Epson Stylus Pro 7880C Guía de usuario

User’s GuideNDP2996-00

Safety Instructions 10Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using this product. Also be sure to follow

Variety of Printings 100❏ Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your data to make it fit the width of t

Variety of Printings 101Fit to Page (Windows only)You can fit the size of your data to the size of paper you to print on. 1. Open the printer driver w

Variety of Printings 1023. Select the paper size that is loaded in the printer from the Output Paper list.Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size

Variety of Printings 103Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)1. Open the printer driver window.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 18.2. Click

Variety of Printings 1043. Select Reduce/Enlarge, and then click Fit to Roll Paper Width.Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your data to m

Variety of Printings 1054. Select the roll paper width that is loaded in the printer from the Roll Width list.5. Check the other settings, and then st

Variety of Printings 106CustomLets you define the percentage you want to reduce or enlarge.For Windows1. Open the printer driver window.See “Accessing

Variety of Printings 107For Mac OS X1. Open the Page Setup dialog.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 44.2. Select the printer and paper size.

Variety of Printings 108Pages Per Sheet PrintingYou can print two or four pages of your document on one sheet of paper.If you print continuous layout

Variety of Printings 109For Windows1. Open the printer driver window.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 18.2. Click the Page Layout tab, selec

Safety Instructions 11❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.When setting up this product❏ Do not block or cov

Variety of Printings 110For Mac OS X1. Open the Print dialog.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 44.2. Select a target printer, and then select

Variety of Printings 111Poster PrintingThe poster printing function allows you to print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several shee

Variety of Printings 112❏ Poster printing with marginsYou can print a poster-size image by automatically enlarging one page to cover several sheets of

Variety of Printings 1132. Click the Page Layout tab, select the Multi-Page check box, select Poster, and then click Settings.3. In the Poster Setting

Variety of Printings 1144. When you want to print a borderless poster, select the Borderless Poster Print check box, and select the panels that you do

Variety of Printings 115Joining the sheets together along the guideThe steps to join the sheets together are different whether the printed sheets are

Variety of Printings 116For poster printing with marginsWhen you select Overlapping Alignment Marks, the following marks are printed on the paper. See

Variety of Printings 1171. Cut the upper left sheet along the alignment mark (vertical blue line). The guide is black for the black-and-white printing

Variety of Printings 1184. Join the upper left and right sheets together with cellophane tape on the back of the sheets.5. Try step 1 to 4 for the low

Variety of Printings 1197. Lay the upper sheets on top of the lower sheets. The X marks should be matched as in the illustration below, and join the u

Safety Instructions 12❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself.❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under

Variety of Printings 1209. Join the upper sheets and lower sheets together with cellophane tape on the back of the sheets.10. After joining all the sh

Variety of Printings 121Printing on Custom PaperYou can also print on a custom paper, using the steps below. The size you can register is as follow.✽

Variety of Printings 122For Windows1. Open the printer driver window.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 18.2. Click User Defined in the Main m

Variety of Printings 1233. Set the custom paper size you want to use, and then click Save.❏ You can enter up to 24 characters for the Paper Size Name.

Variety of Printings 124For Mac OS X1. Open the Page Setup dialog.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 44.2. Select Manage Custom Sizes in Paper

Variety of Printings 125The paper size and printer margin you can set is as follow.Printer DescriptionRoll Paper Prints on roll paper with 3-mm margin

Variety of Printings 126Note:❏ To change the setting you have registered, click the paper size name from the list.❏ To duplicate the paper size you ha

Variety of Printings 127Banner Printing on Roll PaperThis section explains how to print a banner and panorama pictures. There are two ways to print a

Variety of Printings 128The following are the available printing sizes. ✽ The maximum length of the paper roll can be longer than the paper height if

Variety of Printings 129Printer driver settingsFor Windows1. Open the printer driver window.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 18.2. In the Ma

Safety Instructions 13When handling the ink cartridges❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink.❏ If ink gets on your skin,

Variety of Printings 1303. Select Roll Paper or Roll paper (Banner) from the Source list.Note:Roll Paper (Banner) can be used for an application that

Variety of Printings 1315. Click the Page Layout tab, and select Reduce/Enlarge, and then select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width.Note:If you ar

Variety of Printings 1326. Select the document size created using the application from the Page Size list and select the roll paper width set in the p

Variety of Printings 1337. Select the paper size from the Output Paper list, and make sure the Optimize Enlargement check box is selected. 8. Check th

Variety of Printings 134For Mac OS X1. Open the Page Setup dialog.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 44.2. Make sure your printer is selected,

Variety of Printings 1353. Input a scale to reduce or enlarge the size of your data.4. Check the other settings, and then start printing.

Variety of Printings 136Printing with Non-Epson MediaWhen using the non-Epson media, make the paper settings according to the paper characteristics be

Variety of Printings 137Customize the Items of the Printer DriverYou can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer. You can also exp

Variety of Printings 1383. Enter the name in the Name box, and then click Save.You can choose a setting you have registered from the Select Setting li

Variety of Printings 139Saving as a custom mediaYou can save the items of the Media Settings in the Main menu.1. Change the Media Settings items in th

Safety Instructions 14❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three ho

Variety of Printings 1402. Click Custom Settings.3. Enter the name in the Name box, and then click Save.You can choose a setting you have registered f

Variety of Printings 141Menu arrangementYou can arrange the Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size items.1. Click the Utility tab, and then click

Variety of Printings 1422. Select the edit item.3. In the List box, arrange the items as you prefer, or classify the items into groups.❏ You can arran

Variety of Printings 143❏ Move the unused items into the Not Display group.Note:You cannot delete the default items.4. Click Save.

