Epson Stylus Pro 7000 Print Engine Guide de l'utilisateur

EPSON Stylus® Pro 7000Printer Guide®

22222 | IntroductionHow To Use Your ManualsThis guide is part of a set, which also includes the documentation listed below.•The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000

6-86-8 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer3. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the Ink Out light). Carefully

6-9Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-96. Close the ink compartment cover.Replacing the Paper Cutter BladeIf you notice that your paper isn’

6-106-10 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer4. When the holder stops moving and OPEN LOWER COVER appears on the display, open the lower cover b

6-11Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-117. Carefully remove the cutter blade from the printer. Installing the New Cutter BladeAfter you hav

6-126-12 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer4. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing. CLOSE

6-13Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-13You see the Speed and Progress dialog box:5. Select from the following options:• High Speed Copies

6-146-14 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer6. Click OK to close the Speed & Progress dialog box and return to the Utility menu. Then click

6-15Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-15Transporting the PrinterWhen you need to ship your printer, you should repack it using the original

6-166-16 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. If you’re using the stand, remove the wing screws and washers from the left and right sides, and

6-17Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-17Setting Up the Printer After Transporting ItSetting up the printer after transporting it is almost

3333Introduction | 3Using This Printer GuideThis guide contains the following information:Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1 explains how to install

6-186-18 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterReplacing the Waste Ink SystemApproximately every two years (or after 12000 A1-size prints), you mu

1As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelines in

7-27-2 | Resolving Problems•If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact EPSON as described under “Where To Get Help

7-3Resolving Problems | 7-3Print quality problemsProblem Possible cause SolutionYour print has horizontal banding.Print options are set incorrectly f

7-47-4 | Resolving ProblemsYour print appears blurry or smeared.Print options are set incorrectly for the media you’re using.Make sure the Print Mode

7-5Resolving Problems | 7-5Solving Operational ProblemsIf you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, chec

7-67-6 | Resolving ProblemsNothing prints. The printer is not connected correctly.Turn off the printer and RIP or computer. Make sure the interface ca

7-7Resolving Problems | 7-7Solving Miscellaneous Printing ProblemsIf your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:Miscellaneous

7-87-8 | Resolving ProblemsBlank paper is printed. Your PPD and/or printer driver software are not set up correctly or not selected. Make sure your so

7-9Resolving Problems | 7-9Solving Paper ProblemsIf paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions:•Whe

44444 | IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsYou’ll find this information throughout this guide:WarningsWarningsWarningsWarnings must be fol

7-107-10 | Resolving Problems•Make sure the printer is not located in a brightly lit area. The paper sensor may not be able to operate correctly.•Make

7-11Resolving Problems | 7-11If you’re using the printer stand, set the paper hammock in front of the printer and extend the paper guides as shown:Cle

7-127-12 | Resolving Problems3. Open the roll paper cover and rewind the paper using the paper stop on the right. Carefully pull down the jammed paper

7-13Resolving Problems | 7-13Solving Windows USB ProblemsA Windows system connected directly to the printer’s USB port must have a “clean” installatio

7-147-14 | Resolving ProblemsIf EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear in the Device Manager, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view

7-15Resolving Problems | 7-15Solving USB Cable ProblemsIf your printer does not work correctly with a USB cable, try one or more of these solutions:•M

7-167-16 | Resolving Problems

1111PrintingChapter 8: SpecificationsPrinting methodPrinting methodPrinting methodPrinting method On-demand ink jetNozzle configurationNozzle configur

8-28-28-28-28-2 | SpecificationsPaperDepending on the media, best feed and print quality are guaranteed on EPSON paper with thicknesses of 0.08 to 0.1

8-38-38-38-3Specifications | 8-3Printable AreaMaximum width 23.78 inches. Minimum margins for roll paper and sheets:* Default roll paper top and botto

5555Introduction | 5EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services l

8-48-48-48-48-4 | SpecificationsElectricalCheck the label on the back of the printer for voltage information.InitializationSafety Approvals120 V mode

8-58-58-58-5Specifications | 8-5Ink CartridgesPrint yield may vary, depending on how often you run print head cleaning cycles and how much you use the

8-68-68-68-68-6 | SpecificationsParallel InterfaceForward ChannelReverse ChannelECP ModeData format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility modeSynchr

8-78-78-78-7Specifications | 8-7USB InterfaceStandard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Def

8-88-88-88-88-8 | Specifications

1You can use the SelecType menus on the printer’s control panel to configure printer settings (as well as check the printer and perform maintenance op

A-2A-2 | Configuring the PrinterSelecting the Printer’s InterfaceThe printer includes both a parallel and USB interface. You can also install an optio

A-3Configuring the Printer | A-3Configuring the Parallel InterfaceYou can use the control panel to change the parallel interface to ECP mode for faste

A-4A-4 | Configuring the PrinterSetting the Control Panel LanguageAll control panel messages are displayed in English. However, you can use a special

-1-1-1-1AAccessories, purchasing, 5Aligning print head, 6-3 to 6-6AppleTalk setting, 1-7 to 1-9Auto Cut setting, 2-8, 3-2, 4-6Auto Rotate setting, 3-2

