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... 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand...
... 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand...
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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... the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
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... the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
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...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 Checking ... 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 ...
...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 Checking ... 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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...read the guide using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. For additional information, see the following: •... Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and ...
...read the guide using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. For additional information, see the following: •... Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and ...
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... and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 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...
... and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 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...
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... a variety of installation for later use too much force when you shake cartridges that there is needed to refill them. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to remove and reinsert it ...freely. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from dirt and dust, and ...
... a variety of installation for later use too much force when you shake cartridges that there is needed to refill them. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to remove and reinsert it ...freely. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from dirt and dust, and ...
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Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Paper lever Front cover Control panel Ink cartridge compartment Ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 USB interface AC inlet Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.
Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Paper lever Front cover Control panel Ink cartridge compartment Ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 USB interface AC inlet Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.
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... shown below . Remove the handles from the printer. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper...
... shown below . Remove the handles from the printer. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper...
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Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32 See page 144. 3. If you have all the items shown below . Remove ...side as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. 32 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from around the printer. 4. Lift the box up and away from the...
Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32 See page 144. 3. If you have all the items shown below . Remove ...side as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. 32 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from around the printer. 4. Lift the box up and away from the...
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...provided mainly to turn on the LCD display. Ink lever 3. If you order a set of cartridges as soon as possible. 1. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to be used. Press the P Power button to charge the ink system. Do... not leave the printer unattended. 2. 40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge to open them. During ...
...provided mainly to turn on the LCD display. Ink lever 3. If you order a set of cartridges as soon as possible. 1. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to be used. Press the P Power button to charge the ink system. Do... not leave the printer unattended. 2. 40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge to open them. During ...
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... for instructions. 41 Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that you may damage the printer. 5. After installing all the way into its slot. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. After ink charging is flashing, ..., and to load paper before READY will appear on the display. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Charging is finished when the P Power light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. Caution:...
... for instructions. 41 Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that you may damage the printer. 5. After installing all the way into its slot. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. After ink charging is flashing, ..., and to load paper before READY will appear on the display. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Charging is finished when the P Power light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. Caution:...
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...Photo mode. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for your media type, you do not use this screening and color management technology. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is only available when printing ... Black and White Photo mode allows you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to change your Epson driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for more information.
...Photo mode. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for your media type, you do not use this screening and color management technology. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is only available when printing ... Black and White Photo mode allows you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color management technology to change your Epson driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for more information.
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... and offers an alternative black and white workflow. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to select the color you want . 6. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Click Details, select the settings you want to change your print job printed at the top or bottom of the page. ...You may need to use, and click OK. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. Note: If you may have the time, date, and other information about your black ink cartridge. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is best for your media type, you are...
... and offers an alternative black and white workflow. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to select the color you want . 6. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Click Details, select the settings you want to change your print job printed at the top or bottom of the page. ...You may need to use, and click OK. For the Color setting, choose Advanced B&W Photo. 4. Note: If you may have the time, date, and other information about your black ink cartridge. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is best for your media type, you are...
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...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 • Switching the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time • ... other printer parts. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require ...
...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 • Switching the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time • ... other printer parts. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require ...
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...of pages remaining for each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. 1. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Other printer parts need to be printed with each ink cartridge, press d to highlight ...STATUS SHEET, then press Menu. When done, press the l button. • To check the number of ink remaining in the printer. 2. When done, press...
...of pages remaining for each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. 1. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Other printer parts need to be printed with each ink cartridge, press d to highlight ...STATUS SHEET, then press Menu. When done, press the l button. • To check the number of ink remaining in the printer. 2. When done, press...
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....) • To check the amount of the first cartridge is displayed, using the symbols described on page 138. The status of ink left, press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel to the printer. You can clear this setting with the CLEAR USAGE...history, press d to see the status of the cutter is displayed, using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Continue pressing d to highlight JOB HISTORY, then press Menu. The status of the remaining cartridges. As the tank is saved as No. 0. When done, press l. • To check the...
....) • To check the amount of the first cartridge is displayed, using the symbols described on page 138. The status of ink left, press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel to the printer. You can clear this setting with the CLEAR USAGE...history, press d to see the status of the cutter is displayed, using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Continue pressing d to highlight JOB HISTORY, then press Menu. The status of the remaining cartridges. As the tank is saved as No. 0. When done, press l. • To check the...
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... or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle, turn the printer off and leave it is clean. Press the Menu button. 4. Follow the instructions on or flashing. 3. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. Press the d button until POWER...
... or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle, turn the printer off and leave it is clean. Press the Menu button. 4. Follow the instructions on or flashing. 3. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. Press the d button until POWER...
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... cartridges is almost expended. If one of your ink levels. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. You can continue printing. Replacing Ink Cartridges ...ink is expended. You must replace the cartridge before you start. 144 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment process... ink cartridge slots on the LCD display correspond to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 10. When the bi-directional black alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR is ...
... cartridges is almost expended. If one of your ink levels. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. You can continue printing. Replacing Ink Cartridges ...ink is expended. You must replace the cartridge before you start. 144 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment process... ink cartridge slots on the LCD display correspond to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 10. When the bi-directional black alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR is ...
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...-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). The use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. Press the ink compartment covers to replace it. Or you are ready to open them . Note the color of the cartridge that you need to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145 Note: We recommend that...
...-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). The use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. Press the ink compartment covers to replace it. Or you are ready to open them . Note the color of the cartridge that you need to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145 Note: We recommend that...
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146 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 146 If ink gets on...
146 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 146 If ink gets on...