Epson Stylus Pro 4000 User Guide

EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000

PRINTER GUIDE

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Printed on recycled paper.

© 2004 Epson America, Inc. 9/04 CPD-17009R1

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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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ontents

Introduction 9

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

Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Handling Paper and Other Media 17

Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Guidelines for Using EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Front Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the Top Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Creating Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Selecting Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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2 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 43

Printing in Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options . . 50

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Monitoring Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Sharing Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Printing in Macintosh OS 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Choosing Page Setup Options for Cut Sheet Printing . . . . . . . . . .58

Choosing Page Setup Options for Roll Paper and

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recommended Settings for Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Monitoring Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Sharing Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 75

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . .88

Sharing Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 93

Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Running a Power Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Using the Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Replacing the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

5 Solving Problems 115

Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Clearing Roll Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Clearing Paper Tray Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual Feed Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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A Installing the Optional Print Server Card 133

Removing the Print Server Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

B Specifications 135

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Operating Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Weight

Packing Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Introduction

This Printer Guide provides important information on 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 Start Here sheet shows how to set up your printer and install the

software.

• The video CD-ROM, Mastering Your Printer, offers expert advice on

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printing from Adobe

Photoshop,® optimizing print quality, and

performing basic operations.

• 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

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the guide using a web browser, such as Netscape
Microsoft

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Internet Explorer, versions 4.0 or later.

Navigator® or

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 new accessories
and options that may
become available.

Options and Accessories

Your EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000 offers these optional upgrades and
accessories:

Optional equipment and software

Option Part number

EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand C4000STAND

Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet
(interface card)*

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

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

One- and two-year extended warranties EPP40EX1 (1-year)

* 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* C12C890071

Replacement Printer Cutter Blade** C12C815291

Ink Cartridges See page 102 for a

Paper (roll and sheet) See pages 19 and 31

™

) Type-B Print Server

C12C824052

EPP40EX2 (2-year)

complete listing.

for complete listings.

* See page 109 for details.

** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 107).

You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper,
and manuals from EPSON
EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please

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at [phone], or you can visit the

call [phone] for dealer referral.

Check the EPSON Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson.com
for new accessories and options that may become available.

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Tip: If you experience
difficulty with the
toll-free line or your
Unit ID number, call
[phone].

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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 [phone], 6
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject
to change without notice.

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 and other files, look at product
documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical
advice through e-mail.

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at
[phone], or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

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AM to 6 PM,

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network

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environment, your Macintosh
listed below:

• OS 9.2.2 or OS X 10.2.8 or later

• 1.0 GHz or higher processor recommended

• At least 512MB 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

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system should include the requirements

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Caution: Using an

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

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For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB”
cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet
long

For IEEE 1394 (FireWire

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) 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

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

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-compatible PC with a Pentium® IV 1 GHz or higher processor

recommended

• For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows

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98 SE

(factory installed), Me, 2000, or XP

For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with FireWire port running
Windows Me, 2000, or XP

For 10/100 Base TX Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC
running Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP

• At least 512MB of RAM

• At least 100MB 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×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer

software

• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 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: the optional IEEE 1394 port
(described on page 10) and 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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ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary
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.

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 85 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.

• Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or

14.8 in.

heating vent. Avoid areas subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity or shock and vibrations.

• Do not place the printer near a window or in direct sunlight. Bright

light can interfere with the paper sensors, causing paper jams and related
problems.

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Do not store paper or other material on top of the printer. Doing so can
interfere with the paper sensors.

• Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic

interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.

• Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is

tilted or at an angle.

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

• Do not block or cover the openings in the printer case or insert objects

through the slots.

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

• Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using

outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off. Do not use outlets controlled by wall
switches or timers.

• Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily

unplugged.

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.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.

• Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed.

• If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere

rating of the 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.

• Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp

cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.

• Except as specifically explained in the documentation, do not attempt to

service the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are
marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service
personnel.

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Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if
the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does
not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

• Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridges during

printing.

• To avoid damaging the printer, do not move the print head by hand.

• Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it

does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.

• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the

ink.

• Do not store ink cartridges at high or freezing temperatures. Keep

cartridges away from direct sunlight. Store cartridges in a cool, dark
location.

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

result in damage to the print head.

• Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area, or the green IC

chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.

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Chapter 1:
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 4000 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

• Printing on EPSON media

• 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 Fine Art Paper and Textured Fine Art
Paper. The spindle applies tension to keep the paper tightly wound.

The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:

Supported paper sizes

Roll paper Cut sheets

Size 8 to 17 in. wide

(203 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.

—

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 41 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 48 (Mac OS X), page 63
(Mac OS 9), or page 76 (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 45
(Mac OS X), page 58 (Mac OS 9), or page 78 (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 4000 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches to
17× 22 inches.

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" sheets.

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

manually, as described on page 27.

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Note: Check the EPSON

Pro Graphics web site
(http://prographics.epson.
com) or your authorized
EPSON dealer for other
media that may be
available.

EPSON papers, which are specially designed for the inks used in the printer,
ensure high-quality results. The following table lists the product codes for
the EPSON cut sheet media available for your printer.