Variety of Printings 144Exporting or ImportingYou can export or import the settings you have registered as a file.Exporting the settings1. Open the Sa

Variety of Printings 145Importing the settings1. Open the Save or Deletes Select Settings dialog box or the Saves or deletes Custom Media dialog box.2

Variety of Printings 146Exporting or importing all settingsYou can export or import the all of the printer driver settings as a file.1. Click the Util

The Control Panel 147Chapter 4The Control PanelButtons, Lights, Messages, and IconsThe control panel of the printer consists of 7 buttons, 4 lights, a

The Control Panel 1483 Menu button r Enters Menu mode when pressed in the READY state. When pressed in Menu mode, a desired menu can be selected.Enter

The Control Panel 149LightsThis section describes the functions of the lights on the control panel.The lights let you know the status of the printer a

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 15Chapter 1Using the Printer Software (Windows)Printer Software IntroductionThe printer software CD-ROM includes

The Control Panel 1503 Paper check light (red)On:No paper is loaded in the manual feed when Sheet is selected as the paper source.Roll paper is out

The Control Panel 151Combination of buttonsThis section describes the functions available when several buttons are pressed at the same time.MessagesTh

The Control Panel 152IconsThis section describes the meaning of icons displayed on the LCD panel.Paper source iconPLEASE WAIT Wait until READY appears

The Control Panel 153Platen Gap iconRoll Paper Margin iconDisplays the paper margin when the roll paper is selected.Roll Paper Counter iconDisplays wh

The Control Panel 154Remaining ink iconDisplays the amount of ink remaining.Remaining maintenance tank iconDisplays the free capacity of the maintenan

The Control Panel 155Paper suction iconMenu SettingsWhen to use Menu modeThe Menu mode enables you to make printer settings similar to those you would

The Control Panel 156Menu listMenu Item Parameter“PRINTER SETUP” on page 163“ROLL PAPER COUNTER” on page 163ROLL PAPER LENGTHROLL LENGTH ALERT“PLATEN

The Control Panel 157“TEST PRINT” on page 168“NOZZLE CHECK” on page 168PRINT“STATUS SHEET” on page 168PRINT“JOB INFORMATION” on page 168PRINT“CUSTOM P

The Control Panel 158“INK LEVEL” on page 169(EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C)LIGHT LIGHT BLACK E*****F, E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, nn%, 0%VIVID

The Control Panel 159“MAINTENANCE TANK” on page 170E*****F, E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, nn%, 0%“USAGE COUNT” on page 170INK xxxxx.xmlPAPER xxxxx.xcm“CLE

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 16❏ Makes the printer settings, such as the media type, paper size. You can register these settings, and you can

The Control Panel 160“CUSTOM PAPER” on page 172“PAPER NUMBER” on page 172STANDARD, 1-10“PLATEN GAP” on page 172NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER“THICKNESS

The Control Panel 161Basic Menu setting procedureThis section describes how to enter Menu mode and make settings with the buttons on the control panel

The Control Panel 1622. Select a menu.Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select a desired menu. 3. Set the menu.Press the Menu r

The Control Panel 163Details of Menu modePRINTER SETUPThis menu contains the following items.ROLL PAPER COUNTERYou can get a message when there is not

The Control Panel 164PAGE LINEYou can select whether to print the page line (line along which to cut off) on roll paper. Select ON if you want to prin

The Control Panel 165ROLL PAPER MARGINYou can select margins for roll paper: DEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM 15 mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15 mm, 3mm, or 15 mm.The followi

The Control Panel 166When the same data is printed with a 3 mm margin and a 15 mm margin and compared, you may notice that part of the right side of t

The Control Panel 167CUTTER ADJUSTMENTYou can adjust the paper cutting position when printing with a top and bottom margin of zero. This function prin

The Control Panel 168INITIALIZE SETTINGSYou can return all setting values you have made in the PRINTER SETUP to their factory set value.TEST PRINTThis

The Control Panel 169PRINTER STATUSThis menu contains the following items.VERSIONYou can see the firmware version.PRINTABLE PAGESYou can see the numbe

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 17EPSON Status Monitor 3This utility provides you with printer status information, such as the ink cartridge stat

The Control Panel 170MAINTENANCE TANKYou can see the free capacity of the Maintenance tank.USAGE COUNTYou can see the ink consumption in milliliters a

The Control Panel 171SERVICE LIFEYou can see the service life of each consumable.EDM STATUSYou can see if the EDM is enabled or disabled. If the EDM i

The Control Panel 172CUSTOM PAPERThis menu contains the following items. To make the paper setting, see “Making the paper settings” on page 188.PAPER

The Control Panel 173THICKNESS PATTERNYou can print the paper thickness detection pattern. If you select STANDARD in PAPER NUMBER, the pattern is not

The Control Panel 174MAINTENANCEThis menu contains the following items.CUTTER REPLACEMENTYou can see the procedure used to replace the paper cutter. F

The Control Panel 175ALIGNMENTYou can correct any head misalignment to obtain optimum printing results. For details, see “Aligning the print head” on

The Control Panel 176INIT NETWORK SETTINGYou can return the network settings of the printer to the factory default value. Checking the print head nozz

The Control Panel 177Nozzle check pattern examples:If you find that any dots are missing from the test lines in the pattern, you need to clean the pri

The Control Panel 178Aligning the print headTo prevent deterioration of print quality caused by misalignment of the print head, align the print head b

The Control Panel 1799. Select AUTO and press the Menu r button. Then, press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select BI-D 2-COLOR.10.

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 18Accessing the Printer DriverYou can access the printer driver in the following ways:❏ From Windows applications

The Control Panel 180Ink dot sizeEPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450 for Windows:* Print Quality A: Speed, B: Production, C: QualityMedia Type Print Quality A

The Control Panel 181EPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450 for Mac OS X:* Print Quality A: Speed, B: (Medium), C: Quality, D: Draft, E: Normal, F: Fine, G: Super

The Control Panel 182EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C for Windows:Media Type Print Quality A B C Quality Options (LEVEL)12345Premium Luster Phot

The Control Panel 183* Print Quality A: Speed, B: Quality, C: Max QualityEnhanced Matte PaperArchival Matte Paper#2 #3 #3 - #1 #2 #3 #3Plain Paper #1

The Control Panel 184EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C for Mac OS X:Media Type Automatic Advanced Settings (Print Quality)AB CDE F GHPremium Lust

The Control Panel 185* Print Quality A: Speed, B: (Medium), C: Quality, D: Draft, E: Normal, F: Fine, G: SuperFine, H: SuperPhoto** When Super MicroWe

The Control Panel 186Aligning the print head manuallyIf you are not satisfied with the result of the automatic head alignment, you can perform the hea

The Control Panel 187EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C:EPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450:10. After printing is finished, the pattern number and current

The Control Panel 188Making the paper settingsYou can register and recall your own paper settings for any media.The paper settings you can make are:❏

The Control Panel 189Registering the settingsTo register the paper settings, follow the steps below.1. Load the paper that you want to check.2. Press

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 19Example:Example:

The Control Panel 190Paper thickness test pattern example:11. Examine the printed pattern to determine which set of lines are aligned (showing the sma

The Control Panel 19120. Select PAPER SUCTION, and then press the Menu r button. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select STANDA

The Control Panel 192Printing a status sheetWhile in Menu mode, you can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print a status shee

The Control Panel 1933. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to display ROLL PAPER COUNTER, and then press the Menu r button.4. Press

The Control Panel 1941. Enter Maintenance mode.Make sure that the printer is turned off. While pressing and holding the Pause button, press the Power

The Control Panel 195Maintenance mode listItem First parameters Second parameters“HEX DUMP” on page 196PRINT EXECUTE“LANGUAGE” on page 197ENGLISH, FRE

The Control Panel 196Details of maintenance mode itemsHEX DUMPData received from the host computer can be printed out in hexadecimal numbers.To print

The Control Panel 197The print data in the print buffer is printed with 16-byte hex. data in the left column and corresponding ASCII characters in the

The Control Panel 1982. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select a suitable function. 3. Press the Enter button.UNITYou can sel

Paper Handling 199Chapter 5Paper HandlingNotes on Epson Special Media and Other MediaAlthough most types of coated paper provide good printing results

Copyrights and Trademarks 2Copyrights and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 20The printer driver window appears.Make the settings as necessary, and then start printing.

Paper Handling 200Storing Epson special mediaTo keep the quality of Epson special media:❏ Store unused media in the original plastic bag and outer pac

Paper Handling 201Using Roll PaperAttaching the roll paper to the spindleWhen installing the roll paper onto the spindle, follow the steps below. 1. S

Paper Handling 202When attaching roll paper with a 3-inch core, slide the gray attachments to the black and white ones, matching the four arrows.3. Pl

Paper Handling 203Removing the roll paper from the spindleTo remove the roll paper from the spindle, follow the steps below.1. Place the paper loaded

Paper Handling 204Attaching and removing the spindle from the printerTo attach the paper loaded spindle to the printer, follow the steps below. When y

Paper Handling 205Note:To mount the spindle correctly, match the color on the end of the spindle with the mounting bracket.4. Lift the spindle again,

Paper Handling 206Loading roll paperTo load roll paper, follow the steps below.Note:You may want to setup the paper basket before printing. See “Setti

Paper Handling 2074. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot. 5. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot so that it comes out below.

Paper Handling 208❏ Adjust the feed strength by pressing the Paper Feed buttons on the control panel. When using thick, heavy, or curled paper, press

Paper Handling 2097. Set the paper lever to the secured position, and then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears.8. Press the Pause

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 21From the Printer iconWhen you make common settings or perform printer maintenance, such as Nozzle Check, Head C

Paper Handling 210cCaution:Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. We recommend that you remove

Paper Handling 211Cutting the roll paper or printing page linesWhen your print job is finished, the printer cuts the roll paper automatically or print

Paper Handling 2124. If necessary, adjust the cutting position by using the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button.5. Cut the paper along the cutt

Paper Handling 213Using the Auto Take-up Reel UnitWhen you want to print your data on roll paper and do not want to cut it or feed it out onto the flo

Paper Handling 214❏ To use the paper guides packaged with the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, first remove the paper guides and holders packaged with the prin

Paper Handling 215Sensor lightSwitchesAdjusting the sensorThe angle of the sensors has already been adjusted when the unit is shipped. But, if the Sen

Paper Handling 2161. Loosen the knob on the light emitter.2. Adjust the horizontal angle of the emitter so that the Sensor light turns on.3. Holding t

Paper Handling 217Loading roll paper onto the take-up reel corewWarning:❏ Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit before loading paper. If the take-up ree

Paper Handling 218Winding paper forwardWhen you want paper wound onto the take-up reel core with the print on the outside, set the take-up reel unit t

Paper Handling 2195. Set the Auto switch on the control box to Off.6. Tape the leading edge of the roll paper to the take-up reel core in three places

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 222. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing Preferences.The printer driver window appears.The settings

Paper Handling 2207. Press the Paper Feed d button to feed the paper forward and create a loop of slack.8. Move and hold the Manual switch on the Auto

Paper Handling 221Winding paper backwardWhen you want the paper wound onto the take-up reel core with the print on the inside, set the take-up reel un

Paper Handling 2225. Set the Auto switch on the control box to Off.6. Pull the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel core as shown belo

Paper Handling 2237. Press the Paper Feed d button to feed the paper forward and create a loop of slack.8. Move and hold the Manual switch on the Auto

Paper Handling 224Taking-up your printsWhen the Auto Take-up Reel Unit is installed, and the take up reel core is loaded with paper to take-up in the

Paper Handling 2251. Press the Paper Source l button to select Roll Auto Cut Off .2. Set the direction of take-up with the Auto switch on the control

Paper Handling 226Removing paper after take-upAfter paper take-up, remove the take-up reel core as follows.1. Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.wWar

Paper Handling 2274. Remove the take-up reel core from the flange knob on the movable unit.5. Similarly, remove the take-up reel core from the flange

Paper Handling 228Using Cut Sheet MediaLoading cut sheet mediaTo load cut sheet media longer than A3 or Legal, see the next section. To load A4, Lette

Paper Handling 2293. Make sure that the Power light is not flashing, and then set the paper lever to the released position. LEVER RELEASED. LOAD PAPER

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 23Getting Information Through Online HelpYou can view a detailed explanation using the following ways.❏ Right-cli

Paper Handling 2304. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out below. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are

Paper Handling 2316. Press the Pause button.The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the L

Paper Handling 232Loading cut sheet with a size of A4, Letter or 8 x 10 inchesTo load cut sheet media with a size of A4, Letter or 8 × 10 inches, fol

Paper Handling 233Now the printer is ready to print. While the printer is printing, do not open the front cover. If the front cover is opened while pr

Paper Handling 234Printing on thick paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm)When you load thick cut sheets, such as cardboard, follow the steps below.Note:❏ Do not load

Paper Handling 2355. Open the front cover.6. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open f

Paper Handling 2367. Set the paper lever to the secured position, and then close the front cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel.8. Press

Paper Handling 237Setting the Paper Basket To avoid your printouts getting dirty or crinkled, set the paper basket as explained below. You can use the

Paper Handling 2382. Put the lower shafts down in the forward position as shown, so that they rest on the floor.When feeding paper backwardNote:❏ When

Paper Handling 2391. Take off the center shaft from the upper basket hooks to pass under the paper guides.2. Pull the upper hooks out to their full le

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 24❏ For Windows XP/2000, click the button on the top right of the printer driver window, and then click the ite

Paper Handling 2403. Gently pinch the upper part of each paper guide and push it to the back position to allow the printout to come out properly.

Paper Handling 241Note:For EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users, be sure to pull the paper guides to the forward position when using Enhanced Matte

Paper Handling 242For EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450When feeding paper forwardWhen feeding paper forward, put the paper basket down in the forward p

Paper Handling 243When the paper basket is loosened, turn the following part to fix it.When feeding paper backwardWhen feeding paper backward, follow

Paper Handling 2442. Turn the paper basket to the backward position, as shown below.

Maintenance and Transportation 245Chapter 6Maintenance and TransportationReplacing Ink CartridgesWhen the printer’s Ink check light is flashing, this

Maintenance and Transportation 2462. Open the ink compartment cover by pushing it.3. Raise the ink levers to the released position.

Maintenance and Transportation 2474. Carefully pull the expended cartridge straight out of the printer.wWarning:If ink gets on your hands, wash them t

Maintenance and Transportation 248Note:A protection system is provided to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge

Maintenance and Transportation 2497. Lower the ink lever to the secured position.8. Close the ink compartment cover. The printer returns to the previo

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 25Basic SettingsThis section describes how to print your data from an application using the Epson printer driver.

Maintenance and Transportation 250Converting the Black Ink CartridgesYou can change the black ink according to your purpose. You can choose either Mat

Maintenance and Transportation 251To change the black ink, follow the steps below.1. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD panel.2. Press the Menu r

Maintenance and Transportation 2527. Make sure RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD panel, and then raise the ink lever on the right ink compa

Maintenance and Transportation 25310. Make sure REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears on the LCD panel, and then remove all four in

Maintenance and Transportation 254Note:If CONVERSION CRTG LIFE. REPLACE CONVERSION CRTG WITH A NEW ONE. appears on the LCD panel, press the Pause bu

Maintenance and Transportation 25512. Make sure LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD panel, and then lower the ink lever on the right ink comp

Maintenance and Transportation 25614. When draining is complete, RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD panel. Raise the ink lever on the right

Maintenance and Transportation 25716. Make sure INSTALL ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE appears on the LCD panel, and then insert the cartri

Maintenance and Transportation 25818. Make sure RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD panel, and then raise the ink lever on the right ink comp

Maintenance and Transportation 259Updating the printer driver informationAfter the replacement operation, update the driver information using the step

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 26Checking the printer statusWhen you send a print job to the printer, you can monitor the printer status in the

Maintenance and Transportation 260Replacing the Maintenance TankIf the maintenance tank icon tells that the maintenance tank is full or near full on t

Maintenance and Transportation 261Replacing the Paper CutterWhen the paper cutter does not cut cleanly, it may be blunt and require replacement.wWarni

