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MODEL
: P130A
FCC ID : BKMFBP130A
INDEX
1. Product Description
2. FCC ID Label
3. Photograph
4. Block Diagram
5. Test Report
6. User
s Manual

     
FCC ID : BKMFBP130A

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  • Page 1 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A       MODEL : P130A FCC ID : BKMFBP130A INDEX 1. Product Description 2. FCC ID Label 3. Photograph 4. Block Diagram 5. Test Report 6. User s Manual...
  • Page 2 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A     The SEIKO EPSON Corporation Model P130A(referred to as the EUT in this report) is a black 64-nozzles and color 64 5-nozzles ink jet printer that mounts the CENTRONICS parallel and RS-422 serial interface ports as standard.
  • Page 3 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A    REAR View...
  • Page 4 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A    1) Front view 2) Front view with option C82363 and EU-39 3) Rear view 4) Rear view with option C82363 and EU-39 5) Front view without some covers 6) Inside view (MAIN Board and Power Supply Board area) 7) Inside view (Right Side) 8) Inside view (Left Side) 9) Inside view (Carriage area)
  • Page 5 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 1) Front view...
  • Page 6 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 2) Front view with option C82363 and EU-39...
  • Page 7 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A Rear view...
  • Page 8 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 4) Rear view with option C82363 and EU-39...
  • Page 9 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 5) Front view without some covers...
  • Page 10 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 6) Inside view (MAIN Board and Power Supply Board area)
  • Page 11 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 7) Inside view (Right Side)
  • Page 12 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 8) Inside view (Left Side)
  • Page 13 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 9) Inside view (Carriage area)
  • Page 14 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 10) Inside view (Blower area)
  • Page 15 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 11) Inside view (Head area)
  • Page 16 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 12) Inside view (Ink Board area)
  • Page 17 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 13) Main Board (Surface)
  • Page 18 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 14) Main Board (Reverse)
  • Page 19 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 15) Terminal Board (Surface)
  • Page 20 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 16) Terminal Board (Reverse)
  • Page 21 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 17) Carriage Board (Surface)
  • Page 22 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 18) Carriage Board (Reverse)
  • Page 23 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 19) Ink Board (Surface)
  • Page 24 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 20) Ink Board (Reverse)
  • Page 25 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 21) Head Unit...
  • Page 26 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 22) Head Driver Board (Surface)
  • Page 27 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 23) Head Driver Board (Reverse)
  • Page 28 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 24) Power Supply Board (Surface)
  • Page 29 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 25) Power Supply Board (Reverse)
  • Page 30 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 26) Operation panel...
  • Page 31 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 27) Operation panel Board (Surface)
  • Page 32 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 28) Operation panel Board (Reverse)
  • Page 33 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 29) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit (EU-39)
  • Page 34 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 30) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit, Inside view...
  • Page 35 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 31) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit, Main Board (Surface)
  • Page 36 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 32) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit, Main Board (Reverse)
  • Page 37 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 33) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit, Power Supply Board (Surface)
  • Page 38 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 34) Option Automatic Media Take Up Unit, Power Supply Board (Reverse)
  • Page 39 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A 35) Option Interface Card (C82363)
  • Page 40 Head Driver Head Driver Board Board (BK,C,LC) (Y,M,LM) Carriage Board Ink Board Ink Board Terminal Board (Left) (Right) Main Board Power Supply Board RAM SIMM Board 40MHz, 8.25MHz Option Operation Interface Card panel AC 120 V Parallel(Centronics), Board 50-60 Hz Serial(RS-422) 3MHz interface...
  • Page 41 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION RFI MEASUREMENT TEST REPORT FCC PART 15B CLASS B ******* CLASS B PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS ******* APPLICANT SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EQUIPMENT PRINTER TRADE NAME EPSON MODEL NUMBER P130A FCC ID NUMBER BKMFBP130A TEST REPORT No.
  • Page 43 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The test item under the test conditions and configuration shown in this test report complies with above standard. SEIKO EPSON TEST REPORT NUMBER: E-103-98301 Page 3 of 21...
  • Page 44 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Test Report Contents Page DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TEST ITEM 1-1 Equipment Under Test 1-2 Auxiliary equipment 1-3 Relevant Signal and Power lines 1-4 Positioning of Equipment OPERATING CONDITIONS 2-1 Operating modes 2-2 Operating cycles...
  • Page 45 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TEST ITEM 1-1 Equipment Under Test (EUT) Kind of equipment : Printer Shape : Floor-standing type Manufacturer : SEIKO EPSON Corporation Trade Name : EPSON Model Number : P130A FCC ID : BKMFBP130A Serial Number...
  • Page 46 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1-2 Auxiliary equipment (AE) Name Model Manufacturer FCC ID Voltage input (Serial number) Power consumption Automatic Media EU39 AC 120 V/ 60 Hz SEIKO EPSON Corp. Take Up Unit (N/A) 0.3 A C82363 DC 5.0 V...
  • Page 47 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1-3 Relevant Signal and Power lines AE = Auxiliary equipment, EUT = Equipment Under Test = Test item Line Name From Length Shield Remarks Parallel I/F cable EUT Parallel in AE3 Parallel out 2.0 m...
  • Page 48 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1-4 Positioning of Equipment The positioning of EUT during testing is as follows. : Ferrite core Testing table top view AE5 Keyboard AE8 Keyboard Line 8 Line 5 Line 7 AE3 Personal computer...
  • Page 49 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2. OPERATING CONDITIONS The EUT has been operated under the following conditions during the tests. 2-1 Operating modes The Automatic Media Take Up Unit (AE1) has been wound a paper intermittently during printing.
  • Page 50 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3. TEST PROCEDURE(S) These tests have been carried out with the test procedure(s) drawn up by our laboratory based on the following test procedure(s). Test Item Test procedure used Scanned Frequency Range Conducted Emission ANSI C63.4 - 1992...
  • Page 51 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 4. EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS 4-1 Conducted Emission Test Mode 1 : Parallel interface Kind of Equipment Printer Temperature 22 °C Model Name P130A Humidity 51 % Serial No. 000125 Engineer A. Hotta...
  • Page 52 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Mode 2 : Serial interface Kind of Equipment Printer Temperature 26 °C Model Name P130A Humidity 50 % Serial No. 000125 Engineer A. Hotta Comment Serial I/F Detector Date 98/10/19 Points EMI Receiver(s)
  • Page 53 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Mode 3 : 100Base-TX interface Kind of Equipment Printer Temperature 25 °C Model Name P130A Humidity 50 % Serial No. 000125 Engineer A. Hotta Comment 100Base-TX I/F Detector Date 98/10/19 Points EMI Receiver(s)
  • Page 54 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 4-2 Photographs of Conducted Emission Test Front view Rear view Test set-up complies with ANSI C63.4 - 1992 This configuration of the equipment and cable produce the highest conducted emissions. SEIKO EPSON...
  • Page 55 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 4-3 Radiated Emission Test Mode 1 : Parallel interface Kind of Equipment : Printer Temperature : 23 °C Model Name : P130A Humidity : 45 % Serial No. : 000125 Engineer : A.Hotta...
  • Page 56 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Mode 2 : Serial interface Kind of Equipment : Printer Temperature : 24 °C Model Name : P130A Humidity : 60 % Serial No. : 000125 Engineer : A.Hotta Comment : Serial I/F...
  • Page 57 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Mode 3 : 100Base-TX interface Kind of Equipment : Printer Temperature : 24 °C Model Name : P130A Humidity : 60 % Serial No. : 000125 Engineer : A.Hotta Comment : 100Base-TX I/F...
  • Page 58 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 4-4 Photographs of Radiated Emission Test Front view Rear view Test set-up complies with ANSI C63.4 - 1992 This configuration of the equipment and cable produce the highest radiated emissions. SEIKO EPSON...
  • Page 59 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 5. SUMMARY 5-1 Test Results This test report clearly shows that the EUT complies with the FCC Part 15B Class B specification. The minimum margins to the limits are as follows: - Conducted measurement 22.8 dB...
  • Page 60 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 6. LIST OF UTILIZED TEST EQUIPMENT 6-1 Conducted Emission Measurement Model Serial Last Calibration Instrument Manufacturer Period Number Number Date Spectrum Analyzer Hewlett Packard 8567A 2718A00363 April 28, 1998 1 Year Quasi-peak Adapter...
  • Page 61 FCC ID : BKMFBP130A EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 7. VALIDITY OF TEST REPORT 1: The test result of this report is effective for equipment under test itself and test configuration described on the report. 2: This test report shall not be reproduced without the written approval of the laboratory.
  • Page 62 The phase “highly functional and highly compact” best describes the policy of our product development activities. Since the initial electrical printer was manufactured in 1971, Seiko Epson Corporation has been working for EMC field. It is a combination of precise machine technology and electric technology.
  • Page 63 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly...
  • Page 64 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Usres 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 65 A5 size FRONT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183...

