Printer Guide
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... Color Management and Paper Configuration Options . . . . . 55 Choosing Expansion Settings 57 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 58 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 59 Managing Print Jobs 61 Checking Ink and Maintenance Status 62 4 Printing with Epson...77 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 82 Printing Status Information 82 Viewing Status Information 83 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 84 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 86 Aligning the Print Head 87 Replacing Ink Cartridges 88 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks ...
... Color Management and Paper Configuration Options . . . . . 55 Choosing Expansion Settings 57 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 58 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 59 Managing Print Jobs 61 Checking Ink and Maintenance Status 62 4 Printing with Epson...77 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 82 Printing Status Information 82 Viewing Status Information 83 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 84 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 86 Aligning the Print Head 87 Replacing Ink Cartridges 88 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks ...
Printer Guide
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... 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 at its best. 81 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance...
... 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 at its best. 81 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance...
Printer Guide
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... cartridge. 1. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 5-86 Press d to start the power cleaning. 7. Press the Enter button to select POWER CLEANING, then press r. 6. For effective cleaning, always run the cleaning cycle. Then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. 86 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Don't run a power cleaning...
... cartridge. 1. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 5-86 Press d to start the power cleaning. 7. Press the Enter button to select POWER CLEANING, then press r. 6. For effective cleaning, always run the cleaning cycle. Then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. 86 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Don't run a power cleaning...
Printer Guide
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... any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD. Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also check its status using the printer's menus (see page 84). You can purchase replacement items for your...
... any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD. Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also check its status using the printer's menus (see page 84). You can purchase replacement items for your...
Printer Guide
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... system. Contact Epson if you should clean it several times a year. 1. Then wipe the inside . 3. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from your printer working at its best, you think the printer needs lubrication. Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. If the outer case is soiled, carefully clean the plastic...
... system. Contact Epson if you should clean it several times a year. 1. Then wipe the inside . 3. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from your printer working at its best, you think the printer needs lubrication. Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. If the outer case is soiled, carefully clean the plastic...
Printer Guide
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.... 5-101 Caution: Do not turn off the printer. 3. Turn off the printer by two people. See the Start Here sheet for Shipment Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges. 1. You may be lifted by unplugging it ...printer. 2. Preparing the Printer for instructions. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be able to request them . WARNING: The printer weighs about 43 lb (20 kg), and should be damaged beyond repair. Otherwise, the printer may need to run a cleaning...
.... 5-101 Caution: Do not turn off the printer. 3. Turn off the printer by two people. See the Start Here sheet for Shipment Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges. 1. You may be lifted by unplugging it ...printer. 2. Preparing the Printer for instructions. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer, the print head nozzles may be able to request them . WARNING: The printer weighs about 43 lb (20 kg), and should be damaged beyond repair. Otherwise, the printer may need to run a cleaning...
Printer Guide
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... (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (Windows). If none of your media is correct for Windows). Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you are set correctly. Reduce the value for ...ink indicators and light to STANDARD when you're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for white lines, or increase it . ... nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 84 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 88. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page...
... (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (Windows). If none of your media is correct for Windows). Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you are set correctly. Reduce the value for ...ink indicators and light to STANDARD when you're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for white lines, or increase it . ... nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 84 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 88. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page...
Printer Guide
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...(see page 56 for Macintosh or page 73 for Windows) to see if you are low on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Use the printer's menu system to change the setting to STANDARD, or to STANDARD when you 've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the...face-up in the tray. ◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is too wide. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 88. ◗ The Paper Thickness setting is not correct for instructions. ◗ Check the ink indicators...
...(see page 56 for Macintosh or page 73 for Windows) to see if you are low on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Use the printer's menu system to change the setting to STANDARD, or to STANDARD when you 've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the...face-up in the tray. ◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is too wide. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 88. ◗ The Paper Thickness setting is not correct for instructions. ◗ Check the ink indicators...
Printer Guide
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... the ink cartridges. See "Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options" on each of your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is correct for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer driver. See page 100 for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're printing on non-Epson media, you...
... the ink cartridges. See "Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options" on each of your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is correct for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer driver. See page 100 for the media you're printing on. ◗ If you're printing on non-Epson media, you...
Printer Guide
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...problems, 118, 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 ... changing language, 96 changing measurement 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 ...
...problems, 118, 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 ... changing language, 96 changing measurement 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 ...
Product Brochure
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... feeder, optimized for priming the printer. BorderFree is a registered trademark and Epson Preferred is a service mark of use in production cost estimations and reporting Lightfastness RatingsD Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Color: Up to 200 years Black-and-white: Over 200 years Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 3800 print engine Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition w/ ColorBurst RIP Epson Stylus Pro 3800 TUMI® cover Additional one...
... feeder, optimized for priming the printer. BorderFree is a registered trademark and Epson Preferred is a service mark of use in production cost estimations and reporting Lightfastness RatingsD Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Color: Up to 200 years Black-and-white: Over 200 years Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 3800 print engine Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition w/ ColorBurst RIP Epson Stylus Pro 3800 TUMI® cover Additional one...
Product Information Guide
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... press the + Cancel button for the printer. Close the front tray. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PRESS THE UP BUTTON REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is installed in the printer's menu system. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it correctly. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. If necessary, remove...
... press the + Cancel button for the printer. Close the front tray. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PRESS THE UP BUTTON REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is installed in the printer's menu system. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 9 Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it correctly. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 14. If necessary, remove...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a power cleaning cycle from the printer's control panel. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. Caution: Don't run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see no improvement, contact Epson for instructions. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 13 Press d to align the print head using the printer utility software, it...
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a power cleaning cycle from the printer's control panel. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. Caution: Don't run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see no improvement, contact Epson for instructions. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 13 Press d to align the print head using the printer utility software, it...
Product Information Guide
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... as described above. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 9. The printer has a protection system to the back of the printer, and then insert it into the slot until it . If you cannot insert the ink cartridge easily or if you see READY on the LCD, the printer is the correct color, and then remove...press it until it from its status using the printer's menus (see page 11) or by viewing its indicator on the LCD panel. Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. If the B ink light remains on the LCD...
... as described above. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 9. The printer has a protection system to the back of the printer, and then insert it into the slot until it . If you cannot insert the ink cartridge easily or if you see READY on the LCD, the printer is the correct color, and then remove...press it until it from its status using the printer's menus (see page 11) or by viewing its indicator on the LCD panel. Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. If the B ink light remains on the LCD...
Product Information Guide
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...top cover and then use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. Preparing the Printer for a minute. 2. If you think the printer needs lubrication. These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and maintenance cartridge cover. 6. Install the blue carriage retainer bracket ...in the direction of the arrows. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Cleaning the Printer Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside of the printer dry with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Don't use a hard or abrasive brush. Also clean any dust or dirt inside of ...
...top cover and then use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. Preparing the Printer for a minute. 2. If you think the printer needs lubrication. These include the front cover, ink cover, front manual feed tray, and maintenance cartridge cover. 6. Install the blue carriage retainer bracket ...in the direction of the arrows. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Cleaning the Printer Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside of the printer dry with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 17 Don't use a hard or abrasive brush. Also clean any dust or dirt inside of ...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.6.6 Menu Settings Top Menu Menu Items PRINTER SETUP TEST PRINT PRINTER STATUS PLATEN GAP PAPER SIZE CHECK INITIALIZE SETTINGS NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK ... job. INK LEVEL Displays ink amount consumed for each installed cartridge. Prints a nozzle check pattern, firmware version, usage count of ink level in the maintenance cartridge. The ink mark sensor scans the printed check pattern and cleaning is automatically carried out if it is required or not. Displays the ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 1.6.6 Menu Settings Top Menu Menu Items PRINTER SETUP TEST PRINT PRINTER STATUS PLATEN GAP PAPER SIZE CHECK INITIALIZE SETTINGS NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES INK ... job. INK LEVEL Displays ink amount consumed for each installed cartridge. Prints a nozzle check pattern, firmware version, usage count of ink level in the maintenance cartridge. The ink mark sensor scans the printed check pattern and cleaning is automatically carried out if it is required or not. Displays the ...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 2.1 Overview OPERATING PRINCIPLES OVERVIEW 2.6 Paper Feed Mechanism Explains how paper is fed and transported. • PF Motor • ASF • PE Sensor • Paper Eject Tray 2.3 Ink Supply Mechanism Explains how the ink is supplied from the cartridges to the print mechanism. • Ink Cartridge • Ink Cartridge... • Timing Belt • CR Encoder 2.2 Print Mechanism Describes basic specifications of the print mechanism (print head). • Print Head 2.4 Cleaning Mechanism Explains how the print head is cleaned. • Pump Cap Unit 36
EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 2.1 Overview OPERATING PRINCIPLES OVERVIEW 2.6 Paper Feed Mechanism Explains how paper is fed and transported. • PF Motor • ASF • PE Sensor • Paper Eject Tray 2.3 Ink Supply Mechanism Explains how the ink is supplied from the cartridges to the print mechanism. • Ink Cartridge • Ink Cartridge... • Timing Belt • CR Encoder 2.2 Print Mechanism Describes basic specifications of the print mechanism (print head). • Print Head 2.4 Cleaning Mechanism Explains how the print head is cleaned. • Pump Cap Unit 36
Service Manual
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...13 Pinion Gear (Pump Motor) Spur Gear, 21.5 Intermittent Gear, 21.5 Combination Gear, 15.5, 9.5 Spur Gear, 26.5 Figure 2-12. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 2.4 Cleaning Mechanism The cleaning mechanism consists of the pump motor. Cap Unit Carriage Lock Cap unit moves up together with the cap unit. Cap Unit/Carriage Lock...below shows the operation of each mechanism depending on the rotational direction of a pump cap unit and a waste ink pads (maintenance cartridge). Pump Motor The pump motor drives the cap unit, pump, head cleaner, and carriage lock. Table 2-6.
...13 Pinion Gear (Pump Motor) Spur Gear, 21.5 Intermittent Gear, 21.5 Combination Gear, 15.5, 9.5 Spur Gear, 26.5 Figure 2-12. EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 2.4 Cleaning Mechanism The cleaning mechanism consists of the pump motor. Cap Unit Carriage Lock Cap unit moves up together with the cap unit. Cap Unit/Carriage Lock...below shows the operation of each mechanism depending on the rotational direction of a pump cap unit and a waste ink pads (maintenance cartridge). Pump Motor The pump motor drives the cap unit, pump, head cleaner, and carriage lock. Table 2-6.
Service Manual
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... Description The nozzles are clogging with the connection of the ink cartridge, ink holder, tube, damper, and print head. (Replace the... a manual head cleaning using the operation panel. Replace the print head. Run a power cleaning cycle using the operation panel or the printer driver. (If the symptom does not change after running the cleaning cycle four times,... for ink smudges, and clean it if any abnormality. Pump Cap Unit (PUMP, CAP, ASSY) See 4.3.9.1 PUMP, CAP ASSY. TROUBLE SHOOTING Remedies for Print Quality Troubles 82 EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 3.6...
... Description The nozzles are clogging with the connection of the ink cartridge, ink holder, tube, damper, and print head. (Replace the... a manual head cleaning using the operation panel. Replace the print head. Run a power cleaning cycle using the operation panel or the printer driver. (If the symptom does not change after running the cleaning cycle four times,... for ink smudges, and clean it if any abnormality. Pump Cap Unit (PUMP, CAP, ASSY) See 4.3.9.1 PUMP, CAP ASSY. TROUBLE SHOOTING Remedies for Print Quality Troubles 82 EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A 3.6...
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... when handling the lithium battery. Unless otherwise stated (for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use static electricity discharge equipment...EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on how to short the electrode of the battery. Revision A C A U T IO N Ensure sufficient work space before disassembling or assembling the printer...printer needs to be operated with water immediately. Remove the all ink cartridges. 3. Repack the printer using compressed air products; x Be careful not to maintain the printer...
... when handling the lithium battery. Unless otherwise stated (for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use static electricity discharge equipment...EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on how to short the electrode of the battery. Revision A C A U T IO N Ensure sufficient work space before disassembling or assembling the printer...printer needs to be operated with water immediately. Remove the all ink cartridges. 3. Repack the printer using compressed air products; x Be careful not to maintain the printer...