Maintenance and Transportation 2626. When the paper cutter holder stops at the replacement position, OPEN FRONT COVER TO SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL

Maintenance and Transportation 263cCaution:❏ Do not touch the circuit board attached to the print head when replacing the cutter blade.❏ Be careful no

Maintenance and Transportation 2649. Carefully remove the old cutter from the printer.10. Remove the new paper cutter from its package.11. Make sure t

Maintenance and Transportation 26513. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing.14. Make sure that CLO

Maintenance and Transportation 266Attaching the Manual Cutter UnitTo attach the manual cutter unit, follow the steps below.Note:A manual cutter unit h

Maintenance and Transportation 2673. Hold the cutter unit, and hook its left side to the left square hole on the platen.4. Similarly, hook the other s

Maintenance and Transportation 268Note:❏ If your manual cutter unit has only two holes on each side, use the lower hole to secure the cutter unit with

Maintenance and Transportation 269Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operation in its top condition, clean it thoroughly if it becomes soiled.wW

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 27Print queue windowYou can check a list of all jobs waiting and its information, and also you can cancel print j

Maintenance and Transportation 2701. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off, and then unplug the power cord. Leave the printer

Maintenance and Transportation 271If the back of the printout is soiled or if there is a serious problem of dirt on the inside of the printer, clean i

Maintenance and Transportation 2723. If some powdery paper dust is stuffed in the platen, use something like a toothpick to remove it. Close the front

Maintenance and Transportation 273If you have not used your printer for a long timeIf you have not used your printer for a long time, the print head n

Maintenance and Transportation 274Transporting the PrinterOver a long distanceIf you need to transport your printer over a long distance, repack the p

Maintenance and Transportation 2753. Raise the ink levers. You can choose whether to remove the ink cartridges. Regardless of your choice, you must ke

Maintenance and Transportation 276cCaution:Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged.6. Repack the pr

Maintenance and Transportation 277Over a short distanceWhen you need to move the printer a short distance, follow the steps below.1. First turn off th

Maintenance and Transportation 2784. For Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users:Make sure that the casters at the base unit are locked.For Stylus Pro 7880/7

Maintenance and Transportation 2796. For Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users:Have four or more people lift the printer unit off of the base unit, using t

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 28Canceling printing by the computerCanceling printingClick Stop on the EPSON Progress Meter dialog box.Note:❏ Th

Maintenance and Transportation 280for Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/74507. Move the printer horizontally.When you set up the printer and perform a nozzle chec

Maintenance and Transportation 281To move the printer using castersWhen you want to transport the printer a very short distance such as within the sam

Maintenance and Transportation 2823. For Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users:Release the front casters.For Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450 users:Release the f

Maintenance and Transportation 283Setting up the printer after transporting itThe steps you need to take to set up the printer after transporting it a

Problem Solver 284Chapter 7Problem SolverTroubleshootingPrinter stops printing unexpectedlyHead cleaning, ink charging, or ink drying is in progressDu

Problem Solver 285Error messagesMessage Description What to doUNABLE TO PRINTMAKE SURE PAPER IS LOADEDAn error may be occurring when you try to print

Problem Solver 286CLEANING ERRORPRESS PAUSE BUTTONThe nozzles are still clogged.Run the Head Cleaning utility. For Windows, see “Using the Printer Uti

Problem Solver 287PAPER CUT ERRORREMOVE UNCUT PAPERPaper is not cut correctly when Roll Auto Cut On is selected.Release the paper lever, and then rem

Problem Solver 288MISMATCH ERRORMAKE SURE THAT THE INK CARTRIDGE AND DRIVER SETTINGS MATCHThe cartridge option of the printer driver has not been chan

Problem Solver 289INK CARTRIDGEREPLACE INK CARTRIDGEThe ink cartridge is expended.Replace the expended ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing In

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 29Deleting a print job waitingYou can delete the jobs waiting stored in the computer.1. Double-click the printer

Problem Solver 290INK CARTRIDGE ERRORCHECK CARTRIDGEAn ink cartridge with the wrong product code is installed.Remove the ink cartridge, and then insta

Problem Solver 291MAINT TANK FULLREPLACE THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANKThe left side maintenance tank is full.Replace the left side maintenance tank w

Problem Solver 292LEVER RELEASEDLOAD PAPERThe paper is not loaded. Load the paper.LEVER RELEASEDLOWER THE PAPER SET LEVERThe paper lever is in the rel

Problem Solver 293CARRIAGE LOCKEDRELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCKThe print head is locked. Remove the metal plate on the left side of the print head to relea

Problem Solver 294The printer does not turn on or stay onWhen the Pause light does not come on and mechanism initialization does not start even when t

Problem Solver 295The printer prints nothingThe printer is not correctly connected to the computerTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Turn off the pr

Problem Solver 296For Windows 20001. Click the Start button, point to Settings and select Printers.2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro XXXX.3. Select Set

Problem Solver 297For Windows 20001. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro XXXX, then select Proper

Problem Solver 298Incorrect marginsTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Check the margin settings in your application.❏ Make sure the margins are with

Problem Solver 299❏ You can produce sharper images with more vivid colors.For Windows, click Custom for the Mode in the Main menu, and select Photo En

3Printer PartsFront viewRear viewroll paper spindlesroll paper coverpaper leverpaper basketink cartridge compartmentfront covermounting bracketscontro

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 30When problem occurs during printingIf a problem occurs during printing, an error message appears in the EPSON S

Problem Solver 300For paper other than Epson’s, register and select paper thickness in Menu mode. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using.

Problem Solver 301Horizontal bandingTry one or more of these solutions:❏ For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is c

Problem Solver 302Vertical misalignment or bandingTry one or more of these solutions:❏ For Windows, turn off the High Speed setting in the Quality Opt

Problem Solver 303Faint printout or gapsTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Make sure that the ink cartridges do not exceed the expiry date. The expi

Problem Solver 304Blurry or smeared printoutTry one or more of these solutions:❏ For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure

Problem Solver 305Color documents print in black onlyTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Make sure the color data settings in your application are co

Problem Solver 306❏ Change the interface of your computer to USB 2.0.❏ Delete unnecessary files to make room on your hard disk drive.Roll paper cannot

Problem Solver 307Paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequentlyTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Before loading paper and guiding it through th

Problem Solver 308❏ Make sure that the platen gap setting matches your paper. You can change the platen gap setting in the PRINTER SETUP of Menu mode.

Problem Solver 309Note:There are two paper guides for EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450 and five for EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450.When feeding pape

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 31Using the Printer UtilitiesThe Epson printer utilities let you check the current printer status and perform pri

Problem Solver 310When feeding paper backwardAttach the paper guides to the printer so that they rest on the back of the paper basket.

Problem Solver 311Then gently pinch the upper part of each paper guide and push it to the back position to allow the printout to come out properly.

Problem Solver 312Clearing paper jamsTo remove jammed paper, follow these steps:1. If roll paper is jammed, cut the paper at the paper insertion slot.

Problem Solver 3133. Open the front cover if necessary.4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. cCaution:❏ Do not touch the circuit board attached to

Problem Solver 3145. Close the front cover, if necessary, then press the Power button to turn the printer off and back on.6. Make sure that the Pape

Problem Solver 315Troubleshooting on the Optional Auto Take-up Reel UnitTry one or more of these solutions:❏ The roll paper may not have sufficient sl

Problem Solver 316Contacting Customer SupportBefore Contacting EpsonIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem u

Problem Solver 317Speak to a Support RepresentativeDial: (562) 276-1300 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through

Problem Solver 318Help for Users in AustraliaNew :For all productsEpson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In add

Problem Solver 319Help for Users in SingaporeNew :For All productsSources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are:Wor

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 32Print Head AlignmentThis utility can be used to improve the print quality of your printed data. The alignment o

Problem Solver 320Help for Users in VietnamNew :For all productsContacts for information, support, and services are:Help for Users in IndonesiaNew :F

Problem Solver 321Bandung Lippo Center 6th floorJl. Gatot Subroto No.2BandungPhone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12Jl. Kusuma Ba

Problem Solver 322Help for Users in Hong KongNew :For All productsTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome

Problem Solver 323Help for Users in MalaysiaNew :For All productsContacts for information, support, and services are:World Wide Web (http://www.epson.

Problem Solver 324Help for Users in IndiaNew :For all productsContacts for information, support, and services are:World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co

Problem Solver 325HelplineFor Service, Product info or to order a cartridge - 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-free number.For Service (CDMA &

Problem Solver 326Paper InformationEpson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.Item Explanatio

Problem Solver 327Media type of the printer driverDescribes the Media Type of the printer driver. Be sure to match the media type you set in the print

Problem Solver 328Roll paperPremium Glossy Photo Paper (250)Recommended application Photograph / Contract ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core diameter

Problem Solver 329Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)Recommended application PhotographSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tension254 mm 10&qu

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 33EPSON LFP Remote PanelThis utility lets you optimize your printer. You can start this utility only if it is ins

Problem Solver 330Photo Paper Gloss 250Recommended application PhotographSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tension432 mm 17" R 0.25

Problem Solver 331Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170)Recommended application Photograph / Contract ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle

Problem Solver 332Singleweight Matte PaperRecommended application Indoor Signage / ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tension432 mm 1

Problem Solver 333Epson Proofing Paper White SemimatteRecommended application Contract ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tension329

Problem Solver 334Epson Proofing Paper PublicationRecommended application Contract ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tension329 mm 1

Problem Solver 335Enhanced Matte PaperRecommended application Indoor Signage / Photograph/ Fine Art Reproduction / ProofSize Borderless Thickness Core

Problem Solver 336Watercolor Paper - Radiant WhiteRecommended application Photograph/ Fine Art ReproductionSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpin

Problem Solver 337Textured Fine Art PaperRecommended application Photograph/ Fine Art ReproductionSize Borderless Thickness Core diameterSpindle tensi

Problem Solver 338Cut sheetsPremium Glossy Photo PaperRecommended application Photograph / Contract ProofSize Borderless ThicknessSuper A3/B Possible

Problem Solver 339Premium Luster Photo PaperRecommended application Photograph / Contract ProofSize Borderless ThicknessSuper A3/B Possible 0.27 mmICC

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 34Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3Open the printer driver window, and click the Utility tab, and then click EPSON

Problem Solver 340Photo Quality Ink Jet PaperRecommended application Indoor Signage / ProofSize Borderless ThicknessA4 Impossible 0.12 mmLetterICC pro

Problem Solver 341Enhanced Matte PaperRecommended application Indoor Signage / Photograph / Fine Art Reproduction / ProofSize Borderless ThicknessSupe

Problem Solver 342Watercolor Paper - Radiant WhiteRecommended application Photograph / Fine Art ReproductionSize Borderless ThicknessSuper A3/B Possib

Problem Solver 343Velvet Fine Art PaperRecommended application Photograph / Fine Art ReproductionSize Borderless ThicknessSuper A3/B Possible 0.48 mmA

