Epson Stylus Pro 9880 User Manual

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4. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. 
Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then 
insert it into its slot. Make sure you insert each cartridge all the way into 
the correct slot and that you see the corresponding ink cartridge icon on 
the LCD display.
5. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. The printer begins 
charging the ink delivery system and the PPower
 light flashes.
6. When messages appear on the LCD display,...

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Connecting to Your System
You can use USB and/or Ethernet network connections. 
For USB connection, make sure your system has the appropriate port and 
you have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet (6 m) long or less.
To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 CAT-6 network 
cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need 
an RJ-45 CAT-6 crossover cable.
1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
2. Plug the...

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Checking the Current Firmware Version
1. Press the Menu button. 
2. Press the d button until 
PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press 
Menu. 
3. Press 
Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, 
press the l button.
Downloading the Firmware
1. Visit Epson’s U.S. support website or Canadian support website and 
select your product. 
2. Click 
Drivers and Downloads. 
3. Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and 
follow the...

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8. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and 
Epson LFP Remote window.
If you connected your printer to a network, follow the instructions in the 
next section to configure the printer for your network.
Configuring the Printer for Your Network
Once the printer is connected to your network, follow these steps to 
configure it:
1. Turn on the printer. 
2. Start EpsonNet Config.
The EpsonNet Config program searches for all Epson printers on the 
network...

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The Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Pro 9880 print on a variety of media, 
including roll paper and cut sheets in widths up to 24 inches (610 mm) 
[Pro 7880] or 44 inches (1118 mm) [Pro 9880]. 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
Using roll paper
Using cut sheet paper
Using the paper basket
Optimizing the settings for your paper
Selecting Media for Your Printer
Epson offers a...

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Available Epson Special Media 
Epson offers the media listed here for a variety of applications. Some media 
are also available in smaller cut sheet sizes and narrower rolls. Check the 
Epson Professional Imaging website or your Epson Professional Imaging 
Authorized Reseller for available media. 
For more details about compatible papers, see page 182.
Roll Papers
Epson Stylus Pro 7880
Epson paper nameSizePart number
Recommended 
application
Premium Glossy 
Photo...

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Enhanced Matte 
Paper17” × 100’ 
(43 cm × 30 m)S041725 POP 
3D CAD/GIS 
Photo/Fine Art
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S041595
Canvas 24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12 m)S041531 Photo/Fine Art
PremierArt
™ Water 
Resistant Canvas for 
Epson13” × 20’ 
(33cm×6.1m)SP91220
17” × 10’ 
(43 cm × 3 m)SP91221-S
17” × 40’ 
(43 cm × 12 m)SP91221
24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12 m)SP91222
Piezo Pro Matte 
Canvas13” × 20’ 
(33cm×6.1m)S041992
17” × 7’ 
(43cm×2.1m)S041993-S
17” × 40’ 
(43 cm × 12 m)S041993...

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Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Epson paper nameSizePart number
Recommended 
application
Premium Glossy 
Photo Paper (250)16” × 100’ 
(41 cm × 30 m)S041742 Photo Contract 
Proofing
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S041638
36” × 100’ 
(91 cm × 30 m)S041639
44” × 100’ 
(112 cm × 30 m)S041640
Premium Luster 
Photo Paper (260)10” × 100’ 
(25 cm × 30 m)S042077
16” × 100’ 
(41 cm × 30 m)S042079
20” × 100’ 
(51 cm × 30 m)S042080
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S042081
36” × 100’ 
(91 cm × 30...

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Doubleweight Matte 
Paper24” × 82’ 
(61 cm × 25 m)S041385 POP 
2D CAD/GIS 
Imposition 
Proofing 36” × 82’ 
(91 cm × 25 m)S041386
44” × 82’ 
(112 cm × 25 m)S041387
Singleweight Matte 
Paper17” × 131’ 
(43 cm × 40 m)S041746
24” × 131.7’ 
(61 cm × 40 m)S041853
36” × 131.7’ 
(91 cm × 40 m)S041854
44” × 131.7’ 
(112 cm × 40 m)S041855
Proofing Paper 
Commercial13” × 100’ 
(33 cm × 30 m)S042144 Contract Proofing
17” × 100’ 
(43 cm × 30 m)S042145
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30...

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Canvas 24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12 m)S041531 Photo/Fine Art
36” × 40’ 
(91 cm × 12 m)S041532
44” × 40’ 
(112 cm × 12 m)S041533
PremierArt Water 
Resistant Canvas for 
Epson13” × 20’ 
(33cm×6.1m)SP91220
17” × 10’ 
(43 cm × 3 m)SP91221-S
17” × 40’ 
(43 cm × 12 m)SP91221
24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12 m)SP91222
44” × 40’ 
(112 cm × 12 m)SP91223
Piezo Pro Matte 
Canvas13” × 20’ 
(33cm×6.1m)S041992
17” × 7’ 
(43cm×2.1m)S041993-S
17” × 40’ 
(43 cm × 12 m)S041993
24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12...