Epson Stylus Pro 7890 User Manual

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7. Carefully remove the cutter.
8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations.
Installing the New Cutter
Remove the new cutter from its package, then follow these steps to install it:
1. Insert the new cutter into the holder. Make sure the cutter pin goes into 
the hole.
WARNING: The blade is 
sharp. Be careful when 
removing the cutter.
 
						

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2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.
3. Align the cover, then press it in until it clicks into place.
4. Press 
OK to finish the replacement process. The cutter moves to home 
position.
5. Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control 
panel.
After you print the pattern, put the two cut pieces together and select 
the pattern with the most precise cut between the two colors. Select the 
pattern number on the control panel and press 
OK.
Note: Reinstall the 
optional SpectroProofer if 
necessary, following the 
instructions that came 
with it. Then turn on the 
printer and press the OK 
button.
 
						

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Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during 
the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When 
the tank is almost full, the message 
MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL 
appears on the LCD screen. When the tank is completely full, the printer 
stops working and 
MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD 
screen.
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing 
its icon on the control panel, shown below. You can also check its status 
using the menus (see page 146), using your printer software (see page 147), 
or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 150).
The icon(s) show the approximate amount of space remaining in the tank(s).
The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), 
and the Pro 9890 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are 
available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details.
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. On the 
Epson Stylus Pro 9890, the right tank is used more than the left. To 
maximize tank life, you can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches 
approximately 40% to 60% of capacity.
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9890, check the LCD screen to 
determine which tank needs to be replaced (left or right).
2. Turn off the printer.
Maintenance tank icons 
(only one tank icon 
appears on the 
Pro 7890 LCD screen)
 
						

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3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) 
and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Then place it in the plastic 
bag included with the new tank.
4. Insert the new tank.
Caution: Be careful not 
to spill ink from the 
maintenance tank when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully. 
 
						

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1. If your prints are soiled by ink on the roller, load inexpensive roll paper 
and press d to feed the paper without printing on it. Press d several 
times until the paper is clean.
2. Turn off the printer and wait until all the lights are off. Then unplug the 
power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
3. Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft lint-free cloth to 
carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer.
4. Clean the area shown below in the direction of the arrows. If necessary, 
dampen the cloth, clean the inside of the printer, then dry it with a soft 
cloth.
Caution: Be careful not 
to touch the gears inside 
the printer.
To avoid damaging the 
components as well as 
the case, never use 
alcohol or thinners to 
clean the printer. 
Be careful not to get 
water on the printer 
mechanism or electronic 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Don’t spray the inside 
of the printer with 
lubricants; unsuitable 
oils can damage the 
mechanism. Contact 
Epson if you think the 
printer needs lubrication.
Do not touch the gray 
area, roller, or absorption 
pads inside the printer; 
otherwise your prints may 
be soiled. 
 
						

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5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully.
6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to 
remove it.
7. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the 
leg assembly using a soft brush.
 
						

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8. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent 
water from getting inside.
9. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with 
mild detergent and air dry.
Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 169). To ship the printer a 
longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing 
materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.
If you don’t have the original packaging, you can purchase replacement 
packaging from Epson. See page 12 for more information.
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the home 
position (on the far right) and the PPower light goes off. Then unplug 
the printer.
2. Remove the following parts:
Power cord and interface cables
Paper basket
All paper or other media
Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed)
Optional SpectroProofer Mounter (if installed)
3. Leave the ink cartridges installed.
 
						

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4. Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you 
removed from the print head during setup. Then close the cover.
5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are 
locked.
6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the 
stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place.
Tip: For more secure 
transportation, tape all 
doors and covers shut.
 
						

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7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers 
located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.)
8. Keep the printer level while moving it. See page 170 for information 
about setting up the printer after transporting it.
To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original 
box and packing materials. If you don’t have the original packaging, you can 
purchase replacement packaging from Epson. See page 12 for more 
information.
Moving the Printer on the Stand
When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same 
building, you can roll the printer on its casters.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the carriage is in the home 
position (on the far right). If not, turn the printer back on, wait until the 
carriage moves to the home position, then turn off the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
3. Remove any paper and close the roll paper cover. Make sure the front 
cover is closed.
4. Store the paper basket as described on page 80.
WARNING: The printer is 
very heavy. Make sure you 
have four people lift it.
Caution: Do not roll the 
printer on angled or 
uneven surfaces.
 
						

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5. Release the front casters.
6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters. 
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up 
for the first time.
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. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 148) 
and realign the print head (page 152) to ensure good print quality.