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 photographic and ink jet-coated 
papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and Epson Photo 
Paper Semi-gloss.
The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on 
matte or plain papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper 
Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper.
Generally, you should switch black ink types only if you plan to run a large 
number of print jobs in the new mode. Since it takes several minutes to 
switch and consumes some ink, you shouldn’t switch black ink types more 
often than necessary.
Follow these steps to switch from one black ink type to the other:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
BLACK INK CHANGE, then press r.
4. Press the Enter button. The printer charges the cartridge (this takes a 
few minutes) and you see 
PHOTO -> MATTE or MATTE -> PHOTO on 
the LCD.
When the change is complete, the LCD displays 
READY and the name 
of the current black cartridge.
Changing the Date and Time
Follow these steps to set the date and time:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
 
						

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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 ADJUSTMENT, then press r.
4. Use u or d to increase or reduce the screen contrast.
5. Press +Cancel/Reset when you finish.
 
						

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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 settings described below. If you need to back 
up to the previous menu level, press the l button.
To change the language displayed on the LCD panel, select 
LANGUAGE and press r. Press d until you see the language you 
want, then press
 Enter to select it. Press l to return to the menu 
or +Cancel/Reset to exit.
To change the units of measurement, select UNIT and press r. 
Select 
METRIC or FEET/INCH and then press Enter to select it. 
Press l to return to the menu or +Cancel/Reset to exit.
To return all control panel settings to their default values, select 
DEFAULT PANEL and press r. Press Enter to restore the 
printer’s defaults. Then press l to return to the menu or 
+Cancel/Reset to exit.
4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the PPower 
button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the 
normal operating mode.
 
						

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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 the control panel, as shown below. You can also 
check its status using the printer’s menus (see page 89) or by printing a 
nozzle check sheet (see page 90).
Replacement cartridges are available from Epson (product code T582000).
You can purchase replacement items for your printer 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).
Follow these steps to replace the maintenance cartridge:
1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations 
(
READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel).
2. Turn off the printer.
Maintenance 
cartridge indicator 
(showing a new 
cartridge)
 
						

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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. 
Caution: Do not touch the 
green chip on the side of 
the maintenance 
cartridge. This may 
prevent normal operation.
 
						

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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 tray is extended, close it by pushing it in.
4. Open the top cover and then use a soft, lint-free cloth to carefully 
remove any dust or dirt inside the printer. If the back of a printout is 
soiled, carefully clean the plastic ribs using a soft, lint-free cloth wiping 
in the direction of the arrows.
If the problem still occurs, clean the area using a soft, lint-free, 
dampened cloth. Then wipe the inside of the printer dry with a dry, 
lint-free, soft cloth.
WARNING: Be careful not 
to touch the gears inside the 
printer.
Caution: To avoid 
damaging the 
components as well as 
the case, never use 
alcohol or thinners to 
clean the printer. 
Be careful not to get 
water on the printer 
mechanism or on-screen 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Do not touch the ink 
absorption pads; 
otherwise, printouts may 
be soiled.
Don’t spray the inside 
of the printer with 
lubricants; unsuitable 
oils can damage the 
mechanism. Contact 
Epson if you think the 
printer needs lubrication.
Plastic 
ribs
 
						

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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 printer on and make sure the print head is in the home 
(far right) position.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Unplug the power cord and interface cable.
4. Close any paper tray extensions and covers, and remove the rear sheet 
guide if installed.
5. Insert the protective materials included with the printer and 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.
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation
Setting up the printer after transporting it is almost identical to setting it up 
for the first time. See the Start Here sheet for instructions.
Keep in mind that the first time you start printing after moving the printer, 
the print head nozzles may be clogged—especially if the printer hasn’t
been turned on for a long time. You may need to run a cleaning cycle 
(see page 90) and realign the print head (see page 93) to ensure good print 
quality.
WARNING: The printer 
weighs about 43 lb (20 kg), 
and should be lifted by two 
people. 
Caution: Do not remove 
the ink cartridges.
Caution: Do not turn off 
the printer by unplugging 
it or turning off a power 
strip. You will not be able 
to lock the print head, and 
ink may leak out of the 
reservoir, damaging the 
printer.
 
						

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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 below.
1. To download the Uninstall Center utility, visit Epson’s U.S. support 
website (www.epson.com/support/uninstallcenter) or Canadian website 
(www.epson.ca/support/uninstallcenter).
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Uninstall Center.
3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac.
4. Select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall.
5. Click 
Uninstall.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software.
7. To reinstall your product software, see the Start Here sheet for 
instructions.
Windows
You can uninstall and then reinstall your product software to solve certain 
problems.
1. Turn off the product.
2. Disconnect any interface cables.
3. Click  or 
Start, and select All Programs or Programs.
4. Do one of the following:
Tip: Check the Epson Pro 
Imaging website at 
proimaging.epson.com 
for updated drivers and 
utilities that may become 
available.
Note: If you uninstall the 
printer driver and your 
product name remains in 
the Print & Fax or Print & 
Scan window, select your 
product name and click 
the – (remove) icon to 
remove it.
Note: If you find that 
re-installing your product 
software does not solve 
the problem, contact 
Epson.
 
						

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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 the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the printer 
software or in Chapter 1 for network setups. 
Updating Your Printer Firmware
You can check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and 
update your printer, if necessary.
Downloading the Firmware
1. Navigate to epson.com/support in your browser.
2. Choose your printer.
3. Click 
Drivers and Downloads to find the newest firmware.
4. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the 
instructions on the screen, then continue with the instructions below to 
update the firmware.
Updating the Firmware
1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it.
Note: Although the 
illustrations in this 
section show Macintosh 
screens, the procedure is 
the same in Windows.