Printer Guide
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Contents | 7 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 97 Printing Status Information 97 Viewing Status Information 98 Checking and Cleaning 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...
Contents | 7 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 97 Printing Status Information 97 Viewing Status Information 98 Checking and Cleaning 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...
Printer Guide
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... read it, and automatically run a power cleaning cycle. You can run a cleaning cycle by following to see your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. ... Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see if any nozzles are clogged. You can also use the printer's menus to run a cleaning cycle if necessary...
... read it, and automatically run a power cleaning cycle. You can run a cleaning cycle by following to see your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. ... Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see if any nozzles are clogged. You can also use the printer's menus to run a cleaning cycle if necessary...
Printer Guide
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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Click Finish. • If you 're done. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as shown below , click Clean to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as described in the next section. 101
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Click Finish. • If you 're done. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as shown below , click Clean to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as described in the next section. 101
Printer Guide
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...low cartridge to run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to align the print head. 102 After cleaning, you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Follow the ... do to start the power cleaning. 6. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is recommended only as described on the LCD panel to clear the nozzles. If the pattern is still missing segments after a few power cleaning cycles, turn the printer off and leave it ...
...low cartridge to run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to align the print head. 102 After cleaning, you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Follow the ... do to start the power cleaning. 6. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is recommended only as described on the LCD panel to clear the nozzles. If the pattern is still missing segments after a few power cleaning cycles, turn the printer off and leave it ...
Printer Guide
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Select SPro 4880, and click OK. If not, click Update. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks In addition to running a power cleaning cycle and replacing the cutter blade, you ...set the printer's date and time. 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. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button...
Select SPro 4880, and click OK. If not, click Update. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks In addition to running a power cleaning cycle and replacing the cutter blade, you ...set the printer's date and time. 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. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button...
Printer Guide
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... press Menu again to select the next item. Press and hold the pause button, then press the P power button until you see the language you have changed the value of the printer's control panel settings to their default values. Press the pause button to print the last page. •... on and displays HEX DUMP on the printer's control panel menus • Enable the printable pages counter • Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle. • Return all of the last item (the minutes), press Menu . Press the button when done...
... press Menu again to select the next item. Press and hold the pause button, then press the P power button until you see the language you have changed the value of the printer's control panel settings to their default values. Press the pause button to print the last page. •... on and displays HEX DUMP on the printer's control panel menus • Enable the printable pages counter • Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle. • Return all of the last item (the minutes), press Menu . Press the button when done...
Printer Guide
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...the Menu button. Press the P power button again to turn off the printer by pressing the P power button. Press the button to select each cartridge, then press Menu to start the cleaning cycle. • To enable or disable roll paper feeding at power-on the printer in 1% increments). Press the button...want . 114 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • To enable printable pages, press the button until you see CUT PRESSURE, then press the Menu button to display 100%. Press the button when done. • To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press the button until you see...
...the Menu button. Press the P power button again to turn off the printer by pressing the P power button. Press the button to select each cartridge, then press Menu to start the cleaning cycle. • To enable or disable roll paper feeding at power-on the printer in 1% increments). Press the button...want . 114 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • To enable printable pages, press the button until you see CUT PRESSURE, then press the Menu button to display 100%. Press the button when done. • To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press the button until you see...
Printer Guide
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... • Roll paper spindle • Paper tray 119 Contact Epson if you are off a power strip. WARNING: The printer weighs about 88 lb (40 kg) (without ink), and should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ink, gently clean it to purchase them. Turn off the printer by two people. Don't use alcohol or thinners to...
... • Roll paper spindle • Paper tray 119 Contact Epson if you are off a power strip. WARNING: The printer weighs about 88 lb (40 kg) (without ink), and should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ink, gently clean it to purchase them. Turn off the printer by two people. Don't use alcohol or thinners to...
Printer Guide
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... jobs Mac OS X, 69 Windows, 92 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 97 to 100 PhotoEnhance, 77 Platen gap setting, 133 Posterboard, 38 to 41 Power cleaning cycle, 102 Power consumption, 147 Print as Bitmap setting, 93 Print head aligning, 102 to 104 checking status, 97 to 100..., 92 Print quality Mac OS X, 59 problems, 131 to 134 Windows, 75 Print speed, improving in Windows, 93 Printable area, 149 Printer checking status, 69 to 71, 97 to 100 cleaning, 119 cover, optional, 10 dimensions, 147 firmware update, 25 to 27 maintaining, 97 to 119 monitoring, 69 to 71, 91 to...
... jobs Mac OS X, 69 Windows, 92 PF (paper feed) motor, checking status, 97 to 100 PhotoEnhance, 77 Platen gap setting, 133 Posterboard, 38 to 41 Power cleaning cycle, 102 Power consumption, 147 Print as Bitmap setting, 93 Print head aligning, 102 to 104 checking status, 97 to 100..., 92 Print quality Mac OS X, 59 problems, 131 to 134 Windows, 75 Print speed, improving in Windows, 93 Printable area, 149 Printer checking status, 69 to 71, 97 to 100 cleaning, 119 cover, optional, 10 dimensions, 147 firmware update, 25 to 27 maintaining, 97 to 119 monitoring, 69 to 71, 91 to...
Product Brochure
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...) 0 to 25 mm each color x 8 cartridges total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from 1:18 sec to 1.5 mm posterboard Automatic and manual cutting Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ColorBurst Edition Includes ColorBurst® RIP Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Portrait Edition Includes ExpressDigital® Darkroom™ Core Edition Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI® Printer Cover Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Additional...
...) 0 to 25 mm each color x 8 cartridges total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from 1:18 sec to 1.5 mm posterboard Automatic and manual cutting Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ColorBurst Edition Includes ColorBurst® RIP Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Portrait Edition Includes ExpressDigital® Darkroom™ Core Edition Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI® Printer Cover Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Additional...
Product Information Guide
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...3 seconds to replace them . sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper light Down arrow button (press to load/eject paper) Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 12/07 3 Caution: We... (High Tension) - 2- Control Panel Power button Ink light Up arrow button Pause light and button Hold for accessories and options that case, there may have to initialize the printer. In that are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) ...
...3 seconds to replace them . sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper light Down arrow button (press to load/eject paper) Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 12/07 3 Caution: We... (High Tension) - 2- Control Panel Power button Ink light Up arrow button Pause light and button Hold for accessories and options that case, there may have to initialize the printer. In that are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) ...
Product Information Guide
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...straight. B Ink light on NO MNT TNK NOT STRAIGHT RELOAD NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED - Close the rear cover. far enough. Head cleaning automatically starts. Ink cartridge chip error. INK CARTRIDGES REAR COVER OPEN - RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM Paper light flashing RELOAD PAPER... and fed into the printer. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable. PAPER NOT CUT Paper light flashing PAPER NOT STRAIGHT PAPER OUT Paper light flashing Paper light on REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG - The maintenance tank is flat. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH...
...straight. B Ink light on NO MNT TNK NOT STRAIGHT RELOAD NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED - Close the rear cover. far enough. Head cleaning automatically starts. Ink cartridge chip error. INK CARTRIDGES REAR COVER OPEN - RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM Paper light flashing RELOAD PAPER... and fed into the printer. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable. PAPER NOT CUT Paper light flashing PAPER NOT STRAIGHT PAPER OUT Paper light flashing Paper light on REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG - The maintenance tank is flat. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. See the Printer Guide for three seconds. See the Printer Guide for instructions. When done, press . ❏... color shift or horizontal lines, you see USAGE COUNT, then press Menu . When done, press . ❏ To check the amount of measurement from meters to access the printer utilities: ❏ Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer ...check pattern, read it, and automatically run a power cleaning cycle. Clear this setting with each ink cartridge, press until you should check the print head to run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Press the pause button ...
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. See the Printer Guide for three seconds. See the Printer Guide for instructions. When done, press . ❏... color shift or horizontal lines, you see USAGE COUNT, then press Menu . When done, press . ❏ To check the amount of measurement from meters to access the printer utilities: ❏ Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer ...check pattern, read it, and automatically run a power cleaning cycle. Clear this setting with each ink cartridge, press until you should check the print head to run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Press the pause button ...
