Epson 4880 C Service Manual

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 511.4.4.6  Interface SelectSelecting this mode allows selection of the automatic interface selection, USB, 
1394, or optional interface.†
Level structure of I/F switching„
Stylus Pro 4400/4800
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Stylus Pro 4450/4880/4880C
1.4.4.7  Code Page SwitchingSelecting this mode allows the code page switch between PC437 and PC850.†
Level structure of Code Page switching
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 521.4.4.8  Roll Paper MarginSetting this panel allows switching roll paper margin, all sides 3mm / all sides 
15mm / top and bottom 15mm, right and left 3mm / top and bottom 25mm, right 
and left 3mm. This setting is only valid for roll paper. Its not valid for cut sheet. 
This setting changes only margin, and doesnt change image size.†
Level structure for roll paper margin setting
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If margin=3mm is set
Printing positions of vertical line and horizontal line are same as paper 
size.
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If margin=15mm, or Top/Bottom15mm is set
Printing positions of vertical line and horizontal line are positions widened 
12mm from all sides or top and bottom. 
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If margin=25mm is set
Printing positions of vertical line and horizontal line are positions widened 
22mm from top and bottom. (Refer to Figure 1-10)Figure 1-10. Roll Paper Margin (1)
If printable area is more than X=15mm from right edge of paper, the portion is 
clipped. 
Vertical line is not printed. (Refer to Figure 1-11)
Figure 1-11. Roll Paper Margin (2)
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 53 NOTE 1:The top margin is also set with Set the paper top margin (SN 
command). Actual top margin is decided as following;
•Panel setup value (top margin) > Paper top margin 
(Panel setup value is used as the top margin)
•Panel setup value (top margin) < Paper top margin 
(Paper top margin is used as the top margin)
2:Under special condition (Right/left no margin print), right / left 
margin can be set to 0.
3:When following pattern is printed, right and left side margin are 
fixed to 3mm.
1.4.4.9  Paper Width DetectionWhen paper width detection is set to OFF or prints bigger image than set paper 
(more than borderless print area), the image will be printed on the platen. 
Users have to change the setting at their own responsibility. 
When paper initializing or print starting, for distance between grid roller and #1 
nozzle, paper is fed unconditionally. The print starts from the position. (No 
back-feed with other sequences) Although the paper that is under grid roller will 
be wasteful, place emphasis on printing even for low reflection paper.
Cut sheets and auto loading have same specification.
The above paper width detection OFF sequence is just for the first page in 
case of roll paper.
Paper auto cutting is not checked whether it cuts off or not.†
Level structure for detect paper width menu
Print Pattern
Menu
Command
Nozzle Check Pattern Test Printing Menu NC Command
Auto Nozzle Check Pattern
Status Print SS Command
Job Information Print
User Paper Print
Paper Thickness Detection Pattern User Paper Setting Menu
Cutter Position Adjustment PRINTER SETUP ---
Auto Nozzle Check for each job ---
Manual Uni-D GAP Adjustment Menu DT/DC Command
Manual Bi-D K
Manual Bi-D
F/W ROM Version Print VI Command
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 541.4.4.10  Skew Error DetectionWhen this setting is set to “OFF”, a paper skew error is not occurred and 
printing operation is continued. Even if this setting is set to “ON”, cut paper 
skew is not detected after printing.
Even if the printing image is outside the paper because of the paper not 
straight by the setting, the printer doesnt inform the error, so users have to set 
up at their own responsibility.
Skew error detection is only enabled when roll paper is selected in the printer 
setting menu. Paper width detection is carried out when paper width detection 
is ON even if Skew error is set to OFF.†
Level structure of detect skew error menu
1.4.4.11  Job Time-out SettingWhen print data is interrupted more than setting time although data receiving is 
available, the print job is regarded as an end, and the printer runs paper 
feeding operation.
If an I/F is fixed by remote command “DP” in duplex print setting in the driver, 
job time-out setting is unable to function.†
Level structure of job timeout setting menu
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 551.4.4.12  Cutter Position AdjustmentCutter position can be adjusted by this mode. Cutter position adjustment 
pattern is printed, and users entering the cutter position number to adjust the 
cutter position.
NOTE:This adjustment is effective for top/bottom no margin print.
This mode only operates when paper type is roll paper and setting is roll paper 
cut ON. Other than this, the printer displays UNABLE TO PRINT and stops 
printing. 3 seconds later, this mode is canceled automatically and the printer 
returns to standby condition.†
Setting procedure
1. Set paper.
2. Enter Cutter position adjustment menu in the panel.
3. Print cutter position adjustment pattern.
4. Select the best adjustment pattern number and enter the number.
NOTE:When 1 cut is selected in panel, it will not operate.
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Cutter position adjustment pattern„
Output paper size: A4
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Font: Built-in font (Print all in alphanumeric characters)
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Print sample: See following picture.
Figure 1-12. Cutter position adjustment pattern
NOTE:The shift amount among the pattern numbers is 1/360dpi   
approx. 0.7mm.
