Document Outline

• Front Matter
  • Copyright and Trademarks
  • FCC Compliance Statement
• Contents
• Introduction
  • Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
  • Options and Accessories
  • Where To Get Help
  • Macintosh System Requirements
  • Windows System Requirements
  • Important Safety Instructions
    • Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
  • Printer Parts
    • Front
    • Back
    • Control Panel
    • LCD Display
• Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer
  • Unpacking and Assembling the Printer
    • Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
    • Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand
    • Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900)
    • Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9900)
  • Completing Setup and Connecting the Power Cord
  • Installing Ink
  • Connecting to Your System
  • Installing the Software for Macintosh
  • Installing the Software for Windows
  • Updating Your Printer Firmware
    • Checking the Current Firmware Version
    • Downloading and Updating the Firmware
  • Configuring the Printer’s Network Adapter
• Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media
  • Selecting Media for Your Printer
    • Available Epson Special Media
    • Guidelines for Using Epson Media
  • Using Roll Paper
    • Roll Paper Guidelines
    • Selecting the Paper Type
    • Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
    • Placing the Paper in the Printer
    • Loading the Paper for Printing
    • Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter
    • Printing Trim Lines
    • Removing Paper from the Printer
  • Using Cut Sheet Paper
    • Loading Cut Sheets
    • Loading Heavy Sheets
    • Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
  • Using the Paper Basket
    • Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer
    • Catching Printouts Under the Printer
    • Storing the Paper Basket
  • Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
    • Creating Paper Configurations
    • Printing Your Paper Configurations
    • Selecting Paper Configurations
• Chap 3-Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
  • Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper
  • Printing With Mac OS X 10.5
    • Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options
    • Choosing Color Management Options
    • Choosing Advanced Media Control Options
    • Choosing Roll Paper Options
    • Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
    • Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings
    • Creating a Custom Preset and Printing
    • Managing Print Jobs
  • Printing With Mac OS X 10.4
    • Choosing Page Setup Options
    • Choosing Basic Print Options
    • Choosing Color Management Options
    • Choosing Paper Configuration Options
    • Choosing Roll Paper Options
    • Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
    • Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings
    • Creating a Custom Preset and Printing
    • Managing Print Jobs
  • Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
• Chap 4-Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
  • Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper
  • Choosing Basic Print Options
    • Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
  • Choosing Color Management Options
  • Choosing Roll Paper Options
  • Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options
  • Choosing Page Layout Options
  • Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings
  • Choosing Paper Configuration Options
  • Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings
    • Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group
    • Importing a Custom Settings Group
    • Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group
    • Editing Printer Driver Settings
  • Managing Print Jobs
    • Using the Progress Meter
    • Optimizing Print Speed
    • Setting Monitoring Preferences
• Chap 5-Managing Color With Profiles
  • Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile
    • Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile
    • Selecting Print Settings and Printing
  • Windows Printing With a Color Profile
    • Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile
    • Selecting Print Settings and Printing
• Chap 6-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
  • Checking Printer Status
    • Printing Status Information
    • Viewing Status Information
    • Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver
  • Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
    • Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities
    • Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel
    • Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
    • Running Cleaning Cycles
  • Aligning the Print Head
  • Replacing Ink Cartridges
  • Switching Black Ink Mode
  • Changing the Date and Time
  • Using Maintenance Mode
  • Replacing the Paper Cutter
    • Removing the Old Cutter
    • Installing the New Cutter
  • Replacing the Maintenance Tank
  • Cleaning the Printer
  • Transporting or Storing the Printer
    • Preparing the Printer for Shipment
    • Moving the Printer on the Stand
    • Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
• Chap 7-Solving Problems
  • Diagnosing Problems
  • Checking Error Messages and Lights
    • Auto Take-Up Reel Error Messages
  • Improving Print Quality
  • Solving Operational Problems
  • Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
  • Solving Paper Problems
    • Fixing Paper Eject Problems
    • Clearing Paper Jams
  • Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel
  • Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver
    • Macintosh OS X 10.5
    • Macintosh OS X 10.4
    • Windows
• Appendix A: Specifications
  • Environmental
  • Electrical
  • Dimensions and Weight
  • Printer Interfaces
  • Safety Approvals
  • Media
    • Roll Paper
    • Cut Sheets
    • Printable Area
  • Ink Cartridges
• Appendix B: Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel
  • Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel
    • Winding Prints Forward
    • Winding Prints Backward
  • Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel
    • Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core
    • Installing a Take-Up Reel Core
• Appendix C: Control Panel Summary
  • Control Panel Buttons and Lights
    • Buttons
    • Lights
  • LCD Display Icons
  • Menu Setting Summary
• Index