Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Photographic Dye Ink User manual

EPSON Stylus®Pro 7600/9600
Quick Reference Guide
EPSON Stylus®Pro 7600/9600
Printed in USA
CPD-14020

1Slide the removable paper stop off the left end of
the spindle.
To use a 3-inch roll paper core, attach the gray
adapters to the paper stops at each end. See
your Printer Guide for details.
2Position the roll paper as shown, then slide it onto
the spindle.
3Slide the removable paper stop back onto the
spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll.
7Move the paper lever to the released position.
8Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way
through.
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4Open the roll paper cover on the printer.
5Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The
white end of the spindle goes on the right.)
6Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the
Paper Source button until the Roll Auto Cut
light comes on.
To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you
don’t select Sheet when you’re using roll
paper.
9Turn the roll back to
remove any slack. Then
align the bottom edge of
the paper with the row of
holes, as shown.
10 Return the paper lever to the locked position,
then close the roll paper cover.
11 Press the Pause button. The paper feeds into the
printing position automatically and READY
appears on the control panel.

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4Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the
right edge of the paper is straight and aligned
with the scale on the roll paper cover.
For a large sheet of paper, feed it so that it comes
out below. Then align the edges of the sheet with
the rows of holes as shown.
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1Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper
cover is closed.
2Press the Paper Source button until the Sheet
light comes on.
3Push the paper lever back to the released
position.
For heavy paper, you may need to increase
the suction strength by pressing the button.
This helps hold the paper in place during
loading and printing.
For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by
pressing the button.
5Return the paper lever to the locked position.
6Press the Pause button. The sheet feeds into
the printing position automatically and READY
appears on the control panel.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move
the paper lever during printing, or while the
Operate or Pause light is flashing.
7Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet
stays in the printer.
8To remove your print, press the Paper Feed
button.
Printing on Posterboard
When you print on posterboard or other thick media
(more than 19 mil thick), you should open the front cover
before loading as described below.
1Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper
cover is closed.
2Press the Paper Source button until the Sheet
light comes on.
3Push the paper lever back to the released position.
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6Align the board with the scale on the roll paper
cover.
4Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs
that act as paper supports when the cover is
open.)
5Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it
meets resistance.
If you’re using stock more than 39 inches
long, load it long edge first (in landscape
orientation).
7Return the paper lever to the locked position.
Then close the front cover.
8Press the Pause button. The board feeds into
the printing position automatically and READY
appears on the control panel.
9Run your print job. After it is finished, the
posterboard stays in the printer.
10 To remove the print, hold it and push the paper
lever back to the released position.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move
the paper lever during printing, or while the
Operate or Pause light is flashing.

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If you notice banding or missing colors in your printouts,
the print head may need cleaning. First print a nozzle
check pattern to find out the condition of the print head.
Then run a cleaning cycle, if neccessary, and print another
check pattern to test the results.
1Load a sheet of coated ink jet paper (or roll paper)
in the printer.
2Press the SelecType button, then press the
button so that TEST PRINT appears on the
display.
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3Press the button twice, then press Enter. The
nozzle check prints as shown:
If all the lines in the nozzle check are complete, with
no missing dots or gaps, the print head doesn’t need
cleaning.
If the pattern is missing dots or lines, as shown below,
you need to run a cleaning cycle.
4Make sure all the Ink Out lights on the printer’s
control panel are off. If an Ink Out light is
flashing or on, you need to replace the
corresponding ink cartridge instead.
5Press the Cleaning button and hold it for at least
3 seconds. The Pause light flashes as the printer
cleans its print head. The cleaning cycle takes
about a minute and does not use any paper.
To avoid damaging the printer, don’t turn it off
until the cleaning cycle is finished and the
Pause light has stopped flashing.
6When the Pause light goes off, follow steps
1 through 3 to run another nozzle check to make
sure the print head is clean.
If You Notice Banding...
If you still see banding after running a cleaning cycle, you
may need to align the print head as described in the
Printer Guide.
Banding can also be caused by selecting the incorrect
paper type in your printer software. Be sure to select the
paper you’re using in the EPSON printer software or in a
third-party RIP. If your paper is not listed, you can use the
printer’s SelecType menu to create a custom paper type
(see “Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper” in the
Printer Guide).

