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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...
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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...
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... 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Part number...
... 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Manual Media Cutting System* Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System) One-year extended warranty Two-year extended warranty Part number...
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...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.) • Place the printer on and off. • Avoid using your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference,...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. Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using electrical outlets controlled by...
...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.) • Place the printer on and off. • Avoid using your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference,...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. Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using electrical outlets controlled by...
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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.
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... 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 unpack and set up the printer. Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers...
... 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 unpack and set up the printer. Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers...
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... locations near potential sources of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) to ship the printer. Now go to set it on page 39. Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you find that your roll paper...
... locations near potential sources of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) to ship the printer. Now go to set it on page 39. Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you find that your roll paper...
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.... Connecting the Power Cord 1. 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. 2. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by ...an automatic timer or wall switch. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39...
.... Connecting the Power Cord 1. 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. 2. Caution: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by ...an automatic timer or wall switch. See page 179 for the Pro 7880. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39...
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... mm) 3 in widths up to 610 mm) wide 2 in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. You can use: Supported paper sizes Pro 9880 Pro 7880 Maximum external roll diameter Thickness Roll paper 8 to 44.0 in...
... mm) 3 in widths up to 610 mm) wide 2 in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on -screen User's Guide. You can use: Supported paper sizes Pro 9880 Pro 7880 Maximum external roll diameter Thickness Roll paper 8 to 44.0 in...
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...as shown below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 66 or page 67 for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in length. 64 You can set the basket to catch printouts in front of the printer. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in ...front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches...
...as shown below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 66 or page 67 for posterboard or any prints that are 36 inches or more in length. 64 You can set the basket to catch printouts in front of the printer. Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in ...front of the printer, pull the paper basket forward as they come out. Using the Paper Basket The paper basket attaches...
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Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. If there is taut. Then push the lower rods down, so that are in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in front of the printer. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below . 2.
Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. If there is taut. Then push the lower rods down, so that are in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the paper may not slide properly to set up the basket in front of the printer. 66 | Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below . 2.
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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. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks. 67
Printer Guide
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...you have them created by a color specialist. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles for instructions. See your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. Make sure any ...you want to use color management features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-...
...you have them created by a color specialist. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles for instructions. See your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. Make sure any ...you want to use color management features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-...
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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 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you set the margins to it. 82... | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper ...
....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 Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you set the margins to it. 82... | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper ...
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... if you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your printer for your on page 100 to the right folder. 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. Before you print, you the most accurate colors and best output from the...
... if you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your printer for your on page 100 to the right folder. 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. Before you print, you the most accurate colors and best output from the...
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... 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. Auto Expand provides the best solution for... 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 page 107.
... 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. Auto Expand provides the best solution for... 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 page 107.
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... at their best. 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. For more information, see page 138). 135
... at their best. 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. For more information, see page 138). 135
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...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 full. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the LCD display to determine which tank needs...the handle at all times and dispose of it . Place the used more than the left or right). 3. 158 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the plastic bag included with the new tank. 5. Follow these steps to spill ink from...
...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 full. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the LCD display to determine which tank needs...the handle at all times and dispose of it . Place the used more than the left or right). 3. 158 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the plastic bag included with the new tank. 5. Follow these steps to spill ink from...
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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. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand ...by two people. See page 164 for the correct holding position.) Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880 8. Keep the printer level while moving it . 162 162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 weighs about setting up the printer after transporting it . Keep them in a safe place. 7. ...
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. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers located near the rear hand ...by two people. See page 164 for the correct holding position.) Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880 8. Keep the printer level while moving it . 162 162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 weighs about setting up the printer after transporting it . Keep them in a safe place. 7. ...
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Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters. Release the front casters. Carefully roll the printer to setting it up for a long time. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after moving...
Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after transporting it is almost identical to its new location, then lock the casters. Release the front casters. Carefully roll the printer to setting it up for a long time. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after moving...