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... 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 in the Paper Tray 21 Using the Front... 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 Cutter 38 Printing Trim Lines 39 Adjusting the Platen Gap for ...
... 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 in the Paper Tray 21 Using the Front... 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 Cutter 38 Printing Trim Lines 39 Adjusting the Platen Gap for ...
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... 109 Cleaning the Printer 111 Transporting or Storing the Printer 111 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 112 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 113 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 113 Macintosh ...113 Windows 114 5 Solving Problems 115 Diagnosing Problems 115 Checking Error Messages and Lights 116 Improving Print Quality 120 Solving Operational Problems 123 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 125 Solving Paper Problems 126 Clearing Roll Paper Jams 127 Clearing Paper Tray Jams 129 Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual...
... 109 Cleaning the Printer 111 Transporting or Storing the Printer 111 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 112 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 113 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver 113 Macintosh ...113 Windows 114 5 Solving Problems 115 Diagnosing Problems 115 Checking Error Messages and Lights 116 Improving Print Quality 120 Solving Operational Problems 123 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems 125 Solving Paper Problems 126 Clearing Roll Paper Jams 127 Clearing Paper Tray Jams 129 Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual...
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...- 2- In addition, you can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option Part number EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand C4000STAND Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet™) Type-B Print Server C12C824052 (interface card)* Paper Roller ...manuals from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit the EPSON StoreSM at http://prographics.epson. 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...
...- 2- In addition, you can order these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment and software Option Part number EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand C4000STAND Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet™) Type-B Print Server C12C824052 (interface card)* Paper Roller ...manuals from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit the EPSON StoreSM at http://prographics.epson. 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...
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...EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. Selecting Media for instructions. 17 wide (203 to keep the paper tightly wound. See page 41 for Your Printer You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. com) or your printer • Printing on EPSON...; Selecting media for your authorized EPSON dealer. core: 4 in . 17 Chapter 1: Handling Paper and Other Media The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using roll paper • Loading paper manually • Optimizing the settings for...
...EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. Selecting Media for instructions. 17 wide (203 to keep the paper tightly wound. See page 41 for Your Printer You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. com) or your printer • Printing on EPSON...; Selecting media for your authorized EPSON dealer. core: 4 in . 17 Chapter 1: Handling Paper and Other Media The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheet paper • Using roll paper • Loading paper manually • Optimizing the settings for...
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...22 inches. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can leave your bare hands. make sure it manually, as those included in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place... Media Guidelines for Using EPSON Media Follow these additional guidelines for 17" × 22" sheets. • If you're using fine art paper or other media. The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 accepts sheets ranging from ...select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in your printer driver software before you print on the spindle when you send your printer software. • Keep unused media in its original package....
...22 inches. Using Cut Sheet Paper You can leave your bare hands. make sure it manually, as those included in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place... Media Guidelines for Using EPSON Media Follow these additional guidelines for 17" × 22" sheets. • If you're using fine art paper or other media. The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 accepts sheets ranging from ...select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in your printer driver software before you print on the spindle when you send your printer software. • Keep unused media in its original package....
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...S041351 Velvet Fine Art Paper (Load 260 gsm 19 mil in top manual slot only.) 8.5" × 11" 13" × 19" S041636 S041637 UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper* (Load in the printer, ensure high-quality results. EPSON cut sheet media available for other media that may be available. ...Handling Paper and Other Media | 19 Note: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. EPSON papers, which are specially designed for the inks used in front manual slot only...
...S041351 Velvet Fine Art Paper (Load 260 gsm 19 mil in top manual slot only.) 8.5" × 11" 13" × 19" S041636 S041637 UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper* (Load in the printer, ensure high-quality results. EPSON cut sheet media available for other media that may be available. ...Handling Paper and Other Media | 19 Note: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. EPSON papers, which are specially designed for the inks used in front manual slot only...
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...8226; Proofing Paper Semimatte • Enhanced Matte Paper • Watercolor Paper - Radiant White • Velevet Fine Art Paper • Plain Paper Front manual feed slot • Smooth Fine Art Paper • Textured Fine Art Paper • Enhanced Poster Board 1-20 Make sure you use the correct paper ... special media. 20 | Handling Paper and Other Media Cut Sheet Paper Paths In addition to the paper tray, two paper paths are available for EPSON media, as listed below: Paper tray • Premium Semigloss Photo Paper • Premium Luster Photo Paper • Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ...
...8226; Proofing Paper Semimatte • Enhanced Matte Paper • Watercolor Paper - Radiant White • Velevet Fine Art Paper • Plain Paper Front manual feed slot • Smooth Fine Art Paper • Textured Fine Art Paper • Enhanced Poster Board 1-20 Make sure you use the correct paper ... special media. 20 | Handling Paper and Other Media Cut Sheet Paper Paths In addition to the paper tray, two paper paths are available for EPSON media, as listed below: Paper tray • Premium Semigloss Photo Paper • Premium Luster Photo Paper • Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ...
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Make sure the printer is not bent when it feeds into printing position. 1. Release the paper lever. 3. This provides a straight-through paper path. Open the top cover. 1-27 Be sure to allow enough room behind the printer so the paper is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the sheet icon appears on fine art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 59 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick, you need to print on the LCD display. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 27 Using the Front Manual Feed Slot If you want to use the manual feed slot.
Make sure the printer is not bent when it feeds into printing position. 1. Release the paper lever. 3. This provides a straight-through paper path. Open the top cover. 1-27 Be sure to allow enough room behind the printer so the paper is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the sheet icon appears on fine art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 59 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick, you need to print on the LCD display. 2. Handling Paper and Other Media | 27 Using the Front Manual Feed Slot If you want to use the manual feed slot.
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...display. 2. You can also use the top manual feed slot for other types of the printer. Make sure the printer is not raised. 1-30 30 | Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Top Manual Feed Slot You must use this feed slot for EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and Velvet Fine Art... Paper. The printer automatically feeds the sheet into printing position. 3. Make sure the roll paper support is turned on...
...display. 2. You can also use the top manual feed slot for other types of the printer. Make sure the printer is not raised. 1-30 30 | Handling Paper and Other Media Using the Top Manual Feed Slot You must use this feed slot for EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and Velvet Fine Art... Paper. The printer automatically feeds the sheet into printing position. 3. Make sure the roll paper support is turned on...
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...is a simple process. Handling Paper and Other Media | 31 Note: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. Unless otherwise noted, these media have a 3-inch core and require the optional ... Using Roll Paper You can use cutter.) S041745 PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for the printer. EPSON roll media Paper type Weight Thickness Size Code Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) (3" core, ...roll paper with a 2- com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for other media that may be available. Manually switching from one paper roll to 17 inches wide. Radiant White Media ...
...is a simple process. Handling Paper and Other Media | 31 Note: Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. Unless otherwise noted, these media have a 3-inch core and require the optional ... Using Roll Paper You can use cutter.) S041745 PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for the printer. EPSON roll media Paper type Weight Thickness Size Code Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) (3" core, ...roll paper with a 2- com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for other media that may be available. Manually switching from one paper roll to 17 inches wide. Radiant White Media ...
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... cutter/trimmer or scissors rather than the built-in cutter. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the or button to cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job. 3. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you need to match the cutting position on... the paper with the built-in cutter. Follow these steps to release Cutting Paper Manually with the built-in Cutter When you're not using the auto cut setting, you see the icon. 2. 38 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3. ...
... cutter/trimmer or scissors rather than the built-in cutter. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the or button to cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job. 3. Before you print, press the Paper Source button until you need to match the cutting position on... the paper with the built-in cutter. Follow these steps to release Cutting Paper Manually with the built-in Cutter When you're not using the auto cut setting, you see the icon. 2. 38 | Handling Paper and Other Media 3. ...
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... menu. 2-53 See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you may see a sliver of each image...the images and trims each screen in cutter. 3. Available only when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Note: If you may lose your document. This...the control panel. 2. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter. Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 53 Note: These settings override settings made the correct settings for your ...
... menu. 2-53 See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you may see a sliver of each image...the images and trims each screen in cutter. 3. Available only when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Note: If you may lose your document. This...the control panel. 2. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter. Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 53 Note: These settings override settings made the correct settings for your ...
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...printing on roll paper, see the page setup dialog box: 2. Select Paper Tray, Manual Feed, or one of the Roll Paper sizes from the CD-ROM. Make the settings you have installed the EPSON printer driver and utilities from the Paper Source list. If you need to print, and select...Macintosh OS 9.x Before you print, make sure you want to select your printer in the Chooser. For instructions on any dialog box. You also need more information about print options, click the ? 58 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for making the best use of your paper. If you additional ...
...printing on roll paper, see the page setup dialog box: 2. Select Paper Tray, Manual Feed, or one of the Roll Paper sizes from the CD-ROM. Make the settings you have installed the EPSON printer driver and utilities from the Paper Source list. If you need to print, and select...Macintosh OS 9.x Before you print, make sure you want to select your printer in the Chooser. For instructions on any dialog box. You also need more information about print options, click the ? 58 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for making the best use of your paper. If you additional ...
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... and Borderless Printing Although you can select borderless printing for Macintosh | 59 Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Follow these steps to Paper Tray or Manual Feed): • Standard makes the bottom margin larger than the image size. 2-59 Margins are required at ...your settings, click OK. Open the file you can select the size of the page. button on roll paper: 1. Printing with EPSON Drivers for cut sheets. If you expect. However, EPSON recommends creating a custom paper size that is set to print on any dialog box. 5.
... and Borderless Printing Although you can select borderless printing for Macintosh | 59 Note: Many application settings override the printer's page setup options. Follow these steps to Paper Tray or Manual Feed): • Standard makes the bottom margin larger than the image size. 2-59 Margins are required at ...your settings, click OK. Open the file you can select the size of the page. button on roll paper: 1. Printing with EPSON Drivers for cut sheets. If you expect. However, EPSON recommends creating a custom paper size that is set to print on any dialog box. 5.
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...extends the space between the images and trims each print individually. See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you want for borderless printing. • Single Cut causes the images to be cut with... EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 61 Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 5. Print your settings, click OK. 9. Choose this setting if ...
...extends the space between the images and trims each print individually. See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you want for borderless printing. • Single Cut causes the images to be cut with... EPSON Drivers for Macintosh | 61 Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 5. Print your settings, click OK. 9. Choose this setting if ...
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Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Follow the instructions below for roll paper. Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1. Always...source you expect. For more information about printing on page 80 for choosing paper and layout options. 78 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for margins, orientation, paper saving, sizing your image, and double-sided printing. When you're finished choosing print options...get the results you 're using (Paper Tray, Roll Paper, Roll Paper (Banner), or Manual Feed) from the Paper Source list. You see page 80, 3-78
Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Follow the instructions below for roll paper. Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options 1. Always...source you expect. For more information about printing on page 80 for choosing paper and layout options. 78 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for margins, orientation, paper saving, sizing your image, and double-sided printing. When you're finished choosing print options...get the results you 're using (Paper Tray, Roll Paper, Roll Paper (Banner), or Manual Feed) from the Paper Source list. You see page 80, 3-78
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...as the paper size. Select User Defined. See page 38 for instructions on heavy media that must be printed end-to be cut with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 81 Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you specify in hundredths of each image. • ...Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print individually. With borderless printing, you want to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without borders. 4. Select the size of the following Auto Cut settings: • Off disables automatic cutting. To make...
...as the paper size. Select User Defined. See page 38 for instructions on heavy media that must be printed end-to be cut with EPSON Drivers for Windows | 81 Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you specify in hundredths of each image. • ...Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print individually. With borderless printing, you want to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without borders. 4. Select the size of the following Auto Cut settings: • Off disables automatic cutting. To make...
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100 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer It takes about 7 minutes to exit the head alignment mode. If you want to replace a low ink cartridge before you can perform a manual head alignment. When the uni-directional alignment is low, you start. When done, press the Pause button to run the... the bi-directional black alignment process, which is finished, press the button until you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process is best to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can replace it is completely automatic and takes about...
100 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer It takes about 7 minutes to exit the head alignment mode. If you want to replace a low ink cartridge before you can perform a manual head alignment. When the uni-directional alignment is low, you start. When done, press the Pause button to run the... the bi-directional black alignment process, which is finished, press the button until you don't open the top cover or turn off the printer during this process is best to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can replace it is completely automatic and takes about...
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...completely full, the printer stops working and MNT TK FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the tank is almost full, the message MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from the system during manual and automatic print ...number C12C890071). 4-109 You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for your printer from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by viewing its status using the SelecType menu (see page 95)...
...completely full, the printer stops working and MNT TK FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the tank is almost full, the message MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD. Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) Replacement tanks are available from the system during manual and automatic print ...number C12C890071). 4-109 You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for your printer from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by viewing its status using the SelecType menu (see page 95)...
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... loaded does not match the source selected. Response Press the Paper Source button to the printer. TRAY Light Paper light on or flash. You're using the wrong printer driver. See page 27 for instructions. 5-116 See loaded manually. Press the Pause button and hold it for correcting the problem. Make sure you...
... loaded does not match the source selected. Response Press the Paper Source button to the printer. TRAY Light Paper light on or flash. You're using the wrong printer driver. See page 27 for instructions. 5-116 See loaded manually. Press the Pause button and hold it for correcting the problem. Make sure you...