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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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... Ink and Maintenance Tank Levels The easiest way to check ink levels is on. 1 Press the ink compartment cover to the 11 cartridge slots in the printer. To replace the cartridge, first make sure you can replace it . 3 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the control panel. Epson UltraChrome®...start. When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK LOW is displayed on your ink levels. Ink gauges for 11 cartridges listed below Maintenance tank gauges Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6 If one of the icons has an X and ...
... Ink and Maintenance Tank Levels The easiest way to check ink levels is on. 1 Press the ink compartment cover to the 11 cartridge slots in the printer. To replace the cartridge, first make sure you can replace it . 3 Remove the expended ink cartridge from the control panel. Epson UltraChrome®...start. When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK LOW is displayed on your ink levels. Ink gauges for 11 cartridges listed below Maintenance tank gauges Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6 If one of the icons has an X and ...
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... place. 9 Replace the front cover. Note: If optional SpectroProofer is sharp. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out. 4 Place the used tank in until it without replacing the front cover. 10 Close the printer cover and...
... place. 9 Replace the front cover. Note: If optional SpectroProofer is sharp. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out. 4 Place the used tank in until it without replacing the front cover. 10 Close the printer cover and...
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...OFF Restores default settings TEST PRINT STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for details. most recent job is number 0 Information about... registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE BOX JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS Adjusts cutter position MM/DD/YY HH:MM Current firmware version ...
...OFF Restores default settings TEST PRINT STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for details. most recent job is number 0 Information about... registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE BOX JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS Adjusts cutter position MM/DD/YY HH:MM Current firmware version ...
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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 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 142 7 Solving...
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 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 142 7 Solving...
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12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option SpectroProofer...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). 12 com for a complete list. You can order these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank...
12 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option SpectroProofer...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). 12 com for a complete list. You can order these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank...
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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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... arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. Never turn off the printer, remove the maintenance tanks, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge. After installing all the way into...
... arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. Never turn off the printer, remove the maintenance tanks, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge. After installing all the way into...
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... • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at its best. Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the ...which automatically lights or flashes when an error or warning occurs. 117 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 requires little maintenance to the features described in this chapter, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of ...
... • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at its best. Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the ...which automatically lights or flashes when an error or warning occurs. 117 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 requires little maintenance to the features described in this chapter, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of ...
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...r Menu. 2. Press d to exit the menu. 118 See page 131 for each tank is filled, the percentage drops. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. • To check job history, press d to select MAINTENANCE BOX, then press r. 118 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can change ... of the following: • To check the firmware version, press r again. When done, press l. • To check how much capacity the maintenance tank(s) have, press d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of the...
...r Menu. 2. Press d to exit the menu. 118 See page 131 for each tank is filled, the percentage drops. Do one of the maintenance tank. 1. When done, press l. • To check job history, press d to select MAINTENANCE BOX, then press r. 118 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can change ... of the following: • To check the firmware version, press r again. When done, press l. • To check how much capacity the maintenance tank(s) have, press d to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of the...
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... and select Control Panel. Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of the maintenance tank(s). Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you can also run...
... and select Control Panel. Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in the printer and maintenance tank(s) and displays one of the maintenance tank(s). Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you can also run...
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...Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part # T619000) and Borderfree (part # T619100). When a tank is completely full, the printer stops working and a message appears on the LCD screen. You can also check its icon on the control panel, shown below. The printer will not print if one of space remaining in each maintenance tank... the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson. When a tank is full. You can check how much space remains in the tanks. Maintenance tank icons The icons show the approximate amount of the maintenance tanks is almost full, a message appears ...
...Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part # T619000) and Borderfree (part # T619100). When a tank is completely full, the printer stops working and a message appears on the LCD screen. You can also check its icon on the control panel, shown below. The printer will not print if one of space remaining in each maintenance tank... the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson. When a tank is full. You can check how much space remains in the tanks. Maintenance tank icons The icons show the approximate amount of the maintenance tanks is almost full, a message appears ...
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Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2. Insert the new tank, then close the cartridge cover. 138 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully. 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 4. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 3. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it .
Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2. Insert the new tank, then close the cartridge cover. 138 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully. 138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 4. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 3. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it .
