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Epson Stylus Pro 11880 - User's Guide

1. Setting Up the Printer 31 Plugging in the Printer 1 Unlock the front casters Then move the printer to the place of use The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance indoors Lock the casters after you move the printer 2 Remove the tape from the printer and the protective materials inside the ink compartments Caution Toavoid 3 Open the front cover Loosen the bolts and remove the two metal damaging the printer be brackets from the side of the print head compartment careful not to touch the cables around the print head Save the bolts and brackets in case you need to ship the printer T 32 Setting Up the Printer 4 Close the front cover 5 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer 6 Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the left or right side as shown Caution Do not use an 7 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch Otherwise you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage Setting Up the Printer 33 Installing Ink Note The cartridges Use the ink cartridges that came with your pri
2. e Do not touch the metal plate located in the upper left ink cartridge compartment For California customers only The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Caution Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed Introduction 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Shake ink cartridges well before installing them for best results Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least four hours before using it The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge information which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely However each time the cartridge is inserted some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check
3. Select Setting Curent Settings x i SavesDel Media Settings Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 m Custom Settings Color Color m Photo Black Ink gt Print Quality Quality Baper Contig Mode Automatic Custom EPSON Standard sRGB a Paper Settings Source Sheet v Printable Area Size 50x64in v User Defined Borderless Ink Levels _ VLM LLK MK LK LC C VM PK Y oD Gere tee 3 For the Size setting select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer 4 Ifyou want to center your image on the sheet click Printable Area then select Centered 5 Ifyou want to print to the edges of the page click Borderless Note that borderless printing applies only to the left and right sides of the page on cut sheets margins are required at the top and bottom of the page For full bleed borderless printing use roll paper as described on page 102 Note Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 107 Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size e Auto Expand enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper You can use the slider to control the amount of expansion e 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 bo
4. sa 104 A E ee B zA A 204 B peas oat A lt B Oe Normal cut Double cut Single cut Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 7 Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings for borderless printing e Off disables automatic cutting Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually use the auto take up reel or print on heavy media that must be cut by hand See page 54 for instructions on operating the cutter manually e Single Cut causes the images to be printed end to end and saves paper when you are printing multiple images With borderless printing you may see a sliver of the previous or next image You will see a white margin between print jobs e Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image e Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print individually This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing 8 Select these additional roll paper options if necessary e Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than the printable width of the roll The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise Be sure to click Roll Width and select the width of your roll paper e Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages 9 When you re finished click OK Borderless Printing For true borderless printing on roll paper
5. 50 Handling Paper and Other Media 3 Align the roll with the rails on both sides and slowly roll it into place on the mounting brackets AS Caution Do not release the paper lever while the Il Pause light is flashing or you may damage the printer Caution To avoid feeding excess paper make sure you don t select J when you re using roll paper 4 Make sure the Il Pause light is not flashing then release the paper lever If the media tracking system is set up to scan the barcode when you insert the paper you will see the remaining amount of paper displayed on the LCD panel and the paper lever will be locked Press and hold the lt I button for 3 seconds to unlock the paper lever 5 Press the lt Paper Source button until the q or D8 icon appears on the LCD display Note Make sure the paper is straight within 1 in of the horizontal line and the edge is cut straight across If the edge is not straight press the 4 button until the 9_ gt 8 icon appears on the LCD then press and hold the lt button to cut the edge before printing Handling Paper and Other Media 51 Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way through Holding the bottom edge of the paper turn the roll back to remove any slack Then align the bott
6. Color Density Oe 0 50 50 Drying Time per Print Head Pass 0 0 1sec 0 50 Paper Feed Adjustment O 0 01 70 70 Paper Thickness 3 0 1mm Paper Suction Standard B Default Cut Method Standard i Platen Gap Auto bs PDF Preview Supplies D Cancel E Print Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 83 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 e Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level e 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 e 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 e Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper e Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers less than 12 lb such as CAD drafting paper e Cut Method decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media or adjusts the speed for thick media You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper e Platen Gap lets you fine tune
7. 9 Press lt 4 then W for the menu options shown below Make any adjustments as needed and press lt I to save each setting You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software For instructions see page 82 Mac OS X or page 109 Windows CUT METHOD lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for thinner media or adjust the speed for thick media You may need to experiment to determine the cleanest cut for your paper PPR FEED ADJUSTMENT helps eliminate banding Choose a lower value if you see white lines on your prints or a higher value if you see dark lines DRYING TIME lets you print with non Epson media and avoid smearing the ink You can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thin media under 12 1b such as drafting paper or backlight film 10 When done press the II Pause button After you create paper configurations you can use the TEST PRINT menu to y pap 8 X print out a list of paper numbers showing the settings for each one Handling Paper and Other Media 71 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 Menu then press W to select TEST PRINT Press again 2 Press V to select CUSTOM PAPER the
8. Note If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed Click the Utility tab then click the Speed amp Progress button You see the Speed amp Progress window P Speed and Progress Setting Items High Speed Copy Folder pies c users epson appdata local temp amp local a a Gabde 78d d627 42a2 b __ Acrobat Distiller 8 al F Show Progress Meter E Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 E Aways spool RAW datatype E Page Rendering Mode El Coarse Rendering C hsperfdata_Epson J C setty_80__ E Print as Bitmap Show Mouse Over Help Processed by Printer c Cox Gee Gi Select from the following options High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the same document using hard disk space as a cache If you have multiple hard drives you can select a different drive to spool to Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress Meter is displayed when you send a print job Disable EPSON Status Monitor disables the monitoring utility Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF metafile format Because the RAW format requires fewer resources printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems such as insufficien
9. Press gt then W to highlight ENABLE Press lt An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to show that it s selected Press 4 then W to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING Press and then A or to choose one of the following IP configuration settings e AUTO Select this setting if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices IP settings automatically e PANEL Select this setting if you would like to configure the printer s IP settings manually Press lt An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected Press to go back Then do one of the following e Ifyou selected AUTO as the IP ADDRESS SETTING press the It Pause button to exit the printer menu Then continue with step 14 e Ifyou selected PANEL as the IP ADDRESS SETTING continue with step 10 Press W to highlight IP SM DG SETTING then press The LCD displays the IP address Press A or W to change each octet value then press to select the next octet When you have changed the value of the last octet press The LCD displays the subnet mask Setting Up the Printer 37 12 Press A or W to change each octet value then press P to select the next octet When you have changed the value of the last octet press The LCD displays the default gateway 13 Press A or W to change each octet value then press P to select the next octet When you have changed the value of the last octet press lt then press the If Pause button to e
10. 5 Ifyou want to print without margins click Borderless Note that borderless printing takes longer than normal printing See page 104 for more information about borderless printing Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size then click OK Expansi Expansion R an Method of Enlargement kis Bend Retain Size Amount of Enlargement Min Standard Max al ia Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image Ge L e Auto Expand enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the size of the paper You can use the slider to adjust the expansion Choose Min for the least amount of image expansion with a chance that there will be small borders around the edges or Max for the greatest amount of expansion some of the image will be cut off around the edges but it will extend to the edge of the paper e 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 104 for more information about borderless printing 6 Click Roll Paper Option You see the following window Roll Paper Option Auto Cut ie Auto Rotate Roll Width C Print Page Line Ok kcm Hep
11. NIT NETWORK SETTING Resets all network settings 166 Appendix Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Borderless printing Spindle Paper name Thickness recommended size ICC profile Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 7 mil Yes except for 2 inch Pro11880_PSPP170_Bi D icc 170 0 18 mm 60 inch roll Normal Pro11880_PSPP170_Uni D icc Premium Glossy Photo Paper Pro11880_PGPP170_Bi D icc 170 Pro11880_PGPP170_Uni D icc Doubleweight Matte Paper 8 3 mil Pro11880_DWMP icc 0 21 mm Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10 mil Yes except for 3 inch Pro11880_PGPP250_Bi D icc 250 0 27 mm 60 inch roll Normal Pro11880_PGPP250_Uni D icc Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Pro11880_PSPP250_Bi D icc 250 Pro11880_PSPP250_Uni D icc Premium Luster Photo Paper Pro11880_PLPP260_Bi D icc 260 Pro11880_PLPP260_Uni D icc Enhanced Matte Paper 10 3 mil Pro11880_EMP_PK icc Pro11880_EMP_MK icc Canvas 18 8 mil Yes 2 inch Pro11880_Canvas_PK icc 0 46 mm Normal Pro11880_Canvas_MK icc Textured Fine Art Paper 15 mil 3 inch Pro11880_TFAP_MK icc 0 37 mm High UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 15 mil Tension Pro11880_USFAP_PK icc 0 32 mm Pro11880_USFAP_MK icc Watercolor Paper Radiant White 11 5 mil Pro11880_WCRW _PK icc 0 29 mm Pro11880_WCRW_MkK icc Proofing Paper Publication 7 87 mil 2 inch Pro11880_Proof_Pub_Bi D icc 0 2 mm Normal Pro11880_Proof_Pub_Uni D icc Proofing Paper White Semimatte
12. Solving Problems 153 Solving Operational Problems If you can t turn the printer on if it stops printing unexpectedly or if nothing prints check the following e Paper is loaded correctly e The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that s not controlled by a switch or timer e The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your system e The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer s rating label If not turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately Contact Epson for assistance see page 10 for details If none of these suggestions help try the solutions below Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly If the II Pause light is flashing the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for ink to dry Check the display message and lights on the control panel Wait until the IJ Pause light stops flashing Check the display message and lights on the control panel to see if an error has occurred Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on page 144 The printer sounds as if it s printing but nothing prints Follow the instructions beginning on page 122 to clean the print head Try running a power cleaning cycle see page 125 Communication between the network and printer may have been momentarily interrupted Check your network settings Nothing prints Turn off the
13. Watercolor Paper Radiant White PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Watercolor Paper Radiant White Canvas Canvas Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Posterboard Choosing Printer Color Management Options If you are using color management settings in Photoshop or another application it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver as described on page 101 1 On the properties window make sure the Main tab is selected 2 For the Mode setting select Custom 3 Choose one of the following and click the Advanced button e Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness contrast saturation and CMY inks or choose from the 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 Color Controls Printer Color Adjustment Mode EPSON Standard sRGB m Color Adjustment Method Color Circle Slide Bar Gamma aids oa F Horizontal G Ro Vertical Saturation 0 Brightness Cya Contrast 6 Magenta Tip If you turn off color management you can still control the ink density as described on page 109 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 101 PhotoEnhance allows you to automatically correct images and choose from six Sc
14. 1 1 1 1 t t 12 24 5 6 7 8 9 When BI D ALL 1PK appears on the display select the number then press lt Select the number for patterns 1 to 4 for each color When done press the II Pause button to exit head alignment mode 174 Appendix Index A Accessories 10 Advanced Black and White Photo Mac OS X 87 to 90 Windows 109 to 111 Aligning print head 126 to 127 172 to 173 Always spool RAW datatype setting 116 Auto Cut setting Mac OS X 84 Windows 104 Auto take up reel installing 25 to 30 using 56 to 62 Automatic media tracking 45 to 46 B Banding 150 Barcode 45 to 46 Black and white photos Mac OS X 87 to 90 Windows 109 to 111 Blank pages 154 Blurry prints 152 Borderless printing Mac OS X 74 to 76 85 to 86 Windows 103 to 106 Bracket shipping removing 32 using 140 Buttons control panel 17 144 C Cable power 32 printer 35 problems 153 requirements 11 12 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 91 Windows 115 175 Cartridges see Ink cartridges Cleaning print head 122 to 125 132 printer 138 Coarse Rendering setting 116 Color management Mac OS X 81 to 82 87 to 90 using profiles 168 to 171 Windows 100 to 111 Color problems 154 ColorSync settings 82 Connecting printer 35 Control panel aligning print head 126 to 127 172 to 173 buttons 17 144 changing language 131 changing measurement units 131 cleaning print head 124 to 125 illustration 1
15. 2 Note You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer s control panel See page 131 for instructions Press gt Menu Press W to select PRINTER STATUS then press P Do one of the following To check the firmware version press again When done press lt To check the number of pages that can be printed with each ink cartridge press V to select PRINTABLE PAGES then press P Press V to view the number of pages remaining for each cartridge When done press lt To check the amount of ink left press W to select INK LEVEL then press gt The percentage of ink left in the first cartridge is displayed Continue pressing W to see the status of the remaining cartridges When done press lt To check how much capacity the maintenance tanks have press to select MAINTENANCE TANK then press The percentage remaining for each tank is displayed As the tank is filled the percentage drops When done press lt To check the amount of ink used in milliliters and paper used in centimeters press W to select USAGE COUNT then press P Clear this setting with the CLEAR USAGE COUNT option To check job history press W to select JOB HISTORY then press P For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer you see the ink used in milliliters and paper used in square centimeters The most recent job is saved as No 0 When done press the but
16. 2 Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside Then pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit 62 Handling Paper and Other Media 3 Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob 4 Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside Then pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit Using Cut Sheet Paper You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media The printer accepts sheets ranging from letter size to 64 inches wide 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 If you re using stock thicker than 19 mil 0 5 mm load it as described on page 66 If you re loading small sheets or fine art paper see page 65 Handling Paper and Other Media 63 Loading Cut Sheets Follow these steps to load cut sheet paper 1 Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press until LJ appears on the LCD display 3 Make sure the Paper Check light is on then release the paper lever If the paper lever is locked press and hold the lt button for 3 seconds to Tip You can also load cut print the barcode and unlock the paper lever sheet paper without releasing the paper lever This method is recommended for small sheets or fine art paper 64 Handling Paper and Other Media Note For h
17. If the paper wrinkles try using high tension e Make sure the paper is not too thick or too thin See pages 41 and 160 to 162 for paper specifications e Make sure no foreign objects are inside the paper path e Make sure the printer isn t located in a brightly lit area The paper sensors may not operate correctly 156 Solving Problems e Make sure the Media Type and Paper Source settings in the printer software are correct e Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you re printing on See page 68 for more information e Ifyou re not using Epson media use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper s thickness and drying time see page 69 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 Open the roll paper cover and cut the paper at the insertion slot he J Caution To avoid 2 Make sure the Ilf Pause light is not flashing then release the paper lever damaging the printer If the paper lever is locked press and hold the lt button for 3 seconds never move the paper lever while the Il Pause light is flashing Solving Problems 157 3 Rewind the paper Caution To avoid damaging the printer do not touch the cables around the print head Be careful not to touch the roller ink absorption
18. This illustration shows the minimum space required for using the printer 20 Setting Up the Printer WARNING Two people are required to unpack the printer and four are needed to place it on the stand Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 1 2 Open the printer box and remove the box that contains the stand t Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items Po Support bar IIPS 4 Bolts Spot Spe Gott Spe 4 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers Setting Up the Printer 21 3 Insert the support bar into the left base section 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 Tighten all four bolts securely 22 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1 Open the box and remove the roll paper spindle polystyrene foam and cardboard cushions l 2 Lift the box up and away from the printer Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below Tt Remove ink JA cartridges and accessories 3 Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer 4 Remove the plastic cover from the printer Setting Up the Printer 23 5 Make sure you have all the items shown below in addition to the printer Note The ink cart
19. 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 Before you start make sure the printer is powered 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 Press the ink cover button to unlock the ink bay then open the cover Hole Ink status lights Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 129 3 Push in the expended cartridge to release it WARNING Do not shake the expended cartridge or inkemiay leak out f nk gets lt 4 Rei ve ihe expended ink cartridge from the printer It s a good idea to on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap rid save a set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting water If ink gets in the printer if necessary your eyes flush them immediately with water 5 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package Shake the cartridge well before installing it 130 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing Do not touch the black parts inside the ink bay Caution Do not remove and re insert cartridges more often than necessary Doing
