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3. Open the ink cover all the way. 
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.
WARNING: Do not shake 
the expended cartridge, or 
ink may leak out. If ink gets 
on your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap 
and water. If ink gets in 
your eyes, flush them 
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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.
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 
be inserted fully.
Caution: Do not remove 
and re-insert cartridges 
more often than 
necessary. Doing so can 
compromise the needle 
valve seal and allow air to 
enter the ink tubes, 
causing nozzle damage.
 
						

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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 optimized for printing photographic 
images on matte or fine art papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium 
Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. This 
cartridge significantly increases black optical density.
Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you plan to run a 
large number of print jobs in the new mode. 
Switching from Photo Black to Matte Black takes 2 minutes and 
consumes approximately 1.2 ml of ink.
Switching from Matte Black to Photo Black takes 3 minutes and 
consumes approximately 3.4 ml of ink.
Changing the Date and Time
1. Press r Menu.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d until you see 
CLOCK SETTING, then press r.
4. Use the d, u, and r buttons to set each item in the date and time, 
displayed in the following format: 
MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
5. Press 
OK to save the setting.
Note: You can use the 
PRINTER SETUP menu to 
enable the roll paper 
counter, paper size 
check, and several other 
printer features. For more 
information, see your 
on-screen User’s Guide.
 
						

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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.
Follow these steps to use maintenance mode:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 
2. Press and hold the 
 button, then press the PPower button and 
hold it until the printer turns on and the LCD displays 
MAINTENANCE MODE.
3. Use the d and u buttons to select the settings described below. If you 
need to back up to the previous menu level, press l.
To change the language on the LCD display, press d to highlight 
LANGUAGE, then press r. Press d until you see the language you 
want, then press 
OK to select it. The printer exits maintenance 
mode and returns to normal operation.
To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight LENGTH 
UNITS
, then press r. Press d to switch from METRIC to 
FEET/INCH, then press OK to select it. Press l when done.
To change the temperature units of measurement, press d to 
highlight 
TEMPERATURE UNITS, then press r. Press d to switch 
from 
C (Celsius or centigrade) to F (Fahrenheit), then press OK to 
select it. Press 
l when done.
To change the maximum roll paper tension, press d to highlight 
ROLL PAPER TENSION, then press r. Press d to decrease the 
maximum value, or u
 to increase it (from 1 to 5). Press OK to select 
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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 the 
normal operating mode.
Replacing the Paper Cutter
If you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter may need to 
be replaced. 
You can obtain a new cutter from Epson (part number C12C815331). See 
page 12 for ordering details.
Removing the Old Cutter
Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow these steps to remove the 
blade: 
1. Press r 
Menu.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d until CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted, then press r 
again.
4. Press 
OK. The paper cutter moves to the replacement position. 
Note: If the optional 
SpectroProofer is 
attached to the printer, 
remove it following the 
instructions that came 
with it. Then turn off the 
printer.
 
						

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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.
 
						

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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 blade 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 it. 
 
						

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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 
pattern number on the control panel and press 
OK.
Note: Reinstall the 
optional SpectroProofer if 
necessary, following the 
instructions that came 
with it. Then turn on the 
printer and press the OK 
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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 display. When the tank is completely full, the printer 
stops working and 
MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD. 
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing 
its icon on the control panel, shown below. You can also check its status 
using the menus (see page 152), using your printer software (see page 153), 
or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 156). 
The icon(s) show the approximate amount of space remaining in the tank(s).
The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), 
and the Pro 9900 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are 
available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details.
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. On the 
Epson Stylus Pro 9900, the right tank is used more than the left. To 
maximize tank life, you can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches 
approximately 40% to 60% of capacity.
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9900, check the LCD display to 
determine which tank needs to be replaced (left or right).
2. Turn off the printer.
Maintenance tank icons 
(only one tank icon 
appears on the 
Pro 7900 LCD display)
 
						

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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.