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...System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 13 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Handling Paper and Other Media 17 Selecting Media for Your Printer 17 Guidelines for Using EPSON Media 18 Using Cut Sheet Paper 18 Cut Sheet Paper Paths 20 Loading Paper ... Feed Slot 30 Using Roll Paper 31 Roll Paper Guidelines 32 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 33 Placing the Paper in the Printer 33 Removing Paper from the Spindle 37 Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper 37 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in ...
...System Requirements 11 Windows System Requirements 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 13 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 1 Handling Paper and Other Media 17 Selecting Media for Your Printer 17 Guidelines for Using EPSON Media 18 Using Cut Sheet Paper 18 Cut Sheet Paper Paths 20 Loading Paper ... Feed Slot 30 Using Roll Paper 31 Roll Paper Guidelines 32 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle 33 Placing the Paper in the Printer 33 Removing Paper from the Spindle 37 Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper 37 Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in ...
Printer Guide
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... Aligning the Print Head 99 Replacing Ink Cartridges 100 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks 105 Changing the Date and Time 105 Using the Maintenance Mode 105 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 107 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 109 Cleaning the Printer 111 Transporting or Storing the Printer 111 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 112 Setting Up the...
... Aligning the Print Head 99 Replacing Ink Cartridges 100 Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks 105 Changing the Date and Time 105 Using the Maintenance Mode 105 Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 107 Replacing the Maintenance Tank 109 Cleaning the Printer 111 Transporting or Storing the Printer 111 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 112 Setting Up the...
Printer Guide
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8 | Contents A Installing the Optional Print Server Card 133 Removing the Print Server Card 134 B Specifications 135 Printing 135 Environmental 136 Electrical 136 Dimensions 136 Operating Depth 137 Weight 137 Packing Dimensions and Weight 137 Printer Interfaces 137 Safety Approvals 138 Media 138 Roll Paper 138 Cut Sheets 138 Printable Area 139 Ink Cartridges 139 Index 141 -8
8 | Contents A Installing the Optional Print Server Card 133 Removing the Print Server Card 134 B Specifications 135 Printing 135 Environmental 136 Electrical 136 Dimensions 136 Operating Depth 137 Weight 137 Packing Dimensions and Weight 137 Printer Interfaces 137 Safety Approvals 138 Media 138 Roll Paper 138 Cut Sheets 138 Printable Area 139 Ink Cartridges 139 Index 141 -8
Printer Guide
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...hints on how to set up your printer and install the software. • The video CD-ROM, Mastering Your Printer, offers expert advice on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid ...Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips These symbols are used in case you how to maintain your printer to your printer for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. For additional ...
...hints on how to set up your printer and install the software. • The video CD-ROM, Mastering Your Printer, offers expert advice on the CD-ROM provides additional information about your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid ...Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips These symbols are used in case you how to maintain your printer to your printer for daily use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head, and understanding error messages. For additional ...
Printer Guide
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...) 463-7766 for details. or 3-inch C12C811171 Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** Ink Cartridges Paper (roll and sheet) Part number C12C890071 C12C815291 See page 102 for a complete listing. Check the...
...) 463-7766 for details. or 3-inch C12C811171 Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) - 2- Options and Accessories Your EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** Ink Cartridges Paper (roll and sheet) Part number C12C890071 C12C815291 See page 102 for a complete listing. Check the...
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... CD-ROM or DVD drive for dealer referral. At this site, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. You can download drivers and other files, look at least 2GB of free...have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for installing the printer software 11 Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to change without ...
... CD-ROM or DVD drive for dealer referral. At this site, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. You can download drivers and other files, look at least 2GB of free...have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for installing the printer software 11 Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to change without ...
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...gets in a cool, dark location. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them immediately with soap and water. This could result in performance. Introduction | 15 • Power down the printer from direct sunlight. if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged...• Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area, or the green IC chip on your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. ...
...gets in a cool, dark location. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them immediately with soap and water. This could result in performance. Introduction | 15 • Power down the printer from direct sunlight. if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged...• Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area, or the green IC chip on your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during printing. • To avoid damaging the printer, do not drink the ink. • Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. ...
Printer Guide
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...print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the ... menu system on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. 93 93 Chapter 4: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 requires very little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide ...
...print head • Replacing ink cartridges • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the ... menu system on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. 93 93 Chapter 4: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 requires very little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide ...
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... Press Menu again to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service technician. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. The amount of ink left or the component life is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows...service life remaining 4-94 Press the button so you can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. You see page 96 for instructions on the LCD panel. 94 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see PRINT. 5. Follow ...
... Press Menu again to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service technician. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. The amount of ink left or the component life is loaded in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of various printer parts. Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows...service life remaining 4-94 Press the button so you can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. You see page 96 for instructions on the LCD panel. 94 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see PRINT. 5. Follow ...
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...you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of your cartridges is completely automatic and takes about 7 minutes. 11. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. When the uni-..., this process. 9. Make sure you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process is low, you should check your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you can replace it is also completely automatic and...
...you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of your cartridges is completely automatic and takes about 7 minutes. 11. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. When the uni-..., this process. 9. Make sure you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process is low, you should check your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. Replacing Ink Cartridges Before you begin a large print job, you can replace it is also completely automatic and...
