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... 12 Macintosh 13 Setting Up the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25...
... 12 Macintosh 13 Setting Up the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25...
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... 7 for details. 2. For Macintosh users, see "Printing from Windows" on page 10 or "Printing from Macintosh" on page 10 for details. 3. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on page 26...interface using EpsonNet Config. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Configure the network interface for Network Printing 9 using EpsonNet Config. Check the network interface operation. Select a printing method. Select a printing method appropriate for Macintosh" on how to the Network" on ...
... 7 for details. 2. For Macintosh users, see "Printing from Windows" on page 10 or "Printing from Macintosh" on page 10 for details. 3. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on page 26...interface using EpsonNet Config. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Configure the network interface for Network Printing 9 using EpsonNet Config. Check the network interface operation. Select a printing method. Select a printing method appropriate for Macintosh" on how to the Network" on ...
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...Network Interface Configure the network interface for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is turned off before turning it back on a...enter the printer's menu system. 3. Turn on the printer to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. Note for use the printer's control ...the printer on . otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. Now, you want to the network. Make sure the printer is... on a network just by connecting it 's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for details. Press the Menu r button on your printer is enabled by default, you print...
...Network Interface Configure the network interface for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is turned off before turning it back on a...enter the printer's menu system. 3. Turn on the printer to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. Note for use the printer's control ...the printer on . otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. Now, you want to the network. Make sure the printer is... on a network just by connecting it 's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for details. Press the Menu r button on your printer is enabled by default, you print...
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Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then press r. 5. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Click Add a local printer. 16 Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the network...
Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then press r. 5. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Click Add a local printer. 16 Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the network...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Click Finish. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. When you created for Network Printing Click Next. 7. 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Click Finish. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. When you created for Network Printing Click Next. 7. 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
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10. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. When you created for Network Printing 23 Installing the printer driver 1.
10. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. When you created for Network Printing 23 Installing the printer driver 1.
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... the printer driver is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. Open the Applications folder. 2. Note: If your printer for Network Printing Follow the on how to install the printer driver. See the manual shipped with Bonjour. Bonjour printing 1. Select the printer model...
... the printer driver is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. Open the Applications folder. 2. Note: If your printer for Network Printing Follow the on how to install the printer driver. See the manual shipped with Bonjour. Bonjour printing 1. Select the printer model...
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... with Web Browser, 28 to 29 L LAN, checking, 42 Lights, status, 7 M MAC address, 31 Macintosh Bonjour printing, 24 installing printer driver, 24 network settings, 13 selecting a printing method, 10 TCP/IP printing, 24 Microsoft network, 34 N Network cable, 7 connector, 7 printing status sheet, 16 protocols, 6 Network interface configuring, 14 to 15 connecting to network, 14 Network software...
... with Web Browser, 28 to 29 L LAN, checking, 42 Lights, status, 7 M MAC address, 31 Macintosh Bonjour printing, 24 installing printer driver, 24 network settings, 13 selecting a printing method, 10 TCP/IP printing, 24 Microsoft network, 34 N Network cable, 7 connector, 7 printing status sheet, 16 protocols, 6 Network interface configuring, 14 to 15 connecting to network, 14 Network software...
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... 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 Type Setting 78 Choosing Color...
... 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 Type Setting 78 Choosing Color...
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...| 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...Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 117 Printing Status Information 118 Viewing Status Information 118 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print...
...| 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...Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 117 Printing Status Information 118 Viewing Status Information 118 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print...
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... 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 Checking Error Messages and Lights 148 Improving Print Quality 152 Solving Operational Problems 156 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 157 Solving Paper Problems 158 Fixing 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...
... 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 Checking Error Messages and Lights 148 Improving Print Quality 152 Solving Operational Problems 156 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 157 Solving Paper Problems 158 Fixing 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...
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...replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your equipment. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage... to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and...
...replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your equipment. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage... to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and...
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...printing products through Friday. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to change without notice. Introduction | 13 Tip: If you experience difficulty with your printer. You can download drivers..., firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your Macintosh® system should meet these requirements: • Mac OS®...
...printing products through Friday. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to change without notice. Introduction | 13 Tip: If you experience difficulty with your printer. You can download drivers..., firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your Macintosh® system should meet these requirements: • Mac OS®...
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... where they will be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 50, as well as these special guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. •...Pro 9880]. Avoid storing your job. Handle media by the edges or use roll paper with your printer software. • Keep unused media in your paper package, when printing on the printer's control panel. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 102 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in both the printer driver...
... where they will be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 50, as well as these special guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. •...Pro 9880]. Avoid storing your job. Handle media by the edges or use roll paper with your printer software. • Keep unused media in your paper package, when printing on the printer's control panel. See page 87 (Mac OS X) or page 102 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in both the printer driver...
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... position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons. 5. Press the l Paper Source button until you print on many types of your pages (Auto Cut On) or on the LCD. Printing Trim Lines You can leave your printer driver software. An asterisk appears next to save the setting. make sure it is cut sheets; Press... LINE. 4. Handling Paper and Other Media | 57 4. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880].
... position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons. 5. Press the l Paper Source button until you print on many types of your pages (Auto Cut On) or on the LCD. Printing Trim Lines You can leave your printer driver software. An asterisk appears next to save the setting. make sure it is cut sheets; Press... LINE. 4. Handling Paper and Other Media | 57 4. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880].
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Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure your results. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 Press the Menu button again to adjust the platen gap setting. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to create a ... to WIDE. Press the Menu button. 2. An asterisk appears next to choose NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or WIDEST. 5. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to change the setting back to optimize your paper is not satisfactory when using very thin or very...
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure your results. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 Press the Menu button again to adjust the platen gap setting. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to create a ... to WIDE. Press the Menu button. 2. An asterisk appears next to choose NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or WIDEST. 5. If you're printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to change the setting back to optimize your paper is not satisfactory when using very thin or very...
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... the following is highlighted. 2. A pattern similar to highlight NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. (The STANDARD setting is loaded in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. Use the paper configuration settings described below. Press the l button, then the d button to...of settings, for each paper type (up to save the number setting. 4. Press the Menu button, then press the d button until CUSTOM PAPER is printed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Smallest gap 69 However, you may want to configure is recommended ...
... the following is highlighted. 2. A pattern similar to highlight NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. (The STANDARD setting is loaded in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. Use the paper configuration settings described below. Press the l button, then the d button to...of settings, for each paper type (up to save the number setting. 4. Press the Menu button, then press the d button until CUSTOM PAPER is printed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Smallest gap 69 However, you may want to configure is recommended ...
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...your paper. • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You may need to experiment to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see page 90 (Mac OS X) or page 117 (Windows)....even. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to determine the cleanest cut for thick media. Press the l button, then the d button to 10 seconds after each one. 70 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing...
...your paper. • PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You may need to experiment to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see page 90 (Mac OS X) or page 117 (Windows)....even. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to determine the cleanest cut for thick media. Press the l button, then the d button to 10 seconds after each one. 70 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing...
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... d button to 10, the control panel settings override the driver settings. 4. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. This makes it is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. If you select a number from 1 to highlight CUSTOM PAPER. 2. Press Menu, then press u or d to print your paper configurations. Press the Pause button to highlight...
... d button to 10, the control panel settings override the driver settings. 4. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. This makes it is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. If you select a number from 1 to highlight CUSTOM PAPER. 2. Press Menu, then press u or d to print your paper configurations. Press the Pause button to highlight...
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... your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. If you have them created by a color specialist. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available...
... your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. If you have them created by a color specialist. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available...