Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880 ® USER’S GUIDE
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Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 6 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available Epson Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 7 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 8 5 Managing Color With Profiles Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Selecting Print Settings and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Windows Printing With a Color Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 9 7 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 10 C Control Panel Summary Control Panel Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 LCD Display Messages and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem.
| Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for accessories and options that are currently available.
Introduction | 13 You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Where To Get Help Tip: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.
| Introduction Caution: Using an improperly shielded cable—especially a cable more than 10 feet (6 m) long—may cause the printer to malfunction. Note: USB 2.0 is required to run the printer at full speed. • For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.
Introduction | 15 Important Safety Instructions Before using 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. Make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.) • When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around it.
| Introduction Caution: Always turn the printer off using the P Power button. When you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD panel and the P Power light flashes. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off and the P Power light stops flashing. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.
Introduction | 17 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. • 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 with water. • Shake ink cartridges well before installing them for best results.
| Introduction Printer Parts These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 • Connecting the power cord • Installing ink • Connecting to your computer and a network • Installing the printer software for Macintosh or Windows • Updating the printer firmware • Configuring the printer for a network Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 WARNING: Two people are required to unpack and set up the printer.
| Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items.
Setting Up the Printer | 21 Note: Make sure you tighten all bolts before moving to the next section. 2. Insert the right leg into the right base as shown. (The bases and legs are labeled L and R.) Use the large hex wrench included with the stand to fasten the leg with the two base bolts. Bolt holes Underside view of base showing location of bolt holes 3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way. 4. Attach the bottom horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with one strut bolt at each end.
| Setting Up the Printer 5. Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers. 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. Unpacking the Printer 1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions.
Setting Up the Printer | 23 2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown. 3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. Remove ink cartridges and accessories Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 141. B A 4.
| Setting Up the Printer 5. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer. Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the casters to keep the stand from rolling.
Setting Up the Printer | 25 WARNING: Two or more people are required to lift the printer. 2. Have two people lift the printer. 3. Mount the printer on the stand as shown.
| Setting Up the Printer 4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers. 5. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: Note: To prevent paper jams, don’t place the bolt back in the printer. • the front cover • the ink compartment covers • the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 6. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown.
Setting Up the Printer | 27 Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer. Attaching the Paper Basket The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. 1. Attach the basket hooks as shown. The free ends of the hooks should point outward.
| Setting Up the Printer 2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the hooks at the rear of the stand. Make sure the connectors are positioned as shown. 3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar. 4. Snap the connectors onto the front hooks as shown.
Setting Up the Printer | 29 5. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the two paper guides to the bottom of the printer. See page 175 for more information. 6. Unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving. 7. Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer. Now go to “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 39.
| Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up, then set it aside. 3.
Setting Up the Printer | 31 4. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then attach it with two bolts using the included wrench. Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end. 5. Attach the base section to the other end. 6. Tighten all four bolts securely. Unpacking the Printer 1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions.
| Setting Up the Printer 2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below. Remove ink cartridges and accessories B A 3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer: Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 141.
Setting Up the Printer | 33 Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. Caster lock 2.
| Setting Up the Printer 3. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand: WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. Top view 4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts, spring washers, and plain washers.
Setting Up the Printer | 35 5. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Check underneath and on the sides of the printer to make sure you remove all the tape. 6. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to locate the screw and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket, as shown. Save the bolt and bracket in case you need to ship the printer.
| Setting Up the Printer Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer. 7. Close the front cover. 8. Unlock the casters, move the printer to the place of use, and lock the casters. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Attaching the Paper Basket The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out. 1.
Setting Up the Printer | 37 2. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor. 3. Pass the basket’s rear bar to the back of the printer. Rotate the bar once so that the fabric folds around the bar. Then insert the plastic pins into the stand as shown. 4. Slide out the upper basket hooks to their full length. Then hook the middle bar of the basket as shown.
| Setting Up the Printer 5. Insert the lower bars into the holes on the bottom of the base as shown. 6. Hook the paper supports so they hang along the inside of the basket. Install them in the order indicated below.
Setting Up the Printer | 39 7. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the 5 paper guides to the bottom of the printer. See page 175 for more information. Connecting the Power Cord Note: The illustrations in the following sections show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the instructions are the same for the Pro 7880. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2.
| Setting Up the Printer Installing Ink Note: The default black ink cartridge is Photo Black. If you prefer to use Matte Black (sold separately; see page 141), you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of installing the supplied Photo Black cartridge. Note: You need to be present during the ink installation process. Do not leave the printer unattended. Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging.
Setting Up the Printer | 41 4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. Make sure you insert each cartridge all the way into the correct slot and that you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on the LCD display. Caution: Charging takes about 12 minutes. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the front cover while the P Power light is flashing, or you may damage the printer. 5.
| Setting Up the Printer Connecting to Your System You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. For USB connection, make sure your system has the appropriate port and you have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m) long or less. To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-6 network cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need an RJ-45 CAT-6 crossover cable. 1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2.
Setting Up the Printer | 43 Checking the Current Firmware Version 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, press the l button. Downloading the Firmware 1. Visit Epson’s U.S. support website or Canadian support website and select your product. 2. Click Drivers and Downloads. 3.
| Setting Up the Printer Note: After you install the software, you need to load paper and print a test image. If the print quality is satisfactory, your setup is done. If not, you may need to align the print head, as described on page 139. 8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window. If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network.
Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Available Epson Special Media Epson offers the media listed here for a variety of applications. Some media are also available in smaller cut sheet sizes and narrower rolls. Check the Epson Professional Imaging website or your Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller for available media. For more details about compatible papers, see page 182.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 47 Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson paper name Size Part number Enhanced Matte Paper 17” × 100’ (43 cm × 30 m) S041725 24” × 100’ (61 cm × 30 m) S041595 Canvas 24” × 40’ (61 cm × 12 m) S041531 PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for Epson 13” × 20’ SP91220 (33 cm × 6.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Epson paper name Size Part number Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 16” × 100’ (41 cm × 30 m) S041742 24” × 100’ (61 cm × 30 m) S041638 36” × 100’ (91 cm × 30 m) S041639 44” × 100’ S041640 (112 cm × 30 m) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) 10” × 100’ (25 cm × 30 m) S042077 16” × 100’ (41 cm × 30 m) S042079 20” × 100’ (51 cm × 30 m) S042080 24” × 100’ (61 cm × 30 m) S042081 36” × 100’ (91 cm × 30 m) S042082 44” × 100’ S042083 (112 c
Handling Paper and Other Media | 49 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Epson paper name Size Part number Doubleweight Matte Paper 24” × 82’ (61 cm × 25 m) S041385 36” × 82’ (91 cm × 25 m) S041386 Recommended application POP 2D CAD/GIS Imposition Proofing 44” × 82’ S041387 (112 cm × 25 m) Singleweight Matte Paper 17” × 131’ (43 cm × 40 m) S041746 24” × 131.7’ (61 cm × 40 m) S041853 36” × 131.7’ (91 cm × 40 m) S041854 44” × 131.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Epson paper name Size Part number Recommended application Canvas 24” × 40’ (61 cm × 12 m) S041531 Photo/Fine Art 36” × 40’ (91 cm × 12 m) S041532 44” × 40’ S041533 (112 cm × 12 m) PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson 13” × 20’ (33 cm × 6.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 51 Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Epson paper name Size Part number Textured Fine Art Paper 17” × 50’ (43 cm × 15 m) S041745 24” × 50’ (61 cm × 15 m) S041447 36” × 50’ (91 cm × 15 m) S041448 Recommended application Photo/Fine Art (continued) 44” × 50’ S041449 (112 cm × 15 m) UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 17” × 7’ (43 cm × 2.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Cut Sheet Papers Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson paper name Size Part number Recommended application Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041327 Photo Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041407 S041604 17” × 22” (43 × 56 cm) S042084 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041909 17” × 22” (43 × 56 cm) S041907 16.5” × 23.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 53 Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Epson paper name Size Part number Recommended application Watercolor Paper Radiant White 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041351 Photo/Fine Art Textured Fine Art Paper 24” × 30” (61 × 76 cm) S041450 UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041896 17” × 22” (43 × 56 cm) S041897 13” × 19” (33 × 48 cm) S041637 17” × 22” (43 × 56 cm) S042097 Somerset Velvet 24” × 30” (61 × 76 cm) SP91200 SP91200-S Enhanced Matte Posterboard 24”
| Handling Paper and Other Media Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Recommended application Epson paper name Size Part number Presentation Paper Matte 16.5” × 23.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 55 Guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when printing on Epson paper and other media: • Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. • Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper. • Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job.
| Handling Paper and Other Media • Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use. • Choose if you want to print a series of pages and keep them together for cutting later on. • Choose if you’re printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media that is too thick may damage the cutter. Use of Epson’s optional Manual Media Cutting System is recommended. See page 12 for more information.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 57 Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 61. Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality. Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 1. Slide the black paper stop off the left end of the spindle. 2. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown, then slide the spindle into the roll.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Placing the Paper in the Printer 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Caution: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t when you’re select using roll paper. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper Source button until the (Auto Cut Off) or (Auto Cut On) icon appears on the LCD display. 4.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 59 5. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way through. If the paper doesn’t come out, you may need to adjust the suction. If you are loading heavy paper, press the u Paper Feed button to increase the suction. If you are loading lightweight paper, press the d Paper Feed button to decrease it. If the paper still doesn’t come out, open the front cover and pull it out manually. 6. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove any slack.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 7. Move the paper lever to the Secured position, then close the roll paper cover. Note: Opening the front cover causes printing to stop. Do not open the front cover while printing is in progress, or your print quality might be affected. 8. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The paper feeds into printing position automatically, and READY appears on the control panel.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 61 Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper You can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with a 3-inch core by using the spindle adapters. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the black paper stop from the end of the spindle. 2. Slide one of the adapters onto the gray paper stop, then align the arrow marks as shown below. Press the adapter until it locks in place. Press the other adapter onto the black paper stop in the same way.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 3. Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the cutter guide. 4. If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons. 5. Press the l Paper Source button until you see the On) icon on the LCD. 6. Press and hold the roll (Auto Cut button for 3 seconds. The paper is cut. Printing Trim Lines You can print trim lines on the right edge of your pages (Auto Cut On) or on the right and bottom edge (Auto Cut Off). 1.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 63 Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) [Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880]. You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up. How you load the paper depends on its size and thickness: • For stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as described on page 65.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Note: For heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction by pressing the u button. This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing. 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right and bottom edges of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the d button. 5. Pull the paper lever forward to the Secured position.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 65 3. Make sure the paper lever is in the Secured position. 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until you meet resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. 5. Press the Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position automatically and READY appears on the LCD display. 6. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 7.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 3. Press the l Paper Source button until the LCD display. Sheet icon appears on the 4. Push the paper lever back to the Released position. 5. Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs that act as paper supports when the cover is open.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 67 Note: If you’re using stock more than 39 inches (99 cm) long, load it long-edge first, in landscape orientation (Pro 9880 only). 6. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Support tab 7. Align the board with the vertical line on the roll paper cover. 8. Pull the paper lever forward to the Secured position. Then close the front cover. 9. Press the Pause button or wait a few seconds.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Note: If you notice head strikes on your prints, make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the PLATEN GAP setting to WIDE. If that doesn’t solve the problem, try changing it to WIDER. 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. STANDARD is the default setting.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 69 Using the Paper Basket Note: When you print on posterboard, set the basket to catch printouts in front of the printer. The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out. The basket keeps your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. You can set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the printer. Follow the instructions below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 71 or page 72 for the Pro 9880.
| Handling Paper and Other Media To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown: If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown: 70
Handling Paper and Other Media | 71 Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the printer. Use this method for posterboard or any prints that are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer. 1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front of the basket, as shown below. 2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. Then push the lower rods down, so that they rest on the floor. 3. Make sure the surface of the basket is taut.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer: 1. Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks. 2. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on the hooks.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 73 3. Hook the basket rings on the upper hooks. Note: If printouts on matte paper have banding, pull the paper guides forward. 4. If you are using the paper guides, squeeze the guides and push them back as shown.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 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 various media—especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described below.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 75 7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown above, the lines under number 4 are the most even. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 8. Press u or d to select the number that you noted in step 7, then press . 9. Press the l button, then the d button to select any of the menu options shown below. Make adjustments as needed, and press to save each setting.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Printing Your Paper Configurations You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper. 1. Press the Menu button, then press the d button to highlight TEST PRINT. Press Menu again. 2. Press d until CUSTOM PAPER is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Press to print your custom paper configurations.
Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so you can use color management features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size, as described on page 79. Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 79 Choosing Page Setup Options Note: Many application settings override the printer’s page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. • If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 5. • If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 4 for instructions. Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 89.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 81 • Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with minimal clipping of your image. See page 78 for more information. • Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Basic Print Options Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1. Select Print in your application. You see the screen shown below: Select your printer 2. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. 3.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 83 4. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the Auto Expand or Retain Size option in the Page Setup drop-down menu. See page 78 for details. 5. Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on page 84 for more information. 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. 6.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 8. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings: Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the best quality. • Draft • Normal - 360dpi • Fine - 720dpi • SuperFine - 1440dpi • SuperPhoto - 2880dpi 9.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 85 For this media Select this Media Type setting* Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (1
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media Select this Media Type setting* Plain paper Plain Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Poster Board Somerset Velvet (cut sheets only) * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. Choosing Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu, then click Advanced Settings.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 87 2. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to choose from four color adjustment modes and from three Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks. When you use the driver to perform color management, make sure you turn it off in your application. • ColorSync for mapping colors to your printer’s profile.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the Paper Size setting, as described on page 79. In addition, you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options. 1. Select Roll Paper Option from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Normal cut 2. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings: • Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3. Select either of the following options, if desired (available only when you’ve selected a Paper Size setting with the Roll Paper (Banner) option): • Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages. • Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 91 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Note: If you are printing from Photoshop, make sure you do not use Photoshop’s color management settings when using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. There are no profiles associated with this screening and color management technology. Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide. • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower. • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image. • The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) added to your print.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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) name. You see a screen like this: Note: You can also cancel a print job by pressing the Pause button on the printer and holding it for at least 3 seconds. 2.
Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo mode. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on page 103. Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 97 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 custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options. Follow these steps to make basic settings: 1. Start an application, open the file you want to print, and select Print in your application. You see the Print window. 2.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on page 99 for more information. • 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 your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson website (see page 13).
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 99 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 quality of low-resolution images. • Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.) 6.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Select this Media Type setting* Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Pho
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 101 For this media Select this Media Type setting* Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset Velvet (roll paper only) Plain Paper Plain paper Plain Paper Others Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Poster Board Somerset Velvet (cut sheet
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color. • PhotoEnhance allows you to automatically correct images and choose from six Scene Correction settings.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 103 • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. See page 123 for instructions. 4. Click OK to save your settings. Choosing Roll Paper Options Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Available only if you’ve selected Roll Paper (Banner) as the Paper Source. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of your image or output paper. To make the best use of your roll paper, creating a custom paper size is recommended. Select User Defined.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 105 6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click OK. Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. You can use the slider to adjust the expansion. Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width if you want to print without borders. See page 96 for more information.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 8. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings: Normal cut • operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 61 for instructions on operating the cutter manually. • Double cut Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 107 2. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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 center your image on the sheet, click Printable Area, then select Centered. 5. If you want to print to the edges of the page, click Borderless (not available for custom paper sizes). If you’re not printing borderless images, go to step 7.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 109 Choosing Page Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing. Follow these steps to reduce or enlarge your image: 1. On the Properties or Preferences window, click the Page Layout tab. You see this window: Note: Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90°. 2. Select the settings you want for Orientation and Copies. 3. Click Reduce/Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Settings button to select the color you want. 6. Click Job Settings if you want to have the time, date, and other information about your print job printed at the top or bottom of the page. Click Details, select the settings you want to use, and click OK.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 111 You see this screen: 5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings: • Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the tone color circle.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image or the full page. • The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) you want to add. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you add. The preview image approximates the image tone based on your settings.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 113 Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. 2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software).
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 97 through page 103 for details.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 115 5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this: 6. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media type, and click Save. 7. After saving your settings, you can do the following: • To use the settings to print right away, select the name you gave them in the Media Type list. Select the rest of the necessary print settings and print.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that you can share with others, who can import them for printing. In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups for various types of printing.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 117 4. After saving your settings, you can do the following: • To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you gave it in the Select Setting list, if necessary, and print. • 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 Custom Settings Group 1.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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 • Move unused items into the Not Display group 3. When you’re finished, click Save.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 119 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 on the taskbar when you print, lets you check the printer’s status and monitor print jobs. You can control how these programs work using the Speed and Progress and Monitoring Preferences utilities.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 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: Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it. 2.
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 121 • Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width limitations in applications (such as Photoshop) that restrict the number of pixels you can print. • Print as Bitmap allows large or complex vector graphics to print faster in Adobe Acrobat® or any other non-image based application. • Show Mouse Over Help lets you turn off the tool tips that appear when you move your cursor over the screen. 3. Click OK to save your settings.
| Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 3. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon to use. When the shortcut is enabled, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or right-click it, then select Monitoring Preferences in the pop-up menu. 4. Select Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared and you want to let other users monitor it. 5.
Chapter 5: Managing Color With Profiles For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver. For a list of the profiles and their corresponding media types, see page 183 (roll paper types) or page 187 (cut sheet paper types). Assigning a profile to your image doesn’t alter it, only the interpretation of it by your software and how it appears on your monitor and in a printout.
| Managing Color With Profiles You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select Use the embedded profile and click OK. If you see a Missing Profile message, select Assign working RGB: Adobe RGB (1998) and click OK. 5. When your image appears, evaluate the color balance and contrast.
Managing Color With Profiles | 125 6. Select File, then click Print or Print with Preview. 7. Click More Options or Show More Options, then select Color Management. 8. Click Page Setup, select page settings as necessary, and click OK. 9. Under Color Handling, select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors. Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer’s color gamut. 10.
| Managing Color With Profiles Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Stylus Pro 7880 or Stylus Pro 9880, and select Print Settings. 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 84). 3. Set the rest of the print settings you want to use (beginning on page 83). Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don’t, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. 4.
Managing Color With Profiles | 127 Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image, then you select your print settings and print. Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1. Open Adobe Photoshop. 2. Select Color Settings from the Edit menu. You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4.
| Managing Color With Profiles 5. When your image appears, evaluate the color balance and contrast. If they need improvement, select Image > Mode > Assign Profile or Edit > Assign Profile. Then select one of the following as the Profile setting: • A different RGB working space (or Profile), such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966-2.
Managing Color With Profiles | 129 10. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you’ll use, such as Pro9880_7880 PSPP.icc. Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer’s color gamut. 11. For the Intent or Rendering Intent setting, select Relative Colorimetric or Perceptual, and click the Black Point Compensation checkbox. Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to keep working at their best.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service technician. 3.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 133 (This option must be enabled using maintenance mode on the printer’s control panel to display information. See page 149 for instructions.) • To check the amount of ink left, press d to highlight INK LEVEL, then press Menu. The status of the first cartridge is displayed, using the symbols described on page 134. Continue pressing d to see the status of the remaining cartridges. When done, press l.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The status of the printer parts is indicated with these symbols: E*****F = 100–81% of service life remaining E**** F = 80–61% E*** F = 60–41% E** F = 40–21% E* F = 20–11% % = less than 10% of service life remaining 4. Press the Pause button to exit the menu. For more information about the Printer Status menu, see page 206.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 135 The software check the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these windows: Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Note: You can run a cleaning cycle by holding down the Menu button for three seconds. You can also use the printer’s menus to run a power cleaning cycle. See page 138 for details.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. You see a menu like the following: 3. Select the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click Auto and follow the instructions on the screen. The nozzle check pattern is printed and automatically read. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137 Caution: Don’t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. 3. Press Menu, then press to start printing the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern is printed and automatically read. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 it is recommended only as a last resort. The cartridges need to be at least 50% full to use power cleaning. You may need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you can reinsert the old cartridge. 1.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139 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 if you see misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software, it’s also easy to align from the printer’s control panel.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 9. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR is highlighted. Then press to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 10. When the bi-directional black alignment is finished, press d until BI-D to start the alignment process. ALL is highlighted. Then press 11. When done, press the Pause button to exit head alignment mode.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 141 9. Examine the patterns and determine which number is each set has the smallest gaps in the lines. Press the u or d button to select the number for the first set, then press . 10. Repeat step 9 for the next set of patterns. 11. If you want to continue aligning the print head, press l, select BI-D ALL, and repeat the steps above to print and check other patterns. If additional alignment is necessary, you can repeat this step and select UNI-D instead. 12.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 143 3. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary. 5.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may not be inserted fully. 7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it in. 8. Lower the ink levers to their locked position.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145 Switching Black Ink Cartridges Caution: To avoid interrupting the ink switching process, do not turn off the printer, open the front cover, release the paper lever, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. Do not leave the printer unattended during this process. Note: If a power failure occurs during this procedure, turn the printer on again. You can continue the process at the point where it was interrupted.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Press the button. 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to raise the ink levers. 7. When REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears, remove all four ink cartridges from the right ink compartment. Note: If REPLACE CONVERSION CRTG appears, press the Pause button. Remove the old conversion cartridge(s) from the right ink compartment, and then insert the new conversion cartridge(s). Go to step 4 to start again. 8.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 147 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD. Raise the ink lever on the right ink compartment. 2. When REMOVE C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, remove the conversion cartridges from the slots on the right ink compartment. 3. When INSTALL ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears, insert the cartridges in their specified slots, including the new black ink cartridge. 4.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. When RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears, raise the ink lever on the right ink compartment. Repeat this step for the left ink compartment. 6. The printer starts charging ink. After a while, ink lever messages appear on the LCD display. Raise or lower the ink levers accordingly. 7. When LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER AND CLOSE THE COVER appears on the LCD display, lower the lever and close the cover. Then repeat this step for the left ink lever and cover.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 149 Changing the Date and Time Note: You can use the PRINTER SETUP menu to enable the roll paper counter, paper size check, and several other printer features. For more information, see page 206. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Press d until you see CLOCK SETTING, then press Menu. 4. Use the d, u, and Menu buttons to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the following format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM. 5.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Follow these steps to use maintenance mode: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold the Pause button, then press the P Power button and hold it until the printer turns on and the LCD displays MAINTENANCE MODE. 3. Use the d and u buttons to select the settings described below. If you need to back up to the previous menu level, press l. • To print a hex dump of data in the printer’s buffer, press the Menu button to display PRINT.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 151 • To check the ink cartridges, press d to highlight INK INFO MENU, then press Menu. Press d to select each cartridge, then press Menu to view the information. 4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the P Power button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the normal operating mode. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Open the front cover. 6. When SEE LABEL TO REPLACE CUTTER is displayed on the LCD display, hold down the side pin (as shown on the left) and turn the latch to the right (as shown on the right). WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. 7. Release the side pin. The cutter pops out.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 153 8. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Installing the New Cutter Blade Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the new cutter as shown.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 2. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left. 3. Close the front cover when you see a message prompting you to do so. The cutter moves to the home position and READY appears on the LCD display. Replacing the Maintenance Tank The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 155 The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the tank(s) as follows: 100–81% 20% to nearly full 80–61% Tank nearly full 60–41% Tank full 40–21% Tank error or no maintenance tank The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), and the Pro 9880 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. Cleaning the Printer To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system. To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled. 2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 157 5. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it. 6. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the leg assembly using a soft brush. 7. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting inside. 8. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with mild detergent and air dry.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Preparing the Printer for Shipment 1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (on the far right) and the P Power light goes off. Then unplug the printer. 2. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • Paper basket • Roll paper spindle • All paper or other media • Optional auto take-up reel (if installed) • Optional manual cutter (if installed) 3. Raise the ink levers.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159 5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are locked. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Caster locks WARNING: The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) and should be lifted by two people. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 weighs about 198 lb (90 kg) and should be lifted by four people. 6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand (underneath the printer).
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. If you don’t have the original packaging, you can purchase replacement packaging from Epson. See page 13 for more information. Caution: Do not roll the printer on angled or uneven surfaces. Moving the Printer on the Stand When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same building, you can roll the printer on its casters. 1.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161 6. Release the front casters. Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Caster locks Epson Stylus Pro 7880 7. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters. Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time.
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Chapter 7: Solving Problems As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed.
| Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the printer: Paper light Ink light Paper Feed up button Enter or cut button Power button and light Menu or cleaning button Paper Feed down button Pause or reset button and light LCD display Left arrow or Paper Source button When your paper runs out, ink is low, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD display, and the lights on the control panel c
Solving Problems | 165 Message Explanation Response COMMAND ERROR You may be using the wrong printer driver. Press and hold the Pause button for 3 seconds to cancel the print job. Make sure you installed the correct driver for your printer. CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS CONVERSION CRTG LIFE CONVERSION CRTG NEAR END OF SERVICE LIFE CONVERSION CRTG LIFE REPLACE CONVERSION CRTG WITH A NEW ONE COVER OPEN Damaged data was sent to the printer or the data has an incorrect command.
| Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE A non-Epson ink cartridge is installed. Press the r button to select DECLINE and replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; see page 141. Pressing l to select ACCEPT may cause damage not covered by your warranty. The black ink cartridge needs to be changed. Select YES to switch the black ink cartridge, or NO to continue using the installed black ink cartridge. You tried to install the wrong ink cartridge.
Solving Problems | 167 Message Explanation Response MAINT TANK FULL The maintenance tank is full. Replace the maintenance tank. For the Pro 9880, note which tank is full; see page 154. The black ink cartridge option does not match what is selected in the driver Stop printing, and then press and hold the Pause button for 3 seconds. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in the driver; see page 148. If you want to continue printing, press the Pause button.
| Solving Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER SETTING ERROR Roll paper is not loaded correctly. Load roll paper as described on page 58. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears on the LCD display. Paper is not loaded straight. Release the lever and load the paper correctly. Then return the lever to the Secured position. Power cleaning is required. Select YES and follow the instructions to run the power cleaning cycle.
Solving Problems | 169 Problem Solution Your print has horizontal banding. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 141. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 135 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
| Solving Problems Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or missing. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you are using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off color management in the printer driver. See page 86 (Mac OS X) or page 101 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility.
