Printer Guide
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... Guide included on the printer to keep working its best. 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 ...printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the SelecType 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...
... Guide included on the printer to keep working its best. 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 ...printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the SelecType 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...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 1 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Parts - roll paper cover top cover paper lever control panel paper lever ink cartridge compartments roll paper spindle AC inlet exhaust port cover USB interface connector IEEE 1394 FireWire® interface connector Printer Specifications Printing Printing... method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Photo ink set: Black: 180 nozzles × 3 (photo black, matte black, light black) Color: 180 nozzles × 5 (cyan,...
... Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 1 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Parts - roll paper cover top cover paper lever control panel paper lever ink cartridge compartments roll paper spindle AC inlet exhaust port cover USB interface connector IEEE 1394 FireWire® interface connector Printer Specifications Printing Printing... method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Photo ink set: Black: 180 nozzles × 3 (photo black, matte black, light black) Color: 180 nozzles × 5 (cyan,...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Paper and Other Media Epson papers, which are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson StylusRIP Professional 2.0 Software Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet) Type-B Print Server (interface card) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Radiant White 13" × 19": S041351 Epson Velvet Fine - Epson Stylus Pro 4000... - The following optional equipment and software are especially designed for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 4 - Resistant Canvas for your printer. Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to roll paper and 17"×...
...Epson Paper and Other Media Epson papers, which are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson StylusRIP Professional 2.0 Software Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet) Type-B Print Server (interface card) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2- Radiant White 13" × 19": S041351 Epson Velvet Fine - Epson Stylus Pro 4000... - The following optional equipment and software are especially designed for 3 seconds to clean the print head. 4 - Resistant Canvas for your printer. Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to roll paper and 17"×...
Product Information Guide
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...while loading paper. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 5 PAPER FEED SHEET - MEDIA FROM P. Cut sheet needs to cancel the print job. If you must use the ink cartridges designed for your printer. Paper lever is in printer software is not loaded straight. TRAY Light Paper ... maintenance Replace the tank is almost full. The maintenance tank is fully inserted (page 11). Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. See the documentation that came with your printer. Install ink cartridges or lower the ink lever (page 7). TRAY INK LOW B Ink light...
...while loading paper. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 5 PAPER FEED SHEET - MEDIA FROM P. Cut sheet needs to cancel the print job. If you must use the ink cartridges designed for your printer. Paper lever is in printer software is not loaded straight. TRAY Light Paper ... maintenance Replace the tank is almost full. The maintenance tank is fully inserted (page 11). Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. See the documentation that came with your printer. Install ink cartridges or lower the ink lever (page 7). TRAY INK LOW B Ink light...
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... on Explanation Response The print head is loaded. Ink cartridge chip error. Reload paper if necessary. Then load paper and resend the job. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. Paper slipped and fed into the printer. Load paper. Paper ran out. Printer cannot detect paper. Printer could not feed the printer page. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Message/ Light PAPER NOT...
... on Explanation Response The print head is loaded. Ink cartridge chip error. Reload paper if necessary. Then load paper and resend the job. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. Paper slipped and fed into the printer. Load paper. Paper ran out. Printer cannot detect paper. Printer could not feed the printer page. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Message/ Light PAPER NOT...
Product Information Guide
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... print head to see if any nozzles are missing from the printout, you 'll have to its package. 6. Running a Nozzle Check and Cleaning Cycle If your printer utility software. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: Mac OS® X: Open the Epson Printer ...in a third-party RIP. Mac OS 9.x: Select Print, then click the utility button in the Printer Guide. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it , and automatically run a cleaning ...
... print head to see if any nozzles are missing from the printout, you 'll have to its package. 6. Running a Nozzle Check and Cleaning Cycle If your printer utility software. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities: Mac OS® X: Open the Epson Printer ...in a third-party RIP. Mac OS 9.x: Select Print, then click the utility button in the Printer Guide. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it , and automatically run a cleaning ...
Product Information Guide
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... Menu . Press the button to align the print head using the printer utility software, it's best to align from the printer's control panel if the normal cleaning process is the correct thickness setting for assistance. Again, this process. 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click...
... Menu . Press the button to align the print head using the printer utility software, it's best to align from the printer's control panel if the normal cleaning process is the correct thickness setting for assistance. Again, this process. 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click...
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...that do not work with the cutter, see CUTTER REPL. 3. You see the Printer Guide. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade. WARNING: The blade is displayed. 5. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 If you want to the right. Press Menu again. Insert the new ... alignment process, you see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again. The print head moves to exit the head alignment mode. Be careful when removing it. 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 11. Replacing the Cutter Blade If you notice that the printer is closed. 1. Make sure that your electronic Reference Guide for ...
...that do not work with the cutter, see CUTTER REPL. 3. You see the Printer Guide. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade. WARNING: The blade is displayed. 5. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 If you want to the right. Press Menu again. Insert the new ... alignment process, you see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again. The print head moves to exit the head alignment mode. Be careful when removing it. 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 11. Replacing the Cutter Blade If you notice that the printer is closed. 1. Make sure that your electronic Reference Guide for ...
Product Support Bulletin
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... to the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. The utility is represented as: Model and the Release Date. Epson firmware version is compatible with the Epson Printer Service utility 2. Instructions for Epson and 3rd party media and up -graded with Windows, Mac OS 9 and OS X EPSON Professional Graphics Group PSB.2004.05.001D Page 2 of your printer by performing: print head alignments, printer adjustments, and...
... to the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. The utility is represented as: Model and the Release Date. Epson firmware version is compatible with the Epson Printer Service utility 2. Instructions for Epson and 3rd party media and up -graded with Windows, Mac OS 9 and OS X EPSON Professional Graphics Group PSB.2004.05.001D Page 2 of your printer by performing: print head alignments, printer adjustments, and...
Start Here Card
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...the packing materials and tape. Note: To lock the print head carriage for your EPSON Stylus Pro 4000: Printer Paper tray Ink cartridges Power cord Roll paper spindle Exhaust port cover Spindle adapters (attached to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord...the slots at the front of the printer. AC inlet Do not remove the tab. EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 Start Here Unpack 1 Make sure you need to ship the printer. 3 Loosen the two screws and remove the carriage retainer bracket. 4 Unlock the print head carriage by pulling the green tab to ...
...the packing materials and tape. Note: To lock the print head carriage for your EPSON Stylus Pro 4000: Printer Paper tray Ink cartridges Power cord Roll paper spindle Exhaust port cover Spindle adapters (attached to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord...the slots at the front of the printer. AC inlet Do not remove the tab. EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 Start Here Unpack 1 Make sure you need to ship the printer. 3 Loosen the two screws and remove the carriage retainer bracket. 4 Unlock the print head carriage by pulling the green tab to ...
Start Here Card
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... the printer software CD-ROM in your desktop. If you to close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. EPSON Preferred is turned off. 2 Turn on loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, changing and aligning the print head, and...Printed on your computer. You'll get expert advice on using -either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. EPSON Technical Support • World Wide Web http://support.epson.com • Call (888) 377-6611. The Stylus Pro 4000 appears on your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Make sure you see a printer error message. EPSON...
... the printer software CD-ROM in your desktop. If you to close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. EPSON Preferred is turned off. 2 Turn on loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, changing and aligning the print head, and...Printed on your computer. You'll get expert advice on using -either EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. EPSON Technical Support • World Wide Web http://support.epson.com • Call (888) 377-6611. The Stylus Pro 4000 appears on your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Make sure you see a printer error message. EPSON...
Warranty Statement
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... damage caused by using the original box and packing materials. If you are transporting the printer for carry-in the home (far right) position. EPSON® Preferred SM Limited Warranty Program for the EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 4) Make sure the print head is in service, leave the ink cartridges installed and raise the ink levers. Lock the...
... damage caused by using the original box and packing materials. If you are transporting the printer for carry-in the home (far right) position. EPSON® Preferred SM Limited Warranty Program for the EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 4) Make sure the print head is in service, leave the ink cartridges installed and raise the ink levers. Lock the...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Contents Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Product Description 10 1.1.1 Features 10 1.2 Basic Specifications 12 1.2.1 Print Specifications 12 1.2.2 Character Specification 12 1.2.3 Control Code 12 1.2.4 Paper Feed ...113 1.7.1 Ink Cartridge 113 1.7.2 Cleaning cartridge 114 1.7.3 Maintenance Tank 114 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 116 2.2 Printer Mechanism Components 117 2.2.1 Printing Mechanism (Print Head 118 2.2.2 Ink Supply Mechanism 119 2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism 121 2.2.4 Carriage (CR) Mechanism 126 2.2.5 Paper Feed Mechanism ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Contents Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Product Description 10 1.1.1 Features 10 1.2 Basic Specifications 12 1.2.1 Print Specifications 12 1.2.2 Character Specification 12 1.2.3 Control Code 12 1.2.4 Paper Feed ...113 1.7.1 Ink Cartridge 113 1.7.2 Cleaning cartridge 114 1.7.3 Maintenance Tank 114 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 116 2.2 Printer Mechanism Components 117 2.2.1 Printing Mechanism (Print Head 118 2.2.2 Ink Supply Mechanism 119 2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism 121 2.2.4 Carriage (CR) Mechanism 126 2.2.5 Paper Feed Mechanism ...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Chapter 4 Disassembly & Assembly 4.1 Introductory Information 197 4.1.1 Cautions 197 4.1.2 Tools 199 4.1.3 Screws 200 4.2 Disassembly Procedures 201 4.2.1 Basic Operations 202 4.2.2 Consumable Parts/ASF Cassette Removal 204 4.2.3 Panel Unit/Housing Removal 209 4.2.4 Circuit Board Removal 221 4.2.5 Printer... 380 5.3.7 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment 381 5.3.8 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 382 5.3.9 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 384 5.3.10 Auto Uni...5.3.22 Adjustment Image (for 8-color model 400 5.3.23 Adjustment Image (for 4-color model 409 5.4 Advanced Adjustment ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Chapter 4 Disassembly & Assembly 4.1 Introductory Information 197 4.1.1 Cautions 197 4.1.2 Tools 199 4.1.3 Screws 200 4.2 Disassembly Procedures 201 4.2.1 Basic Operations 202 4.2.2 Consumable Parts/ASF Cassette Removal 204 4.2.3 Panel Unit/Housing Removal 209 4.2.4 Circuit Board Removal 221 4.2.5 Printer... 380 5.3.7 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment 381 5.3.8 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 382 5.3.9 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 384 5.3.10 Auto Uni...5.3.22 Adjustment Image (for 8-color model 400 5.3.23 Adjustment Image (for 4-color model 409 5.4 Advanced Adjustment ...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.2.7.3 Paper Set Lever Table 1-12. C A U T IO N Making cutting action to paper which automatic cutting is prohibited will cause damage to be set.) Ready-to-print position (Paper is released, and paper can be printed.) 1.2.7.4 Cut Specification There are two types, auto cut and manual cut for roll ...Set Lever Lever Position Backward Forward Description Position for paper setting (Paper holding is fixed, and it becomes ready to the print head. AUTOMATIC CUT FOR ROLL PAPER For paper that automatic cut length L2=130mm (default value) Revision B Table 1-13.
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.2.7.3 Paper Set Lever Table 1-12. C A U T IO N Making cutting action to paper which automatic cutting is prohibited will cause damage to be set.) Ready-to-print position (Paper is released, and paper can be printed.) 1.2.7.4 Cut Specification There are two types, auto cut and manual cut for roll ...Set Lever Lever Position Backward Forward Description Position for paper setting (Paper holding is fixed, and it becomes ready to the print head. AUTOMATIC CUT FOR ROLL PAPER For paper that automatic cut length L2=130mm (default value) Revision B Table 1-13.
Service Manual
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... *1: Within one month for 60ºC *2: No condensation. Humidity (%) Temperature (°C) Figure 1-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.2.9 Reliability PRINTER LIFE Approx. 20,000 pages, 2.6million pass (A2, 360 x 360 M/F, Bi-D) A STANDARD OF PRINT HEAD LIFE Monochrome/Color: 28 billion shots / nozzle STANDARD OF MAINTENANCE TANK LIFE 8 color mode: Approx. 2,000 sheets (A2, plain paper, speed mode, continuous...
