Epson Stylus Pro 11880 User Manual

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The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 prints on a variety of media, including roll 
paper and sheets up to 64 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as 
posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting media for your printer
Using roll paper
Using the auto take-up reel
Using cut sheet paper 
Optimizing the settings for your paper
Selecting Media for Your Printer
Epson offers a variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as 
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Guidelines for Using Epson Media
Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, 
when printing on Epson paper and other media:
Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints 
may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton 
gloves.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the paper. 
Make sure you maintain a temperature of 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25°C), 
with 40 to 60% relative humidity. Avoid rapid changes...

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Using Roll Paper
You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 64 inches wide. 
Manually switching rolls is a simple process. Check the Epson Pro Imaging 
website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging 
authorized reseller for available media.
Roll Paper Guidelines 
When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling 
guidelines on page 42, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:
When storing roll paper, keep...

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For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed 
button if necessary.
Selecting the Paper Type
Whenever you load a new type of paper, you need to select the paper type on 
the printer’s control panel. 
1. Press r 
Menu. 
2. Press u or d to select 
PAPER SETUP, then press r.
3. Select 
PAPER TYPE, then press r.
4. Select the paper that you are using as listed below, then press the   
button to save the setting.
5. Press the   Pause button to...

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Setting Up Automatic Media Tracking and Identification
Before you load roll paper in the printer, you can set up the automatic media 
tracking system. This system prints a barcode on the edge of the paper that 
indicates the media type, roll length, and the alert setting. 
When the printer is turned on or roll paper is placed in the printer, the 
barcode is scanned and the amount of roll paper remaining is displayed on 
the LCD panel. You will see an alert message...

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Make sure the paper lever is secured and PAPER OUT appears on the 
control panel. Then follow these steps to set up the automatic media 
tracking system:
1. Press r 
Menu. 
2. Press u or d to select 
PAPER SETUP, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
ROLL PAPER REMAINING. 
4. Press r to select 
REMAINING PPR SETUP. 
5. Press r, then select one of the following settings:
 ON:PRINT EVERY PAGE
The barcode (indicating the media type, roll length, and alert 
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Preparing the Spindle
You can use the spindle for roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core, 
and adjust the tension from normal to high.
To use paper with a 3-inch core, you need to attach the spindle adapters:
1. Slide the black paper stop off the left end of the spindle.
2. Attach the adapters to the paper stops as shown, matching the four 
arrows.
To remove the adapters, slide the black paper stop off the end of the 
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3. To adjust the tension on the spindle, slide the switch to H for high 
tension, or 
N for normal. 
Switch to high tension when printing on fine art paper, cloth, or other 
media that weigh less than 100 g/sm. See page 166 for a list of media 
that require the high tension setting.
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle
Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle:
1. Slide the black paper stop (flange) off the left end of the spindle.
2. Position the roll so...

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Placing the Paper in the Printer
If the media tracking system is enabled, a barcode is scanned when you 
install roll paper in the printer. This enables the printer to keep track of the 
amount of paper remaining at all times and warn you when it is running out. 
See page 45 for more information.
Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer:
1. Open the roll paper cover. 
2. Place the roll paper in the roll holder as shown. (The gray end of the 
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3. Align the roll with the rails on both sides, and slowly roll it into place on 
the mounting brackets.
4. Make sure the  Pause light is not flashing, then release the paper lever. 
If the media tracking system is set up to scan the barcode when you 
insert the paper, you will see the remaining amount of paper displayed 
on the LCD panel, and the paper lever will be locked. Press and hold the 
 button for 3 seconds to unlock the paper lever.
5. Press the l Paper...