66666 | IntroductionImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer or RIP Station 5100, read the following safety instructions to make sure yo

-2-2-2-22 | IndexDriversMacintosh, 1-7to1-9, 3-1to3-9Windows, 1-10 to 1-12, 4-1 to 4-10Drying time setting, 2-21 to 2-22EECP mode, 8-6, A-3Electrical

-3-3-3-3Index | 3MMacintoshadvanced print options, 3-6 to 3-9background printing, 3-9 to 3-12basic print options, 3-3color management, 3-7 to 3-9Color

-4-4-4-44 | IndexPaper (continued)problems, 7-9 to 7-12registering, 2-21 to 2-22removing from spindle, 2-4roll, 2-3 to 2-12selecting registered, 2-22s

-5-5-5-5Index | 5Printer (continued)transporting, 6-15 to 6-17turning off, 6weight, 8-3Printer Color Management setting, 3-4Printer port problems, 7-6

-6-6-6-66 | IndexSlow printing, 7-9Specificationselectrical, 8-4environmental, 8-3initialization, 8-4ink cartridges, 8-5mechanical, 8-3paper, 8-2paral

-7-7-7-7Index | 7

1roll paper covercontrol panelink cartridge compartmentpaper set leverlower coverpaper hammock

7optional interface shield plateAC inletparallel interface connectorUSB interface connectorpaper set lever

7777Introduction | 7•If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord d

88888 | Introduction•Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.•Before transporting the printer, remove the ink cartridges, drain the ink

1Once your printer is set up, you’re ready to connect it to your individual computer or network and install the drivers. If you have the RIP Station 5

1-21-2 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversBefore you install the card, see the documentation that came with it for setup information. The

1-3Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-33. Make sure you set any jumpers or DIP switches on the card. See the card’s documentation for

iiPrinted on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publi

1-41-4 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers8. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and to your network hub or computer. To remove an

1-5Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-5Connecting to the USB InterfaceYou’ll need a shielded USB “AB” interface cable, not more than 6

1-61-6 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversConnecting to the Parallel InterfaceYou’ll need a high-speed, high-quality, bidirectional, IEEE

1-7Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-7Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing on a MacintoshYou need to install the dr

1-81-8 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversSetting Up Printer SharingIf you want to share the printer, you first need to set it up as a sh

1-9Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-95. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser.6. Close th

1-101-10 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversInstalling the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in WindowsMake sure all computers meet

1-11Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-11The installer starts automatically:If it doesn’t start, double-click My Computer. Then double

1-121-12 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversChecking USB Installation (Windows 98)If you’re using a USB connection, it’s a good idea to c

1-13Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-134. Select I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) and click OK.5. In the

iiiDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies use

1-141-14 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing DriversAccessing the printer through a networkTo access the printer from another computer on your ne

1-15Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-156. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then clic

1-161-16 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers3. Click Shared and enter the Share Name. Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Driver

1-17Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers | 1-174. Click Add Port. You see the Printer Ports dialog box:5. Select Local Port, then click New

1-181-18 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers

1The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 24 inches wide. The straight-through paper path all

2-22-2 | Handling PaperPrinting on EPSON Paper and FilmEPSON papers, which are specially formulated for EPSON ink, ensure high-quality results. The na

2-3Handling Paper | 2-3Printing Tips for EPSON MediaFollow these tips for using and storing printing materials:•Avoid touching the printable surface o

2-42-4 | Handling Paper3. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown:4. Slide the roll onto the spindle so it fits securely over the paper stop.5

2-5Handling Paper | 2-5Inserting the Spindle in the PrinterAfter you have loaded the paper roll onto the spindle, you need to insert it into the print

ivFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

2-62-6 | Handling Paper3. Position the spindle so that the white end (with the fixed paper stop) is on the right. Rest the spindle on the groove on to

2-7Handling Paper | 2-75. To keep the paper wound when you’re not printing, use the roll paper belt included with your printer. 6. See the next sectio

2-82-8 | Handling Paper•Choose Roll Auto Cut if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed. •Choose Roll Cutter Off if you

2-9Handling Paper | 2-93. If the roll paper cover is closed, open it.4. Feed the paper into the paper slot.5. Pull the paper down so it extends all th

2-102-10 | Handling Paper6. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove the slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of ho

2-11Handling Paper | 2-119. To help paper feed out of the printer, pull out the two paper guides at the bottom of the printer.You can now send your pr

2-122-12 | Handling PaperTurning Off Trim LinesTrim lines are printed on the right edge of your images or pages (if you’re using Auto Cut) or on the r

2-13Handling Paper | 2-133. When you have selected the setting you want, press the Enter button to save it.4. Press the SelecType button to exit the P

2-142-14 | Handling Paper4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligne

2-15Handling Paper | 2-153. Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing. Then push the paper set lever all the way down.4. Feed the s

vvvvIntroductionHow To Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Using This Printer Guide . . . . . . . . . .

