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 
other media, for your printer. 
The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:
Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. If you use non-Epson paper or other media, 
you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper 
configurations. See page 69 for instructions. 
Roll paperCut sheets
16 to 64.0 in. wide 
(406 to 1626 mm)Letter size up to 64 in. wide
Maximum 
external roll 
diameter2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)—
Thickness3.15 to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm)
Chapter 2: 
Handling Paper 
and Other 
Media
Note: You can purchase 
additional roll paper 
spindles and other 
accessories or options 
from the Epson Pro 
Imaging website 
(www.proimaging.epson.
com) or your Epson 
Professional Imaging 
authorized reseller.
 
						

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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 in temperature 
and humidity.
Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver 
software before you send your job. See page 80 (Mac OS X) or page 99 
(Windows) for instructions.
Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer 
driver software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 75 
(Mac OS X) or page 106 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the 
paper source in your printer software.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry 
place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they will 
be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Do not use a dryer to dry your prints.
Load the media just before printing. When you’re finished printing, 
remove the media from the printer and store it according to the 
instructions included with the media.
Store sheet media in the original package on a flat surface.
Always load cut sheets in the portrait orientation.
 
						

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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 it in its original packaging—including the 
bag, end caps, and box.
To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the  Sheet icon does not 
appear on the LCD display. Press the l Paper Source button until the 
 or   roll icon appears.
Choose  if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each 
page is printed. 
Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use.
Choose  if you want to print a series of pages and use the auto 
take-up reel.
Choose  if you’re printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media 
that is too thick may damage the cutter. Use a matte knife or cutter 
instead.
The following media (and other similar materials) may not work with 
the built-in cutter: 
Fine art paper (including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth® Fine 
Art Paper)
Canvas
Vinyl
Matte board
Heavyweight polyester banner media
If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the paper 
suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. 
 
						

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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 exit the menu. 
If your paper does not appear on the control panel, check the instructions 
included with the paper, or look on the Epson website 
(www.proimaging.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult 
the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with 
different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using. 
For this mediaSelect this Paper Type setting
Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper GlossyPrem. Glossy Sheet
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy (170)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy (250)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper SemiglossPrem. Semi G. Sheet
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semi G. (170)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semi G. (250)
Premium Luster Photo Paper 
Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterPrem. Luster Sheet
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster (260)
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster (260)
 
						

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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 when the roll is nearly used up.
You can have the barcode printed after each print job or only when you 
change roll paper.
Proofing Paper
Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Prem. SemiG. Sheet
Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper W. Sm.
Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Pub
Matte Paper
Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Mat.
Enhanced Matte Paper
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper MatteEnhanced Matte 
Somerset Velvet (roll) Enhanced Matte
Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Mat.
Fine Art Paper
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth F.A.
Textured Fine Art Paper Textured F.A.
Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet F.A.
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
PremierArt Water Resistant CanvasWatercolor Paper 
Canvas CANVAS
Others
Enhanced Matte Posterboard Enhanced Mat. Board
Somerset Velvet (sheet) Enhanced Mat. Board
For this mediaSelect this Paper Type setting
 
						

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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 
setting) is printed at the end of each print job. 
 ON:AT ROLL EXCHANGE
When you place roll paper in the printer, the paper lever will be 
locked. You need to press and hold the   button for three seconds 
to print the barcode (indicating the media type, roll length, and 
alert setting) and release the paper lever. 

Automatic media tracking is disabled.
6. Press the   button to save the setting. 
7. Press l, then d to select 
ROLL PAPER LENGTH. 
8. Press r, then select the length of the roll paper loaded in the printer, 
from 15 to 300 ft (5 to 99.5 m), then press  .
9. Press l, then press d to select 
ROLL LENGTH ALERT. 
10. Press r, then select the length at which you want to receive an alert 
message, from 3 to 50 ft (1 to 15 m), then press  .
11. Press the   Pause button to exit the menu. 
Tip: You can use 
Maintenance mode to 
switch the units of 
measurement in the 
printer from meters to 
feet. See page 131 for 
instructions.
 
						

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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 
spindle. Then press on the four tabs and slide the adapters off the paper 
stops.
 
						

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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 the paper unwinds as shown, then slide the spindle 
into the roll. Make sure the gray paper stop at the right end of the 
spindle is firmly locked into the core and there is no gap between the 
paper and the paper stop.
3. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the 
end of the roll.
 Make sure it is firmly locked into the left end of the 
paper roll core.
Note: The spindle 
accommodates both 
2-inch and 3-inch roll 
paper cores. To switch 
between different size 
cores, see page 47. 
Avoid touching the 
printable surface of 
the paper as much as 
possible. Oils from 
your skin can affect 
print quality.
Make sure there is no gap here
 
						

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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 
spindle goes on the right.) 
WARNING: Make sure 
you have two people lift 
the roll, handling it by the 
paper stops at both ends.
 
						

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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 Source button until the 
 or  icon appears on 
the LCD display. 
Caution: Do not release 
the paper lever while the 
Pause
 light is flashing, 
or you may damage the 
printer.
Caution: To avoid 
feeding excess paper, 
make sure you don’t 
select
  when you’re 
using roll paper.