Network Guide
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... Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on page 27. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. For Windows users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on the printing method you need to set . 3. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your computer, depending on page 28. Connect the printer to use. Configure the network interface on page 18 for your operating system. 12 Setting...
... Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on page 27. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. For Windows users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on the printing method you need to set . 3. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your computer, depending on page 28. Connect the printer to use. Configure the network interface on page 18 for your operating system. 12 Setting...
Network Guide
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If you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your CD or DVD drive. 2. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Click Install. Windows 1. Setting Up Your System for your operating system. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing 21 Insert the printer software CD in your computer. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3.
If you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your CD or DVD drive. 2. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Click Install. Windows 1. Setting Up Your System for your operating system. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing 21 Insert the printer software CD in your computer. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3.
Network Guide
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... new IP address. ❏ Only changes on the page where you press the Submit button take effect. 32 Network Software Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. If the message "Configuration change is complete. Click Submit and enter the password, if necessary, to reset the printer. Note: ❏ Since the new IP address becomes available after the printer is used for Use Bonjour. Select Enable or Disable for Use...
... new IP address. ❏ Only changes on the page where you press the Submit button take effect. 32 Network Software Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. If the message "Configuration change is complete. Click Submit and enter the password, if necessary, to reset the printer. Note: ❏ Since the new IP address becomes available after the printer is used for Use Bonjour. Select Enable or Disable for Use...
Quick Reference Guide
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.../BOTTOM 15mm ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES MANUAL, AUTO ON, OFF Restores default settings TEST PRINT STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for details. Control Panel Menus Boldface type indicates the default setting. Press the Menu button to access the menus. See theUser's Guide for the last 10...
.../BOTTOM 15mm ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES MANUAL, AUTO ON, OFF Restores default settings TEST PRINT STATUS SHEET NETWORK STATUS SHEET JOB INFORMATION CUSTOM PAPER Printer settings, total prints, and maintenance tank capacity remaining Network settings Date and Time and Ink and paper used for details. Control Panel Menus Boldface type indicates the default setting. Press the Menu button to access the menus. See theUser's Guide for the last 10...
Managing Color Guide
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To print using Premium ICC profiles with your printer driver, and you may also have downloaded Premium ICC profiles from Epson when you can use profiles designed specifically for your operating system: ■ "Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP" below ■ "Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6" on page 20 ■ "Mac OS X 10.4.11" on page 35 Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Print With...
To print using Premium ICC profiles with your printer driver, and you may also have downloaded Premium ICC profiles from Epson when you can use profiles designed specifically for your operating system: ■ "Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP" below ■ "Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6" on page 20 ■ "Mac OS X 10.4.11" on page 35 Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Print With...
Users Guide
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... the printer's menu system. 4. Windows 1. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Now you need the IP address during setup. Press OK to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" below for your CD or DVD drive. 2. For Windows, you see "Installing the Printer Software" on the printer's control panel to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. If you 'll need to print the network status sheet. 28 | Setting Up the Printer 15. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper. 3.
... the printer's menu system. 4. Windows 1. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Now you need the IP address during setup. Press OK to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" below for your CD or DVD drive. 2. For Windows, you see "Installing the Printer Software" on the printer's control panel to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. If you 'll need to print the network status sheet. 28 | Setting Up the Printer 15. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper. 3.
Users Guide
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... Media for instructions. 35 core: 4 in . When you use : Supported paper sizes Roll paper Cut sheets Size 8.0 to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the front manual feeder. wide (203 to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. external roll 3 in . (103 mm) - See page 56 for Your Printer You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 17 in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing...
... Media for instructions. 35 core: 4 in . When you use : Supported paper sizes Roll paper Cut sheets Size 8.0 to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the front manual feeder. wide (203 to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. external roll 3 in . (103 mm) - See page 56 for Your Printer You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 17 in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing...
Users Guide
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... become available. See page 107 for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 87 87 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for color photos. Before you print, make sure you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system.
... become available. See page 107 for cut sheets and roll paper • Choosing basic print options • Choosing color management options • Choosing paper configuration settings • Choosing roll paper options • Controlling expansion of borderless images • Creating a custom preset and printing • Managing print jobs 87 87 Chapter 4: Printing With Epson Drivers for color photos. Before you print, make sure you can have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from your operating system.
Users Guide
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... maintenance mode. (The default setting is equipped with an alert lamp which automatically lights or flashes when an error or warning occurs. 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 cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working...
... maintenance mode. (The default setting is equipped with an alert lamp which automatically lights or flashes when an error or warning occurs. 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 cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working...
Users Guide
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... select the paper type loaded in the shortest time, and it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning with . 123 Press r to select ALIGNMENT. 6. If banding appears on , then load paper. 2. Follow these steps to align the print head using the printer utility software, it 's a good idea to run a nozzle check between cycles. Make sure the printer is highlighted. UNI-D (uni-directional) is turned on your service provider for...
... select the paper type loaded in the shortest time, and it overnight, then clean the print head again the following morning with . 123 Press r to select ALIGNMENT. 6. If banding appears on , then load paper. 2. Follow these steps to align the print head using the printer utility software, it 's a good idea to run a nozzle check between cycles. Make sure the printer is highlighted. UNI-D (uni-directional) is turned on your service provider for...
Users Guide
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...: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams • Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. Chapter 7: Solving Problems 141 As you use your software for error messages.
...: • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams • Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 includes a number of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem, contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on the control panel. Chapter 7: Solving Problems 141 As you use your software for error messages.
Users Guide
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.... This message will clear the message. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; YES (RECOMMENDED) NO There is expended. COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver. see page 33. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE(S) 144 Replace the paper cutter; see page 124. YES NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. CONTINUE CLEANING? Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 131. CLEANING RECOMMENDED Perform head cleaning to cancel the print job and reset the printer...
.... This message will clear the message. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; YES (RECOMMENDED) NO There is expended. COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS You may be using the wrong printer driver. see page 33. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE(S) 144 Replace the paper cutter; see page 124. YES NO Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. CLEANING ERROR NOT ENOUGH INK. CONTINUE CLEANING? Select Yes and replace the maintenance tank (see page 131. CLEANING RECOMMENDED Perform head cleaning to cancel the print job and reset the printer...
Users Guide
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Your print has vertical banding. Check these suggestions help, try the solutions in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is correct for your advanced media control settings (page 95 for OS X) or paper configuration settings (page 75 for Windows or page 104 for OS X). Reduce the value for instructions. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the following table. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators...
Your print has vertical banding. Check these suggestions help, try the solutions in the printer software is correct. ◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is correct for your advanced media control settings (page 95 for OS X) or paper configuration settings (page 75 for Windows or page 104 for OS X). Reduce the value for instructions. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the following table. Solution ◗ Check the ink indicators...
Users Guide
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... check and cleaning cycle; See page 118 for Windows). See page 56. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your paper. ◗ If you 're done using the paper cassette. ◗ Check the expiration date printed on page 124. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light, and replace ink cartridges if your advanced media control settings (page 104 for OS X) or paper configuration settings (page 104 for OS X or page 75 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 123. ◗ Make...
... check and cleaning cycle; See page 118 for Windows). See page 56. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your paper. ◗ If you 're done using the paper cassette. ◗ Check the expiration date printed on page 124. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light, and replace ink cartridges if your advanced media control settings (page 104 for OS X) or paper configuration settings (page 104 for OS X or page 75 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described on page 123. ◗ Make...
Users Guide
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... Media Type setting in a dry, humidity-free environment. If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on very thin paper. Use the control panel to change the setting to STANDARD, or to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 118). ◗ Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your print, make sure the printable side is too narrow. See page 55 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page...
... Media Type setting in a dry, humidity-free environment. If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on very thin paper. Use the control panel to change the setting to STANDARD, or to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver (see page 118). ◗ Check the ink indicators and light and replace ink cartridges if your print, make sure the printable side is too narrow. See page 55 for instructions. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see page...
Users Guide
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... printer continues to feed ◗ Press the Pause/reset button on page 123. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; Printing is too slow. ◗ Turn on the network, or move the printer to a different network segment. 156 Follow the instructions on page 131 to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on the printer to clear any print job data paper after you 're using. ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software for instructions...
... printer continues to feed ◗ Press the Pause/reset button on page 123. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle; Printing is too slow. ◗ Turn on the network, or move the printer to a different network segment. 156 Follow the instructions on page 131 to shift. ◗ Align the print head as described on the printer to clear any print job data paper after you 're using. ◗ Make sure the Paper Source setting in your printer software for instructions...
Users Guide
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... reinstall the printer driver software for your Mac. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to reinstall your printer software, restart your Epson product, then select Uninstall. Then follow the instructions on page 28 to uninstall your computer. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select System Preferences, then select Print & Fax. 2. com for updated drivers and utilities...
... reinstall the printer driver software for your Mac. If you want to reinstall your printer software, restart your software. 3. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to reinstall your printer software, restart your Epson product, then select Uninstall. Then follow the instructions on page 28 to uninstall your computer. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select System Preferences, then select Print & Fax. 2. com for updated drivers and utilities...
Managing Color Guide Windows 7 and Windows 8 Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8
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... in your prints, you installed your printer software. Note: Assigning a profile to your color management environment in a printout. Printing with your printer driver, and you may also have downloaded Premium ICC profiles from Epson when you can use profiles designed specifically for your operating system: ■ "Windows 8 and Windows 7" below ■ "Mac OS X 10.8 and 10.7" on page 20 Windows 8 and Windows 7 Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Printing with...
... in your prints, you installed your printer software. Note: Assigning a profile to your color management environment in a printout. Printing with your printer driver, and you may also have downloaded Premium ICC profiles from Epson when you can use profiles designed specifically for your operating system: ■ "Windows 8 and Windows 7" below ■ "Mac OS X 10.8 and 10.7" on page 20 Windows 8 and Windows 7 Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Printing with...
Product Brochure
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... Print Head Alignment Built-in Sleep Mode User controlled sleep and power management system for maximum efficiency World-Class Service and Support Includes one year of limited coverage under almost any lighting condition Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync® and WCS workflows Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching Both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges...
... Print Head Alignment Built-in Sleep Mode User controlled sleep and power management system for maximum efficiency World-Class Service and Support Includes one year of limited coverage under almost any lighting condition Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync® and WCS workflows Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching Both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges...
Product Brochure
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... support) Windows XP/Vista/7 (both printing and print head maintenance. Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 11-cartridge (O, G, C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning technology Auto sharing black ink channel Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 10 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size...
... support) Windows XP/Vista/7 (both printing and print head maintenance. Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 11-cartridge (O, G, C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning technology Auto sharing black ink channel Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 10 Droplet Technology Smallest droplet size...