Page 1 EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 ® PRINTER GUIDE ®...
Page 2 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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
1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 7600 ....1-2 Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand ... . . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer .
Page 5 Selecting Media For Your Printer ......2-1 Printing on EPSON Media ....... . 2-2 Guidelines for Using EPSON Papers .
Page 6 Contents 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options ......4-1 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting .
Page 7 viii Contents Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software ....5-28 Macintosh ......... 5-28 Windows .
Page 8 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up your printer, selecting paper, basic operation, and replacing parts such as ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. Note For additional information, see the following: The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for...
Page 9: Options And Accessories
Introduction Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 offer these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at Option Part number http://prographics.epson. EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Stand C12C844061...
Page 10: Where To Get Help
** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 5-20). You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 11: Macintosh System Requirements
Introduction EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
Page 12: Windows System Requirements
Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: ® ® -compatible PC with a Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher processor • recommended ® For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP •...
Page 13: Energy Star Compliance
Introduction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote...
Page 14: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
Introduction Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily • unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed. •...
Page 15 Introduction Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could • result in damage to the print head. Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its • package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.
Page 16: Setting Up The Printer
Setting Up the Printer Follow the steps in this chapter to assemble the printer, install the software, Chapter 1: and make any necessary adjustments. You should allow at least two hours for Setting Up this process. the Printer This chapter covers the following information: Unpacking and assembly •...
Page 17: Unpacking And Assembling The Stylus Pro 7600
Assembly requires two Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand people. If you have an optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7600, follow these steps to unpack and assemble it. Otherwise, skip ahead to “Unpacking the Printer” on page 1-5. 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. You will also need a Phillips screwdriver.
Page 18 Setting Up the Printer Accessories: Allen wrench (1) Bolts (4) for attaching legs to base Bolts (2) for attaching lower bar to legs Collars (2) for attaching lower bar to legs Phillips screws with washers (4) for attaching top support bar to legs Wing screws (2) for attaching printer to stand Washers (2)
Page 19 Setting Up the Printer 3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way. 4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one collar (J) and one bolt (I) at each end. 5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the four small screws (K).
Page 20: Unpacking The Printer
Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions. 2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown. 3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below.
Page 21 Setting Up the Printer 5. Take out the foam supports from under the printer. 6. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: the front cover • the ink compartment cover • the maintenance tank on the right side • 7. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket securing the print head.
Page 22: Mounting The Printer On The Optional Stand
Setting Up the Printer Mounting the Printer on the Optional Stand If you have an optional stand, follow these steps to mount the printer: 1. Lock the casters and lower the stabilizer knobs to keep the stand from rolling. stabilizer knob Warning 2.
Page 23: Attaching The Paper Basket
Setting Up the Printer 3. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing screws (L) and washers (M). Attaching the Paper Basket 1. Attach the metal rods as shown. The free ends of the rods should point outward.
Page 24 Setting Up the Printer 2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the metal rods at the rear of the stand. (The rear connectors are labeled with an R.) 3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar.
Page 25 1-10 Setting Up the Printer 4. Snap the connectors onto the front metal rods. 5. Check underneath the printer for packing tape. 6. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer over only a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving.
Page 26: Unpacking And Assembling The Stylus Pro 9600
Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Unpacking and Assembling the Stylus Pro 9600 Warning Follow these steps to assemble your printer. If you have a Stylus Pro 7600, see page 1-2 instead. Two people are required to Unpacking the Stand unpack the printer, and four are needed to set it on the 1.
Page 27: Assembling The Stand
1-12 Setting Up the Printer Accessories: Allen wrench Bolts (4) Wing nuts, spring washers, and plain washers (2) Paper supports (5) Assembling the Stand 1. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then attach it with two bolts (H) using the included Allen wrench. (Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end.) 2.
Page 28: Unpacking The Printer
Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions. 2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. remove ink cartridges and accessories...
Page 29 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Make sure all these items are included: Roll paper spindle Roll paper (EPSON Doubleweight Matte Paper) Ink cartridges Roll paper belt (for keeping roll paper wound up) Power cord Printer 1-14...
Page 30: Mounting The Printer On The Stand
Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Then extend the stabilizer knobs. stabilizer knob (hidden) 2. Orient the printer in relation to the stand as shown: 1-15...
Page 31 1-16 Setting Up the Printer 3. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand: Warning Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. top view 4.
Page 32 Setting Up the Printer 1-17 5. Remove any packing tape from the printer. Be sure to check underneath and on the sides. 6. Open the front cover and remove the wing screw and washer from the print head, as shown above. Save these parts in case you need to ship the printer.
Page 33: Attaching The Basket
1-18 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Basket 1. Attach the short basket hooks to the upper guides: 2. Attach the long basket hooks to the lower guides: 3. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor. rear front 1-18...
Page 34 Setting Up the Printer 1-19 4. Pass the basket’s rear bar to the back of the printer. Rotate the bar one revolution so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert the plastic pins into the stand as shown. 5.
Page 35 1-20 Setting Up the Printer 7. Hold the front bar and turn it one revolution. Then attach the lower basket hooks to the connectors. 8. Push the upper and lower basket hooks back in. 9. Hook the basket rings to take up the slack. 10.
Page 36: Connecting The Power Cord
Setting Up the Printer 1-21 Connecting the Power Cord Caution 1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage.
Page 37: Installing The Ink Cartridges
It’s important that the first ink cartridges you install be the ones that came with the printer. The chips on these cartridges are programmed to cause the ™ printer to initialize as the correct ink model: EPSON UltraChrome ink or The ink cartridges that EPSON Photographic Dye ™...
Page 38 3. Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position. 4. Locate the ink cartridges that came with the printer. 5. Remove each cartridge from its packaging. If you’re using EPSON UltraChrome ink, gently shake each cartridge before installing it. Warning...
Page 39 1-24 Setting Up the Printer 6. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the Note arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Insert it until the corresponding light turns off on the control panel. Ink Out Photographic Dye ink users: insert the black ink cartridges in the •...
Page 40: Loading Roll Paper
Setting Up the Printer 1-25 Loading Roll Paper Before you begin, locate the roll paper that came with your printer and remove it from its protective packaging. The paper should already be loaded on the spindle. (If it isn’t, see “Loading the Paper onto the Spindle” on page 2-8.) Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer: 1.
Page 41 1-26 Setting Up the Printer 4. Move the paper lever back to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot. 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 1-26...
Page 42 Setting Up the Printer 1-27 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the paper with the row of holes, as shown. 8. Pull the paper lever forward to the locked position, then close the roll paper cover.
Page 43: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface card—network connectivity • for all systems (see page 1-31) EPSON’s optional Ethernet card keeps your In some cases, it may be to your advantage to use an optional interface card printer running at full instead of the built-in port (see note to the left).
Page 44: Connecting To The Usb Port
Setting Up the Printer 1-29 Connecting to the USB Port To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2.
Page 45: Connecting To The Parallel Port (Windows Only)
1-30 Setting Up the Printer Connecting to the Parallel Port (Windows Only) To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, bidirectional, parallel cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2.
Page 46: Installing And Connecting To An Optional Interface Card
Setting Up the Printer 1-31 Installing and Connecting to an Optional Interface Card To connect the printer to an optional FireWire or Ethernet card, you first need to install the card in your printer. You also need the appropriate cable. Follow the steps below.
Page 47 1-32 Setting Up the Printer 6. Insert the interface card as shown, then secure it with the two screws. 7. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the card. Then connect the other end to your computer’s FireWire port or Ethernet port or hub.
Page 48: Installing The Printer Software
1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. If necessary, double-click the CD-ROM to open its window. EPSON 3. Double-click the icon. 4. Double-click the menu option for your printer. The screen may display more options than are shown below.
Page 49 AppleTalk setting Active. printing on, you can use your Macintosh while it’s preparing a document for printing, and use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs. 12. Close the Chooser, then go to “Running a Nozzle Check” on page 1-37. 1-34...
Page 50: Installing Printer Software For Windows
Setting Up the Printer 1-35 Installing Printer Software for Windows After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the Note printer driver and utilities on your printer software CD-ROM. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off. If you’ve installed a FireWire or Ethernet 2.
Page 51 1-36 Setting Up the Printer 6. If you’re connecting with a parallel cable or network interface card, see Note the note at left. Otherwise, follow the instructions below for your operating system. Windows 95 or NT: Turn on your printer and go to step 7. If you’re connecting with Windows 98, Me, or 2000: When you see a window asking you to turn a parallel cable or...
