Epson Stylus 4800 user manual

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Epson Stylus® Pro 4800

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Loading Roll Paper

Slide the black paper stop off the end of

the spindle.

Note: To use paper with a 2-inch core, remove the

gray adapters from the paper stops at each end. See your Printer Guide

for details.

Position the roll as shown, then slide it onto

the spindle.

Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and

insert it ﬁrmly into the end of the roll.

Open the roll paper cover.

Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The

black end of the spindle goes on the left.)

Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the

Paper Source button until the or icon

appears.

Alignment mark

Release the paper lever.

Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into

the slot. Pull it all the way to the end of the paper tray.

Using the end of the spindle, roll the paper until it is aligned with the mark next to the arrow. Then return the paper lever to the secured position.

The printer automatically feeds the paper to the

printing position.

Raise the roll paper support on top of the

paper tray. Then close the roll paper cover.

Caution: To prevent creasing the paper, remove it

from the paper path and roll it up when you’re not printing.

Load the sheets in the portrait orientation, short

edge ﬁrst, with the printable side face-down. Place the paper all the way back, against the right side of the tray.

Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

Caution: When you add more paper, always line up

the edges with the paper already in the tray.

Loading Paper in the Tray

Make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing.

1 Pull out the paper tray and cover.

2 Lift up the paper tray cover.

Adjust the paper tray and edge guide according

to the paper size. For small sheets, raise the paper guide and move it to the edge of the stack.

Flip down the paper guide roller, then replace the

paper tray cover and adjust its length.

Note: Make sure the roll paper support is

not raised.

Press the Paper Source button until you see the

cut sheet icon.

Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge

guide all the way to the left.

4 Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it

on a ﬂat surface to even the pages.

Open the top cover.

Insert the sheet face-up.

The front manual feed slot provides a straight-through paper path for ﬁne art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 55 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick. Make sure there is enough space behind the printer for feeding the paper.

Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the

Paper Source button until you see the cut

sheet icon.

Release the paper lever.

Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers,

and align the right edge with the vertical mark on the right side of the tray cover.

Close the top cover.

Return the paper lever to the secured position. The

printer grabs the paper and feeds it into printing position.

Extend the paper tray and cover to support the sheet

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

Loading Paper Manually

Align paper with line next to arrow mark.

Checking and Aligning the Print Head

Auto Nozzle Check and Auto Cleaning

You can turn on Auto Cleaning and Auto Nozzle Check from the printer’s control panel to automatically check and clean the print head nozzles before each print job. First, make sure paper is loaded in the tray.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press the button to display PRINTER SETUP.

Then press the Menu button.

3 Press the button to display AUTO CLEANING.

Then press the Menu button.

4 Press the button to choose ON, then press the

Menu button to conﬁrm the setting.

5 Press the button.

6 Press the button to display AUTO NZL CK. Then

press the Menu button.

7 Press the button to choose ON, then press the

Menu button to conﬁrm the setting.

8 Press the Pause button.

Note: You can manually run a cleaning cycle by

pressing the Menu button and holding it for more than 3 seconds.

Aligning the Print Head

If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print head. Follow these steps to align the print head:

1 Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load

Epson Enhanced Matte or Premium Luster Photo Paper.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press the button to display HEAD ALIGNMENT.

Then press Menu. You see PAPER THKNS.

4 Press the Menu button again so that *STD appears

on the display. This is the correct thickness setting for most Epson papers, including Enhanced Matte Paper and Premium Luster Photo Paper.

5 Press the Menu button to register the

value, then press the

button to display

PAPER THKNS again.

6 Press the button to display ALIGNMENT.

Press the Menu button to display AUTO, then press

Menu again. You see UNI-D (uni-directional). This

is the type of alignment to start with.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3sec.

HEAD ALIGNMENT

PAPER THKNS

Press the Menu button again to start the alignment

process. Head alignment takes about 7 minutes.

Caution: Make sure you don’t open the top cover or

turn off the printer during the alignment process.

9 When the uni-directional alignment is ﬁnished, press

the button until you see BI-D 2-COLOR. Then press the Menu button again to start the bi-directional black alignment.

10 When the bi-directional black alignment is ﬁnished,

press the button until you see BI-D ALL. Then press the Menu button again.

11 When the ﬁnal alignment is ﬁnished, press the

Pause button.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3sec.

ALIGNMENT AUTO

BI-D ALL

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Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges

Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of print quality.

Checking Ink Levels

The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

When the ink light ﬂashes, one of the indicators is low, and INK LOW is displayed on the LCD panel, the corresponding cartridge is nearly empty. Make sure you have the correct replacement cartridge.

You can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges.

Epson UltraChromeK3

ink

110 ml 220 ml

Photo Black T564100 T565100 Cyan T564200 T565200 Magenta T564300 T565300 Yellow T564400 T565400 Light Cyan T564500 T565500 Light Magenta T564600 T565600 Light Black T564700 T565700 Light Light Black T564900 T565900 Matte Black T543800 T544800

When one of the indicators shows empty and INK OUT is displayed on the LCD panel, the cartridge is empty. To replace the cartridge, ﬁrst make sure the printer is on.

