Epson Stylus Pro 3880 ® USER’S GUIDE
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Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Contents 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Printing With Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 7 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Aligning the print head manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Changing the Black Ink Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Changing the Date and Time . . . . .
| Contents Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. The on-screen version of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM can be read using Adobe® Reader®.
| Introduction 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: 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. • Mac OS® X 10.5.
Introduction | 11 Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for accessories and options that are currently available. • For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.
| Introduction 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 Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. SM Tip: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.
Introduction | 13 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. • 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.
| Introduction 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 an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results.
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer On a Network 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 Network Note: You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction.
| Setting Up the Printer On a Network 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 SETUP, then press r. 4. Press r then d to highlight ENABLE. 5. Press Enter. An asterisk (*) appears next to ENABLE to show that it’s selected. 6. Press l to go back, then press d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. 7.
Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 17 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 you want to assign and Y is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command, continue with step 14 10. Press d to highlight IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. The LCD displays the IP ADDRESS. 11.
| Setting Up the Printer On a Network 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 system. 4. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 5. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Press Enter to print the network status sheet.
Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 19 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 register your printer. 7. When you’re done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer if prompted.
| Setting Up the Printer On a Network 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 software CD in your CD or DVD drive. Note: If you see the message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system, you must uninstall the old version before you can install the new one.
Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 21 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 then double-click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3.
| Setting Up the Printer On a Network 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 now use the printer on your network. Mac OS X See the section below for your printing method. TCP/IP Printing (recommended) 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Scan or Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4.
Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 23 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 printer on your network.
| Setting Up the Printer On a Network 1-24
Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media 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.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Paper type Size Number of sheets Part number 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 4 × 6 inches 100 S041727 5 × 7 inches 20 S041464 8 × 10 inches 20 S041465 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042183 50 S041667 11 × 14 inches 20 S041466 11 × 17 inches 20 S041290 11.7 × 16.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 27 Paper type Size Number of sheets Part number 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 8 × 10 inches 50 S041467 8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041257 11 × 14 inches 50 S041468 11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041260 13 × 19 inches 50 S041263 8.5 × 11 inches 100 S041062 8.5 × 14 inches 100 S041067 11 × 17 inches 100 S041070 13 × 19 inches 100 S041069 16.5 × 23.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Paper type Size Number of sheets Part number Epson Cold Press Natural 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042297 13 × 19 inches 25 S042300 17 × 22 inches 25 S042301 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042327 13 × 19 inches 25 S042330 17 × 22 inches 25 S042331 8.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 29 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 correct paper path and to load the correct number of sheets. For example, you can load only one sheet at a time in the front and rear slots, and poster board can be inserted only in the front slot.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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 for the rear manual feed slot. Use the front manual feed slot when you need to print on thick media, such as posterboard. Paper type Paper path Size Auto sheet feeder loading capacity * Plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper A 8.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 31 Paper type Paper path Size Auto sheet feeder loading capacity * 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 8.5 × 11 inches 20 11.7 × 16.5 inches 20 13 × 19 inches 10 17 × 22 inches 10 8 × 10 inches 30 8.5 × 11 inches 30 11 × 14 inches 10 11.7 × 16.
| Handling Paper and Other Media Paper type Paper path Size Auto sheet feeder loading capacity * Epson Cold Press Bright R 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 8.5 × 11 inches 1 13 × 19 inches 1 17 × 22 inches 1 Epson Cold Press Natural Epson Hot Press Bright Epson Hot Press Natural R R R * Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 33 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 your paper type. Then follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and READY appears on the LCD. 2. Flip up the paper guide and pull out as many of its extensions as you need to support your paper size. 3.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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. Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it to the left so that it is slightly wider than the width of your paper. 7. If you are loading multiple sheets, thumb through the stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 35 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. Slide the edge guide against the left side of the paper. Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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 appears on the LCD. 2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left so it is slightly wider than the width of your paper.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 37 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. Maintain a constant pressure; after a few seconds you’ll feel the printer pull the paper into printing position. Note: If you want to remove the paper, press the d Paper feed button on the control panel to back the sheet out.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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. Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing. You’re ready to print.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 39 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 paper type; see page 29 for details. • If PAPER SIZE CHECK is set to OFF on the LCD, you cannot load paper in the front manual feed slot. Use the printer’s menu system to turn this setting on. 1.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 41 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. Caution: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the paper from the printer after printing. You’re ready to print. When you finish printing, push the front tray back in.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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 quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may need to change this setting using the printer’s menu system. 1. Press the Menu r button. 2. Press r to select the Printer Setup menu. 3.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 43 Using Special Paper Configurations Tip: It’s a good idea to keep a list describing your 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 media—especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 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: Smallest gap 10. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines, and choose that pattern number. (In the example shown above, the lines of pattern 4 are the most even.) 11.
