Epson Stylus Pro 9890 User Manual

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5. Click your printer model.
6. Click the 
Install button.
 

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7. Read the license agreement and click Accept.
8. When you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, press the 
printer’s PPower button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see 
page 48.) 
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.
9. When you see the final installation screen, click 
Exit.
10. Register your printer with Epson, then remove the...

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Downloading and Updating the Firmware
1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see 
the LFP Remote Panel.
2. Select your printer, then click the 
Firmware Updater button.
When you see the prompt, click 
OK to have the EPSON LFP Remote 
Panel utility automatically locate and download the latest firmware from 
the Epson website.
If you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson’s U.S. 
support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support...

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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 and displays the MAC address and IP 
address for each printer that it finds.
3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click 
Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen.
4. If necessary, contact your...

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The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Pro 9890 print on a variety of media, 
including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) for 
the Pro 7890 or 44 inches (1118 mm) for the Pro 9890. 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
Epson...

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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 81 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 7890, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. 
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 56, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:
When storing roll paper, keep it in its original packaging—including the 
bag, end caps, and...

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5. Press   to exit the menu.
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.
 
For this mediaSelect this Media Type setting
Photo Paper
Carolina Cover 10pt Carolina...

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Fine Art Paper
Cold Press Bright Cold Press Bright
Cold Press Natural Cold Press Natural
Hot Press Bright Hot Press Bright
Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural
Premium Canvas Satin Premium Canvas Satin
Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte
Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper
UltraSmooth
® Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
Canvas Canvas...

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Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media 
tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that 
indicates the media type, roll length, and the alert setting.
When the printer is turned on or roll paper is placed in the printer, the 
barcode is scanned and the amount of roll paper remaining is displayed on 
the LCD screen. You will see an alert message...