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EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600
PRINTER GUIDE
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON ESC/P, MicroWeav
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
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Contents | 5 Contents Introduction Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Important S
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6 | Contents 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media For Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Guidelines for Using EPSON Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Guidelines for Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Loading
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Contents | 7 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Printing Without Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Color Ma
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8 | Contents Draining the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Charging the Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Updating the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Replacing the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Cleaning the Printer . .
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This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up your Introduction printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. Note For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for To set up your printer, daily use and printer maintenance—load
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10 | Introduction Options and Accessories TIP Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 offer these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at Option Part number http://prographics.epson. EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Stand C12C844061 com for new accessories ® ® and options that may EFI Fiery Spark Professional 2.0 Software RIP C842832 become available. ™ Internal 10/100 BaseT (Ethernet ) Type-B interface card C12C823912 ™ Internal
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Introduction | 11 In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Part number Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* Stylus Pro 7600: C120890071 Stylus Pro 9600: C126890071 Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** C12C815241 Ink Cartridges See page 142 for a complete listing. Paper (roll and sheet) See page 64 for a complete listing. * See page 155 for details. ** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 153). You can purchase o
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12 | Introduction EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada
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Introduction | 13 Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: ® ® IBM -compatible PC with a Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher processor recommended ® ® For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP For USB connection: PC with USB-compliant port running Windows 98 (factory installed), Me, 2000, or XP For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with IEEE 1394 port running
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14 | Introduction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Caution Important Safety Instru
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Introduction | 15 Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed. 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
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16 | Introduction Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head. Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use cartridges within six months of installation. 16
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Setting Up the Printer | 17 Follow the steps in this chapter to assemble the printer, install the software, Chapter 1: and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for Setting Up this process. the Printer This chapter covers the following information: Unpacking and assembly Connecting the power cord Installing the ink cartridges Loading the roll paper Note Connecting the printer to your computer Installing the printer software When choosing a place for
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18 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 7600 Warning Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 9600, see page 27 instead. Assembly requires two Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand people. If you have an optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7600, follow these steps to unpack and assemble it. Otherwise, skip ahead to “Unpacking the Printer” on page 21. 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. You will also need
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Setting Up the Printer | 19 Accessories: G HI J KL M G: Allen wrench (1) H: Bolts (4) for attaching legs to base I: Bolts (2) for attaching lower bar to legs J: Collars (2) for attaching lower bar to legs K: Phillips screws with washers (4) for attaching top support bar to legs L: Wing screws (2) for attaching printer to stand M: Washers (2) for attaching printer to stand 2. Insert one of the legs into the base as shown. (The bolt holes line up only if the leg is matched with the correct base.)
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20 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way. H 4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one collar (J) and one bolt (I) at each end. J K 5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the four small screws (K). K K 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. 1-20