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Before you begin a large print job, you should check
your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you
can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until
the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then
continue the job without any loss of print quality.
Checking Ink Levels
The easiest way of checking ink levels is from
the control panel.
*If your printer uses EPSON UltraChrome™ ink, the black ink cartridges may be either Photo Black, Matte Black, or Light Black. See
your Printer Guide for more information on switching between black print modes.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When one of the Ink Out lights is flashing and INK LOW is
displayed on the control panel, the corresponding cartridge is
nearly empty. Make sure you have the correct replacement
cartridge.
If you have a Stylus Pro 9600 that uses EPSON UltraChrome
ink, you can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml
cartridges. Unless you are planning to switch between black
print modes (see your Printer Guide for details), be sure to
replace the black ink cartridges with the same colors as you are
currently using.
EPSON Photographic Dye™ink
110 ml
Black T545100
Cyan T545200
Magenta T545300
Yellow T545400
Light Cyan T545500
Light Magenta T545600
EPSON UltraChrome ink
110 ml 220 ml
Photo Black T543100 T544100
Cyan T543200 T544200
Magenta T543300 T544300
Yellow T543400 T544400
Light Cyan T543500 T544500
Light Magenta T543600 T544600
Light Black T543700 T544700
Matte Black T543800 T544800
(full) (almost empty)
black*
black*
cyan
magenta
light cyan
light magenta
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When one of the Ink Out lights stays on and INK OUT
is displayed on the control panel, the cartridge is empty.
To replace the cartridge, first make sure the printer is on.
1Open the ink compartment cover.
2Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position.
5Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing
toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into
the slot. Don’t force it.
If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you
may have the wrong cartridge. Check the
package and product code. If the Ink Out light
remains on after installing the cartridge, it may
not be inserted fully.
3Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer.
Do not shake the empty cartridge, or ink may
escape. If ink gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in
your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
4Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct
color, and remove it from its package.
If you’re using UltraChrome Ink, gently shake the
cartridge before installing it.
6Return the ink lever to its locked position.
7If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink
compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml
cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open.
If you see the message WRONG INK
CARTRIDGE, you may have loaded an incorrect
black ink cartridge for the black ink mode
you’re currently in, or a cartridge containing
the wrong type of ink for your printer
(Photographic Dye or UltraChrome). Remove
any cartridges indicated by a red light on the
control panel, and replace them with the
correct cartridges.

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Replacing the Cutter Blade
If you notice that the paper isn’t cut cleanly, you may
need to replace the cutter blade. You can check its status
as described below:
1 Press the SelecType button on the control
panel, then press until you see PRINTER
STATUS.
2Press , then press until you see
SERVICE LIFE.
3 Press , then press until you see CUTTER.
E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are
displayed, the cutter needs to be replaced.
Follow these steps to replace the cutter:
1Press the SelecType button on the control
panel, then press until you see
MAINTENANCE.
2Press , then press until you see
CUTTER REPL.
3Press , then press Enter. The carriage moves to
the cutter replacement position.
4Open the front cover. Hold down the side pin, as
shown, then turn the latch to the right.
5Carefully remove the cutter blade, being careful
not to let the spring fly out.
6Insert the new cutter blade. Hold down its side
pin and secure it with the latch.
7 Close the printer cover. The carriage returns to
the home position and the cutter replacement is
complete.
Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from
the system during print head cleaning and other
maintenance procedures. It is time to replace it when the
Maintenance Tank light remains on. You can also check
its status as shown below:
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1 Turn on the printer. Wait until READY or
PAPER OUT appears on the control panel.
Make sure the printer is on before you start.
2 Pull out the maintenance tank from the side of the
printer.
Do not tip the tank, or ink may spill out.
3 Insert the new tank.
Maintenance
tank indicator
(showing an
empty tank)
Maintenance
tank light

Message Light Explanation or response
READY Operate light on Printer is ready to print.
PRINTING Operate light flashing Printer is receiving data.
RESET All lights flash briefly Printer is resetting.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on Press the Pause button to continue.
WAIT Pause light on Printer is initializing, performing maintenance, or
charging ink.
PAUSE Pause light flashing Printer is paused. To resume printing, press the Pause
button.
Status messages
These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation.
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Message Light Explanation Response
INK LOW Ink Out light(s) flashing Ink cartridge(s) nearly Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated
empty (printing continues). by Ink Out light(s). See page 7.
INK OUT Ink Out light(s) on Ink cartridge(s) empty Replace ink cartridges indicated
(printing stops). by Ink Out light(s). See page 7.
LOAD ROLL PAPER Paper Out light on Paper source setting in Make sure the right paper is loaded
LOAD SHEET PAPER print options is different and the paper source setting is the
from control panel. same on the control panel and print
options.
MAINTENANCE REQ. A maintenance part will Note the error number and contact
<error number> need to be replaced soon. EPSON.
Error messages
For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide.

Where To Get Help
Where To Get Help
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Message Light Explanation Response
PAPER JAM Paper Out light Paper has jammed in the Raise the paper lever and open
flashing printer. the lower cover if necessary. Then
remove the jammed paper, close
the lower cover, and lower the
lever. Turn the printer off and
then back on.
PAPER NOT STRAIGHT Paper Out light on Paper was fed at an angle. Reload paper, making sure the
edges are straight and lined up
with the row of holes.
SERVICE REQ. All lights flashing An error has occurred. Note the error number, and turn
<error number> the printer off and then on. If the
message remains, contact EPSON.
TURN PRINTER PWR OFF This message appears after Turn the printer off and then
AND THEN ON you clear a paper jam. on again.
Error messages (continued)
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