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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About Your Printer 5 About This Guide 5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 6 Operating Environment 6 Features of the Network Interface 6 Network Interface Operation 7 Status lights 7 Network connector 7 About the Software... the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25 Accessing the...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About Your Printer 5 About This Guide 5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 6 Operating Environment 6 Features of the Network Interface 6 Network Interface Operation 7 Status lights 7 Network connector 7 About the Software... the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25 Accessing the...
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... network settings (such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. Install the necessary components on page 7 for details. 2. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.
... network settings (such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. Install the necessary components on page 7 for details. 2. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.
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... highlight ENABLE. 5. See the next section for use both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Make sure the printer is on a TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. c Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 6 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to disable the Bonjour setting, use on . Now, you want ...
... highlight ENABLE. 5. See the next section for use both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Make sure the printer is on a TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. c Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 6 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to disable the Bonjour setting, use on . Now, you want ...
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... print the Network Status sheet. Click Start, Control Panel, and then Printer. 2. Click Add a printer to highlight TEST PRINT, and then press r. 4. Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to enter the printer's menu system. 3. See the section appropriate for Network Printing Press d to...
... print the Network Status sheet. Click Start, Control Panel, and then Printer. 2. Click Add a printer to highlight TEST PRINT, and then press r. 4. Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to enter the printer's menu system. 3. See the section appropriate for Network Printing Press d to...
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Click Finish. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. When you created for Network Printing 6. Click Next. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
Click Finish. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. When you created for Network Printing 6. Click Next. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
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Click the Close button to return to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to the Printers and Faxes window. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. When you created for Network Printing 23 Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2.
Click the Close button to return to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to the Printers and Faxes window. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. When you created for Network Printing 23 Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2.
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... connected with Bonjour. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Select the printer model that is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps ...list, and then select the printer model. 5. Bonjour printing 1. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Note: If your printer is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add....
... connected with Bonjour. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Select the printer model that is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps ...list, and then select the printer model. 5. Bonjour printing 1. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Note: If your printer is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add....
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...EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 28 to 29 L LAN, checking, 42 Lights, status, 7 M MAC address, 31 Macintosh Bonjour printing, 24 installing printer driver, 24 network settings, 13 selecting a printing method, 10 TCP/IP printing, 24 Microsoft network, 34 N Network cable, 7 connector, 7 printing status ... connecting to network, 14 Network software, uninstalling, 43 O Operating environment, 6 P Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 37 ping, 42 Printer driver installing in Windows Vista, 16 to 18 installing in Windows XP, 19 to 23 installing on Macintosh, 24 Problems, solving, 39 to 40 ...
...EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 28 to 29 L LAN, checking, 42 Lights, status, 7 M MAC address, 31 Macintosh Bonjour printing, 24 installing printer driver, 24 network settings, 13 selecting a printing method, 10 TCP/IP printing, 24 Microsoft network, 34 N Network cable, 7 connector, 7 printing status ... connecting to network, 14 Network software, uninstalling, 43 O Operating environment, 6 P Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 37 ping, 42 Printer driver installing in Windows Vista, 16 to 18 installing in Windows XP, 19 to 23 installing on Macintosh, 24 Problems, solving, 39 to 40 ...
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... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for 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 Removing Paper from the Spindle 53 Switching ... 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 ...
... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for 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 Removing Paper from the Spindle 53 Switching ... 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 ...
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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 100 ...and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 110 Importing a Custom Settings Group 111 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 111 Editing Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and ...
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 100 ...and Exporting a Custom Settings Group 110 Importing a Custom Settings Group 111 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group 111 Editing Printer Driver Settings 112 Managing Print Jobs 113 Using the Progress Meter 113 Optimizing Print Speed 114 Setting Monitoring Preferences 115 5 Maintaining and ...
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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 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 ...
...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 ...
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...injury. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer. 11 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up...to maintain your printer to keep 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 the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing...
...injury. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of your printer. 11 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up...to maintain your printer to keep 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 the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing...
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...215;) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your printer. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the...notice. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Visit Epson's support website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. You can purchase online at epson.com/support and select your product for installing the printer software 13 sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305...