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Remove the output tray. 2. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 139 Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 3. Release the tank lock. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it . Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1. Note: If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it.
Remove the output tray. 2. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 139 Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it carefully. 3. Release the tank lock. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it . Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1. Note: If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it.
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... pattern will display until the clogged nozzle has been cleared. INK CARTRIDGE ALERT The ink cartridge is not enough space in the ink maintenance tank to perform cleaning. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE(S) 146 If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. Select Yes and replace the... maintenance tank (see page 35. Press to clear the error and run the head cleaning utility again. Replace the ink cartridge; Then turn the...
... pattern will display until the clogged nozzle has been cleared. INK CARTRIDGE ALERT The ink cartridge is not enough space in the ink maintenance tank to perform cleaning. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE(S) 146 If cleaning doesn't start, cancel printing from the computer. Select Yes and replace the... maintenance tank (see page 35. Press to clear the error and run the head cleaning utility again. Replace the ink cartridge; Then turn the...
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... for head cleaning. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; See page 126. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; Epson ink cartridge; MAINT BOX 2 UNLOCKED LOCK LEVER FOR MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance tank is low. A non-genuine ink cartridge is Reinstall the maintenance tank or replace it not installed correctly or needs if needed...
... for head cleaning. CONTINUE? Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge; See page 126. Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; Epson ink cartridge; MAINT BOX 2 UNLOCKED LOCK LEVER FOR MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance tank is low. A non-genuine ink cartridge is Reinstall the maintenance tank or replace it not installed correctly or needs if needed...
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...Replace the maintenance tank; see page 137. Install the Ink maintenance tank; NO MAINTENANCE BOX 2 INSTALL MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance tank is too Replace the maintenance tank; INSTALL PAPER CASSETTE installed or installed incorrectly. NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE The ink maintenance tank is not ... correctly or if needed. 148 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response MAINTENANCE BOX 2 ERROR REPLACE MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance Reinstall the maintenance tank or replace it tank is not enough ink to perform cleaning. NO REAR UNIT INSTALL THE...
...Replace the maintenance tank; see page 137. Install the Ink maintenance tank; NO MAINTENANCE BOX 2 INSTALL MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance tank is too Replace the maintenance tank; INSTALL PAPER CASSETTE installed or installed incorrectly. NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE The ink maintenance tank is not ... correctly or if needed. 148 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response MAINTENANCE BOX 2 ERROR REPLACE MAINTENANCE BOX 2 The Borderfree maintenance Reinstall the maintenance tank or replace it tank is not enough ink to perform cleaning. NO REAR UNIT INSTALL THE...
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... the instructions to perform cleaning. Remove the uncut paper. PAPER EJECT ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON Roll paper is not enough space in the ink maintenance tank to replace the maintenance tank. Press the button and remove the jammed paper; POWER OFF AND THEN ON PAPER LOAD ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM REAR MANUAL FEEDER AND...
... the instructions to perform cleaning. Remove the uncut paper. PAPER EJECT ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON Roll paper is not enough space in the ink maintenance tank to replace the maintenance tank. Press the button and remove the jammed paper; POWER OFF AND THEN ON PAPER LOAD ERROR REMOVE PAPER FROM REAR MANUAL FEEDER AND...
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PLEASE CLOSE THE COVER REPLACE MAINT BOX 1 AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE The Ink maintenance tank is an error with the optional SpectroProofer. SPECTROPROOFER ERROR REFER TO THE MANUAL TO FIND OUT HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM There ...source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. Replace the Borderfree maintenance tank. Refer to the SpectroProfer User's Guide for information. Confirm that the cable is loaded correctly. Replace the Ink maintenance tank. See page 137. Refer to the SpectroProofer User's Guide for additional information. 151 PAPER...
PLEASE CLOSE THE COVER REPLACE MAINT BOX 1 AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE The Ink maintenance tank is an error with the optional SpectroProofer. SPECTROPROOFER ERROR REFER TO THE MANUAL TO FIND OUT HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM There ...source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. Replace the Borderfree maintenance tank. Refer to the SpectroProfer User's Guide for information. Confirm that the cable is loaded correctly. Replace the Ink maintenance tank. See page 137. Refer to the SpectroProofer User's Guide for additional information. 151 PAPER...