Network Guide
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... link to the default settings. Red indicates that either the paper or ink is not updated automatically. You can distinguish the network interface by its MAC address. The printer status is low. Timeout Configure the desired settings for IPP. Press Refresh...display the latest printer information. IPP Configure the desired settings for Timeout. Network Ethernet Configure the applicable settings for Printing Control. Printing Control Configure the desired settings for Ethernet. Yellow indicates that either Auto, MDI, or MDI-X The background color of the ...
... link to the default settings. Red indicates that either the paper or ink is not updated automatically. You can distinguish the network interface by its MAC address. The printer status is low. Timeout Configure the desired settings for IPP. Press Refresh...display the latest printer information. IPP Configure the desired settings for Timeout. Network Ethernet Configure the applicable settings for Printing Control. Printing Control Configure the desired settings for Ethernet. Yellow indicates that either Auto, MDI, or MDI-X The background color of the ...
Printer Guide
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... Requirements 12 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...
... Requirements 12 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...
Printer Guide
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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...Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
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...Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Switching Black Ink Cartridges 130 Draining the Old Ink 130 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 132 Updating the Printer Driver Information 133 Changing the Date and Time 134 7
Printer Guide
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...New 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 ...
...New 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 ...
Printer Guide
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... working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have it to your equipment. You can read the guide using your printer on a network. Attach it ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for easy reference. •... Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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 ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your...
... working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have it to your equipment. You can read the guide using your printer on a network. Attach it ). • The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions for easy reference. •... Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as 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 ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your...
Printer Guide
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...) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for accessories and options that are currently available. com for a complete list. 12 In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. 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- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro...
...) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for accessories and options that are currently available. com for a complete list. 12 In addition, you can damage the printer's built-in cutter. 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- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro...
Printer Guide
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...more recommended) • At least 30GB of professional printing products through Friday. Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. Introduction | 13 Tip: If... you experience difficulty with your printer. 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. Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the...
...more recommended) • At least 30GB of professional printing products through Friday. Or you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to change without notice. Introduction | 13 Tip: If... you experience difficulty with your printer. 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. Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the...
Printer Guide
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... is designed for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you 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 . Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat...
... is designed for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you 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 . Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat...
Printer Guide
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... may affect normal operation and printing. 17 However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After...
... may affect normal operation and printing. 17 However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. • If you remove an ink cartridge for best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. • After...
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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... a network Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack and set up the printer. 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...
... a network Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack and set up the printer. 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...
Printer Guide
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... a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper guides Lift the box up and away from the side as shown. 3. If you have all the items shown below . Remove ... from the sides of the box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. See page 144.
... a Photo Black cartridge. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Roll paper and spindle Spindle adapters 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 23 2 Paper guides Lift the box up and away from the side as shown. 3. If you have all the items shown below . Remove ... from the sides of the box as shown below , in addition to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " 4. See page 144.
Printer Guide
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Remove any packing tape. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Bolt 26 Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Open the front cover. 26 | Setting Up the Printer 4.
Remove any packing tape. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Bolt 26 Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Open the front cover. 26 | Setting Up the Printer 4.
Printer Guide
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... purchased separately. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32 See page 144. 3. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. 32 | Setting Up the...
... purchased separately. Make sure you prefer to the printer: Power cord Spindle adapters Roll paper and spindle 8 Ink cartridges Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit 5 Paper guides 32 See page 144. 3. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the printer. Remove ink cartridges and accessories # " Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. 32 | Setting Up the...
Printer Guide
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Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Bolt 35 Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you need to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Bolt 35 Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank.
Printer Guide
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... Black. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to charge the ink system. 40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. If you can install the Matte... each cartridge to be present during the ink installation process. Ink lever 3. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Note: You need to use Matte Black (sold separately; Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of cartridges as...
... Black. The cartridges shipped with your printer are in each cartridge. 40 Make sure the ink levers are provided mainly to charge the ink system. 40 | Setting Up the Printer Note: The default black ink cartridge is normal for initial ink charging. If you can install the Matte... each cartridge to be present during the ink installation process. Ink lever 3. In a moment, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE appears on the printer. Note: You need to use Matte Black (sold separately; Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for up to one-third of cartridges as...
Printer Guide
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... insert it into the correct slot and that you insert each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the front cover while the P Power light is finished when the P ...before READY will appear on the display. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. When messages appear on the LCD display. See page 49 for instructions. 41 Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. After installing all the way...
... insert it into the correct slot and that you insert each cartridge all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the front cover while the P Power light is finished when the P ...before READY will appear on the display. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P Power light flashes. 6. When messages appear on the LCD display. See page 49 for instructions. 41 Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. After installing all the way...
Printer Guide
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... make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to save each one. 70 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. When done, press the Pause button. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media... 7. Examine the printed pattern for each setting. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJUSTMENT adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® pattern. You can make similar settings using the printer...
... make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to save each one. 70 Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. When done, press the Pause button. 70 | Handling Paper and Other Media... 7. Examine the printed pattern for each setting. Make adjustments as drafting paper or backlight film. • M/W ADJUSTMENT adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® pattern. You can make similar settings using the printer...
Printer Guide
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... Piezo Pro Matte Canvas Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Canvas Canvas Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset® Velvet (roll paper only) 89 Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 For this ...
... Piezo Pro Matte Canvas Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Canvas Canvas Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset® Velvet (roll paper only) 89 Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 For this ...
Printer Guide
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... drop-down menu. In most cases, you need to perform color management, make sure you turn it off in your printer's profile. Choose this setting, you use the driver to change the Color Density setting if your application, rather than in Photoshop or another...Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to your application....
... drop-down menu. In most cases, you need to perform color management, make sure you turn it off in your printer's profile. Choose this setting, you use the driver to change the Color Density setting if your application, rather than in Photoshop or another...Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in the printer driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to your application....