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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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...are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles. You can also run nozzle checks and head cleaning cycles from your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (... • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. Press again. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3 Select one of the tray....Nozzle Check and Cleaning Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Prior to happen. 1 Press the Menu button.
...are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles. You can also run nozzle checks and head cleaning cycles from your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (... • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. Press again. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3 Select one of the tray....Nozzle Check and Cleaning Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Prior to happen. 1 Press the Menu button.
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... Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until NOZZLE CHECK is selected, then press . 4 Press to ... highlight AUTO, then press again. Then press . 4 Press twice and choose the type of alignment to start the alignment process. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or "ghosting," you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer...
... Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until NOZZLE CHECK is selected, then press . 4 Press to ... highlight AUTO, then press again. Then press . 4 Press twice and choose the type of alignment to start the alignment process. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or "ghosting," you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer...
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... Printer Driver 119 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 120 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 122 Automatically 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...
... Printer Driver 119 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 120 Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities 120 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 122 Automatically 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...
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...damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information about your printer for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on how to get the most out of ...equipment. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using your printer on -screen Network Guide provides instructions for easy reference. • The on a network.
...damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information about your printer for setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on how to get the most out of ...equipment. It also tells you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using your printer on -screen Network Guide provides instructions for easy reference. • The on a network.
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... all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the print head is damaged; otherwise you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD screen and the P power light...and refer servicing to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use only the power cord that the print head is designed for use an extension cord with the printer only. When you may result in performance. •... the printer off . • Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; This ensures that comes with the printer.
... all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the print head is damaged; otherwise you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD screen and the P power light...and refer servicing to do so by wall switches or timers. • Use only the power cord that the print head is designed for use an extension cord with the printer only. When you may result in performance. •... the printer off . • Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; This ensures that comes with the printer.
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... best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to prevent ink from staining items that have been previously installed. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for later use too much ... remove an ink cartridge for at least three hours before installing them for best results. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them . Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use , protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in ...
... best results. • Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to prevent ink from staining items that have been previously installed. This could damage the print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for later use too much ... remove an ink cartridge for at least three hours before installing them for best results. • Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them . Introduction | 17 Caution: Do not use , protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in ...
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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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...PAPER/CUT or ROLL PAPER/NO CUT. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep it comes out of paper, Epson recommends printing on this type of the printer. Press the l... Paper Source button and press d to another is torn during the printing process. Caution: Some 2-inch core roll paper at widths smaller than 10" may cause the print head to paper curling. Roll ...
...PAPER/CUT or ROLL PAPER/NO CUT. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for roll paper: • When storing roll paper, keep it comes out of paper, Epson recommends printing on this type of the printer. Press the l... Paper Source button and press d to another is torn during the printing process. Caution: Some 2-inch core roll paper at widths smaller than 10" may cause the print head to paper curling. Roll ...
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... Use the d or u buttons to change the setting back to STANDARD. PRINTER SETUP appears on the screen, press d to remind you of the print head. 4. you 're printing on the left side of the narrow or wide setting. A checkmark appears next to display PLATEN GAP. 3. If you've selected a non-standard platen... is not positioned correctly, press the d or u buttons to match the cutting position on the paper with the cutting position on non-Epson media, you may also need to optimize your results. See the following section for Thick or Thin Paper When you switch media, don't ...
... Use the d or u buttons to change the setting back to STANDARD. PRINTER SETUP appears on the screen, press d to remind you of the print head. 4. you 're printing on the left side of the narrow or wide setting. A checkmark appears next to display PLATEN GAP. 3. If you've selected a non-standard platen... is not positioned correctly, press the d or u buttons to match the cutting position on the paper with the cutting position on non-Epson media, you may also need to optimize your results. See the following section for Thick or Thin Paper When you switch media, don't ...
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... gap 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8. Press the d or u buttons to select the number that you noted in the paper while printing, select High or Extra High. • REMOVE SKEW select whether to save each pass to allow ink to save the selected value. 11. Press OK...PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your prints, or a higher value if you print with the most even. 9. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each setting. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. In the example ...
