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  • Page 1 Epson Stylus Pro 11880 ® USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices 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...

  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Plugging in the Printer ........31...
  • Page 6 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer ....... 41 Using Roll Paper .
  • Page 7 Checking Printer Status ........120...
  • Page 8 Printer Interfaces ........

  • Page 9: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Attach it to your printer for easy reference. The on-screen Epson Network Guide on the CD-ROM describes how to set up and configure the printer for use on a network. The Printer Guide is a printed version of this manual, including software installation instructions.

  • Page 10: Options And Accessories

    In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, go to www.proimaging.epson.com or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

  • Page 11: Macintosh System Requirements

    Visit Epson’s 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 network environment, your Macintosh •...

  • Page 12: Windows System Requirements

    (See page 23.) 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 22.) Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
  • Page 13 Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 16: Printer Parts

    Introduction Printer Parts Front Back Roll paper holder Left ink Front cover Locking Paper guide caster Auto take-up reel Auto take-up reel connector Right maintenance tank connector Roll paper Roll paper cover spindle Paper lever Control panel Ink bay lights...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Control Panel Pause or reset button and light Enter or barcode button Power light Power button Paper light LCD display Ink light LCD Display Status or error message Roll paper margin setting Custom paper number selected Paper source Platen gap setting Introduction Paper feed up button...
  • Page 18 Introduction...

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Printer

    • • • Unpacking and Assembling the Printer Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. Before you begin, WARNING: Avoid select an appropriate location to set up and use the printer. locations that are subject to excessive heat, poor •...

  • Page 20: Unpacking And Assembling The Stand

    Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Assembling the Stand WARNING: Two people are required to unpack 1. Open the printer box and remove the box that contains the stand. the printer, and four are needed to place it on the stand.
  • Page 21 Leave the bolts a little loose, so that you can adjust the position when you insert the bolts at the other end. 4. Attach the right base section to the other end. 5. Tighten all four bolts securely. 1-21 Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer 1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and 2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges 3. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 4. Remove the plastic cover from the printer.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Printer On The Stand

    Note: The ink cartridges included with the printer are mainly for initial setup. Mounting the Printer on the Stand 1. Turn the two front casters and push down the locks to keep the stand printer: Power cord 9 Ink cartridges from rolling.
  • Page 24 Setting Up the Printer 2. Position the stand in front of the printer. Using four people, grasp the WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than four people. 3. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing nuts, spring washers, and printer in the four locations as shown, and set the printer on the stand: plain washers.

  • Page 25: Unpacking The Auto Take-Up Reel

    Installing the Auto Take-up Reel 1. Attach the drive unit to the right side of the support bar as shown below, and use the large screws to secure the drive unit. 1-25 Setting Up the Printer Movable unit Drafting tape...
  • Page 26 Setting Up the Printer 2. Attach the right paper stop (labeled R) to the drive unit by pinching the 3. Attach the clamps to the stand, and route the cord through the clamps. knob. One side of the paper stop is for the 3-inch core, and the other side is for a 2-inch core.
  • Page 27 4. Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer as shown below, then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector. 5. Attach the movable unit to the left side of the support bar. Turn the lock lever to the left to release it.
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Printer One side of the paper stop is for the 3-inch core, and the other side is for a 2-inch core. Select the appropriate side for the core you are using. 8. Attach the reflector to the left side of the stand, then tighten the two screws.

  • Page 29: Installing The Take-Up Reel Core And Paper Guides

    Setting Up the Printer Installing the Take-up Reel Core and Paper Guides 1. Make sure the lock lever is released (turned to the left). Slide the movable unit to the left end of the support bar. 2. Slip one end of the core over the paper stop knob on the drive unit.
  • Page 30 Setting Up the Printer 4. Make sure the core is attached securely at both ends. Then turn the lever 5. Attach the paper guides to the printer as shown. Tip: To ensure a good fit, you might want to stretch...

  • Page 31: Plugging In The Printer

    Plugging in the Printer 1. Unlock the front casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. 2. Remove the tape from the printer and the protetive materials inside the 3. Open the front cover. Loosen the bolts and remove the two metal...
  • Page 32 Setting Up the Printer 4. Close the front cover. 5. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 6. Route the power cord through one of the hooks on the left or right side 7.

  • Page 33: Installing Ink

    Installing Ink Note: The cartridges Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. shipped with your printer During the initial installation process, it is normal for up to one-third of the contain approximately ink in each cartridge to be used.
  • Page 34 Setting Up the Printer 4. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge: 5. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then 6. After installing all 9 cartridges, close the ink compartment. Vivid light magenta...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer may damage the printer. You can connect the printer directly to a computer using a USB cable, or you can connect the printer to your network. For network use, make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Network Interface

    . An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected. If you selected as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, press the • AUTO Pause button to exit the printer menu. Then continue with step 14. If you selected as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, continue •...

  • Page 37: Updating Your Printer Firmware

    14. Turn the printer off then back on again. Updating Your Printer Firmware To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. Downloading the Firmware 1.

  • Page 38: Updating The Firmware

    Help to see the electronic guide. 3. Click the 4. Click one of the EPSON LFP Remote Panel the LFP Remote Panel. Make sure your printer is selected. Firmware Updater buttons. Update 1-38 icon on your desktop. You see...
  • Page 39 5. Make sure your printer is on, its LCD displays Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while the firmware is updating. 6. Click 7. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click 8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and...

  • Page 40: Configuring The Printer For Your Network

    4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on For more information, see the Network Guide on your computer. The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the network and displays the MAC address for each printer that it finds, for example: to access the TCP/IP selection screen.

  • Page 41: Handling Paper And Other Media

    Optimizing the settings for your paper • Selecting Media for Your Printer Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as other media, for your printer. The following table shows the paper sizes you can use: Roll paper 16 to 64.0 in.

  • Page 42: Guidelines For Using Epson Media

    Handling Paper and Other Media Guidelines for Using Epson Media Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when printing on Epson paper and other media: • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 43: Using Roll Paper

    Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 64 inches wide. Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Paper Type

    5. Press the If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking And Identification

    Somerset Velvet (sheet) Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that indicates the media type, roll length, and the alert setting.
  • Page 46 Maintenance mode to 7. Press l, then d to select switch the units of measurement in the 8. Press r, then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer, printer from meters to feet. See page 131 for instructions.

  • Page 47: Preparing The Spindle

    Handling Paper and Other Media Preparing the Spindle You can use the spindle for roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core, and adjust the tension from normal to high. To use paper with a 3-inch core, you need to attach the spindle adapters: 1.

  • Page 48: Loading The Paper Onto The Spindle

    Handling Paper and Other Media 3. To adjust the tension on the spindle, slide the switch to Note: The spindle Loading the Paper onto the Spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle: paper cores.

  • Page 49: Placing The Paper In The Printer

    If the media tracking system is enabled, a barcode is scanned when you install roll paper in the printer. This enables the printer to keep track of the amount of paper remaining at all times and warn you when it is running out.
  • Page 50 4. Make sure the Caution: Do not release the paper lever while the Pause light is flashing, or you may damage the printer. Caution: To avoid 5. Press the l Paper Source button until the feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t select when you’re...
  • Page 51 6. Feed the paper into the slot and pull it all the way through. 7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll back to remove any Note: Make sure the paper is straight, within 1 in. of the horizontal line, and the edge is cut straight across.

  • Page 52: Removing Paper From The Spindle

    10. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you you are not printing. Removing Paper from the Spindle 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, and the 2. Open the roll paper cover, then release the paper lever. If the media cover.
  • Page 53 3. Wind up the paper and roll it onto the rails. WARNING: Make sure you have two people lift 4. Have two people lift the paper out of the printer and place it on a flat the roll, handling it by the paper stops at both ends.

  • Page 54: Cutting Paper Manually

    2. Before you print, press l until you see the 3. Run your print job. 4. Press and hold l for 3 seconds to feed the paper to the manual cutting Feed buttons. printer’s control panel. position. 2-54 icon on the LCD display.

  • Page 55: Printing Trim Lines

    An asterisk appears next to 6. Press the Pause button to exit the menu. You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 85 (Mac OS X) or page 104 (Windows). 2-55 state.

