Epson Stylus Pro 7890 Series User manual

User’s Guide
NPD4384-00 EN

Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908/7890/7908 User’s Guide
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warning, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When choosing a place for this product . . . . . .6
When setting up this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When using this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . .8
When transporting this product . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Menu mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Details of Menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Maintenance mode list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Paper Handling
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cut sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Loading roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Cutting the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Removing the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using Cut Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Loading cut sheet smaller than A3 size . . . . .38
Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger / thick pa-
per. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Ejecting Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
For roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
For cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using the paper basket and paper guides . . .42
Using Auto Take-up Reel Unit (For Epson Sty-
lus Pro 9890/9908 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Basic Settings
Print Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Printing procedures (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . .54
Printing procedures (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . .55
Checking the printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
When problem occurs during printing. . . . . .58
Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Canceling printing using the computer (Win-
dows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Canceling printing using the computer (Mac
OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Canceling printing using the printer. . . . . . . .60
Changing the Black Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Options and Consumable Prod-
ucts
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Instructions for placing the printer . . . . . . . . .64
Notes for when you are not using the printer . .
64
Instructions for using paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
When ink needs to be replaced/When ink gets
low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Confirming the ink cartridge remaining . . . .66
About ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Replacing the Maintenance Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Confirming the free space of the maintenance
tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Replacing the maintenance tank . . . . . . . . . . .71
Replacing the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Adjusting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Nozzle check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Contents

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Power cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Automatic maintenance function . . . . . . . . . .81
Print head alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Cleaning outside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Cleaning inside of the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Keeping the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
If you do not use your printer for a long time . .
86
If you have not used your printer for more than
six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Protecting the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Repacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Setting up the printer after transporting . . . .88
Problem Solver
Error Messages on the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
When the maintenance request occurs . . . . . .99
When the call for service occurs. . . . . . . . . . . .99
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
The printer sounds like it is printing, but noth-
ing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
The prints are not what you expected. . . . . .104
Feeding or ejecting troubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Other troubles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using the Printer Driver
(Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
From the Printer icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Click the Help Button to Display. . . . . . . . . .113
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Customizing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Saving various settings as your Select Settings .
114
Saving media settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Rearranging display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Summary of the Utility Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Uninstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Using the Printer Driver
(Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Using Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . .119
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions . . . . . . . . .119
Uninstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 . . . .121
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos (PhotoEn-
hance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Correct color and print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Printing Black and White Photos . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Borderless printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Types of Borderless Printing Methods . . . . .130
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
131
About Roll Paper Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . .133
Enlarged/Reduced Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size . . . . . . . . .136
Fit to Roll Paper Width
(Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Custom Scale Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Multi-Page Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
and print - Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . .141
Joining the output paper together . . . . . . . . .143
Printing on custom paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Banner printing (on roll paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Layout Manager
(Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . .152
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings . .
154
Color Management Printing
About Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Color Management Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . .156
Setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Setting color management with the application . .
157
Setting color management with the printer driver
158

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Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Color management printing by Driver ICM
(Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Paper Information
Paper Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Cut sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Contacting Epson Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Help for Users in North America . . . . . . . . .174
Help for Users in Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Help for Users in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Help for Users in Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Help for Users in Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Help for Users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Help for Users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Help for Users in Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Help for Users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Help for Users in the Philippines . . . . . . . . .177
Product Information
System Requirements for the Printer Driver . .178
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Info-ZIP copyright and license. . . . . . . . . . . .189

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Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the
printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
When choosing a place for
this product
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that
is larger than this product. This product will
not operate properly if it is tilted or at an
angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat
sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where
the plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
❏Do not block or cover the openings in this
product’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take
care not to spill liquid on this product.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may
result in fire or electric shock.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the
same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base
units of cordless telephones.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated
on the product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in
fire or electric shock.
wWarning:
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCaution:
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Note:
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of this printer.

