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    Epson Stylus® Pro 11880 PRINTER GUIDE
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    this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated
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    when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
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    , Notes, and Tips 9 Options and Accessories 10 Where To Get Help 10 Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 Front 16 Back 16 Control Panel 17 LCD Display 17 1 Setting Up the
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    Media Tracking and Identification 51 Preparing the Spindle 53 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 54 Placing the Paper in the Printer 55 Removing Paper from the Spindle 58 Cutting Paper Manually 60 Printing Trim Lines 61 Using the Auto Take-up Reel 62 Using Cut Sheet Paper 68 Loading Cut
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    Cycle 131 Aligning the Print Head 132 Replacing Ink Cartridges 133 Changing the Date and Time 136 Using Maintenance Mode 137 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 138 Removing the Old Blade 138 Installing the New Cutter Blade 140 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 141 Cleaning the Printer 144 -7
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    and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 164 Macintosh 164 Windows 164 7 Specifications 165 Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 165 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 166 Printable Area 168 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 169
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    Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem
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    -replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 141) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 138) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 134 for a complete list. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional
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    . Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either
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    PC and a compatible Category 6 cable Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 331 lb without ink or paper. Make sure you have sufficient assistance when
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    the printer off using the P Power button. When you press this button, the P Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the P Power light stops flashing. This ensures that the print head is safely capped. • Keep the printer away
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    from the control panel, unplug the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits
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    . • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from
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    16 | Introduction Printer Parts Front Roll paper holder Left ink bay Front cover Locking caster Roll paper Roll paper spindle cover Paper lever Control panel Ink bay lights Paper guide Auto take-up reel Locking caster Ink cover button Right ink bay Take-up reel sensor Back Auto take-up reel
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    light Ink light LCD display Take-up reel Forward button Paper feed down button Paper source or cut button LCD Display Status or error message Roll paper margin setting Length of roll paper remaining Custom paper number selected Paper source Platen gap Ink gauges Maintenance setting tank
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    18 | Introduction 18
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    includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the printer • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to the network • Installing the printer software • Updating the printer firmware • Configuring the printer for your network WARNING: Avoid locations that are
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    needed to place it on the stand. Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Open the printer box and remove the box that contains the stand. 2. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items: Base sections Hex wrench Support bar 4 Bolts 4 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers 1-20
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    Setting Up the Printer | 21 3. Insert the support bar into the left base section as shown. Then attach it with two bolts using the included wrench. Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end. 4. Attach
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    1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions. 2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. Remove ink cartridges and accessories 3. Remove the cardboard panels from around
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    mainly for initial setup. 5. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle 9 Ink cartridges 7 Paper guides Spindle adapters Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Turn the two front casters and push down the locks to keep the stand
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    WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. 2. Position the stand in front of the printer. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand: Top view 3. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts, spring
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    Movable unit Left paper stop (for movable unit) Drafting tape Reflector Movable unit stopper 64-inch wide 3-inch core 2 large screws, 4 small screws 2 cable clamps Installing the Auto Take-up Reel 1. Attach the drive unit to the right side of the support bar as shown below, and use the large
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    26 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Attach the right paper stop (labeled R) to the drive unit by pinching the knob. One side of the paper stop is for the 3-inch core, and the other side is for a 2-inch core. Select the appropriate side for the core you are using. 3. Attach the clamps to the stand, and
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    the printer as shown below, then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector. 5. Attach the movable unit to the left side of the support the stopper into the movable unit. Use the two screws to secure the movable unit to the support bar. 7. Attach the left paper stop (labeled L) to the movable
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer One side of the paper stop is for the 3-inch core, and the other side is for a 2-inch core. Select the appropriate side for the core you are using. 8. Attach the reflector to the left side of the stand, then tighten the two screws. 1-28
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    Setting Up the Printer | 29 Installing the Take-up Reel Core and Paper Guides 1. Make sure the lock lever is released (turned to the left). Slide the movable unit to the left end of the support bar. 2. Slip one end of the core over the paper stop knob on the drive unit. 3. Insert the paper stop on
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    | Setting Up the Printer 4. Make sure the core is attached securely at both ends. Then turn the lever to lock the movable unit as shown. Tip: To ensure a good fit, you might want to stretch out the guides before squeezing them into place. 5. Attach the paper guides to the printer as shown. 1-30
