Epson Stylus 3800 user manual
Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Printer Parts
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Auto sheet feeder paper
guide and extensions
Top cover
Ink cover (ink
cartridges)
Output tray
and extension
Rear paper guide
Front tray
Left edge
guide
Control
panel
Maintenance
cartridge cover
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method Pressurized on-demand ink jet
Nozzle
configuration
Resolution Maximum 2880 × 1440 dpi
Print direction Bidirectional
Control code ESC/P
RAM 64MB
Character tables PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)
Character sets Epson Courier 10 cpi
Character mode Character pitch: 10 characters per inch
Black: 180 nozzles × 3
(Photo Black or Matte Black, Light Black,
Light Light Black)
Color: 180 nozzles × 5
(Cyan, Magenta, Light Cyan, Light
Magenta, Yellow)
®
Raster
PC 850 (Multilingual)
Printing columns: 167
USB port
Ethernet port
Printable Area
The default margins around the printable area are 0.12 inch
(3 mm) for the top, right, and left, and bottom.
The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing
on some media (in the auto sheet feeder or rear paper slot).
Electrical
AC inlet
Specification Description
Input voltage range 90 V to 264 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz
Rated current 0.6 A at 120 V
0.3 A at 220 V
Power consumption Approx. 25 W or less (ISO 10561 letter
pattern) in standard operating mode;
5 W or less in low power mode;
0.3 W or less in power off mode
Note: Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage
information.
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Environmental
Specification Operation Storage
Temperature 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Print quality guarantee:
59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity
(without
condensation)
20 to 80% RH
40 to 60% RH for optimum
print quality
For optimal operation,
humidity should be between
35 and 45% RH
–4 to 104 °F
(–20 to 40 °C)
5 to 85% RH
Dimensions and Weight
Specification Covers closed Covers open
Height 10.28 inches (257 mm) 22.8 inches (579 mm)
Width 27.36 inches (684 mm) 27.36 inches (684 mm)
Depth 14.88 inches (376 mm) 37.87 inches (962 mm)
Weight 43.2 lb (19.6 kg) with cartridges installed
Printer Interfaces
❏ USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
Options and Supplies
Epson offers the following optional upgrades and supplies
for your Stylus Pro 3800. You can purchase genuine Epson
ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Ink Cartridges / Maintenance Cartridge
Ink cartridges / maintenance cartridge Product code
Photo Black Ink Cartridge T580100
Cyan Ink Cartridge T580200
Magenta Ink Cartridge T580300
Yellow Ink Cartridge T580400
Light Cyan Ink Cartridge T580500
Light Magenta Ink Cartridge T580600
Light Black Ink Cartridge T580700
Matte Black Ink Cartridge T580800
Light Light Black Ink Cartridge T580900
Replacement Ink Maintenance Cartridge T582000
❏ Ethernet (10/100Base-TX)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA
C108.8 class B
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge life 2 years from production date if
unopened; within 6 months after
opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C)
Temperature –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C);
1 month at 104 °F
Capacity 80 ml
Dimensions Width: 1.19 inches (30.1 mm)
Depth: 3.68 inches (93.4 mm)
Height: 2.76 inches (70.2 mm)
Printer Cover
You can purchase a nylon cover to protect the printer from
dust, spills, and scratches. Order the Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Tumi Cover, product code C3800TUMI.
Extended Service Plans
Option Product code
One-Year Premium Upgrade EPP38B1
Two-Year Premium Upgrade EPP38B2
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Media
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, and plain
paper. The following table shows the Epson paper types and
sizes you can use in your printer. You can also check the
Epson Pro Graphics website (prographics.epson.com) or your
authorized Epson dealer for available media.
Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before
purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you
use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust
various settings or create special paper configurations.
Media Size Number of
Epson Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink
Jet Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster
Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
8.3” × 11.7” 100 S041061
8.5” × 11” 100 S041062
8.5” × 14” 100 S041067
11” × 17” 100 S041070
13” × 19” 100 S041069
16.5” × 23.4” 30 S041079
17” × 22” 100 S041171
4” × 6” 40 S041808
5” × 7” 20 S041464
8” × 10” 20 S041465
8.5” × 11” 50 S041667
11” × 14” 20 S041466
11” × 17” 20 S041290
11.7” × 16.5” 20 S041288
13” × 19” 20 S041289
17” × 22” 25 S042092
8.5” × 11” 50 S041405
11.7” × 16.5” 50 S041406
13” × 19” 50 S041407
17” × 22” 25 S042084
4” × 6” 40 S041982
8.5” × 11” 20 S041331
13” × 19” 20 S041327
sheets in
package
100 S041727
250 S041913
100 S041604
Part
number
Media Size Number of
Epson Ultra Premium
Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Enhanced Matte
Paper
Epson Proofing Paper
Commercial Semimatte
Epson Singleweight
Matte Paper
Epson Watercolor Paper
- Radiant White
Epson Velvet Fine Art
Paper
Epson UltraSmooth®
Fine Art Paper
8.5” × 11” 50 S041341
11.7” × 16.5” 50 S041343
13” × 19” 50 S041339
17” × 22” 50 S041908
13” × 19” 100 S041744
13” × 19” 100 S041747
17” × 22” 100 S041907
13” × 19” 20 S041351
8.5” × 11” 20 S041636
13” × 19” 20 S041637
17” × 22” 25 S042097
13” × 19” 25 S041896
17” × 22” 25 S041897
sheets in
package
250 S041914
100 S041605
Part
number
Guidelines for Using Epson Media
❏ Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands.
Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the
edges or use cotton gloves.
❏ Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your
printer driver software before printing.
❏ Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it flat
in a cool, dry place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your
printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature,
humidity, or direct sunlight.
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Choosing the Correct Paper Path
The printer provides three paths for loading media:
❏ Auto sheet feeder
(multiple sheets, up to
17” wide)
❏ Rear manual feed slot
(one sheet only, up to
17” wide)
❏ Front manual feed slot
(one sheet only, up to
16” wide)
It’s very important to use the correct paper path and to load
the correct number of sheets. For example, you can load only
one sheet at a time in the front and rear slots, and poster board
can be inserted only in the front slot. If you need to make sure
the paper stays flat, use the rear or front slot.
The following table shows which path to choose for the type
of media you are using and the maximum number of sheets
you can load for the different types of special Epson media.
The letter
rear manual feed slot, and
feed slot.
Note: Do not leave paper in the printer for a long period of time; its
quality will deteriorate. Epson recommends that you remove the
paper from the printer after printing.
A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the
F stands for the front manual
Paper type Paper
Plain paper A 8.5” × 11” 120
Epson Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster
Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
Epson Ultra Premium
Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Enhanced
Matte Paper
Epson Proofing Paper
Commercial
Semimatte
Epson Singleweight
Matte Paper
Epson Watercolor
Paper - Radiant White
Epson Velvet Fine Art
Paper
Epson UltraSmooth
Fine Art Paper
* Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot.
path
A, R, F 8.3” × 11.7” 60
A, R 17” × 22” 20
A 4” × 6” 20
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
A, R 17” × 22” 10
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
A,R 17” × 22” 10
A 4” × 6” 20
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
A, R 17” × 22” 10
A, R, F 13” × 19” 1
A, R, F 13” × 19” 50
A, R 17” × 22” 10
R 13” × 19” 1
R 8.5” × 11” 1
R 13” × 19” 1
Size Auto sheet
8.5” × 11” 60
8.5” × 14” 50
11” × 17” 20
13” × 19” 20
16.5” × 23.4” 20
5” × 7” 20
8” × 10” 20
11” × 14” 10
11” × 17” 10
11.7” × 16.5” 10
13” × 19” 10
11.7” × 16.5” 10
13” × 19” 10
13” × 19” 10
11.7” × 16.5” 20
13” × 19” 10
13” × 19” 1
17” × 22” 1
17” × 22” 1
feeder
capacity *
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Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
Using the auto sheet feeder, you can load up to 120 sheets of
plain paper and varying amounts of special media types. Refer
to the table on page 4 to see how many sheets you can load for
your paper type. Then follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and
the LCD.
2. Flip up the paper guide and pull out as many of its
extensions as you need to support your paper size.
READY appears on
6. Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it to the left so that it is
slightly wider than the width of your paper.
7. If you are loading multiple sheets, thumb through the stack
of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges. If the paper is curled, flatten it before you load it.
8. Load the paper against the right edge, face-up and short
edge first. Insert it until it meets resistance. Slide the edge
guide against the left side of the paper.
3. Press the front cover to release it and open the output tray.
4. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray,
lifting it slightly as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on
the tray and the printer are aligned.
Note: If the paper skews when you’re printing on large sheets, flip
out the edge guide located on the right side of the auto sheet feeder
to help the paper feed straight.
5. Pull out the output tray extensions for your paper size.
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Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot
Use the rear manual slot to load special media one sheet at a
time. (See the table on page 4 for a list of papers you can load
in the rear slot.)
1. Make sure the printer is on and
LCD.
2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer.
READY appears on the
4. Insert one sheet face-up and short edge first against the right
edge guide, then slide the edge guide against the left edge of
the paper.
5. Gently guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance.
Maintain a constant pressure; after a few seconds you’ll feel
the printer pull the paper into printing position.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left so it is slightly wider than the
width of your paper.
Note: If you want to remove the paper, press the d Paper feed
button on the control panel to back out the sheet.
6. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray,
lifting it slightly as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on
the tray and the printer are aligned.
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