Epson Stylus Pro 9700 User Manual

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For network connection, click the Manual button, select the port you 
created for the printer, and click 
OK.
If you didn’t create a port for the printer, select 
FILE.
8. When you see the final installation screen, click 
Exit.
9. Register your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software 
CD-ROM.
10. If you need to create a port, see the on-screen Network Guide.
Go to the next section to update the printer firmware, if necessary.
Installing the Software for...

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5. Click the Install button.
6. Read the license agreement and click 
Accept.
7. Follow the instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, 
register your printer, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging 
website on your desktop.
8. When you’re done, click 
Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer 
if prompted.
9. After your Macintosh restarts, do one of the following:
Note: If you see a 
message that the installer 
has detected an older 
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For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, select Print & Fax from System 
Preferences. Click the + button, then select your printer and click 
Add.
For Mac OS X 10.4, open the 
Printer Setup Utility. Click Add. You 
see your printer in the Printer Browser:
For USB connection, select your printer and wait while your Macintosh 
finds the driver and the Add button becomes available. Then click 
Add.
For network connection, click 
More Printers and select a connection, 
such as 
EPSON TCP/IP....

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You see your printer in the Printer List.
10. Go to page 55 to update your printer firmware, if necessary.
 

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Updating Your Printer Firmware
To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check 
for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your 
printer, if necessary.
Checking the Current Firmware Version
1. Press the r Menu button.
2. Press the d button until 
PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press 
Menu.
3. Press 
Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, 
press the l button.
Downloading and Updating the...

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6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and 
Epson LFP Remote window.
If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the 
next section to configure the printer for your network.
Configuring the Printer’s Network Adapter
Once the printer is connected to your network, follow these steps to 
configure it:
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Start EpsonNet Config. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all 
Epson printers on the network...

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The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and Pro 9700 print on a variety of media, 
including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for 
the Pro 7700 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9700. You can also use 
heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting media for your printer
Using roll paper
Using cut sheet paper
Using the paper basket
Optimizing the settings for your paper
Selecting Media for Your Printer
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Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. If you use non-Epson paper or other media, 
you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper 
configurations. See page 82 for instructions.
Available Epson Special Media 
One of the key elements for achieving professional quality prints is selecting 
paper that is specifically optimized for your printer. Epson offers a complete 
lineup of...

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Using Roll Paper
You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 
24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7700, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9700. 
Manually switching rolls is a simple process. 
Roll Paper Guidelines 
When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling 
guidelines on page 58, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:
When storing roll paper, keep it in its original packaging—including the 
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If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions 
included with the paper, or look on the Epson website 
(www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult 
the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with 
different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using. 
* Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other 
paper types.
For this mediaSelect this...