Handling Paper and Other Media | 45 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 select DRYING TIME, then press r. 17. Press d or u to select the number of seconds (from 1 to 10) that you want the print head to wait between passes to allow the ink to dry. Then press Enter to save the setting. 18.
| Handling Paper and Other Media 2-46
Chapter 3: Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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 management features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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 Note: Many application settings override the printer’s page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. If your application has margin settings, make sure they’re turned off for borderless printing. You can choose from several options for printing.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 49 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: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you don’t see the Paper Size setting in the Print window, check for it in your application before printing. It may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 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.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 51 You see a window like this one: Click + to create a new paper size 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. Note: If you don’t see the Orientation or Scale settings in the Print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh You see this screen: Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 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 HD2 for any type of photographic printing.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 53 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 software application. • Select Color Controls, then choose one of the following mode settings: EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for color photographs.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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: • EPSON Color Controls to use a Color Mode (see page 53) that selects the main method of printing colors for photos and graphics. • ColorSync for mapping colors to your printer’s profile (for ColorSync-compatible applications only).
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 55 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance. Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. 1. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh • 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 Page Layout Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: If necessary, adjust the Expansion slider to choose the Min, Mid, or Max setting.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 57 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 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 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 affect the target found in the tone color circle.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 59 • 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 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.
| 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: If it is no longer spooling in the computer, you can also cancel a print job by pressing the button on the printer, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the OK button. 2.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 61 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 instructions.) 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Utility.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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 recheck the ink levels, click the Update button. 7. To close the Status Monitor, click OK.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 63 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 the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media Select this Media Type setting* Epson Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) Standard Proofing Paper (240) Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types.
Chapter 4: Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 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 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 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 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 | 67 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 your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson.com. If you are using non-Epson paper, choose the closest setting.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 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 | 69 Tip: If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 74. 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 printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • 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 input profile and other settings as shown below. 4. Click OK to save your settings.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 Choosing Paper and Layout Options Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect. 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 1. On the Main tab, you see a window like this one: 2.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like this one: Note: If your application has margin settings, make sure they’re turned off for borderless printing. Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. 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 Borderless.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 73 • 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 or print on both sides of the paper, click the Page Layout tab. 6. If you’re ready to print, click OK. Choosing Layout Options You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 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 you are enlarging your image beyond the limits of your application program, click Optimize Enlargement. The driver will increase the image size up to 400% and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 75 • 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 image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper. • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for unusually thick or thin paper. When you’re finished selecting Paper Configuration settings, click OK. 3.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see this screen: Tone color circle Note: The preview image will always be the same image and is not color managed. It is just to be used to give you a level of feedback as you make changes. 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 allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 • 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 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. 7. When you finish selecting settings, click OK.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows • 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. To import settings from a file shared with you that does not exist in your Select Setting list, click the Save/Del button. 2. Click Import, select the file you want to import, and click Open. 3.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 79 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 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 | 81 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 • 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 Rendering allows you to override the length or width limitations in applications (such as Photoshop) that restrict the number of pixels you can print.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 83 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 users who share the printer. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see this window: 2. Select the notification options you want to use if various printing events occur. 3.
| Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 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 the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting.
Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 85 For this media Select this Media Type setting* Epson Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte Exhibition Canvas Matte Epson Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) Standard Proofing Paper (240) Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types.
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Chapter 5: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see page 90 for instructions on printing a nozzle check. 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. You can either print out a status check or you can view the printer’s status on the LCD panel.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 89 Viewing Status Information Note: Some status information is a projection based on the last print made. 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 one of the following: Note: You can change the units of measurement from meters to inches and feet using the printer’s maintenance mode. See page 103 for instructions.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 menu to run a power cleaning cycle. See page 92 for details. 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.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 91 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 automatically clean the print head if necessary. Note: You must use at least a 10× eye loupe to check the pattern. 5. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks okay as shown below, you’re done.
