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... may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, CSA C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Temperature 2 years from production date if unopened; Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 within 6 months after opening the top cover, or releasing the paper lever, or the printer will have to replace them with new ones. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Environmental...
... may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. Safety Approvals Safety standards UL 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, CSA C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Cartridge life Temperature 2 years from production date if unopened; Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 within 6 months after opening the top cover, or releasing the paper lever, or the printer will have to replace them with new ones. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Environmental...
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... INK OUT B Ink light on INVALID INK CRTG B Ink light on the control panel and printer driver. Make sure you must use the ink cartridges designed for 3 seconds to cancel the print job. Ink cartridge(s) are installing ink cartridges for the printer. If you are empty (printing stops). TRAY LOWER INK LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR MNT REQ. Press the Paper Source button to be loaded manually. The installed printer driver is not correct for paper in printer driver is full. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display...
... INK OUT B Ink light on INVALID INK CRTG B Ink light on the control panel and printer driver. Make sure you must use the ink cartridges designed for 3 seconds to cancel the print job. Ink cartridge(s) are installing ink cartridges for the printer. If you are empty (printing stops). TRAY LOWER INK LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR MNT REQ. Press the Paper Source button to be loaded manually. The installed printer driver is not correct for paper in printer driver is full. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display...
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... feed the printed page. Head cleaning automatically starts. Or, complete the replacement of the black ink by pressing the Pause button for head cleaning. If the message remains, contact Epson. Top cover is loaded. B Ink light on REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG - If the nozzles are straight. Wrong interface card installed. See the documentation that came with a new one. Roll paper was not cut sheets, make sure the paper is flat. Open the top cover and remove the uncut paper. at an angle. PAPER NOT CUT error was released during a print job, reset the printer...
... feed the printed page. Head cleaning automatically starts. Or, complete the replacement of the black ink by pressing the Pause button for head cleaning. If the message remains, contact Epson. Top cover is loaded. B Ink light on REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG - If the nozzles are straight. Wrong interface card installed. See the documentation that came with a new one. Roll paper was not cut sheets, make sure the paper is flat. Open the top cover and remove the uncut paper. at an angle. PAPER NOT CUT error was released during a print job, reset the printer...
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... button to the unlocked position. 6 - If you can continue printing. You must replace the cartridge before you need to open it . It's a good idea to 6 months. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Menu 3sec. 1 Matte Black/ Photo Black Full 2 Cyan 4 Yellow Empty 6 Light Cyan 8 Light Light Black 3 Magenta 5 Light Black 7 Light Magenta When the red B ink light is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on hand at all times in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Replacing an Ink Cartridge The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel...
... button to the unlocked position. 6 - If you can continue printing. You must replace the cartridge before you need to open it . It's a good idea to 6 months. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Menu 3sec. 1 Matte Black/ Photo Black Full 2 Cyan 4 Yellow Empty 6 Light Cyan 8 Light Light Black 3 Magenta 5 Light Black 7 Light Magenta When the red B ink light is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on hand at all times in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Replacing an Ink Cartridge The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel...
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... you can view the printer's status on your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. Make sure you save your first set of your hands, wash them immediately with the arrow pointing toward the printer. 4. If you're using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 7. You can compromise...
... you can view the printer's status on your cutter blade, maintenance tank, and other printer parts. Make sure you save your first set of your hands, wash them immediately with the arrow pointing toward the printer. 4. If you're using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it from the printer. Once the cartridge is the correct color, and remove it . 7. You can compromise...
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... Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 9 Do one of ink, so it is clean. Select Stylus Pro 4800, and click OK. ❏ Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your printer utility software. Click the Utility tab. You see PWR CLEANING, then press Menu . You may need to be at least 50% full to check the pattern. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is not on -screen instructions. 6. Press the Menu button...
... Epson Stylus Pro 4800 - 9 Do one of ink, so it is clean. Select Stylus Pro 4800, and click OK. ❏ Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your printer utility software. Click the Utility tab. You see PWR CLEANING, then press Menu . You may need to be at least 50% full to check the pattern. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's LCD panel is not on -screen instructions. 6. Press the Menu button...
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...the print head using the printer utility software, it 's all automatic. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. You can do the most Epson papers, including Enhanced Matte paper. 5. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 You can check the status of media that *STD appears on the display. Press the button until you see CUTTER REPLACE. 3. Follow these steps to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can align the print head using the control panel: 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Aligning the Print Head Aligning...
