Epson Stylus Pro 11880 User Manual

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Installing a 2-inch Take-up Reel Core
You can use a 2-inch roll paper core (after the paper is used up) in the auto 
take-up reel. First you need to reverse the paper stops.
1. Remove the paper stop from the drive unit by pinching the clips.
2. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the clip and reinstall the paper stop on the drive unit.
 
						

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3. Remove the paper stop from the movable unit by pinching the knob.
4. Reverse the paper stop so that the smaller knob is on the outside. Then 
pinch the knob and reinstall the paper stop on the movable unit.
Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The 
printer accepts sheets ranging from letter size to 64 inches wide. 
You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut sheets; 
make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up. 
If you’re using stock thicker than 19 mil (0.5 mm), load it as described on 
page 66. 
If you’re loading small sheets or fine art paper, see page 65.
 
						

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Loading Cut Sheets
Follow these steps to load cut sheet paper.
1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press l until   appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the Paper Check light is on, then release the paper lever. If 
the paper lever is locked, press and hold the   button for 3 seconds to 
print the barcode and unlock the paper lever.
Tip: You can also load cut 
sheet paper without 
releasing the paper lever. 
This method is 
recommended for small 
sheets or fine art paper.
 
						

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4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot. Make sure the right and bottom edges 
of the paper are straight and aligned with the horizontal and vertical 
lines on the printer.
5. Push the paper lever back to the secured position. 
6. Press the   Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position 
automatically. 
7. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you 
want to use, select 
Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change 
the setting and press  . 
8. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
9. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever 
while holding the printed sheet. 
Note: For heavy paper, 
you may need to increase 
the suction by pressing 
the 
u button. This helps 
hold the paper in place 
during loading and 
printing. 
For lightweight paper, 
decrease the suction by 
pressing the 
d button.
Caution: To avoid 
damaging the printer, 
never move the paper 
lever during printing, or 
while the  Pause light 
is flashing.
 
						

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Loading Small Cut Sheets or Fine Art Paper
You can load paper without releasing the paper lever. This prevents 
scratching that might damage fine art paper, and is also easier, especially 
when you are loading small sheets.
1. Make sure the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed.
2. Press l until   appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the paper lever is in the locked position. 
4. Feed the sheet into the paper slot until it stops. Make sure the right edge 
of the paper is straight and aligned with the scale on the roll paper cover.
5. Press the   Pause button. The sheet feeds into printing position 
automatically. 
6. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you 
want to use, select 
Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change 
the setting and press  . 
7. Print your page. After it is finished, the sheet stays in the printer.
8. To remove your print, press the d button or release the paper lever 
while holding the printed sheet. 
 
						

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Printing on Posterboard
You can print on Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard or other heavy stock 
up to 40 × 60 inches. Follow these instructions when you print on 
posterboard or other media more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick. 
1. Make sure no other paper is loaded for printing. You can leave roll paper 
on the spindle, but make sure you wind it up fully and close the roll 
paper cover.
2. Press l until 
 appears on the LCD display.
3. Make sure the Paper Check light is on, then release the paper lever. If 
the paper lever is locked, press and hold the   button for 3 seconds to 
print the barcode and unlock the paper lever.
4. Open the front cover. (The cover has a lip that acts as a paper support.)
5. Feed the posterboard into the paper slot until it meets resistance. 
Caution: Be careful not 
to touch the cables 
around the print head; 
otherwise, the printer 
may be damaged.
 
						

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6. Align the board with the scale on the roll paper cover.
7. Push the paper lever back, to the locked position. Then close the front 
cover.
8. Press the   Pause button. The board feeds into printing position 
automatically. 
9. When you see a question on the display about the type of media you 
want to use, select 
Yes if the media is correct, or select No, then change 
the setting and press  . 
10. Print your page. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in the printer.
11. To remove the print, hold it while releasing the paper lever.
 
						

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Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust 
the platen gap setting. 
STANDARD is the default setting. However, if print 
quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may 
need to change this setting
. 
1. Press r 
Menu. 
2. Press 
r again to select the Printer Setup menu and highlight PLATEN 
GAP
. 
3. Press 
r again. STANDARD is highlighted as the current setting.
4. Use the u and d buttons to change the setting. (
STANDARD is the 
default setting; you can also choose 
NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or 
WIDEST.)
5. Press the   button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next to the 
selected setting.
6. Press the   Pause button to exit the menu mode. 
If you’ve selected a non-standard platen gap, the following symbols appear in 
the corner of the display to remind you of the narrow or wide setting:
When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to 
STANDARD.
If you’re printing on non-Epson media and not using the Epson driver, you 
may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See 
page 69 for more information. 
Widest
Wider
Wide
Narrow Note: If you notice head 
strikes on your prints, 
make sure your paper is 
flat. If so, try changing the 
platen gap setting to 
WIDE. If that doesn’t 
solve the problem, try 
changing it to WIDER.
Caution: To avoid 
damaging the printer, 
make sure you do not 
select the Narrow 
setting when you print 
on thick media.
 
						

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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. 
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 Custom 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 r 
Menu, then press u or d to select PAPER SETUP.
2. Press r, then press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER.
3. Press d or u to select a paper configuration number (1 to 10). Press r 
to save the number setting.
4. Press d or u to select 
PAPER TYPE, then press r. Press d or u to 
select a media type, then press   to save it. Press l to go back to the 
previous menu.
5. Press d or u to select 
PLATEN GAP, then press r. Press the d button 
to select 
NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. The 
STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types. Press   to 
save the setting, then press l to go back to the previous menu.
6. Press d or u to select 
THICKNESS PATTERN, then press r. 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.
Note: You can change 
paper numbers if 
necessary using the 
Epson LFP Remote Panel 
installed from the printer 
software CD.
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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 d or u to select the number that you noted in step 7, then press 
. 
9. Press l, then d for the menu options shown below. Make any 
adjustments, as needed, and press   to save each setting. 
You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For 
instructions, see page 82 (Mac OS X) or page 109 (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.
 PPR FEED ADJUSTMENT 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.
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.