Epson Stylus Pro 9700 User Manual

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Choosing Roll Paper Settings
If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper 
options as the 
Page Layout setting, as described on page 114. In addition, 
you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.
1. Select 
Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this 
screen:
2. Choose one of the following 
Auto Cut Settings:
 allows margin space at the top and bottom of each 
image.
 Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each 
print individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless 
printing.
 Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. 
With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or 
next image if you print multiple images in one print job. You will 
see a white margin between print jobs.
Normal 
cut
Single 
cut Double 
cut
Note: These settings 
override settings made 
through the control panel.
 
						

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disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to 
operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, 
or print multiple print jobs without cutting.
See page 69 for instructions on using the   Paper cut button to 
operate the cutter.
3. Select the following options, if desired:
 Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than 
the printable width of the roll. The document is automatically 
rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise. When this option is 
checked, be sure to select the width of your roll paper from the 
drop-down menu.
 Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of 
your pages. 
 Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of 
the last page of your document (available only when you’ve selected 
a Paper Size setting with the 
Roll Paper - Banner option). 
 
						

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Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with 
the 
Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down 
menu. You see this screen:
Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion.
The widths shown in the table on page 112 work with the 
Standard 
Expansion setting.
Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping. You 
may see a white border around your image.
Use the Max setting to maximize the image width. This will increase the 
amount of image clipping.
 
						

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Creating a Custom Preset and Printing
Once you’ve made the correct settings for your print job, create a 
custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same 
profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs.
1. Select 
Summary from the drop-down menu.
2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select 
Save As from the 
Presets drop-down menu.
3. Type a name for your custom preset and click 
OK.
4. When you’re ready to print, click the 
Print button.
Whenever you want to print with your custom preset, select it from the 
Presets drop-down menu.
Note: If you check the 
settings on each screen 
in the drop-down menu, 
go through them carefully 
from top to bottom. 
Avoid cycling through 
them repeatedly, or you 
may lose your settings.
Caution: Do not open 
and close the Presets 
menu without typing a 
name, or you will lose 
your settings.
 
						

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Managing Print Jobs
After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow 
these steps:
1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click 
your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
2. From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of 
the following:
Click the print job, then click Delete to cancel the job
Click the print job, then click Hold to pause printing
Click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume to resume 
printing
3. When you’re finished, close the print job window, then close your 
printer window.
Note: If it is no longer 
spooling in the computer, 
you can also cancel a 
print job by pressing 
the button on the 
printer, selecting JOB 
CANCEL, and pressing 
the OK button.
 
						

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Printing With Mac OS X 10.4
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.4, follow the instructions below. If you’re using 
Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5, see page 113.
Choosing Page Setup Options
Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut 
sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the 
paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is 
recommended to make the best use of your paper.
Note the following limitations on borderless printing:
Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing.
Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets. 
Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.
1. Open the file you want to print and select 
Page Setup in your 
application. You see this screen:
2. Open the 
Format for drop-down menu and select your printer. 
Note: Many application 
settings override the 
printer’s page setup 
options. Always verify 
settings to get the results 
you expect.
If your application has 
margin settings, make 
sure they’re turned off for 
borderless printing.
Select your printer
Note: If you need more 
information about print 
options, click the 
? 
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3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. 
If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are 
using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with 
step 5.
If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a 
custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 4 for 
instructions. Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described 
on page 134.
The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose:
The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom 
margin larger than the top and sides.
 Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints on cut sheets and 
enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the width of the paper 
(without side borders). 
Select the paper size, 
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 Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size) 
prints your image at the size you 
specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than 
the paper width to print without side borders. 
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on 
roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the 
paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with 
minimal clipping of your image. See page 112 for more 
information.
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll 
paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it 
slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. See 
page 112 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without 
any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.
 Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous 
borderless images without space between them. 
4. If you are printing on roll paper, choose 
Manage Custom Sizes from 
the 
Paper Size menu.
(If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 5.)
Click the
 + (plus sign), double-click Untitled and give your paper size a 
name, then define its size and margins and click 
OK.
Select your new page size from the 
Paper Size drop-down menu. 
Click to create a 
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5. Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing.
6. Click 
OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section.
Choosing Basic Print Options
Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing 
options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print 
quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose 
additional settings for more control over your printer and color output.
1. Select 
Print in your application. You see the screen shown below:
2. Choose your printer from the 
Printer menu. 
Select your 
printer
 
						

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3. Select Print Settings from the Copies & Pages drop-down menu. You 
see this screen:
4. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the 
Auto 
Expand
 or Retain Size option in the Page Setup drop-down menu. 
See page 112 for details.
5. Select the 
Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing 
on. See the table on page 139 for more information.
If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media 
type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. 
6. For the 
Color setting, select one of the following:
 Color/B&W Photo for any type of photographic printing. 
 only if you’re printing line drawings or other 
non-photographic images.
Note: In certain 
programs, you may need 
to select Advanced 
before you can select 
Print Settings. For more 
information about printer 
settings, click the ? 
button.