  • Page 56: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel

    Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Auto Take-up Reel The auto take-up reel safely winds up roll media output, allowing you to produce large print runs unattended. You can wind the media either forward or backward (to uncurl it), as shown: Winding backward Winding forward Winding Paper Forward...
  • Page 57 Handling Paper and Other Media If the lights are off, the light emitter and light detector might not be aligned correctly, or something might be blocking the signal. If necessary, adjust the light emitter, then turn the dial to lock its position. 3.
  • Page 58 Auto Forward print job to the printer. automatic media tracking system, the barcode is scanned. 2-58 button on the control panel to rotate the...
  • Page 59 8. When you’re ready to print, make sure Auto Cut is set to printer driver. 9. Press the Auto Backward print job to the printer. 2-59 button on the control panel to rotate button on the control panel, then send your...
  • Page 60 Handling Paper and Other Media Removing Paper from the Take-up Reel 1. Press l on the control panel to select 2. Press and hold l for three seconds to cut the paper. 3. Support the take-up reel core with one hand to keep it from falling. 4.
  • Page 61 Handling Paper and Other Media Installing a 2-inch Take-up Reel Core You can use a 2-inch roll paper core (after the paper is used up) in the auto take-up reel. First you need to reverse the paper stops. 1. Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips. 2.

  • Page 62: Using Cut Sheet Paper

    You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The printer accepts sheets ranging from letter size to 64 inches wide. You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets;...

  • Page 63: Loading Cut Sheets

    Loading Cut Sheets Follow these steps to load cut sheet paper. 1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press l until 3. Make sure the Paper Check light is on, then release the paper lever. If...
  • Page 64 Pause light is flashing. 8. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer. 9. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer.

  • Page 65: Loading Small Cut Sheets Or Fine Art Paper

    1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press l until appears on the LCD display.

  • Page 66: Printing On Posterboard

    Handling Paper and Other Media Printing on Posterboard You can print on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other heavy stock up to 40 × 60 inches. Follow these instructions when you print on posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick.
  • Page 67 10. Print your page. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in the printer. 11. To remove the print, hold it while releasing the paper lever. 2-67...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Platen Gap For Thick Or Thin Paper

    When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to STANDARD. If you’re printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See page 69 for more information.

  • Page 69: Optimizing The Settings For Your Paper

    Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media—especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver.
  • Page 70 After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER adjustments, as needed, and press You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 82 (Mac OS X) or page 109 (Windows). lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for •...

  • Page 71: Printing Your Paper Configurations

    Handling Paper and Other Media Printing Your Paper Configurations You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type of paper. 1. Press r , then press d to select Menu 2.
  • Page 72 Handling Paper and Other Media 2-72...

  • Page 73: Printing With Epson Drivers For Macintosh

    Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you Chapter 3: print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography Printing with output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode.

  • Page 74: Choosing Page Setup Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options Note: Many application settings override the Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut printer’s page setup options. Always verify sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the settings to get the results paper size.
  • Page 75 • using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 7. If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a • custom paper size to make the best use of your paper (see page 76 for instructions).
  • Page 76 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. If you are printing on roll paper, choose Note: If you’re printing on 5. Click the roll paper, make sure you set the bottom margin to 0.56 inch or less. To 6. Select your new paper size from the...

  • Page 77: Choosing Basic Print Options

    Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 81.
  • Page 78 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 4. Select the 5. If the media you are using supports both photo black and matte black 6. For the Color setting, select You see this screen: that corresponds to the paper you are printing Media Type on.
  • Page 79 If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver, as described on page 82. Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh option as follows: Mode...

  • Page 80: Selecting The Correct Media Type Setting

    If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

  • Page 81: Choosing Printer Color Management Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh For this media PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Canvas Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Matte Posterboard Choosing Printer Color Management Options Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 1. Select Printer Color Management...

  • Page 82: Choosing Paper Configuration Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. Select one of the following settings: Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance. Note: You may need to 1. Select...
  • Page 83 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel. lets you control the ink saturation level. •...

