Epson Stylus Pro 9000 User guide

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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 9000 and its optional and consumable
products.
Online Guide (may not be available in some countries)
Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automaticallyinstalledwhenyouinstalltheprintersoftware.)See
your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.

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Startup Guide
Color Ink Jet Printer
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.TheinformationcontainedhereinisdesignedonlyforusewiththisEPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser
or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly
comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONshallnotbe liableforanydamagesorproblemsarisingfrom
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than
EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark and ESC/P Raster and EPSON STYLUS aretrademarks of
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Declaration of Conformity
Declares that the Product:
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
January 1999
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Representative EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Product Name Ink Jet Printer
Model P130A
Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950

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Contents
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh
Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Printer software components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing on Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Chapter 3 Printing and Printer Management
Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Printing From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Printing From Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Making the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Chapter 4 Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessing the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card
Available Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Optional Interface Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoidusing 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.
❏Keeptheentirecomputersystemawayfrompotentialsources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, 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 the printer yourself.

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❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer 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 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestelltwerden,daßdieGebäudeinstallationmiteinem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may
damage the printer.
❏Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the
control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops
flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are
in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.

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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.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges as this can cause leakage.
❏Install ink cartridges immediately after removing from the
package.Leaving a cartridge unpacked for a long time before
use may result in reduced print quality.
❏Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The
cartridge may become unusable otherwise.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installation.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print heads.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity.Alsokeepitawayfromdirectsunlight,stronglight,
or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise decontacteoù la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.

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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry topromote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an
effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
ProductsorEPSON ApprovedProductsbyEPSON(UK)Limited.
Safety information
wWarning:
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live

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If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
colouredmarkingsusedto identifytheterminalsin aplug,please
proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
theplugwhichismarkedwiththe letterEortheearthsymbol(
G).
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.

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Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
Rear view
roll paper spindles
roll paper cover
paper set lever
control panel
paper basket
ink cartridge
compartment
lower cover
mounting brackets
ink cartridge
compartment
optional interface card slot cover
ink cartridge
compartment
parallel interface connector
ink cartridge
compartment
AC inlet
serial interface connector

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Chapter 1
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Upgrading to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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Connecting the Printer to Your PC
The method you use to connect the printer to your PC depends
on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer
using the printer’s built-in parallel interface, or send print jobs to
the printer over a network using an optional interface card. For
information on using optional interface cards, see Chapter 5,
“Using an Optional Interface Card”.
To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see Chapter 2, “Setting up
the Printer with Your Macintosh”.
Using the built-in parallel interface
To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you will need a
shielded, twisted-pair cable. Then follow the steps below to
connect the printer to your computer.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.
Then squeeze the wire clips together untilthey lockinto place
on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector below the interface connector.

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3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
port. Ifa ground wire exists at the computer end of the cable,
connectittothegroundconnectoratthebackofthecomputer.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software on Your PC” on page
1-3. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC
After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install
the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus
PRO 9000” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Printer software components
Your printer software includes the following items:
❏Printer driver
The printer driver is the software that runs your printer. With
it, you can make settings such as Media Type, Print Quality,
and Paper Size.
❏Utilities
The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top
operating condition.
❏EPSON Status Monitor 2
The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility notifies you of printer
errors and displays printer status information such as the
amount ofink remaining.The Status Monitor also guidesyou
when replacing ink cartridges.

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Installing on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0
Follow these steps to install your printer software:
Note:
If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software
included on your CD-ROM, insert the printer software CD-ROM,
then click Create Floppy based printer driver/utility disks
and follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Insert the software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-
ROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears.
2. Double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility to start the printer
software installation.
3. When the installation is complete, click OK.
Note:
❏IftheNew HardwareFoundscreenoranyotherWizardappears
when you turn on yourcomputer,click Cancel and follow the
steps above.
❏Installation time varies depending on your computer.
❏EPSON Status Monitor 2 installation starts automatically.
Click Cancel if you do not want to install this utility. If you
want to install it later, see “Software” in the Online Guide.
If you install EPSON Status Monitor 2, your computer will
restart automatically.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“PrintingFromYour PC”on page3-9.Seealso“PrinterSoftware”
in your Online Guide. If you use your printer on a network, see
“Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network” on page 1-6.

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Upgrading to Windows 98
When you upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows 98, uninstall
the current printer software, then install Windows 98 and the
printer software as explained below:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Printers icon in the Control Panel window.
3. Right-click your printer icon and click Delete in the dialog
box.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
5. Install the printer driver again. See “Installing on Windows
95, 98, and NT 4.0” on page 1-4.

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Printing on a Peer-to-Peer Network
For Windows 95 and 98, see below.For Windows NT 4.0, see “For
Windows NT 4.0” on page 1-10.
For Windows 95 and 98
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on a network can use it.
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which the printer is connected. Then, you must
signify the network path to the printer from each computer to use
the printer, and install the printer software on those computers.
Note:
This section describes how to use your printer as a shared printer on a
network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting
it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your
computer with other computers on a network:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network.

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3. Click File and Print Sharing.
4. Click the I want to be able to allow others to print to my
printer(s) check box and click OK.
5. In the Network window, click OK.
6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers.
Note:
❏If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM
appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then
follow the messages on the screen.
❏If a dialog box appears requesting you to restart your computer,
do so. Then open the Printer folder, and continue from step 7.
7. Select your printer, and choose Sharing from the File menu.

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8. Click Shared As, enter printer information as needed, then
click OK.
Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on a network,
follow these steps.
Note:
Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to
which it is directly connected before you can access it from another
computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared
printer” on page 1-6.
1. On the computer you want to access the printer from, click
Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next.