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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. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge ... Check the printer's control panel and press the paper source button to fit your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the tray. 7 Slide the edge...8226; ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default setting). • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if ...
... Press again. 2 Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press . 3 Select one of ink (and no paper) and is highlighted. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge ... Check the printer's control panel and press the paper source button to fit your computer using Epson Printer Utility4 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in the tray. 7 Slide the edge...8226; ON: PERIODICALLY-The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default setting). • ON: EVERY JOB-The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if ...
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...Insert the new tank. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Make sure the cutter pin goes into place. 9 Replace the front cover. Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out 3 Place the used tank in... 1 Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 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 firmly. 6 Set the lock, then replace...
...Insert the new tank. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100). Make sure the cutter pin goes into place. 9 Replace the front cover. Caution: Do not tilt the tank or ink may spill out 3 Place the used tank in... 1 Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 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 firmly. 6 Set the lock, then replace...
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...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, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm... last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 Information about registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE BOX JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS Adjusts cutter position MM/DD/YY HH:MM Current firmware version Percentage of...
...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, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm... last 10 jobs; most recent job is number 0 Information about registered paper configurations MAINTENANCE PRINTER STATUS CUTTER ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VERSION INK LEVEL MAINTENANCE BOX JOB HISTORY TOTAL PRINTS Adjusts cutter position MM/DD/YY HH:MM Current firmware version Percentage of...
User's Guide
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... 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 21 Installing Ink 23 Connecting to Your System 25 Connecting Directly to the Computer 25 Windows 25 Macintosh 27 Connecting to a Network 28 Configuring the Network Interface... 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
... 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 21 Installing Ink 23 Connecting to Your System 25 Connecting Directly to the Computer 25 Windows 25 Macintosh 27 Connecting to a Network 28 Configuring the Network Interface... 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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...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 97 Choosing Roll Paper Settings 98 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 100 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 101 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings... 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
...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 97 Choosing Roll Paper Settings 98 Controlling Borderless Image Expansion 100 Creating a Custom Preset and Printing 101 Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings... 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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... 133 Installing the New Cutter 135 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 137 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 138 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 141 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 142 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 142 7 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 143 Checking... Environmental 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
... 133 Installing the New Cutter 135 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks 137 Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 138 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 139 Cleaning the Printer 141 Transporting or Storing the Printer 141 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 142 Setting Up the Printer After Transportation 142 7 Solving Problems Diagnosing Problems 143 Checking... Environmental 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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..., 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.... Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your equipment. Cautions must be followed carefully to your printer for easy...to maintain your printer on a network. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer to keep it to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, ...
..., 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.... Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of procedures for setting up and using your equipment. Cautions must be followed carefully to your printer for easy...to maintain your printer on a network. 11 Introduction This User's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer to keep it to avoid bodily injury. For additional information, ...
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... printer. • When setting up the printer, make sure you print on large sheets of electromagnetic interference, such as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink or paper. The printer...
... printer. • When setting up the printer, make sure you print on large sheets of electromagnetic interference, such as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink or paper. The printer...
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21 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 Macintosh • Updating the printer firmware Unpacking and Connecting the Printer Follow these steps to set up and...
21 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 Macintosh • Updating the printer firmware Unpacking and Connecting the Printer Follow these steps to set up and...
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Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23 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. Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 23 6.
Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for about 15 seconds. 23 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. Press the P power button to open them. 2. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to turn on the printer. Setting Up the Printer | 23 6.
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...Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the slots corresponding to each cartridge all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. The printer starts charging the ink and the P power light flashes. 24 Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into... off the printer, remove the maintenance tanks, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Note the location of the cartridge. 4. Ink bay Left Right Slot no. After installing all the way into place.
...Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the slots corresponding to each cartridge all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. The printer starts charging the ink and the P power light flashes. 24 Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into... off the printer, remove the maintenance tanks, or open the front cover or ink covers while the P power light is flashing, or you insert each cartridge. 24 | Setting Up the Printer 3. Note the location of the cartridge. 4. Ink bay Left Right Slot no. After installing all the way into place.
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Setting Up the Printer | 25 After ink charging is NOT connected to 10 feet long. See page 37 for instructions. Insert the printer software CD in your software that the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is completed, you need to install the printer software. If you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB...
Setting Up the Printer | 25 After ink charging is NOT connected to 10 feet long. See page 37 for instructions. Insert the printer software CD in your software that the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is completed, you need to install the printer software. If you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB...
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... value. 11. Examine the printed pattern for the menu options shown below. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is displayed. Press the d or u buttons to enable or ...8226; ROLL PAPER TENSION if wrinkles appear in step 7. 10. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each... setting. Press the Menu button, then press OK to dry on the page. • PAPER...
... value. 11. Examine the printed pattern for the menu options shown below. Choose the number with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUMBER is displayed. Press the d or u buttons to enable or ...8226; ROLL PAPER TENSION if wrinkles appear in step 7. 10. You can make similar settings using the printer driver software. You can also make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each... setting. Press the Menu button, then press OK to dry on the page. • PAPER...
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You can also choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to automatically correct images and choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. 68 | Printing With Epson Drivers for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from six Scene Correction settings. 68 Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or ICM, click the Advanced button after you select the setting): • Color Controls lets you to adjust color. • PhotoEnhance™ allows you specify individual values for Windows 4.
You can also choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to automatically correct images and choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. 68 | Printing With Epson Drivers for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from six Scene Correction settings. 68 Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or ICM, click the Advanced button after you select the setting): • Color Controls lets you to adjust color. • PhotoEnhance™ allows you specify individual values for Windows 4.
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...selected. 69 See page 109 for instructions. 5. In most cases, you will get the results you 're printing on roll paper and select settings for Windows | 69 • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow the steps ... turn off color management, you use a color managed workflow in the printer driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for borderless printing and automatic cutting. (If you expect. You can still control the ink density, as shown below. Click OK to save your application, rather than in Photoshop or other...
...selected. 69 See page 109 for instructions. 5. In most cases, you will get the results you 're printing on roll paper and select settings for Windows | 69 • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow the steps ... turn off color management, you use a color managed workflow in the printer driver. Printing With Epson Drivers for borderless printing and automatic cutting. (If you expect. You can still control the ink density, as shown below. Click OK to save your application, rather than in Photoshop or other...
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When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for various paper thicknesses. • Roll Paper Back Tension lets you... adjust the tension when printing on your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings...
When you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for various paper thicknesses. • Roll Paper Back Tension lets you... adjust the tension when printing on your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings...
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...with others, who can import them for printing. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can select them for your particular print job. ...Follow the instructions in the printer driver window to set most of the Main or Page...
...with others, who can import them for printing. 82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can select them for your particular print job. ...Follow the instructions in the printer driver window to set most of the Main or Page...
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...; Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to dry on your ICC... profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut...
...; Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may have made using non-Epson media and you need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to dry on your ICC... profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to optimize D-max and color gamut...
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... you 're ready to print with your settings. Select Summary from the Presets drop-down menu. 2. When you want to print, click the Print button. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Note: If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. ...This will lose your settings are correct, select Save As from the drop-down menu. After ...
... you 're ready to print with your settings. Select Summary from the Presets drop-down menu. 2. When you want to print, click the Print button. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Note: If you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. ...This will lose your settings are correct, select Save As from the drop-down menu. After ...
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...table lists the messages in Press to switch to cancel the print job. Message Explanation Response BLACK INK ERROR BLACK INK DOES NOT MATCH PRINT JOB The type of black ink setting in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem. SpectroProofer is open ....cartridge cover is installed. TO CANCEL PRINTING, PRESS THE BUTTON TO CHANGE BLACK INK TO PRINT, PRESS THE BUTTON BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD A SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE OR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The borderless setting is selected and paper that the power cord is not loaded correctly. Make ...
...table lists the messages in Press to switch to cancel the print job. Message Explanation Response BLACK INK ERROR BLACK INK DOES NOT MATCH PRINT JOB The type of black ink setting in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem. SpectroProofer is open ....cartridge cover is installed. TO CANCEL PRINTING, PRESS THE BUTTON TO CHANGE BLACK INK TO PRINT, PRESS THE BUTTON BORDERLESS ERROR LOAD A SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE OR LOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The borderless setting is selected and paper that the power cord is not loaded correctly. Make ...