Product Information Guide
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... use power cleaning. Press Menu to confirm that the head is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to display AUTO, then press Menu again. Press the Menu button. 4. When cleaning is clean. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is the most thorough job in the printer. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 5. Aligning...
... use power cleaning. Press Menu to confirm that the head is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to display AUTO, then press Menu again. Press the Menu button. 4. When cleaning is clean. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is the most thorough job in the printer. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 5. Aligning...
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....) Caution: Don't turn off the printer, then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from the paper tray. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you do not have at its...Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for complete instructions on , its best, you don't need to clean the printer. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Utility window. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880...
....) Caution: Don't turn off the printer, then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from the paper tray. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you do not have at its...Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for complete instructions on , its best, you don't need to clean the printer. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Utility window. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880...
Quick Reference Guide
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Paper light Up arrow button Down arrow button Printed in USA CPD-23920 Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing. Ink light Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer. Control Panel Lights and Buttons Power button Pause light and button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head.
Paper light Up arrow button Down arrow button Printed in USA CPD-23920 Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing. Ink light Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer. Control Panel Lights and Buttons Power button Pause light and button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head.
User's Guide
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... after cleaning, try the print head cleaning again. ❏ Select POWER CLEANING from the control panel on the printer. You can also use this procedure three or four times, turn the printer off , and that the printer is off and let it 's in the READY state, and that a few sheets of A4/Letter size or larger Epson media...
... after cleaning, try the print head cleaning again. ❏ Select POWER CLEANING from the control panel on the printer. You can also use this procedure three or four times, turn the printer off , and that the printer is off and let it 's in the READY state, and that a few sheets of A4/Letter size or larger Epson media...
User's Guide
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... If the print quality remains a problem after cleaning, try head cleaning again. ❏ Select POWER CLEANING from the control panel on -screen instructions to align the print head. 1. See "Where To Get Help" on -screen instructions. 4. Follow the on the printer. This consumes ink, so only use the LFP...in the printer's auto sheet feeder. 2. Follow the on page 229. If dots are loaded in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to run a power cleaning. ❏ Replace any ink cartridge that a few sheets of A4/Letter size or larger Epson media are...
... If the print quality remains a problem after cleaning, try head cleaning again. ❏ Select POWER CLEANING from the control panel on -screen instructions to align the print head. 1. See "Where To Get Help" on -screen instructions. 4. Follow the on the printer. This consumes ink, so only use the LFP...in the printer's auto sheet feeder. 2. Follow the on page 229. If dots are loaded in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to run a power cleaning. ❏ Replace any ink cartridge that a few sheets of A4/Letter size or larger Epson media are...
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... READY PRINTING PLEASE WAIT PAUSE PRESS PAUSE BUTTON CUTTING CHARGING INK RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE POWER OFF CLEANING Description The printer is charging the ink delivery system. The printer is being turned off. The printer is cleaning the print head. The printer is updating the firmware. Note: ❏ Some applications may send commands to print. The following...
... READY PRINTING PLEASE WAIT PAUSE PRESS PAUSE BUTTON CUTTING CHARGING INK RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE POWER OFF CLEANING Description The printer is charging the ink delivery system. The printer is being turned off. The printer is cleaning the print head. The printer is updating the firmware. Note: ❏ Some applications may send commands to print. The following...
User's Guide
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CRTG INFO MENU For maintenance service person only. DEFAULT PANEL You can perform super strong head cleaning. The Control Panel 141 SSCL You can restore all the printer menu settings to their default values. CUSTOM For maintenance service person only. ROLL PPR FEED You can enable or disable roll paper feeding at power on.
CRTG INFO MENU For maintenance service person only. DEFAULT PANEL You can perform super strong head cleaning. The Control Panel 141 SSCL You can restore all the printer menu settings to their default values. CUSTOM For maintenance service person only. ROLL PPR FEED You can enable or disable roll paper feeding at power on.