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    indoors.) Lock the casters after you move the printer. 2. Remove the tape from the printer and the protetive materials inside the ink compartments. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, be careful not to touch the cables around the print head. 3. Open the front cover. Loosen the bolts and
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    32 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Close the front cover. 5. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 6. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch
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    a set of 700 ml cartridges as soon as possible. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installation process, it is normal for up to one-third of the ink in each cartridge to be used. 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the
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    Matte Light black black black Cyan Vivid magenta Photo black Yellow 5. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. Make sure you insert each cartridge in the correct slot. 6. After installing all 9 cartridges, close the ink compartment. 1-34
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    begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 7. After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper so that READY will appear on the LCD display. See Chapter 2 for instructions. Connecting the Printer You can connect the printer directly to a computer using a USB cable
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    Interface You can configure the network interface using the control panel, as described below, or using the EpsonNet Config utility, as described on page 46. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Press the r Menu button on the printer's control panel. 3. Press d to highlight NETWORK SETUP
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    for a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at epson.com/support. 12. Press u or d to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 41. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. Double-click the Epson installer icon
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    , drag the EpsonNet folder to the trash.Then reinstall your printer software. 5. Click the Install button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your printer, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop. 7. When you see the
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    Setting Up the Printer | 39 Adding the Printer 1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and start the Printer Setup Utility. 2. If you see a message like this, click Add, then skip to step 4. 3. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. 1-39
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    , click More Printers, and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. Select your printer from the list, and then click Add. If the printer does not appear, enter its IP address here 4. Select your printer, then wait while your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available
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    Go to page 43 to update your printer firmware, if necessary. Installing the Software for Windows For Windows, you need to add the printer's network port, then install the software. For instructions on adding the network port, see the Network Guide on the printer CD or on your computer. Follow these
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    Printer You see the Epson Software Installation screen: 3. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop. 4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button
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    the Firmware 1. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product. 2. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the screen. You may also need to download the latest version of the Epson LFP Remote Panel
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    extract it. 2. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see the LFP Remote Panel. Make sure your printer is selected. Note: For more information on using the Epson LFP Remote Panel, click Help to see the electronic guide. 3. Click the Firmware Updater button. 4. Click one of the
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    to start the firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don't need to update.) 8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network
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    for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address for each printer that it finds, for example: 3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen. 4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on
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    Media The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and sheets up to 64 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Using roll paper
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    source (roll or sheet) in both the printer driver software and on the printer's control panel. See page 81 (Mac OS X) or page 112 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer software. • Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to
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    Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 64 inches wide. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing
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    save the setting. 5. Press the Pause button to exit the menu. If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting
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    (sheet) Enhanced Mat. Board Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media type, roll length, and the alert setting
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    Other Media Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 137 for instructions. Make sure the paper lever is secured and PAPER OUT appears on the control panel. Then follow these steps to set up the automatic media tracking system
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 53 Preparing the Spindle You can use the spindle for roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core, and adjust the tension from normal to high. To use paper with a 3-inch core, you need to attach the spindle adapters: 1. Slide the black paper stop off the left end
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    Oils from your skin can affect print quality. Switch to high tension when printing on fine art paper, cloth, or other media that weigh less than 100 g/sm. See your on-screen User's Guide for a list of media that require the high tension setting. Loading the Paper onto the Spindle Follow these steps
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 55 Placing the Paper in the Printer If the media tracking system is enabled, a barcode is scanned when you install roll paper in the printer. This enables the printer to keep track of the amount of paper remaining at all times and warn you when it is running out. See
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    lever. Caution: Do not release the paper lever while the Pause light is flashing, or you may damage the printer. Caution: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don't select when you're using roll paper. 5. Press the l Paper Source button until the or the LCD display. icon appears on 2-56
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    of the horizontal line, and the edge is cut straight across. If the edge is not straight, press the l button until the icon appears on the LCD, then press and hold the l button to cut the edge before printing. 7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove any slack
