Network Guide
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.... 2. See "Connecting the Network Interface to set . 3. Make sure that the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) are set up the network interface. 1. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 26. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface, such as the IP address, subnet mask, etc.) are installed on your computers, and network settings (such as the status lights. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Windows users, see "About...
.... 2. See "Connecting the Network Interface to set . 3. Make sure that the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) are set up the network interface. 1. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 26. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface, such as the IP address, subnet mask, etc.) are installed on your computers, and network settings (such as the status lights. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Windows users, see "About...
Warranty Statement
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... cables. These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and the maintenance cartridge cover. 7) If you may be charged a shipping and handling fee. 8) If you are transporting the printer in your own vehicle without the original packaging, make sure you are transporting the printer for carry-in service, leave the ink cartridges installed and close the ink cover. Under the Whole Unit Exchange or Repair Programs you need...
... cables. These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and the maintenance cartridge cover. 7) If you may be charged a shipping and handling fee. 8) If you are transporting the printer in your own vehicle without the original packaging, make sure you are transporting the printer for carry-in service, leave the ink cartridges installed and close the ink cover. Under the Whole Unit Exchange or Repair Programs you need...
Start Here
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... the ink cover is locked, press the Ink cover open button on the control panel to charge the printing system, so print yields may be on top and pointing into the printer. Subsequent ink cartridges will last for its color. The LCD displays READY when charging is complete. Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the printer while the power light is automatically released. Also, do not lift the ink cover or load paper...
... the ink cover is locked, press the Ink cover open button on the control panel to charge the printing system, so print yields may be on top and pointing into the printer. Subsequent ink cartridges will last for its color. The LCD displays READY when charging is complete. Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the printer while the power light is automatically released. Also, do not lift the ink cover or load paper...
Start Here
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... button. When your Macintosh and printer are turned on. 2 Connect the USB cable. Install Software for a USB Connection Your printer software works with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, and Macintosh® OS X 10.4.11 to the trash. Note: If you see the message that the installer has detected an older version of the User's Guide to configure the printer and install the software. Make sure the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is securely connected. 3 Insert the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software...
... button. When your Macintosh and printer are turned on. 2 Connect the USB cable. Install Software for a USB Connection Your printer software works with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, and Macintosh® OS X 10.4.11 to the trash. Note: If you see the message that the installer has detected an older version of the User's Guide to configure the printer and install the software. Make sure the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is securely connected. 3 Insert the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software...
Start Here
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... the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software CD. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. With Windows 7 and Windows Vista®, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. Windows 1 Make sure the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is NOT CONNECTED to Special Offers on your desktop, and register your printer. 5 Connect a USB cable. You can't install...
... the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software CD. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. With Windows 7 and Windows Vista®, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. Windows 1 Make sure the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is NOT CONNECTED to Special Offers on your desktop, and register your printer. 5 Connect a USB cable. You can't install...
Start Here
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....epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase a one to common problems. You can purchase them from Epson. You can also double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Guide desktop icon to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 8/09 Printed in those marks. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your paper size. Epson Preferred is a registered logomark of their respective owners...
....epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase a one to common problems. You can purchase them from Epson. You can also double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Guide desktop icon to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 8/09 Printed in those marks. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your paper size. Epson Preferred is a registered logomark of their respective owners...
User's Guide
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...; printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to set up and configure the printer for a USB connection, and load paper. If you are used in this User's Guide for software installation instructions. • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM describes how to set up and using your printer, loading paper, using Adobe® Reader®. Tips contain additional hints on how to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting...
...; printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to set up and configure the printer for a USB connection, and load paper. If you are used in this User's Guide for software installation instructions. • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM describes how to set up and using your printer, loading paper, using Adobe® Reader®. Tips contain additional hints on how to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting...
User's Guide
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...: • Choosing page setup settings • Choosing basic print settings • Choosing advanced print settings, including color management, paper configuration settings, and expansion settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Choosing Advanced Black and White mode settings • Managing print jobs • Checking the printer status 45 When you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode.
...: • Choosing page setup settings • Choosing basic print settings • Choosing advanced print settings, including color management, paper configuration settings, and expansion settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Choosing Advanced Black and White mode settings • Managing print jobs • Checking the printer status 45 When you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode.
User's Guide
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... has margin settings, make sure you expect. Note: If your application. 2. 60 | Printing with Epson Drivers for borderless printing. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see a screen like this one: Select Stylus Pro 3880 3. Open the file you want to set up menu and select Epson Stylus Pro 3880. You see the Start Here sheet. 1. Borderless printing is not available when you need to print in the Printer Setup Utility. If you use the front manual feed slot. 3-60 Open the File menu and click Page Setup. You also need...
... has margin settings, make sure you expect. Note: If your application. 2. 60 | Printing with Epson Drivers for borderless printing. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see a screen like this one: Select Stylus Pro 3880 3. Open the file you want to set up menu and select Epson Stylus Pro 3880. You see the Start Here sheet. 1. Borderless printing is not available when you need to print in the Printer Setup Utility. If you use the front manual feed slot. 3-60 Open the File menu and click Page Setup. You also need...
User's Guide
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... your page setup options, you need to select printing options. You see a screen like this one : Select Stylus Pro 3880 2. Open the Printer pop-up menu. You can also choose advanced settings for Macintosh | 63 Choosing Basic Print Options Once you 're using Epson media. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a screen like this one : 3-63 The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you have selected your printer and color...
... your page setup options, you need to select printing options. You see a screen like this one : Select Stylus Pro 3880 2. Open the Printer pop-up menu. You can also choose advanced settings for Macintosh | 63 Choosing Basic Print Options Once you 're using Epson media. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a screen like this one : 3-63 The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you have selected your printer and color...
