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...Requirements 10 Windows System Requirements 10 Options and Supplies 11 Where To Get Help 12 Important Safety Instructions 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 14 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Connecting to the Network 15 Configuring the Network Interface 16 Installing the Software for Macintosh 17... 20 Installing the Software for Windows 22 Adding the Network Port 22 Installing the Printer Software 27 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 29 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 31 Choosing the Correct Paper Path 32 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet ...
...Requirements 10 Windows System Requirements 10 Options and Supplies 11 Where To Get Help 12 Important Safety Instructions 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 14 1 Setting Up the Printer On a Network Connecting to the Network 15 Configuring the Network Interface 16 Installing the Software for Macintosh 17... 20 Installing the Software for Windows 22 Adding the Network Port 22 Installing the Printer Software 27 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 29 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 31 Choosing the Correct Paper Path 32 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet ...
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... 52 Choosing 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 Drivers for ...Using the Progress Meter 76 Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . 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 ...
... 52 Choosing 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 Drivers for ...Using the Progress Meter 76 Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . 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 ...
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Contents | 7 Transporting or Storing the Printer 101 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 101 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 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 ... Media 121 Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems 121 A Specifications Printing 125 Environmental 126 Electrical 126 Dimensions and Weight 126 Printer Interfaces 127 Safety Approvals 127 Media 127 Printable Area 128...
Contents | 7 Transporting or Storing the Printer 101 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 101 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 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 ... Media 121 Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems 121 A Specifications Printing 125 Environmental 126 Electrical 126 Dimensions and Weight 126 Printer Interfaces 127 Safety Approvals 127 Media 127 Printable Area 128...
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..., versions 4.0 or later. It also includes instructions for use on a network. • The on-screen User's Guide on how to set up and configure the printer for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in this...
..., versions 4.0 or later. It also includes instructions for use on a network. • The on-screen User's Guide on how to set up and configure the printer for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in this...
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Options and Supplies Your Epson Stylus® Pro 3800 offers these optional upgrades and supplies: Option One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Replacement Ink Maintenance Cartridge Ink cartridges Photo Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Black Matte Black Light Light Black Product code EPP38B1 EPP38B2 T582000 T580100 T580200 T580300 ...
Options and Supplies Your Epson Stylus® Pro 3800 offers these optional upgrades and supplies: Option One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Replacement Ink Maintenance Cartridge Ink cartridges Photo Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Black Matte Black Light Light Black Product code EPP38B1 EPP38B2 T582000 T580100 T580200 T580300 ...
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... does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by pressing the P Power button, unplug the... printer, and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. • Turn off the printer using the P Power button. Also, make sure the...
... does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by pressing the P Power button, unplug the... printer, and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. • Turn off the printer using the P Power button. Also, make sure the...
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... at least three hours before installing it for best results. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to remove and reinsert it freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to refill them. 14 | Introduction Caution: Do...
... at least three hours before installing it for best results. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to remove and reinsert it freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you to refill them. 14 | Introduction Caution: Do...
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...such as posterboard, up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following table shows the Epson paper types and sizes you can also use in your printer • Choosing the correct paper path • Loading paper in the auto sheet feeder • Loading ...Ink Jet Paper Size 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5" × 11" 8.5" × 14" 11" × 17" 13" × 19" 16.5" × 23.4" 17" × 22" Number of sheets 100 100 100 100 100 30 100 Part number S041061 S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069 S041079 S041171 29 29 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 3800...
...such as posterboard, up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following table shows the Epson paper types and sizes you can also use in your printer • Choosing the correct paper path • Loading paper in the auto sheet feeder • Loading ...Ink Jet Paper Size 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5" × 11" 8.5" × 14" 11" × 17" 13" × 19" 16.5" × 23.4" 17" × 22" Number of sheets 100 100 100 100 100 30 100 Part number S041061 S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069 S041079 S041171 29 29 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 3800...
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... for the front manual feed slot. Paper type Plain paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Paper path A A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A, R A A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper A, R A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A,R A A, R, F Size 8.5" × 11" 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5"...33 The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the rear manual feed slot, and F stands for the different types of special Epson media.
... for the front manual feed slot. Paper type Plain paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Paper path A A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A, R A A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper A, R A, R, F Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A,R A A, R, F Size 8.5" × 11" 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5"...33 The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the rear manual feed slot, and F stands for the different types of special Epson media.
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...to select the configuration number that you are finished, press + Cancel to print on the LCD. 5. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. Press + Cancel to save the setting. 18. Then press Enter to exit the menu. 2-47 Selecting a Paper Configuration Once you have... number you want the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to select the number of paper: 1. Press Enter. Press d to select DRYING TIME, then press r. 17. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Then press Enter. 16. Press l and then...
...to select the configuration number that you are finished, press + Cancel to print on the LCD. 5. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. Press + Cancel to save the setting. 18. Then press Enter to exit the menu. 2-47 Selecting a Paper Configuration Once you have... number you want the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to select the number of paper: 1. Press Enter. Press d to select DRYING TIME, then press r. 17. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Then press Enter. 16. Press l and then...
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... by using the paper configuration settings, as described on page 56. 1. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for Brightness, ...inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 55 Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed workflow in 3P-h5o5toshop or other settings. • Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from four Color...
... by using the paper configuration settings, as described on page 56. 1. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for Brightness, ...inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 55 Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed workflow in 3P-h5o5toshop or other settings. • Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from four Color...
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...fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your prints, or a higher value if you see white lines on your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. You can make the print head ...wait up menu. Select the correct settings to fine-tune its performance, select Paper Configuration from the pop-up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut. 4. If you are using the printer's control panel. • Color...
...fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your prints, or a higher value if you see white lines on your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. You can make the print head ...wait up menu. Select the correct settings to fine-tune its performance, select Paper Configuration from the pop-up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut. 4. If you are using the printer's control panel. • Color...
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... the Print button. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you will save time when you 're ready to bottom. 58 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you may lose your settings. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you check each pop-up menu without typing ...the correct settings for your print job, create a custom preset. Select Summary from the Presets pop-up menu. 2. When you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. See page 61 for your custom preset, and click OK. 4. This will lose your settings. 3. Type a...
... the Print button. Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you will save time when you 're ready to bottom. 58 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you may lose your settings. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you check each pop-up menu without typing ...the correct settings for your print job, create a custom preset. Select Summary from the Presets pop-up menu. 2. When you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. See page 61 for your custom preset, and click OK. 4. This will lose your settings. 3. Type a...
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Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility2. 2. You see the Epson Printer Utility2 screen: 3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. 3-62 See pages 84 to 88 for Macintosh Checking Ink and Maintenance Status EPSON Printer Utility2 lets you check the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge. (You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. 62 | Printing with Epson Drivers for instructions.) 1.
Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility2. 2. You see the Epson Printer Utility2 screen: 3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. 3-62 See pages 84 to 88 for Macintosh Checking Ink and Maintenance Status EPSON Printer Utility2 lets you check the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge. (You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. 62 | Printing with Epson Drivers for instructions.) 1.
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To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 6. For information on individual cartridges, click a cartridge icon. 5. To close the Status Monitor, click OK. 3-63 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 63 The software checks the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge, and displays a screen like this one: 4.
To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 6. For information on individual cartridges, click a cartridge icon. 5. To close the Status Monitor, click OK. 3-63 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 63 The software checks the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge, and displays a screen like this one: 4.
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... button that appears. If necessary, you can also control the ink density by using color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described beginning on page 66. 2. You see ...a window like this one: These settings give you complete control over your Media Type and Color settings. 4-71 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 Choosing ...
... button that appears. If necessary, you can also control the ink density by using color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described beginning on page 66. 2. You see ...a window like this one: These settings give you complete control over your Media Type and Color settings. 4-71 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 Choosing ...
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... for sharper edges on page 73. 4. Choose any of the following Printer Color Management settings: • Color Controls to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button. 4-72 Use with Epson Drivers for printing a mirror image of your application, rather than in...Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you to correct noise and other software applications. • ICM to adjust colors based on the Media Type you selected. If you are using the Image Color Matching system and the printer's Epson Standard profile. Choose one of low...
... for sharper edges on page 73. 4. Choose any of the following Printer Color Management settings: • Color Controls to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button. 4-72 Use with Epson Drivers for printing a mirror image of your application, rather than in...Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you to correct noise and other software applications. • ICM to adjust colors based on the Media Type you selected. If you are using the Image Color Matching system and the printer's Epson Standard profile. Choose one of low...
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When you 're finished selecting Paper Configuration settings, click OK. 9. When you 're finished setting advanced printer options, click OK. 4-73 Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Then type a name for Windows | 73 You see a window like this one: 8. Note: You may have your prints... lets you print with Epson Drivers for the group of custom settings. 10. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example...
When you 're finished selecting Paper Configuration settings, click OK. 9. When you 're finished setting advanced printer options, click OK. 4-73 Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Then type a name for Windows | 73 You see a window like this one: 8. Note: You may have your prints... lets you print with Epson Drivers for the group of custom settings. 10. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example...
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...a network Click to cancel printing Click to pause/resume printing You can use the buttons to adjust the tone. Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with Epson Drivers for instructions. 4-76 Click an area in the circle or enter values in the Horizontal and Vertical fields to cancel, pause, or...hue) you selected to add to appear, you don't want the Progress Meter to your ink status and view printing tips. See page 78 for Windows • Highlight Point Shift helps reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of the wheel, the more color you send a print job.
...a network Click to cancel printing Click to pause/resume printing You can use the buttons to adjust the tone. Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with Epson Drivers for instructions. 4-76 Click an area in the circle or enter values in the Horizontal and Vertical fields to cancel, pause, or...hue) you selected to add to appear, you don't want the Progress Meter to your ink status and view printing tips. See page 78 for Windows • Highlight Point Shift helps reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of the wheel, the more color you send a print job.
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... Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. This 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 • Performing additional maintenance tasks (changing the black ink cartridge, adjusting the date and...
... Epson Stylus Pro 3800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. This 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 • Performing additional maintenance tasks (changing the black ink cartridge, adjusting the date and...