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    and roll it up when you are not printing. 9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The paper feeds into printing postion automatically. 10. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use, select Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change the
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 59 3. Wind up the paper and roll it onto the rails. WARNING: Make sure you have two people lift the roll, handling it by the paper stops at both ends. 4. Have two people lift the paper out of the printer and place it on a flat surface. 5. Hold the black paper stop
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    the l button for 3 seconds. The paper is cut. If you can't use the built-in cutter, follow these steps to cut the paper with a matte knife: 1. Make sure you have selected the correct (non-cuttable) paper type on the printer's control panel. 2. Before you print, press l until you see the icon on
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    Paper and Other Media | 61 5. Use a matte knife to cut the paper by running it along the groove on the front cover. 6. Press the Pause button to return to the READY state. Printing Trim Lines You can print trim lines on the bottom edge of your pages. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press r to select PRINTER
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    Using the Auto Take-up Reel The auto take-up reel safely winds up roll media output, allowing you to produce large print runs unattended. You can wind the media either forward or backward (to uncurl it), as shown: Winding forward Winding backward Winding Paper Forward 1. Set the paper guides
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    Sensor light 3. Press l to select . 4. Align the edge of the paper with the horizontal line. If you're using the automatic media tracking system, the barcode is scanned. 5. Press d to feed the paper. 6. Use three pieces of tape to attach the paper to the take-up reel core. 7. Press d to feed the
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    Auto Forward button on the control panel, then send your print job to the printer. Winding Paper Backward 1. Set the paper guides to the vertical position. 2. Press l to select . 3. Align the edge of the paper with the horizontal line. If you're using the automatic media tracking system, the barcode
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    to rotate the take-up reel and wind a small length of paper. Make sure there is enough slack between the paper and the take-up reel core. 8. When you're ready to print, make sure Auto Cut is set to Off in the printer driver. 9. Press the Auto Backward button on the control panel, then send your
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    paper. If the media is too thick to cut with the built-in cutter, cut it manually following the instructions on page 60. 3. Support the take-up reel core with one hand to keep it from falling. Then turn the lever to unlock the movable unit and slide it out to the left. WARNING: The printed media
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Installing a 2-inch Take-up Reel Core You can use a 2-inch roll paper core (after the paper is used up) in the auto take-up reel. First you need to reverse the paper stops. 1. Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips. 2. Reverse the paper
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    knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets ranging from letter size to 64 inches wide. You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets; make sure it
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    You can also load cut sheet paper without releasing the paper lever. This method is recommended for small sheets or fine art paper. 3. Make sure the Paper Check light is on, then release the paper lever. If the paper lever is locked, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to print the barcode and
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    display about the type of media you want to use, select Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change the setting and press . 8. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 9. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever while holding the
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    display about the type of media you want to use, select Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change the setting and press . 7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 8. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever while holding the
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    , press and hold the button for 3 seconds to print the barcode and unlock the paper lever. Caution: Be careful not to touch the cables around the print head; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. 4. Open the front cover. (The cover has a lip that acts as a paper support.) 5. Feed the posterboard
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    the scale on the roll paper cover. 7. Push the paper lever back, to the locked position. Then close the front cover. 8. Press the Pause button. The board feeds into printing position automatically. 9. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use, select Yes if the
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    to remind you of the narrow or wide setting: Widest Wider Wide Narrow When you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See page
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    desired configuration whenever you print on a particular stock. Note: Paper configurations are needed only for non-Epson media. Note: You can change paper numbers if necessary using the Epson LFP Remote Panel installed from the printer software CD. Creating Custom Paper Configurations To create
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    settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 88 (Mac OS X) or page 115 (Windows). • CUT METHOD lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for thinner media, or adjust the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to determine the cleanest cut for your paper. • PPR
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 77 Printing Your Paper Configurations You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper. 1. Press r Menu, then press d to select TEST PRINT. Press r
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    78 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2-78
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    Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so you can use
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    Help button. Choosing Page Setup Options Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use
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    printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 7. • If you're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper (see page 82 for instructions). Select the paper
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    82 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with minimal clipping of your image. See page 91 for more
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    your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page
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    paper you are printing on. See the table on page 86 for more information. If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. 5. If the media you are using supports both photo black and matte black ink, select
