Page 1 P r i n t e r G u i d e ® EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 ®...
Page 2 EPSON and EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark and DX3, EPSON FaxAdvice, and SelecType are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. EFI, the EFI logo, Fiery, and the Fiery logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Selecting Paper and Other Media ......1-1 Printing on EPSON Paper and Film ......1-2 Printing Tips for EPSON Media .
Page 5 Cleaning the Printer ........
Page 6 Macintosh Connecting the Printer ........B-1 Setting Up Your Software ....... . . B-2 Checking System Requirements .
Page 7 Managing Print Jobs ........B-12 Checking Printer Status ........B-15 Running Print Head Utilities .
Page 8 UNIX computers. The Fiery X2 RIP provides full multitasking for simultaneous spooling, Adobe The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, with the RS-5100 and EFI’s ColorWise ProTools, provides professional color management—including fully adjustable CMYK color correction, ICC profile support, and high-quality press simulation color rendering dictionaries (CRD’s).
Page 9: How To Use Your Manuals
The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the procedures for daily use and printer maintenance— loading paper, replacing ink cartridges, running cleaning cycles, and aligning the print head.
Page 10: Using This Printer Guide
Appendix A gives instructions for installing an optional Ethernet interface card. Appendix B covers the installation and use of EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Macintosh computers. Appendix C covers the installation and use of EPSON printer drivers and utilities for Windows computers.
Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional graphics arts products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial ( ( 888) 377-6611, 6 A.M. ., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7...
Page 12: Energy Star Compliance
EPSON FaxAdvice EPSON Referral Service You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at ( ( 800) 873-7766. Or visit our web site at: www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 13: Year 2000 Ready
Introduction Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000. Important Safety Instructions Caution Before using your printer and RIP Station 5100, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively.
Page 14: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
• service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer (or RIP Station 5100); if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer (or RIP Station 5100) does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Page 15 Introduction...
Page 16: Handling Paper
Handling Paper Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 44 inches wide. The straight-through paper path allows you to use heavy stock, including media up to 1.5 mm thick. This...
Page 17: Printing On Epson Paper And Film
EPSON papers, which are specially formulated for the inks used in the printer, ensure high-quality results. The following tables list the product codes for the EPSON paper and film available for your printer. The name on the package may be different from the name shown in this table; use the product code to identify the paper or film.
Page 18: Printing Tips For Epson Media
Using Roll Paper The printer comes with two spindles, so you can have two types or sizes of roll paper available for printing. You can use any roll paper with a 2-inch core, up to 44 inches wide. With the optional 3-inch spindle, you can also use roll paper that has a 3-inch core (one roll at a time).
Page 19: Attaching Paper To The Spindle
Handling Paper Attaching Paper to the Spindle Follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle. 2. Slide the movable paper stop (flange) off the left end of the spindle. 3. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown: 4.
Page 20: Removing Paper From The Spindle
5. Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly Removing Paper from the Spindle If you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover and lift out the roll and spindle. Caution 2.
Page 21: Inserting The Spindle In The Printer
After you have loaded the paper roll onto the spindle, you need to insert it into the printer. You can have two rolls of paper in the printer at the same time, and print on either one. (If you’re using the optional 3-inch spindle, you can only have one roll of paper in the printer.)
Page 22 4. Insert the white end into the right mounting bracket inside the printer. You can use either the upper or lower bracket. 5. Place the black end of the spindle into the left mounting bracket inside the printer. Handling Paper...
Page 23 Note To remove the spindle 7. See the next section to load the paper for printing. (and paper roll) from the printer, first lift out the left end and then the right end. paper belts included with your printer. When you’re not using the roll paper belt, keep it wound around the end of the spindle.
Page 24: Loading Roll Paper For Printing
Loading Roll Paper for Printing Once the roll paper is attached to the spindle and inserted in the printer, you’re ready to load it for printing. First, open the roll paper cover and make sure the spindle is inserted correctly. Then follow these steps: 1.
