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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 ... 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 Head 121 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print...
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 ... 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 Head 121 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print...
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...the New 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 ... 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 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable...
...the New 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 ... 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 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable...
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... ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have it... working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning ...
... ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have it... working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning ...
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...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or view the printer's status on the CD-ROM that came with your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can also use the menu system on the printer... Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best. For more information, see the electronic User's Guide included on...
...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section), or view the printer's status on the CD-ROM that came with your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can also use the menu system on the printer... Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best. For more information, see the electronic User's Guide included on...
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... see the status of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described on the printer's control panel. The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, cleaning unit, and pressure motor. Note: The EDM STATUS option is for future enhancements to highlight JOB HISTORY,... then press Menu. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 (This option must be enabled using the symbols described on the printer's control panel to highlight ...
... see the status of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described on the printer's control panel. The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, cleaning unit, and pressure motor. Note: The EDM STATUS option is for future enhancements to highlight JOB HISTORY,... then press Menu. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 (This option must be enabled using the symbols described on the printer's control panel to highlight ...
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...the print job window or the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. Click the Utility tab. 139 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you can right-click it and select any ...Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Printers. Select your printer and select Properties. You can also turn on the printer settings screen. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in the printer. 2. Tip: On a Macintosh, you should check...
...the print job window or the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. Click the Utility tab. 139 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you can right-click it and select any ...Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Printers. Select your printer and select Properties. You can also turn on the printer settings screen. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in the printer. 2. Tip: On a Macintosh, you should check...
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... until TEST PRINT is printed and automatically read. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel Follow these steps to have... the printer check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary. 1. NOZZLE CHECK is selected. ...
... until TEST PRINT is printed and automatically read. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel Follow these steps to have... the printer check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary. 1. NOZZLE CHECK is selected. ...
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... determine whether any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below , run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the Menu button for at least 3 seconds. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it to make sure the nozzles are clogged or deflected. Manually Checking and...start printing the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer. 3. Then you can run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the Menu button. 1. PRINTER SETUP is clean. • If any nozzles are clean. 141 Press the d to select OFF, then press to highlight TEST PRINT...
... determine whether any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below , run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the Menu button for at least 3 seconds. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it to make sure the nozzles are clogged or deflected. Manually Checking and...start printing the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer. 3. Then you can run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the Menu button. 1. PRINTER SETUP is clean. • If any nozzles are clean. 141 Press the d to select OFF, then press to highlight TEST PRINT...
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.... 3. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the power cleaning. 6. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is finished and the Pause light stops flashing, print ...the nozzle check again to clear the nozzles. When cleaning is loaded in the printer. Press the Menu button...
.... 3. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the power cleaning. 6. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. For effective cleaning, always run a cleaning cycle while thick media is finished and the Pause light stops flashing, print ...the nozzle check again to clear the nozzles. When cleaning is loaded in the printer. Press the Menu button...
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...highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you see your on roll paper feed • Return all of the printer's control panel settings to make special settings and perform maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. Use the d, u, and Menu buttons ...8226; Change the language or units of measurements used 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. • Track the amount of roll paper remaining &#...
...highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you see your on roll paper feed • Return all of the printer's control panel settings to make special settings and perform maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. Use the d, u, and Menu buttons ...8226; Change the language or units of measurements used 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. • Track the amount of roll paper remaining &#...
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... d to highlight SS CLEANING, then press Menu to highlight UNIT, then press Menu. Press and hold the Pause button, then press the P Power button and hold it (in the right column. Use the d and u buttons to highlight REMAINING PPR SETUP, then press Menu. The printer exits maintenance mode and returns...you see the language you want , then press to display 100%. Press d to decrease the pressure, or u to display EXECUTE. Press to start the cleaning cycle. • To enable roll paper feeding at power-on the LCD display, press d to select it . Press to display PWR ON ROLL PPR...
... d to highlight SS CLEANING, then press Menu to highlight UNIT, then press Menu. Press and hold the Pause button, then press the P Power button and hold it (in the right column. Use the d and u buttons to highlight REMAINING PPR SETUP, then press Menu. The printer exits maintenance mode and returns...you see the language you want , then press to display 100%. Press d to decrease the pressure, or u to display EXECUTE. Press to start the cleaning cycle. • To enable roll paper feeding at power-on the LCD display, press d to select it . Press to display PWR ON ROLL PPR...