  • Page 66: Table Of Contents

    Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Contents Chapter 1 The Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Messages ......1-2 Buttons .
  • Page 67 Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Accessing the printer utilities for Windows ... . 2-18 Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh ... 2-19 Using Printer and Option Information (Windows only).
  • Page 68 Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Printing on thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) ... . . 4-18 Setting the Paper Basket ........4-20 When feeding paper forward .
  • Page 69 Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Print Quality Could be Better ......6-12 Horizontal banding .
  • Page 70 Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Appendix B Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support ......B-1 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users .
  • Page 71 Miyazaki _______ Long.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size LONG.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2...

  • Page 72: Printer Specifications

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Product Information Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 64 nozzles Color: 64 nozzles × 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Character mode: Character Pitch...

  • Page 73: Printable Area

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi Resolution Print direction Bidirectional Control code ESC/P Raster Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/360 inch increments Paper feed speed 200 ±...

  • Page 74: Mechanical

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 * For roll paper, the following margin widths can be selected using the control panel as follows. For details, see "ROLL MARG" in “Printer Setting menu (PRINTER SETTING MENU)”. Parameter 3 mm 3 mm...

  • Page 75: Electrical

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Electrical 120V Model 220−240V Model Input voltage range 90 to 132V 208 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz Rated current 1.0A 0.5A...

  • Page 76: Initialization

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Operational conditions (temperature and humidity): Humidity (%) temperature (˚C) Initialization Hardware initialization at power on: The printer mechanism is set to its initial state. The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.

  • Page 77: Safety Approvals

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Safety approvals Safety standards: U.S. model UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 European model EN60950 (VDE) EMC: U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B European model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.
  • Page 78 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Roll paper: 297 to 1118 mm (W) × 720 to 45000 mm (L) Size (8.27 to 44.02 inches × 8.27 to 1771.65 inches) Outer diameter 103 mm (4.05 inches) maximum for standard/ optional 2-inch roll paper spindle 150 mm (5.90 inches) maximum for optional...
  • Page 79 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Note: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper.

  • Page 80: Ink Cartridges

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Ink cartridges Colors Black T407 Cyan T410 Magenta T409 Yellow T408 Light Cyan T412 Light Magenta T411 Note: The asterisks in the product numbers are substitutes for the last three digits which vary by country.

  • Page 81: System Requirements

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Caution: EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.
  • Page 82 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Your computer should also meet the following system requirements: Minimum system Recommended system PowerPC PowerPC 604e 300 MHz or higher processor System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later 14MB of available memory 25MB or more of available 23MB of available memory when...

