Users Guide

NDP2996-00
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Printer Parts

Front view
roll paper spindles roll paper cover paper lever mounting brackets control panel
paper basket ink cartridge compartment front cover

Rear view

Network interface connector

USB interface connector

AC inlet

Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions.10 Warning, Cautions, and Notes.10 When choosing a place for this product.10 When setting up this product.11 When using this product.12 When handling the ink cartridges.13 When transporting this product.14 Chapter 1 Using the Printer Software (Windows) Printer Software Introduction.15 Printer driver.15 EPSON Status Monitor 3.17 EPSON LFP Remote Panel.17 Accessing the Printer Driver.18 From Windows applications.18 From the Printer icon.21 Getting Information Through Online Help.23 Basic Settings.25 Setting the printer driver.25 Checking the printer status.26 Canceling printing.27 When problem occurs during printing.30 Using the Printer Utilities.31 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3.33 Uninstalling the Printer Software.38 Uninstalling the printer driver.38 Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel.40
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software (Mac OS X) Printer Software Introduction.41 Printer driver.41 EPSON Printer Utility2.42 EPSON StatusMonitor.43 EPSON LFP Remote Panel.44 Accessing the Printer Driver.44 Accessing the Page Setup dialog.45 Accessing the Print dialog.46 Getting Information Through Online Help.47 Basic Settings.48 Setting the printer driver.48 Checking the printer status.49 Canceling printing.50 When problem occurs during printing.52 Using Printer Utilities.53 Accessing EPSON Printer Utility2.54 Using EPSON StatusMonitor.55 Uninstalling the Printer Software.57 Uninstalling the printer driver.57 Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel.61 Chapter 3 Variety of Printings Using Color Management.62 Color management.63 Color adjustment by the printer driver.77 Black-and-White Photo Printing.83 Borderless Printing.87 Supported media type.89 Application settings.90 Printer driver settings.91 Roll paper cut for borderless printing.97 Enlarge or Reduce Size Printing.99 Fit to Page (Windows only).101 Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only).103 Custom.106 Pages Per Sheet Printing.108 For Windows.109 Contents
For Mac OS X.110 Poster Printing.111 Joining the sheets together along the guide.115 Printing on Custom Paper.121 For Windows.122 For Mac OS X.124 Banner Printing on Roll Paper.127 Application settings.128 Printer driver settings.129 Printing with Non-Epson Media.136 Customize the Items of the Printer Driver.137 Saving the printer driver settings.137 Menu arrangement.141 Exporting or Importing.144 Chapter 4 The Control Panel Buttons, Lights, Messages, and Icons.147 Buttons.147 Lights.149 Combination of buttons.151 Messages.151 Icons.152 Menu Settings.155 When to use Menu mode.155 Menu list.156 Basic Menu setting procedure.161 Details of Menu mode.163 Checking the print head nozzles.176 Aligning the print head.178 Making the paper settings.188 Printing a status sheet.192 Setting the alert value of the paper.192 Maintenance Mode.193 Maintenance mode setting procedure.193 Maintenance mode list.195 Details of maintenance mode items.196

Printer driver

The printer driver lets you print documents from applications to the printer. The following are the main functions of the printer driver: Sends the print data to the printer.
Makes the printer settings, such as the media type, paper size. You can register these settings, and you can also easily import or export these registered settings.
Executes the printer maintenance functions and sets the operation of the printer driver in the Utility tab. You can also import or export printer settings.

EPSON Status Monitor 3

This utility provides you with printer status information, such as the ink cartridge status, the free space of the maintenance tank, and it also checks for printer error. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with the printer driver automatically.

EPSON LFP Remote Panel

EPSON LFP Remote Panel gives the user a broad range of control over the printer, to obtain better print quality in printing on various media.
Accessing the Printer Driver
You can access the printer driver in the following ways: From Windows applications From the Printer icon
From Windows applications
Access the printer driver from your application when you make the print settings. The following procedures may differ depending on the application you use. 1. From the File menu, select Print or Page Setup.
2. Make sure your printer is selected, and click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or Preferences.

Example:

The printer driver window appears.
Make the settings as necessary, and then start printing.

From the Printer icon

When you make common settings or perform printer maintenance, such as Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, access the printer driver from the Printer icon. 1. Open the Printers and Faxes or Printers folder. For Windows XP: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.
Note: If your Control Panel is in the Classic View, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista: Click , click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows 2000: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.
2. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing Preferences.

12. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu, and then click the Uninstall button.
13. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the printer driver.
Drag the EPSON LFP Remote Panel folder to the Trash. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel online help for more information.

Chapter 3

Variety of Printings

Using Color Management

The printer driver provides a setting for performing color management to printing data and a color adjustment that produces better looking prints by using only the printer driver. Color adjustment is performed without adjusting the color of the original data. See Methods for color management on page 64 for detailed information.

