Epson 9600 - Stylus Pro Color Inkjet Printer Spécifications

Reference Guide®

9SelecType settingsSettings made using the printer’s control panel. In SelecType mode, various printer settings that are not available using the print

99How to print with No Margins modeFollow the steps below to print using the No Margins mode.1. Enlarge your image data 3mm in both the left and right

100Note:Selecting 1CUT will not make excess paper, but the cutting position and image border may be misaligned depending on the accuracy.On the other

101To 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 Ro

102Save Roll PaperSelect this check box when you wish to save roll paper. When this check box is selected, the blank portion of the last page of your

103Using the Printer UtilitiesEPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen.E

104Printer and Option InformationThis utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information. It also provides specific inform

105Note:❏ The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut key for that utility. Press ALT and the letter on the keyboard to op

1061. 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

107Speed & ProgressYou can make settings related to print speed and progress in this dialog box. To enable the Speed & Progress button, open t

108EPSON 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 compute

10Product InformationSafety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow

109Getting Information Through Online HelpYour printer software has an extensive online help feature, which provides instructions on printing, making

110Checking Printer and Print Job StatusUsing the Progress MeterWhen you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter opens, as shown in the il

111EPSON Printing TipsTips for getting the most out of your EPSON printer driver appear at the bottom of the Progress Meter window. A new tip appears

112Using EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the printer status.Note:Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be

113Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information:❏ Current Status:EPSON Status Monitor 3 prov

1143. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears.4. Make the following settings.Select Notification Displa

115Increasing the Print SpeedGeneral tipsPrinting color images using higher print quality settings takes longer than printing black-and-white images i

116The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. * Varies depending on the printer driver and application you are using.Using Speed &

117Show Progress MeterDisplays printing progress while printing.EPSON Printer Port (For Windows Me, 98, and 95 only)Speeds up the data transfer rate t

118If 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

11❏ 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 th

1195. 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 st

1202. Right-click your printer icon, and select Properties.3. Click the Port tab, then click the Configure Port button.

1214. 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 connect

122Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkFor Windows Me, 98, 95This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network ca

1235. 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

124Accessing the printer through a networkTo access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps.Note:Your printer must be setu

1256. 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 messag

126Setting up your printer as a shared printerFollow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a netwo

127Accessing the printer through a networkTo access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps.Note: Your printer must be set

1283. 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

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

129\\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printerThen click OK.6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to retu

130For Windows XPNote:This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consul

1312. 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 u

1323. 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

1332. 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,

134Then 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

135Updating to Windows MeIf you have upgraded your computer’s operating system from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows Me, you must uninstall your printer so

1362. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.3. Select EPSON Printer Software to uninstall the printer driver, from the software list. Click Change/Remove (

137Printing with MacintoshAccessing the Printer SoftwareTo access the printer software installed in your computer, follow the instructions below.Print

138Note:While many Macintosh applications override the settings made in the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the re

13❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes

1397. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears as shown below.Print dialog boxNote:You can also open the Print dialog box by pres

14012. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears. Drag the slide left or right depending on which is more important. This setting i

1413. 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 i

142On the “Print dialog box”, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper loaded in the printer. Find your paper in the list below, then sele

143For Dye ink:Backlight Film EPSON Backlight FilmEnhanced Synthetic Paper EPSON Enhanced Synthetic PaperEnhanced Adhesive Synthetic PaperEPSON Enhanc

144Note:❏ The availability of special media varies by country.❏ When you are using paper other than EPSON special media, see “Notes for Special Media

145Automatic modeWhen Automatic is selected on the “Print dialog box”, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Med

146Follow the steps below to select a Custom setting.1. Click the Custom button on the “Print dialog box”.2. From the Custom Settings list, select the

147Advanced dialog box2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”.3. Choose Color/B&W or Blac

148To save your Advanced settings, click Save Settings in the Advanced settings dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears:Type a unique name

14❏ If you use EPSON UltraChrome type ink cartridges, use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results.❏ Do not dismantle t

149PhotoEnhance modeThe PhotoEnhance settings provide a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing.

150EffectPaper Configuration settingsThe Paper Configuration settings provide a variety of menus that are applied to printing. Click the Paper Config

151Adjusting page settingsYou can adjust the followings in the “Page Setup dialog box”.No MarginsUsing this setting, you can print your image without

152❏ 400mm to 16in (406.4mm)❏ 500mm to 20in (508mm)❏ 600mm to 24in (609.6mm)❏ 910mm to 36in (914.4mm) (for Stylus Pro 9600 only)❏ 1110mm to 1118mm (fo

1532. 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 SelecTy

154Reduce or EnlargeLets you define the percentage you want to enlarge or reduce on image. Make setting from 25 to 400%. This setting is available onl

155Auto CutWhen 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 i

156Fitting documents onto the pageYou can fit the size of your document to the size of the paper you will print on. Open the Layout dialog box and che

157Nozzle CheckTo find out if nozzles are delivering ink properly, you can print a nozzle check pattern. If the nozzles are not delivering ink properl

158Accessing the printer utilitiesOpen the Print dialog box or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon to open the Utility dialog box. Then,

15Printer SpecificationsPrintingCharacter mode:* characters per inchRaster graphics mode:Printing method On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration Black:

159Getting Information Through Online HelpYour printer software has an extensive online help feature, which provides instructions on printing, making

160To access the Utility dialog box, see “Accessing the Printer Software”.Note:Installed ink cartridge information is not available.The EPSON StatusMo

161Making Configuration SettingsYou can select the way the EPSON StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, and the way you will be notified of info

162Controlling Background PrintingAfter you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check on, control, or cancel pr

163Using EPSON Monitor3To use EPSON Monitor3, you must first turn on Background Printing in the Chooser or in the Background Printing dialog box. Then

164❏ Use the buttons below to start the printer utilities.❏ Click Stop Print Queue to stop printing. Click Start Print Queue to resume printing.❏ Doub

165If 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 dia

1661. 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 a

167Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkThis section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network can use it.First, you ne

1683. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears.4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password inf

16StylusPro 7600StylusPro 9600* dots per inchHorizontal resolutionPrintable width Available dots360 dpi* 604 mm(24.16 inches)8698720 dpi 604 mm(24.16

1692. 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 t

170Paper HandlingNotes for Special Media and Other MediaAlthough most types of coated paper will provide good printing results, printout quality varie

171Storing EPSON special media❏ Store unused media in the original plastic bag and outer package so as to avoid moisture problems.❏ Avoid storing the

1722. 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, sh

1733. 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

1743. 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 n

1753. 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:

1765. Close the roll paper cover or see “Loading the roll paper” following to load paper.Loading the roll paperTo load roll paper, follow the steps be

1774. 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

1786. 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 instruction

17Printable areaRoll paper and cut sheets*For roll paper, the following margin widths can be selected using the control panel as follows. For details,

1797. 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

180Note: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

181Using the roll paper beltTo keep the roll paper wound up, use the roll paper belt packed with your printer.Tap the end of the roll paper belt light

182Using the Auto Cut settingWhen you want the roll paper to be cut automatically after your print job, use the Auto Cut setting. To make the Auto Cut

183Printing page linesIf you want to print continuously on roll paper first, then cut the page yourself after you finish printing, use the Print Page

1843. 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 PA

1855. 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

186Loading cut sheet with a length of A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/BTo load cut sheet media with a length of A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/B, f

1875. Referring “Accessing the Printer Software” for Windows or “Accessing the Printer Software” for Macintosh, make the printer driver settings, then

1884. 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

18Note:The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is loaded. Print data that exceeds the printable area of the paper cannot be

1895. 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 ed

190Setting the Paper BasketTo avoid your printouts getting dirty or crinkled, set the paper basket as explained below. You can use the paper basket fo

1911. 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 t

192When 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 leas

193When 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 th

194Note: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 baske

195Maintenance and TransportationReplacing Ink CartridgesThe printer’s indicator lights tell you when to obtain a replacement ink cartridge by flashin

1962. Open the ink compartment cover.3. Set the ink lever in the up position.4. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer.

197 wWarning:If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.5. Mak

1986. 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 ca

1ContentsGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Product InformationSafety Instructions

19ElectricalNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information.Weight StylusPro 7600:Approx. 43.5 kg (95.7 lb)StylusPro 9600:Appr

199Replacing Black Ink CartridgesIf your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can replace Photo Black (Photo) or Light Black (LBK) ink with Matte B

200Note:Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel.Note:This operation consumes ink in addition to the cartridges that are to be replaced. The

201Selecting a set of ink cartridgesFollow the steps below to select a set of ink cartridges.1. Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel.2.

