EPSON Software Installation Troubleshooting
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... printer with EPSON. 11. The installer copies files to your computer. Click Install Printer Driver. When you see the Click here Main Menu. 7. Follow the steps in "Completing Printer Software Installation" on the back of this screen, turn ON your printer software. You see this sheet. You see the printer driver installation screen. When installation is finished, click OK. 10. Use the instructions on the Start Here sheet to unpack your printer, put on the paper support, install ink cartridges, load paper, and connect...
... printer with EPSON. 11. The installer copies files to your computer. Click Install Printer Driver. When you see the Click here Main Menu. 7. Follow the steps in "Completing Printer Software Installation" on the back of this screen, turn ON your printer software. You see this sheet. You see the printer driver installation screen. When installation is finished, click OK. 10. Use the instructions on the Start Here sheet to unpack your printer, put on the paper support, install ink cartridges, load paper, and connect...
EPSON Software Installation Instructions
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... connecting your printer to a computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me, you see this screen, turn it stops responding, and then download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the web. The screen disappears and installation continues. You see the Click here Main Menu. 7. Click Install Printer Driver. Click OK. EPSON® Stylus® Color 880/880i and 980 ATTENTION: Printer Software Update s Installing your printer software on the back of this sheet. s Completing Windows 95, 98, and Me software installation...
... connecting your printer to a computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me, you see this screen, turn it stops responding, and then download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the web. The screen disappears and installation continues. You see the Click here Main Menu. 7. Click Install Printer Driver. Click OK. EPSON® Stylus® Color 880/880i and 980 ATTENTION: Printer Software Update s Installing your printer software on the back of this sheet. s Completing Windows 95, 98, and Me software installation...
EPSON Software Installation Troubleshooting
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... see this window: If this window remains on your screen for the best here operation, we recommend that you 'll see a window like this: Click 2. On your system. Then click 5. Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. 10/00 SC880i100001 EPSON® Stylus® Color 880i Windows® Printer Software Does Not Install While you're installing your printer software, you download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the EPSON web site...
... see this window: If this window remains on your screen for the best here operation, we recommend that you 'll see a window like this: Click 2. On your system. Then click 5. Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. 10/00 SC880i100001 EPSON® Stylus® Color 880i Windows® Printer Software Does Not Install While you're installing your printer software, you download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the EPSON web site...
Product Brochure
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... Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 880 ink jet printer Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge C378121 T019201 T020201 Support-The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Fine mode. Additional processing time varies based on recycled paper EP SON ST YLU S COLOR 880i P R I NTER SP ECI F IC ATION S Printing Method 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 144 nozzles 48 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Maximum Resolution Up to 2880 x 720 dpi black and color* Ink...
... Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 880 ink jet printer Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge C378121 T019201 T020201 Support-The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Fine mode. Additional processing time varies based on recycled paper EP SON ST YLU S COLOR 880i P R I NTER SP ECI F IC ATION S Printing Method 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 144 nozzles 48 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Maximum Resolution Up to 2880 x 720 dpi black and color* Ink...
Printer Basics
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...24 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 26 Aligning the Print Head 28 Cleaning the Printer 29 Transporting the Printer 30 PROBLEM SOLVING 31 Identifying Printer Parts 31 Diagnosing Printer Problems 32 Checking the Control Panel Lights 32 Running a Printer Check 33 Problems and Solutions 34 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 34 Problems with Printing 35 Problems Getting Good Print Quality 36 Problems with Paper Feeding 38 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 39 Uninstalling Printer Software 40 Where To Get Help 41 EPSON Technical Support...
...24 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 26 Aligning the Print Head 28 Cleaning the Printer 29 Transporting the Printer 30 PROBLEM SOLVING 31 Identifying Printer Parts 31 Diagnosing Printer Problems 32 Checking the Control Panel Lights 32 Running a Printer Check 33 Problems and Solutions 34 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 34 Problems with Printing 35 Problems Getting Good Print Quality 36 Problems with Paper Feeding 38 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 39 Uninstalling Printer Software 40 Where To Get Help 41 EPSON Technical Support...
Printer Basics
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... format, so you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your printer appears: 4. Click View Electronic Documentation. The main screen for your printer software CD-ROM. 2. You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it from there. The manual is not included on...
... format, so you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your printer appears: 4. Click View Electronic Documentation. The main screen for your printer software CD-ROM. 2. You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it from there. The manual is not included on...
Printer Basics
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... printer prints the even-numbered pages. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see a window on page 4. Using Special Papers How can make, we've included some free samples in the following sections. Reload the entire stack of paper, without changing the order of the pages, and insert it in the printer with the printed side down, with the top edge first, as described on your screen...
... printer prints the even-numbered pages. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see a window on page 4. Using Special Papers How can make, we've included some free samples in the following sections. Reload the entire stack of paper, without changing the order of the pages, and insert it in the printer with the printed side down, with the top edge first, as described on your screen...
Printer Basics
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... printer settings dialog box as shown, clean the print head again; If your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 printer icon in the dot pattern. see page 21 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure paper is loaded in Windows 2000. 3. If the pattern is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for instructions. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with Windows, click Start, point to confirm the print head nozzles are missing...
... printer settings dialog box as shown, clean the print head again; If your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 printer icon in the dot pattern. see page 21 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure paper is loaded in Windows 2000. 3. If the pattern is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for instructions. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with Windows, click Start, point to confirm the print head nozzles are missing...
Printer Basics
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... the EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 icon in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, then select Printers. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen. If you may need to align your print head completely. 28 Or, with Windows, click Start, point to print a test page. 6. You see the Utility menu. Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on , but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded. Windows: Click the Utility...
... the EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 icon in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, then select Printers. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen. If you may need to align your print head completely. 28 Or, with Windows, click Start, point to print a test page. 6. You see the Utility menu. Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on , but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded. Windows: Click the Utility...
Printer Basics
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... check the version number of the printer, refer to check EPSON's web site periodically for Macintosh; s Then see "Problems and Solutions" on page 6 for Windows or page 10 for possible updates to your current driver, access the driver as described on page 34 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems. It's a good idea to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extension ink cartridge holders thickness lever control panel...
... check the version number of the printer, refer to check EPSON's web site periodically for Macintosh; s Then see "Problems and Solutions" on page 6 for Windows or page 10 for possible updates to your current driver, access the driver as described on page 34 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems. It's a good idea to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extension ink cartridge holders thickness lever control panel...
Printer Basics
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... time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for Windows 98 or Windows 2000. If the light is securely connected to clear the error. Delete any problems setting up your computer, and turn it on the Start Here poster. s Make sure your computer and cable meet the system requirements on again. s Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is still flashing when you turn it on page 43. Problems...
... time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for Windows 98 or Windows 2000. If the light is securely connected to clear the error. Delete any problems setting up your computer, and turn it on the Start Here poster. s Make sure your computer and cable meet the system requirements on again. s Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is still flashing when you turn it on page 43. Problems...
Printer Basics
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... Black ink if your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you 're using Automatic mode. s Make sure the printable side of the paper is performing routine maintenance. See your document doesn't include color. See page 7 (Windows) or page 11 (Macintosh) for a while. see page 26 for replacement steps. s Turn off and turn it on your ink cartridge is in the printer software. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you print on . s Make sure the paper thickness lever...
... Black ink if your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you 're using Automatic mode. s Make sure the printable side of the paper is performing routine maintenance. See your document doesn't include color. See page 7 (Windows) or page 11 (Macintosh) for a while. see page 26 for replacement steps. s Turn off and turn it on your ink cartridge is in the printer software. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you print on . s Make sure the paper thickness lever...
Printer Basics
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... application or printer software. If there are printing. s Try using Automatic mode. see incorrect characters. Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are , delete them and then try printing again. Press the S load/eject button to increase the image resolution or print it meets the system requirements on -screen colors. Remove the stack of paper from the sheet feeder. s Make sure the interface cable is jammed.) When you 're using a printer switch box, connect the printer directly...
... application or printer software. If there are printing. s Try using Automatic mode. see incorrect characters. Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are , delete them and then try printing again. Press the S load/eject button to increase the image resolution or print it meets the system requirements on -screen colors. Remove the stack of paper from the sheet feeder. s Make sure the interface cable is jammed.) When you 're using a printer switch box, connect the printer directly...
Printer Basics
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... (Standard Red Green Blue) setting, 15 Support, 41 to 42 System requirements, 43 to 44 T Text/Graph setting, 15 Thickness lever, 16, 36, 37 Transfer Paper, Iron-On Cool Peel, 20, 39 Transparencies, 20 Transporting printer, 30 Troubleshooting, 31 to 39 Two-sided printing, 17 to 18 U Uninstalling software, 40 USB, 35, 40, 43 to 44 Utilities Head Cleaning, 21 to 22 Print Head Alignment, 28 W Watermark, 9, 12 Windows default settings, 8 printer status, 9 printing with...
... (Standard Red Green Blue) setting, 15 Support, 41 to 42 System requirements, 43 to 44 T Text/Graph setting, 15 Thickness lever, 16, 36, 37 Transfer Paper, Iron-On Cool Peel, 20, 39 Transparencies, 20 Transporting printer, 30 Troubleshooting, 31 to 39 Two-sided printing, 17 to 18 U Uninstalling software, 40 USB, 35, 40, 43 to 44 Utilities Head Cleaning, 21 to 22 Print Head Alignment, 28 W Watermark, 9, 12 Windows default settings, 8 printer status, 9 printing with...
Product Information Guide
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..., stuck together, or too thin. Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to resume printing. Make sure you check the control panel lights. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 If that is not receiving power. Turn on or off the printer and gently pull out all the paper. It flashes when the printer is low. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i Control Panel paper out light color ink out light black ink out light power light cleaning load/eject power button button button Follow these guidelines when you removed all types of printing, or the printer won't work , turn...
..., stuck together, or too thin. Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to resume printing. Make sure you check the control panel lights. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 If that is not receiving power. Turn on or off the printer and gently pull out all the paper. It flashes when the printer is low. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i Control Panel paper out light color ink out light black ink out light power light cleaning load/eject power button button button Follow these guidelines when you removed all types of printing, or the printer won't work , turn...
Product Information Guide
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... EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i - 5 The printer prints one and a half minutes, with your printer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Ink charging takes about one page showing its dots, you close the printer cover. Testing the Printer You can run the printer check: 1. It's finished when the P power light stops flashing. Continue holding down the S load/eject button until it will start over, using more ink...
... EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i - 5 The printer prints one and a half minutes, with your printer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Ink charging takes about one page showing its dots, you close the printer cover. Testing the Printer You can run the printer check: 1. It's finished when the P power light stops flashing. Continue holding down the S load/eject button until it will start over, using more ink...
Product Information Guide
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... Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your special media; sales only). EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may dry out. Other products may be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing. ❏ Some special media have obtained a replacement. Always handle sheets by location. they may damage the printer. ❏ Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of media...
... Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your special media; sales only). EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may dry out. Other products may be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing. ❏ Some special media have obtained a replacement. Always handle sheets by location. they may damage the printer. ❏ Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of media...
Product Information Guide
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... A color ink out lights are missing from the image, you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. You can deliver ink properly. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 7. Cleaning the Print Head If your printer; If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the Printers window. it only if print quality declines. If you may jam inside the printer. Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing with your printed image is unexpectedly light...
... A color ink out lights are missing from the image, you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. You can deliver ink properly. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 7. Cleaning the Print Head If your printer; If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the Printers window. it only if print quality declines. If you may jam inside the printer. Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing with your printed image is unexpectedly light...
Product Information Guide
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... Settings, then select Printers. Your printer must be complete, with no gaps in its dots, click Finish. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow the instructions on , but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded in the Printer Basics book. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 Make sure paper is loaded. The nozzle check pattern prints...
... Settings, then select Printers. Your printer must be complete, with no gaps in its dots, click Finish. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow the instructions on , but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded in the Printer Basics book. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i 8/00 Make sure paper is loaded. The nozzle check pattern prints...
Product Information Guide
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... printer cover. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i Cleaning the Printer To keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Clean the exterior of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. 4. Open the printer cover. Repack the printer and attachments in the far right position, then turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. if output is misaligned, align the print head...
... printer cover. EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i Cleaning the Printer To keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Clean the exterior of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. 4. Open the printer cover. Repack the printer and attachments in the far right position, then turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. if output is misaligned, align the print head...