Epson Stylus ProPrint Engine Specifications
Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 9-channel, drop-on-demand, thin film piezo ink jet 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK and MK) Auto Black Ink Mode Switching real-time switch; no ink waste Auto Head Alignment technology Auto Nozzle Verification and Cleaning technology Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink technology Professional-level, pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 9 Printable Area Maximum paper width Left and right margins Maximum printable width Maximum printable length Media Handling Media input Cut-sheet size Media core compatibility Max. roll media diameter Weight Built-in media cutter Printer cutter blade life Roll media take-up reel Roll media tracking system 64" 0 or 3 mm each (0.24" total) 63.75" Limited by application, OS and driver/RIP used Single roll-to-roll up to 64" wide Letter up to 64" wide Handles both 2"and 3"cored media 4" (2"core) or 6" (3"core) 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard Automatic and manual cutting ~2,000 cuts (coated media) Auto forward and backward; light-based media tension sensor Auto bar-coding system Product/Accessories Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printer Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus service Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus service Retractable Fabric-based Media Bin Additional 64"-wide Media Take-up Core - 3" Additional Dual Tension Media Spindle - 2" / 3" Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Photo Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Vivid Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Light Cyan ink cartridge Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge Light Black ink cartridge Matte Black ink cartridge Light Light Black ink cartridge
Par t Numbers SP11880K3 EPP1188B1 EPP1188B2 C12C890401 C64CORE C12C811231 C12C815291 C12C890191 (m l ) T591100 T591200 T591300 T591400 T591500 T591600 T591700 T591800 T591900
Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different droplet sizes per print line Resolution 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 360 x 180 dpi Print Engine Speed B 16" x 20" prints from 0:50 to 7:39 - Normal is 3:09 20"x 30" prints from 1:24 to 13:24 - Normal is 6:19 40"x 60" prints from 4:08 to 42:10 - Normal is 19:45 Acoustic Noise Level Approximately 53 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 Printer Language/Drivers Epson ESC/P 3 raster photographic drivers standard Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Operating Systems Suppor ted Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary) Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit) Windows Vista and XP (both 32- and 64-bit supported) Printer Inter faces Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Dimensions 92"(W) x 28"(D) x 46"(H) Printer weight: 384 lb Dimensions and weight include printer stand BorderFree Printing Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes: 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44", 50", 54" Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Car tridge s C Cartridge fill volume 700 ml each color x 9 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production (recommended) date or 6 months after open Ink activity lights 9 individual amber LEDs Line Accurac y + or 0.2% of specified page length Lightfastness Ratings Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink

Epson Stylus Pro 11880

REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING
Based upon Seiko Epson engineering. Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on Fine 720 dpi HS. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. Printer ships with 110 ml cartridges. Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges are included. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about cartridges. Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

Color: B&W:

Up to 200 years Over 200 years
Environmental Characteristics Temperature 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Operating Storage -4 to 104 F (-20 to 40 C) Relative humidity 20 to 80% Operating 40 to 50% Recommended Storage 5 to 85% (no condensation) Safety Approval Safety standards EMI Electrical Requirements Voltage Frequency Current Power consumption Operating Standby Power Off ENERGY STAR compliant FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A CAN/CSA CEI/IEC CISPR 22 AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A AC V Hz 1.0 A /V Approx. 55 W or less Less than 5 W Less than 1 W

Ha rry Be ns on

Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd.: 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5 Internet website: www.proimaging.epson.com
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus, MicroPiezo, Epson UltraChrome K3 and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Microcrystal Encapsulation and Better Products for a Better Future are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and UltraSmooth are registered trademarks, Epson PreciseColor and AccuPhoto are trademarks and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2009, Epson America, Inc. CPD 23801R2 4/09

64"

Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro | The worlds most advanced 64-inch wide ink jet printer.

2007 Pete Turner

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK PANTONE 424 C PANTONE 8483 C PANTONE 877 C
At Epson, we never forget our heritage. We never forget the thousands of Creative Professionals who helped guide our engineering development to become what it is today. And after a decade has past, we are still fascinated by what is possible. There is a single word used among the Stylus Pro engineering teams within Epson Monozukuri (mono-zu-kuri). When translated, it represents the human involvement required to develop the worlds most difficult technologies and succeeding. Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 11880. Representing the ultimate expression of Epson Stylus Pro engineering, the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 11880 is produced by a dedicated team of specialists. Every step of its production is scrutinized, while incorporating our latest technologies, including an advanced new MicroPiezo TFP print head, real-time automatic switching between Matte and Photo Black inks, automatic nozzle verification and cleaning, and more. The result is the worlds most advanced 64-inch-wide photographic printer. Epson UltraChrome K3 is the standard by which all other professionallevel ink technologies are judged. Now enhanced with our breakthrough new Vivid Magenta pigments, our newest-generation ink technology requires only eight colors, including a three-level black technology, to significantly raise the quality levels for professional color and black-and-white prints.

Imagine producing 64-inch-wide archival prints with amazing color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch resistance, while providing consistently stable colors that significantly outperform lesser ink technologies. Imagine producing professional, neutral and toned, black-and-white prints with even higher density levels, along with virtually no metamerism or bronzing. With an even higher level of ink droplet accuracy, weve developed an all-new MicroPiezo TFP print head, featuring a new ink repelling coating technology for reduced nozzle clogging. And, when combined with our new Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology, at an astonishing resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi, Epson has once again raised the level of image quality even exceeding our previous best. Capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 64 inches wide, Epson sets the standard for professional media use. Whether producing sellable color or black-and-white photography, fine art reproduction, or color accurate proofs for client approvals, never before have Creative Professionals had such a powerful tool, allowing them to produce their vision without compromise. Our latest Epson Stylus Pro printers continue to represent a level of technology unprecedented in Epsons history. Combining the extreme precision of an Epson Stylus Pro print engine, with the extraordinary performance of our latest Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology, Epson continues to redefine the future of wide-format printing.
Print Head Technology from the Future
All-new 9-channel MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Print head design capable of handling nine separate ink channels 1-inch wide, high-performance print head, with 360 nozzles per channel Low vibration meniscus control, for highly accurate dot shape and placement All-new ink repelling coating for reduced nozzle clogging All-new Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening Radical screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity Maximum resolution of 2880 x1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art Extremely accurate fine blends and photographic transitions Variable-sized Droplet with TFP Technology Variable-sized droplets, as small as 3.5 picoliters, to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality Advanced Thin Film Piezo (TFP), along with Low Vibration Meniscus Control technology, precisely controls the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it onto the media. The result is extremely sharp and accurate placement of ink droplets for class-leading photographic print quality Epson PreciseColor Manufacturing In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the manufacturing process to include colorimetric calibration. Eliminating the need for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each printers performance at the manufacturing stage, producing consistent color output from printer to printer. Automatic Print Head Alignment Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels Aligns both single- and bi-directional print modes Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning Built-in sensor quickly verifies nozzle status without using media and can automatically clean the print head if required even partially clogged nozzles Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation Technology for reduced gloss differential Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry Color is stable immediately after printing no short-term color shifting Depending upon media produces a black density up to 2.5 with an L* value of 2.9 Three -level Black Ink Technology Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the printers gray balance while eliminating color casts Outstanding midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync and ICM workflows Automatic Real-time Black Ink Mode Switching Printers can automatically utilize two different black ink modes Photo Black or Matte Black. This innovative solution optimizes the black ink density for various media types, dramatically improving the final print quality. The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth Fine Art, using the optional Matte Black ink mode instead, will dramatically increase black optical density for even better print quality. Print Mode Normal 360 dpi HS Fine 720 dpi HS SuperFine 1440 dpi HS SuperPhoto 2880 dpi HS 16" x 20" 0:50 3:09 4:42 7:39 20" x 30" 1:24 6:19 8:17 13:24 40" x 60" 4:08 19:45 25:52 42:10 High-performance Print Engine SpeedsB Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 11880 is among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry.

HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec.
Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges Nine individual 700 ml ink cartridges On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity Unique Printer Activity Lighting System Nine individual amber LED lights provide live feedback about ink and printer activity Superior Connectivity Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 interface and one Gigabit 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh and Windows Fully supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows the Epson Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most demanding commercial printing environments World-class Service and Support Included one-year of limited coverage under the Epson Preferred SM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day on-site service Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available

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Ne xt- Generation Print Engine Technology
Professional Media Handling Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 64 inches wide All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 64 inches wide for a variety of media up to 1.5 mm thick, posterboard Automatic Media Bar-code Tracking and Identification System for efficient roll media use User-adjustable Dual-tension Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2- or 3-inch media cores

OUR ULTIMATE EXPRESSION.