2029. 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.

203Note:See the illustration below for the arrangement of ink cartridges.10. After confirming that REMOVE ALL INK CARTRIDGES is displayed on the LCD p

204Checking the maintenance tankIf NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN MAINTE TANK and REPLACE WITH NEW MAINTENANCE TANK are displayed on the LCD panel, replace the M

205Note:❏ If WRONG CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD panal, insert the cleaning cartridge into the slot.❏ If INSERT CARTRIDGE IN CORRECT SLOT is displ

206Note:❏ All ink lamps on the control panel light until all the cartridges are inserted into the ink slot.❏ WRONG CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD p

207For Windows usersClick the Main tab and make sure that the ink cartridge information is displayed. If not, set the information manually by clicking

208For Macintosh usersSelect Chooser from the Apple menu and click the printer's icon and printer port.This completes the black ink replacement.R

20Environmental* Stored in shipping container** Without condensationOperational conditions (temperature and humidity):InitializationTemperature Operat

209To 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 Fe

2106. 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

21110. 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 cutte

212Replacing the Maintenance TankWhen replacing the black ink cartridges, the maintenance tank of enough free space should be prepared for wasting the

213Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operation at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year.1. Make sure the printer is tur

214 cCaution:❏ Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.❏ Be careful not to g

215A short distanceWhen you need to move the printer a short distance, follow the steps below.1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print he

2164. Make sure that the casters at the base unit are locked, and that the stabilizer knobs of the base unit are extended to the floor.Note:Place the

217for Stylus Pro 9600for Stylus Pro 76007. Move the printer horizontally.

218When you set up the printer after transporting, see “Setting up the printer after transporting it”. Before you use the printer after transporting,

21Standards and ApprovalsThe printer mechanism is set to its initial state.The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared.The printer returns to t

2193. Release the front casters and retract the stabilizer knobs.4. Move the printer to the place of use carefully. Relock the casters and extend the

220Using Optional ProductUsing the Auto Take-up Reel UnitWhen you want to print your data on roll paper and do not want to cut it or feed it out onto

221Control boxThe 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 li

222Sensor lightSwitchesAdjusting the sensorThe angle of the sensors has already been adjusted when the unit is shipped. But, if the Sensor light on th

2231. 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

224Loading roll paper onto the take-up reel core wWarning:❏ Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit before loading paper. If the take-up reel unit operate

2251. 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

2265. 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 a

2277. 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. Ma

2283. 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 t

22 wWarning:This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to t

2295. 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. Ma

230 cCaution:During operation, be sure to stay out of the sensor detection area. Interrupting the sensor beam can cause paper to be taken up under ten

2313. 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 ste

2323. 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

233TroubleshootingPrinter Stops Printing UnexpectedlyHead cleaning, ink charging, or ink drying is in progressCheck to see if the Pause light is flash

234The Printer does not Turn on or Stay onMessage and Light Problem SolutionPAPER OUTPaper OutNo paper is loaded in the printer.Load paper in the prin

235PAPER NOT STRAIGHTPaper OutSlippage occurred and paper was fed at an angle.Reload paper. See “Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems Occur Frequently”.RE

236UNABLE TO PRINT If an error occurs, or the ink lever is at the up position, you try to print a test pattern (nozzle check, status check, head align

237When the Operate light does not come on and mechanism initialization does not start (even when the Power button is pressed to turn on the printer),

238The Printer Prints NothingThe printer is not correctly connected to the computerTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Turn off the printer and compu

23Cut sheets:* for StylusPro 9600 use only.Thickness(for plain paper)0.08 to 0.50 mm (0.003 to 0.019 inches)Weight(for plain paper)64 gf/m² (17 lb) to

239For Windows:1. Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers.2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 in the Printers window.3. Select Set As

240For Windows 2000 or NT 4.01. Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers.2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 in the Printers window, t

241Printouts are Not What You ExpectedIncorrect or garbled charactersTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Select your printer as the default printer i

242❏ For Windows, check the settings in the Paper menu. Make sure they are correct for the paper size you are using.For Macintosh, check the settings

243Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on screen colors perfectly. However, the above color s

