Epson Stylus Pro 7900 User manual

Epson Stylus™Pro 7900 | Pro 9900
A New Generation of Large Format Printers

Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology
Building on the print head technology leadership established by
Epson with the solid-state MicroPiezo print head, the Epson Stylus
Pro 7900 and 9900 feature the Epson MicroPiezo TFP (Thin Film
Piezo) print head.
Featuring 10-channel print head technology, the new one-inch wide
print head features a massive 360 nozzles per colour (channel),
delivering twice the nozzle count of earlier models and is therefore
able to print at nearly twice the speed. Another advance made
with the MicroPiezo TFP print head is an ink-repelling coating, which
reduces clogging. As a result, there is less printer down-time and
cleaning requirements, all of which help to minimise running costs.
The Epson Stylus™Pro 7900 and 9900 –
a new generation of large format printers that deliver even higher levels
of image and colour quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Image Quality
When it comes to image quality, the Epson Stylus Pro family of large format printers has long been
regarded as the global leader. With the introduction of the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900, that
leadership in quality output has again raised the bar for others to follow. This is largely due to new
technologies that include:
• EpsonMicroPiezo™TFP Print Head technology
• Variable-SizedDropletTechnology
• 2880x1440dpiresolution
• AdvancedLUT(Look-UpTable)technology
• New1440x1440dpiprintmode
Perfectly accurate
dot shape

Variable-Sized Droplet Technology
By controlling the electric pulse applied to the print
head’s piezo element, the Epson Stylus™Pro 7900/9900’s
MicroPiezo™print head is capable of producing several
different sizes of ink droplets, depending on the image
type and media used. This new generation of MicroPiezo
printheadimprovestheVariable-SizedDropletfunctionto
improve image quality while optimising print speed.
2880 x 1440 dpi resolution
The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 offer industry-leading
outputquality,withprintresolutionsofupto2880x1440dpi.
This is achieved as the result of technologies that include
Variable-SizedDropletTechnology,whichsupportsinkdroplets
as small as 3.5pl, and Advanced Meniscus Control, which
enables the printer to deliver sharp, accurately placed
spherical ink droplets with high levels of precision.
1440 x 1440 dpi mode
With the addition of a new print resolution–1440x1440dpi
– which can be used in conjunction with a third-party RIP, the
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 deliver improved quality and
dot sharpness when generating 1 bit TIFF proofs.
High Speed Throughput
In contrast to their predecessors, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900
and 9900 are able to achieve print throughput at rates up to
more than twice the speed*.
* Based on A1 plain paper draft mode
• Smoothergradations:
 Incombinationwiththe10-colourinksystem,thenewLUT
technology delivers prints with noticeably smoother colour
gradations and transitions.
Advanced LUT technology
Utilisinganewandsophisticatedcolour
LUT(Look-UpTable)technology,the
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers
achieve high levels of optimisation in
the key image quality areas of:
Poor
gradation
LUT with poor grain
characteristics
LUT with good
grain characteristics
LUT quality affects
the graininess of
skin tones.
Colour gamut
with nonsmooth
LUT gradation
Colour gamut
with smooth
LUT gradation
Good
gradation
• Grainreduction:
By improving the ink combination selection process, the new
 LUTtechnologydramaticallyreduces instances of image
grain that tend to be prevalent in skin tones.
• Colourconstancy:
WithacolourconstancyleveloflessthanDeltaE1.0,print
colours remain visually consistent when viewed under
different lights and lighting conditions.
Print Speed Comparision
Up to
2.5 times
faster!
Up to
2.5 times
faster!

ColourGamut
UnderpinningtheEpsonStylus™Pro 7900
and 9900’s ability to deliver the highest
quality images on a wide variety of media
is the dramatically extended colour
gamut achieved by means of the newly
developed10-colourEpsonUltraChrome™
HDRInkTechnology.
Thisfeatureextendsproongcapabilities
byexpandingthegamuttoaccurately
reproduce more spot colours than ever
before. When used in conjunction with a
third-partyRIP,morespotandPANTONE™
colours are covered when compared to
atypical8-colourinkset.Professional
photographersandproducersofneart
willalsoappreciatetheexpandedcolour
gamut, which gives greater colour
control when editing high dynamic range
images.
In building on the advances introduced with the
EpsonUltraChromeK3InkwithVividMagenta,
EpsonhasengineeredtheUltraChromeHDR(High
DynamicRange)pigmentinktechnology.While
still retaining its predecessor’s key features, such
as three-level black ink for superb grey balance,
and smooth tonal gradation from shadow to
highlight,UltraChromeHDRcomprisesseveral
new important innovations that contribute to
dramatically enhanced print and colour quality.
Epson
UltraChrome
HDR Ink Technology
Three-Level Black Ink Technology
EpsonUltraChromeHDRInkeliminates the colour twist and short tonal gradation problems traditionally faced by black-and-white
photographers using digital printers, delivering black-and-white prints that rival those created with silver-halide processes. A three-level
blackinktechnology–Black,LightBlackandLightLightBlack–givesEpsonStylusPro7900and9900prints:
• Smoothtonalgradationwithnocolourtwist • Richshadowandhighlightdetail
• High,blackD-maxwithglossymedia • Unrivalledneutralgreytones
The use of three black inks also allows for a more stable and accurate grey balance, which provides professional users with more
accurate colour control due to the smaller quantity of colour inks used.
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink with VM Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink

Short-Term Colour Stability 5min-144h MAX data
Epson Proofing Paper Commercial
Automatic Colour Calibration
10-ColourInkSystem
One of the most significant advantages of UltraChrome™HDR Ink is the inclusion of Orange and
Green inks, which bring about a dramatic expansion of the colour gamut, especially in the green to
yellow, and yellow to red ranges. In particular, with the new orange ink, the Epson Stylus™Pro 7900
and 9900 printers deliver a major reduction in image grain that is typically evidenced in skin tone
reproductions.
Overall,thetwonewinksaffordusersanincrediblywidecolourgamut–onavarietyofmedia–
that contributes to their ability to generate prints of outstanding quality.
ExcellentShortandLongTermColourStability
WhenEpsonUltraChromeHDRInkisredontothemediabytheMicroPiezo™
TFP print head, it is rapidly absorbed deep into the substrate and as a result,
coloursbecomeresistanttochangeandstabilisequickly.UsinggenuineEpson
media, the new ink delivers prints with:
GreenYellowVivid
Magenta
Light
Cyan
CyanLight Light
Black
Light
Black
Photo
Black
Matte
Black
Vivid Light
Magenta
Orange
Advanced SpectroProofer
To further help operators achieve absolute colour accuracy,
theEpsonStylusPro7900and9900canbeconguredwithan
optional SpectroProofer, enabling professional colour workflows
bymeansofautomaticcolourcalibrationandverication.
Through automation of those processes and with a mounting
unitfortheSpectroProofer,theresultisasimpliedworkow.
Importantly, mechanical scanning ensures repeatability and thereby
reduces labour costs while delivering accurate output.
To compensate for optical brighteners in media, the SpectroProofer
isavailableintwomodels–withorwithoutaUVcutlter.
Theexibilityoftheseoptionswillultimatelyallowuserstogenerate
acolourcerticationlabeladvisingiftheproofhaspassedorfailed.
Thisabilityiscriticalintheareaofremoteandcontractproong.
Thisoptionaddsexibilitytoeasilyintegratewithallyourexisting
workflow and operates with a black or white backing of the
measurement patch, ensuring conformity with the ISO-12647-7
standard for proofing.
• Lightfastnessratingsofupto
75 years* for colour and over
 200years*forblack-and-white
prints
• Stablecolourinjust30minutes
• Excellentwaterresistance
• Improvedscratchresistance
* Pertains to information on the
specification page
New Automated Process
Existing Manual Process

Left
compartment
Right
compartment
Left
compartment
Right
compartment
High Productivity
In high-demand professional printing environments, the range of productivity features
included with the Epson Stylus™Pro 7900 and 9900 ensure operators are better able to
increase volume output while maintaining industry leading print quality.
LargeCapacityInkCartridges
Featuring the ability to handle large capacity 700ml ink
cartridges, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 represent an
ideal solution for high throughput environments without the need
for constant changing of ink cartridges. Along with their 700ml ink
cartridge handling capabilities, the printers can also utilise 350ml
capacity cartridges.
Automatic Switching between
Photo and Matte Black Inks
Included in the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 is a feature that
provides automatic switching between Photo and Matte Black
inks. With both ink cartridges installed, the printer automatically
switches between Photo Black for glossy media, and Matte Black
for matte-type media. In any professional printing environment,
this feature ensures a single printer can be used for different types
of media without the need for changing inks and flushing ink lines,
giving increased flexibility and reduced running costs.
Thick Media Support
AddingsignicantlytotheversatilityoftheEpsonStylusPro
7900 and 9900 is their ability to handle media up to 1.5mm in
thickness. With this ability, the printers can produce high quality
output ready for immediate framing – eliminating the need for
mounting.

Existing New
Ease-of-Use
In the high demand world of professional large format printing, simplicity of operation is of
paramount importance. With the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900, ease-of-use is a given.
ColourLCDControlPanel
Providing operators with a greater level of ease-of-use, the
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 incorporate an advanced
controlpanelandcolourLCD.Featuringone-touchbuttonsfor
job pause/cancellation, paper cut, Photo Black/Matte Black ink
change, paper feed release/close and ink cartridge holder cover
control, the panel has been designed to assist operators improve
productivity by simplifying printer operation and control.
Innovative Roll Paper Handling
Inaffordingtrulyversatileandexiblemediamanagement,theEpson
Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 require no spindle. Instead, the printers
utiliseamediaholdingsystemthatsimpliesrollmedialoadingand
automatically adjusts roll paper skew settings.
Media Barcode Tracking
and Identification System
Anin-builtMediaBarcodeTrackingandIdenticationSystemenablesthe
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 to record – by means of barcode printing –
mediatypeandremaininglengthonrollmedia.Usingthebarcodedinformation,
the printers automatically verify the media type and remaining length
when partially used rolls of media are loaded. Along with helping to reduce
media wastage, the barcode tracking system helps to eliminate costly
production errors arising from incorrect media selection.
HighSpeedRotary-TypeCutter
With a four-second, automatic rotary-type paper cutter that has been designed
to support all paper (including adhesive), cloth and canvas medias, the Epson
Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 help to streamline the production and post-
production processes by accurately and cleanly cutting roll media prints.
Automatic Ink Droplet
Detection System
Usingprecisionelectricalchargedetection
technology, the Epson Stylus™Pro 7900 and
9900’sAutomaticInkDropletDetectionSystem
detects minute electrical charges on ink
dropletsredbytheMicroPiezo™TFP print head.
Activated each time the printer is turned on and
after predetermined periods of time, the system
automatically enters head-cleaning mode if an
insufcientelectricalchargeisdetected,which
signiesinkjetclogging.

