Epson Stylus Pro 4900 User manual

Epson Stylus®Pro 4900
USER’S GUIDE

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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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windows System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking and Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Directly to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring the Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing a Network Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding the Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Updating Your Printer Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Checking the Current Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Downloading and Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2 Handling Paper and Other Media
Selecting Media for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Guidelines for Using Epson Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Using Cut Sheet Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cut Sheet Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Front Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Roll Paper Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Removing and Installing the Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Placing the Paper in the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing Paper from the Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Creating Custom Paper Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3 Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Choosing Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Choosing Color Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Choosing Roll Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Choosing Page Layout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Choosing Paper Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Importing a Custom Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Editing Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using the Progress Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Optimizing Print Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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4 Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Choosing Advanced Media Control Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Choosing Roll Paper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Controlling Borderless Image Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Managing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5 Managing Color With Profiles
Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Selecting Print Settings and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Windows Printing With a Color Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Selecting Print Settings and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Alert Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Checking Printer Status and Part Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Printing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Viewing Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities. . . . . . . . . 120
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . 122
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . 123
Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Running Cleaning Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Replacing the Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Removing the Old Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Installing the New Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Replacing the Maintenance Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transporting or Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Preparing the Printer for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
7 Solving Problems
Diagnosing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Checking Error Messages and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Solving Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Solving Paper Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
A Specifications
Clearing Stored Print Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Safety Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
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This User’s Guide provides important information on setting up and using
your printer, loading paper, using the Epson printer drivers, 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 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for
daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink
cartridges and other components, cleaning and aligning the print head,
and using the printer’s menu system. Attach it to your printer for easy
reference.
•The on-screen Network Guide provides instructions for setting up and
using your printer on a network.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines as you use this book:
WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints on how to get the most out of your printer.
Introduction

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Options and Accessories
Your Epson Stylus Pro 4900®offers these optional upgrades and accessories:
In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items:
You can purchase optional equipment and genuine Epson ink and paper
from an Epson Professional Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, visit www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales), or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Optional equipment
Option Part number
SpectroProofer®17-inch SPECTRO17
SpectroProofer 17-inch with UV-cut filter SPECTRO17UV
One-year extended service plan EPP49B1
Two-year extended service plan EPP49B2
Tip: Check the Epson Pro
Imaging website at
www.proimaging.epson.
com for accessories and
options that are currently
available.
Consumables and user-replaceable parts
Part Part number
Replacement ink maintenance tank (see page 137) T619000
Replacement borderfree maintenance tank (see page 137) T619100
Replacement printer cutter blade (see page 133) C12C815351
Additional 2”/3” roll media spindle C12C811251
Ink cartridges See page 127 for
a complete list.

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Where To Get Help
Epson provides technical support and information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the
Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial [phone], 6 AM to
6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are
subject to change without notice.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is
included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that
came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and
proof of purchase.
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product
for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers, firmware,
and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson
with your questions.
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should meet these requirements:
•IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium®4, 2 GHz or higher processor
recommended
•Microsoft®Windows®7, Windows Vista®, WindowsXP Professional x32
Edition, WindowsXP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows XP
•At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)
•At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
•Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer
software
•For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port
and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B,
(printer), up to 10 feet long
•For Ethernet connection: Standard Ethernet 100Base-T/10Base-TX
•SVGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution
SM
Tip: If you experience
difficulty with the
toll-free line or your
Unit ID number, call the
Professional Imaging
support line at
[phone].
Caution: Using an
improperly shielded
cable—especially a cable
more than 10 feet (3 m)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
Note: USB 2.0 is
required to run the
printer at full speed.

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Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your Macintosh®system should meet these requirements:
•Mac OS®X 10.5.x or higher
•PowerPC®G5, Intel®, or higher processor
•At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)
•At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
•Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
printer software
•For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a
shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer),
up to 10 feet long
•For network connection: Standard Ethernet 100Base-T/10Base-TX
Caution: Using an
improperly shielded
cable—especially a cable
more than 10 feet (3 m)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
Note: USB 2.0 is
required to run the
printer at full speed.

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Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure
you use the equipment safely and effectively.
•The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 weighs about 115 lb (52 kg) without the ink
or paper. Make sure you have two people lift the printer.
•When setting up the printer, make sure you have enough space around
it, as shown below. You may need more space behind the printer if you
print on large sheets of heavy stock or posterboard.
•Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product.
The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
•Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also
keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources,
or air conditioners.
•Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
•Keep the printer away from dusty areas.
•Keep your entire computer system away from potential sources of
electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of
cordless telephones.
•Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily
unplugged.
•Use only the type of power source indicated on the label.
7 in (182 mm)
23 in (586 mm)
53 in (1349 mm)
21 in (533 mm)
6 in (150 mm)
46 in (1163 mm)
6 in (150 mm)
6 in (150 mm)

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•Connect the printer to a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using an
outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air control system that
regularly switches on and off.
•Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or timers.
•Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another
cord may result in fire or electric shock.
•The printer’s power cord is designed for use with the printer only. Using
it with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
•If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere
rating of devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s
ampere rating.
•Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case.
•Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges
during printing.
•Do not move the print head by hand unless instructed to do so by an
Epson service technician; otherwise you may damage the printer.
•Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on
the printer.
•Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
•Power down the printer from the control panel, unplug the printer, and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the
printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
•Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in the far
right (home) position.
Caution: Always turn
the printer off using the
Ppower button. When
you press this button,
POWER OFF appears on
the LCD screen and the
Ppower light flashes.
Do not unplug the printer
or turn off the power to
the printer until the panel
shuts off and the
Ppower light stops
flashing. This ensures
that the print head is
safely capped.

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For California customers only:
The lithium batteries in this product contain
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
•Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the
ink.
•Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
•If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If ink gets in
your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
•Shake ink cartridges before installing them for best results.
•Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge
carton.
•Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best
results.
•Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage
the print head.
•After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to
warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
•The IC chip on the ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge
information, which allows you to remove and reinsert it freely.
•If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area
from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product.
Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs
unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent ink from staining items that
the cartridge touches.
•Do not touch the ink supply port, its surrounding area, or the green IC
chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal
operation and printing.
Caution: Do not use too
much force when you
shake cartridges that
have been previously
installed.

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Printer Parts
Front
Back
Front cover
Paper
cassette
Roll paper
cover
Cartridge
cover (left)
Output tray
Borderfree
maintenance tank
Paper eject
support
Front manual
feeder Ink maintenance
tank
Cartridge
cover (right) Ink cartridges
Print head
Printer cover
Rear manual
feeder
Paper support
Spindle
holders
Edge guideRoll paper
feeder
Rear access
panel
Status lights
Roll paper
holder unit
connector
USB interface
Airflow
vents
Network
interface
AC inlet
Paper stop
(black)
Spindle
3-inch core adapters
Paper stop
(gray)
Borderless printing spacer

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Control Panel
LCD Screen
LCD screen
Power light and
button
Pause/reset
light and button
Ink alert
light
Left arrow or paper
source button
Paper alert
light
Main Menu button
Paper feed up
button
Paper feed down button
Paper cut
button
Ink menu button
Paper release
(ePlaten™) light and
button
Paper
source
Type of
black ink
Platen gap/Paper
number
Roll paper
counter
Maintenance
tank status
Ink cartridge
status
SpectroProofer
Roll paper
margin

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This chapter includes the following information:
•Unpacking and connecting the Epson Stylus Pro 4900
•Installing ink
•Connecting to your computer or network
•Configuring the printer for a network
•Installing the printer software for Windows or Macintosh
•Updating the printer firmware
Unpacking and Connecting the Printer
Follow these steps to unpack the printer and connect the power cord.
Before you begin, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the
printer.
1. Remove the tape from the front of the paper tray.
2. Lift the edge of the output tray to remove it.
Chapter 1:
Setting Up
the Printer
WARNING: The printer
weighs about 115 pounds
(52 kg) and should be lifted
by two people.

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3. Remove all packing materials and tape from the output tray.
4. Open the paper tray and top cover and remove all packing materials and
tape from inside the printer. Check carefully for all the tape inside and
outside the printer, then close the top cover. Save the box and packaging
in case you need to ship the printer.
5. Replace the paper tray and output tray.