Page 52: Running A Nozzle Check
Setting Up the Printer 1-37 Running a Nozzle Check The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to print a nozzle check from your printer software (this also lets you verify that your printer is connected and working properly).
Page 53 6. If the pattern is missing any dots, as shown below, click and contact your dealer, Clean or contact EPSON as follow the instructions on screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes described on page 3. about 60 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the light flashes.
Page 54: Aligning The Print Head
This is the correct *STD thickness setting for most EPSON papers. If you’ll be printing on one of the papers listed below after completing the alignment, use the u and d buttons to select the appropriate thickness setting for that paper.
Page 55 1-40 Setting Up the Printer 8. Once the patterns are done printing, examine the first row (K1) in Note group #1. You see a pattern similar to that shown below (the drawing shows only part of the pattern). Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line looks the best.
Page 56: Handling Paper And Other Media
44 inches wide (for the Stylus Handling Pro 9600) or 24 inches wide (for the Stylus Pro 7600). You can also use Paper and heavy stock, including posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
Page 57: Printing On Epson Media
“profile” their thickness and adjust various settings. See page 2-23 for instructions. Printing on EPSON Media EPSON papers, which are specially designed for the inks used in the printer, Note ensure high-quality results. The following tables list the product codes for the EPSON media available for your printer.
Page 58 Handling Paper and Other Media Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Photographic Dye ink model (continued) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Photo Semigloss Paper 24-inch roll: SP91022 — 36-inch roll: SP91003 44-inch roll: SP91004 Photo Quality Ink Jet — 11" × 17": S041070 Paper 13"...
Page 59 Handling Paper and Other Media Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Photographic Dye ink model (continued) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Semigloss Paper 24-inch roll: S041292 — Heavyweight 36-inch roll: S041229 44-inch roll: S041228 Posterboard Semigloss — 20.25" × 28.75": S041237 28" × 40": S041236...
Page 60 Handling Paper and Other Media Stylus Pro 7600/9600 UltraChrome ink model Note Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes Premium Glossy Photo 8.3-inch roll: S041376 11" × 17": S041290 Paper (250) 13-inch roll: S041378 11.7" × 16.5": S041288 Check the EPSON Pro 24-inch roll: S041638 13"...
Page 61 Handling Paper and Other Media Stylus Pro 7600/9600 UltraChrome ink model (continued) Paper type Roll sizes Sheet sizes EPSON Velvet Fine Art — 8.5" × 11": S041636 Paper* 13" × 19": S041637 Somerset Velvet for 24-inch roll: SP91203 24" × 30": SP91200...
Page 62: Guidelines For Using Epson Papers
Using Roll Paper You can use any roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 44 inches wide (Stylus Pro 9600) or 24 inches wide (Stylus Pro 7600). Manually switching from one paper roll to another is a simple process.
Page 63: Guidelines For Using Roll Paper
Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Roll Paper When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 2-7, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper: To keep the paper from unrolling when you’re not using it, wrap one of •...
Page 64: Placing The Paper In The Printer
Handling Paper and Other Media 2. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown, then slide it onto the Note spindle: Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as 3. Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the possible.
Page 65 2-10 Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Move the paper lever to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot. 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 2-10...
Page 66 Handling Paper and Other Media 2-11 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the paper with the row of holes, as shown. 8. Return the paper lever to the locked position, then close the roll paper cover.
Page 67: Using The Roll Paper Belt
2-12 Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Roll Paper Belt To keep the paper wound when you’re not printing, use the roll paper belt included with your printer. Removing Paper from the Spindle If you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps: 1.
Page 68: Switching Between 2-Inch And 3-Inch Roll Paper
Handling Paper and Other Media 2-13 Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper You can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core. When the blue adapters are attached at each end, you can use 3-inch rolls.
Page 69: Cutting Paper Manually With The Built-In Cutter
2-14 Handling Paper and Other Media Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter When you’re not using the Auto Cut setting, you need to cut the paper Note manually after your print job is finished. If you’re printing on canvas, vinyl, or other heavy media, you should use scissors or the optional media cutter rather than the built-in cutter.
Page 70: Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The Stylus Pro 9600 accepts sheets ranging from letter-size (8.5 × 11 inches) to 44 inches wide. The Stylus Pro 7600 accepts sheets up to 24 inches wide. The maximum length of You can leave your roll paper in the printer when you print on cut sheets;...
