Epson 11880-B Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Large Format Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Pro 11880/11880C

SEIJ07008

Notice:

mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

 All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly

appreciate being informed of them.

 The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Imaging Products CS, PL & Environmental Management

PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) Damage to equipment.

DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing

procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.

WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURY FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

6. WHEN AIR DUSTER IS USED ON THE REPAIR AND THE MAINTENANCE WORK, THE USE OF THE AIR DUSTER PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE INFLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7.APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Connectors

• ASP List

• Exploded Diagrams

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain

standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality

of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A September 25, 2007 First release

B December 26, 2007 Rivise

• "1.2.4 Reliability/Durability" (P. 14): Ink tube’s life was revised.

• "1-6 Designated Roll Paper List"

• "2.7 Other Mechanisms" (P. 55): Auto nozzle check was deleted.

• "3.2 List of Error Messages" (P. 59): Some items were revised.

• "3.4 Remedies for Maintenance Requests"

• "3.5 Remedies for Service Call Error" (P. 68): Some items were revised.

• "4.3.1.2 Unlocking the Carriage Unit" (P. 84): The procedure was revised.

• "4.3.3.1 Control Panel" (P. 92): The procedure was revised.

• "4.3.3.4 Right Side Cover"

• "4.3.3.5 Left Side Cover"

• "4.3.3.7 Rear Cover" (P. 98): The procedure was revised.

• "4.3.7.1 Printhead"

• "4.3.7.2 Ink System Unit"

(P. 147): The procedure was revised.

(P. 16): Some items were revised.

(P. 67): Some items were revised.

(P. 95): The procedure was revised.

(P. 96): The procedure was revised.

(P. 150): The procedure was revised.

Revision Date of Issue Description

B December 26, 2007 <Chapter 5>

• "5.1.3 Parts and Units that Require Adjustments" (P. 166):

Some items were added.

• "5.1.4 Required Adjustments by Part or Unit"

• "5.1.5 Description of Adjustments"

• "5.2.7 Air Leak Check for Ink Supply System" (P. 180):

• "5.3.2 Head Rank ID"

• "5.3.5 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF)"

• "5.3.6 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR)"

• "5.3.18 Colorimetric Calibration (Color ID)" (P. 204): Caution was added.

• "5.3.20 Installing Firmware"

• "5.3.22 Auto Bi-D Adjustment"

• "5.3.23 Auto Uni-D Adjustment" (P. 224) Paper size was modified.

• "5.3.26 AID Inspection PG Adjustment"

• "5.3.27 AID Function Check"

• "5.5 Clear Counters" (P. 236): Some items were added.

(P. 185): Caution was added.

(P. 169): Some items were added.

(P. 221): A step was revised.

(P. 223): Paper size was modified.

(P. 228): A step was revised.

(P. 167):

Some items were modified.

Some steps were revised.

(P. 188): A step was revised.

(P. 190):A step was revised.

(P. 226): A step was revised.

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Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Product Description ............................................................................................ 10

1.2 Basic Specifications ............................................................................................ 12

1.2.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................... 12

1.2.2 Electric Specifications ............................................................................... 12

1.2.3 Environmental Conditions ......................................................................... 13

1.2.4 Reliability/Durability ................................................................................. 14

1.3 Printing Specifications ........................................................................................ 15

1.3.1 Paper Feed Specifications .......................................................................... 15

1.3.2 Paper Specification .................................................................................... 15

1.3.3 Printable Area ............................................................................................ 20

1.3.4 Borderless Printing Specification .............................................................. 21

1.3.5 Cutting of Roll Paper ................................................................................. 22

1.4 Dimensions and Main Components .................................................................... 23

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................. 23

1.4.2 Part Names ................................................................................................. 23

1.5 Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 24

1.5.1 Menu Mode Settings .................................................................................. 30

1.5.2 Maintenance Mode .................................................................................... 37

1.5.3 Serviceman Mode ...................................................................................... 38

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 43

2.2 Print Mechanism ................................................................................................. 46

2.3 Ink Supply Mechanism ....................................................................................... 47

2.4 Cleaning Mechanism .......................................................................................... 48

2.5 Carriage Mechanism ........................................................................................... 50

2.5.1 Carriage Movement Mechanism ................................................................ 50

2.5.2 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism .......................................................... 51

2.6 Paper Feed Mechanism ....................................................................................... 52

2.7 Other Mechanisms .............................................................................................. 55

2.8 Colorimetric Calibration (Color ID) Overview .................................................. 56

Chapter 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 58

3.1.1 Preliminary Check ..................................................................................... 58

3.1.2 Troubleshooting Procedure ........................................................................ 58

3.2 List of Error Messages ....................................................................................... 59

3.3 Remedies for Error Messages ............................................................................. 61

3.4 Remedies for Maintenance Requests ................................................................. 67

3.5 Remedies for Service Call Error ........................................................................ 68

3.6 Remedies for Print Quality Troubles .................................................................. 73

Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 76

4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 76

4.1.2 Orientation Definition ................................................................................ 78

4.1.3 Recommended Tools ................................................................................. 78

4.2 Disassembly Flowchart ...................................................................................... 79

4.3 Disassembly and Assembly Procedure ............................................................... 84

4.3.1 Basic Operations ........................................................................................ 84

4.3.2 Consumables/Accessories ......................................................................... 85

4.3.3 Housing ...................................................................................................... 92

4.3.4 Electric Circuit Components ................................................................... 105

4.3.5 Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................ 120

4.3.6 Paper Feed Mechanism ............................................................................ 137

4.3.7 Ink System Mechanism ........................................................................... 147

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Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 166

