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    Epson Stylus® Pro 4880 PRINTER GUIDE
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    or alterations to 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
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    4
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    and Accessories 10 Where To Get Help 10 Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Identifying Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Connecting to the Network 19 Configuring the
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    65 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 66 Monitoring Print Jobs 68 Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank 69 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 74 Choosing Color Management Options 76 Choosing Paper and Layout Options 78 Choosing Cut Sheet
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    Print Head 100 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 102 Aligning the Print Head 102 Replacing Ink Cartridges 105 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 109 Draining the Old Ink 110 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 111 Updating the Printer Driver Information 112 Performing Additional Maintenance
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    Contents | 8 A Specifications Environmental 147 Electrical 147 Dimensions 147 Weight 148 Printer Interfaces 148 Safety Approvals 148 Media 148 Roll Paper 148 Cut Sheets 148 Printable Area 149 Ink Cartridges 149 Index 151 8
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    Chapter 1 in this Printer Guide for software installation instructions. • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error
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    currently available. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4880 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch
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    You can reach Epson Support at epson.com/support. At this site, you can download drivers, firmware, and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional
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    To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor recommended • Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, or
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    13 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 88 lb (40 kg) (without ink or paper), and should be lifted by two people. • When setting up the printer, make sure
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    's case. • Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
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    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 the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold
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    16 | Introduction Identifying Printer Parts Top cover Rear manual feed slot Roll paper cover Paper lever Control panel Roll paper support Ink lever Ink compartment Paper tray Maintenance tank Paper tray cover Front manual feed slot Ink cartridge slot 16
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    Introduction | 17 Roll paper spindle Rear cover release knobs Spindle adapter AC inlet Rear cover Network interface USB interface 17
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    18 | Introduction 18
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    cable to the printer's Ethernet port. Then connect the other end to your network switch or hub or your computer's Ethernet port. 3. Turn on the printer. Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. See "Configuring the Network Interface" on page 20 for instructions. 19
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    displays READY. 2. Press the Menu button on the printer's control panel to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Press to highlight NETWORK SETUP, then press PANEL: Select this setting if you would like to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press Menu . An asterisk appears next to the
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    to print the network status sheet and verify that the IP address settings are correct. Then see "Installing the Software for Macintosh" below, or "Installing the Software for Windows" on page 24. Note: You can check for newer versions of your printer driver and utilities on the Epson support site
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    on your system, you must uninstall the older version before you can install the new one. To uninstall, drag the EpsonNet folder to the trash.Then reinstall your printer software. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and manuals, and place a link to the Epson
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    for it in the Name field on this screen. If your Macintosh cannot find the printer, click More Printers and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. Select your printer, then wait while your Macintosh finds the printer driver and the Add button becomes available. Then click the Add button. Your
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    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. 1. Turn on your computer and your printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The
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    on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. Downloading the Firmware 1. Navigate to epson.com/support in your browser. 2. Choose your printer. 3. Click Drivers & Downloads to find the newest firmware. 4. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on
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    in your Applications folder. Select SPro 4880, click OK, then click EPSON LFP Remote Panel in the printer utility window. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab
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    it is connected to your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. Click Browse and find the firmware that window, and the Printer Utility window. To finish the installation, you need to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described on
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network 28
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    29 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the straight-through paper path. This chapter includes
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    printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches to 17 × 22 inches. Follow these additional guidelines for
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    Paper Matte • Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper • Proofing Paper White Semimatte • Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Enhanced Matte Paper • Watercolor Paper - Radiant White • Plain paper • Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte • Non-Epson media with paper thicknesses from 0.08 to 0.79 mm Rear manual
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    Paper Matte • Enhanced Matte Paper • Watercolor Paper - Radiant White • UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper • Velvet Fine Art Paper • Plain paper • Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte • Non-Epson media with paper thicknesses from 0.08 to 0.79 mm Front manual feed slot • Non-Epson media with paper
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    and sizes of Epson paper: Epson cut sheet paper capacity Paper type Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Proofing Paper White Semimatte
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    34 | Handling Paper and Other Media Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper tray: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the sheet icon appears on the LCD display. 2. Extend the paper tray and paper tray cover. 3. Lift up the paper tray cover. 34
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    and Other Media | 35 4. Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge guide all the way to the left. 5. Clean the inside of the paper tray to remove any dust. Dust may affect printout quality. 6. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: When
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    36 | Handling Paper and Other Media Make sure the stack of paper fits under the arrow on the left edge guide. 8. Adjust the edge guide and length of the paper tray. If you're printing on letter-size paper, raise the paper guide and push it against the end of the paper stack. 36
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 37 9. Flip the paper guide roller down onto the stack of paper. Note: Make sure the roll paper support on the paper tray cover is not raised. 10. Replace the paper tray cover and adjust its length. 11. Extend the paper tray cover if necessary to support your
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    thick, you need to use the manual feed slot. This provides a straight-through paper path. Be sure to allow enough room behind the printer so the paper is not bent when it feeds into the printing position. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the sheet icon
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    face-up, above the black rollers. 5. Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers. Gray feed rollers 6. Align the edge of the paper with the mark on the paper tray cover, as shown below. For longer sheets, make sure you align the right edge of the sheet with the arrow mark on
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    40 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Return the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically feeds the paper into printing position. 8. Extend the paper tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper support is not raised
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    the slot and insert it until it meets resistance. Make sure the sheet is straight. The printer automatically feeds the sheet into printing position. 3. Extend the paper tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper support is not raised. 41
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    Manually switching from one paper roll to another is a simple process. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media. Caution: Some 2-inch core roll paper at widths smaller than 10" may cause the print head
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    size cores, see page 47. Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality. • For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the button. Loading the Paper onto the Spindle Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle
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    The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Note: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don't select when you're using roll paper. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the or icon appears on the LCD display. 4. Raise the roll paper support. 44
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 45 5. Release the paper lever. 6. Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into the slot. 45
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    to the secured position. The printer automatically positions the paper for printing. Note: The maximum page length you can print on is limited by the printer driver, and may also be limited by your application software and/or operating system. 9. Close the roll paper cover. To avoid indenting or
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    the spindle, follow these steps: 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. If the paper is loaded for printing, push the paper lever back to the released position, then roll up the paper before removing it. 3. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer. 4. Set the spindle upright, with the gray end
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    button until you see the icon. 2. Run your print job. 3. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the or button to match the cutting position on the paper with the cutting position on the left side of the print head. 4. Press the button until you see the auto cut icon on the LCD. 5. Press
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    . You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 64 (Mac OS X) or page 82 (Windows). Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the STANDARD
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    may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media-especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described below. If you're printing on unusually thick or thin paper, you may also need to adjust the platen gap; if so, you
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    the button, then the button for the menu options shown below. Make any adjustments, as needed, and press the Menu button to save each setting. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 60 (Mac OS X) or page 86 (Windows). • CUT METHOD lets you
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    non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJ adjusts
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    3: Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 4880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so you can use color management features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself
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    media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper. 1. Open the file you want to print and select Page Setup in your application. You see this screen: Select Stylus Pro 4880 Note: If your application has margin settings, make sure they're turned off for borderless
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    • If you're printing on cut-sheets, select the size of the paper loaded in the printer. 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. Continue with step 4 for instructions. The following settings are
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    56 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. • Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of
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    're using Epson media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 60. 1. Select Print in your application. You see the screen shown below: Select Stylus Pro 4880 2. Choose Stylus Pro 4880 from the Printer menu. 3. Click
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    these designations when you print on cut sheets. For PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the Watercolor Paper - Radiant White setting. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are
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    on select paper types. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with the Color setting.) Select Black only if you're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. 6. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze
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    color management in the printer driver, as described on page 61. Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. If necessary, you can control the ink density by using the paper configuration settings, as described
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    to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed workflow in Photoshop or other software applications. 3. If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, select Paper Configuration from the drop-down menu. You see this
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    off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 63 Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you are printing on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 48 for instructions
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    64 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 3. Select either of the following options: • Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 65 Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. print, click the Print button. See page 68 for instructions on monitoring your print job. 65
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    toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and offers an alternative prints. This mode is only available when printing on select media types. 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
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 67 4. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 5. 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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    68 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower. • Highlight Point Shift: If your image is prone to gloss differential, checking Highlight Point Shift will help to
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    window or the printer list window. Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank The Epson Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank. You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 100 to 101 for instructions. 1. Double-click
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    70 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. Select SPro 4880 and click OK. You see the printer utility screen: 4. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. 70
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 71 The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank and displays the StatusMonitor window: 5. To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. To close the Status Monitor, click OK. 71
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    72 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 72
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    73 Chapter 4: Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Your Stylus Pro 4880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles are
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    . 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. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options. Follow these
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    these designations when you print on cut sheets. For PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the Watercolor Paper - Radiant White setting. 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
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 6. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments white photo printing, see page 86. • Click Custom, then follow the instructions in the next
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 4. Choose one of the following and click the Advanced button: • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose
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    78 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below: In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 79 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1. On the properties window, click the Main tab. You see this window: 2. Select the paper source you're using (Paper Tray or Manual Feed) from the Source list. 3. Click Printable Area and select the setting you'd like,
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    your image, or print on both sides of the paper, click the Page Layout tab. See your on-screen User's Guide for more information about double-sided printing. 7. After making your settings, click OK. Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings
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    on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 48 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. • Single Cut causes the images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or next image. • Normal Cut allows margin space at the
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    82 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. If you are printing with margins, set the following options: • Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 83 The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting or the Retain Size setting, you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media. The following table shows
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    84 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Note: Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90°. Choosing Page Layout Options You can print multiple copies, change the print orientation, reduce or enlarge your image, or print on both sides of the paper. For instructions on multi-page or
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 85 Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size, you may see reduced quality in the print. 6. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page, then select the color you want to use. Click Job Settings
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    turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 87 1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 2. Choose Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. 3. Click Custom, then click Advanced. You see this screen: 87
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    88 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 4. You can adjust the following settings: • Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool,
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 89 Saving and Sharing Custom 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/
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    90 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 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. 2. Click Custom Settings. You see a window like the following: 3. After verifying that your
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 91 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 to rearrange them • Add or delete groups • Move
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    off. See page 93 for instructions. Optimizing Print Speed You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by other users who share the printer. You can also use the
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    is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space. • Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing. Printing will take longer to start
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    94 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 4. Click OK to close the Speed and Progress window and return to the Utility menu. Then click OK again to exit the utility. Setting Monitoring Preferences 1. Do one of the following: • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 95 5. Select Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared and you want to let other users monitor it. 6. Click OK to close the Monitoring Preferences window and return to the Utility menu. Then click OK again to exit the utility. 95
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    96 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 96
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    check. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the
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    the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Note: Some status information is a projection based on the last print made. Follow these steps to print the status check sheet: 1. Make sure paper is
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    below. Continue pressing to see the status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. The status of the ink and printer parts is indicated with these symbols: E*****F = 100-81% ink or service life remaining E**** F = 80-61% E*** F = 60-41% E** F = 40-21% E* F = 20-11
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    , see your on-screen User's Guide. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged. You can check the print head nozzles, using your printer utility software, by following the steps
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    Transporting the Printer | 101 You see a screen like the following: 3. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click Print to print the nozzle , click Clean to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle,
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    the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 100. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is not on or flashing. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the button until you see MAINTENANCE, then
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    and Transporting the Printer | 103 Tip: To properly align the print head, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster or Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper if you are printing with Photo Black ink. If you are printing with Matte Black ink, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
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    104 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 9. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press to exit the head alignment mode. If you want to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can perform a manual head alignment. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. 104
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    Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait
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    print quality and could result in printer damage. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: Cartridge
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    position. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Make sure you save your first set
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    package and product code. If the B ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may not be inserted fully. 7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don't force it in. 8. Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 108
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    : To avoid interruption, observe the following conditions: Do not turn off the printer, open the top cover, remove the rear cover, move the paper lever to the released position, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. Note: If an electrical power failure
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    to start again. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink, so you need to make sure that all of the cartridges contain enough ink before you begin. If MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD, you need to replace the maintenance tank. See page 117. Draining the Old Ink 1. Make sure that READY
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    and Transporting the Printer | 111 Note: Because ink charging after black ink conversion consumes a large quantity of ink, you may need to replace the ink cartridges and maintenance tank soon. Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on
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    Printing Preferences. Click the Main tab and make sure that the correct ink cartridge is displayed. If not, set the information manually by clicking the Utility tab and then the Printer and Option Information button. Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks In addition to running a power cleaning
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    procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use the maintenance mode to do the following: • Print a hex dump for diagnosing problems • Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer's control panel menus • Enable the printable pages counter • Change the default pressure
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    to start the cleaning cycle. • To enable or disable roll paper feeding at power- ink cartridges, press the button until you see CRTG INFO MENU, then press Menu . Press the button to select each cartridge, then press Menu to view the information. 3. To exit the maintenance mode, turn off the printer
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    you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Caution: Do not try to slide the carriage by hand, or you may damage the printer. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to
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    116 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. When REPLACE CUTTER is displayed on the LCD, hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right. WARNING: The blade
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    Or you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson. com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during manual and automatic print head cleaning. When the tank is almost full, the message MNT TK
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    these steps to replace the tank: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel). 2. If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, remove the four cartridges from the right ink compartment, then close the compartment
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    cord. Caution: Do not turn off the printer by unplugging it or turning off a power strip. You will not be able to lock the print head, and ink will leak out of the reservoir, damaging the printer. 2. Remove the following parts: • All paper or other media • Roll paper spindle • Paper tray 119
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    plastic bag. Be sure to remove the tape before reinstalling the cartridges. The printer must be powered on when removing or installing ink cartridges. 5. Make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position. Then lock the print head by pushing the green tab to the right. 6. If you saved
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    the first time you start printing after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for a long time. You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 100) and realign the print head (page 102) to ensure good print quality. After setting up the
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    , and click Uninstall a Program under Programs. 3. Select EPSON Printer Software. 4. Click the Uninstall/Change button, then click Continue in the User Account Control window. 5. Select the EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 and click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. 7. When
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    . 2. Click Start and Control Panel. 3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4. Select EPSON Printer Software. 5. Click the Change/Remove button. 6. Select the EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 and click OK. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. 8. When you return to the Add or Remove
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    124 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 124
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    provides instructions for the following: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4880
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    126 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the printer: Paper light LCD display Power Ink button light Pause button and light Menu button Left arrow or paper source button 126
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    an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem. Message CHANGE PAPER TYPE COMMAND ERROR DRIVER INK SET SETTING IS WRONG MISMATCH ERROR Note: These messages alternate. FEED SHEET PAPER FEED SHEET PAPER MANUALLY FORBIDDEN MEDIA FROM P. TRAY INK LOW REPLACE INK CRTG Light Explanation
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    maintenance tank. See page 117. The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. See page 117 is full. for instructions. Borderless setting selected for A2-size sheets (11.7 × 16.5). Change the setting in the printer driver, or load different-size paper. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink
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    Manually loaded sheet is not inserted far enough. Paper is too thick for head cleaning. Printer could not feed the printed page. The conversion cartridge needs to be replaced. Insert the sheet further into the printer. See page 38 for instructions. Pull the paper lever out to remove the paper. Head
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    130 | Solving Problems Message SERVICE REQ. SET INK CRTG SET PAPER LEVER TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CRTG WRONG PAPER SIZE Light All lights flashing - Paper light on - Explanation Response The print head is locked. Pull out the green tab to unlock the print head. See your Start
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    ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for adjusting the paper feed. Try adjusting your paper configuration
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    to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 102. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media
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    check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 105. ◗ The paper thickness setting is not correct for the paper you're printing on. Use your printer software (page
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    to WIDE or WIDER. See page 49 for instructions. Solving Operational Problems If you can't turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • The printer is turned on. • Paper is loaded in the printer. • The printer is plugged securely into a working
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    for the messages beginning on page 126. The printer sounds as ◗ Follow the instructions beginning on page 100 to clean the print head. if it's printing, but nothing prints. ◗ Communication between the computer and printer may have been momentarily interrupted. Try restarting the computer
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    check the setting for PAPER MARGIN. See the on-screen User's Guide for more information. Your image is inverted. ◗ Turn off the Flip Horizontal or Mirror Image setting in your printer software. See page 60 (Mac OS X) or page 84 (Windows) for instructions. Blank paper is printed. ◗ Make sure your
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    feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the paper suction setting. See page 50 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on
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    | Solving Problems Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper lever while the pause light is flashing. Clearing Roll 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 steps to clear a paper jam
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    Problems | 139 3. Remove the jammed paper from the front or back of the printer. Caution: Be careful not to damage the print head when you pull out the paper. 4. If necessary, open the top cover and remove the jammed paper. 5. Turn on the printer and make sure the paper light is on and LOAD PAPER
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    140 | Solving Problems Clearing Paper Tray Jams If paper gets jammed while feeding from the tray, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Turn off the printer and release the paper lever. 2. Remove the paper tray. 140
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    Solving Problems | 141 3. Carefully pull out the jammed paper. 4. If paper is still jammed in the printer, open the top cover and remove it. 5. If paper is jammed around the rear cover, remove the cover by pushing the square knobs inward and pulling the rear cover off the printer. 141
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    Problems 6. Then remove the paper. Caution: Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted to the right; otherwise, you may damage the printer. 7. Reinstall the rear cover. 8. Turn on the printer and make sure the paper light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. Then reload your paper
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    Solving Problems | 143 Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual Feed Slots If paper is jammed in the front or rear manual feed slots, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Turn off the printer and release the paper lever. 2. Remove the paper tray. 143
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    144 | Solving Problems 3. Carefully pull out the jammed paper. 4. If you can't reach the paper from the front, remove it from the back of the printer. Caution: Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted to the right; otherwise, you may damage the printer. 144
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    Solving Problems | 145 5. Turn on the printer and make sure the paper light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. Then reload your paper. 145
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    146 | Solving Problems 146
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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 Specification Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions Height Width Depth 13.9 inches (354 mm) 33.4 inches (848 mm
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    with tray and roll holder 88.6 lb (40.2 kg) Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA C108.8 class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width 17 inches (432 mm) Maximum roll
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    quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not use
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    150 | Specifications Weight 110 ml 220 ml Approximately 0.44 lb (200 g) Approximately 0.85 lb (385 g) 150
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    , control panel, 126 C Cable problems, 135 requirements, 11 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 69 Windows, 92 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Changing black ink, 109 to 112 Cleaner (cleaning unit), checking status, 97 to 100 Cleaning print head, 100 to 102, 113 printer, 119 Coarse Rendering setting, 93
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    unit (print head), checking status, 97 to 100 Heavy media, cutting, 48 Height of printer, 147 Help, Epson, 10 to 11 Hex dump, 113 High Speed Copies setting Windows, 93 High Speed setting Mac OS X, 60 Windows, 75 Humidity requirements, 147 I ICM setting, 78 Ink lightfastness, 149 maintenance tank, 97
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    settings, 61 to 62 Printer Utility, 70 roll paper options, 63 to 64 software, uninstalling, 121 Status Monitor, 69 to 71 system requirements, 11 Macintosh installing software, 21 to 23 Maintenance, 97 to 119 Maintenance menu, 102 Maintenance mode, 113 Maintenance tank checking status, 97 to
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    93 Print head aligning, 102 to 104 checking status, 97 to 100 cleaning, 100 to 102, 113 locking, 120 Print jobs canceling, 69, 92 managing, 91 to 95 pausing, 69, 92 Print quality Mac OS X, 59 problems, 131 to 134 Windows, 75 Print speed, improving in Windows, 93 Printable area, 149 Printer checking
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    to 145 paper feeding, 136 paper jams, 138 to 145 print quality, 131 to 134 print speed, 93 printer driver, 135 to 136 printing stops, 135 roll paper cannot be cut, 136 size limitation, 93 smeared prints, 133 Progress Meter, 92, 93 R Registering non-Epson media, 50 to 52 Requirements, system, 11 to
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    printer, 119 to 121 Trim lines, printing control panel, 49 Mac OS X, 64 Windows, 82 Troubleshooting, 125 to 145 U UltraChrome K3 ink cartridges, 106 Ultrasonic cleaning cycle, 113 Uninstalling software, 121 to 123 Unit ID number, 11 Usage count, 99 USB cable requirements, 11, 12 User-defined paper
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