Page 71 2-16 Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover. Note For heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction strength by pressing the...
Page 72: Printing On Posterboard
2-17 Printing on Posterboard You can print on heavy stock up to 30 × 40 inches, such as EPSON Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick.
Page 73 2-18 Handling Paper and Other Media 6. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Note 7. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover. If you’re using stock more than 39 inches long, load it long edge first (in landscape orientation).
Page 74: Adjusting The Platen Gap For Thick Or Thin Paper
When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. If you’re printing on non-EPSON media, you may also need to create a paper profile to optimize your results. See page 2-23. 2-19...
Page 75: Using The Paper Basket
(If you’ve bought the optional stand for the Stylus Pro 7600, it has a basket too.) The basket keeps your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. You can set it up either to catch the paper under When you print on the printer or in front of the printer.
Page 76: Catching Printouts Under The Printer
Handling Paper and Other Media 2-21 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. Then fully extend the lower rods, so that they rest on the floor. 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is taut. If there is any slack, the paper may not slide properly to the floor.
Page 77: Optimizing The Settings For Your Paper
However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various papers—especially if you use non-EPSON paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described below. If you’re printing on unusually thick or thin paper, you may also need to adjust the platen gap;...
Page 78: Creating And Selecting Paper Profiles
2-23 Menu option Function DRYING TIME Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. SUCTION Lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper or backlight film.
Page 79 PPR FEED Lets you eliminate light or dark bands when printing at high ADJUSTMENT speeds (720 dpi or less). When set to 0, the EPSON driver adjusts the paper feed automatically. DRYING TIME Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page.
Page 80 Handling Paper and Other Media 2-25 4. Use the u and d buttons to select the paper profile you want to use (1 to 10). Or, if you want to return to using standard EPSON paper, select 5. Press Enter 6. Press the button to exit the menu.
Page 81: Printing With Epson Drivers For Macintosh
Your EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 or 9600 comes with drivers and utilities that Chapter 3: let you print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript ® mode without a RIP. Printing with ® ICC profiles for ColorSync 3.x are included, so you can use advanced color EPSON Drivers management features from your applications or the driver itself.
Page 82: Choosing Page Setup Options
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options Note Many of the page setup options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to...
Page 83: Printing Without Margins
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3. Select the type of paper you loaded ( ) from the Roll Paper Sheet Note list. Paper Source If your image is more than 90.5 inches long, select Roll Paper . You can also use this setting to print a series of continuous (Banner) Don’t select Landscape...
Page 84 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh To print without borders on one of the paper sizes listed above, follow these steps : 1. Make sure your image size is at least 1/8 inch larger all around than the Note size of paper you’re printing on. If your application has margin settings, be sure they’re turned off.
Page 85: Choosing Basic Print Options
Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing 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, as described on page 3-10.
Page 86 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Set the option as follows: Mode Click to have the printer driver analyze the contents of • Automatic your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to Quality/Speed the priorities of your print job.
Page 87 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 7. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features: Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities. • See page 3-18 for more information about the Status Monitor utility. See Chapter 6 for details about the maintenance utilities.
Page 88: Selecting The Correct Media Type Setting
EPSON media when printing with either Photographic Dye ink or UltraChrome ink. If your EPSON paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPSON web site (http://prographics.epson.com). If you are using non-EPSON paper, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.
Page 89 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh This table lists the settings to use when printing with UltraChrome ink. Media Type settings for printing with UltraChrome ink Note Paper type Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper PREMIUM GLOSSY PHOTO PAPER (250)
Page 90: Choosing Advanced Print Options
3-10 Printing with EPSON Drivers 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 91 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3-11 The available print quality settings are limited by the Media Type setting. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperPhoto - for best quality. 2880dpi 5. Choose any of the following: •...
Page 92 3-12 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 6. Choose one of the following Color Management settings: • Color Controls Lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays.
Page 93: Color Management Settings
Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. displayed. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. The EPSON printer 1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet driver was designed to printers. represent color accurately when prints are illuminated 1.8 Gamma...
Page 94: Paper Configuration Options
Use this to control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). Drying Time Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can make per Print Head the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow Pass ink to dry on the page.