2-162-16 | Handling Paper6. Press the Pause button. The print head moves and the paper feeds into printing position automatically. READY appears on th

2-17Handling Paper | 2-17Make sure the right edge is straight. It should be aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover (at the top) and the two ro

2-182-18 | Handling PaperAdjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy StockWhen you print on thick media, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. Normall

2-19Handling Paper | 2-19Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer StandThe paper hammock (also called the paper basket) is a cloth sheet that attaches

2-202-20 | Handling Paper•To catch printouts under the printer, lift the hammock rod all the way up.•If the parts shown below become loose, tighten th

2-21Handling Paper | 2-21Setting Paper ConfigurationsWhen you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to register the paper’s thickness, dryi

2-222-22 | Handling Paper5. Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines is the straightest (shows the smallest gap), and note the corr

1The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP and utilities that allow you to manage

3-23-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list.If your image is mo

3-3Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-3Choosing Basic Print OptionsOnce you have selected your Page Setup options, you need to set printing

-vi-vi-vi-vivi | ContentsTurning Off Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Setting Default Roll Paper Margins

3-43-4 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh•Click Custom, then choose one of the print job types from the custom settings list, as described be

3-5Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-5Selecting the Correct Media TypeThe following tables list the settings designed to produce the best

3-63-6 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for MacintoshChoosing Advanced Print OptionsThe advanced print options give you complete control over your printi

3-7Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-75. Choose any of the following:• Super MicroWeaveThe MicroWeave and Super MicroWeave settings elimin

3-83-8 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh7. Click Save Settings if you want to have your advanced settings available for reuse. Then type a n

3-9Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-9Managing Print JobsYour printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs a

3-103-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh4. To select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the

3-11Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 3-11The progress bar tracks the current print job. To cancel, hold, or restart a print job, click the

3-123-12 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh•Print Time opens the Set Print Time dialog box. Enter the date and time you want to print the doc

1The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. ICC profile

-vii-vii-vii-viiContents | vii5 Monitoring the Printer Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Pausing and

4-24-2 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for WindowsA dialog box like the following appears:3. Select a Media Type setting appropriate for the media you’r

4-3Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-3•Click Custom and then choose one of the print job types from the custom settings list, as described b

4-44-4 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for WindowsSelecting the Correct Media TypeThe following tables list the settings designed to produce the best pr

4-5Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-5Choosing Paper and Layout OptionsMany of the Paper options correspond to paper handling features that

4-64-6 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options:• Auto RotateSaves paper if your document l

4-7Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-7Choosing Advanced Print OptionsThe advanced print options give you complete control over your printing

4-84-8 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for WindowsThe available print quality settings may be limited by the Media Type setting. Choose lower print qual

4-9Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-9•ICMAdjusts colors based on your printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system (effecti

4-104-10 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for WindowsManaging Print JobsYour printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs a

4-11Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 4-11You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see the amount of ink

-viii-viii-viii-viiiviii | ContentsSolving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Solving Roll Paper

4-124-12 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows

1The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer. The control panel displays status messages and error messages, a

5-25-2 | Monitoring the PrinterIn addition to checking the status of various components, you can use the SelecType™ menus on the printer’s control pan

5-3Monitoring the Printer | 5-3Checking Ink Levels and Component LifeYou can view printer status information on the control panel display, including a

5-45-4 | Monitoring the PrinterPrinting a Status CheckThe status check shows the current default settings, amount of ink remaining in each cartridge,

5-5Monitoring the Printer | 5-5Responding to Messages and Light IndicatorsWhen your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on th

5-65-6 | Monitoring the PrinterPAPER NOT CUT Paper Out light flashingRoll paper was not cut completely.Cut the paper manually, then remove the cut pap

5-7Monitoring the Printer | 5-7Checking Printer Status from a MacintoshThe Macintosh Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your p

5-85-8 | Monitoring the PrinterThe window opens, displaying the amount of ink remaining in the printer:3. To close the Status Monitor, click OK.Config

5-9Monitoring the Printer | 5-9You see the Configuration Settings dialog box:3. Select from the following configuration options:• Error notification l

1111The EPSON Stylus® Pro 7000 is a 24-inch wide color ink jet printer that produces resolutions up to 1440 dpi. You get true photographic quality wit

5-105-10 | Monitoring the PrinterChecking Printer Status from WindowsThe Windows Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in y

5-11Monitoring the Printer | 5-11Setting Monitoring PreferencesYou can have Status Monitor 3 alert you to any error conditions while you’re working. T

5-125-12 | Monitoring the Printer4. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window:5. Select the Notification opti

1The EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures:•Runn

6-26-2 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•Press the Item button. You see NOZZLE CHECK=PRINT on the display. •Press the Enter button to print t

6-3Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-3To run the cleaning cycle from the printer’s control panel, press the Cleaning button and hold it for

6-46-4 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. After all the patterns have printed, choose the row number that has the smallest gap in each patte

6-5Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-56. Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern (for example, row 4), then click Finish. If th

6-66-6 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterIf you’re using other media, enter the thickness value of the paper in 0.1-mm increments by pressing

6-7Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 6-7Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen one of the Ink Out lights is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on the c