User's Guide
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... use are automatically copied to use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the correct folder for your printer for color photos. When you can create your own profiles if you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver...
... use are automatically copied to use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the correct folder for your printer for color photos. When you can create your own profiles if you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver...
User's Guide
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... status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Performing additional maintenance tasks (changing the black ink cartridge, adjusting the date and time, adjusting the LCD contrast) • Replacing the maintenance cartridge • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software • Updating the printer firmware In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the printer's menu system to keep working...
... status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Performing additional maintenance tasks (changing the black ink cartridge, adjusting the date and time, adjusting the LCD contrast) • Replacing the maintenance cartridge • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software • Updating the printer firmware In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the printer's menu system to keep working...
User's Guide
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... network setups. 5-119 If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the printer software. Windows 1. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your computer. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at proimaging.epson.com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. 2. Click the Change/Remove or Add/Remove button and...
... network setups. 5-119 If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the printer software. Windows 1. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your computer. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at proimaging.epson.com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. 2. Click the Change/Remove or Add/Remove button and...
User's Guide
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... Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by following the guidelines in this chapter: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 includes a number of ways to solve it by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from the control panel...
... Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for more information. • To determine whether the problem is caused by following the guidelines in this chapter: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 includes a number of ways to solve it by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from the control panel...
User's Guide
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...open during operation. CLEANING ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON AND REMOVE THICK PAPER Print head cleaning cannot be started because thick paper is not supported for the printer. See "Choosing Paper Options" on page 83 for Windows, or "Choosing Page Setup Options" on the printer (ink cover). Then make sure that the installed printer driver is correct for borderless printing or the PAPER SIZE CHECK setting is not correct for PAPER SIZE CHECK in the printer's menu system. Solving Problems | 125 Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON. LOAD THE CORRECT SIZE...
...open during operation. CLEANING ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON AND REMOVE THICK PAPER Print head cleaning cannot be started because thick paper is not supported for the printer. See "Choosing Paper Options" on page 83 for Windows, or "Choosing Page Setup Options" on the printer (ink cover). Then make sure that the installed printer driver is correct for borderless printing or the PAPER SIZE CHECK setting is not correct for PAPER SIZE CHECK in the printer's menu system. Solving Problems | 125 Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON. LOAD THE CORRECT SIZE...
User's Guide
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... the ink cartridge and reinstall it . See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PRESS THE UP BUTTON An ink cartridge is installed incorrectly (perhaps in the wrong slot). 126 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN LOAD MEDIA The front manual feed slot is open the ink cover. OPEN THE FRONT MANUAL FEED SLOT INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE The wrong type of cartridge Remove the ink cartridge and install one of paper in your printer...
... the ink cartridge and reinstall it . See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 105. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PRESS THE UP BUTTON An ink cartridge is installed incorrectly (perhaps in the wrong slot). 126 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN LOAD MEDIA The front manual feed slot is open the ink cover. OPEN THE FRONT MANUAL FEED SLOT INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE The wrong type of cartridge Remove the ink cartridge and install one of paper in your printer...
User's Guide
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...A part used in the printer. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is installed. Select NO (press the Menu r button) if you want to replace the maintenance cartridge soon with a new one. Otherwise, select YES (press the l button). Replace the maintenance cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. MAINTENANCE NON-GENUINE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE INSTALLED A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is installed. INATALL THE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE The maintenance cartridge is open. Install any missing ink cartridges. REPLACE...
...A part used in the printer. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is installed. Select NO (press the Menu r button) if you want to replace the maintenance cartridge soon with a new one. Otherwise, select YES (press the l button). Replace the maintenance cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. MAINTENANCE NON-GENUINE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE INSTALLED A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is installed. INATALL THE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE The maintenance cartridge is open. Install any missing ink cartridges. REPLACE...
User's Guide
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... need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 100 for instructions. 6-134 You can also select Color Controls in the Advanced menu, and adjust the color, brightness, and other settings. ◗ For Macintosh, select Color Controls in the Printer Color Management section in the printer driver. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of your media is correct for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the Print window. If the cartridge is correct for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check...
... need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 100 for instructions. 6-134 You can also select Color Controls in the Advanced menu, and adjust the color, brightness, and other settings. ◗ For Macintosh, select Color Controls in the Printer Color Management section in the printer driver. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of your media is correct for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the Print window. If the cartridge is correct for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check...
User's Guide
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... cable is not selected as the default printer. Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 and select Set As Default. Solution ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Install the printer driver if it is selected. You can also download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at epson.com/support. 6-136 136 | Solving Problems Problem Nothing prints. Windows 7 and Windows...
... cable is not selected as the default printer. Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 and select Set As Default. Solution ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Install the printer driver if it is selected. You can also download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at epson.com/support. 6-136 136 | Solving Problems Problem Nothing prints. Windows 7 and Windows...
User's Guide
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..., 74 to 75, 92 to 96 motors, checking status, 98 to 99 moving, 118 port, 136 setting up on network, 15 software, uninstalling, 119 specifications, 144 to 146 status check, 98 to 99 storing, 118 total print volume, 99 transporting, 118 turning off, 13 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 19 to 20 installing in Windows, 18 to 19 Printer menus Custom Paper, 41 to 43 Head Alignment, 103 Maintenance, 102 Printer Status, 99 Test Print, 98
..., 74 to 75, 92 to 96 motors, checking status, 98 to 99 moving, 118 port, 136 setting up on network, 15 software, uninstalling, 119 specifications, 144 to 146 status check, 98 to 99 storing, 118 total print volume, 99 transporting, 118 turning off, 13 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 19 to 20 installing in Windows, 18 to 19 Printer menus Custom Paper, 41 to 43 Head Alignment, 103 Maintenance, 102 Printer Status, 99 Test Print, 98