Epson SP11880K3 User Manual

Epson Stylus® Pro 11880

PRINTER GUIDE

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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.

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

The E

NERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

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 with 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.

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 condiditons:

(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 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 numérique de la classe A est conforme à 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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Setting Up the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unpacking and Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mounting the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Unpacking the Auto Take-Up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing the Auto Take-up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing the Take-up Reel Core and Paper Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Configuring the Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installing the Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adding the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Downloading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring the Printer for Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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2 Handling Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Selecting the Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification . . . . . . . . 51

Preparing the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cutting Paper Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the Auto Take-up Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Loading Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Printing on Posterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Creating Custom Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Printing Your Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Selecting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh. . . 79

Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Choosing Printer Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Choosing Paper Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Controlling Image Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows . . . 101

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Choosing Printer Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Choosing Page Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Choosing Paper Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Customizing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Saving and Sharing Custom Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Editing Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Optimizing Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer. . . 125

Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities . . . . . . . . 128

Using the Control Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . 130

Running a Power Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Removing the Old Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Installing the New Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Replacing the Maintenance Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

6 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

7 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Introduction

This Printer 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.

• 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.

• The on-screen Epson SP 11880 User’s Guide on your computer or the

printer CD-ROM provides additional information about using the printer and Epson media. You can read the guide using Adobe

Reader.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you use this book:

WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions 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.

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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 141) C12C890191

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 138) C12C815291

Ink Cartridges See page 134 for a

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).

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

PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are

6 subject to change without notice.

AM to

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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.

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 support website at epson.com/support and select your product 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

• Mac OS

• PowerPC

• At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended)

• At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files

• Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the

• For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a

• For network connection: Ethernet-equipped Macintosh and a Category

system should meet these requirements:

X 10.4.9 or higher, or 10.5 or higher

G5, Intel,® or higher processor

printer software

shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet long

6 compatible cable

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Windows System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:

• IBM

• Microsoft

• At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended)

• At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files

• Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer

• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 2.0 port and a

• For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a compatible

-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor

recommended

Windows® XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,

Windows Vista,

™

or Windows Vista x64

software

shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet long

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.

• The printer weighs about 331 lb without ink or paper. Make sure you

have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 23.)

• When setting up the printer, make 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.)

• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate

properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

• 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.

• Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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•

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

cord 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.

Caution: Always turn the printer off using the P

button. When you

Power press this button, the P Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the P Power light stops flashing. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.

• 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.

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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.

• The interface connectors and the connector for the Auto Take-up Reel

are limited power source connectors.

• Do not touch the front cover sensors highlighted below.

• Do not touch the metal plate located in the upper left ink cartridge

compartment.

Metal plate

For California customers only: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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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.

Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed.

• 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.

• 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

Roll paper holder

Left ink bay

Front cover

Locking caster

Back

Paper guide

Auto take-up reel

Auto take-up reel connector

Roll paper spindle

Locking caster

Roll paper cover

Paper lever

Control panel

Ink bay lights

Ink cover button

Right ink bay

Take-up reel sensor

Left maintenance tank

Right maintenance tank

USB connector

Network connector

AC inlet

Center maintenance tank

Take-up reel reflector

Control Panel

Pause or reset button and light

Power light

Power button

Paper feed up button

Enter or barcode button

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Menu or cleaning button

Take-up reel Backward button

Paper light

LCD Display

Status or error message

Roll paper margin setting

Custom paper number selected

Paper source

Ink light

Platen gap setting

LCD display

Paper source or cut button

Ink gauges

Take-up reel Forward button

Paper feed down button

Length of roll paper remaining

Maintenance tank gauges

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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.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Unpacking and assembling the printer

• Connecting the power cord

• Installing ink

• Connecting to the network

• Installing the printer software

• Updating the printer firmware

• 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.

• Choose a flat and stable location that can support the printer’s weight

(about 331 lb, without the stand).

• Operate the printer under the following conditions: 50 to 95 °F (10 to

°C), 20 to 80% relative humidity, without condensation. In

35 addition, make sure the environmental conditions are appropriate for the media you are using.

This illustration shows the minimum space required for using the printer:

12 in.

75 in.

12 in.

27 in.

12 in.

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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. Open the printer box and remove the box that contains the stand.

2. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items:

Support bar

Base sections

Hex wrench

4 Bolts

4 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers

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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.

4. Attach the right base section to the other end.

5. Tighten all four bolts securely.

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Unpacking the Printer

1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and

2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges

cardboard cushions.

and other accessories from the side as shown below.

