Epson Stylus Pro 4450 User Manual

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Setup Guide
Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assembling the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Loading Roll Paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Cut-Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Printer with Your Computer . . . . 11
Installing the Printer Driver and Software. . . . . . . 12
Using the Online User’s Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
 
						

							Printer Parts
Front view
Rear view
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Paper lever
Top cover
Control panel
Roll paper support
Maintenance tank
Paper tray cover
Paper tray
Front manual feed slot
Ink compartment Ink lever
Ink cartridge slot Roll paper cover
Rear manual 
feed slot
Rear cover
Knobs
AC inlet
USB interface connector
Network interface connector
 
						

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Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your 
printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and 
instructions marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid 
bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to 
your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips 
on the operation of your printer.
When choosing a place for this 
product
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that 
is larger than this product. This product 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, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where the 
plug can be easily unplugged.
❏If you use a stand, the stand must be able to 
support at least 50 kg (110.3 lb).
When setting up this product
❏Use only the type of power source indicated 
on this product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this 
product. Use of another cord may result in fire 
or electric shock.
❏This product’s power cord is designed for use 
with this product 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 this product, 
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 this 
product’s cabinet.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord 
set or consult a qualified electrician. If there 
are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace 
them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or 
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; 
otherwise you may damage this product.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take 
care not to spill liquid on this product.
❏Do not attempt to service this product 
yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has 
entered this product; this product has been 
dropped or the cabinet damaged; this product 
does not operate normally or exhibits a 
distinct change in performance.
40 cm 
or more
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or more35 cm 
or more15 cm 
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When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of 
children and do not drink their contents.
❏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 an ink cartridge well before installing it 
for best results. 
cCaution:
Do not shake cartridges (that have been 
installed previously) with too much force.
❏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 the ink cartridges or try to 
refill them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the ink supply port or its 
surrounding area and the green IC chip on the 
side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect 
normal operation and printing.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Assembling the Printer
Checking the contents
Make sure that all of the items shown are included, 
and are not damaged.
Note:
❏The contents in the printer box vary by location.
❏There are 4 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro 
4450 and 8 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro 
4880/4880C.
Printer
Ink cartridges
Power cord Roll paper spindle and gray attachments for 
roll paper with 3-inch corePaper tray
Black ink conversion kit 
(for EPSON Stylus Pro 4880/4880C only)
 
						

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Removing the protective materials
To prevent damage during shipping, your printer 
is packed with several pieces of protective 
material. Remove the protective material from 
your printer before using it. Open the top cover, 
loosen the two screws, and then pull out the 
carriage fixed board. 
You also need to unlock the print head, by pulling 
the green tab on the left side of the print head.
cCaution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted 
below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged.
Setting Up the Printer
Connecting the power cord
1. Check the label on the back of the printer to 
make sure the voltage required by the printer 
matches that of the wall outlet. Also, make 
sure that you have the correct power cord for 
your power source.
cCaution:
It is not possible to change the printer’s 
voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet 
voltage do not match, do not plug in the 
power cord, and contact your dealer for 
assistance.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the 
back of the printer.
3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 
wall outlet.
cCaution:
Do not use an outlet that is controlled by an 
automatic timer or a wall switch; otherwise, 
accidental shut down or damage to your 
printer may occur.
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Installing the paper tray
Insert the paper tray in the slots at the front of the 
printer.
Installing the ink cartridges
wWarning:
The ink cartridges are self-contained units. 
Under ordinary use, ink does not leak from the 
cartridges. If ink does get on your hands, wash 
them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets 
into your eyes, flush them immediately with 
water.
Note:
❏The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are 
partly used during the initial setup. In order to 
produce high-quality prints, the print head in your 
printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off 
process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore 
these cartridges print fewer pages compared to 
subsequent ink cartridges.
❏Initial ink charging requires approximately 
8 minutes.
❏Each slot can hold a particular color of ink. Be sure 
to install the ink cartridges in the correct slots 
according to the ink mode you choose.
❏The following illustration uses EPSON Stylus Pro 
4880/4880C. Slot # 5 to 8 are not available on 
EPSON Stylus Pro 4450.❏The right ink compartment of EPSON Stylus Pro 
4450 cannot be opened. Do not press the cover too 
hard; otherwise, you may break it.
1. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power 
button. After a short time NO INK CRTG appears 
on the LCD panel.
2. Open the ink compartment cover(s) by 
pushing it. 
No. EPSON Stylus Pro 
4880/4880CEPSON Stylus Pro 4450
#1 Matte Black or 
Photo BlackMatte Black
#2 Cyan Cyan
#3 Vivid Magenta Magenta
#4 Yellow Yellow
#5 Light Black -
#6 Light Cyan -
#7 Vivid Light Magenta -
#8 Light Light Black -
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3. Raise the ink levers.
4. Remove the package from an ink cartridge, 
and then shake the ink cartridge well for best 
results. 
5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark 
facing up and pointing to the rear of the 
printer, and then insert it in the slot.
6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to install the other ink 
cartridges.7. After inserting all ink cartridges in their 
corresponding slot, lower the ink levers. The 
printer starts initial ink charging.
8. After approximately two minutes, ink lever 
messages appear on the LCD panel. Raise or 
lower the ink levers accordingly until READY 
appears on the LCD panel, which indicates 
initial ink charging is completed. 
cCaution:
Never perform the following tasks while the 
Pause light is flashing; otherwise, damage 
may occur.
❏Turn off the printer.
❏Open the top cover.
❏Remove the rear cover.
❏Move the paper lever to the released 
position. 
❏Remove the ink cartridges.
❏Remove the maintenance tank.
❏Unplug the power cord.
9. Close the ink compartment cover(s).
Note:
If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not 
close the ink compartment cover(s).
 
						

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Loading Roll Paper
Attaching the roll paper to the 
spindle
When installing the roll paper onto the spindle, 
follow the steps below. 
1. Slide the movable flange off the end of the 
spindle.
2. When attaching roll paper with a 3-inch core, 
keep the gray attachments attached.
When attaching the roll paper with a 2-inch 
core, remove the gray attachments from the 
flange.
Note:
Keep the gray attachments in a safe place for future 
use.
3. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that it 
does not unwind. Slide the roll paper onto the 
spindle and onto the flange until it fixes into 
place.
Note:
Do not stand the spindle when attaching the roll 
paper. It may cause slant paper feeding.4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1) 
onto the spindle and into the end of the roll 
paper until it fixes into place.
Attaching roll paper to the printer
To attach roll paper to the printer, follow the steps 
below. 
1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Make sure that the movable flange is fixed into 
the end of the roll paper properly.
3. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the black 
movable flange is on the left side. Then place 
the spindle in the groove located on the top of 
the printer.
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4. Move the paper lever to the released position.
5. Hold the both sides of the paper, and load the 
paper in the paper insertion slot. 
6. Pull the paper until it hangs down over the 
paper tray.
Note:
If thin paper is loaded, press the Paper Feed  
button to decrease the value of paper suction. If 
thick and curled paper is loaded, press the Paper 
Feed   button to increase the value of paper 
suction.7. Hold both the fixed and movable flanges, and 
rewind the paper to the line marked with an 
arrow mark.
8. Move the paper lever to the secured position. 
The printer automatically feeds the paper to 
the printing position.
9. Close the roll paper cover.
10. Raise the roll paper support.
 
						

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11. Extend the paper tray and the paper tray cover 
according to the paper length to be used for 
printing.
12. Press the Paper Source   button to select Roll 
Auto Cut On   on the LCD panel.
cCaution:
Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long 
period of time; its quality will deteriorate. We 
recommend that you remove the paper from the 
printer after printing.
Loading Cut-Sheet Paper
To load cut-sheet paper in the paper tray, follow 
the steps below.
Note:
This section describes loading cut-sheet paper smaller 
than A3 size. If you want to load A3 or a larger paper, 
or if you want to know the details of paper handling, see 
Paper Handling in the User’s Guide included on the 
Printer Software CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
1. Make sure the printer is on and in the READY 
state.
2. Press the Paper Source   button to select 
Sheet 
 on the LCD panel.
3. Lift up the paper tray cover, and then pull the 
paper guide roller up.
4. Raise the paper guide, and then slide the edge 
guide to the left slightly wider than the width 
of your paper.