Epson 11880 Quick How-To Guide
Updated: 2011/12/07
1. Power on the printer
2. Check the current ink & paper levels and log them in the usage book.
Printer usage count: Menu ➝ Printer Status ➝ Usage Count.
3. For roll paper: Remove the metal core from the printer and load your
paper onto it. The paper should roll over the top and towards you (like
toilet paper), not under the bottom. The grey side of the core should be
on the right, and the black side on left.
4. Pull up the paper release lever and insert the paper into the printer. Aline
the paper edge with the guide (horizontal for roll paper, vertical for
sheets) at the bottom of the printer. When it is properly aligned, return the
release lever back in place
The printer may ask you to identify which type of paper you are loading
into the machine. Select “NO” when asked, and use the left menu arrow to
exit the paper selection menu. This will be setup in the software.
5. On the computer, open Epson Print Utility 4 (in the Dock). Select Nozzle
check and print a check pattern. Clean the nozzles if necessary.
6. When you have your document prepared in Photoshop, in the menu bar
select File ➝ Print.
Make sure that “Epson Stylus Pro 11880” is selected as the printer. Don’t
worry about page size, position, or scaling yet. This will be setup soon.
First, set the colour handling:
Colour prints: Select Photoshop Manages Colours, then choose the correct
printer prole for the type of paper you’re using. Each prole will be
labeled with the printer name. For example, if you are printing on the
Satin paper you would use the _Epson 11880 Mediatech Satin.icc.
Black and White prints: Select Printer Manages Colours. No prole is
necessary.
7. Click on “Print Settings…” which will bring up the print quality settings.
In most cases, you can select one of the presets options available. A preset
is made for each of the stock Hexagram papers, in the DPIs they support,
and a black & white preset for each paper type (if supported).
Presets can be amended if necessary (changing roll paper for sheet,
turning the auto cut off). If you are using your own paper, it is best to
check with the manufacturer for the best print settings, and select the
appropriate paper type (see page 86 of the 11880 manual).
For paper size, click on the options under “Paper Size”. Presets have been
made for all of our roll paper widths, in heights from 7” to 72”. To make
your own custom size, select “Manage Custom Sizes” at the end of the list
of paper sizes. Please remember to name your custom size!
8. To adjust the look of black and white prints, rst select one of the black &
white presets. Then select Printer Settings ➝ Advanced Colour Settings.
9. After setting up your print quality settings, click “Save” and return to the
rst print window. If necessary, set up your print position on the page (it is
centered by default).
10.After printing, ll out the rest of the log sheet. Remove the paper, turn off
the printer and return the workstation to how you found it.
If you experienced problems while printing remember to record them in
the troubleshooting log book. If you are unable to solve the problem
yourself, please email scott@scottchandler.ca. If possible leave a sample of
the print problem.
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