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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