Epson Stylus Pro 9700 User Manual

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Changing the Date and Time
1. Press r Menu.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d until you see 
CLOCK SETTING, then press r.
4. Use the d, u, and r buttons to set each item in the date and time, 
displayed in the following format: 
MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
5. Press 
OK to save the setting.
Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform 
maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally....

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To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight LENGTH 
UNITS
, then press r. Press d to switch from METRIC to 
FEET/INCH, then press OK to select it. Press l when done.
To change the temperature units of measurement, press d to 
highlight 
TEMPERATURE UNITS, then press r. Press d to switch 
from 
C (Celsius or centigrade) to F (Fahrenheit), then press OK to 
select it. Press 
l when done.
To change the maximum roll paper tension, press d to...

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3. Press d until CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted, then press r 
again.
4. Press 
OK. The paper cutter moves to the replacement position.
5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down.
6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.
 

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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 blade 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 it. 
 

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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...

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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 display. When the tank is completely full, the printer 
stops working and 
MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD.
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing 
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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.
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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 172). To ship the...