Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Setup Guide

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Setup Guide
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading Cut-Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Printer with Your Computer . . . . 12
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Online Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Printer Parts
Front view
Roll paper cover
Rear manual
feed slot
Paper lever
Top cover
Control panel
Roll paper support
Ink lever
Maintenance tank
Paper tray cover
Paper tray
Front manual feed slot
Ink compartment
Ink cartridge slot
Rear view
Knobs
Rear cover
AC inlet
USB interface connector
IEEE1394 interface connector
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Read all of these instructions before using your
printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid
bodily injury.
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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to
your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips
on the operation of your printer.
When choosing a place for this
product
❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that
is larger than this product. This product will
not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated
on this product’s label.
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire
or electric shock.
❏ 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 devices
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed
the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this
product’s cabinet.
When using this product
❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
15 cm
or more
40 cm
or more
❏ Do not move the print head by hand;
otherwise you may damage this product.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take
care not to spill liquid on this product.
15 cm
or more
35 cm
or more
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep this
product away from direct sunlight, strong
light, or heat sources.
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏ Do not attempt to service this product
yourself.
❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered this product; this product has been
dropped or the cabinet damaged; this product
does not operate normally or exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ If you use a stand, the stand must be able to
support at least 50 kg (110.3 lb).
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When setting up this product
Safety Instructions
When handling the ink cartridges
Assembling the Printer
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of
children and do not drink their contents.
❏ 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.
Checking the contents
Make sure that all of the items shown are included,
and are not damaged.
❏ Shake an ink cartridge well before installing it
for best results.
Paper tray
Printer
Ink cartridges
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Caution:
Do not shake cartridges (that have been
installed previously) with too much force.
Roll paper spindle and gray attachments for
roll paper with 3-inch core
❏ 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 the ink cartridges or try to
refill them. This could damage the print head.
❏ Do not touch the ink supply port or its
surrounding area and the green IC chip on the
side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect
normal operation and printing.
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Power cord
Note:
❏ The contents in the printer box vary by location.
❏ There are 4 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro
4400 and 8 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro
4800.
Removing the protective materials
2. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the
back of the printer.
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To prevent damage during shipping, your printer
is packed with several pieces of protective
material. Remove the protective material from
your printer before using it. Open the top cover,
loosen the two screws, and then pull out the
carriage fixed board.
You also need to unlock the print head, by pulling
the green tab on the left side of the print head.
AC inlet
3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
wall outlet.
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Caution:
Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an
automatic timer or a wall switch; otherwise,
accidental shut down or damage to your
printer may occur.
Installing the paper tray
Insert the paper tray in the slots at the front of the
printer.
Setting Up the Printer
Connecting the power cord
1. Check the label on the back of the printer to
make sure the voltage required by the printer
matches that of the wall outlet. Also, make
sure that you have the correct power cord for
your power source.
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Caution:
It is not possible to change the printer’s
voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet
voltage do not match, do not plug in the
power cord, and contact your dealer for
assistance.
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Installing the ink cartridges
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Warning:
The ink cartridges are self-contained units.
Under ordinary use, ink does not leak from the
cartridges. If ink does get on your hands, wash
them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets
into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water.
1. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power
button. After a short time NO INK CRTG appears
on the LCD.
2. Open the ink compartment cover(s) by
pushing it.
Note:
❏ The ink cartridges packed with your printer are
provided only for initial ink charging.
❏ Because initial ink charging consumes a large
quantity of ink, you may need to replace the ink
cartridges soon.
❏ Initial ink charging requires approximately
8 minutes.
❏ Each slot can hold a particular color of ink. Be sure
to install the ink cartridges in the correct slots
according to the ink mode you choose.
❏ The following illustration uses EPSON Stylus Pro
4800. Slot # 5 to 8 are not available on EPSON
Stylus Pro 4400.
❏ The right ink compartment of EPSON Stylus Pro
4400 cannot be opened. Do not press the cover too
hard; otherwise, you may break it.
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4800
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400
#1
Matte Black or
Photo Black
Matte Black
#2
Cyan
Cyan
#3
Magenta
Magenta
#4
Yellow
Yellow
#5
Light Black
-
#6
Light Cyan
-
#7
Light Magenta
-
#8
Light Light Black
-
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3. Raise the ink levers.
