Epson Stylus Pro 9450 User Manual

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If the back of the printout is soiled or if there is a serious 
problem of dirt on the inside of the printer, clean it using a 
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Then, wipe 
the inside of the printer dry with a dry, soft cloth.
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Caution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, 
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3. If some powdery paper dust is stuffed in the platen, use 
something like a toothpick to remove it. Close the front cover.
4. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt 
around the leg assembly using a soft brush.
5. If the outer case is dirty, clean it using a soft, clean cloth 
dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink compartment 
covers closed to prevent water from getting inside.
6. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts from the basket 
and then wash it with mild detergent.
 
						

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If you have not used your printer for a long time
If you have not used your printer for a long time, the print head 
nozzles may become clogged. Perform a nozzle check and clean 
the print head. 
To perform a nozzle check using the control panel, see “Checking 
the print head nozzles” on page 176.
To perform a nozzle check using the printer software, see “Using 
the Printer Utilities” on page 31 for Windows or “Using Printer 
Utilities” on page 53 for Mac OS X.
To clean the print head using the control panel, press the Menu 
r button for more than 3 seconds.
To clean the print head using the printer software, see “Using the 
Printer Utilities” on page 31 for Windows or “Using Printer 
Utilities” on page 53 for Mac OS X.
If you have not used your printer for more than one month, the 
printer requires head cleaning. If POWER CLEANING. YOU MUST 
MOVE INK LEVERS WHEN CLEANING appears on the LCD panel when 
you turn on the printer, select YES, and then press the Menu r 
button to start head cleaning.
If you want to perform head cleaning later, select NO.
Note:
❏If you select YES to start head cleaning, you need to move the ink 
levers according to the messages on the LCD panel.
❏Even if you will not be using your printer for a long time, leave the 
ink cartridges installed.
 
						

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Transporting the Printer
Over a long distance
If you need to transport your printer over a long distance, repack 
the printer using the original box and packing materials. 
To repack the printer, follow the steps below.
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Caution:
Keep the printer horizontal when transporting it. Do not tilt or 
vibrate the printer; otherwise ink may leak from the ink cartridges 
or maintenance tank.
1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print heads are in 
the home (far right) position. If not, turn the printer back on, 
wait until the print heads move to the home position, then 
turn off the printer.
2. Remove the following parts.
❏Power cord
❏Interface cable
❏Paper basket
❏Roll paper spindle
❏Roll and cut sheet media
❏Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Unit (if installed)
❏Optional Manual Cutter Unit (if installed)
 
						

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3. Raise the ink levers. 
You can choose whether to remove the ink cartridges. 
Regardless of your choice, you must keep the ink levers raised 
when transporting the printer; otherwise, ink may leak from 
the printer.
4. Make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position. 
5. Install the metal plate and tighten the screw to lock the print 
head.
 
						

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Caution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, 
the printer may be damaged.
6. Repack the printer using the original box and packing 
materials. Contact your dealer for assistance. See “Contacting 
Customer Support” on page 316.
 
						

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Over a short distance
When you need to move the printer a short distance, follow the 
steps below.
1. First turn off the printer and make sure the print heads are in 
the home (far right) position. If not, turn the printer back on, 
wait until the print heads move to the home position, then 
turn off the printer.
2. Remove the following parts:
❏Power cord
❏Interface cable
❏Paper basket
❏Roll paper spindle
❏Roll and cut sheet media
❏Optional Auto Take-Up Reel Unit (if installed)
❏Optional Manual Cutter Unit (if installed)
3. Raise the ink levers. 
You can choose whether to remove the ink cartridges. 
Regardless of your choice, you must keep the ink levers raised 
when transporting the printer; otherwise, ink may leak from 
the printer.
 
						

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4. For Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users:
Make sure that the casters at the base unit are locked.
For Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450 users:
Make sure that the casters at the base unit are locked, and that 
the stabilizer knobs of the base unit are extended to the floor.
Note:
Place the casters sideways and lock them so they will not move.
5. Remove the left and right side wing nuts. Keep them in a safe 
place.
 
						

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6. For Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users:
Have four or more people lift the printer unit off of the base 
unit, using the eight hand grips shown below. The printer unit 
weighs approximately 90 kg (198 lb) and should be lifted 
carefully.
For Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450 users:
Have two or more people lift the printer unit off of the base 
unit, using the four hand grips shown below. The printer unit 
weighs approximately 49 kg (107.8 lb) and should be lifted 
carefully.
for Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450
 
						

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for Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450
7. Move the printer horizontally.
When you set up the printer and perform a nozzle check and 
realign the print heads after transporting, see “Setting up the 
printer after transporting it” on page 283.