Epson Stylus Pro 4800 User Manual

Epson Stylus® Pro 4800
PRINTER GUIDE
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these Epson printers. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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, Epson Stylus, Epson ESC/P, and MicroWeave...

3 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...

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Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Options and Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Where To Get Help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Macintosh System Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows System Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Safety...

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Using Roll Paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Roll Paper Guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Placing the Paper in the Printer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Removing Paper from the Spindle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Switching Between 2-Inch...

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5  Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Checking Printer Status and Part Life    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Printing Status Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Viewing Status Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Running a Power Cleaning Cycle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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A  Specifications
Environmental   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electrical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Printer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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This Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using 
your printer, 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 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of procedures for 
daily use and printer maintenance—loading paper, replacing ink 
cartridges and other components, checking...

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Options and Accessories 
Your Epson Stylus® Pro 4800 offers these optional upgrades and accessories:
* See Appendix A for details.
In addition, you can order these user-replaceable items: 
* See page 121 for details.
** Replaces the blade for the printer’s built-in cutter (see page 118).
You can purchase genuine Epson® ink and paper from an authorized Epson 
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 
In the U.S., you can also purchase online at...