Page 95: Managing Print Jobs
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3-15 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 96: Using Monitor3
3-16 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 5. Click to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog box. 6. Click to print your document. Print If you selected , your document is spooled, but held in the...
Page 97 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3-17 You can also do the following: Double-click a file in the list to preview it • Double-click to change the number of copies to be printed • Copies Click to check your ink levels •...
Page 98: Cancelling Printing
3-18 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Cancelling Printing If you need to cancel a print job, follow these steps: 1. Press the button to turn off the printer. Power 2. Do one of the following, depending on whether you’re using...
Page 99: Selecting Configuration Options
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 3-19 2. Click the icon. The software checks the EPSON StatusMonitor amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the Status Monitor window: Click to recheck ink levels 3. To recheck the ink level check, click the button.
Page 100 3-20 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh You see the Configuration Settings dialog box: Select how you want to be notified of errors and warnings Select where you want print job files stored Click here to check for errors and/or the ink...
Page 101: Printing With Epson Drivers For Windows
Your Stylus Pro 7600 or 9600 comes with drivers and utilities that let you Chapter 4: print and manage print jobs without a RIP. ICC profiles are included, so Printing with you can use the advanced color management features of your applications or EPSON Drivers the driver itself.
Page 102 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows A dialog box like the following appears: Note If you need more information about print options, you can click the Help button on any dialog box. This box shows you the current settings, but you can’t change...
Page 103 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 6. Depending on your print mode (Automatic or Custom), you can select one of the following options from the pull-down menu: Automatic print mode Setting Usage Photo-realistic For printing photographic images. Produces sharper images and automatically corrects under- or over-exposure of the original image.
Page 104: Selecting The Correct Media Type Setting
EPSON media when printing with either Photographic Dye ink or UltraChrome ink. If your EPSON paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the EPSON web site (http://prographics.epson.com). If you are using non-EPSON paper, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.
Page 105 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows This table lists the settings to use when printing with UltraChrome ink. Note Media Type settings for printing with UltraChrome ink Paper type Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper PREMIUM GLOSSY PHOTO PAPER (250)
Page 106: Choosing Paper And Layout Options
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Paper and Layout Options Note Many paper options correspond to paper handling features that you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you additional settings and override control panel settings. Follow these steps to choose paper and...
Page 107: Printing Without Margins
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4. When you’re using roll paper, set the following options: • Auto Rotate Saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the roll. The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise.
Page 108 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows To print without borders on one of the paper sizes listed above, follow these steps: 1. Make sure your image size is at least 1/8 inch larger all around than the Note size of paper you’re printing on. If your application has margin settings, be sure they’re turned off.
Page 109: Choosing Advanced Print Options
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Advanced Print Options For complete control over your printing environment, use these Advanced settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of options to meet your needs: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 beginning on page 4-1.
Page 110 4-10 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. Choose any of the following: • Super MicroWeave MicroWeave Eliminate unwanted banding effects. These settings are automatically selected for most media types. If you notice banding with the standard setting, select MicroWeave...
Page 111: Color Management Settings
Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights. Best for print jobs with non-photographic images. The EPSON printer driver was designed to 1.5 Gamma Produces the same contrast values as earlier EPSON ink jet represent color accurately printers. when prints are illuminated 1.8 Gamma Increases contrast.
Page 112: Paper Configuration Settings
Controls the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). Drying Time Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can make per Print Head the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow Pass ink to dry on the page.
Page 113: Managing Print Jobs
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4-13 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 114: Using The Spool Manager
4-14 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Using the Spool Manager The Spool Manager (not available with Windows NT) displays the status of your print job files and lets you control them. To open the Spool Manager while you’re printing, click the EPSON Stylus icon that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Page 115 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4-15 1. To open Status Monitor 3 from an application, access the Properties dialog box, as described on page 4-1. Otherwise, do the following: Windows XP: Click and select . Double-click • Start Control Panel...
Page 116: Setting Monitoring Preferences
4-16 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 3. Click the button. The following window EPSON Status Monitor 3 Note appears. (It also opens automatically when an error occurs.) Printer status messages appear here If there’s a printing problem, such as low ink...
Page 117 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 4-17 2. Click the tab, then click the button. You see Utility Speed & Progress the Speed & Progress dialog box. (See page 4-18 for more information about using the Speed & Progress utility.)