Page 25 1-10 Handling Paper 2. Make sure the Caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing. Caution 3. Feed the paper into the paper slot. Don’t touch the printable surface of the paper with bare hands.
Page 26 Handling Paper 1-11 4. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 5. Turn the roll back to remove the slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes. 1-11...
Page 27: Cutting Roll Paper Manually
Paper Source button. The paper is cut. Cut/Eject 1-12 appears on the control panel display. appears on the control panel READY , the paper and printer will move Pause Paper Feed light comes on. Roll Auto Cut...
Page 28: Printing Trim Lines
Printer Setting menu. SelecType If you’re using the RIP Station 5100 or the EPSON printer driver, you can also specify trim lines through your print options. See the RIP Station 5100 User Guide or Appendix B or C in this manual for more information.
Page 29 1-14 Handling Paper Before you start, make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. Then follow these steps: 1. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the 3. Make sure the 4.
Page 30: Printing On Thick Sheets
6. Press the To avoid damaging the printer, never move the 7. Print your page. After it is finished, the printed sheet stays in the printer. paper set lever while the Operate or Pause light is 8. To remove the printout, pull the paper set lever all the way up while flashing.
Page 31 1-16 Handling Paper 4. Open the lower cover. 5. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open lower cover. If you’re using thick media more than 39 inches long, load it long edge first. Make sure the right edge is straight and aligned with the two rows of holes.
Page 32: Adjusting The Platen Gap For Thick Sheets
7. Press the Caution To avoid damaging the 8. Print your page. After it is finished, the printed sheet stays in the printer. printer, never move the paper set lever while the 9. To remove the printout, pull the paper set lever all the way up while Operate or Pause light is flashing.
Page 33: Using The Paper Hammock
This keeps the printouts from getting dirty or wrinkled. You can set up the hammock either to catch the paper roll under the printer or let it feed straight out in front of the printer.
Page 34 Handling Paper 1-19 2. Place the two rods in front of the hammock hooks. 3. Place the shorter rod on the ends of the hooks. The longer rod should rest on the floor under the hooks. 1-19...
Page 35 1-20 Handling Paper 4. Push in the top of the paper hammock so that the paper will feed 5. If necessary, extend the hammock fabric out on the floor in front of the forward. printer (for large print jobs). 1-20...
Page 36: Catching Printouts Under The Printer
Catching Printouts Under the Printer Follow these steps to set up the hammock under the printer: 1. Fit the ends of the three rods into the slots at the end of the paper hammock arms and push the hammock hooks in.
Page 37: Setting Paper Configurations
Handling Paper Setting Paper Configurations When you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to register the paper’s thickness and drying time. The only way to tell if you need to do this is by experimentation. When you’re using a paper stock or other printing material for the first time, always test it on a small print job.
Page 38: Selecting Registered Paper Settings
5. Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines is the straightest (shows the smallest gap), and note the corresponding number. In the sample pattern, the lines under number 4 are the straightest. 6. Press the or - button to select the number noted in step 5. Then press button.
Page 39 1-24 Handling Paper 1-24...
Page 40: Monitoring And Configuring The Printer
Configuring the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer. The control panel displays status messages and error messages, and the lights alert you when a problem occurs or your ink runs out. If you have the RIP Station 5100, you can also use software utilities to monitor the printer.
Page 41: Monitoring Normal Printer Operation
If you need to stop the printer during a print job, press the Press the If you decide to cancel a job after the printer has started processing it, you can reset the printer. Press the This clears all data in the printer’s memory.
Page 42: Printing A Status Check
To display this information on the control panel instead of printing it out, see 2-4. Follow these steps to print the status check: 1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on 1-13. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use more paper.) 2.
Page 43: Checking Ink Levels And Component Life
Cleaning 3 seconds. For more information, see 3-2. If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, you can run the Head Cleaning utility. See page B-18 (Macintosh) or C-18 (Windows) for instructions.
