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    Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 PRINTER GUIDE
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    unauthorized modifications, repairs, 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
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    Statement For United States Users This uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
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    Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket
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    in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 64 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 65 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 67 Creating Paper Configurations 67 Printing Your Paper Configurations 69 Selecting Paper Configurations 69 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing
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    . . 122 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information
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    Using Maintenance Mode 134 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 136 Removing the Old Blade 136 Installing the New Cutter Blade 138 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 142 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 143 Moving the Printer
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    Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem
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    ) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System
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    . Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either
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    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 or higher processor recommended • Microsoft® Windows® Vista,™ Windows Vista x64, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or
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    | 15 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 108 lb (49 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 7880] or 198 lb (90 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 9880] without ink or paper. Make sure
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    the print head is safely capped. • If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer 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
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    chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use
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    Roll paper mounting bracket Paper lever Front cover Control panel Ink cartridge compartment Ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 USB interface AC inlet Paper straps (Pro 9880 only
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    and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, see page 29 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Note: When choosing a place for the
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    20 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. Parts: 2 Bases 2 Legs Bottom horizontal strut Top horizontal strut Tools and Accessories: 4 Basket hooks Paper basket 2 Hex wrenches 4 Base bolts 10 Hex screws with
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    Setting Up the Printer | 21 Note: Make sure you tighten all bolts before moving to the next section. 2. Insert the right leg into the right base as shown. (The bases and legs are labeled L and R.) Use the large hex wrench included with the stand to fasten the leg with the two base bolts. Bolt
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    22 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers. 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. Unpacking the Printer 1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and
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    The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 144. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and
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    24 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the casters to keep the stand from rolling. 24
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    Setting Up the Printer | 25 WARNING: Two or more 2. Have two people lift the printer. people are required to lift the printer. 3. Mount the printer on the stand as shown. 25
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    to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in the printer. 5. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Open the front cover
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    | 27 Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer. Attaching the Paper Basket The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. 1. Attach the basket hooks as shown. The free ends of the hooks should point
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    28 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Snap the basket's plastic connectors onto the hooks at the rear of the stand. Make sure the connectors are positioned as shown. 3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar. 4. Snap the connectors onto the front hooks as shown. 28
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    you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations subject to
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    30 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up, then set it aside. 3. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items: Parts: Support bar Base sections Basket hooks Paper basket Tools and
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    Setting Up the Printer | 31 4. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then attach it with two bolts using the included wrench. Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end. 5. Attach
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    purchased separately. See page 144. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32
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    Setting Up the Printer | 33 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Caster lock 2. Orient the printer in relation to the stand as shown: 33
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    34 | Setting Up the Printer WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. 3. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand: Top view 4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts, spring washers, and plain
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    tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you remove all the tape. 6. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove
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    place of use, and lock the casters. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Attaching the Paper Basket The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. 1. Attach the basket hooks to the upper guides on
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    2. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor. 3. Pass the basket's rear bar to the back of the printer. Rotate the bar once so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert the plastic pins into the stand as shown. 4. Slide out the
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    38 | Setting Up the Printer 5. Insert the lower bars into the holes on the bottom of the base as shown. 6. Hook the paper supports so they hang along the inside of the basket. Install them in the order indicated below. 38
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    too tightly to eject properly, attach the 5 paper guides to the bottom of the printer. See page 179 for more information. Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7880. Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect the
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    Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is Photo Black. If you prefer to use Matte Black (sold separately; see page 144), you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of installing the supplied Photo Black cartridge. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came
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    , or you may damage the printer. 5. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. When messages appear on the LCD display, follow the instructions to raise or lower the ink levers, and to close the
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    42 | Setting Up the Printer Connecting to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. For USB . 1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer. USB connection Network connection 3. Plug
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    for a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at epson.com/support. Installing the Software for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 45. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM
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    the EpsonNet folder into the trash. Then reinstall your printer software. 6. Click the Install button. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your printer, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging Website on your desktop. 8. When you see the
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    Anyway, or Install this driver software anyway as necessary. Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install the software for Windows: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer starts
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    . 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging Website on your desktop. 8. When you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, press the printer's P Power button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see page 42
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    .com/support and select your product. 2. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the screen. You may also need to download the latest version of the EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility. Caution: Don't turn off the printer
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    need to align the print head, as described on page 143. 8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network. Configuring the
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    for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as other media, for your printer. For a list of available media, see the on-screen User's Guide. The following table shows the paper sizes you can use: Supported paper sizes Pro 9880 Pro 7880 Maximum
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    by the edges or use cotton gloves. • Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper. • Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 102 (Windows) for instructions. • Always select the correct paper source (roll or
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    leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use. • Choose if you want to print a series of pages and keep them together for cutting later on. • Choose if you're printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media that is too thick may damage the cutter. Use of Epson's optional Manual Media
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    at the right end of the spindle is firmly locked into the core and there is no gap between the paper and the paper stop. 3. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the end of the roll. Make sure it is firmly fixed into the left end of
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    Placing the Paper in the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Caution: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don't select when you're using roll paper. 3. Make sure the printer is turned
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    Feed button to increase the suction. If you are loading lightweight paper, press the d Paper Feed button to decrease it. If the paper still doesn't come out, open the front cover and pull it out manually. 6. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the
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    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. Place the spindle on a flat surface. 5. Slide the black paper stop off the
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    after your print job is finished. You can use the button to cut most types of paper. However, if you're printing on fine art paper, canvas, or other heavy media, you should use the optional Epson Manual Media Cutting System or scissors rather than the built-in cutter. See page 51 for a list of media
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    your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 93 (Mac OS X) or page 110 (Windows). Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880
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    . • For medium to large sheets of average thickness, see the next section. Tip: You can also load cut sheet paper without releasing the paper lever. This method is recommended for small sheets or fine art paper. See page 59 for details. Loading Cut Sheets 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and
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    are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper lever during printing, or while the P Power or Pause light is flashing. 5. Pull the paper lever forward to the Secured position. 6. Press the Pause button or
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    media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick: 1. Set the paper basket to catch your printouts in front of the printer. See page 64 (Pro 7880) or page 66 (Pro 9880) for instructions. 2. Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing. You can leave roll paper on the spindle, but make sure you wind it up
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 61 3. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD display. 4. Push the paper lever back to the Released position. 5. Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs that act as paper supports when the cover is open.) 61
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    Media Note: If you're using stock more than 39 inches (99 cm) long, load it long-edge first, in landscape orientation (Pro 9880 only). 6. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Support tab 7. Align the board with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. 8. Pull the
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    wide setting: Widest Wider Wide Narrow When you switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See page 69 for more information. 63
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    or in front of the printer. Follow the instructions below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 66 or page 67 for the Pro 9880. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as shown below. Use this method for posterboard
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown: If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown: 65
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    and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the printer. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front of the
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 67
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    68 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3. Hook the basket rings on the upper hooks. Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. 4. If you are using the paper guides, squeeze the guides and push them back as shown. 68
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    in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you 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
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    using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 90 (Mac OS X) or page 117 (Windows). • CUT METHOD lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for thinner media, or adjust the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to determine the cleanest cut for your paper. • PAPER
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    Menu button, then press the d button to highlight CUSTOM PAPER. 2. Press Menu. PAPER NUMBER is highlighted. 3. Press Menu, then press u or d to select the configuration number that you want to use. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. If you select a number from 1 to 10, the
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    72 | Handling Paper and Other Media 72
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    Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so you can use color
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    borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. If you use a paper size with the Retain Size option, (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only 82
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    borderless printing is available on roll paper only. 1. Open the file you want to print and select Page Setup in your application. You see this screen: Select your printer Note: If you need more information about print options, click the ? button. 2. Open the Format for drop-down menu and select
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    on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 5. • If you're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 4 for instructions. Also be sure to select roll
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 85 • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper wider than the paper width to print without borders. See page 82 for more information. • Roll Paper - Banner prints a series
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    setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1. Select Print in your application. You
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    information. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with the Color setting.) • Black only if you're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. 7. Set the Mode option as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents
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    color management in the printer driver. Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table on the next page lists the settings designed to product the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging
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    EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper Commercial Epson Proofing Paper Commercial Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Piezo Pro Matte
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    Poster Board * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu, then click Advanced Settings
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    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. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass
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    this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or print on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 56 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter. See page 51 for a list of media that
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. Select either of the following options, if desired (available only when you've selected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper (Banner) option): • Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by
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    , you may need to change your black ink cartridge. See page 148 for more information. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output
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    Epson Drivers The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of It provides a level of feedback as you make changes. Note: If you check the settings on each will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs.
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    98 | 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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    Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles are included, so you can use
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    use Retain Size, you need to size your image slightly wider than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines: Roll paper width (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Image width (with Retain Size) 8.35 inches (212.1 mm) 10.25 inches (260
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    for Windows | 101 Choosing Basic Print Options The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options. Follow these steps to make basic settings
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    settings that match the ICC profile you are using. • If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson website (see page 13). If you are using non-Epson media, choose the closest setting or create a custom paper configuration (see page 116). You may have
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    designed to product the best results on Epson 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
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium
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    is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see your on-screen User's Guide.) 1. In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. For the
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    106 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • 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 settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar
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    , rather than in the printer driver. See your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. 4. Click OK to save your settings. Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow the steps in
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Available only if you've selected Roll Paper (Banner) as the Paper Source
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 109 6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click OK. Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. You can use the slider to adjust the expansion. Retain Size
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    if you want to operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 56 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. • Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. With borderless printing, you may see
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 111 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined. You see this window: 111
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    112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Type a name for your custom size, then are required at the top and bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper (see page 107 for instructions). 6. Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size: • Auto Expand
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows | 113 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster Reduce/Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image. You can select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width, or select Custom and enter a
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    need to change your black ink cartridge. See page 148 for more information. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and offers an alternative black and white
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 115 You see this screen: 5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black circle. • Tone allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black and white output. While Darker is the
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    as you make changes. 6. When you finish selecting settings, click OK. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever
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    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 value if
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    118 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 101 through page 107 for details.) 118
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 119 5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this: 6. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media type, and click Save. 7. After saving your settings, you can do the following: • To use the settings to print
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    for your particular print job. You can also add, delete, or hide items in the printer driver window to customize the driver for your uses. Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 1. Follow the instructions in this chapter to select all the correct settings for a print job. 2. Click the Save
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    click Save. 4. To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list, if necessary, and print. Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 1. To view the settings associated with the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the Save
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    122 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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 the items to rearrange them • Add or delete groups • Move unused items into the Not
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 123 Managing Print Jobs Your printer printer's status and monitor print jobs. You can control how these programs work using the printer and holding it for at least 3 seconds. Using the use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see how much ink
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    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 with other software. • Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 125 • Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width limitations in applications (such as Photoshop) that restrict the number of pixels you can print. • Print as Bitmap allows large to be notified of problems, whether you want who share the printer. 1. Click
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    126 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 3. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon to use. When the shortcut is enabled, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or
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    and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting
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    136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current
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    To check the status of other printer parts, press d to highlight SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu. The status of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described below. Continue pressing d to see the status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, cleaning unit, and pressure motor. When
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    125 to add the icon. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). Follow the steps below to use the utility to check the status. 1. Do
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    of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these windows: Note: You can run a cleaning cycle by holding down the Menu button for three seconds. You can also use the printer's menus to run a power cleaning cycle. See page 142 for details. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
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    cycle. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning cycle, as described on page 142. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel Follow these steps to have the printer check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary. 1. Press the Menu button
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    printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle. Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If you turn off Auto Cleaning, you can print a nozzle check and manually printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean. •
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    old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 141. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B Ink light on the printer's LCD display is not on or flashing. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the d button until MAINTENANCE is highlighted
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    Transporting the Printer | 143 Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster. Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the best print quality. If banding appears on
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    want to fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can perform a manual head alignment; see the electronic User's Guide. 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
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    it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cartridge Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Light Black Photo Black Matte Black Cyan Vivid Magenta
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    , flush them immediately with water. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It's a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from
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    smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the 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
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    of ink (all cartridges combined) is used. All cartridges should be at least 30% full before you begin the conversion process. If MAINT TANK FULL or MAINT TANK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD, you need to replace the maintenance tank before you change black ink cartridges. See page 157 for instructions
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    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 149 5. Press the button. 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to raise the ink levers. 7. When REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears, remove all four ink cartridges from the right ink compartment. Note: If REPLACE CONVERSION
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    and Transporting the Printer Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD. Raise the ink lever on the right ink compartment. 2. When REMOVE C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, remove the conversion cartridges from the slots
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    driver information. Follow the instructions for your operating system. • Mac OS X: Check the ink status using the Epson Printer Utility2, following the instructions on page 135. Click the Update button and confirm that the correct black cartridge is displayed. • Windows: Access the printer driver
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    . You can use 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 setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super
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    to select it. The printer exits maintenance mode and returns to normal operation. • To enable the remaining paper counter, press d to highlight REMAINING PPR SETUP, then press Menu. Press d to select ROLL, then press . • To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight UNIT, then press Menu
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    maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the P Power button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use
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    5. Open the front cover. 6. When SEE LABEL TO REPLACE CUTTER is displayed on the LCD display, hold down the side pin (as shown on the left) and turn the latch to the right (as shown on the right). WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. 7. Release the side pin
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    156 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 8. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Installing the New Cutter Blade Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the new cutter as shown. 156
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    from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When the tank is almost full, the message MAINTENANCE TANK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD display. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD. You
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    full Tank nearly full Tank full Tank error or no maintenance tank The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9880 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details. The printer will
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    from your system. 2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper. Then use a soft brush to carefully clean any dust or dirt. 3. Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft lint-free cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. 4. Clean the area shown below in the
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    similar tool to remove it. 6. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the leg assembly using a soft brush. 7. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting
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    All paper or other media • Optional auto take-up reel (if installed) • Optional manual cutter (if installed) 3. Raise the ink levers. You can choose whether to remove the ink cartridges or leave them installed. However, you must keep the ink levers raised when transporting the printer to prevent ink
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    to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place. 7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.) Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880 8. Keep the printer level while moving it. See
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    then turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 3. Remove the roll paper spindle and close the roll paper cover. Make sure the front cover is closed. 4. Raise the ink levers. 5. Push in the metal rods supporting the paper basket, then roll up the paper basket so it doesn
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    | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Release the front casters. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is
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    're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. See page 138 for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a status sheet from the control panel. See page 135 for instructions. • Review the FAQs
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    doesn't support borderless printing is loaded. Change the setting in the printer driver or load different paper. CARRIAGE LOCKED RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK The print head is locked. Remove the bracket securing the print head; see page 35. CLEANING ERROR PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Head cleaning did not
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    sure you installed the correct driver for your printer. The driver's ink type configuration is not correct for the ink in the printer. Make sure the ink configuration is correct (see page 151). CONVERSION CRTG LIFE CONVERSION CRTG NEAR END OF SERVICE LIFE The conversion cartridge will need to be
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    CORRECT CARTRIDGES INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE INK LEVER LOWER THE LEFT (or RIGHT) INK LEVER INK LOW LEVER RELEASED LOAD PAPER LEVER RELEASED LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER MAINTENANCE REQUEST MAINT TANK NEARLY FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK Explanation Response A non-Epson ink cartridge
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    PAPER SETTING ERROR The paper path is wrong. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER 171 Response Replace the maintenance tank. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is full; see page 157. Stop printing, and then press and hold the Pause button for 3 seconds. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in the driver
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    the lever and load the paper correctly. Then return the lever to the Secured position. POWER CLEANING YOU MUST MOVE INK LEVERS WHEN CLEANING Power cleaning is required. Select YES and follow the instructions to run the power cleaning cycle. PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print
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    are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 144. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 139 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 143. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you're using cut sheet
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    application, you must turn off color management in the printer driver. See page 90 (Mac OS X) or page 105 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color
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    GAP setting is too narrow. Use the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER. See page 63 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 139). ◗ You may need to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 182). ◗ The paper is curled toward the printable side
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    on the control panel to see if an error has occurred. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 168. ◗ Follow the instructions beginning on page 139 to clean the print head. ◗ Communication between the computer and printer may have been momentarily interrupted. Try restarting the
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    for the paper you're using. ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct. A ruled line on your print appears to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on page 143. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; see page 139. Color images print in black only. ◗ Make
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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 69 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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    Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you can attach the paper guides to the printer. There are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and five for the Pro 9880. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880
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    | Solving Problems Note: If banding appears on your print, leave the paper guides in the forward position. • If you are feeding paper backward (under the printer), gently squeeze the paper guides and push them to the backward position, as shown below: Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never
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    Problems | 181 3. Open the front cover if necessary. 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer. 5. Close the front cover, if necessary. Press the P Power button to turn the printer off and then back on. 6. Make sure the b Paper
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    Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the
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    to 61 Hz 1.0 A at 120 V 0.5 A at 220 V Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Approx. 50 W 6 W or less in sleep mode 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Approx. 58 W 6 W or less in standby mode 1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. 185
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    Dimensions and Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Height 22.4 inches (560 mm) (without stand) 47.84 inches (1196 mm) Width 47.12 inches (1178 mm) 68.08 inches (1702 mm) Depth 20.04 inches (501mm) 27.12 inches (678 mm) Weight 108 lb (49 kg) printer
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    quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest 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. Cut Sheets Weight range 17 lb
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    188 | Specifications Size group US-ARCH B Series Photo Series Size name ARCH A ARCH B ARCH C ARCH D ARCH E* B5 B4 B3 B2 B1* B1 Landscape* B0 Super B0* - - - - - Measurements 9 × 12 inches (229 ×
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    The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements
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    190 | Specifications 190
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    SP 9880, removing, 33 Buttons, control panel, 148 169 169 C Cable power, 37 printer, 12, 40 problems, 156, 157 requirements, 12 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Changing black ink, 130 to 133 Checking printer status, 117 to 121 Cleaning print head, 121
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    , 90, 98, 101 to 102 Custom Preset Mac OS X, 87 Windows, 110 to 111 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 58 to 60 loading, 55 to 58 supported sizes, 165 to 167 Cutter cutting paper manually, 54 to 55 manual, ordering, 10 to 11 replacement blade, ordering, 10 to 11 replacing blade, 136 to 139 D Date and time
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    Ink cartridges changing black, 130 to 133 checking status, 113, 117 to 121, 126 installing, 38 to 39 ordering, 127 removing for transportation, 143 replacing, 126 to 129 safety instructions, 15 specifications, 167 Inverted images, 157 J Jams, paper, 160 to 161 Job history, 119 L Language, control
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    68, 82, 107 trim lines, 55, 84, 100 Paper basket SP 7880, 25 to 27, 62 to 63 SP 9880, 34 to 37, 64 to 66 Paper cutter, see Cutter or Manual cutter Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 73 to 75 problems, 157 Windows, 98, 101 to 102 Paper Source setting problems, 157 Windows, 97, 101 Pause light, 148 Pausing
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    in Windows, 114 Printable area, 167 Printable pages, checking, 118 Index | 173 Printer cable, 12, 40 checking status, 113 to 116, 117 to 121 cleaning, 141 connecting, 40 default settings, restoring, 134 to 136 dimensions, 164 firmware update, 44 to 46 maintaining, 117 to 142 monitoring, 113 to
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    27 to 37 Shipping bracket installing, 143 SP 7880, removing, 24 SP 9880, removing, 33 Software installing, 41 to 44 uninstalling, 162 Specifications electrical, 163 environmental, 163 ink cartridges, 167 paper, 164 to 167 printable area, 167 printer, 163 to 167 Speed and Progress utility, 113 to 116
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    , 17 to 20 unpacking, 17 to 22 Stylus Pro 9880 mounting on stand, 31 to 34 paper basket, 34 to 37, 64 to 66 removing shipping bracket, 33 setting up, 27 to 37 stand, unpacking and assembling, 27 to 29 unpacking, 27 to 30 Suction, 68, 82, 107 Support, Epson, 11 System requirements, 11 to 12
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    176 | Index Windows basic print options, 91 to 93 black and white photos, 104 to 106 borderless printing, 90, 97 to 102 canceling print jobs, 113 checking printer status, 120 to 121 color management, 95 to 97, 104 to 106 custom paper size, 90, 98, 101 to 102 custom presets, 110 to 111 installing
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