5.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 166

5.1.2 Adjustment Workflow ............................................................................. 166

5.1.3 Parts and Units that Require Adjustments ............................................... 166

5.1.4 Required Adjustments by Part or Unit ..................................................... 167

5.1.5 Description of Adjustments ..................................................................... 169

5.1.6 Tools for Adjustments ............................................................................. 172

5.1.7 Adjustment Program Basic Operations ................................................... 173

5.2 Mechanical Adjustment .................................................................................... 174

5.2.1 CR Timing Belt Tension Adjustment ...................................................... 174

5.2.2 PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment ....................................................... 175

5.2.3 CR Encoder Sensor Adjustment .............................................................. 176

5.2.4 Ink Mark Sensor Height Adjustment ....................................................... 177

5.2.5 Cutter Height/Position Adjustment .......................................................... 178

5.2.6 PF Encoder Sensor Adjustment ............................................................... 179

5.2.7 Air Leak Check for Ink Supply System ................................................... 180

5.2.8 Paper Cutting Position Check .................................................................. 183

5.3 Basic Adjustment .............................................................................................. 184

5.3.1 RTC&USB ID ......................................................................................... 184

5.3.2 Head Rank ID .......................................................................................... 185

5.3.3 T&B&S (Roll Paper) + Band Feed .......................................................... 186

5.3.4 Cutter Pressure Adjustment ..................................................................... 187

5.3.5 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF) ........................................................... 188

5.3.6 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR) .......................................................... 190

5.3.7 Skew Check ............................................................................................. 192

5.3.8 Platen Position Adjustment ...................................................................... 193

5.3.9 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/OFF .............................................................. 194

5.3.10 NVRAM Backup and Write .................................................................. 195

5.3.11 Ink Discharge ......................................................................................... 196

5.3.12 Initial Ink Charge ................................................................................... 196

5.3.13 Cleaning ................................................................................................. 197

5.3.14 Paper Thickness Sensor Position Adjustment ....................................... 198

5.3.15 PG Adjustment ....................................................................................... 200

5.3.16 Rear Sensor Adjustment ........................................................................ 202

5.3.17 Input Serial Number .............................................................................. 203

5.3.18 Colorimetric Calibration (Color ID) ...................................................... 204

5.3.19 Head Cleaning ....................................................................................... 220

5.3.20 Installing Firmware ................................................................................ 221

5.3.21 Ink Mark Sensor Adjustment ................................................................. 222

5.3.22 Auto Bi-D Adjustment ........................................................................... 223

5.3.23 Auto Uni-D Adjustment ........................................................................ 224

5.3.24 Super Sonic Cleaning ............................................................................ 225

5.3.25 Network Communication Check ........................................................... 225

5.3.26 AID Inspection PG Adjustment ............................................................. 226

5.3.27 AID Function Check .............................................................................. 228

5.3.28 Rear Sensor Position Adjustment .......................................................... 230

5.3.29 Ink Cover Solenoid Adjustment ............................................................ 231

5.4 Check Results ................................................................................................... 232

5.4.1 Check Nozzle ........................................................................................... 232

5.4.2 Print Image .............................................................................................. 233

5.4.3 Print Adjustment Check Pattern .............................................................. 234

5.4.4 Check Alignment ..................................................................................... 235

5.5 Clear Counters .................................................................................................. 236

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 238

6.2 Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 240

6.3 Lubrication ....................................................................................................... 241

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Block Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 244

7.2 Parts List ........................................................................................................... 245

7.3 Exploded Diagram ............................................................................................ 249

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

Stylus Pro 11880/11880C Revision B

1.1 Product Description

Stylus Pro 11880/11880C is a wide-format color inkjet printer that supports up to 64 inch-wide paper. The main features are;

 Supports super large-sized paper

Maximum available paper width: 1625.6 mm (64 inch), up to 64 x 80 inch size

 Ink configuration

Installs the following nine ink cartridges and equips with a physical ink channel for each of the nine colors. The black ink is automatically switched between Photo and Matte black depending on paper type (printing is made in eight colors).

Table 1-1. Ink Colors

Color Abbreviation

Photo Black PK

Matte Black MK

Cyan C

Vivid Magenta VM

Yellow Y

Light Cyan Lc

Vivid Light Magenta VLm

Light Black LK

Light Light Black LLk

 Media handling

 Supports a variety of media

 Auto take-up reel unit comes as standard

 Stores roll paper usage history and updates it automatically by reading a

barcode. This enables automatic detection of remaining amount of the paper.

 Equips with auto cutter for roll paper

 Borderless print is supported

 The latest-type RIP

Supports software RIP made by other companies

 Options

The following items are optionally available.

 Maintenance Tank

 Auto cutter spare blade

 Roll paper belt

 Paper basket

 Dual tension roll feed spindle

 Super high print quality

Achieves amazing print quality with eight colors of ink, resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi, and variable dot sizes (minimal 3.7 picoliter)

 Lower running cost

 Employs super high-capacity (700 ml) independent ink cartridges

 Equips with the AID function

 Ink suction mechanism for automatic nozzle cleaning is provided for each two

head columns independently. It achieves efficient cleaning with low ink consumed.

Figure 1-1. External View

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 High speed printing

Table 1-2. Print Speed (throughput) List

Paper Type Print Quality Dot Size Resolution (dpi) Mode

Draft VSD1 360 x 360 Bi-D MF 300CPS 1 2.0 minutes

Plain paper

Matte paper

FA paper

Coated paper

Speed VSD1 360 x 720 Bi-D MF 300CPS 2 3.3 minutes

Quality VSD2 720 x 720 Bi-D FOL 240CPS 5 6.8 minutes

Fine-720 F. detail on VSD2 720 x 720 Bi-D FOL 240CPS 7 9.0 minutes

Speed VSD1 720 x 360 Bi-D FOL 300CPS 4 2.3 minutes

Quality VSD2 720 x 720 Bi-D FOL 240CPS 8 10.1 minutes

S.Fine-1440 VSD3 1,440 x 720 Bi-D 4-path 240CPS 11 15.3 minutes

S.Photo-2880 VSD4 2,880 x 1,440 Bi-D 4-path 240CPS 18 24.4 minutes

Speed VSD2 720 x 720 Bi-D FOL 240CPS 7 9.0 minutes

Quality VSD3 1,440 x 720 Bi-D 4-path 240CPS 11 15.3 minutes

S.Photo-2880 VSD4 2,880 x 1,440 Bi-D 4-path 240CPS 18 24.4 minutes

Number of

Print Path

Throughput

(A0-size cut sheet print time)

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Item Specification

Maximum paper width 1625.6 mm (64 inch)

Print method On-demand inkjet

Printing direction

Printhead Number of nozzles 360 nozzles for each of nine colors

Ink colors

Maximum resolution 2,880dpi x 1,440dpi

Print speed & Print area

Alphanumeric characters

Graphic mode See Table 1-5

Table 1-3. Cartridge Alignment Sequence

Left Ink Holder Right Ink Holder

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9

Vivid Light

Magenta

(VLm)

Light Light

Black

(LLK)

Matte Black

(MK)

Table 1-4. Print speed & Area (alphanumeric characters)

Item Specification

Print speed & Print area

Bi-directional shortest-direction printing (high-speed return, high-speed skip)

Photo black, Matte black, Cyan, Vivid magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid light magenta, Light black, Light light black (See Table 1-3 for the alignment sequence of the cartridges)

See Table 1-4

Light Black (LK)

Light Cyan

(Lc)

Character quality Fine

Character pitch 10 CPI

Print area 643 digits

Print speed Max. 300 cps

Cyan

(C)

Vivid

Magenta

(VM)

Photo Black (PK)

Yellow

(Y)

Table 1-5. Print speed & Area (graphic mode)

Horizontal Resolution

(dpi)

360 1633.5 mm (64.31 inch) 23,151 300 cps

720 1633.5 mm (64.31 inch) 46,303 240 cps

1440 1633.5 mm (64.31 inch) 92,606 240 cps

2880 1633.5 mm (64.31 inch) 185,212 240 cps

Note : Includes margins that bleed off the edges of paper. (max. 3 mm for home side, max. 5 mm for the

opposite side)

Max. Print Area Printable Dots

speed

1.2.2 Electric Specifications

Item

Rated voltage 100 to 240 VAC 220 to 240 VAC

Input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC

Rated frequency 50 to 60Hz

Input frequency range 49 to 61Hz

Rated current 1.2A to 0. 6A

Power consumption

Insulation resistance 10MΩ or more (between AC line and chassis at 500 VDC)

Dielectric strength

Leek current 0.5 mA or less

Compliance with regulations

Note "*1" : The printer goes into the sleep mode when no operation is made for 10 minutes.

Operating 100 W

Sleep mode*

Standby Less than 1W

100/120V Model 220/240V Model

1.0 kVrms AC for 1 min. or 1.2 kVrms AC for 1 sec. (between AC line and chassis)

Conforms to International Energy Star Program (Category: the harmonic restraint measure guideline)

Conforms to VCCI Class B (with full options installed)

Specification

20 W or lower

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1.2.3 Environmental Conditions

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY

 Temperature

 Operating; 10 to 35

 Storage (before unpacking): -20 to 60°C

(within 120 hours under 60 °C, and within 1 month under 40 °C)

 Storage (after unpacking): -20 to 40

(within 1 month under 40°C)

 Humidity

 Operating; 20 to 80% (no condensation)

 Storage (before unpacking): -20 to 85% (no condensation)

 Storage (after unpacking): 5 to 85% (no condensation)

Humidity (%)

°C

RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION/SHOCK

Status Vibration Shock

Operating 0.15G, 10 to 55Hz 1G, within 1 ms

Storage 0.50G, 10 to 55Hz 2G, within 2 ms

C A U T I O N

 Whenever storing the printer, press the Power button to turn

off the power, and make sure that the carriage stops at the right end to put the cap on the printhead. And even if the printer will not be used for an extended period, do not remove the ink cartridges.

 Whenever transporting the printer, leave the ink cartridges

installed, and make sure that the printhead is capped. Then secure the printhead with the metal plate that comes with the printer being attached to the head.