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... When the red B ink light is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is almost out of ink. When the light stays on the LCD panel), the indicated cartridge is empty. You can continue printing. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 The easiest ...way to ship the printer. 4-101 It's a good idea to 6 months. You must replace the cartridge before you can install any combination of empty 110 ml cartridges on hand at all times in case you have a replacement cartridge. Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to keep...
... When the red B ink light is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is almost out of ink. When the light stays on the LCD panel), the indicated cartridge is empty. You can continue printing. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 101 The easiest ...way to ship the printer. 4-101 It's a good idea to 6 months. You must replace the cartridge before you can install any combination of empty 110 ml cartridges on hand at all times in case you have a replacement cartridge. Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to keep...
Printer Guide
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... color of the cartridge whose light is powered on or flashing. In Canada, please call EPSON at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. This is the cartridge you start, make sure the printer is on . 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: You must leave the ink compartment door open it . Before you need to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Then follow these cartridges...
... color of the cartridge whose light is powered on or flashing. In Canada, please call EPSON at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. This is the cartridge you start, make sure the printer is on . 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: You must leave the ink compartment door open it . Before you need to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Then follow these cartridges...
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..., flush them for transporting the printer if necessary. 5. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Remove the empty ink cartridge from its package. 6. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 4-103 Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 3. If ink gets in your hands, wash...
..., flush them for transporting the printer if necessary. 5. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Remove the empty ink cartridge from its package. 6. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 4-103 Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 103 3. If ink gets in your hands, wash...
Printer Guide
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... other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel). 2. 110 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to replace the tank: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any ink cartridges, replace them after inserting the new maintenance tank. 4-110 Insert the new tank. 6. Hold it upright...
... other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel). 2. 110 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to replace the tank: 1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any ink cartridges, replace them after inserting the new maintenance tank. 4-110 Insert the new tank. 6. Hold it upright...
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... building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact EPSON to a pallet. Make sure the printer is dirty, clean it several times a year. 1. Use a soft brush attachment to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you must repack...to request them. If the outer case is turned off . Otherwise, the printer may be lifted by two people. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from the paper tray. Cleaning the Printer To keep your system. 2. If the paper path accidentally gets soiled with...
... building), raise the ink levers and have these items, contact EPSON to a pallet. Make sure the printer is dirty, clean it several times a year. 1. Use a soft brush attachment to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you must repack...to request them. If the outer case is turned off . Otherwise, the printer may be lifted by two people. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from the paper tray. Cleaning the Printer To keep your system. 2. If the paper path accidentally gets soiled with...
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... print head by pushing the green tab to remove the tape before shipping the printer. If you are using the 110 ml ink cartridges, leave them installed. 112 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: To avoid spilling ink and damaging the printer, you must be powered on and remove the following parts: • All paper or...
... print head by pushing the green tab to remove the tape before shipping the printer. If you are using the 110 ml ink cartridges, leave them installed. 112 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: To avoid spilling ink and damaging the printer, you must be powered on and remove the following parts: • All paper or...
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... PAPER Paper light on the control panel and printer software. Paper light on page 11. Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact EPSON as to install the wrong ink cartridge. The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. for instructions. inserted. TRAY LOWER INK LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LEVER MNT REQ. See page 109 is...
... PAPER Paper light on the control panel and printer software. Paper light on page 11. Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact EPSON as to install the wrong ink cartridge. The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. for instructions. inserted. TRAY LOWER INK LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LEVER MNT REQ. See page 109 is...
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...installed. See the documentation that came with the card. Paper has jammed in the printer and load more information. Reload paper if necessary. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact EPSON. Then load paper and resend the job. The rear cover has been removed. ...make sure the paper is not inserted far page 27 for head cleaning. See is flat. Printer could not feed Remove the print. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. See page 127 for 3 seconds. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if ...
...installed. See the documentation that came with the card. Paper has jammed in the printer and load more information. Reload paper if necessary. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact EPSON. Then load paper and resend the job. The rear cover has been removed. ...make sure the paper is not inserted far page 27 for head cleaning. See is flat. Printer could not feed Remove the print. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. See page 127 for 3 seconds. Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if ...
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... message remains, contact EPSON as described on . Pull the lever all the way forward, to unlock the print head. You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. An error has occurred. Close the top cover. - SET INK CRTG SET PAPER LEVER TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CARTRIDGE WRONG PAPER SIZE Light...
... message remains, contact EPSON as described on . Pull the lever all the way forward, to unlock the print head. You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. An error has occurred. Close the top cover. - SET INK CRTG SET PAPER LEVER TOP COVER OPEN UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CARTRIDGE WRONG PAPER SIZE Light...
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...: ◗ Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for adjusting the paper feed. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non-EPSON media, see if the RIP provides a method for the media you're printing on. ◗...8226; When you send a print job, make sure the printable side is face down in the printer software is correct for overlapping dark lines. ◗ If you are set correctly. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or 4 (Windows). For more information, see ...
...: ◗ Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for adjusting the paper feed. Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non-EPSON media, see if the RIP provides a method for the media you're printing on. ◗...8226; When you send a print job, make sure the printable side is face down in the printer software is correct for overlapping dark lines. ◗ If you are set correctly. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or 4 (Windows). For more information, see ...