244❏ 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

245If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered here.Horizontal bandingTry one or more of these solutions:❏ For Windows, check

246❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, and “Using the Printer Utilities” for Macintosh.Incorrect or

247For 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 ut

248❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” for Windows, and “Using the Printer Utilities” for Macintosh.❏ Select thicker pa

24Note:❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of pa

249❏ Delete unnecessary files to make room on your hard disk drive.Note:Your computer may not have enough memory. For further tips, see “Increasing th

250❏ Before loading paper and guiding it through the paper insertion slot, make sure the roll paper is wound up firmly. Position the bottom edge of th

251Roll Paper does not Eject ProperlyRoll paper is wound tightly and may feed with a curl. If so, extend the paper guides out from the lower printer.

252When feeding paper forwardExtend the paper guides out from the printer so they rest on the front of the paper basket.When feeding paper backwardExt

253Clearing Paper JamsTo remove jammed paper, follow these steps:1. If roll paper is jammed, cut the paper at the paper insertion slot.2. Set the pape

2544. 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 prin

255❏ 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 c

256Contacting Customer SupportIf your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information i

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283Email: [email protected] Riga Ltd.Terbatas 78LV-1001 RigaTel.: 00317.2.292943Fax: 00317.7.310169Email: [email protected] RigaKalnc

284LT-2600 VilniusTel.: 00370.2.223623Fax: 00370.2.223620Email: [email protected] & Support04 8 560 380www.epson.comMiddle E

285(011) 262 9200 or 0800 00 5956www.epson.co.za/Bosnia HerzgovinaRECOS d.o.o.Vilsonovo setaliste 10 71000 SarajevoTel.: 00387 33 657 389Fax: 00387

286Tel.: (55 11) 7296-6100Fax: (55 11) 7295-5624www.epson.com.brChileEPSON CHILE, S.A.La Concepción 322Providencia, SantiagoTel.: (56 2) 236-2453Fax:

287Tel.: (50 6) 296-6222Fax: (50 6) 296-6046www.epsoncr.comMexicoEPSON MÉXICO, S.A. de C.V.Av. Sonora #150México, 06100, DFTel.: (52 5) 211-1736Fax: (

288Tel.: (58 2) 240-1111Fax: (58 2) 240-1128www.epson.com.veUSA (Latin America)EPSON LATIN AMERICA6303 Blue Lagoon Dr., Ste. 390Miami, FL 33126Tel.: (

28Note:❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, ch

289IndexAAccessing utilitiesMacintosh, 158Windows, 104Advanced Photo, 146Advanced settingsMacintosh, 146Windows, 92Auto CutMacintosh, 155Windows, 101A

290Contacting EPSON, 256Customer support, 256Custom modeMacintosh, 145Windows, 91Cut sheet mediamedia type, 35using, 183DDMA transfer, 117Dual roll fe

291MMain menu, 90Maintenance Mode, 77Maintenance tank, 212Media Type settingMacintosh, 141Windows, 87NNo MarginsMacintosh, 151Windows, 97Notes for med

292Windows, 87Printer Softwareuninstalling (Windows only), 135updating, 135Printer utilitiesMacintosh, 156Windows, 103Print headalignmentMacintosh, 15

293cutter replacement, 68head alignment, 68paper configuration, 66printer setting, 58, 59printer status, 58, 63Specificationselectrical, 19environment

294Printer and option informationMacintosh, 157Windows, 104, 105print head alignmentMacintosh, 157Windows, 103Speed & Progress, 107Using, 116

2Uninstalling the USB Host Device Driver (Windows Me and 98 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29Compatibility modeNibble modeECP modeData format 8-bit parallelSynchronization STROBE pulseHandshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signalsSignal level TTL

30USB interfaceThe printer’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1 and th

31Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsThe following options are available for use with your printer.Note:The asterisk is a substitute for the last d

32Auto Take-Up Reel UnitThis option is for Stylus Pro 9600 only.This option takes up your printed roll paper documents automatically. The unit contain

33Note:❏ The use of some optional interface cards may increase the time required to print graphics and image data.❏ The product number varies by count

34<EPSON UltraChrome><Dye>Standard(110 ml)Optional(220 ml)Ink cartridge (Photo Black) T534100 T544100Ink cartridge (Matte Black) T543800 T