Color management

About color management system (CMS)
Since devices such as a digital camera, scanner, monitor, or printer produce color differently, the printing result looks different from the image you see on the display. To adjust the color between devices, use the color management system. Both Windows and Mac OS X have a color management system as their standard feature. Also, some image editing software support the color management system. Each operating system supports the color management system, such as ICM for Windows and ColorSync for Mac OS. When performing color management using the printer driver, the color management system of the operating system is also used. In this color management system, a color definition file called the ICC profile is used for performing color matching between devices. The ICC profile is prepared for each printer model and each media type. For a digital camera, the color domain of sRGB, AdobeRGB, etc., may be specified as the profile. In color management, the profile of an input device is called an input profile (or source profile), and an output device, such as a printer, is called a printer profile (or output profile).
Note: When you print an image taken by a digital camera or scanner, usually the printing result looks different from what you see on the display. This variance occurs because each device such as a digital camera, scanner, monitor, or printer, produces colors differently. In order to reduce the differences in color between each device, please perform color management between each device.

Printing on Custom Paper

You can also print on a custom paper, using the steps below.
The size you can register is as follow.
Paper width For EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450: 89 to 1118 mm For EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450: 89 to 610 mm Paper height Windows: 127 to 15000 mm OS X: 127 to 15240 mm
The maximum length of the paper roll can be longer than the paper height if using application software that supports banner printing. However, the actual print size is dependent on the application, the paper size set in the printer, or the computer environment.
Note: For Mac OS X, you can set a larger size in the Custom Paper Size than the size that you can set in the printer; however, it does not print correctly. The available output size may be limited depending on the application software.
1. Open the printer driver window. See Accessing the Printer Driver on page 18. 2. Click User Defined in the Main menu.
Note: You cannot select User Defined if Borderless is selected for Paper Settings.
3. Set the custom paper size you want to use, and then click Save. You can enter up to 24 characters for the Paper Size Name. You can easily change the size by selecting the paper size close to the size you want to set in the Base Paper Size. If the ratio is same as the defined paper size, select the ratio from the Fix Aspect Ratio and select either Landscape or Portrait for the Base. In this case, you can only adjust either the Paper Width or Paper Height.
Note: To change the paper size you have registered, select the paper size name in the list, and then change the size. To delete the user-defined size you have registered, select the paper size name in the list, and then click Delete. You can register up to 100 paper sizes. 4. Click OK to save the custom paper size. The custom paper size is registered in the Paper Size. Now, you can print by taking the same steps as usual.
1. Open the Page Setup dialog. See Accessing the Printer Driver on page 44. 2. Select Manage Custom Sizes in Paper Size.
3. Click +, and enter the paper size name.
4. Enter the paper width, paper height, and margins, and then click OK.
The paper size and printer margin you can set is as follow.
Printer Roll Paper Description Prints on roll paper with 3-mm margins in four directions. Prints data enlarged on roll paper without margins. Prints data on roll paper without margins, while retaining the ratio of the original size. Prints multi-page data on roll paper continuously with 3-mm left and right margins and 0-mm top and bottom margins. Prints multi-page data on roll paper continuously without margins. Prints on cut-sheet paper with 14-mm bottom margin, and 3-mm top, left and right margins. Prints data enlarged on cut-sheet paper with 3-mm top margin, 14-mm bottom margin, and 0-mm left and right margins. Prints data on cut-sheet paper with 3-mm top margin, 14-mm bottom margin, and 0-mm left and right margins, while retaining the ratio of the original size.

After a nozzle check pattern is printed, the printer exits Menu mode and returns to the READY state.
Nozzle check pattern examples:

head cleaning necessary

If you find that any dots are missing from the test lines in the pattern, you need to clean the print heads. Press the Menu r button for more than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility software. For Windows, see Using the Printer Utilities on page 31. For Mac OS X, see Using Printer Utilities on page 53.

Aligning the print head

To prevent deterioration of print quality caused by misalignment of the print head, align the print head before you start printing your data. You can align the print head either manually or automatically. Try the automatic print head alignment first. If the print head is still misaligned, try to perform the print head alignment manually.
Aligning the print head automatically
1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer. Note: For best results in printing the head alignment pattern, use the same media that you normally use to print your data. 2. Press the Menu r button to enter Menu mode. 3. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to display HEAD ALIGNMENT, and then press the Menu r button. 4. When PAPER THICKNESS appears, press the Menu r button. 5. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select STANDARD or a paper thickness value between 0.1 mm and 1.5 mm. When the paper thickness value is 0.2 mm or 1.2 mm, select STANDARD; otherwise, select the actual paper thickness value. 6. Press the Enter button to register your value.
7. Press the Paper Source l button, and then press the Paper Feed d button. 8. When ALIGNMENT appears on the lower row on the LCD panel, press the Menu r button.
9. Select AUTO and press the Menu r button. Then, press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to select BI-D 2-COLOR. 10. Press the Enter button, and the printer starts printing. After printing is complete, the head alignment starts automatically. If you are not satisfied with the result of the BI-D 2-COLOR alignment, press the Paper Source l button to return to the previous level, and then select BI-D ALL. If you are not satisfied with the result of the BI-D ALL alignment, try UNI-D. You can also align the print head individually by selecting BI-D #1, BI-D #2, or BI-D #3. Select an ink dot size from BI-D #1 to BI-D #3 depending on the media you use and the print mode you want to try. The table in Ink dot size on page 180 illustrates which parameter is available for the media type and print quality. For Print Quality, refer to the printer driver. 11. Press the Pause button to return to the READY state.