... *1: Within one month for 60ºC *2: No condensation. Humidity (%) Temperature (°C) Figure 1-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.2.9 Reliability PRINTER LIFE Approx. 20,000 pages, 2.6million pass (A2, 360 x 360 M/F, Bi-D) A STANDARD OF PRINT HEAD LIFE Monochrome/Color: 28 billion shots / nozzle STANDARD OF MAINTENANCE TANK LIFE 8 color mode: Approx. 2,000 sheets (A2, plain paper, speed mode, continuous...
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...176;C. 1.2.10.4 Surrounding Space Provide the printer with an enough surrounding space to be usable under -15°C; X, Y, Z directions NOTE 1: Check that the print head is capped during storage. 2: Check that the print head is capped, then remove ink cartridges from ...cartridge cover is closed during transport. 3: If the printer head uncapped, and the ink cartridge is completed. 4: Left out in the print head and ink cartridge freezes. Switch the power OFF when capping is attached, switch the power ON. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.2.10.2 Vibration During operation...
...176;C. 1.2.10.4 Surrounding Space Provide the printer with an enough surrounding space to be usable under -15°C; X, Y, Z directions NOTE 1: Check that the print head is capped during storage. 2: Check that the print head is capped, then remove ink cartridges from ...cartridge cover is closed during transport. 3: If the printer head uncapped, and the ink cartridge is completed. 4: Left out in the print head and ink cartridge freezes. Switch the power OFF when capping is attached, switch the power ON. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.2.10.2 Vibration During operation...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.1.2 Switch Table 1-17. push Function (In panel setting) Function (+ Power ON) Power Power ON/OFF *1 - - - Reset Appear from panel setting Maintenance mode1 Menu / Cleaning [>/↵] Printing Printer status menu shift Except above *3 Panel setting mode shift/decision Paper thickness detection less than 0.8mm All heads cleaning *2 Paper thickness detection...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.1.2 Switch Table 1-17. push Function (In panel setting) Function (+ Power ON) Power Power ON/OFF *1 - - - Reset Appear from panel setting Maintenance mode1 Menu / Cleaning [>/↵] Printing Printer status menu shift Except above *3 Panel setting mode shift/decision Paper thickness detection less than 0.8mm All heads cleaning *2 Paper thickness detection...
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... NO OFF OFF ON - NO NO NO NO Blink OFF - nnnnnnnnn Revision B Table 1-18. NO NO NO NO NO OFF OFF ON - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Priority Printer Status LCD Display Releasing paper lever in operation Replacing ink cartridge *8 Paper jam No maintenance tank Rear cover open Reset F/W updating F/W update completed F/W ... SET INK CRTG PAPER JAM NO MNT TNK REAR COVER OPEN RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE UPDATE FAILED POWER OFF OPTION I/F ERROR UNLOCK PRINT HEAD SERVICE REQ. NO NO NO NO ON ON ON NO NO NO NO NO Blink Blink Blink NO NO NO NO NO ON ON...
... NO OFF OFF ON - NO NO NO NO Blink OFF - nnnnnnnnn Revision B Table 1-18. NO NO NO NO NO OFF OFF ON - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Priority Printer Status LCD Display Releasing paper lever in operation Replacing ink cartridge *8 Paper jam No maintenance tank Rear cover open Reset F/W updating F/W update completed F/W ... SET INK CRTG PAPER JAM NO MNT TNK REAR COVER OPEN RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE UPDATE FAILED POWER OFF OPTION I/F ERROR UNLOCK PRINT HEAD SERVICE REQ. NO NO NO NO ON ON ON NO NO NO NO NO Blink Blink Blink NO NO NO NO NO ON ON...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Panel display Level structure of Setting menu READY [< / >] PRINTER SETUP [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] PRINTER STATUS [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] [∧ / ∨] [] HEAD ALIGNMENT [< / >] [∧ / ∨] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK PRINTER STATUS VERSION CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NUMBER MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPL HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THKNS Level structure of Printer setting menu PRINTER SETUP [< / >] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP [∧ / ∨] [
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Panel display Level structure of Setting menu READY [< / >] PRINTER SETUP [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] PRINTER STATUS [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] [∧ / ∨] [] HEAD ALIGNMENT [< / >] [∧ / ∨] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK PRINTER STATUS VERSION CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NUMBER MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPL HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THKNS Level structure of Printer setting menu PRINTER SETUP [< / >] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP [∧ / ∨] [