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... or any consumable products other than those marks. © 2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson disclaims any liability assumed for damages resulting from http://www.info-zip.org on the Internet. Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective owners. Neither... is assumed with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. There are no extra charges or costs due to...
... or any consumable products other than those marks. © 2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson disclaims any liability assumed for damages resulting from http://www.info-zip.org on the Internet. Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective owners. Neither... is assumed with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. There are no extra charges or costs due to...
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...Original Epson Products or Epson Approved...Epson Corporation. © 2007 Epson America, Inc. 9/07 CPD-24356 The contents of this manual are registered trademarks and Epson...Epson, Epson Stylus, and MicroWeave are subject to the purchaser of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a trademark of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with these Epson printers. PhotoEnhance and Epson...Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable for any use with Seiko Epson...Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers...
...Original Epson Products or Epson Approved...Epson Corporation. © 2007 Epson America, Inc. 9/07 CPD-24356 The contents of this manual are registered trademarks and Epson...Epson, Epson Stylus, and MicroWeave are subject to the purchaser of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a trademark of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with these Epson printers. PhotoEnhance and Epson...Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable for any use with Seiko Epson...Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers...
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...cause harmful interference to unused interfaces. WARNING The connection of the FCC Rules. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to correct the interference at his own expense. In a domestic environment this product may ... required to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of the FCC Rules. WARNING This is the responsibility of the user to Part 15 of this device and may cause undesired operation. Operation is likely to cause harmful interference, in a commercial environment. FCC...
...cause harmful interference to unused interfaces. WARNING The connection of the FCC Rules. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to correct the interference at his own expense. In a domestic environment this product may ... required to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of the FCC Rules. WARNING This is the responsibility of the user to Part 15 of this device and may cause undesired operation. Operation is likely to cause harmful interference, in a commercial environment. FCC...
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... 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 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 28...
... 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 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 28...
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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...Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 117 Printing Status Information 118 Viewing Status Information 118 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Running the Nozzle...
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...Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 117 Printing Status Information 118 Viewing Status Information 118 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Running the Nozzle...
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Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables 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...
Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables 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...
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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. 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)
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20 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. Parts: 2 Bases 2 Legs Bottom horizontal strut Top horizontal strut Tools and Accessories: 4 Basket hooks Paper basket 2 Hex wrenches 4 Base bolts 10 Hex screws with washers 2 Strut bolts 2 Wing screws with 2 lock washers 20
20 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items. Parts: 2 Bases 2 Legs Bottom horizontal strut Top horizontal strut Tools and Accessories: 4 Basket hooks Paper basket 2 Hex wrenches 4 Base bolts 10 Hex screws with washers 2 Strut bolts 2 Wing screws with 2 lock washers 20
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Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers. 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions. 22 Unpacking the Printer 1. 22 | Setting Up the Printer 5.
Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers. 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions. 22 Unpacking the Printer 1. 22 | Setting Up the Printer 5.
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30 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items: Parts: Support bar Base sections Basket hooks Paper basket Tools and Accessories: Hex wrench 4 Bolts 2 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers 5 Paper supports 30 Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up, then set it aside. 3.
30 | Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items: Parts: Support bar Base sections Basket hooks Paper basket Tools and Accessories: Hex wrench 4 Bolts 2 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers 5 Paper supports 30 Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up, then set it aside. 3.
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... in the next section), or view the printer's status on the LCD display (see page 136) or a printer driver screen (see the electronic User's Guide included on the printer to keep working at their best. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can... of printer settings. You can print out a status check (described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the CD-ROM that 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...
... in the next section), or view the printer's status on the LCD display (see page 136) or a printer driver screen (see the electronic User's Guide included on the printer to keep working at their best. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the control panel, you can... of printer settings. You can print out a status check (described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the CD-ROM that 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...
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...for each cartridge, the page count, and the status of ink remaining in the printer. 2. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current ...default settings, the amount of various printer parts. 1. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 4. Press the Menu button. 3. Make sure paper is ...
...for each cartridge, the page count, and the status of ink remaining in the printer. 2. 136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current ...default settings, the amount of various printer parts. 1. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press Menu. 4. Press the Menu button. 3. Make sure paper is ...
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...the status of prints, press d to highlight USAGE COUNT, then press Menu. When done, press l. • To check the total number of other printer parts, press d to inches and feet using the symbols described on page 138. When done, press l. • To check how much of the remaining ...can also change the units of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, cleaning unit, and pressure motor. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 (This option must be enabled using the symbols described below. Continue pressing d to see the status of measurement from centimeters to ...
...the status of prints, press d to highlight USAGE COUNT, then press Menu. When done, press l. • To check the total number of other printer parts, press d to inches and feet using the symbols described on page 138. When done, press l. • To check how much of the remaining ...can also change the units of the carriage motor, paper feed motor, print head, cleaning unit, and pressure motor. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 (This option must be enabled using the symbols described below. Continue pressing d to see the status of measurement from centimeters to ...
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...: On a Macintosh, you can right-click it and select any utility you check the levels of ink in your Applications folder. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with these symbols: E*****F = 100-81% of service life remaining E**** F = 80-61% E*** F = 60-41% E** F ... the status. 1. If you added a shortcut icon for your printer and select Properties. 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The status of the printer parts is indicated with your printer driver lets you want to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility...
...: On a Macintosh, you can right-click it and select any utility you check the levels of ink in your Applications folder. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with these symbols: E*****F = 100-81% of service life remaining E**** F = 80-61% E*** F = 60-41% E** F ... the status. 1. If you added a shortcut icon for your printer and select Properties. 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The status of the printer parts is indicated with your printer driver lets you want to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility...
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... cutter. You can check the status of media that your cutter by pressing the P Power button. Removing the Old Blade Make sure the printer is displayed. 154 Press Menu again. 4. See page 136 for ordering details. See page 12 for instructions. Caution: Do not try to... To exit maintenance mode, turn on the control panel. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). Press the P Power button again to replace it. 154 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • To check the ink cartridges, press d to be replaced. If you use the blade ...
... cutter. You can check the status of media that your cutter by pressing the P Power button. Removing the Old Blade Make sure the printer is displayed. 154 Press Menu again. 4. See page 136 for ordering details. See page 12 for instructions. Caution: Do not try to... To exit maintenance mode, turn on the control panel. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). Press the P Power button again to replace it. 154 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • To check the ink cartridges, press d to be replaced. If you use the blade ...
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Replacement tanks are available from the maintenance tank when removing it. Follow these steps to spill ink from Epson (part number C12C890191). Caution: Be careful not to replace the tank: 1. The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is used tank in the tank(s) as follows: 100-81% 80...-61% 60-41% 40-21% 20% to nearly full Tank nearly full Tank full Tank error or no maintenance tank The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 has one maintenance tank ...
Replacement tanks are available from the maintenance tank when removing it. Follow these steps to spill ink from Epson (part number C12C890191). Caution: Be careful not to replace the tank: 1. The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is used tank in the tank(s) as follows: 100-81% 80...-61% 60-41% 40-21% 20% to nearly full Tank nearly full Tank full Tank error or no maintenance tank The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 has one maintenance tank ...
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...parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • Roll paper spindle • All paper or other media • Optional auto take-up reel (if installed) • Optional manual cutter (if installed) 3. Tip: For more secure transportation, tape all doors and covers shut. 161 Preparing the Printer...goes off. Reinstall the carriage locking bracket and screw that were removed during setup, as shown below. Then unplug the printer. 2. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to remove the ink cartridges or leave them installed. However, you must keep the...
...parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • Roll paper spindle • All paper or other media • Optional auto take-up reel (if installed) • Optional manual cutter (if installed) 3. Tip: For more secure transportation, tape all doors and covers shut. 161 Preparing the Printer...goes off. Reinstall the carriage locking bracket and screw that were removed during setup, as shown below. Then unplug the printer. 2. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to remove the ink cartridges or leave them installed. However, you must keep the...
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...to lock the ink cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. CSIC error has occurred. A printer part may need to switch the black ink cartridge, or be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon. Print quality may cause damage not covered by your warranty. For the... Pro 9880, note which tank is low. see page 157. 170 Pressing l to the secured position. ...
...to lock the ink cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. CSIC error has occurred. A printer part may need to switch the black ink cartridge, or be Note the code number and contact Epson as replaced soon. Print quality may cause damage not covered by your warranty. For the... Pro 9880, note which tank is low. see page 157. 170 Pressing l to the secured position. ...
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...and Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Height 22.4 inches (560 mm) (without stand) 47.84 inches (1196 mm) Width 47.12 inches (1178 mm) 68.08 inches (1702 mm) Depth 20.04 inches (501mm) 27.12 inches (678 mm) Weight 108 lb (49 kg) printer (without consumables) ....2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B, class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 186 Epson Stylus Pro 7880: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 44 inches (...
...and Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Height 22.4 inches (560 mm) (without stand) 47.84 inches (1196 mm) Width 47.12 inches (1178 mm) 68.08 inches (1702 mm) Depth 20.04 inches (501mm) 27.12 inches (678 mm) Weight 108 lb (49 kg) printer (without consumables) ....2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B, class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 186 Epson Stylus Pro 7880: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 44 inches (...
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Yields vary considerably based on some media. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from production date if unopened; Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) ...them. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in printer damage. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Temperature (storage) Capacity: Weight 2 years from this first set the top margin to 35 mm....
Yields vary considerably based on some media. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from production date if unopened; Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) ...them. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in printer damage. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Temperature (storage) Capacity: Weight 2 years from this first set the top margin to 35 mm....