Printer Guide
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... 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 Options 80 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 81 Choosing Roll Paper Options 83 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 84 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 85 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 87 Managing Print Jobs...
... 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 Options 80 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 81 Choosing Roll Paper Options 83 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 84 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 85 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 87 Managing Print Jobs...
Printer Guide
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... a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you can use are included, so you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for updated drivers and utilities that let you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied...
... a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 81 A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you can use are included, so you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X: • Choosing page setup settings for updated drivers and utilities that let you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied...
Printer Guide
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... print head; 168 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to remove the paper. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button Left arrow or Paper Source button When your paper runs out, ink is locked. Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD CORRECT SIZE PAPER The borderless setting...
... print head; 168 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to remove the paper. Release the paper lever to indicate the status of the printer: Paper Ink light light Paper Feed up button Power button and light Enter or cut button Menu or cleaning button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Paper Feed down button Left arrow or Paper Source button When your paper runs out, ink is locked. Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD CORRECT SIZE PAPER The borderless setting...
Printer Guide
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...Otherwise, press l to select NO and replace the ink cartridge with a new one. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! Make sure the ink configuration is installed. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; see page 151). INK CARTRIDGE An ink lever is raised, but no INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE cartridge is correct (see page 144. see page 144. 169 Solving Problems | 169 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be...
...Otherwise, press l to select NO and replace the ink cartridge with a new one. INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES A non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! Make sure the ink configuration is installed. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; see page 151). INK CARTRIDGE An ink lever is raised, but no INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE cartridge is correct (see page 144. see page 144. 169 Solving Problems | 169 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be...
Printer Guide
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The wrong black ink cartridge is raised. One of the ink levers is Install the correct black ink cartridge, or press selected (Matte or Photo). Load paper. A printer part may decline when ink is almost Make sure you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. maintenance tank. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is not loaded. see page 144. If you have a replacement full. the Pause button and change the ink setting; Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Print quality may need to be Note...
The wrong black ink cartridge is raised. One of the ink levers is Install the correct black ink cartridge, or press selected (Matte or Photo). Load paper. A printer part may decline when ink is almost Make sure you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. maintenance tank. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is not loaded. see page 144. If you have a replacement full. the Pause button and change the ink setting; Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Print quality may need to be Note...
Printer Guide
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... installed. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER 171 Response Replace the maintenance tank. Make sure the maintenance tank is wrong. see page 154. Release the paper lever and reload paper. Turn the printer off and then back on the LCD display. Paper has jammed in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is full. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. LOAD PAPER PAPER SETTING ERROR The paper path is fully inserted. If you want to continue printing, press the Pause button. see page 180 for 3 seconds. If you are using cut evenly. Replace...
... installed. LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER 171 Response Replace the maintenance tank. Make sure the maintenance tank is wrong. see page 154. Release the paper lever and reload paper. Turn the printer off and then back on the LCD display. Paper has jammed in the driver A non-Epson ink cartridge is full. PAPER OUT Paper ran out. LOAD PAPER PAPER SETTING ERROR The paper path is fully inserted. If you want to continue printing, press the Pause button. see page 180 for 3 seconds. If you are using cut evenly. Replace...
Printer Guide
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... Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for details. If not, turn the printer on, if it 's printing, but nothing prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that's not controlled by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is selected Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. The printer...
... Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for details. If not, turn the printer on, if it 's printing, but nothing prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that's not controlled by a switch or timer. • The interface cable is selected Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. The printer...
Printer Guide
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... printer software for the paper's thickness and drying time; The paper sensors may not operate correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in a brightly lit area. see page 69. 178 You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 60 to adjust for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on . See page 63 for the paper or media you 're not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to load the media correctly. • Make...
... printer software for the paper's thickness and drying time; The paper sensors may not operate correctly. • Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in a brightly lit area. see page 69. 178 You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 60 to adjust for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on . See page 63 for the paper or media you 're not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to load the media correctly. • Make...
Printer Guide
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... white photos Mac OS X, 85 to 87 Windows, 104 to 106 Black ink, changing, 130 to 133 Blade, cutter, replacing, 136 to 139 Blank pages, 157 Blurry prints, 155 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 72 to 75 Windows, 90, 97 to 102 Bracket, shipping installing for transport, 143 SP 7880, removing, 24 SP 9880, removing, 33 Buttons, control panel, 148 169 169 C Cable power, 37 printer, 12, 40 problems, 156, 157 requirements, 12 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Changing black ink...
... white photos Mac OS X, 85 to 87 Windows, 104 to 106 Black ink, changing, 130 to 133 Blade, cutter, replacing, 136 to 139 Blank pages, 157 Blurry prints, 155 Borderless printing Mac OS X, 72 to 75 Windows, 90, 97 to 102 Bracket, shipping installing for transport, 143 SP 7880, removing, 24 SP 9880, removing, 33 Buttons, control panel, 148 169 169 C Cable power, 37 printer, 12, 40 problems, 156, 157 requirements, 12 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Changing black ink...
Printer Guide
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... Custom Paper, 67 to 69 Head Alignment, 125 Maintenance, 124, 136 Printer Setup, 122, 123 Printer Status, 45, 118 to 120 Test Print, 118 Messages, control panel, 148 to 152 Mirror Image setting problems, 157 Windows, 103 Monitoring printer control panel, 148 to 152 Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 to 116 Motors, checking status, 117 to 120 Moving printer, 142 to 146 N Network configuring software, 42, 46 connection, 40, 44 O Optional equipment, 10 to 11 P Page Line setting control panel, 55 Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 100 Page Rendering Mode setting...
... Custom Paper, 67 to 69 Head Alignment, 125 Maintenance, 124, 136 Printer Setup, 122, 123 Printer Status, 45, 118 to 120 Test Print, 118 Messages, control panel, 148 to 152 Mirror Image setting problems, 157 Windows, 103 Monitoring printer control panel, 148 to 152 Mac OS X, 88 Windows, 113 to 116 Motors, checking status, 117 to 120 Moving printer, 142 to 146 N Network configuring software, 42, 46 connection, 40, 44 O Optional equipment, 10 to 11 P Page Line setting control panel, 55 Mac OS X, 84 Windows, 100 Page Rendering Mode setting...
Product Brochure
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... consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro printers of handling virtually any media type, in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - Eliminating the need for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each nozzle before have Creative Professionals had such a powerful tool, allowing them to redefine the future of all other professionallevel ink technologies are judged. Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology Built-in sensor reads printed data for outstanding photographic print quality Epson...
... consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro printers of handling virtually any media type, in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required - Eliminating the need for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each nozzle before have Creative Professionals had such a powerful tool, allowing them to redefine the future of all other professionallevel ink technologies are judged. Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology Built-in sensor reads printed data for outstanding photographic print quality Epson...
Product Brochure
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..., file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Total throughput times depend upon print engine speed only. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of Epson America, Inc. Photo Black cartridge included, Matte Black must be automatically cut to any and all prints under glass. For maximum print life, display all rights in the cartridge after open Line Accuracy + or - 0.2% of use and temperature. Epson disclaims any length when printing on roll media Printable Area Maximum paper width...
..., file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Total throughput times depend upon print engine speed only. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of Epson America, Inc. Photo Black cartridge included, Matte Black must be automatically cut to any and all prints under glass. For maximum print life, display all rights in the cartridge after open Line Accuracy + or - 0.2% of use and temperature. Epson disclaims any length when printing on roll media Printable Area Maximum paper width...
Product Information Guide
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...Cartridges Use the following UltraChrome K3™ Epson ink cartridges: Slot no. Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu ROLL PAPER COUNTER Alerts 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. Or you when roll paper is running low. See the User's Guide for thick paper PAGE LINE Selects whether to print a cut button feed up cleaning button button Power light Power button Pause or LCD reset button display...
...Cartridges Use the following UltraChrome K3™ Epson ink cartridges: Slot no. Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu ROLL PAPER COUNTER Alerts 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. Or you when roll paper is running low. See the User's Guide for thick paper PAGE LINE Selects whether to print a cut button feed up cleaning button button Power light Power button Pause or LCD reset button display...
Product Information Guide
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... covers to their default settings. INIT NETWORK SETTING Returns the network settings to open them. You see the on the LCD display correspond to replace the black ink cartridge type POWER CLEANING Starts a print head power cleaning cycle CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of checking ink levels is loaded in the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 Menu setting Description PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on the printer. The numbers below . Make sure paper is from the control panel...
... covers to their default settings. INIT NETWORK SETTING Returns the network settings to open them. You see the on the LCD display correspond to replace the black ink cartridge type POWER CLEANING Starts a print head power cleaning cycle CLOCK SETTING Sets the printer date and time settings CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of checking ink levels is loaded in the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 Menu setting Description PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on the printer. The numbers below . Make sure paper is from the control panel...
Product Information Guide
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... d button until POWER CLEANING is clean. NOZZLE CHECK is loaded in the User's Guide or Printer Guide. Caution: Don't run a power cleaning cycle from the printer's control panel. This will automatically run a cleaning cycle by several problems, such as a last resort. Print a nozzle check to use the printer's menu system to create a custom paper type. Then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you can run a cleaning cycle to start printing the nozzle check pattern. The cartridges need to be caused by using the printer utility...
... d button until POWER CLEANING is clean. NOZZLE CHECK is loaded in the User's Guide or Printer Guide. Caution: Don't run a power cleaning cycle from the printer's control panel. This will automatically run a cleaning cycle by several problems, such as a last resort. Print a nozzle check to use the printer's menu system to create a custom paper type. Then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you can run a cleaning cycle to start printing the nozzle check pattern. The cartridges need to be caused by using the printer utility...
User's Guide
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... on-screen Network Guide on a network. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for a printed version of your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer...
... on-screen Network Guide on a network. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for a printed version of your printer. 11 Notes contain important information about your printer. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer...
User's Guide
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...the Pause button. COVER OPEN Front cover is installed. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; Install the missing ink cartridge. A non-genuine ink cartridge is open. see page 141. The driver's ink type configuration is correct (see page 148). Make sure the ink configuration is not correct for instructions. INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! CONTINUE? Otherwise, press l to select NO and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 141. 165 Make sure you installed the correct driver for 3 seconds to cancel the print job...
...the Pause button. COVER OPEN Front cover is installed. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; Install the missing ink cartridge. A non-genuine ink cartridge is open. see page 141. The driver's ink type configuration is correct (see page 148). Make sure the ink configuration is not correct for instructions. INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! CONTINUE? Otherwise, press l to select NO and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 141. 165 Make sure you installed the correct driver for 3 seconds to cancel the print job...
User's Guide
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... error has occurred. Paper is released. Make sure you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Paper lever is not loaded. Start printing again from the beginning for best results. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is Install the correct black ink cartridge, or press selected (Matte or Photo). The black ink cartridge needs to Select YES to be used with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. A printer part may cause damage not covered by...
... error has occurred. Paper is released. Make sure you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Paper lever is not loaded. Start printing again from the beginning for best results. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is Install the correct black ink cartridge, or press selected (Matte or Photo). The black ink cartridge needs to Select YES to be used with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Ink cartridge(s) are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. A printer part may cause damage not covered by...
User's Guide
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.... Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. Solving Problems | 179 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Windows 1. Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. 3. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change/Remove. 2. If you want...
.... Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. Solving Problems | 179 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list. Windows 1. Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. 3. Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click Change/Remove. 2. If you want...
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... Custom Paper, 74 to 76, 208 to 209 Head Alignment, 139, 140, 209 Maintenance, 138, 151, 209 Network Setup, 209 to 210 Printer Setup, 136, 137, 206 to 207 Printer Status, 43, 132 to 134, 208 setting summary, 206 to 210 Test Print, 132, 207 Messages, control panel, 164 to 168, 203 to 204 Mirror Image setting problems, 173 Windows, 109 Monitoring printer control panel, 164 to 168 Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 to 122 Motors, checking status...
... Custom Paper, 74 to 76, 208 to 209 Head Alignment, 139, 140, 209 Maintenance, 138, 151, 209 Network Setup, 209 to 210 Printer Setup, 136, 137, 206 to 207 Printer Status, 43, 132 to 134, 208 setting summary, 206 to 210 Test Print, 132, 207 Messages, control panel, 164 to 168, 203 to 204 Mirror Image setting problems, 173 Windows, 109 Monitoring printer control panel, 164 to 168 Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 to 122 Motors, checking status...