Page 118: Optimizing Print Speed
4-18 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 5. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the checkbox. Then select the icon you Shortcut Icon want to use. After you enable the shortcut, you can simply double-click the icon to...
Page 119 (Windows 95, 98, or Me parallel connection • EPSON Printer Port only) lets you 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 EPSON Printer option: Port tells you that you’re already...
Page 120 4-20 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows (Windows 2000, XP, and NT only) • Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format. Because the RAW format requires fewer resources, printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space.
Page 121 The EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 require very little maintenance to Chapter 5: keep working their best. This chapter describes the following routine Maintaining procedures: Checking printer status and part life • Transporting the Printer Running a cleaning cycle •...
Page 122: Maintaining And Transporting The Printer
The amount of ink left or the component life is indicated as follows: yourself. Other printer parts need to replaced by = full (or full life remaining E*****F an authorized EPSON = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) E**** F service technician. = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining)
Page 123: Viewing Status Information
Continue pressing d to see the E*****F yourself. Other printer status of the remaining cartridges. parts need to replaced by an authorized EPSON To check how much of the maintenance tank has been used, press d • service technician. until you see , then press r .
Page 124: Running A Cleaning Cycle
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Running a Cleaning Cycle If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image, you may need to run a cleaning cycle. This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Note The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you should run it only if print quality declines.
Page 125: Cleaning The Print Head From The Control Panel
If the lines in the pattern are still missing dots after several cleaning cycles, turn the printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning. If you still see no improvement, contact EPSON for assistance.
Page 126: Aligning The Print Head
This is the correct *STD thickness setting for most EPSON papers. If you’ll be printing on one of the papers listed below after completing the alignment, use the u and d buttons to select the appropriate thickness setting for that paper.
Page 127 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8. Once the patterns are done printing, examine the first row (K1) in Note group #1. You see a pattern similar to that shown below (only part of it is shown in the drawing). Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which line looks the best.
Page 128: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job You can store partially without any loss of print quality.
Page 129 3-7 for Macintosh). If you install an incorrect cartridge, you will see the message WRONG INK CARTRIDGE. To order EPSON ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766. You can also visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
Page 130 5-10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Before you start, make sure the printer is on. Then follow these steps to Caution replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the cartridge whose light that is on or flashing. Ink Out This is the cartridge you need to replace.
Page 131 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-11 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. If you’re using UltraChrome Ink, gently shake the cartridge before installing it. Note 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then If you can’t insert the insert the cartridge into the slot.
Page 132 5-12 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 7. Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 8. If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open. Once the cartridges are installed, the printer returns to its state (or READY...
Page 133: Switching Between Black Ink Modes
5-13 Switching Between Black Ink Modes If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome ink, you can switch between black ink modes to optimize your black ink density. When you installed the cartridges that came with your printer, your printer was initialized in Photo Black Mode.
Page 134 5-14 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer To switch black ink modes, you need the draining cartridge that came with your printer. This is an empty ink cartridge that looks similar to a regular 110 ml cartridge. After deciding on the black ink mode you want to switch to, make sure you have the black ink cartridge(s) you’ll be installing.
Page 135: Selecting The Black Ink Cartridges
(showing a new tank) If the indicator is low, make sure you have a spare maintenance tank available (EPSON part number C12C890071). Selecting the Black Ink Cartridges Make sure you have all the needed supplies as described above. Once you remove the ink cartridges from the printer, you must not turn off the printer until you have finished switching black ink modes.
Page 136 5-16 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Press . You see Enter SELECT INK SET The printer gives you two choices for the new set of black ink cartridges, depending on which ones are already installed (press u or d to see the choices).
Page 137: Checking The Maintenance Tank
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-17 Checking the Maintenance Tank Caution Once you have removed all the ink cartridges, you may see a message telling you to replace the maintenance tank. If so, pull out the tank from the side of the printer and replace it with a new one.
Page 138: Charging The Ink
5-18 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Charging the Ink Make sure you have the correct black ink cartridges available for the black ink mode you’re switching to. Then follow these steps: 1. Insert all the ink cartridges into the printer. Be sure to install the correct black ink cartridges for the black ink mode you’re switching to.
Page 139: Windows Users
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-19 Windows Users 1. Click the tab in your printer software and make sure the correct Main ink cartridge information is displayed, as shown below. Check black ink cartridge information here 2. If not, set the information manually. Click the tab, then the Utility button.
