Epson 4000 - Stylus Pro Color Inkjet Printer User manual

Loading Roll Paper
Loading Roll Paper
1Slide 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 Printer Guide for details.
2Position the roll as shown, then slide it onto
the spindle.
3Slide the black paper stop back onto the spindle
and insert it firmly into the end of the roll.
7Release the paper lever.
8Hold both sides of the paper and feed it into
the slot.
9Make sure the paper is aligned with the OTHER
mark and the vertical line next to the arrow. Then
return the paper lever to the secured position.
4Open the roll paper cover.
5Place the roll paper in the printer as shown. (The
gray end of the spindle goes on the right.)
6Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the
Paper Source button until the or icon
appears.
Caution: To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure
you don’t select when you’re using roll paper..
10 Raise the roll paper support on top of the
paper tray. Then close the roll paper cover.
Caution: To prevent creasing the paper, remove it
from the paper path and roll it up when you’re not
printing.
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OTHER mark
Vertical line

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5Load 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.
Loading Paper in the Tray
Loading Paper in the Tray
Make sure the printer is on and roll paper is not loaded
for printing.
Caution: Heavy media or very glossy media (such
as EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper) cannot be
used with the paper tray.
1Pull out the paper tray and cover.
2Lift up the paper tray cover.
6 Adjust the paper tray and edge guide according
to the paper size. For small sheets, raise the
paper guide and move it to the edge of the stack.
7Flip down the paper guide roller, then replace
the paper tray cover and adjust its length.
Note: Make sure the roll paper support is
not raised.
8 Press the Paper Source button until you see
the cut sheet icon.
3Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge
guide all the way to the left.
4Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap
it on a flat surface to even the pages.

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3Open the top cover.
4Insert the sheet face-up.
The front manual feed slot provides a straight-through
paper path for fine art paper, posterboard, or other
media 19 to 55 mil (0.5 to 1.5 mm) thick. Make sure
there is enough space behind the printer for feeding
the paper.
Note: Use the top manual feed slot for very
glossy media (such as EPSON Pemium Glossy
Photo Paper).
1Make sure the printer is turned on, then press
the Paper Source button until you see the
cut sheet icon.
2Release the paper lever.
5Push the sheet under the gray feed rollers,
and align the right edge with the vertical mark
on the right side of the tray cover.
6Close the top cover.
7 Return the paper lever to the secured position.
The printer grabs the paper and feeds it into
printing position.
8 Extend the paper tray and cover to support the
sheet as it comes out of the printer. Make sure the
roll paper support is not raised.
Loading Paper Manually
Loading Paper Manually
Align paper with
OTHER mark

Checking and Aligning the Print Head
Checking and Aligning the Print Head
If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you see
misregistration or “ghosting,” you need to align the print
head. First, you need to make sure the nozzles are clean.
Running a Nozzle Check and
Auto Cleaning
You can turn on Auto Cleaning at the same time you
check the print head nozzles. The printer prints the check
pattern, reads it, and automatically runs a cleaning cycle
if necessary. First, make sure paper is loaded in the tray.
1Go to the Utilities in your EPSON printer driver.
In Mac OS X, you’ll find it in the Epson Printer
Utility in the Applications folder.
2Click the Nozzle Check icon.
3Click Auto and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Note: You can also run a cleaning cycle by
pressing the Menu button and holding it for
more than 3 seconds.
Aligning the Print Head
After you check the print head and clean it if necessary,
follow these steps to align the print head:
1Make sure the printer is turned on. Then load
EPSON Enhanced Matte or Premium Luster
Photo Paper.
2Press the Menu button.
3Press the button to display HEAD
ALIGNMENT. Then press Menu. You see
PAPER THKNS.
4 Press the Menu button again so that *STD
appears on the display. This is the correct
thickness setting for most EPSON papers,
including Enhanced Matte paper.
5Press the Menu button to register the
value, then press the button to display
PAPER THKNS again.
6Press the button to display ALIGNMENT.
7Press the Menu button to display AUTO,
then press Menu again. You see UNI-D
(uni-directional). This is the type of
alignment to start with.
8 Press the Menu button again to start the
alignment process. Head alignment takes about
7 minutes.
Caution: Make sure you don’t open the top cover or
turn off the printer during the alignment process.
9When the uni-directional alignment is finished,
press the button until you see BI-D BLK.
Then press the Menu button again to start the
bi-directional black alignment.
10 When the bi-directional black alignment is
finished, press the button until you see
BI-D ALL. Then press the Menu button again.
11 When the final alignment is finished, press the
Pause button.
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Checking Ink Levels and 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
without any loss of print quality.
Checking Ink Levels
The easiest way to check ink levels is from the
control panel.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When the ink light flashes, one of the indicators is low,
and INK LOWis displayed on the LCD panel, the
corresponding cartridge is nearly empty. Make sure you
have the correct replacement cartridge.
You can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml
cartridges.
EPSON UltraChromeTM ink
110 ml 220 ml
Photo Black T543100 T544100
Cyan T543200 T544200
Magenta T543300 T544300
Yellow T543400 T544400
Light Cyan T543500 T544500
Light Magenta T543600 T544600
Light Black T543700 T544700
Matte Black T543800 T544800
When one of the indicators shows empty and INK OUT
is displayed on the LCD panel, the cartridge is empty. To
replace the cartridge, first make sure the printer is on.
1Press the ink compartment cover to open it.
2Raise the ink lever to the unlocked position.
3Remove the empty ink cartridge from the printer.
Warning: Do not shake the empty cartridge, or ink
may leak. If ink gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.
4Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct
color, and remove it from its package.
Gently shake the cartridge before installing it.
3 Magenta 5 Photo Black
(full) (empty)
1 Matte Black
2 Cyan 4 Yellow 6 Light Cyan 7 Light Magenta
8 Light Black

Replacing Printer Parts
Replacing Printer Parts
Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued)
Replacing Ink Cartridges (continued)
5Hold 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. Check the
package and product code. If the Ink light remains
on after installing the cartridge, try removing and
then reinserting it.
6Return the ink lever to its locked position.
7If you’re using 110 ml cartridges, close the ink
compartment cover. If you’re using 220 ml
cartridges, you’ll have to leave the cover open.
Replacing the Cutter Blade
If you notice that the paper isn’t cut cleanly, you may need
to replace the cutter blade (part # C12C815291). You can
check its status as described below:
1Press the Menu button on the printer, then press
until you see PRINTER STATUS.
2Press Menu, then press until you see
SERVICE LIFE.
3Press Menu, then press until you see CUTTER.
E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are
displayed, the cutter needs to be replaced.
Caution: Do not use the cutter for the
following media:
• Fine art paper (such as EPSON UltraSmooth,
Textured, or Velvet)
• Canvas
• Backlight film
• Vinyl
Follow these steps to replace the cutter:
1 Press the Menu button on the printer, then
press until you see MAINTENANCE.
2 Press the Menu button. You see
CUTTER REPL.
3 Press Menu to display EXEC, then press Menu
again. The print head moves to the cutter
replacement position.
4 Open the top cover.
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Replacing Printer Parts (continued)
Replacing Printer Parts (continued)
5Hold down the side pin, as shown, then turn the
latch to the right.
6Release the side pin and carefully remove the
cutter blade.
Replacing the Maintenance Tank
You need to replace the Maintenance Tank
(part # C12C890071) when you see MNT TNK FULL
or NEAR FULLon the LCD display. The ink light
also turns red.
1If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, remove the
four cartridges on the right. Close the ink
compartment cover.
2Pull out the maintenance tank as shown.
Caution: Do not tip the tank, or ink may spill out.
3Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with
the new tank.
7Insert the new cutter blade.
8Hold down its side pin and secure it with
the latch.
9Close the top cover. The carriage returns to the
home position and the cutter replacement is
complete.
4Insert the new tank.
5Replace any ink cartridges you removed.
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Error messages
For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide.
Control Panel Messages
Control Panel Messages
Message Light Explanation or response
READY Pause light off Printer is ready to print.
PRINTING Pause light flashing Printer is receiving data.
RESET All lights flash briefly Printer is resetting.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on Press the Pause button to continue.
PLEASE WAIT Pause light flashing Printer is initializing or performing maintenance. Wait
until READY appears.
PAUSE Pause light on Printer is paused. To resume printing, press the
Pause button.
CUTTING Printer is cutting the paper.
CHARGING INK Printer is charging the ink delivery system. Wait until
until READY appears.
Status messages
These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation.
Continue
Response
Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated
on LCD. See page 5.
Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated
on LCD. See page 5.
Make sure the right paper is loaded
and the paper source setting is the
same on the control panel and print
options.
Move the paper lever to the
secured position.
Make sure paper is loaded correctly
and the paper lever is secured. If
you’re using cut sheets, make sure
the paper is flat.
Replace the maintenance tank. See
page 7.
Explanation
Ink cartridge(s) are nearly
empty (printing continues).
Ink cartridge(s) are empty
(printing stops).
The paper source setting in
print options is different
from the control panel setting.
The paper lever is in the
released position.
The printer cannot detect
the paper.
The maintenance tank is full.
Light
Ink light flashing
Ink light on
Paper light on
Paper light on
Paper light on
Ink light on
Message
INK LOW
INK LOW
CHANGE PAPER
TYPE
LOAD PAPER
SET PAPER LEVER
RELOAD PAPER
MNT TNK FULL
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Where To Get Help
Where To Get Help
Control Panel Messages (continued)
Control Panel Messages (continued)
Error messages (continued)
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON UltraChrome is a trademark and EPSON Preferred is
a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
© 2004 by Epson America, Inc. 9/04
Service
Telephone support
World Wide Web
Support for non-EPSON RIP
Access
Call [phone]. Make sure
you have your Unit ID number.
If you experience any difficulty with the toll-free number or your Unit ID
number, call [phone].
Go to http: //support.epson.com to download drivers, access product
documentation and troubleshooting, and get technical advice
through e-mail.
Contact the RIP manufacturer.
Response
Release the paper lever. Remove
the paper tray if you’re printing on
cut sheets. Remove the jammed
paper. If necessary, open the top
cover or remove the rear cover.
Reload paper, making sure the
edges are straight.
Check to make sure the green tab
on the print head is pulled out
until it stops. If so, note the error
number, and turn the printer off
and then on. If the message
remains, contact EPSON.
Explanation
Paper has jammed in the
printer.
Paper was fed at an angle.
The print head is locked or
an error has occurred.
Light
Paper light flashing
Paper light flashing
All lights flashing
Message
PAPER JAM
PAPER NOT STRAIGHT
SERVICE REQ.
<error number>
Note your EPSON PreferredSM
Unit ID number here.
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EPSON Stylus®Pro 4000
Quick Reference Guide
Printed in USA
CPD-17010R1
Control Panel Lights and Buttons
Control Panel Lights and Buttons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Menu
3sec.
Menu button
Hold for 3 seconds to
clean the print head.
Up arrow button
Paper li ht
Down arrow button
Left arrow or Paper
Source button
Hold for 3 seconds
to cut roll paper after
printin .
Ink li ht
Pause li ht
and button
Hold for 3 seconds
to cancel a print job
or reset the printer.
Power button
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