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
Industry-defining, 8-color, Pigment-based Ink System High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut Advanced formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples
On certain media types, you can produce accurate impositions using a work-and-turn process Built-in Automatic Cutting System supports most media types Standard Automatic Roll Media Take-up Reel, for unattended production of large print runs Optional Retractable Fabric-based Media Bin safely captures multiple prints up to 64x36

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology Extreme color gamut especially within the blue and purple ranges. Improves overall black density for significantly richer blacks.
Epson MicroPiezo TF P Print Head Technology The worlds highest resolution piezo ink jet print head with 360 nozzles per inch.A Quite possibly the most advanced ink jet print head ever manufactured.
Easy-to-use Front Control Panel Large, 2.5" backlit LCD panel for superior direct printer control and operational status.
Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Unique Printer Activity Lighting System Nine individual amber LEDs are used to identify ink status and print engine activity. Extremely visible from long distances for larger print shops and studios.
Automatic Roll Media Take-up Reel True 64-inch-wide, roll-to-roll, unattended printing capability. System can automatically de-curl media using both forward and backward take-up modes.
Automatic Media Bar-code Tracking and Identification System System automatically tracks media type, remaining length, media width, etc. Reloading partially-used media rolls is now very efficient with less chance for mistakes.
Optional Retractable Fabric-based Media Bin Easy-to-use media bin safely catches multiple prints up to 64x 36. Quickly retracts to a hiding position for use of the roll media take-up reel. Perfect for professional photographic and fine art prints.
Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different droplet sizes per print line Resolution 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 360 x 180 dpi Print Engine Speed B 16" x 20" prints from 0:50 to 7:39 Normal is 3:09 20"x 30" prints from 1:24 to 13:24 Normal is 6:19 40"x 60" prints from 4:08 to 42:10 Normal is 19:45 Acoustic Noise Level Approximately 53 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 Printer Language/Drivers Epson ESC/P 3 raster photographic drivers standard Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Operating Systems Suppor ted Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary) Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit) Windows Vista and XP (both 32- and 64-bit supported) Printer Inter faces Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Dimensions 92"(W) x 28"(D) x 46"(H) Printer weight: 384 lb Dimensions and weight include printer stand BorderFree Printing Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes: 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44", 50", 54" Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media

Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Car tridge sC Cartridge fill volume 700 ml each color x 9 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production (recommended) date or 6 months after open Ink activity lights 9 individual amber LEDs Line Accurac y + or 0.2% of specified page length Lightfastness Ratings Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Storage -4 to 104 F (-20 to 40 C) Relative humidity 20 to 80% 40 to 50% Operating Recommended Storage 5 to 85% (no condensation) Safety Approval Safety standards EMI Electrical Requirements Voltage Frequency Current Power consumption Operating Standby Power Off FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A CAN/CSA CEI/IEC CISPR 22 AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A AC V Hz 1.0 A /V Approx. 55 W or less Less than 5 W Less than 1 W
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus, MicroPiezo, Epson UltraChrome K3 and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Microcrystal Encapsulation and Better Products for a Better Future are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and UltraSmooth are registered trademarks, PreciseColor and AccuPhoto are trademarks and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2009, Epson America, Inc. CPD-30633 4/09

Epson Stylus Pro 11880

Mechanical

Dimensions

Printer Parts
Height: 46.85 inches (1190 mm) Width: 92.44 inches (2348 mm) Depth: 26.97 inches (685 mm) 331.1 lb (150.5 kg)
Roll paper Roll paper cover spindle Roll paper holder Left ink bay Front cover Locking Paper guide caster Auto takeup reel Locking caster
Paper lever Ink bay lights Ink cover button Right ink bay
Approx. weight (without consumables)

Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Storage: 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C)

Take-up reel sensor

Humidity (without condensation)
Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 20 to 85% RH Optimal print quality: 40 to 60% RH Optimal operation: 35 to 45% RH

Take-up reel connector

Network connector

Left maintenance tank

Roll paper Maximum roll width Maximum roll length 64 inches Up to 148 feet for 2-inch cored media Up to 662 feet for 3-inch cored media 64 to 260 g/sm Handles both 2- and 3-inch cored media 4 inches (2-inch core) or 6 inches (3-inch core)

Right maintenance tank

AC USB connector inlet
Center Take-up reel maintenance reflector tank
Weight range Roll paper compatibility Maximum roll paper diameter