35Note:❏ The product number varies by country.❏ Optional (220 ml) ink cartridge is only for Stylus Pro 9600.Maintenance TankThis tank absorbs discharg

36Roll paper (for EPSON UltraChrome ink)Media name Size ProductCodeEPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper610mm (24") x 25m (82')S041385EPSON Double

37EPSON Watercolor Paper-Radiant White1118mm (44") x 18mS041398EPSON Glossy Film 610mm (24") x 20mS041314EPSON Glossy Film 914mm (36")

38EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)1118mm (44") x 30.5m (100')S041640EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)610mm (24") x 30.5m

3TroubleshootingPrinter Stops Printing Unexpectedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233The Printer does not Turn on or Stay on . . . . . . . .

39EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 610mm (24") x 15.2m (50')S041431EPSON Smooth Fine Art Paper 914mm (36") x 15.2m (50')S041432EPSON Sm

40EPSON Adhesive Vinyl 1118mm (44") x 12.2m (40')S041438EPSON Heavyweight Polyester Banner610mm (24") x 20m (65')S041485EPSON Heav

41EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper 914mm (36") x 30.5m (100')S041596EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper 1118mm (44") x 30.5m (100')S041597

42Cut sheets (for EPSON UltraChrome ink)Roll paper (for dye ink)Media name Size ProductCodeEPSON Glossy Paper-Photo WeightA4 S041349EPSON Glossy Pape

43EPSON Presentation Matte Paper 1118mm (44") x 25m (82')S041220EPSON Semigloss Photo PaperEPSON Semi Gloss Paper-Heavy Weight610mm (24"

44EPSON Photo Glossy PaperEPSON Photo Grade Glossy Paper914mm (36") x 30.5m (100')S051571S041476EPSON Photo Glossy PaperEPSON Photo Grade Gl

45Cut sheets (for dye ink)EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper610mm (24") x 30.5m (100')S041461EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper914mm(36") x

46EPSON Photo Paper (Glossy Photo Paper)A3 S041142EPSON Photo Paper (Glossy Photo Paper)B S041156EPSON Photo Paper (Glossy Photo Paper)Super A3/B S041

47The Control PanelButtons, Lights, and MessagesThe control panel of the printer consists of 8 buttons, 14 lights, and a 20-character liquid crystal d

48Pause(Reset 3 Sec.)Stops printing temporarily. Press a second time to resume printing.Clears print data in the printer memory if pressed and held fo

4GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers.applicationA software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as wo

49Lights= On = Flashing = OffOperateThe printer is on.OperateThe printer is receiving print data or shutting down.OperateThe printer is off.Paper Out

50PauseThe printer is ready to print data.PauseThe printer mechanism is moving in preparation for printing, the printed paper is drying for a set time

51Ink Out LCThe light cyan ink is low. The light cyan ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge.Ink Out LMThe light magenta in

52Status messagesThe following messages show the printer status. For error messages, see “Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly”.SheetSheet is selected.

53LOAD PAPER SUCTION The paper lever is set to the release position, or roll paper is detected at the paper insertion slot. Besides, suction pressure

54SelecType SettingsWhen to use SelecTypeThe SelecType mode enables you to make printer settings similar to those you would normally make in the drive

55❏ To see the current SelecType settings, print a status sheet.SelecType menu listMenu ItemPRINTER SETUP “PLATEN GAP”“PAGE LINE”“INTERFACE”“CODE PAGE

56PRINTER STATUS “VERSION”“PRINTABLE PG”“INK LEFT”“MAINT TANK”“USAGE COUNT”“USAGE CT CLR”“JOB HISTORY”“JOB HSTRY CLR”“TOTAL PRINTS”“SERVICE LIFE”PAPER

57How to enter the SelecType modeThe following shows the basic SelecType setting procedure.

