Printer Guide
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... Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see the on-screen User's Guide included on printing a nozzle check. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of your printer. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to fine...
... Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see the on-screen User's Guide included on printing a nozzle check. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of your printer. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 requires little maintenance to fine...
Printer Guide
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...a projection based on the printer's control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. When done, press the button. • To check the number of printing it, follow these steps to start printing. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. The amount of the following: • To check the firmware version, press Menu... again. Follow these steps: 1. When done, press the button. See page 113 for instructions. 98 This option must be enabled by an authorized Epson service technician. ...
...a projection based on the printer's control panel. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. When done, press the button. • To check the number of printing it, follow these steps to start printing. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. The amount of the following: • To check the firmware version, press Menu... again. Follow these steps: 1. When done, press the button. See page 113 for instructions. 98 This option must be enabled by an authorized Epson service technician. ...
Printer Guide
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...the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. Do one of the following the steps below. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Right-click your printer ... enables the printer to print a nozzle check pattern, read it, and automatically run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in your on-screen User's Guide. Double-click Printers and Faxes. You can check the print head nozzles, using your printed image shows a color shift or ...
...the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in the paper tray. 2. Do one of the following the steps below. Select SPro 4880, and click OK. • Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Right-click your printer ... enables the printer to print a nozzle check pattern, read it, and automatically run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in your on-screen User's Guide. Double-click Printers and Faxes. You can check the print head nozzles, using your printed image shows a color shift or ...
Printer Guide
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Click Finish. • If you 're done. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , click Clean to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as described in the next section. 101 Click Print to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4.
Click Finish. • If you 're done. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 You see any gaps as shown below , click Clean to clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a Power Cleaning Cycle, as described in the next section. 101 Click Print to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as shown below , you see a screen like the following: 3. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4.
Printer Guide
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...ink, so it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is recommended only as described on page 100. 2. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can do to ...normal cleaning process is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Press the button until you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Press Menu again to use at least 50% full to start...
...ink, so it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is recommended only as described on page 100. 2. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can do to ...normal cleaning process is finished and the pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Press the button until you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. Press Menu again to use at least 50% full to start...
Printer Guide
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...Paper if you see UNI-D (uni-directional). Then load letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster or Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper if you are printing with . 8. Press the Menu button again to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 100). It takes about 12 ...minutes to start with Photo Black ink. Make sure you are printing with Matte Black ink, load letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. 2. Make sure the printer is turned...
...Paper if you see UNI-D (uni-directional). Then load letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster or Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper if you are printing with . 8. Press the Menu button again to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 100). It takes about 12 ...minutes to start with Photo Black ink. Make sure you are printing with Matte Black ink, load letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte or Enhanced Matte Paper. 2. Make sure the printer is turned...
Printer Guide
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...items for your printer from the system during manual and automatic print head cleaning. You can also check its status using the menu (see page 97). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page... 98) or by viewing its indicator on the LCD. The print head moves to the left. 10. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). 117 Or you ...
...items for your printer from the system during manual and automatic print head cleaning. You can also check its status using the menu (see page 97). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page... 98) or by viewing its indicator on the LCD. The print head moves to the left. 10. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). 117 Or you ...
Printer Guide
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... to setting it to a pallet. After setting up for a long time. Transport the printer in mind that the first time you start the nozzle check procedure. Macintosh 1. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Start Here sheet. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 Caution: Make sure you would like to run a cleaning cycle (page...
... to setting it to a pallet. After setting up for a long time. Transport the printer in mind that the first time you start the nozzle check procedure. Macintosh 1. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Start Here sheet. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 Caution: Make sure you would like to run a cleaning cycle (page...
Printer Guide
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...the problem is caused by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from your computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See Chapter 4 or 5 for error messages. The first thing you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for more information.... jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. Chapter 6: Solving Problems 125 As you use your printer, you diagnose problems: ...
...the problem is caused by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from your computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See Chapter 4 or 5 for error messages. The first thing you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your software for more information.... jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. Chapter 6: Solving Problems 125 As you use your printer, you diagnose problems: ...
Printer Guide
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...If you 're done using it for the media you're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. In Windows, you are set correctly. Try adjusting your print options are low on thin paper...9687; Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to standard (STD) when you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (Windows). See page 50. 131 If none of these settings.... See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 102. ◗ Turn off High Speed. ◗ Make sure ...
...If you 're done using it for the media you're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. In Windows, you are set correctly. Try adjusting your print options are low on thin paper...9687; Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to standard (STD) when you 're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (Windows). See page 50. 131 If none of these settings.... See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 102. ◗ Turn off High Speed. ◗ Make sure ...
Printer Guide
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...you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face-down in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. 132 | Solving Problems Problem ... ◗ Make sure color settings in the printer driver. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 102. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See...
...you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face-down in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. 132 | Solving Problems Problem ... ◗ Make sure color settings in the printer driver. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 102. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you're printing on page 105. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See...
Printer Guide
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... configuration you may need to NARROW if printing on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Use the control panel to change the setting to STANDARD, or to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 100 for the paper you 're printing on very thin ...to see if you are low on non-Epson media, you made using the printer's control panel, be sure to return the setting to WIDE or WIDER. Wipe the paper path area of the ink cartridges. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Solving Problems | 133...
... configuration you may need to NARROW if printing on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Use the control panel to change the setting to STANDARD, or to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 100 for the paper you 're printing on very thin ...to see if you are low on non-Epson media, you made using the printer's control panel, be sure to return the setting to WIDE or WIDER. Wipe the paper path area of the ink cartridges. See page 100 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Solving Problems | 133...
Product Brochure
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... one-year of coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with professional results. the Epson Stylus Pro series printers are shown in min:sec Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System Eight ... Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is stable immediately after printing - The standard Photo Black ink mode can utilize...built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - even partially clogged nozzles Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology Industry Defining 8-color Pigment-based Ink ...
... one-year of coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with professional results. the Epson Stylus Pro series printers are shown in min:sec Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System Eight ... Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is stable immediately after printing - The standard Photo Black ink mode can utilize...built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - even partially clogged nozzles Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology Industry Defining 8-color Pigment-based Ink ...
Product Information Guide
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.... 6 12/07 If the message appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Make sure the size you print. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light SET PAPER LEVER TIMES REMAINING TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT UNLOCK PRINT HEAD UPDATE ... - - - The printer failed to the secured position. Loaded paper does not match the image size. Print head is open. If you are installing ink cartridges for best results. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code to print a nozzle check or align the print ...
.... 6 12/07 If the message appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Make sure the size you print. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Message/Light SET PAPER LEVER TIMES REMAINING TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT UNLOCK PRINT HEAD UPDATE ... - - - The printer failed to the secured position. Loaded paper does not match the image size. Print head is open. If you are installing ink cartridges for best results. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code to print a nozzle check or align the print ...
Product Information Guide
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...of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of ink left or the component life is loaded in the tray. 2. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you see TEST PRINT, then press Menu . Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 9.... page count, and the status of printing it, follow the steps below. Other printer parts need to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 7. The amount of your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. Press the Menu button. Press so you can compromise the needle valve seal...
...of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of ink left or the component life is loaded in the tray. 2. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you see TEST PRINT, then press Menu . Lower the ink lever to its locked position. 9.... page count, and the status of printing it, follow the steps below. Other printer parts need to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 7. The amount of your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. Press the Menu button. Press so you can compromise the needle valve seal...
Product Information Guide
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... Menu . Press the pause button to print the nozzle check pattern. 12/07 9 You can change the units of the following to access the printer utilities: ❏ Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you see JOB HISTORY, then... with the USE COUNT CLR option. When done, press . ❏ To check the total number of the first cartridge (PK or photo black) is saved as No. 0. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see USAGE COUNT, then press Menu . Click the Utility tab....
... Menu . Press the pause button to print the nozzle check pattern. 12/07 9 You can change the units of the following to access the printer utilities: ❏ Mac OS X: Open EPSON Printer Utility2 in your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you see JOB HISTORY, then... with the USE COUNT CLR option. When done, press . ❏ To check the total number of the first cartridge (PK or photo black) is saved as No. 0. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 3. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see USAGE COUNT, then press Menu . Click the Utility tab....
Product Information Guide
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...leave it is recommended only as described in the next section. If the nozzles do the most thorough job in the printer. 1. Caution: Don't run a nozzle check between cycles. Print a nozzle check to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see page 9). Press until you see ...it overnight; Epson Stylus Pro 4880 5. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you can run the cleaning cycle. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. Follow these steps to clear the nozzles. Press the ...
...leave it is recommended only as described in the next section. If the nozzles do the most thorough job in the printer. 1. Caution: Don't run a nozzle check between cycles. Print a nozzle check to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see page 9). Press until you see ...it overnight; Epson Stylus Pro 4880 5. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you can run the cleaning cycle. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. Follow these steps to clear the nozzles. Press the ...
Product Information Guide
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... print head cleaning. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 6. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 9. Push down on the control panel, as shown below. Hold it carefully. 5. Place your printer from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller. Place the used tank in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 8). 4. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Caution: Be...
... print head cleaning. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 6. Epson Stylus Pro 4880 9. Push down on the control panel, as shown below. Hold it carefully. 5. Place your printer from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller. Place the used tank in the maintenance tank by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 8). 4. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Caution: Be...
Quick Reference Guide
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...to align the print head: 1 Make sure the printer is turned on , a nozzle check pattern will print before each print job. 3 Press...COLOR. Then press the Menu button again to start with Matte Black ink. 2 Press the Menu button. 8 Press the Menu button again to display AUTO, then press Menu again. Checking and Aligning the Print Head Auto Nozzle Check... and Auto Cleaning You can manually run a cleaning cycle by pressing the Menu button and holding it for most Epson papers, including Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and Epson...
...to align the print head: 1 Make sure the printer is turned on , a nozzle check pattern will print before each print job. 3 Press...COLOR. Then press the Menu button again to start with Matte Black ink. 2 Press the Menu button. 8 Press the Menu button again to display AUTO, then press Menu again. Checking and Aligning the Print Head Auto Nozzle Check... and Auto Cleaning You can manually run a cleaning cycle by pressing the Menu button and holding it for most Epson papers, including Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and Epson...
User's Guide
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Note: Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress; otherwise, your computer. Using the Printer Utilities The Epson printer utilities let you check the current printer status and perform printer maintenance from your printout may be marred. You can also access the User's Guide by clicking the Manual button. Printing with Mac OS X 37
Note: Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress; otherwise, your computer. Using the Printer Utilities The Epson printer utilities let you check the current printer status and perform printer maintenance from your printout may be marred. You can also access the User's Guide by clicking the Manual button. Printing with Mac OS X 37