EPSON STYLUS PRO 3880 YELLOW OEM INK CARTRIDGE (ML YIELD)

The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 will alert users when one or more of its ink cartridges is running low with a message displayed on its LCD screen. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE will appear on screen and a red droplet shaped INK light will turn on when a cartridge absolutely must be replaced before printing can continue. If the light is flashing on and off and the message on screen reads INK LOW, then the printer will continue to function for a while, but it is time to order new ink in preparation for replacement.

It is also a good idea to replace any low ink cartridges before a large print operation to avoid diminished print quality mid-operation. To replace cartridges before one of them is completely out of ink, hold down the up arrow for three seconds to unlock the ink cover, otherwise just press it once.

Lift the unlocked cover to reveal the ink cartridges. Find the cartridge or cartridges that need replacement and press the eject buttons found on the tops of the cartridges. When the release button is press, the cartridges will pop out slightly and can be pulled away from the machine for disposal.

Have an ink cartridge of the correct color for replacement on hand and open its packaging. Shake each new ink cartridge before installation to stir the ink inside it and then shove it into its proper position in the machine. Only the correct color cartridge can be inserted into its slot but if forced, an improper cartridge will cause an INK CARTRIDGE ERROR message to appear.

The INK light should go out when all empty cartridges are replaced with new ones. You may then close the ink cover and a READY message should appear on the LCD screen.

Here are some of the more common error messages that the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 will display when a problem arises, and what to do about them.

BORDERLESS ERROR – Press the down arrow and reload media.

CANNOT OPEN COVER – Take whatever is blocking the cover off of the printer.

CARRIAGE LOCKED – Remove protective materials from the print head.

CLEANING ERROR – Press CANCEL/RESET and do a head cleaning.

COMMAND ERROR – Stop printing and hold CANCEL/RESET for 3 seconds.

FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN – Close the feed slot.

FRONT FEED SLOT OPEN, LOAD MEDIA – Load paper into the slot then press DOWN.

INK CARTRIDGE ERROR – The printer does not recognize the current cartridges. Press the UP button and reinsert all cartridges to see if the message comes down.

INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! – Select YES by pressing the LEFT button, the printer will still print with a non-Epson cartridge.

INK COVER IS OPEN – Close the cover.

INK LOW – A cartridge will soon run out. Order a new set of cartridges now.

MAINTENANCE CART - Replace the maintenance cartridge.

MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE ERROR – Install a maintenance cartridge.

MAINTENANCE CARTRIDGE NEARLY FULL – It is almost time for a new maintenance cartridge.

MAINTENANCE COVER OPEN – Close the cover.

NO INK CARTRIDGE – Install a cartridge in all cartridge slots.