Page 2 - Trademarks; Legal Notices
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Page 3 - FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users; WARNING
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 installatio...
Page 5 - C o n te n t s; Introduction; Contents
5 C o n te n t s | 5 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - C o n t e n t s; Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
6 6 | C o n t e n t s Using Cut Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
7 C o n te n t s | 7 4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Choosing Advanced Media Control Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Solving Problems
8 8 | C o n t e n t s Replacing the Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Removing the Old Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Installing the New Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - WARNINGS
11 11 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...
Page 10 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; Options and Accessories; offers these optional upgrades and accessories:; Option; Consumables and user-replaceable parts; Part
12 1 2 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Options and Accessories Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 ® offers these optional upgrades and accessories: In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional Imaging Author...
Page 11 - I n t ro d uc ti on; Where To Get Help; Windows System Requirements
13 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 3 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 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Frid...
Page 12 - Macintosh System Requirements; system should meet these requirements:
14 1 4 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh ® system should meet these requirements: • Mac OS ® X 10.5.x or higher • PowerPC ® G5, Intel ® , or higher processor • At least 2GB of RAM (4...
Page 13 - Important Safety Instructions; Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
15 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 5 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...
Page 14 - Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
16 1 6 | I n t r o d u c t i o n • 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...
Page 15 - Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions; Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
17 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 7 For California customers only:The lithium batteries in this product containPerchlorate 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 dr...
Page 16 - Printer Parts; Front
18 1 8 | I n t r o d u c t i o n Printer Parts Front Back Front cover Paper cassette Roll paper cover Cartridge cover (left) Output tray Borderfree maintenance tank Paper eject support Front manual feeder Ink maintenance tank Cartridge cover (right) Ink cartridges Print head Printer cover Rear manua...
Page 17 - Control Panel
19 I n t ro d uc ti on | 1 9 Control Panel LCD Screen LCD screen Power light and button Pause/reset light and button Ink alert light Left arrow or paper source button Paper alert light Main Menu button Paper feed up button Paper feed down button Paper cut button Ink menu button Paper release (ePlate...
Page 19 - Unpacking and Connecting the Printer
21 21 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 Unp...
Page 20 - S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r; Remove all packing materials and tape from the output tray.
22 2 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 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 co...
Page 21 - Remove the tape from the back of the printer and connect the power; Installing Ink; Press the left and right ink compartment covers to open them.
23 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 3 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 ...
Page 22 - Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge.; Ink bay
24 2 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 3. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge. 4. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer, then push it into its slot until it clicks into place. Make sure you insert each cartridge all the way into the correct...
Page 23 - READY; Connecting to Your System; Windows; Yes
25 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 5 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,...
Page 24 - Install; When prompted, connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your; Exit
26 2 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 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 ...
Page 25 - Macintosh; User’s Guide; Ethernet Utility
27 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 2 7 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. 3. Double-click the Epson icon. 4. Click the Eps...
Page 26 - Connecting to a Network; Configuring the Network Interface; button on the printer’s control panel to enter the; NETWORK SETUP; to highlight
28 2 8 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 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” network cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you nee...
Page 28 - Printing a Network Status Sheet
30 3 0 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 15. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” below to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. For Windows, you’ll need the IP address during setup. Now you can install the printer software (see “Installing the Printer Software” on page...
Page 30 - Mac OS X
32 3 2 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 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...
Page 31 - Adding the Network Port; Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click
33 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 3 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 Win...
Page 32 - New Port; When the printer port wizard opens, click; Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click; Next; You can now use the printer on your network.; See the section below for your printing method.; Bonjour Printing; System Preferences
34 3 4 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r 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 Next . 6. O...
Page 33 - Updating Your Printer Firmware; Checking the Current Firmware Version
35 S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r | 3 5 2. Open Print & Fax . 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 Print &...
Page 34 - Downloading and Updating the Firmware; support website
36 3 6 | S e t t i n g U p t h e P r i n t e r Downloading and Updating the Firmware 1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see the LFP Remote Panel. 2. Select your printer, then click the Firmware Updater button. When you see the prompt, click OK to have the EPSON LFP Remot...
Page 35 - Selecting Media for Your Printer; Supported paper sizes; Roll paper
37 37 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 y...