  • Page 83: Interface Specifications

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface. Parallel interface The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Forward channel Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode...
  • Page 84 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEC.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 ECP mode Transmission mode IEEE-1284 ECP mode Adaptable 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent connector Synchronization Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Signal level IEEE-1284 Level 1 device Data transmission...

  • Page 85: Options And Consumable Products

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size OPTIO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Options and Consumable Products Options The following options are available for use with your printer. Note: The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.

  • Page 86: Consumable Products

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size OPTIO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Interface cards A number of optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer’s built-in interfaces. To install optional interface cards, see your Startup Guide. If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface, or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

  • Page 87: Epson Special Media

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size OPTIO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Note: The product number varies by country. EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.
  • Page 88 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size OPTIO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Cut sheets EPSON Photo Paper (A3) S041142 EPSON Photo Paper (Super A3/B) S041143 EPSON Photo Paper (B) S041156 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A2) S041079 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3) S041068...
  • Page 89 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
  • Page 90 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dithering A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering works best for printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs.
  • Page 91 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Finest detail This printer driver setting automatically makes your printout sharper and clearer, especially for text. Be aware that this may increase the time required for printing.
  • Page 92 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Liquid Crystal Display. Shows various messages according to status of the printer. local printer The printer which is connected to the computer’s port directly by interface cable. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as roll paper and cut sheets, plain paper, and special paper.
  • Page 93 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer. Often shortened to “driver”. See also driver. printing mode The number of dots per inch used to represent an image.
  • Page 94 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size GLOSS.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 sRGB Windows software that is designed so you get WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. Status Monitor The software program that allows you to check the printer’s status.

  • Page 95: Chapter 1 The Control Panel

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 The Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Messages The control panel of the printer consists of 8 buttons, 12 lights, and a 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD). The control panel layout is shown below.

  • Page 96: Buttons

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Buttons Power Turns the printer on and off. Press this button while pressing and holding the Pause button to enter the maintenance mode. See “Maintenance Mode”. Cleaning Print head cleaning is performed when pressed for three 3 Sec.
  • Page 97 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Cut/Eject When Sheet light is on: (Enter) Ejects the cut sheet. When Roll Auto Cut light is on: Feeds the roll paper before cutting it. When Roll Cutter Off light is on: Feeds the roll paper a small amount.

  • Page 98: Lights

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Lights = On, = Flashing, = Off The printer is on. Operate The printer is receiving print data or the power has been turned off. Operate The printer is off.
  • Page 99 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Black ink is out, the Black ink cartridge is not installed correctly, or a wrong ink cartridge is installed. Ink Out K Black ink is low. The Black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain replacement ink cartridge.

  • Page 100: Status Messages

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Yellow ink is out, the Yellow ink cartridge is not installed correctly, or a wrong ink cartridge is installed. Ink Out Y Yellow ink is low. The Yellow ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain replacement ink cartridge.
  • Page 101 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 PAUSE The printer is paused. To resume printing, press the Pause button. INK COMPART. OPEN You are replacing the ink cartridge(s) and the ink compartment cover is open. INK LOW Ink cartridge(s) is (are) nearly empty.

  • Page 102: Selectype Settings

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 SelecType Settings When to use SelecType The SelecType mode enables you to make printer settings similar to those you would normally make in the driver or software, as well as other additional settings—directly through the control panel.
  • Page 103 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 If the item is for execution only, press the Enter button to execute the function for the item. After execution, the printer exits SelecType mode and returns to the READY status. For example: “INIT.

  • Page 104: Selectype Menus

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 SelecType menus The six SelecType menus are described below. “Printer Setting menu (PRINTER Various printer settings are SETTING MENU)” available. “Test Print menu (TEST PRINT You can print a nozzle check MENU)”...
  • Page 105 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Printer Setting menu (PRINTER SETTING MENU) This menu contains the following settings. PLATEN GAP (Platen gap adjustment) Normally, leave this set to AUTO. If you find that the printed image is smeared, select WIDE.
  • Page 106 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 INTERFACE (Interface selection) When AUTO is selected, the printer automatically switches between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data first. If no more print jobs have been received, the printer returns to an idle state after 10 seconds or more.
  • Page 107 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 When 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 image is not printed.
  • Page 108 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 VERSION (Firmware version) Shows the firmware version. INK LEFT-C/M/LC/LM/Y/K (Remaining ink) Displays the amount of ink left in the Cyan/Magenta/Light Cyan/Light Magenta/Yellow/Black ink cartridges. (100-81%) (80-61%) (60-41%) (40-21%)
  • Page 109 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Paper Configuration menu (PAPER CONFIG. MENU) This menu allows you to register four kinds of paper thickness together with ink drying time from 1 to 4. You can select whether the paper thickness is determined automatically (STD (standard)) or by the registered value (1, 2, 3, or 4).
  • Page 110 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Cutter Replacement menu (CUTTER REPLACE MENU) This menu enables you to replace the paper cutter. For a detailed description, see “Replacing the Paper Cutter”.

  • Page 111: Printing A Nozzle Check Pattern

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Head Alignment menu (HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU) This menu allows you to correct any head misalignment to obtain optimum printing results. For details, see “Performing the head alignment”.

  • Page 112: Performing The Head Alignment

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 If you find that any segments are missing from the test lines in the pattern, you need to clean the print heads. Press the Cleaning button on the control panel for more than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility from the EPSON printer utilities in your software.
  • Page 113 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 3. Press the Item button. “PAPER THICK = STD” appears. When you want to print on EPSON media, leave this setting as STD. When you want to print on non-EPSON media, enter the thickness value of the paper in 0.1 mm increments by pressing the + or - button.
  • Page 114 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Patterns #6 and #8 only 6. After printing, the pattern number and current set number are displayed (for example, #1 = 4). Select the set that has the smallest gaps, then press the + or - button to display the number for that set.