Printer Specifications

Electrical
Specification Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption (approx.) Description 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.2 to 0.6 A 100 W 20 W in low-power mode 1 W or less in power off mode inches ARCH A (inches) inches B4 (JB4) (10.1 14.2 inches) inches Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. cm (11.8 15.7 inches) Cut sheets Sizes A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) Letter (8.inches)
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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 stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Avoid touching the printable surface with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. If paper is curled or folded, flatten it before loading. Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place. Store sheet media on a flat surface. Unload roll paper from the paper path when not in use to prevent damage.
Cut sheets A3 (11.7 16.5 inches) US B (inches) inches ARCH B (inches) Super A3/B (inches) B3 (JB3) (14.2 20.3 inches) inches cm (15.7 23.6 inches) A2 (16.5 23.4 inches) US C (inches) ARCH C (inches) B2 (19.7 27.8 inches) US D (inches) A1 (23.4 33.1 inches) cm (23.6 35.4 inches) inches ARCH D (inches) Super A1 (inches) B1 (28.7 40.6 inches) inches A0 (33.inches) US E (inches) ARCH E (inches) inches Super A0 (36 50.9 inches) B0 (40.6 57.3 inches) Super B0 (44 62.2 inches) inches inches inches Weight range Paper thickness 17 lb bond up to posterboard 0.08 mm to 1.5 mm

Printable Area

Default roll paper margins are 0.59 inch (15 mm) top and bottom, and 0.12 inch (3 mm) right and left. Using the Menu system, you can set all the margins to 15 mm or 3 mm. The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing on some media.

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, Class A, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class A

Printer Interfaces

USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge life Temperature 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package. Storage 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C); (uninstalled): 1 month at 104 F (40 C) Storage (installed): Capacity 700 ml
to 104 F (20 to 40 C); 1 month at 104 F (40 C)
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User-Replaceable Parts

In addition, you can order these user-replaceable parts:
Consumables and Accessories
When you install the printers first ink cartridges, it takes about 10 minutes to initialize the printer. Do not interrupt this process by turning off the printer, opening the front cover, or releasing the paper lever, or the printer will have to re-initialize. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the original cartridges and you may have to replace them with new ones. Use the following UltraChrome K3 Epson ink cartridges:

Slot no. 9 Cartridge Vivid Light Magenta Light Light Black Matte Black Light Black Light Cyan Cyan Vivid Magenta Photo Black Yellow Part number T591600 T591900 T591800 T591700 T591500 T591200 T591300 T591100 T591400
Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Replacement Printer Cutter Blade
Part number C12C890191 C12C815291

Control Panel

LCD display Pause or reset button and light Power light
Paper feed up button Enter or Menu or barcode cleaning button button
Take-up reel Backward button
Power button Paper light Ink light Paper source or cut button Paper feed down button Take-up reel Forward button
Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the replace cartridge indicator comes on.

LCD Display

Status or error message

Optional Equipment

Your Epson Stylus Pro 11880 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:
Part Retractable Fabric-Based Media Bin Replacement 64-inch Wide Take-up Reel Core Additional Dual Tension Media Spindle2-inch/3-inch One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service and Support Plan Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service and Support Plan Part number C12C890401 C64CORE C12C811231 EPP1188B1 EPP1188B2
Roll paper margin setting Custom paper number selected Paper source
Length of roll paper remaining

