Network Guide
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... for Windows" on page 14 for Network Printing 9 See "Configuring the Network Interface" on page 25. Setting Up Your System for details. 6. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 26. Make sure the necessary components (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set up the network interface. 1. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Configure the network...
... for Windows" on page 14 for Network Printing 9 See "Configuring the Network Interface" on page 25. Setting Up Your System for details. 6. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 26. Make sure the necessary components (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set up the network interface. 1. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Configure the network...
Printer Guide
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... choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. You see the Firmware Updater window. When the update is the same, you don't need to start the firmware updating process. (If it is updating. 4. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described on , its LCD is set to update.) 7. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is selected, then click the Firmware Updater button. Setting Up the Printer On a Network...
... choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. You see the Firmware Updater window. When the update is the same, you don't need to start the firmware updating process. (If it is updating. 4. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described on , its LCD is set to update.) 7. Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is selected, then click the Firmware Updater button. Setting Up the Printer On a Network...
Printer Guide
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... information for Mac OS® X: • Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print settings • Choosing advanced print options, including color management and paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Creating a custom preset and printing • Monitoring print jobs • Checking printer status 53 ICC profiles for ColorSync® are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that let...
... information for Mac OS® X: • Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print settings • Choosing advanced print options, including color management and paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Creating a custom preset and printing • Monitoring print jobs • Checking printer status 53 ICC profiles for ColorSync® are located in the driver itself. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that let...
Printer Guide
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...; Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the features described in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. 97 The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings...
...; Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the features described in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. 97 The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings...
Printer Guide
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.... You can also select the Auto Cleaning feature, which enables the printer to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. Click the Utility tab. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. You can check the print head nozzles, using your printer utility software, by following to print a nozzle check pattern, read it, and automatically run a cleaning cycle by holding down the Menu button for details. 4. You can also use the printer's menus to exit the...
.... You can also select the Auto Cleaning feature, which enables the printer to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. Click the Utility tab. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. You can check the print head nozzles, using your printer utility software, by following to print a nozzle check pattern, read it, and automatically run a cleaning cycle by holding down the Menu button for details. 4. You can also use the printer's menus to exit the...
Printer Guide
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...125 As you use your printer, you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. The first thing you diagnose problems: • To identify the most likely solutions until the problem is diagnose the problem following : • 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 4880 includes a number of the...
...125 As you use your printer, you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for error messages. The first thing you diagnose problems: • To identify the most likely solutions until the problem is diagnose the problem following : • 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 4880 includes a number of the...
Printer Guide
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... black ink cartridge option in the driver. TRAY INK LOW REPLACE INK CRTG Light Explanation Response Paper light on the LCD panel. Make sure you want to be Load the sheet in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for roll paper). - See driver. Non-Epson genuine ink Press the pause button for 3 seconds. If you installed the correct driver for 3 printer driver. page 38 for instructions. 127 See page 105 for instructions. - Cut sheet needs to continue printing, press the pause button. Cut sheet needs to cancel the print job...
... black ink cartridge option in the driver. TRAY INK LOW REPLACE INK CRTG Light Explanation Response Paper light on the LCD panel. Make sure you want to be Load the sheet in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for roll paper). - See driver. Non-Epson genuine ink Press the pause button for 3 seconds. If you installed the correct driver for 3 printer driver. page 38 for instructions. 127 See page 105 for instructions. - Cut sheet needs to continue printing, press the pause button. Cut sheet needs to cancel the print job...
Printer Guide
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...on - - The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. for instructions. Change the setting in printer driver is the same on NO MNT TNK - Paper light on page 10. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light RELOAD on LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER IN P. Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is different from control panel. See page 117. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Load the paper correctly. 128 NO INK CRTG B Ink light on the control panel and printer driver. A printer part may need Note the code number and contact Epson as to...
...on - - The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. for instructions. Change the setting in printer driver is the same on NO MNT TNK - Paper light on page 10. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light RELOAD on LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER IN P. Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is different from control panel. See page 117. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Load the paper correctly. 128 NO INK CRTG B Ink light on the control panel and printer driver. A printer part may need Note the code number and contact Epson as to...