PRODUCTNAME Epson Stylus Pro 7900
SIZE 24 inch wide
INK MODE 10 Colour (11 inks onboard)
Auto switching between Photo and Matte Black
PRINTTECHNOLOGY
Print Head
Nozzle Configuration
Print Direction
MicroPiezo™TFP (Thin Film Piezo) Print Head
360 nozzles per colour
Bi-directional printing, uni-directional printing
PRINT RESOLUTION
Maximum resolution
Maximum Ink Droplet Size
2880dpi x 1440dpi Epson Variable-sized
Droplet Technology
3.5pl
INKSYSTEM
Ink type
Configuration
Ink Cartridge
Ink Capacity
Epson UltraChrome™HDR
(High Dynamic Range) Ink
10-Colours pigment ink (C, M, Y, PK, MK, LC,
LM, LK, LLK O, G) with 11 slots)
Auto switching between Photo and Matte Black
Individual high capacity hot swappable ink
cartridge 350ml or 700ml
PRINTER SPEED – A1 SIZE
Draft (360 x 360dpi)
Fine (720 x 720dpi)
Super fine (720 x 1440dpi)
Super Photo (2880 x 1440dpi)
0.8 minutes
4.5 minutes
6.8 minutes
13.4 minutes
PRINTER DRIVER Win2000, XP(32bit/64bit), MacOSX 10.3.9
or later
PAPERINPUTCAPABILITY
Roll Media Single roll 1 roll < 170mm /
Outside diameter
Media width 254mm-620mm
Maximum Media Thickness 0.8mm-1.5mm
PAPEROUTPUTCAPABILITY Output bin, Rotary cutter blade, single roll
system
PRINTINGAREA(WIDTH)
Maximum paper width Roll Paper 406mm-610mm, 2 / 3 inch core
Cut Sheet 210mm-610mm
CONSUMABLESPARTS Cutter blade, maintenance tank
MAINTENANCEPARTS Pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap
assembly
RELIABILITY
Cutter Blade
Carriage Motor
Coat paper, approx. 2000 cuts
Approx. 20,000 B0+ sheets
CONTROLPANEL
Colour
Size
2.5 inch LCD screen
320 x 200 pixels
ROLL DIMENSIONS Core diameter 2” or 3”, Max. Outside Diameter
Ø 150mm
MEMORY
Printer
Network
256MB
64MB
LANGUAGES ESC / P2 Raster
INTERFACES(STANDARD) USB2.0 (Compatible with 1.1)
Ethernet 10 Base-T 100 Base-TX
VOLTAGE/CURRENT AC 100-120V / 220-240V
POWERCONSUMPTION
Operating
Sleep
Standby
Sleep
70W
<16W
<1W
<16W
DIMENSIONS 1356 x 667 x 1218 (mm)
WEIGHT Printer: 84.5kg (includes stand)
WARRANTY Standard 1 year onsite
PRODUCTNAME Epson Stylus Pro 9900
SIZE 44 inch wide
INK MODE 10 Colour (11 inks onboard)
Auto switching between Photo and Matte Black
PRINTTECHNOLOGY
Print Head
Nozzle Configuration
Print Direction
MicroPiezo TFP (Thin Film Piezo) Print Head
360 nozzles per colour
Bi-directional printing, uni-directional printing
PRINT RESOLUTION
Maximum resolution
Maximum Ink Droplet Size
2880dpi x 1440dpi Epson Variable-sized
Droplet Technology
3.5pl
INKSYSTEM
Ink type
Configuration
Ink Cartridge
Ink Capacity
Epson UltraChrome HDR
(High Dynamic Range) Ink
10-Colours pigment ink (C, M, Y, PK, MK, LC,
LM, LK, LLK O, G) with 11 slots)
Auto switching between Photo and Matte Black
Individual high capacity hot swappable ink
cartridge 350ml or 700ml
PRINTER SPEED – A1 SIZE
Draft (360 x 360dpi)
Fine (720 x 720dpi)
Super fine (720 x 1440dpi)
Super Photo (2880 x 1440dpi)
0.8 minutes
4.5 minutes
6.8 minutes
13.4 minutes
PRINTER DRIVER Win2000, XP(32bit/64bit), MacOSX 10.3.9
or later
PAPERINPUTCAPABILITY
Roll Media Single roll 1 roll < 170mm /
Outside diameter
Media width 254mm-620mm
Maximum Media Thickness 0.8mm-1.5mm
PAPEROUTPUTCAPABILITY Output bin, Rotary cutter blade, single roll
system
PRINTINGAREA(WIDTH)
Maximum paper width Roll Paper 406mm-1118mm, 2 / 3 inch core
Cut Sheet 210mm-1118mm
CONSUMABLESPARTS Cutter blade, maintenance tank
MAINTENANCEPARTS Pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap
assembly
RELIABILITY
Cutter Blade
Carriage Motor
Coat paper, approx. 2000 cuts
Approx. 20,000 B0+ sheets
CONTROLPANEL
Colour
Size
2.5 inch LCD screen
320 x 200 pixels
ROLL DIMENSIONS Core diameter 2” or 3”, Max. Outside Diameter
Ø 150mm
MEMORY
Printer
Network
256MB
64MB
LANGUAGES ESC / P2 Raster
INTERFACES(STANDARD) USB2.0 (Compatible with 1.1)
Ethernet 10 Base-T 100 Base-TX
VOLTAGE/CURRENT AC 100-120V / 220-240V
POWERCONSUMPTION
Operating
Sleep
Standby
Sleep
80W
<16W
<1W
<16W
DIMENSIONS 1864 x 667 x 1218 (mm)
WEIGHT Printer: 116kg (includes stand)
WARRANTY Standard 1 year onsite
Epson Stylus™Pro 7900 |9900
Specifications
11/08
ABN: 91 002 625 783
Epson Australia 1300 131 928
Epson New Zealand 0800 23 77 66
www.epson.com.au
* LIGHTFASTNESS TEST
CRITERIA (INDOOR DISPLAY
CONDITION)
Test Conditions
1. Under fluorescent light
(Indoor Display Condition)
with glass mount.
2. The data is calculated
by Epson’s accelerated test
and it does not mean Epson
guarantees periods.
3. The estimated longevity
does not indicate the colour
changing and the durability of
the paper itself.
Light Source: Fluorescent
LightIntensity: 70,000
luxTemperature: 24°C
Humidity: 60%RH
Glass mount: 2mm, soda lime
Fade criteria: Pure YMC 30%
loss at OD = 1Display-life
calculation: Total illuminance/
(500lux x 10hours x 365days =
1year)
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STAR Partner, Epson has
determined that this product
meets the International
ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency. Epson is
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SEIKO Epson Corporation.
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shown herein are simulations.
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.