Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

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For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port 
and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B 
(printer), up to 10 feet long
For Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC and a compatible cable 
Options and Supplies
Your Epson Stylus® Pro 3880 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
Matte Black T580800
Photo Black T580100
Light Black T580700
Light Light Black T580900
Cyan T580200
Vivid Magenta T580A00
Light Cyan T580500
Vivid Light Magenta T580B00
Yellow T580400
Tip: Check the Epson Pro 
Imaging website at 
www.proimaging.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 Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6
AM to 
6
PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are 
subject to change without notice.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is 
included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that 
came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and 
proof of purchase. 
Visit Epson’s U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian 
website (www.epson.ca/support) and select your product for solutions to 
common problems. 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
Tip: 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.
For California customers only:
The lithium batteries in this product contain
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Caution: Always turn 
the printer off using the 
P Power
 button. When 
you press this button, 
POWER OFF appears on 
the LCD panel and the P 
Power
 light flashes. Do 
not unplug the printer or 
turn off the power to the 
printer until the  panel 
shuts off and the P 
Power
 light stops 
flashing. 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 use too 
much force when you 
shake cartridges that 
have been previously 
installed.
 
						

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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
Note: You must use a 
Category 5 shielded 
twisted-pair cable to 
connect the network 
interface to prevent 
malfunction. You can use 
both 10Base-T and 
100Base-TX networks. 
When you print a lot of 
data, we recommend using 
the highest speed available 
for your product with light 
network traffic.
 
						

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16 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network
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 to go back, then press d to highlight 
IP ADDRESS SETTING.
7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP 
configuration settings:
 Select this setting if your network uses a DHCP server to 
provide IP addresses automatically. The printer’s IP address will be 
obtained from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or 
turned on.
 Select this setting if you would like to configure the 
printer’s IP settings manually.
 PING: Select this setting to set the printer’s IP address using the arp 
command. The IP address is set when the printer is turned off and 
then back on.
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/Reset button to exit the printer menu. Then continue 
with step 14.
If you selected PANEL as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, continue 
with step 10.
If you selected PING as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, press the 
+Cancel/Reset button to exit the printer menu. Print a network 
status sheet to determine the printer’s MAC address (see “Printing a 
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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Network Status Sheet” below). Then use the arp command to set 
the IP address from a computer on the same segment of your 
network as the printer. Type the arp command on the command 
line using this format (where X is the IP address you want to assign 
and Y is the MAC address):
arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY
After typing the command, continue with step 14
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.
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/Reset button to exit the printer menu.
14. Turn the printer off then back on again.
15. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” below to print a network status 
sheet and confirm the new IP address. For Windows, you’ll need the IP 
address during setup.
Now you can install the printer software (see “Installing the Printer 
Software” on page 18).
 
						

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18 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network
Printing a Network Status Sheet
1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays 
READY.
2. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper.
3. Press the 
Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the 
printer’s menu system.
4. Press d to highlight 
TEST PRINT, then press r.
5. Press d to highlight 
NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r.
6. Press  Enter to print the network status sheet.
Installing the Printer Software
To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver 
(printer software) on your computer. See the appropriate section below for 
your operating system.
Windows
1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive.
2. If the AutoPlay window appears, click 
Run Setup.exe. If you see the 
User Account Control screen, click 
Yes or Continue.
 
						

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3. Click Install.
4. When you see a screen like this one, click the 
Manual button.
5. Select 
LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and 
manuals and register your printer.
7. When you’re done, click 
Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer 
if prompted.
 
						

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20 | Setting Up the Printer On a Network
See “Adding the Network Port” on page 21 to create a network port for your 
printer.
Mac OS X
1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the 
printer is connected to the computer.
2. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive.
3. Double-click the 
Epson Stylus Pro 3880 icon.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and 
register your printer.
5. Double-click the 
User’s Guide icon to place links to the User’s Guide 
and Network Guide on your desktop.
6. If connecting to a network, double-click the 
Ethernet Utility icon to 
install the EpsonNet Configuration utility (located in the EpsonNet 
folder under Applications).
7. When you’re done, close the installer and eject the CD. Restart the 
Macintosh if prompted.
See “Adding the Network Port” below to create a network port for your 
printer.
Note: If you see the 
message that the installer 
has detected an older 
version of EpsonNet 
Config on your system, 
you must uninstall the old 
version before you can 
install the new one. To 
uninstall, drag the 
EpsonNet folder to the 
trash. Then reinstall your 
printer software.