  • Page 115: Setting The Paper Thickness

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Setting the paper thickness When you use media other than EPSON special media, you may need to set the paper thickness. You can select whether the thickness of the paper you are using is determined automatically (STD (standard)) or by the registered value (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the Paper Settings menu.
  • Page 116 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Paper thickness test pattern example: 6. See the printed pattern to determine which set of lines are aligned (show the smallest gap), and note the corresponding number.

  • Page 117: Printing A Status Sheet

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CONTP.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 3. Press the + or - button to select the number registered that you want to use. Then press the Enter button. 4. Press the Pause button to exit the SelecType mode. Printing a status sheet In SelecType mode, a status sheet can be printed to see the current SelecType default values.
  • Page 118 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SUMCH.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 SelecType in Summary SelecType mode chart Press the Pause button any time to return to the READY status. SelecType menu list * Factory set value Menu Item Parameters...
  • Page 119 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SUMCH.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 PRINTER SETTING PLATEN GAP AUTO*, WIDE MENU PAGE LINE ON*, OFF INTERFACE AUTO*, PARALLEL, MAC, OPTION PARA. I/F COMPAT.*, ECP CODE PAGE PC437*, PC850 ROLL MARG T/B 15 MM*, 3 MM, 15 MM INIT.
  • Page 120 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SUMCH.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 PAPER CONFIG. PAPER NUMBER STD*, 1 to 4 MENU THICK. PAT. PRINT PAPER THICK. NO. 1 to 17 DRYING TIME 0 MIN* to 30 MIN CUTTER REPLACE CUT.

  • Page 121: Maintenance Mode

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAMOD.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Maintenance Mode Using the maintenance mode you can perform a hex dump and select the language to be displayed on the LCD. How to enter the maintenance mode While pressing and holding the Pause button, press the Power button to turn on the printer.

  • Page 122: Language

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAMOD.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 3. Press the Enter button. The print data in the print buffer is printed with 16-byte hex. data in the left column, and corresponding ASCII characters in the right column.

  • Page 123: Chapter 2 Printer Software

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software To access the printer software installed in your computer, follow the instructions below. Accessing the printer software for Windows You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, or from My Computer on the Windows desktop.

  • Page 124: Accessing The Printer Software For Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Accessing the printer software for Macintosh You can access the printer driver settings in the following dialog boxes: Print dialog box Click Print on the File menu of your application or click Print Setup in the Page Setup dialog box.

  • Page 125: Using The Printer Driver

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Using the Printer Driver The printer driver software allows the computer to control the printer according to the settings you make for your printing requirements. Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.

  • Page 126: Using The Automatic, Custom And Advanced Settings

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Using the Automatic, Custom and Advanced settings The settings are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. “Automatic settings”...
  • Page 127 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Main Menu (for Windows) Print dialog box (for Macintosh) Note: Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list while Automatic is selected, a slider appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality, Speed, or an intermediate.
  • Page 128 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings that override similar settings in the printer driver. However, if your application does not, you should also verify the settings on the printer driver’s Paper menu.
  • Page 129 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Advanced Photo Good for printing scanned photos and digitally-captured images in high quality. Also helps prevent the misprinting of ink dots that may occur due to the movement of the print heads and paper.
  • Page 130 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Follow the instructions below to make and save Advanced settings. Note: The printer driver screens that appear in this procedure are for Windows 95 and 98. The appearance of the Windows NT 4.0 printer driver screens differ only slightly.
  • Page 131 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Advanced dialog box (for Macintosh) 2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”. 3. Choose Color or Black in the Ink options. 4.
  • Page 132 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 To save your Advanced settings, click Save Settings in the Advanced settings dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: Custom Settings dialog box (for Windows) Custom Settings dialog box (for Macintosh) Type a unique name (up to 16 characters) for your settings in the Name box, and click the Save button.

  • Page 133: Adjusting Page Orientation And Printable Area

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Note: The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
  • Page 134 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Paper menu (for Windows) Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh)

  • Page 135: Fitting Documents Onto The Page

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 You can change the following settings: Orientation Use this setting to specify the direction of printing on the page: Portrait (vertical), or Landscape (horizontal). If you need to print close to the bottom of the page, click Rotate by 180°.

  • Page 136: Using The Roll Paper Settings

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 For Macintosh Open the Layout dialog box. To open the Layout dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application, then click the Layout icon in the “Print dialog box (for Macintosh)”.
  • Page 137 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 To enable Auto Rotate, select the Auto Rotate check box in the Roll Paper Settings box on the “Paper menu (for Windows)”, or the Auto Rotate check box in the “Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh)”.