Solving Problems | 171 Problem Solution Your print appears blurry or smeared. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you’re printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. Use your printer software (page 87 for Mac OS X or page 113 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. When you’re done printing with a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to standard (STD).
| Solving Problems Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if 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 securely connected to the printer and your system. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer’s rating label.
Solving Problems | 173 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. ◗ Clear any stalled print jobs from the Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X). ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in at both ends. Your print has incorrect margins.
| Solving Problems Problem Solution Printing is too slow. ◗ Turn on the High Speed setting. ◗ Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ◗ Don’t run too many applications at the same time. ◗ Turn off virtual memory. ◗ Add RAM to your system. ◗ Consider upgrading your system to support USB 2.0.
Solving Problems | 175 Fixing Paper Eject Problems If the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you can attach the paper guides to the printer. There 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 following: • If you are feeding paper in front of the printer, move the guides to the forward position.
| Solving Problems Note: If banding appears on your print, leave the paper guides in the forward position. • If you are feeding paper backward (under the printer), gently squeeze the paper guides and push them to the backward position, as shown below: Clearing Paper Jams When roll paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot.
Solving Problems | 177 3. Open the front cover if necessary. 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer. 5. Close the front cover, if necessary. Press the P Power button to turn the printer off and then back on. 6. Make sure the b Paper light is on and the following message appears on the LCD display: PAPER OUT. LOAD PAPER. Then reload your paper.
| Solving Problems Solving Problems With the Optional Auto Take-Up Reel If you have problems using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, try these solutions: • Make sure you turned the printer off and then on again after installing the Auto Take-Up Reel, and that the cable is securely connected to both the printer and Auto Take-Up Reel. • Make sure there is enough slack in the roll paper as it feeds paper to ensure that it interrupts the sensor so the Auto Take-Up Reel can turn. See page 193 for details.
Solving Problems | 179 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. 3. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your Macintosh. Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software. Windows 1. Do one of the following > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Windows Vista: Click Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list.
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Appendix A: Specifications Environmental Temperature Operation Storage 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) (1 month at 104 °F) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity (without condensation) 20 to 80% RH Print quality guarantee: 40 to 60% 20 to 85% RH (stored in shipping container) Electrical Specification Description Input voltage range 90 V to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz Rated current 1.0 A at 120 V 0.
| Specifications Dimensions and 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 (without consumables) 108 lb (49 kg) printer 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) stand 198 lb (90 kg) printer 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) stand Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.
Specifications | 183 Epson roll paper information and ICC profiles Paper name Thickness Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 0.0079 in. (0.2 mm) Borderless printing recommended Spindle ICC profile* size Yes 2 inch Doubleweight Matte Paper Pro9880_7880_DWMP_PK.icc Pro9880_7880_DWMP_MK.icc Proofing Paper Commercial Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Pro9880_7880_PGPP.icc No 0.0118 in. (0.3 mm) Pro9880_7880_Proof_Com.icc Yes 3 inch Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Pro9880_7880_PLPP260.
| Specifications Note: 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 printing large jobs. Cut Sheets 17 lb (64 g/m2) bond up to posterboard Weight range Epson Cut Sheet Paper Sizes Size group Size name Measurements A Series A4 8.3 × 11.7 inches (210 × 297 mm) A3 11.7 × 16.
Specifications | 185 Size group Size name Measurements US-ARCH ARCH A 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm) ARCH B 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 mm) ARCH C 18 × 24 inches (457 × 610 mm) ARCH D 24 × 36 inches (610 × 910 mm) ARCH E* 36 × 48 inches (910 × 1219 mm) B5 7.2 × 10.1 inches (182 × 257 mm) B4 10.1 × 14.2 inches (257 × 364 mm) B3 14.2 × 20.3 inches (364 × 515 mm) B2 20.3 × 28.7 inches ( 515 × 728 mm) B1* 28.7 × 40.5 inches (728 × 1030 mm) B1 Landscape* 40.5 × 28.
| Specifications Size group Size name Measurements Others — 24 × 30 inches (610 × 762 mm) — 30 × 40 inches* (762 × 1016 mm) — 36 × 44 inches* (914 × 1118 mm) — 11.8 × 15.7 inches (30 × 40 cm) — 15.7 × 23.6 inches (40 × 60 cm) — 23.6 × 35.
Specifications | 187 Note: Borderless printing on these papers is recommended on the right and left sides only. Epson cut sheet paper information and ICC profiles Paper name Thickness ICC profile* Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 0.0118 in. (0.3 mm) Pro9880_7880_PSPP.icc Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Pro9880_7880_PLPP.icc Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Pro9880_7880_EMP_PK.icc Pro9880_7880_EMP_MK.icc Watercolor Paper Radiant White Pro9880_7880_WCRW_PK.icc Pro9880_7880_WCRW_MK.
| Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on.
Appendix B: Installing and Using Optional Equipment If you print on roll paper or other media that is too thick to be cut by the built-in cutter, you can still cut it using the optional Manual Media Cutting System.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment Installing the Manual Media Cutting System Follow these steps to install the Manual Media Cutting System on your printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the four silver screws securing the platen. Note: The manual cutter comes with either two or three holes on each side. The illustrations in this section show the cutter with three holes, but the instructions are the same for the other version.
Installing and Using Optional Equipment | 191 5. Secure the manual cutter with the four screws you removed in step 2. If the cutter has three holes on each side, use the second and third holes from the top. If the cutter has two holes on each side, use the lower hole on each side. Be sure to keep the other two screws. 6. When you are not using the cutter blade, slide it all the way to the left so it will not damage your printouts. 7.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment Using the Auto Take-Up Reel To install the Auto Take-Up Reel, follow the instructions in the manual that came with it. To use the paper guides packaged with the Auto Take-Up Reel, first remove the paper guides and holders that came with the printer, if you installed them. Then attach the paper guides packaged with the Auto Take-Up Reel. The table below describes the status of the Auto Take-Up Reel as indicated by the Sensor light.
Installing and Using Optional Equipment | 193 Loading Roll Paper Onto the Take-Up Reel Before you load roll paper onto the take-up reel core, check the following: Warning: Make sure the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed properly and is turned off before loading paper. If it is installed incorrectly or operates unexpectedly, bodily injury may occur. • Turn off the Auto Take-Up Reel to avoid injury. • Make sure that the leading edge of the roll paper is straight.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment 4. Press the d button to feed the roll paper out of the printer. 5. Set the Auto switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Off. 6. Tape the leading edge of the roll paper to the take-up reel core in three places.
Installing and Using Optional Equipment | 195 7. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack. 8. Hold the Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel in the Forward position to take up at least one turn of paper onto the reel. Make sure adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel. Taking-up Paper Backward When you want the paper wound onto the take-up reel with the print on the inside, set the take-up reel to wind paper backward, as described below. 1.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment 3. Press the l button to select (Auto Cut Off). 4. Press the d button to feed the roll paper out of the printer. 5. Set the Auto switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel to Off. 6. Wind the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel as shown below, then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel in three places.
Installing and Using Optional Equipment | 197 7. Press the d button to feed the paper forward and create some slack. 8. Hold the Manual switch on the Auto Take-Up Reel in the Backward position to take up at least one turn of paper on the take-up reel. Make sure adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment Printing Using the Auto Take-Up Reel Once the Auto Take-Up Reel is installed and paper is attached to it, you can use it to take up your prints. Warning: Do not touch the Auto Take-Up Reel while it is operating; doing so may result in injury. Do not look directly at the sensor beam across the front of the reel; doing so may cause permanent eye damage. 1. Press the l button to select (Auto Cut Off). 2.
Installing and Using Optional Equipment | 199 7. To remove your prints, turn the lever to unlock the reel, and then slide it left. Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling. 8. Remove the take-up reel core from the paper stop on both ends of the reel. Adjusting the Auto Take-Up Reel Sensor If the Sensor light on the Auto Take-Up Reel is flashing, you need to adjust the sensor position.
| Installing and Using Optional Equipment 2. Adjust the horizontal angle of the emitter until the Sensor light turns on, then tighten the knob to secure the emitter in position.
Appendix C: Control Panel Summary This Appendix summarizes the functions of the control panel’s lights and buttons (below), describes the informational messages and icons you may see on the LCD display (see page 203), and lists the available menu settings (see page 206).
| Control Panel Summary Button Description d Paper Feed Down Feeds the paper forward Changes setting parameters within menu mode u Paper Feed Up Feeds the paper backward, if you fed it forward using the d Paper Feed Down button (does not feed paper backward if you fed it forward by hand) Changes setting parameters within menu mode Enter Executes setting changes within the menu system When held for 3 seconds when ejects the sheet sheet is selected, When held for 3 seconds when roll/Auto Cut On
Control Panel Summary | 203 Lights See “Checking Error Messages and Lights” on page 164 for instructions on responding to problems indicated by the printer lights.
| Control Panel Summary Message Description EPSON Printer is preparing to print CUTTING PAPER Printer is cutting paper PLEASE WAIT Printer is preparing to display the READY message CLEANING Printer is cleaning the print head PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Printer needs you to press the continue CHARGING INK Printer is charging the ink delivery system RESETTING Printer is resetting UPDATING FIRMWARE Printer is updating its firmware FIRMWARE UPDATE COMPLETE Printer is finished updating its firmwar
Control Panel Summary | 205 Icon Description Ink icons 100–81% capacity 80–61% capacity 60–41% capacity 40–21% capacity 20% or less capacity Ink low Ink expended Cartridge error or no cartridge Maintenance tank icons 100–81% free 80–61% free 60–41% free 40–21% free 20% or less free Maintenance tank nearly full Maintenance tank full Maintenance tank error or no maintenance tank Paper suction icons Strong suction (168%) Normal suction (60%) Weak suction (0%) 205
| Control Panel Summary Menu Setting Summary Press the Menu button to enter menu mode and select the settings summarized here. Menu setting Description PRINTER SETUP menu ROLL PAPER COUNTER Alerts you when roll paper is running low. Set the paper length and at what remaining length you want to be alerted. (To use, first select ROLL as the REMAINING PPR SETUP setting in Maintenance mode; see page 149.) PLATEN GAP Adjusts the distance from the print head to the paper; see page 68 for details.