 If you find the carriage is not at the right end position (the

printhead is not capped) while the printer power is off, turn on the printer and turn it off with the Power button to move the carriage to the right end. At this time, the ink cartridges must have been installed.

 The print quality is guaranteed under normal room

temperature conditions. If the printer is used under conditions out of the normal range, color reproduction accuracy may drop, and bands or smudges may appear on the printout.

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-2. Temperature/Humidity Range

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1.2.4 Reliability/Durability

Item Specification

Until any one of the following conditions is met.

• Approx. 20,000 pages

Operating life of the printer

Cutter life (reference)

RTC backup battery

Maintenance unit

Consumables life

CR motor, Drive pulley, Carriage unit, FFC

Tube 6,300,000 paths

(Super B0 size plain paper, Quality mode, 720x360 FOL Bi-D)

• Carriage life: 6,300,000 paths

• 5 years

64"-wide roll paper, 4 cuts for one page

• Coated paper: approx. 2,000 pages (sheets)

• Film: approx. 1,000 pages (sheets)

5 years or longer

Approx. 20,000 pages (reference value) (Super B0 size EPSON paper, Draft mode, 720x720,

continuous printing)

Approx. 12,600,000 paths

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1.3 Printing Specifications

1.3.1 Paper Feed Specifications

Item Specification

Paper feed method Friction feed

Line pitch Programmable in units of 1/6 inch or 1,440 inch

Paper feeder

Feed speed 245

1.3.2 Paper Specification

1.3.2.1 Supported Paper

The following explains the supported paper sizes and thickness.

C A U T I O N

 Do not use wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or soiled paper.  Load paper just before printing. Do not leave paper loaded on

the printer when not printing. Store paper properly following the instruction that comes with the paper.

 When large quantities of paper need to be prepared in advance,

make a test print using the paper before purchase.

 Roll paper manual feed  Cut sheet manual feed

± 10 mm/sec (6.35 mm feed)

PAPER SIZE

Item Specification

Cut sheet

Roll paper

1580

1118

PAPER THICKNESS

 Paper width: 210 to 1,118 mm  Paper length: 279 to 1,580 mm

 Paper width: 406 to 1,626 mm  Paper length: 127 to 15,000 mm

210

279

15000

406

127

1626

Unit: mm

Item Specification

0.08 to 1.5 mm

Cut sheet

Roll paper 0.08 to 0.5 mm

(Paper length: 279 to 728 mm)

0.08 to 0.5 mm

(Paper length: 728 to 2,032 mm)

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1.3.2.2 Designated Paper

ROLL PAPER

Table 1-6. Designated Roll Paper List

Name

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Photograph,

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Photograph,

Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Photograph, 406mm 16" OK! 0.27mm 3" Normal

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Photograph,

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Photograph,

Note "*1" : OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

OK: Borderless printing is available NA: Borderless printing is Not available Borderless printing on the borderless printing available paper (OK) may result in drop in print quality or fail to produce complete borderless (white margins may appear) due to expanding of the paper. Borderless printing can be made on commercially available paper, however, note that the availability is restricted by the paper size.

Main

Application

Contact Proof

Size

406mm 16" OK! 0.27mm 3" Normal

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

406mm 16" OK! 0.27mm 3" Normal

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

420mm (A2) NA 0.18mm 2" Normal

610mm 24" OK!

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

420mm (A2) NA 0.18mm 2" Normal

610mm 24" OK!

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

Borderless

Thickness

Core

Diameter

Spindle Tension

ICC Profile

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PGPP250 Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PGPP250 Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PSPP250 Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PSPP250 Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PLPP260 Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PLPP260 Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PGPP170 Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PSPP170 Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON

• Pro11880 PSPP170 Bi-D.icc

• When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PSPP170 Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

"*2": OK: Auto cut is available

NA: Auto cut is Not available (manually cut the paper with a commercially available cutter)

Paper Type&Name indicated by Driver

Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)

Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)

Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170)

Auto

Cut

OK PK

Black

Ink

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Table 1-6. Designated Roll Paper List

Name

Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte

Main

Application

Size

Contact Proof 432mm 17" OK 0.25mm 3" Normal

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 64" NA

Epson Proofing Paper Publication Contact Proof 432mm 17" OK 0.20mm 3" Normal

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

Doubleweight Matte Paper Photograph,

Indoor Signage, Proof

610mm 24" OK 0.21mm 2" Normal

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1626mm 64" NA

Enhanced Matte Paper Photograph,

Indoor Signage, Proof, Fine Art Reproduction

432mm 17" OK 0.25mm 3" Normal

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

1626mm 64" NA

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Photograph,

Fine Art Reproduction

610mm 24" OK 0.29mm 3" High

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Photograph,

Fine Art Reproduction

432mm 17" OK 0.32mm 3" High

610mm 24"

1118mm 44"

1524mm 60" NA

Textured Fine Art Paper Photograph,

Fine Art Reproduction

432mm 17" OK 0.37mm 3" High

610mm 24"

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

Note "*1" : OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

Borderless

Thickness

Core

Diameter

Spindle Tension

ICC Profile

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 Proof_WS_Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 Proof_WS_Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 Proof_Pub_Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 Proof_Pub_Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: ---

• Matte Black: Pro118800 DWMP.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 EMP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 EMP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 WCRW_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 WCRW_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 USFAP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 USFAP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 TFAP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 TFAP_MK.icc

"*2": OK: Auto cut is available

NA: Auto cut is Not available (manually cut the paper with a commercially available cutter)

Paper Type&Name indicated by Driver

Proofing Paper Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte

Proofing Paper Epson Proofing Paper Publication

Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper

Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper

Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper

Auto

Black

Cut

OK PK

OK MK

OK PK/

Ink

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Table 1-6. Designated Roll Paper List

Name

Main

Application

Canvas Photograph,

Fine Art Reproduction

Size

610mm 24" OK 0.46mm 2" Normal

914mm 36"

1118mm 44"

Borderless

Thickness

Core

Diameter

Spindle Tension

ICC Profile

• Photo Black: Pro11880 Canvas_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 Canvas_MK.icc

Paper Type&Name indicated by Driver

Fine Art Paper Canvas

Auto

Black

Cut

NA PK/

Ink

Note "*1" : OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

"*2": OK: Auto cut is available

NA: Auto cut is Not available (manually cut the paper with a commercially available cutter)

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CUT SHEET

Table 1-7. Designated Cut Sheet List

Name Main Application Size

Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photograph, Contact Proof Super A3 OK! 0.27mm

A2 NA

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Photograph, Contact Proof Super A3 OK! 0.27mm

A2 NA

Premium Luster Photo Paper Photograph Super A3 OK! 0.27mm

Archival Matte Paper Indoor Signage,

Photograph, Proof, Fine Art Reproduction

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Photograph, Fine Art

Reproduction

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Photograph, Fine Art

Reproduction

Velvet Fine Art Paper Photograph, Fine Art

Reproduction

Textured Fine Art Paper Photograph, Fine Art

Reproduction

Enhanced Matte Posterboard Indoor Signage, Proof,

Fine Art Reproduction

Super A3 OK 0.26mm

A2 NA

Super A3 OK 0.29mm

Super A3 OK 0.46mm

A2 NA

Super A3 OK 0.48mm

A2 NA

24" x 30" OK 0.69mm

36" x 44"

24" x 30" OK 1.3mm

30" x 40" NA

Borderless

Thickness ICC Profile Paper Name indicated by Driver Black Ink

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PGPP Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF

• Pro11880 PGPP_Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PSPP Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PSPP Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: When Bi-D is ON Pro11880 PLPP Bi-D.icc When Bi-D is OFF Pro11880 PLPP Uni-D.icc

• Matte Black: ---

• Photo Black: Pro11880 ARMP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 ARMP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 WCRW_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 WCRW_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 USFAP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 USFAP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 VFAP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 VFAP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 TFAP_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 TFAP_MK.icc

• Photo Black: Pro11880 EMPB_PK.icc

• Matte Black: Pro118800 EMPB_MK.icc

Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper

Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper

Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper

Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper

Others Enhanced Matte Posterboard

PK/MK

Note "*": OK!: Recommended for borderless printing

size.

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1.3.3 Printable Area

ROLL PAPER

Margins for roll paper depends on the ROLL PAPER MARGIN settings in the PRINTER SETUP menu.

Note "*1" : When the Default is selected, "a" becomes 20mm and “c” becomes 15mm for the following

paper types; Premium Glossy Photo Paper(250), Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(250), and Premium Luster Photo Paper(260).

"*2": When the"Roll Paper (Banner)" is selected for the "Source" in the "Paper Settings" of the

printer driver, the top and bottom margins become 0 mm.

"*3": The maximum paper length settable with the printer driver is as follows.

Windows: 15,000 mm (590.6 inch) Mac OS X: 15,240 mm (600 inch) When paper length longer than the above is required, select the "Roll Paper (Banner)". The printer driver allows the setting if the application used for the data supports the length.

CUT SHEET

ROLL PAPER MARGIN settings Explanation

Default

TOP/BOTTOM 15mm

TOP 35/BOTTOM 15MM

3mm

a = c = 15 mm *1

b = d = 3 mm

a = c = 15 mm

b = d = 3 mm

a = 35 mm

c = 15 mm

b = d = 3 mm

a, b, c, d = 3 mm

a, b, c, d = 15 mm

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1.3.4 Borderless Printing Specification

AVAILABLE PAPER TYPE

For the paper types and sizes that support the borderless printing, see “1.3.2.2

Designated Paper” on page 16.

BORDERLESS PRINTING MODE

The following types of borderless printing are available with the printer driver.

Table 1-8. Borderless Printing Mode

Driver Setting Printer Operation Remarks

Default

• Printing is interrupted for cutting off the top margin of the first page. This may cause color inconsistencies depending on the print data.

• The cut line between pages may be slightly off the border.

Normal Cut*

Single Cut

*1*2*

Prints an image bleeding it off the left and right edges of paper. The top and bottom margins are determined by

ROLL PAPER MARGIN setting.

Prints an image bleeding it off the all edges of paper. The cutting methods is as follows.

 The minimum width

required for cutting is applied as the top margin of the first page, then the top margin is cut off during printing.

 No margin is provided between pages, and the

cutting is made on the border between the pages.

 When the job is finished, the bottom side of the last

page is cut off without margin.

Table 1-8. Borderless Printing Mode

Driver Setting Printer Operation Remarks

Prints an image bleeding it off the all edges of paper. The cutting methods is as follows.

 The auto refresh margin is

applied as the top margin of the first page, then the

Double Cut

*1*2*

top margin is cut off during printing.

 The bottom side of each

page is cut off without margin.

 The minimum width required for cutting is applied

as margins between pages.

Note "*1" : The cut pages vertical length become about 2mm shorter than the specified size.

"*2": When the Auto Cut is OFF and the Page Line print function is ON, page lines for manual

cutting are printed.

"*3": Color inconsistencies or ink smudges due to the interruption of printing for cutting off top

margins are likely to occur on the following papers.

• Doubleweight Matte Paper

• Singleweight Matte Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Textured Fine Art Paper

• UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

• Printing is interrupted for cutting off the top margin of the first page. This may cause color inconsistencies depending on the print data.

• The top and bottom sides of each page are cut off at the position slightly inward the image edges so that no white margin appears on the edges of the cut pages. This causes the vertical length of the cut page about 2mm shorter than the specified length.

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1.3.5 Cutting of Roll Paper

The printer offers both manual and auto cutting for roll paper.

Cut Method Description

Auto cut The printer automatically cuts paper with the built-in cutter.

The user can manually move the built-in cutter to cut paper, or use a

Manual cut

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

SETTING BEFORE PRINTING

The cut method setting can be made by the control panel or the printer driver.

commercially available cutter. Select this setting when using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

Some types of roll paper cannot be cut with the built-in cutter. Use a commercially available cutter for such types.

 It may takes time for the cutting operation. The approx. waiting

time will be indicated on the display of the control panel.

 The “Auto Cut” setting of the printer driver takes priority over

the “Roll Auto Cut Off” setting made by the control panel.

HOW TO CUT

 Auto cut

The printer automatically cuts paper with the built-in cutter each time a page is printed.

 Manual cut

Follow the procedure below to cut paper at the desired position.

1. After a page is printed, press the button to advance the paper to the cut position.

2. Hold down the button for 3 seconds or longer. The built-in cutter moves and cuts the paper.

C H E C K

P O I N T

When the paper type is the one that the built-in cutter does not support, pressing the button advances the paper to the position for manual cutting using a commercially available cutter. Cut the paper manually with your cutter along the lower frame of the front cover. When cutting is completed, press the button to return the panel display to the normal standby status.

 When setting with the control panel (for printing a status sheet or etc.)

Press button to select the cut method.

Icon Description

Roll Auto Cut On

Roll Auto Cut Off

 When setting from a computer

Select “Auto Cut” in the “Paper Setting” window of the printer driver.

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1.4 Dimensions and Main Components

This section provides the printer dimensions and shows the main components.

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight

1,190 mm

685 mm

2,348 mm

Figure 1-3. Printer Dimensions (standard)

1.4.2 Part Names

Spindle

Ink Cover Open Button

Ink Cartridge Compartment

Auto Take-up Reel Unit

Auto Take-up Reel Unit Connector

Paper Eject

Paper Roll

Front Cover

USB Interface Connector

Roll Paper

Paper Lever

Control Panel

Ink Cover Open Button

Ink Cartridge Compartment

Network Interface Connector

AC Inlet

 Dimensions

 Standard (with the Auto Take-up Reel Unit):

2,348 (W) x 685 (D) x 1,190 (H) mm

Maintenance Tank

 Without the Auto Take-up Reel Unit:

2,348 (W) x 667 (D) x 1,190 (H) mm

 When using the Paper Basket:

2,348 (W) x 740 (D) x 1,190 (H) mm

Figure 1-4. Part Names

 Weight

 Printer main body and the Base Unit (excludes the ink cartridges and paper):

Approx. 150.5 kg

 Printer main body only (excludes the ink cartridges and paper):

Approx. 127.3 kg

 The Base Unit and the Auto Take-up Reel unit: Approx. 23.2 kg

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1.5 Control Panel

BUTTONS AND LIGHTS

Power Light

Pause Light

Paper Check Light

Ink Check Light

[Paper Source (left)] button

[Paper Feed (reverse)] button

[Menu (right)]

button

[Auto Backward]

button

Auto Backward

Light

[Power] button

[Pause/Reset] button

2 6

[Enter] button

[Paper Feed (forward)] button

Auto Forward Light

[Auto Forward] button

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BUTTONS

Button Name

Function

When pressed normally When pressed down for 3 sec. For panel setting

1[Power] Turns the printer On or Off. --- Power-off

2[Pause/Reset]

3 [Menu (right)]

4 [Paper Source (left)]

5 [Paper Feed (reverse)]

6 [Paper Feed (forward)]

7[Enter]

8[Auto Forward]

9 [Auto Backward]

2 + 4[Pause] + [Paper Source]

• Pauses or resumes the operation.

• Resets the paper settings to the default.

• Makes the printer recover from an error.

• During printing: Goes to the PRINTER STATUS menu.

• When not printing: Goes to Menu mode.

• During printing: Does not function.

• When not printing: Changes the paper type. When the ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is set to ON, switching between roll paper and cut sheet cannot be made.

• When roll paper is loaded: Feeds the paper backward.

• When roll paper is not loaded: Does not function.

• While the Paper Lever is released: Increases the power of the paper suction fan.

• When roll paper is loaded: Feeds the paper forward.

• When roll paper is not loaded: Does not function.

• While the Paper Lever is released: Decreases the paper suction fan power.

• When cut sheet is selected and a cut sheet is loaded on the printer: Feeds the cut sheet to the print start position.

• When a cut sheet has been set in the printer: Ejects the cut sheet.

• When printing on a cut sheet is finished and the next paper has not been set: Ejects the cut sheet.

• Other than the above: Does not function.

• Automatically reels roll paper with the printed surface facing outward when the roll paper is detected by the sensor.

• When pressed for two seconds during the Auto Forward light is on, reeling operation by the Auto Take-up Reel Unit and paper feeding operation by the printer are made simultaneously.When pressed for two seconds during the light is off, only the Auto Take-up Reel Unit operates to reel the paper.

• Automatically reels roll paper with the printed surface facing inward when the roll paper is detected by the sensor.

• When pressed for two seconds during the Auto Backward light is on, reeling operation by the Auto Take-up Reel Unit and paper f simultaneously.When pressed for two seconds during the light is off, only the Auto Take-up Reel Unit operates to reel the paper.

Cancels or activates the ROLL PAPER REMAINING function while the printer is in standby mode.

Cancels the print job. (when D4 is not set: reset)

• When less than 0.8 mm paper thickness is detected by the sensor: Runs a head cleaning.

• When more than 0.8 mm paper thickness is detected by the sensor: Makes the printer recover from a cleaning error, and runs a head cleaning.

• When printing on paper whose thickness is detected as more than 0.8 mm: Does not function.

• When paper exists (not during printing and not error status): When Auto Roll Paper Cut is ON: Cuts and ejects the paper. When Auto Roll Paper Cut is OFF: Advances the paper to the manual cut position. Cut sheet: Ejects the sheet.

• When drying ink: Cancels the operation and ejects the paper.

• Other than the above: Does not function.

• When roll paper is loaded: Feeds the paper backward at high speed.

• When roll paper is not loaded: Does not function.

• When roll paper is loaded: Feeds the roll paper forward at high speed.

• When roll paper is not loaded: Does not function.

• When the ROLL PAPER REMAINING - REMAINING PPR SETUP is set to ON: PRINT EVERY PAGE, and paper type setting is roll paper: Prints a barcode on the top edge of the roll paper and releases the Paper Lever.

eeding operation by the printer are made

--- ---

Cancels the panel settings.

Goes to the next item.

Goes to the previous item.

Increases the set value.

Decreases the set value.

Accepts the change, Executes the operation, Stores the settings

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LIGHTS (LED)

Name Color Status Description

ON The printer power is on.

Power Green

Pause Yellow

Paper Check Red

Ink Check Red

AutoForward Green

AutoBackward Green

Flashing*1

OFF The printer power is off.

OFF The printer is in the standby mode.

ON Paper is not ready for printing.

Flashing

OFF No error or warning is occurring.

ON An error related to ink is occurring.

Flashing*1 A warning related to ink is occurring.

OFF No error or warning is occurring.

ON The AutoForward function is enabled.

Flashing

OFF The AutoForward function is disabled.

ON The AutoBackward function is enabled.

Flashing

OFF The AutoBackward function is disabled.

The printer is receiving a data or performing the poweroff sequence.

The printer is in the Menu mode or pausing a operation, or an error is occurring.

• An error related to feeding/ejecting paper is occurring.

• A maintenance call error is occurring.

An error related to reeling of paper by the AutoForward function is occurring.

An error related to reeling of paper by the AutoBackward function is occurring.

Note "*1" : Repeats turning On and Off every 500 ms.When a maintenance error is occurring, the LED

repeats ON for 100 ms and OFF for 5 seconds.

"*2": The all LEDs flash when a service call error is occurring.

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LCD

 Normal indication

Figure 1-5. LCD (Normal indication)

No. Item Description

Message Printer status, operating status, or an error message is displayed.

Remaining amount of roll

paper

ROLL PAPER MARGIN

settings

Registered “CUSTOM

PAPER” No.

Paper type and roll paper cut

setting

“PLATEN GAP” setting

The remaining length of the roll paper is displayed.

The setting made by the ROLL PAPER MARGIN menu is indicated beside the .

• 15mm: “TOP/BOTTOM 15 mm” is selected.

• 35/15mm: “TOP 35/BOTTOM 15 mm” is selected.

• 3mm: “3mm” is selected.

• 15mm: “15mm” is selected. Nothing appears when the “DEFAULT” is selected for the ROLL PAER MARGIN.

When the paper type registered using “PAPER NO.1 ñ 10” in the “CUSTOM PAPER” is selected, the registered number is displayed.

Selected paper type (cut sheet or roll) and roll paper cut settings is displayed.

“PLATEN GAP” setting is displayed as shown below. While the registered number of the “CUSTOM PAPER” is displayed, the “PLATEN GAP” setting is not displayed.

: “NARROW” is selected.

: “WIDE” is selected.

: “WIDER” is selected.

: “WIDEST” is selected.

Ink level The current ink level in each of the nine cartridges is indicated.

Waste ink level in the

maintenance tanks

The current waste ink level in each of the three maintenance tanks is indicated.

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 Error indication

Figure 1-6. LCD (Error indication)

No. Item Description

Error name An error name is displayed inverted.

Error icon An error icon is displayed.