Remove ink

cartridges and

accessories

3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer.

4. Remove the plastic cover from the printer.

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5. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the

printer:

Power cord

Roll paper and spindle

Spindle adapters

9 Ink cartridges

7 Paper guides

Mounting the Printer on the Stand

1. Turn the two front casters and push down the locks to keep the stand

from rolling.

Caster locks

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2. Position the stand in front of the printer. Using four people, grasp the

WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people.

printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand:

Top view

3. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts, spring washers, and

plain washers.

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Unpacking the Auto Take-Up Reel

Make sure you have all the items shown below.

Reflector

Movable unit stopper

2 cable clamps

Drive unit

Right paper stop (for drive unit)

64-inch wide 3-inch core

Movable unit

Drafting tape

Left paper stop (for movable unit)

2 large screws, 4 small screws

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.

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2. Attach the right paper stop (labeled R) to the drive unit by pinching the

3. Attach the clamps to the stand, and route the cord through the clamps.

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 appropriate side for the core you are using.

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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.

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8. Attach the reflector to the left side of the stand, then tighten the two

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.

screws.

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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.

2. Slip one end of the core over the paper stop knob on the drive unit.

3. Insert the paper stop on the movable unit into the other end of the core.

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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, you might want to stretch out the guides before squeezing them into place.

5. Attach the paper guides to the printer as shown.

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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 protetive materials inside the

ink compartments.

Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, be careful not to touch the cables around the print head.

3. Open the front cover. Loosen the bolts and remove the two metal

brackets from the side of the print head compartment.

Save the bolts and brackets in case you need to ship the printer.

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4. Close the front cover.

5. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, you may accidentally shut off the printer and cause damage.

6. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the left or right side

as shown.

7. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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Installing Ink

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Note: The cartridges

shipped with your printer contain approximately 110 ml of ink and are provided mainly to charge the ink system. Make sure you order a set of 700 ml cartridges as soon as possible.

Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installation process, it is normal for up to one-third of the ink in each cartridge to be used.

1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer.

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.

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4. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge:

Vivid light magenta

Light light black

5. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then

Cyan

Vivid magenta

Yellow

Photo black

Matte black

Light cyan

Light black

insert it into its slot. Make sure you insert each cartridge in the correct slot.

6. After installing all 9 cartridges, close the ink compartment.

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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 light is flashing, or you may damage the printer.

P Power

The printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the P 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.

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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 46.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on.

Note: If you don’t know which setting to use, see your network administrator for help configuring the printer’s IP settings.

2. Press the r

3. Press d to highlight

4. Press r then d to highlight

Menu button on the printer’s control panel.

NETWORK SETUP, then press r.

ENABLE.

5. Press . An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to show that it’s selected.

6. Press l then d to highlight

IP ADDRESS SETTING.

7. Press r and then u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration

settings:

•AUTO: Select this setting if your network uses a DHCP server to

configure your network devices’ IP settings automatically.

•PANEL: Select this setting if you would like to configure the

printer’s IP settings manually.

8. Press . An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected.

9. Press l to go back. Then do one of the following:

• If you selected AUTO as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, press the

Pause button to exit the printer menu. Then continue with

step 14.

• If you selected PANEL as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, continue

with step 10.

10. Press d to highlight

IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. The LCD

displays the IP address.

11. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press

r. The

LCD displays the subnet mask.

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12. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press

r. The

LCD displays the default gateway.

13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press , then press the Pause button to exit the printer menu.

14. Turn the printer off then back on again.

Installing the Software for Macintosh

Note: You can check for

a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at epson.com/support.

Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 41.

1. Turn on your Macintosh and the printer.

2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.

3. Double-click the

4. Read the software license agreement and click

Epson installer icon.

Agree.

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You see the Epson Software Installation screen.

Note: If you see a message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system, you must uninstall the older version before you can install the new one. To uninstall, drag the EpsonNet folder to the trash.Then reinstall your printer software.

5. Click the

Install button.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals,

7. When you see the prompt, click

Restart.

Remove the printer software CD-ROM and follow the instructions for adding the printer on page 39.

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Adding the Printer

1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and start

Printer Setup Utility.

the

2. If you see a message like this, click

3. Click the

Add icon at the top of the Printer List window.

Add, then skip to step 4.

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Tip: If you want to

rename the printer for easier identification, enter a new name for it in the Name field on this screen.