Page 44: Responding To Messages And Light Indicators
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Following is a list of the items displayed. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by authorized EPSON service centers. (black) INK LEFT-K (cyan)
Page 45 A printer part will need to be replaced soon. Ink cartridge(s) not installed. Wrong interface card installed. Turn off the printer and remove the Paper has jammed in the printer. Roll paper was not cut completely.
Page 46 After cleaning, reload paper. Note the error number, and turn the printer off and then on. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described in the Introduction. Turn the printer off and then on again. After 3 seconds the message disappears.
Page 47: Using The Control Panel To Configure The Printer
The default margins for roll paper are .12 inches or 3 mm (left and right) and .59 inches or 15 mm (top and bottom). You can use the Printer Settings menu on the control panel to set the top and bottom margins to 3 mm or set all margins to 15 mm.
Page 48: Selecting The Printer's Interface
Printer Setting menu. SelecType Selecting the Printer’s Interface The printer includes both a parallel and serial interface. You can also install an optional interface board for networking or additional connectivity. By default, the printer automatically switches to whichever interface is receiving data.
Page 49: Configuring The Parallel Interface
You can use the control panel to change the parallel interface to ECP mode for faster printing. To use this mode, you must connect a computer directly to the printer’s parallel interface (without a RIP), and the computer must support ECP mode. See your computer’s documentation for more information.
Page 50: Restoring Default Settings
German • Spanish • Portuguese • Make sure the printer is turned off, then follow these steps to change the language for control panel messages: 1. Press and hold the Pause turn on the printer. HEX DUMP=PRINT 2. Press the...
Page 51 2-12 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer 2-12...
Page 52: Maintaining And Transporting The Printer
Chapter 3: Maintaining Transporting the Printer Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: Running a nozzle check • Running a cleaning cycle • Aligning the print head •...
Page 53: Running A Cleaning Cycle
Always run a nozzle check first to confirm that the head needs cleaning; the nozzle check uses only a small amount of ink. If you’re using the EPSON printer driver, you can run the Head Cleaning utility. See page B-18 (Macintosh) or C-18 (Windows) for instructions.
Page 54: Aligning The Print Head
If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head. You can use the Print Head Alignment utility if you have the EPSON printer driver installed. If not, you can align the print head using the control panel.
Page 55: Completing The Alignment Procedure
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Press the 6. Raise the paper set lever and remove the printed sheet. Even though the 7. Load another sheet of paper. The next three patterns are printed. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 twice, until all 12 patterns have been printed.
Page 56 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each pattern you printed. If you need to verify any of the settings, press Enter 5. After you have registered all the patterns, press the head alignment mode and return to normal printer operation. repeatedly to cycle through the patterns. button to exit Pause...
Page 57: Replacing Ink Cartridges
EPSON’s • warranty. • • Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: Caution 1. Note the color of the Leave the empty 2. Open the roll paper cover and locate the ink cartridge that needs...
Page 58 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Push the lever down and let it “bounce” back up to open the ink compartment cover. INK COMPART. OPEN 4. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the light). Pull the clamp forward.
Page 59 7. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and pointing to the Note If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. from its package. rear of the printer. Then insert the ink cartridge into the slot. Don’t force the cartridge.
Page 60 Remove the cartridge and then reinsert it as described above. 9. Close the ink compartment cover by pushing the lever down until it Maintaining and Transporting the Printer light goes off. clicks into place. Ink Out...
Page 61: Replacing The Paper Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. You can also check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or using the Printer Status menu on the control panel. See page 2-3 or 2-4 for instructions.
Page 62 4. When the holder stops moving and Maintaining and Transporting the Printer button. The paper cutter holder moves to the Enter replacement position, where the arrow appears in the illustration below: the display, open the lower cover.
Page 63 5. When 6. Slowly take your finger off the side pin. The paper cutter raises so it can Note 7. Carefully remove the cutter blade from the printer. Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing.
Page 64: Installing The New Cutter Blade
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Installing the New Cutter Blade After you have removed the used cutter blade, you’re ready to install the new one. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the new blade from its package. 2. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder. If necessary, reinstall the coil.
Page 65: Cleaning The Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Be careful not to touch 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights on the control panel the gears inside the printer.
Page 66: Transporting The Printer
When you need to transport your printer a long distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. When you want to transport the printer a short distance, such as within the Caution same building or facility, you can roll the printer on its casters. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 67: Moving The Printer Without The Leg Assembly
When you need to move the printer a longer distance, and you can’t safely roll it, you may need to remove the leg assembly. Follow these steps: 1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in the home Caution 2.
Page 68 5. Remove the left and right side joint cover plates by spreading the ends and pulling outward. Keep the cover plates in a safe place. 6. While holding the printer unit, remove the screws from the left and right sides. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Page 69: Setting Up The Printer After Transporting It
3-18 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 7. Have four people lift the printer unit off of the leg assembly, using the Warning The printer unit weighs approximately 212 lb (96 kg). Always have four people lift it, using the hand grip areas as shown.
Page 70: Resolving Problems
• Solving paper problems • Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights • on the printer’s control panel. See page 2-5 for more information.
Page 71: Using Hex Dump Mode
When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set correctly. For more information, see the RIP Station 5100 User Guide (if you have the RIP) or Appendix B or C (if you’re using the EPSON printer driver).
Page 72 Your ink supply is low or too old. Your print has vertical The print head is out of misalignment or alignment. banding. If you’re using the EPSON driver, the High Speed setting is selected. Colors are incorrect or Print options are set incorrectly missing.
Page 73 See page 1-4 for instructions. If you’re using a cut sheet, make sure the printable side is face up. Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. See page 3-14 for cleaning instructions.
Page 74: Solving Operational Problems
Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • • • If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below: Operational problems Problem Possible cause...
Page 75 ™ device, Zip drive, or extension cable. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, 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 76: Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, 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 77 The paper is curled toward the print is smeared. printable side. Print options are set incorrectly for the media you’re using (for EPSON media). You’re using the wrong paper configuration setting (for non-EPSON media). The platen gap setting is too wide.
Page 78: Solving Paper Problems
Always turn the roll back to remove the slack. See page 1-11 for more information. If you’re not using a roll of paper that’s installed in the printer, secure it with the roll paper belt. See page 1-8 for more information.
Page 79: Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems
Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you’re printing on. See page 1-17 for more information. If you’re not using EPSON media, make sure you register and select your paper’s thickness. See page 1-22 for more information.
Page 80: Clearing Paper Jams
If you have the paper hammock set up below the printer, extend the • paper guides so that they rest on the back of the hammock. Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a message on the control panel display.
Page 81 See page 1-8 for more information. displayed on the control panel. the printer off. Press it again to turn it back on. light is on and Paper Out the control panel. Then reload your paper.
Page 82 (far right) position, as shown below. If it’s not, turn the printer on, wait until the print head moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 4-13...
Page 83 4-14 Resolving Problems 4-14...
Page 84: Specifications
Two billion dots per nozzle Estimated to require replacement twice during the printer’s normal service life Bidirectional ESC/P Raster ™ 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/360-inch increments 200 ± 10 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line 18MB EPSON Courier 10 characters per inch...
Page 85: Paper
Specifications Paper Cut sheet paper specifications Roll paper specifications Depending on the media, feed and print quality are guaranteed on paper thicknesses of 0.08 to 0.11 mm. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems.
Page 86: Printable Area
Printable Area Minimum margins for roll paper and cut sheets: .12” (3 mm) .12” (3 mm) * Default roll paper top and bottom margins are .59 inches (15 mm). You can set all margins to .12 inches (3 mm) or .59 inches (15 mm) using the control panel. See page 2-8 for instructions.
