Epson Stylus Pro 4800 v2 Quick Reference Guide

Epson Stylus Pro 4800 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in USA CPD-19587

Control Panel Lights and Buttons

Menu button

Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head.

Up arrow button

Paper light

Down arrow button

Left arrow or Paper Source button

Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing.

Ink light

Pause light and button

Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer.

Power button

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Loading Roll Paper

1 Slide the black paper stop off the end of the spindle.

Note: To use paper with a 2-inch core, remove the gray adapters from the paper stops at each end. See your Printer Guide for details.

2 Position the roll as shown, then slide it onto the spindle.

3 Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it rmly into the end of the roll.

4 Open the roll paper cover.

5 Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.)

6 Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until the or icon

appears.

Alignment mark

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7 Release the paper lever.

8 Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into the slot. Pull it all the way to the end of the paper tray.

9 Using the end of the spindle, roll the paper until it is aligned with the mark next to the arrow. Then return the paper lever to the secured position.

The printer automatically feeds the paper to the printing position.

10 Raise the roll paper support on top of the paper tray. Then close the roll paper cover.

Caution: To prevent creasing the paper, remove it from the paper path and roll it up when youre not printing.

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5 Load the sheets in the portrait orientation, short edge rst, with the printable side face-down. Place the paper all the way back, against the right side of the tray.

Dont load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

Caution: When you add more paper, always line up the edges with the paper already in the tray.

Loading Paper in the Tray

Make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded for printing.

1 Pull out the paper tray and cover.

2 Lift up the paper tray cover.

6 Adjust the paper tray and edge guide according to the paper size. For small sheets, raise the paper guide and move it to the edge of the stack.

7 Flip down the paper guide roller, then replace the paper tray cover and adjust its length.

Note: Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.

8 Press the Paper Source button until you see the cut sheet icon.

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

4 Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a at surface to even the pages.

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3 Open the top cover.

4 Insert the sheet face-up.

The front manual feed slot provides a straight-through paper path for ne art paper, posterboard, or other media 19 to 55 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick. Make sure there is enough space behind the printer for feeding the paper.

1 Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the Paper Source button until you see the cut

sheet icon.

2 Release the paper lever.

5 Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers, and align the right edge with the vertical mark on the right side of the tray cover.

6 Close the top cover.

7 Return the paper lever to the secured position. The printer grabs the paper and feeds it into printing position.

8 Extend the paper tray and cover to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the roll paper support is not raised.

Loading Paper Manually

Align paper with line next to arrow mark.

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Checking and Aligning the Print Head

Auto Nozzle Check and Auto Cleaning You can turn on Auto Cleaning and Auto Nozzle Check from the printers control panel to automatically check and clean the print head nozzles before each print job. First, make sure paper is loaded in the tray.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press the button to display PRINTER SETUP. Then press the Menu button.

3 Press the button to display AUTO CLEANING. Then press the Menu button.

4 Press the button to choose ON, then press the Menu button to conrm the setting.

5 Press the button.

6 Press the button to display AUTO NZL CK. Then press the Menu button.

7 Press the button to choose ON, then press the Menu button to conrm the setting.

8 Press the Pause button.

Note: You can manually run a cleaning cycle by pressing the Menu button and holding it for more than 3 seconds.

Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or ghosting, you need to align the print head. Follow these steps to align the print head:

1 Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load Epson Enhanced Matte or Premium Luster Photo Paper.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press the button to display HEAD ALIGNMENT. Then press Menu. You see PAPER THKNS.

4 Press the Menu button again so that *STD appears on the display. This is the correct thickness setting for most Epson papers, including Enhanced Matte Paper and Premium Luster Photo Paper.

5 Press the Menu button to register the value, then press the button to display PAPER THKNS again.

6 Press the button to display ALIGNMENT.

7 Press the Menu button to display AUTO, then press Menu again. You see UNI-D (uni-directional). This is the type of alignment to start with.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Menu

3sec.

HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THKNS

8 Press the Menu button again to start the alignment process. Head alignment takes about 7 minutes.

Caution: Make sure you dont open the top cover or turn off the printer during the alignment process.

9 When the uni-directional alignment is nished, press the button until you see BI-D 2-COLOR. Then press the Menu button again to start the bi-directional black alignment.

10 When the bi-directional black alignment is nished, press the button until you see BI-D ALL. Then press the Menu button again.

11 When the nal alignment is nished, press the Pause button.

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Menu

3sec.

ALIGNMENT AUTO BI-D ALL

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Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges

Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait until the ink runs out, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job without any loss of print quality.

Checking Ink Levels The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel.

Replacing Ink Cartridges When the ink light ashes, one of the indicators is low, and INK LOW is displayed on the LCD panel, the corresponding cartridge is nearly empty. Make sure you have the correct replacement cartridge.

You can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges.

Epson UltraChromeK3TM ink

110 ml 220 ml

Photo Black T564100 T565100 Cyan T564200 T565200 Magenta T564300 T565300 Yellow T564400 T565400 Light Cyan T564500 T565500 Light Magenta T564600 T565600 Light Black T564700 T565700 Light Light Black T564900 T565900 Matte Black T543800 T544800

When one of the indicators shows empty and INK OUT is displayed on the LCD panel, the cartridge is empty. To replace the cartridge, rst make sure the printer is on.