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 85 Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperPhoto 2880dpi for best quality. 7. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver
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    86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table below lists the settings designed to produce the best resluts on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging
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    Select this Media Type setting Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Canvas Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Choosing Printer Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management
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    -managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or other software applications. Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and
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    settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the
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    setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the auto take-up reel, or if you are printing on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 60 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter. See page 49 for a list of media that are not recommended for use with the built-in
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    your custom size. The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media. If you use the Retain Size setting, your image width should be slightly wider than
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    92 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing. To Expansion setting. • Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping. You may see a white border around your image. • Use the Max setting to
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    if you want to turn off halftone processing in the printer. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow
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    when using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. There are no profiles associated with this screening and color management technology. 1. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 3. Choose
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white
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    lose your settings. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you've made the correct settings for your print job, you can create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu
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    OK. 4. When you're ready to print, click the Print button. Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (print queue) name. You see a screen like
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    98 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank The Epson Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tanks. You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 128 to 129 for instructions
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 99 The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tanks and displays the StatusMonitor window: 3. To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 4. To close the Status Monitor, click OK. 3-99
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    100 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3-100
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    with Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the
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    Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you need to set basic printing properties. Make sure you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media
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    , make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. • If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 5. For the Print Quality setting, choose Quality or Max Quality. Or, choose Quality Options to display a window like the following: Use to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. You can
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 105 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table below lists the settings designed to produce the best resluts on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.
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    106 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Watercolor Paper - Radiant White PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Canvas Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Select this Media Type setting Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
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    ink density, as described on page 115. • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system
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    108 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. Choosing Roll Paper Options
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 109 5. If you want to print without margins, click Borderless. Note that borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. See page 110 for more information about borderless printing. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option.
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Normal cut Double cut Single cut 7. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings (for borderless printing): • Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the auto take-up reel, or print on heavy media
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 111 The following table shows recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing using either the Auto Expand (Standard) or Retain Size setting: Roll paper width 10 13 16 17 24 36 44 50 54 Image width Image width (with Auto Expand) (with
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    112 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1. On the Properties window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. 4. If you want to center your image on
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 113 Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size: • Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. You can use the slider to control the amount of expansion. • Retain Size prints your image at the size you
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    : You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Paper Configuration Options 1. If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button. You see the following: 4-114
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 115 Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn
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    116 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 1. On the properties window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for your paper. 3. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. For the Mode setting, select Custom, select Color Controls, then click Advanced. 5.
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    with other users. Saving and Sharing Custom Driver Settings Once you've made the correct settings for your print job, you can save them as a custom setting. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Click Save/Del at the top
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    118 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like the following: 2. After verifying that your to use, and click Open. Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings You can also save and share custom media settings. 1. Adjust the Media Settings on the Main tab of the properties window.
