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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000
PRINTER GUIDE
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sp4000Guide.book Page 2 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other prin
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sp4000Guide.book Page 3 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi
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sp4000Guide.book Page 5 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 5 Introduction 9 Contents Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Windows System Requirements . . . .
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sp4000Guide.book Page 6 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 6 | Contents 2 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh 43 Printing in Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Choosing Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Choosing C
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sp4000Guide.book Page 7 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM Contents | 7 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 93 Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Printing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Running a Power
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sp4000Guide.book Page 8 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 8 | Contents A Installing the Optional Print Server Card 133 Removing the Print Server Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 B Specifications 135 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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sp4000Guide.book Page 9 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 9 This Printer Guide provides important information on using your printer, Introduction selecting paper, 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 a problem. For additional information, see the following: • The Start Here sheet shows how to set up your printer and install the software. The video CD-ROM, Mastering
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sp4000Guide.book Page 10 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 10 | Introduction Tip: Check the EPSON Options and Accessories Pro Graphics web site at http://prographics.epson. ® Your EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 offers these optional upgrades and com for new accessories accessories: and options that may become available. Optional equipment and software Option Part number EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand C4000STAND ™ Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet ) Type-B Print Server C12C824052 (inte
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sp4000Guide.book Page 11 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM Introduction | 11 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, Tip: If you experience configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the SM difficulty with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM, toll-free line or your Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject Unit ID number, call to change without not
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sp4000Guide.book Page 12 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 12 | Introduction Caution: Using an For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” improperly shielded cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet cable—especially a long cable more than 10 feet ® long—may cause the For IEEE 1394 (FireWire ) connection: a shielded IEEE 1394 cable up printer to malfunction. to 10 feet long For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (described on
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sp4000Guide.book Page 13 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM Introduction | 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution
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sp4000Guide.book Page 14 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 14 | Introduction Do not store paper or other material on top of the printer. Doing so can interfere with the paper sensors. Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. If you use a stand, make sure it can support at least 110
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sp4000Guide.book Page 15 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM Introduction | 15 Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the equipment has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by t
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sp4000Guide.book Page 16 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 16 | Introduction 16
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sp4000Guide.book Page 17 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 17 The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 prints on a variety of media, including roll Chapter 1: paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, Handling such as posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the straight-through Paper and paper path. Other Media This chapter includes the following information: Selecting media for your printer Printing on EPSON media Using cut sheet paper Using roll paper L
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sp4000Guide.book Page 18 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 18 | Handling Paper and Other Media 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 print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton gloves. Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver software before you send you
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sp4000Guide.book Page 19 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM Handling Paper and Other Media | 19 Note: Check the EPSON EPSON papers, which are specially designed for the inks used in the printer, Pro Graphics web site ensure high-quality results. The following table lists the product codes for (http://prographics.epson. the EPSON cut sheet media available for your printer. com) or your authorized EPSON dealer for other EPSON cut sheet media media that may be Paper type Weight Thickness Size
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sp4000Guide.book Page 20 Friday, October 22, 2004 5:06 PM 20 | Handling Paper and Other Media Cut Sheet Paper Paths In addition to the paper tray, 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 tray Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Proofing Paper Semimatte Enhanced Matte Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Plain Paper Top m
