Printer Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
Printer Guide
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... Your Printer 47 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 48 Using Roll Paper 48 Roll Paper Guidelines 48 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 50 Placing the Paper in the Printer 51 ...Basket 62 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 62 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 64 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 65 Optimizing the Settings for...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 72 Choosing Page Setup Options 73 Choosing Basic Print Options 76 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 78 Choosing Color...
... Your Printer 47 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 48 Using Roll Paper 48 Roll Paper Guidelines 48 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 50 Placing the Paper in the Printer 51 ...Basket 62 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 62 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 64 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 65 Optimizing the Settings for...Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 72 Choosing Page Setup Options 73 Choosing Basic Print Options 76 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 78 Choosing Color...
Printer Guide
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... C12C815231 C815182 C815192 EPP7898B1 EPP7898B2 * Designed for a complete list. 12 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...
... C12C815231 C815182 C815192 EPP7898B1 EPP7898B2 * Designed for a complete list. 12 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...
Printer Guide
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...be easily unplugged. • Use only the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you use a damaged or frayed power cord. 15 Make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting ... timers. • Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. You may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 7880] or 198 lb (90 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 9880] without ink or paper.
...be easily unplugged. • Use only the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you use a damaged or frayed power cord. 15 Make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting ... timers. • Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. You may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 7880] or 198 lb (90 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 9880] without ink or paper.
Printer Guide
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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.
Printer Guide
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... chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: Two people are required to assemble the printer and stand. 19 Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as...
... chapter includes the following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: Two people are required to assemble the printer and stand. 19 Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as...
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If you find that your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you need floor space of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners. ...12 in. (30 cm) 24 in. (61 cm) 12 in. (30 cm) 12 in case you have sufficient space to ship the printer. See...
If you find that your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you need floor space of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners. ...12 in. (30 cm) 24 in. (61 cm) 12 in. (30 cm) 12 in case you have sufficient space to ship the printer. See...
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... show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Route the power cord through one of the printer. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 39 7. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the printer. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Connecting the...
... show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Route the power cord through one of the printer. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 39 7. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the printer. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Connecting the...
Printer Guide
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...printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. This chapter includes the following table shows the paper sizes you may need to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro... 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. core: 4 in. (103 mm) 3 in . You can also use heavy stock, such as other media, you can use non-Epson paper or other media, for your paper Selecting...
...printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. This chapter includes the following table shows the paper sizes you may need to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro... 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. core: 4 in. (103 mm) 3 in . You can also use heavy stock, such as other media, you can use non-Epson paper or other media, for your paper Selecting...
Printer Guide
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...or page 67 for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in length. 64 You can set the basket to catch printouts in front of... the printer. Use this method for the Pro 9880. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on ...
...or page 67 for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in length. 64 You can set the basket to catch printouts in front of... the printer. Use this method for the Pro 9880. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on ...
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... upper metal rods all the way in front of the printer. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below . 2. Use this method for...
... upper metal rods all the way in front of the printer. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below . 2. Use this method for...
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Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 67 Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1.
Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 67 Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1.
Printer Guide
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... are located in the Printer Setup Utility. See your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software, or you the most accurate colors and best output from the CD-ROM. When you print and manage print jobs. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers...
... are located in the Printer Setup Utility. See your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software, or you the most accurate colors and best output from the CD-ROM. When you print and manage print jobs. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers...
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....3 mm) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only 82 Or you can create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. See the table below for borderless printing.... Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can select a Paper Size setting with minimal image clipping. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to it.
....3 mm) 36.34 inches (923.0 mm) 36.23 inches (920.2 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) 44.34 inches (1126.2 mm) 44.23 inches (1123.4 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only 82 Or you can create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. See the table below for borderless printing.... Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can select a Paper Size setting with minimal image clipping. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to it.
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... on-screen User's Guide for color photos. com for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. See page 45 for instructions If you can create your printer for instructions. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and...
... on-screen User's Guide for color photos. com for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. See page 45 for instructions If you can create your printer for instructions. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and...
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...) 12.8 inches (325.1 mm) 15.8 inches (401.3 mm) 16.8 inches (426.7 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Image width (with minimal image clipping because you need to size your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the... length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to the width of the roll media. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or...
...) 12.8 inches (325.1 mm) 15.8 inches (401.3 mm) 16.8 inches (426.7 mm) 23.8 inches (604.5 mm) 35.8 inches (909.3 mm) 43.8 inches (1112.5 mm) * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Image width (with minimal image clipping because you need to size your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the... length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to the width of the roll media. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or...
Printer Guide
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... the features described 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 ...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 little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your...
... the features described 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 ...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 little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your...
Printer Guide
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... Follow these steps to 60% of capacity. Hold it upright at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, the right tank 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 (on the right side), and the Pro 9880 has two (one of the maintenance tanks is not printing or performing any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT...
... Follow these steps to 60% of capacity. Hold it upright at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. On the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, the right tank 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 (on the right side), and the Pro 9880 has two (one of the maintenance tanks is not printing or performing any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT...
Printer Guide
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Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) and should be lifted by four people. 6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). See page 164 for the correct holding position.) Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880 8. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure...
Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) and should be lifted by four people. 6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). See page 164 for the correct holding position.) Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880 8. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure...
Printer Guide
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...is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Carefully roll the printer to setting it up the printer after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 139) and realign the print... head (page 143) to ensure good print quality. 164 You may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for the first time. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up for a long time. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7.
...is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Carefully roll the printer to setting it up the printer after moving the printer, the print head nozzles may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 139) and realign the print... head (page 143) to ensure good print quality. 164 You may be clogged-especially if the printer hasn't been turned on for the first time. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up for a long time. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7.