Remedy

Note : When multiple errors are occurring simultaneously, the errors are indicated in the order of preset

priority. After recovering one of the error, the next error is displayed.

An explanation about the error or an instruction to recover from the error is displayed.

 LCD (Error indication with an image)

3 4

ICONS ON THE LCD

 Ink level Indicator

 Indicator

The current ink level in each of the nine cartridges is indicated. The following figure and table explain the relation between the indicated level and the actual level.

12 4 5678 91011

Figure 1-8. Ink level Indicator

Table 1-9. Ink Level Indicator and Actual Ink Level

Actual Level

No.

1 95-100 6 67-72 11 39-44 16 12-16

2 89-94 7 62-66 12 34-38 17 6-11

3 84-88 8 56-61 13 28-33 18 1-5

4 78-83 9 51-55 14 23-27 19 Empty

5 73-77 10 45-50 15 17-22 20

(%)

No.

Actual Level

(%)

No.

Actual Level

(%)

16 17 18 19 20

No.

Actual Level

(%)

Ink cartridge

error

Figure 1-7. LCD (Error indication with an image)

No. Item Description

Error name An error name is displayed inverted.

Error icon An error icon is displayed.

Image

Remedy

Note : When multiple errors are occurring simultaneously, the errors are indicated in the order of preset

priority. After recovering one of the error, the next error is displayed.

An illustration that demonstrates the explanation or instruction for the error is displayed.

An explanation about the error or an instruction to recover from the error is displayed.

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 Waste ink level in the maintenance tanks

 Indicator

The waste ink level in each of the three maintenance tanks are indicated. The following figure and table explain the relation between the indicated level and the actual level.

Figure 1-9. Maintenance Tank Waste Ink Level Indicator

Table 1-10. Waste Ink Level and Actual Level

No.

Actual Level

(%)

96-100

91-95

86-90

81-85

77-80

72-76

67-71

62-66

No. Actual Level (%) No. Actual Level (%)

58-61

53-57

48-52

43-47

39-42

34-38

29-33

24-28

20-23

15-19

10-14

5-9

1-4

Full

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1.5.1 Menu Mode Settings

Table 1-11. Menu Mode Settings List

Top Menu Menu Item

PRINTER SETUP

PLATEN GAP

PAGE LINE

ROLL PAPER MARGIN

PAPER SIZE CHECK

PAPER SKEW CHECK

REFRESH MARGIN

AUTO NOZZLE CHECK

PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN

INITIALIZE SETTING

(shaded one is the default)

TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm

Settings

NARROW

STANDARD

WIDE

WIDER

WIDEST

ON Sets whether to print a page line (line for manual cutting) on roll paper or not.The page line is printed when ON is selected.

OFF

DEFAULT

TOP/BOTTOM 15mm

15 mm

3 mm

OFF

ON: PERIODICALLY

OFF

OFF The printer prints a nozzle check pattern automatically at the specified timing.This setting is available only when roll paper is

ON: EVERY PAGE

ON: EVERY 10 PAGES

EXECUTE All the settings made using the control panel are returned to their default.

Sets the platen gap (gap between the printhead and the platen). When the “Others” is selected in the PAPER TYPE of the CUSTOM PAPER menu, the platen gap designated at the CUSTOM PAPER menu has a priority over the setting made here. Refer to "PG Settings List" on page 35.

When the roll paper width specified by the printer driver is narrower than that loaded on the printer, vertical page lines are printed.

Sets the margins for roll paper. When the Default is selected, the top margin becomes 20mm and the bottom margin becomes 15mm for the following paper types; Premium Glossy Photo Paper(250), Premium Semigloss Photo Paper(250), and Premium Luster Photo Paper(260).

When borderless printing is specified, this setting is ignored and the all margins become 0mm.

Sets whether to detect the paper width or not. Setting to OFF deactivates the sensor that detects the paper width when paper is loaded on the printer. This allows the user to use paper whose width is out of the sensor’s detectable range. It means that the user can print an image larger than the paper size. The user should know that doing so soils the platen and may cause a print quality or any other trouble.

Sets whether to detect the paper skew or not. Setting to OFF does not carry out the detection and printing is continued even if the paper is skewed. When this setting is set to OFF, the user should have known the risk. This setting is not available for cut sheet because the skew detection function after printing is not provided for cut sheet.

When this is set to ON, the top edge area of paper soiled by the previous borderless printing is automatically cut off.

The printer runs a nozzle check automatically at the specified timing.ON: EVERY JOB

used. When the set number of pages is reached, the nozzle check pattern is printed on the top of the page. The counter for counting the pages is not reset even by power-off.When this setting is changed, the counter is cleared. Printing patterns preset in the printer is not counted except the network status sheet.

Explanation

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Epson 11880-B Service Manual

Revision Status

Contents

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Product Description

1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

1.2.2 Electric Specifications

1.2.3 Environmental Conditions

1.2.4 Reliability/Durability

1.3 Printing Specifications

1.3.1 Paper Feed Specifications

1.3.2 Paper Specification

1.3.2.1 Supported Paper

1.3.2.2 Designated Paper

1.3.3 Printable Area

1.3.4 Borderless Printing Specification

1.3.5 Cutting of Roll Paper

1.4 Dimensions and Main Components

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight

1.4.2 Part Names

1.5 Control Panel

1.5.1 Menu Mode Settings