Epson Stylus Pro 9880 User Manual

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Catching Printouts in Front of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Follow the steps below to set up the basket in front of the printer. Use this 
method for posterboard or any prints that are 62 inches (157 cm) or longer.
1. If you are using the paper guides, make sure they are in front of the 
basket, as shown below.
2. Slide the upper metal rods all the way in. Then push the lower rods 
down, so that they rest on the floor.
3. Make sure the surface of the basket is taut. If there is any slack, the paper 
may not slide properly to the floor.
 
						

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Catching Printouts Under the Epson Stylus Pro 9880
Follow these steps to catch printouts under the printer:
1. Remove the metal rod from the upper basket hooks.
2. Pull the upper hooks out all the way, and place the metal rod back on 
the hooks.
 
						

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3. Hook the basket rings on the upper hooks.
4. If you are using the paper guides, squeeze the guides and push them 
back as shown.
Note: If printouts on 
matte paper have 
banding, pull the paper 
guides forward.
 
						

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Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver 
automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may 
want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media—especially if you 
use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper 
configuration settings described below. 
You can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for each paper 
type (up to ten types) and select the desired configuration whenever you 
print on a particular stock. 
Creating Paper Configurations
To create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you 
want to configure is loaded in the printer. Then follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button, then press the d button until CUSTOM 
PAPER
 is highlighted.
2. Press 
Menu to display PAPER NUMBER.
3. Press 
Menu, then press the u button to select a paper configuration 
number (1 to 10). Press the   button to save the number setting.
4. Press the l button, then the d button to highlight 
PLATEN GAP. Press 
Menu, then press u or d to highlight NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, 
or WIDER
. (The STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper 
types.) Press   to save the setting.
5. Press the l button, then the d button to highlight 
THICKNESS 
PATTERN
.
6. Press 
Menu, then press   to print the paper thickness pattern. A 
pattern similar to the following is printed:
Note: Paper 
configurations are needed 
only for non-Epson media.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Smallest gap
 
						

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7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. 
Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown 
above, the lines under number 4 are the most even. 
After printing the pattern, 
THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 
8. Press u or d to select the number that you noted in step 7, then press 
.
9. Press the l button, then the d button to select any of the menu options 
shown below. Make adjustments as needed, and press   to save each 
setting. 
You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For 
instructions, see page 86 (Mac OS X) or page 113 (Windows).
 CUT METHOD lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for 
thinner media, or adjust the speed for thick media. You may need to 
experiment to determine the cleanest cut for your paper.
 PAPER FEED ADJUST helps eliminate banding. Choose a lower 
value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you 
see dark lines.
 DRYING TIME lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid 
smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 
10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. 
 PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when 
printing on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or 
backlight film.
 M/W ADJUSTMENT adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® 
pattern. This improves print quality, but lowers printing speed.
10. When done, press the  Pause button. 
After you create paper configurations, you can use the 
TEST PRINT menu to 
print out a list of paper numbers showing the settings for each one. 
 
						

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Printing Your Paper Configurations
You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. 
This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type 
of paper.
1. Press the 
Menu button, then press the d button to highlight TEST 
PRINT.
 Press Menu again.
2. Press d until 
CUSTOM PAPER is highlighted, then press Menu.
3. Press   to print your custom paper configurations.
Selecting Paper Configurations
Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you 
print on that paper: 
1. Press the 
Menu button, then press the d button to highlight CUSTOM 
PAPER
. 
2. Press 
Menu. PAPER NUMBER is highlighted. 
3. Press 
Menu, then press u or d to select the configuration number that 
you want to use. If you select 
STANDARD, the printer uses the driver 
settings. If you select a number from 1 to 10, the control panel settings 
override the driver settings. 
4. Press  . The configuration number you selected is displayed on the 
LCD with an asterisk.
5. Press the  Pause button to exit the menu. If you selected a 
configuration number, it is displayed on the LCD.
 
						

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Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities 
that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white 
photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White 
Photo mode. 
ICC profiles for ColorSync
® are included, so you can use color management 
features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A 
color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor 
will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for 
color photos. See page 123 for instructions.
You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and 
software, or you can have them created by a color specialist. Make sure any 
profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating 
system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles 
are automatically copied to the right folder.
Before you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and 
utilities from the CD-ROM. You also need to configure your connection 
and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on 
installing and configuring the printer driver, see the Printer Guide.
If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines 
on page 78 to size your image correctly.
This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X:
Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper
Choosing basic print options
Choosing color management options
Choosing paper configuration settings
Choosing roll paper options
Controlling expansion of borderless images
Choosing advanced black and white photo settings
Creating a custom preset and printing
Managing print jobs
Chapter 3:  
Printing With 
Epson Drivers 
for Macintosh
Tip: Check the Epson Pro 
Imaging website at 
www.proimaging.epson.
com for updated drivers 
and utilities that may 
become available.
 
						

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Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll 
Paper
For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting 
with an 
Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size, 
as described on page 79. Your image may be clipped on the left and right 
edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the 
paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it. 
Paper sizes with the 
Auto Expand option provide the best solution for 
borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can 
create a image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. If you use a 
paper size with the 
Retain Size option, you should create an image slightly 
wider than the actual width of the roll media. Or you can create a custom 
paper size and select the 
Retain Size option. See the table below for 
guidelines:
* Epson Stylus Pro 9880 only
Roll paper 
widthImage width 
(with Auto Expand)Image width 
(with Retain Size)Custom paper size 
(with Retain Size)
10 inches 
(254 mm)9.7075 inches 
(246.57 mm)10.34 inches 
(262.6 mm)10.23 inches 
(259.8 mm)
13 inches 
(330 mm)12.8 inches 
(325.1 mm)13.34 inches 
(338.8 mm)13.23 inches 
(336.0 mm)
16 inches 
(406 mm)15.8 inches 
(401.3 mm)16.34 inches 
(415.0 mm)16.23 inches 
(412.2 mm)
17 inches 
(432 mm)16.8 inches 
(426.7 mm)17.34 inches 
(440.4 mm)17.23 inches 
(437.6 mm)
24 inches 
(610 mm)23.8 inches 
(604.5 mm)24.34 inches 
(618.2 mm)24.23 inches 
(615.4 mm)
36 inches* 
(914 mm)35.8 inches 
(909.3 mm)36.34 inches 
(923.0 mm)36.23 inches 
(920.2 mm)
44 inches* 
(1118 mm)43.8 inches 
(1112.5 mm)44.34 inches 
(1126.2 mm)44.23 inches 
(1123.4 mm)
Note: Make sure you set 
the margins to zero when 
printing a custom page 
size for borderless 
printing.
 
						

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Choosing Page Setup Options
Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut 
sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the 
paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is 
recommended to make the best use of your paper.
Note the following limitations on borderless printing:
Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. 
Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut sheets. 
Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.
1. Open the file you want to print and select 
Page Setup in your 
application. You see this screen:
2. Open the 
Format for drop-down menu and select your printer. 
Note: Many application 
settings override the 
printer’s page setup 
options. Always verify 
settings to get the results 
you expect.
If your application has 
margin settings, make 
sure they’re turned off for 
borderless printing.
Select your printer
Note: If you need more 
information about print 
options, click the 
? 
button.
 
						

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3. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu. 
If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are 
using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with 
step 5.
If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a 
custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 4 for 
instructions. Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described 
on page 89.
The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose:
The Sheet size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom 
margin larger than the top and sides.
 Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints on cut sheets and 
enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the width of the paper 
(without side borders). 
 Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image at the size you 
specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than 
the paper width to print without side borders. 
Select the paper size, 
then choose the setting