Epson 4800 User Manual

Epson Stylus® Pro 4800

PRINTER GUIDE

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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Printed on recycled paper.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Introduction

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

1 Setting Up the Printer

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

2 Handling Paper and Other Media

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

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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

3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh

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

4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows

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

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5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

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

6 Solving Problems

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

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A Specifications

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

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Introduction

This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, selecting paper, 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 additional information, see the following:

• The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for

daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink

cartridges and other components, checking and aligning the print head,

and understanding error messages. Attach it to your printer for easy

reference.

• The electronic Reference Guide on the CD-ROM provides additional

information about the printer, drivers, and utility software. You can read

the guide using a web browser, such as Safari

FireFox 1.0 or later, or Netscape

Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet

1.0 or later, Mozilla

Explorer, versions 4.0 or later.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

These symbols are used in this book:

WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.

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Tip: Check the Epson Pro

Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. com for accessories and options that are currently available.

Options and Accessories

Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4800 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:

Optional equipment and software

Option Part number

Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Printer Cabinet Stand C4800STAND

Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet™) Type-B Print Server (interface card)*

Paper Roller Spindle (Normal Tension) — 2- or 3-inch C12C811171

Paper Roller Spindle (High Tension) — 2- or 3-inch C12C811191

One-year extended warranty EPP48B1

Two-year extended warranty EPP48B2

* See Appendix A for details.

In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items:

Consumables and user-replaceable parts

Part Part number

Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank* C12C890191

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** C12C815291

Ink Cartridges See page 110 for a

C12C824052

complete listing.

* See page 121 for details.

** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 118).

You can purchase genuine Epson® ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). In the U.S., you can also purchase online at www.epsonstore.com. In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766.

Where To Get Help

Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the Epson Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject to change without notice.

AM to 6 PM,

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Tip: If you experience

difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.

Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.

Epson also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers, firmware, and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). In the U.S., you can also purchase online at www.epsonstore.com. In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or 800-807-7766.

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh listed below:

• Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later

system should include the requirements

Caution: Using an improperly shielded cable—especially a cable more than 10 feet long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

Note: USB 2.0 is required to allow the printer to run at full speed.

• 1.25 GHz or higher processor (G5 recommended)

• At least 1GB of RAM

• At least 60MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least

2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more available

hard disk space recommended)

• Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the

printer software

• For USB connection: a compliant USB 2.0 port and a shielded USB

“AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet

long

• For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a shielded IEEE 1394 cable up

to 10 feet long

• For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (described on

page 10) and a compatible cable

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Windows System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:

• IBM

• Windows

• For 10/100 Base TX Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC

• At least 1GB of RAM

• At least 100MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at

• Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer

• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 2.0 port and a

-compatible PC with a Pentium® IV 1.7 GHz or higher processor

recommended

2000 or XP

least 2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more

available hard disk space recommended)

software

shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer),

up to 10 feet long

• For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a shielded IEEE 1394 cable up

to 10 feet long

• For network connection: the optional Ethernet interface card (described

on page 10) and a compatible cable

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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively.

• The printer weighs about 88 lb (without ink or paper), and should be

lifted by two people.

• When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around

it, as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you

print on large sheets of heavy stock or posterboard.

15.7 in.

5.9 in.

• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product.

13.8 in.

This printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

• Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also

keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat

sources.

• Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

• Keep this product away from dusty areas.

• Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily

unplugged.

• If you use a stand, make sure it can support at least 110.3 lb (50 kg)

• Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.

• Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another

cord may result in fire or electric shock.

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Caution: Always turn

the printer off using the P Power button. When you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD panel. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.

•

This product’s power cord is designed for use with this product only.

Using it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

• If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total

ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed

the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s

ampere rating.

• Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.

• Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges

during printing.

• Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage this

product.

• Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on

this product.

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

• Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered this product; this

product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; this product does not

operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force.

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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 ink gets in

your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

• Shake an ink cartridge well before installing it for best results.

• Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge

carton.

• Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best

results.

• Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could

damage the print head.

• Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area and the green

IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal

operation and printing.

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Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer

WARNING: The printer

weighs about 88 pounds, and should be lifted by two people.

Note: The printer also includes a black ink conversion kit (3 cartridges). Save the kit in case you want to change your black ink cartridge later. (See page 113.)

This chapter includes the following information:

• Unpacking

• Setting up and plugging in

• Installing ink

• Connecting to your system

• Connecting to the network

• Installing the software

• Updating your printer firmware

Unpacking

1. Make sure you have all these parts for your Epson Stylus Pro 4800:

IEEE 1394 FireWire Cable

Printer

The printer includes a Photo Black cartridge. If you prefer to use Matte Black, the Matte Black cartridge can be purchased separately. See page 110.

Power cord

Ink cartridges (includes Photo Black ink cartridge)

Spindle adapters (attached to spindle)

Roll paper spindle

Paper tray

Black ink conversion cartridges

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2. Remove all the packing materials and tape. Save the box and packaging

3. Remove the two screws and remove the carriage retainer bracket. Store

Note: To prevent paper jams, don’t place the screws back in the printer.

4. Unlock the print head carriage by pulling the green tab to the left. Do

in case you need to ship the printer.

the screws and retainer bracket in case you need to transport the printer

later.

not push down and do not remove the tab.

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Setting Up and Plugging In

1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical

outlet.

3. Insert the paper tray into the slots at the front of the printer.

Note: The default black ink cartridge is Photo Black. If you prefer to use Matte Black (sold separately; see page 110), you can install the Matte Black cartridge immediately instead of installing the supplied Photo Black cartridge.

Installing Ink

Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installation process, it is normal for up to one-third of the ink in each cartridge to be used.

1. Press the P Power button to turn on the printer.

Power button

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2. Press both ink compartment covers to open them.

3. Raise both ink levers.

4. Remove each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the

cartridge.

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5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the

arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. Make sure

you insert each cartridge in the correct slot.

Caution: Charging takes about 8 minutes. Never turn off the printer, release the paper lever, or open the cover while the Pause light is flashing, or you may damage the printer.

6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. The printer begins

charging the ink delivery system and the Pause light flashes.

7. When ink lever messages appear on the LCD, follow the instructions to

raise or lower the ink levers.

8. When

READY appears on the LCD display, charging is complete. Press

the Pause button as indicated and close the ink compartment covers.

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Connecting to Your System

You can use either USB or FireWire connections. Make sure your system has the appropriate port, and you have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet long or less.

1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.

2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.

USB Cable FireWire Cable (included)

FireWire port

USB port

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your

computer.

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Caution: You must unplug the printer from the power outlet, or you may damage the printer and the card.

Note: You need to remove the card when shipping the printer. See page 127.

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Connecting to the Network

If you plan to attach the printer to your network, you need the optional EpsonNet print server card. The EpsonNet print server is a 10/100 BaseTX Type B Ethernet interface card (part number C12C824052).

You can purchase the print server card and other optional equipment and and supplies from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

In the U.S., you can also purchase online www.epsonstore.com.

In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or (800) 807-7766.

Make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight-through” network cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need an RJ-45 crossover cable.

Before you install the print server, make sure you check the documentation included with the card for additional instructions. Then follow these steps to install the card:

1. Turn off your computer and printer.

2. IMPORTANT: Unplug the printer from its electrical outlet. Not doing

so may cause damage to the printer and the card.

3. Disconnect any interface cables from the printer.

4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the

optional interface cover. Then lift off the cover as shown:

Make sure you keep the screws in case you need to remove the card and

replace the cover.

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5. Slide the card along the slots inside the compartment. Push it in firmly

6. Use the two screws included with the card to secure it.

7. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the card. Then connect the

8. Plug in the printer’s power cord.

to fully insert the connector into the printer’s internal slot.

other end to your computer’s Ethernet port or hub.

Note: You can check for a newer version of your printer driver on the Epson support site at www.support.epson.com.

Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. Turn on the printer and press the small black button on the back of the Ethernet card. Hold it down until the printer starts printing a series of status sheets. See the documentation that came with the print server for instructions on configuring it for your network.

Installing the Software for Macintosh

Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, see page 30.

1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer.

2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. If necessary, double-click the

Epson CD-ROM to open its window.

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You see the Epson installer icon.

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3. Double-click the

4. Double-click

Epson installer icon.

Install Printer Driver and Utilities.

5. Enter your password and follow the on-screen instructions to install

your software.

6. Enter your password again and follow the on-screen instructions to

install the EPSON LFP Remote Panel.

7. Double-click

Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles

for your printer.

8. Double-click

Install Reference Guide and wait while the guide is

installed.

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9. Do one of the following:

• If you are finished installing software, click Exit.

•

If you installed the optional EpsonNet print server card, double-click

Install EpsonNet Config. Enter your password and

follow the on-screen instructions. You can use EpsonNet Config to configure your printer for network use.

When you see the prompt, click

Restart.

Remove the printer software CD-ROM and follow the instructions below for Mac OS X 10.4 or on page 28 for Mac OS X 10.3.

Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x

1. Open the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then open the

Print & Fax Utility. Or, go to Hard Drive > Applications > Utilities >

Printer Setup Utility.

Click here to add your printer

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Tip: If you want to rename the printer for easier identification, enter a new name for it in the Name field on this screen.

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2. Click the + plus sign. You see your printer in the Printer Browser:

3. Wait while your Macintosh finds the printer driver and the Add button

becomes available. Then click the

Add button.

Note: If your Macintosh cannot find the printer, click More Printers and select the appropriate interface.

Your printer appears in the Print & Fax utility:

4. Close the utility. Go to page 32 to update your printer firmware, if

necessary.

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Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x

1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and open

Printer Setup Utility.

the

2. If you see a message like this, click

3. Click the

Add icon at the top of the Printer List window.

Add, then skip to step 4.

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4. Pull down the menu and select the connection you are using—either

EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. The Stylus Pro

4800 appears on the screen.

Tip: If you want to rename the printer for easier identification, select the printer name in the list and click Show Info. Type a new name and click Apply Changes.

5. Click

Stylus Pro 4800, then click Add.

You see the Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list.

6. Leave this window open. Go to page 32 to update your printer

firmware, if necessary.

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Installing the Software for Windows

1. Make sure your printer is turned off.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer

starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, double-click

Start > My Computer. Then double-click your CD-ROM icon.

click

My Computer or

4. Double-click

Install Printer Driver and Utilities.

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5. When you see a window asking you to turn on your printer, press the

P Power button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see page 22.)

6. When you see a message that driver installation and printer

configuration were completed successfully, click

OK. The EPSON LFP

Remote Panel begins installing.

7. Double-click

Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles

for your printer.

8. Double-click

Install Reference Guide and wait while the guide is

installed.

9. Do one of the following:

• If you are finished installing software, click Exit.

•

If you installed the optional EpsonNet print server card, double-click

InstallEpsonNet Config. Follow the on-screen

instructions to install the software. You can use EpsonNet Config to configure your printer for network use.

10. Close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. Go to the next section

to update the printer firmware, if necessary.

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Updating Your Printer Firmware

Before you begin using your printer, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary.

Downloading the Firmware

1. Navigate to http://support.epson.com in your browser.

2. Choose your printer.

Note: Although the illustrations in this section show Macintosh screens, the procedure is the same in Windows.

Note: For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to see the electronic guide.

3. Click

Drivers and Downloads to find the newest firmware.

4. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the

instructions on the screen, then continue with the instructions below to

upgrade the firmware.

Updating the Firmware

1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it.

2. Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You

see the LFP Remote Panel.

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3. Make sure Stylus Pro 4800 is selected, then click the Firmware

Updater

button. You see the Firmware Updater window.

4. Make sure your printer is on, its LCD is set to

connected to your computer, then choose

Stylus Pro 4800 in the

Printer list.

5. Click

Browse and find the firmware that you just downloaded and

extracted. Select the file and click

Choose.

Ready, and it is

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Caution: Don’t turn off

the printer while the firmware is updating.