Page 87: Electrical
Specifications Electrical This product is also designed for IT power systems with phase to phase voltage 220-240V. Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information. Initialization 120 V model Input voltage range 90 to 132 V...
Page 88: Safety Approvals
Approximately 0.82 to 0.85 lb (370 to 385 g) Capacity 7.4 oz (220 ml) Print capacity may vary, depending on how often you run print head cleaning cycles and how much you use the printer. Capacity of the initial cartridge set is reduced because of ink charging. Specifications...
Page 89: Parallel Interface
Specifications Parallel Interface Forward Channel Reverse Channel ECP Mode Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL compatible Connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Transmission mode IEEE-1284 Nibble mode Adaptable connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization...
Page 90: Serial Interface (Rs-423 Standard)
Serial Interface (RS-423 Standard) Standard Based on RS-423 Synchronization Synchronous Bit rate Approx. 1.8M bps Handshaking X-ON/X-OFF and DTR protocol Word format Data bit: 8 bits Parity bit: None Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Connector 8-pin mini-circular connector Recommended cable ImageWriter (preferably Belkin brand)
Page 91 Specifications...
Page 92: A Installing An Ethernet Interface Card
Installing an Ethernet Interface Card If you have the RS 5100 or another RIP, you connect it to the printer using the built-in parallel interface. For network connectivity without a RIP, you can install one of the following two Ethernet cards: Type B Ethernet Interface Card (10BaseT) —...
Page 93 5. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with 6. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power cord. 7. To initialize the card, turn on the printer while holding down the status 8.
Page 94: Macintosh
® LocalTalk cable. Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 comes with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. Utilities allow you to manage background printing jobs, track the status of your printer, and run print head maintenance procedures.
Page 95: Setting Up Your Software
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 3. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the 4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or Note 5. Turn on the printer by pressing the...
Page 96: Checking System Requirements
Installer instructions on the screen. 3. When you see the “installation complete” message, click Follow the steps in the next section to select your printer using either the serial interface or an AppleTalk Recommended 300 MHz G3 or higher processor System 7.6 or later...
Page 97: Selecting Your Printer In The Chooser
AppleTalk zone you want to use. A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right. Click the name you assigned to your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, then click icon and the...
Page 98: Setting Print Options
When you’re ready to print from an application, you need to choose page setup options and print options. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options.
Page 99: Choosing Basic Print Options
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the 4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options: Note These settings override settings made through the control panel.
Page 100 Semi-Gloss If the paper you’re using is not listed in the table, check the instructions included with the paper. If you’re using a non-EPSON printing material, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you’re using.
Page 101 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Note You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page B-10 for more information. 6. If you’re using Photoshop 7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features: 8.
Page 102: Choosing Advanced Print Options
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your individual needs. Follow these steps to print with advanced settings: 1.
Page 103 This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the four Color Adjustment modes, as shown in the table on page B-11. When you print on EPSON backlight film, choose +10 Saturation •...
Page 104: Color Management Settings
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Color Management Settings The following tables list the color management settings available when you choose either Color Adjustment, PhotoEnhance3, or ColorSync. Color adjustment modes Automatic Analyzes the color information in your image and optimizes color correction accordingly.
Page 105: Managing Print Jobs
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up background printing, so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while a file is being printed.
Page 106: Using Monitor3
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 4. To select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following: to print before any Normal priority job • Urgent to print in the order the job is received •...
Page 107 B-14 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh The progress bar tracks the current print job. To cancel, pause, or restart a print job, click the document’s name, then click one of the following buttons: • • • If you want to change the printing priority of a print job or set a specific time for it to print, click the window.
Page 108: Cancelling Printing
Checking Printer Status The Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer and configure error messages and other features of printer operation. Follow these steps to check ink levels: 1.
