Epson Pro 3800

I know this is probably an Epson issue, not an Apple one, but two great companies really do need to work together, and this site offers the best support. So, is there anyone out there who is as frustrated as I am trying to print on an Epson Pro 3800 using Leopard on a Mac Pro? The printer driver works just fine on a MacBook Pro operating on Tiger, but the Leopard driver that Epson has provided just isn't up to the job. I'm looking at either turfing the printer, or downgrading the Mac Pro to Tiger, and neither option appeals to me. Any other options, anyone?

Hello,
Can you confirm what is the Epson driver version that you use?
Version 3.x is originaly designed for 10.4.
For 10.5 (and also 10.4), it is better to use a version 6.x.
You can download this version from European web sites:
http://esupport.epson-europe.com/FileDetails.aspx?lng=en-GB&data=90NVirE+OTpZIih kjNjKtU002Ff5yAmE6ySHvL2CRLrRpeIU003D&id=318949
Let us know if it works bettre with this driver release.
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I've looked at different printing profiles, custom or letting the printer handle it: hardly any improvement
The problems appairs with lightroom 2.4 64bit installed on a windows vista 64bit version.
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Does anybody have an idea?
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I am also suffering with the light room print module.
My Eizo monitor is calibrated with a Gretag Macbeth i1Pro.
My printer profiles are paper and ink specific.
In CS3 my working color space is Adobe RGB(1998) and my prints are a perfect match to the monitor appearance on both an Epson Photo 2200 as well as an HP Pro B9180.
I understand that there is no soft proofing option in LR 2, but is there any work around to change the working color space in LR to Adobe RGB(1998) and get a decent print without kicking the image over to CS3 first? Since both products are from Adobe, I don't understand why they should be working at cross purposes.
I went to Photo Expo in NYC today, but unfortunately Adobe did not take their usual booth at the Javits Center so that I might address the question to an Adobe specialist.
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I like to make sure that I use the most recent print driver for my Epson Pro 3800.
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I had the imprerssion that in Mac some downloads are installed automatically and some are not?
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recently put downpayment on Epson Pro 3800 printer, all advertising said it will work with os 10.4.x, but on further buried research, they "recommended" a G5, or intell etc.
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I don't have an E P 3800, but I see system requirements: Mac or PC on the web page. I have never seen a printer from a major manufacturer not work on a G4 if it works with any PPC.

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FYI I just re-download the 3800 driver from Epson and installed it. The printer now finds the driver fine and printing to 3800 works as before.

I have the same problem with my Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and Leopard. - basic printing but no real functionality. Not what I would expect for a printer in this price range. From what I can gather, Epson has no intention of upgrading the driver for this particular printer. Check out their website, and read the fine print. http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid =79928&prodoid=60075552&infoType=Downloads&platform=Macintosh
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I haven't tried printing yet, but the current driver from Epson for the 3800 doesn't indicate the paper profile specified in LR when printing. This may be an Epson driver issue with Leopard. Anyone?

kevinzdyb,
You've chosen a fantastic printer. I love mine; however, it's a little 'high strung' and you have to use it precisely.
First of all, make sure you have an updated driver if you're on a mac with Leopard. Driver from the Epson UK web site version 6.10.
Use paper profiles from PS and LR when printing.
Select 2800 DPI when printing color and 1400 DPI for B&W.
Turn off finest detail and high speed and chose No Color Adjustments
For B&W - check out this web site!!:
http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Epson3800/index.html
Choose his B&W profile in the software, but choose Advanced Black & White in the 3800 driver. This will result in the 3800 using ONLY black inks and the profile will cause the print to match what you see on the screen, assuming you've profiled your monitor.
Also, only use the front tray for very thick paper - I never use it
Make sure the paper is really flat, to avoid head strikes, and manually set the thickness in the driver, when using non-Epson papers. I use the rear manual feed for fine art paper.
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I just replaced my mac pro with an iMac and i can't get it to work with my epson stylus 3800 printer?

i just replaced my mac pro with an iMac and i can't get it to work with my epson stylus 3800 printer? i have downloaded the 3800 software three times and the imac keeps telling me there is no software to run the printer? Any help here?

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Printing to my Epson Stylus Pro 3800 (Grr...)

Hi All,
I'm a fairly recent convert from Windows and I LOVE my Mac for everything EXCEPT printing to my 3800.
I have always had a problem with my Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printer on my Mac. The two just don't seem to get along. I've wasted countless pages of expensive paper and what seems like gallons of ink trying to resolve this issue, but I'm getting nowhere. I've ruled out physical problems with the printer - it works flawlessly on the three PC's I've connected to it (via usb).
Until this evening I was using the Epson drivers for this printer. They were flakey at best. I would get random 'communication errors' that could happen at any time during a print - start, end, somewhere in between or, if I was lucky, not at all. Having had enough I went looking for a solution (again) online tonight and stumbled across Gutenprint 5.2.6.
I've been able to install the drivers successfully by following the documentation but I can't get the printer to print via USB or IPP. Using usb, I get a message in the print queue 'backend USB Failed' and the printer goes into a Paused state. Using IPP the print job apprers to spool and queue reads 'Connecting to printer... ' for a while then returns with 'Unable to connect to printer; will retry in 30 seconds..'.
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I browsed to the embedded 'EpsonNet Config' page in the printer and named what they call 'printer name' as printer. I presume that's the queue that the gutenprint driver wants, but I still get the same result.
When I look at EpsonNet Config, the IPP URL is http://192.168.9.166:631/printer.
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Thanks in advance for any clues you may be able to offer.

I have been using an Epson 3800 with my I Mac for four years and up untill I upgraded to OSX Lion the only problem I had was colour issues associated with some ICC profiles. After upgrading to Lion and downloading the latest OSX update (10th May) I could not print.
One of the problms was that the print settings continuously defaulted to:
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Media Type: Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
I would change the settings to what I wanted, I saved them selected Print. My printer promptly started changing from Matte ink (what I had set my print setting s for) to Photo Black.
After trying all i could to correct this. I finally gave up and rang the Epson Helpline. After 3 telephone calls over a day and a half during which I was talked through the procedure you described, the problems were still not resolved.
My contact on the Epson Helpline then tried to simulate the problem on his MAC. He discovered that he had the same problem the print settings would not save, albeit on a Epson 3880 driver. He then advised me that the problem was not with thw Epson Drivers it was a MAC/Apple problem.
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I have a fairly new iMac running OS 10.6.7. Im trying to print to an Epson Stylus Pro 3800 via an in-house wireless internet. I have installed the latest drivers. It was working a couple of months ago. My wife is on the same network using a MacBook Pro and the same OS and is having no problem.

I have been using an Epson 3800 with my I Mac for four years and up untill I upgraded to OSX Lion the only problem I had was colour issues associated with some ICC profiles. After upgrading to Lion and downloading the latest OSX update (10th May) I could not print.
One of the problms was that the print settings continuously defaulted to:
Page Setup: Sheet Feeder
Media Type: Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
I would change the settings to what I wanted, I saved them selected Print. My printer promptly started changing from Matte ink (what I had set my print setting s for) to Photo Black.
After trying all i could to correct this. I finally gave up and rang the Epson Helpline. After 3 telephone calls over a day and a half during which I was talked through the procedure you described, the problems were still not resolved.
My contact on the Epson Helpline then tried to simulate the problem on his MAC. He discovered that he had the same problem the print settings would not save, albeit on a Epson 3880 driver. He then advised me that the problem was not with thw Epson Drivers it was a MAC/Apple problem.
I then rang the Apple Helpline (at £1.35 a minute) described the problem and was eventually put through to a supervisor. Who asked me to send her a set of screen shots describing the problem, This I have done, I have received an acknowledgement of receipt and have been advised that I should get a response within two working days.
I am waiting hopefully.
I have tried to print both via CS5 and Aperture the problem is the same in both instances.

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 - reporting an issue

I have an Epson Stylus Pro 3800 connected via Ethernet which is recognized by Bonjour.
When I tried to add this printer, the driver was not recognized as I was presented with "Select Driver to Use" for "Print Using".
I then went to the Epson support page and found Printer Driver v3.5cE which has Mac OS X (v10.5 - 10.5.x) listed. After downloading and installing, I am presented with "EPSON SPro 3800" for "Print Using" but when I "Add" the printer, I get the following error message "An error occurred while trying to add the selected printer. Error: -9672"
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Can't print- 27" 2013 iMac-my epson stylus 3800 pro will not print-i updated driver n added printer in syst prefs-When i print the printer queue opens and shows the job as "stopped"-Supply level "information is not available"-maybe part of problem...thx

I can't print from my 27" late 2013 iMac. I am using an epson stylus 3800 pro. I updated driver and added printer in system preferences. When i print the printer queue opens and shows the job as "stopped". Supply level shows "information is not available which maybe part of problem...thank you

The first thing you could try is a reset of the printing system. Please note that this action will remove all printers and scanners from the Printers & Scanners preference pane.
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