6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the

firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)

7. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP

Remote window, and the Printer Utility window.

To finish the installation, you need to load some cut-sheet paper and align the print head, as described on page 107.

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Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media

Note: You can purchase

additional roll paper spindles and other accessories or options from the Epson Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson. com) or your authorized Epson dealer.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 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 straight-through paper path.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Selecting media for your printer

• Using cut sheet paper

• Using roll paper

• Loading paper manually

• Optimizing the settings for your paper

Selecting Media for Your Printer

You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. An optional high-tension spindle is also available for printing on certain roll media such as Epson UltraSmooth Paper. The spindle applies tension to keep the paper tightly wound. Check the Epson Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson.com) or your authorized Epson dealer for available media.

The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:

Fine Art Paper and Textured Fine Art

Supported paper sizes

Roll paper Cut sheets

Size 8.3 to 17 in. wide

(211 to 432 mm)

Maximum external roll diameter

Thickness 3.15 to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm)

2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm) 3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)

8 × 10 in. up to 17 × 22 in.

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Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. See page 58 for instructions.

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Guidelines for Using Epson Media

Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when printing on Epson paper and other media:

• Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints

may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton

gloves.

• Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver

software before you send your job. See page 66 (Mac OS X) or page 83

(Windows) for instructions.

• Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer

driver software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 63

(Mac OS X) or page 85 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the

paper source in your printer software.

• Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry

place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they will

be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.

Using Cut Sheet Paper

You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches to 17×22inches.

Follow these additional guidelines for cut sheet paper:

• You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut

sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up.

• Store sheet media on a flat surface in its original package.

• If you need to add paper to the tray, first remove all the paper and then

add to the stack that you removed.

• Use the 250 Media Type setting for 17 × 22-inch sheets.

• If you’re using fine art paper or other thick media, you need to load it

manually, as described on page 44.

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Cut Sheet Paper Paths

In addition to the paper tray, two paper paths are available for manual feeding of special media. Make sure you use the correct paper path for Epson media, as listed below:

Paper tray

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

•

• Premium Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte

• Premium Semimatte Photo Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Plain Paper

Top manual feed slot

•

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte

• Premium Semimatte Photo Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Velevet Fine Art Paper

• Plain Paper

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Front manual feed slot

•

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

• Textured Fine Art Paper

• Enhanced Poster Board

• Velvet Fine Art Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

You can load up to 250 sheets of plain paper in the tray. The following table lists a guideline for paper tray capacity for various types and sizes of Epson paper:

Epson cut sheet paper capacity

Paper type Size (inches)

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 8.5 × 11 200

11 × 17 13 × 19

Loading capacity

100

17 × 22 50

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 8.5 × 11 100

13 × 19 50

Premium Luster Photo Paper 8.5 × 11 100

11.7 × 16.5 13 × 19

Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte 13 × 19 50

Enhanced Matte Paper 8.5 × 11 100

11.7 × 16.5 13 × 19

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White 13 × 19 20

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Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper tray:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source

button until the sheet icon

appears on the LCD display.

2. Extend the paper tray and paper tray cover.

3. Lift up the paper tray cover.

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4. Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge guide all the way to the

left.

5. Clean the inside of the paper tray to remove any dust. Dust may affect

printout quality.

6. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to

even the edges.

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Note: When you need to

add sheets, first remove all the paper and then add to the stack that you removed.

7. Load the sheets with the printable side down, in the portrait orientation

(short edge first). Place the paper all the way back in the paper tray and

next to the right edge.

Make sure the stack of paper fits under the arrow on the left edge guide.

8. Adjust the edge guide and length of the paper tray.

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If you’re printing on letter-size paper, raise the paper guide and push it

against the end of the paper stack.

9. Flip the paper guide roller down onto the stack of paper.

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Note: Make sure the roll

paper support on the paper tray cover is not raised.

10. Replace the paper tray cover and adjust its length.

11. Extend the paper tray cover if necessary to support your printouts.

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Using the Front Manual Feed Slot

If you want to print on fine art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 59 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick, you need to 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 printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source

button until the sheet icon

2. Release the paper lever.

appears on the LCD display.

3. Open the top cover.

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4. Insert the sheet face-up.

5. Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers.

Gray feed rollers

6. Align the edge of the paper with the mark on the paper tray cover, as

shown below. For longer sheets, make sure you align the right edge of

the sheet with the arrow mark on the right and the leading edge with the

OTHERS mark.

Then close the top cover.

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7. Return the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically

feeds the paper into printing position.

8. Extend the paper tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it

comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.

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Using the Top Manual Feed Slot

You may use the top manual feed slot for certain media types such as Velvet Fine Art Paper. You can also use this feed slot for other types of paper, as listed on page 37.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source

button until the sheet icon

2. Align the sheet with the right edge of the slot and insert it until it meets

resistance. Make sure the sheet is straight.

appears on the LCD display.

The printer automatically feeds the sheet into printing position.

3. Extend the paper tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it

comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.

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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 Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson.com) or your authorized Epson dealer for available media.

Roll Paper Guidelines

Caution: Some 2-inch

core roll paper at widths smaller than 10" may cause the print head to strike the surface of the paper due to paper curling. This will damage the paper by leaving scratch marks on the surface of the paper and it can also cause paper jams if the paper is torn during the printing process. If you notice head strike marks or paper jams when printing on this type of paper, Epson recommends printing on 3-inch core paper or wider paper.

Tip: To avoid wasting paper on thick paper, chose , then turn off the Auto Cut setting in the driver.

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 36, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:

• When storing roll paper, keep it in its original packaging—including the

bag, end caps, and box.

• To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the Sheet icon does not

appear on the LCD display. Press the Paper Source button until the

or roll icon appears on the LCD display.

• Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each

page is printed.

• Choose if you’re printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media

that is too thick will damage the cutter. Use of a rotary paper

cutter/trimmer is recommended.

