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...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...your printer. 93 For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working its best. 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.
...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...your printer. 93 For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working its best. 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.
Product Information Guide
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... 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 1 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...
... 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 1 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...
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... to lock the ink cartridges. Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is almost full. The maintenance tank is the same on the control panel and printer software. Make sure the maintenance tank is not installed. Run the head cleaning utility again. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 5 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Error Messages...
... to lock the ink cartridges. Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is almost full. The maintenance tank is the same on the control panel and printer software. Make sure the maintenance tank is not installed. Run the head cleaning utility again. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 5 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Error Messages...
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... the sheet further into the printer at an angle. All lights flashing SET INK CRTG - An error has occurred. Ink cartridge chip error. Close the top cover. You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. Load the correct size paper...ink cartridge. Then load paper and resend the job. Other cartridges will not work. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Message/ Light PAPER NOT CUT Light Paper light flashing Explanation Response Roll paper was cleared. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Printer...
... the sheet further into the printer at an angle. All lights flashing SET INK CRTG - An error has occurred. Ink cartridge chip error. Close the top cover. You must install the cartridges that came with your printer. Load the correct size paper...ink cartridge. Then load paper and resend the job. Other cartridges will not work. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Message/ Light PAPER NOT CUT Light Paper light flashing Explanation Response Roll paper was cleared. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Printer...
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Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printing a Status Check The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of checking ink levels is from the control panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Menu 3sec. Make sure paper is empty. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. The amount of ink left...
Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printing a Status Check The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of checking ink levels is from the control panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Menu 3sec. Make sure paper is empty. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. The amount of ink left...
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...color, and remove it , and automatically run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Select SPro 4000, and click OK. Raise the ink lever to print a nozzle check pattern, read it from its package. 6. If you're using 220 ml cartridges, you 're using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. This enables the printer... installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in the print dialog box. 8 - Gently shake the cartridge before installing it...
...color, and remove it , and automatically run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Select SPro 4000, and click OK. Raise the ink lever to print a nozzle check pattern, read it from its package. 6. If you're using 220 ml cartridges, you 're using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. This enables the printer... installed, the printer returns to create a custom paper type. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. See "Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper" in the print dialog box. 8 - Gently shake the cartridge before installing it...
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... cartridge. 1. You see PAPER THKNS. 4. Then press the Menu button again to run a nozzle check between cycles. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge...ink light on the display. Click the Utility tab. However, the power cycle uses a larger quantity of Windows: Click Start, point to ensure the best print quality. This will do to Settings, then select Printers...printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me), Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). It takes about 7 minutes. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 9 If the printer...
... cartridge. 1. You see PAPER THKNS. 4. Then press the Menu button again to run a nozzle check between cycles. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge...ink light on the display. Click the Utility tab. However, the power cycle uses a larger quantity of Windows: Click Start, point to ensure the best print quality. This will do to Settings, then select Printers...printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me), Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). It takes about 7 minutes. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 - 9 If the printer...
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.... Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4. Then run the Printer Service Utility to check your printer is set up -to see if there are any ink cartridges, replace them after inserting the new maintenance tank. Related Documentation CPD-17009 CPD-17010 CPD-17011 CPD-17136 CPD-17012 CPD-18058 CPD-18059 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Guide Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Quick Reference Guide Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Mastering Your Printer Video...
.... Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4. Then run the Printer Service Utility to check your printer is set up -to see if there are any ink cartridges, replace them after inserting the new maintenance tank. Related Documentation CPD-17009 CPD-17010 CPD-17011 CPD-17136 CPD-17012 CPD-18058 CPD-18059 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Guide Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Quick Reference Guide Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Mastering Your Printer Video...
Start Here Card
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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 spindle) Warning: The printer weighs about 85 pounds, and should be lifted by two people. 2 Remove all the ...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 left. Set Up and Plug In 1 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer...
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 spindle) Warning: The printer weighs about 85 pounds, and should be lifted by two people. 2 Remove all the ...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 left. Set Up and Plug In 1 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer...
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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...109 1.6.3 Optional Interface 110 1.6.4 Supplements 112 1.7 Optional Units and Consumables 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 ...
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...109 1.6.3 Optional Interface 110 1.6.4 Supplements 112 1.7 Optional Units and Consumables 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 ...
