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Printing Your Paper Configurations
You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. 
This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type 
of paper.
1. Press r 
Menu, then press d to select TEST PRINT. Press r again.
2. Press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
3. Press   to print your custom paper configurations.
Selecting Paper Configurations
Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you 
print on that paper: 
1. Press r 
Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.
2. Press r, then press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
3. Press r to select the paper type. 
4. Press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER.
5. Press u or d to select the configuration number that you want to use. 
6. Press  . The configuration number you selected is displayed on the 
LCD with an asterisk.
7. Press the 
 Pause button to exit the menu.
 
						

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Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you 
print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white photography 
output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. 
ICC profiles for ColorSync
® are included, so you can use color management 
features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A 
color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor 
will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for 
color photos. 
You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and 
software, or you can have them created by a color specialist. Make sure any 
profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating 
system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles 
are automatically copied to the right folder. 
Before you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and 
utilities from the CD-ROM. You also need to configure your connection 
and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on 
installing and configuring the printer driver, see your Printer Guide.
This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X:
Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper
Choosing basic print options
Selecting the correct Media Type setting
Choosing advanced print options, including color management and 
paper configuration settings
Choosing roll paper options
Choosing advanced black and white photo settings
Creating a custom preset and printing
Managing print jobs
Checking printer status
Chapter 3: 
Printing with 
Epson Drivers 
for Macintosh
Tip: Check the Epson Pro 
Imaging website at 
www.proimaging.epson.
com for updated drivers 
and utilities that may 
become available.
 
						

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Choosing Page Setup Options
Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut 
sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the 
paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is 
recommended to make the best use of your paper.
1. Open the file you want to print and select 
Page Setup in your 
application. You see this screen:
2. Open the 
Format for drop-down menu and select your printer. 
Note the following limitations on borderless printing:
Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. 
Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut 
sheets. Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.
Note: Many application 
settings override the 
printer’s page setup 
options. Always verify 
settings to get the results 
you expect. If you need 
more information about 
print options, click the 
Help button.
Select your printer
Note: If your application 
has margin settings, 
make sure they’re turned 
off for borderless printing. 
 
						

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3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. 
If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are 
using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with 
step 7.
If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a 
custom paper size to make the best use of your paper (see page 76 
for instructions).
The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose:
The Sheet setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin 
larger than the top and sides.
 Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints on cut sheets and 
enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the width of the paper 
(without side borders). 
 Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image at the size you 
specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than 
the paper width to print without side borders. 
 Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without 
any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.
Select the paper 
size, then choose 
the setting
 
						

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 Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) 
prints without borders on 
roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the 
paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with 
minimal clipping of your image. See page 85 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll 
paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it 
slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. See 
page 85 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous 
borderless images without space between them. 
 Roll Paper prints on roll paper with the standard printable area.
4. If you are printing on roll paper, choose 
Manage Custom Sizes from 
the 
Paper Size menu. (If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 7.)
5. Click the
 + (plus sign), give your paper size a name, and define its size 
and margins. Then click 
OK.
6. Select your new paper size from the 
Paper Size drop-down menu. 
7. Choose the appropriate 
Orientation and Scale for printing. 
8. Click 
OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section.
Click to create a 
custom page size
Note: If you’re printing on 
roll paper, make sure you 
set the bottom margin to 
0.56 inch or less. To 
center your image on the 
page, make the top and 
bottom margins the same.
 
						

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Choosing Basic Print Options
Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing 
options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print 
quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose 
advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management 
options, as described on page 81. 
1. Select 
Print in your application. You see the screen shown below:
2. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. 
3. Select 
Print Settings from the Copies & Pages drop-down menu. 
Select your 
printer
 
						

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You see this screen:
4. Select the 
Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing 
on. See the table on page 80 for more information.
If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media 
type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. 
5. If the media you are using supports both photo black and matte black 
ink, select the one you want to use.
6. For the Color setting, select 
Color for any type of photographic 
printing. Choose 
Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and 
white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. 
See page 87 for more information. (For paper types that don’t support 
this option, print black and white photos with the 
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7. Set the Mode option as follows:
Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of 
your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. 
You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left in the 
drop-down menu:
The 
Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the 
midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for 
presentation graphics.
The 
EPSON Standard (sRGB) setting increases the contrast in 
images. Use this setting for color photographs.
The 
Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB 
color standard. 
Click Advanced Settings to access additional options, as described 
below.
8. Choose one of the following 
Print Quality settings:

 Normal - 360dpi 
 Fine - 720dpi 
 SuperFine - 1440dpi 
 SuperPhoto - 2880dpi 
9. Choose any of the following:
 Super MicroWeave® for maximum elimination of banding. 
 High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing. For higher quality, 
make sure you deselect this option.
 Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file. 
 Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, 
graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and 
is not recommended for large files.)
Continue with the instructions on page 81 to select color management 
settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or 
another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the 
printer driver, as described on page 82.
Note: The Print Quality 
settings available depend 
on the Media Type you 
selected. Choose lower 
print quality for faster 
printing, or SuperPhoto - 
2880dpi for best quality.
 
						

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Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
The table below lists the settings designed to produce the best results on 
Epson media.
If your paper is not listed, 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 Media Type setting
Premium Glossy Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper SemiglossPremium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(170)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(250)
Premium Luster Photo Paper 
Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterPremium Luster Photo Paper
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Proofing Paper White Semimatte EPSON Proofing Paper White 
Semimatte
Proofing Paper Publication EPSON Proofing Paper Publication
Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper
Enhanced Matte Paper
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper MatteEnhanced Matte Paper
Singleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper
Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper
Somerset Velvet (sheets)
Somerset Velvet (roll paper)Enhanced Matte Posterboard
Enhanced Matte Paper