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❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏If you use an extension cord with this
product, make sure the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏Do not attempt to service this product
yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid
has entered the product; the product has been
dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product
does not operate normally or exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany,
observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection
and over-current protection for this printer,
the building installation must be protected by
a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord
set or consult a qualified electrician. If there
are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace
them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand;
otherwise you may damage this product.
❏Always turn the product off using the Power
button on the control panel. When this button
is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then
goes off. Do not unplug the power cord or
turn off the product until the Power light
stops flashing.

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When handling the ink
cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of
children and do not drink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap
and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
❏Before installing the new ink cartridge in the
printer, shake it back and forth horizontally in
five centimeter movements about 15 times
within five seconds.
❏Use the ink cartridge before the date printed
on its package.
❏Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
installation for best results.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to
refill them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of
the cartridge. This may affect normal
operation and printing.
❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a
variety of cartridge related-information, such
as the ink cartridge status, so that the
cartridge may be removed and reinserted
freely. However, each time the cartridge is
inserted, some ink is consumed because the
printer automatically performs a reliability
check.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,
protect the ink supply area from dirt and
dust, and store it in the same environment as
this product. Note that there is a valve in the
ink supply port, making covers or plugs
unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the
ink from staining items that the cartridge
touches. Do not touch the ink supply port or
surrounding area.
When transporting this
product
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the
print heads are in the home (far right)
position.

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Introduction
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Introduction
Features
Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908 and Epson Stylus Pro
7890/7908 are wide-format ink jet color printers
supporting 44-inch and 24-inch paper
respectively.
The features of this printer are described below.
Pigment inks have greater light fastness and
resistance to ozone for reducing fading effect
This opens up the range of uses from printing
photos to displays and banners for storefronts
using long paper or posters normally subject to
fading.
Reduced color difference in different light
source conditions
Previously, coloring with light colors was used to
achieve subtle tones. However, to minimize this
and thereby reduce color differences in different
light source conditions, Light Light Black ink is
used instead. The color remains stable even under
different light sources*, ensuring consistently
high quality printing.
* These are measured results using A/F11 light
sources against a D50 light source.
Printing monochrome photos
Using the three densities of black ink as the main
inks adjusted with light coloring, you can achieve
subtle black and white tones. Also, you can print
monochrome photos with rich tones from color
photo data using only the functions of the printer
driver, without having to use an application.
See “Printing Black and White Photos” on
page 127
Support for a range of paper types
Epson offers a range of special media for ensuring
high-quality printing. By selecting the right paper
for the application, whether for indoor or outdoor
use (lamination is recommended), you can
express a whole new world of art. Also, the
printer handles paper up to 1.5-mm thick and can
also print on paperboard.
See “Paper Information” on page 162
Spindleless simplifies the roll paper setting
Since the printer employs a spindleless
mechanism, you do not have to set the roll paper
to a spindle. This allows you to set the paper in a
small space, as well.
Tension adjustment is also adjusted automatically
according to the media type. You can also set the
tension on the LCD panel.
Stability of ink after printing
Since the color of the ink stabilizes soon after
printing, the prints can be used in the prepress
workflow and for color proof purposes.
Support two kind of black inks
Both Photo and Matte Black ink are installed in
this printer. Photo Black ink can be used for all
media types with professional quality results.
Matte Black ink significantly increases black
optical density when printing on matte and
fine-art type papers. Switch the black ink on the
printer’s control panel according to the paper
used.
Large-capacity (350 or 700 ml) ink cartridge
Epson provides large-capacity (350 or 700 ml) ink
cartridges for this printer that realize the high
productivity required for professional work.
Roll paper remaining
The remaining amount of the roll paper is
displayed on the LCD panel. When you remove
the roll paper, the barcode (including the paper
type, the roll paper length, and the roll length
alert value information) is printed on the roll
paper edge. This will facilitate paper setting the
next time the same paper is used.
High-speed USB / Ethernet
You can connect to a network using Hi-Speed
USB or Ethernet.

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Borderless printing
Using Auto Expand or Retain Size, you can
perform borderless printing.
See “Borderless printing” on page 130
There is also a borderless poster printing function
that allows you to make big posters by simply
joining together a number of prints.
See “Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several
sheets and print - Windows only)” on page 141
Automate the post-process by using Auto
Take-up Reel Unit and SpectroProofer (optional)
By installing SpectroProofer, you can perform the
color measurement operation using the print
result done.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit winds the roll paper
automatically. The Auto Take-up Reel Unit is
optional with Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908.

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Printer Parts
Front section
1. Adapter holder
Fix the roll paper when setting the roll paper.
2. Roll paper cover
Open the roll paper cover when you set or remove
the roll paper.
3. Control panel
The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a
liquid crystal display (LCD).
4. Ink cover (on both sides)
Open the ink cover when installing the ink
cartridges. It slightly opens when you push the
button on the printer’s control panel.
5. Front cover
Open the front cover when you remove jammed
paper.
6. Paper basket
Receives the ejected paper.
7. Paper guides
Use the paper guides to lead the paper for feeding
forward or backward.
8. Manual box
Place the manual in here. You can set it either on
the left or right side of the stand.
Rear section
1. Maintenance tanks (on both sides)
The tank where the waste ink goes into. There are
two maintenance tanks on both sides of Epson
Stylus Pro 9890/9908. There is one maintenance
tank on the right side of Epson Stylus Pro
7890/7908.
2. USB interface connector
Connects the computer and printer with a USB
interface cable.
3. Option interface connector
Connects the printer and options with a cable.
4. Network interface connector
Connects the printer to the network with a
network interface cable.
5. AC inlet
Plug the power cord.

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The Control Panel
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The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and
Messages
You can check the ink remaining and printer
status on the control panel.
Buttons
1. Power button ( )
Turns the printer on or off.
2. Pause/Reset button ( )
❏The printer enters the PAUSE state when this
button is pressed in the READY state. To
cancel the pause, select PAUSE CANCEL on the
LCD panel. When selecting JOB CANCEL, it
functions as the Reset button. The printer
stops printing and clears print data in the
printer. After clearing the data, it may take a
while to return to the READY state.
❏The printer returns to the READY state when
this button is pressed in the Menu mode.
❏Clears errors if it is possible.
See “Error messages” on page 89
3. Black Ink Change button ( )
Switches the black ink types.
See “Changing the Black Ink” on page 60
4. Ink Cover Open button ( )
Slightly opens the selected ink cover, choosing
left or right side indicated on the display.
5. Paper Source button ( )
❏Selects a paper source and roll paper cut
method. The icon changes by pressing this
button. However, you cannot change the
paper source icon to Sheet when you set
the paper while REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set
to ON.
❏Returns to the previous level when pressed in
the Menu mode.
❏When you print from the printer driver, the
settings you make on the printer driver have
priority over the settings you make on the
printer’s control panel.
6. Paper Feed button ( / )
❏Feeds the roll paper in the forward or
reverse direction.
You can feed 3 m of paper in the forward
direction with one press. If you want to feed
the paper faster in the forward direction,
press and hold it for 3 seconds. You can feed
20 cm of paper in the reverse direction
with one press.
❏If you press these buttons while the paper
presser is released, you can adjust the paper
suction in the paper feed path in 3 stages.
See “Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger /
thick paper” on page 39
❏Press the button when setting a single cut
sheet having a thickness under 0.5 mm, the
printer starts paper feeding and then goes to
the READY state.
Icon Explanation
Roll Auto Cut
On
Prints on the roll
paper. It cuts the roll
paper automatically
after printing each
page.
Roll Auto Cut
Off
Prints on the roll
paper. It does not
cut the paper
automatically after
printing. You need to
cut the paper with a
cutter manually.
Sheet Prints on the sheet.

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❏Feeds the sheet in the forward direction when
you press the button.
❏Changes the parameter in the forward or
reverse order when selecting a desired
parameter in the Menu mode.
7. Menu button ( )
❏Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the
READY state.
See “Menu Mode” on page 16
❏Enters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed
during printing.
See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 24
❏When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired
menu can be selected.
8. OK button ( )
❏Sets the selected parameter in the selected
item in the Menu mode. Executes the item if
the selected item is for execution only.
❏The printer ejects the cut sheet by pressing
this button after printing.
❏Press this button during ink drying or color
chart drying, the printer stops the operation.
❏When you press this button while there is no
paper in the printer, you can see the paper
feeding procedures on the LCD panel.
9. Paper Cut button ( )
Cut the roll paper by the built-in cutter.
10. Paper Secure button ( )
❏This button locks or unlocks the paper
presser. When you set the paper, press the
button to unlock the paper presser first, and
then set the paper. Press the button again so
the printer starts feeding the paper and then
goes to the READY state.
❏When you press this button while REMAINING
PAPER SETUP is ON, a barcode is printed on the
roll paper edge and the paper presser is
released.
Lights
1Power
light
On The printer is on.
Flashing The printer is
receiving the data.
The printer is in
process of turning off.
Off The printer is off.
2Paper
Check
light
On No paper is loaded in
the paper source.
The paper setting is
not correct.
Flashing Paper is jammed.
Paper is not loaded
straight.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
3InkCheck
light
On The installed ink
cartridge is
expended.
The ink cartridge is
not installed.
The wrong ink
cartridge is installed.
Flashing The installed ink
cartridge is nearly
expended.
Off The printer is ready
for print data.
4 Pause light On The printer is in the
Menu mode or
pause mode.
The printer has an
error.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
5Paper
Secure
light
On The paper presser is
released.
Off The printer is ready to
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Display
1. Messages
Displays the printer status, operation, and error
messages.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on
page 89
See “Details of Menu mode” on page 21
2. Paper Source icon
Displays the paper source and roll paper cut
setting.
You can select the following paper source icons
by pressing the button displayed on the LCD
panel.
When you print from the printer driver, the
settings you make on the printer driver have
priority over the settings you make on the
printer’s control panel.
3. Platen Gap icon
Displays the Platen Gap setting.
See “Menu list” on page 19
4. Paper Number
When you select paper number (1 to 10) for
CUSTOM PAPER, the number you selected appears.
See “Printing on custom paper” on page 145
5. Roll Paper Margin icon
Displays the paper margin icon with the
margins you have selected for the ROLL PAPER
MARGIN.
❏15mm: When TOP/BOTTOM 15mm is selected.
❏35/15mm: When TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm is
selected.
❏3mm: When 3mm is selected.
❏15mm: When 15mm is selected.
❏Auto: When DEFAULT is selected.
See “Menu list” on page 19
Icon Explanation
Prints on the roll paper. It cuts the roll
paper automatically after printing
each page.
When using the optional Auto
Take-up Reel Unit, set the Auto
switch to Off; otherwise, the printer
does not cut the paper.
Prints on the roll paper. It does not
cut automatically after printing.
Prints on the sheet.
Icon Explanation
None STANDARD
NARROW
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST

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6. Roll Paper Counter icon
Displays the remaining amount of roll paper.
When you make the following settings in ROLL
PAPER REMAINING of the PAPER SETUP menu, the
icon and the remaining amount of roll paper
is displayed.
❏REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
❏The length of the roll paper is set for the ROLL
PAPER LENGTH.
❏The roll length alert value is set for the ROLL
LENGTH ALERT.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 25
7. Ink cartridge status icon
Displays the remaining amount of ink in each
cartridge.
❏Ink cartridge
❏Ink remaining
8. Maintenance tank icon
The rightmost icons show the free space of the
maintenance tanks. There are two maintenance
icons for Epson Stylus Pro 9890/9908 and one for
Epson Stylus Pro 7890/7908.
Number Ink color
1Cyan(C)
2 Yellow (Y)
3LightCyan(LC)
4 Matte Black (MK)
5PhotoBlack(PK)
6 Vivid Magenta (VM)
7LightBlack(LK)
8 Light Light Black (LLK)
9 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM)
Icon Description
There is enough ink remaining.
Prepare a new ink cartridge. (flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
The ink is expended so you cannot print.
Replace the ink cartridge with a new
one. (flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
Cartridge error or no cartridge.
(flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
Icon Description
There is enough free space in the
maintenance tanks.
We recommend you prepare a new
maintenance tank. (flashing)
The maintenance tank is at the end of
its service life. Replace the
maintenance tank with a new one.
(flashing)

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9. Option usage icon
Displays whether options are available to use or
not.
10. Black Ink icon
Displays the black ink that is selected.
Menu Mode
The Menu mode enables you to make printer
settings similar to those you would normally
make in the driver or software, as well as other
additional settings, directly through the control
panel. The control panel shows the printer
information, and operations such as nozzle check
can be performed using the control panel.
Using the Menu mode
Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.
Option Icon Description
Auto
Take-up
Reel Unit
Available
Not available
No
icon
Not connected
Spectro
Proofer
Available
Not available
No
icon
Not connected
Note:
Press the button whenever you want to exit the
Menu mode and return to the READY state.
Press the button to return to the previous step.

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1. Select a menu.
Example: Select PRINTER SETUP.
APress the button to enter the Menu
mode.
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
BPress the / button to select PRINTER
SETUP.
CPress the button to enter the PRINTER
SETUP menu.
2. There are three cases
depending on the items you have
selected.
A. When you can select a parameter
Example: When selecting PLATEN GAP in the
PRINTER SETUP menu
APress the / button to select PLATEN
GAP.
BPress the button to enter the PLATEN GAP
item.
CPress the / button to select a
parameter for the item.
The current setting is marked with ( ).
DPress the button to store the selected
parameter.
EPress the button to return to the
previous level, or press the button to
exit the Menu mode.

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B. When you execute a function
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the
TEST PRINT menu
AIn the TEST PRINT menu, press the /
button to select NOZZLE CHECK.
BPress the button to enter the NOZZLE
CHECK item.
CPress the button to execute the NOZZLE
CHECK.
C. When you want to display the printer
information
Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the
PRINTER STATUS menu.
AIn the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the
/ buttontoselectINK LEVEL.
BPress the button to enter the INK LEVEL
item.
CConfirm the remaining ink on the display.
Press the / button to display the
remaining amount of each ink color.
Example: Matte Black 84%
DPress the button to return to the
previous level or press the button to
exit the Menu mode.

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Menu list
Menu Item Parameter
“PRINTER SETUP” on
page 21
PLATEN GAP NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST
PAGE LINE ON, OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM
15mm, 3mm, 15mm
PAPER SIZE CHECK ON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECK ON, OFF
REFRESH MARGIN ON, OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
CHANGE BLACK INK MANUAL, AUTO
INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE
“TEST PRINT” on
page 23
NOZZLE CHECK PRINT
STATUS SHEET PRINT
NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT
JOB INFORMATION PRINT
CUSTOM PAPER PRINT
“MAINTENANCE” on
page 23
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT EXECUTE
CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE
CLEANING NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN EACH COLOR,
POWER CLEANING
CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM
“PRINTER STATUS” on
page 24
VERSION JW0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC or JN0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC
INK LEVEL (ink color) nn%
MAINTENANCE TANK LEFT nn%
RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORY No. 0-No. 9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx.x cm2
TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter)
STATUS
INITIALIZING, NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)

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“PAPER SETUP” on
page 25
ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP
ROLL PAPER LENGTH
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPE Photo Paper
Proofing Paper
Fine Art Paper
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.1 - 10
“HEAD ALIGNMENT”
on page 27
PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENT AUTO, MANUAL
“NETWORK SETUP”
on page 27
NETWORK SETUP DISABLE, ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO, PANEL
IP, SM, DG SETTING IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
DEFAULT GATEWAY
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
BONJOUR ON, OFF
WSD OFF, ON
INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE
“OPTIONS SETUP” on
page 28
SpectroProofer STATUS INFORMATION
DEVICE ALIGNMENT
TAKE UP REEL TAKE UP REEL VERSION