Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 Help Page

• Epson Stylus Pro 7900
• Epson Stylus Pro 9900

Print Mode:

• Print Mode: Select the inks and printing resolution
• Note: The top and bottom margins will be set to 1 inch (approx.) when using any of the 2880x2880 dpi print modes.
• Dot Type: Select from Fixed or Variable dot types. When the print mode is changed, this selection will default to the suggested dot type (usually variable)
• Dot Size: The following sizes are available.
  • Fixed modes:
    • Fixed - 3.5pl
    • Fixed - 5.2pl
    • Fixed - 8.2pl
    • Fixed - 11.4pl
    • Fixed - 12.8pl
    • Fixed - 21.8pl
  • Variable modes:
    • Variable Dot-1 (Dark)
    • Variable Dot-3 (Light)
• Weaving Mode: Select Quality Mode or Fast Mode weaving.
• Print Direction: Print in one direction for the best quality (Unidirectional) or in both directions for higher speed (Bidirectional)
• Auto Cut: Select whether to cut the image or print a line in order to cut by hand later on.
• Installed Ink Type:
  • Photo Black (8-color) supports the most general use and is best for glossy papers or film.
  • Matte Black (8-color) not recommended for glossy/semi-glossy media.
• Drying Time:
  • Each Pass: Time Between Passes allows you to set a drying time between each pass. This is especially useful when printing on film.
  • After Print: Set a drying time after the print has completed. Cutting will commence after the set drying time.

• Media Type: Choose from a list of approved Epson media. If your media is not in the list, choose the closest match. If there is nothing close, choose "Third Party Media" and the Media Settings will be available to fine tune the parameters
• Media Size: Choose from a list of media sizes for Manual Feed. If nothing matches, choose "User Defined" and set the size in the "User Defined Paper Size" box.
• Paper Source Select the feed source for the media.
• Use Default Media Settings Uncheck to have full control over media settings
  
  • Paper Thickness
  • Platen Gap
  • Roll Paper Tension
  • Paper Feed Calibration
    To find the Paper Feed Calibration Value:
    • Print a line that is 1000 mm long in the paper feed direction
    • Measure the actual printed distance
    • Enter the difference in millimeters. For example, enter -5 if a measurement of the print is a value of 995 mm
  • Vacuum Intensity Sets the suction intensity of the vacuum from 0 to 1.5.

• The Make Separations on RIP option will create CMYK separations when the file is ripped.
• If the Make Negative option is selected then all color separations will be printed inversed, making a film negative instead of a film positive.

1. Marginless printing is only valid for the following media widths:
   • 10", 11.875", 13", 16", 17", 20.375", 23.5", 24", 28.75", 36", 44"
   • 254mm, 300mm ,329mm, 406.4mm, 431.8mm, 515mm, 594mm, 610mm, 728mm, 914mm, 1118mm
     
     
2. User should make the horizontal width of the image 3mm wider on both the right and left edges (6mm total) of the image to avoid white area caused by media skew. These areas are printed off the edge of the paper on the absorbing pad on the platen. No automatic scaling or magnification is done by either SoftRIP or the printer.
   Note: You should have the paper width set to 6mm (.235") greater than the width of the paper. This may require first selecting the borderless printing option in the properties and secondly setting the paper width (or selecting Set Maximum Width) in the setup screen.
   
   
3. Top and Bottom cut off setting: Select the type of cut desired.
   1. 1-Cut: Performs a quick cut with minimum waste between pages, but it may be slightly off of horizontal.
   2. 2-Cut: Cuts the image perfectly, but wastes space between pages.

Custom Inksets, Passes, and Unmanaged Ink Options:

• As Spot Color: Will print the unmanaged channel where specified in the file in Alpha channels or using Spot Color Replacement controls.
• Ink Back (print ink behind entire page): Will print unmanaged channel behind entire page.
• Auto-generate Ink From Traced Area: The unmanaged channel will be applied only to the traced areas that have been set using the Trace tab in the main Softrip interface.
• Auto-generate Ink Back (print ink behind non-zero pixels): Will only print unmanaged channel behind non-zero pixels in the image.
  • Choke: The outside edge of the unmanaged channel will be smaller than the original image.
  • Spread: The outside edge of the unmanaged channel will be larger than the original image.

When you click on Set Roll, the following properties page will be displayed:

Note: This feature requires special registration codes in order to be a selectable option
Note: The Printer Margin setting on the front panel of the Epson must be set to anything other than default for this feature to work. (3 mm is recommended)

The Set Roll tab allows you to specify a fixed page height while outputting to a roll device.

• Use Roll Height: Specify if you would like to set a fixed page height for a roll fed device.
• Height: Specify the output page height for this control.