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Level structure of cutter position adjustment menu
1.4.4.13  Auto Margin RefreshWhen this setting is ON, paper edge is automatically cut and refreshed to 
prevent print dirt in the situation after 4 sides no margin print in first JOB and 
with margin print in next JOB. The cutting length depends on the minimum cut 
length at this time.†
Level structure of auto margin refresh
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PRINTER SETUP
CUTTER ADJ
CUTTER ADJ
EXEC
CUTTER ADJ
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CUTTER ADJ
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 561.4.4.14  Cut Sheet Size ErrorWhen this setting is OFF, it will prevent the occurrence of size error and keeps 
printing. It will not work for roll paper. 
If the print image is bigger than the paper set by this setting, printer prints by 
clipping the data that is out of paper. If this setting is ON, paper size in 
horizontal direction and value read from detect paper width sensor set by paper 
size setting command (ESC (S) during receiving data are over +/-3mm, cut 
sheet size error occurs. If paper size setting command does not exist during 
receiving data, cut sheet size error never occurs.†
Level structure of cut sheet size error menu
1.4.4.15  Auto Nozzle Check for Each JobThis setting is valid only when Cleaning setting at nozzle check is ON. By 
turning this setting on, auto nozzle check can be performed before printing 
upon receiving data from PC. Trigger for receiving data from PC is when 
receiving remote command JS. If JS command is not send, auto nozzle 
check is not performed. Also when paper is out during continuous print, display 
Paper out and wait for paper set.
When user cannot check the nozzle clogging visually at day and night 
automatic operation, the setting will be ON.†
Level structure of auto nozzle check for each job menu
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 571.4.4.16  Cleaning Setting for Nozzle CheckNozzle check method is switched to either auto or manual.
When “Cleaning setting at nozzle check“ (=printer setting menu/auto cleaning) 
is set to ON, auto nozzle check pattern printing is performed. When the 
cleaning setting is set to OFF, manual nozzle check pattern printing is 
executed.
The following shows the operations performed by each setting in Cleaning 
setting for nozzle check and Auto cleaning for each job.Note * : The command that is sent from the printer driver to the printer in order to 
control the nozzle check.†
Level structure of cleaning setting for nozzle check menu
1.4.4.17  Super Low Speed Cut ModeWhen this setting is set to “ON”, normal cut operation is performed at 20CPS to 
reduce a noise and paper dust. The default is set to OFF.
However when top edge  is cut at Top/Bottom borderless printing 
setting,(including top margin at 1 cut setting.)this setting is not reflected to 
prevent irregular color by reducing cut speed.†
Level structure of super low speed cut mode menu
Table 1-29. Operation setting
Cleaning 
setting for 
nozzle check
Auto cleaning 
for each job
Nozzle check 
operation by 
panel
Auto nozzle 
check 
operation 
before Job
Nozzle check 
operation 
when sending 
NC m1 = 80h*
OFF OFF Manual None Manual
ON OFF Auto None Auto
OFF ON Manual None Manual
ON ON Auto Execute Auto
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							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 581.4.4.18  Printer Setup Value InitializationSelecting this mode allows the user to return all printer-setting values to the 
default values. 
Initializing items are following;
Table 1-30. Printer Setup Value Initialization
Setting item
After initialization
Remaining Paper detection Remaining roll 
paper20m
Remaining roll 
paper warning2Çç
Remaining cut 
sheet100PG
Remaining cut 
sheet warning10PG
PG setting STANDARD
Page line ON
I/F switching AUTO
Code page switching PC437
Roll paper margin setting T/B 15mm
Paper width detection ON
Paper skew detection ON
Job timeout setting OFF
Cutter position adjustment Manufacture setting
Auto margin refresh ON
Cut sheet size error ON
Auto nozzle check for each Job OFF
Super low speed cut mode OFF
Cleaning at nozzle check ON 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 591.4.4.19  Nozzle Check Pattern PrintingSelecting this mode allows the user to print the nozzle check pattern, firmware 
version, used paper/ink, and maintenance tank counter.
Nozzle checks method in nozzle check pattern print is switched to either auto 
or manual by cleaning setting ON/OFF at nozzle check.†
When setting is ON: Perform auto nozzle check pattern printing.
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When setting is OFF: Perform nozzle check pattern printing as usual.
Figure 1-13. Nozzle Check Pattern Printing (Stylus Pro 4800)
Figure 1-14. Nozzle Check Pattern Printing (Stylus Pro 4880/4880C)
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Order of colors from left„
8-color (Stylus Pro 4800): 
Photo Black / Matte Black  
→  Cyan 
→ Magenta 
→ Yellow 
→  
Light Black 
→ Light Cyan 
→ Light Magenta 
→ Light Light Black
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8-color (Stylus Pro 4880/4880C):
Photo Black / Matte Black  
→  Cyan 
→ Vivid Magenta 
→ Yellow 
→  Light Black 
→ Light Cyan 
→ Vivid Light Magenta 
→ Light 
Light Black
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4-color (Stylus Pro 4400/4450): 
Matte Black 1 
→ Matte Black 2 
→ Cyan 1 
→ Cyan 2 
→ 
 
Magenta 1 
→ Magenta 2 
→ Yellow 1 
→ Yellow 2
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Each parameter indicates the following;„
: 0
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: Firmware version
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: Network Firmware version 
(Stylus Pro 4450/4880/4880C only)
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I: Number of colors (four or eight) used for printing
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B: Business system setting
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C: Custom version setting
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: Maintenance tank available quantity
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: Total ink counter just before print the last nozzle check 
pattern (5.1 figures)
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: Total ink counter just before print the nozzle check pattern 
(5.1 figures)
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: Value of - (5.1 figures)
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: Total paper counter just before print the last nozzle check 
pattern (5.1 figures)
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: Total paper counter just before print the nozzle check 
pattern (5.1 figures)
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: Value of - (5.1 figures)
NOTE:When printing a nozzle check pattern, the printer ignores the top 
margin specified from the panel setting it to 20mm to prevent top 
margin being rubbed in PGPP AND PSPP.
Version : A
Maintenance Tank : %
Cur. InkCount :mlPrev.InkCount  :mlC-P:ml
Cur. PaperCount:cmPrev.PaperCount:cmC-P:cm
Version : A-.IBC
Maintenance Tank : %
Cur. InkCount :mlPrev.InkCount  :mlC-P:ml
Cur. PaperCount:cmPrev.PaperCount:cmC-P:cm 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 601.4.4.20  Status PrintingSelecting this mode allows the user to print the current panel settings content.
Print status sheet with the following specifications.
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Print paper size: A4
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Font: Built-in font (Print all in alphanumeric characters)
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Print sample: Refer to Figure 1-15.  Status Sheet Print Pattern (8-
color Stylus Pro 4800) and Figure 1-17.  Status 
Sheet Print Pattern (4-color Stylus Pro 4400)
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Output procedure:
1. Press the [Menu / Cleaning] button on the control panel to enter the 
panel setting menu.
2. Press the [Paper Feed (∧/∨)] button to display TEST PRINT.
3. Press the [Menu / Cleaning] button to enter the item menu select 
status and then press the [Paper Feed (∧/∨)] again to display [STATUS 
CHECK].
4. Select the item by pressing the [Menu / Cleaning] button again.
5. Press the [Menu / Cleaning] button to execute status sheet printing.
Figure 1-15. Status Sheet Print Pattern (8-color Stylus Pro 4800)
Type B  :  Installed                                                   
-Current Setting-+-----------------+-Printer Status--+-----------------
Platen Gap       :Standard         |Version          :A0xxxx P         
Page Line        :On               |Total Prints     :xxxxxx PG        
Interface        :Auto             |Use Ink          :xxxxxx.xml       
Code Page        :PC437            |Use Paper        :xxxxxx.xcm       
Margin           :T/B15mm          |Mainte Tank      :E*****F          
Paper Size Chk   :On               |Cutter Life      :E*****F          
Paper Align Chk  :On               |CR Motor         :E*****F          
Time Out         :30sec            |PF Motor         :E*****F          
Refresh Margin   :On               |Head             :E*****F          
Sheet Size Chk   :On               |Cleaner          :E*****F          
Auto Nozzle Chk  :Off              |                 :                 
Auto Cleaning    :On               |                 :                 
Quiet Cut        :Off              |                 :                 
-Ink Cartridge---+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------
Manufacture      :EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK
Ink Type         :     Pigment           Pigment           Pigment     
Ink Color        :    Matte Black         Cyan             Magenta     
Ink Capacity     :      110ml             110ml             110ml      
Ink Left         :     E*****F           E*****F           E*****F     
Production Date  :     `02/03            `02/03            `02/03      
Expire Date      :     `03/10            `03/10            `03/10      
Ink Life         :    06 months         06 months         06 months    
Passed           :    02 months         02 months         02 months    
Printable Sheet  :    120 pages         120 pages         120 pages    
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Manufacture      :EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK
Ink Type         :     Pigment           Pigment           Pigment     
Ink Color        :      Yellow         Light Black        Light Cyan   
Ink Capacity     :      110ml             110ml             110ml      
Ink Left         :     E*****F           E*****F           E*****F     
Production Date  :     `02/03            `02/03            `02/03      
Expire Date      :     `03/10            `03/10            `03/10      
Ink Life         :    06 months         06 months         06 months    
Passed           :    02 months         02 months         02 months    
Printable Sheet  :    120 pages         120 pages         120 pages    
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Manufacture      :EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK                  
Ink Type         :     Pigment           Pigment                       
Ink Color        :   Light Magenta  Light Light Black                  
Ink Capacity     :      110ml             110ml                        
Ink Left         :     E*****F           E*****F                       
Production Date  :     `02/03            `02/03                        
Expire Date      :     `03/10            `03/10                        
Ink Life         :    06 months         06 months                      
Passed           :    02 months         02 months                      
Printable Sheet  :    120 pages         120 pages                      
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