EPSON cut sheet media

Paper type Weight Thickness Size Code

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 28 lb 4.9 mil 8.5" × 11" S041062

8.3" × 11.7" S041061

11" × 17" S041070

13" × 19" S041069

16.5" × 23.4" S041079

17" × 22" S041171

Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (Load in top manual
slot only.)

Premium Luster Photo
Paper

240 gsm 10 mil 8.5" × 11" S041405

10.4 mil 8.5" × 11" S041286

11" × 17" S041290

11.7" × 16.5" S041288

13" × 19" S041289

11.7" × 16.5" S041406

13" × 19" S041407

Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper 192 gsm 10 mil 8.5" × 11" S041341

Proofing Paper Commercial
Semimatte

Watercolor Paper ­Radiant White

Velvet Fine Art Paper (Load
in top manual slot only.)

UltraSmooth Fine Art
Paper* (Load in front
manual slot only.)

* Choose the Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Media Type setting.

155 gsm 6.5 mil 13" × 19" S041744

190 gsm 11.5 mil 13" × 19" S041351

260 gsm 19 mil 8.5" × 11" S041636

325 gsm 21 mil 13" × 19" SP91209

10.4 mil 8.5" × 11" S041331

13" × 19" S041327

11.7" × 16.5" S041343

13" × 19" S041339

13" × 19" S041637

17" × 22" SP91210

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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

•

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

• Proofing Paper Semimatte

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Plain Paper

Top manual feed slot

•

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

• Proofing Paper Semimatte

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Velevet Fine Art Paper

• Plain Paper

Front manual feed slot

•

Smooth Fine Art Paper

• Textured Fine Art Paper

• Enhanced Poster Board

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Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

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

EPSON cut sheet paper capacity

Loading

Paper type Size

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 8.5" × 11" 200

capacity

11" × 17"
13" × 19"

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"

Enhanced Matte Paper 8.5" × 11" 100

11.7" × 16.5"
13" × 19"

Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte 13" × 19" 50

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White 13" × 19" 20

100

50

50

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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

2. Extend the paper tray and paper tray cover.

3. Lift up the paper tray cover.

appears on the LCD display.

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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 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

OTHER mark on the paper tray

cover. For longer sheets, make sure you align the right edge of the sheet
with the vertical mark on the tray cover, next to the arrow.

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 must use the top manual feed slot for EPSON Premium Glossy Photo
Paper and Velvet Fine Art Paper. You can also use this feed slot for other
types of paper, as listed on page 20.

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.

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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Note: Check the EPSON

Pro Graphics web site
(http://prographics.epson.
com) or your authorized
EPSON dealer for other
media that may be
available.

Using Roll Paper

You can use any 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.

Following is a list of the product codes for EPSON roll media available for
the printer. Unless otherwise noted, these media have a 3-inch core and
require the optional high-tension spindle.

EPSON roll media

Paper type Weight Thickness Size Code

Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (250)
(3" core, regular spindle)

Premium Luster Photo
Paper (250)

Premium Semimatte
Photo Paper (250)

SingleWeight Matte Paper
(2" core, regular spindle)

Enhanced Matte Paper 192 gsm 10.3 mil 17" × 100' S041725

EPSON Proofing Paper
Commercial Semimatte,
(2" core, regular spindle)

UltraSmooth Fine Art
Paper (250 gsm) *

Textured Fine Art Paper 225 gsm 15 mil

PremierArt
Resistant Canvas for
Epson, (2" core, regular
spindle)*

™

Water

260 gsm 10 mil 8.3" × 32' S041376

13" × 32' S041378

16" × 100' S041742

240 gsm 10 mil 8.3" × 32' S041408

10" × 100' S041644

16" × 100' S041737

235 gsm 10 mil 16" × 100' S041738

120 gsm 5.5 mil 17" × 132' S041746

155 gsm 6.5 mil 13" × 50' S041668

17" × 100' S041724

250 gsm 15 mil

(Do not
use cutter.)

(Do not
use cutter.)

350 gsm 19 mil

(Do not
use cutter.)

17" × 7' S041782-S

17" × 50' SP91205

17" × 50' S041745

13" × 20' SP91220

17" × 10' SP91221-S

17" × 40' SP91221

* Choose the Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Media Type setting.

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Roll Paper Guidelines

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling
guidelines on page 18, 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

• If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the suction

™

Semigloss Proofing Paper

strength by pressing the paper feed button. This helps hold the paper
in place during loading and printing.

For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the button.

Release the paper lever to view the suction setting.

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y

Note: The spindle
accommodates both
2-inch and 3-inch roll
paper cores. To switch
between different size
cores, see page 37.

Note: Avoid touching the
printable surface of
the paper as much as
possible. Oils from

our 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.

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

roll.

Placing the Paper in the Printer

Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer:

1. Open the roll paper cover.

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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.

4. Release the paper lever.

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

6. Feed the paper all the way through the printer until it is aligned with the

OTHER mark on the paper tray cover.

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7. Move the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically
positions the paper for printing.

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

Note: The maximum
length of roll paper you
can print on is limited by
the printer driver, and
may also be limited by
your application software
and/or operating system.

9. 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

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

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3. 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 32 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.

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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.

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
to

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 53 (Mac OS X), page 61 (Mac OS 9), or page 82
(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

PLATEN GAP.

Menu button. Printer Setup appears on the display.

Menu button again to select the Printer Setup menu and

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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.

3. Press the Menu button. STANDARD is displayed as the current
setting.

4. Use the and buttons to change the setting. (
default setting; you can also choose

5. Press the

Menu button to save the setting. An asterisk appears next

NARROW, WIDE, or WIDER.)

STANDARD is the

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 39).

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
the button to select

STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types.

NARROW, STANDARD, WIDER, or WIDE. The

5. Press the button, then the button to display

6. Press the

Menu button twice to print the paper thickness pattern.

PLATEN GAP. Press

THICKNESS PAT.

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

7. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping 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 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 50 (Mac OS X), page 67 (Mac OS 9), or page 86
(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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Chapter 2:
Printing with
EPSON Drivers
for Macintosh

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 4000 comes with drivers and utilities that let you
print and manage print jobs in non-PostScript
ColorSync

®

are included, so you can use color management features in

®

mode. ICC profiles for

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

4000. You need to make sure your Photoshop color settings are optimized

for your printer, as described on the Mastering Your Printer CD-ROM.

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 both Macintosh OS X
and OS 9.x:

• Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper

• Choosing basic print settings

• Choosing advanced print options, including color manangement and

paper configuration settings

• Monitoring print jobs

• Checking printer status

• Sharing your printer on a network

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Printing in Macintosh OS X

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 select the various media input types that you want to use.
For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see the Start
Here sheet.

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.

Choosing Page Setup Options

Page Setup options let you choose from several print queues 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:

2. Open the

Format for pull-down menu and select the correct print

queue.

Page Setup in your

Select the correct
media/driver print queue

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

The available settings depend on which print queues you selected in the
Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility), including both standard and
borderless printing.

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. Choose one of the following print queues:

• Stylus Pro 4000 (the standard 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. See page 46 for more information
about borderless printing.

• 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. See
page 46 for more information about borderless printing.

• 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.

4. Click the

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

Paper Size pull-down menu.

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 pull-down menu (at the top of the screen) and select
Custom Paper Size.

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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

6. Select

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

define its size and margins. Then click

Page Attributes from the Settings pull-down menu. Make sure

Save. (Do not click OK yet.)

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.

Borderless Printing

For true borderless printing on roll paper, you need to select either Roll

Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand)
Size)

and create a custom paper size. 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.

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 that the actual
width of the media.

or Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain

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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

8* 7.7675 8.3 8.2

8.3 8.06 8.35 8.3

10 9.7075 10.3 10.2

12* 11.695 12.3 12.2

14* 13.695 14.3 14.2

16 15.6 16.3 16.2

17 16.6 17.3 17.2

* Non-EPSON roll media widths

Image width
(with Auto Expand)

Image width
(with Retain Size)

Custom Paper Size
(for Retain Size only)

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 50.

1. Select

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

Caution: Always select
the same setting for the
Printer option in the Print
window and the Format
for option in the Page
Setup window. If the
settings are different,
you may get unexpected
results.

Select the same
option on the
Print and Page
Setup screens

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2. Open the Printer pull-down menu and select the same print queue for

your printer that you chose in the Page Setup window.

3. Select

Print Settings from the pull-down menu.

You see this screen:

Select the Print
Settings page

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 EPSON UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper or
PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the

Paper - Radiant White

setting.

Watercolor

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 Ink setting, select Color/B&W Photo for any type of

photographic printing. Select

Black only if you’re printing line drawings

or other non-photographic images.

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.

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.

• Click Custom and then 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

Text/Graph setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones

and highlights for non-photographic output.

The

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.

7. Choose one of the following

•Draft to save ink

• Normal - 360dpi for faster printing and everyday needs

• Fine - 720dpi for photo lab quality photos and prints

• SuperFine - 1440dpi for better than photo lab quality

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the highest quality photos and prints;

Print Quality settings:

provides an astonishing level of photographic quality

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 text, graphics, and line art.

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

backlight film.

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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 51.

Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options

Follow these instructions to turn off color management in the printer
driver. If necessary, you can control the ink density by using the paper
configuration settings, as described on page 51.

1. Select

Printer Color Management from the pull-down menu. You see

this screen:

Select the Printer
Color Management
page

Turn off color
management

2. Select one of the following settings:

• Color Controls to specify individual values for brightness, contrast,

saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from two Color Adjustment
modes. You can also choose from three Gamma settings.

• Color Sync 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.

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Note: You may need to

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

• 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 pull-down menu.
You see this screen:

Select the Paper
Configuration page

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 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.

• 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
print queues, as described on page 44. In addition, you need to check these
settings for various cutting options.

1. Select Roll Paper Option from the pull-down menu shown below.
You see this screen:

Select the Roll Paper
Option page

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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 with
scissors.

See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate the
cutter. See page 32 for a list of media that do not work with the
built-in cutter.

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

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.

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.

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 pull-down menu.

Save As from the

Presets pull-down menu.

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You see the following:

Caution: Do not open
and close the Presets
pull-down 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 the next section for instructions on monitoring your print job.

Monitoring Print Jobs

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

1. Click the
to the dock on the bottom of your desktop.

2. Double-click your printer (and print queue) name.

Print Center/Printer Setup Utility icon if it has been copied

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You see a screen like this:

3. 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

4. When you’re finished, close the print job window, then close Print
Center/Printer Setup Utility.

Checking Ink Levels

The EPSON Printer Utility lets you check the levels of ink in the printer.
You can also run maintenance utilities from this screen. See pages 96 to 97
for instructions.

1. Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive.

2. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility.

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

4. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon.

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

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5. To recheck the ink level, click the Update button. To close the Status
Monitor, click

OK.

Sharing Your Printer on a Network

If the printer is connected to a Macintosh on a network, other computers on
the network can also access the printer.

1. On the Macintosh to which the printer is connected, open

Preferences > Sharing

2. Click the

Printer Sharing checkbox. Printer sharing is enabled.

3. On other Macintosh computers on the network, click
the menu bar, then open the

4. Select

Show printers connected to other computers. Shared

.

Print Center on

Preferences menu (Mac OSX 10.2.x).

printers are highlighted on the Printer List screen (Mac OSX 10.2.x).

System

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Printing in Macintosh OS 9.x

Before you print, make sure you have installed the EPSON printer driver
and utilities from the CD-ROM. You also need to select your printer in the
Chooser. For instructions on installing and selecting the printer driver, see

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 ? button
on any dialog box.

the Start Here sheet.

Choosing Page Setup Options for Cut Sheet Printing

Many of the page setup options correspond to paper handling features that
you can also set through the control panel. Software options give you
additional settings and override control panel settings.

1. Open the file you want to print, and select
application. You see the page setup dialog box:

Page Setup in your

2. If you’re using cut sheets, select the Paper Size.

If you’re using roll paper, creating a custom page size is recommended
for making the best use of your paper. For more information about
printing on roll paper, see page 59.

3. Select

Paper Tray, Manual Feed, or one of the Roll Paper sizes from

the

Paper Source list. For more information about printing on roll

paper, see page 59.

4. Make the settings you want for

Orientation and Reduce or Enlarge.

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5. If you want to print on both sides of the paper, select Double-Sided

Printing.

See your electronic Reference Guide for more information

about double-sided printing.

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 ? button
on any dialog box.

6. Choose one of the following for

Paper Source is set to Paper Tray or Manual Feed):

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

•Maximum reduces the bottom margin (available only for plain

Printable Area (available only when

paper).

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

7. After making your settings, click

OK.

Choosing Page Setup Options for Roll Paper and Borderless Printing

Although you can select borderless printing for cut sheets as well as roll
paper, you can only print to the side edges on cut sheets. Margins are
required at the top and bottom of the page. Follow these steps to print on
roll paper:

1. Open the file you want to print, and select
application. You see the page setup dialog box:

Page Setup in your

2. You can select the size of your image for the Paper Size. However,
EPSON recommends creating a custom paper size that is slightly larger
than the image size

.

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After clicking customize, you see the custom page size window:

New, double-click Untitled, then enter a name for the custom

Click
size. Enter the size (inches or centimeters). You can also enter margin
settings for your custom paper size or for any standard paper size.

Double-click here,
then enter a name
for the custom size

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

3. Select one of the Roll Paper sizes from the

Roll Paper (Banner) to print a series of continuous images

Select

Paper Source list.

without any margin space between them.

4. If you want to print borderless images, select

Borderless.

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.

Choose

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

Auto Expand or Retain Size from the pull-down menu:

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.

See page 62 for more information about borderless printing.

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5. 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 with
scissors. See page 38 for instructions on using the button to operate
the cutter.

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

6. Make the settings you want for

Orientation and Reduce or Enlarge.

7. Select any of the following options:

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

the printable width of the paper roll. Your image is rotated
automatically by 90 degrees and printed crosswise.

• 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.

8. After making your settings, click

OK.

9. Print your image.

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Recommended Settings for Borderless Printing

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

Expand

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

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 that 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. Your image may be

Roll paper
width

8* 7.7675 8.3 8.2

8.3 8.06 8.35 8.3

10 9.7075 10.3 10.2

12* 11.695 12.3 12.2

14* 13.695 14.3 14.2

16 15.6 16.3 16.2

17 16.6 17.3 17.2

* Non-EPSON roll media widths

Image width
(with Auto Expand)

Image width
(with Retain Size)

Custom Paper Size
(for Retain Size only

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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 65.

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

Tip: For black-and-white
photography, use the
Color/B&W Photo
setting (don’t select
Black).

1. Select

2. Choose the number of

Print in your application. A dialog box like the following appears:

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

Copies and indicate which Pages you want to

print.

3. 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 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 to determine the best setting for your media.

4. For the ink type, select
color or black-and-white photo image. Select

Color/B&W Photo if you’re printing either a

Black only if you’re

printing line drawings or other non-photographic images.

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5. Set the Mode option as follows:

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

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

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

a
for higher resolution prints.

