Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

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Adding the Network Port
After installing the printer software on your computer, you need to add the 
network port. See the appropriate section below for your operating system.
Windows
1. Click Start or  , click Control Panel, and then double-click View 
Devices and Printers
 (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows 
Vista), or 
Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
2. Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select 
Printer Properties or 
Properties.
3. Click the 
Ports tab, then click Add Port.
4. Select 
Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button.
 
						

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5. When the printer port wizard opens, click Next.
6. Enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the 
Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click 
Next.
7. On the next screen, click 
Finish.
You can now use the printer on your network.
Mac OS X
See the section below for your printing method.
TCP/IP Printing (recommended)
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open 
Print & Scan or Print & Fax.
3. Click the 
+ button to add a new printer.
4. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don’t see it listed, 
click 
More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down 
list.)
5. Click 
Add.
You can now use the printer on your network.
 
						

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Bonjour Printing
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open 
Print & Scan or Print & Fax.
3. Click the 
+ button to add a new printer.
4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour.
5. Click 
Add.
You can now use the printer on your network.
 
						

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The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 prints on a variety of cut-sheet media up to 
17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard, up to 
59 mil (1.5 mm) thick.
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting media for your printer
Choosing the correct paper path
Loading paper in the auto sheet feeder
Loading paper in the rear manual slot
Loading paper in the front manual slot
Adjusting the platen gap
Creating special paper configurations
Selecting Media for Your Printer
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, and plain paper. The 
following table shows the Epson paper types and sizes you can use in your 
printer. You can also check the Epson Pro Imaging website 
(www.proimaging.epson.com) or your authorized Epson dealer for available 
media.
Chapter 2: 
Handling 
Paper and 
Other Media
Paper typeSizeNumber of sheetsPart number
Plain
Epson Bright White Paper 8.5 × 11 inches 500 S041586
Photo
Epson Premium Photo Paper Luster 8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041405
250 S041913
11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041406
13 × 19 inches 50 S041407
100 S041604
17 × 22 inches 25 S042084
 
						

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Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041405
11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041406
13 × 19 inches 50 S041407
100 S041604
17 × 22 inches 25 S042084
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches 100 S041727
5 × 7 inches 20  S041464
8 × 10 inches 20  S041465
8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042183
50 S041667
11 × 14 inches 20 S041466
11 × 17 inches 20 S041290
11.7 × 16.5 inches 20 S041288
13 × 19 inches 20 S041289
17 × 22 inches 25 S042092
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches 40 S041982 
8.5 × 11 inches 20 S041331
13 × 19 inches 20 S041327
17 × 22 inches 25 S042124
Fine Art
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper 8.5 × 11 inches 20 S041636
13 × 19 inches 20 S041637
17 × 22 inches 25 S042097 
Epson UltraSmooth
® Fine Art Paper  13 × 19 inches 25 S041896
17 × 22 inches 25 S041897 
Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White  13 × 19 inches 20 S041351
Proofing
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte  13 × 19 inches 100 S041744
Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) 13 × 19 inches 100 S045115
Epson Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 13 × 19 inches 100 S045157
Paper typeSizeNumber of sheetsPart number
 
						

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Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte  8.5  ×  11  inches 50 S041341
11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041343
13 × 19 inches 50 S041339
100 S041605
17 × 22 inches 100 S041908
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8 × 10 inches 50 S041467
8.5 × 11 inches 50 S041257
11 × 14 inches 50 S041468
11.7 × 16.5 inches 50 S041260
13 × 19 inches 50 S041263
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 × 11 inches 100 S041062
8.5 × 14 inches 100 S041067
11 × 17 inches 100 S041070
13 × 19 inches 100 S041069
16.5 × 23.4 inches 30 S041079
17 × 22 inches 100 S041171
Others
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper  13 × 19 inches 100 S041747
17 × 22 inches 100 S041907
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S045033
13 × 19 inches 25 S045037
17 × 22 inches 25 S045039
Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte 17 × 22 inches 25 TBD
Epson Premium Canvas Matte 17 × 22 inches 25 S045078
Epson Cold Press Bright 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042307
13 × 19 inches 25 S042310
17 × 22 inches 25 S042311
Paper typeSizeNumber of sheetsPart number
 
						

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Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other 
media, you may need to adjust various settings or create special paper 
configurations. (See page 43 for more information.)
Guidelines for Using Epson Media
Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, 
when printing on Epson paper and other media:
Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints 
may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton 
gloves.
Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver 
software before you send your job. See page 63 (Macintosh) or page 67 
(Windows) for instructions.
Always select the correct paper source in both the printer driver software 
and on the printer’s control panel. See page 52 (Macintosh) or page 71 
(Windows) for instructions on selecting the paper source in your printer 
software.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it flat in a cool, 
dry place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they 
will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Epson Cold Press Natural 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042297
13 × 19 inches 25 S042300
17 × 22 inches 25 S042301
Epson Hot Press Bright 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042327
13 × 19 inches 25 S042330
17 × 22 inches 25 S042331
Epson Hot Press Natural 8.5 × 11 inches 25 S042317
13 × 19 inches 25 S042320
17 × 22 inches 25 S042321
Paper typeSizeNumber of sheetsPart number
 
						

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Choosing the Correct Paper Path
The printer provides three paths for loading media: 
Auto sheet feeder
(multiple sheets)
Rear manual feed slot
(one sheet only)
Front manual feed slot
(one sheet only)
It’s very important to use the correct paper path and to load the correct 
number of sheets. For example, you can load only one sheet at a time in the 
front and rear slots, and poster board can be inserted only in the front slot. If 
you need to make sure the paper stays flat, use the rear manual slot or the 
front slot.
 
						

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The following table shows which path to choose for the type of media you 
are using and the maximum number of sheets you can load for the different 
types of special Epson media. The letter 
A stands for the auto sheet feeder 
and 
Rstands for the rear manual feed slot. Use the front manual feed slot 
when you need to print on thick media, such as posterboard.
Paper typePaper pathSizeAuto sheet feeder 
loading capacity *
Plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper A 8.5 × 11 inches 120
Epson Presentation Paper Matte A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 60
8.5 × 14 inches 50
11 × 17 inches 20
13 × 19 inches 20
16.5 × 23.4 inches 20
17 × 22 inches 20
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy A 4 × 6 inches 20
5 × 7 inches 20
8 × 10 inches 20
A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20
11 × 14 inches 10
11 × 17 inches 10
11.7 × 16.5 inches 10
13 × 19 inches 10
17 × 22 inches 10
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster A, R 8.5 × 11 inches 20
11.7 × 16.5 inches 10
13 × 19 inches 10
17 × 22 inches 10
Epson Premium Photo Paper Luster A, R 8.5” × 11” 20
11.7” × 16.5” 10
13” × 19” 10
17” × 22” 10