Also choose this setting if you want to print a series of pages and keep

them together for cutting later on. The following media (and other

similar materials) do not work with the built-in cutter:

• Fine art paper (including Epson Textured and UltraSmooth Fine

Art Paper)

• PremierArt

Water Resistant Canvas for Epson

• Vinyl

• Matte board

• Backlight film

• Heavyweight polyester banner media

• DuPont

™

Semigloss Proofing Paper

• Release the paper lever to view the suction setting. The suction helps

hold the paper in place during loading and printing.

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•

If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction strength by pressing the paper feed button.

• For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the

button.

Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 54.

Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your skin can affect print quality.

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle:

1. Slide the black paper stop (flange) off the left end of the spindle.

2. Position the roll so the paper unwinds as shown, then slide it onto the

spindle:

3. Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the

end of the roll.

roll.

Make sure it is firmly fixed into the left end of the paper

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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 gray end of the spindle

goes on the right.)

Note: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure you don’t select when you’re using roll paper.

3. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source

button until the

or icon appears on the LCD display.

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4. Release the paper lever.

5. Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into the slot.

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6. Feed the paper all the way through the printer to the end of the paper

tray.

7. Using the ends of the spindle, roll the paper up until the edge is aligned

with the roll paper mark next to the arrow.

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8. Move the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically

positions the paper for printing.

9. Raise the roll paper support. Make sure the paper is on top of the guides.

10. Close the roll paper cover.

To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not printing.

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Removing Paper from the Spindle

If you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps:

1. Open the roll paper cover.

2. If the paper is loaded for printing, push the paper lever back to

the released position, then roll up the paper before removing it.

3. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer.

4. Set the spindle upright, with the gray end on the floor and the

black end at the top.

5. Slide the black paper stop off the top of the spindle.

6. Remove the roll paper from the spindle.

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper

Note: 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 using 2-inch core media, switch to media with a 3-inch core.

You can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with either a 2-inch or 3-inch core by using the spindle adapters. Follow these steps to attach the adapters for using 3-inch roll paper:

1. Remove the black paper stop from the end of the spindle.

2. Align the arrow marks as shown below and press one of the adapters

onto the gray paper stop until it locks in place. Press the other adapter

onto the black paper stop.

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To remove the adapters, press on the four tabs.

Press tabs to release

Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter

When you’re not using the auto cut setting, you need to cut the paper manually by pressing the button after your print job is finished. You can use the button for most types of paper. However, if you’re printing on fine art paper, canvas, or other heavy media, you should use a rotary paper cutter/trimmer or scissors rather than the built-in cutter. See page 48 for a list 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

Paper Source button until you see the

icon.

2. Run your print job.

3. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the or button to

match the cutting position on the paper with the cutting position on the

left side of the print head.

4. Press the button until you see the auto cut icon on the LCD.

5. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The paper is cut.

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Printing Trim Lines

You can print trim lines on the right edge of your pages (if you’re using auto cut) or on the right and bottom edge (if you’re not using auto cut). Follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Press the

display

3. Press the button to display

4. Press the

5. Press the button so that

6. Press the

Menu button. Printer Setup appears on the display.

Menu button again to select the Printer Setup menu and

PLATEN GAP.

PAGE LINE.

Menu button. OFF is displayed as the current setting.

ON appears.

Menu button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next

ON.

7. Press the Pause button to exit the menu.

You can also specify trim lines from your printer driver software. For instructions, see page 72 (Mac OS X) or page 88 (Windows).

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper

When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust the platen gap setting. Normally, the to adjust automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when using very thin or very thick stock, you may need to change this setting Follow these steps:

STANDARD setting allows the printer

1. Press the

2. Press the

display

3. Press the

setting.

Menu button. Printer Setup appears on the display.

Menu button again to select the Printer Setup menu and

PLATEN GAP.

Menu button. STANDARD is displayed as the current

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Caution: To avoid

damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the Narrow setting when you print on heavy media.

Note: It’s a good idea to keep a list describing your paper configurations.

4. Use the and buttons to change the setting. (STANDARD is the

default setting; you can also choose

WIDEST.)

5. Press the

Menu button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next

NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or

to the selected setting.

6. Press the Pause button to exit the menu.

If you’ve selected a non-standard platen gap, the letter

N or W appears in the

corner of the display to remind you of the narrow or wide setting. When you switch media, don’t forget to change the setting back to

STANDARD.

If you’re printing on non-Epson media, you may also need to create a paper configuration to optimize your results. See the following section for more information.

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper

When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver automatically 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 paper, you may also need to adjust the platen gap; if so, you should do that first (see page 56).

You can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for each paper type (up to ten types) and select the desired configuration whenever you print on a particular stock.

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Creating Paper Configurations

To create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you want to configure is loaded in the printer. Then follow these steps:

1. Press the

PAPER

2. Press the

3. Press the

configuration number (1 to 10). Press the

Menu button, then press the button until CUSTOM

appears on the display.

Menu button to display PAPER NUMBER.

Menu button, then press the button to select a paper

Menu button again to

save the number setting.

4. Press the button, then the button to display

Menu button, then press the button to select NARROW,

the

STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER

. The STANDARD setting is

recommended for most paper types.

5. Press the button, then the button to display

6. Press the

Menu button twice to print the paper thickness pattern.

The printer prints a pattern similar to the following:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Smallest gap

PLATEN GAP. Press

THICKNESS PAT.

7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines.

Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown

above, the lines under number 4 are the most even.

8. After printing the pattern,

THICKNESS NUM is displayed. Press the

button to select the number that you noted in step 7.

9. Press the

Menu button to save the selected value. Press the

button, then the button for the menu options shown below. Make

any adjustments, as needed, and press the

Menu button to save each

setting.

You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For

instructions, see page 69 (Mac OS X) or page 93 (Windows).

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• CUT METHOD

lets you decrease the cutting blade pressure for

thinner media, or adjust the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to determine the cleanest cut for your paper.

• PPR FEED ADJUSTMENT helps eliminate banding. Choose a

lower value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines.

• EJECT ROLLER TYPE lets you define the eject roller for printing

with non-Epson media. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper.

• DRYING TIME lets you 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 on the page.

•SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when printing

on thin media (under 12 lb), such as drafting paper or backlight film.

• M/W ADJ adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave

pattern. This

improves print quality, but lowers printing speed.

10. When done, press the

Pause button.

Selecting Paper Configurations

Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you print on that paper:

1. Press the

CUSTOM PAPER. Press the Menu button again.

2. Press the button to display

Menu button.

Menu button, then press the button to display

PAPER NUMBER, then press the

3. Press the 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. The configuration number you selected is

displayed on the LCD.

5. Press the

Pause button to exit the menu.

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Tip: Check the Epson Pro

Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available.

Your Epson Stylus Pro 4800 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs. ICC profiles for ColorSync you can use color management features in Adobe

are included, so

Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop will give you the most accurate colors and best photographic output from your Epson Stylus Pro 4800 for color photos. For the best black and white photography output, the Stylus Pro 4800 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode.

You can create your own profiles if you have the required hardware and software, or you can have them created by a color specialist. Make sure any profiles you want to use are located in the standard folder for your operating system. When you install the Epson printer driver, the ready-made profiles are automatically copied to the right folder.

This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS

• Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper

• Choosing basic print settings

• Choosing advanced print options, including color management and

paper configuration settings

• Choosing roll paper options

• Creating a custom preset and printing

• Monitoring print jobs

• Checking printer status

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Choosing Page Setup Options

Before you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. You also need to configure your connection and set up the printer in the Printer Setup Utility. For instructions on

Note: Many application settings override the printer’s page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect.

If you need more information about print options, click the Help button.

installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 24.

Page Setup options let you choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make the best use of your paper.

1. Open the file you want to print and select

application. You see this screen:

Page Setup in your

Select Stylus Pro 4800

Note: If your application has margin settings, make sure they’re turned off for borderless printing.

2. Open the

Format for pop-up menu and select Stylus Pro 4800.

Note the following limitations on borderless printing:

• Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing.

• Margins are required at the top and bottom of the page on cut

sheets. Full borderless printing is available on roll paper only.

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3. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu and choose a size and one of the

options:

Select the paper size, then choose the setting

• The standard size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom

margin larger than the top and sides.

• Borderless (Auto Expand) prints on cut sheets and enlarges your

image (up to 3%) to fit the width of the paper (without side borders).

• Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image at the size you specify

in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without side borders.

•Maximum reduces the bottom margin (available for printing on

plain paper sheets only).

• Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without

any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.

• Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand) prints without borders on

roll paper and enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the paper. This selection is recommended for borderless printing with minimal clipping of your image.

• Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll

paper at the size you specify in your application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width to print without borders.

• Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous

borderless images without space between them.

• Roll Paper prints on roll paper with the standard printable area.

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4. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu.

• If you’re printing on cut-sheets, select the size of the paper loaded in

the printer. Then continue with step 7.

• If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a

custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. Click the

Settings pop-up menu (at the top of the screen) and select Custom Paper Size

You see this screen:

Click New to define your custom paper size

Tip: To ensure that the image is centered on the page, make the top and bottom margins the same.

5. Click

New, double-click Untitled, give your paper size a name, and

define its size and margins. Then click

6. Select

Page Attributes from the Settings pop-up menu. Make sure your

new custom page size is showing.

7. Choose the appropriate

8. Click

OK. Then continue with the instructions in the next section to

Orientation and Scale for printing.

select additional settings for printing.

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Choosing Basic Print Options

Once you have selected your 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 advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 69.

1. Select

2. Choose

3. Select

Print in your application. You see the screen shown below:

Select Stylus Pro 4800

Stylus Pro 4800 from the Printer menu.

Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

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You see this screen:

Note: Check the web site (http://prographics. epson.com) or your authorized Epson dealer for other media that may be available.

4. Select the

Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing

on. If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using.

The settings followed by wide sheets. Choose a setting without the

(250) are for roll paper or selected 17-inch

(250) designation when you

print on smaller sheets. For PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White setting.

If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson web site (http://prographics.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson paper, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

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5. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic

printing. Choose

Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and

white photos using this unique printer technology on select paper types. (For paper types that don’t support this option, print black and white photos with the

Color setting.) Select Black only if you’re printing line

drawings or other non-photographic images.

6. Set the

• Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of

Mode option as follows:

your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If a

Quality/Speed slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to

the priorities of your print job.

You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left:

The

EPSON Vivid setting produces vivid blue and green tones in

printouts. Because this setting reproduces blue and green tones that cannot be displayed by your monitor, your printouts may differ from the screen images when this option is selected.

Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the

The midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphs.

The

EPSON Standard (sRGB) setting increases the contrast in

images. Use this setting for color photographs.

The

Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB

color standard.

• Click Custom to choose one of the settings shown at the left.

The two

Advanced Photo) or 2880 dpi, the highest resolutions available.

(

The

Advanced Photo settings let you print at either 1440 dpi

ColorSync setting applies color management based on the

printer’s ICC profile, using the perceptual rendering intent. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver.

• Click Advanced Settings to access additional options, as described

below.

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7. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:

Note: The Print Quality settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperPhoto 2880dpi for best quality.

•Draft

• Normal - 360dpi

• Fine - 720dpi

• SuperFine - 1440dpi

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi

8. Choose any of the following:

• High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing. For higher quality,

make sure you deselect this option.

• Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text,

graphics, and line art.

• Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file. Use with

backlight film.

Continue with the instructions in the next section to select color management settings. If you are using the color management settings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to turn off color management in the printer driver, as described on page 70.

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Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options

Follow these instructions to use color management in the printer driver. If necessary, you can control the ink density by using the paper configuration settings, as described on page 70.

1. Select

this screen:

Printer Color Management from the pop-up menu. You see

2. Select one of the following settings:

• Color Controls to choose from four Color Adjustment modes and

from three Gamma settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced to specify individual values for brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks.

• ColorSync for mapping colors to your printer’s profile. In most

cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. If you choose this setting, you can choose ColorSync from the pop-up menu and choose filters or other settings.

