Epson Stylus Pro 7000 Series User guide

Color Ink Jet Printer

Startup Guide

Printed in Japan

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Where to Find Information

This Startup Guide

Provides you with the basic information you need to start using

your EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000 and its optional and consumable

products.

Online Guide (may not be available in some countries)

Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll

paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,

and tips that will help you get the results you want. You can view

this guide directly from the CD-ROM, or install it into your

computer and view it from your hard disk.

Note:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or

later, must be installed in your computer to read the online guide.

Online Help

Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the

printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be

automatically installed when you install the printer software.) See

your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.

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Startup Guide

Color Ink Jet Printer

system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,

recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON

CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON

printer. 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

comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from

the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original

EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from

electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than

EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and ESC/P Raster and EPSON STYLUS are trademarks of

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Contents

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For United Kingdom Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Taking a Look at Your Printer

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer

Connecting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Using a USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Using an optional interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

For Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

For Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Chapter 2 Printing and Printer Management

Loading Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Loading Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super

A3/B size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm (long edge of Super

A3/B) or shorter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Printing from Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Printing from Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Cancelling printing from your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Chapter 3 Checking the Printer’s Condition

Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Accessing the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

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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.

❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.

❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill

liquid on the printer.

❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label.

❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air

control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers.

❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources

of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the

base units of cordless telephones.

❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the

total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make

sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the

wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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❏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;the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;

the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-

current protection for this printer, the building installation

must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß

sichergestellt werden, daßdie Gebäudeinstallation mit einem

16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

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A Few Precautions

When using the printer

❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink

cartridges during printing.

❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may

damage the printer.

❏Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the

control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light

flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn

off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops

flashing.

❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are

in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in

place.

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.

❏Do not shake ink cartridges as this can cause leakage.

❏Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge

except to replace it with a new one. The printer may not

determine the correct level of ink remaining.

❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

cartridge carton.

❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This

could damage the print heads.

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When choosing a place for the printer

❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the

printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or

at an angle.

❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity.Also keep it away from directsunlight, strong light,

or heat sources.

❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplugged.

Note for French-speaking users:

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être

débranchée facilement.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is

a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment

industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal

computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an

effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

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