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1010 | IntroductionOptions and Accessories Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4800 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:* See Appendix A for details.In

4-100100 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows4. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window:5. Select the

101101The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures:• Che

5-102102 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChecking Printer Status and Part Life Using the SelecType menus, you can check the amount of ink re

5-103Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103Viewing Status InformationTo view printer status information instead of printing it, follow these s

5-104104 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•To check job history, press until you see JOB HISTORY, then press Menu . For the last 10 print

5-105Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105•Mac OS X: Open the Epson Printer Utility in your Applications folder. Select Stylus Pro 4800, and

5-106106 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer5. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure it has no gaps or lines. • If the printout looks o

5-107Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1077. When cleaning is finished and the Pause light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to

5-108108 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer7. Press the Menu button to display AUTO, then press the Menu button again. You see UNI-D (uni-

5-109Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 109Replacing Ink CartridgesBefore you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If on

11Introduction | 11Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information tha

5-110110 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterUse the following UltraChromeK3 Epson ink cartridges: * When using these cartridges, you must leave

5-111Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1113. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position.4. Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer

5-112112 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer6. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it.7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing to

5-113Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1139. If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml cartr

5-114114 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterIf MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD, you need to replace the maintenance tank. See page 121.Draining

5-115Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 115Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appear

5-116116 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterUpdating the Printer Driver InformationAfter the replacement operation, update the driver informati

5-117Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 117Using the Maintenance ModeThe maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform main

5-118118 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•To change the units of measurement, press the button until you see UNIT, then press the Menu b

5-119Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1194. Press Menu again. The print head moves to the replacement position. OPEN TOP COVER is displaye

1212 | IntroductionWindows System RequirementsTo use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should incl

5-120120 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer7. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade.8. Insert the new cutter as shown.9.

5-121Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 12110. Close the top cover when you see a message prompting you to do so. The cutter moves to the home

5-122122 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer3. Place your hand under the right ink compartment and gently pull out the maintenance tank.4. Plac

5-123Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 123Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a y

5-124124 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterPreparing the Printer for Shipment1. Turn the printer on and remove the following parts:• All paper

5-125Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1254. Make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position. Then lock the print head by pushin

5-126126 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterIf you see the message PERFORM POWER CLEANING? on the LCD panel after setting up the printer, selec

5-127Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 127Removing the Optional Print Server CardIf you need to exchange or ship your printer, you must remov

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129129As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelin

13Introduction | 13Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment s

6-130130 | Solving ProblemsChecking Error Messages and LightsThe control panel includes various lights and an LCD display to indicate the status of th

6-131Solving Problems | 131When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD display, and the lights on the control pa

6-132132 | Solving ProblemsINVALID INK CRTGB Ink light on You tried to install the wrong ink cartridge.If you are installing ink cartridges for the f

6-133Solving Problems | 133NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED— Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles.Run the head cleaning utility again. If the nozzles are stil

6-134134 | Solving ProblemsSERVICE REQ. All lights flashing The print head is locked.An error has occurred.Pull out the green tab to unlock the print

6-135Solving Problems | 135Improving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:• Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle.

6-136136 | Solving ProblemsYour print is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting.◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink.

6-137Solving Problems | 137Your print has gaps or appears faint.◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is

6-138138 | Solving ProblemsSolving Operational ProblemsIf you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, chec

6-139Solving Problems | 139Solving Miscellaneous Printing ProblemsIf your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:Problem Solut

1414 | Introduction•This product’s power cord is designed for use with this product only. Using it with other equipment may result in fire or electric

6-140140 | Solving ProblemsYour print has incorrect margins.◗ Check the page size or paper size settings in your application. Make sure they are withi

6-141Solving Problems | 141Solving Paper ProblemsIf paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions:• Fo

6-142142 | Solving Problems•If you’re not using Epson media, make sure you use a paper configuration to adjust for the paper’s thickness and drying ti

6-143Solving Problems | 1432. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot, and remove the roll paper.3. Remove the jammed paper from the front or back o

6-144144 | Solving Problems5. Make sure the paper light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. Then reload your paper.Clearing Paper Tr

6-145Solving Problems | 1453. Carefully pull out the jammed paper.4. If paper is still jammed in the printer, open the top cover and remove it.5. If p

6-146146 | Solving Problems6. Then remove the paper.7. Reinstall the rear cover. Then press and hold the Pause button if necessary to reset the print

6-147Solving Problems | 1472. Remove the paper tray.3. Carefully pull out the jammed paper.4. If you can’t reach the paper from the front, remove it f

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149149EnvironmentalElectricalCheck the label on the back of your printer for voltage information.DimensionsOperation StorageTemperature 50 to 95 °F (1

15Introduction | 15Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.• Store ink cartridges

