Stylus 3800
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Printer Parts
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Printer Specifications
Printing
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
Note: Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage
information.
Front tray
Control
panel
Top cover
AC inlet
USB port
Ink cover (ink
cartridges)
Rear paper guide
Left edge
guide
Maintenance
cartridge cover
Auto sheet feeder paper
guide and extensions
Output tray
and extension
Ethernet port
Printing method Pressurized on-demand ink jet
Nozzle
configuration
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)
Resolution Maximum 2880 × 1440 dpi
Print direction Bidirectional
Control code ESC/P
®
Raster
RAM 64MB
Character tables PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)
PC 850 (Multilingual)
Character sets Epson Courier 10 cpi
Character mode Character pitch: 10 characters per inch
Printing columns: 167
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
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Environmental
Dimensions and Weight
Printer Interfaces
❏ USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
❏ Ethernet (10/100Base-TX)
Safety Approvals
Ink Cartridges
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
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
Specification Operation Storage
Temperature 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Print quality guarantee:
59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
–4 to 104 °F
(–20 to 40 °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
5 to 85% RH
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
Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, class B, CSA
C108.8 class B
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)
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
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.
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.
Media Size Number of
sheets in
package
Part
number
Epson Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink
Jet 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
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
4” × 6” 40 S041808
100 S041727
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
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster
Photo Paper
8.5” × 11” 50 S041405
250 S041913
11.7” × 16.5” 50 S041406
13” × 19” 50 S041407
100 S041604
17” × 22” 25 S042084
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
4” × 6” 40 S041982
8.5” × 11” 20 S041331
13” × 19” 20 S041327
Epson Ultra Premium
Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Enhanced Matte
Paper
8.5” × 11” 50 S041341
250 S041914
11.7” × 16.5” 50 S041343
13” × 19” 50 S041339
100 S041605
17” × 22” 50 S041908
Epson Proofing Paper
Commercial Semimatte
13” × 19” 100 S041744
Epson Singleweight
Matte Paper
13” × 19” 100 S041747
17” × 22” 100 S041907
Epson Watercolor Paper
- Radiant White
13” × 19” 20 S041351
Epson Velvet Fine Art
Paper
8.5” × 11” 20 S041636
13” × 19” 20 S041637
17” × 22” 25 S042097
Epson UltraSmooth
®
Fine Art Paper
13” × 19” 25 S041896
17” × 22” 25 S041897
Media Size Number of
sheets in
package
Part
number
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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
A stands for the auto sheet feeder, R stands for the
rear manual feed slot, and
F stands for the front manual
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.
* Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot.
Paper type Paper
path
Size Auto sheet
feeder
capacity *
Plain paper A 8.5” × 11” 120
Epson Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper
A, R, F 8.3” × 11.7” 60
8.5” × 11” 60
8.5” × 14” 50
11” × 17” 20
13” × 19” 20
16.5” × 23.4” 20
A, R 17” × 22” 20
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
A 4” × 6” 20
5” × 7” 20
8” × 10” 20
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
11” × 14” 10
11” × 17” 10
11.7” × 16.5” 10
13” × 19” 10
A, R 17” × 22” 10
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster
Photo Paper
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
11.7” × 16.5” 10
13” × 19” 10
A,R 17” × 22” 10
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
A 4” × 6” 20
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
13” × 19” 10
Epson Ultra Premium
Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Enhanced
Matte Paper
A, R, F 8.5” × 11” 20
11.7” × 16.5” 20
13” × 19” 10
A, R 17” × 22” 10
Epson Proofing Paper
Commercial
Semimatte
A, R, F 13” × 19” 1
Epson Singleweight
Matte Paper
A, R, F 13” × 19” 50
A, R 17” × 22” 10
Epson Watercolor
Paper - Radiant White
R 13” × 19” 1
Epson Velvet Fine Art
Paper
R 8.5” × 11” 1
13” × 19” 1
17” × 22” 1
Epson UltraSmooth
Fine Art Paper
R 13” × 19” 1
17” × 22” 1
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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
READY appears on
the LCD.
2. Flip up the paper guide and pull out as many of its
extensions as you need to support your paper size.
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.
5. Pull out the output tray extensions for your paper size.
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.
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.
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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
READY appears on the
LCD.
2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left so it is slightly wider than the
width of your paper.
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.
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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