Platen gap setting

Ink gauges

Maintenance tank gauges

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Control Panel Menus

Boldface indicates the default setting. Press the r Menu button to access the menus and the arrow buttons to navigate.
Menu PRINTER SETUP Item PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN Settings/Explanation STANDARD, NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST ON/OFF MAINTENANCE TANK DEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM15mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM15mm, 15mm, 3mm ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON:PERIODICALLY, ON:EVERY JOB, OFF OFF, ON:EVERY PAGE, ON:EVERY 10 PAGES Restores default settings Shows clogged or deflected nozzles Ink, paper, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Shows network settings Ink and paper used for the last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 Information about registered paper configurations Adjusts cutter position Moves the cutter to the replacement position Use if normal cleaning cycles are not sufficient Cleans specific nozzles only; saves ink MM/DD/YY HH:MM CUT METHOD CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display PAPER FEED ADJUST DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE POWER CLEANING CLEAN EACH COLOR CLOCK SETTING PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER SETUP TOTAL PRINTS EDM STATUS PAPER TYPE ROLL PAPER REMAINING CLEAR USAGE COUNT JOB HISTORY Percentage of ink remaining in each maintenance tank Ink used in milliliters and paper used in centimeters EXECUTE Ink and paper used for each print job; most recent job is number 0 Number of pages printed Future enhancement Media type loaded in the printer Settings appear only when paper is not loaded and the paper lever is secured OFF, ON:PRINT EVERY PAGE, ON:AT ROLL EXCHANGE From 15 to 300 ft (settings appear only when REMAINING PPR SETUP is ON) From 3 to 50 ft (settings appear only when REMAINING PPR SETUP is ON) Paper No 1 to 10 Photo, Proofing, Fine Art, Matte, Plain, Others NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST PRINT STANDARD, THIN PAPER, THICK PAPER FAST, THICK PAPER SLOW 0.70% to 0.70% 0. 0 sec. to 10.0 sec. STANDARD, 1, 2, 3, 4 INK LEVEL

Menu PRINTER STATUS

Item VERSION PRINTABLE PAGES
Settings/Explanation Current firmware version For the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge Percentage of ink remaining in each cartridge

USAGE COUNT

PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN INITIALIZE SETTINGS TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK STATUS SHEET
NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION
REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH

CUSTOM PAPER

ROLL LENGTH ALERT

MAINTENANCE

CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CUTTER REPLACEMENT
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See page 3 for information on selecting the correct replacement cartridges. Before you start, make sure the printer is powered on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the cartridge whose icon and abbreviation is on or flashing. This is the cartridge you need to replace.
UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL, BI-D #1, BI-D #2, BI-D #3 UNI-D, BI-D 2-COLOR, BI-D ALL DISABLE, ENABLE AUTO, PANEL IP address, subnet mask, default gateway ON, OFF Resets all network settings

Menu HEAD ALIGNMENT

Item PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE SELECT THICKNESS ALIGNMENT AUTO
Settings/Explanation 8 mil (0.2 mm), 4 to 60 mil (0.1 to 1.5 mm)
2. Press the ink cover button to unlock the ink bay, then open the cover.
Note: If the ink compartment doesnt open when you press the button, insert the end of a paper clip in the small hole on the upper left corner.
MANUAL NETWORK SETUP NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP, SM, DG SETTING BONJOUR INIT NETWORK SETTING

Replacing Ink Cartridges

The easiest way of checking ink levels is from the control panel LCD display. The numbers below the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 9 ink cartridge slots on the printer (as listed on page 2). The icons show the approximate amount of ink remaining as follows:
Full Half full 20% or less Ink low (flashing) Letters indicate ink color Ink expended Cartridge error or no cartridge
3. Push in the expended cartridge to release it.
When the red B ink check light (and the ink bay light) is flashing (and INK LOW appears on the LCD display), the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the lights stay on and NOT ENOUGH INK is displayed, the cartridge is expended. You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing.
Caution: Leave the low or expended cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off.
4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Its a good idea to save a set of expended cartridges so you can use them for transporting the printer, if necessary.

Warning: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Shake the cartridge well before installing it.

Paper Type and Banding

Banding can be caused by several problems, such as clogged print head nozzles or a misaligned print head. It can also be caused by using a paper that is not defined in the Epson printer driver or in a third-party RIP. To correct this problem, make sure you select the correct paper type in the driver. See Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting in the Users Guide or Printer Guide. If your paper type is not defined, use the printers menu system to create a custom paper type. See Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper in the Users Guide or Printer Guide.
6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks in place. Dont force it in.
Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. Do not touch the black parts inside the ink bay. Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Then you can run a cleaning cycle to clear the nozzles. 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press d until TEST PRINT is selected, then press r. NOZZLE CHECK is selected. 3. Press r, then press pattern. to start printing the nozzle check
4. Use at least a 30 eye loupe to examine the nozzle check pattern. If the pattern looks good as shown below, the print head is clean.

7. Close the ink cover.

If any dots or segments are missing or deflected as shown below, run a cleaning cycle from your computer or by pressing and holding the r button for at least 3 seconds. Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean.
If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning cycle as described below.
Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its READY state.

You can check the print head using your printer utility software or, you can select Auto Nozzle Check using the printers control panel. See the Users Guide or Printer Guide for details.
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Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Running a Power Cleaning Cycle
You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel) if the normal cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. However, the power cycle uses a larger quantity of ink, so it is recommended only as a last resort. You can also run power cleaning for each pair of ink colors. The cartridges need to be at least 50% full to use power cleaning. You may need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you can reinsert the old cartridge.
Caution: Dont run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer.
Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte, Doubleweight Matte, or Premium Luster Photo Paper or Ultra Premium Luster or Matte paper. 2. Press r Menu. 3. Press u or d until HEAD ALIGNMENT is selected, then press r. PAPER THICKNESS is highlighted. 4. Press r, then select the paper type loaded in the printer and press. 5. Press l twice, then press d to highlight ALIGNMENT. 6. Press r to highlight AUTO, then press r again. UNI-D (uni-directional) is highlighted. This is the type of alignment to start with. 7. Press the button to start the alignment process. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. The printers white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. Make sure you dont open the front cover or turn off the printer during this process. 8. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press the d button until BI-D 2-COLOR is highlighted. Then press the button to start the bi-directional black alignment process. 9. When the bi-directional black alignment is finished, press the d button until BI-D ALL is selected. Then press the button to start the alignment process. 10. When done, press the alignment mode. Pause button to exit head
1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described above. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink Check light on the printers control panel is not on or flashing. 3. Press r Menu. 4. Press d until MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r. 5. Press the d button until PWR CLEANING is selected, then press r. Press to start the power cleaning. 6. When cleaning is finished and the Pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check between cycles. If the pattern is still missing segments or has deflections after a power cleaning cycle, turn the printer off and leave it overnight. Then clean the print head again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you still see no improvement, contact Epson for assistance.

If you want to fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can perform a manual head alignment. See the Users Guide for instructions.

Aligning the Print Head

Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the best print quality. If banding appears on your prints, if they look grainy or blurry, or if you see misregistration or ghosting, you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software, its also easy to align from the printers control panel. This will do the most thorough job in the shortest time, and its all automatic. If you havent already done so, its a good idea to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (see page 6). This ensures that the print head alignment patterns print correctly.
Replacing the Cutter Blade
If you notice that your paper isnt cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock, such as fine art paper, canvas, or vinyl, you will damage the blade and need to replace it. You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291).

Removing the Old Blade

1. Press r Menu. 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r. 3. Select CUTTER REPLACEMENT, then press r.
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4. Press the

button. The paper cutter holder moves to the replacement position.
9. Carefully remove the cutter blade.
Caution: Wrap the used cutter blade and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Caution: Do not try to slide the carriage by hand, or you may damage the printer.

5. Open the front cover.

Installing the New Cutter Blade
6. Locate the cutter assembly with a blue plastic cover on the left side of the print head. 7. Hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right.
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you dont push the side pin in too far. Do not touch the black parts inside the printer or the cables around the print head.

Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it: 1. Insert the new cutter as shown. Make sure the spring doesnt pop out.
2. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.
8. Release the side pin carefully. The cutter pops out.
WARNING: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it.
3. Close the front cover. The cutter moves to the home (far right) position.
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4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank, and dispose of it properly.
Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank
Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When one of the tanks is almost full, the message NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY, REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK appears on the LCD display, indicating which tank is almost full. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MAINT TANK FULL appears on the LCD, along with an indication of which tank is full. You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tanks by viewing the gauges on the control panel, shown below. You can also check the tanks using Epson Status Monitor on your computer, using the printers menu, or by printing a nozzle check sheet.
when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully.
5. Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment.
Left, Center, and Right tank guages
Updating the Driver and Firmware
Empty (new) Half full Nearly full Full (replace)
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. Use this replacement tank: C12C890191. Follow these steps to replace the tank: 1. Check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to be replaced. 2. Unpack the new maintenance tank. 3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank and gently pull it straight out of the printer.
To ensure that you have the most up-to-date firmware and driver for your new printer, please visit epson.com/support. Choose your printer and click Drivers & Downloads to see if there are any updates posted. Check back regularly to maintain compatibility with existing and future applications. When your printer is set up and your software is installed, run the EPSON LFP Remote Panel to check your printers firmware ROM version and update it if necessary.

Related Documentation

CPD-24468 CPD-24469 CPD-24519 Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printer Guide Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Quick Reference Guide Epson Stylus Pro 11880 CD-ROM with Users Guide and Network Guide