...the print head using the printer utility software, it 's all automatic. Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade If you notice that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. You can do the most Epson papers, including Enhanced Matte paper. 5. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 You can check the status of media that *STD appears on the display. Press the button until you see CUTTER REPLACE. 3. Follow these steps to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can align the print head using the control panel: 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Aligning the Print Head Aligning...
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... LCD, raise the ink lever on the LCD. If you need to Photo Black or vice-versa. Place the used tank in the slots on all times and dispose of print jobs in the new mode. It is ideal for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Enhanced Matte Paper and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Make sure that you see MAINTENANCE, and then press the Menu button. 4. Caution: Be...
... LCD, raise the ink lever on the LCD. If you need to Photo Black or vice-versa. Place the used tank in the slots on all times and dispose of print jobs in the new mode. It is ideal for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such as Epson Enhanced Matte Paper and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. Make sure that you see MAINTENANCE, and then press the Menu button. 4. Caution: Be...
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.... If not, set the information manually by clicking the Utility tab and then the Printer and Option Information button. Downloading the Firmware 1. Highlight Stylus Pro 4800 in their specified slots. 4. See the Printer Guide to upgrade the firmware. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on the LCD. If not, click Update. ❏ Windows Click the Main tab and make sure the Matte Black cartridge option is...
.... If not, set the information manually by clicking the Utility tab and then the Printer and Option Information button. Downloading the Firmware 1. Highlight Stylus Pro 4800 in their specified slots. 4. See the Printer Guide to upgrade the firmware. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge 1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on the LCD. If not, click Update. ❏ Windows Click the Main tab and make sure the Matte Black cartridge option is...
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... install it . 2. See the Printer Guide to your printer is on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to update.) Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Utility window. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list. 14 - Click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. 3. You see the LFP Remote Panel. Updating with Windows 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 4800 icon and click Printing...
... install it . 2. See the Printer Guide to your printer is on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to update.) Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the firmware is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Utility window. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list. 14 - Click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. 3. You see the LFP Remote Panel. Updating with Windows 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 4800 icon and click Printing...
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... the printer while the firmware is set to see the Firmware Updater window. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to your printer is on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to Ready, and it is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Driver window. On the LFP Remote Panel screen, click the Firmware Updater button. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800...
... the printer while the firmware is set to see the Firmware Updater window. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to your printer is on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to Ready, and it is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP Remote window, and the Printer Driver window. On the LFP Remote Panel screen, click the Firmware Updater button. Make sure your computer, then choose Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list. 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800...
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... can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 92. Then click Properties on any screen. You can click the Help button on the next screen. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it instead. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you want to make basic settings: 1. Start an application, open the file you 're using Epson media.
... can also choose advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 92. Then click Properties on any screen. You can click the Help button on the next screen. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it instead. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you want to make basic settings: 1. Start an application, open the file you 're using Epson media.
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...The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at 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 cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank •...
...The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 requires little maintenance to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to keep working at 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 cartridges • Changing the black ink cartridge • Performing additional maintenance tasks • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tank •...
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... the problem following : • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving 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 software for more information. • If you should do is fixed. The first thing you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your problem, contact Epson as...
... the problem following : • Diagnosing problems • Checking error messages and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving 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 software for more information. • If you should do is fixed. The first thing you 're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility, check your problem, contact Epson as...
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...Non-Epson genuine ink cartridge is selected in the driver. See loaded manually. The black ink cartridge option does not match what is installed. Make sure you want to be Load the sheet in the tray, or or for 3 seconds to cancel the print job. Stop printing, and press the Pause button for instructions. FEED SHEET PAPER FEED SHEET PAPER MANUALLY FORBIDDEN MEDIA FROM P. page 44 for the printer. Message CHANGE PAPER TYPE COMMAND ERROR DRIVER INK SET SETTING IS WRONG MISMATCH ERROR Note: These messages alternate. You're using the wrong printer driver. If...
...Non-Epson genuine ink cartridge is selected in the driver. See loaded manually. The black ink cartridge option does not match what is installed. Make sure you want to be Load the sheet in the tray, or or for 3 seconds to cancel the print job. Stop printing, and press the Pause button for instructions. FEED SHEET PAPER FEED SHEET PAPER MANUALLY FORBIDDEN MEDIA FROM P. page 44 for the printer. Message CHANGE PAPER TYPE COMMAND ERROR DRIVER INK SET SETTING IS WRONG MISMATCH ERROR Note: These messages alternate. You're using the wrong printer driver. If...
