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    Epson Stylus® Pro 4900 USER'S GUIDE
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    as applied to other printers. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, UltraChrome, MicroWeave, Borderfree, and SpectroProofer are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraSmooth and Piezo Pro are registered trademarks; PhotoEnhance
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    , Notes, 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
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    56 Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter 56 Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper 57 Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper 58 Creating Custom Paper Configurations 58 Selecting Custom Paper Configurations 60 3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images
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    Epson Drivers Black and White Photo Settings 102 Managing 118 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver 119 Checking 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
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    the Printer Driver 163 Macintosh OS X 163 Windows 163 A Specifications Clearing Stored Print Information 165 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
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    's Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. For
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    . Options and Accessories 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
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    'll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase. Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions
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    ) • At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files • Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software • For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series
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    Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to 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. Make sure you have two people lift the printer. • When setting up the printer, make sure you
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    '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 do so by an Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer. • Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
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    - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If
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    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
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    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
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    20 | Introduction 20
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    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
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    and tape from the output tray. 4. Open the paper tray and top cover and remove all packing materials and tape from inside the printer. Check carefully for all the tape inside and outside the printer, then close the top cover. Save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the
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    button to turn on the printer. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. 1. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to open them. 2. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each cartridge for about 15 seconds. 23
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    OR) 7 Matte Black (MK) 8 Vivid Magenta (VM) 9 Light Black (LK) 10 Cyan (C) 11 Photo Black (PK) Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the cartridge. 4. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into place. Make sure
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    Printer | 25 After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 37 for instructions. Connecting to Your System Your printer printer are turned on and that the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is NOT connected to the computer. 2. Insert the printer
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    4. Click Install. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and manuals, place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop, and register your printer. 6. When prompted, connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your computer. 7. When you
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    DVD drive. 3. Double-click the Epson icon. 4. Click the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 icon. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility) and register your printer. 6. Click the User's Guide icon to place links to the
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    hub or your computer's Ethernet port. 3. Turn on the printer. Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. See "Configuring the Network Interface" on page 28 for instructions. Configuring the Network Interface 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the LCD screen
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    is reset or turned on. • PANEL: Select this setting if you would like to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press OK. A checkmark appears next to the setting you selected. 9. Press l to go back, then do one of the following: • If you selected AUTO as
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    STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Press OK to print the network status sheet. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. See the appropriate section below for your operating system. Windows 1. Insert
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    see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software, place links to the User's Guide, Network Guide, and Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop, and register
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    the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 icon. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility) and register your printer. 6. Click the User's Guide icon to place links to the User's Guide, Network Guide, and Epson Professional
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    below. • Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , click View Devices and Printers, select your printer, then right-click on Printer Properties. • Windows XP: Click Start, click Control Panel, select Printers and Faxes, select your printer, then right-click Properties. 2. Click the Ports tab, then click
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    3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 4. When the printer port wizard opens, click Next. 5. Enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. 6. On the next screen, click Finish. You can now
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    up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. Checking the Current Firmware Version 1. Press the r Menu button. 2. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press Menu. 3. Press Menu again and note the
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    to download the firmware manually, visit Epson's U.S. support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support website (www.epson.ca/support), select your product, then click Drivers & Downloads. Choose the firmware update version for Windows or Macintosh and follow the instructions on the screen
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    Stylus Pro 4900 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the front manual feeder. This chapter includes the following information: • Selecting media for your printer
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    printer driver software before you send your job. See page 106 (Mac OS X) or page 64 (Windows) for instructions. • Always select the correct paper source (roll, tray or manual feed) in the driver of cut sheet paper and other media. The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches
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    Paper Matte • Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper • Proofing Paper White Semimatte • Proofing Paper Commercial • Standard Proofing Paper 240 • Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 • Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Enhanced Matte Paper • Plain paper Rear manual feed slot • Epson and non-Epson media with
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    Fine Art Paper • Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Front manual feed slot • Epson and non-Epson media with paper thicknesses Epson paper: Epson cut sheet paper capacity Paper type Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo
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    Media | 41 Epson cut sheet paper capacity Paper type Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Proofing 17 × 22 Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper cassette: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper Source button and press d to highlight CUT SHEET.
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    42 | Handling Paper and Other Media 5. Slide open the paper cassette, lift it slightly and then pull it out. 6. If your paper is size A3 or larger, extend the paper cassette to match the size of the paper. 7. Slide the edge guides outward. 42
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    back in the paper cassette and next to the right edge. Make sure the stack of paper fits under the arrow on the left edge guide. 10. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. 43
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    44 | Handling Paper and Other Media 11. Insert the paper cassette. Push it firmly into the printer. 12. Replace the output tray and adjust its length to fit your paper size. 44
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    to print on posterboard or other media 31 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm) thick, you must use the manual feed slot. This provides a straight-through paper path. Be sure to allow enough room behind the printer so the paper is not bent when it feeds into the printing position. 1. Make sure the
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    46 | Handling Paper and Other Media 5. Push the paper under the gray feed rollers inside the printer. 6. Align the edge of the paper with the mark on the paper cassette cover, as shown below. For longer sheets, make sure you align the
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 47 7. Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper into printing position. 8. Extend the output tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper cover is not open. 47
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    Slot You may use the rear manual feed slot for thicker media types such as Velvet Fine Art Paper and UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper. You can also use this feed slot for other types of paper, as listed on page 39. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 49 3. Adjust the edge guide according to the paper width. 4. Align the sheet with the right edge of the slot and insert it until it meets resistance. Make sure the sheet is straight. 5. Press the d button to feed the paper. 49
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    to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper cover is not open. Using Roll Paper You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core, up to 17 inches wide. Manually switching from one paper roll to another is a simple process. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website
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    and Installing the Spacer When you perform borderless printing on roll paper, you may need to install the borderless printing spacer supplied with the printer, depending on the width of the paper. Installing the Spacer 1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle. When the 3-inch core adapters
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    52 | Handling Paper and Other Media Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 56. Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality. 2. Remove the spacer
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    Handling Paper and Other Media | 53 Placing the Paper in the Printer Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer: 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Note: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure
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    feeds the paper to the printing position. 6. Close the roll paper cover. Note: The maximum page length you can print on is limited by the printer driver, and may also be limited by your application software and/or operating system. To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the paper
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    lift up from the spindle holder. (Make sure the roll paper is rewound before removing the spindle.) 4. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer. 5. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle. 6. Remove the roll paper from the spindle. 7. Place the roll in its original package. 55
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    Roll paper with a 2-inch core may cause paper jams on this printer due to severe paper curl. If you notice frequent paper jams when of media that cannot be used with the built-in cutter. Follow these steps to cut manually with the built-in cutter: 1. Before you print, press the l Paper Source button
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    to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the STANDARD setting allows the printer to adjust automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when using back to STANDARD. If you're printing on non-Epson media, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results
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    determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media-especially if you use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described below. If you're printing on unusually thick or thin
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    to save each setting. You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 91 (Mac OS X) or page 63 (Windows). • print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry
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    d button to select the configuration number that you want to use. If you select STANDARD, the printer uses the driver settings. If you select a number from 1 to 10, the control panel settings override the driver settings. 4. Press the Menu button, then press the button to exit the menu. 5. The
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    Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles are included, so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color
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    62 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Retain
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    . Make sure you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. The driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options. Follow these
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    Epson Drivers for Windows Note: If a color setting is grayed out, it is not supported type has been set on the printer's control panel, select Auto Photo if you are printing black and white photos on select paper types. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos
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    as follows: • Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and . Use this setting for presentation graphics. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in black and white photo printing, see page 79. • Click Custom, then follow the instructions on page 67
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows different settings to determine which one is best for the media you're using. For this media Photo Paper Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 67 For this media Select this Media Type setting very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see page 109.) 1. In the Properties
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    | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. 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 specify individual values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose
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    control the ink density, as described on page 77. Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 69 • Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color managed workflow in Photoshop or other software. See page 109 for instructions. • ICM
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    70 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper. 2. For the Source setting, select Roll
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 71 6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click OK. Normal cut Double cut
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    72 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows • Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, print multiple print jobs without cutting, or if you are printing on heavy media that must be cut by hand. See page 56 for instructions on operating the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 73 2. For the Source setting, select the paper source you're using (Paper Cassette or Manual Feed). Note: Use Feed Adjust B if you see banding at the bottom margin when area. 4. For the Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer. 73
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    74 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows If the size of your paper is not listed, top and bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper (see page 69 for instructions). 6. Click the Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size: • Auto Expand enlarges your image
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 75 Note: Select Landscape when you want to 2. Select the settings you want for Orientation and Copies. 3. Click Reduce/Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image. You can select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width, or select Custom and
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    Page Layout options. Choosing Paper Configuration Options If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that media, you can select the
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77 • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print
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    78 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 63 through page 69 for details.) 5. Click the Custom Settings button. You see a window like this: 78
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    to the window shown above, click Cancel. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings The Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and offers an alternative black and white workflow. Advanced Black and White
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    80 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows 1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 2. Choose Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. 3. Click Custom, then click Advanced. You see this screen: 80
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 81 4. You can adjust the following settings: • Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white output. The default
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    82 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that you can share with others, who can
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    With Epson Drivers for Windows the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the Save/Del button. Then click the following category and name, and check the Registered Settings column: • Photo > Highest Quality •
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    84 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Editing Printer Driver Settings 1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement. 2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following: • Drag and drop the
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    Epson Drivers for Windows | 85 Note: If your print job is no longer spooling in the computer, you can also cancel it by pressing the button, selecting JOB CANCEL, and pressing the OK button. Managing Print Jobs Your printer you check the printer's status and also see how much ink you have left and
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    86 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Optimizing Print displayed when you send a print job. • Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software utilities. Selecting this option is not recommended unless you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space. 86
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 87 • Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the halftone output processing to be performed by the printer. This feature speeds up processing, especially for older computers, and ensures that the printer runs at maximum speed. This involves image
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Setting Monitoring Preferences You can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether you want a Status Monitor 3 icon to appear on your Windows taskbar, and whether you want to allow monitoring by other users who share the printer. 1. Click
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos. See page 109 for instructions
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    90 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing. Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on
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    page setup options, you need to select printing options. The Epson driver offers automatic settings that optimize print quality and speed when you're using Epson media. You can also choose additional settings for more control over your printer and color output. 1. Open the file you want to print
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: If you need more information about print options, click the ? button. 3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. Select your printer Note • If you're using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a custom paper size to make the best use of your paper.
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 98. Select the paper size, then choose the setting The
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    94 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 95 8. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Select Printer Settings Photo if you are printing black and white photos on select paper types. (For paper types that don't support this option, print black and white photos with
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperFine - 1440 dpi for the best quality. • Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in the printer driver Photo
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97 Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut. Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-
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    98 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper. • Paper Suction lets you decrease
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    Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 99 Normal cut Double cut Single cut Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel. 2. Choose one of the following Auto Cut Settings: • Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually instructions
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    100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101 Note: If you check the settings on your print job, create a custom preset. This will save you time when you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for future print jobs. 1. Select Summary from the drop-down menu. 2. After verifying that
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    White Photo Settings The Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 3. Choose Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. Uncheck High Speed for the best quality. 102
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 103 4. Select Advanced Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: 5. Choose the settings that are best for your photo. You can use the photo on the screen as a guide. • Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and white
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    104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh • Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower. • Highlight
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 105 Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name. You see a screen like this:
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    With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com
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    Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 107 For this media Select this Media Type setting* Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper
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    108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh 108
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    installed with your printer driver. Assigning a profile to your image doesn't alter it, only the interpretation of it by your software and how it appears on your monitor and in a printout. This is the best way to improve the color balance and contrast in your image. Follow the instructions in this
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    Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select working space, such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966-2.1 • A scanner profile for your scanner • A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the
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    . Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer's color gamut. 7. Click More Options or Show More Options, then select Color Management. 8. Click Page Setup, select page settings as necessary, and
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    Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 4900 and select Printer Settings or Print Settings. Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment) or Off (No Color Management). If you don't, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data
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    3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK. 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select Use the embedded profile and click OK. If you see a Missing Profile
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    one of the following as the Profile setting: • A different RGB working space (or Profile), such as ColorMatch RGB or sRGB IEC61966-2.1 • A scanner profile for your scanner • A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the
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    printer driver will printer profile, and color management settings, you'll get unexpected results. 4. Set the rest of the print settings you want to use (beginning on page 64). 5. For the Mode setting, select Custom. Then select No Color Adjustment. 6. Click OK, then click Print to print your photo
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    116 | Managing Color With Profiles 116
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    the Printer The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 requires little maintenance 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
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    118 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Note: You can replace the ink cartridges, cutter blade, and maintenance tanks yourself. Other printer parts need to be replaced by an authorized service technician. Note: You can change the units of measurement from centimeters to inches and feet using
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    screen. Note: On the Mac, the Paper Setup from Printer is not acquired. Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). Follow the steps
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    Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. Click the Utility tab. • Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 in your Applications folder. Select your printer and click OK. You see a menu like the
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    icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean. Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. • If any dots or
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    . If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean. Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer. If any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below, run a cleaning cycle as described on page 124. Then print another nozzle check
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    a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended. • OFF-The printer will not perform automatic nozzle . 6. Press OK to save the setting. Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 1. Make sure paper is loaded. 2. Press the button
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    the old cartridge. 1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as described on page 123. 2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B Ink Check light on the printer's control panel is not on or flashing. 1. Press the button. 2. Press d until MANUAL CLEANING is
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    morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you still see no improvement, contact your service provider for assistance. Tip: To properly align the print head, make sure the paper you loaded matches the setting on the printer. Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head is the most important thing
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    Tip: You can store partially used ink cartridges for up to 6 months. If you do so, Epson recommends covering the openings with tape. 7. Press r, then press OK to start the alignment process. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern
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    Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink cartridges: Ink bay Left Right Slot no. 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 (MK) 8 Vivid Magenta (VM) 9 Light Black (LK) 10 Cyan (C) 11 Photo
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    you are ready to replace it. To prevent ink reporting errors, never replace the ink cartridges with the printer turned off. 3. Press in the cartridge you want to replace. The cartridge pops out. WARNING: Do not shake the expended cartridge, or ink may leak out. If ink gets on your hands, wash them
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    in the wrong slot. Check the package and part number. If the B Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, it may not be inserted fully. 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into place. Don't force it in
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    Media Type selected in the printer driver. You may sometimes need to switch cartridges as described below when using non-Epson media. The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images on all media types. It is optimized for traditional photographic and ink jet-coated papers, such
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    you are unable to access the clock settings, it has already been set via software. Use Epson NetConfig to make clock adjustments. The printer will now automatically change the black ink depending on your media type selection. Changing the Date and Time 1. Press r Menu. 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE
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    5, 15, 60, 120, or 180 MINUTES, then press OK to select the setting you want. • To set the amount of idle time required until the printer automatically powered off, press d to highlight POWER MANAGEMENT, then press r. Press r to DISABLE or ENABLE the POWER OFF TIMER, or press d to highlight TIME TO
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    may need to be replaced. You can obtain a new cutter from Epson (part number C12C815351). See page 12 for ordering details. Removing the Old Cutter Make sure the printer is turned off, then follow these steps to remove the blade: 1. Open the ink cartridge covers. 2. Open the printer cover. 133
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    134 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the front cover in place, then remove the front cover. 4. Open the cutter cover. 134
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    blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. 5. Loosen the screw holding the cutter in place, then carefully remove the cutter from the printer. 6. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing the New Cutter Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps
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    : If you are using the optional SpectroProofer, install it without replacing the front cover. 3. Replace the front cover. 4. Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 5. If your printer is not cutting accurately, use the Cutter Adjustment from the Maintenance Menu on the control panel. 136
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    amount of space remaining in the tanks. The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part # T619000) and Borderfree (part # T619100). You need to replace each maintenance tank when the LCD screen instructs you to do so. The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks
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    138 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it carefully. Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1. Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2. Pull out the maintenance tank as
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    If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1. Remove the output tray. 2. Release the tank lock. Caution: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank when removing it. Hold it upright at
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    140 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully. 5. Insert the new tank. Push it in firmly. Note: The printer will not print if the tank is unlocked. 6. Set the lock, then replace the output tray. 140
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    is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent water from getting inside. Transporting or Storing the Printer If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), have at least two people
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    tray • Any optional components. 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 4. If you need to ship the printer, you must repack it using the original box and these items, contact Epson to purchase them. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond repair. If you are transporting the printer in your own
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    and lights • Improving print quality • Solving operational problems • Solving miscellaneous printing problems • Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams • Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver Diagnosing Problems The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 includes a number of ways to help you
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    144 | Solving Problems Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD screen to indicate the status of the printer: 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
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    an explanation and instructions for correcting the problem. Message Explanation Response BLACK INK ERROR BLACK INK DOES NOT MATCH PRINT JOB The type of black ink setting in Press to switch to the correct setting the printer does not match the and continue printing. setting in the driver. TO
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    END OF SERVICE LIFE. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE CUTTER UNIT The paper cutter may be dull. Replace the paper cutter; see page 133. F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER Firmware update failed. Restart the printer, then update the firmware again; see page 35. INK CARTRIDGE ALERT The
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    cannot be used with this printer. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. INK CARTRIDGE EXPENDED The ink cartridge is empty. REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE Replace the used ink cartridge with a new one. See page
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    REQUEST A printer part may need to be Note the code number and contact your replaced soon. service provider as described on page 13. NO INK CARTRIDGES Ink cartridge(s) not installed, or Install ink cartridge(s); see page 126. Do not INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S) an incorrect cartridge is installed
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    Solving Problems | 149 Message Explanation Response NOZZLE CLOG DETECTED NOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE IN MAINT BOX 1 CONTINUE CLEANING? YES (RECOMMENDED) NO There is not enough space in the ink maintenance tank to perform cleaning. Select YES, then follow the instructions to replace the maintenance
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    Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER LOAD ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON AND REMOVE THE JAMMED PAPER Paper has jammed in the printer. MANUAL FEEDER PAPER SETTING ERROR ROLL PAPER IS LOADED REMOVE IT AND CHANGE PAPER SOURCE SETTING TO ROLL PAPER The paper source selected in the printer driver
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    The paper source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. PRINTER COVER OPEN The printer cover is open. PLEASE CLOSE THE COVER REPLACE MAINT BOX 1 AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE The Ink maintenance tank is at the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. REPLACE
