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5. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the 
arrow pointing toward the printer, then insert it into its slot. Make sure 
you insert each cartridge in the correct slot.
6. After installing all 8 cartridges, lower the ink levers. The printer begins 
charging the ink delivery system and the  Pause light flashes.
7. When ink lever messages appear on the LCD, follow the instructions to 
raise or lower the ink levers.
8. When 
READY appears on the LCD display, charging is complete. Press 
the  Pause button as indicated and close the ink compartment covers. 
Caution: Charging takes 
about 8 minutes. Never 
turn off the printer, 
release the paper lever, or 
open the cover while the 
Pause light is flashing, or 
you may damage the 
printer.
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Connecting to Your System
You can use either USB or FireWire connections. Make sure your system has 
the appropriate port, and you have a standard, shielded cable 10 feet long or 
less.
1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.
2. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your 
computer. 
USB Cable FireWire Cable (included) 
FireWire port
USB port
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Connecting to the Network
If you plan to attach the printer to your network, you need the optional 
EpsonNet print server card. The EpsonNet print server is a 10/100 BaseTX 
Type B Ethernet interface card (part number C12C824052). 
You can purchase the print server card and other optional equipment and 
and supplies 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 www.epsonstore.com. 
In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or (800) 807-7766.
Make sure you have the correct cable for connecting the printer. To connect 
to a network hub, you need a standard RJ-45 “straight-through” network 
cable. To connect directly to your computer’s network interface, you need 
an RJ-45 crossover cable.
Before you install the print server, make sure you check the documentation 
included with the card for additional instructions. Then follow these steps to 
install the card:
1. Turn off your computer and printer. 
2. IMPORTANT: Unplug the printer from its electrical outlet. Not doing 
so may cause damage to the printer and the card. 
3. Disconnect any interface cables from the printer.
4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the 
optional interface cover. Then lift off the cover as shown:
Make sure you keep the screws in case you need to remove the card and 
replace the cover.
Caution: You must 
unplug the printer from 
the power outlet, or you 
may damage the printer 
and the card. 
Note: You need to 
remove the card when 
shipping the printer. See 
page 127. 
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5. Slide the card along the slots inside the compartment. Push it in firmly 
to fully insert the connector into the printer’s internal slot. 
6. Use the two screws included with the card to secure it.
7. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the card. Then connect the 
other end to your computer’s Ethernet port or hub.
8. Plug in the printer’s power cord.
Once the printer is connected to your network, you need to configure it. 
Turn on the printer and press the small black button on the back of the 
Ethernet card. Hold it down until the printer starts printing a series of status 
sheets. See the documentation that came with the print server for 
instructions on configuring it for your network. 
Installing the Software for Macintosh
Follow the steps below to install the software on a Macintosh. For Windows, 
see page 30.
1. Turn on your Macintosh and your printer. 
2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. If necessary, double-click the 
Epson CD-ROM to open its window.
Note: You can check for a 
newer version of your 
printer driver on the
Epson support site at 
www.support.epson.com.
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You see the Epson installer icon.
3. Double-click the 
Epson installer icon.
4. Double-click 
Install Printer Driver and Utilities. 
5. Enter your password and follow the on-screen instructions to install 
your software. 
6. Enter your password again and follow the on-screen instructions to 
install the EPSON LFP Remote Panel. 
7. Double-click 
Install Additional Color Profiles to install the profiles 
for your printer. 
8. Double-click 
Install Reference Guide and wait while the guide is 
installed. 
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9. Do one of the following:
If you are finished installing software, click Exit.

If you installed the optional EpsonNet print server card, 
double-click 
Install EpsonNet Config. Enter your password and 
follow the on-screen instructions. You can use EpsonNet Config to 
configure your printer for network use.
When you see the prompt, click 
Restart. 
Remove the printer software CD-ROM and follow the instructions below 
for Mac OS X 10.4 or on page 28 for Mac OS X 10.3.
Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.4.x
1. Open the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then open the 
Print & Fax Utility. Or, go to Hard Drive > Applications > Utilities > 
Printer Setup Utility.
Click here to add 
your printer
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2. Click the + plus sign. You see your printer in the Printer Browser:
3. Wait while your Macintosh finds the printer driver and the Add button 
becomes available. Then click the 
Add button. 
Your printer appears in the Print & Fax utility:
4. Close the utility. Go to page 32 to update your printer firmware, if 
necessary.
Tip: If you want to 
rename the printer for 
easier identification, enter 
a new name for it in the 
Name field on this 
screen. 
Note: If your Macintosh 
cannot find the printer, 
click More Printers and 
select the appropriate 
interface.
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Adding the Printer in Mac OS X 10.3.x
1. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and open 
the 
Printer Setup Utility.
2. If you see a message like this, click 
Add, then skip to step 4. 
3. Click the 
Add icon at the top of the Printer List window.
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4. Pull down the menu and select the connection you are using—either 
EPSON USB, EPSON FireWire, or EPSON TCP/IP. The Stylus Pro 
4800 appears on the screen.
5. Click 
Stylus Pro 4800, then click Add.
You see the Stylus Pro 4800 in the Printer list. 
6. Leave this window open. Go to page 32 to update your printer 
firmware, if necessary. 
Tip: If you want to 
rename the printer for 
easier identification, 
select the printer name in 
the list and click Show 
Info. Type a new name 
and click Apply Changes. 
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Installing the Software for Windows
1. Make sure your printer is turned off. 
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your computer. The installer 
starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, double-click 
My Computer or 
click
 Start > My Computer. Then double-click your CD-ROM icon.
4. Double-click 
Install Printer Driver and Utilities.
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