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... or alterations to this information as applied to strictly comply with these EPSON printers. EPSON is designed only for any use of Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON ESC/P, and MicroWeave are service marks, of this product, or (... other printers. Photo Enhance and EPSON UltraChrome are trademarks, and EPSON Preferred and EPSON Store are registered trademarks of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall...
... or alterations to this information as applied to strictly comply with these EPSON printers. EPSON is designed only for any use of Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON ESC/P, and MicroWeave are service marks, of this product, or (... other printers. Photo Enhance and EPSON UltraChrome are trademarks, and EPSON Preferred and EPSON Store are registered trademarks of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. It also tells you have a problem. Tips contain additional hints on using a web browser, such as Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions...
... paper, and replacing ink cartridges. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. It also tells you have a problem. Tips contain additional hints on using a web browser, such as Netscape® Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions...
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Introduction | 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you print on an unstable surface or...the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related problems. 13 Avoid areas subject to reduce air pollution caused by two people. • When setting up the printer, make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 85 lb (without ink or paper...
Introduction | 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you print on an unstable surface or...the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related problems. 13 Avoid areas subject to reduce air pollution caused by two people. • When setting up the printer, make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The printer weighs about 85 lb (without ink or paper...
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... at lower quality. • Flip Horizontal for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. • No Color Adjustment Disables color management in Photoshop or other problems common to digital camera images or choose special tone and... effect settings. • ColorSync lets you select from the three Color Adjustment modes. 66 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Tip: If you turn off color...
... at lower quality. • Flip Horizontal for mapping colors to your application, rather than in the printer driver. • No Color Adjustment Disables color management in Photoshop or other problems common to digital camera images or choose special tone and... effect settings. • ColorSync lets you select from the three Color Adjustment modes. 66 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Tip: If you turn off color...
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..., saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. 7. Printing with other problems common to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button. 3-85 If you are using non...-EPSON media and you can also choose from the three Color Control modes. In most cases, you will ...
..., saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. 7. Printing with other problems common to fine-tune its performance, click the Paper Config button. 3-85 If you are using non...-EPSON media and you can also choose from the three Color Control modes. In most cases, you will ...
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... Click Start, point to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. • All other users who share the printer. 88 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for instructions. You can use the Speed and Progress utility to deselect it off. Click... to improve printing speed. 1. You see how much ink you can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want to appear on your printer icon and select Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences. 2. You also see the Speed & Progress window: Note: If...
... Click Start, point to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. • All other users who share the printer. 88 | Printing with EPSON Drivers for instructions. You can use the Speed and Progress utility to deselect it off. Click... to improve printing speed. 1. You see how much ink you can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want to appear on your printer icon and select Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences. 2. You also see the Speed & Progress window: Note: If...
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... buttons to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the following : • Print a hex dump for diagnosing problems • Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer's control panel menus • Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle...
... buttons to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the following : • Print a hex dump for diagnosing problems • Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer's control panel menus • Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter • Run a "super strong" cleaning cycle...
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... error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your printer, you 're using the EPSON printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your computer and run a nozzle...
... error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your printer, you 're using the EPSON printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your computer and run a nozzle...
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... Pause button and light Menu button Left arrow or paper source button When your printer. Explanation Paper loaded does not match the source selected. Cut sheet needs to be loaded manually. See page 27 for correcting the problem. Cut sheet needs to be Load the sheet in alphabetical order and includes an...
... Pause button and light Menu button Left arrow or paper source button When your printer. Explanation Paper loaded does not match the source selected. Cut sheet needs to be loaded manually. See page 27 for correcting the problem. Cut sheet needs to be Load the sheet in alphabetical order and includes an...
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... - B Ink light on - - Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact EPSON as to lock the ink are empty (printing stops). position. One or both ink levers Pull...If you are nearly empty (printing continues). You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. described on page 11. MNT TNK NEAR FULL MNT TNK FULL - Borderless setting selected for ... paper released position while lever all the way forward, to install the wrong ink cartridge. Solving Problems | 117 Message INK LOW INK OUT INVALID INK CARTRIDGE Light B Ink light flashing B Ink light...
... - B Ink light on - - Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact EPSON as to lock the ink are empty (printing stops). position. One or both ink levers Pull...If you are nearly empty (printing continues). You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. described on page 11. MNT TNK NEAR FULL MNT TNK FULL - Borderless setting selected for ... paper released position while lever all the way forward, to install the wrong ink cartridge. Solving Problems | 117 Message INK LOW INK OUT INVALID INK CARTRIDGE Light B Ink light flashing B Ink light...
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... on page 107. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact EPSON. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer. Replace the rear cover. Printer cannot detect paper. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. See page 127 for 3... seconds. No paper is too thick for instructions. Move the paper lever. was not cut sheets, make sure the paper is not inserted far page 27 for head cleaning. 118 | Solving Problems...
... on page 107. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact EPSON. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer. Replace the rear cover. Printer cannot detect paper. PAPER NOT CUT error Reload paper. See page 127 for 3... seconds. No paper is too thick for instructions. Move the paper lever. was not cut sheets, make sure the paper is not inserted far page 27 for head cleaning. 118 | Solving Problems...
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...out the green tab to the secured position. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described on . Ink cartridge chip error. appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. You must install the cartridges that came ...will not work. Paper lever was SelecType menu system. Close the top cover. - Solving Problems | 119 Message SERVICE REQ. See page 111. Start printing again from the beginning for your printer. If the message present. If you must use the ink cartridges designed for best results...
...out the green tab to the secured position. If the message remains, contact EPSON as described on . Ink cartridge chip error. appears again, clear the error before you selected in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. You must install the cartridges that came ...will not work. Paper lever was SelecType menu system. Close the top cover. - Solving Problems | 119 Message SERVICE REQ. See page 111. Start printing again from the beginning for your printer. If the message present. If you must use the ink cartridges designed for best results...
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... • When you send a print job, make sure the printable side is face down in the printer software is correct for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on ink. For more information, see if you are set correctly. Solution ... 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 instructions. • Align the print head. 120 | Solving Problems Problem Your print has horizontal banding. Check these suggestions help, try the solutions below.
... • When you send a print job, make sure the printable side is face down in the printer software is correct for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on ink. For more information, see if you are set correctly. Solution ... 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 instructions. • Align the print head. 120 | Solving Problems Problem Your print has horizontal banding. Check these suggestions help, try the solutions below.
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... or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is face down in the tray. ◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer driver. Solving Problems | 121 Problem Solution Your print is face down in the tray. ◗...Mac OS 9), or page 85 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-EPSON media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you must turn off High Speed in Photoshop...
... or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is face down in the tray. ◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer driver. Solving Problems | 121 Problem Solution Your print is face down in the tray. ◗...Mac OS 9), or page 85 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-EPSON media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you must turn off High Speed in Photoshop...
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122 | Solving Problems Problem Your print has gaps or appears faint. When you ...described on very thin paper. Use your ink supply is correct for the media you're printing on non-EPSON media, you 're printing on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 96)....the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is too wide. Use your printer software (page 51 for Mac OS X, page 67 for Mac OS 9, or page 86 for instructions. ◗... the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 39 for Windows) to WIDE or WIDER.
122 | Solving Problems Problem Your print has gaps or appears faint. When you ...described on very thin paper. Use your ink supply is correct for the media you're printing on non-EPSON media, you 're printing on . ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 96)....the Media Type setting in your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is too wide. Use your printer software (page 51 for Mac OS X, page 67 for Mac OS 9, or page 86 for instructions. ◗... the paper thickness setting, drying time, or color density. See page 39 for Windows) to WIDE or WIDER.
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...or timer. • The interface cable is smeared. Solving Operational Problems If you can't turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. If not, turn the printer on, if it toward the printable side. Contact EPSON for assistance. (See page 11 for details.) If none of... your print is securely connected to the printer and your system. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer's rating label. Solving Problems | 123 Problem The bottom edge ...
...or timer. • The interface cable is smeared. Solving Operational Problems If you can't turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. If not, turn the printer on, if it toward the printable side. Contact EPSON for assistance. (See page 11 for details.) If none of... your print is securely connected to the printer and your system. • The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the printer's rating label. Solving Problems | 123 Problem The bottom edge ...
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...Apple menu and double-click the Memory icon (Mac OS 9). Make sure your printer driver is selected in your Macintosh, select Control Panel from the EPSON website at http://prographics.epson.com. 5-124 To increase the available memory in the Print using the following... for the messages beginning on the control panel. 124 | Solving Problems Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. ◗ If the Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for your printer, then select Properties. Check the display message and lights on page...
...Apple menu and double-click the Memory icon (Mac OS 9). Make sure your printer driver is selected in your Macintosh, select Control Panel from the EPSON website at http://prographics.epson.com. 5-124 To increase the available memory in the Print using the following... for the messages beginning on the control panel. 124 | Solving Problems Problem Solution The printer stops printing unexpectedly. ◗ If the Pause light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance procedure or waiting for your printer, then select Properties. Check the display message and lights on page...
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... with the cutter. ◗ Make sure appears on -screen SP 4000 Reference Guide for instructions. If not, press the Paper Source button to reset the printer. A ruled line on page 99. Solving Problems | 125 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below... be cut with the built-in at both ends. appears to cut . ◗ The paper cutter blade may be dull. Color images print in black ◗ Make sure Color/B&W Photo is correct. See page 49 (Mac OS X) page 66 (Mac OS 9) or page 84 (Windows) for more information...
... with the cutter. ◗ Make sure appears on -screen SP 4000 Reference Guide for instructions. If not, press the Paper Source button to reset the printer. A ruled line on page 99. Solving Problems | 125 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below... be cut with the built-in at both ends. appears to cut . ◗ The paper cutter blade may be dull. Color images print in black ◗ Make sure Color/B&W Photo is correct. See page 49 (Mac OS X) page 66 (Mac OS 9) or page 84 (Windows) for more information...
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... ◗ Choose a lower resolution in a brightly lit area. Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try adjusting the paper suction setting. See pages 17 and 138 to the printer: either IEEE 1394 FireWire or USB 2.0. The paper sensors may not operate ... Make sure no foreign objects are correct. 5-126 If you 're using background printing, select EPSON Monitor IV (Mac OS 9) and increase its memory requirements. ◗ Consider upgrading your printer software for more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try one or more ...
... ◗ Choose a lower resolution in a brightly lit area. Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try adjusting the paper suction setting. See pages 17 and 138 to the printer: either IEEE 1394 FireWire or USB 2.0. The paper sensors may not operate ... Make sure no foreign objects are correct. 5-126 If you 're using background printing, select EPSON Monitor IV (Mac OS 9) and increase its memory requirements. ◗ Consider upgrading your printer software for more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try one or more ...