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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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.... Setting Up Your System for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. See "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 14 for details. 6. Configure the network interface for Network Printing 9 If you are installed on...
.... Setting Up Your System for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. See "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 14 for details. 6. Configure the network interface for Network Printing 9 If you are installed on...
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...Configure the network interface for Network Printing An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to show that your printer. Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 3. c Caution: After turning off the printer, wait until the network interface status lights go off . 2. If you use a high-... 100Base-TX network with light network traffic. 3. Press the Menu r button on a TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. Now, you can use on the printer to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. Note: You can configure the network interface for details. See the ...
...Configure the network interface for Network Printing An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to show that your printer. Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 3. c Caution: After turning off the printer, wait until the network interface status lights go off . 2. If you use a high-... 100Base-TX network with light network traffic. 3. Press the Menu r button on a TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. Now, you can use on the printer to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. Note: You can configure the network interface for details. See the ...
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... a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the Menu r button on each computer that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. 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. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then...
... a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the Menu r button on each computer that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. 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. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then...
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When you created for Network Printing Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Click Finish. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 6. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Installing the printer driver 1.
When you created for Network Printing Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Click Finish. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 6. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Installing the printer driver 1.
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Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click the Close button to return to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to the Printers and Faxes window. When you created for Network Printing 23 Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. 10.
Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click the Close button to return to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to the Printers and Faxes window. When you created for Network Printing 23 Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. 10.
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... to install the printer driver. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with Bonjour, click More Printers, select Bonjour from...printer software CD-ROM in your printer for Network Printing See the manual shipped with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP printing 1. Select the printer model that is installed on -screen instructions to install the printer driver...
... to install the printer driver. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with Bonjour, click More Printers, select Bonjour from...printer software CD-ROM in your printer for Network Printing See the manual shipped with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP printing 1. Select the printer model that is installed on -screen instructions to install the printer driver...
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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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...Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you ...how to maintain your printer to avoid bodily injury. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on a network. You can...
...Adobe® Reader® (also supplied on your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your printer on setting up and using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you ...how to maintain your printer to avoid bodily injury. 11 Introduction This Printer Guide provides important information on a network. You can...
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...products through Friday. Introduction | 13 Tip: If you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. To find the nearest reseller, visit www... To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to common problems. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305. You can download drivers, firmware, and ...
...products through Friday. Introduction | 13 Tip: If you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. To find the nearest reseller, visit www... To use your printer in either a stand-alone or per-to common problems. You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call (562) 276-1305. You can download drivers, firmware, and ...
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You see this screen: 43 Installing the Software for a newer version of your printer model. Click your printer driver on the Epson support site at epson.com/support. Double-click the Epson installer icon. 4. For Windows, see this screen: 5. Read the license agreement and click Agree. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. You see page 45. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 2.
You see this screen: 43 Installing the Software for a newer version of your printer model. Click your printer driver on the Epson support site at epson.com/support. Double-click the Epson installer icon. 4. For Windows, see this screen: 5. Read the license agreement and click Agree. Setting Up the Printer | 43 Note: You can check for Macintosh Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. You see page 45. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 2.
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...one. Open the Applications folder and drag the EpsonNet folder into the trash. For network connection, click More Printers and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. 44 | Setting Up the Printer Note: If you see the prompt, click Restart. 9. You see your system, you must uninstall the...version of EpsonNet Config on your printer in the Name field on your printer from the list and click Add. 44 Then reinstall your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available. For USB connection, select your printer and wait while your printer software. 6. Follow the on-...
...one. Open the Applications folder and drag the EpsonNet folder into the trash. For network connection, click More Printers and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. 44 | Setting Up the Printer Note: If you see the prompt, click Restart. 9. You see your system, you must uninstall the...version of EpsonNet Config on your printer in the Name field on your printer from the list and click Add. 44 Then reinstall your Macintosh finds the driver and the Add button becomes available. For USB connection, select your printer and wait while your printer software. 6. Follow the on-...
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... Agree. Go to page 46 to update your printer is turned off. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 45 You see your computer. Close the Printer Setup Utility. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your printer in the Printer List: 12. Turn on your computer. 3. ...You see messages asking if you want to install the software for Windows Follow these steps to install or run various installation programs, select Continue, Continue Anyway, or Install this screen: 45 Note: If you see this driver...
... Agree. Go to page 46 to update your printer is turned off. 2. Setting Up the Printer | 45 You see your computer. Close the Printer Setup Utility. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your printer in the Printer List: 12. Turn on your computer. 3. ...You see messages asking if you want to install the software for Windows Follow these steps to install or run various installation programs, select Continue, Continue Anyway, or Install this screen: 45 Note: If you see this driver...
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... the Firmware Updater window. 5. Select the file and click Choose. 7. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is updating. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your printer. 6. Double-click the firmware file to see the on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to... Panel. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Downloading the Firmware 1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on the screen. Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. You may also need...
... the Firmware Updater window. 5. Select the file and click Choose. 7. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is updating. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your printer. 6. Double-click the firmware file to see the on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to... Panel. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Downloading the Firmware 1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on the screen. Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3. You may also need...
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... its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. • To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the Sheet icon does not appear on Epson paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with a 2- Using Roll Paper You can use cotton gloves. • Be careful not...be sure to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880], or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. or 3-inch core and a width of up to follow the media handling guidelines on page 50, as well as these guidelines, as well as those included in your printer driver software before you send your bare hands. ...
... its original packaging-including the bag, end caps, and box. • To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the Sheet icon does not appear on Epson paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with a 2- Using Roll Paper You can use cotton gloves. • Be careful not...be sure to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880], or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. or 3-inch core and a width of up to follow the media handling guidelines on page 50, as well as these guidelines, as well as those included in your printer driver software before you send your bare hands. ...
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...If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons. 5. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the d button to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP. 3. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. Press the Menu button. 5. You can print on cut sheets; Using Cut... Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. The paper is removed from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Press the Menu button again to highlight PAGE LINE. 4. make sure it is...
...If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons. 5. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the d button to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP. 3. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. Press the Menu button. 5. You can print on cut sheets; Using Cut... Sheet Paper You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. The paper is removed from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. Press the Menu button again to highlight PAGE LINE. 4. make sure it is...
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... a paper configuration to adjust the platen gap setting. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to optimize your paper is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you notice head... strikes on thick media. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to select the Printer...
... a paper configuration to adjust the platen gap setting. See page 69 for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to optimize your paper is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you notice head... strikes on thick media. Adjusting the Platen Gap for more information. 63 If that doesn't solve the problem, try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to select the Printer...