| 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 | 93 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 “ghosting,” you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software, it’s best to align from the printer’s control panel.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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. Press Enter to start printing. After printing is complete, the printer starts aligning the print head. It takes several minutes to run the head alignment. The printer’s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 95 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 then press the d or u button to display the number for that set. 8. Press Enter to register the set number. The next pattern number appears. Then repeat step 7. 9.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel: 1 Matte Black 9 Yellow 2 Photo Black 8 Vivid Light Magenta 3 Light Black 7 Light Cyan 4 Light Light Black 6 Vivid Magenta 5 Cyan 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 cartridge. When the light stays on and you see the LCD message REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE, the cartridge is expended.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 97 Caution: Leave the low or expended cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. 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 need to replace. 2.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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. 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. 6.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 99 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. Arrow mark The printer has a protection system to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge easily or if you see the message INK CARTRIDGE ERROR on the LCD panel, the type of cartridge may be incorrect.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 the Maintenance menu to switch between Matte Black and Photo Black, set the printer’s date and time, and adjust the contrast on the LCD screen.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 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 in the printer driver. You may sometimes need to switch cartridges as described below when using non-Epson media. The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images on all media types.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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. Press + Cancel/Reset when you finish. Adjusting the LCD Contrast Follow these steps to change the LCD contrast: 1. Press the Menu r button. 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r. 3.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 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 maintenance mode: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold the + Cancel/Reset button, then press the P Power button until the printer turns on. MAINTENANCE MODE appears on the LCD panel. 3.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the cartridge is completely full, the printer stops working and REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 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 water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to tilt the used cartridge or spill ink from it when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. 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 as it will go. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance cartridge.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 107 WARNING: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. Caution: To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or on-screen components. Don’t use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not touch the ink absorption pads; otherwise, printouts may be soiled.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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. WARNING: The printer weighs about 43 lb (20 kg), and should be lifted by two people. To ship the printer, you must repack it using the original box and packing materials. If you do not have these items, contact Epson to request them.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 109 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. Macintosh Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at proimaging.epson.com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer • 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. Click Epson Printer Software in the program list, click Change/Remove, then select your printer icon. 5. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your computer.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 111 2. Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see a window like this one: Note: For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to see the on-screen guide. 3. Double-click the Firmware Updater icon.
| Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 extracted. Select the file and click Choose. Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while the firmware is updating. 6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware update process.
Chapter 6: Solving Problems 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, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: • To identify the most common problems,
| Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to indicate the status of the printer: Paper light Power button Ink cover open / u button Ink light Power light LCD Cancel/Reset button Ink and maintenance cartridge status Back / l button Paper feed / d button Menu / r button Enter button 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 the control panel c
Solving Problems | 115 Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR 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. See “Choosing Paper Options” on page 71 for Windows, or “Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options” on page 48 for Macintosh. Also, select ON for PAPER SIZE CHECK in the printer’s menu system. Something may have been placed on top of the printer (ink cover).
| Solving Problems Message Explanation Response FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN 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. Paper is loaded in the front manual feed slot. Press the d button, then remove the paper from the front manual feed slot. The front manual feed slot is closed during operation. Open the front slot by pushing it. If necessary, remove the paper. The wrong type of cartridge is installed.
Solving Problems | 117 Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE The wrong type of cartridge is installed or is installed in the wrong slot. Select NO (press the Menu r button) if you want to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 95. Otherwise, select YES (press the l button). A non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 95.
| Solving Problems Message Explanation Response MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE NEARLY FULL 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. The maintenance cartridge cover is open. Close the maintenance cartridge cover MAINTENANCE REQUEST NNNN A part used in the printer has nearly reached the end of its life. "NNNN" shows the product code for the part. Note the code and contact Epson.
Solving Problems | 119 Message Explanation Response 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 The ink cartridge is nearly expended. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 95.
| Solving Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER SENSOR ERROR 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 Automatic Head Alignment. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 93. The loaded paper does not match the paper type selected. Press the + Cancel/Reset button, and then load the paper that matches the type of paper you selected.
Solving Problems | 121 Message Explanation Response PRINTER ERROR 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. See “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 104. SERVICE CALL ERROR NNNN Print head is locked. Remove all protective materials from the print head to release it.
| Solving Problems 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 print options are set correctly. For more information, see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or Chapter 4 (Windows). If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below.
Solving Problems | 123 Problem Solution 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. ◗ Align the print head from the printer’s control panel, as described on page 93. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on.
| Solving Problems Problem Solution 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 management in the printer driver. See page 54 (Macintosh) or page 68 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility.
Solving Problems | 125 Problem Solution The bottom edge of your print is smeared. ◗ The paper is curled toward the printable side. Flatten it or curl it the other way. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct for the media you’re printing on. ◗ If you’re printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting or drying time. See page 42. ◗ If you’re printing on thick paper, the platen gap setting may be too narrow.
| Solving Problems Problem Solution 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 not selected as the default printer. Install the printer driver if it is not installed yet, and follow the instructions below to select your Epson printer as the default printer.
Solving Problems | 127 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 your application. ◗ Clear any stalled print jobs from the Printer Setup Utility. ◗ 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 High Speed in your Advanced settings. ◗ Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing. ◗ Select Automatic mode and move the slider towards Speed (on the Main tab in Windows or in the Print Settings section of the Print window in Macintosh). ◗ 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.
Solving Problems | 129 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 while feeding or during printing, try one or more of these solutions: • Make sure the paper is not folded, wrinkled, or curled.
| Solving Problems 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.
Solving Problems | 131 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.
| Solving Problems 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.
Appendix A: Specifications This appendix provides the specifications for your printer. Printing 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, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Yellow) Character mode Raster graphic mode Character pitch Printing column 10 characters per inch 167 Horizontal resolution Printable width Available dots 360 dpi 17.
| Specifications Environmental Specification Operation Storage Temperature 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity (without condensation) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH 40 to 60% RH for optimum print quality For optimal operation, humidity should be between 35 and 45% RH 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 curr
Specifications | 135 Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA C108.8 class B Media Sizes 3.5 × 5 inches 4 × 6 inches 5 × 7 inches 5.5 × 8.5 inches 8 × 10 inches A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) 10 × 12 inches B4 (JB4) (10.1 × 14.2 inches) 11 × 14 inches 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 inches) A3 (11.7 × 16.
| Specifications 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. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not use curled, folded, or deckle-edge paper.
Index A Banding, 122 Black and white photos Mac OS X, 57 to 59 Windows, 75 to 77 Black-and-white printing, 75 Blank pages, 127 Blurry prints, 124 Bonjour printing, 23 Borderless printing Windows, 72 Buttons, control panel, 114 Color problems, 127 ColorSync settings, 54 Component life, checking, 88 to 89 Control Panel, 114 Control panel aligning print head, 93 buttons, 114 changing language, 103 changing measurement units, 103 cleaning print head, 92 component life, checking, 88 to 89 illustration, 11
| Index Epson accessories, 11, 96 help, 12 Preferred Protection Plan, 12 Store, 11, 96 Error messages, 114 to 120 Error notification, Windows, 83 Ethernet interface configuring, 16 to 18 connecting, 15 system requirements, 11 Expansion setting Macintosh, 56 Windows, 73 F Faint prints, 123 Firmware, updating, 110 to 112 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X, 53 problems, 127 H Head Alignment menu, 93 Height of printer, 134 Help, Epson, 12 High Speed Copies setting, 81 High Speed setting Mac OS X, 53 Window
Index | 139 Macintosh adding printer, 22 to 23 Bonjour printing, 23 checking ink levels, 61 to 62 Expansion setting, 56 installing printer driver, 20 Printer Utility, 62 software, uninstalling, 109 Status Monitor, 61 to 62 system requirements, 10 TCP/IP printing, 22 Maintenance, 87 to 107 Maintenance cartridge checking status, 88 to 89 ordering, 11 replacing, 104 to 106 Maintenance menu, 92 Maintenance mode, 103 Manuals, how to use, 9 Margins incorrect, 127 printing without, 72 Media Type Mac OS X, 52, 63
| Index Print jobs canceling, 60, 80 managing, 60, 80 to 83 pausing, 60, 80 Print quality Mac OS X, 53 problems, 122 to 125 Windows, 67 to 68 Print speed, improving in Windows, 82 Printable area, 136 Printer checking status, 61 to 62, 80 to 83, 88 cleaning, 107 dimensions, 134 firmware update, 110 to 112 maintaining, 87 to 107 monitoring, 61 to 62, 80 to 83 motors, checking status, 88 to 89 moving, 108 port, 126 setting up on network, 15 software, uninstalling, 109 to 110 specifications, 134 to 136 sta
Index | 141 Setting up printer, on network, 15 Software, uninstalling, 109 to 110 Specifications electrical, 134 environmental, 134 ink cartridges, 136 printable area, 136 printer, 134 to 136 Speed and Progress utility, 80 to 83 Status Monitor Macintosh, 61 to 62 Windows, 80 to 83 Storing printer, 108 Support, Epson, 12 System requirements, 10 to 11 T TCP/IP setting up, 22 Technical support, 12 Temperature requirements, 134 Test Print menu, 88 Time and date setting, 101 to 102 Tone color circle, 77 Total
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