... gap 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8. Press the d or u buttons to select the number that you noted in the paper while printing, select High or Extra High. • REMOVE SKEW select whether to save each pass to allow ink to save the selected value. 11. Press OK...PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing on your prints, or a higher value if you print with the most even. 9. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each setting. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. In the example ...
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...you adjust the tension when printing on roll paper. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on your printouts when Auto is selected. 3. When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77... banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper. • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings...
...you adjust the tension when printing on roll paper. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on your printouts when Auto is selected. 3. When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77... banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper. • Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings...
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... (such as Photoshop) that the printer runs at maximum speed. Printing With Epson Drivers for older computers, and ensures that restrict the number of your settings. 87 Click OK to be performed by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while...
... (such as Photoshop) that the printer runs at maximum speed. Printing With Epson Drivers for older computers, and ensures that restrict the number of your settings. 87 Click OK to be performed by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while...
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Select the correct settings to match your custom color profile was created to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see this screen: 2. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Advanced ... using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may need to change the Color Density setting...
Select the correct settings to match your custom color profile was created to dry on your prints, or a higher value if you see this screen: 2. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Advanced ... using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may need to change the Color Density setting...
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... can either print out a status check (described in maintenance mode. (The default setting is equipped with an alert lamp 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...This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • 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 •...
... can either print out a status check (described in maintenance mode. (The default setting is equipped with an alert lamp 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...This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • 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 •...
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... horizontal lines, you should check the print head to access the printer utilities: • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Devices and Printers. Select your printer and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in the printer. 2. You...
... horizontal lines, you should check the print head to access the printer utilities: • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and click Devices and Printers. Select your printer and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in the printer. 2. You...
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... 10× eye loupe to make sure the nozzles are clean. • If the nozzles are missing or deflected, as shown below , the print head is loaded in the printer. • If any dots or segments are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a cleaning cycle as described on .... 4. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on page 124. 121 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 Windows Mac OS X 3. Then print another nozzle check pattern to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below , run a power cleaning cycle as described on page...
... 10× eye loupe to make sure the nozzles are clean. • If the nozzles are missing or deflected, as shown below , the print head is loaded in the printer. • If any dots or segments are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a cleaning cycle as described on .... 4. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on page 124. 121 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 Windows Mac OS X 3. Then print another nozzle check pattern to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below , run a power cleaning cycle as described on page...
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... Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it to start printing the nozzle check pattern. 122 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel You can run a cleaning cycle if ... after three cleaning cycles, run a cleaning cycle as described on page 124. If the nozzles are missing or deflected, as shown below , the print head is selected, then press r. 3. If the pattern looks good, as shown below , run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 124. ...
... Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it to start printing the nozzle check pattern. 122 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel You can run a cleaning cycle if ... after three cleaning cycles, run a cleaning cycle as described on page 124. If the nozzles are missing or deflected, as shown below , the print head is selected, then press r. 3. If the pattern looks good, as shown below , run a power cleaning cycle as described on page 124. ...
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... PATTERN and press r. 5. Make sure paper is selected. Select ON: EVERY PAGE to have a nozzle check pattern printed on roll paper. 6. Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1. This process uses a very small amount of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically ... necessary. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 123 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Prior to happen or turn this feature off. You can also have the nozzle check pattern printed before each print job, or ON: EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF. You can specify how ...
... PATTERN and press r. 5. Make sure paper is selected. Select ON: EVERY PAGE to have a nozzle check pattern printed on roll paper. 6. Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1. This process uses a very small amount of the following, then press OK: • ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically ... necessary. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 123 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Prior to happen or turn this feature off. You can also have the nozzle check pattern printed before each print job, or ON: EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF. You can specify how ...
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...on page 123. 2. You may need to replace a low cartridge to run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ...EXECUTE (POWERFUL), then press OK to start the cleaning cycle. • Clean all colors-Press d until MANUAL CLEANING is not sufficient to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Running Cleaning Cycles You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Press d to select YES, then press OK to start...
...on page 123. 2. You may need to replace a low cartridge to run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ...EXECUTE (POWERFUL), then press OK to start the cleaning cycle. • Clean all colors-Press d until MANUAL CLEANING is not sufficient to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a last resort. Running Cleaning Cycles You can reinsert the old cartridge. 1. Press d to select YES, then press OK to start...