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Note: You may need to

change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

• (Off) No Color Adjustment

to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed workflow in Photoshop or other software applications.

3. If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, select

Paper Configuration from the pop-up menu. You

see this screen:

4. Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel.

• 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 head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on the page.

• Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower

value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines.

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• Paper Thickness

helps reduce vertical banding and creates a

sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.

• Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper or backlight film.

• Cut Method decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media,

or adjusts the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper.

• Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper

thicknesses.

• Eject Roller Type lets you define the eject roller for printing on

non-Epson media. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper.

Choosing Roll Paper Options

If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options under the size setting, as described on page 62. In addition, you need to check these settings for various cutting options.

1. Select this screen:

Roll Paper Option from the pop-up menu shown below. You see

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2. Choose one of the following Auto Cut settings:

•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each

image.

• Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each

print individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing.

• Single Cut causes the images to be printed end-to-end and saves

paper. With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or next image.

•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 55 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter. See page 48 for a list of media that do not work with the built-in cutter.

Note: These settings override settings made through the control panel.

3. Select either of the following options:

• Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of

your pages.

• Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of

the last page of your document. Available only when you’ve selected

Roll Paper (Banner) as the Paper Source.

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Borderless Printing

For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto

Expand

Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the page width and by adjusting the length.

For either setting, you should add 0.1 inch to the length of your custom size.

The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media. If you use the Retain Size setting, you should create a custom paper width slightly wider than the actual width of the media.

The following table shows recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing using either the Auto Expand or Retain Size setting:

Recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing

or Retain Size and create a custom paper size, as described above.

Roll paper width

8.3 8.06 8.35 8.3

10 9.7075 10.34 10.23

12* 11.8 12.34 12.23

14* 13.8 14.34 14.23

16 15.8 16.34 16.23

17 16.8 17.34 17.23

* Non-Epson roll media widths

Image width (with Auto Expand)

Image width (with Retain Size)

Custom Paper Size (for Retain Size only)

Make sure you set the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing.

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Note: If you check the

settings on each screen in the pull-down menu, go through them carefully from top to bottom. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you may lose your settings.

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing

Once you’ve made the correct settings for 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

2. After verifying that your settings are correct, select

Summary from the pop-up menu.

Save As from the

Presets pop-up menu.

You see the following:

Caution: Do not open and close the Presets pop-up menu without typing a name, or you will lose your settings.

3. Type a name, and click

OK.

4. When you’re ready to print, click the Print button.

See page 77 for instructions on monitoring your print job.

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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 Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. This mode is only available when printing on select media types.

Note: If you are printing from Photoshop, make sure you turn off color management when using Advanced Black and White mode. There are no profiles associated with this screening and color management technology.

1. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see this screen:

2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.

3. Choose

Speed

Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. Uncheck High

for the best quality.

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4. Select Printer Color Management from the pop-up 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 output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the Tone Color Circle.

•Tone: Allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your

black and white output. While may see better results if you choose

• Brightness: Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your

Darker is the default setting, you

Dark.

image.

• Contrast: Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of

your image.

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• Shadow

and Highlight Tonality: Allows you to control tonality

only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image.

• Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the

print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower.

• Highlight Point Shift: If your image is prone to gloss differential,

checking Highlight Point Shift will help to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image.

• Tone Color Circle: Click on any portion of this color wheel or

enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) to add to your black and white print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you will add to your black and white print.

• Preview: Approximates the image tone based on your settings.

Please note this preview will always be of the same image and is not color managed. It is just to be used to give you a level of feedback as you make changes.

Monitoring Print Jobs

After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job using the Printer Setup Utility/Print Center. Follow these steps:

1. Click the icon for your printer or

Print Center icon on the Dock.

If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue) name.

You see a screen like this:

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2. From here you can monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following:

• Click the print job, then click Delete to cancel the job

• Click the print job, then click Hold to pause printing

• Click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume to resume

printing

• If multiple print jobs are listed, click a print job, then click the

Priority arrow as necessary to reorder the jobs

3. When you’re finished, close the print job window, then close your printer window or the Print Center window.

Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank

The EPSON Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank. You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 104 to 105 for instructions.

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click

EPSON Printer Utility.

Applications folder on your hard drive.

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3. Select your printer and click OK. You see the Epson Printer Utility screen:

4. Click the

Epson StatusMonitor icon.

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The software checks the amount of ink in the printer and maintenance tank and displays the StatusMonitor window:

5. To recheck the ink levels, click the Monitor, click

OK.

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Chapter 4: Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows

Tip: Check the Epson Pro

Graphics website at http://prographics.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available.

Your Stylus Pro 4800 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 Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Adobe Photoshop will give you the most accurate colors and best photographic output from your Epson Stylus Pro 4800. For the best black and white photography output, the Stylus Pro 4800 driver offers Advanced Black and White mode.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Choosing basic print options

• Choosing paper and layout options

• Choosing advanced print options

• Managing print jobs

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Choosing Basic Print Options

Before you print, you need to set basic printing properties. 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 advanced settings for more control over your printer and color management options, as described on page 92.

Follow these steps to make basic settings:

Note: If you need more information about print options, you can click the Help button on any screen.

1. Start an application, open the file you want to print, and select your application. You see the Print window.

2. Make sure your printer is selected, then click the Or, if you see a Then click

Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it instead.

Properties on the next screen. You see a window like the

Properties button.

following:

This box shows you the current settings, but you can’t change them from here

Print in

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3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. If you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that match the ICC profile you are using.

Note: Check the web site (http://prographics. epson.com) or your authorized Epson dealer for other media that may be available.

The settings followed by wide sheets. Choose a setting without the

(250) are for roll paper or selected 17-inch

(250) designation when you

print on smaller sheets. For PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White setting.

If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or check the Epson web site (http://prographics.epson.com). If you are using non-Epson media, choose the closest setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

4. For the Color setting, select printing. Choose

Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and

Color for any type of photographic

white photos on select paper types. (For paper types that don’t support this option, print black and white photos with the

Black only if you’re printing line drawings or other non-photographic

Color setting.) Select

images.

5. Set the

• Click Automatic to have the printer driver analyze the contents of

Mode option as follows:

your image or file and make the appropriate printing adjustments. If

Quality/Speed slider appears in the Mode box, set it according to

a the priorities of your print job.

You can choose one of the mode settings shown at the left:

The Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights for non-photographic output.

The

EPSON Vivid setting produces vivid blue and green tones in

printouts. Because this setting reproduces blue and green tones that cannot be displayed by your monitor, your printouts may differ from the screen images when this option is selected.

Charts and Graphs setting intensifies colors and lightens the

The midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphs.

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The EPSON Standard (sRGB) setting increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for color photographs.

Adobe RGB setting matches image colors to the Adobe RGB

The color standard.

• Click Custom to choose one of the settings shown at the left.

Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect.

The two

Advanced Photo) or 2880 dpi, the highest resolutions available.

(

The

Advanced Photo settings let you print at either 1440 dpi

PhotoEnhance

setting allows you to correct noise and other problems common to digital camera images or choose special tone and effect settings.

Click the

Advanced button to turn off color management in the

printer driver or access additional settings, as described on page 91.

6. When you’re finished choosing print options, click the follow the instructions below for choosing paper and layout options

Paper tab and

Choosing Paper and Layout Options

You can select a variety of settings for margins, orientation, paper saving, sizing your image, and double-sided printing. Follow the instructions below to select settings for cut sheet paper, or the instructions on page 86 for roll paper.

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Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options

1. On the Properties window, click the Paper tab. You see this window:

2. Select the paper source you’re using (Paper Tray, Roll Paper, Roll

Paper (Banner)

, or Manual Feed) from the Paper Source list.

For more information about printing on roll paper, see page 86.

3. If you want to print to the edges of the page, click

Borderless. Note

that borderless printing applies only to the left and right sides of the page on cut sheets; margins are required at the top and bottom of the page. For full-bleed borderless printing, use roll paper, as described on page 87.

Choose

• Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the

Auto Expand or Retain Size:

paper.

• Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your

application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width if you want to print without borders.

4. Select the

Paper Size loaded in the printer.

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5. Make the settings you want for Copies, Orientation, and Printable

Area

• Standard makes the bottom margin larger than the top and sides.

•Maximum reduces the bottom margin (available only for plain

paper).

•Centered places the image in the center of the printable area.

6. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image or print on both sides of the paper, click the

Layout tab. See your electronic Reference Guide for

more information about double-sided printing.

Note: Many application settings override settings in the printer driver. Always verify settings to get the results you expect.

7. After making your settings, click

OK.

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Follow these steps to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless printing and automatic cutting:

1. On the Properties window, click the

Paper tab. You see this window:

2. Select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner) from the Paper Source list.

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The Roll Paper (Banner) setting allows you to print a series of continuous images without any margin space between them. This option is not available with all applications.

3. If you want to print without margins, click

Borderless. Note that

borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. See page 89 for more information about borderless printing.

Expansion. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click

Click

OK:

• Auto Expand enlarges your image (up to 3%) to fit the size of the

paper. You can use the slider to adjust the expansion. Choose for the least amount of image expansion (with a chance that there will be small borders around the edges) or

Max for the greatest

amount of expansion (some of the image will be cut off around the edges, but it will extend to the edge of the paper).

• Retain Size prints your image at the size you specify in your

application. You need to size it slightly wider than the paper width if you want to print without borders.

4. Choose one of the following

•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to

Auto Cut settings:

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 55 for instructions on operating the cutter manually.

Min

Tip: Creating a user-defined paper size generally lets you make the best use of your roll paper.

• Single Cut causes the images to be printed end-to-end and saves

paper. With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or next image.

•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each

image.

• Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print

individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing.

5. Select the size of your image as the paper size.

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To make the best use of your paper, creating a custom paper size is recommended. Select

Type a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or centimeters) and click

6. If you are printing with margins, set the following options:

• Auto Rotate saves paper if your document length is shorter than

the printable width of the roll. The document is automatically rotated 90 degrees and printed crosswise. Be sure to click

Width

and select the width of your roll paper.

User Defined. You see this screen:

Save, then click OK.

Roll

Note: Select Landscape when you want to rotate your image 90°.

• Print Page Line prints trim lines on the right and bottom edges of

your pages.

• Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of

the last page of your document. Available only if you’ve selected

Roll Paper (Banner) as the Paper Source.

7. Make the settings you want for

8. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image, click the

Copies and Orientation.

Layout tab. See

page 90 for more information on layout settings.

9. After making your settings, click

OK.

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Borderless Printing

For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto

Expand

Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the page width and by adjusting the length.

For either setting, you should add 0.1 inch to the length of your custom size.

The Auto Expand setting provides the best solution for borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting or the Retain Size setting, you can create a custom paper width equal to the width of the roll media.

The following table shows recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing using either the Auto Expand or Retain Size setting:

Recommended image widths (in inches) for borderless printing

Roll paper width

or Retain Size and create a custom paper size, as described above.

Image width (with Auto Expand)

Image width (with Retain Size) Custom Paper Size

8.3 8.06 8.35 8.3

10 9.7075 10.25 10

12* 11.8 12.25 12

14* 13.8 14.25 14

16 15.8 16.25 16

17 16.8 17.25 17

* Non-Epson roll media widths

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Choosing Layout Options

You can print a poster-size image, even if your application does not support poster printing. For instructions on multi-page or double-sided printing, see your electronic Reference Guide.

1. On the Properties window, click the

2. Click

Reduce/Enlarge to have the driver resize your image. You can Fit to Page or select Custom and enter a scaling percentage.

select

Layout tab. You see this window:

3. If you are enlarging your image beyond the limits of your application program, click

Optimize Enlargement. The driver will increase the

image size up to 400% and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations.

Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size, you may see reduced quality in the print.

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Choosing Advanced Print Options

The advanced settings give you complete control over your printing environment. If you are using color management setttings in Photoshop or another application, it is very important to access the advanced settings and turn off color management in the printer driver, as described on page 92.