Page 140: Replacing The Paper Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock or non-EPSON media, you may need to replace it more often. You can check the status of your...
Page 141 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-21 7. Push down on the side pin, then turn the latch to the right. Warning 8. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Be careful not to lose the spring. The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it.
Page 142: Replacing The Maintenance Tank
EPSON (showing a at (800) 873-7766, or by new tank) visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Replacement tanks are available from EPSON (part number C12C890071). 5-22...
Page 143 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-23 Follow these steps to replace the tank: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations should appear on the control panel). READY PAPER OUT Caution 2. Pull out the maintenance tank from the side of the printer. Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it.
Page 144: Cleaning The Printer
5-24 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer Caution To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it 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 are off.
Page 145: Transporting Or Storing The Printer
Then unplug the printer. 3. Reinstall the carriage locking bracket (or screw) that was removed during setup. (See page 1-6 for the Stylus Pro 7600 or page 1-17 for the Stylus Pro 9600.) 4. Remove the following parts: Power cord and interface cables •...
Page 146 7. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place. The Stylus Pro 7600 weighs 8. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers about 100 lb (50 kg) and located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.)
Page 147: Moving The Printer On The Stand
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-27 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time (see “Setting Up the Printer” on page 1-1). Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged—especially if the printer hasn’t been turned on for a long time.
Page 148: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Printer Software
5-28 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Release the front casters and retract the stabilizer knobs. 6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location. Relock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.
Page 149: Windows
My Computer Control Panel icon. (On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel 2. Double-click . Click Add/Remove Programs EPSON Printer in the program list, then select your printer icon. Software 3. Click the button ( button in Add/Remove Change/Remove Windows XP or 2000) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 150: Solving Problems
• Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams • Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 include a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights •...
Page 151: Using The Control Panel To Check The Printer
Solving Problems Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer The control panel includes various lights and a display to indicate the status of the printer: Display When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the display, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash.
Page 152 Solving Problems Error messages (continued) Message Light Explanation Response LOAD PAPER Paper Out Paper lever is in the After you finish loading paper, pull the paper light on released position (all lever all the way forward, to the secured the way back) while position.
Page 153 SERVICE REQ. All lights An error has occurred. Note the error number, then turn the printer off flashing and back on. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described on page 3.
Page 154 Explanation Response MAINTENANCE — A printer part will need Note the error number and contact EPSON as REQ. to be replaced soon. described on page 3. (If only the cutter blade is worn out, you can replace it yourself. See page 5-2 to check its status.)
Page 155: Improving Print Quality
Solving Problems Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 5-6 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set •...
Page 156 Solving Problems Print quality problems (continued) Problem Solution Your print has vertical • Check the Ink Out lights to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if banding. necessary, as described on page 5-8. • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions. •...
Page 157 • If you’re printing on non-EPSON media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time. Use your printer software (page 3-14 for Macintosh or page 4-12 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. When you’re done printing with a custom paper profile, be sure to return the setting to standard (STD).
Page 158 • Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. • If you’re printing on non-EPSON media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time. Use your printer software (page 3-14 for Macintosh or page 4-12 for Windows) to choose the correct setting.
Page 159: Solving Operational Problems
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 160: Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
• Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. garbled characters. • 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.
Page 161 6-12 Solving Problems Miscellaneous printing problems (continued) Problem Solution Your print has incorrect • Check the page size or paper size settings in your application. Make sure they margins. are within the printer’s printable area. • Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you’re using.
Page 162: Solving Paper Problems
• Add RAM to your system. • If you have a Macintosh, turn off background printing. If you want to continue using background printing, select EPSON Monitor3 and increase its memory requirements. • If you’re running Windows and your computer supports ECP or Enhanced mode and/or DMA transfers, turn them on to speed up printing.
Page 163: Solving Roll Paper Feeding Problems
Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you’re • printing on. See page 2-19 for more information. If you’re not using EPSON media, make sure you profile the paper to • adjust its thickness and drying time (see page 2-23).
Page 164 Solving Problems 6-15 If you have the paper basket set up in front of the printer, adjust the • paper guides out so they rest on the front of the basket. If you have the paper basket set up below the printer, adjust the paper •...
