Epson Stylus Pro 3800 User Manual

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Options and Supplies
Your Epson Stylus® Pro 3800 offers these optional upgrades and supplies:
You can purchase genuine Epson
® ink and paper from an authorized Epson 
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 
Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or 
www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 
OptionProduct code
One-year extended warranty EPP38B1 
Two-year extended warranty EPP38B2 
Replacement Ink Maintenance Cartridge  T582000
Ink cartridges
Photo Black T580100
Cyan T580200
Magenta T580300
Yellow T580400
Light Cyan T580500
Light Magenta T580600
Light Black T580700
Matte Black T580800
Light Light Black T580900
Ti p :  Check the Epson Pro 
Graphics website at 
prographics.epson.com 
for accessories and 
options that are currently 
available.
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Where To Get Help
Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, 
configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the 
Epson Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject 
to change without notice. 
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is 
included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information that came 
with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of 
purchase. 
Epson also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World 
Wide Web. You can reach Epson’s support website at epson.com/support. 
At this site, you can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get 
FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure 
you use the equipment safely and effectively.
The printer weighs about 43 pounds (20 kilograms) and should be lifted 
by two people.
When setting up the printer, make sure you leave enough space around 
it. You’ll need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets 
of heavy stock or posterboard.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. 
The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also 
keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
Keep the printer away from dusty areas.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily 
unplugged.
SM
Ti p :  If you experience 
difficulty with the 
toll-free line or your 
Unit ID number, call 
(562) 276-1305.
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If you use a stand for the printer, make sure it can support at least 43 lb 
(20 kg)
Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.
Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another 
cord may result in fire or electric shock.
The printer’s power cord is designed for use with the printer only. Using 
it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere 
rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the 
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all 
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s 
ampere rating.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges 
during printing.
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the 
printer.
Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on 
the printer.
Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
Turn off the printer by pressing the P Power button, unplug the 
printer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions: 
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the 
printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not 
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Caution: Always turn 
off the printer using the 
P Power
 button. When 
you press this button, 
POWER OFF appears on 
the LCD panel. Do not 
unplug the printer or turn 
off the power to the 
printer until the  panel 
shuts off. This ensures 
that the print head is 
safely capped.
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Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the 
ink.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in 
your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Shake an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results. 
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge 
carton.
Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best 
results.
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could 
damage the print head.
After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to 
warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge 
information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. 
However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed 
because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. 
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area 
from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product.
Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area and the green 
IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal 
operation and printing. 
Caution: Do not shake 
cartridges that have been 
installed previously with 
too much force.
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If you are using the printer on a network, follow the instructions in this 
chapter to:
Connect the printer to the network
Configure the network interface
Install the printer software
To connect the printer directly to your computer’s USB port, see the 
Start Here sheet.
Connecting to the Network
Make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect 
to a network switch or hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight-through” 
network cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, 
you need an RJ-45 crossover cable.
1. Turn off the printer. 
2. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the printer’s Ethernet port. 
Then connect the other end to your network switch or hub or your 
computer’s Ethernet port.
3. Turn on the printer.
Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. See 
“Configuring the Network Interface” on page 16 for instructions.
Chapter 1: 
Setting Up 
the Printer On 
a Network
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Configuring the Network Interface
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the LCD displays READY.
2. Press the 
Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the 
printer’s menu system.
3. Press d to highlight 
NETWORK SETUP, then press r.
4. Press r then d to highlight 
ENABLE.
5. Press   Enter. An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to show that it’s 
selected.
6. Press l then d to highlight 
IP ADDRESS SETTING.
7. Press r and then u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration 
settings:
 Select this setting if your network uses a DHCP server to 
configure your network devices’ IP settings automatically.
 Select this setting if you would like to configure the 
printer’s IP settings manually.
8. Press   Enter. An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected.
9. Press l to go back. Then do one of the following:
If you selected AUTO as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, press the 
+Cancel button to exit the printer menu. Then continue with 
step 14.
If you selected PANEL as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, continue 
with step 10.
10. Press d to highlight 
IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. The LCD 
displays the 
IP ADDRESS.
11. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next 
octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press 
r. The 
LCD displays the 
SUBNET MASK.
Note: If you don’t know 
which setting to use, see 
your network administrator 
for help configuring the 
printer’s IP settings.
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12. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next 
octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press 
r. The 
LCD displays the 
DEFAULT GATEWAY.
13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next 
octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press   Enter, 
then press the 
+Cancel button to exit the printer menu.
14. Turn the printer off then back on again.
15. Make sure that the printer displays 
READY and that you have at least 
three sheets of plain, letter-size paper loaded in the printer’s auto sheet 
feeder. Then press the 
Menu r button to enter the printer menu.
16. Press d to highlight 
TEST PRINT, then press r.
17. Press d to highlight 
NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r.
18. Press   Enter to print the network status sheet and verify that the IP 
address settings are correct. Then see “Installing the Software for 
Macintosh” below, or “Installing the Software for Windows” on 
page 22.
Installing the Software for Macintosh
1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 
2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. If necessary, double-click the 
Epson CD-ROM icon to open its window.
3. Double-click the 
Epson installer icon.
Note: You can check for a 
newer version of your 
printer driver on the
Epson support site at 
epson.com/support.
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4. Double-click User’s Guide and Network Guide and wait while the 
guides are installed. 
5. Double-click 
Stylus Pro 3800 Driver. 
6. Enter your password and follow the on-screen instructions to install 
your software.
7. Enter your password again and follow the on-screen instructions to 
install the EPSON LFP Remote Panel.
8. Enter your password again and follow the on-screen instructions to 
install EpsonNet Config.
9. Restart your Macintosh when prompted.
10. Click 
Exit to close the installer.
Remove the printer software CD-ROM and continue with the instructions 
on page 19 for Mac OS X 10.4.x or page 20 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 to add 
your printer.
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Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x
1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and start 
the 
Printer Setup Utility.
2. If you see a message like this, click 
Add, then skip to step 4. 
3. Click the 
Add icon at the top of the Printer List window.
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You see your printer in the Printer Browser:
4. Select your printer, then wait while your Macintosh finds the printer 
driver and the 
Add button becomes available. Then click the Add 
button. 
Your printer appears in the Printer List window.
5. Close the Printer Setup Utility.
Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.9
1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and start 
the 
Printer Setup Utility.
2. If you see a message like this, click 
Add, then skip to step 4. 
Ti p :  If you want to 
rename the printer for 
easier identification, enter 
a new name for it in the 
Name field on this 
screen. 
Note: If your Macintosh 
cannot find the printer, 
click More Printers and 
select the appropriate 
interface.
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