Printer Guide
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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 Unpacking...
... 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 Unpacking...
Printer Guide
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... 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 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 Management...
... 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 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 Management...
Printer Guide
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...) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9880 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- 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...
...) Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9880 only) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- or 3-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7880: Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- 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...
Printer Guide
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... 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 your entire computer system away from dusty areas. • Keep your printer, read the following safety instructions to 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. Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using your entire computer system away from dusty areas. • Keep your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you...
Printer Guide
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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. 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)
Printer Guide
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... minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for more information. 6. Now go to assemble the printer and stand. 29 Unlock the casters. See page 179 for easy access and ventilation. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject...
... minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for more information. 6. Now go to assemble the printer and stand. 29 Unlock the casters. See page 179 for easy access and ventilation. Follow these steps to assemble your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject...
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... illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 Otherwise, you find that is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the 5 paper guides to the AC inlet on the ...: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the back of the printer. If you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Connect the power cord to...
... illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for more information. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 39 Otherwise, you find that is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the 5 paper guides to the AC inlet on the ...: Do not use an outlet that your roll paper is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the back of the printer. If you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage. 3. Connect the power cord to...
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... need to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer. See page 69 for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 24...Epson paper or other media, for your paper Selecting Media for instructions. 49 core: 6 in. (150 mm) Cut sheets Letter size up to 44 in. (112 cm) wide Letter size up to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in . 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880...
... need to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. The following information: • Selecting media for your printer. See page 69 for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as posterboard up to 24...Epson paper or other media, for your paper Selecting Media for instructions. 49 core: 6 in. (150 mm) Cut sheets Letter size up to 44 in. (112 cm) wide Letter size up to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in . 49 Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880...
Printer Guide
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... catch printouts in front of the printer. Use this method for the Pro 9880. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either to your printer and catches your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. Follow the instructions below . Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in...
... catch printouts in front of the printer. Use this method for the Pro 9880. 64 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: When you print on posterboard, set it up either to your printer and catches your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. Follow the instructions below . Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 To catch printouts in...
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Slide the upper metal rods all the way in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) ...or longer. 1. Then push the lower rods down, so that are 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. If there is taut. Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the...
Slide the upper metal rods all the way in front of the basket, as shown below to the floor. 66 If you are using the paper guides, make sure they rest on the floor. 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is any prints that they are 62 inches (157 cm) ...or longer. 1. Then push the lower rods down, so that are 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. If there is taut. Use this method for posterboard or any slack, the...
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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 Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2.
Printer Guide
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...color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Choosing advanced black and white photo settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880... comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver,...
...color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Choosing advanced black and white photo settings • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880... comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver,...
Printer Guide
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... (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 Paper sizes with the Auto Expand option provide the best solution for borderless printing. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page...
... (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 Paper sizes with the Auto Expand option provide the best solution for borderless printing. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page...
Printer Guide
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...Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied to size your image correctly. See page 45 for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. 99 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper... Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. This chapter includes the following information: • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing roll paper settings • Choosing cut sheet paper...
...Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied to size your image correctly. See page 45 for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. 99 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for instructions If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper... Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. This chapter includes the following information: • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing roll paper settings • Choosing cut sheet paper...
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If you use Retain Size, you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines: Roll paper width 8.3 inches (211 mm) 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) 16 inches ( 406 mm) 17 inches (432 mm) 24 inches (610 mm) ...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 the width of the roll media. Auto Expand provides...
If you use Retain Size, you can minimize clipping by sizing your image slightly wider than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines: Roll paper width 8.3 inches (211 mm) 10 inches (254 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) 16 inches ( 406 mm) 17 inches (432 mm) 24 inches (610 mm) ...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 the width of the roll media. Auto Expand provides...
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... date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in the next section), or view the...blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. 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 fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the ...
... date and time • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to the features described in the next section), or view the...blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. 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 fine-tune a variety of your printer. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the ...
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... (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD display). 2. Replacement tanks are available from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 4. Follow these steps to 60% of capacity. Make sure the printer is full. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the ...LCD display to determine which tank needs to spill ink from Epson (part number C12C890191). Caution: Be careful not to be replaced (left...
... (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD display). 2. Replacement tanks are available from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 4. Follow these steps to 60% of capacity. Make sure the printer is full. To maximize tank life, you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the ...LCD display to determine which tank needs to spill ink from Epson (part number C12C890191). Caution: Be careful not to be replaced (left...
Printer Guide
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There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the printer. Solving Problems | 179 Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and five for the Pro 9880. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Do one of the printer, move the guides to the forward position. 179
There are feeding paper in front of the following: • If you can attach the paper guides to the printer. Solving Problems | 179 Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you are two paper guides for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and five for the Pro 9880. Attach the guides to the bottom of the printer as shown: Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Do one of the printer, move the guides to the forward position. 179
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...Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Height 22.4 inches (560 mm) (without stand) 47.84 inches (1196 mm) Width 47.12 inches (1178 mm) 68.08 inches (1702 mm) Depth 20.04 inches (501mm) 27.12 inches (678 mm) Weight 108 lb (49 kg) printer (without consumables...B, class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 186 Epson Stylus Pro 7880: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 44 inches (1118 mm) Up to 150 feet for 2-inch cored...
...Weight Specification Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Height 22.4 inches (560 mm) (without stand) 47.84 inches (1196 mm) Width 47.12 inches (1178 mm) 68.08 inches (1702 mm) Depth 20.04 inches (501mm) 27.12 inches (678 mm) Weight 108 lb (49 kg) printer (without consumables...B, class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Paper thickness Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 186 Epson Stylus Pro 7880: 24 inches (610 mm) Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 44 inches (1118 mm) Up to 150 feet for 2-inch cored...
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..., print settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Specifications | 189 Note: We recommend that you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements...
..., print settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Specifications | 189 Note: We recommend that you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm, or set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Size group Others Size name - - - - - - * Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only Measurements...