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    Epson Stylus® Pro 3880 USER'S GUIDE
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    printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Epson UltraChromeK3 are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraSmooth is a registered trademark, PhotoEnhance is a trademark, and Epson Preferred and Epson Store are service marks
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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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    Help 12 Important Safety Instructions 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 14 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Epson Media 28 Choosing the Correct Paper Path 29 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 33 Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot 36 Loading Paper Into the Front Manual
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    Ink and Maintenance Status 61 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 63 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options 66 Choosing Color Type Setting 84 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 88 Printing Status Information
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    head manually 94 Replacing Ink Cartridges 95 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks 100 Changing the Black Ink Type 101 Changing the Date and Time 101 Adjusting the LCD Contrast 102 Using Maintenance Mode 103 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 104 Cleaning the Printer 107 Transporting
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    8 | Contents Media 135 Printable Area 136 Ink Cartridges 136 Index -8
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    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. The on-screen version of the User's Guide on the CD
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    ), up to 10 feet long • For network connection: Ethernet-equipped Macintosh and a compatible cable Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements: • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz
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    (printer), up to 10 feet long • For Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC and a compatible cable Options and Supplies Your Epson Stylus® Pro 3880 offers these optional upgrades and supplies: Option One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Replacement Ink Maintenance Cartridge Ink
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    website (www.epson.ca/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. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following
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    the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. • Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. • Turn off the printer by
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    too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If
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    15 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer On a Network If you are using the printer on a network, follow the instructions in this chapter to: • Connect the printer to the network • Configure the network interface • Install the printer software To connect the printer directly to your computer's USB port
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    on. • PANEL: Select this setting if you would like to configure the printer's IP settings manually. • PING: Select this setting to set the printer's IP address using the arp command. The IP address is set when the printer is turned off and then back on. 8. Press Enter. An asterisk (*) appears
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    next octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press Enter, then press the + Cancel/Reset button to exit the printer menu. 14. Turn the printer off then back on again. 15. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" below to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address
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    not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper. 3. Press the Menu r button on the printer's control panel to enter the printer's menu system. 4. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 5. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Press Enter
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    Click Install. 4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals and register your printer. 7. When you're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart
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    or DVD drive. 3. Double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 icon. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and register your printer. 5. Double-click the User's Guide icon to place links to the User's Guide and Network Guide on your desktop. 6. If connecting to a network
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    Start or , click Control Panel, and then double-click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port
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    (recommended) 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Scan or Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don't see it listed, click More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list.) 5. Click Add. You can now use the
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    Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 23 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Scan or Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Click Add. You can now use the printer on your network. 1-23
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    24 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network 1-24
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    and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 prints on a variety of cut-sheet media up to 17 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 • Choosing the correct paper
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    Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Fine Art Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Proofing Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Size 8.5 × 11 inches 11.7 × 16.5 inches
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    8.5 × 11 inches 11.7 × 16.5 inches 13 × 19 inches Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Presentation Paper Matte Others Epson Singleweight Matte Paper Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Epson Cold Press Bright 17 × 22 inches 8 × 10 inches
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    of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other media, printer driver software and on the printer's control panel. See page 52 (Macintosh) or page 71 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 29 Choosing the Correct Paper Path The printer provides three paths for loading media: • Auto sheet feeder (multiple sheets) • Rear manual feed slot (one sheet only) • Front manual feed slot (one sheet only) It's very important to use the correct paper path and to
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    using and the maximum number of sheets you can load for the different types of special Epson media. The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder and R stands for the rear manual feed slot. Use the front manual feed slot when you need to print on thick media, such as posterboard. Paper type
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    Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 A, R Epson Singleweight Matte Paper A, R A, R Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White R Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper R Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper R Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper R Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte R R 2-31 Size
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    32 | Handling Paper and Other Media Paper type Epson Cold Press Bright Epson Cold Press Natural Epson Hot Press Bright Epson Hot Press Natural Paper path R R R R * Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot. Size 8.5 × 11 inches 13 × 19 inches 17 × 22
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    load for your paper type. Then follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and READY appears on the LCD. 2. Flip up the paper guide and pull out as many of its extensions as you need to support your paper size. 3. Press the front cover to release it and open the
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    , lifting it slightly as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on the tray and the printer are aligned. 5. Pull out the output tray extensions to accommodate your paper size. 6. Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it to the left so that it is slightly wider than the width of your
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    Insert it until it meets resistance. Slide the edge guide against the left side of the paper. Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing. You're ready to print. If the
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    the rear manual slot to load special media one sheet at a time. (See the table on page 30 for a list of papers you can load in the rear slot.) 1. Make sure the printer is on and READY appears on the LCD. 2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer. 3. Slide the
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    Note: If you want to remove the paper, press the d Paper feed button on the control panel to back the sheet out. 6. Gently guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance. Maintain a constant pressure; after a few seconds you'll feel the printer pull the paper into printing position. 2-37
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    Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing. You're ready to print. Loading Paper Into the Front Manual Feed Slot Use the front manual feed slot when you need to print
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    . • If PAPER SIZE CHECK is set to OFF on the LCD, you cannot load paper in the front manual feed slot. Use the printer's menu system to turn this setting on. 1. Make sure the printer is on and READY appears on the LCD. 2. Press the front cover to release it and open the
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    40 | Handling Paper and Other Media 4. Insert a single sheet of paper, short edge first and face-up into the front tray. 5. Position the right edge of the paper against the right side of the tray and align the paper's bottom edge with the white line on the tray. 2-40
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    the output tray, lifting it slightly as you pull. Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing. You're ready to print. When you finish printing, push the front tray
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    to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the STANDARD setting allows the printer to adjust automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when using back to STANDARD. If you're printing on non-Epson media, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See
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    automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles certain media-especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. For these situations, you can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for
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    sure the paper you are creating the configuration for is loaded in the correct paper path in the printer. Then press r and Enter to print a paper thickness pattern. The printer prints a pattern similar to the following: Smallest gap 10. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping
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    the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to dry. Then press Enter to save the setting. 18. When you are finished, press + Cancel/Reset to exit the Menu. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 55 (Macintosh) or page 74 (Windows
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    46 | Handling Paper and Other Media 2-46
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    print and manage print jobs. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode. 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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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh Printing With Mac OS X If you're using Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher, follow the instructions below. Note: Many application settings override the printer you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1.
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    with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 49 Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. You see the expanded printer
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    50 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you don't see the to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders. • Manual - Rear prints with 0.12 in. (3.0 mm) margins all around. • Manual - Front prints with 0.12 in. (3.0 mm) left and right margins and 0.79
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 51 You see a window like this one: Click + to create a new paper size Note: If you from the Paper Size pop-up menu. 7. Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing. 8. Select Print Settings or Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. 3-51
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    52 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh You see this screen: Note: The photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. See page 47 for more information. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with the Color setting.) • Black only
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    • Select (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. • Select Color Controls, then choose one of the following mode settings: EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the
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    Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Color Matching from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings: • EPSON Color Controls to use a Color Mode (see page 53
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    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 ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds
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    56 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper thicknesses. Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion
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    is only available when printing on certain media types. 1. Select Print Settings or Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 63 for instructions.) 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Print Mode setting. 3-57
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    58 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 5. Click Advanced Color Settings. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral,
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    with Epson settings. Note that this preview always shows the same image and is not color managed. It provides a level of feedback as you make changes. Creating . This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. After verifying that your
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    60 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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 (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    Drivers for Macintosh | 61 Checking Ink and Maintenance Status EPSON Printer Utility4 lets you check the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge. (You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 90 to 94 for instructions.) 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
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    62 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. Select Open Printer Utility. You see this screen: 5. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. The software checks the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge, and displays a screen like this one: 6. To recheck the ink levels, click the
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    media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with
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    Drivers for Macintosh For this media Epson Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Select this Media Type setting* Hot Press Natural Exhibition Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Standard
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    that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself
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    Options 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 steps to make basic settings: 1. Start an application, open the file
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    on. 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. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com. If you are
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    settings: EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for most color photographs. Adobe RGB matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. • Select Custom to choose a color management option as described below. Choosing Color Management Options The printer driver
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    driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from two Gamma
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    70 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • PhotoEnhance allows you to automatically correct images and choose from six Scene Correction settings. • 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
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    . Follow the instructions below to select paper settings. Choosing Paper Options 1. On the Main tab, you see a window like this one: 2. Select the paper source you're using (Sheet, Manual - Rear, or Manual - Front) from the Paper Source list. 3. Select the Paper Size you loaded in the printer. If
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    with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like this one: Note: If your application has margin settings, make sure they're turned off for borderless printing. Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. Borderless printing is not available when using the front manual feed slot
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 73 • Retain Size prints your , click OK. Choosing Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing. Follow these steps to reduce or enlarge your image: 1. On the Properties or Preferences window,
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    may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you 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
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    printer options, click OK. Note: If you are printing from Photoshop, make sure you do not use Photoshop's color ink type. 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
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    with Epson Drivers for Windows You see this screen: Tone color circle Note: The preview image will always be the same image and is not color managed image on the screen as a guide. 6. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning allows you to add tone
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image or the full page. • Tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of the color profile/printer/ink/media combination.
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    78 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • To save the settings to a file that you Settings Group 1. To view the settings associated with the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the Save/Del button. Then click the following category and name, and check the
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    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 79 Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement. 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop
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    Epson Drivers for Windows Managing Print Jobs Your printer when you print, lets you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. You print job by pressing the button on the printer, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the restart it. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips
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    Meter is displayed when you send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities. Selecting this option is not recommended unless you experience conflicts , printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space. 4-81
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    82 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching allows applications to perform ICM color matching even when prohibited by the driver. • Change Standard Resolution resolves print problems by changing the standard
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    with Epson Drivers for Windows | 83 Setting Monitoring Preferences 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. 1. Click
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    media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with
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    Drivers for Windows | 85 For this media Epson Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Select this Media Type setting* Hot Press Natural Exhibition Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Standard
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    86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 4-86
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    Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 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
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    , see page 90 for instructions on printing a nozzle check. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges and maintenance cartridge yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the printer's menu system, you can
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    and feet using the printer's maintenance mode. See page 103 for instructions. Viewing Status Information To view printer status information instead of in the cartridge. When done, press l. • To check the total amount of ink used (in milliliters), press d to select USAGE COUNT, then press r. When
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    by holding down the Menu button for three seconds. You can also use the printer's menu to run a power cleaning cycle. See page 92 for details. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to see
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    Or click Auto if you want to run the nozzle check and have the printer automatically clean the print head if necessary. Note: You must use at least 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
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    in the printer. Running a , the power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it is recommended only as a last described on page 90. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light is not on or flashing. 3. Press power cleaning cycles, turn off the printer and let it sit overnight. Then
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    align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load one of the following types of paper: • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • Enhanced Matte Paper
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    Make sure you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process. If you want to verify or fine-tune the alignment process, you can perform a manual head alignment. Aligning the print head manually When you want to use the non-Epson special media, you can perform the head alignment
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    next pattern number appears. Then repeat step 7. 9. After you set the pattern, the printer exits Menu mode and returns to the READY status. 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
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    levels is from the control panel: Caution: You must use the Epson ink cartridges designed for your printer. Other ink cartridges will not work and may cause damage not covered by your warranty. 1 Matte Black 2 Photo Black 3 Light Black 4 Light Light Black 5 Cyan 9 Yellow 8 Vivid
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    you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the cartridge whose icon and abbreviation is
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    and Transporting the Printer 4. Press the ink eject button above the cartridge you need to replace. The ink cartridge slides out slightly. 5. Carefully pull the cartridge straight out of the slot and dispose of it properly. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out
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    , and then insert it into the slot until it clicks. Arrow mark The printer has a protection system to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge easily or if you see the message INK CARTRIDGE ERROR on the LCD panel, the type of cartridge may be incorrect. Check
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    100 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 9. Close the ink cover and press it until it clicks. When you see READY on the LCD, the printer is ready to print. Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks In addition to running a power cleaning cycle, you can use the Maintenance menu to switch between
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    traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and Epson Photo Paper Semi- highlighted, then press r. 3. Press d to select BLACK INK CHANGE, then press r. 4. Press the Enter button. The printer charges the cartridge (this takes a few minutes) and
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    102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r. 3. Press d to select CLOCK SETTING, then press r. 4. Use u or d to set each item in the date and time,
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    the + Cancel/Reset button, then press the P Power button until the printer turns on. MAINTENANCE MODE appears on the LCD panel. 3. Press u , select DEFAULT PANEL and press r. Press Enter to restore the printer's defaults. Then press l to return to the menu or + Cancel/Reset to exit. 4.
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    (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com. (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Follow these steps to replace the maintenance cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 3. Open the maintenance cartridge cover. 4. Grasp the handle of the maintenance cartridge, then push it up while gently pulling it toward you. WARNING: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
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    106 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to tilt the used cartridge or spill ink from it when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. 5. Remove the replacement cartridge from its package. Then put
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    If the front manual tray is extended, close it by pushing it in. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not touch the ink absorption pads; printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. Plastic ribs If the problem
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    box and packing materials. If you do not have these items, contact Epson to request them. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. Preparing the Printer for Shipment Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges. 1. Turn the printer on and make sure the print head is in the home (far
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    109 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and then re-install your printer driver software, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at proimaging.epson.com for updated drivers
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    -click Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Printer Uninstall in the program list, then select your printer icon. • Windows XP: Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click Epson Printer Software in the program list, click Change/Remove, then select your printer icon. 5. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 111 2. Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see a window like this one: Note: For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to see the on-screen guide. 3. Double-click the Firmware Updater icon. 5-111
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    is on, its LCD is set to Ready, and it is connected to your computer. Then choose Stylus Pro 3880 in the Printer list. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is updating. 5. Click Browse and find the firmware that you just downloaded and extracted. Select the file and click Choose
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    clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: • To identify the most common problems, check the messages on the control panel. See page 114 for more information. • If you're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor
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    the printer: Power light Ink light Paper light LCD Back / l button Ink cover open / u button Menu / r button Power Cancel/Reset Ink and maintenance button button cartridge status Paper feed / Enter d button button When your ink is low or expended, or paper runs out, or a problem occurs
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    Problems | 115 Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON. LOAD THE CORRECT SIZE PAPER The installed paper is not supported the printer. 3 seconds. Then make sure that the installed printer driver is correct for the printer. FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN The front manual feed
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    . the paper. OPEN THE FRONT MANUAL FEED SLOT INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE The wrong type of cartridge Remove the ink cartridge and install one that is is installed. designed for your printer. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 95. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT
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    Problems | 117 Message INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! QUALITY OF NON-GENUINE INK MAY VARY. Explanation Response The wrong type of cartridge is installed or is installed in the wrong slot. Select NO (press the Menu r button) if you want to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink
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    Solving Problems Message Explanation THE MAINTENANCE COVER MAINTENANCE REQUEST NNNN A part used in the printer has nearly reached the end of its life. "NNNN" shows ) if you want to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 95. Otherwise,
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    of the paper is either transparent or black, like the platen color. Flatten the media. Select OFF for PAPER SIZE CHECK using the printer's menu system, or load the correct type of genuine Epson paper. PAPER FEED ERROR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY AND PRESS PAPER/FEED BUTTON You have selected double-sided
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    120 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response the type of paper you're using. Check the Paper Source setting in the printer driver, and load the paper in the correct slot. See "Choosing the Correct can use the top edge guide to help feed the paper straight. See page 35 for details. 6-120
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    Solving Problems | 121 Message Explanation PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER Printer errors have occurred. REPLACE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE SOON The maintenance cartridge is almost full. SERVICE CALL ERROR NNNN PLEASE CONTACT THE REPAIR CENTER Print head is locked. A fatal error has occurred.