Page 36 - H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a; Guidelines for Using Epson Media; Using Cut Sheet Paper; Follow these additional guidelines for cut sheet paper:
38 3 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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 p...
Page 37 - H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a; Cut Sheet Paper Paths; Paper cassette
39 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 3 9 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 medi...
Page 38 - Front manual feed slot; Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette; Epson cut sheet paper capacity; Paper type
40 4 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a • 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 mm • Carolina Co...
Page 39 - CUT SHEET
41 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 1 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 CUT SHEET . 2. Press OK . 3. The sheet icon appears on the LCD screen. 4. Lif...
Page 41 - Load the sheets with the printable side face-down, in the portrait
43 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 3 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 ...
Page 42 - Insert the paper cassette. Push it firmly into the printer.
44 4 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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.
Page 43 - Using the Front Manual Feed Slot; Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the
45 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 5 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...
Page 44 - Push the paper under the gray feed rollers inside the printer.; OTHER; Then close the top cover.
46 4 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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 m...
Page 45 - Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper into
47 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 7 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.
Page 46 - Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot
48 4 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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. ...
Page 47 - Adjust the edge guide according to the paper width.
49 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 4 9 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.
Page 48 - Using Roll Paper; Roll Paper Guidelines; OK
50 5 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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. Manua...
Page 49 - Removing and Installing the Spacer; Installing the Spacer
51 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 5 1 • 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 toge...
Page 50 - Loading the Paper onto the Spindle; Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle:
52 5 2 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 2. Remove the spacer by holding the outer edge and pulling straight off the spindle. 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 sp...
Page 51 - Placing the Paper in the Printer; Follow these steps to place the paper in the printer:
53 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 5 3 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.) 3. Make sure the printer...
Page 52 - the message on the LCD screen prompts you to press the button.
54 5 4 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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 ...
Page 53 - Removing Paper from the Spindle
55 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 5 5 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 bo...
Page 54 - Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper
56 5 6 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper 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. Re...
Page 55 - Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper
57 H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a | 5 7 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 th...
Page 56 - Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper; Creating Custom Paper Configurations
58 5 8 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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 me...
Page 58 - Selecting Custom Paper Configurations
60 6 0 | H a n d l i n g P a p e r a n d O t h e r M e d i a 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 Menu button, then press the d button to highlight PAPER SE...
Page 60 - P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s; Roll paper width
62 6 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select either Auto Expand or Retain Size or create a custom paper size, as described on page 69. Your image may be clip...
Page 61 - P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s; Choosing Basic Print Options
63 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 3 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...
Page 63 - Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting
65 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 5 Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional options and click OK : • High Speed for fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality. • Edge Smoothing to improve the qual...
Page 64 - For this media
66 6 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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) Pr...
Page 65 - Choosing Color Management Options; In the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the; Main; tab is; Color
67 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 7 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 ...
Page 67 - disables color management in the; ICM; adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile, using the; to save your settings.; Choosing Roll Paper Options; On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure the
69 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 6 9 • 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 o...
Page 70 - Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options
72 7 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s • 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 in...
Page 73 - Choosing Page Layout Options
75 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 7 5 Choosing Page Layout Options 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 ...
Page 74 - Choosing Paper Configuration Options
76 7 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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 informati...
Page 76 - tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the; Custom Settings
78 7 8 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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:
Page 78 - loaded in the printer.; Custom
80 8 0 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. 2. Choose Advanced B&W Photo for the Color setting. 3. Click Custom , then click Advanced . You see this screen:
Page 80 - Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group; button at the top of the; or; Page Layout; and click; Save
82 8 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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 c...
Page 81 - Importing a Custom Settings Group
83 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 3 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 Select Setting list, if necessary, and print. • To save the settings to a file that...
Page 82 - Editing Printer Driver Settings; Utility; Select the item you want to edit. You can do the following:; Not Display; group
84 8 4 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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 • Mo...
Page 83 - Managing Print Jobs; Speed and Progress; and; Monitoring Preferences; Using the Progress Meter; After you send a print job, the Progress Meter window appears:; Stop; button to cancel your print job. You also see how
85 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s | 8 5 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...
