Epson Stylus Pro 7880, Stylus Pro 9880 User Guide

Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880

PRINTER GUIDE

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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 conditions:

(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

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

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

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mounting the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Attaching the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mounting the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Attaching the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing the Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the Current Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Downloading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

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2 Handling Paper and Other Media

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

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

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Placing the Paper in the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Removing Paper from the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Printing Trim Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Cut Sheet Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Loading Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Printing on Posterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 . . . . . . . . 64

Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880. . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Creating Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Printing Your Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Choosing Paper Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Controlling Borderless Image Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Choosing Page Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Choosing Paper Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Importing a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Editing Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Using the Progress Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Optimizing Print Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Printing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Viewing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities. . . . . . . . . 121

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 122

Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Running a Power Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Switching Black Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Draining the Old Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Updating the Printer Driver Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Removing the Old Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Installing the New Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Replacing the Maintenance Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Moving the Printer on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

6 Solving Problems

Diagnosing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Fixing Paper Eject Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

A Specifications

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Safety Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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

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 User’s Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional

information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. You can read the guide using Adobe

Reader® (also supplied on your CD-ROM, if

you do not already have it).

• The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM provides instructions

for setting up and using your printer on a network.

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 7880/9880 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:

Optional equipment

Option Part number

Automatic Take-Up Reel System (Pro 9880 only) C12C815251

Replacement 44-inch Take-Up Reel Core (Pro 9880 only) C815121

Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) — 2- or 3-inch

Epson Stylus Pro 7880:

Epson Stylus Pro 9880:

Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 2- or 3-inch

Epson Stylus Pro 7880:

Epson Stylus Pro 9880:

Manual Media Cutting System*

Epson Stylus Pro 7880:

Epson Stylus Pro 9880:

Replacement Manual Cutting Blade (for Manual Media Cutting System)

One-year extended warranty EPP7898B1

Two-year extended warranty EPP7898B2

C12C811161

C12C811151

C12C811155

C12C811152

C12C815231

C815182

C815192

* Designed for use with heavy media, which can damage the printer’s built-in

cutter.

In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items:

Consumables and user-replaceable parts

Part Part number

Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank (see page 157) C12C890191

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade (see page 154) C12C815291

Ink Cartridges See page 145 for

a complete list.

Tip: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.

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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 6

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

subject to change without notice.

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 and proof of purchase.

AM to

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 per-to-peer 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

X 10.4.9 or higher, or 10.5 or higher

G5, Intel,® or higher processor

printer software

system should meet these requirements:

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Caution: Using an

improperly shielded cable—especially a cable more than 10 feet (6 m) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

Note: USB 2.0 is required to run the printer at full speed.

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

•

shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long

• For network connection: Ethernet-equipped Macintosh and a

Category 6 compatible cable

Windows System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements:

• IBM

• Microsoft

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

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

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

recommended

Windows® Vista,™ Windows Vista x64, Windows XP

Professional x64 Edition, or Windows XP

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

software

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

and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long

• For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 6

compatible cable

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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 108 lb (49 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 7880] or

198 lb (90 kg) [Epson Stylus Pro 9880] without ink or paper. Make sure you have sufficient assistance when lifting it. (See page 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.)

• 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 19 for the Pro 7880 or page 29 for the Pro 9880.)

• 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, or heat sources.

• Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

• 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.

• Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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Caution: Always turn

the printer off using the

P Power button. When

you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD panel and the

P Power light flashes.

Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off and the

P Power light stops

flashing. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.

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.

• 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.

• Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in the far

right (home) position.

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 three 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.

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Printer Parts

These illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted.

Roll paper on spindle Roll paper cover

Roll paper mounting bracket

Paper lever

Front cover

Ink cartridge compartment

Paper basket Casters

Network interface USB interface

Control panel

Ink cartridge compartment

AC inlet

Maintenance tank (Pro 9880 includes two tanks, one on each side of printer)

Paper straps (Pro 9880 only)

Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer

WARNING: Two people are

required to unpack and set up the printer.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7880 and Pro 9880

• Connecting the power cord

• Installing ink

• Connecting to your computer and a network

• Installing the printer software for Macintosh or Windows

• Updating the printer firmware

• Configuring the printer for a network

Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 7880

Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, see page 29 instead.)

Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 7880:

Note: When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Also avoid locations near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers, cordless phones, TVs, or air conditioners.

8in.

(20.3 cm) 12 in. (30 cm)

6in. (15.2 cm)

24 in. (61 cm)

You will also need floor space of approximately 8 × 8 feet (2.4 × 2.4 m) to assemble the printer and stand.

20 | Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand

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

Parts:

Bottom horizontal strut

2 Bases

2 Legs

Top horizontal strut

Tools and Accessories:

2 Hex wrenches

4 Base bolts

4 Basket hooks

10 Hex screws with washers

Paper basket

2 Strut bolts

2 Wing screws with 2 lock washers

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Note: Make sure you

tighten all bolts before moving to the next section.

2. Insert the right leg into the right base as shown. (The bases and legs are labeled

L and R.) Use the large hex wrench included with the stand to

fasten the leg with the two base bolts.

Bolt holes

Underside view of base showing location of bolt holes

3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way.

4. Attach the bottom horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with one strut bolt at each end. Make sure the bolts are tight.

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5. Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers.

6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely.

Unpacking the Printer

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

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2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown.

3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below.

Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 144.

Remove ink cartridges and accessories

4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer:

Power cord

8 Ink cartridges

Spindle adapters

Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit

Roll paper and spindle

2 Paper guides

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5. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around

Mounting the Printer on the Stand

1. Lock the casters to keep the stand from rolling.

the printer.

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WARNING: Two or more

people are required to lift the printer.

2. Have two people lift the printer.

3. Mount the printer on the stand as shown.

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4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers.

5. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas:

• the front cover

• the ink compartment covers

Note: To prevent paper jams, don’t place the bolt back in the printer.

• the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom)

6. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket as shown.

Save the bolt and bracket in case you need to ship the printer.

Bolt

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Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the

printer.

Attaching the Paper Basket

The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come out.

1. Attach the basket hooks as shown. The free ends of the hooks should point outward.

28 | Setting Up the Printer

2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the hooks at the rear of the

3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar.

stand. Make sure the connectors are positioned as shown.

4. Snap the connectors onto the front hooks as shown.

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5. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the two paper guides to the bottom of the printer. See page 179 for more information.

6. Unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters after moving.

7. Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer.

Now go to “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 39.

Unpacking and Assembling the Epson Stylus Pro 9880

WARNING: Two people are

required to unpack the printer, and four are needed to set it on the stand.

Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. (If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.)

Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880:

12 in. (30 cm)

24 in. (61 cm)

12 in. (30 cm)

You will also need floor space of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) to assemble the printer and stand.

30 | Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking and Assembling the Stand

1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box.

2. Lift the box up, then set it aside.

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

Parts:

Support bar

Base sections

Basket hooks

Tools and Accessories:

Hex wrench

4 Bolts

2 Wing nuts with spring washers and plain washers

Paper basket

5 Paper supports

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4. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections 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.

5. Attach the base section to the other end.

6. Tighten all four bolts securely.

Unpacking the Printer

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

32 | Setting Up the Printer

2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown below.

Note: The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 144.

Remove ink cartridges and accessories

3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer.

4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the printer:

Power cord

8 Ink cartridges

Spindle adapters

Photo/Matte Black Ink Conversion Kit

Roll paper and spindle

5 Paper guides

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