Ericsson PRO 4900 User Manual

Epson Stylus® Pro 4900

USER’S GUIDE

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Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with

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This information is subject to change without notice.

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.

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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Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Windows System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking and Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting Directly to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Printing a Network Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding the Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Checking the Current Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Downloading and Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2 Handling Paper and Other Media

Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Using Cut Sheet Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Front Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Removing and Installing the Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Placing the Paper in the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Removing Paper from the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating Custom Paper Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Choosing Page Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Choosing Paper Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Importing a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Editing Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Using the Progress Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Optimizing Print Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Choosing Advanced Media Control Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Choosing Roll Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Controlling Borderless Image Expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

5 Managing Color With Profiles

Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Selecting Print Settings and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Windows Printing With a Color Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Selecting Print Settings and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

Alert Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Printing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Viewing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities. . . . . . . . . 120

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 122

Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . 123

Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Running Cleaning Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Changing the Black Ink Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Replacing the Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Removing the Old Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Installing the New Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Replacing the Maintenance Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

7 Solving Problems

Diagnosing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

A Specifications

Clearing Stored Print Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Safety Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Index

Introduction

This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem.

For additional information, see the following:

• The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for

daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink

cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head,

and using the printer’s menu system. Attach it to your printer for easy

reference.

• The on-screen Network Guide provides instructions for setting up and

using your printer on a network.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you use 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

Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for accessories and options that are currently available.

Options and Accessories

Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these optional upgrades and accessories:

Optional equipment

Option Part number

SpectroProofer® 17-inch SPECTRO17

SpectroProofer 17-inch with UV-cut filter SPECTRO17UV

One-year extended service plan EPP49B1

Two-year extended service plan EPP49B2

In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items:

Consumables and user-replaceable parts

Part Part number

Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) T619000

Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) T619100

Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) C12C815351

Additional 2”/3” roll media spindle C12C811251

Ink cartridges See page 127 for

a complete list.

You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Tip: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call the Professional Imaging support line at (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 Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 6

PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are

AM to

subject to change without notice.

Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.

Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware, and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

Windows System Requirements

Caution: Using an

improperly shielded cable—especially a cable more than 10 feet (3 m) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

Note: USB 2.0 is required to run the printer at full speed.

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements:

• IBM

-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 2 GHz or higher processor

recommended

• Microsoft

Edition, Windows

• At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)

• At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files

• Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer

Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, WindowsXP Professional x32

XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows XP

software

• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port

and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B,

(printer), up to 10 feet long

• For Ethernet connection: Standard Ethernet 100Base-T/10Base-TX

• SVGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution

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Macintosh System Requirements

Caution: Using an

improperly shielded cable—especially a cable more than 10 feet (3 m) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

Note: USB 2.0 is required to run the printer at full speed.

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

• Mac OS

• PowerPC

• At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)

• At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files

• Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the

X 10.5.x or higher

G5, Intel®, or higher processor

system should meet these requirements:

printer software

• For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a

shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer),

up to 10 feet long

• For network connection: Standard Ethernet 100Base-T/10Base-TX

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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively.

• The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink

or paper. Make sure you have two people lift the printer.

• 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.

7 in (182 mm)

23 in (586 mm)

6 in (150 mm)

21 in (533 mm)

46 in (1163 mm)

53 in (1349 mm)

• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product.

The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

• Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also

keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources,

or air conditioners.

• Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

• Keep the printer away from dusty areas.

• Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of

electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of

cordless telephones.

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

unplugged.

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

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Caution: Always turn

the printer off using the

P power button. When

you press this button, POWER OFF appears on the LCD screen and the

P power light flashes.

Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the printer until the panel shuts off and the

P power light stops

flashing. This ensures that the print head is safely capped.

•

Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using an

outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that

regularly switches on and off.

• Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers.

• Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another

cord may result in fire or electric shock.

• The printer’s power cord is designed for use with the printer only. Using

it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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

rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the

cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s

ampere rating.

• Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.

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

during printing.

• Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an

Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer.

• Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on

the printer.

• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

• Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the

printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not

operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

• Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in the far

right (home) position.

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For California customers only: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

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

ink.

• Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

• If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in

your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Caution: Do not use too much force when you shake cartridges that have been previously installed.

• Shake ink cartridges before installing them for best results.

• Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge

carton.

• Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best

results.

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

the print head.

• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to

warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

• The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge

information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely.

• If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area

from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product.

Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs

unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that

the cartridge touches.

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

chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal

operation and printing.

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Printer Parts

Front

Spindle holders

Front cover

Cartridge cover (left)

Paper cassette

Output tray

Borderfree maintenance tank

Back

Rear access panel

Roll paper cover

Paper eject support

feeder

Cartridge cover (right)

Front manual feeder

Edge guideRoll paper

Ink maintenance tank

Borderless printing spacer

Paper support

3-inch core adapters

Rear manual feeder

Printer cover

Print head

Ink cartridges

Roll paper holder unit connector

USB interface

Airflow vents

Network interface

AC inlet

Status lights

Spindle

Paper stop (black)

Paper stop (gray)

Control Panel

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Power light and button

LCD screen

Paper feed up button

Left arrow or paper source button

Ink menu button

LCD Screen

Paper alert light

Paper feed down button

Ink alert light

Pause/reset light and button

Paper release

™

(ePlaten button

Main Menu button

Paper cut button

) light and

Paper source

Ink cartridge status

SpectroProofer

Platen gap/Paper number

Roll paper margin

Roll paper counter

Maintenance tank status

Type of black ink

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Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer

WARNING: The printer

weighs about 115 pounds (52 kg) and should be lifted by two people.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Unpacking and connecting the Epson Stylus Pro 4900

• Installing ink

• Connecting to your computer or network

• Configuring the printer for a network

• Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh

• Updating the printer firmware

Unpacking and Connecting the Printer

Follow these steps to unpack the printer and connect the power cord.

Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer.

1. Remove the tape from the front of the paper tray.

2. Lift the edge of the output tray to remove it.

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3. Remove all packing materials and tape from the output tray.

4. Open the paper tray and top cover and remove all packing materials and

tape from inside the printer. Check carefully for all the tape inside and

outside the printer, then close the top cover. Save the box and packaging

in case you need to ship the printer.

