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...10 Where To Get Help 10 Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Identifying Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Connecting to the Network 19 Configuring the Network Interface 20 Installing the Software for Macintosh ... 25 Downloading the Firmware 25 Updating the Firmware 26 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 29 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 30 Using Cut Sheet Paper 30 Cut Sheet Paper Paths 31 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray 33 Using ...
...10 Where To Get Help 10 Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Identifying Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Connecting to the Network 19 Configuring the Network Interface 20 Installing the Software for Macintosh ... 25 Downloading the Firmware 25 Updating the Firmware 26 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 29 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 30 Using Cut Sheet Paper 30 Cut Sheet Paper Paths 31 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray 33 Using ...
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... Print Head 100 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 102 Aligning the Print Head 102 Replacing Ink Cartridges 105 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 109 Draining the Old Ink 110 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 111 Updating the Printer Driver Information 112 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks 112 Changing the Date and Time 112 Using the...
... Print Head 100 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 102 Aligning the Print Head 102 Replacing Ink Cartridges 105 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 109 Draining the Old Ink 110 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 111 Updating the Printer Driver Information 112 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks 112 Changing the Date and Time 112 Using the...
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Contents | 8 A Specifications Environmental 147 Electrical 147 Dimensions 147 Weight 148 Printer Interfaces 148 Safety Approvals 148 Media 148 Roll Paper 148 Cut Sheets 148 Printable Area 149 Ink Cartridges 149 Index 151 8
Contents | 8 A Specifications Environmental 147 Electrical 147 Dimensions 147 Weight 148 Printer Interfaces 148 Safety Approvals 148 Media 148 Roll Paper 148 Cut Sheets 148 Printable Area 149 Ink Cartridges 149 Index 151 8
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...• The on-screen User's Guide on how to get the most out of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. If you are used in case... you how to your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, install the software for software installation instructions. • The Quick Reference ...
...• The on-screen User's Guide on how to get the most out of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. If you are used in case... you how to your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips contain additional hints on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, install the software for software installation instructions. • The Quick Reference ...
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Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 106 for a complete listing. ... printing products through Friday. You can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change...
Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 106 for a complete listing. ... printing products through Friday. You can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change...
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...or electric shock. • Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. • If you use with this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use ...is safely capped. • Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the far right (home) position. 14 Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Use of all devices ...
...or electric shock. • Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. • If you use with this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use ...is safely capped. • Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the far right (home) position. 14 Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Use of all devices ...
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..., See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Note that have been previously installed. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least four hours before using it. • If you ...shake cartridges that there is needed to refill them. special handling may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use too much ...
..., See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Note that have been previously installed. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least four hours before using it. • If you ...shake cartridges that there is needed to refill them. special handling may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use too much ...
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16 | Introduction Identifying Printer Parts Top cover Rear manual feed slot Roll paper cover Paper lever Control panel Roll paper support Ink lever Ink compartment Paper tray Maintenance tank Paper tray cover Front manual feed slot Ink cartridge slot 16
16 | Introduction Identifying Printer Parts Top cover Rear manual feed slot Roll paper cover Paper lever Control panel Roll paper support Ink lever Ink compartment Paper tray Maintenance tank Paper tray cover Front manual feed slot Ink cartridge slot 16
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... you can also use the menu system on printing a nozzle check. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to the features described in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of your printer. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head •...
... you can also use the menu system on printing a nozzle check. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to the features described in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of your printer. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head •...
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... mode on the last print made. Note: Some status information is a projection based on the printer's control panel. Follow these steps: 1. Press Menu again to be printed with each ink cartridge, press until you see PRINTABLE PG, then press Menu . This option must be enabled by ...an authorized Epson service technician. Press the Menu button. You see PRINTER SETUP. 2. Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank...
... mode on the last print made. Note: Some status information is a projection based on the printer's control panel. Follow these steps: 1. Press Menu again to be printed with each ink cartridge, press until you see PRINTABLE PG, then press Menu . This option must be enabled by ...an authorized Epson service technician. Press the Menu button. You see PRINTER SETUP. 2. Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank...
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... used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer, you see SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu . The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. Continue pressing to see the status of the first cartridge (PK, or photo black) is displayed, using the... E*****F symbols described on the printer's control panel. When done, press the button. • To check the status of ink used (in ...
... used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer, you see SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu . The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. Continue pressing to see the status of the first cartridge (PK, or photo black) is displayed, using the... E*****F symbols described on the printer's control panel. When done, press the button. • To check the status of ink used (in ...
