Printer Guide
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... 101 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 102 Macintosh 102 Windows 102 Updating Your Printer Firmware 103 Downloading the Firmware 103 Updating the Firmware 103 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 107 Checking Error Messages and Lights 108 Improving Print Quality 114 Solving Operational Problems 117 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 119 Solving Paper Problems 120 Paper Skews When Printing...
... 101 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 102 Macintosh 102 Windows 102 Updating Your Printer Firmware 103 Downloading the Firmware 103 Updating the Firmware 103 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 107 Checking Error Messages and Lights 108 Improving Print Quality 114 Solving Operational Problems 117 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 119 Solving Paper Problems 120 Paper Skews When Printing...
Printer Guide
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... the following: • The Start Here sheet explains how to set up your printer. 9 It also includes instructions for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in this Printer Guide for software installation instructions. • The on-screen Network Guide on the...
... the following: • The Start Here sheet explains how to set up your printer. 9 It also includes instructions for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in this Printer Guide for software installation instructions. • The on-screen Network Guide on the...
Printer Guide
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... Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system and the printer's Epson Standard profile. If you can also specify individual values for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you selected. 72 | Printing... using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. 7. Choose any of your application, rather than in your file. In most cases, you need to disable color management in Photoshop or other problems common to ...
... Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system and the printer's Epson Standard profile. If you can also specify individual values for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you selected. 72 | Printing... using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. 7. Choose any of your application, rather than in your file. In most cases, you need to disable color management in Photoshop or other problems common to ...
Printer Guide
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...brush. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Plastic ribs If the problem still occurs, clean the area using a soft, lint-free cloth wiping in . Don't use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the printer. Contact Epson if you should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened.... Cleaning the Printer To keep your system. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to touch the gears inside the printer. 100 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer WARNING: Be careful not to prevent water from your printer working at its best, you think the printer needs lubrication. ...
...brush. unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Plastic ribs If the problem still occurs, clean the area using a soft, lint-free cloth wiping in . Don't use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the printer. Contact Epson if you should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened.... Cleaning the Printer To keep your system. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to touch the gears inside the printer. 100 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer WARNING: Be careful not to prevent water from your printer working at its best, you think the printer needs lubrication. ...
Printer Guide
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... in alphabetical order and includes instructions for correcting the problem. 6-108 108 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to indicate the status of the printer: Power light Ink light Paper light LCD Back / l button Ink cover open / u button Menu / r button Power button Cancel button...
... in alphabetical order and includes instructions for correcting the problem. 6-108 108 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to indicate the status of the printer: Power light Ink light Paper light LCD Back / l button Ink cover open / u button Menu / r button Power button Cancel button...
Printer Guide
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..." on page 88. Press the u Ink cover open button to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 88. If this printer is installed in the wrong slot). INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is expended. Select NO (press the...
..." on page 88. Press the u Ink cover open button to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 88. If this printer is installed in the wrong slot). INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is expended. Select NO (press the...
Printer Guide
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...with a new one . REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE REQUEST NNNN A part used in the printer. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is almost full. Install any missing ink cartridges. Press the d Paper feed button, then remove the printout. DO YOU ACCEPT THIS...the ink cartridge soon. PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER No paper is full. "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" on page 12. See "Where To Get Help" on page 97. Although you use it, may void Epson's warranty. "NNNN" shows the product code for the part. Solving Problems | ...
...with a new one . REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE REQUEST NNNN A part used in the printer. MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON CARTRIDGES A non-genuine maintenance cartridge is almost full. Install any missing ink cartridges. Press the d Paper feed button, then remove the printout. DO YOU ACCEPT THIS...the ink cartridge soon. PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER No paper is full. "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" on page 12. See "Where To Get Help" on page 97. Although you use it, may void Epson's warranty. "NNNN" shows the product code for the part. Solving Problems | ...
Printer Guide
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... such as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you 're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see page 56 for Macintosh or page 73 for the paper you send a print job, make ...side of your media is correct for Windows). See page 47. 6-114 Problem Your print has horizontal or vertical banding. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (.... ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 87. ◗...
... such as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you 're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see page 56 for Macintosh or page 73 for the paper you send a print job, make ...side of your media is correct for Windows). See page 47. 6-114 Problem Your print has horizontal or vertical banding. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (.... ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 87. ◗...
Printer Guide
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...dark lines. ◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to see if you 're printing on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 88. ◗ The Paper Thickness setting is loaded face-up in the tray. ◗ Choose a... SuperPhoto - 2880. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is correct for instructions. 6-115 Your print has gaps or appears faint. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. Solving Problems | 115 Problem Your print is too wide. See page 44 for the media ...
...dark lines. ◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to see if you 're printing on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 88. ◗ The Paper Thickness setting is loaded face-up in the tray. ◗ Choose a... SuperPhoto - 2880. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is correct for instructions. 6-115 Your print has gaps or appears faint. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. Solving Problems | 115 Problem Your print is too wide. See page 44 for the media ...
Printer Guide
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...a soft, clean cloth. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the ink cartridges. 116 | Solving Problems Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is loaded face-up . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See ".... ◗ If you are using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the printer with more vivid colors in Windows, select PhotoEnhance in the Advanced menu. Wipe the paper path ...
...a soft, clean cloth. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the ink cartridges. 116 | Solving Problems Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is loaded face-up . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See ".... ◗ If you are using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the printer with more vivid colors in Windows, select PhotoEnhance in the Advanced menu. Wipe the paper path ...
Printer Guide
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... on. • Paper is loaded in your printer software is curled toward the printable side. Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. ◗ If the P Power light is flashing, the printer is smeared. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on the control panel. Contact Epson for ink to the printer and your system. • The voltage...
... on. • Paper is loaded in your printer software is curled toward the printable side. Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. ◗ If the P Power light is flashing, the printer is smeared. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on the control panel. Contact Epson for ink to the printer and your system. • The voltage...
Printer Guide
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Printable Area Default cut sheet margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm) top, right, and left, and 0.56 inch (15 mm) bottom. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 104 °F 80 ml Width: 1.19 inches (30.1 mm) Depth:... you encounter problems, switch to -edge printing on some media. Do not use curled, folded, or deckle-edge paper. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to a higher grade of paper. Poor quality paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to 40 °C); 1 month at 77 ...
Printable Area Default cut sheet margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm) top, right, and left, and 0.56 inch (15 mm) bottom. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 104 °F 80 ml Width: 1.19 inches (30.1 mm) Depth:... you encounter problems, switch to -edge printing on some media. Do not use curled, folded, or deckle-edge paper. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to a higher grade of paper. Poor quality paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to 40 °C); 1 month at 77 ...
Printer Guide
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..., 119 requirements, 10 Canceling print jobs Macintosh, 61 Windows, 76 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head, 84 to 86 printer, 100 Coarse Rendering setting, 78 Color management Macintosh, 55 Windows, 72 Color problems, 119 Color Toning setting, 60, 75 ColorSync settings, 55 Component life, checking, 82 to 83 ...units, 96 cleaning print head, 86 component life, checking, 82 to 83 illustration, 108 ink levels, checking, 82 to 83, 88 lights, 108 to 113 messages, 108 to 113 monitoring printer, 108 to 113 restoring default settings, 96 status check, printing, 82 Custom paper size ...
..., 119 requirements, 10 Canceling print jobs Macintosh, 61 Windows, 76 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head, 84 to 86 printer, 100 Coarse Rendering setting, 78 Color management Macintosh, 55 Windows, 72 Color problems, 119 Color Toning setting, 60, 75 ColorSync settings, 55 Component life, checking, 82 to 83 ...units, 96 cleaning print head, 86 component life, checking, 82 to 83 illustration, 108 ink levels, checking, 82 to 83, 88 lights, 108 to 113 messages, 108 to 113 monitoring printer, 108 to 113 restoring default settings, 96 status check, printing, 82 Custom paper size ...
Printer Guide
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... setting Macintosh, 57 Windows, 69 F Faint prints, 115 Firmware, updating, 103 to 105 Flip Horizontal setting Macintosh, 54 problems, 119 Windows, 72 H Head Alignment menu, 87 to 88 Height of printer, 126 Help, Epson, 12 High Speed Copies setting, Windows, 78 High Speed setting Macintosh, 54 Windows, 72 Highlight Point Shift setting, 61... checking status, 82 to 83, 88 ordering, 89 replacing, 88 to 93 safety instructions, 14 specifications, 128 Ink light, 108 to 111 J Jams, paper, 121 to 124 Job history, 83 L Layout Macintosh options, 50 to 51 Windows options, 68 to 70 LFP Remote ...
... setting Macintosh, 57 Windows, 69 F Faint prints, 115 Firmware, updating, 103 to 105 Flip Horizontal setting Macintosh, 54 problems, 119 Windows, 72 H Head Alignment menu, 87 to 88 Height of printer, 126 Help, Epson, 12 High Speed Copies setting, Windows, 78 High Speed setting Macintosh, 54 Windows, 72 Highlight Point Shift setting, 61... checking status, 82 to 83, 88 ordering, 89 replacing, 88 to 93 safety instructions, 14 specifications, 128 Ink light, 108 to 111 J Jams, paper, 121 to 124 Job history, 83 L Layout Macintosh options, 50 to 51 Windows options, 68 to 70 LFP Remote ...
Printer Guide
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... to 61 basic print options, 52 to 54 borderless printing, 51 canceling print jobs, 61 checking ink levels, 62 to 63 color management, 55 custom preset, 58 Expansion setting, 57 installing software, 17 to 18 monitoring print jobs... 60, 75 Media Type Macintosh, 53 Windows, 66 to 67 Memory requirements, 10 Monitoring printer control panel, 108 to 113 Macintosh, 61, 62 to 63 Windows, 76 to 79 Motors, checking status, 82... 47 jams, 121 to 124 loading, 32 to 43 Macintosh options, 50 to 51 non-Epson, 45 to 47 printable area, 128 problems, 120 to 124 Windows options, 68 to 70 Paper light, 108 to 113 Paper paths...
... to 61 basic print options, 52 to 54 borderless printing, 51 canceling print jobs, 61 checking ink levels, 62 to 63 color management, 55 custom preset, 58 Expansion setting, 57 installing software, 17 to 18 monitoring print jobs... 60, 75 Media Type Macintosh, 53 Windows, 66 to 67 Memory requirements, 10 Monitoring printer control panel, 108 to 113 Macintosh, 61, 62 to 63 Windows, 76 to 79 Motors, checking status, 82... 47 jams, 121 to 124 loading, 32 to 43 Macintosh options, 50 to 51 non-Epson, 45 to 47 printable area, 128 problems, 120 to 124 Windows options, 68 to 70 Paper light, 108 to 113 Paper paths...
Product Brochure
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... Without any problems are shown in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans the print head if any user intervention, the printer automatically switches between Photo and Matte Black ink while utilizing the same physical ink channel New,...-white prints Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 automatically utilizes two different Black Ink modes - no color crossover or color cast Represents the standard for various ink densities between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process to ...
... Without any problems are shown in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans the print head if any user intervention, the printer automatically switches between Photo and Matte Black ink while utilizing the same physical ink channel New,...-white prints Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 automatically utilizes two different Black Ink modes - no color crossover or color cast Represents the standard for various ink densities between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process to ...
Product Information Guide
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...of the printer. Control Panel The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you finish printing, push the front tray back in alphabetical order and includes instructions for correcting the problem. 7. ...your ink is low or expended, paper runs out, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD, and the lights on the control panel come on the tray. You're ready to feed the paper into printing position. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 5. Press the d Paper feed button to print. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 ...
...of the printer. Control Panel The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you finish printing, push the front tray back in alphabetical order and includes instructions for correcting the problem. 7. ...your ink is low or expended, paper runs out, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD, and the lights on the control panel come on the tray. You're ready to feed the paper into printing position. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 5. Press the d Paper feed button to print. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 ...
Product Information Guide
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... the Print Head" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS Damaged data was sent to replace the ink cartridge or is a problem with this message appears after reinstalling the ink cartridge, replace it correctly. Press the d Paper ... by pressing it correctly. Remove the ink cartridge and install one of the ink cartridges. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is designed for the printer. Install a new ink cartridge. Press the d Paper feed...
... the Print Head" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS Damaged data was sent to replace the ink cartridge or is a problem with this message appears after reinstalling the ink cartridge, replace it correctly. Press the d Paper ... by pressing it correctly. Remove the ink cartridge and install one of the ink cartridges. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is designed for the printer. Install a new ink cartridge. Press the d Paper feed...
Product Information Guide
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...These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and maintenance cartridge cover. 6. If the back of the printer dry with tape. 4. To ship the printer, you do not turn off the printer by two people. If the problem still occurs, clean the area ...cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Contact Epson if you don't have these items, contact Epson to carefully remove any area with the printer and repack it using a soft, lint-free, dampened cloth. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to clean the printer. If you think the printer needs lubrication. Caution...
...These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and maintenance cartridge cover. 6. If the back of the printer dry with tape. 4. To ship the printer, you do not turn off the printer by two people. If the problem still occurs, clean the area ...cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Contact Epson if you don't have these items, contact Epson to carefully remove any area with the printer and repack it using a soft, lint-free, dampened cloth. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to clean the printer. If you think the printer needs lubrication. Caution...
Warranty Statement
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What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your unit needs repair. The exchange unit or parts may be prepared to provide the service technician with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, ...ink cartridges shipped with Proof of Purchase information including the unit serial number and original date of the limited warranty for the Epson printer. Exchange units and parts assume the remaining warranty period of Epson. This line will provide telephone diagnostics to determine whether your Epson Stylus Pro desktop series printer prove defective during Epson...
What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your unit needs repair. The exchange unit or parts may be prepared to provide the service technician with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, ...ink cartridges shipped with Proof of Purchase information including the unit serial number and original date of the limited warranty for the Epson printer. Exchange units and parts assume the remaining warranty period of Epson. This line will provide telephone diagnostics to determine whether your Epson Stylus Pro desktop series printer prove defective during Epson...