Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

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Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss A 4 × 6 inches 20
A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20 
13 × 19 inches 10
17 × 22 inches 10
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation 
Paper MatteA, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20
11.7 × 16.5 inches 20
13 × 19 inches 10
17 × 22 inches 10
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte A, R 8 × 10 inches 30
8.5 × 11 inches 30
11 × 14 inches 10
11.7 × 16.5 inches 10
13 × 19 inches 10
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte A, R 13 × 19 inches 1
Epson Standard Proofing...

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* Always load only 1 sheet at a time in the front or rear slot.
Epson Cold Press Bright R 8.5 × 11 inches 1
13 × 19 inches 1
17 × 22 inches 1
Epson Cold Press Natural R 8.5 × 11 inches 1
13 × 19 inches 1
17 × 22 inches 1
Epson Hot Press Bright R 8.5 × 11 inches 1
13 × 19 inches 1
17 × 22 inches 1
Epson Hot Press Natural R 8.5 × 11 inches 1
13 × 19 inches 1
17 × 22 inches 1
Paper typePaper pathSizeAuto sheet feeder 
loading capacity *
 

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Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
Using the auto sheet feeder, you can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper or 
varying amounts of special media types. Refer to the table starting on 
page 30 to see how many sheets you can load for your paper type. Then 
follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and 
READY appears on the LCD.
2. Flip up the paper guide and pull out as many of its extensions as you 
need to support your paper size.
3. Press the...

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4. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly 
as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on the tray and the printer are 
aligned.
5. Pull out the output tray extensions to accommodate your paper size.
6. Squeeze the left edge guide and slide it to the left so that it is slightly 
wider than the width of your paper.
7. If you are loading multiple sheets, thumb through the stack of paper, 
then gently tap it on a flat surface to even...

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If the paper is curled, flatten it before you load it. If it curls excessively 
and jams frequently, see page 129 for solutions.
8. Load the paper against the right edge, face-up and short edge first. Insert 
it until it meets resistance. Slide the edge guide against the left side of the 
paper.
You’re ready to print.
If the paper skews when you’re printing on large sheets, flip out the edge 
guide located on the right side of the auto sheet feeder to help the...

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Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot
Use the rear manual slot to load special media one sheet at a time. (See the 
table on page 30 for a list of papers you can load in the rear slot.)
1. Make sure the printer is on and 
READY appears on the LCD.
2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left so it is slightly wider than the width of 
your paper.
 

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4. Insert one sheet face-up and short edge first into the rear sheet guide 
against the right edge guide.
5. Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper.
6. Gently guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance. Maintain a 
constant pressure; after a few seconds you’ll feel the printer pull the 
paper into printing position.
Note: If you want to 
remove the paper, press 
the dPaper feed button 
on the control panel to 
back the sheet out.
 

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7. Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly 
as you pull. Make sure the arrow marks on the tray and the printer are 
aligned.
You’re ready to print.
Loading Paper Into the Front Manual Feed Slot
Use the front manual feed slot when you need to print on thick media 
(1.2 to 1.5 mm), such as posterboard. Make sure there is enough space 
behind the back of the printer for the paper to feed without obstruction.
Caution: Do not leave...

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Also keep the following in mind when using the front slot:
Load only one sheet at a time and make sure the printable side is 
face-up.
If the paper is wider than 16 inches, use the auto sheet feeder or rear slot 
if allowed for your paper type; see page 29 for details.
If PAPER SIZE CHECK is set to OFF on the LCD, you cannot load 
paper in the front manual feed slot. Use the printer’s menu system to 
turn this setting on.
1. Make sure the printer is on and 
READY...

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4. Insert a single sheet of paper, short edge first and face-up into the 
front tray.
5. Position the right edge of the paper against the right side of the tray and 
align the paper’s bottom edge with the white line on the tray.