Winding paper backward

When you want the paper wound onto the take-up reel core with the print on the inside, set the take-up reel unit to wind paper backward. Follow the steps below. 1. Remove the paper guides from the printer. 2. Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in the printer properly. For instructions, see Loading roll paper on page 206. 3. Press the Paper Source l button to select Roll Auto Cut Off. 4. Press the Paper Feed d button on the printer to advance the
6. Pull the bottom of the roll paper around the back of the reel core as shown below. Then tape the leading edge of the paper to the reel core in three places.
8. Move and hold the Manual switch on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to the Backward position and take up at least one turn of paper on the take-up reel core. Make sure that adequate slack remains between the roll paper and the take-up reel core.

Taking-up your prints

When the Auto Take-up Reel Unit is installed, and the take up reel core is loaded with paper to take-up in the desired direction, you can use the unit to take up your prints.
Warning: Do not touch the Auto Take-up Reel Unit while it is operating. Doing so may result in injury. Do not look directly at the sensor beam. Doing so may cause permanent eye damage. Caution: During operation, be sure to stay out of the sensor detection area. Interrupting the sensor beam can cause paper to be taken up under tension and adversely affect printing.
Light detector Light emitter
Light detector sensor detection area
1. Press the Paper Source l button to select Roll Auto Cut Off. 2. Set the direction of take-up with the Auto switch on the control box. To wind forward To wind backward
3. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing. The Auto Take-up Reel Unit takes up the roll paper in the direction you set in step 2. Note: Do not touch the Manual switch while printing is in progress. Doing so may damage your prints.
Removing paper after take-up
After paper take-up, remove the take-up reel core as follows. 1. Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
Warning: Turn off the Auto Take-up Reel Unit before removing the take-up reel core. If the take-up reel unit operates unexpectedly, injury may occur.
2. Press the Paper Source l button to select Roll Auto Cut On Then press and hold the Enter roll paper is cut automatically. button for 3 seconds. The
Note: If you are printing on very thick roll paper, it is recommended that you set the Auto Cut setting to off (on the printers control panel and in the printer driver) and press the Paper Feed d button on the printer to feed the paper, and then cut the paper yourself; otherwise the paper cutter may be damaged. See Cutting the roll paper manually on page 211. 3. Turn the lever to unlock the movable unit, and then slide it to the left so that the flange knob clears the end of the take-up reel core. While doing this, support the take-up reel core with one hand to keep it from falling.

A non-Epson genuine ink cartridge is installed.
PAPER SETTING ERROR LOAD ROLL PAPER
The roll paper is not set correctly.
CONVERSION CRTG LIFE CONVERSION CRTG NEAR END OF SERVICE LIFE CONVERSION CRTG LIFE REPLACE CONVERSION CRTG WITH A NEW ONE PAPER SETTING ERROR LOAD CUT SHEET PAPER
The conversion cartridge needs to be replaced soon. (The remaining time of the conversion cartridge appears on the LCD panel.) The conversion cartridge needs to be replaced.
Replace the conversion cartridge with a new one, or complete the replacement of the Black ink by pressing the Pause button. Load the appropriate cut sheet paper.

The paper path is wrong.

INK CARTRIDGE REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE
The ink cartridge is expended.
Replace the expended ink cartridge with a new one. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245. Remove the ink cartridge, and install an ink cartridge that can be used with this printer. See Consumable Products on page 363. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245 and Consumable Products on page 363. Select NO (press the Menu r button) to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245. Otherwise, select YES (press the Paper Source l button). Select DECLINE (press the Menu r button) to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Selecting ACCEPT (press the Paper Source l button) may void EPSONs warranty.
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR PLEASE INSTALL THE CORRECT CARTRIDGES
An ink cartridge that cannot be used with this printer is installed.
INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES
Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed.
INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. CONTINUE? <YES NO>
INK CARTRIDGE THIS MAY VOID EPSONS WARRANTY. DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? <ACCEPT DECLINE>
Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. This may void EPSONs warranty.
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR CHECK CARTRIDGE
An ink cartridge with the wrong product code is installed.
Remove the ink cartridge, and then install an ink cartridge with the correct product code. See Consumable Products on page 363. Remove the Black ink cartridge, and then install the correct one. Or, press the Pause button to execute the Black ink replacement to change the Black ink information of the printer. Select YES to change the black ink; otherwise, select NO. See Converting the Black Ink Cartridges on page 250. Remove the ink cartridge, and then install an ink cartridge that can be used with this printer. See Consumable Products on page 363. Remove the ink cartridge and then reinstall it. If this message appears after you reinstall the ink cartridge, replace it with a new one. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245. Install an ink cartridge.