A-150150 | SpecificationsWeightPrinter Interfaces• USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)• IEEE-1394 FireWireIn addition, a Type-B expansion slot is available f

A-151Specifications | 151Cut SheetsSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson ca

A-152152 | SpecificationsInk CartridgesCartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C

-153153IndexAAccessories, 10, 110Aligning print head, 107 to 108Auto Cut settingMac OS X, 72Windows, 87Auto Rotate settingWindows, 88BBanding, 135Blac

-154154 | IndexDDate and time setting, 116Deleting print jobsMac OS X, 78Windows, 97Depth of printer, 149Diagnosing problems, 129Dimensions of print

-155Index | 155JJams, paper, 142 to 147Job history, 104LLayoutMac OS X options, 62 to 64Windows options, 84 to 88LFP Remote Panel, 32 to 34Lightfast

-156156 | IndexPaperattaching to spindle, 49configuration settings, 92 to 94, 137custom settings, 57 to 59custom size, 64custom size, creating, 88cu

-157Index | 157Printerchecking status, 78 to 80, 102 to 104cleaning, 123connecting, 22dimensions, 149firmware update, 32 to 34maintaining, 101 to 12

-158158 | IndexSetting up printer, 17 to 34Softwareinstalling in Mac OS X, 24 to 29installing in Windows, 30 to 31Software, uninstalling, 126Specifi

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1616 | Introductionsp4800Guide.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM

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1717This chapter includes the following information:• Unpacking• Setting up and plugging in• Installing ink• Connecting to your system• Connecting to

1-1818 | Setting Up the Printer2. Remove all the packing materials and tape. Save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer.3. Remove

1-19Setting Up the Printer | 19Setting Up and Plugging In1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2. Plug the other end o

2All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electro

1-2020 | Setting Up the Printer2. Press both ink compartment covers to open them.3. Raise both ink levers.4. Remove each ink cartridge from its packag

1-21Setting Up the Printer | 215. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then inse

1-2222 | Setting Up the PrinterConnecting to Your SystemYou can use either USB or FireWire connections. Make sure your system has the appropriate port

1-23Setting Up the Printer | 23Connecting to the NetworkIf you plan to attach the printer to your network, you need the optional EpsonNet print server

1-2424 | Setting Up the Printer5. Slide the card along the slots inside the compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the connector into the prin

1-25Setting Up the Printer | 25You see the Epson installer icon.3. Double-click the Epson installer icon.4. Double-click Install Printer Driver and Ut

1-2626 | Setting Up the Printer9. Do one of the following:• If you are finished installing software, click Exit.•If you installed the optional EpsonNe

1-27Setting Up the Printer | 272. Click the + plus sign. You see your printer in the Printer Browser:3. Wait while your Macintosh finds the printer dr

1-2828 | Setting Up the PrinterAdding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and open the Print

1-29Setting Up the Printer | 294. Pull down the menu and select the connection you are using—either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. The St

3FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu

1-3030 | Setting Up the PrinterInstalling the Software for Windows1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 2. Turn on your computer.3. Insert the prin

1-31Setting Up the Printer | 315. When you see a window asking you to turn on your printer, press the P Power button. (Make sure the printer is connec

1-3232 | Setting Up the PrinterUpdating Your Printer FirmwareBefore you begin using your printer, you should check for a newer version of firmware on

1-33Setting Up the Printer | 333. Make sure Stylus Pro 4800 is selected, then click the Firmware Updater button. You see the Firmware Updater window.

1-3434 | Setting Up the Printer6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is the sam

3535The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, su

2-3636 | Handling Paper and Other MediaGuidelines for Using Epson MediaFollow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when

2-37Handling Paper and Other Media | 37Cut Sheet Paper PathsIn addition to the paper tray, two paper paths are available for manual feeding of special

2-3838 | Handling Paper and Other MediaFront manual feed slot•UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper• Textured Fine Art Paper• Enhanced Poster Board• Velvet Fine

2-39Handling Paper and Other Media | 39Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper tray:1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the

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2-4040 | Handling Paper and Other Media4. Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge guide all the way to the left.5. Clean the inside of the p

2-41Handling Paper and Other Media | 417. Load the sheets with the printable side down, in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Place the pape

2-4242 | Handling Paper and Other MediaIf you’re printing on letter-size paper, raise the paper guide and push it against the end of the paper stack.9

2-43Handling Paper and Other Media | 4310. Replace the paper tray cover and adjust its length.11. Extend the paper tray cover if necessary to support

2-4444 | Handling Paper and Other MediaUsing the Front Manual Feed SlotIf you want to print on fine art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 59 mi

2-45Handling Paper and Other Media | 454. Insert the sheet face-up.5. Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers.6. Align the edge of the paper with t

2-4646 | Handling Paper and Other Media7. Return the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically feeds the paper into printing posi