Problem Solver 344Enhanced Matte-Poster BoardRecommended application Indoor Signage / Fine Art Reproduction / ProofSize Borderless Thickness24" ×

Problem Solver 345Technical Support Web SiteEpson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubl

Product Information 346Chapter 8Product InformationPrinter SpecificationsPrinting* characters per inchPrinting methodOn-demand ink jetNozzle configura

Product Information 347*dots per inch*dots per inchRaster graphic mode (EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450)Horizontal resolutionPrintable width Availabl

Product Information 348Resolution Maximum 2880 × 1440 dpiPrint direction BidirectionalControl code ESC/P RasterLine spacing 1/6 inch or programmable i

Product Information 349Printable areaFor roll paper, the following margin widths can be selected using the control panel as follows. For details, see

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 35Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides you with detailed printer status i

Product Information 350Note:The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is loaded. Print data that exceeds the printable area o

Product Information 351ElectricalNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information.Rated voltage 100 to 240 VInput voltage range

Product Information 352Environmental* Without condensation** Stored in shipping containerOperational conditions (temperature and humidity):Temperature

Product Information 353Standards and ApprovalsPaperRoll paper:Safety UL 60950CSA No. 60950Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950EMC FCC part 15 subp

Product Information 354Cut sheets:Note:❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Ep

Product Information 355Paper size* for EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 use only.Roll paper and cut sheet paper sizeLetter (8.5 × 11 inches, 215.9 ×

Product Information 356Ink cartridgesColors EPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450Matte BlackCyanMagentaYellowEPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880CPhoto Black Ma

Product Information 357Note:❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high-quality pri

Product Information 358System RequirementsYour computer should meet the following system requirements to use the printer driver.To use your printer wi

Product Information 359To use your printer with Mac OS XOperating system PowerPC-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.2.8 or laterIntel-based

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 36Using Monitoring PreferencesThis function lets you specify the monitoring feature of EPSON Status Monitor 3. Ac

Product Information 360Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with a USB interface and an Ethernet interface.USB interfaceThe printer’s buil

Options and Consumable Products 361Chapter 9Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsThe following options are available for use with your printer.Note:T

Options and Consumable Products 362Auto Take-Up Reel UnitThis option is for Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 only.This option takes up your printed roll pap

Options and Consumable Products 363Consumable ProductsThe following consumable products are available for use with your printer.Paper cutterIf you not

Options and Consumable Products 364EPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450 ink cartridgesEPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C ink cartridgesInk cartridge (Matte

Options and Consumable Products 365Epson Special MediaMost plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, Epson offers specially designed media

Glossary 366GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers.applicationA software program that helps you carry out a particular task,

Glossary 367ColorSyncMacintosh software that is designed so you get WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) color output. This software prints colors a

Glossary 368ESC/PAbbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you control of your printer from your computer. It i

Glossary 369interfaceThe connection between the computer and the printer. A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. interface cableThe cabl

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 37Note:In the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, select the Shortcut Icon check box to display a shortcut icon on

Glossary 370Photo EnhanceThe Epson software to change the shade of tone, to correct image data and to change the sharpness of the image data.portAn in

Glossary 371RGBRed, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by the computer monitor's electron gun, are used to create the additiv

Index 372IndexAAdjust paper margin, 87BBanner printing, 127Black-and-white photo printing, 83Black ink cartridges, 250Borderless printing, 87Buttons,

Index 373PPage line, 212Pages per sheet printing, 108Paper basket, 237Paper cutter, 261Paper Thickness, 188Photo Enhance (Windows), 81Poster printing

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 38Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareThis section describes how to uninstall the printer software from your compute

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 393. Select EPSON Printer Software, and then click Change/Remove (or Uninstall/Change).4. Select the target print

Contents 4ContentsCopyrights and TrademarksSafety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Printer Software (Windows) 40Note:When you delete the printer driver, the following message appears.In the personal settings information fil

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 41Chapter 2Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X)Printer Software IntroductionThe printer software CD-ROM include

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 42❏ Makes the printer settings, such as the media type, paper size. You can register these settings, and you can

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 43EPSON StatusMonitorThis utility provides you with printer status information, such as the ink cartridge status

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 44EPSON LFP Remote PanelEPSON LFP Remote Panel gives the user a broad range of control over the printer, to obta

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 45Accessing the Page Setup dialogTo access the Page Setup dialog, click Page Setup on the File menu of your appl

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 46Accessing the Print dialogTo access the Print dialog, click Print on the File menu of your application.The Pri

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 47Getting Information Through Online HelpTo access the online help, click the button in the dialog of the prin

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 48Basic SettingsThis section describes how to print your data from an application using the Epson printer driver

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 49Checking the printer status1. Click the Printer icon in the Dock. 2. You can check the jobs waiting and their

Contents 5Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X)Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 50Canceling printingYou can cancel a print job waiting from the computer. If the printing is already started, yo

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 51Canceling printing by the computer1. Click the Printer icon in the Dock.2. Click the job you want to delete, a

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 52When problem occurs during printingIf a problem occurs during printing, an error message appears. If you are n

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 53Using Printer UtilitiesThe Epson printer utilities let you check the current printer status and perform printe

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 54Print Head AlignmentThis utility can be used to improve the print quality of your printed data. The alignment

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 55Using EPSON StatusMonitorEPSON StatusMonitor provides you with detailed printer status information, a graphic

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 56Viewing information in EPSON StatusMonitorEPSON StatusMonitor provides you with detailed printer status inform

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 57Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareTo uninstall the printer software, follow the steps below.Uninstalling the pr

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 584. Double-click the Applications folder, and then double-click the Utilities folder.5. Double-click the Print

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 596. Select the printer, and then click Delete.After clicking Delete, close the dialog.7. Insert the printer sof

Contents 6For Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Poster Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 609. Double-click the EPSON_IJ_Printer icon.10. If the Authenticate dialog appears, enter the password or phrase

Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) 6112. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu, and then click the Uninstall button. 13. Follow the on-screen in

Variety of Printings 62Chapter 3Variety of PrintingsUsing Color ManagementThe printer driver provides a setting for performing color management to pri

Variety of Printings 63Color managementAbout color management system (CMS)Since devices such as a digital camera, scanner, monitor, or printer produce

Variety of Printings 64Note:When you print an image taken by a digital camera or scanner, usually the printing result looks different from what you se

Variety of Printings 65Color management by applicationColor management by Host ICM/ColorSyncSpecify the input profile.Specify the printer profile.You

Variety of Printings 66Color management by Driver ICM (Windows only)The following procedures are for Adobe Photoshop CS2 running on Windows XP. When u

Variety of Printings 672. Select Color Management, and select Document for the Print. Select No Color Management for the Color Handling. Then click Do

Variety of Printings 684. Select Custom for the Mode in the Main menu, and select ICM, and then click Advanced.

Variety of Printings 695. In the ICM dialog box, select Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM (Advanced) for the ICM Mode.If you select Driver ICM (Advance

Contents 7Chapter 5 Paper HandlingNotes on Epson Special Media and Other Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . .199Using Epson special media . . . . . . . .

Variety of Printings 70Color management by Host ICM or ColorSyncThe following procedures are for Adobe Photoshop CS2 running on Windows XP.Note:❏ Use

Variety of Printings 712. Select Color Management, and then select Document for the Print. Select Let Printer Determine Colors for the Color Handling.

Variety of Printings 724. For Windows, select Custom for the Mode in the Main menu, and select ICM, and then click Advanced. For Mac OS X, select Prin

Variety of Printings 735. Select Host ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Mac OS X) in the Printer Color Management dialog. 6. Check other settings, and then

Variety of Printings 74Color management by applicationThe following procedures are for Adobe Photoshop CS2 running on Windows XP. Refer to the applica

Variety of Printings 752. Select Color Management, and select Document for the Print. Select Let Photoshop Determine Colors for the Color Handling. Se

Variety of Printings 764. For Windows, select Custom for the Mode in the Main menu, and then select No Color Adjustment.For Mac OS X, select Off (No C

Variety of Printings 77Color adjustment by the printer driverYou can perform color management by the printer driver only. Also, you can use the Photo

Variety of Printings 781. Open the printer driver window (Windows) or the Print dialog (Mac OS X).For Windows, see “Accessing the Printer Driver” on p

Variety of Printings 79Mac OS X3. Make the necessary settings. See the online help of the printer driver for detailed information.Windows

Contents 8Chapter 7 Problem SolverTroubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284Printer stops p

Variety of Printings 80Mac OS XNote:For Windows users, you can perform the color adjustment by checking the sample image on the left side of the windo

Variety of Printings 81Auto color adjustment by Photo Enhance (Windows only)This setting provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can

Variety of Printings 823. In the Photo Enhance dialog box, select the effect settings. See the online help of the printer driver for detailed informat

Variety of Printings 83Black-and-White Photo PrintingAdvanced black-and-white photo printing is available by making the settings in the Color Controls

Variety of Printings 842. Select Advanced B&W Photo for the Color.WindowsMac OS X

Variety of Printings 853. For Windows, click Custom for the Mode in the Main menu, and select Color Controls, and then click Advanced. For Mac OS X, s

Variety of Printings 864. Make the necessary settings, and then start printing. For more detailed information, see the online help of the printer driv

Variety of Printings 87Borderless PrintingYou can print your data without margins on paper. There are two types of borderless printing.Note:If you are

Variety of Printings 88❏ Retain SizeUsing an application, enlarge your image data to exceed the paper width and height, to avoid unprinted areas appea

Variety of Printings 89Supported media typeThe following media sizes are supported for borderless printing.* for EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 use

Contents 9Chapter 9 Options and Consumable ProductsOptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Variety of Printings 90❏ Smear may result in the top and bottom areas depending on the media.Depending on the media type, the print quality may declin

Variety of Printings 91Printer driver settingsTo print your data with this feature, follow the steps below. For Windows1. Open the printer driver wind

Variety of Printings 924. Select Borderless, and then click Expansion.

Variety of Printings 935. Select Auto Expand or Retain Size. If you select Auto Expand, set the amount of enlargement.Note:Moving the slider towards M

Variety of Printings 94For Mac OS X1. Open the Page Setup dialog.See “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 44.2. Select the paper size and borderless

Variety of Printings 954. If Auto Expand is selected, set the amount of the enlargement.Note:Moving the slider towards Min decreases the amount of the

Variety of Printings 965. In the Print Settings dialog, select the media type.6. If you print on roll paper, select the Auto Cut setting in the Roll P

Variety of Printings 97Roll paper cut for borderless printingWhen you use roll paper for borderless printing, the paper cut operation is different acc

Variety of Printings 98Note:When you want to cut prints manually, select OFF.Explanation Normal Cut is default setting.The top area may smear because

Variety of Printings 99Enlarge or Reduce Size PrintingYou can fit the size of your data to the size of paper you print on. There are three ways to enl