  • Page 84: Choosing Roll Paper Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Roll Paper Options If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.

  • Page 85: Borderless Printing

    The following table shows recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing using either the Auto Expand (Standard) or Retain Size setting: Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of • Print Page Line your pages.
  • Page 86 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing. To control the amount of expansion (with the Auto Expand setting), select Expansion Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion.

  • Page 87: Controlling Image Processing

    Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with settings for more advanced control.
  • Page 88 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 1. Select Note: If you are printing from Photoshop, make sure you do not use Photoshop’s color management settings when using Advanced Black and White Photo mode. There are no profiles associated with this screening and color management technology.
  • Page 89 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 5. Select Printer Color Management this screen: 6. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide. allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white •...

  • Page 90: Creating A Custom Preset And Printing

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Creating a Custom Preset and Printing Once you’ve made the correct settings for your print job, you can create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs.

  • Page 91: Managing Print Jobs

    Managing Print Jobs After you click these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click Note: You can also cancel a print job on the printer by pressing the Pause button on the control panel and holding 2.

  • Page 92: Checking Ink Levels And The Maintenance Tank

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Checking Ink Levels and the Maintenance Tank The Epson Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tanks. You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen.
  • Page 93 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tanks and displays the StatusMonitor window: 3. To recheck the ink levels, click the 4. To close the Status Monitor, click 3-93 button.
  • Page 94 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh 3-94...

  • Page 95: Printing With Epson Drivers For Windows

    Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you Chapter 4: print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography Printing with output, the Epson printer driver offers Advanced Black and White Photo Epson Drivers mode.

  • Page 96: Choosing Basic Print Options

    Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 100.
  • Page 97 • paper, or check the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.
  • Page 98 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 5. For the 6. Set the setting, choose Print Quality choose to display a window like the following: Quality Options Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional options, then click for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Correct Media Type Setting

    If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website (www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

  • Page 100: Choosing Printer Color Management Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Printer Color Management Options If you are using color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described on page 101.
  • Page 101 Tip: If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 109. 4. Click Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows allows you to automatically correct images and • PhotoEnhance choose from six Scene Correction settings. •...

  • Page 102: Choosing Roll Paper Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Roll Paper Options Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Follow these steps to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless Always verify settings printing and automatic cutting: to get the results you expect.
  • Page 103 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 5. If you want to print without margins, click borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. See page 104 for more information about borderless printing. Click the button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose...

  • Page 104: Borderless Printing

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 7. Choose one of the following Normal Double 8. Select these additional roll paper options if necessary: Single 9. When you’re finished, click Borderless Printing For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Expand page 103.
  • Page 105 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows The following table shows recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing using either the Auto Expand (Standard) or Retain Size setting: Roll paper Image width width (with Auto Expand) 9.7075 12.8 15.8 16.8 23.8...

  • Page 106: Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1. On the Properties window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. For the 3. For the 4. If you want to center your image on the sheet, click 5.

  • Page 107: Choosing Page Layout Options

    Note: Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90°. 2. Make the settings you want for Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Click the button and choose Expansion enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the •...

  • Page 108: Choosing Paper Configuration Options

    5. Click 6. Click 7. Click Choosing Paper Configuration Options 1. If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

  • Page 109: Choosing Advanced Black And White Photo Settings

    Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral Note: If you are printing and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and offers an from Photoshop, make alternative black and white workflow. Advanced Black and White Photo sure you do not use mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control.
  • Page 110 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 1. On the properties window, make sure the Main tab is selected. 2. Choose the Media Type setting for your paper. 3. For the Color setting, choose 4. For the Mode setting, select 5. You can adjust the following advanced black and white photo Advanced B&W Photo...

  • Page 111: Customizing The Printer Driver

    You can save groups of settings or media settings, then select them for future print jobs. You can also add, delete, or hide items on the printer driver windows. You can export or import custom settings. This provides a convenient way to share these settings with other users.

  • Page 112: Saving And Sharing Custom Media Settings

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 2. After verifying that your settings are correct, enter a name for the Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings You can also save and share custom media settings. 1. Adjust the Media Settings on the Main tab of the properties window.
  • Page 113 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows You see a window like the following: 3. After verifying that your settings are correct, enter a name for the settings, then click Save After you have saved your custom media settings, you can select •...

  • Page 114: Editing Printer Driver Settings

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. On the properties window, click the 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: 3. When you’re finished, click Arrangement Drag and drop the items to rearrange them •...

  • Page 115: Managing Print Jobs

    Managing Print Jobs Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them. The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears on the taskbar when you print, lets you check the printer’s status and monitor print jobs.

  • Page 116: Optimizing Print Speed

    Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it.

  • Page 117: Setting Monitoring Preferences

    You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by other users who share the printer. 1. Click the...
  • Page 118 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows 3. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows 4. Select 5. Click taskbar, click the Shortcut Icon When the shortcut is enabled, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or right-click it, then select in the pop-up menu.
  • Page 119 The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 requires little maintenance to keep working at Chapter 5: its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures: Maintaining • Transporting • the Printer • • • • • • • • In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer settings.

  • Page 120: Maintaining And Transporting The Printer

    Using the control panel, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, the status of your maintenance tanks, and other information. You can print out a status check or view the printer’s status on the LCD display.

  • Page 121: Viewing Status Information

    To check job history, press d to select • press r. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in square centimeters). The most recent job is saved as No. 0. When done, press the l button.

  • Page 122: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head

    Maintenance menu to run a power cleaning You can also turn on Auto Nozzle Check from the printer’s control panel. cycle or clean the nozzles The printer will then check the nozzles periodically or before each print job for pairs of colors.
  • Page 123 Caution: Don’t run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer You see a menu like the following: icon. Nozzle Check If the pattern looks good as shown below, the print head is clean.

  • Page 124: Using The Control Panel Menu

    4. Follow the instructions on page 123 to examine the nozzle pattern. Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary. You can specify how often you want this to happen or turn this feature off.

  • Page 125: Running A Power Cleaning Cycle

    You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel) if the normal cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. However, the power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it is recommended only as a last resort.

  • Page 126: Aligning The Print Head

    (page 124). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also...

  • Page 127: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. The printer’s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. Make sure you don’t open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. is highlighted. Then press the BI-D 2-COLOR bi-directional black alignment process.
  • Page 128 For print quality, a small amount of You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional ink remains in the Imaging authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, go to cartridge after the www.proimaging.epson.com or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
  • Page 129 WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 130: Changing The Date And Time

    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. Do not touch the black parts inside the ink bay.

  • Page 131: Using Maintenance Mode

    Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle • Enable power on roll paper feed • Return all of the printer’s control panel settings to their default values • Follow these steps to use maintenance mode: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.

  • Page 132: Replacing The Paper Cutter Blade

    You can check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or viewing its status on the control panel. See page 121 for instructions. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). Removing the Old Blade Make sure the printer is on, then follow these steps to remove the blade: 1.
  • Page 133 Do not touch the black parts inside the printer or the cables around the print head. 8. Release the side pin carefully. The cutter pops out.

  • Page 134: Installing The New Cutter Blade

    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 9. Carefully remove the cutter blade. Caution: Wrap the used cutter blade and dispose of it according to local regulations. Installing the New Cutter Blade Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1.

  • Page 135: Replacing The Maintenance Tanks

    The maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. The three maintenance tanks are located on the back of the printer as shown: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer...
  • Page 136 You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tanks by viewing the gauges on the control panel, shown below. You can also check the tanks using Epson Status Monitor on your computer, using the printer’s menu (see page 121), or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 124).
  • Page 137 4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank, and 5. Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer it straight out of the printer. dispose of it properly. 5-137...

  • Page 138: Cleaning The Printer

    To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled. To avoid damaging the 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug components as well as the case, never use alcohol or thinners to 2.
  • Page 139 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4. If your prints have ink on the back, carefully wipe the area shown in gray below: 5. If powdery paper dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to remove it: 5-139...

  • Page 140: Transporting Or Storing The Printer

    If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same cartridges. To prevent building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 142). To ship the printer a printer damage, be careful longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing not to touch the cables materials.
  • Page 141 5. Remove the printer from the stand. First make sure the front casters are WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the printer with fewer than 4 people. 6. Remove the four wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the 7.

