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... Installing the 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 ...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...
... Installing the 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 ...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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... available. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension...
... available. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) Ink Cartridges Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 See page 145 for a complete list. 12 or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension...
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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26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Remove any packing tape. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Bolt 26 Open the front cover.
26 | Setting Up the Printer 4. Remove any packing tape. Note: To prevent paper jams, don't place the bolt back in case you need to ship the printer. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown. Check these areas: • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Save the bolt and bracket in the printer. 5. Follow the red wire to the stand with the wing screws and washers. Fasten the printer to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Bolt 26 Open the front cover.
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Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. 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 Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown.
Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to ship the printer. Save the bolt and bracket in case you remove all the tape. 6. 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 Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown.
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...; 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. For more information, see page 138). 135 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section...
...; 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. For more information, see page 138). 135 135 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to the features described in the next section...
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...and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Other printer parts need to start printing. Press the Menu button. 2. Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. When done... l. 136 Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is indicated as follows: E[*****]F = 100-81% of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining E[**** ]F = 80-61% E[*** ]F = 60-41% E[** ]F = 40-21% E[* ]F = 20-11% % = less than 10% of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining Viewing Status Information 1. Press...
...and Transporting the Printer Note: You can be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. Other printer parts need to start printing. Press the Menu button. 2. Do one of pages that can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. When done... l. 136 Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is indicated as follows: E[*****]F = 100-81% of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining E[**** ]F = 80-61% E[*** ]F = 60-41% E[** ]F = 40-21% E[* ]F = 20-11% % = less than 10% of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining Viewing Status Information 1. Press...
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... press l. • To check how much of other printer parts, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE TANK, then press Menu. See page 152 for instructions.) • To check the amount of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described on the printer's control panel. When done, press l. • To ...check the status of the maintenance tank has been used, press d to highlight SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu. Maintaining and Transporting the...
... press l. • To check how much of other printer parts, press d to highlight MAINTENANCE TANK, then press Menu. See page 152 for instructions.) • To check the amount of the cutter is displayed, using the symbols described on the printer's control panel. When done, press l. • To ...check the status of the maintenance tank has been used, press d to highlight SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu. Maintaining and Transporting the...
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...-click the icon for your printer to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The status of the printer parts is indicated with your printer driver lets you check the ...added a shortcut icon for your printer and select Properties. Follow the steps below to use the utility to exit the menu. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor (Mac OS X) or EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. 138 See page 125 to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button...
...-click the icon for your printer to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The status of the printer parts is indicated with your printer driver lets you check the ...added a shortcut icon for your printer and select Properties. Follow the steps below to use the utility to exit the menu. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor (Mac OS X) or EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. 138 See page 125 to run maintenance utilities by clicking the Utility button...
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...the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these steps to use the printer's menus to run. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to add the icon. The printer will automatically run maintenance ...the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in your printer to the Windows taskbar, you can also use your printer software to clear the nozzles. Click the ...
...the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these steps to use the printer's menus to run. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to add the icon. The printer will automatically run maintenance ...the icon on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer's control panel. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 in your printer to the Windows taskbar, you can also use your printer software to clear the nozzles. Click the ...
Printer Guide
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... turn off the printer, open the front cover, release the paper lever, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art ...use the Black Ink Conversion Kit (included with your printer) and the new black ink cartridge (either Matte or Photo) that you begin the conversion process. Press the Menu button. 3. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink. You will need to switch and consumes a...
... turn off the printer, open the front cover, release the paper lever, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art ...use the Black Ink Conversion Kit (included with your printer) and the new black ink cartridge (either Matte or Photo) that you begin the conversion process. Press the Menu button. 3. Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink. You will need to switch and consumes a...
Printer Guide
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... printer software (see a message prompting you see page 138), or by viewing its icon on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 3. Push down on the control panel, shown below. Close the front cover when you to the home position and READY appears on the Pro 9880 LCD display) 157 Maintenance tank... icon (2 tank icons appear on the LCD display. The cutter moves to do so.
... printer software (see a message prompting you see page 138), or by viewing its icon on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 3. Push down on the control panel, shown below. Close the front cover when you to the home position and READY appears on the Pro 9880 LCD display) 157 Maintenance tank... icon (2 tank icons appear on the LCD display. The cutter moves to do so.
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... steps to be replaced (left . Caution: Be careful not to nearly full Tank 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 printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Place the used more than the left or right). 3. 158 | Maintaining and...
... steps to be replaced (left . Caution: Be careful not to nearly full Tank 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 printer) and gently pull out the maintenance tank. Place the used more than the left or right). 3. 158 | Maintaining and...
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... check the package and product code. One of the ink levers is not loaded. Paper is raised. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is installed. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR BK INK CHANGE INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT ...the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Make sure you have replacement cartridges available; The maintenance tank is low. maintenance tank. see page 157. 170 Pressing l to be used with the correct Epson ink cartridge. see page 144. Replace the ink cartridge with this printer. Pull the lever down ...
... check the package and product code. One of the ink levers is not loaded. Paper is raised. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is installed. INK CARTRIDGE ERROR BK INK CHANGE INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT ...the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Make sure you have replacement cartridges available; The maintenance tank is low. maintenance tank. see page 157. 170 Pressing l to be used with the correct Epson ink cartridge. see page 144. Replace the ink cartridge with this printer. Pull the lever down ...
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...EJECT ERROR Paper remains in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is selected in the printer. LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER The paper roll is wrong. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER 171 Response Replace the maintenance tank. Install ink cartridge(s); If you want to ... press the Pause button. Turn the printer off and then back on the LCD display. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. see page 144. Load cut correctly. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is fully inserted. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is cut evenly. Release the paper ...
...EJECT ERROR Paper remains in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is selected in the printer. LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER The paper roll is wrong. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER 171 Response Replace the maintenance tank. Install ink cartridge(s); If you want to ... press the Pause button. Turn the printer off and then back on the LCD display. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. see page 144. Load cut correctly. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE NO MAINTENANCE TANK Maintenance tank is fully inserted. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is cut evenly. Release the paper ...
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...basic print options, 76 to 78 black and white photos, 85 to 87 borderless printing, 72 to 75 canceling print jobs, 88 checking printer status, 120 to 121 color management, 80 to 81, 85 to 87 custom paper size, 73 to 75 custom preset, 87 installing software, 41 to 43 Media Type... configuration settings, 81 to 82 roll paper settings, 83 to 84 system requirements, 11 to 12 uninstalling software, 162 Maintenance, 117 to 142 Maintenance menu, 124, 136 Maintenance Mode, 134 to 136 Maintenance tank checking status, 117 to 121 ordering, 10 to 11 replacing, 139 to 140 Manual cutter ordering, 10 to 11 ...
...basic print options, 76 to 78 black and white photos, 85 to 87 borderless printing, 72 to 75 canceling print jobs, 88 checking printer status, 120 to 121 color management, 80 to 81, 85 to 87 custom paper size, 73 to 75 custom preset, 87 installing software, 41 to 43 Media Type... configuration settings, 81 to 82 roll paper settings, 83 to 84 system requirements, 11 to 12 uninstalling software, 162 Maintenance, 117 to 142 Maintenance menu, 124, 136 Maintenance Mode, 134 to 136 Maintenance tank checking status, 117 to 121 ordering, 10 to 11 replacing, 139 to 140 Manual cutter ordering, 10 to 11 ...
Product Brochure
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...or - 0.2% of specified page length Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro Printer ColorBurst Editions Includes ColorBurst® RIP Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Automatic Take-up Reel System ...color x 8 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production (recommended) date or 6 months after the "Replace Cartridge" indicator comes on accelerated testing of the ink from 27:00 to 60 Hz 1.0 A /110 -120 V Approx. 55 W or less Less than 5 W Less than 1 W Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank C12C890191 Epson...
...or - 0.2% of specified page length Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro Printer ColorBurst Editions Includes ColorBurst® RIP Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service Automatic Take-up Reel System ...color x 8 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production (recommended) date or 6 months after the "Replace Cartridge" indicator comes on accelerated testing of the ink from 27:00 to 60 Hz 1.0 A /110 -120 V Approx. 55 W or less Less than 5 W Less than 1 W Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank C12C890191 Epson...
Product Information Guide
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...) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 198 lb (90 kg) Stand: 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) Maintenance tank Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 1 - Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 10/07 Front Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Control panel Paper lever Front cover Left ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Right ink cartridge compartment Printer stand Casters Back Network interface USB interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880...
...) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 198 lb (90 kg) Stand: 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) Maintenance tank Paper straps (Pro 9880 only) 1 - Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 10/07 Front Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover Roll paper mounting bracket Control panel Paper lever Front cover Left ink cartridge compartment Paper basket Right ink cartridge compartment Printer stand Casters Back Network interface USB interface Maintenance tank (Pro 9880...
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... Parts You can order these user-replaceable parts: Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 Options Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 offers these settings. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu ROLL PAPER COUNTER Alerts you can purchase optional equipment...
... Parts You can order these user-replaceable parts: Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Part number C12C890191 C12C815291 Options Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 offers these settings. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu ROLL PAPER COUNTER Alerts you can purchase optional equipment...
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... margins for receiving print jobs. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 10/07 DEFAULT (15 mm all around) TOP/BOTTOM 15 mm (3 mm left/right) TOP 35/BOTTOM 15 mm (3 mm left/right) 3 mm (all around) 15 mm (all around) PAPER SIZE CHECK Selects whether the printer checks to the paper. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of various...
... margins for receiving print jobs. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 10/07 DEFAULT (15 mm all around) TOP/BOTTOM 15 mm (3 mm left/right) TOP 35/BOTTOM 15 mm (3 mm left/right) 3 mm (all around) 15 mm (all around) PAPER SIZE CHECK Selects whether the printer checks to the paper. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of various...