Solving Paper Problems - Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

128 | Solving Problems
Problem
Printing is too slow.
Solution
◗ Turn on High Speed in your Advanced settings.
◗ Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing.
◗ Select Automatic mode and move the slider towards Speed (on the Main tab
in Windows or in the Print Settings section of the Print window in Macintosh).
◗ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility.
◗ Don't run too many applications at the same time.
◗ Turn off virtual memory.
◗ Add RAM to your system.
◗ Consider upgrading your system to support a faster connection to the printer,
such as USB 2.0.

Solving Paper Problems

If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the
following solutions:
For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions on page 135 to load
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the media correctly in the front slot.
Make sure the paper is not folded, wrinkled, or damp.
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Make sure the printer's environment falls within the required
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temperature and humidity range (see page 135).
Make sure the paper is not too thick or too thin. See page 135 for paper
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specifications.
Make sure no foreign objects are inside the paper path.
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Make sure the printer isn't located in a brightly lit area. The paper
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sensors may not operate correctly.
Make sure the
• Media Type
software are correct.
Make sure the platen gap setting is correct for the paper or media you're
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printing on. See page 42 for more information.
If you're not using Epson media, make sure you use a paper
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configuration to adjust for the paper's thickness and drying time
(see page 45).
and
Paper Source
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settings in the printer