Epson STYLUS 9890 User's Guide

Epson Stylus® Pro 7890/9890USER’S GUIDE

1010 |

100100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality.5. Click Advanced Color Settings. You see this screen:6. C

101Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 101• Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highligh

102102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select Save As from the Presets drop-down menu.3.

103Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 103Managing Print JobsAfter you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow thes

104104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS XSelecting the Correct Media Type SettingThe following table lists the settings designed to produce th

105Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 105Standard Proofing Paper Production Standard Proofing Paper ProductionProofing Paper White Semimatte P

106106 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS XPlain PaperPlain paper Plain PaperOthersDisplayTrans Backlight MediaDisplayTrans Backlight Film PlusD

107107Your Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white p

108108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can

109Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 109Choosing Basic Print OptionsThe driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed

1111This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replac

110110 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on pag

111Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 111Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional op

112112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsFor this media Select this Media Type settingPhoto PaperCarolina Cover 10pt Carolina Cover 10ptTango A

113Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 113Hot Press Natural Hot Press NaturalPremium Canvas Satin Premium Canvas SatinPremium Canvas Matte Premi

114114 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsChoosing Color Management OptionsThe printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in y

115Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 115• Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, an

116116 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows•ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can

117Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 117Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Availa

118118 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size,

119Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1198. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings:•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom

1212 | IntroductionOptions and AccessoriesYour Epson Stylus® Pro 7890/9890 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:In addition, you can order t

120120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded

121Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 121Type a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters) and cl

122122 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsChoosing Page Layout OptionsYou can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not suppo

123Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1235. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Se

124124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsYou see this screen:5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings:• Color To

125Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 125• Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your

126126 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configurat

127Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1274. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See

128128 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this:6. Verify that your settings are corre

129Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 129Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom SettingsYou can save groups of settings so you can reuse them

13Introduction | 13Where To Get HelpEpson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional

130130 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows4. After saving your settings, you can do the following:• To use the setting group to print right away

131Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 131Editing Printer Driver Settings1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement.2. Select the it

132132 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsManaging Print JobsYour printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and can

133Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 133Optimizing Print SpeedYou can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed.1. Click th

134134 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows• Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile

135Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 135Setting Monitoring PreferencesYou can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether

136136 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows

137137For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are

138138 | Managing Color With ProfilesYou see this window:3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Ad

139Managing Color With Profiles | 1396. Select File, then click Print or Print with Preview.7. Click More Options or Show More Options, then select Co

1414 | IntroductionWindows System RequirementsTo use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet

140140 | Managing Color With ProfilesSelecting Print Settings and Printing1. Click the Print button, select Stylus Pro 7890 or Stylus Pro 9890, and se

141Managing Color With Profiles | 141Windows Printing With a Color ProfileFirst you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a

142142 | Managing Color With Profiles5. When your image appears, evaluate the color balance and contrast. If they need improvement, select Image >

143Managing Color With Profiles | 14310. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you’ll use, such as Epson S

144144 | Managing Color With Profiles

145145The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 require little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine pr

146146 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterPrinting Status InformationThe status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the pag

147Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 147For more information about the Printer Status menu, see page 213.Checking Printer Status From the Pri

148148 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterThe software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of thes

149Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1493. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen.4. After the pattern is pri

15Introduction | 15Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment s

150150 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•If any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below, run a cleaning cycle as described

151Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 151Running Cleaning CyclesYou can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from t

152152 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterAligning the Print HeadAligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the b

153Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 15310. Select BI-D ALL and press OK to start the alignment process.11. When done, press to exit head a

154154 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterYou can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller.

155Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1555. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to save your first set of exp

156156 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer8. Close the ink cover.Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its READY state.Cautio

157Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 157Switching Black Ink ModeYou can switch the black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa by

158158 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterUsing Maintenance ModeMaintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform maintenance pr

159Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159•To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to highlight SS CLEANING, then press r to display EXEC

1616 | Introduction•If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does n

160160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down.6. Loosen the screw using a cross-he

161Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1617. Carefully remove the cutter.8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations.Installi

162162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.3. Align the cover, then press it in until it cli

163Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163Replacing the Maintenance TankThe maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system durin

164164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) and gently pull out the ma

165Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 165Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.1. If you

166166 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully.6. If powdery dust has accumul

167Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1678. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep t

168168 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer4. Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you removed from the print head durin

169Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1697. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand

17Introduction | 17Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.• Store ink cartridges

170170 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. Release the front casters.6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters

171171As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or che

172172 | Solving ProblemsChecking Error Messages and LightsThe control panel includes various lights and an LCD screen to indicate the status of the p

173Solving Problems | 173CANNOT OPEN INK COVER Something is obstructing the indicated ink coverRemove the obstruction and press the button again.CLE

174174 | Solving ProblemsINK CARTRIDGE ERRORREPLACE CARTRIDGEInk cartridge(s) may have a bad contact or condensation.Remove and reinstall the ink cart

175Solving Problems | 175NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACEREPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANKThe maintenance tank is too full for head cleaning.Replace the m

176176 | Solving ProblemsAuto Take-Up Reel Error MessagesIf you have the optional Automatic Take-Up Reel System, check the following list for error me

177Solving Problems | 177Improving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:• Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Se

178178 | Solving ProblemsYour print is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting.◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. (

179Solving Problems | 179Your print has gaps or appears faint.◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is t

1818 | IntroductionPrinter PartsThese illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9890, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7890 unless otherwise noted

180180 | Solving ProblemsSolving Operational ProblemsIf you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check

181Solving Problems | 181Solving Miscellaneous Printing ProblemsIf your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:Nothing prints.

182182 | Solving ProblemsYour image is inverted. ◗ Turn off the Mirror Image setting in your printer software. See page 92 (Mac OS X) or page 122 (Win

183Solving Problems | 183Solving Paper ProblemsIf paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions:• For

184184 | Solving ProblemsFixing Paper Eject ProblemsIf the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, make sure the paper guides are attached to t

185Solving Problems | 185Clearing Paper JamsWhen roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD scre

186186 | Solving Problems4. Open the front cover if necessary.5. Carefully pull down the jammed paper.Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, do not t

187Solving Problems | 187Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up ReelIf you have problems using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, try these solu

188188 | Solving ProblemsWindows1. Do one of the following:Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps or All Apps screen. Select Control Panel > Programs &g

189189Clearing Stored Print InformationYour Epson printer stores various print information for the last 10 jobs printed, such as print job name, compu

19Introduction | 19Control PanelLCD ScreenLCD screenPower light and buttonPause/reset light and buttonInk lightLeft arrow or paper source buttonPaper

190190 | SpecificationsElectricalCheck the label on the back of your printer for voltage information.Dimensions and WeightPrinter Interfaces• USB (1.1

191Specifications | 191Safety ApprovalsMediaRoll PaperSafety standards UL 60950-1CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class BCAN/CSA-CEI/IE

192192 | SpecificationsEpson Roll Paper Information and ICC ProfilesPaper name ThicknessBorderless printing recommendedCore diameterICC profile*Premiu

193Specifications | 193* Profiles ending with PK are for use with Photo Black ink; those with MK are for use with Matte Black ink.Watercolor Paper - R

194194 | SpecificationsCut SheetsEpson Cut Sheet Paper SizesWeight range 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboardSize group Size name MeasurementsA Seri

195Specifications | 195US-ARCH ARCH A 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm)ARCH B 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 mm)ARCH C 18 × 24 inches (457 × 610 mm)ARCH D 24 ×

196196 | Specifications* Epson Stylus Pro 9890 onlyOthers — 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm)— 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm)— 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 111

197Specifications | 197Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles* PK profiles are for Photo Black ink; MK profiles are for Matte Black ink.Pa

198198 | SpecificationsPrintable AreaDefault roll paper margins are 0.59 inch (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inch (3 mm) right and left. Using the m

199199If you want to print multiple images on roll paper and have the printouts rolled up automatically, you can use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel (E

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electron

2020 | Introduction

200200 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up ReelLoading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up ReelBefore you load roll paper onto the take-up reel core, check the

201Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 201Winding Prints Forward1. Tape the leading edge of the paper to the take-up reel core in three places.2. P

202202 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up ReelWinding Prints Backward1. Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown below, t

203Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 203Printing Using the Auto Take-Up ReelOnce the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed and paper is attached to it,

204204 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel5. To remove your prints, turn the lever to unlock the reel, and then slide it left. Support the reel wit

205Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 2052. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the clip and reinstall t

206206 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then pinch the knob and reinstall t

207Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel | 2072. Slip one end of the take-up reel core over the paper stop on the drive unit.3. Insert the paper stop o

208208 | Using the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit.

209209This Appendix summarizes the functions of the control panel’s lights and buttons (below), describes the informational messages and icons you may

2121This chapter includes the following information:• Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7890 and Pro 9890• Connecting the power cord• Installing ink• C

210210 | Control Paneld Paper feed Down Feeds the paper forward. Press and hold to feed paper faster.When paper is unlocked, reduces paper suctionChan

211Control Panel | 211LightsSee “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 172 for instructions on responding to problems indicated by the printer l

212212 | Control PanelLCD Screen IconsIcon DescriptionPaper Source iconsSheetRoll paper with Auto Cut OnRoll paper with Auto Cut OffPlaten Gap iconsWi

213Control Panel | 213Menu Setting SummaryPress the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here. Menu setting DescriptionPR

214214 | Control PanelTEST PRINT menuNOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern; see page 149 for details.STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the stat

215Control Panel | 215PAPER SETUP menu (see page 57 for details)ROLL PAPER REMAINING Sets up the automatic media tracking and identification system. W

216216 | Control PanelPAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on thin paper or backlight film.STANDARD–1 to –4SET ROLL PAPER TENSIONR

217217AAccessories, 12Adobe Photoshop, 137 to 143Advanced Black and White PhotoMac OS X, 99 to 101Windows, 123 to 125Aligning print head, 152 to 153Al

218218 | IndexCustom PresetMac OS X, 101 to 102Windows, 129 to 130Cut sheet paperloading, 72 to 73supported sizes, 194 to 196Cuttercutting paper manua

219Index | 219LFP Remote Panel, 52 to 53Lights, control panel, 19, 172, 209 to 211Loadingcut sheet paper, 72 to 73roll paper, 57 to 67MMac OS Xadvance

2222 | Setting Up the PrinterFor assembly, you need floor space of approximately: • 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and stand•

220220 | IndexPaperconfiguration settings, 81 to 83, 94 to 95, 125 to 128, 179custom size, 87 to 90, 108, 117, 120 to 121cut sheet, see Cut sheet pape

221Index | 221Printercable, 13, 48checking status, 132 to 135, 145 to 147cleaning, 165connecting, 48 to 49default settings, restoring, 158 to 159dimen

222222 | IndexRoll papercannot be cut, 182cutting manually, 68loading, 57 to 67Mac OS X settings, 96 to 97ordering adapters, 12printable area, 198rema

223Index | 223Windowsbasic print options, 109 to 111black and white photos, 123 to 125borderless printing, 108, 116 to 121canceling print jobs, 132che

23Setting Up the Printer | 233. Insert the strut into the left side as shown. (The sides are labeled L and R.)4. Fasten the strut with 3 bolts as show

2424 | Setting Up the Printer5. Insert the strut into the right side and fasten it with 3 bolts as shown.6. Lock the casters.

25Setting Up the Printer | 25Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand1. Make sure you have all the items shown below:2. Remove the cardboard

2626 | Setting Up the Printer4. Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the holes on the bottom of the printer. 5. Fasten the

27Setting Up the Printer | 27Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7890)The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand an

2828 | Setting Up the Printer3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place.4. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown.

29Setting Up the Printer | 295. Place the basket under the printer as shown.6. Snap the center pole into the holders on each side of the stand.

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

3030 | Setting Up the Printer7. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole.8. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the

31Setting Up the Printer | 319. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown.10. Hook the loops around the pins on the back of the stand legs.

3232 | Setting Up the Printer11. Insert the rod into the fabric channel.12. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand.

33Setting Up the Printer | 3313. Loop the tabs over the ends of the rod as shown.14. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown:Now

3434 | Setting Up the PrinterAttaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 9890)The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand an

35Setting Up the Printer | 353. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place.4. Attach the other two posts to the back of the stand.

3636 | Setting Up the Printer5. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place as shown.6. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown

37Setting Up the Printer | 377. Place the basket under the printer as shown.8. Snap the center pole in the holder on each side of the stand.

3838 | Setting Up the Printer9. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole.10. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the

39Setting Up the Printer | 3911. Snap the back pole into the holders as shown.12. Attach the end pieces to the poles at the back of the basket.

4040 | Setting Up the Printer13. Lift the back of the basket and attach the end pieces to the posts at the back of the stand.14. Insert the rod into t

41Setting Up the Printer | 4115. Insert the free ends of the rod into the holes in the sides of the stand.16. Loop the tabs over the rod as shown.

4242 | Setting Up the Printer17. Attach the paper guides to the bottom of the printer as shown:18. Continue with the next section to complete the setu

43Setting Up the Printer | 433. Remove any packing tape and plastic film. Check these areas:• the front cover • the ink compartment covers• the mainte

4444 | Setting Up the Printer5. Open the front cover and remove the tape and packing material.Save the packing material in case you need to ship the p

45Setting Up the Printer | 458. Attach the cable guides to the left or right side of the printer back and route the power cord to the side of the prin

4646 | Setting Up the PrinterInstalling InkUse the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installatio

47Setting Up the Printer | 473. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for about 5 seconds.4. Note the locati

4848 | Setting Up the Printer6. After installing all 9 cartridges, close the ink covers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P

49Setting Up the Printer | 492. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropri

5| 5IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . .

5050 | Setting Up the Printer5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote P

51Setting Up the Printer | 515. Click your printer model.6. Click the Install button.

5252 | Setting Up the Printer7. Read the license agreement and click Accept.8. When you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, press the prin

53Setting Up the Printer | 53Downloading and Updating the Firmware1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see the LFP Remote P

5454 | Setting Up the PrinterConfiguring the Printer’s Network Adapter Once the printer is connected to your network, follow these steps to configure

5555The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for the

5656 | Handling Paper and Other MediaAlways test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. If y

57Handling Paper and Other Media | 57Using Roll PaperYou can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) for the Pr

5858 | Handling Paper and Other Media5. Press to exit the menu.If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included w

59Handling Paper and Other Media | 59Fine Art PaperCold Press BrightCold Press NaturalHot Press BrightHot Press NaturalUltraSmooth® Fine Art PaperUltr

66 |Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . .

6060 | Handling Paper and Other MediaSetting Up Automatic Media Tracking and IdentificationBefore you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up t

61Handling Paper and Other Media | 61Placing the Paper in the Printer1. Open the roll paper cover.2. Push the lock lever down firmly, then move the ro

6262 | Handling Paper and Other Media3. Place the roll on top of the printer.4. If necessary, adjust the roll media adapters to fit the core size of t

63Handling Paper and Other Media | 635. Release the tension lever on both adapters.6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll.

6464 | Handling Paper and Other Media7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide.8. Slide the roll paper holder to

65Handling Paper and Other Media | 659. Roll the paper slowly into position.10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer.

6666 | Handling Paper and Other Media11. Pull up the lock lever to lock the paper in place.12. If the light is not on, press the button.Loading th

67Handling Paper and Other Media | 67If the paper doesn’t come out, you may need to lower the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed button. Make sure y

6868 | Handling Paper and Other MediaCutting Paper Manually with the Built-in CutterWhen you’re not using the Auto Cut On setting, you can cut roll pa

69Handling Paper and Other Media | 69Removing Paper from the Printer1. Open the roll paper cover.2. Press the button to release the paper.• If autom

7| 7Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . .

7070 | Handling Paper and Other Media•If you are using the Auto Take-Up Reel, you need to rewind the paper manually.3. Push down the lock lever firmly

71Handling Paper and Other Media | 714. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer.5. Pull up the tension levers, then remove the a

7272 | Handling Paper and Other MediaUsing Cut Sheet PaperYou can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets i

73Handling Paper and Other Media | 733. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straigh

7474 | Handling Paper and Other MediaLoading Heavy SheetsMake sure you load paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first).The only exception is

75Handling Paper and Other Media | 755. Press the button.6. Press the button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to mov

7676 | Handling Paper and Other MediaIf you’ve selected a non-standard platen gap, the following symbols appear in the corner of the display to remind

77Handling Paper and Other Media | 772. For the Pro 9890, raise the back of the basket all the way up.3. Open the tabs at the front of the basket and

7878 | Handling Paper and Other MediaCatching Printouts Under the PrinterFollow these steps to catch printouts under the printer:1. Raise the paper gu

79Handling Paper and Other Media | 793. For the Pro 9890, adjust the basket based on your print size.• 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1) or smaller• Larger than

88 |Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Switching Black Ink Mode. . . . . . . . . . .

8080 | Handling Paper and Other MediaStoring the Paper BasketIf you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way.1. For the Pro 9890

81Handling Paper and Other Media | 81Optimizing the Settings for Your PaperWhen you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver aut

8282 | Handling Paper and Other Media8. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. Choose the number with the most even lines.

83Handling Paper and Other Media | 83Printing Your Paper ConfigurationsYou can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. Th

8484 | Handling Paper and Other Media

8585Your Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white pho

8686 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS XSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can

87Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 87Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print OptionsYou can choose from several options for printing on cut shee

8888 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.4. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu.• If you’re printin

89Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 89Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 96.The following settings are available

9| 9Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9090 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X• Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them, but w

91Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 917. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:8. If you created a custom pape

9292 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X•Black only if you’re printing line drawings or other non-photographic images.11. Set the Color Mode op

93Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 93• Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This se

9494 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS Xprofile that matches the Media Type setting you selected. In most cases, you will get better results by

95Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 95• Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You c

9696 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS XChoosing Roll Paper OptionsIf you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll pape

97Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 97•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use th

9898 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS XControlling Borderless Image ExpansionTo control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Si

99Printing With Epson Drivers for Mac OS X | 99Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo SettingsAdvanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easil