Product Brochure
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... adjusts each nozzle before releasing it was produced. Not simple improvements upon existing technology, but radical changes giving you of consistent color output from photographic ink jet printing. Designed to reconsider what's possible from printer to be amazed all over again. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 represents a level of ink jet printing. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Shown with optional printer stand The...
... adjusts each nozzle before releasing it was produced. Not simple improvements upon existing technology, but radical changes giving you of consistent color output from photographic ink jet printing. Designed to reconsider what's possible from printer to be amazed all over again. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 represents a level of ink jet printing. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Shown with optional printer stand The...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 7 Make sure you save your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets on after installing the cartridge, it in your first set of your hands, wash them for transporting the printer if necessary. Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. Check...thoroughly with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 7. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. If the B ink light ...
...Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 7 Make sure you save your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets on after installing the cartridge, it in your first set of your hands, wash them for transporting the printer if necessary. Make sure the replacement cartridge is installed, the printer returns to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss. Check...thoroughly with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 7. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. If the B ink light ...
Product Information Guide
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... described above . For more information about the Printer Status menu, see VERSION. 3. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. Press the button until you see STATUS CHECK, then press Menu . When done, press the button. ❏ To check the amount of ink left or the component ...it, follow these steps to be printed with the JOB HIST CLR option. ❏ To check the total number of various printer parts. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each ink...
... described above . For more information about the Printer Status menu, see VERSION. 3. You see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. You see PRINTER SETUP. 3. Press the button until you see STATUS CHECK, then press Menu . When done, press the button. ❏ To check the amount of ink left or the component ...it, follow these steps to be printed with the JOB HIST CLR option. ❏ To check the total number of various printer parts. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the amount of ink remaining in each ink...
Product Information Guide
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...printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click Print to start the power cleaning. 6. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check...2. Do one of ink, so it has no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 9 Double-click Printers and Faxes. Click the Utility tab. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a ...
...printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click Print to start the power cleaning. 6. Running a Power Cleaning Cycle You can run a cleaning cycle if necessary. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check...2. Do one of ink, so it has no improvement, contact Epson for assistance. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 9 Double-click Printers and Faxes. Click the Utility tab. Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Examine the nozzle check pattern to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as a ...
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... can check the status of media that came with the cutter. Press the Menu button. 2. Open the top cover. 10 - Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper or the paper that do not work with the printer. Press...COLOR. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. See page 8 for reseller referral. If banding appears on the display. When done, press the Pause button to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 9). You can obtain a new cutter blade from an authorized Epson...
... can check the status of media that came with the cutter. Press the Menu button. 2. Open the top cover. 10 - Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 Then load Epson Enhanced Matte paper or the paper that do not work with the printer. Press...COLOR. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. See page 8 for reseller referral. If banding appears on the display. When done, press the Pause button to run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 9). You can obtain a new cutter blade from an authorized Epson...
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...control panel, shown below. When the tank is displayed on the control panel). 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 11 Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) 8. When REPLACE CUTTER is completely full, the printer stops working and MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the tank is ...Close the top cover when you to replace the tank: 1. Be careful when removing it. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for your printer from Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by viewing its status by printing a nozzle check sheet (see a message prompting you see page 7).
...control panel, shown below. When the tank is displayed on the control panel). 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 11 Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank) 8. When REPLACE CUTTER is completely full, the printer stops working and MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the tank is ...Close the top cover when you to replace the tank: 1. Be careful when removing it. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for your printer from Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by viewing its status by printing a nozzle check sheet (see a message prompting you see page 7).
Quick Reference Guide
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...check and clean the print head nozzles before each print job. This is finished, press the Pause button. 4 Note: You can turn off the printer during the alignment process. 9 When the uni-directional alignment is the correct thickness setting for more than 3 seconds. Then load Epson...you see BI-D 2-COLOR. ALIGNMENT AUTO BI-D ALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3sec. You see UNI-D (uni-directional). You see PAPER THKNS. Then press the Menu button. 3 Press the button to display AUTO CLEANING. Then press Menu. Checking and Aligning the Print Head Auto Nozzle Check and Auto Cleaning ...
...check and clean the print head nozzles before each print job. This is finished, press the Pause button. 4 Note: You can turn off the printer during the alignment process. 9 When the uni-directional alignment is the correct thickness setting for more than 3 seconds. Then load Epson...you see BI-D 2-COLOR. ALIGNMENT AUTO BI-D ALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3sec. You see UNI-D (uni-directional). You see PAPER THKNS. Then press the Menu button. 3 Press the button to display AUTO CLEANING. Then press Menu. Checking and Aligning the Print Head Auto Nozzle Check and Auto Cleaning ...
Printer Guide
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...your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can either print out a status check, or you can view the printer's status on printing a nozzle check. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the SelecType menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total ...see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see STATUS CHECK, then press Menu . Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service...
...your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. You can either print out a status check, or you can view the printer's status on printing a nozzle check. Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the SelecType menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total ...see NOZZLE CHECK. 4. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tank yourself. 102 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: To test the print quality, see STATUS CHECK, then press Menu . Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized Epson service...
Printer Guide
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... print head nozzles and select the Auto Cleaning feature at the same time, using the E*****F symbols described below. The most recent job is loaded in square meters). Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see your printer utility software...
... print head nozzles and select the Auto Cleaning feature at the same time, using the E*****F symbols described below. The most recent job is loaded in square meters). Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see your printer utility software...
Printer Guide
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... the nozzle check pattern. 5-105 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click the Utility tab. Click Print to Settings, then select Printers. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 • Mac OS X: Open the Epson Printer Utility in your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Double-click Printers and Faxes. You see a screen like the following: 3. Right-click your Applications folder. Select Stylus Pro 4800...
... the nozzle check pattern. 5-105 Click the Nozzle Check icon. 4. Click the Utility tab. Click Print to Settings, then select Printers. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 105 • Mac OS X: Open the Epson Printer Utility in your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Double-click Printers and Faxes. You see a screen like the following: 3. Right-click your Applications folder. Select Stylus Pro 4800...
Printer Guide
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...clean the print head and follow the on page 102. 2. Print a nozzle check to run a cleaning cycle while thick media is recommended only as shown below , click Clean to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described in the printer. 6. Follow the instructions on or flashing. 3. 106 | Maintaining and ...cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is not on the LCD panel to clear the nozzles. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is not sufficient to raise or lower the ink levers. 5-106 Caution: Don't run ...
...clean the print head and follow the on page 102. 2. Print a nozzle check to run a cleaning cycle while thick media is recommended only as shown below , click Clean to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described in the printer. 6. Follow the instructions on or flashing. 3. 106 | Maintaining and ...cycle from the control panel if the normal cleaning process is not on the LCD panel to clear the nozzles. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is not sufficient to raise or lower the ink levers. 5-106 Caution: Don't run ...
Printer Guide
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... confirm that *STD appears on the display. Press the Menu button. 3. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 107 Note: You must use letter-size Epson Enhanced Matte Paper or Premium Luster Photo Paper. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 104). This ensures that came with regular cleaning cycles...
... confirm that *STD appears on the display. Press the Menu button. 3. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 107 Note: You must use letter-size Epson Enhanced Matte Paper or Premium Luster Photo Paper. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check before aligning the print head (page 104). This ensures that came with regular cleaning cycles...
Printer Guide
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...appears on the control panel). 2. In Canada, you see page 102). Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 10. Close the top cover when you can also purchase online at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766. The cutter moves to replace the tank: 1. Replacing the Maintenance...stores ink that gets flushed from an authorized Epson reseller. In the U.S., you are available from the right ink compartment, then close the compartment cover. 5-121 Replacement tanks are using the SelecType menu (see page 103) or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see a message prompting you to ...
...appears on the control panel). 2. In Canada, you see page 102). Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 121 10. Close the top cover when you can also purchase online at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766. The cutter moves to replace the tank: 1. Replacing the Maintenance...stores ink that gets flushed from an authorized Epson reseller. In the U.S., you are available from the right ink compartment, then close the compartment cover. 5-121 Replacement tanks are using the SelecType menu (see page 103) or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see a message prompting you to ...
Printer Guide
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...you diagnose problems: • To identify the most likely solutions until the problem is caused by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. See pages 130 through 134 for... miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See Chapter 4 or 5 for more information. • To...
...you diagnose problems: • To identify the most likely solutions until the problem is caused by the printer itself, disconnect the printer from your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. See pages 130 through 134 for... miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See Chapter 4 or 5 for more information. • To...
Printer Guide
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...Check the ink indicators and light to tune out banding. See page 58. 6-135 See page 104 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 107. ◗ Turn off High Speed in your Advanced settings. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer...9687; If you 're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if you send a print job, make sure the ... Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle...
...Check the ink indicators and light to tune out banding. See page 58. 6-135 See page 104 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 107. ◗ Turn off High Speed in your Advanced settings. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer...9687; If you 're done using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if you send a print job, make sure the ... Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle...
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...page 109. ◗ Make sure color settings in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see if you are correct. 6-136 you're printing on. ◗ If you are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the paper you... 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're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off High Speed in your paper configuration...
...page 109. ◗ Make sure color settings in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see if you are correct. 6-136 you're printing on. ◗ If you are incorrect or ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the paper you... 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're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you must turn off High Speed in your paper configuration...
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...Check the expiration date printed on . If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on page 109. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer...printer software (page 70 for Mac OS X or page 93 for the media you're printing on. ◗ Run a nozzle check...nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 104). ◗ Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is face down in the printer software is too wide. Use your printer...printing on non-Epson media, you 're printing on each of the printer with a ...
...Check the expiration date printed on . If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on page 109. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer...printer software (page 70 for Mac OS X or page 93 for the media you're printing on. ◗ Run a nozzle check...nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page 104). ◗ Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your Advanced settings. ◗ The platen gap setting is face down in the printer software is too wide. Use your printer...printing on non-Epson media, you 're printing on each of the printer with a ...