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Epson Stylus Pro 4800
PRINTER GUIDE
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sp4800Guide.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these Epson printers. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printer
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sp4800Guide.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 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 instruction
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sp4800Guide.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Introduction Contents Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . .
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sp4800Guide.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Contents | 6 Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Loading the Paper onto the Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Placing the Paper in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Removing Paper from the Spindle . . . . . . . . .
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sp4800Guide.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Contents | 7 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Running a Power Cleani
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sp4800Guide.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Contents | 8 A Specifications Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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sp4800Guide.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 9 This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using Introduction your printer, selecting paper, and replacing ink cartridges. It also tells you how to maintain your printer to keep it working at its best, and provides troubleshooting tips in case you have a problem. For additional information, see the following: • The Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for daily use and printer mainte
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sp4800Guide.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 10 | Introduction Tip: Check the Epson Pro Options and Accessories Graphics web site at ® http://prographics.epson. Your Epson Stylus Pro 4800 offers these optional upgrades and accessories: com for accessories and options that are currently Optional equipment and software available. Option Part number Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Printer Cabinet Stand C4800STAND ™ Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet ) Type-B Print Server C12C824052 (interfac
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sp4800Guide.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Introduction | 11 Tip: If you experience Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is difficulty with the included with the Epson Preferred Protection Plan information that came toll-free line or your with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of Unit ID number, call purchase. (562) 276-1305. Epson also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You
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sp4800Guide.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 12 | Introduction Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include the requirements listed below: ® ® � IBM -compatible PC with a Pentium IV 1.7 GHz or higher processor recommended ® � Windows 2000 or XP � For 10/100 Base TX Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC � At least 1GB of RAM � At least 100MB of free hard disk space to install the soft
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sp4800Guide.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Introduction | 13 Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. � The printer weighs about 88 lb (without ink or paper), and should be lifted by two people. � When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around it, as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you print on large sheets of heavy
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sp4800Guide.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 14 | Introduction � This product’s power cord is designed for use with this product only. Using it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock. � Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. � If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all Caution: Always tu
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sp4800Guide.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Introduction | 15 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions � Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been � Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. installed previously) with � If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in too much force. your eyes, flush them immediately with water. � Shake an ink cartridge well before installing
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sp4800Guide.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 16 | Introduction 16
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sp4800Guide.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 17 This chapter includes the following information: Chapter 1: � Unpacking Setting Up the Printer � Setting up and plugging in � Installing ink � Connecting to your system � Connecting to the network � Installing the software � Updating your printer firmware Unpacking 1. Make sure you have all these parts for your Epson Stylus Pro 4800: WARNING: The printer weighs about 88 pounds, and should be lifted by two people. IEEE 1394 Fir
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sp4800Guide.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 18 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Remove all the packing materials and tape. Save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the printer. 3. Remove the two screws and remove the carriage retainer bracket. Store the screws and retainer bracket in case you need to transport the printer Note: To prevent paper jams, don’t place the later. screws back in the printer. 4. Unlock the print head carriage by pulling the green tab to the lef
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sp4800Guide.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM Setting Up the Printer | 19 Setting Up and Plugging In 1. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 3. Insert the paper tray into the slots at the front of the printer. Installing Ink Use the ink cartridges that came with your printer for initial ink charging. During the initial installation process, it is normal for up to one-
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sp4800Guide.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:49 PM 20 | Setting Up the Printer 2. Press both ink compartment covers to open them. 3. Raise both ink levers. 4. Remove each ink cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge. 1-20
