Epson Stylus Pro 9890 User Manual

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7. Carefully remove the cutter.
8. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations.
Installing the New Cutter
Remove the new cutter from its package, then follow these steps to install it:
1. Insert the new cutter into the holder. Make sure the cutter pin goes into 
the hole.
WARNING: The blade is 
sharp. Be careful when 
removing the cutter.
 

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2. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver.
3. Align the cover, then press it in until it clicks into place.
4. Press 
OK to finish the replacement process. The cutter moves to home 
position.
5. Run the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control 
panel.
After you print the pattern, put the two cut pieces together and select 
the pattern with the most precise cut between the two colors. Select the 
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Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during 
the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When 
the tank is almost full, the message 
MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL 
appears on the LCD screen. When the tank is completely full, the printer 
stops working and 
MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD 
screen.
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by...

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3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) 
and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Then place it in the plastic 
bag included with the new tank.
4. Insert the new tank.
Caution: Be careful not 
to spill ink from the 
maintenance tank when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully. 
 

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1. If your prints are soiled by ink on the roller, load inexpensive roll paper 
and press d to feed the paper without printing on it. Press d several 
times until the paper is clean.
2. Turn off the printer and wait until all the lights are off. Then unplug the 
power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
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5. If your prints are soiled on the back, wipe the blue area carefully.
6. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to 
remove it.
7. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the 
leg assembly using a soft brush.
 

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8. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent 
water from getting inside.
9. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with 
mild detergent and air dry.
Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 169). To ship the...

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4. Open the front cover and reinstall the packing material that you 
removed from the print head during setup. Then close the cover.
5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are 
locked.
6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the 
stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place.
Tip: For more secure 
transportation, tape all 
doors and covers shut.
 

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7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers 
located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.)
8. Keep the printer level while moving it. See page 170 for information 
about setting up the printer after transporting it.
To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original 
box and packing materials. If you don’t have the original packaging, you can 
purchase replacement packaging...

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5. Release the front casters.
6. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters. 
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up 
for the first time.
Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer, 
the print head nozzles may be clogged—especially if the printer hasn’t been 
turned on for a long time. You may need to run a...