Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880PRINTER GUIDE
1212 | IntroductionOptions and AccessoriesYour Epson Stylus® Pro 7880/9880 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:* Designed for use with heav
110110 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows8. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings:•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting
111Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1112. For the Source setting, select Sheet. 3. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded
112112 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsType a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters) and cl
113Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 113Choosing Page Layout OptionsYou can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not suppo
114114 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Se
115Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 115You see this screen:5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo settings:• Color To
116116 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows• Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your
117Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1172. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configurat
118118 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See
119Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1195. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this:6. Verify that your settings are corre
13Introduction | 13You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find
120120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSaving, Exporting, and Importing Custom SettingsYou can save groups of settings so you can reuse them
121Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1214. After saving your settings, you can do the following:• To use the setting group to print right away
122122 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsEditing Printer Driver Settings1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement.2. Select the it
123Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 123Managing Print JobsYour printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and can
124124 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsOptimizing Print SpeedYou can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click t
125Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 125• Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width limitations in applications (such as Pho
126126 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows3. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the Shortcut Ic
135135The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 require little maintenance to keep working at their best. This chapter describes the following routine pr
136136 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterPrinting Status InformationThe status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amo
137Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137(This option must be enabled using maintenance mode on the printer’s control panel to display informa
1414 | Introduction•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)
138138 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterThe status of the printer parts is indicated with these symbols:E*****F = 100–81% of service life rem
139Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139The software check the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of these
140140 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your
141Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1413. Press Menu, then press to start printing the nozzle check pattern.The nozzle check pattern is pr
142142 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterRunning a Power Cleaning CycleYou can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal
143Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 143Aligning the Print HeadAligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the b
144144 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer9. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press d until BI-D 2-COLOR is highlighted. Then pr
145Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 145Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper
146146 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer3. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position.4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printe
147Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1477. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the
15Introduction | 15Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment s
148148 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterSwitching Black Ink CartridgesYou can switch the black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-ve
149Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1495. Press the button.6. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to raise the ink levers.7. When R
150150 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterInstalling the New Black Ink Cartridge1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears
151Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1515. When RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears, raise the ink lever on the right ink compartment. Repeat t
152152 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChanging the Date and Time1. Press the Menu button.2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then
153Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 153Follow these steps to use maintenance mode:1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold
154154 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•To check the ink cartridges, press d to highlight INK INFO MENU, then press Menu. Press d to select
155Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1555. Open the front cover.6. When SEE LABEL TO REPLACE CUTTER is displayed on the LCD display, hold dow
156156 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer8. Carefully remove the cutter blade.Installing the New Cutter BladeRemove the new blade from its pac
157Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1572. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.3. Close the front cover when you se
1616 | Introduction•If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does n
158158 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterThe icons show the percentage of space remaining in the tank(s) as follows:The Epson Stylus Pro 7880
159Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 159Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.1. Make s
160160 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it.6. Remove the paper
161Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 161Preparing the Printer for Shipment1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the ho
162162 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are locked.6. Remove the two w
163Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 163To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing materi
164164 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer6. Release the front casters.7. Carefully roll the printer to its new location, then lock the casters
167167As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or che
168168 | Solving ProblemsChecking Error Messages and LightsThe control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of the
169Solving Problems | 169COMMAND ERRORCHECK DRIVER SETTINGSYou may be using the wrong printer driver.Damaged data was sent to the printer or the data
17Introduction | 17Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.• Store ink cartridges
170170 | Solving ProblemsINK CARTRIDGEDO YOU ACCEPT THIS? <ACCEPT DECLINE>A non-Epson ink cartridge is installed. Press the r button to select D
171Solving Problems | 171MAINT TANK FULLREPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANKThe maintenance tank is full. Replace the maintenance tank. For the Pro 9880, note
172172 | Solving ProblemsImproving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:• Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Se
173Solving Problems | 173Problem Solution Your print has horizontal banding.◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace
174174 | Solving ProblemsColors are incorrect or missing.◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct.◗ If you are using the
175Solving Problems | 175Your print appears blurry or smeared.◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct.◗ If you’re printi
176176 | Solving ProblemsSolving Operational ProblemsIf you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check
177Solving Problems | 177Solving Miscellaneous Printing ProblemsIf your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:Problem Solutio
178178 | Solving ProblemsSolving Paper ProblemsIf paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions:• For
179Solving Problems | 179Fixing Paper Eject ProblemsIf the paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, you can attach the paper guides to the print
1818 | IntroductionPrinter PartsThese illustrations show the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, but the parts are the same for the Pro 7880 unless otherwise noted
180180 | Solving Problems•If you are feeding paper backward (under the printer), gently squeeze the paper guides and push them to the backward positio
181Solving Problems | 1813. Open the front cover if necessary.4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper.Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or yo
182182 | Solving ProblemsUninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer DriverIf you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for a
185185EnvironmentalElectricalCheck the label on the back of your printer for voltage information.Operation StorageTemperature 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C
186186 | SpecificationsDimensions and WeightPrinter Interfaces• USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)• Ethernet 10/100 BaseTSafety ApprovalsMediaRoll PaperSpec
187Specifications | 187Cut SheetsEpson Cut Sheet Paper SizesNote: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the man
188188 | SpecificationsUS-ARCH ARCH A 9 × 12 inches (229 × 305 mm)ARCH B 12 × 18 inches (305 × 457 mm)ARCH C 18 × 24 inches (457 × 610 mm)ARCH D 24 ×
189Specifications | 189* Epson Stylus Pro 9880 onlyPrintable AreaDefault roll paper margins are 0.59 inch (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inch (3 mm)
190190 | Specifications
169169AAccessories, 10 to 11Advanced Black and White PhotoMac OS X, 85 to 87Windows, 104 to 106Aligning print head, 125 to 126Always spool RAW datatyp
1919This chapter includes the following information:• Unpacking and assembling the Pro 7880 and Pro 9880• Connecting the power cord• Installing ink• C
170170 | IndexCustom paper sizeMac OS X, 73 to 75Windows, 90, 98, 101 to 102Custom PresetMac OS X, 87Windows, 110 to 111Cut sheet paperheavy stock, 58
171Index | 171Ink cartridgeschanging black, 130 to 133checking status, 113, 117 to 121, 126installing, 38 to 39ordering, 127removing for transportatio
172172 | IndexMenusCustom Paper, 67 to 69Head Alignment, 125Maintenance, 124, 136Printer Setup, 122, 123Printer Status, 45, 118 to 120Test Print, 118M
173Index | 173Platen Gap settingcontrol panel, 61Macintosh, 82problems, 154Windows, 107Posterboard, 58 to 60Power cable, 37Power cleaning cycle, 124Po
174174 | IndexProblemsbanding, 153blank paper, 157blurry prints, 155cable, 156, 157color, 154, 157diagnosing, 147faint prints, 154garbled characters,
175Index | 175Status MonitorMac OS X, 120 to 121Windows, 113 to 116, 120 to 121Storing printer, 142 to 146Stylus Pro 7880mounting on stand, 22 to 24pa
176176 | IndexWindowsbasic print options, 91 to 93black and white photos, 104 to 106borderless printing, 90, 97 to 102canceling print jobs, 113checkin
2020 | Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking and Assembling the Stand1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items.Parts:Tools and Accessories:
21Setting Up the Printer | 212. Insert the right leg into the right base as shown. (The bases and legs are labeled L and R.) Use the large hex wrench
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2222 | Setting Up the Printer5. Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to fasten the 10 hex screws with washers.6. Make su
23Setting Up the Printer | 232. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown.3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink car
2424 | Setting Up the Printer5. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around the printer.Mounting the Printer on the Stand1. Lo
25Setting Up the Printer | 252. Have two people lift the printer.3. Mount the printer on the stand as shown. WARNING: Two or more people are required
2626 | Setting Up the Printer4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers.5. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas:• the f
27Setting Up the Printer | 27Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer.Attaching the Paper BasketThe paper basket is a
2828 | Setting Up the Printer2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the hooks at the rear of the stand. Make sure the connectors are positioned
29Setting Up the Printer | 295. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the two paper guides to the bottom of
3030 | Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking and Assembling the Stand1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 2. Lift the box up, t
31Setting Up the Printer | 314. Insert the support bar into one of the base sections as shown. Then attach it with two bolts using the included wrench
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3232 | Setting Up the Printer2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges and other accessories from the side as shown belo
33Setting Up the Printer | 33Mounting the Printer on the Stand1. Lock the two casters to keep the stand from rolling. 2. Orient the printer in relatio
3434 | Setting Up the Printer3. Using four people, grasp the printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand:4. Fasten the pr
35Setting Up the Printer | 355. Remove any packing tape from the front cover, ink compartment covers, and maintenance tank. Check underneath and on th
3636 | Setting Up the PrinterCaution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the printer.7. Close the front cover.8. Unlock the casters,
37Setting Up the Printer | 372. Turn the basket so its seams face downward, and spread it on the floor.3. Pass the basket’s rear bar to the back of th
3838 | Setting Up the Printer5. Insert the lower bars into the holes on the bottom of the base as shown. 6. Hook the paper supports so they hang along
39Setting Up the Printer | 397. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, attach the 5 paper guides to the bottom of t
4040 | Setting Up the PrinterInstalling InkUse the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installatio
41Setting Up the Printer | 414. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert
4242 | Setting Up the PrinterConnecting to Your SystemYou can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. For USB connection, make sure your system h
43Setting Up the Printer | 43Installing the Software for MacintoshFollow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page
4444 | Setting Up the Printer6. Click the Install button.7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and manuals, register your print
45Setting Up the Printer | 45You see your printer in the Printer List:12. Close the Printer Setup Utility. Go to page 46 to update your printer firmwa
4646 | Setting Up the Printer5. Click your printer model. You see this screen:6. Click the Install button.7. Follow the on-screen instructions to inst
47Setting Up the Printer | 47Checking the Current Firmware Version1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted,
4848 | Setting Up the Printer8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and Epson LFP Remote window.If you connected your print
4949The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) [Pro 78
5050 | Handling Paper and Other MediaGuidelines for Using Epson MediaFollow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when pr
51Handling Paper and Other Media | 51•Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed. • Do not leave roll paper loa
55IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . .
5252 | Handling Paper and Other MediaLoading the Paper onto the Spindle1. Slide the black paper stop off the left end of the spindle.2. Position the r
53Handling Paper and Other Media | 53Placing the Paper in the Printer1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown
5454 | Handling Paper and Other Media5. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way through. If the paper doesn’t come out, you may need to a
55Handling Paper and Other Media | 557. Move the paper lever to the Secured position, then close the roll paper cover.8. Press the Pause button (or w
5656 | Handling Paper and Other MediaSwitching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll PaperYou can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with a 3-inch core
57Handling Paper and Other Media | 574. If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or d Paper Feed buttons.5. Press the l Paper Sourc
5858 | Handling Paper and Other MediaHow you load the paper depends on its size and thickness:• For stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as des
59Handling Paper and Other Media | 594. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right and bottom edges of the paper are straight and aligned
6060 | Handling Paper and Other Media3. Make sure the paper lever is in the Secured position. 4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until you meet res
61Handling Paper and Other Media | 613. Press the l Paper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD display.4. Push the paper lever back
66 | Contents2 Handling Paper and Other MediaSelecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Guidelin
6262 | Handling Paper and Other Media6. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. 7. Align the board with the vertical line
63Handling Paper and Other Media | 63Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin PaperWhen you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to
6464 | Handling Paper and Other MediaUsing the Paper BasketThe paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they come out. The
65Handling Paper and Other Media | 65To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown:If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown:
6666 | Handling Paper and Other MediaCatching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of t
67Handling Paper and Other Media | 67Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer:1. Remo
6868 | Handling Paper and Other Media3. Hook the basket rings on the upper hooks.4. If you are using the paper guides, squeeze the guides and push the
69Handling Paper and Other Media | 69Optimizing the Settings for Your PaperWhen you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver aut
7070 | Handling Paper and Other Media7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. Choose the number with the most even lines.
71Handling Paper and Other Media | 71Printing Your Paper ConfigurationsYou can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. Th
7Contents | 74 Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Choosing
7272 | Handling Paper and Other Media
8181Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white pho
8282 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can
83Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 83Choosing Page Setup OptionsPage Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut
8484 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. • If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the pa
85Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 85• Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on roll paper and enlarges your image (
8686 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshChoosing Basic Print OptionsOnce you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printin
87Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 874. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the Auto Expand or Retain Size optio
8888 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh8. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:•Draft • Normal - 360dpi • Fine - 720dpi • Super
89Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 89 For this media Select this Media Type setting*Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo P
88 | ContentsUsing Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . .
9090 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh* Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types.Choosing Colo
91Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 912. Select one of the following settings:• Color Controls to choose from four color adjustment modes an
9292 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configurat
93Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93Choosing Roll Paper OptionsIf you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll pap
9494 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh3. Select either of the following options, if desired (available only when you’ve selected a Paper Siz
95Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo SettingsAdvanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easi
9696 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh5. Select Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:6. Choose the settings
97Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97• Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by
9898 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshManaging Print JobsAfter you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these
9999Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white pho
1111This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson® printer drivers, and repla
100100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can
101Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 101Choosing Basic Print OptionsThe driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed
102102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on pag
103Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 103Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional op
104104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows For this media Select this Media Type setting*Photo PaperPremium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Lus
105Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 105* Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types.Choosing Colo
106106 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows• Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, an
107Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 107•ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. You can
108108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSave Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last page of your document. Availa
109Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 1096. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size,
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