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Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights and Trademarks 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. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows Vista , XP , XP x64 , and 2000 . ❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Contents Contents Loading Cut Sheet A3 Size or Larger / Thick paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ejecting Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Paper Basket and Paper Guides. . . . . Using the Standard Paper Basket. . . . . . . . . . . Printable Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Contents Instructions for placing the printer. . . . . . . . . Maintaining White Ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes for when you are not using the printer ................................... About ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes for handling the ink cartridges. . . . . . . . Notes for replacing ink cartridges and shaking the white ink cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes for storing the ink cartridges. . .
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Safety Instructions When choosing a place for this product Safety Instructions ❏ 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. Important Safety Instructions ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Safety Instructions ❏ 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. When using this product ❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Safety Instructions ❏ 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.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Introduction See “Shaking a White Ink Cartridge” on page 65 Introduction Automatic maintenance feature This product is wide-format ink jet color printers that provide a white ink printing feature, supporting 24-inch paper. Read this section before using your printer. Auto white ink refresh Automatically refreshes old white ink with new ink to avoid sedimentation in the ink tube.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Introduction c Caution: If an unexpected power-off is triggered by electrical power failure or a short circuit, you must turn on your printer and then turn it off again by pressing the Power button. ❏ Make sure that there is enough cleaning liquid remaining when powering off. Both white ink and cleaning liquid is required for the ink changing procedure. The printer turns off without changing ink if there is not enough cleaning liquid remaining.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Introduction 9. Manual box Place the manual in here. You can set it either on the left or right side of the stand. Printer Parts Front section Rear section 1. Adapter holder Holds the roll paper when loading the roll paper. 1. Maintenance tank These tanks hold the waste ink. 2. Roll paper cover Open the roll paper cover when loading or removing the roll paper. 2. USB interface connector Connects the computer and printer with a USB interface cable. 3.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Introduction Epson Film Basket A special basket for Epson special film. You can remove and store it when it is not in use.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel 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 when you load the paper while icon to Sheet REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON. The Control Panel Buttons, Lights, and Messages Icon You can check the ink remaining and printer status on the control panel. Buttons Explanation Roll Auto Cut On Prints on roll paper.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel ❏ Enters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed during printing. See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 26 Lights ❏ 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. ❏ By pressing this button after printing, the printer ejects the cut sheet.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel 3. Platen Gap icon/Paper Number Normally, displays the PLATEN GAP setting. See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 22 Display Icon Explanation None STANDARD NARROW WIDE WIDER 1. Messages Displays the printer status, operation, and error messages.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel ❏ Ink remaining 5. Roll Paper Counter icon Displays the remaining amount of roll paper. When you make the following settings in ROLL PAPER REMAINING from the PAPER SETUP menu, the icon and the remaining amount of roll paper is displayed. Icon Description There is enough ink remaining. ❏ REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON. Prepare a new ink cartridge. (flashing) This icon indicates the Yellow ink.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel 8. Option usage icon Displays whether options are available to use or not. Option Icon SpectroProofer Mounter 24" Menu Mode You can specify the platen gap, custom paper and more in the Menu mode. You can also display printer information, and operations such as nozzle check can be performed using the control panel.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel 2. There are three cases depending on the items you have selected. B. When you execute a function Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK from the TEST PRINT menu A. When you can select a parameter Example: When selecting PLATEN GAP in the PRINTER SETUP menu A In the TEST PRINT menu, press the button to select NOZZLE CHECK. B Press the button to enter NOZZLE CHECK, / button to select and then press the PRINT WITH WHITE INK or PRINT NOW.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel C. When you want to display printer information Example: When selecting INK LEVEL from the PRINTER STATUS menu. A In the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the button to select INK LEVEL. B Press the C Confirm the amount of ink remaining on the / button to display display. Press the the amount of ink remaining for each color. / button to enter INK LEVEL.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Menu list Menu Item Parameter “PRINTER SETUP” on page 22 PLATEN GAP NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST PAGE LINE ON, OFF ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT, TOP 15/BOTTOM 35mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm, 3mm, 15mm PAPER SIZE CHECK ON, OFF PAPER SKEW CHECK ON, OFF AUTO NOZZLE CHECK ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES AUTO WT INK REFRESH ON, OFF INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE NOZZL
