Epson Stylus Pro 11880 User Manual

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Installing a 2-inch Take-up Reel Core
You can use a 2-inch roll paper core (after the paper is used up) in the auto 
take-up reel. First you need to reverse the paper stops.
1. Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips.
2. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit.
 

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3. Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob.
4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit.
Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The 
printer accepts sheets ranging from letter size to 64 inches wide. 
You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets; 
make sure it is removed...

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Loading Cut Sheets
Follow these steps to load cut sheet paper.
1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press l until   appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the Paper Check light is on, then release the paper lever. If 
the paper lever is locked, press and hold the   button for 3 seconds to 
print the barcode and unlock the paper lever.
Tip: You can also load cut 
sheet paper without 
releasing the paper lever. 
This method is...

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4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right and bottom edges 
of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical 
lines on the printer.
5. Push the paper lever back to the secured position. 
6. Press the   Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position 
automatically. 
7. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you 
want to use, select 
Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change 
the setting...

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Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper
You can load paper without releasing the paper lever. This prevents 
scratching that might damage fine art paper, and is also easier, especially 
when you are loading small sheets.
1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press l until   appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the paper lever is in the locked position. 
4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it stops. Make sure the right...

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Printing on Posterboard
You can print on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other heavy stock 
up to 40 × 60 inches. Follow these instructions when you print on 
posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick. 
1. Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing. You can leave roll paper 
on the spindle, but make sure you wind it up fully and close the roll 
paper cover.
2. Press l until 
 appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the Paper Check light is...

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6. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover.
7. Push the paper lever back, to the locked position. Then close the front 
cover.
8. Press the   Pause button. The board feeds into printing position 
automatically. 
9. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you 
want to use, select 
Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change 
the setting and press  . 
10. Print your page. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in...

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Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust 
the platen gap setting. 
STANDARD is the default setting. However, if print 
quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may 
need to change this setting
. 
1. Press r 
Menu. 
2. Press 
r again to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN 
GAP
. 
3. Press 
r again. STANDARD is highlighted as the current...

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Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver 
automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may 
want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media—especially if you 
use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. 
You can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for each paper 
type (up to ten types) and select the desired configuration...

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7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. 
Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown 
above, the lines under number 4 are the most even. 
After printing the pattern, 
THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 
8. Press d or u to select the number that you noted in step 7, then press 
. 
9. Press l, then d for the menu options shown below. Make any 
adjustments, as needed, and press   to save each setting. 
You can also make...