Page 109: Selecting Configuration Options
3. To recheck the ink level check, click the Selecting Configuration Options You can configure the way you want the printer to handle error and warning messages, ink level checks, and temporary spool folders in the Configuration Settings dialog box. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 110 Temporary Spool folder let you select the folders on your hard disk that store the folder temporary files created when you send a job to the printer. Click the button to change the folder from the default folder shown. Select Click the checkboxes if you want your software to check for errors •...
Page 111: Running Print Head Utilities
B-18 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh Running Print Head Utilities The utilities included with your printer software let you run the following maintenance procedures from your computer: • • • Running Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged.
Page 112: Running The Print Head Alignment Utility
5. After all the patterns have printed, choose the row number that has the Note Each pattern consists of seven numbered rows. Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 19-inch EPSON coated ink jet paper (short edge × in the Print or Page Setup dialog box of your application. Print Head Alignment alignment patterns.
Page 113 B-20 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 6. Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern (for example, row 4), then click Finish. If the set with the smallest gap is unclear and can’t be selected, click the button and repeat from step 5.
Page 114: Windows
Utilities for Windows Your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 comes with drivers that let you use the printer in non-PostScript mode without a RIP. Utilities allow you to manage print jobs, track the status of your printer, and run print head maintenance procedures.
Page 115: Setting Up Your Software
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port. See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.
Page 116: Installing The Software
When you’re ready to print from an application, you need to choose print options and paper options. The EPSON driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using EPSON media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options.
Page 117: Choosing Basic Print Options
Follow these steps to make basic settings for automatic printer adjustments: 1. Choose 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 printer is selected, and then from the File menu of your application. You see the Print Print dialog box.
Page 118 Semi-Gloss If the paper you’re using is not listed in the table, check the instructions included with the paper. If you’re using a non-EPSON printing material, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the substrate you’re using.
Page 119 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Note You can also create your own settings and add them to this list. See page C-11 for more information. 6. When you’re finished choosing print options, click the Custom print job settings...
Page 120: Choosing Paper Options
3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows the Paper dialog box: list, select your image size (if you’re using roll Paper Size paper) or the size of your sheet.
Page 121: Choosing Advanced Print Options
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options: 5. Make the settings you want for 6. After making your settings, click Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced print options give you complete control over your printing environment.
Page 122 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows You see a dialog box like the following: 3. Choose the setting according to the guidelines on Media Type page C-5. Then choose Color 4. Choose one of the following • Normal - 360dpi •...
Page 123 This configuration lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the four Color Adjustment modes, as shown in the table on page C-11. When you print on EPSON backlight film, choose +10 Saturation •...
Page 124 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 7. Click if you want to have your advanced settings Save Settings available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click . The name is added to your list of custom settings.
Page 125: Managing Print Jobs
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) appears on the taskbar when you print.
Page 126: Using The Spool Manager
Using Status Monitor 2 The Status Monitor 2 utility lets you check individual levels of ink in your printer, warns you when errors occur, and allows you to control the way printing is monitored. The Status Monitor icon appears on the Windows taskbar in the bottom right corner of your screen.
Page 127 C-14 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows To open the Status Monitor 2 utility, double-click the icon. The main Note window appears: You can also open the Status Monitor 2 from the Windows Start menu (under Programs, in the Epson folder).
Page 128: Checking Printer Status
Checking Printer Status Note For more information on the status of your printer and ink supplies, you can use the Printer Status window. Follow these steps: You can also access the 1. From the Status Monitor 2 main window, double click Printer Status window from the Utilities menu.
Page 129: Checking Print Job Status
C-16 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Checking Print Job Status To view detailed information on the jobs waiting to print, you can use the Job Status window. Follow these steps: 1. From the Status Monitor 2 main window, right-click 2.
Page 130: Setting Monitoring Preferences
The icon will disappear, but you can still access 5. Click Status Monitor 2 through the Start menu. Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows on the Installed Printers list and select Pro 9000 from the drop-down menu. You see the Monitoring Preferences...