The wrong Black ink cartridge (either Matte Black or Photo Black) is installed.
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR BK INK CHANGE
The black ink needs to be changed.
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR INSTALL CORRECT CARTRIDGE
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE
An error has occurred while reading or writing data.
NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE
No ink cartridge is installed.
MAINT TANK FULL REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK MAINT TANK FULL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK MAINT TANK FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK
The left side maintenance tank is full.
Replace the left side maintenance tank with a new one. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 260. Replace the right side maintenance tank with a new one. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 260. Replace the maintenance tank with a new one. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 260. Replace the right side maintenance tank with a new one. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 260. Replace the maintenance tank with a new one. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 260. Lower the ink lever on the left ink compartment. Lower the ink lever on the right ink compartment. Close the front cover.
The right side maintenance tank is full.
The maintenance tank is full.
MAINT TANK NEAR FULL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE MAINTENANCE TANK MAINT TANK NEAR FULL REPLACE THE MAINTENANCE TANK INK LEVER LOWER THE LEFT INK LEVER INK LEVER LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER COVER OPEN CLOSE COVER
The right side maintenance tank is almost full.
The ink lever on the left ink compartment is raised. The ink lever on the right ink compartment is raised. The front cover is open.
LEVER RELEASED LOAD PAPER LEVER RELEASED LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER INK CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER

The paper is not loaded.

Load the paper.
The paper lever is in the released position.
Move the paper lever to the secured position.
The ink lever is raised, but no ink cartridge is installed. Paper is jammed in the printer.
Install the ink cartridge, and then lower the ink lever. Release the paper lever first, and then remove the jammed paper. Turn the printer off, leave it for a while, and then turn it on again. See Clearing paper jams on page 312. Install the left side maintenance tank.

Try one or more of these solutions: If the paper is curled towards the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly to the opposite side. For Windows, if you use Epson special media, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, if you use Epson special media, check the Media Type setting in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. See the online help for more information.
For paper other than Epsons, register and select paper thickness in Menu mode. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See Making the paper settings on page 188. Set the PLATEN GAP to WIDE in the PRINTER SETTING of Menu mode. See PRINTER SETUP on page 163.
Print quality could be better
Click the caption under the illustration that best resembles your printout.
Horizontal banding on page 301
Vertical misalignment or banding on page 302
Color documents print in black only on page 305
Faint printout or gaps on page 303
Blurry or smeared printout on page 304
If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered here.

Horizontal banding

Try one or more of these solutions: For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, check the Media Type setting in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using, see the online help for more information. Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. For Windows, see Using the Printer Utilities on page 31. For Mac OS X, see Using Printer Utilities on page 53. You can also clean the print head nozzles using the control panel. To clean the print head nozzles, press the Menu r button for 3 seconds. Check the Paper Feed value. Reduce the value to improve light banding, and increase it for dark banding. See the online help for more information. Check the Ink check light. If necessary, replace ink cartridges. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245.
Vertical misalignment or banding
Try one or more of these solutions: For Windows, turn off the High Speed setting in the Quality Options dialog box. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, turn off the High Speed setting in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. See the online help for more information. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. For Windows, see Using the Printer Utilities on page 31. For Mac OS X, see Using Printer Utilities on page 53.

Faint printout or gaps

Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that the ink cartridges do not exceed the expiry date. The expiry date is labeled on the outside of the ink cartridge. For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, check the Media Type setting in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See the online help for more information. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. For Windows, see Using the Printer Utilities on page 31. For Mac OS X, see Using Printer Utilities on page 53. You can also clean the print head nozzles using the control panel. To clean the print head nozzles, press the Menu r button for 3 seconds. Check the Ink check light. If necessary, replace ink cartridges. See Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 245. Select Standard as Platen Gap in the Paper Configuration dialog box. See the online help for more information.
Blurry or smeared printout
Try one or more of these solutions: For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, check the Media Type setting in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See the online help for more information. If the paper you are using is not supported by the printer driver, make the paper thickness setting in Menu mode. See CUSTOM PAPER on page 172. Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is face-up. Also, make sure you are using the correct type of paper. See Paper on page 353 for specifications. Ink may have leaked inside the printer; wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. Run the Head Cleaning utility. For Windows, see Using the Printer Utilities on page 31. For Mac OS X, see Using Printer Utilities on page 53. You can also clean the print head nozzles using the control panel. To clean the print head nozzles, press the Menu r button for 3 seconds.
Color documents print in black only
Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure the color data settings in your application are correct. For Windows, make sure Color or Color/B&W Photo is set in the Main menu. See the online help for more information. For Mac OS X, make sure Color or Color/B&W Photo is set in the Print Settings selected in the Print dialog. See the online help for more information.

