Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Quick Reference Manual
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Page 1: Epson Stylus Pro
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ® QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE... -
Page 2: Loading Roll Paper
Loading Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Slide the black paper stop off the end of the spindle. Note: To use paper with a 2-inch core, remove the gray adapters from the paper stops at each end. See your Printer Guide for details. Position the roll as shown, then slide it onto the spindle. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll. Open the roll paper cover. Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the paper source button until the or icon appears. -
Page 3: Loading Paper In The Tray
Loading Paper in the Tray Loading Paper in the Tray Make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing. If your paper size is A3 or larger, pull out the paper tray and cover. Lift up the paper tray cover. Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge guide all the way to the left. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the pages. Load the sheets in the portrait orientation, short edge first, with the printable side face-down. Place the paper all the way back, against the right side of the tray. Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. Caution: When you add more paper, always line up the edges with the paper already in the tray. Adjust the paper tray and edge guide according to the paper size. For sheets smaller than A3, raise the paper guide and move it to the edge of the stack. -
Page 4: Loading Paper Manually
Loading Paper Manually Loading Paper Manually The front manual feed slot provides a straight-through paper path for posterboard or other media 31 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm) thick. Make sure there is enough space behind the printer for feeding the paper. Note: You can also load paper through the rear manual feed slot. See your Printer Guide for details. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the paper source button until you see the cut sheet icon. Release the paper lever. Open the top cover. Insert the sheet face-up. Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers, and align the right edge with the vertical mark on the right side of the tray cover. Close the top cover. Align paper with this line for larger sheets Return the paper lever to the secured position. The printer grabs the paper and feeds it into printing... -
Page 5: Checking And Aligning The Print Head
You can manually run a cleaning cycle by pressing the Menu button and holding it for more than 3 seconds. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print head. Follow these steps to align the print head: Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load sheets of Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster if you’re printing with Photo Black ink, or Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte if you’re printing with Matte Black ink. Press the Menu button. Press the button to display HEAD ALIGNMENT. Then press Menu. You see PAPER THKNS. HEAD ALIGNMENT... -
Page 6: Checking Ink Levels
4 Yellow 6 Light Cyan 3 Vivid Magenta 5 Light Black Replacing Ink Cartridges When the ink light flashes, one of the indicators is low, and INK LOW is displayed on the LCD panel, the corresponding cartridge is nearly expended. Make sure you have the correct replacement cartridge. You can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges. Epson UltraChrome K3 withVivid Magenta ink 110 ml Photo Black T605100 Cyan T605200 Vivid Magenta T605300 Yellow T605400... -
Page 7: Replacing The Cutter Blade
Press Menu, then press the button until you see SERVICE LIFE. Press the Menu button, then press the button until you see CUTTER. E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are displayed, the cutter needs to be replaced. Caution: Do not use the cutter for the following media: • Fine art paper (such as Epson UltraSmooth Textured, or Velvet) • Canvas • Vinyl • Matte board • Heavyweight polyester banner media Return the ink lever to its locked position. -
Page 8: Replacing The Maintenance Tank
Replacing Printer Parts (continued) Replacing Printer Parts (continued) Hold down the side pin, as shown, then turn the latch to the right. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade. Insert the new cutter blade. Hold down its side pin and secure it with the latch. Close the top cover. The carriage returns to the home position and the cutter replacement is complete. Replacing the Maintenance Tank You need to replace the Maintenance Tank (part # C12C890191) when you see MNT TNK FULL on the LCD display. The ink light also turns red. Note: If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, remove the four cartrides from the right ink compartment, then close the compartment cover. -
Page 9: Control Panel Messages
Control Panel Messages Control Panel Messages Status messages These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation. Message Light READY Pause light off PRINTING Pause light flashing RESET All lights flash briefly PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on PLEASE WAIT Pause light flashing PAUSE Pause light on CUTTING CHARGING INK Error messages For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide. -
Page 10: Where To Get Help
Support for non-Epson RIP Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and Epson UltraChrome K3 and Epson Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraSmooth is a registered trademark and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. - Page 11 Control Panel Lights and Buttons Power button Pause light and button Ink light Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer. Left arrow or Paper Source button Down arrow button Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing.