Epson Stylus Pro 7900 SpectroProofer Specifications

Setup and Maintenance

1010 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer7. Slide the carriage against the paper presser to lock it in place.8. Insert the spectrophotometer into the carri

11Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 119. Connect the cables on the carriage to the spectrophotometer.Installing the SpectroProoferBefore installing the

1212 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer3. Using the included bolts and Allen wrench, install the mounting rails in the two locations shown below.4. Selec

13Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 13For the 44" model, attach the first backing plate on the right side of the printer, then attach the second ba

1414 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer6. Attach the tile holder to the printer. Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the holder into the slots on the pr

15Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 15Connecting the CablesThe 44" SpectroProofer has a secondary USB port that can be used to connect the optional

1616 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer3. Route the cable(s) through the channels and over the hook as shown. Then close the cover.4. Attach two cable ho

17Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 175. Plug the SpectroProofer’s USB cable into the option port on the back of the printer.6. Plug the included power

1818 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer7. Attach the remaining cable hook to the inside left leg of the printer stand. Place the power cord in the hook,

19Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 19Initializing the SpectroProoferThe SpectroProofer must be aligned before you use it for the first time. You only n

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2020 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer

2121Follow the instructions in this chapter to clean the SpectroProofer. Cleaning may be necessary if you notice unusual color measurement results, wh

2222 | Maintenance and Problem Solving3. Open the cover on the right side of the SpectroProofer and disconnect the cable(s).4. Slide the SpectroProofe

23Maintenance and Problem Solving | 236. Unplug the cables from the spectrophotometer, and remove the spectrophotometer from the carriage.Cleaning the

2424 | Maintenance and Problem Solving2. Use a can of compressed air designed for optical equipment to clean the spectrophotometer lens.3. Remove the

25Maintenance and Problem Solving | 255. Remove the backing plate(s) from the printer.6. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean any dust or dirt from th

2626 | Maintenance and Problem Solving8. Clean the paper presser using a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then use another cloth

27Maintenance and Problem Solving | 27Error MessagesIf a problem occurs with the SpectroProofer, you may see a message on the printer’s LCD screen. Ch

2828 | Maintenance and Problem SolvingSpectroProofer ERRORError No. 13The paper presser is not working correctly because:• The backing plate is not at

29Maintenance and Problem Solving | 29RecertificationThe ISO Standards Committee recommends that all spectrophotometers be recertified each year. This

33ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Handling and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3030 | Maintenance and Problem Solving

3131GeneralTemperature Operation: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C)Storage (packed): –4 to 140°F (–20 to 60°C); less than 120 hours at 140°F (60°C); less than 1

3232 | SpecificationsMeasurement range 0 to 150% R (reflection)Repetition precision Max 0.2 dE cmc (white tile)Max 0.8 dE cmc (black tile)Instrument e

3333Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using your product. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked

3434 | NoticesWARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device

35Notices | 35number with sufficient credit to cover the price of the replacement product. You will be billed at the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail P

3636 | Noticescauses beyond its reasonable control. Except as provided in this written warranty, neither Epson nor its affiliates shall be liable for

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55The EPSON SpectroProofer® is an optional in-line color measuring system that can be installed on the EPSON Stylus® Pro 7890, 7900, 9890, and 9900 pr

66 | Introduction

77Follow the steps in this section to install the SpectroProofer in your printer. Before using the SpectroProofer for the first time, you must also in

88 | Setting Up the SpectroProofer1. Remove any tape and protective material from the outside surface of the SpectroProofer.2. Remove any tape from th

9Setting Up the SpectroProofer | 94. Remove the packing material from the cables on the carriage.5. Slide the carriage a little to the left and then r