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... 11 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...
... 11 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 ... and 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 ... and 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
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...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 ...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 Area 167 Ink Cartridges 167 Index 169 8
...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 ...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 Area 167 Ink Cartridges 167 Index 169 8
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...injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and 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 in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on a ...
...injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and 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 in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on a ...
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... the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- com 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...
... the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- com 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...
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... unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it freely. Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature...
... unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it freely. Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature...
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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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...ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Setting Up the Printer | 23 2. See page 144. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. 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. Lift the box up and away...
...ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. Setting Up the Printer | 23 2. See page 144. Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown. 3. 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. Lift the box up and away...
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... the items shown below . See page 144. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. 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 , in addition to use...
... the items shown below . See page 144. 3. Remove the cardboard panels from the printer. 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 , in addition to use...
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... as possible. 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Note: You need to be used. If you order a set of installing the...
... as possible. 1. Press the P Power button to turn on the LCD display. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of the ink in the unlocked (raised) position. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Note: You need to be used. If you order a set of installing the...
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... Charging is flashing, or you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the LCD display. When messages appear on the display. After ink charging is completed, you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that..., follow the instructions to raise or lower the ink levers, and to close the ink compartment covers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Never...
... Charging is flashing, or you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the LCD display. When messages appear on the display. After ink charging is completed, you insert each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into the correct slot and that..., follow the instructions to raise or lower the ink levers, and to close the ink compartment covers. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Never...
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...when printing on certain media types. 1. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for your black ink cartridge. Uncheck High Speed for more advanced control. See page 148 for the best quality. 95 Select Print Settings from...may need to create stunning black-and-white prints. This mode is color or grayscale, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: If you are no profiles associated ...
...when printing on certain media types. 1. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for your black ink cartridge. Uncheck High Speed for more advanced control. See page 148 for the best quality. 95 Select Print Settings from...may need to create stunning black-and-white prints. This mode is color or grayscale, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 Note: If you are no profiles associated ...
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... provides settings for the media you may have the time, date, and other information about your photo is not available for your black ink cartridge. If your Epson driver and offers an alternative black and white workflow. You may need to change your media type, you 're using non... Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you are no profiles associated with this unique screening and color management technology to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. 114 | Printing With...
... provides settings for the media you may have the time, date, and other information about your photo is not available for your black ink cartridge. If your Epson driver and offers an alternative black and white workflow. You may need to change your media type, you 're using non... Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you are no profiles associated with this unique screening and color management technology to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. 114 | Printing With...
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... the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your printer. You can print out a status check (described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the LCD display (see page 136) or a printer driver ...and the status of printer settings. This chapter 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...
... the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of your printer. You can print out a status check (described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the LCD display (see page 136) or a printer driver ...and the status of printer settings. This chapter 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...
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Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to highlight STATUS SHEET, then press Menu. The amount of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining Viewing Status Information 1. Press the Menu button. 2. ...of pages remaining 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. Press d to be printed with each ink cartridge, press d to highlight...
Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to highlight STATUS SHEET, then press Menu. The amount of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining Viewing Status Information 1. Press the Menu button. 2. ...of pages remaining 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. Press d to be printed with each ink cartridge, press d to highlight...
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... 8 ink cartridge slots on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is almost expended. If you have a replacement cartridge. see the electronic User's Guide. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. When the light stays on the printer. Then... press to start . If one of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges. 144 The easiest way to replace a low ink cartridge before you should check your ink levels. When done, press the Pause button to 6 months. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR...
... 8 ink cartridge slots on and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is almost expended. If you have a replacement cartridge. see the electronic User's Guide. Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 9. When the light stays on the printer. Then... press to start . If one of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges. 144 The easiest way to replace a low ink cartridge before you should check your ink levels. When done, press the Pause button to 6 months. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR...
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... the ink compartment covers to replace an ink cartridge: 1. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with six months of use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. Yields vary considerably based on . Then follow these steps to open them . Note the color of...
... the ink compartment covers to replace an ink cartridge: 1. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with six months of use up a cartridge with the printer turned off. Yields vary considerably based on . Then follow these steps to open them . Note the color of...
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Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 146 Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 4. 146 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 6. If ink gets in your...
Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 146 Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. It's a good idea to the unlocked position. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. 4. 146 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Remove the expended ink cartridge from its package. 6. If ink gets in your...
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... media types. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink. Press the d button to . Draining the Old Ink 1. Press the d button until MAINTENANCE is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. The amount of ink flushed through the printer varies, but approximately 88...
... media types. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink. Press the d button to . Draining the Old Ink 1. Press the d button until MAINTENANCE is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. The amount of ink flushed through the printer varies, but approximately 88...
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.... Follow the instructions on the right ink compartment. 9. When INSTALL C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, insert the three conversion cartridges in the slots on the LCD display to start again. 8. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 149 5. When REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears, remove all four ink cartridges from the right ink compartment, and then insert the...
.... Follow the instructions on the right ink compartment. 9. When INSTALL C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, insert the three conversion cartridges in the slots on the LCD display to start again. 8. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 149 5. When REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears, remove all four ink cartridges from the right ink compartment, and then insert the...