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Menu Item Parameter “PAPER SETUP” on page 27 ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE ClearProof Film Premium Glossy 250 Premium Glossy Sheet Proofing Paper W Sm CUSTOM PAPER NO PAPER SELECTED Bundled Roll Paper CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Details of Menu mode PRINTER SETUP * Default settings Item Parameter Explanation PLATEN GAP NARROW You can adjust the distance between the print head and the paper. STANDARD * ❏ STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD. ❏ When selecting a setting other than STANDARD, the following icon is displayed on the LCD panel.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Item Parameter Explanation PAPER SKEW CHECK ON * ❏ ON: If the paper is not straight, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel and the printer stops printing. ❏ OFF: A paper align error does not occur even if the printed data is out of range of the paper, and the printer continues to print. OFF This setting is effective for roll paper only.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel TEST PRINT Item Parameter Explanation NOZZLE CHECK PRINT WITH WHITE INK There are two kinds of nozzle checks available. Use the option that best suits your usage. PRINT NOW ❏ PRINT WITH WHITE INK Prints a nozzle check pattern with all color inks including the white ink. Even when white ink is not selected and cleaning liquid is selected, it automatically changes to white ink and prints a nozzle check pattern.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel MAINTENANCE You can perform maintenance functions, such as head cleaning. Item Parameter Explanation CHANGE INK CL->WT Changes ink in the nozzle. It takes about three minutes for replacement. WT->CL ❏ CL->WT Changes cleaning liquid with white Ink. ❏ WT->CL Changes white ink with cleaning liquid. CUTTER ADJUSTMENT -3.0mm~+3.0mm You can adjust the cutter position with 0.2-mm increments.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel PRINTER STATUS This menu shows the printer status. Item Parameter Explanation VERSION AN0XXXX-XX.XX.IBCC You can see the firmware version. INK LEVEL (ink color) nn% You can see the status of each ink cartridge. MAINTENANCE TANK RIGHT nn% You can see the empty space in the maintenance tank. JOB HISTORY No. 0 - No.9 INK xxxxx.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel PAPER SETUP When you use non-Epson media, be sure to make the appropriate settings for the paper. Item Parameter Explanation ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP You can load the paper remaining counter function only if paper is not loaded in the printer. ❏ OFF: The ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is disabled. The Roll Paper Counter icon does not appear on the LCD panel.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel CUSTOM PAPER SETUP When you use non-Epson media, you need to make settings suitable for the media. After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings. Make sure to select the paper from PAPER TYPE first, and then make the PLATEN GAP setting and so on. To set the custom paper, see the following section.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Item Parameter Explanation FRONT EDGE STANDBY STANDARD POSITION You can select the paper top stand by position for pre printing (paper is loaded) and post printing (after auto-cut) depending on the paper type. BACK POSITION ❏ STANDARD POSITION : Normally use this option. ❏ BACK POSITION: Loads the paper with less paper loading length. Use this option when printing on media such as transparent film to avoid the tracks of the paper.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel HEAD ALIGNMENT You can perform print head alignment. For more details, see the following section. See “Print head alignment” on page 80 Item Parameter Explanation PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE When using Epson special media, select the paper type. If you use non-Epson special media, enter the paper thickness in the range of 0.1 to 1.5 mm.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide The Control Panel Maintenance Mode Item Parameter Explanation LENGTH UNITS METRIC You can select the unit of measurement to use for displaying length. You can change the language or the display units used or return all setting values to their factory defaults. A Turn off the printer by pressing the B Press both the button and the button at the same time to turn on the printer. Hold down both buttons until MAINTENANCE MODE is displayed on the LCD panel.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Paper Handling B Open the roll paper cover. C To unlock the adapter holder, push the lock lever of the adapter holder down firmly. Then move the adapter holder to the left with the handle. Using Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper To load roll paper, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ When REMAINING PAPER SETUP is ON, the barcode (including paper information) is printed on the roll paper edge before the paper is removed.