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Epson STYLUS PRO PRO 4900 Quick Reference Manual
Epson STYLUS PRO PRO 4900 Quick Reference Manual

Epson STYLUS PRO PRO 4900 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Epson Stylus Pro 4900 ® QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Front Roll paper cover Spindle holders Front cover Cartridge cover (left) Paper cassette Output tray Borderfree maintenance tank Back Rear access panel Roll paper holder unit connector USB interface Edge guide Roll paper feeder Paper eject support Cartridge cover (right) Front manual feeder Network interface Airflow vents...
  • Page 3: Loading Roll Paper

    Loading Roll Paper 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 User’s Guide for details. Position the roll as shown, then slide it onto the spindle. The gray end should be on the right with the paper unwinding from the top. Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll. Open the roll paper cover. Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The black end of the spindle goes on the left.) Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the button on the control panel. Insert the leading edge of the roll paper into the roll paper feeder until the message on the LCD screen changes to “Press the button”.
  • Page 4: Removing Roll Paper

    Removing Roll Paper Open the roll paper cover. Press the button. The paper rewinds automatically. Note: Make sure the roll paper is rewound before removing the spindle. Hold both ends of the spindle and lift up from the spindle holder. Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette Make sure the printer is on. Lift the edge of the output tray to remove it. Slide open the paper cassette, lift it slightly and then pull it out. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle. Remove the roll paper from the spindle. Place the roll in its original package. If your paper size is A3 or larger, extend the paper cassette to match the size of the paper. Slide the edge guides outward. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the pages.
  • Page 5: Automatically Checking And Cleaning The Print Head

    Loading Paper in the Tray (continued) Load the sheets in the portrait orientation, short edge first, with the printable side face-down. Place the paper all the way back, against the right side of the tray. Don’t 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. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Configuring Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning 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...
  • Page 6: Aligning The Print Head

    Configuring Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning (continued) Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Make sure paper is loaded. button to display the Ink Menu. Press the until NOZZLE CHECK is selected, then Press press . to select AUTO NOZZLE CHECK, then Press press OK to start checking 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 “Nozzle clog was not detected” will appear on the LCD screen. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on. Load Epson Enhanced Matte paper. (You can also use Epson Doubleweight Matte or Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.)
  • Page 7: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    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. Checking Ink and Maintenance Tank Levels The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel. The numbers above the ink cartridge icons correspond to the 11 cartridge slots in the printer. Ink gauges for Maintenance 11 cartridges tank gauges listed below Replacing Ink Cartridges When one of the ink icons flashes, and INK LOW is displayed on the LCD screen, the cartridge is nearly expended. Check the LCD screen to see which cartridge is low, and make sure you have the correct replacement cartridge. Epson UltraChrome ®...
  • Page 8: Replacing The Paper Cutter

    Checking Ink Levels and Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued) Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it. Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it. Note: If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge or are trying to insert it into the wrong slot. Check the package and part number.
  • Page 9 Replacing Printer Parts (continued) Open the cutter cover. Loosen the screw holding the cutter in place, then carefully remove the cutter. Warning: The blade is sharp. Be careful when removing it. Insert the new cutter. Make sure the cutter pin goes into the hole. Tighten the screw using a cross-head screwdriver. Align the cutter cover, then press it in until it snaps into place. Replace the front cover. Note: If you are using the optional SpectroProofer, install it without replacing the front cover. Close the printer cover and ink cartridge covers. Replacing the Maintenance Tanks The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 has two maintenance tanks: Ink (part# T619000) and Borderfree (part# T619100).
  • Page 10: Control Panel Menus

    Control Panel Menus Control Panel Menus Boldface type indicates the default setting. Press the Menu button to access the menus. See theUser’s Guide for details. Menu Item PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE ROLL PAPER MARGIN PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER SKEW CHECK REFRESH MARGIN AUTO NOZZLE CHECK PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN CHANGE BLACK INK AUTO ROLL FEEDING INITIALIZE SETTINGS TEST PRINT STATUS SHEET...
  • Page 11: Head Alignment

    Control Panel Menus (continued) PAPER SETUP ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PPR SETUP ROLL PAPER LENGTH ROLL LENGTH ALERT PAPER TYPE CUSTOM PAPER PAPER TYPE PLATEN GAP THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJUST A PAPER FEED ADJUST B DRYING TIME PAPER SUCTION SET ROLL PAPER TENSION REMOVE SKEW HEAD ALIGNMENT...
  • Page 12: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help Service Access Telephone support Call (888) 377-6611. Make sure you have your Unit ID number. If you experience any difficulty with the toll-free number or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305. Internet Go to epson.com/support to download drivers and firmware, access product documentation and troubleshooting, and get technical advice through e-mail.
  • Page 13 Control Panel Lights and Buttons Paper alert light Ink alert light Power light Pause/reset light and button and button LCD screen Paper feed up button Paper release (ePlaten ® button Left arrow or paper Main Menu button source button Ink Menu button Paper cut button Paper feed down button Printed in USA...

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