• Click PhotoEnhance to have the driver automatically adjust the

contrast, saturation, and brightness. You can also select automatic
enhancements or filters for

Digital Camera Correction.

• Click Custom and then choose one of the following settings, or

click the

Advanced button and see page 65 for more information.

People, Nature, Soft Focus, Sepia or

The two

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

(

The

Advanced Photo settings let you print at either 1440 dpi

Text/Graph setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones

and highlights for non-photographic output.

ColorSync setting applies color management based on the

The
printer’s ICC profile, using the perceptual rendering intent.

6. Choose from the following buttons to access additional features:

• Click to access the printer monitoring and maintenance utilities.

See page 70 for more information about the Status Monitor utility.
See Chapter 4 for details about the maintenance utilities.

• Click if you want to reduce your image to fit the page or for

other layout options.

• Click to turn on background printing. This lets you work on

your Macintosh while you’re printing and use the Monitor IV
utility. See page 68 for more information.

• Click to check your ink levels.

• Click and then click the Preview button to preview your print.

7. When you’re finished choosing print options, click
select

Save File or Preview.

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Choosing Advanced Print Options

The advanced print settings give you complete control over your printing
environment. Use these settings to experiment or to fine-tune a range of
options to meet your individual needs.

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 63.

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.

2. Click

Custom and then click Advanced. You see a dialog box like the

following:

3. If necessary, you can change your

4. Choose one of the following

•Draft to save ink

• Normal - 360dpi for faster printing and everyday needs

• Fine - 720dpi for photo lab quality photos and prints

Media Type and Ink settings.

Print Quality settings:

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

• SuperFine - 1440dpi for better than photo lab quality

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the highest quality photos and prints;

provides an astonishing level of photographic quality

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5. Choose any of the following:

• MicroWeave or Super MicroWeave to eliminate unwanted

banding effects. If you notice banding with the standard

MicroWeave setting, select Super MicroWeave (if available).

• 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 Adjustment modes. You can also choose from three
Gamma settings.

Tip: If you turn off color
management, you can
use the Color Density
setting to control the
ink density. Click the

Paper Config button.

• PhotoEnhance4 allows you to correct noise and other problems

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

• ColorSync lets you select from three Rendering Intent settings for

mapping colors to your 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.

• 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 applications.

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

Paper Config button. You see this screen:

8. 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 eliminate 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 media (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.

9. 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.

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

OK.

Managing Print Jobs

Your printer comes with several utilities that let you check on your print jobs
and schedule, cancel, pause, or restart them. First you need to set up
background printing, so you can continue to work on your Macintosh while
a file is being printed. Note that background printing is slower and may also
slow down your system.

You can set up background printing from the Chooser, as described on the
Start Here sheet, or you can use the background printing button on the print
dialog box. Follow these steps to set up background printing:

1. Open the file you want to print and select

Print in your application.

2. Click the background printing button. You see the following
dialog box:

Not available if
background printing
is turned off

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3. To turn background printing on, click the On button.

4. To select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to
print, click one of the following:

•Urgent to print before any Normal priority job

•Normal to print in the order the job is received

•Print at: to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time

in the fields to the right

•Hold to hold the print job in the print queue until you’re ready to

release it using Monitor IV; see the following section for details.

Note: You must turn
on background printing to
view the EPSON Monitor
IV window. See page 68
for instructions, or use
the Chooser.

5. Click

OK to save your settings and return to the printer settings dialog

box.

6. Click

If you selected

Print to print your document.

Print at: or Hold, your document is spooled, but held in the

print queue until the print time specified or until released using Monitor IV,
as described in the following section.

Monitoring Your Print Job

The Monitor IV utility lets you prioritize and control your print jobs as well
as monitor their progress.

After you send a print job, click the current application icon at the right end
of the menu bar and select
following:

Current
print job

Job waiting
to print

EPSON Monitor IV. You see a window like the

Click to set
priorities or print
times for waiting
print jobs

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The progress bar tracks the current print job. To cancel, pause, or restart a
print job, click the document’s name, then click one of the following
buttons:

Note: If you see a stop
sign icon and the
message Print queue on
hold in the EPSON
Monitor IV dialog box,
select Start print queue
from the Printer menu to
release the queue and
resume printing.

• Click to cancel.

• Click to restart.

• Click to pause.

You can also do the following:

• Double-click a file in the list to preview it.

• Double-click Copies to change the number of copies to be printed.

• Click to check your ink levels.

• Click to start the print head cleaning utility. See page 96 for more

information about the cleaning utility.

Checking Printer Status

The Status Monitor utility lets you check the levels of ink in your printer
and configure error messages and other features of printer operation. Follow
these steps to check ink levels:

1. Click the utility button on the print or page setup dialog box. You
see the utility menu:

Click to open the
Status Monitor
utility

2. Click the

EPSON StatusMonitor icon.

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The software checks the amount of ink remaining in the printer and
displays the Status Monitor window:

Click to recheck
ink levels

3. To recheck the ink level check, click the
Status Monitor, click

OK.

