Basteja boulv. 14 LV-1602 Riga Tel.: 00371.7.280380...
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  • Page 285 + 971 (0) 4 352 44 88 or 351 77 77 www.epson.com Email Warranty & Support: www.epson-support@compubase.co.ae South Africa Warranty & Support (011) 444 8278 / 91 or 0800 600 578 For details of EPSON Express centres and Service Repair centres http://www.epson.co.za/support/index.htm Sales...
  • Page 286 Fax: 00387 33 659 461 E-mail: recos@bih.net.ba oppure edin@recos.ba Argentina EPSON ARGENTINA S.A. Avenida Belgrano 964/970 (1092), Buenos Aires Tel.: (54 11) 4346-0300 Fax: (54 11) 4346-0333 www.epson.com.ar Brazil EPSON DO BRASIL LTDA. Av. Tucunaré, 720 Tamboré Barueri, São Paulo, SP 06460-020...
  • Page 287 Fax: (56 2) 236-6524 www.epson.cl Colombia EPSON COLOMBIA, LTDA. Diagonal 109 No. 15-49 Bogotá, Colombia Tel.: (57 1) 523-5000 Fax: (57 1) 523-4180 www.epson.com.co Costa Rica EPSON COSTA RICA, S.A Embajada Americana, 200 Sur y 300 Oeste San José, Costa Rica...
  • Page 288 Tel.: (50 6) 296-6222 Fax: (50 6) 296-6046 www.epsoncr.com Mexico EPSON MÉXICO, S.A. de C.V. Av. Sonora #150 México, 06100, DF Tel.: (52 5) 211-1736 Fax: (52 5) 533-1177 www.epson.com.mx Peru EPSON PERÚ, S.A. Av. Del Parque Sur #400 San Isidro, Lima, Perú...
  • Page 289 Tel.: (58 2) 240-1111 Fax: (58 2) 240-1128 www.epson.com.ve USA (Latin America) EPSON LATIN AMERICA 6303 Blue Lagoon Dr., Ste. 390 Miami, FL 33126 Tel.: (1 305) 265-0092 Fax: (1 305) 265-0097 EPSON AMERICA, INC 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel.: (1 562) 981-3840...
  • Page 290: Index

    Index Accessing utilities Macintosh, 158 Windows, 104 Advanced Photo, 146 Advanced settings Macintosh, 146 Windows, 92 Auto Cut Macintosh, 155 Windows, 101 Automatic mode Macintosh, 145 Windows, 90 Auto Rotate Macintosh, 154 Windows, 100 Background printing, 162 Black ink information Macintosh, 160 Windows, 106 Black ink replacement, 199...
  • Page 291 Cut sheet media media type, 35 using, 183 DMA transfer, 117 Dual roll feed spindle, 172 EPSON Monitor3, 163 EPSON special media, 35, 170 EPSON Spool Manager, 111 EPSON StatusMonitor Macintosh, 156, 159 Windows, 103, 112 Error indication, 233 Head Alignment, 69...
  • Page 292 Main menu, 90 Maintenance Mode, 77 Maintenance tank, 212 Media Type setting Macintosh, 141 Windows, 87 No Margins Macintosh, 151 Windows, 97 Notes for media, 170 Nozzle check pattern, 68 Online help Macintosh, 159 Windows, 109 Options, 31 Orientation Macintosh, 151 Windows, 97 Page line, 183 Macintosh, 155...
  • Page 293 Windows, 87 Printer Software uninstalling (Windows only), 135 updating, 135 Printer utilities Macintosh, 156 Windows, 103 Print head alignment Macintosh, 157 Windows, 103 cleaning, 47 Macintosh, 157 Windows, 103 nozzle check Macintosh, 157 Windows, 103 Print Quality setting Macintosh, 147 Windows, 93 Print speed, 115 Progress Meter, 110...
  • Page 294 cutter replacement, 68 head alignment, 68 paper configuration, 66 printer setting, 58, 59 printer status, 58, 63 Specifications electrical, 19 environmental, 20 initialization, 20 ink cartridges, 24 interface, 28 mechanical, 18 paper, 22 printable area, 17 Standards and Approvals, 21 Spindle attaching and removing, 174 attaching the roll paper, 171...
  • Page 295 Printer and option information Macintosh, 157 Windows, 104, 105 print head alignment Macintosh, 157 Windows, 103 Speed & Progress, 107 Using, 116...

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