  • Page 142: Moving The Printer On The Stand

    You may need to run a cleaning cycle (page 122) and realign the print head (page 126) to ensure good print quality. If you are not using the printer on a regular basis, turn it on at least once a month and leave it on for several minutes.

  • Page 143: Solving Problems

    See page 120 for instructions. Review the FAQ at www.proimaging.epson.com for possible solutions. If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact Epson as described under “Where To Get Help” on page 10.

  • Page 144: Checking Error Messages And Lights

    31. Head cleaning did not clear Run the head cleaning utility again. If the the nozzles. nozzles are still clogged, contact Epson. Paper is too thick for head Release the paper lever to remove the paper, cleaning. then reset the lever. Head cleaning starts automatically.
  • Page 145 The cartridge is expended. Replace the cartridge with a new one. A non-Epson ink cartridge Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink is installed. cartridge. A non-Epson ink cartridge Replace the cartridge with a genuine Epson ink is installed.
  • Page 146 Replace the used with this printer. cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Ink cartridge may be If the cartridge is very cold, wait for at least 4 damaged or affected by hours until it warms up.
  • Page 147 LOAD PAPER PROPERLY PAPER LOW Explanation Response A printer part may need to Note the code number and contact Epson as be replaced soon. described on page 10. The indicated tank is Although you can continue printing, you should almost full.
  • Page 148 You tried to print while an Press the P Power button to turn off the error condition was printer. Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on. present. Roll paper is not removed Release the paper lever and remove roll paper from the printer.

  • Page 149: Improving Print Quality

    30 seconds. Then plug it in corrctly and turn it back on. Try turning the printer on and off a few A serious error may have times. If the message remains, contact Epson occurred. as described on page 10. The auto take-up reel is not Install the auto take-up reel correctly.
  • Page 150 ◗ If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up. ◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you’re using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a method for adjusting the paper feed.
  • Page 151 (Mac OS X) or page 100 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you’re using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
  • Page 152 ◗ If you’re printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. Use your printer software (page 82 for Mac OS X or page 109 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. When you’re done printing with a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to standard (STD).

  • Page 153: Solving Operational Problems

    Right-click the icon for your printer in the Windows Control Panel, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab and make sure your printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at www.proimaging.epson.com.

  • Page 154: Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems

    ◗ Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. Blank paper is printed. ◗ Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer software is correct for the ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software is correct.

  • Page 155: Solving Paper Problems

    Make sure the paper is not too thick or too thin. See pages 41 and 160 to 162 for paper specifications. Make sure no foreign objects are inside the paper path. Make sure the printer isn’t located in a brightly lit area. The paper sensors may not operate correctly. 6-155...

  • Page 156: Clearing Paper Jams

    Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you’re printing on. See page 68 for more information. If you’re not using Epson media, use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper’s thickness and drying time; see page 69.
  • Page 157 3. Rewind the paper. 4. Open the front cover if paper is jammed inside the printer. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the cables around the print head. Be careful not to touch the roller, ink absorption pad, and ink tubes inside the printer.

  • Page 158: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Printer Driver

    Solving Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Macintosh 1. Open the 2. Double-click 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.

  • Page 159: Specifications

    Environmental Chapter 7: Specifications Electrical Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. Dimensions and Weight Operation 50 to 95 °F Temperature (10 to 35 °C) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25 °C)

  • Page 160: Printer Interfaces

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to Cut Sheets the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock...
  • Page 161 Specifications ARCH B (12 × 18 inches) Super A3/B (13 × 19 inches) B3 (JB3) (14.2 × 20.3 inches) 16 × 20 inches 40 × 60 cm (15.7 × 23.6 inches) A2 (16.5 × 23.4 inches) US C (17 × 22 inches) ARCH C (18 ×...

  • Page 162: Printable Area

    Specifications Printable Area Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inches (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inches (3 mm) right and left. Using the Menu system, you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on some media. Ink Cartridges Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened;...