2-47Handling Paper and Other Media | 47Using the Top Manual Feed SlotYou may use the top manual feed slot for certain media types such as Velvet Fine

2-4848 | Handling Paper and Other MediaUsing Roll PaperYou can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 17 inches wide. Manually switching from

2-49Handling Paper and Other Media | 49•If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction strength by pressing the paper feed butt

IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5050 | Handling Paper and Other MediaPlacing the Paper in the PrinterFollow these steps to place the paper in the printer:1. Open the roll paper cov

2-51Handling Paper and Other Media | 514. Release the paper lever.5. Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into the slot.sp4800Guide.book Page 51

2-5252 | Handling Paper and Other Media6. Feed the paper all the way through the printer to the end of the paper tray. 7. Using the ends of the spindl

2-53Handling Paper and Other Media | 538. Move the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically positions the paper for printing.9.

2-5454 | Handling Paper and Other MediaRemoving Paper from the SpindleIf you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps: 1. Op

2-55Handling Paper and Other Media | 55To remove the adapters, press on the four tabs.Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in CutterWhen you’re not u

2-5656 | Handling Paper and Other MediaPrinting Trim LinesYou can print trim lines on the right edge of your pages (if you’re using auto cut) or on th

2-57Handling Paper and Other Media | 574. Use the and buttons to change the setting. (STANDARD is the default setting; you can also choose NARROW,

2-5858 | Handling Paper and Other MediaCreating Paper ConfigurationsTo create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you want

2-59Handling Paper and Other Media | 59• CUT METHOD lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for thinner media, or adjust the speed for thick medi

-6Contents | 6Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . .

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6161Your Epson Stylus Pro 4800 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so

3-6262 | Printing with Epson Drivers for MacintoshChoosing Page Setup OptionsBefore you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver a

3-63Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 633. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu and choose a size and one of the options:• The standard size set

3-6464 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh4. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu. • If you’re printing on cut-sheets, select the size of the pape

3-65Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 65Choosing Basic Print OptionsOnce you have selected your page setup options, you need to select print

3-6666 | Printing with Epson Drivers for MacintoshYou see this screen:4. Select the Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. If y

3-67Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 675. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic printing. Choose Advanced B&

3-6868 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh7. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:•Draft • Normal - 360dpi • Fine - 720dpi • Sup

3-69Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 69Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration OptionsFollow these instructions to use color mana

-7Contents | 75 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChecking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

3-7070 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh• (Off) No Color Adjustment to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when

3-71Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 71• Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusual

3-7272 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh2. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings:•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bott

3-73Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 73Borderless PrintingFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or

3-7474 | Printing with Epson Drivers for MacintoshCreating a Custom Preset and PrintingOnce you’ve made the correct settings for your print job, creat

3-75Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 75Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo SettingsThe Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you t

3-7676 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh4. Select Printer Color Management from the pop-up menu. You see this screen:5. Choose the settings

3-77Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 77• Shadow and Highlight Tonality: Allows you to control tonality only in the shadow or highlight area

3-7878 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh2. From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following:• Click the p

3-79Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 793. Select your printer and click OK. You see the Epson Printer Utility screen:4. Click the Epson Sta

-8Contents | 8A SpecificationsEnvironmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Electrical . .

3-8080 | Printing with Epson Drivers for MacintoshThe software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank and displays the StatusMon

8181Your Stylus Pro 4800 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the colo

4-8282 | Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsChoosing Basic Print OptionsBefore you print, you need to set basic printing properties. Make sure you

4-83Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 833. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. If you are using a c

4-8484 | Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsThe EPSON Standard (sRGB) setting increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for color photogr

4-85Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 85Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options1. On the Properties window, click the Paper tab. You see this window:

4-8686 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows5. Make the settings you want for Copies, Orientation, and Printable Area.• Standard makes the bottom

4-87Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 87The Roll Paper (Banner) setting allows you to print a series of continuous images without any margin s

4-8888 | Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsTo make the best use of your paper, creating a custom paper size is recommended. Select User Defined.

4-89Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 89Borderless PrintingFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Re

99This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells

4-9090 | Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsChoosing Layout OptionsYou can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support po

4-91Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 91Choosing Advanced Print OptionsThe advanced settings give you complete control over your printing envi

4-9292 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows4. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:•Draft • Normal - 360dpi • Fine - 720dpi • Super

4-93Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 93You see the following:Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override a

4-9494 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows• Cut Method decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media, and adjusts the speed for thick m

4-95Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 951. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 2. Cho

4-9696 | Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows4. You can adjust the following settings:• Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black an

4-97Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 97Managing Print JobsYour printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and

4-9898 | Printing with Epson Drivers for WindowsSetting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print SpeedYou can choose when and how you want to be no

4-99Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows | 993. Select from the following options:• High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the