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3. Raise the front of the basket so that the surface is taut. Then lower the 
paper guides so that your prints slide smoothly onto the cloth.
Catching Printouts Under the Printer
Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer:
1. Raise the paper guides and tilt the front of the basket down.
Note: To avoid paper 
feed errors, do not allow 
prints to stack up in the 
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2. Lower the paper guides, then raise the front of the basket all the way up. 
Fasten the front of the basket with the straps.
Storing the Paper Basket
If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way.
1. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the straps as needed and raise the 
front of the basket. Lower the paper guides.
 
						

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Customizing 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 group of settings for each paper type (up to ten types) and 
select the settings whenever you print on a particular stock. 
Creating Custom Paper Settings
To create settings a specific paper type, make sure the paper you want to use 
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 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.
 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 settings, you can use the 
TEST PRINT menu to print out a list of 
paper numbers showing the settings for each one. 
Printing Your Custom Paper Settings
You can print a list showing the customized settings for all your papers. This 
makes it easy to select the settings you want for a particular type of paper.
1. Press r 
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2. Press d to select CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
3. Press OK to print your custom paper settings.
Selecting Custom Paper Settings
Once you have created a customized paper setting, 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 paper number you want to use. 
5. Press 
OK. The paper number you selected is displayed on the LCD with 
a check mark.
6. Press   to exit the menu. The paper number you selected is 
displayed on the LCD.
 
						

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This chapter describes the following maintenance procedures for your 
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900:
Maintaining white ink cartridges
Checking printer status 
Checking and cleaning the print head
Aligning the print head
Replacing ink cartridges
Changing the date and time
Performing additional maintenance tasks
Replacing the paper cutter blade
Replacing the maintenance tank
Cleaning the printer
Transporting or storing the printer
In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the 
menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For 
more information, see page 128. 
Chapter 3: 
Maintaining 
and 
Transporting 
the Printer
 
						

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Maintaining White Ink Cartridges
Due to the special properties of Epson white ink, some settling of the ink 
components can occur over time. This may cause uneven printing. To 
maintain optimal print quality, the white ink cartridges must be shaken on a 
regular basis.
To shake a white ink cartridge, hold it horizontally as shown. Shake it back 
and forth about an inch or two (5 cm) in each direction.
See the sections below for special storage instructions for white ink 
cartridges, and to determine when and how much to shake them.
Storing and Shaking White Ink Cartridges
When you’re storing white ink cartridges, follow these steps to maintain 
their quality:
After purchasing a white ink cartridge, if you don’t plan to use it right 
away, shake the box with the cartridge still inside for about 30 seconds.
When you store a white ink cartridge, lay it down flat on a shelf.
If you store white ink cartridges over a long period of time, shake them 
at least once a month. Leave the cartridges in their boxes and shake them 
for about 30 seconds each.
Caution: Do not touch 
the green chip on top of 
the cartridge.  WARNING: If ink gets on 
your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap 
and water. If ink gets in 
your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
Note: Use ink cartridges 
before the expiration 
date printed on the box. 
 
						

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Shaking the Installed White Ink Cartridge
Once you’ve installed a white ink cartridge in the printer, it needs to be 
shaken weekly to maintain image quality. The printer will alert you at the 
end of each week when shaking is required:
You can check the number of days remaining until the next time you need to 
shake the ink cartridge. This is shown at the bottom of the LCD display:
You can continue to print if shaking is 
required, but it is recommended that you do 
so as soon as possible to maintain print 
quality. If a month passes without the 
cartridge having been shaken, you see a 
warning message and you cannot print. If 
this happens, shake the white ink cartridge 
to clear the error and resume printing.
Follow these steps to shake the white ink cartridge:
1. Make sure the printer is on, then press the 
 button.
2. Press d to select 
OPEN LEFT COVER, then press OK.
The left ink cover is unlocked.
Caution: The white ink 
needs to be shaken even 
if the printer isn’t being 
used. If necessary, turn 
on the printer once a 
week to remove and 
shake the cartridge.
Days until white ink cartridge shaking
Ti p :  If you don’t print for 
more than a month, 
perform a nozzle check 
(see page 83) and select 
the PRINT WITH WHITE 
INK option. This helps 
keep the white ink 
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3. Open the cover all the way.
4. Press in the white ink cartridge and release it. The cartridge pops out.
5. Pull the cartridge straight out of its slot.