Epson Stylus Pro 7880 User Manual

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To check the ink cartridges, press d to highlight INK INFO MENU, 
then press 
Menu. Press d to select each cartridge, then press Menu 
to view the information.
4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the PPower 
button. Press the PPower button again to turn on the printer in the 
normal operating mode.
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may 
need to be replaced. If...

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5. Open the front cover.
6. When 
SEE LABEL TO REPLACE CUTTER is displayed on the LCD 
display, hold down the side pin (as shown on the left) and turn the latch 
to the right (as shown on the right).
7. Release the side pin. The cutter pops out.
WARNING: The blade is 
sharp. Be careful when 
removing it. 
 

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8. Carefully remove the cutter blade.
Installing the New Cutter Blade
Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it:
1. Insert the new cutter as shown.
 

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2. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.
3. Close the front cover when you see a message prompting you to do so. 
The cutter moves to the home position and 
READY appears on the 
LCD display.
Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during 
the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When 
the tank is almost full, the message 
MAINTENANCE TANK NEAR...

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The icons show the percentage of space remaining in the tank(s) as follows:
The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 has one maintenance tank (on the right side), 
and the Pro 9880 has two (one on either side). Replacement tanks are 
available from Epson (part number C12C890191). See page 12 for details.
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. On the 
Epson Stylus Pro 9880, the right tank is used more than the left. To 
maximize tank life, you...

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug 
the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper. Then use a soft brush 
to carefully clean any dust or dirt.
3. Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft lint-free cloth to 
carefully clean away any dust or dirt...

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5. If powdery dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool to 
remove it.
6. Remove the paper basket. Then clean away any dust or dirt around the 
leg assembly using a soft brush.
7. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent 
water from getting inside.
8. To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with 
mild detergent and...

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Preparing the Printer for Shipment
1. Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the home 
position (on the far right) and the PPower light goes off. Then unplug 
the printer. 
2. Remove the following parts:
Power cord and interface cables
Paper basket
Roll paper spindle
All paper or other media
Optional auto take-up reel (if installed)
Optional manual cutter (if installed)
3. Raise the ink levers. 
You can choose whether to remove the ink...

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5. Before you remove the printer from the stand, make sure the casters are 
locked.
6. Remove the two wing nuts and lock washers securing the printer to the 
stand (underneath the printer). Keep them in a safe place.
7. Lift the printer using the hand grips where provided. (See the stickers 
located near the rear hand grips for the correct holding position.) 
8. Keep the printer level while moving it. See page 161 for information 
about setting up the...

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To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original 
box and packing materials. If you don’t have the original packaging, you can 
purchase replacement packaging from Epson. See page 13 for more 
information.
Moving the Printer on the Stand
When you need to move the printer a short distance, such as within the same 
building, you can roll the printer on its casters. 
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the carriage is in...