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... and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 47 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 48 Using Roll Paper 48 Roll Paper Guidelines 48 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 50 Placing the Paper in the Printer 51 Removing Paper...Epson Stylus Pro 9880 65 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 67 Creating Paper Configurations 67 Printing Your Paper Configurations 69 Selecting Paper Configurations 69 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 72 Choosing Page Setup Options 73 Choosing Basic Print Options 76 Selecting the Correct Media...
... and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 47 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 48 Using Roll Paper 48 Roll Paper Guidelines 48 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 50 Placing the Paper in the Printer 51 Removing Paper...Epson Stylus Pro 9880 65 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 67 Creating Paper Configurations 67 Printing Your Paper Configurations 69 Selecting Paper Configurations 69 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 72 Choosing Page Setup Options 73 Choosing Basic Print Options 76 Selecting the Correct Media...
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Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Basic Print Options 91 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 93 Choosing Color Management Options 95 Choosing Roll Paper Options 97 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 100 ...Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 110 Importing a Custom Settings Group 111 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 111 Editing Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining ...
Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Basic Print Options 91 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 93 Choosing Color Management Options 95 Choosing Roll Paper Options 97 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 100 ...Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 110 Importing a Custom Settings Group 111 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 111 Editing Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining ...
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...Cutter Blade 138 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 142 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 143 Moving the Printer on the Stand 145 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 ...Paper Eject Problems 159 Clearing Paper Jams 160 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 162 A Specifications Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges...
...Cutter Blade 138 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 142 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 143 Moving the Printer on the Stand 145 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 ...Paper Eject Problems 159 Clearing Paper Jams 160 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 162 A Specifications Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges...
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... 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Part number C12C815251 C815121 C12C811161 C12C811151 C12C811155 C12C811152 C12C815231 C815182 C815192 EPP7898B1 EPP7898B2 * Designed for accessories and options that are currently available. In addition, you can damage the printer...
... 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Part number C12C815251 C815121 C12C811161 C12C811151 C12C811155 C12C811152 C12C815231 C815182 C815192 EPP7898B1 EPP7898B2 * Designed for accessories and options that are currently available. In addition, you can damage the printer...
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49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on a variety of available media, see the on-screen User's Guide. For a list of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths...
49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on a variety of available media, see the on-screen User's Guide. For a list of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using the paper basket • Optimizing the settings for your printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths...
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...(61 cm) [Pro 7880], or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper, be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. • Store sheet media on the printer's control panel. ...Fingerprints may affect print quality. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears. 50 50 | Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Epson Media...
...(61 cm) [Pro 7880], or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper, be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. • Store sheet media on the printer's control panel. ...Fingerprints may affect print quality. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears. 50 50 | Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Epson Media...
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...the paper suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. Handling Paper and Other Media | 51 • Choose if you want to print a series of Epson's optional Manual Media Cutting System is recommended. See page 12 for Epson • Vinyl • Matte board • Backlight film • Heavyweight ... to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in cutter: • Fine art paper (including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper) • PremierArtTM Water Resistant Canvas for more information.
...the paper suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. Handling Paper and Other Media | 51 • Choose if you want to print a series of Epson's optional Manual Media Cutting System is recommended. See page 12 for Epson • Vinyl • Matte board • Backlight film • Heavyweight ... to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in cutter: • Fine art paper (including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper) • PremierArtTM Water Resistant Canvas for more information.
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... of the spindle is firmly locked into the core and there is firmly fixed into the end of the spindle. 2. 52 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores.
... of the spindle is firmly locked into the core and there is firmly fixed into the end of the spindle. 2. 52 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores.
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... avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don't select when you may damage the printer. 53 Place the roll paper in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is not flashing, then release the paper lever. Handling Paper and Other Media | 53 Placing the Paper in the roll holder as shown. (The black end of...
... avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don't select when you may damage the printer. 53 Place the roll paper in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is not flashing, then release the paper lever. Handling Paper and Other Media | 53 Placing the Paper in the roll holder as shown. (The black end of...
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If you are loading heavy paper, press the u Paper Feed button to decrease it. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it out manually. 6. If the paper doesn't come out, open the front cover and pull it all the way through. Then align the bottom edge with the horizontal and vertical lines. 54 If the paper still doesn't come out, you are loading lightweight paper, press the d Paper Feed button to increase the suction. If you may need to remove any slack. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to adjust the suction. 54 | Handling Paper and Other Media 5.
If you are loading heavy paper, press the u Paper Feed button to decrease it. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it out manually. 6. If the paper doesn't come out, open the front cover and pull it all the way through. Then align the bottom edge with the horizontal and vertical lines. 54 If the paper still doesn't come out, you are loading lightweight paper, press the d Paper Feed button to increase the suction. If you may need to remove any slack. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to adjust the suction. 54 | Handling Paper and Other Media 5.
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.... If the paper is in progress, or your print quality might be affected. 8. To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the printer. 4. The paper feeds into printing position automatically, and READY appears on a flat surface. 5. Place the spindle on the control panel. Remove the ...roll paper from the Spindle 1. Removing Paper from the spindle. 55 Handling Paper and Other Media | 55 7. Move the paper lever to the Released position, then roll up the paper before removing it up when you are not printing. ...
.... If the paper is in progress, or your print quality might be affected. 8. To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the printer. 4. The paper feeds into printing position automatically, and READY appears on a flat surface. 5. Place the spindle on the control panel. Remove the ...roll paper from the Spindle 1. Removing Paper from the spindle. 55 Handling Paper and Other Media | 55 7. Move the paper lever to the Released position, then roll up the paper before removing it up when you are not printing. ...
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...Cut Off) icon on the two tabs. Run your print job is available for heavy media. 56 | Handling Paper and Other Media Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper You can use the optional Epson Manual Media Cutting System or scissors rather than the built-in the same way. Slide one of the... adapters onto the gray paper stop from the end of paper. Press the adapter until you should not be used with the built-in cutter. 1. The printer automatically feeds ...
...Cut Off) icon on the two tabs. Run your print job is available for heavy media. 56 | Handling Paper and Other Media Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper You can use the optional Epson Manual Media Cutting System or scissors rather than the built-in the same way. Slide one of the... adapters onto the gray paper stop from the end of paper. Press the adapter until you should not be used with the built-in cutter. 1. The printer automatically feeds ...
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... exit the menu. Press the d or u button to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Handling Paper and Other Media | 57 4. The paper is removed from letter size to highlight ON. 6. roll (Auto Cut 6. The printer accepts sheets in widths from the paper path and rolled up. 57 For...
... exit the menu. Press the d or u button to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Handling Paper and Other Media | 57 4. The paper is removed from letter size to highlight ON. 6. roll (Auto Cut 6. The printer accepts sheets in widths from the paper path and rolled up. 57 For...
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... 59. • For medium to the Released position. 58 Tip: You can also load cut sheet paper without releasing the paper lever. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is recommended for details. Push the paper lever back to large sheets of average thickness, see the... next section. This method is closed. 2. 58 | Handling Paper and Other Media How you load the paper depends on its size and thickness: • For stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as described on the...
... 59. • For medium to the Released position. 58 Tip: You can also load cut sheet paper without releasing the paper lever. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is recommended for details. Push the paper lever back to large sheets of average thickness, see the... next section. This method is closed. 2. 58 | Handling Paper and Other Media How you load the paper depends on its size and thickness: • For stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as described on the...
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... on the LCD display. 7. Handling Paper and Other Media | 59 Note: For heavy paper, you are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. This helps hold the paper in the printer. 8. Print your print, press the button or release... button. 4. After it is finished, the sheet stays in place during printing, or while the P Power or Pause light is turned on the printer. To remove your page. Feed the sheet into printing position automatically and READY appears on the LCD display. 59 For lightweight paper, decrease the suction...
... on the LCD display. 7. Handling Paper and Other Media | 59 Note: For heavy paper, you are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. This helps hold the paper in the printer. 8. Print your print, press the button or release... button. 4. After it is finished, the sheet stays in place during printing, or while the P Power or Pause light is turned on the printer. To remove your page. Feed the sheet into printing position automatically and READY appears on the LCD display. 59 For lightweight paper, decrease the suction...
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...× 30 inches (61 × 76 cm) [Pro 7880] or 30 × 40 inches (76 × 102 cm) [Pro 9880]. Make sure the right edge of the printer. Printing on Posterboard You can leave roll paper on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick: 1. Make ... Paper and Other Media 3. Print your print, press the button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet. Follow these steps to catch your printouts in the printer. 7. Set the paper basket to print on the LCD display. 6. See page 64 (Pro 7880) or page 66 (Pro 9880) for printing.
...× 30 inches (61 × 76 cm) [Pro 7880] or 30 × 40 inches (76 × 102 cm) [Pro 9880]. Make sure the right edge of the printer. Printing on Posterboard You can leave roll paper on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick: 1. Make ... Paper and Other Media 3. Print your print, press the button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet. Follow these steps to catch your printouts in the printer. 7. Set the paper basket to print on the LCD display. 6. See page 64 (Pro 7880) or page 66 (Pro 9880) for printing.
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Handling Paper and Other Media | 61 3. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD display. 4. Push the paper lever back to the Released position. 5. Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs that act as paper supports when the cover is open.) 61
Handling Paper and Other Media | 61 3. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD display. 4. Push the paper lever back to the Released position. 5. Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs that act as paper supports when the cover is open.) 61
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62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: If you're using stock more than 39 inches (99 cm) long, load it while releasing the paper lever. 62 Support tab 7. Pull the paper lever forward to the Secured position. Print your page. The printer feeds the board into the paper ...slot until it is finished, the posterboard stays in landscape orientation (Pro 9880 only). 6. Then close the front cover. 9. Press the Pause button or wait a few seconds....
62 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: If you're using stock more than 39 inches (99 cm) long, load it while releasing the paper lever. 62 Support tab 7. Pull the paper lever forward to the Secured position. Print your page. The printer feeds the board into the paper ...slot until it is finished, the posterboard stays in landscape orientation (Pro 9880 only). 6. Then close the front cover. 9. Press the Pause button or wait a few seconds....
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...you may need to change the setting back to STANDARD. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on thick media. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure your results. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 Use the u or d button to WIDER. Press the...again to the selected setting. 6. STANDARD is the default setting. Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 Note: If you notice head strikes on non-Epson media and not using very thin or very thick stock, you switch media, don't forget to change this setting. 1. You can also try changing it to ...
...you may need to change the setting back to STANDARD. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on thick media. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure your results. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 Use the u or d button to WIDER. Press the...again to the selected setting. 6. STANDARD is the default setting. Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 Note: If you notice head strikes on non-Epson media and not using very thin or very thick stock, you switch media, don't forget to change this setting. 1. You can also try changing it to ...
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... or more in length. 64 Use this method for the Pro 9880. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Follow the instructions below . 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either...
... or more in length. 64 Use this method for the Pro 9880. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Follow the instructions below . 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either...