Printer Guide
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... utility again. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the pause button. 129 See page 138 for 3 seconds. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. Replace the conversion cartridge with a new one. If you are using cut correctly. CNVRSION CRTG Manually loaded sheet is flat. Remove the print. Paper slipped and fed into the printer. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer. Replace the rear cover. RELOAD PAPER Paper light INSERT DEEPLY on REMOVE PAPER Paper light on - Paper light flashing Paper light flashing Paper...
... utility again. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the pause button. 129 See page 138 for 3 seconds. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. Replace the conversion cartridge with a new one. If you are using cut correctly. CNVRSION CRTG Manually loaded sheet is flat. Remove the print. Paper slipped and fed into the printer. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer. Replace the rear cover. RELOAD PAPER Paper light INSERT DEEPLY on REMOVE PAPER Paper light on - Paper light flashing Paper light flashing Paper...
Printer Guide
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SET INK CRTG SET PAPER LEVER TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CRTG WRONG PAPER SIZE Light All lights flashing - Note the error number, then turn the printer off and back on You tried to print while Press the pause button to the secured position. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. If the message remains, replace the cartridge. B Ink light on . Load the correct size paper if necessary. 130 Explanation Response The print head is open. If the message remains, contact Epson as described on - You tried to...
SET INK CRTG SET PAPER LEVER TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CRTG WRONG PAPER SIZE Light All lights flashing - Note the error number, then turn the printer off and back on You tried to print while Press the pause button to the secured position. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. If the message remains, replace the cartridge. B Ink light on . Load the correct size paper if necessary. 130 Explanation Response The print head is open. If the message remains, contact Epson as described on - You tried to...
Product Brochure
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... ways to load media, including a front-loading straight-through path capable of handling cut-sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick, giving you the ultimate in Epson's history. As a result, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Series has become the standard within each printer's performance at an astonishing resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi, Epson has once again raised the level of ink droplets for professional color and black-andwhite prints. With...
... ways to load media, including a front-loading straight-through path capable of handling cut-sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick, giving you the ultimate in Epson's history. As a result, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Series has become the standard within each printer's performance at an astonishing resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi, Epson has once again raised the level of ink droplets for professional color and black-andwhite prints. With...
Product Brochure
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... to replace ink cartridges on the fly, even during the middle of a print job Utilizes both single and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Check Technology Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available Professional 17" Wide Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling Prints on virtually any media type with an L* value of 2.9† Three-level Black Ink Technology Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the printer...
... to replace ink cartridges on the fly, even during the middle of a print job Utilizes both single and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Check Technology Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available Professional 17" Wide Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling Prints on virtually any media type with an L* value of 2.9† Three-level Black Ink Technology Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the printer...
Product Brochure
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... Pro 4880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK) Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used Single roll up to 1.5 mm posterboard Automatic and manual cutting Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ColorBurst Edition Includes ColorBurst® RIP Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Portrait Edition...
... Pro 4880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK) Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used Single roll up to 1.5 mm posterboard Automatic and manual cutting Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ColorBurst Edition Includes ColorBurst® RIP Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Portrait Edition...
Product Information Guide
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... that are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Paper light Down arrow button (press to load/eject paper) Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 12/07 3 User-Replaceable Parts You can order these cartridges, you must leave the ink compartment door open. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the...
... that are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson Stylus Pro 4880 TUMI Printer Cover Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Paper light Down arrow button (press to load/eject paper) Menu button Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 12/07 3 User-Replaceable Parts You can order these cartridges, you must leave the ink compartment door open. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the...
Product Information Guide
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... for your printer. Make sure you installed the correct driver for 3 seconds to lock the ink cartridges. - - One or both ink levers are nearly expended (printing continues). Pull the lever or levers down to cancel printing. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display and the lights on the control panel come on - Message/Light CHANGE PAPER TYPE COMMAND ERROR Light Paper light on or flash. DRIVER INK SET SETTING IS - WRONG MISMATCH ERROR Note: These messages alternate. Explanation Response Paper loaded does not match...
... for your printer. Make sure you installed the correct driver for 3 seconds to lock the ink cartridges. - - One or both ink levers are nearly expended (printing continues). Pull the lever or levers down to cancel printing. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display and the lights on the control panel come on - Message/Light CHANGE PAPER TYPE COMMAND ERROR Light Paper light on or flash. DRIVER INK SET SETTING IS - WRONG MISMATCH ERROR Note: These messages alternate. Explanation Response Paper loaded does not match...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer driver, or load different-size paper. Reload paper if necessary. Reload paper, making sure the edges are using cut correctly. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the pause button. Remove the jammed paper. Remove the thick paper and move the paper lever out to be blunt or incorrectly installed. The conversion cartridge needs to the secured position. The print head is not installed. An error has occurred. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER...
... the printer driver, or load different-size paper. Reload paper if necessary. Reload paper, making sure the edges are using cut correctly. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the pause button. Remove the jammed paper. Remove the thick paper and move the paper lever out to be blunt or incorrectly installed. The conversion cartridge needs to the secured position. The print head is not installed. An error has occurred. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER...
Product Information Guide
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... make sure you must install the cartridges that came with genuine Epson ink cartridges. Press the pause button. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code to print a nozzle check or align the print head. Load the correct size paper if necessary. 6 12/07 Close the top cover. If the message appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Update the firmware again. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light SET PAPER LEVER TIMES REMAINING TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT UNLOCK PRINT HEAD UPDATE FAILED...
... make sure you must install the cartridges that came with genuine Epson ink cartridges. Press the pause button. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code to print a nozzle check or align the print head. Load the correct size paper if necessary. 6 12/07 Close the top cover. If the message appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Update the firmware again. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light SET PAPER LEVER TIMES REMAINING TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT UNLOCK PRINT HEAD UPDATE FAILED...
Product Information Guide
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... press Menu . You see PRINTER SETUP. 2. Lower the ink lever to be inserted fully. 8. If you're using 220 ml cartridges, you can view the printer's status on after installing the cartridge, it in the tray. 2. You see VERSION. 8 12/07 Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Press the Menu button...
... press Menu . You see PRINTER SETUP. 2. Lower the ink lever to be inserted fully. 8. If you're using 220 ml cartridges, you can view the printer's status on after installing the cartridge, it in the tray. 2. You see VERSION. 8 12/07 Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Press the Menu button...
Start Here
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... display turns off the printer, open the cover, remove the rear cover, release the paper lever, or remove the ink cartridges or maintenance tank while the pause light is flashing, or you see a message that the print head is complete. If you 're finished installing software, update the printer firmware if necessary. See chapter 1 of the Printer Guide to configure the printer and install the software. Close the ink compartment covers. Install Software for instructions. Then reinstall your printer software. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install all 8 cartridges, lower...
... display turns off the printer, open the cover, remove the rear cover, release the paper lever, or remove the ink cartridges or maintenance tank while the pause light is flashing, or you see a message that the print head is complete. If you 're finished installing software, update the printer firmware if necessary. See chapter 1 of the Printer Guide to configure the printer and install the software. Close the ink compartment covers. Install Software for instructions. Then reinstall your printer software. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install all 8 cartridges, lower...
User's Guide
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... Windows, see The Control Panel 131 Press to enter the printer's menu system. 3. You can align the print head either manually or automatically. Make sure that any dots are missing or deflected from the test lines in the printer. For Mac OS X, see "Cleaning the print head" on page 89. If you are printing with Photo Black ink. Nozzle check pattern examples: good head cleaning necessary If you find that paper is still misaligned, try to perform the print head alignment manually. Press the Menu button...
... Windows, see The Control Panel 131 Press to enter the printer's menu system. 3. You can align the print head either manually or automatically. Make sure that any dots are missing or deflected from the test lines in the printer. For Mac OS X, see "Cleaning the print head" on page 89. If you are printing with Photo Black ink. Nozzle check pattern examples: good head cleaning necessary If you find that paper is still misaligned, try to perform the print head alignment manually. Press the Menu button...