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Epson Stylus Pro 3880
USER’S GUIDE
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these Epson printers. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Epson UltraChromeK3
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
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5 Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Impor
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6|Contents 3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh Printing With Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Choosing Advanced Black and
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Contents | 7 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Aligning the print head manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Changing the Black Ink Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Changing the Date and Tim
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8|Contents Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Index -8
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9 This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using Introduction ® 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. The on-screen version of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM can be read ® ® using Adobe Reader . For additional information, see the following: • The Start Here sheet explains
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10 | Introduction Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network ® environment, your Macintosh system should meet these requirements: ® � Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher � PowerPC G5, Intel, or higher processor � At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended) � At least 100MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 30GB of free hard disk space for processing files Caution: Using an improperly shielded � Quad-speed (4×) or fast
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Introduction | 11 � 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 Tip: Check the Epson Pro (printer), up to 10 feet long Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. � For Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC and a compatible cable com for accessories and options that are currently available. Options and Supplies ® Your Epson Stylus Pro 3880 offers these optional upgrades and supplies: Option Product code
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12 | Introduction Where To Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the SM Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Tip: If you experience difficulty with the Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is toll-free line or your i
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Introduction | 13 � If you use a stand for the printer, make sure it can support at least 43 lb (20 kg) � Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. � 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. � If you use an extension cord with t
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14 | Introduction 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 � Shake an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results. much force when you � Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge shake cartridge
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15 If you are using the printer on a network, follow the instructions in this Chapter 1: chapter to: Setting Up � Connect the printer to the network the Printer On � Configure the network interface a Network � Install the printer software To connect the printer directly to your computer’s USB port, see the Start Here sheet. Connecting to the Network Make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect to a network switch or hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight-th
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16 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network Configuring the Network Interface 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the LCD displays READY. 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu system. 3. Press d to highlight NETWORK SETUP, then press r. 4. Press r then d to highlight ENABLE. 5. Press Enter. An asterisk (*) appears next to ENABLE to show that it’s selected. 6. Press l to go back, then press d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. 7. Press r, th
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Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 17 Network Status Sheet” below). Then use the arp command to set the IP address from a computer on the same segment of your network as the printer. Type the arp command on the command line using this format (where X is the IP address you want to assign and Y is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command, continue with step 14 10. Press d to highlight IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. The LCD displays the IP ADDRE
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18 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper. 3. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu system. 4. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 5. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Press Enter to print the network status sheet. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network pr
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Setting Up the Printer On a Network | 19 3. Click Install. 4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals and register your printer. 7. When you’re done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer if prompted. 1-19
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20 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network See “Adding the Network Port” on page 21 to create a network port for your printer. Mac OS X 1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. Note: If you see the 3. Double-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 icon. message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system, you must uninstall the old ve