1 Press the ink compartment cover to open it.

2 Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position.

3 Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer.

Warning: Do not shake the empty cartridge, or ink may leak. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, ush them immediately with water.

4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it.

3 Magenta 5 Light Black

(full) (empty)

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Menu

3sec.

1 Matte Black/ Photo Black

2 Cyan 4 Yellow 6 Light Cyan

7 Light Magenta

8 Light Light Black

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Replacing Printer Parts

Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued)

5 Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Dont force it.

Note: If you cant insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it.

6 Return the ink lever to its locked position.

7 If youre using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink compartment cover. If youre using 220 ml cartridges, youll have to leave the cover open.

Replacing the Cutter Blade If you notice that the paper isnt cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter blade (part # C12C815291). You can check its status as described below:

1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until you see PRINTER STATUS.

2 Press Menu, then press until you see SERVICE LIFE.

3 Press Menu, then press until you see CUTTER. E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are displayed, the cutter needs to be replaced.

Caution: Do not use the cutter for the following media: Fine art paper (such as Epson UltraSmooth, Textured, or Velvet) Canvas Backlight lm Vinyl

Follow these steps to replace the cutter:

1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until you see MAINTENANCE.

2 Press the Menu button. You see CUTTER REPL.

3 Press Menu to display EXEC, then press Menu again. The print head moves to the cutter replacement position.

4 Open the top cover.

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Replacing Printer Parts (continued)

5 Hold down the side pin, as shown, then turn the latch to the right.

6 Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade.

Replacing the Maintenance Tank You need to replace the Maintenance Tank (part # C12C890191) when you see MNT TNK FULL on the LCD display. The ink light also turns red.

1 Pull out the maintenance tank as shown.

Caution: Do not tip the tank, or ink may spill out.

2 Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank.

7 Insert the new cutter blade.

8 Hold down its side pin and secure it with the latch.

9 Close the top cover. The carriage returns to the home position and the cutter replacement is complete.

3 Insert the new tank.

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Error messages For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide.

Control Panel Messages

Message Light Explanation or response

READY Pause light off Printer is ready to print.

PRINTING Pause light ashing Printer is receiving data.

RESET All lights ash briey Printer is resetting.

PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on Press the Pause button to continue.

PLEASE WAIT Pause light ashing Printer is initializing or performing maintenance. Wait until READY appears.

PAUSE Pause light on Printer is paused. To resume printing, press the Pause button.

CUTTING Printer is cutting the paper.

CHARGING INK Printer is charging the ink delivery system. Wait until READY appears.

Status messages These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation.

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Response

Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated on LCD. See page 5.

Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated on LCD. See page 5.

Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is the same on the control panel and print options.

Move the paper lever to the secured position.

Make sure paper is loaded correctly and the paper lever is secured. If youre using cut sheets, make sure the paper is at.

Replace the maintenance tank. See page 7.

Explanation

Ink cartridge(s) are nearly empty (printing continues).

Ink cartridge(s) are empty (printing stops).

The paper source setting in print options is different from the control panel setting.

The paper lever is in the released position.

The printer cannot detect the paper.

The maintenance tank is full.

Light

Ink light ashing

Ink light on

Paper light on

Paper light on

Paper light on

Ink light on

Message

INK LOW

INK OUT

CHANGE PAPER TYPE

LOAD PAPER SET PAPER LEVER

RELOAD PAPER

MNT TNK FULL

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Where To Get Help

Control Panel Messages (continued)

Error messages (continued)

Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson UltraChromeK3 and UltraSmooth are trademarks and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

2005 Epson America, Inc. 4/05

Service

Telephone support

World Wide Web

Support for non-Epson RIP

Access

Call (888) 377-6611. Make sure you have your Unit ID number.

If you experience any difculty with the toll-free number or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.

Go to http: //support.epson.com to download drivers, access product documentation and troubleshooting, and get technical advice through e-mail.

Contact the RIP manufacturer.

Response

Release the paper lever. Remove the paper tray if youre printing on cut sheets. Remove the jammed paper. If necessary, open the top cover or remove the rear cover.

Reload paper, making sure the edges are straight.

Check to make sure the green tab on the print head is pulled out until it stops. If so, note the error number, and turn the printer off and then on. If the message remains, contact Epson.

Explanation

Paper has jammed in the printer.

Paper was fed at an angle.

The print head is locked or an error has occurred.

Light

Paper light ashing

Paper light ashing

All lights ashing

Message

RELEASE LEVER REMOVE PAPER JAM

PAPER NOT STRAIGHT

SERVICE REQ.

Note your Epson PreferredSM Unit ID number here.

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Epson Stylus

Pro 4800 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in USA CPD-19587

Control Panel Lights and Buttons

Menu button

Hold for 3 seconds to clean the print head.

Up arrow button

Paper light

Down arrow button

Left arrow or Paper Source button

Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing.

Ink light

Pause light and button

Hold for 3 seconds to cancel a print job or reset the printer.

Power button

EPSON