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Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact Epson as to be replaced soon. TRAY Paper light on loaded straight. 6-132 cartridges. NO BORDERLESS - WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light Cut sheet paper is full. RELOAD on Paper source setting in printer driver is different from control panel. position. LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER IN P. LOWER INK - LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR One or both ink levers Pull the lever or levers down to lock the ink are replacing ink cartridges, check the package ...
Other cartridges will need Note the code number and contact Epson as to be replaced soon. TRAY Paper light on loaded straight. 6-132 cartridges. NO BORDERLESS - WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light Cut sheet paper is full. RELOAD on Paper source setting in printer driver is different from control panel. position. LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER IN P. LOWER INK - LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR One or both ink levers Pull the lever or levers down to lock the ink are replacing ink cartridges, check the package ...
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... feed the printed page. Replace the conversion cartridge with the card. Solving Problems | 133 Message NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED OPTION I/F ERROR PAPER NOT CUT PAPER NOT STRAIGHT PAPER OUT REAR COVER OPEN RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM RELOAD PAPER Light - - RELOAD PAPER Paper light INSERT DEEPLY on REMOVE PAPER Paper light on Explanation Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Paper ran out. See the documentation that came with a new one. Open the top cover and remove the uncut paper. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the Pause button...
... feed the printed page. Replace the conversion cartridge with the card. Solving Problems | 133 Message NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED OPTION I/F ERROR PAPER NOT CUT PAPER NOT STRAIGHT PAPER OUT REAR COVER OPEN RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM RELOAD PAPER Light - - RELOAD PAPER Paper light INSERT DEEPLY on REMOVE PAPER Paper light on Explanation Head cleaning did not clear the nozzles. Paper ran out. See the documentation that came with a new one. Open the top cover and remove the uncut paper. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the Pause button...
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...; Check the ink indicators and light, and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer software is correct for the media missing. See page 69 (Mac OS X) or page 92 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in 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 done using cut sheet media, make sure...
...; Check the ink indicators and light, and replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as 2880 dpi. ◗ Turn off color management in the printer software is correct for the media missing. See page 69 (Mac OS X) or page 92 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in 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 done using cut sheet media, make sure...
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... 104 Configuration options Windows, 98 to 100 Connecting printer, 22 Control panel aligning print head, 107 to 108 buttons, 130 changing language, 117 changing measurement units, 117 cleaning print head, 106 to 107 component life, checking, 102 to 104 illustration, 130 ink levels, checking, 102 to 104, 109 lights, 130 to 134 messages, 130 to 134 monitoring printer, 130 to 134 restoring default settings, 117 status check, printing, 102 CR (carriage) motor, checking status, 102 to 104 Custom paper size Mac OS X, 64 Windows, 88 Custom...
... 104 Configuration options Windows, 98 to 100 Connecting printer, 22 Control panel aligning print head, 107 to 108 buttons, 130 changing language, 117 changing measurement units, 117 cleaning print head, 106 to 107 component life, checking, 102 to 104 illustration, 130 ink levels, checking, 102 to 104, 109 lights, 130 to 134 messages, 130 to 134 monitoring printer, 130 to 134 restoring default settings, 117 status check, printing, 102 CR (carriage) motor, checking status, 102 to 104 Custom paper size Mac OS X, 64 Windows, 88 Custom...
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... spindle, 49 cannot be cut, 140 cutting manually, 55 loading, 48 to 53 Mac OS X settings, 71 to 72 Page Line setting, 72 printable area, 151 removing from spindle, 54 Save Roll Paper setting, 72, 88 trim lines, 56, 72, 88 Windows settings, 86 to 88 S Safety approvals, 150 instructions, 13 to 15 Save Roll Paper setting, 72, 88 SelecType menus Custom Paper, 57 to 59 Cutter Replace, 118 Head Alignment, 107 Maintenance, 106, 118 Printer Status, 103 Test Print, 102
... spindle, 49 cannot be cut, 140 cutting manually, 55 loading, 48 to 53 Mac OS X settings, 71 to 72 Page Line setting, 72 printable area, 151 removing from spindle, 54 Save Roll Paper setting, 72, 88 trim lines, 56, 72, 88 Windows settings, 86 to 88 S Safety approvals, 150 instructions, 13 to 15 Save Roll Paper setting, 72, 88 SelecType menus Custom Paper, 57 to 59 Cutter Replace, 118 Head Alignment, 107 Maintenance, 106, 118 Printer Status, 103 Test Print, 102