Epson STYLUS PRO 4000 User Manual

EPSON Stylus® Pro 4000

PRINTER GUIDE

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EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for

use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Trademarks

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Photo Enhance and EPSON UltraChrome are trademarks, and EPSON Preferred and EPSON Store are service marks, of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The E

NERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Legal Notices

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

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

Printed on recycled paper.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

WARNING

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

For Canadian Users

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

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

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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

Printing on EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Guidelines for Using EPSON Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Attaching the Spacer to the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Printing Trim Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Loading Paper Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Loading a Sheet Manually in the Roll Paper Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

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

Creating Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

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

Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options . . 50

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Monitoring Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Monitoring Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Selecting Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Sharing Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows 73

Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Choosing Paper and Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Choosing Advanced Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Setting Monitoring Preferences and Optimizing Print Speed . . . . .85

Sharing Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 89

Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Running a Power Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Replacing the Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Macintosh OS 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

5 Solving Problems 111

Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Clearing Roll Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Clearing Paper Tray Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual Feed Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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A Installing the Optional Print Server Card 129

Removing the Print Server Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

B Specifications 131

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Index 137

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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

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

the guide using a web browser, such as Netscape Microsoft

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

EPSON StylusRIP Professional 2.0 Software C12C842972

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 97 for a

Paper (roll and sheet) See page 18 for a

™

) Type-B Print Server

C12C824052

EPP40EX2 (2-year)

complete listing.

* See page 104 for details.

** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 101).

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

at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit the

call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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

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

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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 (888) 377-6611, 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 (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

AM to 6 PM,

Macintosh System Requirements

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

environment, your Macintosh listed below:

• OS 9.22 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

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.

•

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

) 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

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

recommended

• For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows

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 88 lb (without ink or paper), and should be

lifted by two people.

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

it, as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of heavy stock or posterboard.

15.7 in.

5.9 in.

• 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.

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Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON paper or other media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper configurations. See page 40 for instructions.

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Printing on EPSON Media

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 media available for your printer.

EPSON media

Paper type Roll sizes and codes Sheet sizes and codes

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Luster Photo Paper (250)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)

SingleWeight Matte Paper

Enhanced Matte Paper 17-inch roll: S041725 8.5" × 11": S041341

EPSON Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte

— 13" × 19": S041069

16.5" × 23.4": S041079 17" × 22": S041171

16-inch roll: S041742 11" × 17": S041290

11.7" × 16.5": S041288 13" × 19": S041289

10-inch roll: S041644 16-inch roll: S041737

— 8.5" × 11": S041331

16-inch roll: S041738 —

17-inch roll: S041746 —

13-inch roll: S041668 17-inch roll: S041724

8.5" × 11": S041405

8.3" × 11.7": S041602 13" × 19": S041407, S041604

13" × 19": S041327

8.3" × 11.7": S041603

11.7" × 16.5": S041343 13" × 19": S041744, S041339

13" × 19": S041744

Watercolor Paper Radiant White

EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper

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— 13" × 19": S041351

— 8.5" × 11": S041636

13" × 19": S041637

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EPSON media

Paper type Roll sizes and codes Sheet sizes and codes

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper*(250 gsm)

Textured Fine Art Paper* 17-inch roll: S041745 —

PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for Epson**

* Requires optional high-tension spindle.

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

PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson.

17-inch × 7’: S041782-S 17-inch × 50’: SP91205

13-inch roll: SP91220 17-inch × 10’: SP91221-S 17-inch × 40’: SP91221

17" × 22": SP91210 (325 gsm)

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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 62 (Mac OS 9), or page 74 (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 76 (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.

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

• The (250) designation and driver setting applies only to roll paper and

17" × 22" sheets.

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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.

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.

If you’re using fine art paper or other thick media, you need to load it manually, as described on page 35.

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

Paper type Size

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 8.5" × 11" 200

Loading capacity

11.7" × 16.5" 13" × 19"

17" × 22" 50

Premium Glossy Photo Paper 8.5" × 11" 100

11.7" × 16.5" 13" × 19"

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

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Follow these steps to load cut sheets:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the sheet icon

appears on the LCD display.

2. Extend the paper tray and paper tray cover.

3. Lift up the paper tray cover.

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

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

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

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Note: When you add

paper, always line up the edges with the remaining paper in the tray.

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.

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

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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.

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 19, 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. 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, UltraSmooth, and

Somerset

• Canvas, including 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

Velvet)

™

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.

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Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 31.

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 white 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 A4/B4 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.

Note: The maximum length of roll paper you can print on is not limited by the printer, but may 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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