5. Replace the paper tray and output tray.

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6. Remove the tape from the back of the printer and connect the power

cable.

7. Press the P power button to turn on the printer.

Installing Ink

Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging.

1. Press the left and right ink compartment covers to open them.

2. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, then gently shake each

cartridge for about 15 seconds.

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3. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge.

Ink bay Slot no. Cartridge

Left

Right

4. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then

Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the cartridge.

1Green (GR)

2 Light Light Black (LLK)

3 Yellow (Y)

4 Light Cyan (LC)

5 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM)

6 Orange (OR)

7 Matte Black (MK)

8 Vivid Magenta (VM)

9 Light Black (LK)

10 Cyan (C)

11 Photo Black (PK)

push it into its slot until it clicks into place. Make sure you insert each

cartridge all the way into the correct slot.

Caution: Charging takes about 15 minutes. Never turn off the printer, remove the maintenance tanks, or open the front cover or ink covers while

P power light is

the flashing, or you may damage the printer.

5. After installing all 11 cartridges, close the ink covers. The printer starts

charging the ink and the P power light flashes.

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After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 37 for instructions.

Connecting to Your System

Your printer software works with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, and Macintosh OS X 10.5.x to

10.6.x.

If you are using the USB interface, see “Connecting Directly to the Computer” below to install the printer software.

If you are using the printer on a network, go to “Connecting to a Network” on page 28 and follow the instructions to:

• Connect the printer to the network

• Configure the network interface

• Install the printer software

Note: If you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. You can’t install your software that way.

Connecting Directly to the Computer

Make sure you have a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet long.

Windows

1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the

Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is NOT connected to the computer.

2. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive.

3. If the AutoPlay window appears, click

User Account Control screen, click

Run Setup.exe. If you see the

Yes or Continue.

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4. Click Install.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and

manuals, place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your

desktop, and register your printer.

6. When prompted, connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your

computer.

7. When you’re done, click

Exit and eject the CD.

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Macintosh

1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the

Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is connected to the computer

2. Insert the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 software CD in your CD or DVD

drive.

Note: If you see the message that the installer has detected an older version of EpsonNet Config on your system, you must uninstall the old version before you can install the new one. To uninstall, drag the EpsonNet folder to the trash. Then reinstall your printer software.

3. Double-click the

4. Click the

Epson Stylus Pro 4900 icon.

Epson icon.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software

(including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility)

and register your printer.

6. Click the

User’s Guide icon to place links to the User’s Guide, Network

Guide, and Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop.

7. If connecting to a network, click the

Ethernet Utility icon to install the

EpsonNet Configuration utility (located in the EpsonNet folder under

Applications).

8. When you’re done, click

prompted.

Exit and eject the CD. Restart the Macintosh if

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Connecting to a Network

Make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect to a network switch or hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight-through”

Note: You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. You can use both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks. When you print a lot of data, we recommend using the highest speed available for your product with light network traffic.

network cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need an RJ-45 crossover cable.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the printer’s Ethernet port.

Then connect the other end to your network switch or hub or your

computer’s Ethernet port.

3. Turn on the printer.

Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. See “Configuring the Network Interface” on page 28 for instructions.

Configuring the Network Interface

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the LCD screen displays

READY.

2. Press the

printer’s menu system.

3. Press d to highlight

4. Press r, then d to highlight

Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the

NETWORK SETUP, then press r.

SHOW.

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5. Press OK. A checkmark appears next to SHOW to show that it’s

selected.

Note: If you don’t know which setting to use, see your network administrator for help configuring the printer’s IP settings.

6. Press l to go back, then press d to highlight

IP ADDRESS SETTING.

7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP

configuration settings:

•AUTO: Select this setting if your network uses a DHCP server to

provide IP addresses automatically. The printer’s IP address will be obtained from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on.

•PANEL: Select this setting if you would like to configure the

printer’s IP settings manually.

8. Press

OK. A checkmark appears next to the setting you selected.

9. Press l to go back, then do one of the following:

• If you selected AUTO as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, press the

button to exit the printer menu. Then continue with step 14.

• If you selected PANEL as the IP ADDRESS SETTING, continue

with step 10.

10. Press d to highlight

screen displays the

IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. The LCD

IP ADDRESS.

11. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press

LCD screen displays the

SUBNET MASK.

r. The

12. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press

LCD screen displays the

DEFAULT GATEWAY.

r. The

13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next

octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press

OK, then

press the button to exit the printer menu.

14. Turn the printer off, then back on again.

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15. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” below to print a network status

Now you can install the printer software (see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 30).

Printing a Network Status Sheet

1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD screen displays

2. Load 3 sheets of letter-size paper.

sheet and confirm the new IP address. For Windows, you’ll need the IP

address during setup.

READY.

3. Press the

Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the

printer’s menu system.

4. Press d to highlight

5. Press d to highlight

6. Press

OK to print the network status sheet.

TEST PRINT, then press r.

NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r.

Installing the Printer Software

To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. See the appropriate section below for your operating system.

Windows

1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive.

2. If the AutoPlay window appears, click

User Account Control screen, click

Run Setup.exe. If you see the

Yes or Continue.

3. Click Install.

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4. When you see a screen like this one, click the

5. Select

LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK.

Manual button.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software,

place links to the User’s Guide, Network Guide, and Epson Professional

Imaging website on your desktop, and register your printer.

7. When you’re done, click

Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer

if prompted.

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See “Adding the Network Port” on page 33 to create a network port for your printer.

Mac OS X

1. Insert the Epson Epson Stylus Pro 4900 software CD in your CD or

DVD drive.

2. Double-click the

Epson icon.

3. You see this screen:

4. Click the

Epson Stylus Pro 4900 icon.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software

(including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility)

and register your printer.

6. Click the

User’s Guide icon to place links to the User’s Guide, Network

Guide, and Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop.

7. Click the

Ethernet Utility icon to install the EpsonNet Configuration

utility (located in the EpsonNet folder under Applications).

8. When you’re done, click

Exit and eject the CD. Restart the Macintosh if

prompted.

See “Adding the Network Port” below to create a network port for your printer.

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Adding the Network Port

After installing the printer software on your computer, you need to add the network port. See the appropriate section below for your operating system.