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    to the SpectroProfer User's Guide for additional information. Lower the paper eject support. Raise the paper eject support. Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 120 for instructions. • Align the print
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    to see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 126. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 120 for instructions. ◗ Turn off the High Speed setting
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    see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, the ink indicators will not be accurate.) Replace ink cartridges if necessary, as described on page 126. ◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 120 for instructions. ◗ Align the print head, as described
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    Solving Problems | 155 Problem Your print has gaps or appears faint. Your print appears blurry or smeared. Solution ◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is too old, replace it as described on page 126. ◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer
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    the power and unplug the power cord immediately. Contact your service provider for assistance; see page 13 for details. If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below. Problem The printer stops printing unexpectedly. The printer sounds as if it's printing, but nothing prints. Solution
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    printer port is selected. ◗ Download and install the latest driver for Macintosh or Windows from the Epson website at www.proimaging.epson.com. Problem instructions. ◗ Make sure your software is installed correctly and the printer is selected. ◗ Make sure the Paper Size setting in your printer
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    button to select this setting. Also check the Auto Cut settings in your printer software. Printing is too slow. ◗ Turn on the High Speed setting. See page 86 for instructions. ◗ Choose a lower resolution in your printer software for faster printing. ◗ Clear space on your hard drive or run
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    problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the Paper Suction setting. See page 58 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through your printer driver. • For heavy or thick media, follow the instructions printer isn't printer
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    160 | Solving Problems Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD screen. Follow these steps to clear a roll and lift up from the spindle holder. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the roll paper feeder or front manual feeder. 160
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    Solving Problems | 161 4. Open the printer cover, if necessary, and remove any other jammed paper. 5. Close the printer cover, if necessary. Press the P power button to turn the printer off and then back on. Follow these steps to clear a cut sheet paper jam: 1. Remove the output tray and the paper
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    162 | Solving Problems 3. If paper is jammed in the rear, remove the rear access panel by pulling it towards you as shown below. Remove the jammed paper and replace the rear access panel. 4. Remove jammed paper from the front manual feeder. 5. Open the printer cover and remove any other jammed paper
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    Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the
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    164 | Solving Problems 164
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    , date, time, number of prints, etc. If you wish to clear this information (for example, before selling your Epson printer to another party), you may do so by running the printer's nozzle check pattern 10 times. See "Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities" on page 120. Environmental
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    26 inches (405 mm) Width 40 inches (863 mm) Depth 36 inches (766 mm) Weight 115 lb (52 kg) printer, (without consumables) stand, and paper basket Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC UL 60950-1 CSA 22.2 No. 60950
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    to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper
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    168 | Specifications Ink Cartridges Cartridge life: 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Temperature: Storage (uninstalled) -22 to 104 °F (-30 to 40 °C); 1 month
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    printer, 11, 12 problems, 157 requirements, 11, 12 Canceling print jobs Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 105 Windows, 85 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges checking printer area, 167 tray capacity, 38 Cutter cutting paper manually, 55 to 56 ordering replacement, 10 replacing, 133 to 136 D Date and time
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    , 17, 144 lightfastness, 168 maintenance tank, 117 Ink cartridges checking status, 120, 126 to 127 installing, 21 to 23 ordering, 22, 127 replacing, 126 to 129 safety instructions, 15 specifications, 168 Installing printer driver Macintosh, 30 Windows, 28 to 30 Inverted images, 157 J Jams, paper
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    , 32 to 33 Bonjour printing, 32 installing printer driver, 30 TCP/IP printing, 33 Maintenance, 117 to 141 Maintenance menu, 124 Maintenance mode, 131 to 132 Maintenance tank checking status, 120 ordering, 10, 10 Maintenance tanks replacing, 137 to 140 Manuals, how to use, 9 Margins incorrect, 157
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    stock, 43 to 48 jams, 160 to 162 light, 144 loading in tray, 36 loading manually, 43 to 48 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5 options, 91 to 94 non-Epson, 57 to 59 ordering, 49 printable area, 167 problems, 159 to 162 removing from spindle, 54 roll, 49 specifications, 166 suction, 58, 77, 98
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    off, 14 weight, 166 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 30 installing in Windows, 28 to 30 Index | 173 Problems banding, 153 blank paper, 115 Progress Meter, 85, 86 Q Quality Options, Windows, 64 to 65 R Registering non-Epson media, 57 to 59 Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 97 to 98 Windows, 76 to
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    Technical support, 11 Temperature requirements, 165 Test Print menu, 118 Time and date setting, 131 Total prints, checking, 118 Transporting printer, 141 to 142 Trim lines, printing Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 99 Windows, 72 Troubleshooting, 143 to 163 U UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges, 127
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    status, 120 color management, 67 to 69, 113 to 115 custom paper size, 62, 70, 74 custom presets, 82 to 83 installing printer driver, 28 to 30 layout options, 75 managing print jobs, 85 to 88 Media Type setting, 64, 76 to 79 monitoring preferences, setting, 88 paper configuration
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