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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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... for Thick or Thin Paper 61 Using the Paper 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 Paper 67 Creating Paper Configurations 67 Printing Your Paper Configurations 69 Selecting Paper Configurations 69 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing...
... for Thick or Thin Paper 61 Using the Paper 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 Paper 67 Creating Paper Configurations 67 Printing Your Paper Configurations 69 Selecting Paper Configurations 69 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing...
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... list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. com ...for use with heavy media, which can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9880 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9880 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro...
... list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. com ...for use with heavy media, which can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9880 only) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9880 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro...
Printer Guide
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... the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 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] without ink or paper. The printer will not operate properly if it is designed for the...
... the type of heavy stock or posterboard. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 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] without ink or paper. The printer will not operate properly if it is designed for the...
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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Then move the printer to ship the printer. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the two paper guides to set up and use . (The casters are needed to the bottom of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 ...Up the Printer | 29 5. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack the printer, and four are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 7. If you find that your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see ...
Then move the printer to ship the printer. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the two paper guides to set up and use . (The casters are needed to the bottom of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 ...Up the Printer | 29 5. Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack the printer, and four are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 7. If you find that your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see ...
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... off the printer and cause damage. 3. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled...
... off the printer and cause damage. 3. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled...
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... mil (0.8 to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths up to 24 in . 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. For a list of available media, see the on a variety...
... mil (0.8 to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Using roll paper • Using cut sheets in widths up to 24 in . 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. For a list of available media, see the on a variety...
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... front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in length. 64 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts ...in front of the printer. The basket keeps your printouts as shown below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 66 or page 67 for posterboard...
... front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in length. 64 Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts ...in front of the printer. The basket keeps your printouts as shown below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 66 or page 67 for posterboard...
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...printer. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. If you are in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 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 posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in .
...printer. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. If you are in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 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 posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in .
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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.
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... com for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of ...printer for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can create your operating system. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for color photos. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color...
... com for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of ...printer for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. You can create your operating system. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for color photos. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color...
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... an image slightly wider than the actual width of the roll media. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for guidelines: Roll paper width 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) 16 inches (406 mm) 17 inches...) 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 If you use a paper size with the Retain Size option, you can create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media.
... an image slightly wider than the actual width of the roll media. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for guidelines: Roll paper width 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) 16 inches (406 mm) 17 inches...) 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 If you use a paper size with the Retain Size option, you can create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media.
Printer Guide
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99 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. See your operating system. See page 45 for instructions If you want to use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications,... images on roll paper, check the guidelines on -screen User's Guide for your on page 100 to set basic printing properties. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced...
99 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. See your operating system. See page 45 for instructions If you want to use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications,... images on roll paper, check the guidelines on -screen User's Guide for your on page 100 to set basic printing properties. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced...
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... you use Retain Size, you need to size your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines: Roll paper width 8.3 inches (211 mm) 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 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 minimize clipping by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it. Your image may be clipped...
... you use Retain Size, you need to size your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines: Roll paper width 8.3 inches (211 mm) 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 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 minimize clipping by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it. Your image may be clipped...
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...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to 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 fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer... the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best.
...Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to 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 fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer... the date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at their best.
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... 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 should appear on the LCD display). 2. Grasp...gently pull out the maintenance tank. 158 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the plastic 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...
... 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 should appear on the LCD display). 2. Grasp...gently pull out the maintenance tank. 158 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the plastic 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...
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There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the printer. 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 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.
There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the printer. 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 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.
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...Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950 CSA 22.2 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 ...
...Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950 CSA 22.2 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 ...
Printer Guide
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... 3 mm, or set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. The use , and temperature. 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 × ...right and left. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of opening package -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C); within...
... 3 mm, or set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. The use , and temperature. 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 × ...right and left. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of opening package -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C); within...