4. Remove the package from an ink cartridge,
and then shake the ink cartridge well for best
results.
9. Close the ink compartment cover(s).
Note:
If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not
close the ink compartment cover(s).
Loading Roll Paper
Attaching the roll paper to the
spindle
6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to install the other ink
cartridges.
7. After inserting all ink cartridges in their
corresponding slot, lower the ink levers. The
printer starts initial ink charging.
When installing the roll paper onto the spindle,
follow the steps below.
1. Slide the movable flange off the end of the
spindle.
2. When attaching roll paper with a 3-inch core,
keep the gray attachments attached.
When attaching the roll paper with a 2-inch
core, remove the gray attachments from the
flange.
8. After approximately two minutes, ink lever
messages appear on the LCD. Raise or lower
the ink levers accordingly until READY appears
on the LCD, which indicates initial ink
charging is completed.
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Caution:
Never perform the following tasks while the
Pause light is flashing; otherwise, damage
may occur.
❏ Turn off the printer.
❏ Open the top cover.
Note:
Keep the gray attachments in a safe place for future
use.
3. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that it
does not unwind. Slide the roll paper onto the
spindle and onto the flange until it fixes into
place.
❏ Remove the rear cover.
❏ Move the paper lever to the released
position.
❏ Remove the ink cartridges.
❏ Remove the maintenance tank.
❏ Unplug the power cord.
Note:
Do not stand the spindle when attaching the roll
paper. It may cause slant paper feeding.
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5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark
facing up and pointing to the rear of the
printer, and then insert it in the slot.
4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1)
onto the spindle and into the end of the roll
paper until it fixes into place.
4. Move the paper lever to the released position.
Attaching roll paper to the printer
To attach roll paper to the printer, follow the steps
below.
1. Open the roll paper cover.
5. Hold the both sides of the paper, and load the
paper in the paper insertion slot.
2. Make sure that the movable flange is fixed into
the end of the roll paper properly.
3. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the black
movable flange is on the left side. Then place
the spindle in the groove located on the top of
the printer.
6. Pull the paper until it hangs down over the
paper tray.
Black movable flange
Note:
If thin paper is loaded, press the Paper Feed
button to decrease the value of paper suction. If
thick and curled paper is loaded, press the Paper
Feed button to increase the value of paper
suction.
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11. Extend the paper tray and the paper tray cover
according to the paper length to be used for
printing.
8. Move the paper lever to the secured position.
The printer automatically feeds the paper to
the printing position.
12. Press the Paper Source button to select Roll
Auto Cut On
on the LCD.
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Caution:
Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long
period of time; its quality will deteriorate. We
recommend that you remove the paper from the
printer after printing.
Loading Cut-Sheet Paper
To load cut-sheet paper in the paper tray, follow
the steps below.
9. Close the roll paper cover.
10. Raise the roll paper support.
Note:
This section describes loading cut-sheet paper smaller
than A3 size. If you want to load A3 or a larger paper,
or if you want to know the details of paper handling, see
"Paper Handling" in the Reference Guide included on
the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped with your
printer.
1. Make sure the printer is on and in the READY
state.
2. Press the Paper Source
Sheet
on the LCD.
button to select
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7. Hold both the fixed and movable flanges, and
rewind the paper to the line marked with an
arrow mark.
3. Lift up the paper tray cover, and then pull the
paper guide roller up.
4. Raise the paper guide, and then slide the edge
guide to the left slightly wider than the width
of your paper.
7. Load the sheets with the printable side facing
down and the right edge of the paper resting
against the right side of the paper tray.
Note:
❏ Always set the paper’s short edge first.
❏ Make sure the sheets lie flat on the bottom of
the tray, and put the edge of the paper against
the right inner corner of the paper tray;
otherwise, printing may become misaligned.
❏ The loadable capacity of paper in the paper tray
differs depending on the media and its size.
5. Fan a stack of paper, and then tap it on a flat
surface to even the edges.
If the paper is curled, flatten it before you load
it. If it curls excessively and jams frequently,
stop using it.
6. Clean the inside of the tray to remove any
dust. Dust may decrease the printout quality.
The paper tray can hold up to 250-sheets of
17 lb or 64 g/m² plain paper. Do not load the
paper above the arrow mark on the inside
surface of the left edge guide.
For information on the loadable capacity of
Epson special media, see the following table.
Epson special
media
Size
Loadable
capacity in the
paper tray
Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
A4
100
LTR
100
A3
50
Super
A3/B
50
LTR
100
A3
50
Super
A3/B
50
A4
200
LTR
200
Super
A3/B
50
Premium Luster
Photo Paper
Photo Quality Ink
Jet Paper
EPSON Proofing
Paper Semimatte
(Commercial)
10
A4
100
LTR
100
A3
50
Super
A3/B
50
Watercolor
Paper-Radiant
White
Super
A3/B
20
Bright White Inkjet
Paper
A4
100
8. Adjust the length of the paper guide and the
edge guide according to the paper size.
Loading paper into the rear manual
feed slot
Note:
❏ You can load one sheet at a time into the rear feed
slot.
❏ Load paper with the printable surface up.
❏ Paper with a thickness between 0.08 and 1.6 mm
can be set in the landscape position. However,
always set recycled or plain paper and A4, Letter
size, or 8 × 10 in. paper in the portrait position,
regardless of the thickness.
1. Make sure the printer is on and in the READY
state.
2. Press the Paper Source
Sheet
on the LCD.
button to select
3. Hold the left and right edges of the paper.
Align the left edge of the paper with the target
paper size on the roll paper cover, and then
insert the paper until it meets resistance.
9. Put the paper guide roller down, and then
re-attach the paper tray cover.
The printer automatically feeds the paper to
the printing position.
Note:
Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.
Note:
If you press the Pause button, the printer starts to
feed the paper to the printing position immediately.
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Archival
(Enhanced) Matte
Paper
4. Adjust the length of the paper tray and the
paper tray cover according to the paper size.
If you do not extend them, the printout may
fall.
Using the built-in USB interface
To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a
standard shielded USB cable. To connect the
printer to your computer using the built-in USB
interface, follow the steps below.
Note:
If you use an inappropriate cable or connect peripheral
devices between the printer and the computer, the
connection may become unstable.
1. Make sure both the printer and the computer
are turned off.
2. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
Note:
Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.
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Caution:
Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long
period of time; its quality will deteriorate. We
recommend that you remove the paper from the
printer after printing.
Connecting the Printer with Your
Computer
The available interface varies depending on the
Microsoft® Windows® operating systems or
Apple® Macintosh® system version used, as
follows:
USB interface and Ethernet interface (Option):
Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Mac OS 9.x
IEEE1394 interface:
Windows XP, Me, and 2000
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Mac OS 9.x
USB interface connector
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB
interface connector of the computer.
After connecting the printer and the computer
with the USB cable, see “Installing the Printer
Software” on page 14.
Using the built-in IEEE1394 interface
To connect your printer and computer using the
installed IEEE 1394 interface card, follow the steps
below.
Note:
Be sure to use the IEEE 1394 Cable (C836302);
otherwise, the cable may exceed the limit of the EMC
Regulation of each country.
1. Make sure both the printer and the computer
are turned off.
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1. Make sure both the printer and the computer
are turned off.
2. Make sure the power cord is unplugged from
the wall outlet.
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Caution:
Do not install the interface card when the
printer is connected to a wall outlet. Doing
so may damage the printer.
3. Disconnect the interface cable, if necessary.
IEEE 1394 interface connector
4. Use a cross-head screw driver to remove the
two screws that secures the shield plate to the
optional interface slot, and then lift off the
plate. Be sure to keep the screws for future use
when you re-install the shield plate.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the
IEEE1394 interface connector of the computer.
After connecting the printer and the computer
with the IEEE 1394 interface, see “Installing the
Printer Software” on page 14.
Using the optional interface card
The following optional Ethernet interface card lets
you use your printer on a network. The Ethernet
interface card automatically detects the protocols
on your network, so you can print from
Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000, or Mac OS X and
9.x on an AppleTalk network.
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx
High Speed Int. Print Server
5. Slide the interface card along the slots on both
sides of the interface compartment. Push it
firmly to fully insert the connector (at the rear
of the interface card) in the printer’s internal
socket.
C12C82405✽
Note:
The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the
product code, which varies by location.
Installing the optional interface card
Note:
According to the interface card you use, it may
stick out from the slot.
To install an optional interface card, follow the steps
below.
Note:
Before you install the optional interface card, see the
documentation that comes with the card for setup
information.
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2. Connect the compatible interface cable to the
printer.
Installing the Printer Software
After connecting the printer to your computer,
you need to install the software included on the
Printer Software CD-ROM shipped with your
printer. To install your printer software, follow the
steps below.
3. Double-click the Mac OS 9 icon.
Note:
If the language selection window appears, select
your preferred language.
4. Click Continue.
5. Select your printer.
For Windows
6. Select Local or Network.
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7. Click Install to start the printer software
installation.
Caution:
Turn off all virus protection programs before
you install your printer software.
1. Make sure your printer is turned off.
2. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped
with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
Note:
If the language selection window appears, select
your preferred language.
3. Click Continue.
4. Select your printer.
5. Select Local or Network.
6. Click Install to start the printer software
installation.
Note:
Select your country or area of residence if the
selection window appears.
7. Follow the on-screen instruction.
Note:
If a message regarding Windows logo test appears
during the installation, click Continue to continue the
installation.
For Mac OS 9.x
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Caution:
Turn off all virus protection programs before
you install your printer software.
1. Make sure the printer is off.
2. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped
with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
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8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After installing the software and restarting the
computer, turn on the printer.
Using the Chooser to select your printer
After you have installed the printer software on
your computer, you need to open Chooser and
select your printer. You must select a printer the
first time you use it or whenever you want to
switch to another printer. Your computer will
always print using the last printer selected.
1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then,
click your printer’s icon and the port your
printer is connected to.
2. For USB interface users, click your printer’s
icon and the port your printer is connected to.
For IEEE 1394 interface users, click your
printer’s icon and the FireWire port your
printer is connected to.
3. Select the appropriate Background Printing
radio button to turn background printing on
or off.
With background printing on, you can use
your Macintosh while it is preparing a
document for printing. In order to use the
EPSON Monitor IV utility to manage print
jobs, background printing must be turned on.
4. Close the Chooser.
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Caution:
Turn off all virus protection programs before
you install the printer software.
4. Double-click Print Center (for Mac OS X
10.2.x) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X
10.3.x).
5. Click Add.
Note:
❏ This software does not support the UNIX File
System (UFS) for Mac OS X. Install the software
on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
6. Select the interface that connects the printer
and computer.
❏ This product does not support the Mac OS X
Classic environment.
8. Click Add.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
9. Make sure the Printer List contains the printer
you just added.
2. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM shipped
with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
10. Close the Printer List dialog box.
7. Select Stylus Pro 4400 or Stylus Pro 4800.
3. Double-click the Mac OS X icon.
Note:
If the language selection window appears, select
your preferred language.
Using the Online Reference Guide
What to do next
4. Click Continue.
5. Select your printer.
6. Select Local or Network.
After completing the hardware setup and the
driver installation, see the Reference Guide for
detailed information on your printer’s functions,
maintenance, troubleshooting, technical
specifications and optional products.
7. Click Install to start the printer software
installation.
Using the online Reference Guide
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
9. After installing the software, restart the
computer. Then turn on the printer.
Selecting your printer
After you have installed the printer software on
your computer, you need to select your printer.
You must select a printer the first time you use it
or whenever you want to switch to another
printer. Your computer will always print using the
last printer selected.
1. Double-click Macintosh HD (default setting).
2. Double-click the Applications folder.
It contains detailed instructions on using the
printer, and information on using the optional
products.
To view the Reference Guide, double-click the
ESPR4844 Reference Guide icon on the desktop.
On Windows, you can also access the Reference
Guide via the Start menu. Click Start, point to All
Programs on Windows XP or Programs on
Windows Me, 98, or 2000. Select EPSON, and then
select ESPR4844 Reference Guide.
Note:
To read the online guide, you must have Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator
4.0 or later, installed on your computer.
3. Double-click the Utilities folder.
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