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... or printing large jobs. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the original cartridges and you must leave the ink compartment door open. 2 - Consumables and Accessories Ink Cartridges When you use : Size Maximum external roll diameter Thickness Roll paper Cut sheets 8.3 to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before the expiration date on the package: Cartridge Matte Black Photo Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Black Light Light Black...
... or printing large jobs. In that case, there may not be enough ink left in the original cartridges and you must leave the ink compartment door open. 2 - Consumables and Accessories Ink Cartridges When you use : Size Maximum external roll diameter Thickness Roll paper Cut sheets 8.3 to 1.5 mm) Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before the expiration date on the package: Cartridge Matte Black Photo Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Black Light Light Black...
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... button to be replaced Note the code number and contact Epson. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in printer driver is correct for roll paper). Cut sheet needs to select the correct setting: either (for paper in the tray, or or for the printer. You must install the cartridges that the installed printer driver is different from control panel. Make sure you are nearly empty (printing continues). Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display and the lights on the control panel come on A printer part will not work...
... button to be replaced Note the code number and contact Epson. Select the correct black ink cartridge option in printer driver is correct for roll paper). Cut sheet needs to select the correct setting: either (for paper in the tray, or or for the printer. You must install the cartridges that the installed printer driver is different from control panel. Make sure you are nearly empty (printing continues). Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Error Messages When a problem occurs, a message appears on the display and the lights on the control panel come on A printer part will not work...
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... conversion cartridge with the card. Or, complete the replacement of the black ink by pressing the Pause button for 3 seconds. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. SERVICE REQ. at an angle. The rear cover has been removed. If the message remains, replace the cartridge. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Roll paper was cleared. Then load paper and resend the job. Pull the paper lever out to unlock the print head...
... conversion cartridge with the card. Or, complete the replacement of the black ink by pressing the Pause button for 3 seconds. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. SERVICE REQ. at an angle. The rear cover has been removed. If the message remains, replace the cartridge. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Message/Light NO BORDERLESS WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Roll paper was cleared. Then load paper and resend the job. Pull the paper lever out to unlock the print head...
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...cartridges, check the package and product code. You tried to the unlocked position. 6 - Load the correct size paper if necessary. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Message/Light UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CRTG WRONG PAPER SIZE Light - Press the ink compartment cover to replace. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with your printer. If you start, make sure the printer is on . Other cartridges will not work. Make sure you need to keep a set of the cartridge whose light is turned on or flashing. You must use the ink...
...cartridges, check the package and product code. You tried to the unlocked position. 6 - Load the correct size paper if necessary. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Message/Light UNABLE TO PRINT WRONG INK CRTG WRONG PAPER SIZE Light - Press the ink compartment cover to replace. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with your printer. If you start, make sure the printer is on . Other cartridges will not work. Make sure you need to keep a set of the cartridge whose light is turned on or flashing. You must use the ink...
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If the B ink light remains on your first set of your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. If you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of empty 110 ml cartridges, so you 're using 220 ml cartridges, you can view the printer's status on the LCD panel. 8. Check the package and product code. Make sure you save...
If the B ink light remains on your first set of your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 9. If you can check the amount of ink remaining, the total number of prints, and the status of empty 110 ml cartridges, so you 're using 220 ml cartridges, you can view the printer's status on the LCD panel. 8. Check the package and product code. Make sure you save...
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... red B ink light on or flashing. 3. Press the button until you still see any nozzles are clogged. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printer utility software. You can check the print head nozzles and select the Auto Cleaning feature at least a 10 eye loupe to use the printer's menus to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Right-click your Applications folder. You see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu . 5. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to clear the nozzles. Press the Menu button. 4. Press Menu again to Settings...
... red B ink light on or flashing. 3. Press the button until you still see any nozzles are clogged. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printer utility software. You can check the print head nozzles and select the Auto Cleaning feature at least a 10 eye loupe to use the printer's menus to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Right-click your Applications folder. You see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu . 5. The cartridges need to replace a low cartridge to clear the nozzles. Press the Menu button. 4. Press Menu again to Settings...
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.... Press Menu again. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 If banding appears on the display. This is completely automatic and takes about 7 minutes. 11. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you want to replace it 's best to align the print head. See your cutter by hand, or you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from the control panel. See the Printer Guide for most thorough job in the shortest time, and...
.... Press Menu again. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 If banding appears on the display. This is completely automatic and takes about 7 minutes. 11. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. If you want to replace it 's best to align the print head. See your cutter by hand, or you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from the control panel. See the Printer Guide for most thorough job in the shortest time, and...
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... not to the released position, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. The Matte Black cartridge is complete. 12 - Insert the new tank. 6. Caution: To avoid interruption, observe the following conditions: Do not turn the printer on matte or plain papers, such as Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, Photo Semigloss Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, etc. Press the Menu button again. 6. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 2. Note: If REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG appears, press the...
... not to the released position, remove the ink cartridges, remove the maintenance tank, or unplug the power cord. The Matte Black cartridge is complete. 12 - Insert the new tank. 6. Caution: To avoid interruption, observe the following conditions: Do not turn the printer on matte or plain papers, such as Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, Photo Semigloss Paper, Premium Semimatte Photo Paper, etc. Press the Menu button again. 6. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 2. Note: If REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG appears, press the...
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... replacement operation, update the driver information using your printer, you should check for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the left ink compartments. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button and make sure that the correct ink cartridge is not installed. Updating Your Printer Firmware Before you begin using the steps below to replace the ink cartridges soon. 6. See the Printer Guide to find the newest firmware. 4. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel button. Choose your printer, if necessary. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge...
... replacement operation, update the driver information using your printer, you should check for Macintosh or Windows and follow the instructions on the left ink compartments. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button and make sure that the correct ink cartridge is not installed. Updating Your Printer Firmware Before you begin using the steps below to replace the ink cartridges soon. 6. See the Printer Guide to find the newest firmware. 4. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel button. Choose your printer, if necessary. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge...
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... the EPSON LFP Remote Panel button. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is not installed. Updating with Windows 1. Note: For more information on , its LCD is set to extract or unzip it . 6. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to see the Firmware Updater window. 7. See the Printer Guide to your printer is on using...
... the EPSON LFP Remote Panel button. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 8/05 If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the firmware updating process. (If it is not installed. Updating with Windows 1. Note: For more information on , its LCD is set to extract or unzip it . 6. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to see the Firmware Updater window. 7. See the Printer Guide to your printer is on using...
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.... (If it is connected 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 Driver window. You see the electronic guide. 7. When the update is updating. 9. On the LFP Remote Panel screen, click the Firmware Updater button. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to see the Firmware Updater window. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 5.
.... (If it is connected 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 Driver window. You see the electronic guide. 7. When the update is updating. 9. On the LFP Remote Panel screen, click the Firmware Updater button. Click Browse and find the firmware that you don't need to see the Firmware Updater window. Epson Stylus Pro 4800 5.
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... display, launch the Epson LFP Remote Panel and run the Firmware Updater to check your printer's firmware ROM version and update it , as described in the Product Information column, then click Drivers and Downloads to continuously enhance our professional graphics products. CPD-19949R1 6/05 Before updating your firmware, make sure you have set up -to maintain compatibility with it if necessary. Important Information About Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4800 Download...
... display, launch the Epson LFP Remote Panel and run the Firmware Updater to check your printer's firmware ROM version and update it , as described in the Product Information column, then click Drivers and Downloads to continuously enhance our professional graphics products. CPD-19949R1 6/05 Before updating your firmware, make sure you have set up -to maintain compatibility with it if necessary. Important Information About Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4800 Download...
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... settings. 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 • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software • Removing the optional print server card In addition to keep working...
... settings. 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 • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer • Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software • Removing the optional print server card In addition to keep working...
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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 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 error messages. Chapter 6: Solving Problems 129 As you use your software for more information. • To determine whether the problem is fixed...
...; 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 computer and run a nozzle check from the control panel. See Chapter 4 or 5 for error messages. Chapter 6: Solving Problems 129 As you use your software for more information. • To determine whether the problem is fixed...
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...- FEED SHEET PAPER FEED SHEET PAPER MANUALLY FORBIDDEN MEDIA FROM P. B Ink light flashing B Ink light on or flash. Solving Problems | 131 When your printer. If you have replacement cartridges available. Explanation Paper loaded does not match the source selected. page 44 for instructions. 6-131 See page 109 for instructions. Damaged data was sent to cancel printing. Response Press the Paper Source button to be Load the sheet in the driver Non-Epson genuine ink cartridge is correct for roll paper). Cut sheet needs to select the correct setting: either...
...- FEED SHEET PAPER FEED SHEET PAPER MANUALLY FORBIDDEN MEDIA FROM P. B Ink light flashing B Ink light on or flash. Solving Problems | 131 When your printer. If you have replacement cartridges available. Explanation Paper loaded does not match the source selected. page 44 for instructions. 6-131 See page 109 for instructions. Damaged data was sent to cancel printing. Response Press the Paper Source button to be Load the sheet in the driver Non-Epson genuine ink cartridge is correct for roll paper). Cut sheet needs to select the correct setting: either...
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...LOAD PAPER Paper light Paper lever is different from control panel. TRAY Paper light on Paper source setting in printer driver is in the printer driver, or load different-size paper. WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. Borderless setting selected for instructions. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light Cut sheet paper is not installed. LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR One or both ink levers Pull the lever or levers down to install the wrong ink cartridge. A printer part will not work. MNT TNK FULL B Ink light on loaded straight. 6-132 for A2-size...
...LOAD PAPER Paper light Paper lever is different from control panel. TRAY Paper light on Paper source setting in printer driver is in the printer driver, or load different-size paper. WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. Borderless setting selected for instructions. NOT STRAIGHT Paper light Cut sheet paper is not installed. LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR One or both ink levers Pull the lever or levers down to install the wrong ink cartridge. A printer part will not work. MNT TNK FULL B Ink light on loaded straight. 6-132 for A2-size...
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... installed. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact Epson. Paper is loaded. Paper light flashing Paper light flashing Paper light on page 118. If you are using cut correctly. The cutter may be replaced. The rear cover has been removed. See the documentation that came with a new one. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the Pause button. 6-133 CNVRSION CRTG Manually loaded sheet is flat. See page 44 for 3 seconds. Solving Problems | 133 Message NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED OPTION I/F ERROR PAPER...
... installed. Reload paper, making sure the edges are still clogged, contact Epson. Paper is loaded. Paper light flashing Paper light flashing Paper light on page 118. If you are using cut correctly. The cutter may be replaced. The rear cover has been removed. See the documentation that came with a new one. If the message appears during a print job, reset the printer by pressing the Pause button. 6-133 CNVRSION CRTG Manually loaded sheet is flat. See page 44 for 3 seconds. Solving Problems | 133 Message NOZZLES STILL CLOGGED OPTION I/F ERROR PAPER...
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... printer software are using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face down in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see if you 're using it as described on page 109. ◗ 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 Windows). See page 69 (Mac OS X) or page 92 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility...
... printer software are using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face down in the tray. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle (see if you 're using it as described on page 109. ◗ 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 Windows). See page 69 (Mac OS X) or page 92 (Windows). ◗ Adjust the Color Density setting in the Paper Configuration utility...
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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