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...or you notice that do not work with the cutter. See page 136 for ordering details. Caution: Do not try to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. Press the Menu button. 2. Press . Press d to select each cartridge, then press Menu to the replacement position. If ... SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. To exit maintenance mode, turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). CUTTER REPLACEMENT is turned on the control panel. Removing the Old Blade Make sure ...
...or you notice that do not work with the cutter. See page 136 for ordering details. Caution: Do not try to cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. Press the Menu button. 2. Press . Press d to select each cartridge, then press Menu to the replacement position. If ... SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. To exit maintenance mode, turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). CUTTER REPLACEMENT is turned on the control panel. Removing the Old Blade Make sure ...
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... that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet ...the LCD display. The cutter moves to the left. 3. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the control panel, shown below. Maintenance tank icon (2 ...the LCD display. You can also check its status using the menus (see page 136), using your printer software (see page 138), or by viewing its icon on the LCD. When the tank is ...
... that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet ...the LCD display. The cutter moves to the left. 3. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the control panel, shown below. Maintenance tank icon (2 ...the LCD display. You can also check its status using the menus (see page 136), using your printer software (see page 138), or by viewing its icon on the LCD. When the tank is ...
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... and all its best, clean it if it with lubricants; Cleaning the Printer To keep your prints may be soiled. Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system. 2. Don...'t use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. Do not touch the gray area, roller, or absorption pads ...
... and all its best, clean it if it with lubricants; Cleaning the Printer To keep your prints may be soiled. Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system. 2. Don...'t use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. Do not touch the gray area, roller, or absorption pads ...
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...detergent. If you don't have the original packaging, you can roll it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air dry. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), you should repack it . 6. ...Follow the instructions below to prevent water from Epson. Remove the paper basket. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prepare the printer for more information. 160 160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. If the outer case is dirty, clean it on its stand (see page 163). To ...
...detergent. If you don't have the original packaging, you can roll it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent and air dry. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), you should repack it . 6. ...Follow the instructions below to prevent water from Epson. Remove the paper basket. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prepare the printer for more information. 160 160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. If the outer case is dirty, clean it on its stand (see page 163). To ...
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...Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for a long time. You may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for the first time. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer... 6. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 139) and realign the print head (...
...Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for a long time. You may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for the first time. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer... 6. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 139) and realign the print head (...
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... automatically. Change the setting in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for head cleaning. see page 35. nozzles are still clogged, contact Epson. If the nozzles. Printer could not feed the printed page. Remove the print. 168 CARRIAGE LOCKED RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK The print... is loaded. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button...
... automatically. Change the setting in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for head cleaning. see page 35. nozzles are still clogged, contact Epson. If the nozzles. Printer could not feed the printed page. Remove the print. 168 CARRIAGE LOCKED RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK The print... is loaded. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button...
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...PAPER PROPERLY Release the lever and load the paper correctly. POWER CLEANING YOU MUST MOVE INK LEVERS WHEN CLEANING Power cleaning is locked. Select YES and follow the instructions to the Secured position. PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print while an error Press the P Power button...you try the solutions in and turn the printer off the condition was present. Then return the lever to run the power cleaning cycle. An error has occurred. Unplug the printer and wait 30 seconds. If the message remains, contact Epson as described on the LCD display. Then plug...
...PAPER PROPERLY Release the lever and load the paper correctly. POWER CLEANING YOU MUST MOVE INK LEVERS WHEN CLEANING Power cleaning is locked. Select YES and follow the instructions to the Secured position. PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print while an error Press the P Power button...you try the solutions in and turn the printer off the condition was present. Then return the lever to run the power cleaning cycle. An error has occurred. Unplug the printer and wait 30 seconds. If the message remains, contact Epson as described on the LCD display. Then plug...
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...ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 144. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 139 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you are low on ink. Try adjusting your Advanced...◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to see if you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for Windows). see page 143. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to standard (STD) when you...
...ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 144. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 139 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you are low on ink. Try adjusting your Advanced...◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to see if you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for Windows). see page 143. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to standard (STD) when you...
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...; If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off color management in the printer software is too wide. If the cartridge is too old,...9687; Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. Use your printer software (page 91 for Mac OS X or page 117 for your ink supply is face up. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; Your print has gaps or appears faint. If the cartridge is too old...
...; If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off color management in the printer software is too wide. If the cartridge is too old,...9687; Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. Use your printer software (page 91 for Mac OS X or page 117 for your ink supply is face up. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; Your print has gaps or appears faint. If the cartridge is too old...