  • Page 138: Using The Printer Utilities

    Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Not selected Not selected Does not print page lines nor cut. Note: When Sheet is selected from the Paper Source list, the Roll Paper Settings (Auto Rotate, Auto Cut, and Print Page Line) are not available.
  • Page 139 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Print Head Alignment Print head alignment is necessary when a misalignment of vertical lines appears in the head alignment test pattern, or when banding is evident in your printouts. Printer and Option Information (Windows only) This utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information.
  • Page 140 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Accessing the printer utilities for Windows By accessing the printer software, the printer driver and utility menus appear in the printer software window. To use the printer utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software window, then, click the button of the utility you want to use.
  • Page 141 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh Open the Print dialog box or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon to open the Utility dialog box. Then, click the button for the utility you want to use.
  • Page 142 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Printer ID : 48-48-50-52-50-52 2. Make sure the information in the utility matches the printed information. If not, adjust the information on the screen to match the printed information.
  • Page 143 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SOFT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Getting Information Through Online Help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature, which provides instructions on printing, making printer driver settings, and using printer utilities. Accessing help from Windows Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0),...
  • Page 144 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Increasing the Print Speed (Windows only) General tips Printing color images using higher print quality settings takes longer than printing black-and-white images in standard print quality, as the volume of data in high quality color documents is much greater.
  • Page 145 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer driver settings Black Color Flip Horizontal* Data characteristics Variety of colors Grayscale Full color Hardware resources...
  • Page 146 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 EPSON Printer Port (For Windows 95 and 98 only) Speeds up the data transfer rate to EPSON printers. Enable DMA transfer (For Windows 95 and 98 only) If your computer has a parallel port which supports ECP mode, you can enable DMA transfer to help speed up printing.
  • Page 147 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 If 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 System icon and click the Device Manager tab.
  • Page 148 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 6. Click OK to save the settings. 7. Reopen the Speed & Progress dialog box to verify whether DMA transfer has been enabled. Note: You may not be able to use DMA transfer on some computers even after you make the settings explained above.
  • Page 149 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 To access the Port Configuration dialog box, double-click the My Computer icon, double-click the Printer icon, right-click your printer icon, and select Properties. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 150 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SPEED.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Resources settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may help you speed up printing. Input the same configuration numbers for IRQ and DMA which you have made with your expansion board.
  • Page 151 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Checking Printer and Print Job Status for Windows Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen. This meter shows the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
  • Page 152 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 You can control printing from the Progress Meter using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below. Stop Cancels printing Pause Pauses printing until you press it again Reprint Reprints the page currently being printed.
  • Page 153 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 If you installed the Status Monitor 2 utility, you can get detailed information on the current status of the printer. Note: If you have not installed the Status Monitor and want to do so, see “Installing the Status Monitor 2”.
  • Page 154 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Note: The following dialog box may appear. If your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is connected directly to your computer, select the Monitor local printers check box. If it is connected through a network, select the Monitor Windows shared printers check box.
  • Page 155 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 You see the Status Monitor 2 window: The EPSON Status Monitor 2 window displays the following information: Printer icons The color of the printer icon indicates the current printer status.
  • Page 156 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 You can rearrange the order of the printers in the list. Click the Printer Name, Status, or Job Count title bar to change the order of the printers.
  • Page 157 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Current Status menu Provides you with detailed printer status information, a graphic display, and status messages. If a printer error occurs, troubleshooting tips appear in the bottom message box. When ink runs low, clicking the Replace Ink Cartridge button displays cartridge replacement instructions.
  • Page 158 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Printer Information menu Provides you with information on network connections and other printer resources (for printers connected over a network). For details, see the Status Monitor’s online help. Making monitoring preference settings The Monitoring Preferences dialog box allows you to turn on the background monitoring feature and specify the monitoring...
  • Page 159 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, and then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The dialog box below appears. The following settings are available: Monitoring Interval You can adjust the monitoring interval by dragging the slider.
  • Page 160 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATW.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Select the check boxes to specify when you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear. 3. Click OK to save your settings. Note: If you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear in front of other windows on the desktop, right-click the background monitoring icon and choose Show on Top.
  • Page 161 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATM.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Checking Printer and Print Job Status for Macintosh Using the EPSON StatusMonitor The StatusMonitor utility regularly monitors the printer status. If a printer error is detected, you will be informed with an error message.
  • Page 162 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATM.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Making Configuration Settings You can select the way the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, and the way you will be notified of information. Click the Configuration button in the Utility dialog box.
  • Page 163 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATM.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Check the ink level Select this check box if you want to check before starting to print. the ink level before starting to print. Controlling Background Printing After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check on, control, or cancel print jobs that are queued for printing.
  • Page 164 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATM.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Note: You can also open EPSON Monitor3 by double-clicking the EPSON Monitor3 icon in the Extensions folder. Use these buttons to pause, resume, and cancel printing for documents selected in the dialog box.
  • Page 165 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size STATM.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Changing print job priority To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps below. Note: You can also change the priority of print jobs that had print times previously set in the printer driver’s Background Printing dialog box.
  • Page 166 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size UNIST.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Uninstalling the Printer Software (Windows only) Follow the instructions below to uninstall the EPSON printer driver and utilities for Windows. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon then double-click the Control Panel.
  • Page 167 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Paper Handling Notes for Special Media and Other Media Although most types of coated paper will provide good printing results, printout quality varies depending on the paper quality and the manufacturer.
  • Page 168 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Using paper other than EPSON special media When you use paper other than EPSON special media, or print using the RIP (Raster Images Processor), see the instructions included with the paper or RIP system, or contact your supplier for more information.
  • Page 169 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Slide the roll paper onto the spindle and onto the flange until it fixes into place. 4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1) onto the spindle and into the end of the roll paper until it fixes into place.
  • Page 170 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 3. 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 not want to attach other roll paper, slide the movable flange back onto the spindle.
  • Page 171 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Note: If two roll paper spindles are attached to the printer, keep the unused roll wound up using the roll paper belt, to avoid paper jams. See “Using the roll paper belt”.
  • Page 172 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 3. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the fixed flange is positioned to the right side. 4. Place the right end of the spindle into the right mounting bracket inside the printer.
  • Page 173 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 5. Place the left end of the spindle into the left mounting bracket inside the printer. 6. Close the roll paper cover or see “Loading the roll paper” following to load paper.
  • Page 174 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Loading the roll paper To load roll paper, follow the steps below. Note: You may want to setup the paper basket before printing. See “Setting the Paper Basket”.
  • Page 175 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 4. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light turns on and “LOAD PAPER”...
  • Page 176 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot a small way. 7. Roll back the roll paper to remove the slack. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is straight and in line with the rows of punch holes.
  • Page 177 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Note: 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 button to recut the edge.
  • Page 178 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Using the roll paper belt To keep the roll paper wound up, use the roll paper belt packed with your printer. When you attach two roll paper spindles, paper jams can be avoided.
  • Page 179 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Cutting roll paper or printing page lines When your print job is finished, the printer cuts the roll paper automatically or prints page lines around the document according to your settings.
  • Page 180 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto Cut light is on. 3. Press the Cut/Eject button. The roll paper is cut. Printing page lines If you want to print continuously on roll paper first, then cut the page yourself after you finish printing, use the Print Page Line...
  • Page 181 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 3. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light turns on and ”LOAD PAPER”...
  • Page 182 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 5. Push the paper set lever all the way down. “PRESS PAUSE BUTTON” appears on the LCD panel. 6. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically.
  • Page 183 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Printing on thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) When you load thick cut sheets, such as cardboard, follow the steps below. Note: Do not load thick paper larger in size than B1 (728 × 1030 mm); otherwise, paper jams may occur.
  • Page 184 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 5. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open lower cover. Make sure that the right edge is straight and in line with the vertical row of punch holes.
  • Page 185 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Setting the Paper Basket To avoid your printouts getting dirty or crinkled, set the paper basket as shown below. You can use the paper basket for both roll paper and cut sheet media.
  • Page 186 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 2. Take the two rods and place them infront of the basket hooks. 3. Hook the shorter rod on the ends of the basket hooks. The longer rod should rest on the floor under the basket hooks.
  • Page 187 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 4. Push in the top of the paper basket so that the printout will be fed to the front. 5. If necessary, extend the paper basket fabric out on the floor infront of the printer (for large print jobs).