Update button. To close the

Selecting Configuration Options

You can configure the way you want the printer to handle error and warning
messages, ink level checks, and print file storage in the Configuration
Settings dialog box. Follow these steps:

1. Click the utility button on the print or page setup dialog box. You
see the utility menu.

2. Click the

Configuration button.

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You see the Configuration Settings dialog box:

Select how you want
to be notified of errors
and warnings

Select where you want
print job files stored

Click here to check for
errors and/or check
the ink level before
printing

3. Select from the following configuration options:

Click here to return to the default settings

Note: Warning
messages allow printing
to continue. Error
messages are more
serious and cause
printing to stop.

• Error notification lets you choose whether you want your system to

beep and display error message text or just display text if your
printer encounters an error.

• Warning lets you choose whether warning messages beep and

display text or display text only.

• Temporary Spool folder and Temporary High Speed Copies

folder let you select the folders on your hard disk that store the

temporary files created when you send a job to the printer. Click the

Select button to change the folder from the default folder shown.

• Data will be sent to the printer after being stored on your disk

prevents print head pausing. Normally, graphics are sent in
rectangular bands. When you select this option, your Macintosh
stores the entire image on its hard drive and then sends it to the
printer as a whole (recommended only for older Macintosh
systems).

• The last two checkboxes let you choose to have your software check

for errors or low ink levels before starting your print job.

4. When you’re finishing changing your configuration options, click
return to the utility menu.

OK to

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Sharing Your Printer on a Network

If the printer is connected to a Macintosh computer on an AppleTalk®
network, other computers on the network can also access the printer.

1. On the Macintosh to which the printer is connected, open the
from the Apple

®

menu, click the printer name, and select the port where

Chooser

the printer is connected.

2. Click

3. Select

Setup. You see the Printer Sharing Setup window.

Share this Printer, and type in the printer name and password

information as needed. Click

OK.

4. Close the Chooser.

5. On other Macintosh computers on the network, open the Chooser from
the Apple menu.

6. Click the printer name and select the shared printer. Only printers on
the current AppleTalk zone are available.

7. If a password box opens, enter the password for the printer and click

OK.

8. Turn background printing on and close the Chooser.

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Chapter 3:
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 4000 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and
manage print jobs in non-PostScript mode. 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

4000. You need to make sure your Photoshop color settings are optimized

for your printer, as described on the Mastering Your Printer CD-ROM.

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:

• Choosing basic print options

• Choosing paper and layout options

• Choosing advanced print options

• Managing print jobs

• Sharing your printer on a network

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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 83.

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

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.

Print in

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Note: Check the web site
(http://prographics.
epson.com) or your
authorized EPSON dealer
for other media that may
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The settings followed by (250) are for roll paper or selected 17-inch
wide sheets. Choose a setting without the

(250) designation when you

print on smaller sheets. For EPSON UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper or
PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, choose the

Paper - Radiant White

setting.

Watercolor

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.

Note: In most cases,
you will get better results
by applying color
management in your
application, rather than in
the printer driver. To do
this, you must turn off
color management in
the printer driver, as
described on page 85.

4. For the Ink setting, select

Color/B&W Photo if you’re printing either a

color or black-and-white photo image. Use a color-managed workflow
for best results. Select

Black only if you’re printing line drawings or

other non-photographic 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 to Quality

a
for higher resolution prints.

• Click PhotoEnhance to have the driver automatically adjust the

contrast, saturation, and brightness. You can also select automatic
enhancements or filters for

Digital Camera Correction.

• Click Custom, and then choose one of the settings shown at the

People, Nature, Soft Focus, Sepia or

left.

The two Advanced Photo settings let you print at either 1440 dpi

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

(

Text/Graph setting intensifies colors and lightens the midtones

The
and highlights for non-photographic output.

sRGB setting adjusts colors using the small-gamut sRGB

The
(standard red green blue) color space. Best for color matching with
other sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web.

• Click Custom, then click the Advanced button to turn off color

management in the printer driver or access additional settings, as
described on page 83.

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

.

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

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 80 for roll
paper.

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 80,

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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 80.

Choose

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

Auto Expand or Retain Size from the pull-down menu:

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

5. Make the settings you want for

Area

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

•Maximum reduces the bottom margin (available only for plain

Paper Size loaded in the printer.

Copies, Orientation, and Printable

.

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.

7. After making your settings, click

OK.

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Note: Many application

settings override settings
in the printer driver.
Always verify settings
to get the results you
expect.

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.

Roll Paper (Banner) setting allows you to print a series of

The
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 82 for
more information about borderless printing.

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Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size from the pull-down menu:

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

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

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 with
scissors. See page 38 for instructions on operating the cutter
manually.

• 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.

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

User Defined. You see this screen:

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

Save, then click OK.

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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.

• 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.

Roll

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

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

the electronic Reference Guide for more information on layout settings.

9. After making your settings, click

OK.

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.

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 that the actual
width of the media.

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

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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

8* 7.7675 8.3 8.2

8.3 8.06 8.35 8.3

10 9.7075 10.3 10.2

12* 11.695 12.3 12.2

14* 13.695 14.3 14.2

16 15.6 16.3 16.2

17 16.6 17.3 17.2

* Non-EPSON roll media widths

Image width
(with Auto Expand)

Image width
(with Retain Size)

Custom Paper Size
(for Retain Size only

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 85.