Operational conditions (temperature and humidity):

Standards and Approvals

Safety
UL 60950 CSA No. 60950 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950
FCC part 15 subpart B class B CAN/CAS-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AS/NZS CISPR 22 class B EMC Directive 89/336/ECC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3

Roll paper:

Size (Epson Stylus Pro 7880/ 7880C/7450) 203 mm (8 inches) to 610 mm (24.4 inches) (W) 45000 mm (1800 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 2 inches 203 mm (8 inches) to 610 mm (24.4 inches) (W) 202000 mm (8080 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 3 inches Size (Epson Stylus Pro 9880/ 9880C/9450) 203 mm (8 inches) to 1118 mm (44.72 inches) (W) 45000 mm (1800 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 2 inches 203 mm (8 inches) to 1118 mm (44.72 inches) (W) 202000 mm (8080 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 3 inches

Outer diameter

103 mm (4.12 inches) maximum when 2/3 dual roll feed spindle is set as 2 inch roll paper spindle 150 mm (6 inches) maximum when 2/3 dual roll feed spindle is set as 3 inch roll paper spindle.
Paper types Thickness (for plain paper) Weight (for plain paper)
Plain paper, special papers distributed by Epson 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inches)
64 gf/m (17 lb) to 90 gf/m (24 lb)

Cut sheets:

Size EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450: 203 to 610 mm (W) 279 to 1580 mm (L) EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450: 203 to 1118 mm (W) 279 to 1580 mm (L) Paper types Thickness (for plain paper) Weight (for plain paper) Plain paper, special papers distributed by Epson 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inches)
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. When the paper is curled or folded, flatten them before loading.

Paper size

Roll paper and cut sheet paper size
Letter (8.inches, 215.9 279.4 mm) US B (inches) US C (inches) US D (inches) US E (inches)* A4 (mm) A3 (mm) Super A3/B (mm) A2 (mm) A1 (mm) Super A1 (inches) A0 (mm)* Super A0 (mm)* B5 (mm) B4 (mm) B3 (mm) B2 (mm) B1 (mm)* B1 (Landscape mm)* B0 (mm)* Super B0 (mm)* inches* inches inches inches inches cm cm cm
* for EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 use only.

Ink cartridges

Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer's memory used as a buffer and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off.
To return a printer to its defaults by turning the printer off and then back on.

resolution

The number of dots per inch used to represent an image.
Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn off the printer.
Red, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by the computer monitor's electron gun, are used to create the additive array of screen colors.

SelecType settings

Settings made using the printers control panel. In the SelecType mode, various printer settings that are not available using the printer driver, such as test print settings, can be made.

serial interface

See interface.
The first step in printing, in which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understands. This data is then sent to the printer directly or to the print server.

Spool Manager

The software program that converts print data into codes that your printer understands. See also spool.
Windows software that is designed so you get WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen.

Status Monitor

The software program that allows you to check the printers status.

subtractive colors

Colors produced by pigments that absorb some colors of light and reflect others. See also CMYK.

utility

A program for carrying out a specific function, which is usually related to system maintenance.

WYSIWYG

Acronym for What You See Is What You Get. This term is used to describe printout that looks exactly as it appeared on screen.

Adjust paper margin, 87

Fit to Page, 99
Banner printing, 127 Black-and-white photo printing, 83 Black ink cartridges, 250 Borderless printing, 87 Buttons, 147
Head Alignment, 178 Help (Mac OS X), 47 Help (Windows), 23 Host ICM, 70
Canceling printing (Mac OS X), 50 Canceling printing (Windows), 27 Cleaning printer, 269 ColorSync, 70 Consumable products, 363 Custom, 100 Customer support, 316 Cut sheet media media type, 365 using, 228 Ink cartridges, 245, 250, 363

Unpacking and Setup Guide
Safety Instructions. 1 Checking the Contents. 3 Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450. 3 Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450. 11 Setting up the Printer. 16 Loading the Roll Paper. 19 Loading the Cut Sheet Media. 21 Connecting the Printer with Your Computer. 24 Installing the Printer Driver and Software. 24 Using the Online Users Guide. 25

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Printer Parts

Front view

roll paper spindles roll paper cover paper lever mounting brackets control panel
paper basket ink cartridge compartment front cover

Rear view

Network interface connector

USB interface connector

AC inlet
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Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
The interface connectors (both USB and network interface) and the connector for optional Auto Take-up Reel Unit are Non-LPS (non-limited power source). If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

A Few Precautions

When choosing a place for the printer
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Do not block or cover the openings in the printers cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cords ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlets ampere rating. Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. Keep the printer away from the dusty areas. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

When using the printer

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer.
When Handling the Ink Cartridges
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink their contents. Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Shake an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results.

Safety information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area and the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal operation and printing.

For United Kingdom Users

Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

Checking the Contents
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Leave adequate room for easy operation, maintenance, and ventilation as shown below. (Values in the illustration below are the minimum.)
For EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 only
Leave at least 30 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. Choose a location that can hold the printer weight (about 90 kg with base unit). Make sure the surface is flat and stable. Use a grounded power outlet; do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. Avoid using an outlet that is shared with other appliances. Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Operate the printer under the following conditions: Temperature: 10 to 35C Humidity: 20 to 80% without condensation
For EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450 only G
For EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C only

A: B: C: D: E: F: G:

Power cord Roll paper spindle with the roll paper Ink cartridges Roll paper belt Gray attachments Paper guides Black Ink Conversion Kit
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not block the ventilation openings.
Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450
Avoid locations near potential sources of interference such as loud speakers or cordless phones. Avoid locations near TVs, radios, air conditioners, or humidifiers. Keep the printer away from combustible substances.
Unpacking and Assembling the Printer

Unpacking the base unit

Open the box and remove the fixers from the sides of the box. Lift the box up and away from the printer, then fold it and set it aside.
Deciding Where to Unpack the Printer
Before unpacking, read the followings: Setup and assemble the printer near to the chosen place of use, as moving the printer may result in damage. Allow floor space of m approx., and height of at least two times that of the larger box containing the printer unit.

Parts:

Caution: The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy. Have two people unpack the printer unit, and four people place the printer unit on top of the base unit.

A: B: C: D: E:

Base upright, left Base upright, right Horizontal strut Basket hooks (2) Paper basket

Tools:

Assembling the base unit
1. Hold base upright left (A) and a horizontal strut as shown. Then fix the strut to the base using the two hex socket head bolts (G) with the hex wrench (F). Note: An instruction sticker about the setting paper basket is attached to the front of a base upright right. Do not fasten the screws too tight. Leave a room to adjust the position when you fasten the screw on the other base upright.

F: G: H:

Hex wrench Hex socket head bolts (4) Wing nuts, spring washers, and washers(2) H is for connecting the printer unit to the base unit. Paper feed support films (5)
2. Referring to step 1, secure the other side of the strut to the base (B). 3. Fasten four screws on the both sides of the base upright securely. This completes assembly of the base unit. Before attaching the paper basket, mount the printer on the base unit.
Caution: Have two people working on either side to assemble the base unit (20.5 kg).

Unpacking the printer

Mounting the printer on the base unit
1. Lock the two front casters (J).
1. Remove the roll paper spindle with roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions from around the printer.
Note: Place the casters sideways and lock them so they will not move. 2. Position the base unit in front of the printer unit as shown.
2. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove all items from the hollow (A and B) on the rear side of the printer.
3. Mount the printer on the base unit as shown below. Note: The ink cartridges included with your printer are primarily for initial setup. 3. Take out the cardboard panels from the printer.
Caution: Do not attempt to lift the printer unit with fewer than four people.
6. Remove the protective tapes.

a: b: C:

from the front cover from the ink compartment cover from the maintenance tank

top view

7. Open the front cover. Remove the protective screw (L) and metal plate (M) from the side of the print head compartment. (Follow the red wire (N) fixed on the cover of the printer and you can see the screw at the edge of the wire.)
4. Fasten the bottom of the printer and base unit with wing nut, spring washers, and washers (H).

Note: When you place the printer on the base unit, match the right end square of the printer (shown as 4 in the illustration below) to the square of the same part of the base unit.
5. Release the front casters and the stabilizer knobs and move the printer to the place of use (a short distance away). Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving.
Caution: Watch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.
Attaching the Paper Basket
1. Fully insert and attach the upper basket hooks (D) to the upper guides of the base upright left and right.

L M N D

L: M: N:
Protective screw Protective metal plate Red wire
2. Turning the stitch side downward, spread the paper basket on the floor.
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. 3. Holding the rear shaft, pass it under the horizontal struts.
Note: Do not re-install the screw and the metal plate. Store them separately to avoid losing them. 8. Close the front cover.
8. Stand the lower shafts. 5. Slide out the upper basket hooks to their full length.
6. Hook both ends of the center shaft (O) on the upper basket hooks.
9. As shown in the figure, hook the paper feed support film on the shaft of the paper basket (the movable hook (a) on the intermediate shaft and the stability hook (b) on the back shaft), so that it hangs along the inner surface of the basket.
4. Rotate the rear paper basket joints to enfold the bar that is not attached to the fabric. Insert the stanchion pins into the holes on the base upright left and right, as shown.
7. Insert the lower shafts into the holes on the bottom of the base unit as shown below.
Note: Set five paper feed support films at even intervals in the order shown in the figure.
Note: When you feed the paper forward with the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, use the paper guides packaged with the Auto Take-up Reel Unit. If you want to feed the paper backward with the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, remove the paper guides. If the printer is not used or if you want to move the printer, insert the upper basket hooks. Make sure the lower shafts are in the upward position, and hook the basket rings on the upper basket hooks as shown below.

Reusing the Packaging

If you need to transport your printer a long distance, the printer should be repacked using the original boxes and packing materials. Contact your dealer for assistance.
10. Set 5 paper guides at the bottom of the printer as shown below, when you feed the paper forward or backward.

After attaching the paper guides, be sure to fix them in the forward position.
Operate the printer under the following conditions: Temperature: 10 to 35C

Humidity:

20 to 80% without condensation
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not block the ventilation openings. Avoid locations near potential sources of interference such as loud speakers or cordless phones. Avoid locations near TVs, radios, air conditioners, or humidifiers. Avoid locations that are subject to shocks or vibrations. Keep the printer away from combustible substances. Keep the printer away from dusty areas.
Leave at least 20 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. Place the printer on a desk. If you cannot place the printer on a desk, you will need the Stand. If you place your printer on a desk, follow the guidelines listed below. Choose a desk that can hold the printer weight (about 49 kg) and has a height of 600-800 mm from the floor. Make sure the surface is flat and stable. Place the front rubber legs of the printer just at the end of the desk. Leave enough room (over 600 mm) in front of the desk. Prevent your printouts from getting dirty or crinkled. Use a grounded power outlet. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. Avoid using an outlet that is shared with other appliances.
Before unpacking, read the followings: Setup and assemble the printer near to the chosen place of use, as moving the printer may result in damage. Allow floor space of 2.5 2.5 m approx., and height of at least two times that of the larger box containing the printer unit.
Unpacking and Assembling EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450
Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.