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    and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 95. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 90 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 93. ◗ Turn off High Speed in your Advanced
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    indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 95. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 90 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 93. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting
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    re printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. Use your printer software (page 55 . ◗ Ink has leaked into the paper path. Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. See page 107 for cleaning instructions. ◗
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    cord immediately. Contact Epson for assistance (see page 12). If none of these suggestions help, try the following solutions. Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. ◗ If the P Power light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for ink to dry
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    driver if it is not installed yet, and follow the instructions below to select your Epson printer as the default printer. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , Control Panel, and then click Printers. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 and select Set As Default. Then close the window. Windows XP
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    printer software. See page 47 (Macintosh) or page 65 (Windows) for instructions. Blank paper is printed. ◗ Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer to shift. Color images print in black Make sure Color is selected in your printer software. only. The printer continues to ◗
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    support a faster connection to the printer, such as USB 2.0. Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions you're not using Epson media, make sure you use a paper configuration to adjust
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    When Printing on Large Format Media If your paper skews while feeding into the printer, use the edge guide on the right side of the auto sheet feeder to help the paper feed straight. Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems If paper jams frequently while feeding or during printing, try one or more
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    130 | Solving Problems Clearing a paper jam from the auto sheet feeder 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Carefully remove the jammed paper from the output tray. If necessary, open the top cover, and remove any jammed paper from the area shown below. 6-130
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    Solving Problems | 131 Clearing a paper jam from the front manual feed slot 1. Turn off the printer. 2. If necessary, press the d button to eject the sheet. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the front or back of the printer. Front Back 6-131
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    132 | Solving Problems Clearing a paper jam from the rear manual feed slot 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper backward. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the back. 6-132
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    for your printer. Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Pressurized on-demand ink jet Black: 180 nozzles × 3 (Matte Black or Photo Black, Light Black, Light Light Black) Color: 180 nozzles ESC/P® Raster 64MB PC 437 (US, Standard Europe) PC 850 (Multilingual) Epson Courier 10 cpi 133
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    (ISO 10561 letter pattern) 5 W or less in low power mode 0.3 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions and Weight Specification Height Width Depth Weight Covers closed Covers open 10.28 inches (257 mm) 22.8 inches (579 mm) 27
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    Specifications | 135 Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA
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    to the 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
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    Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 60 Windows, 80 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head, 90 to 92 printer, 107 Coarse Rendering setting, 82 Color management Mac OS X, 54, 57 to 59 Windows, 68 to 77 -137 Color problems, 127 ColorSync settings, 54 Component life, checking, 88 to 89 Control
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    OS X, 53 problems, 127 H Head Alignment menu, 93 Height of printer, 134 Help, Epson, 12 High , 95 to 100 safety instructions, 14 specifications, 136 Ink light, 114 to 118 Installing printer driver Macintosh, 20 Windows, 59 canceling print jobs, 60 color management, 54, 57 to 59 ColorSync settings, 54 custom
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    ink levels, 61 to 62 Expansion setting, 56 installing printer driver, 20 Printer Manuals, how to use, 9 Margins incorrect, 127 printing without, 72 Media Type Mac OS X, 52, 63 Windows, 67, 84 Memory requirements, 10 to 11 Monitoring printer , 51 non-Epson, 43 to 45 printable area, 136 problems, 128 to
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    problems, 122 to 125 Windows, 67 to 68 Print speed, improving in Windows, 82 Printable area, 136 Printer Printer Status, 89 Test Print, 88 -140 Problems banding, 122 blank paper, 127 blurry prints, 124 cable, 126, 127 color , 122 to 125 print speed, 82 printer driver, 126 to 127 printing stops, 125
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    , Epson, 12 System requirements, 10 to 11 T TCP/IP setting up, 22 Technical support, 12 Temperature requirements, 134 Test Print menu, 88 Time and date setting, 101 to 102 Tone color circle, 77 Total prints, checking, 89 Transporting printer, 108 Troubleshooting, 113 to 132 U UltraChromeK3 ink
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