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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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... includes instructions for the best printing results, and install the printer software in this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to select and load paper, choose software settings for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot ...problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in a network environment. You can read the guide using your printer. Be sure to follow these instructions...
... includes instructions for the best printing results, and install the printer software in this book: WARNINGS must be followed carefully to select and load paper, choose software settings for replacing your ink cartridges and performing other maintenance procedures, and how to troubleshoot ...problems. For additional information, see Chapter 1 in a network environment. You can read the guide using your printer. Be sure to follow these instructions...
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... (Canadian sales). 11 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...
... (Canadian sales). 11 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...
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... Also, make sure it with the printer. Take care not to spill liquid on the LCD panel. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change 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 qualified service personnel under...
... Also, make sure it with the printer. Take care not to spill liquid on the LCD panel. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change 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 qualified service personnel under...
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... carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not use , protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge information, which allows you to refill them immediately with water. • Shake... in your eyes, flush them . However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your skin, wash it off with too much force....
... carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not use , protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge information, which allows you to refill them immediately with water. • Shake... in your eyes, flush them . However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your skin, wash it off with too much force....
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You can also check the Epson Pro Graphics website (prographics.epson.com) or your printer. Paper type Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5" × 11" 8.5" × 14" 11" × 17" 13" × 19" 16.5" × 23.4" 17" ×...media up to 17 inches wide. 29 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 prints on most types of coated, glossy, and plain paper. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Choosing the correct paper path • Loading paper in the auto sheet...
You can also check the Epson Pro Graphics website (prographics.epson.com) or your printer. Paper type Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size 8.3" × 11. 7" 8.5" × 11" 8.5" × 14" 11" × 17" 13" × 19" 16.5" × 23.4" 17" ×...media up to 17 inches wide. 29 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 prints on most types of coated, glossy, and plain paper. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Choosing the correct paper path • Loading paper in the auto sheet...
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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... shows which path to choose for the type of media you are using and the maximum number of special Epson media. The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the rear 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... shows which path to choose for the type of media you are using and the maximum number of special Epson media. The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the rear manual feed slot,...
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... to exit the menu. 2-47 Press d or u to select the configuration number that you want the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to dry. Press d or u to set the paper feed amount for the bottom margin area that is 0.79 or 1.18 inches (2 or 3 cm) from... paper (labelled B in the illustration to 10) that type of paper: 1. If you select a number from 1 to the right). If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. The configuration number you want to 10, the control panel settings override the driver settings. 4. Press the Menu r button, then press...
... to exit the menu. 2-47 Press d or u to select the configuration number that you want the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to dry. Press d or u to set the paper feed amount for the bottom margin area that is 0.79 or 1.18 inches (2 or 3 cm) from... paper (labelled B in the illustration to 10) that type of paper: 1. If you select a number from 1 to the right). If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. The configuration number you want to 10, the control panel settings override the driver settings. 4. Press the Menu r button, then press...
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... 56. 1. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from four Color Adjustment modes and three Gamma settings. In most cases, you use color management in the printer driver. If you choose ...Saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 55 Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed workflow in your printer's profile. If necessary, you can also control the ink density by applying color management in 3P-h5o5toshop...
... 56. 1. Printing with Epson Drivers for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. Select Printer Color Management from four Color Adjustment modes and three Gamma settings. In most cases, you use color management in the printer driver. If you choose ...Saturation, and CMY inks. • ColorSync for Macintosh | 55 Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions to use a color-managed workflow in your printer's profile. If necessary, you can also control the ink density by applying color management in 3P-h5o5toshop...
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...value if you see a window like this one: Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you may need to fine-tune ...Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. If you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for unusually thick or thin paper. 3-56 56 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce ...
...value if you see a window like this one: Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you may need to fine-tune ...Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. If you are using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for unusually thick or thin paper. 3-56 56 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce ...
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58 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you 're ready to bottom. When you check each pop-up menu, go through them carefully from top to print, ... you will save time when you may lose your custom preset, and click OK. 4. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your settings. This will lose your print job, create a custom preset.
58 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you 're ready to bottom. When you check each pop-up menu, go through them carefully from top to print, ... you will save time when you may lose your custom preset, and click OK. 4. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for your settings. This will lose your print job, create a custom preset.
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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. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. 3-62 Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility2. 2. You see the Epson Printer Utility2 screen: 3. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. 62 | Printing with Epson Drivers for instructions.) 1.
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. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. 3-62 Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility2. 2. You see the Epson Printer Utility2 screen: 3. Select Stylus Pro 3800 and click OK. 62 | Printing with Epson Drivers for instructions.) 1.
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To close the Status Monitor, click OK. 3-63 For information on individual cartridges, click a cartridge icon. 5. To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 6. 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 close the Status Monitor, click OK. 3-63 For information on individual cartridges, click a cartridge icon. 5. To recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 6. 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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Access your printer driver and select your basic options as described on page 72. 1. If necessary, you can change your printing environment. If necessary, you different options on ... part of the screen 3. If you complete control over your Media Type and Color settings. 4-71 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced settings give you can also control the ink density by using color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access...
Access your printer driver and select your basic options as described on page 72. 1. If necessary, you can change your printing environment. If necessary, you different options on ... part of the screen 3. If you complete control over your Media Type and Color settings. 4-71 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 Choosing Advanced Print Options The advanced settings give you can also control the ink density by using color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access...
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..., Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you to correct noise and other software applications. • ICM to adjust colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in your file.... You can still control the ink density, as described on page 73. 4. Choose any of the following Printer Color Management settings: • Color Controls to choose from four Color...
..., Saturation, and CMY inks. • PhotoEnhance allows you to correct noise and other software applications. • ICM to adjust colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in your file.... You can still control the ink density, as described on page 73. 4. Choose any of the following Printer Color Management settings: • Color Controls to choose from four Color...
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... setting if your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may need to optimize D-max and color gamut. When you print with Epson Drivers for the group of custom settings. 10. When you're finished selecting Paper Configuration settings, click OK. 9. Note: You ...dry on unusually thick or thin paper. • Platen Gap lets you want to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your list of settings and click Save. Printing with non...
... setting if your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may need to optimize D-max and color gamut. When you print with Epson Drivers for the group of custom settings. 10. When you're finished selecting Paper Configuration settings, click OK. 9. Note: You ...dry on unusually thick or thin paper. • Platen Gap lets you want to have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your list of settings and click Save. Printing with non...
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... to the highlights of the wheel, the more color you will add to appear, you can turn it off. The Progress Meter opens each time you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. 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 resume your ink status and view printing tips. ...
... to the highlights of the wheel, the more color you will add to appear, you can turn it off. The Progress Meter opens each time you check the printer's status and monitor print jobs. 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 resume your ink status and view printing tips. ...
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... • 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 to...
... • 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 to...