Epson Stylus Pro 11880 User Manual

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5. Press   to save the setting.
Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform 
maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use 
maintenance mode to do the following:
Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer’s 
control panel menus
Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter
Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle
Enable power on roll paper feed
Return all of...

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To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to select SS 
CLEANING
, then press r to display EXEC. Press   to start the 
cleaning cycle.
To enable roll paper feeding at power-on, press d to select PWR 
ON ROLL PPR FEED
, then press r. Press d to select the setting 
you want, then press   to save it. 
To return all control panel settings to their default values, press d to 
select 
DEFAULT PANEL, then press r to display EXEC. Press   
to restore the...

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5. Open the front cover.
6. Locate the cutter assembly with a blue plastic cover on the left side of the 
print head.
7. Hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right.
8. Release the side pin carefully. The cutter pops out.
Caution: To avoid 
damaging the printer, 
make sure you don’t push 
the side pin in too far. Do 
not touch the black parts 
inside the printer or the 
cables around the print 
head.
WARNING: The blade is 
sharp. Be...

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9. Carefully remove the cutter blade.
Installing the New Cutter Blade
Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it:
1. Insert the new cutter as shown. Make sure the spring doesn’t pop out.
Caution: Wrap the used 
cutter blade and dispose 
of it according to local 
regulations.
 

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2. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.
3. Close the front cover. The cutter moves to the home (far right) position.
Replacing the Maintenance Tanks
The maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system during 
the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. The 
three maintenance tanks are located on the back of the printer as shown:
Note: The print head 
nozzles may dry out while 
you replace...

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When one of the tanks is almost full, the message NOT ENOUGH 
CAPACITY, REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK 
appears on the 
LCD display, indicating which tank is almost full. When the tank is 
completely full, the printer stops working and 
MAINT TANK FULL appears 
on the LCD, along with an indication of which tank is full. 
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tanks by 
viewing the gauges on the control panel, shown below. You can also...

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3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank and gently pull 
it straight out of the printer.
4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank, and 
dispose of it properly.
5. Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment. 
Caution: Be careful not 
to spill ink from the 
maintenance tank when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully. 
 

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug 
the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
2. Clean the outer case of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, 
dampen the cloth with mild detergent, clean the outside of the printer, 
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4. If your prints have ink on the back, carefully wipe the area shown in gray 
below:
5. If powdery paper dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool 
to remove it:
 

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Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 142). To ship the printer a 
longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing 
materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
1. Make sure the paper lever is in the secured position and the print head is 
in...