  • Page 188 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 When feeding paper backward Caution: × Always load B1 (728 1030 mm) size thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) long edge first and feed the paper forward. Otherwise, damage to your printouts may occur.
  • Page 189 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size PAPER.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 2. Pull out the top of the paper basket so that the printout will be fed to the back.
  • Page 190 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Ink Cartridges The printer’s indicator lights tell you when to obtain a replacement ink cartridge by flashing when ink is low, and when to replace an empty ink cartridge by remaining on when ink is depleted.
  • Page 191 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below. Caution: Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one. 1.
  • Page 192 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 3. Push the lever down so it releases and opens the ink compartment cover to locate the cartridge that needs to be replaced. (The lever is raised.) ”INK COMPART. OPEN” appears on the LCD panel.
  • Page 193 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 5. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 194 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Note: There is a protection system against improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and production code. 8.
  • Page 195 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 9. Close the ink compartment cover by pushing the lever down until it clicks into place. The printer returns to the previous status. Replacing the Paper Cutter When the paper cutter does not cut finely, it may be blunt and require replacement.
  • Page 196 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 2. Press the SelecType button repeatedly until “CUTTER REPLACE MENU” appears on the LCD panel. Paper Out SelecType Paper Source Roll Auto Cut Item Roll Cutter Off 3.
  • Page 197 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 4. When the paper cutter holder stops at the replacement position, “OPEN LOWER COVER” appears. Open the lower cover. 5. 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.
  • Page 198 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 7. Carefully remove the old cutter from the printer. 8. Remove the new paper cutter from its package. 9. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder and if necessary, reinstall the coil.
  • Page 199 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 11. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing. 12. Make sure that ”CLOSE LOWER COVER” is displayed, then close the lower cover.
  • Page 200 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operation at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off. Then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 201 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. Caution: Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.
  • Page 202 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 2. Remove the following parts: Note: If you remove an ink cartridge and then reinstall it, the printer cannot determine the correct level of ink remaining and the corresponding Ink Out light may not flash to warn you even when the cartridge is almost out of ink.
  • Page 203 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 4. Close the ink valve locks on each side of the printer. Open Close Open Close 5. Remove the left and right side joint cover plates by spreading the ends and pulling outwards, and keep them in a safe place.
  • Page 204 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 6. While holding the printer unit, remove the screws from the left and right sides, and keep them in a safe place. 7. Have four people lift the printer unit off of the leg assembly, using the hand grips.
  • Page 205 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 To move the printer using casters When you want to transport the printer a very short distance such as within the same room, you can slide the printer on its casters. Caution: Do not slide the printer on angled or uneven surfaces.
  • Page 206 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size MAINT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Setting up the printer after transporting it The steps you need to take to set up the printer after transporting it are almost identical to the steps carried out the first time you set up the printer.
  • Page 207 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Troubleshooting Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly Head cleaning, ink charging, or ink drying is in progress Check to see if the Pause light is flashing. If so, the printer is in the process of head cleaning, ink charging or ink drying.
  • Page 208 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 = On, = Flashing, = Off Message and Problem Solution Light PAPER OUT No paper is loaded in Load paper in the the printer. printer. Paper Out Paper ran out.
  • Page 209 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 PAPER NOT Slippage occurred Reload paper. See STRAIGHT and paper was fed “Paper Feed or Paper at an angle. Jam Problems Occur Frequently”. Paper Out RELOAD PAPER Paper could not be Remove then reload...
  • Page 210 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 INK OUT Ink cartridge(s) is Replace the ink (are) empty. cartridge(s) as indicated by the lights. Y/LM/M/LC/C/K See “Replacing Ink Cartridges”. NO INK Ink cartridge(s) is Install ink cartridge(s) as CARTRIDGE (are) not installed.
  • Page 211 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Caution: If the supplied voltage and rating voltage do not match, do not plug the printer back in again, as damage may occur. The Printer Prints Nothing The printer is not correctly connected to the computer Try one or more of these solutions: Turn off the printer and computer.
  • Page 212 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 3. Select Set As Default, then close the Printers window. For Macintosh: 1. Click Apple menu and select Chooser. If the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 printer icon can be seen, the printer driver is correctly installed.
  • Page 213 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure the ink valve locks on each side of the printer are open.
  • Page 214 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Clear any stalled print jobs from the Progress Meter (for Windows), or EPSON Monitor3 (for Macintosh). See “Using the Progress Meter”, or “Using EPSON Monitor3”. Turn off the printer and computer.
  • Page 215 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Inverted image Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in the printer driver. For instructions, see online help for the printer driver. Blank pages print Try one or more of these solutions: Select your printer as the default printer in Windows.
  • Page 216 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 For Macintosh, make sure your application and image reading devices support the ColorSync system when you are selecting ColorSync in the Advanced dialog box. Do not use plain paper. The color of printout images can differ with media.
  • Page 217 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Print Quality Could be Better Click the caption under the illustration that best resembles your printout. “Horizontal banding” “Vertical misalignment or banding” “Faint printout or gaps” “Incorrect or missing colors”...
  • Page 218 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. Check the Ink Out lights. If necessary, replace ink cartridges. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges”. Vertical misalignment or banding Try one or more of these solutions: Turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver.
  • Page 219 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Faint printout or gaps Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that the ink cartridges do not exceed the expiry date. The expiry date is labeled on the outside of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 220 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 If the paper you’re using is not supported by the printer driver, set the paper thickness using the SelecType setting. See “SelecType Settings”. Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is face-up. Also, make sure you are using the correct type of paper.
  • Page 221 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Printing Could be Faster Try one or more of these solutions: To increase print speed, select the Automatic mode in the Main menu for Windows or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh and then move the slider towards Speed.
  • Page 222 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems Occur Frequently Try one or more of these solutions: Secure the roll paper you are not using with the roll paper belt when two roll paper spindles are installed.
  • Page 223 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Roll Paper does not Eject Properly Roll paper is wound tightly and may feed with a curl. If so, extend the three paper guides out from the lower printer. Caution: The paper guides only need to be used when the paper feeds with a curl.
  • Page 224 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 When feeding paper forward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so they rest on the front of the paper basket. When feeding paper backward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so that they rest on the back of the paper basket.
  • Page 225 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Clearing Paper Jams To remove jammed paper, follow these steps: 1. If roll paper is jammed, cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Pull the paper set lever all the way up to release the paper. 3.
  • Page 226 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. ”TURN PWR OFF AND ON” is displayed on the LCD panel. 5. Close the lower cover, if necessary, then press the Power button to turn the printer off and back on.
  • Page 227 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size TRBLE.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Caution: If the print heads are not left in the home position, print quality may decline.
  • Page 228 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Customer Information Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation or through online help, contact customer support services for assistance.
  • Page 229 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, EPSON (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support.
  • Page 230 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 in the UK or 0044 1442 227479 from the Republic of Ireland. No membership is required.
  • Page 231 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Pre Sales information and literature on new EPSON products (also available via our World Wide Web site at http:// www.epson.co.uk) Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables, accessories, and options For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of...
  • Page 232 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 Your dealer Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems.
  • Page 233 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...
  • Page 234 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CUSTO.FM 2/1/99 Pass 3 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone (632) 813-6552 (632) 813-6545...
  • Page 235 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size HTML.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Product Information Printer Specifications Printing Printable area Mechanical Electrical Environmental Initialization Safety approvals Paper Ink cartridges System Requirements For using your printer with a PC For using your printer with a Macintosh Interface Specifications Parallel interface...
  • Page 236 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size HTML.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 3 Maintenance Mode How to enter the maintenance mode Items Hex dump Language Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the printer software for Windows Accessing the printer software for Macintosh Using the Printer Driver Making the Media Type setting Using the Automatic, Custom and Advanced settings...
  • Page 237 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size HTML.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Using Roll Paper Attaching the roll paper to the spindle Removing the roll paper from the spindle Attaching and removing the spindle from the printer Loading the roll paper Using the roll paper belt Cutting roll paper or printing page lines...
  • Page 238 Miyazaki _______ HTML.bk Rev. D Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size HTML.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 3 Printed color differs from the color on the screen A ruled line shifts Printout has smears on the bottom edge Print Quality Could be Better Horizontal banding Vertical misalignment or banding Incorrect or missing colors...
  • Page 239 Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size COVER2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Where to Find Information This Startup Guide Provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON STYLUS PRO 9000 and its optional and consumable products.
  • Page 240 EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly...
  • Page 241 Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size FRONT.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands...
  • Page 242 Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size START.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Contents Declaration of Conformity ....... . . 2 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 243 Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size START.TOC 2/1/99 Pass 2 Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh....2-2 Using the built-in serial interface .

