Network Guide
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... the text box indicates the printer's status. Yellow indicates that either the paper or ink is not updated automatically. Network Software 31 SNMP Configure the desired settings for Ethernet. Green indicates that either Auto, MDI, or MDI-X The background color of the network interface. Displays... the port type setting, either the paper or ink is completely out, the printer is offline, there is a paper jam, the cover is idle or printing. Red...
... the text box indicates the printer's status. Yellow indicates that either the paper or ink is not updated automatically. Network Software 31 SNMP Configure the desired settings for Ethernet. Green indicates that either Auto, MDI, or MDI-X The background color of the network interface. Displays... the port type setting, either the paper or ink is completely out, the printer is offline, there is a paper jam, the cover is idle or printing. Red...
Printer Guide
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... 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 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the...
... 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 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 27 Unpacking and Assembling the...
Printer Guide
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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...Cleaning 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...Cleaning 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
Printer Guide
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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 ...
Printer Guide
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... paper, using the printer's menu system. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information...
... paper, using the printer's menu system. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information...
Printer Guide
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In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. 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 use with heavy media...
In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. 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 use with heavy media...
Printer Guide
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... get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your printer. Visit Epson's support website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to common... problems. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. You'll...
... get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your printer. Visit Epson's support website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to common... problems. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. You'll...
Printer Guide
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... . (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you 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. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong...
... . (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you 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. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong...
Printer Guide
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...store it in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the side of the ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Doing so ...may affect normal operation and printing. 17 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 to remove and reinsert it freely. Introduction | 17...
...store it in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on the side of the ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in the same environment as this product. Doing so ...may affect normal operation and printing. 17 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 to remove and reinsert it freely. Introduction | 17...
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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... heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid locations subject to assemble the printer and stand. 19 The following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, see page 29 instead.) Before you begin, make...
... heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid locations subject to assemble the printer and stand. 19 The following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, see page 29 instead.) Before you begin, make...
Printer Guide
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... separately. If you have all the items shown below . Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. See page 144. Setting Up the Printer | 23 2. 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 Remove the handles from the...
... separately. If you have all the items shown below . Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. See page 144. Setting Up the Printer | 23 2. 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 Remove the handles from the...
Printer Guide
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Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Remove any packing tape. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. 26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Bolt 26 Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Open the front cover.
Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Remove any packing tape. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. 26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Bolt 26 Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Open the front cover.
Printer Guide
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... from the printer. 32 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. See page 144. 3. 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 ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below , ...
... from the printer. 32 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. See page 144. 3. 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 ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below , ...
Printer Guide
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Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Open the front cover. Bolt 35 Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Open the front cover. Bolt 35 Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Printer Guide
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...prefer to open them. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. Note: You need to be used. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to one-third of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. see page 144... 1. Press both ink compartment covers to use Matte Black (sold separately; Ink lever 3. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to charge the ink system. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Remove the ink cartridges from their ...
...prefer to open them. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Do not leave the printer unattended. 2. Note: You need to be used. Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to one-third of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. see page 144... 1. Press both ink compartment covers to use Matte Black (sold separately; Ink lever 3. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to charge the ink system. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Remove the ink cartridges from their ...
Printer Guide
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...the P Power light is finished when the P Power light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. See page 49 for instructions. 41 Hold each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower... the ink levers. After ink charging is completed, you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the display. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward ...
...the P Power light is finished when the P Power light stays lit green and the PAPER OUT message appears. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. See page 49 for instructions. 41 Hold each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower... the ink levers. After ink charging is completed, you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the display. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Make sure you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward ...
Printer Guide
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...number 4 are the most evenly overlapping lines. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to print out a list of the MicroWeave® pattern. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 8. You can make similar settings... using the printer driver software. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each one. 70 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. When done, press the Pause button.
...number 4 are the most evenly overlapping lines. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Examine the printed pattern for each pass to allow ink to print out a list of the MicroWeave® pattern. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 8. You can make similar settings... using the printer driver software. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each one. 70 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. When done, press the Pause button.
Printer Guide
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... Piezo Pro Matte Canvas Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Canvas Canvas Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset® Velvet (roll paper only) 89 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 For this media Select this...
... Piezo Pro Matte Canvas Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Canvas Canvas Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset® Velvet (roll paper only) 89 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 For this media Select this...
Printer Guide
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... mode when you use the driver to perform color management, make sure you need to change the Color Density setting if your printer's profile. Choose this setting, you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. Note: You may need to specify ...individual values for Macintosh | 91 2. You see this screen: 91 Printing With Epson Drivers for ...
... mode when you use the driver to perform color management, make sure you need to change the Color Density setting if your printer's profile. Choose this setting, you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. Note: You may need to specify ...individual values for Macintosh | 91 2. You see this screen: 91 Printing With Epson Drivers for ...