You see your printer in the Printer Browser:

You may need to scroll down this list to find the correct printer

For network connection, click such as

EPSON TCP/IP. Select your printer from the list, and then click

More Printers, and select a connection,

Add.

If the printer does not appear, enter its IP address here

4. Select your printer, then wait while your Macintosh finds the driver and

the Add button becomes available. Then click

Add.

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You see your printer in the Printer List.

5. Close the Printer Setup utility. Go to page 43 to update your printer

firmware, if necessary.

Installing the Software for Windows

For Windows, you need to add the printer’s network port, then install the software. For instructions on adding the network port, see the Network Guide on the printer CD or on your computer.

Follow these steps to install the printer software.

1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer.

With Windows Vista, when you see the User Account Control screen,

Continue.

click

2. Read the software license agreement and click

Agree.

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You see the Epson Software Installation screen:

3. Click the

Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install

the software and manuals and place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop.

4. When you see a screen like this one, click the

Manual button.

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5. Select the port you created for the printer, then click OK.

Note: If the installer detects an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system, the older version will be uninstalled before the new version is installed.

6. Follow the instructions to finish installing the printer software and

7. Close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. Go to the next section

to update the printer firmware, if necessary.

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 support website at epson.com/support and select your

product.

2. Click

3. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the

Drivers and Downloads.

instructions on the screen.

You may also need to download the latest version of the Epson LFP Remote Panel utility.

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4. Continue with the instructions in the next section to upgrade the

firmware.

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

the LFP Remote Panel. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Click the

EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see

Firmware Updater button.

4. Click one of the

Update buttons.

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You see the Firmware Updater window.

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 132.

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. Click

7. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click

Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and

extracted. Select the file and click

Choose.

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.

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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:

3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click

Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen.

4. If necessary, contact your 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.

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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.

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:

• Selecting media for your printer

• Using roll paper

• Using the auto take-up reel

• Using cut sheet paper

• 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

Maximum external roll diameter

16 to 64.0 in. wide (406 to 1626 mm)

2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm) 3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)

Letter size up to 64 in. wide

—

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 media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. See page 75 for instructions.

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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 86 (Mac OS X) or page 105 (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 81 (Mac OS X) or page 112 (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 included with the media.

• Store sheet media in the original package on a flat surface.

• Always load cut sheets in the portrait orientation.

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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 48, 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 Sheet icon does not

appear on the LCD display. Press the l Paper Source button until the

or roll icon appears.

• Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each

page is printed.

• Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use.

• Choose if you want to print a series of pages and use the auto

take-up reel.

• Choose 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:

• Fine art paper (including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth

Fine

Art Paper)

• Canvas

• Vinyl

• Matte board

• Heavyweight polyester banner media

• If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the paper

suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button.

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•

For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed button if necessary.

Selecting 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 r

2. Press u or d to select

3. Select

Menu.

PAPER SETUP, then press r.

PAPER TYPE, then press r.

4. Select the paper that you are using as listed below, then press the

button to save the setting.

5. Press the 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

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy (170)

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy (250)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss

Prem. Glossy Sheet

Prem. Semi G. Sheet

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semi G. (170)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semi G. (250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster (260)

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster (260)

Prem. Luster Sheet

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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

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

Canvas CANVAS

Others

Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Mat. Board

Somerset Velvet (sheet) Enhanced Mat. Board

Enhanced Matte

Watercolor Paper

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 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.

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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:

Tip: You can use Maintenance mode to switch the units of measurement in the printer from meters to feet. See page 137 for instructions.

1. Press r

2. Press u or d to select

3. Press d to select

4. Press r to select

Menu.

PAPER SETUP, then press r.

ROLL PAPER REMAINING.

REMAINING PPR SETUP.

5. Press r, then select one of the following settings:

• ON:PRINT EVERY PAGE

The barcode (indicating the media type, roll length, and alert setting) is printed at the end of each print job.

• 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 button for three seconds to print the barcode (indicating the media type, roll length, and alert setting) and release the paper lever.

•OFF

Automatic media tracking is disabled.

6. Press the button to save the setting.

7. Press l, then d to select

ROLL PAPER LENGTH.

8. Press r, then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer,

from 15 to 300 ft (5 to 99.5 m), then press .

9. Press l, then press d to select

ROLL LENGTH ALERT.

10. Press r, then select the length at which you want to receive an alert

message, from 3 to 50 ft (1 to 15 m), then press .

11. Press the Pause button to exit the menu.

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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.

2. Attach the adapters to the paper stops as shown, matching the four

arrows.

To remove the adapters, slide the black paper stop off the end of the spindle. Then press on the four tabs and slide the adapers off the paper stops.

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3. To adjust the tension on the spindle, slide the switch to H for high

tension, or

Switch to high tension when printing on fine art paper, cloth, or other media that weigh less than 100 g/sm. See your on-screen User’s Guide for a list of media that require the high tension setting.

N for normal.

Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 53.

Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality.

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

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.

3. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the

end of the roll. paper roll core.

Make sure it is firmly locked into the left end of the

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WARNING: Make sure you have two people lift the roll, handling it by the paper stops at both ends.

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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 51 for more information.

Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer:

1. Open the roll paper cover.

2. Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown. (The gray end of the

spindle goes on the right.)

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3. Align the roll with the rails on both sides, and slowly roll it into place on

the mounting brackets.

4. Make sure the 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

button for 3 seconds to unlock the paper lever.

Caution: Do not release the paper lever while the

light is flashing,

Pause or you may damage the printer.

Caution: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t

when you’re

select using roll paper.

5. Press the l Paper Source button until the

the LCD display.

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6. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way through.

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 the icon appears on the LCD, then press and hold the cut the edge before printing.

l button until

l button to

7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge with the horizontal line.

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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. Move the paper lever to the locked position, then close the roll paper cover.

Roll paper cover

Front cover

9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The paper feeds into printing postion 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 .

Removing Paper from the Spindle

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, and the Pause light is not flashing.

2. 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 button for 3 seconds to unlock the paper lever.

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3. Wind up the paper and roll it onto the rails.

4. Have two people lift the paper out of the printer and place it on a flat surface.

Caution: Do not strike the paper stop on the floor to remove the paper, or the spindle might be damaged.

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.

6. Remove the roll paper from the spindle.

After rewinding the roll, carefully place it in the bag and box that it came in.

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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 l 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 49 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 l until you see the icon on the LCD display.

2. Run your print job.

3. If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons.

4. Press l until you see the

icon on the LCD display.

5. Press and hold the l 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 control panel.

2. Before you print, press l until you see the icon on the LCD display.

3. Run your print job.

4. Press and hold l for 3 seconds to feed the paper to the manual cutting position.

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5. Use a matte knife to cut the paper by running it along the groove on the front cover.

6. Press the 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 r

2. Press r to select

3. Press d to select

4. Select

5. Press the button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next to

6. Press the Pause button to exit the menu.

You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 91 (Mac OS X) or page 110 (Windows).

Menu.

PRINTER SETUP.

PAGE LINE, then press r.

ON.

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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.

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If the lights are off, the light emitter and light detector might not be aligned 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 l to select .

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 d to feed the paper.

6. Use three pieces of tape to attach the paper to the take-up reel core.

7. Press d to feed the paper and create some slack.

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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 l to select .

3. Align the edge of the paper with the horizontal line. If you’re using the automatic media tracking system, the barcode is scanned.

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4. Press d 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.

6. Press d to feed the paper and create 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.

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Removing Paper from the Take-up Reel

1. Press l on the control panel to select .

2. Press and hold l 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 60.

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 media and core may be heavy and need to be lifted by two people.

4. Remove the printed media and core. If a large amount of paper has been printed, two people may be required to lift the media and core.

5. To reinstall the core after you remove the printed media, see page 29.

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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.

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.

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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 72.

If you’re loading small sheets or fine art paper, see page 71.

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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 l until 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 button for 3 seconds to print the barcode and unlock the paper lever.

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Note: For heavy paper,

you may need to increase the suction by pressing

u button. This helps

the hold the paper in place during loading and printing.

For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the

d button.

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.

5. Push the paper lever back to the secured position.

6. Press the Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position

aution: To avoid

damaging the printer, never move the paper lever during printing, or while the Pause light is flashing.

automatically.

7. 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 .

8. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.

9. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet.

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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 l until appears on the LCD display.

3. Make sure the paper lever is in the locked position.

4. Feed the sheet into the 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 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 .

7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.

8. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever while holding the printed sheet.

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Printing on Posterboard

You can print on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other heavy stock up to 40 × 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.

Caution: Be careful not to touch the cables around the print head; otherwise, the printer may be damaged.

2. Press l until

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 button for 3 seconds to print the barcode and unlock the paper lever.

4. Open the front cover. (The cover has a lip that acts as a paper support.)

5. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance.

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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 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 .

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.

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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. quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may need to change this setting

1. Press r

2. Press

GAP

3. Press

Menu.

r again to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN

r again. STANDARD is highlighted as the current setting.

4. Use the u and d buttons to change the setting. ( default setting; you can also choose

WIDEST.)

5. Press the button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next to the selected setting.

6. Press the 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:

STANDARD is the default setting. However, if print

STANDARD is the

NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or

Widest

Wider

Wide

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 75 for more information.

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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 the desired configuration whenever you print on a particular stock.

Creating Custom Paper Configurations

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.

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 r

2. Press r, then press d to select

Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.

CUSTOM PAPER.

3. Press d or u to select a paper configuration number (1 to 10). Press r to save the number setting.

4. Press d or u to select

PAPER TYPE, then press r. Press d or u to

select a media type, then press to save it. Press l to go back to the previous menu.

5. Press d or u to select to select

STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types. Press to

NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. The

PLATEN GAP, then press r. Press the d button

save the setting, then press l to go back to the previous menu.

6. Press d or u to select

THICKNESS PATTERN, then press r. Press

to print the paper thickness pattern. A pattern similar to the following is printed:

Smallest gap

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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 d or u to select the number that you noted in step 7, then press

9. Press l, then d for the menu options shown below. Make any adjustments, as needed, and press to save each setting.

You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 88 (Mac OS X) or page 115 (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 lb), such as drafting paper or backlight film.

10. When done, press the

After you create paper configurations, you can use the

Pause button.

TEST PRINT menu to

print out a list of paper numbers showing the settings for each one.

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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 r

2. Press d to select

Menu, then press d to select TEST PRINT. Press r again.

CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.

3. Press 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 r

2. Press r, then press d to select

3. Press r to select the paper type.

4. Press d to select

5. Press u or d to select the configuration number that you want to use.

6. Press . The configuration number you selected is displayed on the LCD with an asterisk.

Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.

CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.

CUSTOM PAPER.

7. Press the

Pause button to exit the menu.

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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.

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

features in Adobe

Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A

are included, so you can use color management

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.

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 page 37.

This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X:

• Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper

• Choosing basic print options

• Selecting the correct Media Type setting

• Choosing advanced print options, including color management and

paper configuration settings

• Choosing roll paper options

• Choosing advanced black and white photo settings

• Creating a custom preset and printing

• Managing print jobs

• Checking printer status

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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.

Choosing Page Setup Options

Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper.

1. Open the file you want to print and select application. You see this screen:

2. Open the

Format for drop-down menu and select your printer.

Page Setup in your

Select your printer

Note: If your application has margin settings, make sure they’re turned off for borderless printing.

Note the following limitations on borderless printing:

• Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing.

• Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut

sheets. Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.

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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 82 for instructions).

Select the paper size, then choose the setting

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.

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• 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 91 for more information.

• 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 91 for more information.

• Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous

borderless images without space between them.

• Roll Paper prints on roll paper with the standard printable area.

4. If you are printing on roll paper, choose

Paper Size menu. (If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 7.)

the

Manage Custom Sizes from

Note: If you’re printing on roll paper, make sure you set the bottom margin to

0.56 inch or less. To center your image on the page, make the top and bottom margins the same.

Click to create a custom page size

5. Click the and margins. Then click

+ (plus sign), give your paper size a name, and define its size

OK.

6. Select your new paper size from the

7. Choose the appropriate

8. Click

OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section.

Orientation and Scale for printing.

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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 87.

1. Select

Print in your application. You see the screen shown below:

2. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.

3. Select

Print Settings from the Copies & Pages drop-down menu.

Select your printer

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You see this screen:

4. Select the

Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing

on. See the table on page 86 for more information.

If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using.

5. If the 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 printing. Choose

Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and

Color for any type of photographic

white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. See page 93 for more information. (For paper types that don’t support this option, print black and white photos with the

Color setting.)

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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:

Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the

The midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics.

EPSON Standard (sRGB) setting increases the contrast in

The images. Use this setting for color photographs.

Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB

The color standard.

• Click Advanced Settings to access additional options, as described

below.

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.

8. Choose one of the following

•Draft

• Normal - 360dpi

• Fine - 720dpi

• SuperFine - 1440dpi

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi

Print Quality settings:

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 87 to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver, as described on page 88.

