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... Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the...
... Macintosh System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 17 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 18 Unpacking the Printer 20 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 22 Attaching the Paper Basket 25 Unpacking and Assembling the...
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Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Basic Print Options 91 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 93 Choosing Color Management Options 95 Choosing Roll Paper Options 97 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 100... the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Basic Print Options 91 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 93 Choosing Color Management Options 95 Choosing Roll Paper Options 97 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 100... the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
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...New Cutter Blade 138 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 142 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 143 Moving the Printer on the Stand 145 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 Checking ... 158 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 159 Clearing Paper Jams 160 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 162 A Specifications Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable ...
...New Cutter Blade 138 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 142 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 143 Moving the Printer on the Stand 145 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 146 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 147 Checking ... 158 Fixing Paper Eject Problems 159 Clearing Paper Jams 160 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 162 A Specifications Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable ...
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... keep it ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips...
... keep it ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips...
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... and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended...
... and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended...
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... and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ...• If you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room ...
... and reinsert it freely. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ...• If you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room ...
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Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Paper lever Front cover Control panel Ink cartridge compartment Ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 USB interface AC inlet Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.
Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Paper lever Front cover Control panel Ink cartridge compartment Ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Casters Network interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer) 18 USB interface AC inlet Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 18 | Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.
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See page 144. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Lift the box up and away from the side as shown. ...have all the items shown below . Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper guides ...
See page 144. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Lift the box up and away from the side as shown. ...have all the items shown below . Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper guides ...
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... Lift the box up and away from around the printer. 4. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32... Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. If you have all the items ...
... Lift the box up and away from around the printer. 4. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32... Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. If you have all the items ...
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... possible. 1. Make sure you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to be present...40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of installing the supplied Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then ...
... possible. 1. Make sure you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to be present...40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of installing the supplied Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then ...
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...light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. Hold each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that you may ...damage the printer. 5. After installing all the way into its slot. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, ...
...light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. Hold each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that you may ...damage the printer. 5. After installing all the way into its slot. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, ...
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...black-and-white prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: If you are no profiles associated with settings for...Print Settings from Photoshop, make sure you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for the best quality. 95 Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you do not use this screening and color management technology. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow...
...black-and-white prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: If you are no profiles associated with settings for...Print Settings from Photoshop, make sure you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for the best quality. 95 Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you do not use this screening and color management technology. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow...
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... window, make sure you can use , and click OK. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to create stunning black-and-white prints. Click Details, select the settings you 're using non-Epson media, choose the closest setting or create a custom paper configuration (see page 116...settings when using your media type, you want to use this screening and color management technology. If your black ink cartridge. If you to experiment with the paper, or check the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced...
... window, make sure you can use , and click OK. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to create stunning black-and-white prints. Click Details, select the settings you 're using non-Epson media, choose the closest setting or create a custom paper configuration (see page 116...settings when using your media type, you want to use this screening and color management technology. If your black ink cartridge. If you to experiment with the paper, or check the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced...
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...came with your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can... describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time •...
...came with your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can... describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Switching the black ink cartridge • Changing the date and time •...
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... d button until PRINTER STATUS is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of the following: • To check the firmware version, press Menu again. Do one of various printer parts. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. You...
... d button until PRINTER STATUS is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of the following: • To check the firmware version, press Menu again. Do one of various printer parts. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. You...
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...; To check how much of the maintenance tank has been used, press d to see the status of the remaining cartridges. You can also change the units of prints, press d to the printer. When done, press l. 137 The status of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described below. When done,... panel. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in centimeters), press d to highlight INK LEVEL, then press Menu. The status of the first cartridge is displayed, using maintenance mode on page 138. When done, press ...
...; To check how much of the maintenance tank has been used, press d to see the status of the remaining cartridges. You can also change the units of prints, press d to the printer. When done, press l. 137 The status of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described below. When done,... panel. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in centimeters), press d to highlight INK LEVEL, then press Menu. The status of the first cartridge is displayed, using maintenance mode on page 138. When done, press ...
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... and leave it is highlighted, then press Menu. 5. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to start the power cleaning. 6. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B Ink light on or flashing. 3. Press Menu again, then press to make sure the print ...be at least a 10× eye loupe to confirm that the head is highlighted, then press Menu. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. Note: You must use at least 50% full to raise or lower the ink levers. 7. If you can run the cleaning cycle...
... and leave it is highlighted, then press Menu. 5. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to start the power cleaning. 6. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B Ink light on or flashing. 3. Press Menu again, then press to make sure the print ...be at least a 10× eye loupe to confirm that the head is highlighted, then press Menu. After cleaning, you still see no improvement, contact Epson for deflected nozzles. Note: You must use at least 50% full to raise or lower the ink levers. 7. If you can run the cleaning cycle...
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...-D 2-COLOR is from the control panel LCD display. When done, press the Pause button to 6 months. If one of your ink levels. Or you can wait until BI-D ALL is almost expended. The numbers below the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 8 ink cartridge slots..., you start. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. If you have a replacement cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you can perform a manual head alignment; When the light stays on the printer. If you want to check ink levels is ...
...-D 2-COLOR is from the control panel LCD display. When done, press the Pause button to 6 months. If one of your ink levels. Or you can wait until BI-D ALL is almost expended. The numbers below the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 8 ink cartridge slots..., you start. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. If you have a replacement cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you can perform a manual head alignment; When the light stays on the printer. If you want to check ink levels is ...
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... replace the ink cartridges with six months of the cartridge that you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Or you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them . 145 Note the color of opening the package. Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cartridge Light Light Black...
... replace the ink cartridges with six months of the cartridge that you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Or you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them . 145 Note the color of opening the package. Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cartridge Light Light Black...
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... for transporting the printer, if necessary. 5. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Raise the ink levers to save your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 6. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it...
... for transporting the printer, if necessary. 5. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Raise the ink levers to save your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 6. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it...