Epson 4880, 4450, 4880C User Manual

Setup Guide

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading Cut-Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Printer with Your Computer . . . . 11

Installing the Printer Driver and Software. . . . . . . 12

Using the Online User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printer Parts

Front view

Rear view

Roll paper cover

Rear manual feed slot

Ink lever

Ink cartridge slot

Paper lever

Top cover

Control panel

Roll paper support

Maintenance tank

Paper tray cover

Paper tray

Front manual feed slot

Ink compartment

Knobs

Rear cover

AC inlet

USB interface connector

Network interface connector

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Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Warning, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid

bodily injury.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

When choosing a place for this product

❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

is larger than this product. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

When setting up this product

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated

on this product’s label.

❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this

product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ 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.

❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord

set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

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15 cm

or more 40 cm or more

15 cm or more

❏ 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, the stand must be able to

support at least 50 kg (110.3 lb).

35 cm or more

When using this product

❏ 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.

❏ Unplug this product 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.

When handling the ink cartridges

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of

children and do not drink their contents.

❏ 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.

Assembling the Printer

Checking the contents

Make sure that all of the items shown are included, and are not damaged.

Caution:

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

❏ 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.

Printer

Ink cartridges

Black ink conversion kit (for EPSON Stylus Pro 4880/4880C only)

Roll paper spindle and gray attachments for roll paper with 3-inch core

Power cord

Note:

❏ The contents in the printer box vary by location.

Paper tray

ENERGY STAR® Compliance

❏ There are 4 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro

4450 and 8 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro 4880/4880C.

Removing the protective materials

To prevent damage during shipping, your printer is packed with several pieces of protective material. Remove the protective material from your printer before using it. Open the top cover, loosen the two screws, and then pull out the carriage fixed board.

You also need to unlock the print head, by pulling the green tab on the left side of the print head.

Setting Up the Printer

Connecting the power cord

1. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the wall outlet. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cord for your power source.

Caution:

It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, do not plug in the power cord, and contact your dealer for assistance.

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

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Caution:

Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged.

AC inlet

3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet.

Caution:

Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an automatic timer or a wall switch; otherwise, accidental shut down or damage to your printer may occur.

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