Product Brochure
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... Approx. 25 W Standby Less than 5 W Power Off Less than .3 W ENERGY STAR® compliant (Tier 2) Printer Interfaces Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port) 100Base-T Ethernet (1 port) 13" x 19" 11" x 14" 8" ...Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning...
... Approx. 25 W Standby Less than 5 W Power Off Less than .3 W ENERGY STAR® compliant (Tier 2) Printer Interfaces Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port) 100Base-T Ethernet (1 port) 13" x 19" 11" x 14" 8" ...Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning...
User's Guide
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... LCD Contrast 112 Using Maintenance Mode 113 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 114 Cleaning the Printer 117 Transporting or Storing the Printer 118 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 118 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 118 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 119 Macintosh 119 Windows 119 Updating Your Printer Firmware 120 Downloading the Firmware 120 Updating the Firmware...
... LCD Contrast 112 Using Maintenance Mode 113 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 114 Cleaning the Printer 117 Transporting or Storing the Printer 118 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 118 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 118 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 119 Macintosh 119 Windows 119 Updating Your Printer Firmware 120 Downloading the Firmware 120 Updating the Firmware...
User's Guide
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97 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 97 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...
97 Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 97 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...
User's Guide
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...on page 100. 2. Print a nozzle check to use power cleaning. You may need to be at least 50% full to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 5-102 Press the Enter button to run a ... power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it sit overnight. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the power cleaning. 7. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light is loaded in the printer. Press d until MAINTENANCE is recommended only as described on or flashing. 3. ...
...on page 100. 2. Print a nozzle check to use power cleaning. You may need to be at least 50% full to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 5-102 Press the Enter button to run a ... power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it sit overnight. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to start the power cleaning. 7. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light is loaded in the printer. Press d until MAINTENANCE is recommended only as described on or flashing. 3. ...
User's Guide
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... and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (product code T582000). To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. Turn off the printer. 5-114 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian...
... and Transporting the Printer Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from Epson (product code T582000). To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Maintenance cartridge indicator (showing a new cartridge) Replacement cartridges are available from the system during print head cleaning. Turn off the printer. 5-114 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian...
User's Guide
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... soft, lint-free cloth wiping in . Don't spray the inside of the printer dry with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 5-117 unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you should clean it in the direction of the arrows. If the outer case is extended, ... the power cord and disconnect the printer from getting inside of the printer with mild detergent. 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 clean the printer. Caution: To avoid damaging the ...
... soft, lint-free cloth wiping in . Don't spray the inside of the printer dry with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. 5-117 unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you should clean it in the direction of the arrows. If the outer case is extended, ... the power cord and disconnect the printer from getting inside of the printer with mild detergent. 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 clean the printer. Caution: To avoid damaging the ...
User's Guide
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...the Start Here sheet for Shipment Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges. 1. Preparing the Printer for instructions. You will not be able to request them . If you do not have these items, contact Epson to ensure good print quality. 5-118 Turn off a power strip....Transporting the Printer Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer, the print head nozzles may leak out of the reservoir, damaging the printer. 2. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. You may need to run a cleaning cycle ...
...the Start Here sheet for Shipment Caution: Do not remove the ink cartridges. 1. Preparing the Printer for instructions. You will not be able to request them . If you do not have these items, contact Epson to ensure good print quality. 5-118 Turn off a power strip....Transporting the Printer Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer, the print head nozzles may leak out of the reservoir, damaging the printer. 2. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. You may need to run a cleaning cycle ...
User's Guide
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...job, make sure your print options are low on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for overlapping dark lines. ◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration... for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 103. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is loaded face-up. ◗ Choose a higher ... quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non...
...job, make sure your print options are low on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for overlapping dark lines. ◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration... for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 103. ◗ Turn off High Speed in the printer software is loaded face-up. ◗ Choose a higher ... quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non...
User's Guide
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... you are low on ink. See page 43. See page 40 for Windows). Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 103. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting. Use your Advanced settings. Solution ◗ ...to eliminate banding (see if you 're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on . Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (see if you 're printing on...
... you are low on ink. See page 43. See page 40 for Windows). Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 103. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting. Use your Advanced settings. Solution ◗ ...to eliminate banding (see if you 're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on . Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (see if you 're printing on...
User's Guide
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... select Color Controls in the Printer Color Management section in the printer driver. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the ink cartridges. Use the printer's menu system to change the setting to see if you are using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles... on page 66. See page 117 for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the Print window. Use your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is loaded face-up . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 40 for instructions. 6-134...
... select Color Controls in the Printer Color Management section in the printer driver. Load new paper. ◗ Make sure the printable side of the ink cartridges. Use the printer's menu system to change the setting to see if you are using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles... on page 66. See page 117 for cleaning instructions. ◗ Turn off color management in the Print window. Use your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is loaded face-up . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 40 for instructions. 6-134...
User's Guide
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... requirements, 10, 11 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 58 Mac OS X 10.4, 73 Windows, 93 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head, 100 to 102 printer, 117 Coarse Rendering setting, 95 -147 Color management Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 52, 55 to 57 Mac OS X 10.4, 67 to 68 Windows, 80 to... 90 Color problems, 137 Color Toning setting, 72 ColorSync settings Mac OS X 10.4, 67 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 52 ...
... requirements, 10, 11 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 58 Mac OS X 10.4, 73 Windows, 93 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head, 100 to 102 printer, 117 Coarse Rendering setting, 95 -147 Color management Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 52, 55 to 57 Mac OS X 10.4, 67 to 68 Windows, 80 to... 90 Color problems, 137 Color Toning setting, 72 ColorSync settings Mac OS X 10.4, 67 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 52 ...