Epson Stylus Pro 9890

Epson Stylus Pro 9890 — Large‑Format Inkjet Printer

Purpose & Capabilities

• 44‑inch wide professional photo and fine‑art printer

• Uses UltraChrome K3 pigment inks (10‑color system)

• Supports roll media and cut sheets

• Ideal for: posters, art prints, photography enlargements, signage prototypes, and high‑quality graphic output

• Not intended for production‑level commercial print runs or unattended overnight jobs

Access Level

• General Member Use
  with training

• Ink & media are consumables
  members must supply their own paper/rolls

• Do not swap inks
  only authorized volunteers may replace cartridges

Before You Begin

• Inspect the printer for:

  • Properly loaded roll or sheet media

  • No active error messages

  • Sufficient ink levels for your job

• Confirm your file is:

  • High‑resolution (300 DPI recommended)

  • Sized correctly for the media

  • In a supported format (PDF, TIFF, JPEG)

• Use the dedicated workstation with the Epson driver installed

• Ask for help if you’re unsure about media loading — the roll system is delicate

Operating Guidelines

• Loading Media

  • Roll loading requires careful alignment; do not force the spindle

  • Cut sheets must be fed straight and supported to avoid skew

• Print Settings

  • Select correct media type (photo paper, matte, canvas, etc.)

  • Choose appropriate quality mode — higher quality dramatically increases print time

  • Disable automatic color correction if your file is already color‑managed

• During Printing

  • Stay nearby; do not leave the printer unattended

  • Watch for head strikes or skewing — cancel immediately if the print is compromised

• After Printing

  • Allow prints to dry fully before handling

  • Trim edges using the large cutting mat, not the printer itself

  • Remove your media if you loaded a personal roll

Consumables

• Ink:
  UltraChrome K3 cartridges (10 colors)

  • Replacements handled only by the Area Lead and designated volunteers

• Paper:
  Member‑provided

  • Compatible media includes photo gloss, luster, matte, canvas, and specialty art papers

  • Avoid extremely thick or textured media unless you know it feeds correctly

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Paper Skew / Head Strike

  • Cancel print, reload media carefully, check alignment

• Banding

  • Run a nozzle check; perform a cleaning cycle if needed

• Color Shift

  • Ensure correct ICC profile and disable double‑color‑management

• Ink Low Warning

  • Do not attempt to replace cartridges yourself — notify the Area Lead

Care & Etiquette

• Never touch the print head or internal components

• Keep the area clean and free of dust

• Do not store personal rolls on or near the printer

• Report any error messages or unusual noises immediately