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 119 You see a window like the following: 3. After verifying that your settings are correct, enter a name for the settings, then click Save. • After you have saved your custom media settings, you can select them from the Media Type list. • To export the
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    120 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. On the properties window, click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement. 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the items
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    with Epson Drivers for Windows | 121 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears on the taskbar when you print, lets
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    122 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed & Progress button. You see the Speed & Progress window: Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 123 • Show Mouseover Help lets you turn off the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the screen. • Processed by Printer lets you control halftone processing in the printer. This feature speeds up processing, especially for older computers, and
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    124 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 3. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon to use. When the shortcut is enabled, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or
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    and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to
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    printer parts. Follow these steps to print the status check sheet: 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press r Menu. 3. Press d to select TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Press d to select STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. Press to start printing. The amount of ink left or maintenance tank
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    Note: You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. See page 137 for instructions Viewing Status Information To view printer status information instead of printing it, follow these steps: 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press
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    You can use your printer software to check the print head nozzles, then examine the pattern to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the Epson Printer Utility2
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    Transporting the Printer | 129 You see a menu like the following: Windows Macintosh 3. Select the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 5. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 30× eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good as shown below, the print head is
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    if necessary before each print job. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles. 4. Press l, then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press
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    a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. Note: You must use at least a 30× eye loupe to examine the nozzle check pattern for deflected nozzles. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel) if the
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    idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 130). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. 2. Press r Menu
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    . If you want to fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can perform a manual head alignment. For instructions, see the electronic Epson SP 11880 User's Guide on your computer or on the printer software CD-ROM. Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months. If you do so
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    reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3 Epson ink cartridges: Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cartridge Vivid Light Magenta Light Light Black Matte Black Light Black Light Cyan Cyan Vivid Magenta Photo Black Yellow Part
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    expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to save a set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Shake the cartridge well before installing it
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    nozzle loss. 7. Close the ink cover. Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its READY state. Changing the Date and Time 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r. 3. Press d until you see CLOCK SETTING, then press r. 4. Use the d, u, and r buttons
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    occasionally. You can use maintenance mode to do the following: • Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer's control panel menus • Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle • Enable power on roll paper feed • Return all
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    maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the P Power button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use
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    sure you don't push the side pin in too far. Do not touch the black parts inside the printer or the cables around the print head. 6. Locate the cutter assembly with a blue plastic cover on the left side of the print head. 7. Hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right. WARNING
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    | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Wrap the used cutter blade and dispose of it according to local regulations. 9. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Installing the New Cutter Blade Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the new
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    print head nozzles may dry out while you replace the cutter blade, so make sure you run a nozzle check after you are finished. See page 130 for instructions. 3. Close the front cover. The cutter moves to the home (far right) position. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The maintenance tanks store ink
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    below. You can also check the tanks using Epson Status Monitor on your computer, using the printer's menu (see page 127), or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 130). 3 maintenance tank gauges The icons show the approximate space remaining in the tank as follows: Empty Half full Nearly
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    the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank and gently pull it straight out of the printer. Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. 4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the
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    Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system. 2. Clean the outer case of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with mild detergent, clean the outside of the printer, then dry it with a soft cloth. Keep the ink cartridge bays closed to prevent
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145 4. If your prints have ink on the back, carefully wipe the area shown in gray below: 5. If powdery paper dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it: 5-145
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    caps the print head and prevents it from drying out. 2. Press the P Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Roll paper spindle • All paper or other media • Auto take-up reel • Optional fabric-based media bin (if installed) 4. Reinstall
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    fewer than 4 people. 6. Remove the four wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place. 7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position
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    128) and realign the print head (page 132) to ensure good print quality. If you are not using the printer on a regular basis, turn it on at least once a month and leave it on for several minutes. If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning cycle as described
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See Chapter 4 or 5 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 126 for instructions. • Review the
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    securing the print head; see page 31. CLEANING ERROR PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Head cleaning did not clear Run the head cleaning utility again. If the the nozzles. nozzles are still clogged, contact Epson. CLEANING ERROR REMOVE THICK PAPER Paper is too thick for head Release the paper lever to
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    NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. CONTINUE? INK CARTRIDGE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE Explanation The nozzles are still clogged. Response Press the Pause button, then run another cleaning cycle. You may be using the wrong printer driver. Damaged data was sent to
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    Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE You tried to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink
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    NEARLY FULL NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO
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    printer driver and make sure the paper is loaded correctly. PAPER SETTING ERROR LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER Roll paper is loaded, but cut sheet is selected. Make sure the setting matches the paper in the printer, or load the correct paper. Press the Pause button to start printing. PAPER SETTING ERROR
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    If the message remains, contact Epson as described on page 10. TAKE-UP DISCONNECTED SET AUTO TAKE-UP REEL SYSTEM IN PRINTER AND RESTART THE PRINTER The auto take-up reel is not Install the auto take-up reel correctly. See installed. page 25. TAKE-UP ERROR SET PAPER PROPERLY IN AUTOMATIC TAKE-UP
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    ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 133. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 128 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 132. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're using
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    the printer driver. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 106 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make
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    ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time. Use your printer software (page 88 for Mac OS X or page 115 for Windows) to choose the
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    't match the printer connection port (Windows). Right-click the icon for your printer in the Windows Control Panel, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at
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    to clear any print job data in the feed paper after you have printer's buffer. Then press and hold the Pause button to reset the printer. cancelled a job. Make sure the paper source is set correctly. Roll paper cannot be cut, ◗ The paper cutter blade may be dull. Follow the instructions on page
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    information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 72 to load the media correctly. • Make sure the paper is not folded, wrinkled, or damp. • Make sure cut sheets are loaded in the "portrait" orientation. • Make sure
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    page 74 for more information. • If you're not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper's thickness and drying time; see page 75. Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display. Follow these
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    the print head. Be careful not to touch the roller, ink absorption pad, and ink tubes inside the printer. 4. Open the front cover if paper is jammed inside the printer. 5. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. 6. Close the front cover, if necessary. Press the P Power button to turn the printer off
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    2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility, select your printer, and then click Delete. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 4. Open the window and double-click the Epson installer icon. 5. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu, then follow the instructions to uninstall the printer driver. 6. If you
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    to 80% RH 20 to 85% RH 40 to 60% RH for optimum print quality For optimal operation, humidity should be between 35 and 45% RH Electrical W in low-power mode 1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions and Weight Specification
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    any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 64 inches Up to 148 feet for 2-inch cored media Up
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    E (34 × 48 inches) ARCH E (36 × 48 inches) 36 × 44 inches Super A0 (36 × 50.9 inches) B0 (40.6 × 57.3 inches) Super B0 (44 × 62.2 inches) 50 × 64 inches 60 × 75 inches 64 × 80 inches 17 lb bond up to posterboard 7-167
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    Area Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inches (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inches (3 mm) right and left. Using the Menu system, you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on some media. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life: 2 years
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    check, printing, 126 Custom paper size Mac OS X, 82 Windows, 108 Custom Preset, 96 to 97 Custom settings, saving in Windows, 117 to 119 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 72 to 73 loading, 68 to 71 supported sizes, 166 Cutter cutting paper manually, 60 replacement blade, ordering, 10 replacing blade, 138
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    136 safety instructions, 15 specifications, 168 Ink light, 17, 150 Ink, monitoring level, 98 to 99, 121, 127 Installing printer driver Mac OS X, 37 to 41 Windows, 41 to 43 J Jams, paper, 162 to 163 Job history, 127 L Layout Mac OS X options, 80 to 82 Windows options, 108 to 113 LFP Remote Panel, 43
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    171 Index | 171 Media Type Mac OS X, 84 selecting, 86, 105 Windows, 103 Memory, requirements, 11 to 12 Menus Paper Setup, 50 to 51, 75 to 77 Head Alignment, 132 Maintenance, 131, 138 Network Setup, 36 to 37 Printer Setup, 130 Printer Status, 127 Test Print, 126 Monitoring printer control panel, 150
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    89, 115 trim lines, 61, 91 Windows options, 108 to 113 Paper cutter operating manually, 60 replacing blade, 138 to 141 Paper light, 17, 150 Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 81 to 82 problems, 160 Windows, 108 Paper Source setting problems, 160 Windows, 108, 112 Paper Type, selecting on control panel, 50
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    , 122 printer driver, 159 to 160 printing stops, 159 roll paper cannot be cut, 160 size limitation, 122 smeared prints, 158, 160 Progress Meter, 121, 122 R Registering non-Epson media, 75 to 77 Remaining paper setup, 52 Requirements, system, 11 to 12 -173 Index | 173 Resolution Mac OS X, 85 Windows
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    Mac OS X, 98 to 99 Windows, 121 to 124 Storing printer, 146 to 147 Suction, 76, 89, 115 Super strong cleaning cycle, 138 Support, Epson, 10 to 11 System requirements, 11 to 12 T Take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 62 to 68 Technical support, 10 to 11 Temperature requirements, 165 Test Print
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