Epson Stylus Pro 3800 User Manual

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 User Manual

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Printer Parts

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Auto sheet feeder paper
guide and extensions
Top cover
Ink cover (ink
cartridges)
Output tray
and extension
Rear paper guide
USB port
Ethernet port
Left edge
guide
Control
panel
Maintenance
Front tray
cartridge cover
AC inlet

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method
Pressurized on-demand ink jet
Nozzle
Black: 180 nozzles × 3
configuration
(Photo Black or Matte Black, Light Black,
Light Light Black)
Color: 180 nozzles × 5
(Cyan, Magenta, Light Cyan, Light
Magenta, Yellow)
Resolution
Maximum 2880 × 1440 dpi
Print direction
Bidirectional
Control code
ESC/P
RAM
64MB
Character tables
PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)
PC 850 (Multilingual)
Character sets
Epson Courier 10 cpi
Character mode
Character pitch: 10 characters per inch
Printing columns: 167

Printable Area

The default margins around the printable area are 0.12 inch
(3 mm) for the top, right, and left, and bottom.
The borderless printing feature allows edge-to-edge printing
on some media (in the auto sheet feeder or rear paper slot).
Electrical
Specification
Input voltage range
Rated frequency range
Input frequency range
Rated current
Power consumption
Note: Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage
information.
12/06

Epson Stylus Pro 3800

®
Raster
Description
90 V to 264 V
50 to 60 Hz
49 to 61 Hz
0.6 A at 120 V
0.3 A at 220 V
Approx. 25 W or less (ISO 10561 letter
pattern) in standard operating mode;
5 W or less in low power mode;
0.3 W or less in power off mode
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  • Page 1: Epson Stylus Pro

    Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of your printer for voltage information. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Pressurized on-demand ink jet Black: 180 nozzles × 3...
  • Page 2: Options And Supplies

    Storage Epson offers the following optional upgrades and supplies –4 to 104 °F for your Stylus Pro 3800. You can purchase genuine Epson (–20 to 40 °C) ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
  • Page 3 Epson dealer for available media. Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings or create special paper configurations. Media...
  • Page 4: Choosing The Correct Paper Path

    The following table shows which path to choose for the type of media you are using and the maximum number of sheets you can load for the different types of special Epson media. The letter stands for the auto sheet feeder,...
  • Page 5: Loading Paper In The Auto Sheet Feeder

    Note: If the paper skews when you’re printing on large sheets, flip out the edge guide located on the right side of the auto sheet feeder to help the paper feed straight. 12/06 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 5...
  • Page 6: Loading Paper Into The Rear Manual Feed Slot

    1. Make sure the printer is on and READY LCD. 2. Attach the rear sheet guide to the back of the printer. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left so it is slightly wider than the width of your paper.
  • Page 7: Loading Paper Into The Front Manual Feed Slot

    Use the front manual feed slot when you need to print on thick media (1.2 to 1.5 mm), such as posterboard. Make sure there is enough space behind the back of the printer for the paper to feed without obstruction.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    You’re ready to print. When you finish printing, push the front tray back in. 8 - Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Control Panel The control panel includes various lights and an LCD panel to indicate the status of the printer.
  • Page 9: Error Messages

    Epson ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 14. Otherwise, select Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 14. Install a new ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 14.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    You need to replace the maintenance cartridge soon with a new one. See “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 15. Note the code and contact Epson. Replace the maintenance cartridge with a genuine Epson maintenance cartridge. See “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 15. Install any missing ink cartridges.
  • Page 11: Viewing Status Information

    PRINTER is highlighted. VERSION PRINTABLE , then press r. Press d or u to scroll through INK LEVEL and the ink MATTE BLACK MAINTENANCE CART , then press r. USAGE COUNT CLEAR USAGE option. Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - 11...
  • Page 12: Job History

    Note: You can also run a cleaning cycle by holding down the Menu button for three seconds, and you can use the printer’s menu to run a power cleaning cycle. See page 13 for details.
  • Page 13: Running A Power Cleaning Cycle

    1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 12. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light is not on or flashing. 3. Press the r button.
  • Page 14: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Matte Black T580800 Light Light Black T580900 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
  • Page 15: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge

    7. Shake the ink cartridge well before installing it. 8. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the back of the printer, and then insert it into the slot until it clicks. Arrow mark The printer has a protection system to prevent improper cartridge insertion.
  • Page 16 Epson Stylus Pro 3800 You can purchase replacement items for your printer from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Follow these steps to replace the maintenance cartridge: 1.
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Printer

    Do not touch the ink absorption pads; otherwise, printouts may be soiled. Don’t spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication. To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year.
  • Page 18: Updating Your Printer Firmware

    Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Updating Your Printer Firmware You can check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. Follow the steps below to download the latest firmware and update your printer.

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