robbintt · October 12, 2016 08:13
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 = 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 [http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=94507&infoType=Downloads the software to print].


 = Manual =

 There is also a [http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?infoType=Doc&oid=94507 manual] 


 = Howto =

 # Install software    
 # Make sure you have the right paper    
 # Know what you are doing    
 # There's a manual    
 # 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 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L7IW1GE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WvrZxbJ06QQC6 chip resetter].


 = Some Error Messages =

 Here is a [http://support.screenprinting.com/entries/20969792-Resolutions-to-4000-4880-4880-Error-Messages-on-the-LCD-Display-Panel- 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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jHZWvYAXUs 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.


 = Hacking the Chip =

 People hacked the chip and there was a lot to it. You can learn more [http://www.eddiem.com/photo/CIS/inkchip/chip.html here].

 It may be possible to read any brand new chip that has never touched a machine and write it to the old one, but there's some weird stuff in eddiem's chip hacking article.

	= 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 [http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=94507&infoType=Downloads the software to print].


	= Manual =

	There is also a [http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?infoType=Doc&oid=94507 manual]


	= Howto =

	# Install software
	# Make sure you have the right paper
	# Know what you are doing
	# There's a manual
	# 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 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L7IW1GE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WvrZxbJ06QQC6 chip resetter].


	= Some Error Messages =

	Here is a [http://support.screenprinting.com/entries/20969792-Resolutions-to-4000-4880-4880-Error-Messages-on-the-LCD-Display-Panel- 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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jHZWvYAXUs 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.


	= Hacking the Chip =

	People hacked the chip and there was a lot to it. You can learn more [http://www.eddiem.com/photo/CIS/inkchip/chip.html here].

	It may be possible to read any brand new chip that has never touched a machine and write it to the old one, but there's some weird stuff in eddiem's chip hacking article.