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 Unpacking...
... 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 Unpacking...
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 Your...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 Your...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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... Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for accessories and options that are currently available. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check 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...
... Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for accessories and options that are currently available. 12 | Introduction Tip: Check 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...
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 have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. ...printer. You may result in temperature and humidity. The printer will not operate properly if it . Make sure you have enough space around it is designed for 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...
.... (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. ...printer. You may result in temperature and humidity. The printer will not operate properly if it . Make sure you have enough space around it is designed for 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...
Printer Guide
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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)
Printer Guide
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... direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. 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 sure you have sufficient space to assemble...
... direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. 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 sure you have sufficient space to assemble...
Printer Guide
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... following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for more information. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 29 5. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly,... set it on page 39. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 WARNING: Two people are required to "Connecting the Power Cord" on the stand. 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 ...
... following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for more information. 6. Setting Up the Printer | 29 5. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly,... set it on page 39. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 WARNING: Two people are required to "Connecting the Power Cord" on the stand. 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 ...
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Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the printer. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you find that ... paper guides to the AC inlet on the back of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Connecting the Power Cord 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 If you may accidentally shut off the...
Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the printer. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you find that ... paper guides to the AC inlet on the back of the hooks on the left or right side as shown. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Connecting the Power Cord 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 If you may accidentally shut off the...
Printer Guide
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Then push the lower rods down, so that are 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. Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in front of the basket, as shown below. 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. If there is taut. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below to the floor. 66
Then push the lower rods down, so that are 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. Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in front of the basket, as shown below. 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. If there is taut. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below to the floor. 66
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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. 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.
Printer Guide
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...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 Sizing Images for borderless printing. See the table below for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. 82 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for Borderless Printing on Roll ...
...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 Sizing Images for borderless printing. See the table below for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. 82 | Printing With... Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for Borderless Printing on Roll ...
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... the roll media. If you use Retain Size, you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for borderless printing with Retain Size) 8.35 inches (212.1 mm) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338... mm) 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 can create a image width almost equal to it.
... the roll media. If you use Retain Size, you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. 100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for borderless printing with Retain Size) 8.35 inches (212.1 mm) 10.25 inches (260.35 mm) 13.25 inches (338... mm) 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 can create a image width almost equal to it.
Printer Guide
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... bag included with the new tank. 5. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to replace the tank: 1. Grasp the handle at all times and dispose of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Insert the new tank. 158 Make sure... switch the tanks when the right tank reaches approximately 40% 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 capacity.
... bag included with the new tank. 5. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to replace the tank: 1. Grasp the handle at all times and dispose of the printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Insert the new tank. 158 Make sure... switch the tanks when the right tank reaches approximately 40% 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 capacity.
Printer Guide
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... wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep the printer level while moving it . 162 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. Keep them in a safe place. 7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See...
... wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer). Keep the printer level while moving it . 162 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. Keep them in a safe place. 7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See...
Printer Guide
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...'t been turned on for the first time. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Release the front casters. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting 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.... 164 Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it up for a long time. Carefully roll the printer to setting it is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters.
...'t been turned on for the first time. 164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Release the front casters. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting 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.... 164 Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it up for a long time. Carefully roll the printer to setting it is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters.
Printer Guide
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Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Do one of the printer, move the guides to the printer. There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the forward position. 179 Solving Problems | 179 Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and five for the Pro 9880.
Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Do one of the printer, move the guides to the printer. There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the forward position. 179 Solving Problems | 179 Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and five for the Pro 9880.
Printer Guide
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... V 50 to 60 Hz 49 to 61 Hz 1.0 A at 120 V 0.5 A at 220 V Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Approx. 50 W 6 W or less in sleep mode 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Approx. 58 W 6 W or less in standby mode 1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. 185
... V 50 to 60 Hz 49 to 61 Hz 1.0 A at 120 V 0.5 A at 220 V Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Approx. 50 W 6 W or less in sleep mode 1 W or less in power off mode Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Approx. 58 W 6 W or less in standby mode 1 W or less in power off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. 185
Printer Guide
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...Dimensions 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) 23...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 (1118 mm) Up to 150 feet for 2-inch cored media Up to 673 feet for 3-inch...
...Dimensions 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) 23...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 (1118 mm) Up to 150 feet for 2-inch cored media Up to 673 feet for 3-inch...
Printer Guide
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..., a small amount of cartridges is used for priming the printer. installed or uninstalled 110 or 220 ml 110 ml: approximately 8.82 oz (250 g) 220 ml: approximately 13.05 oz (370 g) 189 For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life...| 189 Note: We recommend that you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set of ink remains in printer damage. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36...
..., a small amount of cartridges is used for priming the printer. installed or uninstalled 110 or 220 ml 110 ml: approximately 8.82 oz (250 g) 220 ml: approximately 13.05 oz (370 g) 189 For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life...| 189 Note: We recommend that you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set of ink remains in printer damage. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) 36...
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... to 116, 120 to 121 Storing printer, 142 to 146 Stylus Pro 7880 mounting on stand, 22 to 24 paper basket, 25 to 27, 62 to 63 removing shipping bracket, 24 setting up, 17 to 27 stand, unpacking and assembling, 17 to 20 unpacking, 17 to 22 Stylus Pro 9880 mounting on stand, 31 to 34 paper... basket, 34 to 37, 64 to 66 removing shipping bracket, 33 setting up, 27 to 37 stand, unpacking and assembling, 27 to 29 unpacking, 27 to 30 Suction, 68, 82, 107 Support, Epson, 11 System requirements, 11 to...
... to 116, 120 to 121 Storing printer, 142 to 146 Stylus Pro 7880 mounting on stand, 22 to 24 paper basket, 25 to 27, 62 to 63 removing shipping bracket, 24 setting up, 17 to 27 stand, unpacking and assembling, 17 to 20 unpacking, 17 to 22 Stylus Pro 9880 mounting on stand, 31 to 34 paper... basket, 34 to 37, 64 to 66 removing shipping bracket, 33 setting up, 27 to 37 stand, unpacking and assembling, 27 to 29 unpacking, 27 to 30 Suction, 68, 82, 107 Support, Epson, 11 System requirements, 11 to...