Printer Guide
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...or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can create your image correctly. For instructions on -screen User's Guide for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Choosing advanced black and white photo settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the...
...or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can create your image correctly. For instructions on -screen User's Guide for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Choosing advanced black and white photo settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the...
Printer Guide
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... and instructions for head cleaning. Head cleaning starts automatically. Remove the bracket securing the print head; Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button Left arrow or Paper Source button When your paper runs out, ink is too thick for correcting the problem. Remove the print. 168 CLEANING ERROR PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Head cleaning did not clear the Run the head...
... and instructions for head cleaning. Head cleaning starts automatically. Remove the bracket securing the print head; Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button Left arrow or Paper Source button When your paper runs out, ink is too thick for correcting the problem. Remove the print. 168 CLEANING ERROR PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Head cleaning did not clear the Run the head...
Printer Guide
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...genuine Epson ink cartridge; CLOSE COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER Firmware update failed. Press the r button to cancel the print job. see page 144. 169 see page 144. Press and hold the Pause button for the ink in the printer. Make sure you installed the correct driver for instructions. Or, complete the replacement of black ink by pressing the Pause button. see page 144. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. The driver's ink type configuration is correct (see page 151). A non-genuine ink cartridge is open. see page 46...
...genuine Epson ink cartridge; CLOSE COVER F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER Firmware update failed. Press the r button to cancel the print job. see page 144. 169 see page 144. Press and hold the Pause button for the ink in the printer. Make sure you installed the correct driver for instructions. Or, complete the replacement of black ink by pressing the Pause button. see page 144. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. The driver's ink type configuration is correct (see page 151). A non-genuine ink cartridge is open. see page 46...
Printer Guide
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... wrong black ink cartridge is installed. You tried to select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Pull the lever down to the secured position. Load paper. Press the r button to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with the correct Epson ink cartridge. Paper is nearly full; A printer part may need to install the wrong ink cartridge. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is not loaded. 170 | Solving Problems Message INK CARTRIDGE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? see page 144. Print quality may cause damage not covered...
... wrong black ink cartridge is installed. You tried to select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Pull the lever down to the secured position. Load paper. Press the r button to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with the correct Epson ink cartridge. Paper is nearly full; A printer part may need to install the wrong ink cartridge. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is not loaded. 170 | Solving Problems Message INK CARTRIDGE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? see page 144. Print quality may cause damage not covered...
Printer Guide
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... printing, press the Pause button. see page 154. Solving Problems | 171 Message MAINT TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK MISMATCH ERROR MAKE SURE THAT THE INK CARTRIDGE AND DRIVER SETTINGS MATCH Explanation The maintenance tank is missing; For the Pro 9880, note which tank is fully inserted. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary; Release the paper lever and remove the jammed paper. see page 151. If you are using roll paper, make sure the paper is not INSTALL THE installed. Install ink cartridge(s); Load cut evenly. MAINTENANCE TANK PAPER CUT...
... printing, press the Pause button. see page 154. Solving Problems | 171 Message MAINT TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK MISMATCH ERROR MAKE SURE THAT THE INK CARTRIDGE AND DRIVER SETTINGS MATCH Explanation The maintenance tank is missing; For the Pro 9880, note which tank is fully inserted. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary; Release the paper lever and remove the jammed paper. see page 151. If you are using roll paper, make sure the paper is not INSTALL THE installed. Install ink cartridge(s); Load cut evenly. MAINTENANCE TANK PAPER CUT...
Printer Guide
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... prints. Solution ◗ If the Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for your printer port is selected Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Click the Ports tab and make sure your system. • The voltage supplied by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson...
... prints. Solution ◗ If the Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for your printer port is selected Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Click the Ports tab and make sure your system. • The voltage supplied by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson...
Printer Guide
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... correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in the printer software are inside the paper path. • Make sure the printer isn't located in your system to support USB 2.0. See page 63 for more information. • If you're not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper or media you're printing on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ◗ Don't run too many applications at the same time. ◗ Turn...
... correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in the printer software are inside the paper path. • Make sure the printer isn't located in your system to support USB 2.0. See page 63 for more information. • If you're not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper or media you're printing on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ◗ Don't run too many applications at the same time. ◗ Turn...
Printer Guide
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... the following Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change/Remove. 2. Follow the on page 45 to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. If you want to install the software. 182 If you want to uninstall your computer. Then follow the instructions on -screen instructions to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. 182 | Solving Problems Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website...
... the following Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change/Remove. 2. Follow the on page 45 to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. If you want to install the software. 182 If you want to uninstall your computer. Then follow the instructions on -screen instructions to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. 182 | Solving Problems Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website...
Printer Guide
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... Blank pages, 157 Blurry prints, 155 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 72 to 75 Windows, 90, 97 to 102 Bracket, shipping installing for transport, 143 SP 7880, removing, 24 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 to 124, 135 printer, 141 Coarse Rendering setting, 115 Color...
... Blank pages, 157 Blurry prints, 155 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 72 to 75 Windows, 90, 97 to 102 Bracket, shipping installing for transport, 143 SP 7880, removing, 24 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 to 124, 135 printer, 141 Coarse Rendering setting, 115 Color...
Printer Guide
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... 69 Head Alignment, 125 Maintenance, 124, 136 Printer Setup, 122, 123 Printer Status, 45, 118 to 120 Test Print, 118 Messages, control panel, 148 to 152 Mirror Image setting problems, 157 Windows, 103 Monitoring printer control panel, 148 to 152 Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 to 116 Motors, checking status, 117 to 120 Moving printer, 142 to 146 N Network configuring software, 42, 46 connection, 40, 44 O Optional equipment, 10 to 11 P Page Line setting control panel, 55 Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 100 Page Rendering Mode setting, 114 Page setup options, Mac...
... 69 Head Alignment, 125 Maintenance, 124, 136 Printer Setup, 122, 123 Printer Status, 45, 118 to 120 Test Print, 118 Messages, control panel, 148 to 152 Mirror Image setting problems, 157 Windows, 103 Monitoring printer control panel, 148 to 152 Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 to 116 Motors, checking status, 117 to 120 Moving printer, 142 to 146 N Network configuring software, 42, 46 connection, 40, 44 O Optional equipment, 10 to 11 P Page Line setting control panel, 55 Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 100 Page Rendering Mode setting, 114 Page setup options, Mac...
Product Brochure
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... media. Eliminating the need for outstanding photographic print quality Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the manufacturing process to redefine the future of technology unprecedented in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - And, when combined with our new Epson AccuPhoto™ HD screening technology, at the manufacturing stage, producing consistent color...
... media. Eliminating the need for outstanding photographic print quality Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the manufacturing process to redefine the future of technology unprecedented in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - And, when combined with our new Epson AccuPhoto™ HD screening technology, at the manufacturing stage, producing consistent color...
Product Brochure
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... to 12:57 - Epson Stylus® Pro 7880 and 9880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK) Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 180 nozzles x 8 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology...
... to 12:57 - Epson Stylus® Pro 7880 and 9880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK) Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 180 nozzles x 8 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology...
Product Information Guide
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... a print head power cleaning cycle CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of various types. The amount of the cartridge that is the cartridge you have a replacement cartridge. See page 4 for aligning the print head. STANDARD 1 or 2 MAINTENANCE menu CUTTER REPLACEMENT Starts procedure to replace the paper cutter blade BK INK CHANGE Starts the procedure to the 8 ink cartridge slots on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of checking ink levels...
... a print head power cleaning cycle CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of various types. The amount of the cartridge that is the cartridge you have a replacement cartridge. See page 4 for aligning the print head. STANDARD 1 or 2 MAINTENANCE menu CUTTER REPLACEMENT Starts procedure to replace the paper cutter blade BK INK CHANGE Starts the procedure to the 8 ink cartridge slots on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of checking ink levels...
Product Information Guide
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... Print Head Aligning the print head is the most thorough job in a third-party RIP. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your paper type is not defined, use power cleaning. Note: You can also be caused by holding down the Menu button for three seconds. Press the Menu button. 4. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press Menu. Follow the instructions on the LCD display...
... Print Head Aligning the print head is the most thorough job in a third-party RIP. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your paper type is not defined, use power cleaning. Note: You can also be caused by holding down the Menu button for three seconds. Press the Menu button. 4. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press Menu. Follow the instructions on the LCD display...
Product Information Guide
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... a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). 7. This is highlighted. UNI-D (uni-directional) is the correct thickness setting for use the blade to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to replace it . 9 - Then press to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 10. Press the Menu button. 2. Press d until BI-D ALL is highlighted. OPEN FRONT COVER TO SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. You can check the status of your paper isn't cut...
... a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). 7. This is highlighted. UNI-D (uni-directional) is the correct thickness setting for use the blade to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to replace it . 9 - Then press to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 10. Press the Menu button. 2. Press d until BI-D ALL is highlighted. OPEN FRONT COVER TO SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. You can check the status of your paper isn't cut...
User's Guide
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... on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. Notes contain important information about your printer. 11 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer on a network...
... on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. Notes contain important information about your printer. 11 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer on a network...
User's Guide
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...driver. COVER OPEN Front cover is not correct for 3 seconds to the printer or the data has an incorrect command. INK CARTRIDGE An ink lever is raised, but no INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. Solving Problems | 165 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be replaced soon. (Remaining service life is displayed on the LCD display; see page 141. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. Press and hold the Pause button...
...driver. COVER OPEN Front cover is not correct for 3 seconds to the printer or the data has an incorrect command. INK CARTRIDGE An ink lever is raised, but no INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. Solving Problems | 165 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be replaced soon. (Remaining service life is displayed on the LCD display; see page 141. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. Press and hold the Pause button...
User's Guide
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.... For the Pro 9880, note which tank is low. Print quality may need to be changed. Pull the lever all the way forward, to lock the ink cartridges. Press the r button to switch the black ink cartridge, or be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon. The black ink cartridge needs to Select YES to select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with the correct Epson ink cartridge. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; Load paper. The maintenance tank is raised. Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it...
.... For the Pro 9880, note which tank is low. Print quality may need to be changed. Pull the lever all the way forward, to lock the ink cartridges. Press the r button to switch the black ink cartridge, or be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon. The black ink cartridge needs to Select YES to select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with the correct Epson ink cartridge. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; Load paper. The maintenance tank is raised. Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it...
User's Guide
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... click Change/Remove. 2. Windows 1. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. 179 Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. Solving Problems | 179 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Do one of the following Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select your computer. com for updated drivers and utilities that...
... click Change/Remove. 2. Windows 1. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. 179 Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. Solving Problems | 179 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Do one of the following Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select your computer. com for updated drivers and utilities that...
User's Guide
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..., 113 trim lines, 62, 90, 106 Paper basket SP 7880, 27 to 29, 69 to 70 SP 9880, 36 to 39, 71 to 73 Paper cutter, see Cutter or Manual cutter Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 79 to 81 problems, 173 Windows, 104, 107 to 108 Paper Source setting icons, 204 problems, 173 Windows, 103, 107 Pause light, 164, 201 to 203 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 131 to...
..., 113 trim lines, 62, 90, 106 Paper basket SP 7880, 27 to 29, 69 to 70 SP 9880, 36 to 39, 71 to 73 Paper cutter, see Cutter or Manual cutter Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 79 to 81 problems, 173 Windows, 104, 107 to 108 Paper Source setting icons, 204 problems, 173 Windows, 103, 107 Pause light, 164, 201 to 203 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 131 to...