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 beginning on page 76.

2. Click

Custom and then click Advanced.

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You see a window like the following:

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

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.

3. If necessary, you can change your

4. Choose one of the following

Media Type and Ink settings.

Print Quality settings:

•Draft to save ink

• Normal - 360dpi for faster printing and everyday needs

• Fine - 720dpi for high quality photos and prints (deselect the High

Speed

checkbox to achieve photo lab quality)

• SuperFine - 1440dpi for better than photo lab quality

• SuperPhoto - 2880dpi for the highest quality photos and prints;

provides an astonishing level of photographic quality

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.

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Tip: If you turn off color
management, you can
still control the ink
density, as described
on page 86.

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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.

•sRGB adjusts colors using the small-gamut sRGB (standard red

green blue) color space. Best for color matching with other sRGB
devices, or for images designed for the Web.

•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 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.

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

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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 89 for instructions.

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

• All other versions of Windows: Click Start, point to Settings,

then select

Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences.

Printers. Right-click your printer icon and select

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 (Windows 2000, XP, and NT only)

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.

4. Click the

Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring

Preferences window:

5. Select the Notification options you want to use.

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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 dialog box and return to the

Utility menu. Then click

OK again to exit the Printers utility.

Sharing Your Printer on a Network

If your printer is connected to a computer on a network, other computers on
the network can also access the printer. Follow these instructions for sharing
your printer in Windows XP. If you’re using a different version of Windows,
see the electronic Reference Guide for instructions.

1. Click

2. Select

Start > Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer icon and

select

Sharing.

Share this printer, type the name in the Share name box, then

OK.

click

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3. Install the printer driver from the software CD-ROM on the other
computers that will access the printer over the network.

4. On each computer that will access the printer, click

and Faxes

5. Click the

6. Click

. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.

Ports tab. You see a window like the following:

Add Port, select Local Port, then click New Port.

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7. In the Port Name box, type the name of computer that is connected to
the printer and the name of the shared printer (as shown below), then
click

OK.

8. Close the Printer Ports window to return to the Ports tab. Make sure the
new port is added and the check box is selected. Then click

OK.

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Chapter 4:
Maintaining
and
Transporting
the Printer

The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 requires very little maintenance to keep
working its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures:

• Checking printer status and part life

• Checking and cleaning the print head

• Aligning the print head

• Replacing ink cartridges

• Performing additional maintenance tasks

• Replacing the paper cutter blade

• Replacing the maintenance tank

• Cleaning the printer

• Transporting or storing the printer

• Uninstalling and reinstalling printer software

In addition to the features described in this chapter, you can also use the
SelecType menu system on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer
settings. For more information, see the electronic Reference Guide included
on the CD-ROM that came with your printer.

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Note: To test the print

quality, see page 96 for
instructions on printing a
nozzle check.

Note: You can replace
the ink cartridges, cutter
blade, and maintenance
tank yourself. Other
printer parts need to
be replaced by an
authorized EPSON
service technician.

Checking Printer Status and Part Life

Using the SelecType menus, you can check the amount of ink remaining,
the total number of prints, and the status of your cutter blade, maintenance
tank, and other printer parts. You can either print out a status check, or you
can view the printer’s status on the LCD panel.

Printing Status Information

The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the
amount of ink remaining in each cartridge, the page count, and the status of
various printer parts.

Follow these steps to print the status check sheet:

1. Make sure paper is loaded in the tray.

2. Press the

3. Press the button so you see
see

4. Press so you see

PRINT.

5. Press

The amount of ink left or the component life is indicated as follows:

Menu button. You see PRINTER SETUP.

TEST PRINT, then press Menu . You

NOZZLE CHECK.

STATUS CHECK, then press Menu . You see

Menu again to start printing.

E*****F = 100–81% ink or service life remaining
E**** F = 80–61%
E*** F = 60–41%
E** F = 40–21%
E* F = 20–11%
% = less than 10% ink or service life remaining

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Viewing Status Information

To view printer status information instead of printing it, follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Press the button until you see

Menu . You see VERSION.

Menu button. You see PRINTER SETUP.

PRINTER STATUS, then press

3. Do one of the following:

• To check the firmware version, press Menu again. When done,

press the button.

• To check the amount of ink left, press until you see INK LEFT,

then press
black) is displayed, using the

Menu . The status of the first cartridge (MK, or matte

E*****F symbols described above.

Continue pressing to see the status of the remaining cartridges.
When done, press the button.

• To check how much of the maintenance tank has been used, presss

until you see

the tank is displayed, using the

MAINT TANK, then press Menu . The status of

E*****F symbols described above.

When done, press the button.

• To check the amount of ink used (in milliliters) and paper used

(in square meters), press until you see
press

Menu .

USAGE COUNT, then

You can change the units of measurement from meters to inches
and feet by using the maintenance mode on the printer’s control
panel. See page 105 for instructions.

• To check job history, press until you see JOB HISTORY, then

press

Menu . For each job saved in the printer, you see the ink

used (in milliliters) and paper used (in square meters). The most
recent job is saved as No. 0. When done, press the button.

• To check the total number of prints, press until you see TOTAL

PRINTS

, then press Menu . When done, press the button.

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•

To check the status of other printer parts, press until you see

SERVICE LIFE, then press Menu . The status of the cutter is

displayed, using the
pressing to see the status of the carriage motor, paper feed motor,
print head, and cleaning unit.

The status of the ink and printer parts is indicated with these symbols:

E*****F = 100–81% ink or service life remaining
E**** F = 80–61%
E*** F = 60–41%
E** F = 40–21%
E* F = 20–11%
% = less than 10% ink or service life remaining

E*****F symbols described below. Continue

Note: You can run a
cleaning cycle by holding
down the Menu button
for three seconds. You
can also use the printer’s
menus to run a power
cleaning cycle. See
page 98 for details.

4. Press the

Pause button to exit the menu.

For more information about the Printer Status menu, see your electronic
Reference Guide.

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head

If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should
check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged.

You can check the print head and select the Auto Cleaning feature at the
same time, using your printer utility software. This enables the printer to
print a nozzle check pattern, read it, and automatically run a cleaning cycle if
necessary.

1. Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray.

2. Do one of the following to access the printer utilities:

• Mac OS X: Open the EPSON Printer Utility in your Applications

folder. Select

• Mac OS 9.x: Select Print, then click the utility button in the

print dialog box.

SPro 4000, and click OK.

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•

Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click

Printers and Other Hardware, then double-click Printers and
Faxes

. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing

Preferences. Click the Utility tab.

• Other versions of Windows: Click Start, point to Settings, then

Printers. Right-click your printer icon and select Properties

select
(Windows 98 or Me),

Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the Utility tab.

Document Defaults (Windows NT), or

You see a screen like the following:

3. Click the

4. Click

Nozzle Check icon.

Auto and follow the instructions on the screen.

The nozzle check pattern is printed and automatically read. If the
printer finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle.

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Running a Power Cleaning Cycle

You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal
cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. However, the power
cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it is recommended only as a last resort.

The cartridges need to be at least 50% full to use power cleaning. You may
need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you
can reinsert the old cartridge.

1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as
described on page 94.

Caution: Don’t run a
cleaning cycle while
thick media is loaded in
the printer.

2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer’s
LCD panel is not on or flashing.

3. Press the

Menu button.

Note: You must use at
least a 10× eye loupe to
check the pattern.

4. Press the button until you see

Menu .

5. Press the button until you see

Menu . Press Menu again to start the power cleaning.

MAINTENANCE, then press

PWR CLEANING, then press

6. Follow the instructions on the LCD panel to raise or lower the ink
levers.

7. When cleaning is finished and the

Pause light stops flashing, print the

nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean.

For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check between cycles.

If the pattern is still missing segments after a few power cleaning cycles,
turn the printer off and leave it overnight, then clean the print head
again the following morning with regular cleaning cycles. If you still see
no improvement, contact EPSON for assistance.

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Aligning the Print Head

Aligning the print head is the most important thing you can do to ensure the
best print quality. If banding appears on your prints, if they look grainy or
blurry, or you see misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print
head.

Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software, it’s
best to align from the control panel. This will do the most thorough job in
the shortest time, and it’s all automatic.

If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to run a nozzle check before
aligning the print head (page 96). This ensures that the print head alignment
patterns print correctly.

Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel:

Tip: To properly align the
print head, you can use
EPSON Enhanced Matte
paper or Premium Luster
Photo Paper.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load EPSON Enhanced Matte
paper or the paper that came with the printer.

2. Press the

3. Press the button so you see

Menu . You see PAPER THKNS.

4. Press the

Menu button.

HEAD ALIGNMENT, then press

Menu button again so that *STD appears on the display.

This is the correct thickness setting for most EPSON papers, including
Enhanced Matte paper.

5. Press the
to display

6. Press the button to display

7. Press the
button again. You see

Menu button to register the value, then press the button

PAPER THKNS again.

ALIGNMENT.

Menu button to display AUTO, then press the Menu

UNI-D (uni-directional). This is the type of

alignment to start with.

8. Press the

Menu button again to start the alignment process.

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It takes about 7 minutes to run the automatic uni-directional head
alignment. The printer’s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern
and adjusts the printer automatically. Make sure you don’t open the top
cover or turn off the printer during this process.

9. When the uni-directional alignment is finished, press the button until
you see

BI-D BLACK. Then press the Menu button again to start the

bi-directional black alignment process, which is also completely
automatic and takes about 7 minutes.

10. When the bi-directional black alignment is finished, press the button
until you see

BI-D ALL. Then press the Menu button again to start

the alignment process. Again, this process is completely automatic and
takes about 7 minutes.

11. When done, press the

Pause button to exit the head alignment mode.

If you want to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you can
perform a manual head alignment. See your electronic Reference Guide for
instructions.

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. However, it is best to replace a low ink
cartridge before starting a large print job.

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