Epson 4000 - Stylus Pro Color Inkjet Printer Installation and operation manual

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EPSON STYLUS PRO
EPSON STYLUS PRO 4000 4000
Product Reference Guide 1.0
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Advanced Desktop Printer Technology
Advanced Desktop Printer Technology
For Professionals
For Professionals

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Product Positioning
“In 1996, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 Epson Stylus Color 3000 represented the
ultimate desktop color printer for creative professionals.”
“In 2003, the all new Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 builds on this
strategy, but takes the image quality, ink technology,
and print speed to a new level.”
“The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 incorporates all of our latest ink,
print head, and printer engine technologies, ensuring your
creative vision will be produced without compromise.”

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EPSON STYLUS PRO 4000 4000
Completely New
Print Engine Design
17”Wide

Professional Media Handling
Professional Media Handling
Prints on virtually any media type in
roll or cut sheet up to 17”wide
High Performance Print Engine
High Performance Print Engine
Now up to twice as fast as our previous
Epson Stylus Pro model line!
17”Wide
7-Color Epson UltraChrome
7-Color Epson UltraChrome™
™Ink
Ink
with 8-Channel Print Head Technology
with 8-Channel Print Head Technology
Includes both Matte and Photo Black Inks for
Automatic Switching Between Black Modes
True 2880 x 1440 dpi Resolution
True 2880 x 1440 dpi Resolution
With variable droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter
microscopic enlargement shown above
Up to 1.9
Times Faster!

Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
8 individual ink cartridges available in
110ml or 220ml sizes
Auto Head Alignment
Auto Head Alignment
& Nozzle Check Technology
& Nozzle Check Technology
Built-in white beam sensor precisely aligns
and checks all color channels automatically
Professional Level ICC Profiles
Professional Level ICC Profiles
All new RGB ICC profiles for extremely
accurate color out of the box
17”Wide
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
With backlight display and ink level indicators
17”Wide

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Print Head Technology for the Future
‰All New 8-Channel Print Head Technology
–Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
–1-inch wide high-performance print head
–180 nozzles per channel x 8
–Two configurable ink modes –Photographic or Dual CMYK
Two Configurable Ink Modes
Depending upon media type and print application, user can switch back and
forth between two different ink modes:
Ink Mode Ink Configuration Ideal Print Application
Photographic Photo, Fine Art, Graphics, Proofing,
GIS, CAD, or any print application
Dual CMYK CAD, GIS, or any plain paper printing
7-Color Photographic Mode or
4-Color Dual CMYK Mode
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The 7-Color Photographic Ink Mode is about 1.9 times faster than previous Epson Stylus Pro models.
While the Dual CMYK Ink Mode is about 98% faster than the Photographic Ink Mode!

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Print Head Technology for the Future
‰Maximum Resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
–Incredibly sharp text and line art rivaling a final printing press
–Extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
‰Variable Droplet Micro Piezo®DX3™Technology
–Produces variable sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter
–Greatly decreases print times while optimizing photographic quality
–Proprietary DX3 ASIC technology controls the printing process resulting in
consistent image quality and color output from print to print
‰Automatic Head Alignment Technology
–Built-in white beam sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments
of all color channels automatically
–Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes
‰Auto Nozzle Check Technology
–Built-in white beam sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically
cleans print head if any problems are found –even partially clogged nozzles!

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Epson UltraChrome Ink Technology
‰7-Color Pigmented Inking System with Built-in Matte Black
–Depending upon media type being used, printer automatically switches
between Photo Black and Matte Black Ink modes to optimize black ink density
–Extremely wide color gamut for the most demanding color requirements
–No perceivable short-term color shift for stable prints immediately after printing
–Excellent water and lightfastness
‰Exclusive Light Black Ink for Superior Photographic Reproduction
–Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating color casts
–Dramatically improves the midtones and highlights for smoother transitions
–Reduces the metamerism effect of basic pigment ink chemistry
–Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™and ICM™workflows
Award-winning
Pigmented Ink Technology
Available only when using the Photographic Ink Mode (7-Color Ink Configuration)

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Epson UltraChrome Ink Technology
Two Built-in Black Ink Modes –Photo Black & Matte Black
Depending upon the media type being used, printer will automatically switch between
Photo Black and Matte Black Ink modes to optimize black ink density for your specific
media type. By optimizing the black ink density, optimal print quality can be achieved.
‰Epson Photo Black Ink Technology
–Epson’s patented Microcrystal Encapsulation Technology encapsulates an acrylic
resin around the pigmented ink particle. This allows for optimal image quality on
coated ink jet and other photographic medias such as Epson Premium Luster,
Premium Glossy, and Premium Semimatte Photo Papers.
–Depending upon the media type, you can achieve a black D-Max up to 2.0
‰Epson Matte Black Ink Technology
–Matte Black ink is a pigmented black ink that does not use our acrylic resin
encapsulated technology and is optimized for plain paper or matte media types
such as Epson Enhanced Matte, UltraSmooth Fine Art, Somerset Velvet, etc.
–Depending upon the media type, you can achieve a black D-Max up to 1.69
Photo Black can be used for ALL media types, but some plain paper or fine art media will benefit greatly by using the Matte Black Ink Technology

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Epson UltraChrome Ink Technology
Epson UltraChrome Matte Black Ink Technology is superior to
standard dye based inks for plain or matte type paper printing
Epson Photo Black Ink can be used for ALL media types, but some plain paper or fine art media will benefit greatly by using the Matte Black Ink Technology
Standard Dye
Black Inks
Epson Matte
Black Inks
‰Higher Optical Density
‰Sharper Text & Line Art
Benefits
‰Less Bleeding
‰Superior Printing on
recycled media types
Optical Density = 1.3 Optical Density = 1.69
(plain recycled Paper) (plain recycled Paper)

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Epson UltraChrome Ink Technology
‰Wilhelm Imaging, Inc. lightfastness ratings for prints displayed under
non-UV or UV coated glass.
Epson Media Type Color Ratings B & W Ratings
Non-UV | UV Non-UV | UV
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 85 | >100 years 135 | >150 years
Premium Luster Photo Paper (Roll) 71 | >100 years 80 | >100 years
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) 67 | >100 years 76 | >100 years
UltraSmooth Fine Art > 75 | >100 years > 100 | >100 years
Somerset Velvet for Epson (Roll & Sheet) 62 | >100 years 90 | >100 years
Enhanced Matte Paper 64 | >100 years > 150 | >150 years
Epson Canvas w/PremierArt™Spray 82 | >100 years > 130 | >130 years
Lightfast Ratings
For Professionals
Lightfastness data by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. For more information visit http://www.wilhelm-research.com/
Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media,
printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display
all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.

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Epson UltraChrome Ink Technology
‰Professional Level Black and White Photographic Printing
–Produces a truly consistent image with little color crossover or colorcasts
–Reduced metamerism when printing a 7-color black and white print
–Depending upon media, produces a black D-max up to 2.0
–Produces sellable quality neutral or toned black and white prints
“Epson UltraChrome Ink provides me
with the missing link for producing black & white prints.”
– Mac Holbert, NASH Editions
Neutral Gray
Neutral Gray
Sepia
Sepia
Cool Gray
Cool Gray
Warm Gray
Warm Gray
Available only when using the Photographic Ink Mode (7-Color Ink Configuration)

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Advanced 17-inch Wide Print Engine
‰Professional Media Handling
–Prints on virtually any media type in roll or cut sheet up to 17-inch wide
–Built-in high-capacity paper tray handling up to 250 sheets of plain letter sized
paper or up to 50 sheets of photographic media at 17” x 22”
–Can print on both sides of the media without damaging the previously printed side
–User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media cores
–Four built-in media paths including roll feed, cut-sheet tray, front-top manual feed,
and a straight-through front manual feed handling weights up to 1.5mm thick
–Built-in automatic media cutter
‰True BorderFree™Printing
–Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll based media,
while automatically cutting top and bottom edges to produce
a full-bleed print on all four sides
–Fully trims your finished prints more accurately and safely than by hand
Unsurpassed
Media Flexibility

Unsurpassed Media Flexibility
Up to Four
Built-in Media Paths
Up to 17”x 22” Cut Sheet
High-Capacity Paper Tray
Up to 250 sheets of plain paper
Up to 150 sheets of photo media
Handles media up to 250 g/m2
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Up to 17-inch Wide Roll
Auto-loading roll media
Handles both 2”and 3” cores
Up to 132 feet of media
Handles media up to 250 g/m2
2Up to 17-inch Wide Cut Sheet
Auto-loading single sheet feeder
Top loading with paper guide
Handles media up to 0.7mm
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Up to 17-inch Wide Cut Sheet
Single sheet feeder
Front or Rear Manual-loading
Straight-through media path
Handles media up to 1.5mm
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‰Produces a Full 16”x 20”on 17”x 22”
Cut Sheet Media
–Allows for enough room around the
16”x 20”image for matting and framing
–This maximizes the entire 16” x 20”print
rather than needing to bleed into the
image area for matting or mounting
–Cut sheet media always comes out flat
versus roll based media - no curl!
–The high capacity paper tray can
accommodate up to 50 sheets of
17”x 22”photographic media at once
–You can also produce full bleed 8”x 10”,
8”x 12”,11”x 14”,16”x 20”, and even
up to 17” by any length using roll media
The Benefit of 17”x 22”Cut Sheet
Professional Photography
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16”
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17”x 22”Cut Sheet
for Professional 16” x 20”Prints
Unique
Photograph ©2003 Douglas Dubler3Photography

The Benefit of 17”x 22”Cut Sheet
Professional Photography
16”
20”16” x 20”
Photo Printer
The Ultimate
Photograph ©2003 Douglas Dubler3Photography

The Benefit of 17”x 22”Cut Sheet
Graphic Design | Pre Press Proofing
17”
22”
17”
11”
Room a
Creative
All the
Professional
Needs
On the
Desktop!

The Benefit of 17”x 22”Cut Sheet
GIS Mapping | CAD
17”
22”
Ultimate
US C-Size
The
Photographic
Printer
On the
Desktop!

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Newest Epson Professional Media Additions
Epson Media Type Epson Part No. Media Size
Premium Luster Photo Paper (250) S041737 16”x 100’Roll
Premium Luster Photo Paper (250) TBD117”x 22”Sheets
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) S041738 16”x 100’Roll
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) TBD117”x 22”Sheets
Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte S041724 17”x 100’Roll
Enhanced Matte Paper S041725 17”x 100’Roll
Enhanced Matte Paper TBD117”x 22”Sheets
SingleWeight Matte Paper S041746 17”x 132’Roll
SingleWeight Matte Paper S041759 17”x 22”x 100 Sheets
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper (250) SP91205 17”x 50’Roll
PremierArt™Water Res. Canvas for Epson SP91221 17”x 40’Roll
Media Options
For Professionals
Check with your local Epson Reseller for the latest pricing and availability on the complete line of Epson Professional Media
1Expected to ship Q1 2004.

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Advanced 17-inch Wide Print Engine
‰Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
–Eight 110ml or 220ml ink cartridges with automatic tracking of key data points
such as ink levels, ink type and usage rates, for accurate production cost estimates
–Greatly increases productivity by replacing ink cartridges on the fly, even during the
middle of a print job, with no loss in image quality or production time
–Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to further optimize
ink usage
High-Capacity Inks
for Low Printer Maintenance