Epson Stylus Photo R2880 User Manual

							Printing From Start to Finish21 5. For the Print Quality setting, select 
Speed, Quality, or Max Quality 
(available with certain media types only), or select 
Quality Options to display 
a window like this:
Use the Speed/Quality slider to set from the following quality levels:
■LEVEL 1 for fast printing with draft quality.
■LEVEL 2 for everyday text and image printing.
■LEVEL 3 for photos and graphics with good print quality and speed.
■LEVEL 4 for photos and graphics with high print quality and slower 
speed.
■LEVEL 5 for the best print quality and slowest print speed (best to use 
for canvas media).
Then select from the following additional options, and click 
OK:
■High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.
■Edge Smoothing to improve the quality of low-resolution images.
■Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, 
graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs.)
6. Select 
Automatic as the Mode setting, then select one of the following:
■Epson Standard increases the contrast in images.
■Adobe RGB matches images colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. 
Use this setting if your source file was captured in Adobe RGB.
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7. Choose the paper Source in which you loaded your paper:
■Sheet: for sheets of paper loaded in the sheet feeder.
■Roll Paper: for photos or panoramics up to 27 inches (68.6 cm) long. If 
desired, click 
Print page frame to print a cutting guideline around each 
photo. 
■Roll Paper - Banner: for photos or banners over 27 inches (68.6 cm) 
long. If desired, click 
Save Roll Paper to feed small amounts of roll 
paper between each banner.
■Manual - Roll: for a sheet of compatible paper loaded in the single sheet 
guide (see page 8 for loading instructions).
■Manual - Front: for thick media loaded in the front manual feed slot (see 
page 14). 
■CD/DVD: for a disc loaded in the CD/DVD tray guide (see page 31 for 
printing instructions).
8. Select the paper 
Size setting for the paper you loaded.
If you loaded roll paper or canvas media, create a custom paper size. Select 
User Defined in the Size menu, then click the User Defined button. Type a 
name for your custom size. For the Paper Width, enter 
8.3 for A4- or 12.95 
for Super B-size rolls. For the Paper Height enter the desired length up to
44 inches. Click 
Save, click OK, then select your custom paper size in the 
Size menu.
Note: 
For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is 8.3 or 13 inches to fit 
in the width of your roll paper (set the margins to 0 in your application software).
9. If you’re printing borderless photos, select Borderless, if available. To adjust 
the borderless expansion setting click 
Expansion.
10. To reduce or enlarge your printout or print double-sided, click the 
Page 
Layout
 tab and select settings as necessary. (Click Help or see your on-screen 
Reference Guide for details.)
Note: 
For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. 
For more information about print settings, click Help or see your on-screen 
Reference Guide.
11. Click OK to save your settings.
12. Click 
OK or Print to start printing. 
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							Printing From Start to Finish23 This window appears and shows the progress of your print job.
Note: 
If you’re printing on roll paper or canvas media, see page 13 for instructions on 
removing your printed photos and paper.
Printing With Mac OS X 10.5
1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and 
select 
Print. 
2. Select 
Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as the Printer setting.
3. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary.
Cancel 
printing
Pause or resume 
printing Check ink 
cartridge status
Click to expand
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880
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4. Select the Paper Size setting for the paper size and source you are using:
■To print a borderless photo on paper loaded in the sheet feeder, select a 
paper size with a 
Sheet Feeder - Borderless option.
■To print on roll paper or canvas media, create a custom paper size. 
Select Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size pop-up menu. Click 
the + (plus sign), double-click 
Untitled and give your paper size a name. 
For the Width, enter 
8.3 for A4- or 12.95 for Super B-size rolls. For the 
Height enter the desired length up to 44 inches. Set the margins to 
0 and 
click 
OK. Then select your custom paper size in the size menu.
Note: 
For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is set to 8.3 or 
13 inches to fit in the width of your roll paper (set the margins to 0 in your 
application software).
■
To print on paper loaded in the single sheet guide, select a paper size with 
a 
Manual - Roll or Manual - Roll (Borderless) option.
■To print on paper loaded in the front manual feed slot, select a paper size 
with a 
Manual Front option.
5. Choose portrait or landscape as the Orientation setting for your document or 
photo.
Note: 
If you don’t see these settings in the Print window, check for them in your 
application or in the Page Setup window.
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							Printing From Start to Finish25 6. Select 
Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
Note: 
In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print 
Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 
? button.
7. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see 
page 30).
Note: 
The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink cartridge 
currently installed (see page 44).
8. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic printing. To 
print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your 
on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.
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9. Select a Print Quality setting (available settings depend on selected media 
type):
■Draft: for fast printing with draft quality
■Fine - 720dpi: for everyday text and image printing
■SuperFine - 1440dpi: for photos and graphics with good print quality 
and speed
■Photo - 1440dpi: for photos and graphics with high print quality and 
slower speed
■SuperPhoto - 5760dpi: for the best print quality and slowest print speed 
(best to use for canvas media)
Note: 
For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. 
For more information about print settings, click ? or see your on-screen Reference 
Guide.
10. Click Print.
11. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the 
Print Center icon and double-click 
SP R2880 on the next screen).
Note: 
If you’re printing on roll paper or canvas media, see page 13 for instructions on 
removing your printed photos and paper, if necessary.
Cancel 
printing
Select the 
print job Pause or 
resume 
printing
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Printing With Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4
1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and 
select 
Page Setup. 
2. Select 
Stylus Photo R2880 as the Format For setting.
3. Select the 
Paper Size setting for the paper size and source you are using:
■To print a borderless photo on paper loaded in the sheet feeder, select a 
paper size with a 
Sheet Feeder - Borderless option.
■To print on roll paper or canvas media, create a custom paper size. 
Select Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size pop-up menu. Click 
the + (plus sign), double-click 
Untitled and give your paper size a name. 
For the Width, enter 
8.3 for A4- or 12.95 for Super B-size rolls. For the 
Height enter the desired length up to 44 inches. Set the margins to 
0 and 
click 
OK. Then select your custom paper size in the size menu.
Note: 
For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is set to 8.3 or 
13 inches to fit in the width of your roll paper (set the margins to 0 in your 
application software).
■
To print on paper loaded in the single sheet paper guide, select a paper 
size with a 
Manual - Roll or Manual - Roll (Borderless) option.
■To print on paper loaded in the front manual feed slot, select a paper size 
with a 
Manual Front option.
4. Choose portrait or landscape as the Orientation setting for your document or 
photo.
5. Click 
OK.
6. Open the 
File menu and select Print. 
Select Stylus Photo R2880
Select your Paper Size
Select your document 
or image orientation
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7. Select Stylus Photo R2880, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, 
and select the following print settings:
Note: 
In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print 
Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 
? button.
8. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 30).
Note: 
The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink cartridge 
currently installed (see page 44).
9. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic printing. To 
print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your 
on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.
10. For basic printing, select 
Automatic as the Mode setting and move the 
Quality/Speed slider to select higher quality or faster print speed.
11. For more printing options, click the 
Advanced button. 
Select your Media Type 
(see page 30)
Select Color or Grayscale 
output
Select Automatic or 
Advanced mode
Pop-up menu
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							Printing From Start to Finish29 12. Select a 
Print Quality setting (available settings depend on selected media 
type):
■Draft: for fast printing with draft quality
■Fine - 720dpi: for everyday text and image printing
■SuperFine - 1440dpi: for photos and graphics with good print quality 
and speed
■Photo - 1440dpi: for photos and graphics with high print quality and 
slower speed
■SuperPhoto - 5760dpi: for the best print quality and slowest print speed 
(best to use for canvas media)
Note: 
For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. 
For more information about print settings, click ? or see your on-screen Reference 
Guide.
13. Click Print.
14. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the 
Print Center icon and double-click 
SP R2880 on the next screen).
Note: 
If you’re printing on roll paper or canvas media, see page 13 for instructions on 
removing your printed photos and paper, if necessary.
Cancel 
printing
Select the 
print job Pause or 
resume 
printing
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Selecting the Correct Paper Type
Select the correct Media Type (Windows see page 20, Mac OS X 10.5 see 
page 25, or Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 see page 28) setting in your printer software so 
the ink coverage can be adjusted for your media. 
* For the best results on this paper, print using a premium ICC profile, downloadable 
from Epson at http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles.
For this paper/mediaSelect this setting
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Photo Paper Glossy
Plain paper
Epson Bright White PaperPlain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Canvas Satin*
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper*Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper 
MatteUltra Premium Presentation Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Canvas Matte*
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer PaperPremium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper
Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm
PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for 
EpsonUltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 
Double-sidedDouble-Sided Matte Paper
Ink jet-printable CD or DVD CD/DVD
CD/DVD Premium Surface
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