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...to start the power cleaning. 6. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on your prints, if they look grainy or blurry, or you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. You may need to replace a low cartridge to check the pattern. Press the Menu button. ...4. The cartridges need to ensure the best print quality. For effective cleaning, always run the cleaning cycle...
...to start the power cleaning. 6. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on your prints, if they look grainy or blurry, or you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. You may need to replace a low cartridge to check the pattern. Press the Menu button. ...4. The cartridges need to ensure the best print quality. For effective cleaning, always run the cleaning cycle...
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...in case you start. You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you can wait until the ink is almost expended. The easiest way to ship the printer. 105 You must replace the cartridge before starting a large print job. If one of ...your ink levels. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is low, you can continue printing. Make sure you can replace it is expended. When the light stays on...
...in case you start. You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to replace a low ink cartridge before you can wait until the ink is almost expended. The easiest way to ship the printer. 105 You must replace the cartridge before starting a large print job. If one of ...your ink levels. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you should check your cartridges is low, you can continue printing. Make sure you can replace it is expended. When the light stays on...
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To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you are ready to open . Press the ink compartment cover to replace it . 106 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Before you start, make...
To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Note the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the printer until you are ready to open . Press the ink compartment cover to replace it . 106 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Before you start, make...
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If ink gets on your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in your first set of expended 110 ml cartridges, so you can use them for transporting the printer if necessary. 5. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from the printer. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 107 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 107 3. Make sure you save your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 4.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in your first set of expended 110 ml cartridges, so you can use them for transporting the printer if necessary. 5. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from the printer. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 107 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 107 3. Make sure you save your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 4.
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Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. If the B ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it . Check the package and product code. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it may have the wrong cartridge. Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 108 Don't force it in. 8. 108 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Note: If you can't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may not be inserted fully. 7.
Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. If the B ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it . Check the package and product code. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it may have the wrong cartridge. Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 108 Don't force it in. 8. 108 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Note: If you can't insert the cartridge smoothly, you may not be inserted fully. 7.
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... black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa. The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. The Photo Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on matte or plain papers, such as Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260), Premium Semi-gloss Photo Paper (250),... Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260), etc. Once the cartridges are installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. 9. Caution...
... black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa. The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. The Photo Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on matte or plain papers, such as Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260), Premium Semi-gloss Photo Paper (250),... Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260), etc. Once the cartridges are installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. 9. Caution...
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...until you see MAINTENANCE, and then press the Menu button. 4. 110 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: If REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG appears, press the pause button. Remove the old conversion cartridge(s) from the left ink compartment. 9. Press the button until you need to make sure that all ...6. If MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD panel. 2. Go to step 4 to replace the maintenance tank. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink, so you begin. Draining the Old Ink 1. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the button until draining is complete. 110 When ...
...until you see MAINTENANCE, and then press the Menu button. 4. 110 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: If REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG appears, press the pause button. Remove the old conversion cartridge(s) from the left ink compartment. 9. Press the button until you need to make sure that all ...6. If MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD panel. 2. Go to step 4 to replace the maintenance tank. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink, so you begin. Draining the Old Ink 1. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the button until draining is complete. 110 When ...
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...left ink compartments. When REMOVE CNVRSION CRTG appears, remove the conversion cartridges from the slots on the LCD, raise or lower the ink levers accordingly. 7. The printer starts charging ink. If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not close the ink compartment covers. If you may ...need to replace the ink cartridges and maintenance tank soon. After a while, ink lever messages appear...
...left ink compartments. When REMOVE CNVRSION CRTG appears, remove the conversion cartridges from the slots on the LCD, raise or lower the ink levers accordingly. 7. The printer starts charging ink. If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not close the ink compartment covers. If you may ...need to replace the ink cartridges and maintenance tank soon. After a while, ink lever messages appear...
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... the Menu button. 2. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Main tab and make sure the Matte Black cartridge option is displayed. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Main... then press Menu . 112 112 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Updating the Printer Driver Information After the replacement operation, update the driver information using the steps below. • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in your Applications folder. If not, set the information ...
... the Menu button. 2. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Main tab and make sure the Matte Black cartridge option is displayed. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Main... then press Menu . 112 112 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Updating the Printer Driver Information After the replacement operation, update the driver information using the steps below. • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in your Applications folder. If not, set the information ...