Epson Stylus Pro 9000 - Print Engine User manual

Latest Micro Piezo™DX3™Print Head
for Superior Image Quality
• True 1440 x 720 dpi resolution delivers
text and line art that rivals an
Imagesetter.
• Innovative 6-color ink system (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta and Black) pro-
vides astonishing photographic quality surpassing
current systems offered by other companies.
• DX3—Epson’s Dual Density Droplet technology—
offers precise 11-nanogram dot size for remarkably
small, clean, sharp dot placement.
Renowned EPSON Engineering
• Completely designed and manufactured by the
same team that produced many award-winning,
industry-leading EPSON Professional Graphics
products.
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 print mechanism incor-
porates DC motor technology, one of the most reli-
able print engine technologies available, to ensure
high accuracy with very little engine noise.
Print Engine Consistency Ensures Accurate
and Repeatable Color
• Proprietary ASIC technology controls the printing
process. The result? Extremely high print-to-print
and printer-to-printer consistency compared to
other thermal or continuous ink jet printers.
Individual High-Capacity Ink System
• Six 220 ml ink cartridges ensure complete overnight
unattended operation with low running costs.
• Automatic ink level detection for all six (Cc MmYK)
ink cartridges facilitate accurate production esti-
mates and ease of maintenance.
Flexible Media Support
• Handles up to 2 rolls of media at the same time.
• Can print on virtually any media 13", 24", 36" and
44" in width—on a wide variety of paper weights
up to 1.5 mm cardboard.
• Accommodates a variety of paper types, from plain
paper to specialty stocks, including coated papers,
transparencies, watercolor and backlight film.
• Handles Epson’s complete line of Professional
Graphics medias, from photographic glossy and
matte to plain papers and backlight film.
• Optional 44" auto-take up reel system for complete
unattended long-run print jobs.
High Performance Print Engine Speeds*
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints approximately
22 square feet-per-hour in extremely photo-
graphic modes, up to about 66 square feet-per-
hour in draft mode.
• The photographic quality at the 66 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals the best quality
modes of current thermal ink jet printing
devices.
• The photographic quality in the 22 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals more expensive
continuous flow ink jet printing devices.
• At approximately 27 square feet-per-hour,
the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 will produce far
better print quality than direct competitors
can produce in any print mode.
Main Feature Set
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Display signage. In the right hands, with the right tools, and backed by an inspired imagination, it can communi-
cate new ideas, demonstrate new concepts, and make a lasting impression. It’s precisely the reason we created the
wide format EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 — a tool that, whether you need to illustrate an interactive exhibit at a muse-
um, guide prospects through the intricacies of a hot-off-the-drawing board product at a trade show or simply cre-
ate a knock-their-socks-off atmosphere at your own studio — can help the display signage you create make an
unforgettable impact— exceed your clients’ expectations—and keep them coming back. With those formidable
tasks facing you, shouldn’t you be printing your graphics on the
most powerful wide format color printing system available?
6-color inking system
Dual media
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon
front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
Direct Toll-Free Access
The EPSON Preferred Protection Plan includes an exclu-
sive, toll-free number with direct access to
technical support representatives dedicated to our
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 customers. You enjoy immediate,
hassle-free phone support: Operating Hours: Monday to
Friday 6am to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday 7am to
4pm (PST).
Worry-Free Productivity with On-Site
Repair Service
Your business depends on the consistent performance
of your wide format printing system. So your EPSON
Preferred Protection Plan also comes with an On-Site
service agreement. In the unlikely event our representa-
tives can't solve a technical problem over the phone, we'll
send out an Epson certified service provider usually within
the next business day to fix your problem.
Extended Coverage
If you opt for longer-term support, our optional
EPSON Preferred Plus Protection Plans extend
the same valuable warranty for an additional one
or two year term. You can continue to take advantage
of the same excellent access to technical support
and On-Site service to keep your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
up and running. For information on the optional EPSON
Preferred Plus Protection Plans, please see your dealer or
call Epson at 1-800-241-5373.
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan*
• 12-month protection plan.
• Custom PIN for toll-free, priority technical support.
• Access to specially trained technical representatives:
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm,
Saturday to Sunday 7am to 4pm (PST).
• Prompt On-Site service, if any hardware failures
are found.
Optional One Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 12-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
Optional Two Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 24-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
In the end, it’s all about vision. What you see and how you see it. All the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can do is present
your vision in the best possible light. It could be an exhibition of your landscape photography at a local gallery. It could
be displaying samples of your commercial work on the walls of your own studio. And it could be putting a stunning
portfolio together to show potential clients. It could even be all of the above. Whatever you choose to print with the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, you can count on it being the finest photographic quality ink jet printing you’ve ever laid eyes
on. Because the men and women who designed and engineered the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 had a vision, too—a
vision to create the finest wide format color printer ever seen— for
use by visionaries like yourself.
Top of the Line Warranty Program
* Included with the purchase of your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000.
USA: Call 1-800-241-5373 for the nearest dealer location EPSON America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Canada: Call 1-800-241-5373 EPSON Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax [phone]
Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 EPSON Latin America Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax [phone]
Website on the internet at http://prographics.epson.com.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. This product was manufactured to conform to UL Standards and the CSA
Standards. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Micro Piezo and DX3 are trademarks of Epson
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Win the business. Get the contract. Make the sale. It all comes down to your presentations. With so much
riding on the outcome, we respectfully suggest you consider printing your, or your client’s, next presenta-
tion on the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. With its ability to print photographic quality images on virtually any
media and on a wide variety of sizes, it can easily transform even the most boring statistics into a sit-up-
and-take-notice presentation. Whether you’re presenting a series of sales projection charts to a tough-
minded investment group or an environmental impact study to a concerned group of citizens, the output
from the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can ensure your presentations transcend the merely great and enter the
realm of the truly outstanding. The bottom line? Take advantage of the EPSON
Stylus Pro 9000 and your presentations won’t just present— they’ll persuade.
High-Performance External EFI Fiery X2 Server
• True Adobe®PostScript®3™offers advanced page and
text handling features.
• RIP-While-Print®technology allows the controller to
simultaneously process and print pages.