Windows

1. To add the network port for Windows, see below.

• Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click , click View Devices

and Printers Properties

• Windows XP: Click Start, click Control Panel, select Printers

and Faxes

, select your printer, then right-click on Printer

, select your printer, then right-click Properties.

2. Click the

Ports tab, then click Add Port.

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3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button.

4. When the printer port wizard opens, click

Next.

5. Enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the

Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click

6. On the next screen, click

Finish.

Next.

You can now use the printer on your network.

Mac OS X

See the section below for your printing method.

Bonjour Printing

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Open Print & Fax.

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3. Click the

+ button to add a new printer.

4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour.

5. Click

Add.

You can now use the printer on your network.

TCP/IP Printing

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Open

3. Click the

4. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don’t see it listed,

5. Click

You can now use the printer on your network.

Print & Fax.

+ button to add a new printer.

click

More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down

list.)

Add.

Updating Your Printer Firmware

To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary.

Checking the Current Firmware Version

1. Press the r Menu button.

2. Press the d button until

Menu.

3. Press

Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done,

press the l button.

PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press

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Downloading and Updating the Firmware

1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see

Note: For more information on using the LFP Remote Panel, click Help to see the on-screen guide.

Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while the firmware is updating.

2. Select your printer, then click the

3. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD screen displays

the LFP Remote Panel.

Firmware Updater button.

When you see the prompt, click

OK to have the EPSON LFP Remote

Panel utility automatically locate and download the latest firmware from

the Epson website.

If you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson’s U.S.

support website (www.epson.com/support) or Canadian support

website (www.epson.ca/support), select your product, then click

Drivers & Downloads.

Choose the firmware update version for Windows or Macintosh and

follow the instructions on the screen.

READY,

and it is connected to your computer or network, then choose your

printer.

4. Click

5. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click

Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and

extracted. Select the file and click

Choose or Open.

Update to start the

firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)

6. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window and

Epson LFP Remote window.

Chapter 2: Handling Paper and Other Media

Note: You can purchase

additional roll paper spindles and other accessories or options from your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 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 front manual feeder.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Selecting media for your printer

• 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. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media.

The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:

Supported paper sizes

Roll paper Cut sheets

Size 8.0 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 × 24 in. (203 x 254 up to 432 x 610 mm)

—

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 58 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 106 (Mac OS X) or page 64

(Windows) for instructions.

• Always select the correct paper source (roll, tray or manual feed) in the

driver software. See page 91 (Mac OS X) or page 63 (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 4900 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches to 17× 24 inches.

Follow these additional guidelines for cut sheet paper:

• You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut

sheets.

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

• If you need to add paper to the cassette, first remove all the paper and

then add to the stack that you removed.

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

manually, as described on page 45.

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Cut Sheet Paper Paths

In addition to the paper cassette, 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 cassette

•

Epson or non-Epson media with paper

thicknesses from 0.08 to 0.27 mm

• Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Singleweight Matte Paper

• Presentation Paper Matte

• Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

• Proofing Paper White Semimatte

• Proofing Paper Commercial

• Standard Proofing Paper 240

• Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3

• Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Plain paper

Rear manual feed slot

•

Epson and non-Epson media with paper

thicknesses from 0.08 to 0.79 mm

• All of the above listed for paper cassette

• Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper

• Cold Press Bright

• Cold Press Natural

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•

Hot Press Bright

• Hot Press Natural

• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

• UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

• Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper

Front manual feed slot

•

Epson and non-Epson media with

paper thicknesses from 0.8 to 1.5

• Carolina Cover C1S 18 Point

• Tango Blanks C1S 18 Point

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette

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

Epson cut sheet paper capacity

Paper type Size (inches)

Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Premium Luster Photo Paper

Singleweight Matte Paper 13 × 19 100

8.5 × 11 100

13 × 19 50

8.5 × 11 100

11.7 × 16.5 13 × 19

17 × 22 50

capacity

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Epson cut sheet paper capacity

Paper type Size (inches)

Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

8.5 × 11 200

11 × 17 13 × 19

17 × 22 50

Loading capacity

100

Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper Commercial Standard Proofing Paper 240 Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3

Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper

13 × 19 100

8.5 × 11 100

11.7 × 16.5 13 × 19 17 × 22

Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper cassette:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper Source

button and press d to highlight

2. Press

3. The sheet icon

OK.

appears on the LCD screen.

CUT SHEET.

4. Lift the edge of the output tray to remove it.

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5. Slide open the paper cassette, lift it slightly and then pull it out.

6. If your paper is size A3 or larger, extend the paper cassette to match the

size of the paper.

7. Slide the edge guides outward.

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8. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to

even the edges.

9. Load the sheets with the printable side face-down, in the portrait

orientation (short edge first). Place the paper all the way back in the

paper cassette and next to the right edge.

Make sure the stack of paper fits under the arrow on the left edge guide.

10. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

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11. Insert the paper cassette. Push it firmly into the printer.

12. Replace the output tray and adjust its length to fit your paper size.

Note: When the optional SpectroProofer is installed, you cannot print from the front manual feed slot.

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Using the Front Manual Feed Slot

If you want to print on posterboard or other media 31 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm) thick, you must 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 the printing position.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper Source

button until the sheet icon

2. Press the button to release the paper.

3. Open the top cover.

appears on the LCD screen.

4. Insert the sheet face-up, above the black rollers.

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5. Push the paper under the gray feed rollers inside the printer.

6. Align the edge of the paper with the mark on the paper cassette cover, as

shown below. For longer sheets, make sure you align the right edge of

the sheet with the arrow mark on the right and the leading edge with the

OTHER mark.

Then close the top cover.

Arrow mark

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7. Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper into

printing position.

8. Extend the output tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it

comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper cover is not open.

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Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot

You may use the rear manual feed slot for thicker media types such as Velvet Fine Art Paper and UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper. You can also use this feed slot for other types of paper, as listed on page 39.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the l Paper Source

button until the sheet icon

2. Extend the paper support.

appears on the LCD screen.

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3. Adjust the edge guide according to the paper width.

4. Align the sheet with the right edge of the slot and insert it until it meets

resistance. Make sure the sheet is straight.

5. Press the d button to feed the paper.

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6. Extend the output tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it

comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper cover is not open.