Page 131: Running Printer Utilities
C-18 Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows Running Printer Utilities The utilities included with your printer software let you run the following maintenance procedures: • • • • • Running Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged.
Page 132: Running The Print Head Alignment Utility
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 3. Click the button for the utility you want to run. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process. For more information, see Chapter 3. Running the Print Head Alignment Utility If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head.
Page 133: Running The Printer And Option Information Utility
7. Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern (for example, row 4), Running the Printer and Option Information Utility You can use the Printer utility to confirm the Printer ID. Color quality may improve after you confirm the ID number.
Page 134: Running The Speed And Progress Configuration Utility
Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for Windows 5. Make sure the Printer ID shown in the Printer and Option Information dialog box matches the ID on the Settings Sheet. If they don’t match, change the ID numbers in the dialog box to match those on the Settings Sheet.
Page 135 (not available with Windows NT 4.0) lets you • EPSON Printer Port optimize the transfer rate of your printer port for EPSON printers instead of using the Windows default printer port. You may see one of these messages beneath the High speed (DMA) transfer enabled using fast DMA transfer mode.
Page 136: Index
Color management Macintosh, B-8, B-10 to B-11 Windows, C-10 to C-11 Color problems, 4-3, 4-8 ColorSync settings, B-10 to B-11 CompuServe, EPSON Forum, 5 Configuration options, Macintosh, B-16 to B-17 Configuring printer, 2-8 to 2-11 Control panel buttons, 1-12, 2-1 to 2-11, 3-2...
Page 137 Head Alignment menu, 3-3 Head alignment, see Print head, aligning Head unit (print head), 2-5 Height of printer, 5-3 Help, EPSON, 4 to 5 Hex dump mode, 4-2 High Speed copies, B-17, C-22 High Speed setting, B-10, C-10 Humidity requirements, 5-3...
Page 138 1-22 to 1-23, 4-3 cut sheet, 1-13 to 1-18 cutting manually, 1-12 drying time setting, 1-22 to 1-23 EPSON, 1-2, B-7, C-5 hammock, 1-18 to 1-21 handling, 1-1 to 1-23 inserting the spindle, 1-6 to 1-8 jams, 4-11 to 4-13...
Page 139 3-1 to 3-14 maintenance mode, 2-11, 4-2 monitoring, 2-1 to 2-7, B-12 to B-17, C-12 to C-17 motors, 2-5 moving, 3-15 to 3-18 page count, 2-5 parallel interface, configuring, 2-10 pausing, 2-2 port, EPSON, 4-6, 4-7, C-21 to C-22 resetting, 2-2...
Page 140 4-2 to 4-4 printer driver, 4-6 to 4-8 printer stops printing, 4-5 slow printing, 4-9 smeared prints, 4-8 Progress Meter, C-12, C-22 RAM, see Memory Registering non-EPSON media, 1-22 to 1-23 Resetting printer, 2-2 Index Resolution Macintosh, B-9 specifications, 5-1...
Page 141 C-20 printer status, checking, C-12 Speed and Progress configuration utility, C-21 to C-22 status alerts, C-17 Status Monitor 2, C-13 to C-17 system requirements, C-2 Utility menu, C-18 to C-19 World Wide Web site, EPSON, 5 Year 2000, 6...
Page 142 mounting brackets ink cartridge compartment roll paper spindles paper hammock roll paper cover control panel ink cartridge compartment lower cover paper set lever...
Page 143 ink cartridge compartment parallel interface connector optional interface shield plate serial interface AC inlet connector ink cartridge compartment...

Epson Stylus Pro 9000 Printer Manual

1 Handling Paper

2 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer

3 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

4 Resolving Problems

5 Specifications

A Installing an Ethernet Interface Card

Macintosh

100 C Using EPSON Drivers and Utilities for

Windows

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