To ensure support for both two-sided and single-side printing, always enable the Epson custom firmware option when setting up a new proofer.
If proofing files will be submitted using double-sided layouts, this feature is required for correctly-aligned backups without skew. It automatically adjusts the image on each side, based on the sheet position. It horizontally centers and rotates each image to match the angle of the sheet, so that the image edges are aligned and positioned parallel to the sheet’s leading edge.
This procedure is typically required only once, when you are setting up a new proofer. However, you may need to repeat it if a service technician replaces the main board to resolve a device failure.
For additional information specific to the device, see the manufacturer’s documentation.
Requirements
- Epson Stylus Pro printer model with firmware that supports automatic reading of the sheet position: Epson 7900/9900, 7890/9890, 7880/9880,7800/9800, 7700/9700, SureColor P6000/P8000, SureColor P7000/9000
- The latest Epson firmware installed on the printer
- Printer connected via the network, not via USB
Procedure
- Turn off the Epson Stylus Pro printer.
- On the front panel, press and hold the Pause button and the Power button until Maintenance Mode appears in the LCD display.
- Press the up or down arrow buttons on the printer's front panel until Custom appears in the LCD display.
- Press the Menu or right-arrow button to display the options.
- Use the arrow buttons on the front panel to locate and select the value 2.
Kodak Proofing Software can then obtain the sheet-position information that is required for both double-sided proofing and for printing single-side proofs. (The value 0 sets the position information for single-side proofs only.) - On the front panel display, press the Enter button to store the setting, and press the left arrow button until the main menu appears on the display.
- Restart the printer. (Turn it off and then on again.)
This feature is now available via network connectivity only.