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Epson Stylus Pro 9500 Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Color Ink Jet Printer Startup Guide 4012669-01...
  • Page 2 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON 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...

  • Page 3: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information This Startup Guide Provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON STYLUS PRO 9500 and its optional and consumable products. Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM 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.

  • Page 4: Online Help

    Windows 98, Windows NT shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable. Minimum system i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0...

  • Page 5: For Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 12 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, you need extra hard disk space amounting to about double the size of the files you want to print.
  • Page 6 For using the Online Guide with a PC System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser For using the Online Guide with a Macintosh System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your PC Connecting the Printer to Your PC ......1-2 Using the built-in parallel interface .
  • Page 8 Chapter 4 Checking the Printer’s Condition Using Printer Utilities ........4-2 Accessing the printer utilities .
  • Page 9 Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card Available Optional Interface Cards ......5-2 Installing the Optional Interface Card ..... . 5-2...
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  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: A Few Precautions

    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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Energy Star Compliance

    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 Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

  • Page 16: Safety Information

    Safety information Warning: 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 —...

  • Page 17: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 18: Taking A Look At Your Printer

    Taking a Look at Your Printer Front view roll paper spindles mounting brackets ink cartridge compartment paper basket Rear view optional interface card slot cover ink cartridge compartment parallel interface connector Taking a Look at Your Printer roll paper cover...
  • Page 19 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 .

  • Page 20: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc

    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.

  • Page 21: Installing The Printer Software On Your Pc

    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 9500” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Setting up the Printer with Your PC...

  • Page 22: Printer Software Components

    Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top operating condition. EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information such as the amount of ink remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you when replacing ink cartridges.

  • Page 23: Upgrading To Windows 98

    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: If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above.

  • Page 24: Printing On A Peer-To-Peer Network

    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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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”...
  • Page 27 4. Click Network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen. Setting up the Printer with Your PC...

  • Page 28: For Windows Nt 4.0 And Windows 2000

    This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the 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.
  • Page 29 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”...
  • Page 30 2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click your printer’s icon, then open the Properties for your printer. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 1-12 Setting up the Printer with Your PC...
  • Page 31 4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click New Port. 5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the following information: \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer Then click OK. Setting up the Printer with Your PC...
  • Page 32 6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu. 7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver.
  • Page 33 Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh ....2-5 Printer software components ......2-5 Installing on Macintosh .

  • Page 34: Connecting The Printer To Your Macintosh

    For information on using an optional interface card, see Chapter 5, “Using an Optional Interface Card.”...
  • Page 35 Note: Use only an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable to connect the printer to your Macintosh. Do not use a LocalTalk cable. correct 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. The ports are marked with the following icons.

  • Page 36: Using The Built-In Parallel Interface

    Note: To connect the printer parallel port and USB port of your computer using the USB cable, you will need an additional conversion cable. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

  • Page 37: Installing The Printer Software On Macintosh

    After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus PRO 9500” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Printer software components Your printer software includes the following items:...

  • Page 38: Installing On Macintosh

    Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Follow these steps to install your printer software. 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The EPSON printer software disk opens automatically. Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh...

  • Page 39: Using The Chooser To Select Your Printer

    After you have installed the printer software on your Macintosh, you need to open the Chooser and select your printer. You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.
  • Page 40 With background printing on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. In order to use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs, background printing must be turned on. 3. Close the Chooser.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Printer On A Network

    Setting up Your Printer on a Network This section tells you how to set up the printer for use on an AppleTalk network. By setting up your local printer as a shared printer, it becomes connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
  • Page 42 3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6. Close the Chooser.
  • Page 43 Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from the Select a printer port box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
  • Page 44 2-12 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh...
  • Page 45 Printing From Your PC ........3-11 Making the printer driver settings ..... 3-12 Cancelling printing from your PC .

  • Page 46: Loading Paper

    Note: If two roll paper spindles are attached to the printer, keep the unused roll wound up using the roll paper belt, to avoid paper jams. To secure the roll paper, tap the end of the roll paper belt lightly on the roll paper.
  • Page 47 2. Make sure that the printer is on. 3. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto Cut light or Roll Cutter Off light is on. Caution: If you are loading thick roll paper, select Roll Cutter Off.
  • Page 48 5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot. 6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot a small way. Printing and Printer Management...
  • Page 49 8. Push the paper set lever all the way down, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears. Printing and Printer Management...
  • Page 50 READY appears on the LCD panel. Now you are ready to print on roll paper. Make the printer driver settings, then send the print job. See “Printing From Your PC” on page 3-11 or “Printing From Your Macintosh”...