20. 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 Tip If you experience difficulty with the toll free line or your Unit ID number call 562 276 1305 Caution Using an improperly shielded cable especially a cable more than 10 feet long may cause the printer to malfunction Note USB 2 0 is required to run the printer at full speed Introduction 11 Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer You ll also need your printer serial number Visit Epson s U S support website or Canadian support website for solutions to common problems You can download drivers firmware and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand alone or network environment your Macintosh system should meet these requirements Mac OS X 10 4 9 or higher or 10 5 or higher PowerPC G5 Intel or higher processor At least 1GB of RAM 2GB or more recommended At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing fil
21. as the color space Click OK 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 When your image appears evaluate the color balance and contrast If they need improvement select Image gt Mode gt Assign Profile or Edit gt Assign Profile Then select one of the following as the Profile setting e A different RGB working space or Profile such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966 2 1 e A scanner profile for your scanner e A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the screen 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 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 If you selected the wrong combination of source profile printer profile and color management settings you ll get unexpected results 10 11 Appendix 171 Select Page Setup from the File menu select your page settings and click OK Select File then select Print or Print with Preview Click More Options or Show More Options then select C
22. e Matte board e Heavyweight polyester banner media If you re loading heavy paper you may need to increase the paper suction by pressing the A Paper Feed button 44 Handling Paper and Other Media e For lightweight paper decrease the suction by pressing the W Paper Feed button if necessary Selecti ng the Paper Type Whenever you load a new type of paper you need to select the paper type on the printer s control panel 1 Press gt Menu 2 Press A or W to select PAPER SETUP then press P 3 Select PAPER TYPE then press P 4 Select the paper that you are using as listed below then press the J button to save the setting 5 Press the II Pause button to exit the menu If your paper does not appear on the control panel check the instructions included with the paper or look on the Epson website www proimaging epson com If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you re using For this media Select this Paper Type setting Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem Glossy Sheet Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy 250 Premium Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Photo Paper Semigloss Prem Semi G Sheet Premium Semigloss Ph
23. light Take up reel buttons Power button Paper feed down button Paper light LCD display Paper source Ink light or cut button When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs a message appears on the LCD display and the lights on the control panel come on or flash The following table lists the messages in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem Message Explanation Response BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD THE SUPPORTED The borderless setting is Press and hold the J Pause button for selected and paper that 3 seconds to cancel the print job Change the PAPER SIZE OR LOAD PAPER doesn t support borderless setting in the printer driver or load different PROPERLY printing is selected or paper Make sure paper is loaded correctly paper is not loaded correctly CARRIAGE LOCKED The print head is locked Remove the brackets securing the print head see page 31 RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK CLEANING ERROR PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Head cleaning did not clear Run the head cleaning utility again If the the nozzles nozzles are still clogged contact Epson CLEANING ERROR REMOVE THICK PAPER Paper is too thick for head Release the paper lever to remove the paper cleaning then reset the lever Head cleaning starts automatically After cleaning reload paper Solving Problems 145 Message Explanation Response CLEANING ERROR
24. on the LCD along with an indication of which tank is full You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tanks by viewing the gauges on the control panel shown below You can also check the tanks using Epson Status Monitor on your computer using the printer s menu see page 121 or by printing a nozzle check sheet see page 124 3 maintenance tank gauges The icons show the approximate space remaining in the tank as follows l Empty Nearly full J Hart full Ful The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full Use this replacement tank C12C890191 Follow these steps to replace the tank 1 Check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to be replaced 2 Unpack the new maintenance tank Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 137 3 Grasp the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank and gently pull it straight out of the printer Caution Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully 4 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it properly 5 Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment 138 Caution Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer To avoid damaging the 1 components as well as the case never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer 2 Be careful not to get water on the printer mech
25. you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size and 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 page width and by adjusting the length For either setting you should add 0 1 inch to the length of your custom size The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping Using this setting and the Retain Size setting you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media The following table shows recommended image widths in inches for Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 105 borderless printing using either the Auto Expand Standard or Retain Size setting Roll paper Image width Image width width with Auto Expand with Retain Size Custom Paper Size 10 9 7075 10 25 10 13 12 8 13 25 13 16 15 8 16 25 16 17 16 8 17 25 17 24 23 8 24 25 24 36 35 8 36 25 36 44 43 8 44 25 44 50 49 8 50 25 50 54 53 8 54 25 54 The widths shown in the table above work with the Standard Expansion setting 106 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1 On the Properties window make sure the Main tab is selected 2 For the Source setting select Sheet ic Gb Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Ut
26. 9 89 mil Pro11880_Proof_WS_Bi D icc 0 25 mm Pro11880_Proof_WS_Uni D icc Profile names that end with Bi D are for use with High Speed enabled those that end with Uni D are for use with High Speed disabled Profile names that end with PK are for use with Photo Black those that end with MK are for use with Matte Black The numbers 170 and 250 indicate GSM weights Make sure you choose the correct profile for the paper you are using Appendix Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC 167 Profiles Paper name Thickness ICC profile Premium Photo Paper Glossy 10 mil Pro11880_PGPP_Bi D icc Premium Glossy Photo Paper 0 27 mm Pro11880_PGPP_Uni D icc Premium Photo Paper Pro11880_PSPP_Bi D icc Semi gloss Pro11880_PSPP_Uni D icc Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Pro11880_PLPP_Bi D icc Luster Pro11880_PLPP_Uni D icc Premium Luster Photo Paper Watercolor Paper Radiant 11 5 mil Pro11880_WCRW _PK icc White 0 29 mm Pro11880_WCRW_MK icc UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 15 mi Pro11880_USFAP_PK icc 0 46 mm Pro11880_USFAP_MK icc Velvet Fine Art Paper 19 mi Pro11880_VFAP_PK icc 0 48 mm Pro11880_VFAP_MK icc Textured Fine Art Paper 27 mi Pro11880_TFAP_PK icc 0 69 mm Pro11880_TFAP_MK icc Enhanced Matte Posterboard 51 mi Pro11880_EMPB_PK icc 1 3 mm Pro11880_EMPB_MK icc Profile names that end with Bi D are for use with High Speed enabled those that
27. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock If necessary double click your printer print queue name You see a screen like this e808 StylusPro11880 D56CA2 e iw R Stop Jobs Utility Supply Levels Active Completed VINO1S 7 tif A Page 1 of 1 4 Processing job Status Name Printing VINO157 tif Note You can also cancel a print job on the printer by pressing the Il Pause button on the control panel and holding it for at least 3 seconds 2 From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following e Click the print job then click Delete to cancel the job e Click the print job then click Hold to pause printing e Clicka print job marked Hold and click Resume to resume printing 3 When you re finished close the print job window then close your printer window 92 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank The Epson Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tanks You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen See pages 122 to 123 for instructions 1 Select EPSON Printer Utility2 from your Applications folder click the Utility button on the print job window or click on the printer settings screen You see the Epson Printer Utility2 menu level of ink remaining PF EPSON StatusMonitor Ka Use this utility to automatically check for er
28. If you haven t already done so it s a good idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head page 124 This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is turned on Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper 2 Press Menu 3 Press A or W until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected then press P PAPER THICKNESS is selected 4 Press then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press J 5 Press 4 twice to back up then select SELECT THICKNESS and press P The 8 mil 0 2 mm setting is selected by default This is the correct setting for most Epson papers 6 Press lt to save the setting 7 Press 4 twice then press W to highlight ALIGNMENT 8 Press to select AUTO then press again UNI D uni directional is highlighted This is the type of alignment to start with 9 Press the lt button to start the alignment process Tip You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months If you do so Epson recommends covering the openings with tape Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 127 Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes The printer s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically Make sure you don t open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process 10 When the uni directional alignment is finished press
29. Menu Item Settings Explanation PRINTER PLATEN GAP STANDARD NARROW WIDE SETUP WIDER WIDEST PAGE LINE ON OFF ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT TOP BOTTOM15mm TOP 35 BOTTOM 15mm 15mm 3mm PAPER SIZE CHECK ON OFF PAPER SKEW CHECK ON OFF REFRESH MARGIN ON OFF AUTO NOZZLE CHECK ON PERIODICALLY ON EVERY JOB OFF PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF ON EVERY PAGE ON EVERY 10 PAGES INITIALIZE SETTINGS Restores default settings TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK Shows clogged or deflected nozzles STATUS SHEET Ink paper and maintenance tank capacity remaining NETWORK STATUS SHEET Shows network settings JOB INFORMATION Ink and paper used for the last 10 jobs most recent job is number 0 CUSTOM PAPER Information about registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE CUTTER ADJUSTMENT Adjusts cutter position CUTTER REPLACEMENT Moves the cutter to the replacement position POWER CLEANING Use if normal cleaning cycles are not sufficient CLEAN EACH COLOR Cleans specific nozzles only saves ink 164 Appendix Menu Item Settings Explanation CLOCK SETTING MM DD YY HH MM CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD ADJUSTMENT display PRINTER VERSION Current firmware version STATUS PRINTABLE PAGES For the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge NK LEVEL MAINTENANCE TANK Percentage of ink remaining in each cartridge Perc
30. PRESS THE If BUTTON IT IS RECOMMENDED TO EXECUTE CLEANING AGAIN The nozzles are still clogged Press the J Pause button then run another cleaning cycle COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver Damaged data was sent to the printer or the data has an incorrect command Press and hold the JJ Pause button for 3 seconds to cancel the print job Make sure the correct driver is installed CANNOT OPEN COVER F W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER Something is obstructing the ink bay cover Firmware update failed Move the obstruction Restart the printer then update the firmware again see page 37 for instructions FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER The front cover is open Close the cover INK CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE This message appears during cartridge replacement Install the ink cartridge INK CARTRIDGE REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES The cartridge is expended A non Epson ink cartridge is installed Replace the cartridge with a new one Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge INK CARTRIDGE NON GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM CONTINUE A non Epson ink cartridge is installed Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge INK CARTRIDGE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS lt ACCEPT DECLINE gt A non Epson i
31. Print Speed o on nn ses ies Sade iew deere 116 Setting Monitoring Preferences ace wou diohated Glaile 117 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status ties isa ae Phe hee Pare A DE 120 Printing Status Information as s Geese ta eewie twee 120 Viewing Status Information cia 2 cts cas a ee nae tot nener 121 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 0000 122 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 122 Using the Control Panel Menu airings pueaa eines eee sia of 124 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 124 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle n tai ord Phiten tee ee 125 Aligning the Print Head yoy cs aaa eetes fal tome atery tee eros 126 Replacing Ink Cartridges cate brace exert canal char dkuraylen aime searevdon eee 127 Changing the Date and Time sca Pads we biawe le hae Nee 130 Using Maintenance Mode iy anes a pales ah Raed Ao a eae 131 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade ncpscod awed seus sale ey 132 Removing the Old Blade os 0teww Saree Sanat Gee inate eK 132 Installing the New Cutter Blad J ou Mavstvas toca oon teat 134 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks ns 5 st aiesa oeote wakes 135 Cleaning the Printer oa vorties 0 Uuciters Rearend Dour eg aces Opals aed 138 8 Contents Transporting or Storing the Printer i 3 ies aon ie Sven Woks 140 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 0 3 6 4 55 bce sw bn ete ois 140 Moving the Printer on
32. Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 109 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 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 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 Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on thinner papers less than 12 1b such as CAD drafting paper Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper Cut Method decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media and adjusts the speed for thick media You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper Platen Gap lets you fine tune the setting for various paper thicknesses 2 When you finish setting Paper Configuration options click OK Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black and white prints using your Epson driver and offers an alternativ
33. WARNING The blade is 8 Release the side pin carefully The cutter pops out sharp Be careful when removing it 134 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution Wrap the used 9 Carefully remove the cutter blade cutter blade and dispose of it according to local regulations 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 Make sure the spring doesn t pop out Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 135 2 Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left Note The print head nozzles may dry out while you replace the cutter blade so make sure you run a nozzle check after you are finished See 3 Close the front cover The cutter moves to the home far right position page 124 for instructions Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning The three maintenance tanks are located on the back of the printer as shown 136 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer When one of the tanks is almost full the message NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK appears on the LCD display indicating which tank is almost full When the tank is completely full the printer stops working and MAINT TANK FULL appears
34. amp W mode dD Ink for all colors is normally consumed during head cleaning You can save ink by cleaning the heads for each pair of colors separately Use the Maintenance menu to select CLEAN EACH COLOR then select the colors Solving Problems 155 Problem Solution Printing is too slow Turn on High Speed in your printer settings 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 Make sure the Processed by Printer setting is enabled In Windows make sure High Speed Copies is enabled in the Speed and Progress utility Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently try one or more of the following solutions e For roll paper try adjusting the Paper Suction setting See page 69 for more information You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver e For heavy or thick media follow the instructions on page 66 to load the media correctly e Make sure the paper is not folded wrinkled or damp e Make sure cut sheets are loaded in the portrait orientation e Make sure the printer s environment falls within the required range of 59 to 77 F 15 to 25 C with 40 to 60 relative humidity e Make sure the tension is set correctly on the roll paper spindle see page 48
35. correctly Release the paper lever and reload paper PAPER LOW The paper roll is almost finished Replace the roll paper 148 Solving Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER JAM Paper has jammed in the Release the paper lever and remove the REMOVE PAPER printer jammed paper see page 156 Do you need to turn the printer off and then back on PAPER OUT LOAD PAPER Paper ran out or is not ejected correctly Load paper If paper is not ejected release the paper lever and remove the paper PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE I BUTTON LOAD THE CORRECT PAPER The paper does not match the media type selected for auto head alignment Press the J Pause button then load the right paper or change the media type selection PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE I BUTTON LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER The paper does not match the media type selected for head alignment Press the I Pause button then load the right paper or change the media type selection PAPER SETTING ERROR CHECK PAPER SOURCE IN THE DRIVER SETTINGS AND LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The wrong paper source roll or sheet is selected Check the Source setting in the printer driver and make sure the paper is loaded correctly PAPER SETTING ERROR LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER Roll paper is loaded but cut sheet is selected Make sure the setting matches the paper in the printer or load the correct paper Press the Il Pause button
36. correctly or something might be blocking the signal If necessary adjust the light emitter then turn the dial to lock its position Dial Sensor light 3 Press 4 to select Q 4 Align the edge of the paper with the horizontal line If you re using the automatic media tracking system the barcode is scanned 5 Press W to feed the paper 6 Use three pieces of tape to attach the paper to the take up reel core 7 Press W to feed the paper and create some slack 58 Handling Paper and Other Media 8 Hold down the Auto Forward button on the control panel to rotate the take up reel and wind a small length of paper Make sure there is enough slack between the paper and the take up reel core 9 When you re ready to print make sure Auto Cut is set to Off in the printer driver 10 Press the Auto Forward button on the control panel then send your print job to the printer Winding Paper Backward 1 Set the paper guides to the vertical position 2 Press 4 to select Q 3 Align the edge of the paper with the horizontal line If you re using the automatic media tracking system the barcode is scanned Handling Paper and Other Media 59 4 Press W to feed the paper 5 Pull the paper around the back of the take up reel core and use three pieces of tape to attach the paper to the core t 6 Press W to feed the paper and c
37. end with Uni D are for use with High Speed disabled Profile names that end with PK are for use with Photo Black those that end with MK are for use with Matte Black 168 Appendix Managing Color With Profiles For the most precise color in your prints you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer paper and ink type Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver For a list of the profiles and their corresponding media types see page 166 roll paper types or page 167 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 This is the best way to improve the color balance and contrast in your image Follow the instructions in this chapter to use Photoshop 7 CS CS2 or CS3 to print with profiles using Photoshop color management the steps show only CS3 screens It s important to turn off color management in your printer software when you use Photoshop color management or you ll get unexpected results See one of these sections for instructions e Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile below e Windows Printing With a Color Profile on page 170 Macintosh 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 Profi
38. hows MES awe ek dae ees 84 Borderless Printing s aces aL Dale As balsa B aleee are 85 Controlling Image Processing cose irskegd avthae pees ERS 87 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 87 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 00002 ee ee 90 Managing Print Jobs oie shootin cake alee ese A 91 Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank 0 92 Contents 7 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options isis his can Mora eal eee es 96 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 0 0 00 020 ee 99 Choosing Printer Color Management Options 100 Choosing Roll Paper Options 0 0 cee ee eee eee eee 102 Borderless Printing lt s 6 40 tuibot days teeth Lassies nerea 104 Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options si via skew va deta wae ede ons 106 Choosing Page Layout Options s4 4 coin a baw bith een LOGS 107 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 0000 eee 108 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings 109 Customizing the Printer Driver sries is hie Gen tees es 111 Saving and Sharing Custom Driver Settings 111 Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings 112 Editing Printer Driver Settiigs snu Siow setae ees wes 114 Managing Print Jobs s s4 s aca tas aceStws d ae an ae aes wee are 115 Using the Progress Meter sii acis puck oh AO eae a Eee we 115 Optimizing
39. inch or less To center your image on the page make the top and bottom margins the same e 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 85 for more information e Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders See page 85 for more information e Roll Paper Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous borderless images without space between them e Roll Paper prints on roll paper with the standard printable area If you are printing on roll paper choose Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size menu If you are printing on a cut sheet skip to step 7 eoo Custom Page Sizes ss Page Size 60 in 34 in 60 x 90 T a Letter Centered Printer Margins User defined Fe 0 25 in Top 0 25 in tate 0 56 in Right i Bott Click to create a ottom custom page size Duplicate Click the plus sign give your paper size a name and define its size and margins Then click OK Select your new paper size from the Paper Size drop down menu Choose the appropriate Orientation and Scale for printing Click OK Then continue with the instructions in the next sectio
40. may see better results if you choose Dark e Brightness adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image e Contrast adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 111 e Shadow and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image e Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower e Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image e The tone color circle click 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 to add to your print The closer you select to the edge of the wheel the more color you will add e The preview approximates the image tone based on your settings Note that this preview always shows the same image and is not color managed It provides a level of feedback as you make changes Customizing the Printer Driver You can save groups of settings or media settings then select them for future print jobs You can also add delete or hide items on the printer driver windows You can export or import custom settings This provides a convenient way to share these settings with other users Saving and Sharing Custom Driver Settings Once you ve made the corr
41. off and the carriage is in the home position on the far right If not turn the printer back on wait until the carriage moves to the home position then turn off the printer 2 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable 3 Remove all paper and the roll paper spindle and close the roll paper cover Make sure the front cover is closed 4 Unlock the front casters 5 Carefully roll the printer to its new location Lock the casters after moving Setting Up the Printer After Transportation Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up for the first time Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer the print head nozzles may be clogged especially if the printer hasn t been turned on for a long time You may need to run a cleaning cycle page 122 and realign the print head page 126 to ensure good print quality If you are not using the printer on a regular basis turn it on at least once a month and leave it on for several minutes If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 125 If you are not planning to use the printer for a long period of time cover it with a non static cloth to protect it from dust Chapter 6 Solving Problems 143 As you use your printer you may occasionally experience a problem You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check
42. or by pressing and holding the gt button for at least 3 seconds Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles run a power cleaning cycle as described page 125 124 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Using the Control Panel Menu You can print a nozzle check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected Then you can run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the Menu button Follow these steps to print the nozzle check pattern 1 2 Press gt Menu Press V until TEST PRINT is selected then press gt NOZZLE CHECK is selected Press P then press lt to start printing the nozzle check pattern Follow the instructions on page 123 to examine the nozzle pattern Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary You can specify how often you want this to happen or turn this feature off You can also have a nozzle check pattern printed on a regular basis so you can check it yourself 1 2 Press gt Menu PRINTER SETUP is selected Press again Press V until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is selected then press gt Select one of the following then press lt e ON PERIODICALLY The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary default e ON EV
43. 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 11 or 12 The printer port setting doesn t match the printer connection port Windows Right click the icon for your printer in the Windows Control Panel then select Properties Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at www proimaging epson com 154 Solving Problems Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected try the suggestions below Problem Solution Your print has incorrect margins b Check the page size or paper size settings in your application Make sure they are within the printer s printable area Make sure the Paper Size and Borderless settings in your printer software are correct for the paper you re using bd Paper is loaded incorrectly Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to reload the paper The ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting on the PRINTER SETUP menu may be incorrect For best results set the margin to 3 mm bd Make sure your paper is stored correctly so that it doesn t expand or contract during use For borderless printing make sure you use only the recommended paper Your image is inverted Turn off the Flip Horizontal or Mirror Image settin
44. re using Epson media You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options as described on page 100 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 Make sure your printer is selected then click the Properties button Or if you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it instead Then click Properties on the next screen You see a window like the following iment Settings E Printing Preferences 1 j Mai Meda Type A Main _ Page Layout Utity Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Print Quality Level LEVEL 4 Quality Select Setting Current Settings v i SaverDel Print Quality Superfine 144 x720dpi pet Speed eae Media Settings Ses Roll Pa Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 m Custom Settings Auto Cut Normal Cut f Auto Rotate Of Color Color mj Photo Black Ink gt Page Layout Orientation Portrait Print Quality Quality v Peper Contig Rotate 180 Off Mirror image Off Copies 1 Mode Automatic Custom Page Size Prun EPSON Standard sRGB x Paper Settings Of Source Roll Paper Roll Paper Option Size 36x 44in User Defined _ l Borderless Ink Levels E Prin
45. select SELECT THICKNESS and press gt The 8 mil 0 2 mm setting is selected by default This is the correct thickness setting for most Epson papers Press lt to save the setting Press 4 twice then press W to highlight ALIGNMENT Press gt and select MANUAL then press again Select UNI D uni directional then press the lt button to print the alignment process Check the alignment patterns and select the set number that has the smallest gaps for 1 2 3 and 4 for each color d d li l i t t if i t l i l l i i d 1 i t i 1 d f t i l li t I i i l 1 t P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When UNI D 1C appears on the display select the number then press i Select the number for patterns 1 to 4 for each color then press P 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Appendix 173 Select BI D 2 COLOR then press the lt button to print the alignment pattern Check the alignment patterns and select the set number that has the smallest gaps LC VIM Io Hyd I Pott I babe at 6 7 8 jhi oincscsuia RO eetetotes k Pee ti See When BI D 2 COLOR 1LC appears on the display select the number then press J Select the number for patterns 1 to 4 for each color then press P Select BI D ALL then press the lt button to print the alignment pattern Check the alignment pattern and select the set number that has the smallest gaps PK c i I H i 1
46. slot until it meets resistance Handling Paper and Other Media 67 6 Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover 7 Push the paper lever back to the locked position Then close the front cover 8 Press the I Pause button The board feeds into printing position automatically 9 When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use select Yes if the media is correct or select No then change the setting and press J 10 Print your page After it is finished the posterboard stays in the printer 11 To remove the print hold it while releasing the paper lever 68 Handling Paper and Other Media Note If you notice head strikes on your prints make sure your paper is flat If so try changing the platen gap setting to WIDE If that doesn t solve the problem try changing it to WIDER Caution To avoid damaging the printer make sure you do not select the Narrow setting when you print on thick 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 STANDARD is the default setting However if print quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock you may need to change this setting 1 Press gt Menu 2 Press again to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN GAP 3 Press again S
47. take up reel or if you are printing on heavy media that must be cut by hand See page 54 for instructions on using the lt button to operate the cutter See page 43 for a list of media that are not recommended for use with the built in cutter Note These settings override settings made through the control panel Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 85 3 Select either of the following options e Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of your pages e Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document Available only when you ve selected Roll Paper Banner as the Paper Source Borderless Printing For true borderless printing on roll paper you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size and create a custom paper size as described on page 76 Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the page width and by adjusting the length For either setting you should add 0 1 inch to the length of your custom size The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping Using this setting you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media If you use the Retain Size setting your image width should be slightly wider than the custom page size The following table shows recommended image widths in inches for borde
48. the Stand cascada acate aden a wyets eben tn atarets 142 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 142 6 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems srs 54 3 ote unune 143 Checking Error Messages and Lights 91 ce esuis ne stale ad gba 144 Improving Print Quality coast eee eet tie ieee 149 Solving Operational Problems cats tadhorethtietn tte Peeks 153 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 00000 154 Solving Paper Problems opus ge icuaes Baht ate Sle eee as 155 Clearing Paper AMG cnet sae kg Miwa Maree hon Me 156 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 0 158 Macintosh clint sgi aate ani a e t ie tia seh ig 158 Windows menetes sokeaa en whew ch gs S Ne A ate thc 158 7 Specifications Clearing Stored Print Information iccscaco cee a se enea se oes eae 159 Environmental soins 00 diesa dak eiTe das e te doa GMC h iaa asin 159 Electrical ye pls wes ele ew eas weet E Maen en at pen wie y het 159 Dimensions and Weight tagcat lather Ltd Rete Phe 160 Printer Interfaces metre ynat ONE ih BERR Oe OER Oe YEE RARER 160 Safety Approvals sins sed care heu sent dato Neat pease Bal Nasheed Polls a aan Ra 160 Medians ei tients Mok tin ekose ation shies Mike a a oa aa e oa 160 Roll Papei 5 t 5 hen Reitaea rn a e chet a a a AAT 160 Gut Sheets ne nepina ant ni i e ia aa e g atrii a as 161 Printable Avea est aeeai cioran Ghee ie heat a ee 162 Ink Cartridges i ac heersa we aid Sar
49. the confirmation message click Yes If you see a prompt asking if you want to remove your personal settings information click Yes 6 Ifyou want to reinstall your printer software restart your computer Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software Chapter 7 Specifications 159 Clearing Stored Print Information Your Epson printer stores various print information for the last nine jobs pson p P printed such as print job name computer name date time number of prints etc If you wish to clear this information for example before selling your Epson printer to another party you may do so by running the printer s nozzle check pattern nine times See the instructions for running the nozzle check utility from the control panel on page 124 Environmental Storage Operation in shipping container Temperature 50 to 95 F 4 to 104 F 10 to 35 C 20 to 40 C Print quality guarantee nena 59 to 77 F 15 to 25 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH 20 to 85 RH without i 40 to 60 RH for optimum condensation 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 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 1 2 to 0 6 A Power consumption 100 W Approximate 20 W in low power mode 1 W or less in powe
50. the setting for various paper thicknesses Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 84 O A B se ao A a B p lt A B wx XX XX 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 74 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 i Print Printer StylusPro11880 D56CA2 By Presets Standard Ww Roll Paper Option B Auto Cut Normal Cut ke Roll Paper Option _ Print Page Line Save Roll Paper _ PDFw_ Preview Supplies Cancel 2 Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings Normal cut e Double cut e Single cut Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each image Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each print individually This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing Single Cut causes the images to be printed end to end and saves paper when you are printing multiple images With borderless printing you may see a sliver of the previous or next image You will see a white margin between print jobs Off disables automatic cutting Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually use the auto
51. this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Contents Introduction Warnings Cautions Notes atid Tips a o ceciows awe ne nein ae 9 Options and Accessories 30 5 dc bodies fete cee Yaka doen 10 Where To Get Help itaveoidis es idee saya sakes abet ene 10 Macintosh System Requirements 0 000 e cee ee eee eee 11 Windows System Requirements 0 0 cess eee eee 12 Important Safety Instructions 0s das veo vbw ease eee eee 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 2 40 0 1424064 tw en Meee 15 Printer Parts oere biel oka bene ies tho he Reed Crome ea cease 16 Pront 5 a otha see Seah ial E aeaya erat eae ied again gtd ANE ore 16 Ae ic le is Mle adie le e o ai Atle th ary le Sal ah 16 Conttol Pa
52. to start printing PAPER SETTING ERROR LOAD ROLL PAPER A sheet is loaded but roll paper is selected Make sure the setting matches the paper in the printer or load the correct paper Press the Il Pause button to start printing PAPER SIZE ERROR LOAD CORRECT SIZE PAPER PAPER SKEW LOAD PAPER PROPERLY The size of the paper in the printer doesn t match the image size Paper is not loaded straight Make sure the size matches the paper in the printer or load the correct paper Release the lever and load the paper correctly Then return the lever to the locked position PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER You tried to print while an error condition was present Press the Power button to turn off the printer Wait 30 seconds then turn it back on REMOVE ROLL PAPER RAISE THE PAPER SET LEVER AND REMOVE PAPER Roll paper is not removed from the printer Release the paper lever and remove roll paper from the printer Solving Problems 149 Message Explanation Response SERVICE CALL ERROR NNNN TAKE UP DISCONNECTED SET AUTO TAKE UP REEL SYSTEM IN PRINTER AND RESTART THE PRINTER If 1133 or 1137 appear the print head may be locked If 3000 appears the printer is not plugged in correctly A serious error may have occurred The auto take up reel is not installed Remove the brackets securing the print head see page 31 Turn the printer off Unplug the pri
53. 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 e Tone allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black and white output While Darker is the default setting you may see better results if you choose Dark e Brightness adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image e Contrast adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image e Shadow and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image 90 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note If you check the settings on each screen in the drop down menu go through them carefully from top to bottom Avoid cycling through them repeatedly or you may lose your settings e Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower e Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image e 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 to add to your print The closer you select to the edge of the wheel the more color you will a
54. 7 144 ink levels checking 120 to 121 127 lights 17 144 menus 163 to 165 messages 144 to 149 monitoring printer 144 to 149 restoring default settings 131 selecting paper type 44 to 45 status check printing 120 Custom paper size Mac OS X 76 Windows 102 Custom Preset 90 to 91 Custom settings saving in Windows 111 to 113 Cut sheet paper heavy stock 66 to 67 loading 62 to 65 supported sizes 160 Cutter cutting paper manually 54 replacement blade ordering 10 replacing blade 132 to 135 176 Index D Date and time setting 130 Deleting print jobs Mac OS X 91 Windows 115 Depth of printer 159 Diagnosing problems 143 Dimensions of printer 159 Documentation how to use 9 E Electrical specifications 159 Energy consumption 159 Environmental specifications 159 Epson accessories 10 help 10 to 11 media 41 to 43 167 Preferred Limited Warranty Plan 10 EpsonNet Config 40 Error messages 144 to 149 Error notification Windows 117 Ethernet cable connecting 35 system requirements 12 Ethernet interface configuring 36 to 37 40 connecting 35 Exporting settings 111 to 113 F Faint prints 151 Firmware updating 37 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting Mac OS X 79 problems 154 H Head Alignment menu 126 165 172 Heavy media cutting 54 Height of printer 159 Help Epson 10 to 11 High Speed Copies setting 116 High Speed setting Mac OS X 79 Windows 98 Humidity requireme
55. CE Use the W and A buttons to select the settings described below If you need to back up to the previous menu level press lt 4 e To change the language on the LCD display press W to select LANGUAGE then press P Press W until you see the language you want then press J to select it The printer exits maintenance mode and returns to normal operation e To change the units of measurement press W to select UNIT then press Press V to switch from METER to FEET INCH then press lt I to select it e To change the default cutting pressure press W to select CUT PRESSURE then press P to display 100 Press W to decrease the pressure or the A button to increase it in 1 increments Press lt H to select the setting you want 132 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution Do not try to slide the carriage by hand or you may damage the printer 4 e To run a super strong cleaning cycle press W to select SS CLEANING then press P to display EXEC Press lt to start the cleaning cycle e To enable roll paper feeding at power on press W to select PWR ON ROLL PPR FEED then press Press W to select the setting you want then press lt J to save it e To return all control panel settings to their default values press VW to select DEFAULT PANEL then press to display EXEC Press lt to restore the default settings e The CUSTOM setting is for a future enhancement To exit maintenance mode turn off the pri
56. E PAPER SET LEVER Paper lever is released Push the lever back to the secured position MAINT TANK ERROR REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank indicated is not installed correctly Replace the maintenance tank MANT TANK FULL REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK The maintenance tank indicated is full Note which tank is full and replace it see page 135 MAINTENANCE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON MAINT TANK A non Epson ink maintenance tank is installed Replace the tank with a genuine Epson maintenance tank MAINTENANCE NON GENUINE MAINT TANK MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM CONTINUE A non Epson maintenance tank is installed Replace the tank with a genuine Epson maintenance tank MAINTENANCE DO YOU ACCEPT THIS lt ACCEPT DECLINE gt A non Epson maintenance tank Is installed Press the button to decline and replace the tank with a genuine Epson maintenance tank Pressing the lt button to accept may cause damage not covered by your warranty Solving Problems 147 Message Explanation Response MAINTENANCE REQUEST A printer part may need to be replaced soon Note the code number and contact Epson as described on page 10 MAINTENANCE TANK NEARLY FULL The indicated tank is almost full Although you can continue printing you should replace the tank as soon as possible NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Ink cartrid
