Printer Guide
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81 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the on-screen User's Guide. 81 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges...
81 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the on-screen User's Guide. 81 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges...
Printer Guide
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... the following : 5-84 Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. You see if any nozzles are loaded in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to see a screen like the following...
... the following : 5-84 Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. You see if any nozzles are loaded in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to see a screen like the following...
Product Brochure
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... colors that can accommodate sizes from the beginning to exceed all expectations, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 incorporates an all over again. Imagine producing professional neutral and toned black-and-white prints with Auto-sharing Black ink and ultramodern screening technologies. The standard has been set . Even more remarkable, our latest high performance, one-inch wide print head...
... colors that can accommodate sizes from the beginning to exceed all expectations, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 incorporates an all over again. Imagine producing professional neutral and toned black-and-white prints with Auto-sharing Black ink and ultramodern screening technologies. The standard has been set . Even more remarkable, our latest high performance, one-inch wide print head...
Product Brochure
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... to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of all nine inks to be used per media type Advanced MicroPiezo® AMC™ print head technology One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum ...color gamut Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for built-in calibration devices. no color crossover or color cast Represents the standard for producing sellable quality neutral and toned black-and-white prints Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes The Epson Stylus Pro 3800...
... to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of all nine inks to be used per media type Advanced MicroPiezo® AMC™ print head technology One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum ...color gamut Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for built-in calibration devices. no color crossover or color cast Represents the standard for producing sellable quality neutral and toned black-and-white prints Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes The Epson Stylus Pro 3800...
Product Brochure
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... ink usage data points for priming the printer. Actual print stability will vary according to change without notice. C Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Epson America, Inc. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK...
... ink usage data points for priming the printer. Actual print stability will vary according to change without notice. C Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Epson America, Inc. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK...
Product Information Guide
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...paper is loaded. Press the + Cancel button, then run the Head Cleaning utility. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it . See "...Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is off. Remove the ink cartridge and install one that the installed printer driver is correct for borderless printing...
...paper is loaded. Press the + Cancel button, then run the Head Cleaning utility. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it . See "...Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is off. Remove the ink cartridge and install one that the installed printer driver is correct for borderless printing...
Product Information Guide
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... from the rear slot. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 15. Maintenance Cartridge" on page 13. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is either transparent or black, like the platen color. Flatten the media. Remove the jammed paper.... Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE THIS MAY VOID EPSON'S WARRANTY. See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" on page 15. Replace the maintenance cartridge with and if you use it is loaded in the printer has nearly reached the end of genuine Epson paper...
... from the rear slot. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 15. Maintenance Cartridge" on page 13. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is either transparent or black, like the platen color. Flatten the media. Remove the jammed paper.... Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE THIS MAY VOID EPSON'S WARRANTY. See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" on page 15. Replace the maintenance cartridge with and if you use it is loaded in the printer has nearly reached the end of genuine Epson paper...
Product Information Guide
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...User's Guide. Make sure several sheets of the following : Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to be cleaned. Click the Utility tab. 3. Click Finish. ❏ If ... instructions. 12 - Epson Stylus Pro 3800 ❏ To check job history, press d to Settings, then select Printers. When done, press l. ❏ To check the total number of pages that have the printer automatically clean the print head if necessary. 5. This enables the printer to print a nozzle check pattern...
...User's Guide. Make sure several sheets of the following : Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to be cleaned. Click the Utility tab. 3. Click Finish. ❏ If ... instructions. 12 - Epson Stylus Pro 3800 ❏ To check job history, press d to Settings, then select Printers. When done, press l. ❏ To check the total number of pages that have the printer automatically clean the print head if necessary. 5. This enables the printer to print a nozzle check pattern...
Product Information Guide
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...), or ENHANCED MATTE PAPER (Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte). If you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can align the print head using the control panel: 1. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of the following morning with regular cleaning cycles...
...), or ENHANCED MATTE PAPER (Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte). If you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can align the print head using the control panel: 1. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of the following morning with regular cleaning cycles...
Product Information Guide
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... 12). Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. If ink gets in the maintenance cartridge by printing a nozzle check sheet (see READY on the LCD. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is almost...Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (product code T582000). 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 15 When the cartridge is the correct color, and then remove it clicks. The printer has a protection system to the back of it . If the B...
... 12). Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. If ink gets in the maintenance cartridge by printing a nozzle check sheet (see READY on the LCD. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is almost...Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (product code T582000). 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 15 When the cartridge is the correct color, and then remove it clicks. The printer has a protection system to the back of it . If the B...
Product Information Guide
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... the protective materials included with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Then wipe the inside . 3. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to get water on the printer, make sure the print head is extended, close the paper tray extensions and covers, and remove the rear...
... the protective materials included with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Then wipe the inside . 3. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to get water on the printer, make sure the print head is extended, close the paper tray extensions and covers, and remove the rear...
Warranty Statement
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...not need to lock the print head in the home position, and ink left inside the reservoir will be able to package the printer, but you need to obtain these damages. 2) Any damage caused by using unsuitable inks or ink delivery systems in the printer. 3) Any damage caused by...your own vehicle without the original packaging, make sure you may be billed for these . EPSON® Preferred SM Limited Warranty Program for the Epson Stylus® Pro 3800 CAUTION: Do not turn off the printer by using improper packaging materials or improper packaging and shipping. You will not be charged a...
...not need to lock the print head in the home position, and ink left inside the reservoir will be able to package the printer, but you need to obtain these damages. 2) Any damage caused by using unsuitable inks or ink delivery systems in the printer. 3) Any damage caused by...your own vehicle without the original packaging, make sure you may be billed for these . EPSON® Preferred SM Limited Warranty Program for the Epson Stylus® Pro 3800 CAUTION: Do not turn off the printer by using improper packaging materials or improper packaging and shipping. You will not be charged a...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY 4.1 Overview ...86 4.1.1 Precautions...FEED MECHANISM 164 4.3.11 Removing the Carriage Mechanism 169 4.3.12 Removing the INK SYSTEM MECHANISM 176 4.3.13 PRINTER MECHANISM 178 4.4 Disassembly/Assembly Procedure (Group 2 179 4.4.1 Removing the PAPER FEED MECHANISM 179 Chapter ...5.2.3 PG Position Adjustment 201 5.3 Standard Adjustment 203 5.3.1 RTC&USB ID 203 5.3.2 Head Rank ID 204 5.3.3 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 205 5.3.4 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 207 5.3.5 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/OFF 211 5.3.6 Parameter ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY 4.1 Overview ...86 4.1.1 Precautions...FEED MECHANISM 164 4.3.11 Removing the Carriage Mechanism 169 4.3.12 Removing the INK SYSTEM MECHANISM 176 4.3.13 PRINTER MECHANISM 178 4.4 Disassembly/Assembly Procedure (Group 2 179 4.4.1 Removing the PAPER FEED MECHANISM 179 Chapter ...5.2.3 PG Position Adjustment 201 5.3 Standard Adjustment 203 5.3.1 RTC&USB ID 203 5.3.2 Head Rank ID 204 5.3.3 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 205 5.3.4 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 207 5.3.5 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/OFF 211 5.3.6 Parameter ...
Service Manual
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...) print head Maximum print resolution (dpi): 2880 x 1440, Minimum dot: 3.5pl MSDT Superior color and monochrome reproducibility with eight colors HCD2 + K3 ink system, consisting of 4 basic colors (YMCK) with 2 complementary colors and 2 complementary blacks 80ml-size (injection volume) new ink cartridge Automatic switching between black ink modes; EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.1 Product Description EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C...
...) print head Maximum print resolution (dpi): 2880 x 1440, Minimum dot: 3.5pl MSDT Superior color and monochrome reproducibility with eight colors HCD2 + K3 ink system, consisting of 4 basic colors (YMCK) with 2 complementary colors and 2 complementary blacks 80ml-size (injection volume) new ink cartridge Automatic switching between black ink modes; EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.1 Product Description EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C...
Service Manual
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...) Light Magenta (Lm) Yellow (Y) Table 1-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 1.2 Basic Specifications 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Maximum paper width 17 inch (43 cm) Printing method On-demand ink jet method Printing direction Two-way shortest distance printing with logical seeking Type F-Mach Print Head Number of nozzles 180 Nozzles per color (180 Nozzles x 8 colors)* Type HCD2 + K3 (9 independent ink...
...) Light Magenta (Lm) Yellow (Y) Table 1-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 1.2 Basic Specifications 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Maximum paper width 17 inch (43 cm) Printing method On-demand ink jet method Printing direction Two-way shortest distance printing with logical seeking Type F-Mach Print Head Number of nozzles 180 Nozzles per color (180 Nozzles x 8 colors)* Type HCD2 + K3 (9 independent ink...
Service Manual
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...Basic Specifications 13 EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION/SHOCK Operating Storage Vibration 0.15G, 10 to 55Hz 0.50G, 10 to 10 years Extension of normal TCL generation time 4,320 hours (6 months) printing time within 2ms C A U T IO N When transporting the printer, the print head must be ...turn the printer on with the ink cartridges installed, then turn it off after confirming the print head is met. • 12,000 pages (A2 plain paper fine mode) • 1,600,000 paths (carriage movement) • 5 years MPBF Black: 300 pages or more*1 Color: 150 ...
...Basic Specifications 13 EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION/SHOCK Operating Storage Vibration 0.15G, 10 to 55Hz 0.50G, 10 to 10 years Extension of normal TCL generation time 4,320 hours (6 months) printing time within 2ms C A U T IO N When transporting the printer, the print head must be ...turn the printer on with the ink cartridges installed, then turn it off after confirming the print head is met. • 12,000 pages (A2 plain paper fine mode) • 1,600,000 paths (carriage movement) • 5 years MPBF Black: 300 pages or more*1 Color: 150 ...
Service Manual
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... Ink Cover Paper Support Edge Guide Paper Eject Tray Paper Eject Tray Cover Rear Paper Feeder Print Head (Nozzle) Operation Panel Maintenance Cartridge Cover Board Paper Tray Exhaust Outlet USB Interface Connector Network Interface Connector Figure 1-6. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.5 Appearance Specifications This section describes external dimensions and parts names. 1.5.1 Dimensions/Weight 684 mm...
... Ink Cover Paper Support Edge Guide Paper Eject Tray Paper Eject Tray Cover Rear Paper Feeder Print Head (Nozzle) Operation Panel Maintenance Cartridge Cover Board Paper Tray Exhaust Outlet USB Interface Connector Network Interface Connector Figure 1-6. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.5 Appearance Specifications This section describes external dimensions and parts names. 1.5.1 Dimensions/Weight 684 mm...
Service Manual
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...Color Green Red Displays ON Flashing* OFF ON Flashing* Status The power is always turned OFF regardless of ink) Interrupts panel setting 3 Menu/Right • During printing Changes the panel display to the Printer Status Menu • When not printing Shifts the printer into the Panel Setting Mode Runs a head... (When the printer runs out of operation status. Impossible to make a print due to the previous -- ON An ink-related error is OFF. Red OFF The inks are in normal condition without an error or warning. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision...
...Color Green Red Displays ON Flashing* OFF ON Flashing* Status The power is always turned OFF regardless of ink) Interrupts panel setting 3 Menu/Right • During printing Changes the panel display to the Printer Status Menu • When not printing Shifts the printer into the Panel Setting Mode Runs a head... (When the printer runs out of operation status. Impossible to make a print due to the previous -- ON An ink-related error is OFF. Red OFF The inks are in normal condition without an error or warning. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision...
Service Manual
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... default) NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER WIDEST ON OFF EXECUTE MANUAL AUTO PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT o0XXXX-XX.XX.ICBS (Ink color) nnnnnnn PAGES (Ink color) nn% (MAINTENANCE TANK) nn% INK xxxxx.xml No.0 to their default. Prints a nozzle check pattern, firmware version, usage count of ink level...xxxxx.xml PAPER xxxx.x cm2 nnnnnn PAGES Explanation Adjusts the gap between the print head and the platen. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.6.6 Menu Settings Top Menu Menu Items PRINTER SETUP TEST PRINT PRINTER STATUS PLATEN GAP PAPER SIZE CHECK INITIALIZE SETTINGS NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK ...
... default) NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER WIDEST ON OFF EXECUTE MANUAL AUTO PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT o0XXXX-XX.XX.ICBS (Ink color) nnnnnnn PAGES (Ink color) nn% (MAINTENANCE TANK) nn% INK xxxxx.xml No.0 to their default. Prints a nozzle check pattern, firmware version, usage count of ink level...xxxxx.xml PAPER xxxx.x cm2 nnnnnn PAGES Explanation Adjusts the gap between the print head and the platen. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.6.6 Menu Settings Top Menu Menu Items PRINTER SETUP TEST PRINT PRINTER STATUS PLATEN GAP PAPER SIZE CHECK INITIALIZE SETTINGS NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK ...
Service Manual
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... MATTE THIN PHOTO PLAIN FINE ART PAPER REMOTE PANEL PAPER NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER PRINT 0.00% -0.7% to 0.7% 0.00% -0.7% to 0.7% 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC to them. Adjusts the platen gap according to stop the print head movement for the gap adjustment. Performs a power cleaning. Sets date and time ... is selected in the PAPER NUMBER, this menu is used for drying ink. Selects a gap to detect the thickness of one meter. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Top Menu Menu Items PAPER NUMBER (1-10) PAPER TYPE CUSTOM PAPER PLATEN GAP MAINTENANCE THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJUST A PAPER FEED...
... MATTE THIN PHOTO PLAIN FINE ART PAPER REMOTE PANEL PAPER NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER PRINT 0.00% -0.7% to 0.7% 0.00% -0.7% to 0.7% 0.0 SEC 0.0 SEC to them. Adjusts the platen gap according to stop the print head movement for the gap adjustment. Performs a power cleaning. Sets date and time ... is selected in the PAPER NUMBER, this menu is used for drying ink. Selects a gap to detect the thickness of one meter. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Top Menu Menu Items PAPER NUMBER (1-10) PAPER TYPE CUSTOM PAPER PLATEN GAP MAINTENANCE THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJUST A PAPER FEED...