Their final verdict was to take the printer to an authorized servicer for evaluation and repair, but that will be my last resource. I contacted Epson again over the phone, and applied a series of test including two power cleaning cycles, followed by nozzle check that showed broken lines on the Matte Black column and some black lines on the Yellow column. I even replaced the Light Black cartridge and the Maintenance Cartridge. These I ran twice and the issue was not resolved.
If the nozzle check is almost 100%, leave the printer off overnight then do another cycle of cleaning and nozzle check the next day. Use the Remote Panel Utility to update firmware. Double-click the downloaded file to create a disk image on your desktop. Installation instructions: Download the file.
Transporting an epson stylus 3880 printer for mac os#
Please uninstall and reinstall the ink cartridges (or the one recently replaced) and run three head cleaning cycles with a nozzle check in-between. This file contains the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 printer firmware P01797q.upg for Mac OS X. “This issue could be an indication of clogged nozzles of the printer. I then contacted Epson for support they sent me a set of instructions as follows: Epson Stylus Pro 3880 - Premier Ink & Paper JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. I went online and found your helpful video tutorial on “how to professionally clean your Epson 3800 & 3880 printers” I followed the instructions and allowed the cleaning solution sat on the printer overnight but the issue remained. We offer great deals on inkjet papers, Canon printers, SanDisk memory cards, photo albums, mountboard and frames. About a month ago I was printing a set of photos that came out with black ink blotches and marks near the edge of the paper.
Sometimes, I did not use it for several months. My Epson Stylus pro 3880 is seven years old and lightly used.