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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 Black Ink...
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 Black Ink...
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...; Internet Explorer, versions 4.0 or later. Tips contain additional hints on how to set up and configure the printer for use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. Be sure to follow these instructions to get the most out of procedures...
...; Internet Explorer, versions 4.0 or later. Tips contain additional hints on how to set up and configure the printer for use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. Be sure to follow these instructions to get the most out of procedures...
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... electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Using it with other equipment may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that the print head is safely capped. • Connect the printer to qualified service personnel under...
... electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Using it with other equipment may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that the print head is safely capped. • Connect the printer to qualified service personnel under...
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... port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items 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 refill them. For California customers only: The lithium batteries ... area from dirt and dust, and store it . • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to warm...
... port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items 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 refill them. For California customers only: The lithium batteries ... area from dirt and dust, and store it . • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to warm...
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... your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. Click Browse and find the firmware that you need to update.) 7. You see the Firmware Updater window. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is updating. 4. When ...the update is the same, you don't need to your printer is on page 102. 27 If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is connected to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head...
... your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. Click Browse and find the firmware that you need to update.) 7. You see the Firmware Updater window. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is updating. 4. When ...the update is the same, you don't need to your printer is on page 102. 27 If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is connected to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head...
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... print head to strike the surface of a rotary paper cutter/trimmer is torn during loading and printing. • If you're loading heavy paper, you want the paper to be sure to another is too thick will damage the paper by pressing the paper feed button. 42 Check the Epson Pro ...Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller...
... print head to strike the surface of a rotary paper cutter/trimmer is torn during loading and printing. • If you're loading heavy paper, you want the paper to be sure to another is too thick will damage the paper by pressing the paper feed button. 42 Check the Epson Pro ...Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller...
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... Paper and Other Media To remove the adapters, press on the LCD. 5. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you see the auto cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your... print job. 3. If the paper is finished. See page 42 for a list of paper. You can...manually with the cutting position on the paper with the built-in cutter. Run your print job is not positioned correctly, press the or button to cut icon on the four tabs. However, if you'...
... Paper and Other Media To remove the adapters, press on the LCD. 5. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you see the auto cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your... print job. 3. If the paper is finished. See page 42 for a list of paper. You can...manually with the cutting position on the paper with the built-in cutter. Run your print job is not positioned correctly, press the or button to cut icon on the four tabs. However, if you'...
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...When done, press the pause button. Press the Menu button, then press the button to dry on the page. • SUCTION lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. The configuration number you select a number from 1 to use. 52 | Handling Paper and Other Media ...174; pattern. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You can select it whenever you print on that you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Selecting Custom Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration, you can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds...
...When done, press the pause button. Press the Menu button, then press the button to dry on the page. • SUCTION lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. The configuration number you select a number from 1 to use. 52 | Handling Paper and Other Media ...174; pattern. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You can select it whenever you print on that you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Selecting Custom Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration, you can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds...
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... lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you define the eject roller for your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates ... pressure for thinner media, or adjusts the speed for Macintosh 4. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to determine the best setting for printing on non-Epson media. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your paper. 62 You...
... lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you define the eject roller for your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates ... pressure for thinner media, or adjusts the speed for Macintosh 4. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to determine the best setting for printing on non-Epson media. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your paper. 62 You...
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... Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn...
... Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn...
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... you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you control whether or not printer status is monitored (disabling is extremely slow or the print head stops for Windows | 93 2. Printing will take longer to start. • Coarse Rendering allows you to deselect it...
... you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you control whether or not printer status is monitored (disabling is extremely slow or the print head stops for Windows | 93 2. Printing will take longer to start. • Coarse Rendering allows you to deselect it...
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... a status check, or you can view the printer's status on printing a nozzle check. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 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 • Changing the black...
... a status check, or you can view the printer's status on printing a nozzle check. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 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 • Changing the black...
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... Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 99 • To check the amount of ink left, press until you see the ink used (in square meters), press until you see the status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. For the last 10 print jobs saved in square ...meters). When done, press the button. • To check the total number of the ink and printer parts is displayed, using the maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. The status of...
... Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 99 • To check the amount of ink left, press until you see the ink used (in square meters), press until you see the status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. For the last 10 print jobs saved in square ...meters). When done, press the button. • To check the total number of the ink and printer parts is displayed, using the maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. The status of...
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... 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. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your on-screen User's Guide... 102 for three seconds. You can also use the printer's menus to exit the menu. Do one of the following the steps below. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see if any nozzles are clogged. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click ...
... 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. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your on-screen User's Guide... 102 for three seconds. You can also use the printer's menus to exit the menu. Do one of the following the steps below. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see if any nozzles are clogged. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click ...
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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 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. 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. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Finish. • If you 're done.
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 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. 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. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Finish. • If you 're done.
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... to be at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern. You may need to align the print head. 102 Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is the most important thing you see PWR CLEANING, then press Menu . Press Menu again to..., you need to replace a low cartridge to run a nozzle check between cycles. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the button until you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Press the button until you can do to ensure the best...
... to be at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern. You may need to align the print head. 102 Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is the most important thing you see PWR CLEANING, then press Menu . Press Menu again to..., you need to replace a low cartridge to run a nozzle check between cycles. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the button until you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Press the button until you can do to ensure the best...
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... to display PAPER THKNS again. 6. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 Tip: To properly align the print head, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. Although you are printing with Matte Black ink, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster or Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper if you are...
... to display PAPER THKNS again. 6. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 Tip: To properly align the print head, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. Although you are printing with Matte Black ink, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster or Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper if you are...
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... to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. If you use the blade to replace the blade: 1. Press the button until you may need to be replaced. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). The print head moves to display EXEC. 4. Replacing the Paper Cutter ...Blade If you can check the status of media that your cutter by hand, or you see CUTTER REPLACE. 3. Make sure the printer is displayed. 5. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales...
... to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. If you use the blade to replace the blade: 1. Press the button until you may need to be replaced. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). The print head moves to display EXEC. 4. Replacing the Paper Cutter ...Blade If you can check the status of media that your cutter by hand, or you see CUTTER REPLACE. 3. Make sure the printer is displayed. 5. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales...
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...the latch to the home position. Close the top cover after you can purchase replacement items for your printer from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller. The print head moves to the left. 10. com (U.S. Or you have finished replacing the cutter blade. To find...nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from the system during manual and automatic print head cleaning. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 117 9. Push down on the LCD panel. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or ...
...the latch to the home position. Close the top cover after you can purchase replacement items for your printer from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller. The print head moves to the left. 10. com (U.S. Or you have finished replacing the cutter blade. To find...nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from the system during manual and automatic print head cleaning. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 117 9. Push down on the LCD panel. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or ...
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...it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ink, gently clean it to a pallet. Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact Epson to purchase them. To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use a hard ... If the paper path accidentally gets soiled with mild detergent. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you think the printer needs lubrication. Caution: Do not turn off . Otherwise, the printer may be able to lock the print head, and ink will not be damaged beyond repair. You will leak out of the...
...it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ink, gently clean it to a pallet. Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact Epson to purchase them. To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use a hard ... If the paper path accidentally gets soiled with mild detergent. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you think the printer needs lubrication. Caution: Do not turn off . Otherwise, the printer may be able to lock the print head, and ink will not be damaged beyond repair. You will leak out of the...