Epson Stylus Pro 9700 User Manual

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Printable Area
Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inch (15 mm) top and bottom, and 
0.12 inch (3 mm) right and left. Using the menu system, you can set all the 
margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set the top margin to 35 mm. See page 217 
for details.
The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on some media.
Ink Cartridges
Note: We recommend 
that you use genuine 
Epson cartridges and do 
not refill them. The use of 
other products may affect 
your print quality and 
could result in printer 
damage.
Yields vary considerably 
based on images printed, 
print settings, paper type, 
frequency of use, and 
temperature. For print 
quality, a small amount of 
ink remains in the 
cartridge after the 
“replace cartridge” 
indicator comes on. The 
printer ships with full 
cartridges and part of the 
ink from this first set of 
cartridges is used for 
priming the printer.
For best printing results, 
use up a cartridge within 
six months of opening the 
package.
Cartridge life2 years from production date if unopened; 
within 6 months after opening package
Temperature (storage)–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F 
(40 °C); installed or uninstalled
Capacity700, 350, or 150 ml
Weight150 ml: approximately 0.84 lb (381 g)
350 ml: approximately 1.46 lb (662 g)
700 ml: approximately 2.43 lb (1102 g)
 
						

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If you want to print multiple images on roll paper and have the printouts 
rolled up automatically, you can use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel 
(Epson Stylus Pro 9700 only).
To install the Auto Take-Up Reel, follow the instructions in the manual that 
came with it.
You can wind your printed media either forward (with the printed surface 
outside), or backward (with the printed surface inside).
The table below describes the status of the Auto Take-Up Reel as indicated 
by the 
Sensor light.
Sensor light statusDescription
On Ready to use.
Flashing rapidly Operating
Flashing slowly Power-saving mode
Flashing very slowly The Auto Take-Up Reel has an error and stopped 
working; check the installation and see page 193 for 
additional solutions.
Off Turned off.
Appendix B: 
Using the 
Optional Auto 
Take-Up Reel
Note: Epson 
Doubleweight or 
Singleweight Matte paper 
should be wound forward.
Winding forward
Winding backward
Sensor 
light
 
						

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Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel
Before you load roll paper onto the take-up reel core, check the following:
Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel to avoid injury.
Make sure that the leading edge of the roll paper is straight.
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Make sure the printer is on and the   Auto Take-up Reel icon appears 
on the LCD panel.
3. Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in the printer properly. For 
instructions, see page 59.
4. Press the lbutton to select  (Auto Cut Off).
5. Press the dbutton to feed the roll paper out of the printer.
Continue with the steps in the next section if you want to wind your prints 
forward, or page 206 if you want to wind your prints backward.
WARNING: Make sure 
the Auto Take-Up Reel is 
installed properly and is 
turned off before loading 
paper. If it is installed 
incorrectly or operates 
unexpectedly, bodily 
injury may occur.
 
						

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Winding Prints Forward
1. Tape the leading edge of the paper to the take-up reel core in three 
places.
2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack.
3. Set the 
Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Forward and hold 
it long enough to take up at least three turns of paper onto the reel. 
Make sure adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the 
take-up reel.
Note: When printing on 
Singleweight Matte Paper 
at least 24 inches wide, 
place the tensioner in the 
slack area to ensure good 
print quality.
 
						

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Winding Prints Backward
1. Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown 
below, then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel in three places.
2. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack.
3. Set the 
Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Backward to take 
up at least three turns of paper onto the reel. Make sure adequate slack 
remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel.
 
						

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Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel
Once the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed and paper is attached to it, you can 
use it to take up your prints.
1. Set the 
Auto switch to Forward or Backward, depending on how you 
set up the paper.
2. Send a print job to the printer. When the media blocks the sensor, the 
Auto Take-Up Reel takes up the roll paper 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time.
3. When you are ready to remove your prints, set the 
Auto switch to Off.
4. Press the   button to cut the paper.
WARNING: Do not touch 
the Auto Take-Up Reel 
while it is operating; doing 
so may result in injury.
Turn off the Auto Take-Up 
Reel before removing the 
reel; if the reel operates 
unexpectedly, bodily 
injury may occur.
 
						

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5. To remove your prints, turn the lever to unlock the reel, and then slide it 
left. Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling.
6. Remove the take-up reel core from the paper stop on both ends of the 
reel.
Reversing the Paper Stops for a 2-inch Paper Reel Core
You can use a 2-inch roll paper core (after the paper is used up) in the auto 
take-up reel. First you need to reverse the paper stops.
1. Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips.
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2. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit.
3. Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob.
 
						

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4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit.
Installing a Take-Up Reel Core
1. Make sure the lock lever is released. Then slide the movable paper stop 
all the way to the left.