Service Manual
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... 15cm or more 35cm or more (When cut sheets are set by hand insertion from the body, and make sure ink 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. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.2.10.2 Vibration During operation : 0.15G, 10-55Hz X, Y, Z directions...
... 15cm or more 35cm or more (When cut sheets are set by hand insertion from the body, and make sure ink 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. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.2.10.2 Vibration During operation : 0.15G, 10-55Hz X, Y, Z directions...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4 Operating Panel 1.4.1 Buttons and Functions Pause LED Paper Source / Paper Cut LCD 3sec. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Paper check LED Menu Revision B 1.4.1.1 LED Panel LED types are the following 3 types. LED LED Color Display Printer Status Paper check Red On Blink Indicates that occurred when feeding / ejecting paper. Ink check On Red Blink Indicates error regarding ink. The LEDs...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4 Operating Panel 1.4.1 Buttons and Functions Pause LED Paper Source / Paper Cut LCD 3sec. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Paper check LED Menu Revision B 1.4.1.1 LED Panel LED types are the following 3 types. LED LED Color Display Printer Status Paper check Red On Blink Indicates that occurred when feeding / ejecting paper. Ink check On Red Blink Indicates error regarding ink. The LEDs...
Service Manual
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... ON - Priority EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Status ASF prohibitions *13 Cleaning Executing ink sequence Initial charging Cutting by cut key Pause while cut *16 Ink out *8 GENUINE error, Wrong model number *8 Wrong dye/pigment, Wrong destination, Wrong 4-color/8-color *8 Ink cartridge failure *8 No ink cartridge *8 Maintenance tank full Releasing left and right ink lever Releasing left ink lever Releasing right ink lever Printer cover open Releasing...
... ON - Priority EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Status ASF prohibitions *13 Cleaning Executing ink sequence Initial charging Cutting by cut key Pause while cut *16 Ink out *8 GENUINE error, Wrong model number *8 Wrong dye/pigment, Wrong destination, Wrong 4-color/8-color *8 Ink cartridge failure *8 No ink cartridge *8 Maintenance tank full Releasing left and right ink lever Releasing left ink lever Releasing right ink lever Printer cover open Releasing...
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... YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Product Description Operating Panel 33 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 update failure...unlocked error High Service call SET PAPER LEVER 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. Panel Display LED Display Paper Check Pause Ink Check ON OFF - ...
... YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Product Description Operating Panel 33 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 update failure...unlocked error High Service call SET PAPER LEVER 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. Panel Display LED Display Paper Check Pause Ink Check ON OFF - ...
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...PG setting = NARROW, "N" is displayed. 1.4.2.4 Ink Remaining Indicator Display Ink remaining indicator is displayed at the lower line of roll paper pull up when setting roll paper, making vacuum intensity to set paper easily, only when paper set lever is released, and paper is set properly. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4.2.2... Matte Black Revision B Ink remaining display Remaining Ink* 100 ~ 81% remained 80 ~ 61% remained 60 ~ 41% remained 40 ~ 21% remained 20% remained ~ just before near end Near end Ink out Cartridge error and no cartridge LCD Note "*": Available quantity is ...
...PG setting = NARROW, "N" is displayed. 1.4.2.4 Ink Remaining Indicator Display Ink remaining indicator is displayed at the lower line of roll paper pull up when setting roll paper, making vacuum intensity to set paper easily, only when paper set lever is released, and paper is set properly. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4.2.2... Matte Black Revision B Ink remaining display Remaining Ink* 100 ~ 81% remained 80 ~ 61% remained 60 ~ 41% remained 40 ~ 21% remained 20% remained ~ just before near end Near end Ink out Cartridge error and no cartridge LCD Note "*": Available quantity is ...
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... PG Setup value (Underline: Default) Ref. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.4.2 Panel Setting Menu Item Top menu (Panel display) Printer setting menu (PRINTER SETUP) Test print menu (TEST PRINT) Printer status menu (PRINTER STATUS) Item menu PG Setting Page lines Interface Select Code Page Switching Roll... Setting for Nozzle Check Super Low Speed Cut Mode setting Printer Setup Value Initialization Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Status Printing Job Information Print User Paper Setting Print Firmware Version 1st row 2nd row 3rd row Printable Pages per Ink Cartridge ...
... PG Setup value (Underline: Default) Ref. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.4.2 Panel Setting Menu Item Top menu (Panel display) Printer setting menu (PRINTER SETUP) Test print menu (TEST PRINT) Printer status menu (PRINTER STATUS) Item menu PG Setting Page lines Interface Select Code Page Switching Roll... Setting for Nozzle Check Super Low Speed Cut Mode setting Printer Setup Value Initialization Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Status Printing Job Information Print User Paper Setting Print Firmware Version 1st row 2nd row 3rd row Printable Pages per Ink Cartridge ...
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... to enter the panel setting menu. 2. Current Setting Printer Status Platen Gap :Standard | Version :BWxxxx P Page Line :On | Total Prints :xxxxxx PG Interface :Parallel | Use Ink :xxxxxx.x ml Code Page :PC437 | Use Paper :xxxxxx.x cm Margine :T/B15mm | Mainte. Ink Cartridge Manufacturer : EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK Ink Type : Pigment Pigment Pigment Ink Color : Matte Black Cyan Magenta Ink Capacity : 110ml 110ml 110ml...
... to enter the panel setting menu. 2. Current Setting Printer Status Platen Gap :Standard | Version :BWxxxx P Page Line :On | Total Prints :xxxxxx PG Interface :Parallel | Use Ink :xxxxxx.x ml Code Page :PC437 | Use Paper :xxxxxx.x cm Margine :T/B15mm | Mainte. Ink Cartridge Manufacturer : EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK Ink Type : Pigment Pigment Pigment Ink Color : Matte Black Cyan Magenta Ink Capacity : 110ml 110ml 110ml...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Explanation of contents: #1: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX #2: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Type-B Current Setting Printer Status Ink Cartridge *3 Color Adjust ID information (ID1) *4 Color Adjust ID information (ID2M) Whether optional Type-B I/F is mounted or not Setting content of cutter life, CR motor life, PF motor life, Print Head life or Cleaning...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Explanation of contents: #1: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX #2: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Type-B Current Setting Printer Status Ink Cartridge *3 Color Adjust ID information (ID1) *4 Color Adjust ID information (ID2M) Whether optional Type-B I/F is mounted or not Setting content of cutter life, CR motor life, PF motor life, Print Head life or Cleaning...
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... panel cleaning BPCL (-) Panel Setting DEFAULT - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 MAINTENANCE MODE 1 SETUP ITEMS Table 1-32. Maintenance Mode 1 Setup Items Top menu Ink information menu Panel display Item menu 1 (Panel display) Item menu 2 (Panel display) Setup value Manufacture logo (MANUFACT C) EPSON Ink color (CARTRIDGE C) Cyan Ink type (INK TYPE C) PIGMENT, DYE Ink capacity (INK CAP C) 110ml/220ml Ink information (C2) (C INFO) Ink remaining (INK LEFT-C) E*****F, E**** F, E*** F, E** F, E* F, E F Product date...
... panel cleaning BPCL (-) Panel Setting DEFAULT - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 MAINTENANCE MODE 1 SETUP ITEMS Table 1-32. Maintenance Mode 1 Setup Items Top menu Ink information menu Panel display Item menu 1 (Panel display) Item menu 2 (Panel display) Setup value Manufacture logo (MANUFACT C) EPSON Ink color (CARTRIDGE C) Cyan Ink type (INK TYPE C) PIGMENT, DYE Ink capacity (INK CAP C) 110ml/220ml Ink information (C2) (C INFO) Ink remaining (INK LEFT-C) E*****F, E**** F, E*** F, E** F, E* F, E F Product date...
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... Panel display Item menu SERVICE CONFIG Device ID switching Ink cartridge type setting Detection level setting for maintenance. Revision B INK CARTRIDGE TYPE SETTING Selecting/setting ink cartridge type in normal setting by displaying "X" to users are not executed at all. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4.6.2 Adjustment Setting Menu (SERVICE CONFIG) Modify setting value for ink cartridge CSIC detection Media table parameter setting Panel display CHG DEVICE-ID NPD ED MODE MD...
... Panel display Item menu SERVICE CONFIG Device ID switching Ink cartridge type setting Detection level setting for maintenance. Revision B INK CARTRIDGE TYPE SETTING Selecting/setting ink cartridge type in normal setting by displaying "X" to users are not executed at all. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 1.4.6.2 Adjustment Setting Menu (SERVICE CONFIG) Modify setting value for ink cartridge CSIC detection Media table parameter setting Panel display CHG DEVICE-ID NPD ED MODE MD...