Epson Pro 4800 User Manual
Epson Stylus® Pro 4800
PRINTER GUIDE
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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.
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Contents
Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Downloading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2 Handling Paper and Other Media
Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Front Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using the Top Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Creating Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
3 Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh
Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options . . . . . 71
Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Monitoring Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
4 Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Draining the Old Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Updating the Printer Driver Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Using the Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
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
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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
TM
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, please call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales
only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
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.
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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, please call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales
only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
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
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets
the E
NERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The EPA E
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote
the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers,
fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by
power generation.
NERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary
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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.
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.
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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
Exhaust port cover
Ink cartridges
(includes Photo Black ink cartridge)
Spindle adapters
(attached to spindle)
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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. Attach the exhaust port cover by sliding it along the slots on the back of
the printer.
4. Insert the paper tray into the slots at the front of the printer.
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Installing Ink
Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging.
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.
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
2. Press both ink compartment covers to open them.
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3. Raise both ink levers.
4. Remove each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the
cartridge.
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.
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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.
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.
USB Cable FireWire Cable (included)
1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.
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2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
FireWire port
USB port
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your
computer.
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,
please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800)
463-7766 for reseller referral.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
5. Slide the card along the slots inside the compartment. Push it in firmly
to fully insert the connector into the printer’s internal slot.
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
other end to your computer’s Ethernet port or hub.
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8. Plug in the printer’s power cord.
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
Note: You can check for a
newer version of your
printer driver on the
Epson support site at
www.support.epson.com.
The instructions are based
on Mac OS X 10.3.9
(Panther). If you are using
Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger)
the driver installation may
be slightly different.
Follow the steps below for Macintosh or Windows.
Macintosh
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.
You see the Epson installer icon.
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3. Double-click the Epson installer icon.
4. Double-click
Install Printer Driver and Utilities. Enter your password
and follow the on-screen instructions to install your software.
5. Double-click
Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles
for your printer.
6. Double-click
installed. Click
7. Open the
the
Printer Setup Utility.
8. If you see a message like this, click
Install Reference Guide and wait while the guide is
Exit when installation is complete.
Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and open
Add, then skip to step 9.
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9. Click the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window.
10. 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.
11. Click
Stylus Pro 4800, then click Add.
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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.
You see the Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list.
12. Leave this window open. Go to page 30 to update your printer
firmware.
Windows
1. Make sure your printer is turned off.
2. Turn on your computer.
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3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer
starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, double-click
click
Start > My Computer. Then double-click your CD-ROM icon.
My Computer or
4. Double-click
Install Printer Driver and Utilities.
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.)
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6. When you see a message that driver installation is complete, click OK.
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. Close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. Go to the section below
to update the printer firmware.
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://www.support.epson.com in your browser.
2. Choose your printer.
3. Click
4. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the
Drivers and Downloads to find the newest firmware.
instructions on the screen, then continue in the appropriate section
below to upgrade the firmware.
Macintosh
1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it.
2. Open the
the
Applications folder, open the Utilities folder and then open
Printer Setup Utility.
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