  • Page 244: Safety Instructions

    Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

  • Page 245: A Few Precautions

    Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer;...
  • Page 246 Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 When handling the ink cartridges Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 247: Energy Star Compliance

    Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal...

  • Page 248: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in Á...

  • Page 249: Taking A Look At Your Printer

    Miyazaki _______ Start.bk Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size SAFTY.FM 2/1/99 Pass 2 Taking a Look at Your Printer Front view roll paper cover roll paper spindles control panel mounting brackets ink cartridge compartment ink cartridge compartment lower cover paper basket paper set lever Rear view...
  • Page 250 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your PC Connecting the Printer to Your PC ..... . . 1-2 Using the built-in parallel interface .

  • Page 251: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your PC The method you use to connect the printer to your PC depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer using the printer’s built-in parallel interface, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card.

  • Page 252: Installing The Printer Software On Your Pc

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port. If a ground wire exists at the computer end of the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. Now see “Installing the Printer Software on Your PC”...

  • Page 253: Installing On Windows 95, 98, And Nt 4.0

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 Follow these steps to install your printer software: Note: If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, insert the printer software CD-ROM, then click Create Floppy based printer driver/utility disks and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 254: Upgrading To Windows 98

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 Upgrading to Windows 98 When you upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows 98, uninstall the current printer software, then install Windows 98 and the printer software as explained below: 1.

  • Page 255: Printing On A Peer-To-Peer Network

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network For Windows 95 and 98, see below. For Windows NT 4.0, see “For Windows NT 4.0” on page 1-10. For Windows 95 and 98 This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network can use it.
  • Page 256 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 3. Click File and Print Sharing. 4. Click the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK. 5. In the Network window, click OK. 6.
  • Page 257 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 8. Click Shared As, enter printer information as needed, then click OK. Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps.
  • Page 258 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 4. Click Network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. Setting up the Printer with Your PC...

  • Page 259: For Windows Nt 4.0

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 6. 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 messages on the screen. For Windows NT 4.0 This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it.
  • Page 260 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP1.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 3. Click the Shared radio button and enter the Share Name. 4. Click OK. Note: Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Drivers list. Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on a network, follow these steps.
  • Page 261 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP1.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. Click the Network printer server radio button. Click Next. 4. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer.
  • Page 262 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh ....2-2 Using the built-in serial interface .

  • Page 263: Connecting The Printer To Your Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh The method you use to connect the printer to your Macintosh depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer using the printer’s built-in serial interface, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card.
  • Page 264 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Note: Use only an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable to connect the printer to your Macintosh. Do not use a LocalTalk cable. correct incorrect 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh.

  • Page 265: Installing The Printer Software On Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus PRO 9000”...

  • Page 266: Installing On Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print heads so that vertical and horizontal lines are aligned. ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your screen automatically.
  • Page 267 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 4. After the initial screen appears, click Continue. The following dialog box appears. 5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install.

  • Page 268: Using The Chooser To Select Your Printer

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Using the Chooser to select your printer After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer only the first time you use it or after you have chosen another printer.
  • Page 269 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Note: If you are using an AppleTalk network, an alert message may appear when you click the port. In this case, reselect the other port or make the AppleTalk setting Inactive, then select the port again.
  • Page 270 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Note: If you don’t see the SPro 9000(AT) icon, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the available icons. 3. Click the name you assigned to your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. 4.
  • Page 271 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP2.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 2-10 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh...
  • Page 272 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Chapter 3 Printing and Printer Management Loading Paper ........3-2 Loading roll paper .

  • Page 273: Loading Paper

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Loading Paper Loading roll paper To load the roll paper, follow the steps below. 1. Open the roll paper cover. Make sure that the roll paper is attached to the printer properly.
  • Page 274 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 3. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto Cut light or Roll Cutter Off light is on. Caution: If you are loading thick roll paper, select Roll Cutter Off. Paper that is too thick may damage the paper cutter.
  • Page 275 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot. 6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot a small way. Printing and Printer Management...
  • Page 276 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 7. Roll back the roll paper to remove the slack. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is positioned straightly and in line with the rows of punch holes. 8.

  • Page 277: Loading Cut Sheet Media

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 9. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the paper feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically.
  • Page 278 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 3. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel.
  • Page 279 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 5. Push the paper set lever all the way down, PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears. Caution: Do not move the paper set lever up while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing.

  • Page 280: Printing From Your Pc

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Printing From Your PC After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document from your PC. Note: To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition before you start printing.
  • Page 281 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 1. 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 need to click a combination of these buttons.
  • Page 282 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Note: When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink setting. 7. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears. Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more important.
  • Page 283 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 9. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. Note: Most Windows applications feature paper size settings that override similar settings in the printer driver. 10.
  • Page 284 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. For details, see “Printer Software” in your Online Guide. Cancelling printing from your PC To cancel the printing in progress, press the Stop ( ) button on...

  • Page 285: Printing From Your Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Printing From Your Macintosh After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document from your Macintosh. Note: To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition before you start printing.
  • Page 286 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list. 4. When roll paper is used, set the Roll Paper Settings as required.
  • Page 287 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Note: You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the Options button in the Page Setup dialog box. 8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list.

  • Page 288: Cancelling Printing From Your Macintosh

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 11. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears. Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more important. This setting is usually automatically decided in accordance with your Media Type setting.
  • Page 289 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP3.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 3. Click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the print job. When background printing is off 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. Á...
  • Page 290 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Chapter 4 Checking the Printer’s Condition Using Printer Utilities ........4-2 Accessing the printer utilities .

  • Page 291: Using Printer Utilities

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Using Printer Utilities To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition using the following utilities from the printer software. Note: You can also check from the printer’s control panel. See “The Control Panel“...

  • Page 292: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software. Note: Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

  • Page 293: Cleaning The Print Heads

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 If any segments of printed lines are missing in your nozzle check pattern, ink nozzles are clogged and the print heads require cleaning. Caution: Make sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is complete before you start printing.
  • Page 294 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 4. Follow the messages on your screen. The Pause light of the printer flashes during the cleaning cycle, which takes about three minutes to complete. Caution: Never turn off the printer until the cleaning cycle is finished and the Pause light has stopped flashing.

  • Page 295: Aligning The Print Heads

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Aligning the Print Heads You can align the print heads using the Print Head Alignment utility in the printer software. Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress;...
  • Page 296 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 5. Choose the set number that has the smallest gap in each alignment pattern. In the example below, set number 4 has the smallest gaps. patterns #1-5, #7, #9-12 patterns #6, #8 only 6.
  • Page 297 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP4.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Checking the Printer’s Condition...

  • Page 298: Chapter 5 Using An Optional Interface Card

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP5.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card Available Optional Interface Cards ..... . 5-2 Installing the Optional Interface Card .

  • Page 299: Available Optional Interface Cards

    Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP5.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 Available Optional Interface Cards The optional Ethernet Interface Cards shown below let you use your printer on a network. The Ethernet card automatically detects the protocols on your network, so you can print from Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0, and Macintosh on an AppleTalk network.
  • Page 300 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 sizeCHAP5.FM 2/1/99Pass 0 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then lift off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws; you may need to use them again when you re-install the shield plate.
  • Page 301 Miyazaki _______ Rev. C Yamanouchi _______ Jacqueline _______ A5 size CHAP5.FM 2/1/99 Pass 0 7. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card. 8. Connect a compatible interface cable to the interface card and to your computer.

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