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 printer software 
CD-ROM.
11. If you need to create a port, see the Network Guide.
Go to the next section to update the printer firmware, if necessary.
Updating Your Printer Firmware
To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check 
for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your 
printer, if necessary.
Checking the Current Firmware Version
1. Press the r Menu button.
2. Press the d button until 
PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press 
Menu. 
3. Press 
Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, 
press the l button.
Note: With Windows XP, 
if you see a Found New 
Hardware Wizard screen, 
select No, not this time, 
click Next, and click Next 
again.
Tip: For best results, use 
a USB connection when 
you update the firmware 
on your printer.
 
						

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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 
website (www.epson.ca/support), select your product, then click 
Drivers & Downloads.
Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD screen displays 
READY, 
and it is connected to your computer or network, then choose your 
printer.
4. Click 
Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and 
extracted. Select the file and click 
Choose or Open.
5. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click 
Update to start the 
firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)
6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and 
Epson LFP Remote window.
If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the 
next section to configure the printer for your network.
Caution: Don’t turn off 
the printer while the 
firmware is updating. 
Note: For more 
information on using the 
LFP Remote Panel, click 
Help to see the on-screen 
guide. Note: After you install 
the software, you need to 
load paper and print a 
test image. If the print 
quality is satisfactory, 
your setup is done. If not, 
you may need to align the 
print head, as described 
on page 152. 
 
						

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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 network administrator for instructions on 
assigning an appropriate IP address.
For more information on configuring the printer, see the on-screen Network 
Guide.
 
						

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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 offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as 
other media, for your printer.
The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:
Supported paper sizes
Roll paperCut sheets
Pro 9890
Width 10 to 44.0 in. 
(203 to 1118 mm)Letter size up to 44 in. 
(1118 mm)
Length 2 in. core: 147.6 ft (45 m)
3 in. core: 662.7 ft (202 m)Up to 62.2 inches (1580 mm) 
Pro 7890
Width 10 to 24.0 in. 
(203 to 610 mm) Letter size up to 24 in. 
(610 mm)
Length 2 in. core: 147.6 ft (45 m)
3 in. core: 662.7 ft (202 m)Up to 36 inches (914 mm)
Maximum 
external roll 
diameter2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)—
Thickness3.15 to 19.7 mil 
(0.08 to 0.5 mm)3.15 to 59 mil (0.08 to 1.5 mm)
Chapter 2:  
Handling Paper 
and Other 
Media
 
						

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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 professional media for a variety of applications. Most Epson 
professional media are available in sizes from small cut sheets to wide-format 
rolls. Check the Epson Professional Imaging website at 
www.proimaging.epson.com or your Epson Professional Imaging 
Authorized Reseller for available media.
For more details about compatible papers, see page 191.
Guidelines for Using Epson Media
Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, 
when printing on Epson paper and other media:
Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints 
may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton 
gloves.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper.
Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver 
software before you send your job. See page 104 (Mac OS X) or 
page 110 (Windows) for instructions.
Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer 
driver software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 104 
(Mac OS X), or page 116 or page 119 (Windows) for instructions on 
selecting the paper source in your printer software.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry 
place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they will 
be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Store sheet media on a flat surface.
 
						

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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 box.
To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the  Sheet icon does not 
appear on the LCD screen. Press the lPaper Source button until the 
 or   roll icon appears.
Choose  if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each 
page is printed.
Choose  if you want to print a series of pages and keep them together 
for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9890 only).
If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the paper 
suction by pressing the uPaper Feed button. For lightweight paper, 
decrease the suction by pressing the dPaper Feed button.
Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use.
Selecting the Paper Type
Whenever you load a new type of paper, you need to select the paper type on 
the printer’s control panel.
1. Press r 
Menu.
2. Press u or d to select 
PAPER SETUP, then press r.
3. Select 
PAPER TYPE, then press r.
4. Select the paper that you are using as listed page 58, then press the 
OK 
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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 Cover 10pt
Tango Advantage 10pt Tango Advantage 10pt
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Exhibition Fiber Paper
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(250)
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 
(260)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(170)
Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Premium Photo Paper LusterPremium Photo Paper Luster
Photo Paper Gloss (250) Photo Paper Gloss (250)
Proofing Paper
Standard Proofing Paper (205) Standard Proofing Paper (205)
Standard Proofing Paper (240) Standard Proofing Paper (240)
Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3
Standard Proofing Paper Adhesive Standard Proofing Paper Adh
Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper White Semimatte
Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Publication
Proofing Paper Commercial Proofing Paper Commercial
 
						

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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
Somerset Velvet Somerset Velvet
Matte Paper
Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper
Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper
Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte
Enhanced Matte Paper
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper MatteEnhanced Matte Paper
Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Plain paper Plain Paper
Others
DisplayTrans Backlight Media DisplayTrans Backlight Media
Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper
Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Poster Board
Tracing Paper Tracing Paper
Enhanced Synthetic Paper Enhanced Synthetic Paper
For this mediaSelect this Media Type setting
 
						

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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 when the roll is nearly used 
up.
The barcode is printed when you press the   Paper release (ePlaten) 
button.
Make sure 
PAPER OUT appears on the control panel. Then follow these 
steps to set up the automatic media tracking system:
1. Press r 
Menu.
2. Press u or d to select 
PAPER SETUP, then press r.
3. Press r to select 
ROLL PAPER REMAINING.
4. Press r to select 
REMAINING PAPER SETUP.
5. Press d, select 
ON, and press OK.
6. Press u to go back to 
REMAINING PPR SETUP.
7. Press d to select 
ROLL PAPER LENGTH.
8. Press r, then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer, 
from 15 to 300 ft (5 to 99.5 m), then press 
OK.
9. Press l, then press d to select 
ROLL LENGTH ALERT.
10. Press r, then select the length at which you want to receive an alert 
message, from 3 to 50 ft (1 to 15 m), then press 
OK.
11. Press   to exit the menu.
Tip: You can use 
Maintenance mode to 
switch the units of 
measurement in the 
printer from meters to 
feet. See page 158 for 
instructions.