Epson Stylus Pro 4880

About

Please, sometimes replace the power towels in the maintenance tank.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is an 18" roll printer equipped for photo printing.

Ink cartridges are quite expensive, so please do not run huge print jobs.

Software

You'll need the software to print.

Manual

There is also a manual

Howto

1. Install software 2. Make sure you have the right paper 3. Know what you are doing 4. There's a manual 5. Donate!

Refilling Cartridges

We have not refilled cartridges yet. The cartridges have a chip that estimates as the ink goes down. We need to use a chip resetter on an empty cartridge to tell it that it is full again. Trent has a chip resetter.

Some Error Messages

Here is a list of error messages.

Error Messages We Have Seen

MNT TNK NOT INST - The maintenance tank had a bent pin when it arrived. I was able to gently unbend the pin. Let me know if this happens again, it requires a good amount of care and precision to fix.

MNT TK NEAR FULL - The maintenance tank is reusable. Gently pop the plastic grating off using a tiny flathead screwdriver in one of the six tiny holes on the side. Replace the paper towels inside. This needs to be done semi regularly so it does not overfill.

MNT TNK FULL - CHIP RESET - if the maintenance tank fills up, it is actually just an electronic chip claiming it is full. This chip needs reset using a "chip resetter", trent has one. The maintenance tank paper towels need replaced occasionally.

Nozzle Cleaning

The nozzles need cleaned manually as the auto clean doesn't work and uses tons of ink.

An excellent youtube video guide exists.

It is necessary to press the allen screw in this video, allowing the print head to slide along its axis. Then use a blue shop towel with windex original to release any dried ink from the nozzle. The windex cannot be the foaming type.