Using Roll Paper

You can use 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. Check the Epson Pro Imaging website (www.proimaging.epson.com) or your Epson Professional Imaging authorized reseller for available media.

Caution: Some 2-inch core roll paper at widths smaller than 10" may cause the print head to strike the surface of the paper due to paper curling. This will damage the paper by leaving scratch marks on the surface of the paper and it can also cause paper jams if the paper is torn during the printing process. If you notice head strike marks or paper jams when printing on this type of paper, Epson recommends printing on 3-inch core paper or wider paper.

Roll Paper Guidelines

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 38, 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 screen. Press the l Paper Source button and press d

to highlight

The

• Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each

page is printed.

• When printing on thin media, raise the paper eject support to ensure a

straight cut.

ROLL PAPER/CUT or ROLL PAPER/NO CUT. Press OK.

or roll icon appears on the LCD screen.

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•

Choose if you’re printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media

that is too thick may damage the cutter. Use of an external cutter/scissor

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, or may shorten the life of, the

built-in cutter:

• Fine art paper

• Canvas

• Vinyl

• Matte board

• Heavyweight polyester banner media

Removing and Installing the Spacer

When you perform borderless printing on roll paper, you may need to install the borderless printing spacer supplied with the printer, depending on the width of the paper.

Installing the Spacer

1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle. When the 3-inch core

adapters are attached to the spindle, remove both left and right adapters.

2. Install the borderless printing spacer onto the gray paper stop. Push the

spacer until the holes line up with the holes in the paper stop.

Removing the Spacer

1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.

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2. Remove the spacer by holding the outer edge and pulling straight off the

spindle.

Note: The spindle accommodates both 2-inch and 3-inch roll paper cores. To switch between different size cores, see page 56.

Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper as much as possible. Oils from your 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 the spindle

into the paper core.

3. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it into the

end of the roll.

roll.

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

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Placing the Paper in the Printer

Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer:

1. Open the roll paper cover.

2. Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The black end of the

spindle goes on the left.)

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 button on the

control panel.

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4. Insert the leading edge of the roll paper into the roll paper feeder until

the message on the LCD screen prompts you to press the button.

5. Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the

printing position.

6. Close the roll paper cover.

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

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, press the button. The paper rolls

up automatically.

3. Hold both ends of the spindle and lift up from the spindle holder.

(Make sure the roll paper is rewound before removing the spindle.)

4. Remove the roll paper and spindle from the printer.

5. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.

6. Remove the roll paper from the spindle.

7. Place the roll in its original package.

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Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper

Note: Roll paper with a

2-inch core may cause paper jams on this printer due to severe paper curl. If you notice frequent paper jams when using 2-inch core media, switch to media with a 3-inch core.

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

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

onto the black paper stop.

To remove the adapters, press on the four tabs.

Tab

Cutting Roll 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 51 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 l Paper Source button and press d to

highlight

on the LCD screen.

2. Run your print job.

ROLL PAPER/NO CUT. Press OK. The roll icon appears

Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure you do not select the NARROW setting when you print on heavy media.

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3. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the d or u buttons to

match the cutting position on the paper with the cutting position on the

left side of the print head.

4. Press the button.

5. When the confirmation is displayed on the screen, press d to highlight

Cut, then press OK. The paper is cut.

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

3. Press the

4. Use the d or u buttons to change the setting. (

default setting; you can also choose

WIDEST.)

5. Press the

Menu button. PRINTER SETUP appears on the display.

Menu button again to display PLATEN GAP.

Menu button. STANDARD is displayed as the current setting.

STANDARD is the

NARROW, WIDE, WIDER, or

OK button to save the setting. A checkmark appears next to the

selected setting.

6. Press the l Paper Source button to exit the menu.

If you’ve selected a non-standard platen gap, the icon appears on the LCD screen 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.

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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

Note: It’s a good idea to keep a list describing your paper configurations.

do that first.

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.

Creating Custom 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

SETUP

2. Press the

PAPER.

Menu button, then press the d button to highlight PAPER

Menu button, then press the d button to highlight CUSTOM

3. Press the Menu button to display PAPER NUMBER.

4. Press the d button to select a paper configuration number (1 to 10).

5. Press the

Press the

STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER. The STANDARD setting is

recommended for most paper types. Press

Menu button, then the d button to highlight PLATEN GAP. Menu button, then press the d button to select NARROW,

OK to save the platen gap

setting.

6. Press the l Paper Source button, then the d button to display

THICKNESS PATTERN.

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7. Press the Menu button, then press OK to print the paper thickness

pattern. The printer prints a pattern similar to the following:

Smallest gap

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

8. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines.

Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown

above, the lines under number 4 are the most even.

9. After printing the pattern,

THICKNESS NUMBER is displayed. Press

the d or u buttons to select the number that you noted in step 7.

10. Press

OK to save the selected value.

11. Press the l Paper Source button, then the d button for the menu

options shown below. Make any adjustments, as needed, and press the

OK button to save each setting.

You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For

instructions, see page 91 (Mac OS X) or page 63 (Windows).

• PAPER FEED ADJUST A 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 FEED ADJUST B adjusts the paper feed adjustment value

at the bottom of the cut sheets.

• 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.

• PAPER SUCTION lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight film.

• ROLL PAPER TENSION if wrinkles appear in the paper while

printing, select

• REMOVE SKEW select whether to enable or disable paper skew

High or Extra High.

reduction.

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12. When done, press the button.

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations

Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it whenever you print on that paper:

1. Press the

SETUP

2. Press the

PAPER.

Menu button, then press the d button to highlight PAPER

Menu button, then press the d button to highlight CUSTOM

3. Press the Menu to display PAPER NUMBER, then press the d 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, then press the button to exit the menu.

5. The configuration number you selected is displayed on the LCD screen.

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Tip: Check the Epson Pro

Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available.

Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs.

ICC profiles are included, so you can use the color management features in Adobe Photoshop or other applications, or in the driver itself. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos. See page 109 for instructions.

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.

Before you print, you need to set basic printing properties. Make sure you have installed the Epson driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. See page 30 for instructions.

If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines on page 62 to size your image correctly.

