Epson Stylus Pro 7900 User Manual

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This chapter includes the following information:
Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7900 and Pro 9900
Connecting the power cord
Installing ink
Connecting to your computer and a network
Installing the printer software for Macintosh or Windows
Updating the printer firmware
Configuring the printer for a network
Unpacking and Assembling the Printer
Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. 
Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the 
printer—at least 12 inches on all sides in addition to the dimensions shown:
53.4 × 35.6 inches (1356 × 903 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900
73.4 × 52 inches (1864 × 1318 mm) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900
Chapter 1: 
Setting Up 
the Printer
WARNING: Four people are 
required to unpack and set 
up the printer.
Note: When choosing a 
place for the printer, leave 
adequate room for easy 
access and ventilation. 
Avoid locations subject to 
direct sunlight, excessive 
heat, moisture, or dust. 
Also avoid locations near 
potential sources of 
electromagnetic 
interference, such as 
loudspeakers, cordless 
phones, TVs, or air 
conditioners.
 
						

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For assembly, you need floor space of approximately: 
8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and stand
13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) for the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 and stand
Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
1. Lift the box up and away from the shipping pallet. Then remove the box 
containing the stand and paper basket.
2. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items.
2 SidesManual holder
Horizontal strutHex wrench6 Bolts
2 Wing screws with 
lock washers
 
						

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3. Insert the strut into the left side as shown. (The sides are labeled L and 
R.)
4. Fasten the strut with 3 bolts as shown. Use the hex wrench to tighten the 
bolts.
 
Note: Make sure you 
tighten all bolts before 
moving to the next 
section.
 
						

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5. Insert the strut into the right side and fasten it with 3 bolts as shown.
6. Lock the casters.
 
						

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Unpacking the Printer and Mounting It on the Stand
1. Make sure you have all the items shown below:
2. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around 
the printer.
3. Have four people lift the printer.
Roll paper 
holders
Documentation 
and software CD
11 Ink cartridges
Power cord Cable guides
Printer
Note: Make sure you 
save the box and 
packaging in case you 
need to ship the printer.
WARNING: Four or more 
people are required to lift the 
printer. 
 
						

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4. Mount the printer on the stand as shown, aligning the pegs with the 
holes on the bottom of the printer. 
5. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers.
 
						

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Attaching the Paper Basket (Epson Stylus Pro 7900)
The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and 
catches your prints as they come out. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, 
see page 34 for instructions on attaching the paper basket. 
1. Make sure you have all the parts shown below:
2. Attach the two short posts as shown, one on each side of the stand.
2 Paper guides1 Square 
pole and 2 
round poles 2 Pins
Cloth basket
2 Posts2 Black plastic 
connectors
Rod
 
						

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3. Use the pins to fasten the posts in place.
4. Insert the round and square poles into the basket cloth as shown.
 
						

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5. Place the basket under the printer as shown.
6. Snap the center pole into the holders on each side of the stand.
 
						

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7. Insert the black plastic connectors into both ends of the square pole.
8. Fasten the black plastic connectors onto the posts on each side of the 
stand.