Epson CA61201VM - Manuals

-8 8 | C o n t e n t s Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

10 1 0 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh ® system should meet these requirements: • Mac OS ® X 10.5.8 or higher • PowerPC G5, Intel, or higher processor • At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or...

11 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 1 • For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet long • For Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC and a compatible cable Options and Supplies Your Epson Stylus ...

12 1 2 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through ...

13 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 3 • If you use a stand for the printer, make sure it can support at least 43 lb (20 kg) • Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. • Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. • The printe...

14 1 4 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately ...

15 15 If you are using the printer on a network, follow the instructions in this chapter to: • Connect the printer to the network • Configure the network interface • Install the printer software To connect the printer directly to your computer’s USB port, see the Start Here sheet. Connecting to the ...

1-16 1 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k Configuring the Network Interface 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the LCD displays READY . 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu system. 3. Press d to highlight NETWORK...

1-17 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k | 1 7 Network Status Sheet” below). Then use the arp command to set the IP address from a computer on the same segment of your network as the printer. Type the arp command on the command line using this format (where X is the IP address ...

1-18 1 8 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY . 2. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper. 3. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu...

1-19 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k | 1 9 3. Click Install . 4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK . 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals and registe...

1-20 2 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k See “Adding the Network Port” on page 21 to create a network port for your printer. Mac OS X 1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Insert the printer softwar...

1-21 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k | 2 1 Adding the Network Port After installing the printer software on your computer, you need to add the network port. See the appropriate section below for your operating system. Windows 1. Click Start or , click Control Panel , and th...

1-22 2 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k 5. When the printer port wizard opens, click Next . 6. Enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next . 7. On the next screen, click Finish . You can n...

1-23 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r O n a N e t w o r k | 2 3 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences . 2. Open Print & Scan or Print & Fax . 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Click Add . You can now use the ...

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25 25 The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 prints on a variety of cut-sheet media up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard, up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting media for your printer • Choosing the correct paper path • Loading...

2-26 2 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041405 11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041406 13 × 19 inches 50 S041407 100 S041604 17 × 22 inches 25 S042084 Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches 100 S041727 5 × 7 inches 20 S04...

2-27 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 2 7 Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041341 11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041343 13 × 19 inches 50 S041339 100 S041605 17 × 22 inches 100 S041908 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8 × 10 inches 50 S041467 ...

2-28 2 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings or create special paper configurations. (Se...

2-29 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 2 9 Choosing the Correct Paper Path The printer provides three paths for loading media: • Auto sheet feeder(multiple sheets) • Rear manual feed slot(one sheet only) • Front manual feed slot(one sheet only) It’s very important to use the corr...

2-30 3 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a The following table shows which path to choose for the type of media you are using and the maximum number of sheets you can load for the different types of special Epson media. The letter A stands for the auto sheet feeder and R stands f...

2-31 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 1 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss A 4 × 6 inches 20 A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20 13 × 19 inches 10 17 × 22 inches 10 Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20 11.7 × 16.5 inches 20 13 × 19 inches 10 17 × 22 inche...

2-32 3 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a * Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot. Epson Cold Press Bright R 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 Epson Cold Press Natural R 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 Epson Hot Press ...

2-33 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 3 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Using the auto sheet feeder, you can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper or varying amounts of special media types. Refer to the table starting on page 30 to see how many sheets you can load for yo...

2-34 3 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 4. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on the tray and the printer are aligned. 5. Pull out the output tray extensions to accommodate your paper size. 6. Squee...

2-35 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 5 If the paper is curled, flatten it before you load it. If it curls excessively and jams frequently, see page 129 for solutions. 8. Load the paper against the right edge, face-up and short edge first. Insert it until it meets resistance. ...

2-36 3 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot Use the rear manual slot to load special media one sheet at a time. (See the table on page 30 for a list of papers you can load in the rear slot.) 1. Make sure the printer is on and READY appe...

2-37 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 7 4. Insert one sheet face-up and short edge first into the rear sheet guide against the right edge guide. 5. Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper. 6. Gently guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance. Maint...

2-38 3 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 7. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on the tray and the printer are aligned. You’re ready to print. Loading Paper Into the Front Manual Feed Slot Use the fr...

2-39 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 9 Also keep the following in mind when using the front slot: • Load only one sheet at a time and make sure the printable side is face-up. • If the paper is wider than 16 inches, use the auto sheet feeder or rear slot if allowed for your pa...

2-40 4 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 4. Insert a single sheet of paper, short edge first and face-up into the front tray. 5. Position the right edge of the paper against the right side of the tray and align the paper’s bottom edge with the white line on the tray.

2-41 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 1 6. Press the d button to feed the paper into printing position. 7. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you pull. You’re ready to print. When you finish printing, push the front tray back in. Caut...

2-42 4 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the STANDARD setting allows the printer to adjust automatically. However, if print...

2-43 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 3 Using Special Paper Configurations When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles certain medi...

2-44 4 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 9. Make sure the paper you are creating the configuration for is loaded in the correct paper path in the printer. Then press r and Enter to print a paper thickness pattern. The printer prints a pattern similar to the following: 10. Exami...

2-45 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 5 15. Press d or u to set the paper feed amount for the bottom margin area that is 0.79 or 1.18 inches (2 or 3 cm) from the bottom of the paper (labelled B in the illustration to the right). Then press Enter. 16. Press l and then d to sele...

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47 47 Your Epson Stylus Pro 3880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black-and-white photography output, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode. ICC profiles for ColorSync ® are included, so you can use color manageme...

3-48 4 8 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Printing With Mac OS X If you’re using Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher, follow the instructions below. Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options You can choose from several options for printing. You can also select the or...

3-49 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 4 9 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: 5. Select the Copies and Pages setting...

3-50 5 0 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 6. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu and choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose: • Borderless (Auto Exp...

3-51 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 5 1 You see a window like this one: Click + , double-click Untitled , give your paper size a name, and define its size and margins. Then click OK , and select the newly created paper size from the Paper Size pop-up menu. ...

3-52 5 2 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h You see this screen: 9. Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on page 63 for more information. 10. For the Print Mode setting, select one of the following: • AccuPhoto ...

3-53 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 5 3 11. Set the Color Mode option as follows: • Select (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another softwa...

3-54 5 4 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Color Matching from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. Select one of the following settings...

3-55 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 5 5 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance. 1. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this scre...

3-56 5 6 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper thicknesses. Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option, select...

3-57 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 5 7 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black...

3-58 5 8 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 4. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 5. Click Advanced Color Settings . You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and wh...

3-59 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 5 9 • Contrast adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image. • Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image. • Max Optic...

3-60 6 0 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Managing Print Jobs After you click Print , you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue)...

3-61 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 6 1 Checking Ink and Maintenance Status EPSON Printer Utility4 lets you check the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge. (You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 90 to 94 for in...

3-62 6 2 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 4. Select Open Printer Utility . You see this screen: 5. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon. The software checks the status of ink in the printer and maintenance cartridge, and displays a screen like this one: 6. To r...

3-63 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 6 3 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look...

3-64 6 4 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. Epson Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Prem...

4-66 6 6 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Choosing Basic Print Options The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color man...

4-67 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 7 3. Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. If y...

4-68 6 8 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional options and click OK : • High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality. • Edge Smoothing to improve the qu...

4-69 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 9 3. Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls , PhotoEnhance™ , or ICM , click the Advanced button after you select the setting): • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printe...

4-70 7 0 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s • PhotoEnhance allows you to automatically correct images and choose from six Scene Correction settings. • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the i...

4-71 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 1 Choosing Paper and Layout Options You can select a variety of settings for margins, orientation, sizing your image, and double-sided printing. Follow the instructions below to select paper settings. Choosing Paper Options...

4-72 7 2 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s You see a window like this one: Type a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters) and click Save , then click OK . 4. If you want to print to the edges of the page, click Bord...

4-73 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 3 • Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application. You need to size your image slightly larger than the paper if you want to print without borders. 5. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image ...

4-74 7 4 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 3. Click Reduce/Enlarge to have the driver resize your image. You can select Fit to Page and select the paper size you loaded in the Output Paper list. Or select Custom and enter a percentage to scale your image. 4. If yo...

4-75 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 5 • Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper imag...

4-76 7 6 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s You see this screen: 5. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the preview image on the screen as a guide. 6. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning all...

4-77 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 7 • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image or the full page. • Tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of the...

4-78 7 8 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s • To save the settings to a file that you can share, click the Save/Del button again, click the name of the setting group in the list, click Export , select a location, enter a file name, and click Save . Importing a Cust...

4-79 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 9 Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement . 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the items to rearrange them • Add or delete groups • ...

4-80 8 0 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears ...

4-81 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 1 Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed and Progress button. You see this window: 2. Select from the following options: •...

4-82 8 2 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s • Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing. Printing will take longer to start. • Coarse ...

4-83 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 3 Setting Monitoring Preferences You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by other...

4-84 8 4 | P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on ...

4-85 P r i n t i n g w i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 5 * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. Epson Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Premium ...

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5-88 8 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the printer’s menu system, you can check the status of your ink cartridges, the total number of prints, and the status of your maintenance cartridge and other printer parts....

5-89 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 8 9 Viewing Status Information To view printer status information instead of printing it, follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu r button and then d until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted. 2. Press r to select VERSION . 3. Do...

5-90 9 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal or vertical lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged. You can automatically check and clean ...

5-91 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 9 1 3. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click Print to print the nozzle check pattern so you can see if the print head needs to be cleaned. Or click Auto if you want to run the nozzle check and have the printer automatical...

5-92 9 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so...

5-93 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 9 3 Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the best print quality. If banding appears on your prints, if they look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or ...

5-94 9 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 5. Press d or u to select the type of paper you loaded: PREM. GLOSSY/LUSTER , P Q INK JET PAPER (Epson Presentation Paper Matte), or ENHANCED MATTE PAPER (Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte). Then press r . 6. Pre...

5-95 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 9 5 6. Press Enter, and the printer starts printing. Head alignment pattern examples: 7. After printing is finished, the pattern number and current set number are displayed. Select the set that has the smallest gaps, and ...

5-96 9 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel: When the red B ink light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD panel, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartrid...

5-97 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 9 7 Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the cartridge whose icon and abbreviation is on or flashing. This is the cartridge you ne...

5-98 9 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 4. Press the ink eject button above the cartridge you need to replace. The ink cartridge slides out slightly. 5. Carefully pull the cartridge straight out of the slot and dispose of it properly. 6. Make sure the repla...

5-99 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 9 9 7. Shake the ink cartridge well before installing it. 8. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the back of the printer, and then insert it into the slot until it clicks. The printer has ...

5-100 1 0 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 9. Close the ink cover and press it until it clicks. When you see READY on the LCD, the printer is ready to print. Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks In addition to running a power cleaning cycle, you can use ...

5-101 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 0 1 Changing the Black Ink Type You can use either Matte Black or Photo Black for printing. Both cartridges are installed all the time, and the printer knows which cartridge to use depending on the Media Type selected ...

5-102 1 0 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r . 3. Press d to select CLOCK SETTING , then press r . 4. Use u or d to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the following format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM...

5-103 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 0 3 Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you to change the language or units of measurements used in the printer’s menus and return all the menu settings to their default values. Follow these steps to use mai...

5-104 1 0 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When the cartridge is almost full, the message MAINTENACE CARTRIDGE IS NEARLY F...

5-105 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 0 5 3. Open the maintenance cartridge cover. 4. Grasp the handle of the maintenance cartridge, then push it up while gently pulling it toward you. WARNING: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and ...

5-106 1 0 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 5. Remove the replacement cartridge from its package. Then put the used maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag provided and dispose of it properly. 6. Insert the new maintenance cartridge into the printer as far ...

5-107 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 0 7 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your syste...

5-108 1 0 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), close any open extensions and covers and remove the rear sheet guide if installed. To ship the...

5-109 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 0 9 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and then re-install your printer driver software, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Maci...

5-110 1 1 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click Uninstall a program . Double-click Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Printer Uninstall in the program list, then select your printer icon. • Windows XP: Double-click Add/Remove Programs . C...

5-111 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 1 1 2. Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see a window like this one: 3. Double-click the Firmware Updater icon. Note: For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to se...

5-112 1 1 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 4. Make sure your printer is on, its LCD is set to Ready , and it is connected to your computer. Then choose Stylus Pro 3880 in the Printer list. 5. Click Browse and find the firmware that you just downloaded and e...

113 113 If you experience a problem with your printer, try to solve it by following the guidelines in this chapter: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, ...

6-114 1 1 4 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to indicate the status of the printer: When your ink is low or expended, or paper runs out, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD, and the lights on t...

6-115 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 1 5 Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON. LOAD THE CORRECT SIZE PAPER The installed paper is not supported for borderless printing or the PAPER SIZE CHECK setting is off. Press the d button, and then load a different size media. ...

6-116 1 1 6 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN LOAD MEDIA PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON The front manual feed slot is open, but no paper is loaded. Load a sheet of paper in the front slot, and then press the d button. FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON AND REMOVE PAPER Paper is loa...

6-117 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 1 7 INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! QUALITY OF NON-GENUINE INK MAY VARY. INK CARTRIDGE THIS MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. CONTINUE?<ACCEPT DECLINE> The wrong type of cartridge is installed or is installed in the wrong slot. Select NO (press the Menu r...

6-118 1 1 8 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE NEARLY FULL REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE The maintenance cartridge is almost full. You need to replace the maintenance cartridge soon with a new one. See “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 104. MAINTENANCE COVER OPEN CLOSE THE MAI...

6-119 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 1 9 NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE The maintenance cartridge is almost full. Replace the maintenance cartridge with a genuine Epson maintenance cartridge. See “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 104. NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE I...

6-120 1 2 0 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE + BUTTON. LOAD THE CORRECT PAPER The loaded paper is not the same as the paper type selected for the Automatic Head Alignment. Press the + Cancel/Reset button, and then load the paper that matches the type selected for the Auto...

6-121 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 2 1 PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER Printer errors have occurred. Turn the printer off, then turn it on. REPLACE MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE SOON The maintenance cartridge is almost full. Replace the maintenance cartridge with a genuine Epson maintenance cartridge...

6-122 1 2 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 90 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 93 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your pri...

6-123 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 2 3 Your print is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 95. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 90 for instructions...

6-124 1 2 4 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Colors are incorrect or missing. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. ◗ If you are using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off color managemen...

6-125 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 2 5 Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • The printer is turned on. • Paper is loaded in the printer. • The printer is plugged securely into a working elec...

6-126 1 2 6 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Nothing prints. ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in. Then restart the printer and computer. ◗ Make sure the interface cable meets the required specifications. See page 10 or 11. ◗ Your Epson printer is ...

6-127 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 2 7 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below: Problem Solution Your print has incorrect or garbled characters. ◗ Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected in...

6-128 1 2 8 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 135 to load the media correctly in the front slot. • Make sure the paper is...

6-129 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 2 9 Paper Skews When Printing on Large Format Media If your paper skews while feeding into the printer, use the edge guide on the right side of the auto sheet feeder to help the paper feed straight. Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems If paper jams frequently whi...

6-130 1 3 0 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Clearing a paper jam from the auto sheet feeder 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Carefully remove the jammed paper from the output tray. If necessary, open the top cover, and remove any jammed paper from the area shown below.

6-131 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 3 1 Clearing a paper jam from the front manual feed slot 1. Turn off the printer. 2. If necessary, press the d button to eject the sheet. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the front or back of the printer. Front Back

6-132 1 3 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Clearing a paper jam from the rear manual feed slot 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Press the d button to feed the paper backward. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the back.

133 133 This appendix provides the specifications for your printer. Printing Appendix A: Specifications Printing method Pressurized on-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 180 nozzles × 3(Matte Black or Photo Black, Light Black, Light Light Black) Color: 180 nozzles × 5(Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Li...

A-134 1 3 4 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Environmental Electrical Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions and Weight Specification Operation Storage Temperature 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to ...

A-135 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 1 3 5 Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) Safety Approvals Media Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA C108.8 class B Sizes 3.5 × 5 inches4 × 6 inches5 × 7 inches5.5 × 8.5 i...

A-136 1 3 6 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or pr...

-137 137 Index A Accessories, 11, 96Adding printer (Macintosh), 22 to 23Advanced Black and White mode, 75Advanced Black and White Photo Mac OS X, 57 to 59Windows, 75 to 77 Aligning print head, 93Always spool RAW datatype setting, 81 B Banding, 122Black and white photos Mac OS X, 57 to 59Windows, 75 ...