Epson Stylus® Pro 3880 - User's Guide

1 Epson Stylus Pro 3880 USER S GUIDE2 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 , Epson Stylus, and Epson UltraChromeK3 are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson is a registered trademark, PhotoEnhance is a trademark, and Epson Preferred and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America, Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

2 Epson disclaims any and all rights in those information is subject to change without NoticesNeither 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 ) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

3 2011 Epson America, Inc. 10/11 CPD-27474R23 FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis 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 reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the Canadian UsersThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du , Cautions, Notes, and Tips.

5 9 Macintosh System Requirements .. 10 Windows System Requirements .. 10 Options and Supplies .. 11 Where To Get Help .. 12 Important Safety Instructions .. 12 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions .. 141 Setting Up the Printer On a NetworkConnecting to the Network .. 15 Configuring the Network Interface .. 16 Printing a Network Status Sheet .. 18 Installing the Printer Software .. 18 Windows .. 18 Mac OS X .. 20 Adding the Network Port .. 21 Windows .. 21 Mac OS X .. 222 Handling Paper and Other MediaSelecting Media for Your Printer .. 25 Guidelines for Using Epson Media .. 28 Choosing the Correct Paper Path .. 29 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder .. 33 Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot .. 36 Loading Paper Into the Front Manual Feed Slot.

6 38 Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper .. 42 Using Special Paper Configurations .. 43 Creating a Paper Configuration .. 43 Selecting a Paper Configuration .. 45-66|Contents3 Printing with Epson Drivers for MacintoshPrinting 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 White Photo Settings .. 57 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing .. 59 Managing Print Jobs .. 60 Checking Ink and Maintenance Status .. 61 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting .. 634 Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsChoosing Basic Print Options .. 66 Choosing Color Management Options.

7 68 Choosing Paper and Layout Options .. 71 Choosing Paper Options .. 71 Choosing Layout Options .. 73 Choosing Paper Configuration Options .. 74 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings .. 75 Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings .. 77 Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group .. 77 Importing a Custom Settings Group .. 78 Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group .. 78 Editing Printer Driver Settings .. 79 Managing Print Jobs .. 80 Using the Progress Meter .. 80 Optimizing Print Speed .. 81 Setting Monitoring Preferences .. 83 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting .. 845 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChecking Printer Status and Part Life .. 88 Printing Status Information .. 88 Viewing Status Information.

8 89 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head .. 90 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle .. 92-7 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 Time .. 101 Adjusting the LCD Contrast .. 102 Using Maintenance Mode .. 103 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .. 104 Cleaning the Printer .. 107 Transporting or Storing the Printer .. 108 Preparing the Printer for Shipment .. 108 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation .. 108 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver .. 109 Macintosh .. 109 Windows .. 109 Updating Your Printer Firmware .. 110 Downloading the Firmware.

9 110 Updating the Firmware .. 1106 Solving ProblemsDiagnosing Problems .. 113 Checking Error Messages and Lights .. 114 Improving Print Quality .. 122 Solving Operational Problems .. 125 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems .. 127 Solving Paper Problems .. 128 Paper Skews When Printing on Large Format Media .. 129 Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems .. 129A SpecificationsPrinting .. 133 Environmental .. 134 Electrical .. 134 Dimensions and Weight .. 134 Printer Interfaces .. 135 Safety Approvals .. 135-88|ContentsMedia .. 135 Printable Area .. 136 Ink Cartridges .. 136 Index99 This User s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges.

10 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 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 how to set up your printer, install the software for a USB connection, and load paper. Be sure to follow these instructions to set up your printer correctly. If you are connecting the printer to a network, you also need to see Chapter 1 in this User s Guide for software installation instructions. The on-screen Network Guide on the CD-ROM describes how to set up and configure the printer for use on a , Cautions, Notes, and TipsThese symbols are used in this book:WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily must be observed to avoid damage to your contain important information about your contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your | IntroductionMacintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh system should meet these requirements.