Control Panel Summary | 207 Menu setting Description PAPER SKEW CHECK Selects whether the printer alerts you if paper is not feeding straight by displaying PAPER SKEW on the LCD display and stopping printing. If you select OFF, you do not receive an error even if the print job is out of range of the loaded paper. TIME OUT Selects the time interval before cancelling a print job if the printer cable is unplugged or the printer hangs (range is 30 to 300 seconds).
| Control Panel Summary Menu setting Description PRINTER STATUS menu (see page 132 for details) VERSION Displays the printer’s firmware version number. PRINTABLE PAGES Displays an estimate of the number of pages that can be printed based on the ink cartridge status. INK LEVEL Displays the status of the ink in the cartridges. MAINTENANCE TANK Displays the status of the maintenance tank. USAGE COUNT Displays the approximate amount of ink and paper used.
Control Panel Summary | 209 Menu setting Description PAPER FEED ADJUST Adjusts the amount of paper fed during printing to help eliminate banding (–0.70 to 0.70%). Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines. DRYING TIME Selects a drying time for ink to avoid smearing (from 0 to 10 seconds). PAPER SUCTION Adjusts the suction pressure when printing on thin paper or backlight film.
| Control Panel Summary Menu setting Description IP, SM, DG SETTING Enter the IP address settings, if selecting the address manually. BONJOUR Select the Bonjour network settings, if necessary. INIT NETWORK SETTING Returns the network settings to their default settings.
Index A C Accessories, 12 to 13 Advanced Black and White Photo Mac OS X, 91 to 93 Windows, 110 to 112 Aligning print head, 139 to 141 Always spool RAW datatype setting, 120 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X, 89 Windows, 106 Auto Rotate setting, Windows, 106 Automatic Take-Up Reel, optional ordering, 12 to 13 problems, 178 using, 189, 192 to 200 Cable power, 39 printer, 14, 42 problems, 172, 173 requirements, 14 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Changing black ink
Index | 212 Custom paper size Mac OS X, 79 to 81 Windows, 96, 104, 107 to 108 Custom Preset Mac OS X, 93 Windows, 116 to 117 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 65 to 67 loading, 63 to 65 supported sizes, 184 to 186 Cutter cutting paper manually, 61 to 62 manual, ordering, 12 to 13 replacement blade, ordering, 12 to 13 replacing blade, 151 to 154 D Date and time setting, 149 Default settings, restoring, 149 to 151 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X, 94 Windows, 119 Depth of printer, 182 Diagnosing problems, 163 Dimens
Index | 213 Ink cartridges changing black, 145 to 148 checking status, 119, 131 to 135, 141 installing, 40 to 41 ordering, 142 removing for transportation, 158 replacing, 141 to 144 safety instructions, 17 specifications, 188 Inverted images, 173 J Jams, paper, 176 to 177 Job history, 133 L Language, control panel, 149 to 151 Layout Mac OS X options, 79 to 81 Windows options, 109 to 110 LFP Remote Panel, 42 to 44 Lights, control panel, 164, 201 to 203 Loading cut sheet paper, 63 to 65 posterboard, 65 to
Index | 214 Menus 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, 131 to 134 Moving printer, 157 to 161 N Network config
Index | 215 PhotoEnhance, 102 Platen Gap setting control panel, 68 Macintosh, 88 problems, 170 Windows, 113 Posterboard, 65 to 67 Power cable, 39 Power cleaning cycle, 138 Power consumption, 181 Power light, 164, 201 to 203 Preset Mac OS X, 93 Windows, 116 to 117 Print as Bitmap setting, 121 Print head aligning, 139 to 141 checking status, 131 to 134 cleaning, 135 to 138, 150 locking, 158 unlocking, 26, 35 Print jobs canceling, 94, 119 managing, 94, 119 to 122 pausing, 94, 119 Print quality Mac OS X, 84 pr
Index | 216 Problems banding, 169 blank paper, 173 blurry prints, 171 cable, 172, 173 color, 170, 173 diagnosing, 163 faint prints, 170 garbled characters, 173 ghosting, 169 graininess, 169 inverted image, 173 margin, 173 misalignment, 169 misregistration, 169 nothing prints, 172 operational, 172 paper, 174 to 177 print quality, 168 to 171 print speed, 120 printing stops, 172 roll paper cannot be cut, 173 smeared prints, 171 Progress Meter, 119, 120 Q Quality Options, Windows, 98 to 99 R Registering non-
Index | 217 Status Monitor Mac OS X, 134 to 135 Windows, 119 to 122, 134 to 135 Storing printer, 157 to 161 Stylus Pro 7880 mounting on stand, 24 to 26 paper basket, 27 to 29, 69 to 70 removing shipping bracket, 26 setting up, 19 to 29 stand, unpacking and assembling, 19 to 22 unpacking, 19 to 24 Stylus Pro 9880 mounting on stand, 33 to 36 paper basket, 36 to 39, 71 to 73 removing shipping bracket, 35 setting up, 29 to 39 stand, unpacking and assembling, 29 to 31 unpacking, 29 to 32 Suction, 75, 88, 113 Su
Index | 218 Windows basic print options, 97 to 99 black and white photos, 110 to 112 borderless printing, 96, 103 to 108 canceling print jobs, 119 checking printer status, 134 to 135 color management, 101 to 103, 110 to 112 custom paper size, 96, 104, 107 to 108 custom presets, 116 to 117 layout options, 109 to 110 managing print jobs, 119 to 122 Media Type setting, 98, 110, 112 to 115 monitoring preferences, setting, 121 to 122 paper configuration options, 112 to 115 Speed and Progress utility, 119 to 122