• The ability to spool, RIP and print simultaneously from
both Macintosh®
and Windows®
platforms allows for
seamless integration
into any workflow,
resulting in greater
productivity.
• Fiery Spooler™
,
Fiery ColorWise®
ProTools and Fiery
Downloader™utilities
provide control over
all aspects of printing
from remote worksta-
tions.
• Comprehensive job accounting automatically
keeps track of job details, essential for accurate
client accounting. The job log can be exported for
integration into a cost accounting system.
• Total Web support includes a built-in HTML Web
page. Fiery WebTools™provide enhanced job manage-
ment capabilities via a company intranet or internet.
Remote users can download and install printer drivers
on their workstations, retrieve printer status informa-
tion and change job parameters.
Professional-Level Color Management System
• Fully adjustable CMYK color correction, including dot
gain adjustments for precise hardware color control.
• Color Rendering Dictionaries (CRDs) optimize color for
photographs, presentations and solid colors. Each CRD
is fine-tuned for specific media types and resolution.
• Offers standard high-quality press simulation CRDs
for color critical applications. Profiles are tuned for
DuPont WaterProof®
, Imation®Matchprint III® ,
Cromalin®-Euroscale, Fuji Color-Art, SWOP and
DIC standards.
• Fully compatible with Epson’s optional Color Calibrator
colorimeter for complete print engine calibration.
• Fully compatible with ICC and Apple ColorSync profiles.
Convenient LCD Display with Activity Lights
• Easy to read LCD provides RIP and print status plus
configuration information from the control panel.
Superior Connectivity Support
• Standard 10/100 BaseT and 10 Base5 AUI connections
support EtherTalk, TCP/IP and NOVELL®IPX protocols.
• Standard support for Macintosh, Windows 98,
Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 and UNIX®assures
every network user is compatible.
New Profile Manager
Allows for complete CRD and ICC profile management
New ColorWise Pro Tools main menu
Fully Java™based for cross-platform compatibility
New Curve Editor
Total control on all ICC and CRD color profiles
Main Feature Set
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
BLACK
PANTONE 8020
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EPSON®RS-5100 Fiery RIPEPSON®RS-5100 Fiery RIP EPSON Preferred Protection PlanEPSON Preferred Protection Plan EPSON Stylus®Pro 9000 Print EngineEPSON Stylus®Pro 9000 Print Engine
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Hardware Specifications
EFI Fiery X2 Processor
MIPS R5000 CPU @ 200 MHz
Fiery RipChips control memory, network, and
printer communications
Standard Memory
128MB high speed memory
Spooler Hard Drive Support
4.2 Gigabyte EIDE 3.5" hard disk drive
LCD Display
Fiery X2 control panel for status and control
Optional Interfaces
Single PCI option slot for future upgrades
Page Description Language Specifications
Page Description Language
Adobe PostScript 3 – fully PDF workflow ready
Standard Fonts
136 Adobe Type 1 Roman PostScript scaleable fonts
Rip-While-Print
Processes and prints files simultaneously while driving
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 at its maximum rated print engine speed
Continuous Print
Prints to the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 with no print engine down time
Fiery Utilities
Fiery ColorWise ProTools for complete ICC and CRD profile
management
Fiery Spooler for print spooling and job management, as
well as production tracking and billing
Fiery Downloader for downloading PostScript files and fonts
Fiery WebTools Supported
Installer, WebLink, WebSpooler, and Web Status and Print Monitor
Fully compatible with any Java-enabled web browser
Networking Specifications
Network Protocols
EtherTalk Phase 2, TCP/IP, and NOVELL IPX 802.2
and 802.3 frame types
Simultaneous AutoSwitching among protocols
Network Connections
10/100BaseT support included on board,
no additional card needed
AUI (10 Base5, 10 Base2 with external
transceiver – not included)
RJ45 (Ethernet)
BNC w/transceiver (not included)
SCSI II
Parallel Out – IEEE 1284 Type C
Parallel In – IEEE 1284 Type A
Serial Port – DB9 (RS-232C)
Power Switch
Power Cable
Parallel-In Type A
Parallel-Out Type C
AUI
Universal Serial Bus
SCSII
Serial
RJ45
The EPSON Professional Line of media provides the best
possible output quality from your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
print engine. Specialty coated for optimum image
quality and durability, these are outstanding medias
that will yield a final product far better than your cus-
tomers’ expectations.
In addition to these Epson branded medias, your
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints beautifully on a wide
range of third-party medias such as watercolor, canvas,
and other specialty medias. Check with Epson for the
latest in media offerings from Epson and compatible
third-party media offerings, or check out our web site at
http://prographics.epson.com. Epson is working
towards bringing you the widest possible paper choices
for all your wide format needs.
Photo Glossy Paper
36" x 100' roll SP91001
44" x 100' roll SP91002
A durable high glossy paper on a 7 mil RC base.
Use when the highest color saturation and output qual-
ity are needed. Prints great at either 720 or 1440 dpi.
Can be laminated with a UV film to increase lightfast
protection.
Semi-Gloss Paper
36" x 82' roll S041229
44" x 82' roll S041228
An 8 mil coated heavyweight paper with a semi-glossy
surface for 720 and 1440 dpi printing. Can be used
for high color images when a glossy surface is not
needed. Can be laminated to increase UV protection.
Glossy Paper Heavyweight
36" x 68' roll S041227
44" x 68' roll S041226
An 8.5 mil coated heavyweight glossy paper. This
paper's lightfastness has been independently tested
to last between 2 and 10 years, depending on lighting
conditions, for indoor display. Can be printed up
to 1440 dpi.
Matte Paper Doubleweight
36" x 82' roll SP91005
44" x 82' roll SP91006
A 170 g/m2coated paper for use in high-resolution
printing at 720 and 1440 dpi. Great for comping and
business presentations.
Backlight Film
36" x 100' roll SP91007
44" x 100' roll SP91008
A 5 mil reverse print instant drying backlight film suit-
able for displays. The reverse printing feature protects
the display surface from moisture and dirt, eliminating
the need for lamination. Capable of 360 and 720 dpi
printing.
Posterboard — Semi-Gloss
28.7" x 45.5"(5 sheets/box) S041236
20.25" x 28.7"(10 sheets/box) S041237
A 1.5 mm thick coated board allows for high resolu-
tion printing without mounting. Great for display and
courtroom graphics.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Matte Paper
36" x 50' roll S041247
A 217.8 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the commercial printing press environment. Ideal for
large format pre-film proofing and content proofing.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Gloss Proofing Paper
36" x 50' roll S041248
Professional proofing paper designed to simulate
printing press environment when a high-gloss finish is
desired. Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and
content proofing. (Available 2Q,'99)
DuPont & EPSON Publication Grade Paper
36" x 50' roll S041249
A 212.6 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the publication (text web) printing press environment.
Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and content
proofing.
Professional Media Line
Impact. It’s what every sign you see strives for—and what so few attain. Fortunately, the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
is about to change all that. Whether you need one sign for a single shop or one hundred signs that can be seen
from across a mall, it will give you the power to create signage that grabs the eye, engages the imagination and
intrigues passers-by to take a closer look—at far less cost than ever before. Plus, you’ll be happy to know the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is armed with a high performance print engine that can rocket through even the most
demanding print jobs in record time. So you can revise and update your signage faster than the fashions that go
in and out of style—which should make both you and a few of
your harried clients very happy.
Printing Method
Micro Piezo DX3 drop-on-demand Ink Jet
6-color ink system including Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan,
Light Magenta, and Black
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 64 (K)
Color head 64 x 5 (CcMmY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed*
Resolution ft2/hr Quality Level
360 x 360 dpi 66 Very good image quality
720 x 360 dpi 44 Better than competitors best
720 x 720 dpi 22 Astonishing photographic quality
1440 x 720 dpi 12 Rivals chemistry based photography
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language
True Adobe PostScript 3 with optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 Server
Macintosh 7.x, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0 Raster
drivers standard.
Printer Interfaces
Standard Type-B, IEEE 1284 Parallel, 1.8 Mbps High Speed Mac Serial
Optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery Server Connects to print engine through
Parallel Port. See RS-5100 Specification Sheet for Connectivity Options.
Dimensions
66.46"(W) x27.52"(D) x 49.57"(H)
Printer Weight: 211.64 lb with legs
Print Direction
Bidirectional and Unidirectional with logic seeking in text and graphic
modes.
Bidirectional mode print quality is not sacrificed due to high accuracy of
print engine mechanism.
Printable Area
Maximum paper width: 44.02"
Left and right print margins: 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width: 43.76"
Maximum printable length: Up to 100 feet
(limited by software application)
Media Handling
Media input: Dual rolls up to 44" width
Handles 24",36", and 44" roll media
Cut sheet size: Up to 44" wide media
Max. media diameter: Up to 4"
Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
Weight: 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm cardboard
Media cutter: Built-in, automatic or manual cutting
Types: Plain, glossy, matte, transparency, canvas,
and various watercolor stocks
Ink Cartridge Life
Ink cartridge yield: 220 ml each x 6
Approximate ink life: ~6,400 A4 (8.268" x 11.693")
@ 20% Coverage
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature operating: 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C)
Storage: 4˚ to 140˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)
Humidity operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3
EMI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8
class B
Engine Reliability
Total print volume: 18,000 B1 images 30% coverage
Print head life: 2,000 million dots/nozzle
Electrical Requirements
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Current: 1.0A
Power consumption: Approx. 100W
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Fiery Printing System C277011S
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Print Engine Only C277011B
EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 RIP C850092
Cyan ink cartridge T410011
Light Cyan ink cartridge T412011
Magenta ink cartridge T409011
Light Magenta ink cartridge T411011
Yellow ink cartridge T408011
Black ink cartridge T407011
Automatic Take-up Reel System C815082
Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core C815121
Paper Roller Spindle—2 inch C811041
Paper Roller Spindle—3 inch C811051
Replacement Paper Cutter Blade C815131
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 shown with optional take-up roller and external Fiery X2 RIP.
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front end RIP, file size,
printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
BLACK
PANTONE 8020
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EPSON Stylus Pro®9000 Print Engine Detailed SpecificationsEPSON Stylus Pro®9000 Print Engine Detailed Specifications EPSON Professional Quality MediaEPSON Professional Quality Media EPSON Stylus Pro®9000 Fiery X2 RIP Detailed Specifications
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Hardware Specifications
EFI Fiery X2 Processor
MIPS R5000 CPU @ 200 MHz
Fiery RipChips control memory, network, and
printer communications
Standard Memory
128MB high speed memory
Spooler Hard Drive Support
4.2 Gigabyte EIDE 3.5" hard disk drive
LCD Display
Fiery X2 control panel for status and control
Optional Interfaces
Single PCI option slot for future upgrades
Page Description Language Specifications
Page Description Language
Adobe PostScript 3 – fully PDF workflow ready
Standard Fonts
136 Adobe Type 1 Roman PostScript scaleable fonts
Rip-While-Print
Processes and prints files simultaneously while driving
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 at its maximum rated print engine speed
Continuous Print
Prints to the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 with no print engine down time
Fiery Utilities
Fiery ColorWise ProTools for complete ICC and CRD profile
management
Fiery Spooler for print spooling and job management, as
well as production tracking and billing
Fiery Downloader for downloading PostScript files and fonts
Fiery WebTools Supported
Installer, WebLink, WebSpooler, and Web Status and Print Monitor
Fully compatible with any Java-enabled web browser
Networking Specifications
Network Protocols
EtherTalk Phase 2, TCP/IP, and NOVELL IPX 802.2
and 802.3 frame types
Simultaneous AutoSwitching among protocols
Network Connections
10/100BaseT support included on board,
no additional card needed
AUI (10 Base5, 10 Base2 with external
transceiver – not included)
RJ45 (Ethernet)
BNC w/transceiver (not included)
SCSI II
Parallel Out – IEEE 1284 Type C
Parallel In – IEEE 1284 Type A
Serial Port – DB9 (RS-232C)
Power Switch
Power Cable
Parallel-In Type A
Parallel-Out Type C
AUI
Universal Serial Bus
SCSII
Serial
RJ45
The EPSON Professional Line of media provides the best
possible output quality from your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
print engine. Specialty coated for optimum image
quality and durability, these are outstanding medias
that will yield a final product far better than your cus-
tomers’ expectations.
In addition to these Epson branded medias, your
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints beautifully on a wide
range of third-party medias such as watercolor, canvas,
and other specialty medias. Check with Epson for the
latest in media offerings from Epson and compatible
third-party media offerings, or check out our web site at
http://prographics.epson.com. Epson is working
towards bringing you the widest possible paper choices
for all your wide format needs.
Photo Glossy Paper
36" x 100' roll SP91001
44" x 100' roll SP91002
A durable high glossy paper on a 7 mil RC base.
Use when the highest color saturation and output qual-
ity are needed. Prints great at either 720 or 1440 dpi.
Can be laminated with a UV film to increase lightfast
protection.
Semi-Gloss Paper
36" x 82' roll S041229
44" x 82' roll S041228
An 8 mil coated heavyweight paper with a semi-glossy
surface for 720 and 1440 dpi printing. Can be used
for high color images when a glossy surface is not
needed. Can be laminated to increase UV protection.
Glossy Paper Heavyweight
36" x 68' roll S041227
44" x 68' roll S041226
An 8.5 mil coated heavyweight glossy paper. This
paper's lightfastness has been independently tested
to last between 2 and 10 years, depending on lighting
conditions, for indoor display. Can be printed up
to 1440 dpi.
Matte Paper Doubleweight
36" x 82' roll SP91005
44" x 82' roll SP91006
A 170 g/m2coated paper for use in high-resolution
printing at 720 and 1440 dpi. Great for comping and
business presentations.
Backlight Film
36" x 100' roll SP91007
44" x 100' roll SP91008
A 5 mil reverse print instant drying backlight film suit-
able for displays. The reverse printing feature protects
the display surface from moisture and dirt, eliminating
the need for lamination. Capable of 360 and 720 dpi
printing.
Posterboard — Semi-Gloss
28.7" x 45.5"(5 sheets/box) S041236
20.25" x 28.7"(10 sheets/box) S041237
A 1.5 mm thick coated board allows for high resolu-
tion printing without mounting. Great for display and
courtroom graphics.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Matte Paper
36" x 50' roll S041247
A 217.8 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the commercial printing press environment. Ideal for
large format pre-film proofing and content proofing.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Gloss Proofing Paper
36" x 50' roll S041248
Professional proofing paper designed to simulate
printing press environment when a high-gloss finish is
desired. Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and
content proofing. (Available 2Q,'99)
DuPont & EPSON Publication Grade Paper
36" x 50' roll S041249
A 212.6 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the publication (text web) printing press environment.
Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and content
proofing.
Professional Media Line
Impact. It’s what every sign you see strives for— and what so few attain. Fortunately, the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
is about to change all that. Whether you need one sign for a single shop or one hundred signs that can be seen
from across a mall, it will give you the power to create signage that grabs the eye, engages the imagination and
intrigues passers-by to take a closer look—at far less cost than ever before. Plus, you’ll be happy to know the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is armed with a high performance print engine that can rocket through even the most
demanding print jobs in record time. So you can revise and update your signage faster than the fashions that go
in and out of style—which should make both you and a few of
your harried clients very happy.
Printing Method
Micro Piezo DX3 drop-on-demand Ink Jet
6-color ink system including Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan,
Light Magenta, and Black
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 64 (K)
Color head 64 x 5 (CcMmY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed*
Resolution ft2/hr Quality Level
360 x 360 dpi 66 Very good image quality
720 x 360 dpi 44 Better than competitors best
720 x 720 dpi 22 Astonishing photographic quality
1440 x 720 dpi 12 Rivals chemistry based photography
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language
True Adobe PostScript 3 with optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 Server
Macintosh 7.x, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0 Raster
drivers standard.
Printer Interfaces
Standard Type-B, IEEE 1284 Parallel, 1.8 Mbps High Speed Mac Serial
Optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery Server Connects to print engine through
Parallel Port. See RS-5100 Specification Sheet for Connectivity Options.
Dimensions
66.46"(W) x27.52"(D) x 49.57"(H)
Printer Weight: 211.64 lb with legs
Print Direction
Bidirectional and Unidirectional with logic seeking in text and graphic
modes.
Bidirectional mode print quality is not sacrificed due to high accuracy of
print engine mechanism.
Printable Area
Maximum paper width: 44.02"
Left and right print margins: 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width: 43.76"
Maximum printable length: Up to 100 feet
(limited by software application)
Media Handling
Media input: Dual rolls up to 44" width
Handles 24",36", and 44" roll media
Cut sheet size: Up to 44" wide media
Max. media diameter: Up to 4"
Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
Weight: 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm cardboard
Media cutter: Built-in, automatic or manual cutting
Types: Plain, glossy, matte, transparency, canvas,
and various watercolor stocks
Ink Cartridge Life
Ink cartridge yield: 220 ml each x 6
Approximate ink life: ~6,400 A4 (8.268" x 11.693")
@ 20% Coverage
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature operating: 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C)
Storage: 4˚ to 140˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)
Humidity operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3
EMI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8
class B
Engine Reliability
Total print volume: 18,000 B1 images 30% coverage
Print head life: 2,000 million dots/nozzle
Electrical Requirements
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Current: 1.0A
Power consumption: Approx. 100W
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Fiery Printing System C277011S
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Print Engine Only C277011B
EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 RIP C850092
Cyan ink cartridge T410011
Light Cyan ink cartridge T412011
Magenta ink cartridge T409011
Light Magenta ink cartridge T411011
Yellow ink cartridge T408011
Black ink cartridge T407011
Automatic Take-up Reel System C815082
Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core C815121
Paper Roller Spindle—2 inch C811041
Paper Roller Spindle—3 inch C811051
Replacement Paper Cutter Blade C815131
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 shown with optional take-up roller and external Fiery X2 RIP.
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front end RIP, file size,
printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
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Latest Micro Piezo™DX3™Print Head
for Superior Image Quality
• True 1440 x 720 dpi resolution delivers
text and line art that rivals an
Imagesetter.
• Innovative 6-color ink system (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta and Black) pro-
vides astonishing photographic quality surpassing
current systems offered by other companies.
• DX3—Epson’s Dual Density Droplet technology—
offers precise 11-nanogram dot size for remarkably
small, clean, sharp dot placement.
Renowned EPSON Engineering
• Completely designed and manufactured by the
same team that produced many award-winning,
industry-leading EPSON Professional Graphics
products.
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 print mechanism incor-
porates DC motor technology, one of the most reli-
able print engine technologies available, to ensure
high accuracy with very little engine noise.
Print Engine Consistency Ensures Accurate
and Repeatable Color
• Proprietary ASIC technology controls the printing
process. The result? Extremely high print-to-print
and printer-to-printer consistency compared to
other thermal or continuous ink jet printers.
Individual High-Capacity Ink System
• Six 220 ml ink cartridges ensure complete overnight
unattended operation with low running costs.
• Automatic ink level detection for all six (Cc MmYK)
ink cartridges facilitate accurate production esti-
mates and ease of maintenance.
Flexible Media Support
• Handles up to 2 rolls of media at the same time.
• Can print on virtually any media 13", 24", 36" and
44" in width — on a wide variety of paper weights
up to 1.5 mm cardboard.
• Accommodates a variety of paper types, from plain
paper to specialty stocks, including coated papers,
transparencies, watercolor and backlight film.
• Handles Epson’s complete line of Professional
Graphics medias, from photographic glossy and
matte to plain papers and backlight film.
• Optional 44" auto-take up reel system for complete
unattended long-run print jobs.
High Performance Print Engine Speeds*
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints approximately
22 square feet-per-hour in extremely photo-
graphic modes, up to about 66 square feet-per-
hour in draft mode.
• The photographic quality at the 66 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals the best quality
modes of current thermal ink jet printing
devices.
• The photographic quality in the 22 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals more expensive
continuous flow ink jet printing devices.
• At approximately 27 square feet-per-hour,
the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 will produce far
better print quality than direct competitors
can produce in any print mode.
Main Feature Set
TM
Display signage. In the right hands, with the right tools, and backed by an inspired imagination, it can communi-
cate new ideas, demonstrate new concepts, and make a lasting impression. It’s precisely the reason we created the
wide format EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 — a tool that, whether you need to illustrate an interactive exhibit at a muse-
um, guide prospects through the intricacies of a hot-off-the-drawing board product at a trade show or simply cre-
ate a knock-their-socks-off atmosphere at your own studio — can help the display signage you create make an
unforgettable impact— exceed your clients’ expectations—and keep them coming back. With those formidable
tasks facing you, shouldn’t you be printing your graphics on the
most powerful wide format color printing system available?
6-color inking system
Dual media
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon
front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
Direct Toll-Free Access
The EPSON Preferred Protection Plan includes an exclu-
sive, toll-free number with direct access to
technical support representatives dedicated to our
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 customers. You enjoy immediate,
hassle-free phone support: Operating Hours: Monday to
Friday 6am to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday 7am to
4pm (PST).
Worry-Free Productivity with On-Site
Repair Service
Your business depends on the consistent performance
of your wide format printing system. So your EPSON
Preferred Protection Plan also comes with an On-Site
service agreement. In the unlikely event our representa-
tives can't solve a technical problem over the phone, we'll
send out an Epson certified service provider usually within
the next business day to fix your problem.
Extended Coverage
If you opt for longer-term support, our optional
EPSON Preferred Plus Protection Plans extend
the same valuable warranty for an additional one
or two year term. You can continue to take advantage
of the same excellent access to technical support
and On-Site service to keep your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
up and running. For information on the optional EPSON
Preferred Plus Protection Plans, please see your dealer or
call Epson at 1-800-241-5373.
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan*
• 12-month protection plan.
• Custom PIN for toll-free, priority technical support.
• Access to specially trained technical representatives:
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm,
Saturday to Sunday 7am to 4pm (PST).
• Prompt On-Site service, if any hardware failures
are found.
Optional One Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 12-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
Optional Two Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 24-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
In the end, it’s all about vision. What you see and how you see it. All the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can do is present
your vision in the best possible light. It could be an exhibition of your landscape photography at a local gallery. It could
be displaying samples of your commercial work on the walls of your own studio. And it could be putting a stunning
portfolio together to show potential clients. It could even be all of the above. Whatever you choose to print with the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, you can count on it being the finest photographic quality ink jet printing you’ve ever laid eyes
on. Because the men and women who designed and engineered the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 had a vision, too—a
vision to create the finest wide format color printer ever seen— for
use by visionaries like yourself.
Top of the Line Warranty Program
* Included with the purchase of your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000.
USA: Call 1-800-241-5373 for the nearest dealer location EPSON America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Canada: Call 1-800-241-5373 EPSON Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax [phone]
Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 EPSON Latin America Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax [phone]
Website on the internet at http://prographics.epson.com.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. This product was manufactured to conform to UL Standards and the CSA
Standards. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Micro Piezo and DX3 are trademarks of Epson
America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims
any and all rights in these trademarks. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. © Epson America, Inc.1999. CPD-7999 40K 3/99 LG Printed on Recycled Paper
Win the business. Get the contract. Make the sale. It all comes down to your presentations. With so much
riding on the outcome, we respectfully suggest you consider printing your, or your client’s, next presenta-
tion on the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. With its ability to print photographic quality images on virtually any
media and on a wide variety of sizes, it can easily transform even the most boring statistics into a sit-up-
and-take-notice presentation. Whether you’re presenting a series of sales projection charts to a tough-
minded investment group or an environmental impact study to a concerned group of citizens, the output
from the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can ensure your presentations transcend the merely great and enter the
realm of the truly outstanding. The bottom line? Take advantage of the EPSON
Stylus Pro 9000 and your presentations won’t just present— they’ll persuade.
High-Performance External EFI Fiery X2 Server
• True Adobe®PostScript®3™offers advanced page and
text handling features.
• RIP-While-Print®technology allows the controller to
simultaneously process and print pages.
• The ability to spool, RIP and print simultaneously from
both Macintosh®
and Windows®
platforms allows for
seamless integration
into any workflow,
resulting in greater
productivity.
• Fiery Spooler™
,
Fiery ColorWise®
ProTools and Fiery
Downloader™utilities
provide control over
all aspects of printing
from remote worksta-
tions.
• Comprehensive job accounting automatically
keeps track of job details, essential for accurate
client accounting. The job log can be exported for
integration into a cost accounting system.
• Total Web support includes a built-in HTML Web
page. Fiery WebTools™provide enhanced job manage-
ment capabilities via a company intranet or internet.
Remote users can download and install printer drivers
on their workstations, retrieve printer status informa-
tion and change job parameters.
Professional-Level Color Management System
• Fully adjustable CMYK color correction, including dot
gain adjustments for precise hardware color control.
• Color Rendering Dictionaries (CRDs) optimize color for
photographs, presentations and solid colors. Each CRD
is fine-tuned for specific media types and resolution.
• Offers standard high-quality press simulation CRDs
for color critical applications. Profiles are tuned for
DuPont WaterProof®
, Imation®Matchprint III® ,
Cromalin®-Euroscale, Fuji Color-Art, SWOP and
DIC standards.
• Fully compatible with Epson’s optional Color Calibrator
colorimeter for complete print engine calibration.
• Fully compatible with ICC and Apple ColorSync profiles.
Convenient LCD Display with Activity Lights
• Easy to read LCD provides RIP and print status plus
configuration information from the control panel.
Superior Connectivity Support
• Standard 10/100 BaseT and 10 Base5 AUI connections
support EtherTalk, TCP/IP and NOVELL®IPX protocols.
• Standard support for Macintosh, Windows 98,
Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 and UNIX®assures
every network user is compatible.
New Profile Manager
Allows for complete CRD and ICC profile management
New ColorWise Pro Tools main menu
Fully Java™based for cross-platform compatibility
New Curve Editor
Total control on all ICC and CRD color profiles
Main Feature Set
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Hardware Specifications
EFI Fiery X2 Processor
MIPS R5000 CPU @ 200 MHz
Fiery RipChips control memory, network, and
printer communications
Standard Memory
128MB high speed memory
Spooler Hard Drive Support
4.2 Gigabyte EIDE 3.5" hard disk drive
LCD Display
Fiery X2 control panel for status and control
Optional Interfaces
Single PCI option slot for future upgrades
Page Description Language Specifications
Page Description Language
Adobe PostScript 3 – fully PDF workflow ready
Standard Fonts
136 Adobe Type 1 Roman PostScript scaleable fonts
Rip-While-Print
Processes and prints files simultaneously while driving
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 at its maximum rated print engine speed
Continuous Print
Prints to the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 with no print engine down time
Fiery Utilities
Fiery ColorWise ProTools for complete ICC and CRD profile
management
Fiery Spooler for print spooling and job management, as
well as production tracking and billing
Fiery Downloader for downloading PostScript files and fonts
Fiery WebTools Supported
Installer, WebLink, WebSpooler, and Web Status and Print Monitor
Fully compatible with any Java-enabled web browser
Networking Specifications
Network Protocols
EtherTalk Phase 2, TCP/IP, and NOVELL IPX 802.2
and 802.3 frame types
Simultaneous AutoSwitching among protocols
Network Connections
10/100BaseT support included on board,
no additional card needed
AUI (10 Base5, 10 Base2 with external
transceiver – not included)
RJ45 (Ethernet)
BNC w/transceiver (not included)
SCSI II
Parallel Out – IEEE 1284 Type C
Parallel In – IEEE 1284 Type A
Serial Port – DB9 (RS-232C)
Power Switch
Power Cable
Parallel-In Type A
Parallel-Out Type C
AUI
Universal Serial Bus
SCSII
Serial
RJ45
The EPSON Professional Line of media provides the best
possible output quality from your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
print engine. Specialty coated for optimum image
quality and durability, these are outstanding medias
that will yield a final product far better than your cus-
tomers’ expectations.
In addition to these Epson branded medias, your
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints beautifully on a wide
range of third-party medias such as watercolor, canvas,
and other specialty medias. Check with Epson for the
latest in media offerings from Epson and compatible
third-party media offerings, or check out our web site at
http://prographics.epson.com. Epson is working
towards bringing you the widest possible paper choices
for all your wide format needs.
Photo Glossy Paper
36" x 100' roll SP91001
44" x 100' roll SP91002
A durable high glossy paper on a 7 mil RC base.
Use when the highest color saturation and output qual-
ity are needed. Prints great at either 720 or 1440 dpi.
Can be laminated with a UV film to increase lightfast
protection.
Semi-Gloss Paper
36" x 82' roll S041229
44" x 82' roll S041228
An 8 mil coated heavyweight paper with a semi-glossy
surface for 720 and 1440 dpi printing. Can be used
for high color images when a glossy surface is not
needed. Can be laminated to increase UV protection.
Glossy Paper Heavyweight
36" x 68' roll S041227
44" x 68' roll S041226
An 8.5 mil coated heavyweight glossy paper. This
paper's lightfastness has been independently tested
to last between 2 and 10 years, depending on lighting
conditions, for indoor display. Can be printed up
to 1440 dpi.
Matte Paper Doubleweight
36" x 82' roll SP91005
44" x 82' roll SP91006
A 170 g/m2coated paper for use in high-resolution
printing at 720 and 1440 dpi. Great for comping and
business presentations.
Backlight Film
36" x 100' roll SP91007
44" x 100' roll SP91008
A 5 mil reverse print instant drying backlight film suit-
able for displays. The reverse printing feature protects
the display surface from moisture and dirt, eliminating
the need for lamination. Capable of 360 and 720 dpi
printing.
Posterboard — Semi-Gloss
28.7" x 45.5"(5 sheets/box) S041236
20.25" x 28.7"(10 sheets/box) S041237
A 1.5 mm thick coated board allows for high resolu-
tion printing without mounting. Great for display and
courtroom graphics.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Matte Paper
36" x 50' roll S041247
A 217.8 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the commercial printing press environment. Ideal for
large format pre-film proofing and content proofing.
DuPont & EPSON Commercial Gloss Proofing Paper
36" x 50' roll S041248
Professional proofing paper designed to simulate
printing press environment when a high-gloss finish is
desired. Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and
content proofing. (Available 2Q,'99)
DuPont & EPSON Publication Grade Paper
36" x 50' roll S041249
A 212.6 g/m2professional paper designed to simulate
the publication (text web) printing press environment.
Ideal for large format pre-film proofing and content
proofing.
Professional Media Line
Impact. It’s what every sign you see strives for— and what so few attain. Fortunately, the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
is about to change all that. Whether you need one sign for a single shop or one hundred signs that can be seen
from across a mall, it will give you the power to create signage that grabs the eye, engages the imagination and
intrigues passers-by to take a closer look—at far less cost than ever before. Plus, you’ll be happy to know the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is armed with a high performance print engine that can rocket through even the most
demanding print jobs in record time. So you can revise and update your signage faster than the fashions that go
in and out of style—which should make both you and a few of
your harried clients very happy.
Printing Method
Micro Piezo DX3 drop-on-demand Ink Jet
6-color ink system including Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan,
Light Magenta, and Black
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 64 (K)
Color head 64 x 5 (CcMmY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed*
Resolution ft2/hr Quality Level
360 x 360 dpi 66 Very good image quality
720 x 360 dpi 44 Better than competitors best
720 x 720 dpi 22 Astonishing photographic quality
1440 x 720 dpi 12 Rivals chemistry based photography
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language
True Adobe PostScript 3 with optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 Server
Macintosh 7.x, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0 Raster
drivers standard.
Printer Interfaces
Standard Type-B, IEEE 1284 Parallel, 1.8 Mbps High Speed Mac Serial
Optional EPSON RS-5100 Fiery Server Connects to print engine through
Parallel Port. See RS-5100 Specification Sheet for Connectivity Options.
Dimensions
66.46"(W) x27.52"(D) x 49.57"(H)
Printer Weight: 211.64 lb with legs
Print Direction
Bidirectional and Unidirectional with logic seeking in text and graphic
modes.
Bidirectional mode print quality is not sacrificed due to high accuracy of
print engine mechanism.
Printable Area
Maximum paper width: 44.02"
Left and right print margins: 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width: 43.76"
Maximum printable length: Up to 100 feet
(limited by software application)
Media Handling
Media input: Dual rolls up to 44" width
Handles 24",36", and 44" roll media
Cut sheet size: Up to 44" wide media
Max. media diameter: Up to 4"
Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
Weight: 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm cardboard
Media cutter: Built-in, automatic or manual cutting
Types: Plain, glossy, matte, transparency, canvas,
and various watercolor stocks
Ink Cartridge Life
Ink cartridge yield: 220 ml each x 6
Approximate ink life: ~6,400 A4 (8.268" x 11.693")
@ 20% Coverage
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature operating: 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C)
Storage: 4˚ to 140˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)
Humidity operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3
EMI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8
class B
Engine Reliability
Total print volume: 18,000 B1 images 30% coverage
Print head life: 2,000 million dots/nozzle
Electrical Requirements
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Current: 1.0A
Power consumption: Approx. 100W
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Fiery Printing System C277011S
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Print Engine Only C277011B
EPSON RS-5100 Fiery X2 RIP C850092
Cyan ink cartridge T410011
Light Cyan ink cartridge T412011
Magenta ink cartridge T409011
Light Magenta ink cartridge T411011
Yellow ink cartridge T408011
Black ink cartridge T407011
Automatic Take-up Reel System C815082
Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core C815121
Paper Roller Spindle—2 inch C811041
Paper Roller Spindle—3 inch C811051
Replacement Paper Cutter Blade C815131
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 shown with optional take-up roller and external Fiery X2 RIP.
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front end RIP, file size,
printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
BLACK
PANTONE 8020
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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Latest Micro Piezo™DX3™Print Head
for Superior Image Quality
• True 1440 x 720 dpi resolution delivers
text and line art that rivals an
Imagesetter.
• Innovative 6-color ink system (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta and Black) pro-
vides astonishing photographic quality surpassing
current systems offered by other companies.
• DX3—Epson’s Dual Density Droplet technology—
offers precise 11-nanogram dot size for remarkably
small, clean, sharp dot placement.
Renowned EPSON Engineering
• Completely designed and manufactured by the
same team that produced many award-winning,
industry-leading EPSON Professional Graphics
products.
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 print mechanism incor-
porates DC motor technology, one of the most reli-
able print engine technologies available, to ensure
high accuracy with very little engine noise.
Print Engine Consistency Ensures Accurate
and Repeatable Color
• Proprietary ASIC technology controls the printing
process. The result? Extremely high print-to-print
and printer-to-printer consistency compared to
other thermal or continuous ink jet printers.
Individual High-Capacity Ink System
• Six 220 ml ink cartridges ensure complete overnight
unattended operation with low running costs.
• Automatic ink level detection for all six (Cc MmYK)
ink cartridges facilitate accurate production esti-
mates and ease of maintenance.
Flexible Media Support
• Handles up to 2 rolls of media at the same time.
• Can print on virtually any media 13", 24", 36" and
44" in width — on a wide variety of paper weights
up to 1.5 mm cardboard.
• Accommodates a variety of paper types, from plain
paper to specialty stocks, including coated papers,
transparencies, watercolor and backlight film.
• Handles Epson’s complete line of Professional
Graphics medias, from photographic glossy and
matte to plain papers and backlight film.
• Optional 44" auto-take up reel system for complete
unattended long-run print jobs.
High Performance Print Engine Speeds*
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 prints approximately
22 square feet-per-hour in extremely photo-
graphic modes, up to about 66 square feet-per-
hour in draft mode.
• The photographic quality at the 66 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals the best quality
modes of current thermal ink jet printing
devices.
• The photographic quality in the 22 square
feet-per-hour print mode rivals more expensive
continuous flow ink jet printing devices.
• At approximately 27 square feet-per-hour,
the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 will produce far
better print quality than direct competitors
can produce in any print mode.
Main Feature Set
TM
Display signage. In the right hands, with the right tools, and backed by an inspired imagination, it can communi-
cate new ideas, demonstrate new concepts, and make a lasting impression. It’s precisely the reason we created the
wide format EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 — a tool that, whether you need to illustrate an interactive exhibit at a muse-
um, guide prospects through the intricacies of a hot-off-the-drawing board product at a trade show or simply cre-
ate a knock-their-socks-off atmosphere at your own studio — can help the display signage you create make an
unforgettable impact— exceed your clients’ expectations—and keep them coming back. With those formidable
tasks facing you, shouldn’t you be printing your graphics on the
most powerful wide format color printing system available?
6-color inking system
Dual media
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon
front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
Direct Toll-Free Access
The EPSON Preferred Protection Plan includes an exclu-
sive, toll-free number with direct access to
technical support representatives dedicated to our
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 customers. You enjoy immediate,
hassle-free phone support: Operating Hours: Monday to
Friday 6am to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday 7am to
4pm (PST).
Worry-Free Productivity with On-Site
Repair Service
Your business depends on the consistent performance
of your wide format printing system. So your EPSON
Preferred Protection Plan also comes with an On-Site
service agreement. In the unlikely event our representa-
tives can't solve a technical problem over the phone, we'll
send out an Epson certified service provider usually within
the next business day to fix your problem.
Extended Coverage
If you opt for longer-term support, our optional
EPSON Preferred Plus Protection Plans extend
the same valuable warranty for an additional one
or two year term. You can continue to take advantage
of the same excellent access to technical support
and On-Site service to keep your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
up and running. For information on the optional EPSON
Preferred Plus Protection Plans, please see your dealer or
call Epson at 1-800-241-5373.
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan*
• 12-month protection plan.
• Custom PIN for toll-free, priority technical support.
• Access to specially trained technical representatives:
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm,
Saturday to Sunday 7am to 4pm (PST).
• Prompt On-Site service, if any hardware failures
are found.
Optional One Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 12-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
Optional Two Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 24-month protection plan.
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and On-Site repair service.
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
90 days of ownership.
In the end, it’s all about vision. What you see and how you see it. All the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can do is present
your vision in the best possible light. It could be an exhibition of your landscape photography at a local gallery. It could
be displaying samples of your commercial work on the walls of your own studio. And it could be putting a stunning
portfolio together to show potential clients. It could even be all of the above. Whatever you choose to print with the
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, you can count on it being the finest photographic quality ink jet printing you’ve ever laid eyes
on. Because the men and women who designed and engineered the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 had a vision, too—a
vision to create the finest wide format color printer ever seen— for
use by visionaries like yourself.
Top of the Line Warranty Program
* Included with the purchase of your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000.
USA: Call 1-800-241-5373 for the nearest dealer location EPSON America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Canada: Call 1-800-241-5373 EPSON Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax [phone]
Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 EPSON Latin America Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax [phone]
Website on the internet at http://prographics.epson.com.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. This product was manufactured to conform to UL Standards and the CSA
Standards. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Micro Piezo and DX3 are trademarks of Epson
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STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. © Epson America, Inc.1999. CPD-7999 40K 3/99 LG Printed on Recycled Paper
Win the business. Get the contract. Make the sale. It all comes down to your presentations. With so much
riding on the outcome, we respectfully suggest you consider printing your, or your client’s, next presenta-
tion on the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. With its ability to print photographic quality images on virtually any
media and on a wide variety of sizes, it can easily transform even the most boring statistics into a sit-up-
and-take-notice presentation. Whether you’re presenting a series of sales projection charts to a tough-
minded investment group or an environmental impact study to a concerned group of citizens, the output
from the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 can ensure your presentations transcend the merely great and enter the
realm of the truly outstanding. The bottom line? Take advantage of the EPSON
Stylus Pro 9000 and your presentations won’t just present— they’ll persuade.
High-Performance External EFI Fiery X2 Server
• True Adobe®PostScript®3™offers advanced page and
text handling features.
• RIP-While-Print®technology allows the controller to
simultaneously process and print pages.
• The ability to spool, RIP and print simultaneously from
both Macintosh®
and Windows®
platforms allows for
seamless integration
into any workflow,
resulting in greater
productivity.
• Fiery Spooler™
,
Fiery ColorWise®
ProTools and Fiery
Downloader™utilities
provide control over
all aspects of printing
from remote worksta-
tions.
• Comprehensive job accounting automatically
keeps track of job details, essential for accurate
client accounting. The job log can be exported for
integration into a cost accounting system.
• Total Web support includes a built-in HTML Web
page. Fiery WebTools™provide enhanced job manage-
ment capabilities via a company intranet or internet.
Remote users can download and install printer drivers
on their workstations, retrieve printer status informa-
tion and change job parameters.
Professional-Level Color Management System
• Fully adjustable CMYK color correction, including dot
gain adjustments for precise hardware color control.
• Color Rendering Dictionaries (CRDs) optimize color for
photographs, presentations and solid colors. Each CRD
is fine-tuned for specific media types and resolution.
• Offers standard high-quality press simulation CRDs
for color critical applications. Profiles are tuned for
DuPont WaterProof®
, Imation®Matchprint III® ,
Cromalin®-Euroscale, Fuji Color-Art, SWOP and
DIC standards.
• Fully compatible with Epson’s optional Color Calibrator
colorimeter for complete print engine calibration.
• Fully compatible with ICC and Apple ColorSync profiles.
Convenient LCD Display with Activity Lights
• Easy to read LCD provides RIP and print status plus
configuration information from the control panel.
Superior Connectivity Support
• Standard 10/100 BaseT and 10 Base5 AUI connections
support EtherTalk, TCP/IP and NOVELL®IPX protocols.
• Standard support for Macintosh, Windows 98,
Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 and UNIX®assures
every network user is compatible.
New Profile Manager
Allows for complete CRD and ICC profile management
New ColorWise Pro Tools main menu
Fully Java™based for cross-platform compatibility
New Curve Editor
Total control on all ICC and CRD color profiles
Main Feature Set
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
BLACK
PANTONE 8020
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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