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling D G Place the paper roll in the gap on the top face of the printer. Attach the roll media adapters on both ends of the roll paper. Then, pull down the lock lever of the adapters on both sides to lock. Push the adapters into the paper core firmly. E Switch the lever of the roll media adapter to fit the core size of the roll paper. Using 2-inch core: H Using 3-inch core: F Release the lock lever of the adapters on both sides.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling I K Slide the adapter holder with the handle until the left roll media adapter aligns with the on the adapter holder. Slide the adapter holder with the handle to the right to set it in the holder axis firmly. Make sure you set both ends of the roll paper into the adapters firmly. J Roll the roll paper slowly into the roll paper holder. L Push the lock lever of the adapter holder up to lock.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Q If you have difficulty feeding the paper, adjust or the paper suction by pressing the button. Pull the paper to fit the edge of the paper to the label position. If ARE THESE SETTINGS OK? is displayed on or button to the LCD panel, press the button. Set select NO and then press the the media type and paper remaining, and then button to set the media. press the The previous setting is displayed on the LCD panel.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Cutting the Roll Paper Cutting the roll paper after printing There are two ways to cut the roll paper. Cutting the roll paper automatically Method Operation Auto cut Cut the roll paper after printing each page automatically. Manual cut Cut the roll paper manually, or cut the roll paper using cutter a commercially available cutter. Cuts the roll paper automatically after printing each page.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Removing the Roll Paper Note: When you are not using the roll paper, wrap it using the optional roll paper belt. Note: We recommend that you remove the roll paper from the printer after printing. If the paper roll is left in the printer, the roller for securing the paper may leave a mark on the surface of the paper. A Make sure the printer is turned on. B Open the roll paper cover.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling F Pull up the lock lever of the adapter to unlock. Then remove the roll media adapter from the roll paper. Using Cut Sheet Media The procedures differ depending on your paper size and thickness. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, place it in the original bag that it came in when it was purchased.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling D Loading cut sheet smaller than A3 size A Turn on the printer by pressing the B Press the button repeatedly until Sheet appears. C Make sure that the roll paper cover is closed. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it meets resistance. Align the right edge of the paper with the setting position, and then insert the paper until it meets resistance.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling G If you are using the paper basket, set it to the backward position. D Press the E Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot. F Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are straight and in line with the setting line. button. See “Using the Standard Paper Basket” on page 46 Loading Cut Sheet A3 Size or Larger / Thick paper When you load a cut sheet media A3 or larger or thick paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm), follow the steps below.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling G H Press the button. Ejecting Paper After a few seconds, the paper moves to the button, it start position. If you press the moves at once. This section explains how to eject paper after printing. If ARE THESE SETTINGS OK? is displayed on or button to the LCD panel, press the button. Set select NO and then press the the media type and paper remaining, and then button to load the media.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling For Cut Sheet Media A Using the Paper Basket and Paper Guides Make sure LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. Using the supplied paper basket ejects the media smoothly and prevents damage when ejecting media. Use the appropriate basket to match the media you are using, otherwise the printouts may be smeared, folded or other damage may occur. If READY is displayed on the LCD panel, press button to feed the paper.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Using Epson Film Basket Parts names and functions Use Epson Film Basket only when printing on the Epson film such as Epson ClearProof Film. Remove and store it when using the other media. Ejectable sizes for the Epson Film Basket are shown below. Part names and functions for the Epson Film Basket are shown below. Ejection direction Paper Size Forward Paper Length 420 to 914.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Preparing for mounting Mounting to the printer When using the Epson Film Basket, you need to change the position of the standard paper basket. Follow the steps below to prepare for mounting the Epson Film Basket. Follow the steps below to mount the Epson Film Basket to the printer. A Take off the storing string and open the film basket.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling C Fix the storing string by the hook-and-loop fastener straps. c Caution: If the film basket is not mounted correctly, film is not ejected properly. Look through the small window on the basket guides to check that the protruding left and right attachment parts enter the basket guides securely. D Turn the attachment part towards the printer and then fit it to the gutter of the basket guide by pressing down on the handle section.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Removing from the printer and storing Using the Standard Paper Basket The ejection direction differs depending on the media type. When not using the Epson Film Basket, follow the steps below to remove and store it. Note: ❏ Remove the Film Basket first when replacing roll paper or installing or removing the Epson SpectroProofer Mounter 24". ❏ Direction Paper Size Forward Paper length: 914.4 mm or longer or Paper thickness: 0.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling When ejecting paper forward The paper guides keep the ejected prints straight in front of the printer. This section explains how to switch the status from ejecting paper backward to ejecting paper forward. A B C Bring the paper basket to the vertical position. D Move the paper guides to fix the basket cloth in place. This tightens the basket cloth. Remove the hook-and-loop fastener straps of the front paper basket, and tilt it down.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling When ejecting paper backward Ejects the prints backward and store them in the paper basket. This section explains how to switch the status from ejecting paper forward to ejecting paper backward. C Move the paper guides to the vertical position, and then bring the front basket back as far as it will go. D Bring the front paper basket up and fasten it with the hook-and-loop fastener straps.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Storing the paper basket Printable Area If the paper basket is not used, bring the front basket up to the vertical position. This section explains how to switch the status from ejecting paper backward status to storing paper basket. Roll Paper A B Printable area depending on the ROLL PAPER MARGIN which is set on the LCD panel. See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 22 Move the paper guides to the horizontal position.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Handling Note: ❏ The print area does not change even when the margins are changed. ❏ The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is loaded. Print data that exceeds the printable area of the paper cannot be printed. ❏ When the same data is printed with a 3-mm margin and a 15-mm margin and compared, you may notice that part of the right side of the 15-mm margin image is not printed.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Using Printer Software EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Using Printer Software EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 gives the user a broad range of control over the printer from a computer, allowing you to update the firmware or monitor the printer. Note: The printer software included on the CD-ROM is for Windows only. Printer Software Introduction The printer software CD-ROM includes the following software.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Using Printer Software Starting/Exiting Printer Software How to exit EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Click Exit on the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. Start or exit EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 following the steps below. Note: The following manual gives you detailed information on how to start/exit or set network software. See Network Guide (PDF manual) How to start EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Start EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 with either of the following two steps.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Using Printer Software Uninstalling the Printer Software C Select Epson Printer Driver/Utility Uninstall, and then click Uninstall/Change D Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. E Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. To uninstall the printer software, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ For Windows Vista/Windows XP, you must log in as a user with an Administrator account.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Options and Consumable Products Options and Consumable Products The following consumable products are available for use with your printer (as of May, 2009). For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Name Product Code Epson special media See the following section for media.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Options and Consumable Products Name Product Code Explanation Auto Cutter Spare Blade C12C815331 See the following section to replace the cutter. “Replacing the Cutter” on page 71 Roll Paper Belt C12C890121 SpectroProofer Mounter 24" C12C890531 for Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 C12C890533 for Epson Stylus Pro WT7910 Roll Media Adapter C12C811241 See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/ 44" Setup Guide and User’s Guide for details.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information Roll paper Paper Information Roll paper size Supported Media Specifications 2-inch core: Outer diameter 103 mm or less × 1 roll can be set 3-inch core: Outer diameter 150 mm or less × 1 roll can be set We recommend you use Epson special media to enhance printing performance and the expressive power of the printing results.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information ❏ Do not use a dryer to dry the printouts. Instructions for Using Paper ❏ Avoid direct sunlight. Notes for handling paper ❏ See the instructions of the paper for keeping the color from fading. The print can keep the color for a long time if you store it properly. See the instructions below and the handling instructions supplied with the paper for more details.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information Paper Information Roll paper Epson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. Item Explanation Media name Describes the media name. Size Describes the paper size for cut sheet media and the width for roll paper. Thickness Describes the thickness of each media. Core diameter Describes the core diameter of the roll paper.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information About Epson ClearProof Film (Epson special media) Notes for Setting up Media ❏ Cut off the edge of the media in a straight line if the conditions of the edge are as follows. Otherwise the media may jam inside the printer or print quality may decline. 1. The edge of the media is wrinkled 2. The media is folded, bent, wavy, or warped. 3. The release film is separated.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information C Printing with Non-Epson Media When using non-Epson media, register a custom paper in Menu mode using the printer’s control panel and print using the registered settings. The registered contents are stored when this printer is turned off. You can register up to 10 types of custom paper. Settings made on the printer’s control panel take priority over the settings in the RIP software.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information F Normal paper STANDARD Thin paper NARROW Note: If the ink blurs on the paper, set a longer time for ink drying. Print a paper thickness test pattern. J 1. Press the / button to select THICKNESS PATTERN, and then press the button. 2. Press the button to print the paper thickness test pattern.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Paper Information N After registering the paper settings, press the button to exit Menu mode. The custom paper setting is now complete. Start printing to print on the custom paper you just set. To use the registered custom settings, follow the steps below. button to enter the Menu mode. 1. Press the 2. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button. 3. Press the / button to select PAPER TYPE, and then press the button. 4.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance ❏ If you have not printed for a while, turn the printer on once a month and execute PRINT WITH WHITE INK from NOZZLE CHECK on the control panel. This can prevent sedimentation in the nozzles. See “Nozzle check” on page 75 Maintenance Daily Maintenance Notes for when you are not using the printer Instructions for placing the printer The print head nozzles are very small, thus, they can become clogged easily if dust gets on the print head.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Notes for handling the ink cartridges Notes for replacing ink cartridges and shaking the white ink cartridge ❏ When INK LOW appears on the LCD panel, replace the cartridges with a new one as soon as possible to avoid ink to being expended while printing. ❏ To maintain optimum printing conditions, shake the ink cartridge with referring to the sections below.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Notes for storing white ink cartridges When the message appears on the LCD panel Note the following if you do not use white ink cartridges directly after purchase and store them for a long time. When the white ink cartridge needs shaking, a message appears on the LCD panel. Also, the date at the bottom of the LCD panel showing the days remaining until you next need to shake the white ink cartridge.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Shaking the White Ink Cartridge A Make sure the printer is on. B Press the Push the white ink cartridge. A click sounds, and the cartridge pops slightly out of the printer. F Carefully pull the white ink cartridge straight out of the slot. button. Note: The button is not available while printing or cleaning. C E Press the / button to select OPEN LEFT button. COVER, and then press the The ink cover is unlocked and slightly opened.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance G I Shake the ink cartridge back and forth horizontally as shown in the illustration in five centimeter movements, over 10 times. When the warning message "WT INK MAINT. REQUIRED" is displayed on the LCD panel, shake the white ink cartridge with the same way but about 100 times within about 30 seconds. c Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing ink cartridges Note: When you replace the ink cartridges while the printer is turned off, the remaining ink cannot be detected correctly so the ink may become unusable before the Ink Check light comes on and you cannot print correctly. Follow the steps below to replace an ink cartridge. A Make sure the printer is on. B Press the When ink needs to be replaced/ When ink gets low button.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance E Push the expended cartridge so the cartridge is slightly pushed out. c Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. H Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and then insert it into the slot as far as it will go until it clicks. Match the ink cartridge color with the color label on the back side of the ink cover.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Replacing the Maintenance Tank Replacing the maintenance tank Be sure to use a maintenance tank that is supported with this printer. See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 54 The maintenance tank absorbs ink discharged when cleaning the print head. You need to replace the maintenance tank when the LCD panel instructs to do so. c Caution: Do not replace the maintenance tank while printing data.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance E Insert the new maintenance tank into place as far as it will go. Replacing the Cutter When the paper cutter does not cut cleanly, it may be dull and require replacement. See the following section for the product code of the paper cutter that is supported with this printer. See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 54 c Caution: Take care not to damage the cutter blade. Dropping it or knocking it against hard objects may chip the blade.