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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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... is expended. Warning: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak. If one of your ink levels. 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)...
... is expended. Warning: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak. If one of your ink levels. 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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... 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 and remove it . Gently shake the cartridge before installing it . Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that the paper isn't cut ...cleanly, 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 into the slot. Don't force it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the...
... 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 and remove it . Gently shake the cartridge before installing it . Replacing Printer Parts Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that the paper isn't cut ...cleanly, 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 into the slot. Don't force it . 6 Close the ink cover. 5 Hold the...
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.... 10 Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 3 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. Note: If you to do so. 1 Check the LCD screen to determine which tank needs to be replaced (Ink or Borderfree). Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000...Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Note: The printer will not print if one of it carefully. 4 Insert the new tank, then close the cartridge cover. 8 Align the cutter cover, then press it in place, then carefully remove the cutter. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1 Open the right ...
.... 10 Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 3 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. Note: If you to do so. 1 Check the LCD screen to determine which tank needs to be replaced (Ink or Borderfree). Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000...Tank 1 Remove the output tray. Note: The printer will not print if one of it carefully. 4 Insert the new tank, then close the cartridge cover. 8 Align the cutter cover, then press it in place, then carefully remove the cutter. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1 Open the right ...
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... for the last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 Number of capacity remaining in each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in each cartridge Percentage of pages printed 9 Control Panel Menus Boldface type indicates the default setting.
... for the last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 Number of capacity remaining in each maintance tank Ink in milliliters and paper in each cartridge Percentage of pages printed 9 Control Panel Menus Boldface type indicates the default setting.
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..., and Tips 11 Options and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Windows System Requirements 13 Macintosh System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Screen 19 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer... the Current Firmware Version 35 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 36 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 37 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 38 5
..., and Tips 11 Options and Accessories 12 Where To Get Help 13 Windows System Requirements 13 Macintosh System Requirements 14 Important Safety Instructions 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 17 Printer Parts 18 Front 18 Back 18 Control Panel 19 LCD Screen 19 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking and Connecting the Printer... the Current Firmware Version 35 Downloading and Updating the Firmware 36 2 Handling Paper and Other Media Selecting Media for Your Printer 37 Guidelines for Using Epson Media 38 5
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Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 91 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running Cleaning Cycles 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 130 Changing the Date and Time 131 Using Maintenance Mode 131 7
Contents | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper 90 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 91 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options ... and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 123 Running Cleaning Cycles 124 Aligning the Print Head 125 Replacing Ink Cartridges 126 Changing the Black Ink Cartridge 130 Changing the Date and Time 131 Using Maintenance Mode 131 7
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... 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 8
... 165 Electrical 165 Dimensions and Weight 166 Printer Interfaces 166 Safety Approvals 166 Media 166 Roll Paper 166 Cut Sheets 167 Printable Area 167 Ink Cartridges 168 Index 8
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... as you have a problem. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. It also tells you how to your printer. Cautions must...
... as you have a problem. Attach it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you use and printer maintenance-loading paper, replacing ink cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head, and using the printer's menu system. It also tells you how to your printer. Cautions must...
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...-7766). 12 Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) Additional 2"/3" roll media spindle Ink cartridges Part number T619000 T619100 C12C815351 C12C811251...
...-7766). 12 Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these user-replaceable items: Consumables and user-replaceable parts Part Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) Additional 2"/3" roll media spindle Ink cartridges Part number T619000 T619100 C12C815351 C12C811251...
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... you may result 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 an Epson service technician; Using it with other equipment may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots...
... you may result 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 an Epson service technician; Using it with other equipment may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots...
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...The IC chip on your skin, wash it freely. • If you remove an ink cartridge for at room temperature for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This could damage the... print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not use , protect the ink supply area from ...
...The IC chip on your skin, wash it freely. • If you remove an ink cartridge for at room temperature for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This could damage the... print head. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. • Do not use , protect the ink supply area from ...
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18 | 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) 18
18 | 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) 18
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Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 19 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 19 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
Control Panel Power light and button Introduction | 19 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 19 Roll paper counter Maintenance tank status Type of black ink
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Setting Up the Printer | 23 6. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7. Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23
Setting Up the Printer | 23 6. Remove the ink cartridges from the back of the printer and connect the power cable. 7. Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Remove the tape from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for initial ink charging. 1. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23
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After installing all the way into place. Cartridge 1 Green (GR) 2 Light Light Black (LLK) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 6 Orange (OR) 7 Matte Black ...Cyan (C) 11 Photo Black (PK) Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the slots corresponding to each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. Make ... cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Note the location of the...
After installing all the way into place. Cartridge 1 Green (GR) 2 Light Light Black (LLK) 3 Yellow (Y) 4 Light Cyan (LC) 5 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) 6 Orange (OR) 7 Matte Black ...Cyan (C) 11 Photo Black (PK) Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the slots corresponding to each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into the correct slot. Make ... cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. Note the location of the...
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...cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at its best. You can also use the menu system on printing a nozzle check. 117 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 4900... described in this chapter, you can view the printer's status on the LCD screen. 117 Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can either print out a status ...
...cartridge • Replacing the paper cutter blade • Replacing the maintenance tanks • Cleaning the printer • Transporting or storing the printer In addition to keep working at its best. You can also use the menu system on printing a nozzle check. 117 Chapter 6: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 4900... described in this chapter, you can view the printer's status on the LCD screen. 117 Alert Lamp The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is "Disable".) Checking Printer Status and Part Life Using the menus, you can either print out a status ...
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...Menu. 2. The percentage remaining for instructions. Press r Menu. 3. Viewing Status Information 1. When done, press l. • To check the amount of the remaining cartridges. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of ink left in the first... authorized service technician. When done, press l. 4. Other printer parts need to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tanks yourself. Press OK to select MAINTENANCE BOX, then press r. Do one of the following: • To check the...
...Menu. 2. The percentage remaining for instructions. Press r Menu. 3. Viewing Status Information 1. When done, press l. • To check the amount of the remaining cartridges. For the last 10 print jobs saved in the printer, you see the status of ink left in the first... authorized service technician. When done, press l. 4. Other printer parts need to select JOB HISTORY, then press r. Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tanks yourself. Press OK to select MAINTENANCE BOX, then press r. Do one of the following: • To check the...
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...until ALL COLORS is selected, then press r. After cleaning, you can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Press d to select EXECUTE or EXECUTE (POWERFUL), then press... start the cleaning cycle. • Clean all colors-Press d until MANUAL CLEANING is loaded in the printer. 4. You may need to replace a low cartridge to clean. Press the button. 2. The power cycle uses a large quantity of the following: • Choose the color pair you want to clean-Press...
...until ALL COLORS is selected, then press r. After cleaning, you can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from the Epson LFP Remote Panel): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and cleaning each pair of ink colors. Press d to select EXECUTE or EXECUTE (POWERFUL), then press... start the cleaning cycle. • Clean all colors-Press d until MANUAL CLEANING is loaded in the printer. 4. You may need to replace a low cartridge to clean. Press the button. 2. The power cycle uses a large quantity of the following: • Choose the color pair you want to clean-Press...
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Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 7. If one of your ink levels. The icons show the approximate amount of print quality. 126 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment... then press OK to exit head alignment mode. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. When the uni-directional alignment is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of ink remaining. Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, select ALIGNMENT, then select AUTO. 10. However, it ...
Make sure you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 7. If one of your ink levels. The icons show the approximate amount of print quality. 126 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to start the alignment... then press OK to exit head alignment mode. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. When the uni-directional alignment is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of ink remaining. Select HEAD ALIGNMENT, select ALIGNMENT, then select AUTO. 10. However, it ...