Epson Stylus Pro 9890 User Manual

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3. Select one of the following, then press OK:
 ON: PERIODICALLY—The printer periodically checks its nozzles 
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default).
 ON: EVERY JOB—The printer automatically checks its nozzles 
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. This 
process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is 
recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended.
—The printer will not perform automatic nozzle...

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4. Press d until MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r.
5. Press d until 
CLEANING is selected, then press r.
6. Select one of the following, then press r:
 NORMAL CLEANING—Press OK to start the cleaning cycle.
 CLEAN COLOR PAIRS—Press r, select the color pair you want to 
clean, then press 
OK to start the cleaning cycle.
 POWER CLEANING—Press OK to start the cleaning cycle.
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3. Press u or d until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r. 
PAPER THICKNESS is selected.
4. Press r two times, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and 
press 
OK.
5. Press l three times, then press d to select 
ALIGNMENT.
6. Press r to select 
AUTO, then press r again. UNI-D (uni-directional) is 
highlighted. This is the type of alignment to start with.
7. Press r, then press 
OK to start the alignment process.
Each head alignment takes...

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When the red BInk Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the 
LCD screen, the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have 
a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and 
REPLACE INK 
CARTRIDGE 
is displayed, the cartridge is expended. You must replace the 
cartridge before you can continue printing.
You can install any combination of 150, 350, and 700 ml cartridges. Use the 
following Epson UltraChrome K3
® with Vivid Magenta...

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4. Then press in the cartridge you want to replace. The cartridge pops out.
5. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to 
save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for 
transporting the printer, if necessary.
6. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it 
from its package. Gently shake the cartridge for about 5 seconds before 
installing it.
WARNING: Do not shake 
the expended...

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7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then 
insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into place. Don’t force it 
in.
8. Close the ink cover.
Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its 
READY state.
Note: If you can’t insert 
the cartridge smoothly, 
you may have the wrong 
cartridge. Check the 
package and product 
code. If the BInk light 
remains on after installing 
the cartridge, it may not 
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Switching Black Ink Mode
You can switch the black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa 
by pressing the   button on the control panel.
The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images on 
all media types. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink 
jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, 
Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so 
on.
The Matte Black cartridge is...

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Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform 
maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use 
maintenance mode to do the following:
Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer’s 
control panel menus.
Adjust the maximum value for roll paper tension.
Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle. 
Return all of the printer’s control panel settings to their default values.
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To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to highlight 
SS CLEANING, then press r to display EXECUTE. Press OK to 
start the cleaning cycle.
To return all control panel settings to their default values, press d to 
highlight 
DEFAULT PANEL, then press r to display EXECUTE. 
Press 
OK to restore the default settings.
4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the PPower 
button. Press the PPower button again to turn on the printer in...

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5. To remove the cutter cover, press in the tab and pull it down.
6. Loosen the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.