581. Enter the SelecType modeMake sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel, then press the SelecType ( r) button.2. Select a menuPress the Paper

5cpiSee characters per inch.defaultA value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.DMADirect Memory Access

59PLATEN GAPNormally, leave this set to STANDARD. If you find that the printed image is smeared, select WIDE. Select NARROW for printing on a thin pap

60INTERFACEWhen AUTO is selected, the printer automatically switches between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data first. If no more pri

61When 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 im

62NO MARGINThe following settings can be made.CUTTER ADJAdjusts the paper cutting position when printing with a top and bottom margin of zero. This fu

63TEST PRINTThis menu contains the following items.NOZZLE CHECKPrints the nozzle check pattern for six colors. From the printing results, you can chec

64MAINT TANKDisplays the free capacity of Maintenance tank.USAGE COUNTDisplays ink remaining (INK) in grams and Paper consumption amount (PPR) in cent

65JOB HISTORYThe 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 f

66PAPER CONFIGThis menu contains the following items.PAPER NUMBERWhen STANDARD is selected, the printer determines paper thickness automatically. Sele

67CUT METHODSpecifies 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 F

68CUTTER REPLDisplays the procedure for replacing the paper cutter. Follow the instructions on the LCD panel.HEAD ALIGNMENTThis menu contains the foll

6ESC/P RasterA command language that gives you control of your printer from your computer. Commands in this language produce laser-like features, such

69Nozzle check pattern examples:If you find that any segments are missing from the test lines in the pattern, you need to clean the print heads. Press

70Note:For best results, use the media you want to print your image on when printing the head alignment pattern.2. In SelecType mode, press Paper Feed

716. Press the Enter button. The printer prints the pattern you selected above.Head alignment pattern examples:smallest gap

72* smallest gap7. After printing, the pattern number and current set number are displayed. Select the set that has the smallest gaps, then press Pape

731. 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

749. After the printing, THICKNESS NUM is printed on the upper side and the numeric data is printed on the lower side. Select the noted number in step

7515. 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) o

76Printing a status sheetIn SelecType mode, a status sheet can be printed to see the current SelecType default values.1. Load paper as described in “U

77Maintenance ModeUsing the maintenance mode you can perform a hex dump and select the language to be displayed on the LCD.How to enter the maintenanc

78Maintenance mode listMenu 1st parameters 2nd parameters“HEX DUMP” PRINT EXEC“LANGUAGE”✽ENGLISHFRENCHITALIANGERMANSPANISHPORTUGUE“UNIT” ✽ METERFEET/I

7interface cableThe cable that connects between the computer and the printer.LCDLiquid Crystal Display. Shows various messages according to status of

79Note:❏✽ is factory set value.❏ PARALLEL I/F, IEEE 1284.4, DEFAULT PANEL, CRTG INFO MENU, and SSCL are for maintenance service person only.HEX DUMPDa

802. 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

81Printing with WindowsAccessing the Printer SoftwareTo access the printer software installed in your computer, follow the instructions below.You can

822. Right-click your printer icon, then click Printing Preferences. The printer software window appears.For Windows NT4.0 1. Double-click the My Comp

831. 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 n

846. Make sure the Automatic radio button in the Mode box is selected.Note:When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all detaile

859. 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. Se

8615. Select Reduce/Enlarge and adjust the printing image size if necessary.Note:This function is not available when Roll Paper (Banner) is selected f

87Canceling printingTo cancel the printing in progress, press the Stop button on the EPSON Progress Meter.You can also pause or restart printing. To p

88Glossy Paper - Photo Weight EPSON Glossy Paper - Photo WeightPremium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo PaperPremium Semigloss Photo Pape

8PhotoEnhance4The EPSON software to change the shade of tone, to correct image data and to change the sharpness of the image data.portAn interface cha

89For Dye ink:Note:❏ The availability of special media varies by country.❏ When you are using paper other than EPSON special media, see “Notes for Spe

90Using the Automatic and Custom modesThese modes are arranged to give you two levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below.In additi

91❏ Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings that override similar settings in the printer driver. However, if your appli

922. 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 m

93Advanced menu2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”.3. Choose Color/B&W or Black in th

94To save your Advanced settings, click Save Settings in the Advanced settings dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears.Type a unique name (

95PhotoEnhance modeThe PhotoEnhance settings provide a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. P

96EffectPaper Configuration settingsThe Paper Configuration settings provide a variety of menus that are applied to printing. Click the Paper Config b

97Adjusting page settingsYou can adjust the following settings on the “Paper Menu”.No MarginsUsing this setting, you can print your image without marg

98Accommodate media width❏ 8 to 8.25in❏ 250mm to 10in (254mm)❏ 300mm to 12in (304.8mm)❏ 350mm to 14in (355.6mm)❏ 400mm to 16in (406.4mm)❏ 500mm to 20i