Unpacking the Printer

4. Remove the polystyrene foam stoppers from the sides of the printer.
Caution: The printer unit is heavy and unwieldy. Have two people unpack the printer.
1. Open the box containing the printer and remove the roll paper spindle with roll paper, polystyrene foam, and cardboard cushions from around the printer.
5. Remove the protective materials: from the front cover (tape). from the ink compartment cover (tape). from the maintenance tank (tape). 2. Remove the fixers from the sides of the box. from the side of the print head compartment (screw and metal plate inside the front cover).
3. Lift the box up and away from the printer. Remove all the items from the hollow (A and B) on the rear side of the printer.
Note: Do not re-install the screw. Store it separately to avoid losing it.
Note: The ink cartridges included with your printer are primarily for initial setup.
Caution: Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged.

Using the Stand

Checking the contents of the package
Before assembling the Stand, check the contents of the package to make sure that all of the items shown are included, and are not damaged.

4. Set 2 paper guides at the bottom of the printer as shown below, when you feed the paper forward or backward.

Setting up the Printer

Connecting the Power Cord
Note: Most illustrations shown in this section are for EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450, so they may vary in appearance from EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450. The instructions are the same, except as noted. 1. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the wall outlet. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cord for your power source.
Caution: It is not possible to change the printers voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, do not plug in the power cord, and contact your dealer for assistance.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
Warnings: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from the cartridges. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Note: The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during the initial setup. In order to produce high-quality prints, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges. Initial ink charging requires approximately 10 minutes. Each slot can hold a particular color of ink. Be sure to install the ink cartridges in the correct slots according to the ink mode you choose.
Caution: Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or wall switch. Otherwise, accidental shut down or damage to your printer may occur.
No. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/7880/7880C Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Light Black Matte Black or Photo Black Cyan Vivid Magenta Yellow
EPSON Stylus Pro 9450/7450 Matte Black Matte Black Magenta Magenta Cyan Cyan Yellow Yellow
3. Route the power cord through the clamps at the rear of the printer. The cord can be routed to either the left or right side.

Installing the Ink Cartridges
To install the ink cartridges, follow the instructions below.
1. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button. After a short time INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD panel.
4. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and then insert it in the slot until the corresponding ink mark is displayed on the LCD panel.
2. Open the ink compartment cover, and make sure that the ink lever is in the up position.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for the other ink cartridges. 6. After inserting all ink cartridges in their corresponding slot, lower the ink levers. The printer starts initial ink charging. 7. After a while, ink lever messages appear on the LCD panel. Raise or lower the ink levers accordingly until READY appears on the LCD panel, which indicates initial ink charging is completed. 8. Close the ink compartment cover. After installing all eight ink cartridges, the printer begins charging the ink delivery system and the Power light flashes (for about 10 minutes). When the ink delivery system is charged, the Power light stops flashing.
3. Remove the package from an ink cartridge.
Caution: Never do the following while the Power light is flashing; otherwise damage may occur:
Turn off the printer Open the front cover Set the ink lever in the up position Move the paper lever to the released position Remove the maintenance tank Unplug the power cord Remove the ink cartridges

Loading the Roll Paper

To load the roll paper onto the printer, follow the instructions below. 1. Slide the movable flange off the end of the spindle.
2. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that it unwinds in the direction shown. Slide the roll paper onto the spindle and fully onto the fixed flange.
Caution: Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
7. Insert the paper into the paper insertion slot. 3. Slide the movable flange back onto the spindle until it fixes into place in the end of the roll paper.
4. Open the roll paper cover. Holding the spindle, fit the left and right ends of the spindle into the mounting brackets inside the printer.
8. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot so that it comes out below.
Note: If the roll paper does not come out, follow the instructions below. Note: The spindle and mounting brackets are color-coded. Mount the spindle into the mounting bracket that is the same color as the end of the spindle. 5. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
6. Make sure that the Power light is not flashing, and then set the paper lever to the released position. The LEVER RELEASED. LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel.
Adjust the feed strength by pressing the Paper Feed buttons on the control panel. When using thick, heavy, or curled paper, press the Paper Feed u button to increase the power. When using thin or light paper, press the Paper Feed d button to decrease the power.

10. Set the paper lever to the secured position, and close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears.
If the paper does not come out even after executing the procedure above, open the front cover and pull the paper out manually. 9. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, turn the roll paper to remove slack. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is straight, and that it is aligned with the horizontal line.
11. Press the Pause button. The printer heads move and the paper automatically feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel. Now you are ready to print on roll paper. Make the printer driver settings, then send the print job. (See the Users Guide for detailed informations). Note: Allow time for the ink to dry thoroughly after printing to ensure the printout quality. If you do not use the paper set above, remove it from the printer. When you use roll paper, set the paper lever to the released position, and wind it up. When you use cut sheet, remove the paper from the printer and store it separately.
Note: You do not have to align the right end of the paper with the vertical line.
Loading the Cut Sheet Media
To load cut sheet media longer than A3 or Legal, see the next section. To load A4, Letter or inch cut sheet media, see Loading Cut Sheet Media with a Size of A4, Letter or Inches on page 22. If you are printing on thick paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm), see Printing on Thick Paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm) on page 22
Loading Cut Sheet Media Longer than A3 or Legal
To load cut sheet media longer than A3 or Legal, follow the steps below.
Caution: As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
5. Set the paper lever to the secured position. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the Paper Source l button repeatedly until Sheet appears. 3. Make sure that the Power light is not flashing, and then set the paper lever to the released position. LEVER RELEASED. LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel.

6. Press the Pause

button.
The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel. Now the printer is ready to print. While the printer is printing, do not open the front cover. If the front cover is opened while printing is in progress, the printer stops printing, and then restarts printing when the front cover is closed. Stopping and restarting printing may reduce the print quality.

Caution: Do not set the paper lever to the released position while the Power light is flashing; otherwise, damage may occur.
Caution: Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long period of time; its quality will deteriorate. We recommend that you remove the paper from the printer after printing.
4. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out below. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are straight and in line with the horizontal line and the vertical line.
Loading Cut Sheet Media with a Size of A4, Letter or Inches
To load cut sheet media with a size of A4, Letter or inches, follow the steps below.
Printing on Thick Paper (0.5 to 1.5 mm)
When you load thick cut sheets, such as cardboard, follow the steps below. Note: Do not load thick paper larger in size than B1 (mm); otherwise, paper jams may occur. Always load B1 (mm) sized thick paper long edge first. You may want to select the Landscape setting in your printer driver. 1. Set the paper basket forward as described in "Setting the Paper Basket" in the Paper Handling section of the Users Guide. 2. Make sure that the printer is on. 3. Press the Paper Source l button repeatedly appears. until Sheet 4. Make sure that the Power light is not flashing, and then set the paper lever to the released position. LEVER RELEASED. LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the Paper Source l button repeatedly appears. until Sheet 3. Make sure that the paper lever is in the secured position, and then load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it meets resistance. Make sure that the right edge of the paper is straight and in line with the right edge of the scale on the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel.

4. Press the Pause

The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel. Now the printer is ready to print. While the printer is printing, do not open the front cover. If the front cover is opened while printing is in progress, the printer stops printing, and then restarts printing when the front cover is closed. Stopping and restarting printing may reduce the print quality. When printing is complete, the printer supports the printed media, and PAPER OUT. LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. To remove the paper, press the Paper Feed button and then release the paper lever while holding the paper. The paper can be removed from the printer.

5. Open the front cover.

6. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open front cover. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet are straight and in line with the horizontal line and the vertical line.
7. Set the paper lever to the secured position, and then close the front cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel.
8. Press the Pause button, and then follow the same procedure used for other cut sheet media.
Connecting the Printer with Your Computer
Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable or Ethernet cable. Use the following cables. USB cable 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Category 5 Shielded twisted-pair cable 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Connect the cable to the printer, and plug the other end of the USB cable to the computer or the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub. USB connection:
Installing the Printer Driver and Software
After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. To install your printer software, follow the steps below. Note: Be sure that you have an administrator rights to install the software. 1. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. When the following dialog box appears, install the printer driver according to your connection. Select Set up the printer via a local connection when the printer is connected to the computer directly or Set up the printer via a network connection when the printer is connected to the network. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Network connection:

Note: When you connect both USB cable and Ethernet cable, install the printer software from each computer separately. You can connect both USB cable and Ethernet cable to the printer at the same time.

What to do Next

After completing the hardware setup and the driver installation, see the Users Guide for detailed information on your printers functions, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications and optional products.
Using the Online Users Guide
It contains detailed instructions on using the printer, and information on using the optional products. To view the Users Guide, double-click the ESPR7450_788X_9450_988X Manual icon on the desktop. On Windows, you can also access the Users Guide via the Start menu. Click Start, point to All Programs on Windows XP/Vista or Programs on Windows 2000. Select EPSON, and then select EPSON Stylus Pro 7450_788X_9450_988X Manual. Note: To read the online guide, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader, installed on your computer.

3. If you want to install other printer software, select it from the dialog box in step 2.

Selecting your printer

After you have installed the printer software on your computer, you need to select your printer. You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your computer will always print using the last printer selected. 1. Double-click Macintosh HD (default setting). 2. Double-click the Applications folder. 3. Double-click the Utilities folder. 4. Double-click Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2.x) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3.x or later). 5. Click Add. 6. Select your printer, and then click Add. If your printer does not appear in the list, click More Printers, and select a connection, such as EPSON TCP/IP. Select your printer from the list, and then click Add. 7. Make sure the Printer List contains the printer you just added. Then, close the Printer List dialog box.
Note: If the following dialog box appears, make sure the publisher is SEIKO EPSON, and then click Unblock.