Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

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Changing the Black Ink Type
You can use either Matte Black or Photo Black for printing. Both cartridges 
are installed all the time, and the printer knows which cartridge to use 
depending on the Media Type selected in the printer driver. You may 
sometimes need to switch cartridges as described below when using 
non-Epson media.
The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images on all 
media types. It is optimized for traditional...

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2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
CLOCK SETTING, then press r.
4. Use u or d to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the 
following format: 
MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
5. Press +Cancel/Reset when you finish.
Adjusting the LCD Contrast
Follow these steps to change the LCD contrast:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
CONTRAST...

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Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to change the language or units of 
measurements used in the printer’s menus and return all the menu settings 
to their default values.
Follow these steps to use maintenance mode:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Press and hold the +Cancel/Reset button, then press the P Power 
button until the printer turns on. 
MAINTENANCE MODE appears on 
the LCD panel.
3. Press u or d to select the...

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Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from the system 
during print head cleaning. When the cartridge is almost full, the message 
MAINTENACE CARTRIDGE IS NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD 
panel. When the cartridge is completely full, the printer stops working and 
REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD.
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance cartridge by 
viewing its indicator on...

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3. Open the maintenance cartridge cover.
4. Grasp the handle of the maintenance cartridge, then push it up while 
gently pulling it toward you.
WARNING: If ink gets on 
your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap and 
water. If ink gets into your 
eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
 

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5. Remove the replacement cartridge from its package. Then put the used 
maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag provided and dispose of it 
properly.
6. Insert the new maintenance cartridge into the printer as far as it will go.
7. Close the maintenance cartridge cover.
8. Turn the printer back on.
Caution: Be careful not 
to tilt the used cartridge or 
spill ink from it when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully....

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a 
year.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then unplug the power cord and 
disconnect the printer from your system. Let the printer sit for a minute.
2. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent 
water from getting inside.
3. If the front manual...

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Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), close any open extensions and covers and remove the rear sheet 
guide if installed.
To ship the printer, you must repack it using the original box and packing 
materials. If you do not have these items, contact Epson to request them. 
Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair.
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
1. Turn the...

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Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver
If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and then re-install your 
printer driver software, follow the instructions in the appropriate section 
below.
Macintosh
In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before 
re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstall Center utility 
from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as 
described...

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Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click Uninstall a program. 
Double-click 
Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Printer Uninstall in the 
program list, then select your printer icon.
Windows XP: Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click 
Epson Printer Software in the program list, click 
Change/Remove, then select your printer icon.
5. Click 
OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your computer. 
Then follow...