Page 84 - Optimizing Print Speed
86 8 6 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s Optimizing Print Speed You can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed. 1. Click the Utility tab, then click the Speed and Progress button. You see this window: 2. Select from the following options: • H...
Page 86 - Setting Monitoring Preferences; tab, then click the
88 8 8 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r W i n d o w s 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 u...
Page 88 - P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h; Auto Expand
90 9 0 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting with an Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size. Your image ma...
Page 89 - Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options; Note the following limitations on borderless printing:; Print; in your application.
91 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 9 1 Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options 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,...
Page 90 - Choose your printer from the; Printer
92 9 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu. 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 wi...
Page 91 - Standard
93 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 9 3 Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 98. The following settings are available, depending on the size you choose: • The Standard size setting prints on cut sheet paper with a bottom margin larg...
Page 95 - Choosing Advanced Media Control Options; Advanced Media Control; lets you control the ink saturation level.; Drying Time per Print Head Pass; lets you print with non-Epson; Paper Feed Adjustment; helps reduce banding. Choose a lower
97 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 9 7 Choosing Advanced Media Control Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you need to fine-tune its performance. 1. Select Advanced Media Control from the drop-down menu. You see this screen...
Page 96 - helps reduce vertical banding and creates a; Choosing Roll Paper Settings
98 9 8 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h • 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...
Page 98 - Controlling Borderless Image Expansion
100 1 0 0 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h Controlling Borderless Image Expansion To control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper Size with the Auto Expand option, select Roll Paper Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen: Adjust ...
Page 99 - Creating a Custom Preset and Printing; After verifying that your settings are correct, select
101 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 0 1 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 p...
Page 100 - Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the; High; for the best quality.
102 1 0 2 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h 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 a...
Page 102 - Max Optical Density; : Adjusts the overall density or focus of the; Highlight Point Shift; : If your image is prone to gloss differential,; Tone Color Circle; : Click on any portion of this color wheel or
104 1 0 4 | P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h • 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 : If your image is prone to gloss differential, checking H...
Page 103 - Delete
105 P r i n t i n g W i t h E p s o n D r i v e r s f o r M a c i n t o s h | 1 0 5 Managing Print Jobs After you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow these steps: 1. Click the icon for your printer on the Dock. If necessary, double-click your printer (and print queue)...
Page 107 - Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile; Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile; Color Settings; from the; Photoshop; Edit
109 109 For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are installed with your printer driver. Assigning a profile to your image doesn’t alter it, only the interpretation of it by your software and how it ap...
Page 108 - M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s
110 1 1 0 | M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Adobe RGB (1998) as the color space. Click OK . 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch m...
Page 109 - M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s
111 M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s | 1 1 1 6. Select File , then click Print or Print with Preview . 7. Click More Options or Show More Options , then select Color Management . 8. Click Page Setup , select page settings as necessary, and click OK . 9. Under Color Handling , select...
Page 110 - Selecting Print Settings and Printing; and select; Printer Settings; Print Settings; Set the rest of the print settings you want to use.; to print your photo.
112 1 1 2 | M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s Selecting Print Settings and Printing 1. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 4900 and select Printer Settings or Print Settings . 2. Select the Media Type setting for your paper (see page 106). 3. Set the rest of the print set...
Page 111 - Windows Printing With a Color Profile
113 M a n a g i n g C o l o r W i t h P r o f i l e s | 1 1 3 Windows Printing With a Color Profile First you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image, then you select your print settings and print. Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1. Open ...
Page 116 - M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r; Printing Status Information
118 1 1 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Printing Status Information The status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the page count, and the status of the maintenance tank. 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press r Menu . 3....
Page 117 - M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r; Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver; Windows 7 and Windows Vista
119 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 1 9 Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver The Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your printer driver lets you check the levels of ink in the printer and the level of the maintenance tank(s). Follow the...
Page 118 - Checking and Cleaning the Print Head; Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities
120 1 2 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, you should check the print head to see if any nozzles are clogged or deflected. If necessary, you can run a cleaning...
Page 119 - Nozzle Check; icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
121 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 2 1 3. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10 × eye loupe to examine it. • If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is ...
