Epson Stylus Pro 9880 User Manual

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 Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) 
prints without borders on 
roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the 
paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with 
minimal clipping of your image. See page 78 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll 
paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it 
slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders. See 
page 78 for more information.
 Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without 
any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.
 Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous 
borderless images without space between them. 
4. If you are printing on roll paper, choose 
Manage Custom Sizes from 
the 
Paper Size menu.
(If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 5.)
Click the
 + (plus sign), double-click Untitled and give your paper size a 
name, then define its size and margins and click 
OK.
Select your new page size from the 
Paper Size drop-down menu. 
5. Choose the appropriate 
Orientation and Scale for printing.
6. Click 
OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section.
Click to create a 
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Choosing Basic Print Options
Once you have selected your page setup options, you need to select printing 
options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print 
quality and speed when you’re using Epson media. You can also choose 
additional settings for more control over your printer and color output.
1. Select 
Print in your application. You see the screen shown below:
2. Choose your printer from the 
Printer menu. 
3. Select 
Print Settings from the Copies & Pages drop-down menu. You 
see this screen:
Select your 
printer
 
						

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4. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the Auto 
Expand
 or Retain Size option in the Page Setup drop-down menu. 
See page 78 for details.
5. Select the 
Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing 
on. See the table on page 84 for more information.
If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media 
type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using. 
6. For the 
Color setting, select one of the following:
 Color for any type of photographic printing. 
 Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and white photos 
using this unique printer technology on select paper types. See 
page 91 for more information. (For paper types that don’t support 
this option, print black and white photos with the 
Color setting.) 
 only if you’re printing line drawings or other 
non-photographic images.
7. Set the 
Mode option as follows:
Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of 
your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If 
a 
Quality/Speed slider appears, set it according to the priorities of 
your print job. 
You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left in the 
drop-down menu:
Charts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones 
and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation 
graphics.
EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use 
this setting for color photographs.
Adobe RGB matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color 
standard. 
Click Advanced Settings to access additional options, as described 
in the remaining steps.
 
						

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8. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:

 Normal - 360dpi 
 Fine - 720dpi 
 SuperFine - 1440dpi 
 SuperPhoto - 2880dpi 
9. Choose any of the following advanced options:
 Super MicroWeave for maximum elimination of banding (may 
not be accessible for certain media types).
 High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing. For higher quality, 
make sure you deselect this option.
 Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file. 
 Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text, 
graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and 
is not recommended for large files.)
Continue with the instructions on page 86 to select color management 
settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or 
another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the 
printer driver.
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
The table on the next page lists the settings designed to product the best 
results on Epson media.
If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or 
look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), 
www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult 
the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with 
different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.
Note: The Print Quality 
settings available depend 
on the Media Type you 
selected. Choose a lower 
print quality setting for 
faster printing or 
SuperPhoto - 2880dpi 
for the best quality.
 
						

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For this mediaSelect this Media Type setting*
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(250)
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 
(260)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
(170)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
Premium Photo Paper SemiglossPremium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Luster Photo Paper 
Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterPremium Luster Photo Paper
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) EPSON Proofing Paper White 
Semimatte
Proofing Paper Commercial 
Proofing Paper Commercial SemimatteEpson Proofing Paper Commercial
Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas
Piezo Pro Matte CanvasWatercolor Paper - Radiant White
Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
Canvas Canvas
Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper
Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper
Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Enhanced Matte Paper
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Somerset
® Velvet (roll paper only)Enhanced Matte Paper
 
						

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* Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other 
paper types.
Choosing Color Management Options
Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. 
1. Select 
Printer Color Management from the drop-down menu, then 
click 
Advanced Settings. You see this screen:
Plain paper Plain Paper
Enhanced Matte Posterboard
Somerset Velvet (cut sheets only)Enhanced Matte Poster Board
For this mediaSelect this Media Type setting*
 
						

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2. Select one of the following settings:
 Color Controls to choose from four color adjustment modes and 
from three 
Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced 
Settings 
to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, 
saturation, and CMY inks. When you use the driver to perform 
color management, make sure you turn it off in your application.
 ColorSync for mapping colors to your printer’s profile. In most 
cases, you will get better results by applying color management in 
your application, rather than in the printer driver. If you choose this 
setting, you can choose ColorSync from the drop-down menu and 
choose filters or other settings. 
 (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the 
printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed 
ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See 
page 123 for instructions.
Choosing Paper Configuration Options
Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to 
fine-tune its performance.
1. Select 
Paper Configuration from the drop-down menu. You see this 
screen:Note: You may need to 
change the Color Density 
setting if your custom 
color profile was created 
to optimize D-max and 
color gamut.
 
						

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2. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings 
override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the 
printer’s control panel.
 Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level.
 Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson 
media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head 
wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page. 
 Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower 
value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you 
see dark lines.
 Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a 
sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.
 Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when 
printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting 
paper.
 Cut Method decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media, 
or adjusts the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to 
determine the best setting for your paper.
 lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper 
thicknesses. 
 
						

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Choosing Roll Paper Options
If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper 
options as the 
Paper Size setting, as described on page 79. In addition, you 
need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.
1. Select 
Roll Paper Option from the drop-down menu. You see this 
screen:
2. Choose one of the following 
Auto Cut settings:
 allows margin space at the top and bottom of each 
image.
 Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each 
print individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless 
printing.
allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper. 
With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or 
next image if you print multiple images in one print job. You will 
see a white margin between print jobs.
disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to 
operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, 
print multiple print jobs without cutting, or print on heavy media 
that must be cut by hand. 
See page 61 for instructions on using the   button to operate the 
cutter. See page 56 for a list of media that are not recommended for 
use with the built-in cutter.
Normal 
cut
Single 
cut Double 
cut
Note: These settings 
override settings made 
through the control panel.
 
						

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3. Select either of the following options, if desired (available only when 
you’ve selected a Paper Size setting with the 
Roll Paper (Banner) 
option):
 Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of 
your pages. 
 Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of 
the last page of your document. 
Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with 
the 
Auto Expand option, select Expansion from the drop-down menu. 
You see this screen:
Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion.
The widths shown in the table on page 78 work with the 
Standard 
Expansion setting. If you use the slider to adjust the amount of expansion, 
you can calculate the image width as follows:
Using the Min setting, subtract 0.125 inch (3.175 mm) from the media 
width to determine the image width.
Using the Max setting, subtract 0.415 inch (10.54 mm) from the media 
width to determine the image width.