Epson Stylus Pro 9880 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 you use the blade to cut heavy stock, you will damage 
the blade and need to replace it. See page 56 for a list of media that do not 
work with the cutter.
You can check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or 
viewing its status on the control panel. See page 132 for instructions.
You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291). 
See page 12 for ordering details.
Removing the Old Blade
Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow these steps to remove the 
blade: 
1. Press the 
Menu button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press Menu.
3.CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted. Press Menu again.
4. Press  . The print head moves to the replacement position. 
OPEN 
FRONT COVER TO SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL 
is 
displayed. 
Caution: Do not try to 
slide the carriage by 
hand, or you may damage 
the printer. 
 
						

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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 FULL 
appears on the LCD display. When the tank is completely full, the printer 
stops working and 
MAINTENANCE TANK FULL appears on the LCD. 
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing 
its icon on the control panel, shown below. You can also check its status 
using the menus (see page 132), using your printer software (see page 134), 
or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 137). 
Maintenance tank icon 
(2 tank icons appear 
on the Pro 9880 LCD 
display)
 
						

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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 can switch the tanks when the right tank reaches 
approximately 40% to 60% of capacity.
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations 
(
READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD display).
2. If you have the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, check the LCD display to 
determine which tank needs to be replaced (left or right).
3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the tank (on the side of the printer) 
and gently pull out the maintenance tank.
4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank.
5. Insert the new tank.
 100–81%  20% to nearly full
 80–61%  Tank nearly full
 60–41%  Tank full
 40–21%  Tank error or no maintenance tank
Caution: Be careful not 
to spill ink from the 
maintenance tank when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully. 
 
						

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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 inside the printer. 
4. Clean the area shown below in the direction of the arrows. If necessary, 
dampen the cloth, clean the inside of the printer, then dry it with a soft 
cloth.
Caution: Be careful not 
to touch the gears inside 
the printer.
To avoid damaging the 
components as well as 
the case, never use 
alcohol or thinners to 
clean the printer. 
Be careful not to get 
water on the printer 
mechanism or electronic 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Don’t spray the inside 
of the printer with 
lubricants; unsuitable 
oils can damage the 
mechanism. Contact 
Epson if you think the 
printer needs lubrication.
Do not touch the gray 
area, roller, or absorption 
pads inside the printer; 
otherwise your prints may 
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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 air dry.
Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 160). To ship the printer a 
longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing 
materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.
If you don’t have the original packaging, you can purchase replacement 
packaging from Epson. See page 13 for more information.
 
						

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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 cartridges or leave them 
installed. However, you must keep the ink levers raised when 
transporting the printer to prevent ink from leaking.
4. Reinstall the carriage locking bracket and screw that were removed 
during setup, as shown below.
Note: It’s a good idea to 
store partially used 
cartridges in separate, 
resealable plastic bags. 
Tip: For more secure 
transportation, tape all 
doors and covers shut.
 
						

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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 printer after transporting it.
Caster 
locksEpson Stylus Pro 9880
Epson Stylus Pro 7880
WARNING: The 
Epson Stylus Pro 7880 
weighs about 108 lb (49 kg) 
and should be lifted by two 
people. 
The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 
weighs about 198 lb (90 kg) 
and should be lifted by four 
people.
Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Stylus Pro 9880
 
						

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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 the home 
position (on the far right). If not, turn the printer back on, wait until the 
carriage moves to the home position, then turn off the printer. 
2. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
3. Remove the roll paper spindle and close the roll paper cover. Make sure 
the front cover is closed.
4. Raise the ink levers.
5. Push in the metal rods supporting the paper basket, then roll up the 
paper basket so it doesn’t drag on the ground.
Caution: Do not roll the 
printer on angled or 
uneven surfaces.