Epson Stylus Pro 9880 User Manual

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Setting Up the Printer|41
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, follow the instructions to 
raise or lower the ink levers, and to close the ink compartment covers. 
Charging is finished when the PPower
 light stays lit green and the 
PAPER OUT message appears.
After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before 
READY will 
appear on the display. See page 45 for instructions. 
Caution: Charging takes 
about 12 minutes. Never 
turn off the printer, 
release the paper lever, or 
open the front cover while 
the 
PPower light is 
flashing, or you may 
damage the printer.
 
						

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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 interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your 
computer, or network switch or hub. 
Updating Your Printer Firmware
To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check 
for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your 
printer, if necessary.
Network connection USB connection
Tip: For best results, use 
a USB connection when 
you update the firmware 
on your printer.
 
						

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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 instructions on the screen. 
You may also need to download the latest version of the EPSON LFP 
Remote Panel utility.
Updating the Firmware
1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it. 
2. Click the 
EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You see 
the LFP Remote Panel. Make sure your printer is selected. 
3. Click the 
Firmware Updater button. 
4. Click one of the 
Update buttons. You see the Firmware Updater 
window. 
5. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD displays 
Ready, and it is 
connected to your computer or network, then choose your printer.
6. Click 
Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and 
extracted. Select the file and click 
Choose.
7. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click 
Update to start the 
firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)
Note: For more 
information on using the 
LFP Remote Panel, click 
Help to see the on-screen 
guide. Caution: Don’t turn off 
the printer while the 
firmware is updating. 
 
						

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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 and displays the MAC address for each printer that it finds.
3. Highlight the printer that you want to configure and click 
Configuration to access the TCP/IP selection screen.
4. If necessary, contact your network administrator for instructions on 
assigning an appropriate IP address.
For more information, see the on-screen Network Guide.
Note: After you install 
the software, you need to 
load paper and print a 
test image. If the print 
quality is satisfactory, 
your setup is done. If not, 
you may need to align the 
print head, as described 
on page 139. 
 
						

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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 variety of coated, glossy, matte, and fine art paper, as well as 
other media, for your printer. For a list of available media, see page 46. 
The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:
Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. If you use non-Epson paper or other media, 
you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper 
configurations. See page 74 for instructions.  Supported paper sizes
Roll paperCut sheets
Pro 98808 to 44.0 in. (203 to 1118 mm) 
wideLetter size up to 44 in. 
(112 cm) wide 
Pro 78808 to 24.0 in. (203 to 610 mm) 
wideLetter size up to 24 in. 
(61 cm) wide
Maximum 
external roll 
diameter2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)—
Thickness3.15 to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm)
Chapter 2:  
Handling Paper 
and Other 
Media
 
						

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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 Paper (250)16” × 100’ 
(41 cm × 30 m)S041742 Photo Contract 
Proofing
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S041638
Premium Luster 
Photo Paper (260)10” × 100’ 
(25 cm × 30 m)S042077
20” × 100’ 
(51 cm × 30 m)S042079
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S042081
Premium Semimatte 
Photo Paper (260)16” × 100’ 
(41 cm × 30 m)S042149
Doubleweight Matte 
Paper24” × 82’ 
(61 cm × 25 m)S041385 POP 
2D CAD/GIS 
Imposition 
Proofing Singleweight Matte 
Paper17” × 131’ 
(43 cm × 40 m)S041746
24” × 131.7’ 
(61 cm × 40 m)S041853
Proofing Paper 
Commercial13” × 100’ 
(33 cm × 30 m)S042144 Contract Proofing
17” × 100’ 
(43 cm × 30 m)S042145
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S042146
 
						

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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
24” × 40’ 
(61 cm × 12 m)S041994
Textured Fine Art 
Paper17” × 50’ 
(43 cm × 15 m)S041745
24” × 50’ 
(61 cm × 15 m)S041447
UltraSmooth
® Fine 
Art Paper17” × 7’ 
(43cm×2.1m)S041782-S
24” × 50’ 
(61 cm × 15 m)S041782
Enhanced Adhesive 
Synthetic Paper24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S041617 POP 
Sign and Display
Epson Stylus Pro 7880
Epson paper nameSizePart number
Recommended 
application
 
						

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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 m)S042082
44” × 100’ 
(112 cm × 30 m)S042083
Premium Semimatte 
Photo Paper (260)16” × 100’ 
(41 cm × 30 m)S042149
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S042150
36” × 100’ 
(91 cm × 30 m)S042151
44” × 100’ 
(112 cm × 30 m)S042152
 
						

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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 m)S042146
36” × 100’ 
(91 cm × 30 m)S042147
44” × 100’ 
(112 cm × 30 m)S042148
Enhanced Matte 
Paper17” × 100’ 
(43 cm × 30 m)S041725 POP 
3D CAD/GIS 
Photo/Fine Art
24” × 100’ 
(61 cm × 30 m)S041595
36” × 100’ 
(91 cm × 30 m)S041596
44” × 100’ 
(112 cm × 30 m)S041597
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Epson paper nameSizePart number
Recommended 
application
 
						

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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 m)S041994
36” × 40’ 
(91 cm × 12 m)S042009
44” × 40’ 
(112 cm × 12 m)S041995
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Epson paper nameSizePart number
Recommended 
application