Page 120 - NOZZLE CHECK
122 1 2 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel You can print a nozzle check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Then you can run a cleaning c...
Page 121 - Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
123 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 2 3 Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Prior to a print job, the printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary. You can specify how often you want this to happen or turn this featu...
Page 122 - Running Cleaning Cycles
124 1 2 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 4. Press d to select AUTO NOZZLE CHECK , then press OK to start checking the nozzles. The LCD screen will report any color that has a clog and prompt if you want to clean it. If no clog is detected, the message “Nozz...
Page 123 - Aligning the Print Head
125 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 2 5 4. When cleaning is finished and the P power light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean. For effective cleaning, always run a nozzle check between cycles. If the pattern is s...
Page 124 - HEAD ALIGNMENT; to start the alignment process.; Replacing Ink Cartridges; The icons show the approximate amount of ink remaining.
126 1 2 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 7. Press r , then press OK to start the alignment process. Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. The printer’s white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern and adjusts the printer automatically. Make sure you d...
Page 125 - Ink
127 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 2 7 When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD screen, the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and REPLACE INK CARTRI...
Page 126 - Press the ink compartment cover to open it.
128 1 2 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 2. Press the ink compartment cover to open it. 3. Press in the cartridge you want to replace. The cartridge pops out. 4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to save your first set of ...
Page 127 - Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its
129 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 2 9 5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Gently shake the cartridge for about 5 seconds before installing it. 6. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward th...
Page 128 - Changing the Black Ink Cartridge
130 1 3 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Changing the Black Ink Cartridge You can use either Matte Black or Photo Black for printing. Both cartridges are installed all the time, and the printer knows which cartridge to use depending on the Media Type select...
Page 129 - Changing the Date and Time; Menu; Using Maintenance Mode
131 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 3 1 The printer will now automatically change the black ink depending on your media type selection. Changing the Date and Time 1. Press r Menu . 2. Press d until MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r . 3. Press d unti...
Page 131 - Replacing the Paper Cutter; Removing the Old Cutter
133 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 3 3 Replacing the Paper Cutter If you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter may need to be replaced. You can obtain a new cutter from Epson (part number C12C815351). See page 12 for ordering details....
Page 132 - cover in place, then remove the front cover.
134 1 3 4 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the front cover in place, then remove the front cover. 4. Open the cutter cover.
Page 133 - cutter from the printer.; Installing the New Cutter
135 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 3 5 5. Loosen the screw holding the cutter in place, then carefully remove the cutter from the printer. 6. Dispose of the cutter in accordance with local regulations. Installing the New Cutter Remove the new blade from i...
Page 134 - Align the cutter cover, then press it in until it clicks into place.
136 1 3 6 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 2. Align the cutter cover, then press it in until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the front cover. 4. Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. 5. If your printer is not cutting accurately, use the Cutter Ad...
Page 135 - Replacing the Maintenance Tanks; The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full.; Follow these steps to replace the tanks:
137 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 3 7 Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system during the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. When a tank is almost full, a message appe...
Page 136 - Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank; Pull out the maintenance tank as shown.
138 1 3 8 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 1. Open the right ink cartridge cover. 2. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. 3. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully. 4...
Page 137 - Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank; Pull out the maintenance tank as shown.
139 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 3 9 Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank 1. Remove the output tray. 2. Release the tank lock. 3. Pull out the maintenance tank as shown. Note: If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it. Caution: Be care...
Page 138 - dispose of it carefully.
140 1 4 0 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully. 5. Insert the new tank. Push it in firmly. 6. Set the lock, then replace the output tray. Note: The printer will not p...
Page 139 - Cleaning the Printer; the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.; Transporting or Storing the Printer
141 M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r | 1 4 1 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect th...
Page 140 - Preparing the Printer for Shipment
142 1 4 2 | M a i n t a i n i n g a n d T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Preparing the Printer for Shipment 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the following parts: • Power cord and interface cables • All paper or other media • Roll paper spindle • Paper tray • An...
Page 141 - Diagnosing Problems
143 143 As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed. This chapter provides instructions for the f...
