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Contents | 7 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 97 Printing Status Information 97 Viewing Status Information 98 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 100 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 102 Aligning the Print Head 102 Replacing Ink Cartridges 105 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 109 Draining the Old Ink 110 Installing the New Black Ink...
Contents | 7 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 97 Printing Status Information 97 Viewing Status Information 98 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 100 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 102 Aligning the Print Head 102 Replacing Ink Cartridges 105 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 109 Draining the Old Ink 110 Installing the New Black Ink...
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...get the most out of procedures for use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. You can read the guide using your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips... contain additional hints on setting up and configure the printer for daily use on a network. •...
...get the most out of procedures for use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. You can read the guide using your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Tips... contain additional hints on setting up and configure the printer for daily use on a network. •...
Printer Guide
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... cord. • If you use with this product only. liquid has entered the printer; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. • Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is designed for use an extension cord with this product. • Do not attempt... power to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is safely capped. • Connect the printer to do so by an Epson service technician; When you may result in fire or electric shock. • This product's power cord is in the...
... cord. • If you use with this product only. liquid has entered the printer; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. • Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is designed for use an extension cord with this product. • Do not attempt... power to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is safely capped. • Connect the printer to do so by an Epson service technician; When you may result in fire or electric shock. • This product's power cord is in the...
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...water. Note that there is a valve in this product. special handling may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for at least four hours before installing... IC chip on your eyes, flush them . If ink gets in the same environment as this product contain Perchlorate Material - This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it in your skin, wash it off with water. •...
...water. Note that there is a valve in this product. special handling may affect normal operation and printing. 15 Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for at least four hours before installing... IC chip on your eyes, flush them . If ink gets in the same environment as this product contain Perchlorate Material - This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it in your skin, wash it off with water. •...
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Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is updating. 4. Select the file and click Choose. 6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don't need to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described... installation, you just downloaded and extracted. Click Browse and find the firmware that you need to your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 27 3. You see the Firmware Updater window.
Make sure Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 is updating. 4. Select the file and click Choose. 6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don't need to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described... installation, you just downloaded and extracted. Click Browse and find the firmware that you need to your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4880 or EPSON Stylus Pro 4880 in the Printer list. 5. Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 27 3. You see the Firmware Updater window.
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...media (and other heavy media. or 3-inch core, up to print a series of paper, Epson recommends printing on the LCD display. If you notice head strike marks or paper jams when printing on this setting if you 're printing on the surface of the paper and it in its original packaging... inches wide. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media. Press the Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears on the LCD display. • Choose if you may cause the print head to strike the surface of...
...media (and other heavy media. or 3-inch core, up to print a series of paper, Epson recommends printing on the LCD display. If you notice head strike marks or paper jams when printing on this setting if you 're printing on the surface of the paper and it in its original packaging... inches wide. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media. Press the Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears on the LCD display. • Choose if you may cause the print head to strike the surface of...
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... the built-in Cutter When you're not using the auto cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job. 3. See page 42 for 3 seconds. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you need to cut setting, you see the icon. 2. Press the button until you... 're printing on the four tabs. Follow these steps to match the cutting position on the paper with the Built-in cutter: 1. Press and hold the button for a list of the print head. 4. Tab Cutting Paper Manually with the cutting position on the ...
... the built-in Cutter When you're not using the auto cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job. 3. See page 42 for 3 seconds. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you need to cut setting, you see the icon. 2. Press the button until you... 're printing on the four tabs. Follow these steps to match the cutting position on the paper with the Built-in cutter: 1. Press and hold the button for a list of the print head. 4. Tab Cutting Paper Manually with the cutting position on the ...
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...is displayed on the LCD. 52 The configuration number you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Press the button to select the configuration number that ...Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration, you can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to display ...printing on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJ adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® pattern. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You can select it whenever you print with non-Epson...
...is displayed on the LCD. 52 The configuration number you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. Press the button to select the configuration number that ...Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration, you can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to display ...printing on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJ adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® pattern. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed. 10. You can select it whenever you print with non-Epson...
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These settings override any paper configuration settings you may 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 paper. • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for...best setting for Macintosh 4. 62 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with Epson Drivers for your prints, or a higher value if you...
These settings override any paper configuration settings you may 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 paper. • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for...best setting for Macintosh 4. 62 | Printing with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with Epson Drivers for your prints, or a higher value if you...
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Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. This mode is color or grayscale, you can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce ... sharper image when printing on select media types. 86 86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media. When you...
Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. This mode is color or grayscale, you can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce ... sharper image when printing on select media types. 86 86 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media. When you...
Printer Guide
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... you control whether or not printer status is monitored (disabling is extremely slow or the print head stops for Windows | 93 2. You see the Speed and Progress window: Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you move your mouse over the screen. 93 Printing with Epson Drivers for a few minutes...
... you control whether or not printer status is monitored (disabling is extremely slow or the print head stops for Windows | 93 2. You see the Speed and Progress window: Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you move your mouse over the screen. 93 Printing with Epson Drivers for a few minutes...
Printer Guide
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... the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to keep working at its best. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires...
... the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to keep working at its best. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires...
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... measurement from meters to see TOTAL PRINTS, then press Menu . The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. See page 113 for future enhancements to the printer and does not need to see the status of the ink and printer parts is saved as No. 0.... Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 99 • To check the amount of ...
... measurement from meters to see TOTAL PRINTS, then press Menu . The status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, and cleaning unit. See page 113 for future enhancements to the printer and does not need to see the status of the ink and printer parts is saved as No. 0.... Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 99 • To check the amount of ...
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...print head nozzles, using your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Click the Utility tab. 100 You can run a cleaning cycle by following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer...for three seconds. Make sure paper is loaded in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Right-click your on-screen User's Guide. Click...
...print head nozzles, using your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Click the Utility tab. 100 You can run a cleaning cycle by following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer...for three seconds. Make sure paper is loaded in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Right-click your on-screen User's Guide. Click...
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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as described in the next section. 101 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Finish. • If you 're done. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as shown below , click Clean to print the nozzle check pattern. 5.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as described in the next section. 101 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click Finish. • If you 're done. Click Print to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as shown below , click Clean to print the nozzle check pattern. 5.
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...," you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Don't run a nozzle check between cycles. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run the cleaning cycle. When cleaning is clean. Note: You must use at least 50% full to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort...
...," you see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Don't run a nozzle check between cycles. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run the cleaning cycle. When cleaning is clean. Note: You must use at least 50% full to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort...
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... turned on the display. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 Tip: To properly align the print head, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. This will do the most Epson papers, including Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, and Enhanced Matte...
... turned on the display. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 Tip: To properly align the print head, use letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. This will do the most Epson papers, including Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, and Enhanced Matte...
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...reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). See page 98 for a list of your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. Press the Menu button. 2. Press Menu to the cutter replacement position. Open the top cover. 115 The print head moves to display EXEC. ...4. OPEN TOP COVER is on the control panel. Caution: Do not try to slide the carriage by printing the status check sheet...
...reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). See page 98 for a list of your paper isn't being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may damage the printer. Press the Menu button. 2. Press Menu to the cutter replacement position. Open the top cover. 115 The print head moves to display EXEC. ...4. OPEN TOP COVER is on the control panel. Caution: Do not try to slide the carriage by printing the status check sheet...
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The print head moves to the left. 10. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). When the tank is almost full, the message MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the control panel, shown below. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 117 9. com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Replacing the...
The print head moves to the left. 10. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). When the tank is almost full, the message MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the control panel, shown below. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 117 9. com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Replacing the...
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...using the original box and packing materials and secure it to a pallet. Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact Epson to lock the print head, and ink will not be damaged beyond repair. Turn off a power strip. ...unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Remove any sheets from your printer working at least two people lift the printer. If the paper path accidentally ...
...using the original box and packing materials and secure it to a pallet. Preparing the Printer for example, in the same building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact Epson to lock the print head, and ink will not be damaged beyond repair. Turn off a power strip. ...unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Remove any sheets from your printer working at least two people lift the printer. If the paper path accidentally ...