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 beginning on page 82.

2. Click

Custom and then click Advanced.

You see a window like the following:

These settings give you different options on the lower part of the screen

3. If necessary, you can change your

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Media Type and Color settings.

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Note: The Print Quality

settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperPhoto 2880dpi for best quality.

Tip: If you turn off color management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 93.

4. Choose one of the following Print Quality settings:

•Draft

• Normal - 360dpi

• Fine - 720dpi

• SuperFine - 1440dpi

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi

5. Choose any of the following:

• High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.

• Flip Horizontal for printing a mirror image of your file. Use with

backlight film.

• Finest Detail for sharper edges when printing text, graphics, and

line art.

• Edge Smoothing to improve the quality of low-resolution images.

6. Choose one of the following Color Management settings:

• Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting

brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from the three Color Control modes. You can also choose from three Gamma settings, which control image contrast by modifying the midtones and midlevel grays.

• PhotoEnhance allows you to correct noise and other problems

common to digital camera images or choose special tone and effect settings.

• 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.

•ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the

Image Color Matching system and the printer’s Epson Standard profile. In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver.

7. If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, click the

Paper Config button.

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Note: You may need to

change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

You see the following:

Select the correct settings to match your ICC profile. These settings override any paper configuration settings you may have made using the printer’s control panel.

• 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 head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry.

• Paper Feed Adjustment helps reduce banding. Choose a lower

value if you see white lines on your prints, or a higher value if you see dark lines.

• Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper or backlight film.

• Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a

sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.

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• Cut Method

decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner media,

and adjusts the speed for thick media. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper.

• Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper

thicknesses.

• Eject Roller Type lets you define the eject roller for printing with

non-Epson media. You may need to experiment to determine the best setting for your paper.

8. Click

Save Settings if you want to have your advanced settings

available for reuse. Then type a name for the group of settings and click

Save. The name is added to your list of custom settings.

9. When you’re finished setting advanced printer options, click

OK.

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

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1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.

2. Choose

3. Click

Custom, then click Advanced. You see this screen:

Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting.

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4. You can adjust the following settings:

• Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and

•Tone: Allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your

black and white output. While may see better results if you choose

• Brightness: Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your

image.

• Contrast: Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of

your image.

• Shadow and Highlight Tonality: Allows you to control tonality

only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image.

• Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the

print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower.

Darker is the default setting, you

Dark.

• Highlight Point Shift: If your image is prone to gloss differential,

checking Highlight Point Shift will help to reduce gloss differential by adding density to the highlights of your image.

• Tone Color Circle: Click on any portion of this color wheel or

enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) to add to your black and white print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you will add to your black and white print.

• Preview: Approximates the image tone based on your settings.

Please note this preview will always be of the same image and is not color managed. It is just to be used to give you a level of feedback as you make changes.

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Managing Print Jobs

Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cancel, pause, or restart them.

The Progress Meter opens each time you send a print job. Status Monitor 3, which appears on the taskbar when you print, lets you check the printer’s status and monitor print jobs.

Using the Progress Meter

After you send a print job, the Progress Meter window appears:

Click to cancel

Click to pause/resume printing

May not appear if you are printing over a network

Click for more details on the displayed printing tip

You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips.

If you don’t want the Progress Meter to appear, you can turn it off. See page 99 for instructions.

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Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed

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. You can also use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed.

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes.

Right-click your printer icon and select

• Windows 2000: Click Start, point to Settings, then select

Printers. Right-click your printer icon and select Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences.

Printing Preferences.

Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it.

2. Click the

Utility tab, then click the Speed & Progress button. You see

the Speed & Progress window:

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3. Select from the following options:

• High Speed Copies speeds up printing of multiple copies of the

same document using hard disk space as a cache. If you have multiple hard drives, you can select a different drive to spool to.

• Show Progress Meter lets you control whether or not the Progress

Meter is displayed when you send a print job.

• Always spool RAW datatype lets you spool documents using the

RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format. Because the RAW format requires fewer resources, printing is faster and you can avoid certain problems, such as insufficient memory or disk space.

• Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire

page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing. Printing will take longer to start.

• Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width

limitations in applications (such as Photoshop) that restrict the number of pixels you can print.

•Print as Bitmap allows large or complex vector graphics to print

faster in Adobe Acrobat

or any other non-image based application.

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4. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window:

5. Select the Notification options you want to use.

6. If you want to have the Status Monitor 3 icon appear in your Windows taskbar, click the

Shortcut Icon checkbox. Then select the icon to use.

After you enable the shortcut, you can simply double-click the icon to open the Status Monitor 3 window or right-click it, then select

Monitoring Preferences in the pop-up menu.

7. Select

Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared

and you want to let other users monitor it.

8. Click

9. Click

OK to save your settings.

OK to close the Speed & Progress window and return to the

Utility menu. Then click

OK again to exit the Printers utility.

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Epson 4800 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Options and Accessories

Where To Get Help

Macintosh System Requirements

Windows System Requirements

Important Safety Instructions

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

Unpacking

Setting Up and Plugging In

Installing Ink

Connecting to Your System

Connecting to the Network

Installing the Software for Macintosh

Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x

Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x

Installing the Software for Windows

Updating Your Printer Firmware

Downloading the Firmware

Updating the Firmware

Selecting Media for Your Printer

Guidelines for Using Epson Media

Using Cut Sheet Paper

Cut Sheet Paper Paths

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

Using the Front Manual Feed Slot

Using the Top Manual Feed Slot

Using Roll Paper

Roll Paper Guidelines

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

Placing the Paper in the Printer

Removing Paper from the Spindle

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper

Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter

Printing Trim Lines

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper

Creating Paper Configurations

Selecting Paper Configurations

Choosing Page Setup Options

Choosing Basic Print Options

Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Borderless Printing

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

Monitoring Print Jobs

Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank

Choosing Basic Print Options

Choosing Paper and Layout Options

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Borderless Printing

Choosing Layout Options

Choosing Advanced Print Options

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

Managing Print Jobs

Using the Progress Meter

Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed