Epson Stylus Pro 7880 User Manual

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2. Insert the right leg into the right base as shown. (The bases and legs are 
labeled 
L and R.) Use the large hex wrench included with the stand to 
fasten the leg with the two base bolts.
3. Assemble the left leg and base in the same way.
4. Attach the bottom horizontal strut as shown, then fasten it with one 
strut bolt at each end. Make sure the bolts are tight.
 
Note: Make sure you 
tighten all bolts before 
moving to the next 
section.
Bolt holes
Underside view of base 
showing location of bolt holes
 
						

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5. Attach the top horizontal strut as shown. Use the small hex wrench to 
fasten the 10 hex screws with washers.
6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely.
Unpacking the Printer
1. Open the box and remove the roll paper, spindle, polystyrene foam, and 
cardboard cushions.
 
						

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2. Remove the handles from the sides of the box as shown.
3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove the ink cartridges 
and other accessories from the side as shown below.
4. Make sure you have all the items shown below, in addition to the 
printer:
 #Remove ink 
cartridges and 
accessories
Note: The printer 
includes a Photo Black 
cartridge. If you prefer to 
use Matte Black, the 
Matte Black cartridge can 
be purchased separately. 
See page 141.
Photo/Matte Black 
Ink Conversion Kit Spindle adapters
2 Paper guides Power cordRoll paper and spindle8 Ink cartridges
 
						

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5. Remove the cardboard panels and other packing materials from around 
the printer.
Mounting the Printer on the Stand
1. Lock the casters to keep the stand from rolling.
 
						

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2. Have two people lift the printer.
3. Mount the printer on the stand as shown. WARNING: Two or more 
people are required to lift the 
printer. 
 
						

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4. Fasten the printer to the stand with the wing screws and washers.
5. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas:
the front cover 
the ink compartment covers
the maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom)
6. Open the front cover. Follow the red wire to locate the bolt and bracket 
securing the print head. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket 
as shown.
Save the bolt and bracket in case you need to ship the printer.
Note: To prevent paper 
jams, don’t place the bolt 
back in the printer.
Bolt
 
						

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Caution: Do not touch the area shown below or you may damage the 
printer.
Attaching the Paper Basket
The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and 
catches your prints as they come out.
1. Attach the basket hooks as shown. The free ends of the hooks should 
point outward.
 
						

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2. Snap the basket’s plastic connectors onto the hooks at the rear of the 
stand. Make sure the connectors are positioned as shown.
3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar.
4. Snap the connectors onto the front hooks as shown.
 
						

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5. If you find that your roll paper is curled too tightly to eject properly, 
attach the two paper guides to the bottom of the printer. See page 175 
for more information.
6. Unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The 
casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock 
the casters after moving. 
7. Make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the 
printer.
Now go to “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 39.
Unpacking and Assembling the 
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Follow these steps to assemble your printer and its stand. (If you have the 
Epson Stylus Pro 7880, see page 19 instead.) 
Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the 
printer. The following illustration shows the minimum space required for 
using the Epson Stylus Pro 9880: 
You will also need floor space of approximately 13 × 13 feet (4 × 4 m) to 
assemble the printer and stand.WA R N I N G :  Two people are 
required to unpack the 
printer, and four are needed 
to set it on the stand.
Note: When choosing a 
place for the printer, leave 
adequate room for easy 
access and ventilation. 
Avoid locations subject to 
direct sunlight, excessive 
heat, moisture, or dust. 
Also avoid locations near 
potential sources of 
electromagnetic 
interference, such as 
loudspeakers, cordless 
phones, TVs, or air 
conditioners.
12 in. 
(30 cm)24 in. 
(61 cm)12 in. 
(30 cm)
12 in. 
(30 cm)
 
						

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Unpacking and Assembling the Stand
1. Open the box and remove the handles from the sides of the box. 
2. Lift the box up, then set it aside. 
3. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all these items:
Parts:
Tools and Accessories:
Base sectionsSupport bar
Basket hooks
Paper basket
Hex wrench4 Bolts
2 Wing nuts with spring 
washers and plain washers5 Paper supports