Epson Stylus Pro 9700 User Manual

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2. Slip one end of the take-up reel core over the paper stop on the drive 
unit.
3. Insert the paper stop on the movable unit into the other end of the core.
 

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4. Turn the lever to the front to lock the movable unit.
 

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This Appendix summarizes the functions of the control panel’s lights and 
buttons (below), describes the informational messages and icons you may see 
on the LCD display (see page 216), and lists the available menu settings (see 
page 217).
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Buttons
ButtonDescription
PPower Turns the printer on and off
Pause/reset Pauses printing temporarily
Restarts printing when printing was paused
In menu mode, returns the printer to READY state
When held for 3 seconds, deletes...

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dPaper feed Down Feeds the paper forward. Press and hold to feed 
paper faster.
When paper is unlocked, reduces paper suction
Changes setting parameters within menu mode
uPaper feed Up Feeds the paper backward
When paper is unlocked, increases paper suction
Changes setting parameters within menu mode
OK Executes setting changes within the menu system
When held for 3 seconds when  Sheet is 
selected, ejects the sheet
When no paper is loaded, displays paper loading 
procedures...

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Lights
See “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 176 for instructions on 
responding to problems indicated by the printer lights.
LightDescription
PPower On: printer is turned on
Flashing: printer is printing or shutting down
Off: printer is turned off
Pause/reset On: printer is paused, in Menu mode, or has an error
Off: printer is ready
bPaper On: no paper is loaded, paper is out, the selected 
paper source does not match the printer driver 
source, or the loaded...

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LCD Display Icons
IconDescription
Paper Source icons
Sheet
Roll paper with Auto Cut On
Roll paper with Auto Cut Off
Platen Gap icons
Widest
Wider
Wide
Narrow
Roll paper icons
Displays when a non-default ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting is 
selected in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 217 for details
Displays when the ROLL PAPER COUNTER setting is turned on 
in the PRINTER SETUP menu; see page 217 for details
Ink icons
  Ink low (flashing)
  Ink expended, cartridge error, or no...

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Menu Setting Summary
Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings 
summarized here. 
Menu settingDescription
PRINTER SETUP menu
PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the 
paper; see page 76 for details.
STANDARD for most printing
WIDE or WIDER if images are smeared
NARROW for thin paper
WIDEST for thick paper
PAGE LINE Selects whether to print a cut off line between 
pages on roll paper; see page 69 for details.
ROLL PAPER MARGIN Selects...

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TEST PRINT menu
NOZZLE CHECK Prints a nozzle check pattern; see page 154 for 
details.
STATUS SHEET Prints a sheet showing the status of various 
printer parts and settings; see page 150 for 
details.
NETWORK STATUS 
SHEETPrints a sheet showing the network settings; see 
the on-screen Network Guide for details.
JOB INFORMATION Prints a sheet showing information about the last 
10 print jobs.
CUSTOM PAPER Prints information about paper configurations you 
have created; see...

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PAPER SETUP menu (see page 59 for details)
ROLL PAPER REMAINING Sets up the automatic media tracking and 
identification system. When this setting is ON, 
you can also set the ROLL PAPER LENGTH and 
ROLL LENGTH ALERT to keep track of the 
remaining paper. See page 61 for details.
PAPER TYPE Selects the media type loaded in the printer:
Photo Paper
Proofing Paper
Fine Art Paper
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPER Selects the number for...

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DRYING TIME Selects a drying time for ink to avoid smearing 
(from 0 to 10 seconds).
PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on thin 
paper or backlight film.
STANDARD
–1 to –4
SET ROLL PAPER 
TENSIONRaises the tension to prevent wrinkles when 
printing on cloth or thin paper.
STANDARD
HIGH
HIGHER
REMOVE SKEW Reduces paper skew.
HEAD ALIGNMENT menu (see page 156 for details)
PAPER THICKNESS Selects the paper type (Epson media) or thickness 
(non-Epson media)...