  • Page 163: Appendix

    Control Panel Menus Appendix Boldface type indicates the default setting. Press the r access the menu. Menu Item PRINTER PLATEN GAP SETUP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE...
  • Page 164 Ink and paper used for each print job; most recent job is number 0 Number of pages printed Future enhancement Media type loaded in the printer Settings appear only when paper is not loaded and the paper lever is secured...
  • Page 165 Menu Item CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN CUT METHOD PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION HEAD PAPER THICKNESS ALIGNMENT SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO MANUAL NETWORK NETWORK SETUP SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM,DG SETTING BONJOUR INIT NETWORK SETTING...

  • Page 166: Epson Roll Paper Information And Icc Profiles

    Appendix Epson Roll Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Doubleweight Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Enhanced Matte Paper...

  • Page 167: Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information And Icc Profiles

    Epson Cut Sheet Paper Information and ICC Profiles Paper name Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper Watercolor Paper Radiant White UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper...

  • Page 168: Managing Color With Profiles

    For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer, paper, and ink type. Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver. For a list of the profiles and their corresponding media types, see page 166 (roll paper types) or page 167(cut sheet paper types).

  • Page 169: Selecting Print Settings And Printing

    , select Color Handling Photoshop Manages Colors Profile Printer Profile the paper you’ll use. If you’re printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles, select the profile that also matches the print quality you want to use. Intent Rendering Intent and click the...

  • Page 170: Windows Printing With A Color Profile

    Appendix 4. Select Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don’t, the printer driver 5. Click will apply additional correction to the image Windows Printing With a Color Profile data, producing inaccurate results. First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and If you selected the wrong assign a profile to your image, then you select your print settings and print.
  • Page 171 , select Color Handling Photoshop Manages Colors Profile Printer Profile the paper you’ll use. If you’re printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles, select the profile that also matches the print quality you want to use. Intent Rendering Intent and click the...

  • Page 172: Aligning The Print Head Manually

    Aligning the Print Head Manually If you want to check the alignment pattern yourself, you can run a manual head alignment. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte Tip: To properly align the print head, you can also...
  • Page 173 13. Select hen press the BI-D 2-COLOR, t pattern. 14. Check the alignment patterns and select the set number that has the smallest gaps. 15. When BI-D 2-COLOR #1LC then press 16. Select the number for patterns #1 to #4 for each color, then press r. 17.
  • Page 174 Appendix -174...

  • Page 175: Index

    17, 144 ink levels, checking, 120 to 121, lights, 17, 144 menus, 163 to 165 messages, 144 to 149 monitoring printer, 144 to 149 restoring default settings, 131 selecting paper type, 44 to 45 status check, printing, 120 Custom paper size...
  • Page 176 Mac OS X, 79 problems, 154 -176 Head Alignment menu, 126, 165, 172 Heavy media, cutting, 54 Height of printer, 159 Help, Epson, 10 to 11 High Speed Copies setting, 116 High Speed setting Mac OS X, 79 Windows, 98 Humidity requirements, 159...
  • Page 177 82 to 83, 108 to 109, 151 custom settings, 69 to 71 custom size, 75 to 76, 102 cut sheet, 62 to 65 Epson, 41 to 43, 166 handling, 41 to 71 heavy stock, 66 to 67 jams, 156 to 157...
  • Page 178 Index Paper (continued) Mac OS X options, 74 to 76, 83 to 86 non-Epson, 69 to 71 ordering, 41 printable area, 162 problems, 155 to 157 removing from spindle, 52 to 53 roll, 43 to 55 sizes, 160 specifications, 160 to 162...
  • Page 179 153 roll paper cannot be cut, 154 size limitation, 116 smeared prints, 152, 154 Progress Meter, 115, 116 Registering non-Epson media, 69 to 71 Remaining paper setup, 46 Requirements, system, 11 to 12 Resolution Mac OS X, 79...
  • Page 180 Mac OS X, 92 to 93 Windows, 115 to 118 Storing printer, 140 to 141 Suction, 70, 83, 109 Super strong cleaning cycle, 132 Support, Epson, 10 to 11 System requirements, 11 to 12 Take-up reel installing, 25 to 30 using, 56 to 62...

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