57. ERY JOB The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job This process uses a very small amount of ink and no paper and is recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended e OFF The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles Press lt then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press P Caution Don t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer Note You must use at least a 30x eye loupe to examine the nozzle check pattern for deflected nozzles Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 125 5 Select ON EVERY PAGE to have the nozzle check pattern printed before each print job or ON EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF These settings take effect only when you print on roll paper 6 Press lt to save the setting Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel or from the Epson LFP Remote 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 You can also run power cleaning for each pair of ink colors 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 Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning as d
58. Epson Stylus Pro 11880 USER S GUIDE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with these Epson printers Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus Epson ESC P and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation PhotoEnhance is a trademark Epson UltraChrome K3 and UltraSmooth are registered trademarks and Epson Preferred and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Legal Notices Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply w
59. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as this product Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port making covers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink supply port its surrounding area or the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge Doing so may affect normal operation and printing 16 Introduction Printer Parts Front Rollpaper Roll paper spindle cover Paper lever Roll paper holder Control panel Ink bay lights Left ink bay Ink cover button Right ink bay Front cover Locking lt caster Take up reel sensor Locking caster Back Auto take up reel connector Left maintenance tank Right maintenance tank connector USB Take up reel connector reflector Control Panel Pause or reset button and light Introduction 17 Paper feed up button Menu or cleaning button Take up reel Backward Enter or barcode button Power light Power button Paper light Ink light LCD Display Status or error message Roll paper margin setting Custom paper number selected Paper source Platen gap setting Take up reel Forward button LCD display Paper feed down bu
60. Plain Paper Enhanced Matte Poster Board You see this screen Print Printer Epson Stylus Pro 11880 B Presets Standard l 4 Print Settings he Page Setup Roll Paper Banner BW ozs Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 E Ink Photo Black Color Color HA Mode Automatic Advanced Settings Print Quality f SuperFine 1440dpi e v Super MicroWeave C High Speed C Flip Horizontal C Finest Detail PDF v Preview Supplies Cancel E Print 4 Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on See the table on page 80 for more information Ifyou are using a color managed workflow make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using 5 Ifthe media you are using supports both photo black and matte black ink select the one you want to use 6 For the Color setting select Color for any type of photographic printing Choose Advanced B amp W Photo if you are printing black and white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types See page 87 for more information For paper types that don t support this option print black and white photos with the Color setting Note The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected Choose lower print quality for faster printing or SuperPhoto 2880dpi for best quality
61. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 79 7 Set the Mode option as follows Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left in the drop down menu The Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image Use this setting for presentation graphics The EPSON Standard sRGB setting increases the contrast in images Use this setting for color photographs The Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard Click Advanced Settings to access additional options as described below 8 Choose one of the following Print Quality settings Draft Normal 360dpi Fine 720dpi SuperFine 1440dpi SuperPhoto 2880dpi 9 Choose any of the following Super MicroWeave for maximum elimination of banding High Speed for fast bidirectional printing For higher quality make sure you deselect this option Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file 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 Continue with the instructions on page 81 to select color management settings If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application it is very importan
62. Remove the following parts Power cord and interface cables Roll paper spindle All paper or other media Auto take up reel Optional fabric based media bin if installed 4 Reinstall the two metal brackets and bolts that were removed during setup as shown below Tighten the bolts to lock the print head Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 141 5 Remove the printer from the stand First make sure the front casters are locked WARNING Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than 4 le pee 6 Remove the four wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the stand underneath the printer Keep them in a safe place 7 Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided See the stickers located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position 8 Keep the printer level while moving it See page 142 for information about setting up the printer after transporting it To ship the printer a longer distance you should repack it using the original box and packing materials 142 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 Make sure the printer is turned
63. TANDARD is highlighted as the current setting 4 Use the A and W buttons to change the setting STANDARD is the default setting you can also choose NARROW WIDE WIDER or WIDEST 5 Press the lt button to save the setting An asterisk appears next to the selected setting 6 Press the Il Pause button to exit the menu mode If you ve selected a non standard platen gap the following symbols appear in the corner of the display to remind you of the narrow or wide setting PGE Widest PoF Wider PGE Wide pob Narrow When you switch media don t forget to change the setting back to STANDARD If you re printing on non Epson media and not using the Epson driver you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results See page 69 for more information Note Paper configurations are needed only for non Epson media Note You can change paper numbers if necessary using the Epson LFP Remote Panel installed from the printer software CD Handling Paper and Other Media 69 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 You can create a special configuration or group of settings for each paper type up to ten types and select
64. Transporting the Printer 139 4 Ifyour prints have ink on the back carefully wipe the area shown in gray below 5 If powdery paper dust has accumulated use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it 140 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution To prevent the nozzles from drying out do not remove the ink cartridges To prevent printer damage be careful not to touch the cables around the print head and the black areas inside the printer Tip For more secure transportation tape all doors and covers shut Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance for example in the same building you can roll it on its stand see page 142 To ship the printer a longer distance you should repack it using the original box and packing materials Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment Preparing the Printer for Shipment 1 Make sure the paper lever is in the secured position and the print head is in the home position on the far right This caps the print head and prevents it from drying out 2 Press the O Power button to turn off the printer 3
65. Updater TYI The fimware can be updated g Paper Feed Adjuster FL For optimum results comesponding to the print settings adjust aspects of the printing process Printer Watcher Te You can monitor the printer status and record print logs 3 Click the Firmware Updater button 4 Click one of the Update buttons Application Startup Procedure Select a printer from the Printer list ay select the application you want to art Caution Don t turn off the printer while the firmware is updating 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 126 Setting Up the Printer 39 You see the Firmware Updater window a FF Individual Firmware Update Individual Firmware Update The firmware is updated for the selected printer Printer EPSON Stylus Pro 11880 Update Printer Firmware File Name Version Information Current Firmware Version F00878 Update Firmware Version of the Selected File Update Network Device Firmware File Name a Version Information Current Firmware Version 1 01 Update Firmware Version of the Selected File 5 Make sure your printer is on its LCD displays Ready and it is connected to your computer or network then choose your printer 6 Cli
66. W to select ROLL PAPER LENGTH 8 Press then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer from 15 to 300 ft 5 to 99 5 m then press lt 9 Press lt then press V to select ROLL LENGTH ALERT 10 Press then select the length at which you want to receive an alert message from 3 to 50 ft 1 to 15 m then press J 11 Press the Il Pause button to exit the menu Handling Paper and Other Media 47 Preparing the Spindle You can use the spindle for roll paper with either a 2 inch or 3 inch core and adjust the tension from normal to high To use paper with a 3 inch core you need to attach the spindle adapters 1 Slide the black paper stop off the left end of the spindle pp 2 Attach the adapters to the paper stops as shown matching the four arrows Y 4 To remove the adapters slide the black paper stop off the end of the spindle Then press on the four tabs and slide the adapters off the paper stops 48 Handling Paper and Other Media Note The spindle accommodates both 2 inch and 3 inch roll paper cores To switch between different size cores see page 47 Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible Oils from your skin can affect print quality 3 To adjust the tension on the spindle slide the switch to H for high tension or N for normal D Switch to high tension when printing on fine art pape
67. a you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations See page 69 for instructions 42 Handling Paper and Other Media 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 Make sure you maintain a temperature of 59 to 77 F 15 to 25 C with 40 to 60 relative humidity Avoid rapid changes in temperature and humidity Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send your job See page 80 Mac OS X or page 99 Windows for instructions Always select the correct paper source roll or sheet in both the printer driver software and on the printer s control panel See page 75 Mac OS X or page 106 Windows for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer software Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool dry place to maintain quality Avoid storing your printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature humidity or direct sunlight Do not use a dryer to dry your prints Load the media just before printing When you re finished printing remove the media from the printer and store it according to the instructions in
68. an Maisons Man h acare a areata 162 Appendix Control Panel Menus ie tounctanchoe ginserss M4 ate home eh tnt tem dal lo 163 Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles 0 166 Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles 167 Managing Color With Profiles ia svsariueecas copter geared ae in 168 Aligning the Print Head Manually i 20 04 asc cana tebe cede 172 Introduction This Users 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 For additional information see the following The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer maintenance loading paper replacing ink cartridges and other components cleaning and aligning the print head and using the printer s menu system Attach it to your printer for easy reference e The on screen Epson Network Guide on your computer or the printer CD ROM describes how to set up and configure the printer for use on a network e The Printer Guide is a printed version of this manual including software installation instructions Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use this book WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cau
69. 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 A color managed workflow using Photoshop and a color calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software or you can have them created by a color specialist Make sure any profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating system When you install the Epson printer driver the ready made profiles are automatically copied to the right folder This chapter includes the following information e Choosing basic print options e Selecting the correct Media Type setting e Choosing color management settings e Choosing roll paper options e Choosing cut sheet options e Choosing paper configuration options e Choosing advanced black and white photo settings e Customizing the printer driver e Managing print jobs 96 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print Options Before you print you need to set basic printing properties Make sure you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD ROM The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you
70. and select Control Panel Select Printers or Printers and Faxes Right click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences Click the Utility tab You see a menu like the following S Mon 3 Pope uroa E fA a Nozzle CheckiN Mead Gesning Prt Head Abgrmere P EPSON Stans Monitor XW Montomng Preferences iM Port Quewe S P Ulty Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Ce Bn FF Version 6 50 Ca Gee Ge Windows 3 Select the Nozzle Check icon 123 lax EPSON StatusMonitor h Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining Nozzle Check Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in your printout Head Cleaning Bs Use this utilay if your print quaiey declines or the Nozzle Check indicates clogged nozzles Print Head Alignment WA Use this uciliry if misaligned vertical lines appear in your printout EPSON LFP Ramate Panel Use this Ailey to optimize your printer Manual pa Open Manual Macintosh 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 5 After the pattern is printed use at least a 30x eye loupe to examine it e Caution Don t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer If the pattern looks good as shown below the print head is clean If any dots or segments are missing or deflected as shown below run a cleaning cycle from your computer
71. anism or electronic components Don t use a hard or abrasive brush Don t spray the inside of the printer with lubricants unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication Caution Do not touch the light gray parts roller and ink absorption pads otherwise your prints may be soiled To avoid damaging the printer do not touch the ink tubes or the cables around the print head Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best clean it if it becomes soiled 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 Clean the outer case of the printer with a soft clean cloth If necessary dampen the cloth with mild detergent clean the outside of the printer then dry it with a soft cloth Keep the ink cartridge bays closed to prevent water from getting inside Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft lint free cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer Clean the area shown in gray below following the direction of the arrows If necessary dampen the cloth clean the inside of the printer then dry it with a soft cloth Maintaining and
72. aton E Cyan fo Se Magenta o En 0 or _ Yellow 0 i i CET Criw CD D 82 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 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 2 Select one of the following settings Color Controls to choose from three Color Adjustment modes and from two 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 In most cases you will get better results by applying color management in your application rather than in the printer driver If you choose this setting you can choose ColorSync from the drop down menu and choose filters or other settings 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 other software applications Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non Epson media and you need to fine tune its performance Select Paper Configuration from the drop down menu You see this screen Print Printer StylusProl11880 D56CA2 ag Presets Standard Paper Configuration gt
73. ck Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and extracted Select the file and click Choose 7 Ifthe firmware version of the file is newer click Update to start the firmware updating process If it is the same you don t need to update 8 When the update is complete close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window If you have not already done so follow the instructions in the next section to configure the printer for your network 40 Setting Up the Printer Configuring the Printer for Your Network If you have not already configured the printer using the control panel or if you need to change its configuration you can use EpsonNet Config 1 Turn on the printer 2 Start EpsonNet Config The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address for each printer that it finds for example EpsonNet Confi Device View Tool Help Ss EpsonNet EPSON s Config Model Name MAC Address IP Address J Stylus Pro 4880 0000484300C2 192 168 1 110 Stylus Pro 3800 000048CDC3B1 192 168 1166 P Stylus Pro 11880 000048D56CA2 192 168 1 107 J Stylus Pro 7880 00004841209F 192 168 1 103 Launch Browser l Configuration To update to the most recent information press the F5 key TCP IP Ready 3 Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click Configuration to access the TCP IP selection screen 4 Ifnecessary contact you
74. cluded with the media Store sheet media in the original package on a flat surface Always load cut sheets in the portrait orientation Handling Paper and Other Media 43 Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2 or 3 inch core up to 64 inches wide Manually switching rolls is a simple process Check the Epson Pro Imaging website www proimaging epson com or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media Roll Paper Guidelines When printing on roll paper be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 42 as well as these special guidelines for roll paper When storing roll paper keep it in its original packaging including the bag end caps and box To avoid feeding excess paper make sure the L Sheet icon does not appear on the LCD display Press the lt Paper Source button until the D8 or Q roll icon appears Choose QZ 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 Q if you want to print a series of pages and use the auto take up reel Choose Q if you re printing on canvas or other heavy media Media that is too thick may damage the cutter Use a matte knife or cutter instead The following media and other similar materials may not work with the built in cutter e Fine art paper including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper e Canvas e Vinyl
75. dd e The preview approximates the image tone based on your settings Note that this preview always shows the same image and is not color managed It provides a level of feedback as you make changes Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you ve made the correct settings for your print job you can create a custom preset This will save you time when you use the same profile printer ink media combination for future print jobs Select Summary from the drop down menu 2 After verifying that your settings are correct select Save As from the Presets drop down menu Print Printer StylusPro11880 D56CA2 Save Preset Save Preset As Standard 1 gt Copies m gt Layout Cnet GD gt Schedul gt Paper Handling gt ColorSync gt Cover Page Print Settings Version Page Setup Media Type Auto Cut Print Quality Expand All Collapse Ali 3 89 Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Normal Cut a SuperFine 1440dpi bd f PDFw Preview Supplies Cancel E Print Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 91 Caution Do not open 3 Type a name and click OK and close the Presets menu without typing a 4 When you re ready to print click the Print button name or you will lose your settings Managing Print Jobs After you click Print you can monitor the progress of your print job Follow these steps 1
76. e Drag and drop the items to rearrange them e Add or delete groups e Move unused items into the Not Display group 3 When you re finished click Save Note You can also cancel a print job by pressing the I Pause button on the printer and holding it for at least 3 seconds Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 115 Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several 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 Using the Progress Meter After you send a print job the Progress Meter window appears EPSON Stylus Pro 11880 EPSON Creek ipg Page 0 1 M Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 a Paper Size 36 x 44 in Thi Ink Levels T5916 75919 T5918 T5917 15915 T5912 T5913 15911 T5914 Click to pause resume i Pause Stop m Improve the quality of your printouts by making the right m Click for more details on atii the displayed printing tip Click to cancel You can use the buttons to cancel pause or restart your print job You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips If you don t want the Progress Meter to appear you can turn it off See the following section for instructions 116 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows
77. e black and white workflow Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control Whether your photo is color or grayscale you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black and white prints This mode is available only when printing on certain media types 110 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 1 On the properties window make sure the Main tab is selected 2 Choose the Media Type setting for your paper 3 For the Color setting choose Advanced B amp W Photo 4 For the Mode setting select Custom select Color Controls then click Advanced r Color Controls ae Printer Color Adjustment Color Toring Horizontal Ro amp Vertical oF Brightness Highlight Tonality 0 a Contrast Max Optical Density 0 0 13 3 Shadow Tonality 0 p C o pore Sht oka bcann hie E 5 You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings e 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 e Tone allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black and white output While Darker is the default setting you
78. e paper slot until it stops Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover 5 Press the II Pause button The sheet feeds into printing position automatically 6 When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use select Yes if the media is correct or select No then change the setting and press J 7 Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer 8 To remove your print press the W button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet 66 Handling Paper and Other Media Printing on Posterboard You can print on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other heavy stock up to 40 x 60 inches Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 19 mil 0 5 mm thick 1 Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing You can leave roll paper on the spindle but make sure you wind it up fully and close the roll paper cover 2 Press until LJ appears on the LCD display 3 Make sure the Paper Check light is on then release the paper lever If the paper lever is locked press and hold the lt button for 3 seconds to print the barcode and unlock the paper lever Caution Be careful not to touch the cables around the print head otherwise the printer may be damaged 5 Feed the posterboard into the paper
79. eavy paper you may need to increase the suction by pressing the A button This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing For lightweight paper decrease the suction by pressing the W button Caution To avoid damaging the printer never move the paper lever during printing or while the Ii Pause light is flashing 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 Vf ae Press the Pause button The sheet feeds into printing position automatically When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use select Yes if the media is correct or select No then change the setting and press J Print your page After it is finished the sheet stays in the printer To remove your print press the W button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet Handling Paper and Other Media 65 Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper You can load paper without releasing the paper lever This prevents scratching that might damage fine art paper and is also easier especially when you are loading small sheets 1 Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed 2 Press until LJ appears on the LCD display 3 Make sure the paper lever is in the locked position 4 Feed the sheet into th
80. ect settings for your print job you can save them as a custom setting This will save you time when you use the same profile printer ink media combination for future print jobs 1 Click Save Del at the top of the screen on the Main or Page Layout tab 112 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like the following r Saves or Deletes Select Settings List ji Photo tem Curent Settings Registered Setti l Fine At i Proofing Media Type Ultra Premium P Ji Poster Color Density 0 J Others Drying Time per 0 Not Display Paper Feed Adju 0 Paper Suction 0 Paper Thickness 3 5 Cut Method Standard News Platen Gap Auto Color Advanced B amp W Comat Print Quality Level LEVEL 4 Quality Print Quality Superfine 144 Ld High Speed On Finest Detail Of Edge Smoothing Off Color Adjustment Color Controls Color Toning Neutral Tone Darker _ Highlight Point Shift Off Source Roll Paper Borderless Of Tess Auto Cut Normal Cut X 2 After verifying that your settings are correct enter a name for the settings then click Save e After you have saved your custom settings you can select them from the Select Settings list e To export the settings click Export then select a location and enter a file name e To import settings click Import select the file you want to use and click Open Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings You can als
81. ed paper size 102
82. eed in your printer settings Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you re printing on d If you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up D Choose a higher resolution such as SuperPhoto 2880dpi If you re using a third party RIP and non Epson media see if the RIP provides a method for adjusting the paper feed Try adjusting your paper configuration settings page 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 for Windows Check these settings Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you re printing on Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to tune out banding Reduce the value for white lines and increase it for overlapping dark lines If you ve created a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard when you re done using it See page 69 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 127 Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 122 for instructions Align the print head as described on page 126 Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you re printing on If you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up Choose a higher resolution such as 2880 dpi Turn off High Speed in your printer settings You may need to adj
83. eet media make sure the printable side is face up db Ink has leaked into the paper path Wipe the paper path area of the printer with a soft clean cloth See page 138 for cleaning instructions bd Turn off High Speed in your printer settings The platen gap setting is too narrow Use the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER See page 68 for instructions Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 122 Make sure you don t open the front cover during printing This causes the carriage to stop and may cause uneven color The bottom edge of your print is smeared The paper is curled toward the printable side Flatten the paper or curl it toward the other side 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 Use your printer software page 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 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 If printing on thick paper the platen gap setting may be incorrect Use the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER see page 68 The printed surface is scuffed or soiled If printing on thick paper the platen gap setting may be incorrect Use the control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER see page 68
84. ene Correction settings in Photo Enhance a Scene Correction Sandad V Sharpen Standard High E Digital Camera Correction Standard Smooth Skin e 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 e 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 ie M Printer Color Adjustment ICM Mode Driver ICM Basic CA E Show all profiles v Image Input Profle sRGB IEC61966 2 1 x Printer Profile Description Pro11880 PLPP260_Bi D Intent Perceptual x Pinter Profile EPSON Standard x Graphics nput Profile Md ntent X Printer Profile _ Text Printer Profile Description Input Profile 4 ntent lt Printer Profile v In most cases you will get better results by applying color management in your application rather than in the printer driver 4 Click OK to save your settings 102 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Note Many application settings override settings in the printer driver Always verify settings to get the results you expect Tip Creating a user defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper Choosing Ro
85. entage of capacity remaining in each maintenance tank USAGE COUNT nk used in milliliters and paper used in centimeters CLEAR USAGE COUNT EXECUTE JOB HISTORY nk and paper used for each print job most recent job is number 0 TOTAL PRINTS Number of pages printed EDM STATUS Future enhancement PAPER SETUP PAPER TYPE Media type loaded in the printer ROLL PAPER Settings appear only when paper REMAINING is not loaded and the paper lever is REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT secured OFF ON PRINT EVERY PAGE ON AT ROLL EXCHANGE From 15 to 300 ft From 8 to 50 ft Appendix 165 Menu Item Settings Explanation CUSTOM PAPER Paper No 1 to 10 PAPER TYPE Photo Proofing Fine Art Matte Plain Others PLATEN GAP NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER WIDEST THICKNESS PATTERN PRINT CUT METHOD STANDARD THIN PAPER THICK PAPER FAST THICK PAPER SLOW PAPER FEED ADJUST 0 70 TO 0 70 DRYING TIME 0 0 sec to 10 0 sec PAPER SUCTION STANDARD 1 2 3 4 HEAD PAPER THICKNESS ALIGNMENT SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS 8 mil 0 2 mm 4 to 60 mil 0 1 to 1 5 mm ALIGNMENT AUTO UNI D BI D 2 COLOR BI D ALL BI D 1 BI D 2 BI D 8 BI D 4 MANUAL UNI D BI D 2 COLOR BI D ALL NETWORK NETWORK SETUP DISABLE ENABLE SETUP P ADDRESS SETTING AUTO PANEL P SM DG SETTING IP address subnet mask default gateway BONJOUR ON OFF
86. es Quad speed 4x or faster CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software For USB connection a compliant USB Hi Speed 2 0 port and a shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 10 feet long For network connection Ethernet equipped Macintosh and a Category 6 compatible cable 12 Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand alone or network environment your system should include the requirements listed below e IBM compatible PC with a Pentium 4 3 GHz or higher processor recommended e Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista or Windows Vista x64 e At least 1GB of RAM 2GB or more recommended e At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files e Quad speed 4x CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software e For USB connection a Windows compliant USB 2 0 port and a shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 10 feet long e For Ethernet connection Ethernet equipped PC and a compatible Category 6 cable Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively e The printer weighs about 331 lb without ink or paper Make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it See page 23 e When setting up the printer make
87. escribed on page 124 2 Make sure the printer is ready and the red ink Check light on the printer s control panel is not on or flashing 3 Press Menu 4 Press W until MAINTENANCE is selected then press P 5 Press W until PWR CLEANING is selected then press P Press lt to start the power cleaning 6 When cleaning is finished and the Il Pause light stops flashing print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean For effective cleaning always run a nozzle check between cycles If the pattern is still missing segments or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle turn the printer off and leave it overnight then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles If you still see no improvement contact Epson for assistance 126 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip To properly align the print head you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Premium Luster Photo Paper 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 This will do the most thorough job in the shortest time and it s all automatic
88. faint prints 151 ghosting 150 graininess 150 inverted image 154 margin 154 misalignment 150 misregistration 150 nothing prints 153 operational 153 paper 155 to 157 print quality 149 to 152 print speed 116 printer driver 153 to 154 printing stops 153 roll paper cannot be cut 154 size limitation 116 smeared prints 152 154 Progress Meter 115 116 R Registering non Epson media 69 to 71 Remaining paper setup 46 Requirements system 11 to 12 Resolution Mac OS X 79 Windows 98 Index 179 Roll paper attaching to spindle 48 cannot be cut 154 cutting manually 54 ICC profiles 166 information 166 loading 43 to 52 Mac OS X settings 84 to 86 printable area 162 remaining 46 removing from spindle 52 to 53 Save Roll Paper setting 85 102 tracking 46 trim lines 55 85 Windows settings 102 to 107 S Safety approvals 160 instructions 12 to 15 Save Roll Paper setting 85 102 Setting up the printer 19 to 40 Shipping bracket removing 32 using 140 Software uninstalling 158 Specifications electrical 159 environmental 159 ink cartridges 162 paper 160 to 162 printable area 162 printer 159 to 160 Speed and Progress utility 116 to 117 Spindle adapter 47 loading roll paper 48 removing roll paper 52 to 53 switch 48 180 Index Stand mounting printer on 23 to 32 unpacking and assembling 20 to 21 Status Monitor Mac OS X 92 to 93 Windows 115 to 118 Storing pri
89. fing Paper Publication EPSON Proofing Paper Publication Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Somerset Velvet sheets Somerset Velvet roll paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Paper Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 81 For this media Select this Media Type setting Watercolor Paper Radiant White Watercolor Paper Radiant White PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Watercolor Paper Radiant White Canvas Canvas Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Posterboard Choosing Printer 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 You see this screen Printer Stylus Pro 11880 H Presets Standard B Printer Color Management OZ ae Color Controls O ColorSync O Off No Color Adjustment Mode EPSON Standard sRGB Eales Gamma 2 2 v Advanced Settings Brightness fo i Y Contrast oo i a i S
90. ftware or you can have them created by a color specialist Make sure any profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating system When you install the Epson printer driver the ready made profiles are automatically copied to the right folder Before you print make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from the CD ROM You also need to configure your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver see your Printer Guide This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X e Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper e Choosing basic print options e Selecting the correct Media Type setting e Choosing advanced print options including color management and paper configuration settings e Choosing roll paper options e Choosing advanced black and white photo settings e Creating a custom preset and printing e Managing print jobs e Checking printer status 74 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note Many application settings override the printer s page setup options Always verify settings to get the results you expect If you need more information about print options click the Help button Note If your application has margin settings make sure they re turned off for borderless printing Choosing Page Setup Options Page Setup options let you choose from
91. g Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification 45 Preparing the Spindle oso eiind Ohad teoh pee a eed e Pee y 47 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 0 0004 48 Placing the Paper in the Printer ec 9 0 680 se ve atte Weare aoe a 49 Removing Paper from the Spindle vse ina UA eels Ae 52 Cutting Paper Manually nunu uuuauuuuauaa nnee 54 Printing Frim Lines 2 5 cack anne misanta ata testers s a 55 Using the Auto Take up Reel wows show ahaa nran 56 Using Cut Sheet Papert pack acd ceed ona cabo eau eee est 62 Loading Gut Sheets giccwyauug wae kee sae eae ERE 63 Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper 006 65 Printing on Posterboard vows Aya ee eee AW Re es 66 Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper 68 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 0 000 ee eee 69 Creating Custom Paper Configurations 00000 69 Printing Your Paper Configurations 000 000000 71 Selecting Paper Configurations gi cece sek vies hp ek week eh eS 71 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options asic ors seve eeaoeee Beas a Redes 74 Choosing Basic Print Options s0 4 5 00 48ee ven nner es ees ve 77 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting 0 0 002 eee 80 Choosing Printer Color Management Options 00 81 Choosing Paper Configuration Options 000s eee 82 Choosing Roll Paper Options 4 cic i4e
92. g in your printer software See page 79 Mac OS X or page 107 Windows for instructions Blank paper is printed bd Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected b Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the paper you re using Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct A ruled line on your print appears to shift bd Align the print head as described on page 126 The back of your print is soiled Make sure PAPER SIZE CHECK is on in the PRINTER SETUP menu Otherwise the printer may print beyond the edge of the paper and soil the inside of the printer The printer continues to feed paper after you have cancelled a job Press the Ii Pause button on the printer to clear any print job data in the printer s buffer Then press and hold the Ii Pause button to reset the printer Make sure the paper source is set correctly Roll paper cannot be cut or is not cut cleanly bd The paper cutter blade may be dull Follow the instructions on page 132 to replace the blade bd The paper may be too thick to cut with the built in cutter Cut the paper with a matte knife See page 43 for a list of media that cannot be used with the cutter Make sure D appears on the LCD display If not press the lt Paper Source button to select this setting Color ink runs out too quickly even when using the Advanced B
93. ge s not installed Install ink cartridge s see page 127 NO MAINTENANCE TANK INSTALL THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK The indicated maintenance tank is not installed Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted see page 135 NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK The indicated tank is almost full Although you can continue printing you should replace the tank as soon as possible NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE The ink cartridge is nearly expended Replace the ink cartridge see page 127 NOZZLE CHECK ERROR PRESS THE I BUTTON Nozzle check cannot be executed Press the J Pause button to clear the error then try the nozzle check again Or cancel the nozzle check from the computer and restart the printer PAPER CUT ERROR PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO MOVE THE CUTTER TO REPLACEMENT POSITION Roll paper was not cut correctly Release the paper lever and cut the paper manually Reload paper if necessary PAPER CUT ERROR REMOVE UNCUT PAPER Roll paper was not cut correctly The cutter may be blunt Release the paper lever and cut the paper manually Reload paper if necessary Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary see page 132 PAPER EJECT ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM PRINTER Paper remains in the printer Release the paper lever and remove the paper PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY Paper is not loaded
94. ht 17 144 Pausing print jobs Mac OS X 91 Windows 115 PhotoEnhance 101 Platen Gap setting control panel 68 Macintosh 83 problems 151 Windows 109 Posterboard 66 to 67 Power cleaning cycle 125 Power consumption 159 Power light 17 144 Preset Mac OS X 90 to 91 Print as Bitmap setting 116 Print head aligning 126 to 127 172 to 173 checking status 120 to 121 cleaning 122 to 125 132 locking 140 unlocking 32 Print jobs canceling 91 115 deleting history 159 managing 91 115 to 118 pausing 91 115 Print quality Mac OS X 79 problems 149 to 152 Windows 98 Print speed improving in Windows 116 Printable area 162 Printable pages checking 121 Printer checking status 92 to 93 115 to 118 120 to 121 cleaning 138 connecting 35 control panel 17 dimensions 159 firmware update 37 to 39 maintaining 119 to 138 monitoring 92 to 93 115 to 117 mounting on stand 23 to 32 moving 140 to 142 parts 16 plugging in 32 port 153 removing shipping bracket 32 setting up 19 to 40 software uninstalling 158 specifications 159 to 160 stand unpacking and assembling 20 to 21 status check 120 to 121 storing 140 to 141 total print volume 121 transporting 140 to 142 turning off 13 Printer continued unpacking 22 to 23 weight 159 Printer Setup menu 163 Printer Status menu 164 Problems banding 150 blank paper 154 blurry prints 152 cable 153 color 154 diagnosing 143
95. ication Event Screen Notification pi B Eror On 3 O Communication Error Off 7 O Ink Low Off Maintenance Call On 5 Select Shortcut Icon Double clicking the Shortcut Icon opens the Printer Status Window E Allow monitoring of shared printers Cook o Caca Hep L d 2 Select the notification options you want to use if various printing events occur 118 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 3 Ifyou 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 Click OK to save your settings Chapter 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 119 The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best This chapter describes the following routine procedures e Checking printer status e Checking and cleaning the print head e Aligning the print head e Replacing ink cartridges e Changing the date and time e Performing additional maintenance tasks e Replacing the paper cutter blade e Replacing the maintenance tanks e Cleaning the printer e Transport
96. ights stay on and NOT ENOUGH INK is displayed the cartridge is expended You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing 128 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 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 Cartridge 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 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 Note If the ink compartment doesn t open when you press the button insert the end of a paper clip in the small hole on the upper left corner Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3 Epson ink cartridges Slotno Cartridge Part number 1 Vivid Light Magenta T591600 2 Light Light Black T591900 3 Matte Black 1591800 4 Light Black 1591700 5 Light Cyan T591500 6 Cyan T591200 7 Vivid Magenta T591300 8 Photo Black 1591100 9 Yellow 1591400 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller visit www proimaging epson com
97. ine which one is best for the media you re using e Ifyou have saved custom media type configurations or set up custom paper configurations you can select them by clicking the Custom Settings button See page 108 for more information about custom paper configurations e If the media type has been set on the printer s control panel select Auto Acquire 4 For the Color setting select Color for any type of photographic printing Choose Advanced B amp W Photo if you are printing black and white photos on certain paper types For paper types that don t support this option print black and white photos with the Color setting See page 109 for more information about advanced black and white photo printing If the media you are using supports both photo black and matte black ink select the one you want to use 98 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 5 For the Print Quality setting choose Quality or Max Quality Or choose Quality Options to display a window like the following r J Quality Options LEVEL 4 Quality Speed Setting Information Print Quality SuperFine 1440x720dpi MicroWeave Super V High Speed amp E Edge Smoothing IQ E Binest Detail Lok cma tee a d Use the Speed Quality slider to set the desired quality level Select from the following additional options then click OK e High Speed for fast bidirectional printing at lower quality e Edge Smo
98. ing or storing the printer In addition to the features described in this chapter you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine tune a variety of printer settings For more information see the Appendix at the end of this guide 120 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status Using the control panel you can check the amount of ink remaining the total number of prints the status of your maintenance tanks and other information You can print out a status check or view the printer s status on the LCD display 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 Follow these steps to print the status check sheet 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer 2 Press Menu 3 Press W to select TEST PRINT then press gt 4 Press W to select STATUS SHEET then press P 5 Press lt to start printing The amount of ink left or maintenance tank capacity is indicated as follows E F 100 81 of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining E F 80 61 E F 60 41 E F 40 21 E F 20 11 less than 10 of ink or maintenance tank capacity remaining Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 121 Viewing Status Information To view printer status information instead of printing it follow these steps 1
99. ith Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation 2010 Epson America Inc 12 10 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of
100. l Paper Borderless Retain Size JB1 JB1 Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size B1 Landscape JBO Super BO Super BO Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 8x 10in 10 x 12 in 10 x 12 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 11x 14in 12 x 12 in 16 x 20 in 16 x 20 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 24 x 30 in 24 x 30 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 30 x 40 in 36 x 44 in 36 x 44 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size 50 x 64 in 50 x 64 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size Select the paper size then choose the setting vvyvvvvvvvvvvvvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVY 60 x 75 in 60 x 75 in Roll Paper Banner v 60 x 75 in Sheet The following settings are available depending on the size you choose The Sheet setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin larger than the top and sides Sheet Borderless Auto Expand prints on cut sheets and enlarges your image up to 3 to fit the width of the paper without side borders Sheet Borderless Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your application You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders Roll Paper Banner prints a series of continuous images without any margin space between them but with normal side borders 76 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note If you re printing on roll paper make sure you set the bottom margin to 0 56
101. le 1 Open Adobe Photoshop 2 Select Color Settings from the Photoshop or Edit menu 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 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 Appendix 169 If you see a Missing Profile message select Assign working RGB Adobe RGB 1998 and click OK When your image appears evaluate the color balance and contrast If they need improvement select Image gt Mode gt Assign Profile or Edit gt Assign Profile Then select one of the following as the Profile setting e A different RGB working space such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966 2 1 e A scanner profile for your scanner e A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the screen Select File then click Print or Print with Preview Click More Options or Show More Options then select Color Management Click Page Setup select page settings as necessary and click OK Under Color Handling select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors Under Profile or Printer Profile select a pr
102. ll Paper Options Follow these steps to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless printing and automatic cutting 1 2 On the Properties window make sure the Main tab is selected For the Source setting select Roll Paper or Roll Paper Banner The Roll Paper Banner setting allows you to print a series of continuous images without any margin space between them This option is not available with all applications and is mostly for tiling an image 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 For the Size setting select the size of your image or output paper size To make the best use of your roll paper creating a custom paper size is recommended Click User Defined You see this window r User Defined Paper Size Base Paper Size Paper Size Name Lao Defined User Defined Paper Size Fix Aspect Ratio User Defined e Landscape Portrait Paper Width 8 50 3 50 64 02 Paper Height 11 00 5 00 590 55 Unit mm inch Delete OK Cancel Hep Type a name for your custom size then enter the size in hundredths of an inch or centimeters and click Save Then click OK If you want to reduce or enlarge your image click the Page Layout tab See page 107 for more information Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 103
103. n Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 77 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 advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options as described on page 81 1 Select Print in your application You see the screen shown below Print Printer Presets Copies Pages StylusPro11880 D56CA2 ke Standard Copies amp Pages 1 Mc Q All From 1 ollated to 1 PDF wv Preview Supplies 2 Choose your printer from the Printer menu C Cancel Select your printer 3 Select Print Settings from the Copies amp Pages drop down menu 78 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh v Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte EPSON Proofing Paper Publication Velvet Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper Radiant White Textured Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Canvas Doubleweight Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper
104. n l 3 5 ca5 hes E E E ae ele i eka Gh ieee 17 LED Display enron raene aili a Eai a alates savin s td 17 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Printer 0000000 19 Unpacking and Assembling the Stand 00 0005 20 Unpacking the Printer ni wesw aearen tp ee wares ee eteys 22 Mounting the Printer on the Stand joes cescoke ceereee cere oes 23 Unpacking the Auto Take Up Reel 000 000 25 Installing the Auto Take up Reel 0 00000008 25 Installing the Take up Reel Core and Paper Guides 29 Plugging in the Printer tie innys x dcrrctdilend tayasedionn neruu nrnna 31 Installing Ink nit eh oie e E E E E ena 33 Connecting the Printer stasis woes aro darks ake ese aes 35 Configuring the Network Intetiace s iat oes das eeeen a raneren 36 Updating Your Printer Firmware 0 0 0 0 e cece eee eee 37 Downloading the Firmware 44 243 hv 245498 SS FRY 37 Updating the Firmware vos anee cet ees tee eh tented hate 8 38 Configuring the Printer for Your Network 00000 40 6 Contents 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 5 048245 40Gb 4 ia 41 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 1 0 0 0 eee ee eee eee 42 Using Roll Paper foie sf ee deh eae ied poor Ne a e E E ea E oS 43 Roll Paper Guidelines sok seu aso sess oak a aed ark 43 Selecting the Paper Type yy ject Lataliae bat daveld Lavactuisid baie atined 44 Settin
105. n press gt 3 Press lt to print your custom paper configurations Selecting Paper Configurations Once you have created a paper configuration you can select it whenever you print on that paper 1 Press Menu then press A or W to select PAPER SETUP 2 Press then press W to select CUSTOM PAPER then press P 3 Press P to select the paper type 4 Press W to select CUSTOM PAPER 5 Press A or W to select the configuration number that you want to use 6 Press J The configuration number you selected is displayed on the LCD with an asterisk 7 Press the If Pause button to exit the menu 72 Handling Paper and Other Media Chapter 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available 73 Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 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 A color managed workflow using Photoshop and a color calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and so
106. nk cartridge is installed Press the gt button to decline and replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge Pressing the lt button to accept may cause damage not covered by your warranty INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE You tried to install the wrong ink cartridge If you are replacing ink cartridges check the package and product code Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge 146 Solving Problems Message Explanation Response INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE You tried to install an ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer If you are replacing ink cartridges check the package and product code Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE INK COVER OPEN CLOSE INK COVER Ink cartridge may be damaged or affected by condensation The indicated ink compartment cover needs to be closed If the cartridge is very cold wait for at least 4 hours until it warms up Try reinstalling the cartridge If the error still appears install a new cartridge Close the ink compartment cover INK LOW nk cartridge s are nearly expended printing continues Make sure you have replacement cartridges available see page 127 Print quality may decline when ink is low LEVER RELEASED LOAD PAPER Paper is not loaded Load paper LEVER RELEASED LOWER TH
107. nter 140 to 141 Suction 70 83 109 Super strong cleaning cycle 132 Support Epson 10 to 11 System requirements 11 to 12 T Take up reel installing 25 to 30 using 56 to 62 Technical support 10 to 11 Temperature requirements 159 Test Print menu 120 163 Time and date setting 130 Total prints checking 121 Transporting printer 140 to 142 Trim lines printing control panel 55 Mac OS X 85 Windows 104 Troubleshooting 143 to 157 U UltraChromeK3 ink cartridges 128 Uninstalling software 158 Unit ID number 10 Unpacking the printer 22 to 23 Usage count 121 USB cable connecting 35 requirements 11 12 User defined paper size Mac OS X 76 Windows 102 Utility menu Mac OS X 92 122 Windows 116 122 W Waste ink system 120 to 121 135 to 137 Weight of printer 159 Width of printer 159 Windows advanced print options 100 to 111 basic print options 96 to 98 black and white photos 109 to 111 borderless printing 103 to 106 canceling print jobs 115 color management 100 to 111 customizing printer driver 111 to 114 driver 95 to 111 layout options 102 to 107 managing print jobs 115 to 118 monitoring preferences setting 117 to 118 optimizing print speed 116 to 117 paper configuration options 108 to 109 roll paper options 102 to 107 Speed and Progress utility 116 to 117 status alerts 117 Status Monitor 115 to 118 system requirements 12 uninstalling software 158 user defin
108. nter and wait 30 seconds Then plug it in correctly and turn it back on Try turning the printer on and off a few times If the message remains contact Epson as described on page 10 Install the auto take up reel correctly See page 25 TAKE UP ERROR SET PAPER PROPERLY IN AUTOMATIC TAKE UP REEL SYSTEM Paper is not set up correctly in the auto take up reel Set up the paper correctly on the auto take up reel See page 29 TAKE UP ERROR IS ANYTHING OBSTRUCTING THE TAKE UP REEL SENSOR SYSTEM LOAD PAPER AGAIN Something may be obstructing the sensor Make sure nothing is obstructing the sensor system Set up the paper correctly on the auto take up reel See page 29 Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 122 for instructions Align the print head See page 126 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 on the following pages 150 Solving Problems Problem Your print has horizontal banding Solution Bb Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink Replace ink cartridges if necessary as described on page 127 b Runa nozzle check and cleaning cycle See page 122 for instructions bd Turn off High Sp
109. nter by pressing the O Power button Press the O 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 If you use the blade to cut heavy stock you will damage the blade and need to replace it See page 43 for a list of media that do not work with the cutter You can check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or viewing its status on the control panel See page 121 for instructions You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson part number C12C815291 Removing the Old Blade Make sure the printer is on then follow these steps to remove the blade L 2 a Press gt Menu Press V until MAINTENANCE is selected then press P Select CUTTER REPLACEMENT then press gt Press the lt button The paper cutter holder moves to the replacement position Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 133 5 Open the front cover 6 Locate the cutter assembly with a blue plastic cover on the left side of the print head Caution To avoid 7 Hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right damaging the printer make sure you don t push the side pin in too far Do not touch the black parts inside the printer or the cables around the print head
110. nter for initial ink charging shipped with your printer During the initial installation process it is normal for up to one third of the contain approximately ghee 110 ml of ink and are ink in each cartridge to be used provided mainly to charge the ink system Make sure you order a set of 1 Press the Power button to turn on the printer 700 ml cartridges as soon 7 as possible f gs f eax aS o IO a So 4 as Z i re 2 When the ink status lights start flashing and the ink covers pop open open the covers all the way You may need to press the ink cover buttons to open the covers Ink status lights 3 Remove each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge 34 Setting Up the Printer 4 Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge 4 D Vivid light magenta Light cyan Cyan A ellow Light black Vivid Light light Matte imaganta Photo black black 5 Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer then insert it into its slot Make sure you insert each cartridge in the correct slot Caution Charging takes about 10 minutes Never turn off the printer release the paper lever open the ink compartment covers or open the front cover while the Power light is flashing or you may damage the printer Setting Up the Printer 35 The printe
111. ntrol panel 2 Before you print press until you see the Q icon on the LCD display 3 Run your print job 4 Press and hold for 3 seconds to feed the paper to the manual cutting position Handling Paper and Other Media 55 5 Use a matte knife to cut the paper by running it along the groove on the front cover 6 Press the II Pause button to return to the READY state Printing Trim Lines You can print trim lines on the bottom edge of your pages 1 Press gt Menu 2 Press P to select PRINTER SETUP 3 Press W to select PAGE LINE then press gt 4 Select ON 5 Press the lt button to save the setting An asterisk appears next to ON 6 Press the Pause button to exit the menu You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software For instructions see page 85 Mac OS X or page 104 Windows 56 Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Auto Take up Reel The auto take up reel safely winds up roll media output allowing you to produce large print runs unattended You can wind the media either forward or backward to uncurl it as shown Winding forward Winding backward Winding Paper Forward 1 Set the paper guides to the forward position 2 Make sure the green and orange sensor lights are on Handling Paper and Other Media 57 If the lights are off the light emitter and light detector might not be aligned
112. ntrolling Image Processing To make sure the printer runs at the maximum speed halftone processing takes place in the printer rather than on your computer This involves image compression and decompression and does not affect the quality of your output You can turn off this feature if you want 1 Select Extension Settings from the drop down menu Ge 12 amen Print Printer StylusPro11880 D56CA2 HJ E Presets Standard Extension Settings kK wv Processed by Printer PDF Preview Supplies Cancel 2 Uncheck Processed by Printer if you want to turn off halftone processing in the printer Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black and white prints using your Epson driver This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with settings for more advanced control Whether your photo is color or grayscale you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black and white prints This mode is only available when printing on certain media types 88 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note If you are printing 1 Select Print Settings from the drop down menu You see this screen from Photoshop make sure you do not use Print Photoshop s color Printer StylusPro11880 D56CA2 H3 management
113. nts 159 ICC profiles 166 168 to 171 ICM setting 101 Importing settings 111 to 113 Ink cartridges checking status 120 to 121 127 installing 33 to 35 ordering 128 replacing 127 to 130 safety instructions 15 specifications 162 Ink light 17 144 Ink monitoring level 92 to 93 115 121 J Jams paper 156 to 157 Job history 121 L Layout Mac OS X options 74 to 76 Windows options 102 to 107 LFP Remote Panel 37 to 39 Lights control panel 17 144 Loading cut sheet paper 62 to 65 posterboard 66 to 67 roll paper 43 to 52 M Mac OS X basic print options 77 to 79 black and white photos 87 to 90 borderless printing 74 to 76 85 to 86 canceling print jobs 91 checking ink levels 92 to 93 color management 81 to 82 87 to 90 custom preset 90 to 91 margins printing without 74 to 76 85 to 86 monitoring print jobs 91 page setup options 74 to 76 paper configuration settings 82 to 83 Printer Utility 92 roll paper settings 84 to 86 Status Monitor 92 to 93 system requirements 11 uninstalling software 158 Maintenance 119 to 138 Maintenance menu 125 132 163 Maintenance mode 131 Maintenance tanks checking status 120 to 121 ordering 10 replacing 135 to 137 Manuals how to use 9 Margins default 162 incorrect 154 printing without 74 to 76 85 to 86 103 to 106 Media tracking setting up 45 to 46 Media Type Mac OS X 78 selecting 80 99 Windows 97 Memor
114. o save and share custom media settings 1 Adjust the Media Settings on the Main tab of the properties window 2 Click Custom Settings Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like the following 113 r Saves or deletes Custom Media ani e s item Current Settings Registered Setti Media Type Premium Luster Color Density 0 Drying Time per 0 Paper Feed Adju 0 Paper Suction 0 Paper Thickness 3 Cut Method Standard oes Platen Gap Auto Color Color Comment Print Quality Level LEVEL 4 Quality Print Quality SuperFine 144 High Speed On Finest Detail Off Edge Smoothing Off Color Adjustment Color Controls Gamma 22 Mode EPSON Standar Setting Default Setting Time 3 After verifying that your settings are correct enter a name for the settings then click Save After you have saved your custom media settings you can select them from the Media Type list To export the settings click Export then select a location and enter a file name To import settings click Import select the file you want to use and click Open 114 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1 On the properties window click the Utility tab then select Menu Arrangement r Menu Arrangement Media Type Paper Size 2 Select the item you want to edit You can do the following
115. ofile for your printer and the paper you ll use If you re printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles select the profile that also matches the print quality you want to use 11 As the Intent or Rendering Intent setting select Relative Colorimetric and click the Black Point Compensation checkbox Selecting Print Settings and Printing ls 2 3 Click the Print button select your printer and select Print Settings Select the Media Type setting for your paper see page 80 Set the rest of the print settings you want to use beginning on page 77 170 Appendix 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 If you selected the wrong combination of source profile printer profile and color management settings you ll get unexpected results 4 5 Select Printer Color Management then select Off No Color Adjustment Click Print to print your photo 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 2 Open Adobe Photoshop Select Color Settings from the Edit menu You see this window Select U S Prepress Defaults or North American Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB 1998
116. olor Management Under Color Handling select Let Photoshop Determine Colors or Photoshop Manages Colors Under Profile or Printer Profile select a profile for your printer and the paper you ll use If you re printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles select the profile that also matches the print quality you want to use For the Intent or Rendering Intent setting select Relative Colorimetric and click the Black Point Compensation checkbox Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1 Click the Print button select your printer and click Properties or Preferences Make sure the Main tab is selected Select the Media Type setting for your paper see page 99 Set the rest of the print settings you want to use beginning on page 96 For the Mode setting select Custom Then select No Color Adjustment Click OK then click Print to print your photo 172 Appendix Tip To properly align the print head you can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper or Premium Luster Photo Paper Aligning the Print Head Manually If you want to check the alignment pattern yourself you can run a manual head alignment 1 10 11 12 Make sure the printer is turned on Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper Press gt Menu Press A or W until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected then press P PAPER THICKNESS is selected Press then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press J Press lt twice to back up then
117. om edge with the horizontal line 52 Handling Paper and Other Media 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 Tip To avoid indenting or creasing the paper remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not printing 8 J Move the paper lever to the locked position then close the roll paper cover Roll paper cover Front cover Press the Pause button or wait for 5 seconds The paper feeds into printing position automatically 10 When you see a question on the display about the type of media you want to use select Yes if the media is correct or select No then change the setting and press lt Removing Paper from the Spindle 1 2 Make sure the printer is turned on and the Il Pause light is not flashing Open the roll paper cover then release the paper lever If the media tracking system is set up to scan the barcode when you load paper the paper lever will be locked Press and hold the lt button for 3 seconds to unlock the paper lever Handling Paper and Other Media 53 3 Wind up the paper and roll it onto the rails WARNING Make sure i aaa a ie Have two people lift the paper out of the printer and place it on a flat paper s
118. othing to improve the quality of low resolution images e Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector based data including text graphics and line art This setting does not affect photographs 6 Set the Mode option as follows e Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments You can choose one of these settings in the drop down menu The Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image Use this setting for presentation graphics The EPSON Standard sRGB setting increases the contrast in images Use this setting for color photographs The Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard e Click Custom then follow the instructions in the next section to set color management options Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 99 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table below 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 If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you re using For this media Select this Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Ph
119. oto Paper 170 Premium Semi G 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semi G 250 Premium Ultra Pre Luster Photo Paper mium Photo Paper Luster Prem Luster Sheet Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster 260 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster 260 Handling Paper and Other Media 45 For this media Select this Paper Type setting Proofing Paper Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Prem SemiG Sheet Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper W Sm Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Pub Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Mat Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Somerset Velvet roll Enhanced Matte Enhanced Matte Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Mat Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth F A Textured Fine Art Paper Textured F A Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet F A Watercolor Paper Radiant White PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Watercolor Paper Canvas CANVAS Others Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Mat Board Somerset Velvet sheet Enhanced Mat Board Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer you can set up the automatic media tracking system This system prints a barcode on the edge of the
120. oto Paper Glossy Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Proofing Paper White Semimatte Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper Publication Epson Proofing Paper Publication Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Somerset Velvet sheets Somerset Velvet roll paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Matte Paper 100 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Select this Media Type setting Watercolor Paper Radiant White
121. pad and ink tubes inside the printer 5 Carefully pull down the jammed paper 6 Close the front cover if necessary Press the O Power button to turn the printer off and then back on 7 Reload your paper 158 Solving Problems Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason follow the instructions in the appropriate section below Macintosh 1 Open the Applications folder then the Utilities folder 2 Double click Printer Setup Utility select your printer and then click Delete 3 Insert the printer software CD ROM 4 Open the window and double click the Epson installer icon 5 Select Uninstall from the pull down menu then follow the instructions to uninstall the printer driver 6 Ifyou want to reinstall your printer software restart your Macintosh Then follow the instructions in the Printer Guide to install the software Windows 1 Open the Windows Control Panel 2 Select Add or Remove Programs or Add Remove Programs 3 Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list then select Uninstall Change or Change Remove 4 Select your printer icon then click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the software When you see
122. paper that indicates the media type roll length and the alert setting When the printer is turned on or roll paper is placed in the printer the barcode is scanned and the amount of roll paper remaining is displayed on the LCD panel You will see an alert message when the roll is nearly used up You can have the barcode printed after each print job or only when you change roll paper 46 Handling Paper and Other Media Tip You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet See page 131 for instructions Make sure the paper lever is secured and PAPER OUT appears on the control panel Then follow these steps to set up the automatic media tracking system 1 Press Menu 2 Press A or W to select PAPER SETUP then press P 3 Press W to select ROLL PAPER REMAINING 4 Press to select REMAINING PPR SETUP 5 Press then select one of the following settings e ON PRINT EVERY PAGE The barcode indicating the media type roll length and alert setting is printed at the end of each print job e ON AT ROLL EXCHANGE When you place roll paper in the printer the paper lever will be locked You need to press and hold the lt I button for three seconds to print the barcode indicating the media type roll length and alert setting and release the paper lever e OFF Automatic media tracking is disabled 6 Press the lt button to save the setting 7 Press lt then
123. priate side for the core you are using Setting Up the Printer 27 4 Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer as shown below then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector 5 Attach the movable unit to the left side of the support bar Turn the lock lever to the left to release it 6 While holding the movable unit attach the movable unit stopper as shown Snap the two tabs on the stopper into the movable unit Use the two screws to secure the movable unit to the support bar 7 Attach the left paper stop labeled L to the movable unit by pinching the knob 28 Setting Up the Printer One side of the paper stop is for the 3 inch core and the other side is for a 2 inch core Select the appropriate side for the core you are using 8 Attach the reflector to the left side of the stand then tighten the two screws Setting Up the Printer 29 Installing the Take up Reel Core and Paper Guides 1 Make sure the lock lever is released turned to the left Slide the movable unit to the left end of the support bar 3 30 Setting Up the Printer 4 Make sure the core is attached securely at both ends Then turn the lever to lock the movable unit as shown Tip To ensure a good fit 5 Attach the paper guides to the printer as shown you might want to stretch out the guides before squeezing them into place
124. r cloth or other media that weigh less than 100 g sm See page 166 for a list of media that require the high tension setting Loading the Paper onto the Spindle Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle 1 Slide the black paper stop flange off the left end of the spindle 2 Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown then slide the spindle into the roll Make sure the gray paper stop at the right end of the spindle is firmly locked into the core and there is no gap between the paper and the paper stop O 3 Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the end of the roll Make sure it is firmly locked into the left end of the paper roll core E Make sure there is no gap here Handling Paper and Other Media 49 Placing the Paper in the Printer If the media tracking system is enabled a barcode is scanned when you install roll paper in the printer This enables the printer to keep track of the amount of paper remaining at all times and warn you when it is running out See page 45 for more information Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer 1 Open the roll paper cover WARNING Make sure you have two people lift 2 the roll handling it by the paper stops at both ends Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown The gray end of the spindle goes on the right
125. r begins charging the ink delivery system and the Power light flashes 7 After ink charging is completed you need to load paper so that READY will appear on the LCD display See Chapter 2 for instructions Connecting the Printer You can connect the printer directly to a computer using a USB cable or you can connect the printer to your network For network use make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer You need a Category 6 shielded twisted pair cable To connect to a network hub you need a standard RJ 45 straight through network cable To connect directly to your computer s network interface you need an RJ 45 crossover cable 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer USB connection Network connection 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your computer or your network switch or hub 36 Setting Up the Printer Note If you don t know which setting to use see your network administrator for help configuring the printer s IP settings Configuring the Network Interface You can configure the network interface using the control panel as described below or using the EpsonNet Config utility as described on page 40 1 2 10 11 Make sure the printer is turned on Press the Menu button on the printer s control panel Press W to highlight NETWORK SETUP then press P
126. r network administrator for instructions on assigning an appropriate IP address For more information see the Epson Network Guide on your computer or on the printer CD ROM Chapter 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Note You can purchase additional roll paper spindles and other accessories or options from the Epson Pro Imaging website www proimaging epson com or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller 41 The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 prints on a variety of media including roll paper and sheets up to 64 inches wide You can also use heavy stock such as posterboard up to 59 mil 1 5 mm thick This chapter includes the following information e Selecting media for your printer e Using roll paper e Using the auto take up reel e Using cut sheet paper e Optimizing the settings for your paper Selecting Media for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated glossy matte and fine art paper as well as other media for your printer The following table shows the paper sizes you can use Roll paper Cut sheets 16 to 64 0 in wide Letter size up to 64 in wide 406 to 1626 mm Maximum 2 in core 4 in 103 mm external roll 3 in core 6 in 150 mm diameter Thickness 3 15 to 19 7 mil 0 8 to 0 5 mm 3 15 to 59 mil 0 8 to 1 5 mm Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs If you use non Epson paper or other medi
127. r off mode Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information 160 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 Dimensions and Weight Specification Height 46 85 inches 1 190 mm Width 92 44 inches 2 348 mm Depth 26 97 inches 685 mm Approximate weight without consumables 331 1 Ib 150 5 kg Printer Interfaces e USB 1 1 and 2 0 compatible e 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet port Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950 1 CSA No 60950 1 FCC part 15 subpart B class A CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 class A Media Roll Paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length Weight range Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter 64 inches Up to 148 feet for 2 inch cored media Up to 662 feet for 3 inch cored media 64 to 260 g sm Handles both 2 and 3 inch cored media 4 inches 2 inch core or 6 inches 3 inch core Cut Sheets Sizes Specifications 161 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 8 x 10 inches ARCH A 9 x 12 inches 10 x 12 inches B4 JB4 10 1 x 14 2 inches 11 x 14 inches 30 x 40 cm 11 8 x 15 7 inches A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches US B 11 x 17 inche
128. rd may result in fire or electric shock The printer s power cord is designed for use with the printer only Using it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an Epson service technician otherwise you may damage the printer Do not insert objects through the slots Take care not to spill liquid on the printer Do not attempt to service the printer yourself 14 Introduction e Power down the printer from the control panel unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the printer the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance e The interface connectors and the connector for the Auto Take up Reel are limited power source connectors e Do not touch the front cover sensors highlighted below
129. rders 6 Ifyou want to reduce or enlarge your image click the Page Layout tab See the next section for more information 7 After making your settings click OK 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 window click the Page Layout tab You see this window fb EPSON Stylus Pro 11880 Printing Preferences A Man Page Layout Utility E Reduce Enlarge Select Setting Curent Settings v Save Del Orientation Copies Porat Landscape eqiegegd Spe 1 Rotate 180 Mirror Image Collate E Reverse Order Layout Paper Size ARCH E 36x 48 in x Output Paper Same as Paper Size x f E Mutti Page e N up Settings T Optimize Enlargement E Print Beka Color Color Settings H E Job Settings Details K ven 2 Make the settings you want for Orientation and Copies 108 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Note You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D max and color gamut Click Reduce Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image You can select Fit to Page or select Custom and enter a scaling percentage or Fit to Roll Paper Width If you are enlarging yo
130. reate some slack 7 Hold down the Auto Backward button on the control panel to rotate the take up reel and wind a small length of paper Make sure there is enough slack between the paper and the take up reel core 8 When you re ready to print make sure Auto Cut is set to Off in the printer driver 9 Press the Auto Backward button on the control panel then send your print job to the printer 60 Handling Paper and Other Media Removing Paper from the Take up Reel 1 Press lt on the control panel to select Q28 2 Press and hold lt for three seconds to cut the paper If the media is too thick to cut with the built in cutter cut it manually following the instructions on page 54 3 Support the take up reel core with one hand to keep it from falling Then turn the lever to unlock the movable unit and slide it out to the left WARNING The printed 4 Remove the printed media and core If a large amount of paper has been media and core may be printed two people may be required to lift the media and core heavy and need to be lifted by two people 5 To reinstall the core after you remove the printed media see page 29 Handling Paper and Other Media 61 Installing a 2 inch Take up Reel Core You can use a 2 inch roll paper core after the paper is used up in the auto take up reel First you need to reverse the paper stops 1 Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips
131. ridges included with the printer are mainly for initial _ setup Power cord Roll paper and spindle CEO MMM 7 Paper guides 9 Ink cartridges Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1 Turn the two front casters and push down the locks to keep the stand from rolling 24 Setting Up the Printer 2 Position the stand in front of the printer 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 3 Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts spring washers and plain washers Setting Up the Printer 25 Unpacking the Auto Take Up Reel Make sure you have all the items shown below Reflector LA Re Jj Drafting Q y tape Left paper stop for movable unit Right paper stop Movable unit stopper for drive unit KE W me a 2 large screws 64 inch wide 3 inch core 4 small screws 2 cable clamps Installing the Auto Take up Reel 1 Attach the drive unit to the right side of the support bar as shown below and use the large screws to secure the drive unit 26 Setting Up the Printer 2 Attach the right paper stop labeled R to the drive unit by pinching the knob One side of the paper stop is for the 3 inch core and the other side is for a 2 inch core Select the appro
132. rless printing using either the Auto Expand Standard or Retain Size setting eae Image width Image width Custom Paper Size width with Auto Expand with Retain Size for Retain Size only 10 9 7075 10 34 10 23 13 12 8 13 34 13 23 16 15 8 16 34 16 23 17 16 8 17 34 17 23 24 23 8 24 34 24 23 36 35 8 36 34 36 23 44 43 8 44 34 44 23 50 49 8 50 34 50 23 54 53 8 54 34 54 23 86 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing To control the amount of expansion with the Auto Expand setting select Expansion from the drop down menu You see this screen Print Printer StylusPro11880 D56CA2 F Presets Standard H Expansion oo mm Min Standard Max Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of image enlargement However margins may appear around the printed image PDF v Preview Supplies Cancel Print Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion The widths shown in the table on page 85 work with the Standard Expansion setting e Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping You may see a white border around your image e Use the Max setting to maximize the image width This will increase the amount of image clipping Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 87 Co
133. rors and aho check the Norzle Check Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in your printout Head Cleaning 4 Use this utility if your print quality declines or the Nozzle Check indicates clogged nozzles Print Head Alignment A Use this wily if misaligned vertical tines appear in your printout as EPSON LFP Remote Panel Use this utility to optimize your printer Manual pa Open Manual 2 Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 93 The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tanks and displays the StatusMonitor window e000 EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON SPro 11880 EPSON TCP IP EPSON StatusMonitor Remaining Ink level Maintenance Tank Service Life Click the image of the ink cartridge to display information about the current cartridge Paper Setup from Printer 100 Left a 100 Center 71 Right Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 a Width 59 inch Remaining 147 feet To EB 3 To recheck the ink levels click the Update button 4 To close the Status Monitor click OK 94 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Chapter 4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available 95 Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print
134. s 12 x 12 inches ARCH B 12 x 18 inches Super A3 B 13 x 19 inches B3 JB3 14 2 x 20 3 inches 16 x 20 inches 40 x 60 cm 15 7 x 23 6 inches A2 16 5 x 23 4 inches US C 17 x 22 inches ARCH C 18 x 24 inches B2 19 7 x 27 8 inches US D 22 x 34 inches Al 23 4 x 33 1 inches 60 x 90 cm 23 6 x 35 4 inches 24 x 30 inches ARCH D 24 x 36 inches Super Al 24 x 36 inches B1 28 7 x 40 6 inches 30 x 40 inches AO 33 1 x 44 inches US E 34 x 48 inches ARCH E 36 x 48 inches 36 x 44 inches Super AO 36 x 50 9 inches BO 40 6 x 57 3 inches 162 Specifications Super BO 44 x 62 2 inches 50 x 64 inches 60 x 75 inches 64 x 80 inches Weight range 17 lb bond up to posterboard Printable Area Default roll paper margins are 0 59 inches 15 mm top and bottom and 0 12 inches 3 mm right and left Using the Menu system you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm The borderless printing feature allows edge to edge printing on some media Ink Cartridges Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened within 6 months after opening package Temperature Storage uninstalled 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Storage installed 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Capacity 700 ml Appendix Control Panel Menus 163 Boldface type indicates the default setting Press the Menu button to access the menu
135. settings when using Advanced ET aikasen Black and White Photo Print Settings H mode There are no Page Setup Roll Paper Borderless Auto Expand aal profiles associated with Media Type Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 F3 this screening and color E eero z management technology Color Advanced B amp W Photo B Mode Automatic Advanced Settings Print Quality SuperFine 1440dpi be m Super MicroWeave C High Speed Flip Horizontal Finest Detail Color Toning Neutral 4 PDF v Preview Supplies 2 Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer 3 Choose Advanced B amp W Photo as the Color setting 4 Uncheck High Speed for the best quality Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 89 5 Select Printer Color Management from the drop down menu You see this screen Print Printer StylusProl1880 D56CA2_ ig Presets Standard Printer Color Management l S Horizontal a 0 wo Vertical Brightness 0 VG Y Contrast o 1 Shadow Tonality 0 ae Y Highlight Tonality 0 P Max Optical Density a 0 p 8 i 1 _ Highlight Point Shift PDF v Preview Supplies Print 6 Choose the settings that are best for your photo You can use the photo on the screen as a guide e Color Toning allows you to add
136. 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 1 Open the file you want to print and select Page Setup in your application You see this screen Settings Format for Paper Size Orientation Scale Page Setup Page Attributes ZZ StylusPro11880 D56CA2 P ____ Select your printer _ Other B EPSON SPro 11880 6 36 00 in x 46 00 in AANE 100 Cancel 0K 2 Open the Format for drop down menu and select your printer Note the following limitations on borderless printing e Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing e Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 75 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 7 If you re using roll paper Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper see page 76 for instructions ARCH C 18 x 24 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in ARCH E 36 x 48 in Roll Paper Borderless Retain Size JBS JB4 JB3 JB2 JB2 Rol
137. so can compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes causing nozzle loss 6 Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks in place Don t force it in Close the ink cover Once the cartridge is installed the printer returns to its READY state Changing the Date and Time l 2 Press gt Menu Press W until MAINTENANCE is selected then press Press W until you see CLOCK SETTING then press Use the V A and P 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 131 Press lt to save the setting Using Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally You can use maintenance mode to do the following Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer s control panel menus Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter Run a super strong cleaning cycle Enable power on roll paper feed Return all of the printer s control panel settings to their default values Follow these steps to use maintenance mode l 2 Make sure the printer is turned off Press and hold the If Pause button then press the O Power button and hold it until the printer turns on and displays MAINTENAN
138. sure you have enough space around it You may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of heavy stock or posterboard See page 22 e Place the printer on a flat stable surface The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle e Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight strong light heat sources or air conditioners e Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Caution Always turn the printer off using the Power button When you press this button the Power light flashes briefly then goes off Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the Power light stops flashing This ensures that the print head is safely capped Introduction 13 Keep the printer away from dusty areas Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Use only the type of power source indicated on the label Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers Use only the power cord that comes with the printer Use of another co
139. t Preview rn i Color Correction Color Adjustment Color Controls Mode EPSON Standard sRGB 4 Note If you need Morg VLM LLK MK LK LC C WM PK Y information about print options you can click TER RR the Help button on any 0k nca hep screen This box shows you the current settings but you can change them from here Note Check the website www proimaging epson com or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for other media that may be available Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 97 3 Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on See the table on page 99 for more information Photo Paper gt y Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Proofing Paper gt Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Fine Art Paper gt Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Plain Paper gt Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Others Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Auto Acqui anere Premium Luster Photo Paper e Ifyou are using a color managed workflow make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using e Ifyour paper is not listed check the instructions included with the paper or check the Epson website www proimaging epson com If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determ
140. t memory or disk space 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 Print as Bitmap allows large or complex vector graphics to print faster in Adobe Acrobat or any other non image based application Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 117 e Show Mouseover Help lets you turn off the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the screen e Processed by Printer lets you control halftone processing in the printer This feature speeds up processing especially for older computers and ensures that the printer runs at maximum speed This involves image compression and decompression and does not affect the quality of your output 3 Click OK to save your settings 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 the Monitoring Preferences window r a Monitoring Preferences EPSON Stylus Pro 11880 C E Select Notif
141. t to turn off color management in the printer driver as described on page 82 80 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The table below 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 If you are using non Epson paper consult the manufacturer for the best setting You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you re using For this media Select this Media Type setting Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper 170 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Glossy Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 170 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250 Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper 260 Proofing Paper White Semimatte EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proo
142. the FAQ at www proimaging epson com Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed This chapter provides instructions for the following e Diagnosing problems e Checking error messages and lights e Improving print quality e Solving operational problems e Solving miscellaneous printing problems e Solving paper problems including clearing paper jams e Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver Diagnosing Problems The printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems e To identify the most common problems check the messages and lights on the control panel See pages 144 through 149 for more information e If you re using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility check your software for error messages See Chapter 4 or 5 for more information e To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself print a status sheet from the control panel See page 120 for instructions e Review the FAQ at www proimaging epson com for possible solutions e If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem contact Epson as described under Where To Get Help on page 10 144 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 feed up button Pause or reset button and light Enter or barcode 3 button Menu or cleaning button Power
143. the Y button until BI D 2 COLOR is highlighted Then press the J button to start the bi directional black alignment process 11 When the bi directional black alignment is finished press the Y button until BI D ALL is selected Then press the lt I button to start the alignment process 12 When done press the Pause button to exit head alignment mode If you want to fine tune the automatic alignment process you can perform a manual head alignment For instructions see page 172 Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job you should check your ink levels If one of your cartridges is low you can replace it before you start Or you can wait until the ink runs out replace the cartridge and then continue the job without any loss of print quality However it is best to replace a low ink cartridge before starting a large print job The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD display The numbers below the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 9 ink cartridge slots on the printer The icons show the approximate amount of ink remaining as follows l Full Ink low flashing Letters indicate ink color f Halt full Ink expended I 20 or less Cartridge error or no cartridge When the red ink check light and the ink status light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD display the indicated cartridge is almost out of ink Make sure you have a replacement cartridge When the l
144. the desired configuration whenever you print on a particular stock Creating Custom Paper Configurations To create a configuration for a specific paper type make sure the paper you want to configure is loaded in the printer Then follow these steps 1 Press Menu then press A or W to select PAPER SETUP 2 Press then press W to select CUSTOM PAPER 3 Press V or A to select a paper configuration number 1 to 10 Press to save the number setting 4 Press V or A to select PAPER TYPE then press Press V or A to select a media type then press lt to save it Press 4 to go back to the previous menu 5 Press V or A to select PLATEN GAP then press Press the Y button to select NARROW STANDARD WIDE or WIDER The STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types Press lt to save the setting then press to go back to the previous menu 6 Press V or A to select THICKNESS PATTERN then press P Press J to print the paper thickness pattern A pattern similar to the following is printed Smallest gap 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 70 Handling Paper and Other Media 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 W or A to select the number that you noted in step 7 then press lt H
145. tions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information about your printer Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer 10 Introduction Tip Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www proimaging epson com for accessories and options that are currently available Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 offers these optional upgrades and accessories Optional equipment Option Part number Retractable Fabric Based Media Bin C12C890401 Replacement 64 inch Wide Take up Reel Core C64CORE Additional Dual Tension Media Spindle 2 inch 3 inch C12C811231 One year Epson Preferred Plus Service and Support Plan EPP1188B1 Two year Epson Preferred Plus Service and Support Plan EPP1188B2 In addition you can order these user replaceable items Consumables and user replaceable parts Part Part number Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank see page 135 C12C890191 Replacement Printer Cutter Blade see page 132 C12C815291 Ink Cartridges See page 128 fora complete list 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
146. ton To check the total number of prints press W to select TOTAL PRINTS then press When done press 4 To check the EDM status of the printer press V to select EDM STATUS then press gt EDM is a future enhancement When done press lt Press the II Pause button to exit the menu 122 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note You can runa cleaning cycle by holding down the gt button for three seconds You can also use the printer s Maintenance menu to run a power cleaning cycle or clean the nozzles for pairs of colors See page 125 for details Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected Then you can run a cleaning cycle to clear the nozzles You can also turn on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer s control panel The printer will then check the nozzles periodically or before each print job and clean them if necessary Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities You can use your printer software to check the print head nozzles then examine the pattern to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer 2 Do one of the following to access the printer utilities e MacOSX Open the Epson Printer Utility2 in your Applications folder Select your printer and click OK e Windows Vista or XP Click Start
147. tops at both ends surface A 5 Hold the black paper stop as shown and remove it from the spindle If necessary lightly tap the spindle to loosen the paper stop Caution Do not strike the paper stop on the fl h Ae 6 Remove the roll paper from the spindle paper or the spindle might be damaged T SEA After rewinding the roll carefully place it in the bag and box that it came in 54 Handling Paper and Other Media Cutting Paper Manually When you re not using the auto cut setting you may need to cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job is finished You can use the button to cut most types of paper However if you re printing on fine art paper canvas or other heavy media you should use a matte knife or scissors rather than the built in cutter See page 43 for a list of media that should not be used with the built in cutter Follow these steps to cut manually with the built in cutter 1 Before you print press until you see the qQ icon on the LCD display 2 Run your print job 3 If necessary adjust the cutting position by pressing the A or W Paper Feed buttons 4 Press 4 until you see the D28 icon on the LCD display 5 Press and hold the 4 button for 3 seconds The paper is cut If you can t use the built in cutter follow these steps to cut the paper with a matte knife 1 Make sure you have selected the correct non cuttable paper type on the printer s co
148. tridge is too old replace it as described on page 127 Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media you re printing on Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 122 Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low as described on page 127 The paper thickness setting is not correct for the paper you re printing on Use your printer software page 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 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 The platen gap setting is too wide Use the Menu system to change the setting to STANDARD or to NARROW if printing on very thin paper See page 68 for instructions 152 Solving Problems Problem Solution Your print appears Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media blurry or smeared you re printing on bd 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 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 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 b Your paper doesn t meet the required specifications or wasn t stored in a dry humidity free environment Load new paper d If you re using cut sh
149. tton Paper source or cut button Length of roll paper remaining Maintenance tank gauges Ink gauges 18 Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer WARNING Avoid locations that are subject to excessive heat poor ventilation or dust otherwise smoke or fire could result Avoid locations in direct sunlight or near air conditioners Do not block the ventilation openings Do not place the printer on a carpet or rug and do not cover the printer with any type of cloth when it is operating Leave at least 12 inches between the back of the printer and the wall Do not place the printer in an unstable location bodily injury may occur if it falls 19 This chapter includes the following information e Unpacking and assembling the printer e Connecting the power cord e Installing ink e Connecting to the network e Updating the printer firmware e Configuring the printer for your network Unpacking and Assembling the Printer Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand Before you begin select an appropriate location to set up and use the printer e Choose a flat and stable location that can support the printer s weight about 331 lb without the stand e Operate the printer under the following conditions 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C 20 to 80 relative humidity without condensation In addition make sure the environmental conditions are appropriate for the media you are using
150. ur image beyond the limits of your application program make sure Optimize Enlargement is selected The driver will increase the image size up to 650 and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size you may see reduced quality in the print Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page then select the color you want to use 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 then select the settings you want to use Click OK or Apply when you re finished setting Page Layout options Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non Epson media and you need to fine tune its performance click the Paper Config button You see the following E gt Paper Configuration Chet Deny e _ eel BS 50 0 Drying Time per Print Head Pass Q 0 01sec 0 50 Paper Feed Adjustment 0 001 70 70 Paper Suction f Standard 1 2 3 4 Paper Thickness 3 0 1mm Oa Method Paten Gen Daw ok cane Hsp L d 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
151. ust your paper configuration settings page 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 for Windows Check these settings Make sure Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you re printing on If you ve created a custom paper configuration be sure to return the setting to standard when you re done using it See page 69 Solving Problems 151 Problem Solution Colors are incorrect or DB Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media missing you re printing on bd 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 81 Mac OS X or page 100 Windows bd Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility If you re using a third party RIP or non Epson media custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction If you re using cut sheet media make sure the printable side is face up Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle see page 122 Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges If the cartridge is too old replace it as described on page 127 Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low as described on page 127 Make sure color settings in your application or printer software are correct Your print has gaps or appears faint Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges If the car
152. xit the printer menu 14 Turn the printer off then back on again Updating Your Printer Firmware To keep your printer features and functionality up to date you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer if necessary Downloading the Firmware 1 Visit Epson s U S support website or Canadian support website 2 Click Drivers and Downloads 3 Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the screen You may also need to download the latest version of the Epson LFP Remote Panel utility 4 Continue with the instructions in the next section to upgrade the firmware 38 Setting Up the Printer Note Although the illustrations in this section show Windows screens the procedure is the same for Macintosh Note For more information on using the Epson LFP Remote Panel click Help to see the electronic guide Updating the Firmware 1 Double click the firmware file to extract it 2 Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop You see the LFP Remote Panel Make sure your printer is selected Fy EPSON LFP Remote Panel m EPSON LFP Remote Panel Select a printer then select the function you want to perform Printer EPSON Stylus Pro 11880 r Media Adjustment ISIT Make print settings and various adjustments z Power Cleaning BB Toy t nozzles remain clogged after a normal head clearing r Firmware
153. y requirements 11 to 12 Menus Custom Paper 69 to 71 Head Alignment 126 165 172 Index 177 list 163 to 165 Maintenance 125 132 163 Network Setup 165 Paper Setup 164 Printer Setup 124 163 Printer Status 121 164 Test Print 120 163 Monitoring printer control panel 144 to 149 Mac OS X 91 to 93 Windows 115 to 117 Moving printer 140 to 142 N Network setup control panel 36 to 37 EpsonNet Config 40 Network Setup menu 165 O Optional equipment 10 P Page Line setting control panel 55 Mac OS X 85 Windows 104 Page Rendering Mode setting 116 Page setup options Mac OS X 74 to 76 Paper attaching to spindle 48 configuration settings 69 to 71 82 to 83 108 to 109 151 custom settings 69 to 71 custom size 75 to 76 102 cut sheet 62 to 65 Epson 41 to 43 166 handling 41 to 71 heavy stock 66 to 67 jams 156 to 157 Paper continued Mac OS X options 74 to 76 83 to 86 non Epson 69 to 71 ordering 41 printable area 162 problems 155 to 157 removing from spindle 52 to 53 roll 43 to 55 sizes 160 specifications 160 to 162 suction 70 83 109 trim lines 55 85 Windows options 102 to 107 Paper cutter operating manually 54 replacing blade 132 to 135 Paper light 17 144 Paper Setup menu 164 Paper Size setting Mac OS X 75 to 76 problems 154 Windows 102 Paper Source setting problems 154 Windows 102 106 Paper Type selecting on control panel 44 to 45 Pause lig

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