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Epson Stylus
®
Pro 3880
Start Here
Start Here
Unpack
1 Make sure you have these items:
Printer
Power cord CD-ROM
User’s Guide
Turn On the Printer
1 Connect the power cable. (Do not connect the printer cable yet.)
2 Press the power button.
Ink cover
After a minute, the ink cover is
automatically released.
Install Software for a USB Connection
Your printer software works with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP Professional x64 Edition,
Windows
steps below to install the printer software. If you are using the Ethernet
Chapter 1 of the User's Guide to configure the printer and install the software.
Macintosh
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2 Connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your computer. Make sure the Epson Stylus
XP, and Macintosh® OS X 10.5.8 to 10.7. If you are using the USB interface, follow the
®
interface, follow the steps in
Make sure your Macintosh and printer are turned on.
Pro 3880 is securely connected.
Ink cartridges
Warning: The printer weighs about 43 pounds (20 kilograms) and should be lifted and moved
by two people.
Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are
vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
2 Remove all the packing materials and tape.
Check carefully for all the tape inside and
outside the printer. Save the box and packaging
in case you need to ship the printer.
Limited WarrantyRear sheet guide
Install Ink Cartridges
1 Lift the ink cover.
Note: If the ink cover is locked, press the ink
cover open button on the control panel to release it.
3 Insert the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software CD.
2 Unpack the 9 ink cartridges and shake each one gently.
4 Double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 icon.
Press the front
cover to open it.
3 Open the top cover and remove the carriage retainer bracket. Then close the cover.
3 Install each cartridge in the correct slot for its color. The arrow mark should be on top and
pointing into the printer.
Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the cartridge.
Arrow
Push each cartridge
in until it clicks.
4 After you install all 9 ink cartridges, close the cover.
Note: If you see the message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on
your system, you must uninstall the old version before you can install the new one. To uninstall, drag
the EpsonNet folder to the trash. Then reinstall your printer software.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and manuals and register
your printer.
6 Restart the Macintosh when prompted.
The printer starts charging the ink. This takes 7 or 8 minutes. The LCD displays READY
when charging is complete.
Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the printer while the power light is flashing and you see the
message
Note: The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer uses some ink to charge the printing system,
so print yields may be lower with the first cartridges. Subsequent ink cartridges will last for their full
rated life.
CHARGING INK
on the LCD. Also, do not lift the ink cover or load paper during the process.
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Windows
Make sure the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is NOT CONNECTED to your computer.
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Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. You
can’t install your software that way.
2 Insert the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 software CD.
Load Paper
You can load paper in the auto sheet feeder, the rear manual feed slot, or the front manual feed slot.
In the front or rear slot, load just one sheet at a time. Follow the instructions below to load paper
in the auto sheet feeder or the rear manual slot. To load special media in the front slot, see the User’s
Guide.
Note: Some paper types cannot be loaded in the auto sheet feeder. Check the User’s Guide to make sure
you are using the correct paper path for your media.
Auto Sheet Feeder
Flip open the paper guide and pull out its extensions to accommodate
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your paper size.
2 Slide the left edge guide to the left. Then load one sheet of
paper short edge first, glossy or brighter side face up, and slide
the left edge guide against the paper.
3 Gently guide the paper straight into the slot until it meets
resistance, maintaining a constant pressure; after about
3 seconds the printer will pull the paper into position.
With Windows 7 and Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe.
When you see the User Account Control screen, click Ye s.
3 Click Install.
4 Connect a USB cable when prompted. Use any open USB port on your computer.
2 Press the front cover to release it and open the output tray.
4 Open the output tray and lift it into position. Make sure the
arrow marks on the tray and inside the printer are aligned.
Pull out the extensions as needed for your paper size.
3 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 inside the
printer are aligned.
Any Questions?
Look here for answers:
User’s Guide
Instructions for using your printer. See Chapter 1 to install the printer software if you are connecting
the printer on a network. You can also double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Guide desktop
icon to view the on-screen User’s Guide.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and manuals and register
your printer.
6 When you’re done, click Exit and eject the CD.
4 Pull out the extensions as needed for your paper size.
5 Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it to the left. Then load your
paper against the right edge guide short edge first, glossy or
brighter side face up.
6 Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it against the paper.
On-screen Network Guide
Instructions for configuring the printer for a network.
On-screen help with your software
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
Epson Technical Support
Internet Support
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to
common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting
advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
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Epson Preferred
Call (888) 377-6611. Make sure you have your Epson Preferred Unit ID number. If you have any
difficulty with this service, call (562) 276-1305. You can purchase a one- or two-year extended service
plan through your Epson authorized reseller or from Epson.
Protection Plan
Rear Manual Slot
Attach the rear sheet guide by inserting the tabs as shown.
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Need Ink and Paper?
For the best prints, use genuine Epson ink and paper. You can purchase them from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you
can also purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or
www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2011 Epson America, Inc. 10/11
Printed in USA CPD-27472R1
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