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance E Press the I button. The paper cutter holder stops at the replacement position. Carefully remove the old cutter from the printer. w Warning: Take care not to hurt yourself with the blade of the cutter. Do not let children touch the blade. F Turn off the printer. If the optional SpectroProofer is attached, remove it from the printer. See the instruction comes with SpectroProofer how to remove it.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance c Caution: Screw up the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed. L Align the downside of the cover and the cutter holder, and then press the cover firmly until it clicks. M If the optional SpectroProofer is attached, install it to the printer again, and then turn on the printer. The cutter automatically returns to the stand by position.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You may need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printed data or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in consistently good condition to ensure the best print quality.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Nozzle check D Press the / button to display NOZZLE button. CHECK, and then press the E Press the / button to select PRINT WITH WHITE INK or PRINT NOW, and then button. press the This function checks the print head*1 nozzles*2 for clogging by printing a nozzle check pattern. Perform head cleaning if you find that the nozzle check pattern is unexpectedly faint or has missing dots in the nozzle check pattern.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance G Checking the nozzle pattern for cleaning liquid Check the nozzle check pattern. Good It is difficult to tell whether nozzles are clogged by looking at the nozzle check pattern because cleaning liquid is colorless. Instead, the nozzle check results are printed in black at the bottom left of the nozzle check pattern. The following is a description of the check results. There are no missing dots so the nozzles are not clogged.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance The Power light starts flashing and head cleaning starts. It takes two to four minutes to complete normal cleaning. (However, if the cleaning was performed by the printer’s AUTO NOZZLE CHECK function, it takes four minutes or more.) Cleaning is finished when the Power light is on. Head cleaning This function cleans the surface of the print head.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Power cleaning White ink refresh If the nozzles are still clogged after performing head cleaning a few times, perform power cleaning. Follow the steps below to execute white ink refresh in the following situations. A Press the menu. ❏ When white ink print results are uneven (density is not uniform). B Select POWER CLEANING, and then press the button to execute power cleaning.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance The AUTO NOZZLE CHECK function works when printing is started at the time you set on the control panel; ON:PERIODICALLY or ON:EVERY JOB. Furthermore, the automatic head cleaning is performed the number of times you set on the control panel; one time for the default setting or three times (maximum) until the clogged nozzles are cleared.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Non-Epson media: / button to select SELECT 1. Press the THICKNESS, and then press the button. 2. Press the / button to select a paper thickness value between 0.1 and 1.5 mm, and then press the button. Print head alignment When gaps appear in the printouts, follow the steps below to align the print head. The print head alignment function adjusts print head misalignments. c See the manual that comes with the paper for the paper thickness.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance G Aligning the print head manually Because there is a distance between the print head and paper, the misalignment may occur by the humidity or temperature or moving the print head bidirectionally. In this case, try UNI-D first, and then BI-D 2-COLOR. If you want to perform a highly accurate adjustment, try BI-D ALL.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance E Set the number for #1C to #3VLM, and then press the button. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer in top operating condition, clean it thoroughly if it becomes soiled. Note: ❏ When printing a pattern on a cut sheet media, you need to prepare several sheets. When the first page is printed, load the next paper. ❏ w Warning: Take care to prevent water or other foreign matter getting inside the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance C Cleaning inside of the printer If the print gets a scratch or smudge, follow the steps below to wipe off the smudge inside of the printer. Wipe the gray part by following the directions of the arrows. If there is a serious problem of dirt on the inside of the printer, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a dry, soft cloth.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance E If some powdery paper dust is accumulated on the platen, use something like a toothpick to remove it. Keeping the Printer When storing the printer, place it on a horizontal surface with the ink cartridges installed in the printer. c Caution: The printer must be kept flat. Do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it upside down.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance If you do not use your printer for more than a month If you do not use your printer for more than a year ❏ If you do not use your printer for a long time, execute white ink maintenance. See “Maintaining White Ink” on page 63 If you do not use your printer for more than a year, the white ink may be clogged in the print head and ink tube.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Transporting the Printer Transporting the printer When transporting the printer, repack the printer using the original box and packing materials to protect it from shock and vibrations. When transporting the printer, repack the printer using the original box and packing materials to protect from shock and vibration.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Maintenance Setting up the printer after transporting The steps you need to take to set up the printer after transporting it are almost identical to the steps carried out the first time you set up the printer. When you set up the printer again, refer to the Setup Guide. A B Make sure that the place is proper. See "Choosing a place for the printer" in the Setup Guide Plug in the power cable to the electrical outlet, and turn on the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver Error Messages on the LCD Panel Error messages Messages are either status messages or error messages. Many common printer problems can be identified by the lights and messages on the LCD panel. See the following messages to solve problems. Error messages related to paper Error messages Description What to do PAPER OUT LOAD PAPER No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages Description What to do PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY REFER TO THE MANUAL The paper is not loaded correctly. Press the button to release the paper presser, and remove the paper. Then, load the paper correctly. See “Using Roll Paper” on page 32 See “Using Cut Sheet Media” on page 38 PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER The barcode has not been read correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages related to the printer Error messages Description What to do FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER The front cover is open. Close the front cover. INK COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT AND LEFT INK COVERS The ink cover(s) is open. Close the ink cover(s). The ink cover(s) cannot be opened. Remove any object if it is obstructing the ink cover(s). Then, press the button again.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages related to the maintenance Error messages Description What to do REMOVE AND SHAKE WHITE INK CARTRIDGE ONCE A WEEK White ink cartridge became recommended timing to shake. To maintain optimum printing conditions, make sure you remove and shake the white ink cartridge once a week, even if it is installed in the printer. See “Shaking a White Ink Cartridge” on page 65 WT INK MAINT.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages Description What to do CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE IN MAINT TANK CONTINUE CLEANING? YES (RECOMMENDED) NO There is not enough space in the maintenance tank to perform cleaning. By selecting YES, the maintenance tank replacement message is displayed. Replace the maintenance tank with a new one to continue cleaning. NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge is installed or the ink cartridge may not fit.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages Description What to do INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See “About ink cartridges” on page 63 See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 68 INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! QUIALITY OF NON-GENUINE INK MAY VARY. Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages Description What to do SpectroProofer ERROR REFER TO THE MANUAL TO FIND OUT HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM NN Error No. 01 Turn the printer off, and then remove the SpectroProofer from the printer. Connect the SpectroProofer to the printer properly, and then turn on the printer. The SpectroProofer is not connected to the printer properly. *NN is the error number.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Error messages Description What to do SProofer DISCONNECTED SpectroProofer IS DISCONNECTED DO YOU CONTINUE? NO YES The SpectroProofer is not connected to the printer properly. Select NO, and then turn the printer off, and then connect the SpectroProofer to the printer properly. If you select YES, the printer continues printing. DEVICE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT NOT COMPLETE Initial settings have not been made for SpectroProofer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver When the maintenance request occurs A maintenance request warns you to replace the consumables with a new one very soon. If MAINTENANCE REQUEST CODE NNNN is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer and tell them the maintenance request code. If you continue to use the printer, the service call error occurs.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) Cause What to do The printer does not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the printer. Is there any problem with the electrical outlet? Make sure your outlet works by trying to connect the power cord of another electric product. The printer is not correctly connected to the computer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints Cause What to do The print head moves, but nothing prints. If the print head moves, but nothing prints, confirm the printer operation. Print a nozzle check pattern. You can check the printer’s operation and status without connecting the printer to the computer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver The prints are not what you expected Cause What to do Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, the print quality is reduced. Print the nozzle check pattern. See “Nozzle check” on page 75 Is there any gap in the print head during bidirectional printing? With bidirectional printing, the print head prints while moving left and right.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Cause What to do The print is not positioned properly on the paper. Have you specified the print area? Check the print area in the settings of the application and printer. Is the paper size setting correct? If the PAPER SIZE setting and the size of the actual paper do not match, the print may not be where you want it, or part of it may be cut off. In this case, check the print settings.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Cause What to do The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. Is the paper too thick or too thin? Check that the paper is a specification that can be used with this printer.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Feeding or ejecting troubles Cause What to do Unable to eject the film media correctly. Is the Epson film basket correctly attached to the printer? If the left and right attachments are not firmly connected to the end of the basket guide, Epson ClearProof Film may be curled or caught in the printer when being ejected. Check that the Epson Film Basket is attached to the printer correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Cause What to do The paper is jammed. To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: 1. If roll paper is jammed, open the roll paper cover and cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. When the paper presser is not released, make sure that the Pause light is not button to release the paper presser. flashing, and then press the 3. Rewind the roll paper.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Cause What to do The paper is jammed 4. Open the front cover if the paper is jammed inside the printer. Caution: Be careful not to touch the cables around the print head; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. 5. Carefully remove the jammed paper. Be careful not to touch the roller, ink absorption, and ink tubes inside the printer. 6. Close the front cover, and then turn the printer off and back on. To load the paper, see the following section.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Problem Solver Other troubles Cause What to do Color ink runs out quickly even when printing black data. Color ink is consumed in print head cleaning. When print head cleaning is performed, all nozzles are cleaned so that ink for all colors is consumed. (The ink for all colors is consumed during cleaning.) However, when you specify nozzles using CLEAN COLOR PAIRS from the MAINTENANCE menu, you can select which inks to clean and thereby save ink.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Where To Get Help Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Technical Support Web Site Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Where To Get Help Help for Users in North America Help for Users in Europe Epson provides the technical support services listed below. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ support and select your product for solutions to common problems.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Where To Get Help ❏ Sales enquiries and product information We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Where To Get Help Bandung Lippo Center 8th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers: Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12 Jl. Kusuma Bangsa 116 – 118 Surabaya Phone: (62) 31-5355035 Fax: (62)31-5477837 Yogyakarta Hotel Natour Garuda Jl. Malioboro No.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Where To Get Help World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson India Head Office - Bangalore Phone: 080-30515000 Fax: 30515005 Trunk Line: (63-2) 706 2609 Fax: (63-2) 706 2665 Helpdesk Direct Line: (63-2) 706 2625 E-mail: epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Product Information Printer Specifications Product Information Printing System Requirements for the Printer Driver Your computer should meet the following system requirements to use the printer driver: Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 360 nozzle × 1 (Photo Black) White: 360 nozzle × 1 Color: 360 nozzles × 7 (Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green) System requirements Depends on the specifica
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Product Information Printer Dimensions Ink cartridges Standard Width: 1356 mm Depth: 667 mm Height: 1218 mm Colors Film basket installed Width: 1356 mm Depth: 1442 mm Height: 1218 mm Film basket Weight (Without the ink cartridges) Total of printer, stand, paper basket, and film basket.) Approx. 103 kg Load bearing* Approx. 3.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Product Information Environmental Note: ❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high-quality prints, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Product Information Standards and Approvals Safety Interface Your printer is equipped with a USB interface and an Ethernet interface. UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC USB interface EN 60950-1 The printer’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 and the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1.
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Index Index A H AC inlet............................................................................................11 Adapter holder................................................................................11 Alignment........................................................................................30 Attachment part..............................................................................43 Auto cleaning times...................................
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide Index Unit...................................................................................................31 USB connection............................................................................111 USB interface connector................................................................11 Using roll paper...............................................................................32 P Page line..............................................................