Page 142 - S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s; Checking Error Messages and Lights
144 1 4 4 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Checking Error Messages and Lights The control panel includes various lights and an LCD screen to indicate the status of the printer: Power light and button Pause/reset light and button Ink alert light Left arrow or paper source button Paperalert light Paper...
Page 143 - Message
145 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 4 5 When your paper runs out, ink is low, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD screen, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash. The following table lists the messages in alphabetical order and includes an explanation and instructions fo...
Page 150 - Improving Print Quality; You can often improve print quality by doing the following:
152 1 5 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following: • Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 120 for instructions. • Align the print head. See page 125 for instructions. • When you send a print job, make sure your pri...
Page 151 - Problem
153 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 5 3 If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions in the following table. Problem Solution Your print has horizontal banding. ◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. (If you replace ink cartridges with the printer turned off, th...
Page 154 - Solving Operational Problems; Paper is loaded correctly.
156 1 5 6 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Solving Operational Problems If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check the following: • Paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that’s not controlled...
Page 155 - Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
157 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 5 7 Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems If your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below: Nothing prints. ◗ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the interface cable is securely plugged in. Then restart the printer and computer. ...
Page 157 - Solving Paper Problems; Media Type
159 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 5 9 Solving Paper Problems If paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: • For roll paper, try adjusting the Paper Suction setting. See page 58 for more information. You can also adjust this setting through you...
Page 158 - Clearing Paper Jams; When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a; PAPER; message on the LCD screen.
160 1 6 0 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Clearing Paper Jams When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD screen. Follow these steps to clear a roll paper jam: 1. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Hold both ends of the spindle and lift...
Page 159 - Open the printer cover, if necessary, and remove any other jammed
161 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 6 1 4. Open the printer cover, if necessary, and remove any other jammed paper. 5. Close the printer cover, if necessary. Press the P power button to turn the printer off and then back on. Follow these steps to clear a cut sheet paper jam: 1. Remove the output t...
Page 160 - Remove jammed paper from the front manual feeder.
162 1 6 2 | S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 3. If paper is jammed in the rear, remove the rear access panel by pulling it towards you as shown below. Remove the jammed paper and replace the rear access panel. 4. Remove jammed paper from the front manual feeder. 5. Open the printer cover and remove any...
Page 161 - Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver; Macintosh OS X; Windows 7; Uninstall a program; Windows XP; EPSON Printer Software
163 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s | 1 6 3 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver If you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for any reason, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Macintosh OS X 1. Select System Preferences , then select Print...
Page 163 - Operation
165 165 Clearing Stored Print Information Your Epson printer stores various print information for the last 10 jobs printed, such as print job name, computer name, date, time, number of prints, etc. If you wish to clear this information (for example, before selling your Epson printer to another party...
Page 164 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Dimensions and Weight; Roll Paper; Specification
166 1 6 6 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Dimensions and Weight Printer Interfaces • USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Safety Approvals Media Roll Paper Specification Description Height 26 inches (405 mm) Width 40 inches (863 mm) Depth 36 inches (766 mm) Weight (without consumables)...
Page 165 - S p e c i f i c a ti on s; Cut Sheets; Sizes; 7 lb bond up to 24 lb posterboard
167 S p e c i f i c a ti on s | 1 6 7 Cut Sheets Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantitie...
Page 166 - Ink Cartridges; Cartridge life
168 1 6 8 | S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Ink Cartridges Cartridge life : 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Temperature : Storage (uninstalled) –22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C); 1 month at 104 °F Storage (installed) –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C...
Page 167 - see; Index
169 169 A Accessories, 10Adding printer (Macintosh), 32 to 33Adobe Photoshop, 109 to 115Aligning print head, 125 to 126Always spool RAW datatype setting, 86 Auto Cut setting, 99 Windows, 71 Auto Rotate setting, Windows, 72 B Banding, 153Blank pages, 157Blurry prints, 155Bonjour printing, 32Borderles...
Page 168 - I n d e x; Deleting print jobs
170 1 7 0 | I n d e x Deleting print jobs Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 105Windows, 85 Depth of printer, 166Diagnosing problems, 143Dimensions of printer, 166Documentation, how to use, 9 E Electrical specifications, 165Energy consumption, 165Environmental specifications, 165ePlaten, 17Epson accessories,...