...215;) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your printer. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the...notice. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Visit Epson's support website at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. You can purchase online at epson.com/support and select your product for installing the printer software 13 sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305...
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Double-click the Epson installer icon. 4. Click your printer. 2. Installing the Software for a newer version of your printer driver on a Macintosh. You see page 45. 1. For Windows, see this screen: 43 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see this screen: 5. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer model. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on the Epson support site at epson.com/support.
Double-click the Epson installer icon. 4. Click your printer. 2. Installing the Software for a newer version of your printer driver on a Macintosh. You see page 45. 1. For Windows, see this screen: 43 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see this screen: 5. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer model. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on the Epson support site at epson.com/support.
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... installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your printer software. 6. When you want to the Epson Professional Imaging Website on this screen. 11. Then click Add. You see your printer in the Name field on your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available. Open the Applications folder and...
... installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your printer software. 6. When you want to the Epson Professional Imaging Website on this screen. 11. Then click Add. You see your printer in the Name field on your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available. Open the Applications folder and...
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...: 12. You see messages asking if you see this driver software anyway as necessary. Make sure your computer. Setting Up the Printer | 45 You see your computer. 3. Read the license agreement and click Agree. Go to page 46 to install or run various installation ...programs, select Continue, Continue Anyway, or Install this screen: 45 Note: If you want to update your printer firmware, if necessary. Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install the software for Windows: 1. The installer starts automatically. 4. Close ...
...: 12. You see messages asking if you see this driver software anyway as necessary. Make sure your computer. Setting Up the Printer | 45 You see your computer. 3. Read the license agreement and click Agree. Go to page 46 to install or run various installation ...programs, select Continue, Continue Anyway, or Install this screen: 45 Note: If you want to update your printer firmware, if necessary. Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install the software for Windows: 1. The installer starts automatically. 4. Close ...
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... the firmware version displayed. When done, press the l button. Updating the Firmware 1. Make sure your printer is updating. Select the file and click Choose. 7. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your desktop. You may also need to see the LFP Remote Panel. Double-click... of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it . 2. Setting Up the Printer | 47 Checking the Current Firmware Version 1. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. You see the on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to update.) 47 You see the ...
... the firmware version displayed. When done, press the l button. Updating the Firmware 1. Make sure your printer is updating. Select the file and click Choose. 7. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your desktop. You may also need to see the LFP Remote Panel. Double-click... of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it . 2. Setting Up the Printer | 47 Checking the Current Firmware Version 1. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. You see the on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to update.) 47 You see the ...
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...(Mac OS X) or page 102 (Windows) for instructions. • Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer driver software and on Epson paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with a 2- See page 83 (Mac OS X), or page 107 or page... (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. 50 | Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these special guidelines for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain quality. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Avoid storing your printer software. • ...
...(Mac OS X) or page 102 (Windows) for instructions. • Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer driver software and on Epson paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with a 2- See page 83 (Mac OS X), or page 107 or page... (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. 50 | Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these special guidelines for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain quality. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Avoid storing your printer software. • ...
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... printer driver software. The paper is removed from the paper path and rolled up. 57 roll (Auto Cut 6. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu. Press the button to highlight PAGE LINE. 4. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro... 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Printing Trim Lines You can leave your pages (Auto Cut On) or on the right edge of cut sheets; Press the d button...
... printer driver software. The paper is removed from the paper path and rolled up. 57 roll (Auto Cut 6. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu. Press the button to highlight PAGE LINE. 4. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro... 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Printing Trim Lines You can leave your pages (Auto Cut On) or on the right edge of cut sheets; Press the d button...
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Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the NARROW setting when you notice head strikes on your prints, make sure your paper is not satisfactory when using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. STANDARD is highlighted as the ... and Other Media | 63 Note: If you print on thick media. Press the Menu button. 2. You can also try changing it to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP. 3. If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to choose NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or...
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the NARROW setting when you notice head strikes on your prints, make sure your paper is not satisfactory when using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. STANDARD is highlighted as the ... and Other Media | 63 Note: If you print on thick media. Press the Menu button. 2. You can also try changing it to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP. 3. If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to choose NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or...