Product Brochure
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...® TFP™ print head, real-time automatic switching between Matte and Photo black inks, automatic nozzle verification and cleaning, and more. Our latest Epson Stylus Pro printers continue to -Use Front Control Panel Large 2.5" backlit LCD panel for professional color and black-and-white prints. Easy-to represent a level of image quality - Introducing the all -new MicroPiezo TFP print head, featuring a new ink repelling coating technology for professional media use. Every step of handling virtually any media type, in Epson's history. Epson UltraChrome K3™ is...
...® TFP™ print head, real-time automatic switching between Matte and Photo black inks, automatic nozzle verification and cleaning, and more. Our latest Epson Stylus Pro printers continue to -Use Front Control Panel Large 2.5" backlit LCD panel for professional color and black-and-white prints. Easy-to represent a level of image quality - Introducing the all -new MicroPiezo TFP print head, featuring a new ink repelling coating technology for professional media use. Every step of handling virtually any media type, in Epson's history. Epson UltraChrome K3™ is...
Product Brochure
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... Black ink density for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each nozzle before releasing it onto the media. Next-Generation Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling Prints on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Automatic Print Head Alignment Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning Built-in sensor quickly verifies nozzle status without using media and can be used for any media type...
... Black ink density for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each nozzle before releasing it onto the media. Next-Generation Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling Prints on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Automatic Print Head Alignment Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning Built-in sensor quickly verifies nozzle status without using media and can be used for any media type...
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... 5 to 85% (no ink waste Auto Head Alignment technology Auto Nozzle Verification and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology Professional-level, pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 9 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology can be automatically cut to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of prints on the following roll media sizes: 10", 13", 16...
... 5 to 85% (no ink waste Auto Head Alignment technology Auto Nozzle Verification and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology Professional-level, pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 9 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology can be automatically cut to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of prints on the following roll media sizes: 10", 13", 16...
Product Information Guide
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...-up light or cut button down button reel Forward button LCD Display Roll paper margin setting Custom paper number selected Status or error message Length of use of ink remains in printer damage. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . Optional Equipment Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 offers these user-replaceable parts: Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 Control Panel Control Panel LCD display Pause or reset button and light Power light Paper feed up button Enter or Menu or barcode cleaning button...
...-up light or cut button down button reel Forward button LCD Display Roll paper margin setting Custom paper number selected Status or error message Length of use of ink remains in printer damage. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . Optional Equipment Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 offers these user-replaceable parts: Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 Control Panel Control Panel LCD display Pause or reset button and light Power light Paper feed up button Enter or Menu or barcode cleaning button...
Product Information Guide
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... Menu PRINTER STATUS PAPER SETUP Item VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE TANK USAGE COUNT CLEAR USAGE COUNT JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS PAPER TYPE ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN CUT METHOD PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION Settings/Explanation Current firmware version For the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge Percentage of ink remaining in each cartridge Percentage of pages printed Future enhancement Media type loaded in centimeters EXECUTE Ink and paper...
... Menu PRINTER STATUS PAPER SETUP Item VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE TANK USAGE COUNT CLEAR USAGE COUNT JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS PAPER TYPE ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN CUT METHOD PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION Settings/Explanation Current firmware version For the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge Percentage of ink remaining in each cartridge Percentage of pages printed Future enhancement Media type loaded in centimeters EXECUTE Ink and paper...
Product Information Guide
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... from the printer. Press the ink cover button to the 9 ink cartridge slots on the printer (as follows: Full Half full 20% or less Ink low (flashing) Letters indicate ink color Ink expended Cartridge error or no cartridge When the red B ink check light (and the ink bay light) is almost expended. Note: If the ink compartment doesn't open the cover. Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Menu HEAD ALIGNMENT NETWORK SETUP Item PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO MANUAL NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM, DG SETTING BONJOUR INIT NETWORK SETTING Settings/Explanation...
... from the printer. Press the ink cover button to the 9 ink cartridge slots on the printer (as follows: Full Half full 20% or less Ink low (flashing) Letters indicate ink color Ink expended Cartridge error or no cartridge When the red B ink check light (and the ink bay light) is almost expended. Note: If the ink compartment doesn't open the cover. Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Menu HEAD ALIGNMENT NETWORK SETUP Item PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO MANUAL NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM, DG SETTING BONJOUR INIT NETWORK SETTING Settings/Explanation...
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... is clean. 7. If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you select the correct paper type in the User's Guide or Printer Guide. Once the cartridge is not defined, use the printer's menu system to create a custom paper type. Epson Stylus Pro 11880 10/07 Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. See "Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting" in place. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in the driver. Press d until it from your printer utility software...
... is clean. 7. If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you select the correct paper type in the User's Guide or Printer Guide. Once the cartridge is not defined, use the printer's menu system to create a custom paper type. Epson Stylus Pro 11880 10/07 Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. See "Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting" in place. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in the driver. Press d until it from your printer utility software...
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... control panel: 1. Press the button to run a nozzle check between cycles. Then clean the print head again the following morning with . 7. If banding appears on or flashing. 3. If you use power cleaning. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the alignment process. 10. This ensures that the head is not on your paper isn't cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. Follow these steps to highlight ALIGNMENT. 6. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically...
... control panel: 1. Press the button to run a nozzle check between cycles. Then clean the print head again the following morning with . 7. If banding appears on or flashing. 3. If you use power cleaning. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the alignment process. 10. This ensures that the head is not on your paper isn't cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. Follow these steps to highlight ALIGNMENT. 6. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically...
User's Guide
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... the Printer Checking Printer Status 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 122 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 122 Using the Control Panel Menu 124 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Changing the Date and Time 130 Using Maintenance Mode 131 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 132 Removing the Old Blade 132 Installing the New Cutter Blade 134 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 135 Cleaning...
... the Printer Checking Printer Status 120 Printing Status Information 120 Viewing Status Information 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 122 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 122 Using the Control Panel Menu 124 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 125 Aligning the Print Head 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges 127 Changing the Date and Time 130 Using Maintenance Mode 131 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 132 Removing the Old Blade 132 Installing the New Cutter Blade 134 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 135 Cleaning...
User's Guide
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... list. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 11880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 135) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 132) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 128 for accessories and options that came with your printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of support are currently available. Before...
... list. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 11880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 135) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 132) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 128 for accessories and options that came with your printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of support are currently available. Before...
User's Guide
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Start an application, open the file you want to make basic settings: 1. You can also choose advanced settings for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you 're using Epson media. This box shows you the current settings, but you can 't change them from the CD-ROM. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you need more control over your printer and color management options, as described on...
Start an application, open the file you want to make basic settings: 1. You can also choose advanced settings for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print, you 're using Epson media. This box shows you the current settings, but you can 't change them from the CD-ROM. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you need more control over your printer and color management options, as described on...
User's Guide
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..., install a new cartridge. Make sure you are nearly expended (printing continues). Load paper. Push the lever back to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer. MAINTENANCE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? A non-Epson maintenance tank is very cold, wait for at least 4 hours until it ; 146 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE You tried to the secured position. INK LOW Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER...
..., install a new cartridge. Make sure you are nearly expended (printing continues). Load paper. Push the lever back to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer. MAINTENANCE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? A non-Epson maintenance tank is very cold, wait for at least 4 hours until it ; 146 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE You tried to the secured position. INK LOW Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER...
User's Guide
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... the paper lever and cut the paper manually. Solving Problems | 147 Message MAINTENANCE REQUEST MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO REPLACEMENT POSITION PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW Explanation Response A printer part may...
... the paper lever and cut the paper manually. Solving Problems | 147 Message MAINTENANCE REQUEST MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO REPLACEMENT POSITION PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW Explanation Response A printer part may...
User's Guide
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... prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that's not controlled by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is securely plugged in the Windows Control Panel, then select Properties. see page 11 or 12. ◗ The printer port setting doesn't match the printer connection port (Windows). Nothing prints. ◗ Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Check the display message and lights on page 144. Contact Epson...
... prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that's not controlled by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is securely plugged in the Windows Control Panel, then select Properties. see page 11 or 12. ◗ The printer port setting doesn't match the printer connection port (Windows). Nothing prints. ◗ Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Check the display message and lights on page 144. Contact Epson...
User's Guide
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... setting, 116 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 104 Auto take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 56 to 62 Automatic media tracking, 45 to 46 B Banding, 150 Barcode, 45 to 46 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 87 to 90 Windows, 109 to 111 Blank pages, 154 Blurry prints, 152 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 74 to 76, 85 to 86 Windows, 103 to 106 Bracket, shipping removing, 32 using, 140 Buttons, control panel, 17, 144 C Cable power, 32 printer...
... setting, 116 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 104 Auto take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 56 to 62 Automatic media tracking, 45 to 46 B Banding, 150 Barcode, 45 to 46 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 87 to 90 Windows, 109 to 111 Blank pages, 154 Blurry prints, 152 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 74 to 76, 85 to 86 Windows, 103 to 106 Bracket, shipping removing, 32 using, 140 Buttons, control panel, 17, 144 C Cable power, 32 printer...
User's Guide
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... F Faint prints, 151 Firmware, updating, 37 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X, 79 problems, 154 H Head Alignment menu, 126, 165, 172 Heavy media, cutting, 54 Height of printer, 159 Help, Epson, 10 to 11 High Speed Copies setting, 116 High Speed setting Mac OS X, 79 Windows, 98 Humidity requirements, 159 I ICC profiles, 166, 168 to 171 ICM setting, 101 Importing settings, 111 to 113 Ink cartridges checking status, 120 to 121, 127 installing, 33...
... F Faint prints, 151 Firmware, updating, 37 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X, 79 problems, 154 H Head Alignment menu, 126, 165, 172 Heavy media, cutting, 54 Height of printer, 159 Help, Epson, 10 to 11 High Speed Copies setting, 116 High Speed setting Mac OS X, 79 Windows, 98 Humidity requirements, 159 I ICC profiles, 166, 168 to 171 ICM setting, 101 Importing settings, 111 to 113 Ink cartridges checking status, 120 to 121, 127 installing, 33...
User's Guide
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... trim lines, 55, 85 Windows options, 102 to 107 Paper cutter operating manually, 54 replacing blade, 132 to 135 Paper light, 17, 144 Paper Setup menu, 164 Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 75 to 76 problems, 154 Windows, 102 Paper Source setting problems, 154 Windows, 102, 106 Paper Type, selecting on control panel, 44 to 45 Pause light, 17, 144 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 91 Windows, 115 PhotoEnhance, 101 Platen Gap setting control panel, 68 Macintosh, 83 problems, 151 Windows, 109 Posterboard, 66 to 67 Power cleaning...
... trim lines, 55, 85 Windows options, 102 to 107 Paper cutter operating manually, 54 replacing blade, 132 to 135 Paper light, 17, 144 Paper Setup menu, 164 Paper Size setting Mac OS X, 75 to 76 problems, 154 Windows, 102 Paper Source setting problems, 154 Windows, 102, 106 Paper Type, selecting on control panel, 44 to 45 Pause light, 17, 144 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X, 91 Windows, 115 PhotoEnhance, 101 Platen Gap setting control panel, 68 Macintosh, 83 problems, 151 Windows, 109 Posterboard, 66 to 67 Power cleaning...
User's Guide
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... weight, 159 Printer Setup menu, 163 Printer Status menu, 164 Problems banding, 150 blank paper, 154 blurry prints, 152 cable, 153 color, 154 diagnosing, 143 faint prints, 151 ghosting, 150 graininess, 150 inverted image, 154 margin, 154 misalignment, 150 misregistration, 150 nothing prints, 153 operational, 153 paper, 155 to 157 print quality, 149 to 152 print speed, 116 printer driver, 153 to 154 printing stops, 153 roll paper cannot be cut, 154 size limitation, 116 smeared prints, 152, 154...
... weight, 159 Printer Setup menu, 163 Printer Status menu, 164 Problems banding, 150 blank paper, 154 blurry prints, 152 cable, 153 color, 154 diagnosing, 143 faint prints, 151 ghosting, 150 graininess, 150 inverted image, 154 margin, 154 misalignment, 150 misregistration, 150 nothing prints, 153 operational, 153 paper, 155 to 157 print quality, 149 to 152 print speed, 116 printer driver, 153 to 154 printing stops, 153 roll paper cannot be cut, 154 size limitation, 116 smeared prints, 152, 154...
Printer Guide
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... the paper lever and cut the paper manually. see page 141. Solving Problems | 153 Message MAINTENANCE REQUEST MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO REPLACEMENT POSITION PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW Explanation Response...
... the paper lever and cut the paper manually. see page 141. Solving Problems | 153 Message MAINTENANCE REQUEST MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO REPLACEMENT POSITION PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW Explanation Response...
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... setting, 122 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 90 Windows, 110 Auto take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 62 to 68 Automatic media tracking, 51 to 52 B Banding, 156 Barcode, 51 to 52 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 93 to 96 Windows, 115 to 117 Blank pages, 160 Blurry prints, 158 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 80 to 82, 91 to 92 Windows, 109 to 112 Bracket, shipping removing, 32 using, 146 Buttons, control panel, 17, 150 C Cable power, 32 printer...
... setting, 122 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 90 Windows, 110 Auto take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 62 to 68 Automatic media tracking, 51 to 52 B Banding, 156 Barcode, 51 to 52 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 93 to 96 Windows, 115 to 117 Blank pages, 160 Blurry prints, 158 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 80 to 82, 91 to 92 Windows, 109 to 112 Bracket, shipping removing, 32 using, 146 Buttons, control panel, 17, 150 C Cable power, 32 printer...