  • Page 51: Loading Cut Sheet Media

    As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on.
  • Page 52 Caution: Do not move the paper set lever while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 4. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out below. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the paper are straight and in line with the rows of punch holes.
  • Page 53 LCD panel. Now you are ready to print on cut sheet media. Make the printer driver settings, then send the print job. See “Printing From Your PC” on page 3-11 or “Printing From Your Macintosh” on page 3-16.

  • Page 54: Loading Cut Sheet With A Length Of A3, Super A3/B, And B

    As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on.

  • Page 55: Printing From Your Pc

    After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document from your PC. Note: To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition before you start printing. See Chapter 4, “Checking the Printer’s Condition.” Printing and Printer Management...

  • Page 56: Making The Printer Driver Settings

    Making the printer driver settings To make the basic settings to print your documents, access the Main manu and Paper menu in the printer driver. In the Paper menu, you can set particular settings for printing on roll paper; Auto Rotate, Auto Cut, and Print Page Line.
  • Page 57 3. Click the Main tab to display the Main menu. 4. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. Note: The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.
  • Page 58 8. Click the Paper tab to display the Paper menu. 9. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. Note: Most Windows applications feature paper size settings that override similar settings in the printer driver.
  • Page 59 14. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. For details, see “Printer Software” in your Online Guide.

  • Page 60: Cancelling Printing From Your Pc

    Help (marked with “?“) icon button in the driver setting dialog boxes. Note: While many Macintosh applications override the settings made in the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect. 3-16 Printing and Printer Management...
  • Page 61 1. Choose PAGE SETUP from the File menu. This brings up the Page Setup dialog box shown below. 2. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. 3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list.
  • Page 62 Note: You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the Options button in the Page Setup dialog box. 8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. Note: The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.

  • Page 63: Cancelling Printing From Your Macintosh

    12. Be sure to make the settings for Copies and Pages, then click the Print button to start printing. Cancelling printing from your Macintosh When background printing is on 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu. Printing and Printer Management 3-19...
  • Page 64 3. Click the print job. When background printing is off 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Hold down the J key on your keyboard and press the [.] period key to cancel the print job.
  • Page 65 Using Printer Utilities ........4-2...

  • Page 66: Using Printer Utilities

    Using Printer Utilities To ensure the print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition using the following utilities from the printer software. Note: You can also check from the printer’s control panel. See “The Control Panel“ in your Online Guide.

  • Page 67: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the printer. (A3 or wider paper) 2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer utilities”...

  • Page 68: Cleaning The Print Heads

    Otherwise, print quality may decline. Cleaning the Print Heads You can execute the head clean from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, as explained in the following steps. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print heads only if print quality declines.
  • Page 69 The Pause light of the printer flashes during the cleaning cycle, which takes about one minute to complete. Caution: Never turn off the printer until the cleaning cycle is finished and the Pause light has stopped flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.

  • Page 70: Aligning The Print Heads

    (297 mm or wider roll paper) Note: If you plan to use paper other than EPSON special paper, you may need to align the print heads using the SelecType settings. See “Paper Handling“ in your Online Guide.
  • Page 71 6. Select the number you chose in step 5 (for example, number 8), then click Finish. Note: If the set with the smallest gap is unclear and cannot be selected, click the Realignment button and repeat from step 5. Checking the Printer’s Condition...
  • Page 72 Checking the Printer’s Condition...
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card Available Optional Interface Cards ......5-2 Installing the Optional Interface Card ..... . 5-2 Using an Optional Interface Card...

  • Page 74: Available Optional Interface Cards

    2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet. Warning: Do not install the interface card when the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, as damage may occur. 3. Disconnect the existing interface cable, if necessary.
  • Page 75 Also, if you are using more than one computer, reconnect the other interface cable. 8. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power cord. To remove an interface card, follow the above steps in reverse order.
  • Page 76 Using an Optional Interface Card...
  • Page 77 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 981-3840 Fax: (562) 290-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher Stra e 6, 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
  • Page 78 Color Ink Jet Printer Startup Guide Printed in Japan XX.XX-XX...

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