Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Portrait Edition Printer Guide - Page 5

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Options and Accessories

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Where To Get Help

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Macintosh System Requirements

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Windows System Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

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1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking

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Setting Up and Plugging In

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Installing Ink

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Connecting to Your System

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Connecting to the Network

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Installing the Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Updating Your Printer Firmware

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Downloading the Firmware

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Updating the Firmware

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2 Handling Paper and Other Media

Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Cut Sheet Paper

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Cut Sheet Paper Paths

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Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

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Using the Front Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Top Manual Feed Slot

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Contents

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Copyright and Trademarks	2
Contents	5
Introduction	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	9
Options and Accessories	10
Where To Get Help	10
Macintosh System Requirements	11
Windows System Requirements	12
Important Safety Instructions	13
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	15
Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer	17
Unpacking	17
Setting Up and Plugging In	19
Installing Ink	19
Connecting to Your System	22
Connecting to the Network	23
Installing the Software for Macintosh	24
Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x	26
Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x	28
Installing the Software for Windows	30
Updating Your Printer Firmware	32
Downloading the Firmware	32
Updating the Firmware	32
Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media	35
Selecting Media for Your Printer	35
Guidelines for Using Epson Media	36
Using Cut Sheet Paper	36
Cut Sheet Paper Paths	37
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray	38
Using the Front Manual Feed Slot	44
Using the Top Manual Feed Slot	47
Using Roll Paper	48
Roll Paper Guidelines	48
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle	49
Placing the Paper in the Printer	50
Removing Paper from the Spindle	54
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper	54
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter	55
Printing Trim Lines	56
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper	56
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper	57
Creating Paper Configurations	58
Selecting Paper Configurations	59
Chap 3-Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh	61
Choosing Page Setup Options	62
Choosing Basic Print Options	65
Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options	69
Choosing Roll Paper Options	71
Borderless Printing	73
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing	74
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	75
Monitoring Print Jobs	77
Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank	78
Chap 4-Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows	81
Choosing Basic Print Options	82
Choosing Paper and Layout Options	84
Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options	85
Choosing Roll Paper Options	86
Borderless Printing	89
Choosing Layout Options	90
Choosing Advanced Print Options	91
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	94
Managing Print Jobs	97
Using the Progress Meter	97
Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed	98
Chap 5-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	101
Checking Printer Status and Part Life	102
Printing Status Information	102
Viewing Status Information	103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	104
Running a Power Cleaning Cycle	106
Aligning the Print Head	107
Replacing Ink Cartridges	109
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge	113
Draining the Old Ink	114
Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge	115
Updating the Printer Driver Information	116
Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks	116
Changing the Date and Time	116
Using the Maintenance Mode	117
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade	118
Replacing the Maintenance Tank	121
Cleaning the Printer	123
Transporting or Storing the Printer	123
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	124
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation	125
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver	126
Macintosh	126
Windows	126
Removing the Optional Print Server Card	127
Chap 6-Solving Problems	129
Diagnosing Problems	129
Checking Error Messages and Lights	130
Improving Print Quality	135
Solving Operational Problems	138
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	139
Solving Paper Problems	141
Clearing Roll Paper Jams	142
Clearing Paper Tray Jams	144
Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual Feed Slots	146
Environmental	149
Appendix A-Specifications	149
Electrical	149
Dimensions	149
Weight	150
Printer Interfaces	150
Safety Approvals	150
Media	150
Roll Paper	150
Cut Sheets	151
Printable Area	151
Ink Cartridges	152

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Contents, Introduction, Setting Up the Printer, Handling Paper and Other Media

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