Page 165: Clearing Paper Jams
6-16 Solving Problems Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER message on the control panel display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. If roll paper is jammed, open the roll paper cover and cut it by hand slightly above the paper insertion slot.
Page 166 Solving Problems 6-17 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Be careful not to damage the print head, in case the carriage has stopped over the paper. Once the paper is removed, you see the message TURN PRINTER PWR on the control panel. OFF AND ON 5.
Page 167: Printing
(pump unit, head 2 years based on 25% duty cycle cleaner, cap assembly) Cutter blade life Approximately 2,000 B0+ sheets (user replaceable) (EPSON media up to 4.33 mil thick); approximately 1,000 B0+ film sheets Print direction Bidirectional ® Control code...
Page 168: Environmental
Humidity 20 to 80% RH 20 to 85% RH 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) Dimensions and Weight Stylus Pro 7600 Stylus Pro 9600 Height 22.0 inches (560 mm) 46.5 inches (1181 mm) Width 43.3 inches (1100 mm) 63.9 inches (1624 mm) Depth 22.5 inches (572 mm)
Page 169: Printer Interfaces
Specifications Printer Interfaces USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Parallel (IEEE-1284 ECP Mode) • In addition, a Type-B expansion slot is available for installing one of these options: Ethernet network card (10/100 Base T) • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card • Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No.
Page 170: Paper
Specifications Paper Maximum printable width 24.16 inches (Stylus Pro 7600) or 44.16 inches (Stylus Pro 9600) Maximum printable length Up to 100 feet (limited by roll length and software application) Weight range 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard...
Page 171: Ink Cartridges
* Preliminary data from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. indicate the lightfastness of color UltraChrome prints made by the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 printers will be rated up to 100 years under glass on specific EPSON media. Data indicate the lightfastness of black and white UltraChrome images printed using the 7-color mode will be rated as greater than 100 years under glass on specific EPSON media.
Page 172 Cleaning Index paper basket, 5-24 Accessories, 2 to 3 print head, 1-37 to 1-38, Advanced Photo setting, 3-6 5-4 to 5-5 Aligning print head, 1-39 to 1-40, printer, 5-24 5-6 to 5-7 Cleaning button, 5-5 AppleTalk setting, 1-34 Color management Auto Cut setting, 3-3, 4-7 Macintosh, 3-6, 3-12 to 3-13 Auto Rotate setting, 3-3, 4-7...
Page 173 DMA transfers, 4-19 Heavy media, cutting, 2-14 Documentation, how to use, 1 Height of printer, A-2 Help, EPSON, 3 to 4 High Speed Copies setting, 3-20, 4-19 EFI RIP software, ordering, 2 High Speed setting, 3-11, 4-10 Electrical specifications, A-2...
Page 174 Index Installing Maintenance tank ink cartridges in new printer, ordering, 3 1-22 to 1-24 replacing, 5-22 to 5-23 Macintosh software, 1-33 to 1-34 Manual cutter, ordering, 2 Windows software, 1-35 to 1-36 Manuals, how to use, 1 Margins incorrect, 6-12 minimum, A-4 Jams, paper, 6-16 to 6-17 printing without, 3-3, 4-7...
Page 175 5-2 to 5-3 cable requirements, 5 moving, 5-25 to 5-28 connecting to port, 1-30 Port, EPSON, 4-19, 6-10, 6-11 optimizing speed, 4-18 to 4-20 posterboard, loading, 2-17 to 2-19 problems, 6-10, 6-11 setting up, 1-1 to 1-40...
Page 176 Slow printing, 6-13 Progress Meter, 4-13, 4-19 Software installing, 1-33 to 1-36 uninstalling, 5-28 to 5-29 RAM, see Memory Specifications Registering non-EPSON media, electrical, A-2 2-22 to 2-25 environmental, A-2 Requirements, system, 4 to 5 ink cartridges, A-5 Resolution mechanical, A-2...
Page 177 Windows, 4-14 to 4-16 Storing printer, 5-25 to 5-26 Suction, 3-14, 4-12 Waste ink system, 5-2 to 5-3, Support, EPSON, 3 to 4 5-22 to 5-23, A-1 System requirements, 4 to 5 Weight of printer, A-2 Width of printer, A-2...

Epson Stylus Pro 7600 Printer Manual

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2 Handling Paper and Other Media

3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh

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