1 Press the ink compartment cover to open it.

2 Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position.

3 Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer.

Warning: Do not shake the empty cartridge, or ink

may leak. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, ﬂush them immediately with water.

4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct

color, and remove it from its package.

Gently shake the cartridge before installing it.

3 Magenta 5 Light Black

(full)

(empty)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3sec.

1 Matte Black/ Photo Black

2 Cyan

4 Yellow

6 Light Cyan

7 Light Magenta

8 Light Light Black

Replacing Printer Parts

Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued)

5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing

toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it.

Note: If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly,

you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it.

6 Return the ink lever to its locked position.

7 If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink

compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open.

Replacing the Cutter Blade

If you notice that the paper isn’t cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter blade (part # C12C815291). You can check its status as described below:

1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then press

until you see PRINTER STATUS.

2 Press Menu, then press until you see

SERVICE LIFE.

3 Press Menu, then press until you see CUTTER.

E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are

displayed, the cutter needs to be replaced.

Caution: Do not use the cutter for the

following media:

• Fine art paper (such as Epson UltraSmooth™, Textured, or Velvet)

• Canvas

• Backlight ﬁlm

• Vinyl

Follow these steps to replace the cutter:

1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then

press until you see MAINTENANCE.

2 Press the Menu button. You see CUTTER REPL.

3 Press Menu to display EXEC, then press Menu

again. The print head moves to the cutter replacement position.

4 Open the top cover.

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Replacing Printer Parts (continued)

5 Hold down the side pin, as shown, then turn the

latch to the right.

6 Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter

blade.

Replacing the Maintenance Tank

You need to replace the Maintenance Tank (part # C12C890191) when you see MNT TNK FULL on the LCD display. The ink light also turns red.

1 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown.

Caution: Do not tip the tank, or ink may spill out.

2 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with

the new tank.

7 Insert the new cutter blade.

8 Hold down its side pin and secure it with

the latch.

9 Close the top cover. The carriage returns to the home

position and the cutter replacement is complete.

3 Insert the new tank.

Error messages

For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide.

Control Panel Messages

Message Light Explanation or response

READY Pause light off Printer is ready to print.

PRINTING Pause light ﬂashing Printer is receiving data.

RESET All lights ﬂash brieﬂy Printer is resetting.

PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on Press the Pause button to continue.

PLEASE WAIT Pause light ﬂashing Printer is initializing or performing maintenance. Wait until READY appears.

PAUSE Pause light on Printer is paused. To resume printing, press the Pause button.

CUTTING Printer is cutting the paper.

CHARGING INK Printer is charging the ink delivery system. Wait until READY appears.

Status messages

These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation.

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Response

Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated on LCD. See page 5.

Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is the same on the control panel and print options.

Move the paper lever to the secured position.

Make sure paper is loaded correctly and the paper lever is secured. If you’re using cut sheets, make sure the paper is ﬂat.

Replace the maintenance tank. See page 7.

Explanation

Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues).

Ink cartridge(s) are empty (printing stops).

The paper source setting in print options is different from the control panel setting.

The paper lever is in the released position.

The printer cannot detect the paper.

The maintenance tank is full.

Light

Ink light ﬂashing

Ink light on

Paper light on

Ink light on

Message

INK LOW

INK OUT

CHANGE PAPER TYPE

LOAD PAPER SET PAPER LEVER

RELOAD PAPER

MNT TNK FULL

Where To Get Help

Control Panel Messages (continued)

Error messages (continued)

Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson UltraChromeK3 and UltraSmooth are trademarks and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

Service

Telephone support

World Wide Web

Support for non-Epson RIP

Access

Call (888) 377-6611. Make sure you have your Unit ID number.

If you experience any difﬁculty with the toll-free number or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.

Go to http: //support.epson.com to download drivers, access product documentation and troubleshooting, and get technical advice through e-mail.

Contact the RIP manufacturer.

Response

Release the paper lever. Remove the paper tray if you’re printing on cut sheets. Remove the jammed paper. If necessary, open the top cover or remove the rear cover.

Reload paper, making sure the edges are straight.

Check to make sure the green tab on the print head is pulled out until it stops. If so, note the error number, and turn the printer off and then on. If the message remains, contact Epson.

Explanation

Paper has jammed in the printer.

Paper was fed at an angle.

The print head is locked or an error has occurred.

Light

Paper light ﬂashing

All lights ﬂashing

Message

RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM

PAPER NOT STRAIGHT

SERVICE REQ. <error number>

Note your Epson PreferredSM

Unit ID number here.

Printed in USA

CPD-19587

Control Panel Lights and Buttons

Menu button

Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head.

Up arrow button

Paper light

Down arrow button

Left arrow or Paper Source button

Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing.

Ink light

Pause light and button

Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer.

Power button

Epson Stylus 4800 user manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Replacing Printer Parts

Control Panel Messages

Where To Get Help

Control Panel Lights and Buttons