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Printer Parts Front Roll paper cover Spindle holders Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Front cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Alert light Control panel Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Print head Ink cartridges Ink maintenance tank Back Bordless printing spacer 3" Core adapters Rear access panel Roll paper holder unit connector AC inlet Spindle Paper stop (gray) USB interface Network interface Airflow vents Status lights Paper stop (black) 1
Printer Parts Front Roll paper cover Spindle holders Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Front cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Alert light Control panel Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Print head Ink cartridges Ink maintenance tank Back Bordless printing spacer 3" Core adapters Rear access panel Roll paper holder unit connector AC inlet Spindle Paper stop (gray) USB interface Network interface Airflow vents Status lights Paper stop (black) 1
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Press again. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3 Select one of ink (and no paper) and is highlighted. Note: You can specify how often you add more information. 4 Loading Paper in the Tray (continued) 6 Load the sheets ... cycles. Push it to select the correct media type, if necessary. You can also run nozzle checks and head cleaning cycles from your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the tray. 7 Slide the edge guides against the right side of the tray. 8 Insert the paper...
Press again. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3 Select one of ink (and no paper) and is highlighted. Note: You can specify how often you add more information. 4 Loading Paper in the Tray (continued) 6 Load the sheets ... cycles. Push it to select the correct media type, if necessary. You can also run nozzle checks and head cleaning cycles from your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the tray. 7 Slide the edge guides against the right side of the tray. 8 Insert the paper...
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... Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning (continued) Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Press the button to display the Ink Menu. 3 Press until HEAD ALIGNMENT is highlighted. If no clog is highlighted. Then press , choose a specific paper and press OK. 5 Press 3...clog and prompt if you need to start the bi-directional alignment. 11 When done, press the button. 5 Load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until NOZZLE ...
... Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning (continued) Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Press the button to display the Ink Menu. 3 Press until HEAD ALIGNMENT is highlighted. If no clog is highlighted. Then press , choose a specific paper and press OK. 5 Press 3...clog and prompt if you need to start the bi-directional alignment. 11 When done, press the button. 5 Load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.) 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the or button until NOZZLE ...
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... of your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. When one of the icons has an X and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is from the printer. Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges Ink Bay Left Right Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cartridge Green (GR) Light Light Black (LLK) Yellow (Y) Light Cyan (LC...
... of your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. When one of the icons has an X and REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE is displayed, the cartridge is from the printer. Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges Ink Bay Left Right Slot no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cartridge Green (GR) Light Light Black (LLK) Yellow (Y) Light Cyan (LC...
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...7 Gently shake the cartridge before installing it into the slot. If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color...you may need to replace the cutter (part # C1C815351). 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ink cartridge covers. 4 Use a cross-head screwdriver to insert it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into ...
...7 Gently shake the cartridge before installing it into the slot. If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it from its package. Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color...you may need to replace the cutter (part # C1C815351). 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ink cartridge covers. 4 Use a cross-head screwdriver to insert it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into ...
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... Maintenance Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out 3 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included...Tighten the screw using the optional SpectroProofer, install it snaps into the hole. Note: If optional SpectroProofer is sharp. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1 Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. Warning: The blade is installed, remove it . 7 Insert the ...
... Maintenance Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out 3 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included...Tighten the screw using the optional SpectroProofer, install it snaps into the hole. Note: If optional SpectroProofer is sharp. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1 Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. Warning: The blade is installed, remove it . 7 Insert the ...
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... Item PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN CHANGE BLACK INK AUTO ROLL FEEDING INITIALIZE SETTINGS Settings / Explanation STANDARD, NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST ON, OFF DEFAULT, 3mm, 15m, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm... 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. most recent job is number 0 Information about ...
... Item PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN CHANGE BLACK INK AUTO ROLL FEEDING INITIALIZE SETTINGS Settings / Explanation STANDARD, NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST ON, OFF DEFAULT, 3mm, 15m, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm... 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. most recent job is number 0 Information about ...
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Control Panel Lights and Buttons Paper alert light Ink alert light Power light and button Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink Menu button Paper release (ePlaten®) button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Printed in USA CPD-28116
Control Panel Lights and Buttons Paper alert light Ink alert light Power light and button Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink Menu button Paper release (ePlaten®) button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Printed in USA CPD-28116
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...and Accessories 10 Where To Get Help 11 Windows System Requirements 11 OS X System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 Front 16 Back 16 Control Panel 17 LCD Screen 17 1 Setting Up the ...Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer 19 Installing Ink 21 Connecting to Your System 23 Connecting Directly to the Computer 23 Windows 23 OS X 25 Connecting to a... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 35 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 36 5
...and Accessories 10 Where To Get Help 11 Windows System Requirements 11 OS X System Requirements 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 15 Printer Parts 16 Front 16 Back 16 Control Panel 17 LCD Screen 17 1 Setting Up the ...Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer 19 Installing Ink 21 Connecting to Your System 23 Connecting Directly to the Computer 23 Windows 23 OS X 25 Connecting to a... Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 35 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 36 5
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Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for OS X Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Running Cleaning Cycles 122 Aligning the Print Head 123 Replacing Ink Cartridges 124 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 128 Changing the Date and Time 129 Using Maintenance Mode 129 7
Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for OS X Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 88 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 89 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 121 Running Cleaning Cycles 122 Aligning the Print Head 123 Replacing Ink Cartridges 124 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 128 Changing the Date and Time 129 Using Maintenance Mode 129 7
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8 | Contents Replacing the Paper Cutter 131 Removing the Old Cutter 131 Installing the New Cutter 133 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 135 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 136 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 137 Cleaning the Printer 139 Transporting or Storing the Printer 139 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 140 ... Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable Area 165 Ink Cartridges 166 Index 8
8 | Contents Replacing the Paper Cutter 131 Removing the Old Cutter 131 Installing the New Cutter 133 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 135 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 136 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 137 Cleaning the Printer 139 Transporting or Storing the Printer 139 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 140 ... Environmental 163 Electrical 163 Dimensions and Weight 164 Printer Interfaces 164 Safety Approvals 164 Media 164 Roll Paper 164 Cut Sheets 165 Printable Area 165 Ink Cartridges 166 Index 8
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..., Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you how to your...
..., Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you how to your...
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... Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option SpectroProofer® 17-inch SpectroProofer 17-inch with UV-cut filter One-year extended service plan Two-year extended service plan Part number SPECTRO17 SPECTRO17UV EPP49B1 EPP49B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and...
... Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4900 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: Optional equipment Option SpectroProofer® 17-inch SpectroProofer 17-inch with UV-cut filter One-year extended service plan Two-year extended service plan Part number SPECTRO17 SPECTRO17UV EPP49B1 EPP49B2 In addition, you can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and...
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... sure you have two people lift the printer. • When setting up the printer, make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink or paper. Also keep this product.
... sure you have two people lift the printer. • When setting up the printer, make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink or paper. Also keep this product.
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...following conditions: The power cord or plug is in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to the printer until the panel shuts off using electrical ...outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; This ensures that regularly switches on and off. • Avoid using the P power button. the printer has been dropped or the ...
...following conditions: The power cord or plug is in the printer's case. • Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. • Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to the printer until the panel shuts off using electrical ...outlets controlled by an Epson service technician; This ensures that regularly switches on and off. • Avoid using the P power button. the printer has been dropped or the ...
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Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of cartridge information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. ...8226; If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not use...
Introduction | 15 Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that the cartridge touches. • Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC chip on the side of cartridge information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely. ...8226; If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. • Use up at room temperature for best results. • Do not use...
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16 | Introduction Printer Parts Front Spindle holders Roll paper cover Front cover Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Ink maintenance tank Print head Ink cartridges Back Rear access panel Borderless printing spacer 3-inch core adapters Roll paper holder unit connector USB interface Airflow vents Network interface AC inlet Spindle Paper stop Status lights (black) Paper stop (gray) 16
16 | Introduction Printer Parts Front Spindle holders Roll paper cover Front cover Roll paper feeder Edge guide Paper support Rear manual feeder Printer cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Output tray Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Borderfree maintenance tank Front manual feeder Ink maintenance tank Print head Ink cartridges Back Rear access panel Borderless printing spacer 3-inch core adapters Roll paper holder unit connector USB interface Airflow vents Network interface AC inlet Spindle Paper stop Status lights (black) Paper stop (gray) 16
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Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 17 Paper alert Ink alert light light Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink menu button Paper feed down button LCD Screen Platen gap/Paper Roll paper number margin Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper source Ink cartridge status SpectroProofer 17 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 17 Paper alert Ink alert light light Pause/reset light and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Left arrow or paper source button Ink menu button Paper feed down button LCD Screen Platen gap/Paper Roll paper number margin Paper release (ePlaten™) light and button Main Menu button Paper cut button Paper source Ink cartridge status SpectroProofer 17 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
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... should be lifted by two people. 19 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and connecting the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 • Installing ink • Connecting to your computer or network • Configuring the printer for a network • Installing the printer software for Windows or Mac •...
... should be lifted by two people. 19 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer This chapter includes the following information: • Unpacking and connecting the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 • Installing ink • Connecting to your computer or network • Configuring the printer for a network • Installing the printer software for Windows or Mac •...
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Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Setting Up the Printer | 21 6. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 21 Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7.
Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Setting Up the Printer | 21 6. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 21 Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7.