This chapter includes the following information:

• Sizing images for borderless printing on roll paper

• Choosing basic print options

• Choosing color management options

• Choosing roll paper settings

• Choosing cut sheet paper settings

• Choosing page layout options

• Choosing advanced black and white photo settings

• Choosing paper configuration options

• Saving, exporting, and importing groups of settings

• Managing print jobs

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Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper

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

Expand

page 69. Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the roll paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it.

Auto Expand provides a simple solution for borderless printing with

minimal image clipping because you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media and choose between expansion. If you use than the paper width. See the table below for guidelines:

or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on

Retain Size, you need to size your image slightly wider

Min, Standard, and Max

Image width

Roll paper width

8 inches* (203 mm)

10 inches (254 mm)

11 inches* (279 mm)

13 inches (330 mm)

14 inches (356 mm)

16 inches (406 mm)

16.5 inches* (419 mm)

17 inches (432 mm)

(with Auto Expand)

7.8 inches (198.11 mm)

9.8 inches (248.92 mm)

10.8 inches (274.32 mm)

12.8 inches (325.12 mm)

13.8 inches (350.52 mm)

15.8 inches (401.32 mm)

16.3 inches (414.02 mm)

16.8 inches (426.71 mm)

* Requires use of the borderless printing spacer.

Image width (with Retain Size)

8.25 inches (209.54 mm)

10.25 inches (260.35 mm)

11.25 inches (285.75 mm)

13.25 inches (336.54 mm)

14.25 inches (361.95 mm)

16.25 inches (412.75 mm)

16.75 inches (425.45 mm)

17.25 inches (438.15 mm)

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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 custom settings for more control over your printer and color management options.

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

Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button,

click it instead. Then click

Properties or Preferences.)

Properties or

You see a window like the following:

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

Print in

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3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are

printing on. See the table on page 65 for more information.

• 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.

• If you have saved custom media type configurations or set up

custom paper configurations, you can select them by clicking the

Custom Settings button. See page 76 for more information about

custom paper configurations.

• If the media type has been set on the printer’s control panel, select Auto Acquire.

Note: If a color setting is grayed out, it is not supported for the selected Media Type.

Note: The Print Quality settings depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose lower print quality for faster printing, or SuperFine - 2880 dpi for best quality.

4. For the

• Color for any type of photographic printing.

• Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and white photos

Color setting, select one of the following:

on select paper types. (For paper types that don’t support this option, print black and white photos with the

•Black only if you’re printing line drawings or other

Color setting.)

non-photographic images.

5. For the Or choose

Print Quality setting, choose Speed, Quality, or Max Quality.

Quality Options to display a window like the following:

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Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional options and click

• High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.

• Edge Smoothing to improve the quality of low-resolution images.

• Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text,

OK:

graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.)

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 you’ve selected

Color as your Color setting, you can choose one

of these settings in the drop-down menu:

Charts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones

and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics.

EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use

this setting for color photographs.

Adobe RGB matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color

standard.

If you’ve selected you can choose

Advanced B&W Photo as your Color setting,

Neutral, Cool, Warm, or Sepia. To choose more

detailed settings for advanced black and white photo printing, see page 79.

• Click Custom, then follow the instructions on page 67 to select

color management options

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting

The table on the next page lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media.

If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with

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different settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using.

For this media Select this Media Type setting

Photo Paper

Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Exhibition Fiber Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Premium Semimatte Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Premium Semi-gloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

(250)

(260)

(170)

Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Photo Paper Luster

Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

Photo Paper Gloss (250) Photo Paper Gloss (250)

Fine ArtPaper

Cold Press Bright Cold Press Bright

Cold Press Natural Cold Press Natural

Hot Press Bright Hot Press Bright

Hot Press Natural Hot Press Natural

Premium Canvas Satin Premium Canvas Satin

Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas Matte

Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper

Watercolor Paper Radiant White Watercolor Paper Radiant White

Textured Fine Art Paper Textured Fine Art Paper

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

Proofing Paper

Standard Proofing Paper (205) Standard Proofing Paper (205)

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For this media Select this Media Type setting

Standard Proofing Paper (240) Standard Proofing Paper (240)

Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3 Standard Proofing Paper SWOP 3

Standard Proofing Paper Adhesive Standard Proofing Paper Adh

Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper White Semimatte

Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Publication

Proofing Paper Commercial Proofing Paper Commercial

Coated Matte Paper

Singleweight Matte Paper Singleweight Matte Paper

Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte

Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Plain Paper

Plain paper Plain paper (line drawing) Tracing paper

Others

Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper

Enhanced Matte Posterboard Somerset Velvet (cut sheets only)

Enhanced Matte Paper

Plain Paper

Enhanced Matte Poster Board

Choosing Color Management Options

The printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in your prints, including turning the driver’s color management settings off.

If you are using color management settings 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 here. (For instructions on using Photoshop to manage color, see page 109.)

1. In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the selected.

Main tab is

2. For the Color setting, select

3. For the Mode setting, select

Color.

Custom.

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4. Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or

ICM, click the Advanced button after you select the setting):

• Color Controls lets you specify individual values for adjusting

brightness, contrast, saturation, and CMY inks, or choose from three Printer Color Adjustment modes. You can also choose from two

Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to

adjust color.

• PhotoEnhance™ allows you to automatically correct images and

choose from six Scene Correction settings.

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Tip: If you turn off color

management, you can still control the ink density, as described on page 77.

• 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. See page 109 for instructions.

•ICM adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the

Image Color Matching system. You can choose the input profile and other settings as shown below.

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

In most cases, you will get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver. See page 109 for instructions.

5. Click

OK to save your settings.

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Follow the steps in this section to print on roll paper and select settings for borderless printing and automatic cutting. (If you’re printing on cut sheets, see page 72.)

1. On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the selected.

Main tab is

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2. For the Source setting, select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner).

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

The continuous images without any space between them. This option is not available with all applications, and is mostly for tiling an image.

Save Roll Paper saves paper by not feeding the blank portion of the last

page of your document. Available only if you’ve selected

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

(Banner)

3. For the

as the Source setting.

Size setting, select the size of your image or output paper.

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

Roll Paper

User Defined. You see this window:

Type a name for your custom size, then enter the size in hundredths of an inch (or millimeters) and click Save. Then click OK.

4. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image, click the

Page Layout tab.

See page 75 for more information.

5. If you want to print without margins, click

Borderless. If you’re not

printing borderless images, go to step 7.

Note that borderless printing takes longer than normal printing. See page 62 for more information about borderless printing on roll paper.

Normal cut

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6. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose

Auto Expand or Retain Size, then click OK.

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

paper. You can use the slider to adjust the expansion.

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.

Double cut

Single cut

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

The widths shown in the table on page 62 work with the

Standard

Expansion setting.

• Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping. You

may see a white border around your image.

• Use the Max setting to maximize the image width. This will

increase the amount of image clipping.

7. Click the

8. Choose one of the following

Roll Paper Option button. You see this window:

Auto Cut settings:

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•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 by hand. See page 56 for instructions on operating the cutter manually.

• Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper.

With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or next image if you print multiple images in one print job. You will see a white margin between print jobs.

• Double Cut extends the space between images and trims each print

individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing.

•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each

image.

9. Select these additional roll paper options, if necessary:

• 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

Roll

your pages.

10. When you’re finished, click

OK.

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options

Follow the steps in this section to print on cut sheet paper and select settings for borderless printing, if desired. (If you’re printing on roll paper, see page 69.)

1. On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the selected.

Main tab is

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2. For the Source setting, select the paper source you’re using (Paper

Cassette

or Manual Feed).

Note: Use Feed Adjust B if you see banding at the bottom margin when using the Maximum setting.

3. Click

4. For the

Printable Area and select the setting you’d like, then click OK.

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

•Maximum reduces the bottom margin.

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

Size setting, select the size of the sheet loaded in the printer.

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If the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select

User Defined. You see this window:

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

Save. Then click OK.

5. If you want to print to the edges of the page, click

Borderless (not

available for custom paper sizes). If you’re not printing borderless images, go to step 7.

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 (see page 69 for instructions).

6. Click the

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

Expansion button and choose Auto Expand or Retain Size:

paper. You can use the slider to control the amount of expansion.

• 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.

7. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image, click the

Page Layout tab.

See the next section for more information.

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Choosing Page Layout Options

Note: Select Landscape

when you want to rotate your image 90°.

You can print multiple copies, change the print orientation, reduce or enlarge your image, or print on both sides of the paper.

1. On the Properties or Preferences window, click the

Page Layout tab.

You see this window:

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

2. Select the settings you want for

3. Click

Reduce/Enlarge if you want to have the driver resize your image.

You can select

Custom and enter a scaling percentage.

Fit to Page or Fit to Roll Paper Width, or select

Orientation and Copies.

4. If you are enlarging your image beyond the limits of your application program, make sure

Optimize Enlargement is selected. The driver will

increase the image size up to 650% and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations. Depending on the resolution of your image and the print size, you may see reduced quality in the print.

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5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the

Color Settings button to select the color you want.

6. Click

Job Settings if you want to have the time, date, and other

information about your print job printed at the top or bottom of the page. Click

7. Click

Details, select the settings you want to use.

OK or Apply when you’re finished setting Page Layout options.

Choosing Paper Configuration Options

If you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance, you can create a custom paper configuration and save it as a

Media Type setting in the printer driver. Then, whenever you print on that

media, you can select the custom Media Type, select the rest of your print settings, and print. You can even export the settings to a file you can share.

1. Click the

Paper Config button on the Main tab. You see this window:

Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

2. 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.

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• 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.

• Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper.

• Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a

sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.

• Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper

thicknesses.

• Roll Paper Back Tension lets you adjust the tension when printing

on roll paper. Change the value if you find wrinkles on your printouts when

Auto is selected.

3. When you finish selecting Paper Configuration settings, click

OK.

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4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See page 63 through page 69 for details.)

5. Click the

Custom Settings button. You see a window like this:

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6. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media type, and click

Save.

7. After saving your settings, you can do the following:

• To use the settings to print right away, select the name you gave

them in the

Media Type list. Select the rest of the necessary print

settings and print.

• To save the settings to a file that you can share, click the Custom

Settings

click

• To import settings from a file shared with you that does not exist in

your Media Type list, click the click When you return to the window shown above, click

button again, click the name of the settings in the list,

Export, select a location, enter a file name, and click Save.

Custom Settings button again,

Import, select the file you want to import, and click Open.

Cancel.

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

The Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to easily produce neutral and toned black-and-white prints using your Epson driver and offers an alternative black and white workflow. Advanced Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this unique screening and color management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. This mode is only available when printing on select media types.

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1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.

2. Choose

3. Click

Custom, then click Advanced. You see this screen:

Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting.

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4. You can adjust the following settings:

• Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and

white output. The default is Neutral, which will provide you with a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the Tone Color Circle.

•Tone: Allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your

black and white output. While may see better results if you choose

• Brightness: Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your

Darker is the default setting, you

Dark.

image.

• Contrast: Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of

your image.

• Shadow Tonality and Highlight Tonality: Allows you to control

tonality only in the shadow or highlight areas of your image.

• Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the

print. Create a soft focus print by setting the density to lower.

• Highlight Point Shift: Helps to reduce gloss differential by adding

density to the highlights of your image.

• Tone Color Circle: Click on any portion of this color wheel or

enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) to add to your black and white print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you will add to your black and white print.

The preview approximates the image tone based on your settings. Note this preview will always be of the same image and is not color managed. It is just to be used to give you a level of feedback as you make changes.

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Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings

You can save groups of settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. You can also export them as a file that you can share with others, who can import them for printing.

In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups for various types of printing. You can select them to set most of the settings you need, and then customize them for your particular print job.

You can also add, delete, or hide items in the printer driver window to customize the driver for your uses.

Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group

1. Follow the instructions in this chapter to select all the correct settings for a print job.

2. Click the screen. You see a window like this:

3. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the settings group, and click

Save/Del button at the top of the Main or Page Layout

Save.

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4. After saving your settings, you can do the following:

• To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you

gave it in the

• To save the settings to a file that you can share, click the Save/Del

Select Setting list, if necessary, and print.

button again, click the name of the setting group in the list, click

Export, select a location, enter a file name, and click Save.

Importing a Custom Settings Group

1. To import settings from a file shared with you that does not exist in your

Select Setting list, click the Save/Del button.

2. Click

3. When you return to the settings list window, click

Import, select the file you want to import, and click Open.

Cancel.

4. To use the setting group to print right away, select the name you gave it in the

Select Setting list, if necessary, and print.

Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group

1. To view the settings associated with the pre-defined setting groups that came with your printer driver, click the the following category and name, and check the Registered Settings column:

•Photo > Highest Quality

•Fine Art

• Proofing

> Monochrome

> ICM

2. Click Cancel.

3. To load a pre-defined setting group, select its category name in the

Select Setting list (if necessary), customize any of the settings that do

not match your print job, and print.

Save/Del button. Then click

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Editing Printer Driver Settings

1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement.

2. Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following:

• Drag and drop the items to rearrange them

• Add or delete groups

• Move unused items into the Not Display group

3. When you’re finished, click

Save.

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Managing Print Jobs

Your printer comes with two 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. You can control how these programs work using the

Using the Progress Meter

Speed and Progress and Monitoring Preferences utilities.

Note: If your print job is no longer spooling in the computer, you can also cancel it by pressing the

button, selecting

JOB CANCEL, and pressing the OK button.

After you send a print job, the Progress Meter window appears:

Click to cancel printing

You can use the

Stop button to cancel 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 the next section for instructions.

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Optimizing Print Speed

You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed.

Note: If you want to disable display of the progress meter during printing, you can click the Show Progress Meter checkbox to deselect it.

1. Click the

Utility tab, then click the Speed and Progress button. You

see this window:

2. 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.

• Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 disables the printer software

utilities. Selecting this option is not recommended unless you experience conflicts with other software.

• Show Mouse Over Help lets you turn off the tool tips that appear

when you move your cursor over the screen.

• Always spool RAW datatype 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.

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• Page Rendering Mode

speeds printing by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is extremely slow or the print head stops for a few minutes while printing. Printing will take longer to start.

• Coarse Rendering allows you to override the length or width

limitations in applications (such as Photoshop) that restrict the number of pixels you can print.

•Print as Bitmap allows large or complex vector graphics to print

faster in Adobe Acrobat

• Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching allows the

or any other non-image based application.

halftone output processing to be performed by the printer. This feature speeds up processing, especially for older computers, and ensures that the printer runs at maximum speed. This involves image compression and decompression, and does not affect the quality of your output.

• Change Standard Resolution allows you to change the resolution

of your output.

3. Click

OK to save your settings.

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Setting Monitoring Preferences

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.

1. Click the

Utility tab, then click the Monitoring Preferences button.

You see this window:

2. Select the notification options you want to use if various printing events occur.

3. 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.

When the shortcut is enabled, 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.

4. Select

Allow monitoring of shared printers if your printer is shared

and you want to let other users monitor it.

5. Click

OK to save your settings.

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Tip: Check the Epson Pro

Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that may become available.

Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs.

ICC profiles for ColorSync features in Adobe

Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A

are included, so you can use color management

color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you the most accurate colors and best output from your printer for color photos. See page 109 for instructions.

Before you print, make sure you have installed the Epson printer driver and utilities from the CD-ROM. For instructions on installing and configuring the printer driver, see page 30.

If you plan on printing borderless images on roll paper, check the guidelines on page 90 to size your image correctly.

This chapter includes the following information for Mac OS X:

• Choosing page setup settings for cut sheets and roll paper

• Choosing basic print options

• Choosing color management options

• Choosing paper configuration settings

• Choosing roll paper options

• Controlling expansion of borderless images

• Creating a custom preset and printing

• Managing print jobs

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Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper

For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting with an Your image may be clipped on the left and right edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it.

Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size.

ote: Make sure you set

the margins to zero when printing a custom page size for borderless printing.

Paper sizes with the

Auto Expand option provide the best solution for

borderless printing with minimal image clipping. Using this setting, you can create an image width almost equal to the width of the roll media. If you use a paper size with the

Retain Size option, you should create an image slightly

wider than the actual width of the roll media. Or you can create a custom paper size and select the

Retain Size option. See the table below for

guidelines:

Roll paper width

8 inches* (203 mm)

10 inches (254 mm)

11 inches* (279 mm)

13 inches (330 mm)

14 inches (356 mm)

16 inches (406 mm)

Image width (with Auto Expand)

7.8 inches (198.11 mm)

9.8 inches (248.92 mm)

10.8 inches (274.32 mm)

12.8 inches (325.12 mm)

13.8 inches (350.52 mm)

15.8 inches (401.32 mm)

Image width (with Retain Size)

8.25 inches (209.54 mm)

10.25 inches (260.35 mm)

11.25 inches (285.75 mm)

13.25 inches (336.54 mm)

14.25 inches (361.95 mm)

16.25 inches (412.75 mm)

16.5 inches* (419 mm)

17 inches (432 mm)

16.3 inches (414.02 mm)

16.8 inches (426.71 mm)

16.75 inches (425.45 mm)

17.25 inches (438.15 mm)

* Requires use of the borderless printing spacer.

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Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options

Note: Many application

settings override the printer’s page setup options. Always verify settings to get the results you expect.

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

You can choose from several options 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.

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.

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 additional settings for more control over your printer and color output.

1. Open the file you want to print and select

Print in your application.

2. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary.

Click to expand the Print window

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ote: If you need more

information about print options, click the button.

ote: If you don’t see the

Paper Size setting in the Print window, check for it in your application before printing. For example, you may be able to select it by opening the File menu and selecting Page

Setup.

3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.

Select your printer

4. Click the

Paper Size drop-down menu.

• If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are

using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with step 6.

• If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a

custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 5 for instructions.

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Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 98.

Select the paper size, then choose the setting

The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose:

• The Standard size 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 - 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 90 for more information.

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• 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 90 for more information.

• Roll Paper - Banner prints a series of continuous images without

any margin space between them, but with normal side borders.

• Roll Paper - Borderless Banner prints a series of continuous

borderless images without space between them.

5. If you are printing on roll paper, choose

Paper Size menu.

the

Manage Custom Sizes from

(If you are printing on a cut sheet, skip to step 6.)

Click to create a custom page size

Click the

ote: If you don’t see the

Orientation or Scale settings in the Print window, check for them in your application before printing. For example, you may be able to select them by opening the File menu and selecting Page Setup.

name, then define its size and margins and click

Select your new page size from the

6. Choose the appropriate

7. Click

+ (plus sign), double-click Untitled and give your paper size a

OK.

Paper Size drop-down menu.

Orientation and Scale for printing.

OK.

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8. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:

Select

Printer Settings

9. If you created a custom paper size for your roll paper, select the

Expand

or Retain Size option in the Paper Size drop-down menu. 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. See page 90 for details.

10. Select the

Media Type that corresponds to the paper you are printing

on. See the table on page 106 for more information.

11. Set the

• AccuPhoto HDR for any type of photographic printing.

• Advanced B&W Photo if you are printing black and white photos

Color option as follows:

on select paper types. (For paper types that don’t support this option, print black and white photos with the

•Black only if you’re printing line drawings or other

Color setting.)

non-photographic images.

Auto

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Note: The Print Quality

settings available depend on the Media Type you selected. Choose a lower print quality setting for faster printing or SuperFine - 1440 dpi for the best quality.

• Off (No Color Adjustment)

to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you use a color-managed ICC workflow in Photoshop or another software application. See page 109 for instructions.

• Select Color Controls, then choose one of the mode settings shown

at the left in the drop-down menu:

EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in images. Use

this setting for color photographs.

Charts and Graphs intensifies colors and lightens the midtones

and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics.

Adobe RGB matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color

standard.

If you’ve selected you can choose

12. Choose one of the following

• Draft - 360 dpi

• Fine - 720 dpi

• Fine - 1440 dpi

• SuperFine - 1440 dpi

Advanced B&W Photo as your Color setting,

Neutral, Cool, Warm, or Sepia.

Print Quality settings:

13. Choose any of the following advanced options:

• Super MicroWeave

for maximum elimination of banding (may

not be available for certain media types).

• High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing. For higher quality,

make sure you deselect this option.

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

• Finest Detail for sharper edges on vector-based data including text,

graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs and is not recommended for large files.)

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Choosing Advanced Media Control Options

Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance.

Note: You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom color profile was created to optimize D-max and color gamut.

1. Select this screen:

Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see

2. 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.

• 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 Thickness

helps reduce vertical banding and creates a

sharper image when printing on unusually thick or thin paper.

• Paper Suction lets you decrease the paper suction level when

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as CAD drafting paper.

• Platen Gap lets you fine-tune the setting for various paper

thicknesses.

• Roll Paper Back Tension lets you adjust the tension when printing

on roll paper. Change the value if you find wrinkles on your printouts when

Auto is selected.

Choosing Roll Paper Settings

If you are printing on roll paper, make sure you choose one of the roll paper options as the you need to check these settings for various cutting and feeding options.

1. Select screen:

Page Layout setting, as described on page 92. In addition,

Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this

Normal cut

Double cut

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2. Choose one of the following Auto Cut Settings:

•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to

operate the cutter manually, use the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, or print multiple print jobs without cutting.

• Single Cut allows images to be printed end-to-end and saves paper.

With borderless printing, you may see a sliver of the previous or next image if you print multiple images in one print job. You will see a white margin between print jobs.

• Double Cut extends the space between the images and trims each

print individually. This provides the cleanest edge for borderless printing.

•Normal Cut allows margin space at the top and bottom of each

image.

See page 56 for instructions on using the button to operate the cutter.

3. Select the following options, if desired:

• 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. When this option is checked, be sure to select the width of your roll paper from the drop-down menu.

Single cut

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

• 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 a Paper Size setting with the

Roll Paper - Banner option).

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Controlling Borderless Image Expansion

To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with

Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down

the menu. You see this screen:

Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the amount of expansion.

The widths shown in the table on page 90 work with the

Standard

Expansion setting.

• Use the Min setting to minimize the amount of image clipping. You

may see a white border around your image.

• Use the Max setting to maximize the image width. This will increase the

amount of image clipping.

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Note: If you check the settings on each screen in the drop-down menu, go through them carefully from top to bottom. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you may lose your settings.

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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 drop-down menu.

Save As from the

Presets drop-down menu.

Caution: Do not open and close the Presets menu without typing a name, or you will lose your settings.

3. Type a name for your custom preset and click

4. When you’re ready to print, click the

Print button.

OK.

Whenever you want to print with your custom preset, select it from the

Presets drop-down menu.

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Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

Note: If you are printing from Photoshop, make sure you turn off color management when using Advanced Black and White mode. There are no profiles associated with this screening and color management technology.

1. Select Print Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:

2. Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.

3. Choose

Speed

Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. Uncheck High

for the best quality.

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Ericsson PRO 4900 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

Contents

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Options and Accessories

Where To Get Help

Windows System Requirements

Macintosh System Requirements

Important Safety Instructions

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

Printer Parts

Front

Back

Control Panel

LCD screen

Unpacking and Connecting the Printer

Installing Ink

Connecting to Your System

Connecting Directly to the Computer

Windows

Macintosh

Connecting to a Network

Configuring the Network Interface

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Installing the Printer Software

Adding the Network Port

Updating Your Printer Firmware

Checking the Current Firmware Version

Downloading and Updating the Firmware

Selecting Media for Your Printer

Guidelines for Using Epson Media

Using Cut Sheet Paper

Cut Sheet Paper Paths

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette

Using the Front Manual Feed Slot

Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot

Using Roll Paper

Roll Paper Guidelines

Removing and Installing the Spacer

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

Placing the Paper in the Printer

Removing Paper from the Spindle

Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper

Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper

Creating Custom Paper Configurations

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper

Choosing Basic Print Options

Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting

Choosing Color Management Options

Choosing Roll Paper Options

Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options

Choosing Page Layout Options

Choosing Paper Configuration Options

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings

Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings

Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group

Importing a Custom Settings Group

Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group

Editing Printer Driver Settings

Managing Print Jobs

Using the Progress Meter

Optimizing Print Speed

Setting Monitoring Preferences

Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper

Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options

Choosing Advanced Media Control Options

Choosing Roll Paper Settings

Controlling Borderless Image Expansion

Creating a Custom Preset and Printing

Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings