Epson Stylus Pro 7880 User Manual

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Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper
You can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with a 3-inch core by using 
the spindle adapters. Follow these steps:
1. Remove the black paper stop from the end of the spindle. 
2. Slide one of the adapters onto the gray paper stop, then align the arrow 
marks as shown below. Press the adapter until it locks in place. Press the 
other adapter onto the black paper stop in the same way.
To remove the adapters, pull...

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3. Press the   button. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the 
cutter guide.
4. If necessary, adjust the cutting position by pressing the u or dPaper 
Feed buttons.
5. Press the lPaper Source button until you see the  roll (Auto Cut 
On) icon on the LCD.
6. Press and hold the   button for 3 seconds. The paper is cut.
Printing Trim Lines
You can print trim lines on the right edge of your pages (Auto Cut On) or 
on the right and bottom edge (Auto Cut Off). 
1....

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Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The 
printer accepts sheets in widths from letter size to 24 inches (61 cm) 
[Pro 7880] or 44 inches (112 cm) [Pro 9880].
You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets; 
make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up.
How you load the paper depends on its size and thickness:
For stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as described on page...

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4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right and bottom edges 
of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical 
lines on the printer.
5. Pull the paper lever forward to the 
Secured position. 
6. Press the  Pause button or wait a few seconds. The printer feeds the 
sheet into printing position automatically and 
READY appears on the 
LCD display.
7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
8. To remove...

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3. Make sure the paper lever is in the Secured position. 
4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until you meet resistance. Make sure 
the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line 
on the roll paper cover.
5. Press the  Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position 
automatically and 
READY appears on the LCD display. 
6. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
7. To remove your print, press the...

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3. Press the lPaper Source button until the Sheet icon appears on the 
LCD display.
4. Push the paper lever back to the 
Released position. 
5. Open the front cover. (The cover has special tabs that act as paper 
supports when the cover is open.)
 

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6. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. 
7. Align the board with the vertical line on the roll paper cover.
8. Pull the paper lever forward to the 
Secured position. Then close the 
front cover.
9. Press the  Pause button or wait a few seconds. The printer feeds the 
board into printing position and 
READY appears on the LCD display. 
10. Print your page. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in the printer.
11. To remove the...

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Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust 
the platen gap setting. 
STANDARD is the default setting. However, if print 
quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may 
need to change this setting
. 
1. Press the 
Menu button.
2. Press the 
Menu button again to select the Printer Setup menu and 
highlight 
PLATEN GAP. 
3. Press 
Menu again. STANDARD is...

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Using the Paper Basket
The paper basket attaches to your printer and catches your printouts as they 
come out. The basket keeps your printouts from getting dirty or scratched. 
You can set it up either to catch the paper under the printer or in front of the 
printer. 
Follow the instructions below for the Epson Stylus Pro 7880, or page 71 or 
page 72 for the Pro 9880.
Catching Printouts From the Epson Stylus Pro 7880
To catch printouts in front of the printer, pull...

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To catch printouts under the printer, lift the basket up as shown:
If the basket is loose, tighten it as shown: