Epson Stylus Pro 4800 User Manual

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5. When you see a window asking you to turn on your printer, press the 
PPower button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see page 22.)
6. When you see a message that driver installation and printer 
configuration were completed successfully, click 
OK. The EPSON LFP 
Remote Panel begins installing.
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.
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 
InstallEpsonNet Config. Follow the on-screen 
instructions to install the software. You can use EpsonNet Config to 
configure your printer for network use.
10. Close the installer, then remove the CD-ROM. Go to the next section 
to update the printer firmware, if necessary.
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Updating Your Printer Firmware
Before you begin using your printer, you should check for a newer version of 
firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary. 
Downloading the Firmware
1. Navigate to http://support.epson.com in your browser. 
2. Choose your printer. 
3. Click 
Drivers and Downloads to find the newest firmware. 
4. Choose the version for Macintosh or Windows and follow the 
instructions on the screen, then continue with the instructions below to 
upgrade the firmware.
Updating the Firmware
1. Double-click the firmware file to extract it. 
2. Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel icon on your desktop. You 
see the LFP Remote Panel.
Note: Although the 
illustrations in this 
section show Macintosh 
screens, the procedure is 
the same in Windows.
Note: For more 
information on using the 
LFP Remote Panel, click 
Help to see the electronic 
guide.
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3. Make sure Stylus Pro 4800 is selected, then click the Firmware 
Updater
 button. You see the Firmware Updater window. 
4. Make sure your printer is on, its LCD is set to 
Ready, and it is 
connected to your computer, then choose 
Stylus Pro 4800 in the 
Printer list. 
5. Click 
Browse and find the firmware that you just downloaded and 
extracted. Select the file and click 
Choose.
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6. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the 
firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)
7. When the update is complete, close the Firmware Updater window, LFP 
Remote window, and the Printer Utility window. 
To finish the installation, you need to load some cut-sheet paper and align 
the print head, as described on page 107.Caution: Don’t turn off 
the printer while the 
firmware is updating. 
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The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 prints on a variety of media, including roll paper 
and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide. You can also use heavy stock, such as 
posterboard up to 59 mil (1.5 mm) thick, via the straight-through paper 
path. 
This chapter includes the following information:
Selecting media for your printer
Using cut sheet paper 
Using roll paper
Loading paper manually
Optimizing the settings for your paper
Selecting Media for Your Printer
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media. 
An optional high-tension spindle is also available for printing on certain roll 
media such as Epson UltraSmooth
TM Fine Art Paper and Textured Fine Art 
Paper. The spindle applies tension to keep the paper tightly wound. Check 
the Epson Pro Graphics web site (http://prographics.epson.com) or your 
authorized Epson dealer for available media. 
The following table shows the paper sizes you can use:
Always test samples of paper stock in the printer before purchasing large 
quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-Epson paper or other 
media, you may need to adjust various settings and create special paper 
configurations. See page 58 for instructions.  Supported paper sizes
Roll paperCut sheets
Size 8.3 to 17 in. wide 
(211 to 432 mm)8 × 10 in. up to 17 × 22 in. 
Maximum 
external roll 
diameter2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)—
Thickness 3.15 to 19.7 mil (0.8 to 0.5 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.8 to 1.5 mm)
Chapter 2: 
Handling 
Paper and 
Other Media
Note: You can purchase 
additional roll paper 
spindles and other 
accessories or options 
from the Epson Pro 
Graphics web site 
(http://prographics.epson.
com) or your authorized 
Epson dealer.
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Guidelines for Using Epson Media
Follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper package, 
when printing on Epson paper and other media:
Avoid touching the printable surface with your bare hands. Fingerprints 
may affect print quality. Handle media by the edges or use cotton 
gloves.
Always choose the correct Media Type setting in your printer driver 
software before you send your job. See page 66 (Mac OS X) or page 83 
(Windows) for instructions.
Always select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer 
driver software and on the printer’s control panel. See page 63 
(Mac OS X) or page 85 (Windows) for instructions on selecting the 
paper source in your printer software.
Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry 
place to maintain quality. Avoid storing your printouts where they will 
be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Using Cut Sheet Paper
You can print on many types of cut sheet paper and other media. 
The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 accepts sheets ranging from 8 × 10 inches to 
17×22inches. 
Follow these additional guidelines for cut sheet paper:
You can leave your roll paper on the spindle when you print on cut 
sheets; make sure it is removed from the paper path and rolled up. 
Store sheet media on a flat surface in its original package.
If you need to add paper to the tray, first remove all the paper and then 
add to the stack that you removed.
Use the 250 Media Type setting for 17 × 22-inch sheets.
If you’re using fine art paper or other thick media, you need to load it 
manually, as described on page 44. 
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Cut Sheet Paper Paths
In addition to the paper tray, two paper paths are available for manual 
feeding of special media. Make sure you use the correct paper path for Epson 
media, as listed below:
Paper tray

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Luster Photo Paper
Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper
Enhanced Matte Paper
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Plain Paper
Top manual feed slot

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Luster Photo Paper
Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper
Enhanced Matte Paper
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Velevet Fine Art Paper
Plain Paper
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Front manual feed slot

UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
Textured Fine Art Paper
Enhanced Poster Board
Velvet Fine Art Paper 
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray
You can load up to 250 sheets of plain paper in the tray. The following table 
lists a guideline for paper tray capacity for various types and sizes of Epson 
paper:
Epson cut sheet paper capacity
Paper typeSize (inches)
Loading 
capacity
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 8.5 × 11 200
11 × 17
13 × 19100
17 × 22 50
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 8.5 × 11 100
13 × 19 50
Premium Luster Photo Paper 8.5 × 11 100
11.7 × 16.5
13 × 1950
Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte 13 × 19 50
Enhanced Matte Paper 8.5 × 11 100
11.7 × 16.5
13 × 1950
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White 13 × 19 20
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Follow these steps to load cut sheets in the paper tray:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then press the   Paper Source 
button until the   sheet icon
 appears on the LCD display. 
2. Extend the paper tray and paper tray cover.
3. Lift up the paper tray cover.
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4. Flip up the paper guide roller and slide the edge guide all the way to the 
left.
5. Clean the inside of the paper tray to remove any dust. Dust may affect 
printout quality.
6. Thumb through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to 
even the edges.
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