Ericsson STYLUS PRO 4900 User Manual

Epson Stylus® Pro 4900USER’S GUIDE

1212 | IntroductionOptions and AccessoriesYour Epson Stylus Pro 4900® offers these optional upgrades and accessories:In addition, you can order these

102102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshChoosing Advanced Black and White Photo SettingsThe Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you t

103Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 1034. Select Advanced Color Management from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:5. Choose the setti

104104 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh• Max Optical Density: Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print

105Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 105Managing Print JobsAfter you click Print, you can monitor the progress of your print job. Follow the

106106 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshSelecting the Correct Media Type SettingThe following table lists the settings designed to produce t

107Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 107Premium Canvas Matte Premium Canvas MatteVelvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art PaperWatercolor Paper

108108 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh

109109For the most precise color in your prints, you can use profiles designed specifically for your printer model and paper type. Basic profiles are

110110 | Managing Color With ProfilesYou see this window:3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North America Prepress 2 from the Settings menu to set Ad

111Managing Color With Profiles | 1116. Select File, then click Print or Print with Preview.7. Click More Options or Show More Options, then select Co

13Introduction | 13Where To Get HelpEpson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional

112112 | Managing Color With ProfilesSelecting Print Settings and Printing1. Click the Print button, select Epson Stylus Pro 4900 and select Printer S

113Managing Color With Profiles | 113Windows Printing With a Color ProfileFirst you set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a

114114 | Managing Color With Profiles5. When your image appears, evaluate the color balance and contrast. If they need improvement, select Image >

115Managing Color With Profiles | 11510. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you’ll use.11. For the Inte

116116 | Managing Color With Profiles

117117The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 requires little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the following routine procedures:• Che

118118 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterPrinting Status InformationThe status check sheet shows some of the current default settings, the pag

119Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 119Checking Printer Status From the Printer DriverThe Epson Status Monitor utility installed with your p

120120 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChecking and Cleaning the Print HeadIf your printed image shows a color shift or horizontal lines, yo

121Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1213. Select the Nozzle Check icon and follow the instructions on the screen.4. After the pattern is pri

1414 | IntroductionMacintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh® syste

122122 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChecking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control PanelYou can print a nozzle check from the con

123Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 123Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print HeadPrior to a print job, the printer automatically che

124124 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer4. Press d to select AUTO NOZZLE CHECK, then press OK to start checking the nozzles.The LCD screen wi

125Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1254. When cleaning is finished and the P power light stops flashing, print the nozzle check again to co

126126 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer7. Press r, then press OK to start the alignment process.Each head alignment takes about 7 minutes. T

127Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 127When the red B Ink Check light is flashing and INK LOW appears on the LCD screen, the indicated cartr

128128 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer2. Press the ink compartment cover to open it.3. Press in the cartridge you want to replace. The cart

129Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1295. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it from its package. Gently sh

130130 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterChanging the Black Ink CartridgeYou can use either Matte Black or Photo Black for printing. Both cart

131Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 131The printer will now automatically change the black ink depending on your media type selection.Changi

15Introduction | 15Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment s

132132 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer•To change the language on the LCD screen, press d to highlight LANGUAGE, then press r. Press d until

133Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 133Replacing the Paper CutterIf you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter may need

134134 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the front cover in place, then remo

135Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 1355. Loosen the screw holding the cutter in place, then carefully remove the cutter from the printer.6.

136136 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer2. Align the cutter cover, then press it in until it clicks into place.3. Replace the front cover.4.

137Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 137Replacing the Maintenance TanksThe maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system duri

138138 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterReplacing the Ink Maintenance Tank1. Open the right ink cartridge cover.2. Pull out the maintenance t

139Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 139Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank1. Remove the output tray.2. Release the tank lock.3. Pull o

140140 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank and dispose of it carefully.5. I

141Maintaining and Transporting the Printer | 141Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a yea

1616 | Introduction•Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control syste

142142 | Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterPreparing the Printer for Shipment1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.2. Remove the fol

143143As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or che

144144 | Solving ProblemsChecking Error Messages and LightsThe control panel includes various lights and an LCD screen to indicate the status of the p

145Solving Problems | 145When your paper runs out, ink is low, or a problem occurs, a message appears on the LCD screen, and the lights on the control

146146 | Solving ProblemsCLEANING ERRORAUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING FAILEDRETRY?YESNOHead cleaning did not clear the nozzles.Press to clear the error and

147Solving Problems | 147INK CARTRIDGE ALERTNON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE! QUALITY OF NON-GENUINE INK MAY VARY.NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMU

148148 | Solving ProblemsMAINTENANCE BOX 2 ERRORREPLACE MAINTENANCE BOX 2The Borderfree maintenance tank is not installed correctly or needs to be rep

149Solving Problems | 149NOZZLE CLOG DETECTEDNOT ENOUGH EMPTY SPACE IN MAINT BOX 1CONTINUE CLEANING?YES (RECOMMENDED)NOThere is not enough space in th

150150 | Solving ProblemsPAPER LOAD ERRORPRESS THE BUTTON AND REMOVE THE JAMMED PAPERPaper has jammed in the printer.Press the button and remove t

151Solving Problems | 151PAPER SKEWLOAD PAPER PROPERLYPaper is not loaded straight. Press the button and make sure the paper is loaded straight.PAPE

17Introduction | 17For California customers only:The lithium batteries in this product containPerchlorate Material - special handling may apply,See ww

152152 | Solving ProblemsImproving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:• Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. Se

153Solving Problems | 153If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions in the following table.Problem Solution Your print has horizontal bandin

154154 | Solving ProblemsYour print is grainy, or has misregistration or ghosting.◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. (

155Solving Problems | 155Your print has gaps or appears faint.◗ Check the expiration date printed on each of the ink cartridges. If the cartridge is t

156156 | Solving ProblemsSolving Operational ProblemsIf you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if nothing prints, check

157Solving Problems | 157Solving Miscellaneous Printing ProblemsIf your printouts are not what you expected, try the suggestions below:Nothing prints.

158158 | Solving ProblemsA ruled line on your print appears to shift.◗ Align the print head as described on page 125.◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning

159Solving Problems | 159Solving Paper ProblemsIf paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions:• For

160160 | Solving ProblemsClearing Paper JamsWhen paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the LCD screen.Fo

161Solving Problems | 1614. Open the printer cover, if necessary, and remove any other jammed paper.5. Close the printer cover, if necessary. Press th

1818 | IntroductionPrinter PartsFrontBackFront coverPaper cassetteRoll paper coverCartridge cover (left)Output trayBorderfree maintenance tankPaper ej

162162 | Solving Problems3. If paper is jammed in the rear, remove the rear access panel by pulling it towards you as shown below. Remove the jammed p

163Solving Problems | 163Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer DriverIf you need to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver software for a

164164 | Solving Problems

165165Clearing Stored Print InformationYour Epson printer stores various print information for the last 10 jobs printed, such as print job name, compu

166166 | SpecificationsDimensions and WeightPrinter Interfaces• USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)• Ethernet 10/100 BaseTSafety ApprovalsMediaRoll PaperSpec

167Specifications | 167Cut SheetsSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cann

168168 | SpecificationsInk CartridgesCartridge life: 2 years from production date if unopened; within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C)

169169AAccessories, 10Adding printer (Macintosh), 32 to 33Adobe Photoshop, 109 to 115Aligning print head, 125 to 126Always spool RAW datatype setting,

170170 | IndexDeleting print jobsMac OS X 10.6 & 10.5, 105Windows, 85Depth of printer, 166Diagnosing problems, 143Dimensions of printer, 166Docume

171Index | 171Lights, control panel, 17, 144MMac OS Xcolor management, 109 to 112system requirements, 12uninstalling software, 163Mac OS X 10.6 &

19Introduction | 19Control PanelLCD ScreenLCD screenPower light and buttonPause/reset light and buttonInk alert lightLeft arrow or paper source button

172172 | IndexPaperattaching to spindle, 50configuration settings, 76 to 79, 97 to 98, 155custom settings, 57 to 59custom size, 62, 70, 74, 91 to 94cu

173Index | 173Printercable, 11, 12checking status, 85 to 88, 120cleaning, 141default settings, restoring, 131 to 132dimensions, 166maintaining, 117 to

174174 | IndexRoll paperattaching to spindle, 50cannot be cut, 158cutting manually, 55 to 56loading, 49, 53Mac OS X 10.6 & 10.5 settings, 98 to 99

175Index | 175Windowsadding network port, 31 to 32basic print options, 63 to 65borderless printing, 62, 69 to 74canceling print jobs, 85checking print

176Index | 176

2020 | Introduction

2121This chapter includes the following information:• Unpacking and connecting the Epson Stylus Pro 4900• Installing ink• Connecting to your computer

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2222 | Setting Up the Printer3. Remove all packing materials and tape from the output tray.4. Open the paper tray and top cover and remove all packing

23Setting Up the Printer | 236. Remove the tape from the back of the printer and connect the power cable.7. Press the P power button to turn on the pr

2424 | Setting Up the Printer3. Note the location of the slots corresponding to each cartridge.4. Hold each cartridge with the arrow pointing toward t

25Setting Up the Printer | 25After ink charging is completed, you need to load paper before READY will appear on the display. See page 37 for instruct

2626 | Setting Up the Printer4. Click Install.5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all the necessary software and manuals, place a link to

27Setting Up the Printer | 27Macintosh1. Make sure that your computer and printer are turned on and that the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is connected to the

2828 | Setting Up the PrinterConnecting to a NetworkMake sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect to a network switch or

29Setting Up the Printer | 295. Press OK. A checkmark appears next to SHOW to show that it’s selected.6. Press l to go back, then press d to highlight

3030 | Setting Up the Printer15. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” below to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. For Windo

31Setting Up the Printer | 313. Click Install.4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button.5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, the

FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursua

3232 | Setting Up the PrinterSee “Adding the Network Port” on page 33 to create a network port for your printer.Mac OS X1. Insert the Epson Epson Styl

33Setting Up the Printer | 33Adding the Network PortAfter installing the printer software on your computer, you need to add the network port. See the

3434 | Setting Up the Printer3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button.4. When the printer port wizard opens, click Next.5. Enter

35Setting Up the Printer | 352. Open Print & Fax.3. Click the + button to add a new printer.4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bon

3636 | Setting Up the PrinterDownloading and Updating the Firmware1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see the LFP Remote P

3737The 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, su

3838 | Handling Paper and Other MediaGuidelines for Using Epson MediaFollow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, when pr

39Handling Paper and Other Media | 39Cut Sheet Paper PathsIn addition to the paper cassette, two paper paths are available for manual feeding of speci

4040 | Handling Paper and Other Media•Hot Press Bright• Hot Press Natural• Watercolor Paper - Radiant White• UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper• Epson Velvet

41Handling Paper and Other Media | 41Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper cassette:1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the

4242 | Handling Paper and Other Media5. Slide open the paper cassette, lift it slightly and then pull it out.6. If your paper is size A3 or larger, ex

43Handling Paper and Other Media | 438. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.9. Load the sheets with

4444 | Handling Paper and Other Media11. Insert the paper cassette. Push it firmly into the printer.12. Replace the output tray and adjust its length

45Handling Paper and Other Media | 45Using the Front Manual Feed SlotIf you want to print on posterboard or other media 31 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm) t

4646 | Handling Paper and Other Media5. Push the paper under the gray feed rollers inside the printer.6. Align the edge of the paper with the mark on

47Handling Paper and Other Media | 477. Press the button. The printer automatically feeds the paper into printing position.8. Extend the output tray

4848 | Handling Paper and Other MediaUsing the Rear Manual Feed SlotYou may use the rear manual feed slot for thicker media types such as Velvet Fine

49Handling Paper and Other Media | 493. Adjust the edge guide according to the paper width.4. Align the sheet with the right edge of the slot and inse

5050 | Handling Paper and Other Media6. Extend the output tray and cover if necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure t

51Handling Paper and Other Media | 51•Choose if you’re printing on canvas or other heavy media. Media that is too thick may damage the cutter. Use o

5Contents | 5IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Options and Accessories. . . . .

5252 | Handling Paper and Other Media2. Remove the spacer by holding the outer edge and pulling straight off the spindle.Loading the Paper onto the Sp

53Handling Paper and Other Media | 53Placing the Paper in the PrinterFollow these steps to place the paper in the printer:1. Open the roll paper cover

5454 | Handling Paper and Other Media4. Insert the leading edge of the roll paper into the roll paper feeder until the message on the LCD screen promp

55Handling Paper and Other Media | 55Removing Paper from the SpindleIf you need to remove the paper roll from the spindle, follow these steps:1. Open

5656 | Handling Paper and Other MediaSwitching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll PaperYou can convert the spindle to accept roll paper with either a 2-in

57Handling Paper and Other Media | 573. If the paper is not positioned correctly, press the d or u buttons to match the cutting position on the paper

5858 | Handling Paper and Other MediaOptimizing the Settings for Your PaperWhen you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver aut

59Handling Paper and Other Media | 597. Press the Menu button, then press OK to print the paper thickness pattern. The printer prints a pattern simila

6060 | Handling Paper and Other Media12. When done, press the button.Selecting Custom Paper ConfigurationsOnce you have created a paper configuratio

6161Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs.ICC profiles are included, so you can use the

66 | ContentsUsing Cut Sheet Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . .

6262 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can s

63Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 63Choosing Basic Print OptionsBefore you print, you need to set basic printing properties. Make sure you h

6464 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows3. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to the paper you are printing on. See the table on page

65Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 65Use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level. Select from the following additional opti

6666 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windowsdifferent settings to determine which one is best for the media you’re using. For this media Select this

67Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 67Choosing Color Management OptionsThe printer driver offers several methods for managing the color in you

6868 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows4. Choose one of the following settings (if you select Color Controls or ICM, click the Advanced button

69Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 69• Off (No Color Adjustment) disables color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when you u

7070 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows2. For the Source setting, select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner). The Roll Paper (Banner) setting all

71Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 716. Click the Expansion button to select a borderless sizing option. Choose Auto Expand or Retain Size, t

7Contents | 74 Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Choosi

7272 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting if you want to operate the cutter manually, print m

73Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 732. For the Source setting, select the paper source you’re using (Paper Cassette or Manual Feed). 3. Clic

7474 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsIf the size of your paper is not listed, you can create a custom paper size. Select User Defined. You se

75Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 75Choosing Page Layout OptionsYou can print multiple copies, change the print orientation, reduce or enlar

7676 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows5. Click Print Bckg Color if you want to print color on the background of the page. Click the Color Sett

77Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 77• Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color manageme

7878 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows4. On the Main tab, select any other necessary setting for your paper in the Media Settings box. (See pa

79Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 796. Verify that your settings are correct, type a name for the custom media type, and click Save.7. After

8080 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows1. On the Main tab, Choose the Media Type setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer.2. Choose

81Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 814. You can adjust the following settings:• Color Toning: Allows you to add tone (hue) to your black and

88 | ContentsReplacing the Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Removing the Old Cutter . . . . . . .

8282 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSaving, Exporting, and Importing Custom SettingsYou can save groups of settings so you can reuse them fo

83Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 834. After saving your settings, you can do the following:• To use the setting group to print right away,

8484 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsEditing Printer Driver Settings1. Click the Utility tab, then select Menu Arrangement.2. Select the item

85Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 85Managing Print JobsYour printer comes with two utilities that let you check on your print jobs and cance

8686 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsOptimizing Print SpeedYou can use the Speed and Progress utility to improve printing speed.1. Click the

87Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows | 87• Page Rendering Mode speeds printing by rendering the entire page. Use this setting if print speed is e

8888 | Printing With Epson Drivers for WindowsSetting Monitoring PreferencesYou can choose when and how you want to be notified of problems, whether y

8989Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900 comes with drivers and utilities that let you print and manage print jobs.ICC profiles for ColorSync® are included, so

9090 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshSizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll PaperFor true borderless printing on roll paper, you can

91Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 91Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print OptionsYou can choose from several options for printing on cut she

1111This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, and replaci

9292 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.4. Click the Paper Size drop-down menu.• If you’re printi

93Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 93Also be sure to select roll paper options, as described on page 98.The following settings are availabl

9494 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh• Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size) prints your image on roll paper at the size you specify in you

95Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 958. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down menu. You see this screen:9. If you created a custom pap

9696 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh• Off (No Color Adjustment) to disable color management in the printer driver. Choose this mode when y

97Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 97Choosing Advanced Media Control OptionsFollow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and

9898 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh• Paper Thickness helps reduce vertical banding and creates a sharper image when printing on unusually

99Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 992. Choose one of the following Auto Cut Settings:•Off disables automatic cutting. Choose this setting

100100 | Printing With Epson Drivers for MacintoshControlling Borderless Image ExpansionTo control the amount of expansion when printing using a Paper

101Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 101Creating a Custom Preset and PrintingOnce you’ve made the correct settings for your print job, creat