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Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting

The table below lists the settings designed to produce the best resluts 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 (170)

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

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

Proofing Paper Publication EPSON Proofing Paper Publication

Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

(170)

(250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Semimatte

Enhanced 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

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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 click

Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu, then

Advanced Settings. You see this screen:

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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

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

Advanced

Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance.

1. Select

Paper Configuration from the drop-down menu. You see this

screen:

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2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel.

• Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level.

• Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson

media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page.

• Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower

value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines.

• Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a

sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.

• Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper.

• 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.

• Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper

thicknesses.

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Choosing Roll Paper Options

If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.

Paper Size setting, as described on page 80. In addition, you

Normal

cut

Double

cut

1. Select

Roll Paper Option from the drop-down menu. You see this

screen:

2. Choose one of the following

•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each

Auto Cut settings:

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 take-up reel, or if you are printing on heavy media that must be cut by hand.

Single

cut

See page 60 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter. See page 49 for a list of media that are not recommended for use with the built-in cutter.

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3. Select either of the following options:

Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel.

• Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of

your pages.

• Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of

the last page of your document. 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

page 82. 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 borderless printing using either the Auto Expand (Standard) or Retain Size setting:

or Retain Size and create a custom paper size, as described on

Roll paper width

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

Image width (with Auto Expand)

Image width (with Retain Size)

Custom Paper Size (for Retain Size only)

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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:

Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion.

The widths shown in the table on page 91 work with the Standard Expansion setting.

• Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping. You

may see a white border around your image.

• Use the Max setting to maximize the image width. This will increase the

amount of image clipping.

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Controlling 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

2. Uncheck

Extension Settings from the drop-down menu.

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.

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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.

1. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:

2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.

3. Choose

Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting.

4. Uncheck

High Speed for the best quality.

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5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:

6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide.

• Color Toning allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white

output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the tone color circle.

•Tone allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black

and white output. While better results if you choose

• Brightness adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image.

• Contrast adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of

Darker is the default setting, you may see

Dark.

your image.

• Shadow and Highlight Tonality allow you to control tonality only

in the shadow or highlight areas of your image.

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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.

• Max Optical Density

adjusts the overall density or focus of the

print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower.

• Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding

density to the highlights of your image.

• The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black and white print.

Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) to add to your print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you will add.

• 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.

1. Select

2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select

Summary from the drop-down menu.

Save As from the

Presets drop-down menu.

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Caution: Do not open

and close the Presets menu without typing a name, or you will lose your settings.

3. Type a name, and click OK.

4. When you’re ready to print, click the

Print button.

Managing Print Jobs

After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps:

1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (print queue) name. You see a screen like this:

Note: You can also cancel a print job on the printer by pressing the

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:

• Click the print job, then click Delete to cancel the job

• Click the print job, then click Hold to pause printing

• Click a 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.

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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 128 to 129 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:

2. Click the

EPSON StatusMonitor icon.

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The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tanks and displays the StatusMonitor window:

3. To recheck the ink levels, click the

4. To close the Status Monitor, click

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Update button.

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Epson SP11880K3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Options and Accessories

Where To Get Help

Macintosh System Requirements

Windows System Requirements

Important Safety Instructions

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

Printer Parts

Front

Back

Control Panel

LCD Display

Unpacking and Assembling the Printer

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand

Unpacking the Printer

Mounting the Printer on the Stand

Unpacking the Auto Take-Up Reel

Installing the Auto Take-up Reel

Installing the Take-up Reel Core and Paper Guides

Plugging in the Printer

Installing Ink

Connecting the Printer

Configuring the Network Interface

Installing the Software for Macintosh

Adding the Printer

Installing the Software for Windows

Updating Your Printer Firmware

Downloading the Firmware

Updating the Firmware

Configuring the Printer for Your Network

Selecting Media for Your Printer

Guidelines for Using Epson Media

Using Roll Paper

Roll Paper Guidelines

Selecting the Paper Type

Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification

Preparing the Spindle

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

Placing the Paper in the Printer

Removing Paper from the Spindle

Cutting Paper Manually

Printing Trim Lines

Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Using Cut Sheet Paper

Loading Cut Sheets

Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper

Printing on Posterboard

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper

Creating Custom Paper Configurations

Printing Your Paper Configurations

Selecting Paper Configurations

Choosing Page Setup Options

Choosing Basic Print Options

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting

Choosing Printer Color Management Options

Choosing Paper Configuration Options

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Borderless Printing

Controlling Image Processing

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing

Managing Print Jobs

Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank