Epson Stylus Pro 9890 User Manual

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Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver 
automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may 
want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media—especially if you 
use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper 
configuration settings described below.
You can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for each paper 
type (up to ten types) and select the desired configuration whenever you 
print on a particular stock.
Creating Paper Configurations
To create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you 
want to configure is loaded in the printer. Then follow these steps:
1. Press r 
Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.
2. Press r, then press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER.
3. Press r, then press d or u to select a paper configuration number (1 to 
10). Press r to save the number setting.
4. Press d or u to select 
PAPER TYPE, then press r. Press d or u to 
select a media type, then press r. Press
 OK to save it.
5. Press l twice to go back to the previous menu.
6. Press d or u to select 
PLATEN GAP, then press r. Press the d button 
to select 
NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. The 
STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types. Press OK to 
save the setting, then press l to go back to the previous menu.
7. Press d or u to select 
THICKNESS PATTERN, then press r. Press OK 
to print the paper thickness pattern. A pattern similar to the following is 
printed:
Note: Paper 
configurations are needed 
only for non-Epson media.
Note: You can also create 
paper configurations using 
the Epson LFP Remote 
Panel installed from the 
printer software CD.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Smallest gap
 
						

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8. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. 
Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown 
above, the lines under number 4 are the most even.
After printing the pattern, 
THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted.
9. Press u or d to select the number that you noted in step 8, then press 
OK.
10. Press l, then d to select any of the menu options shown below. Make 
adjustments as needed, and press 
OK to save each setting. Then press l 
to return to the menu.
You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For 
instructions, see page 104 (Mac OS X) or page 126 (Windows).
 PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower 
value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you 
see dark lines.
 DRYING TIME lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid 
smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 
10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page.
 PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when 
printing on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or 
backlight film.
 SET ROLL PAPER TENSION lets you adjust the tension to HIGH 
or HIGHER for cloth or thin paper, or if the paper wrinkles during 
printing.
 REMOVE SKEW helps reduce paper skew for very thin media or 
film.
11. When done, press  .
After you create paper configurations, you can use the 
TEST PRINT menu to 
print out a list of paper numbers showing the settings for each one.
 
						

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Printing Your Paper Configurations
You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. 
This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type 
of paper.
1. Press r 
Menu, then press d to highlight TEST PRINT. Press r again.
2. Press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
3. Press OK to print your custom paper configurations.
Selecting Paper Configurations
Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you 
print on that paper:
1. Press r 
Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.
2. Press r, then press d to select 
PAPER TYPE, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
4. Press u or d to select the configuration you want to use.
5. Press 
OK. The configuration number you selected is displayed on the 
LCD screen with a check mark.
6. Press   to exit the menu. The configuration you selected is 
displayed on the LCD screen.
 
						

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Your Epson Stylus Pro 7890 or Pro 9890 comes with drivers and utilities 
that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white 
photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White 
Photo mode.
ICC profiles for ColorSync
® are included, so you can use color management 
features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A 
color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor 
will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for 
color photos. See page 137 for instructions.
You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and 
software, or you can have them created by a color specialist. Make sure any 
profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating 
system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles 
are automatically copied to the right folder.
Before you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and 
utilities from the CD-ROM. For instructions on installing and configuring 
the printer driver, see page 49.
If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines 
on page 86 to size your image correctly.
This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X:
Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper
Choosing basic print options
Choosing color management options
Choosing paper configuration settings
Choosing roll paper options
Controlling expansion of borderless images
Choosing advanced black and white photo settings
Creating a custom preset and printing
Managing print jobs
Chapter 3:  
Printing With 
Epson Drivers 
for Mac OS X
Tip: Check the Epson Pro 
Imaging website at 
www.proimaging.epson.
com for updated drivers 
and utilities that may 
become available.
 
						

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Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll 
Paper
For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting 
with an 
Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size, 
as described below. Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, 
but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the paper 
width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it. 
Paper sizes with the 
Auto Expand option provide the best solution for 
borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can 
create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. If you use 
a paper size with the 
Retain Size option, you should create an image slightly 
wider than the actual width of the roll media. Or you can create a custom 
paper size and select the 
Retain Size option. See the table below for 
guidelines:
* Epson Stylus Pro 9890 only
Roll paper 
widthImage width 
(with Auto Expand)Image width 
(with Retain Size)Custom paper size 
(with Retain Size)
10 inches 
(254 mm)9.7075 inches 
(246.57 mm)10.34 inches 
(262.6 mm)10.23 inches 
(259.8 mm)
13 inches 
(330 mm)12.8 inches 
(325.1 mm)13.34 inches 
(338.8 mm)13.23 inches 
(336.0 mm)
16 inches 
(406 mm)15.8 inches 
(401.3 mm)16.34 inches 
(415.0 mm)16.23 inches 
(412.2 mm)
17 inches 
(432 mm)16.8 inches 
(426.7 mm)17.34 inches 
(440.4 mm)17.23 inches 
(437.6 mm)
24 inches 
(610 mm)23.8 inches 
(604.5 mm)24.34 inches 
(618.2 mm)24.23 inches 
(615.4 mm)
36 inches* 
(914 mm)35.8 inches 
(909.3 mm)36.34 inches 
(923.0 mm)36.23 inches 
(920.2 mm)
44 inches* 
(1118 mm)43.8 inches 
(1112.5 mm)44.34 inches 
(1126.2 mm)44.23 inches 
(1123.4 mm)
Note: Make sure you set 
the margins to zero when 
printing a custom page 
size for borderless 
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Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options
You can choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. 
You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For 
printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make 
the best use of your paper.
Note the following limitations on borderless printing:
Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing.
Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets. 
Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.
Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing 
options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print 
quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose 
additional settings for more control over your printer and color output.
1. Open the file you want to print and select 
Print in your application.
2. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary.
Note: Many application 
settings override the 
printer’s page setup 
options. Always verify 
settings to get the results 
you expect.
If your application has 
margin settings, make 
sure they’re turned off for 
borderless printing.
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3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.
4. Click the 
Paper Size drop-down menu.
If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are 
using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with 
step 6.
If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a 
custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 5 for 
instructions.
Note: If you need more 
information about print 
options, click the 
? 
button.Select your printer
Note: If you don’t see the 
Paper Size setting in the 
Print window, check for it 
in your application before 
printing. For example, you 
may be able to select it by 
opening the File menu 
and selecting Page 
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Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 96.
The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose:
The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom 
margin larger than the top and sides.
 Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints on cut sheets and 
enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the width of the paper 
(without side borders). 
 Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image at the size you 
specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than 
the paper width to print without side borders. 
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on 
roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the 
paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with 
minimal clipping of your image. See page 86 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll 
paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it 
slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. See 
page 86 for more information.
Select the paper size, 
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 Roll Paper - Banner 
prints a series of continuous images without 
any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.
 Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous 
borderless images without space between them. 
5. If you are printing on roll paper, choose 
Manage Custom Sizes from 
the 
Paper Size menu.
(If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 6.)
Click the
 + (plus sign), double-click Untitled and give your paper size a 
name, then define its size and margins and click 
OK.
Select your new page size from the 
Paper Size drop-down menu.
6. Choose the appropriate 
Orientation and Scale for printing.
Click to create a 
custom page size
Note: If you don’t see the 
Orientation or Scale 
settings in the Print 
window, check for them 
in your application before 
printing. For example, you 
may be able to select 
them by opening the File 
menu and selecting Page 
Setup.