Epson Stylus Pro 4880 User Manual

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Caution:
Do not the shake the expended ink cartridge, or ink may leak out. 
5. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, and then 
remove it from the package.
6. Shake the ink cartridge well before installing it.
7. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the 
rear of the printer, and then insert it into the slot. Don’t force it in.
Note:
❏A protection system is provided to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you 
cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be 
incorrect. Check the package and product code.
❏If the Bink light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. 
Remove the ink cartridge and then reinsert it as described above.
❏If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong slot, NO INK CRTG appears on the 
LCD. Make sure that the correct ink cartridge is installed in the correct slot.
 
						

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8. Lower the ink lever to the locked position.
9. Close the ink compartment cover. The printer returns to the previous state.
Note:
If you have installed a 220 ml ink cartridge, don’t close the ink compartment 
cover.
 
						

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Changing the Black Ink Cartridge
You can change the black ink according to your purpose. You can choose 
either Matte Black or Photo Black.
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Caution:
To avoid interrupting a black ink change, observe the following conditions:
❏Do not turn off the printer.
❏Do not open the top cover.
❏Do not remove the rear cover.
❏Do not move the paper lever to the released position.
❏Do not remove the ink cartridges.
❏Do not remove the maintenance tank.
❏Do not unplug the power cord.
Note:
❏If an electrical power failure occurs during this operation, turn the printer on again. 
You can continue your procedure at the breakpoint.
❏The Black Ink Conversion Kit is required when changing the black ink. Also, the 
black ink cartridge that you want to change to (either Matte or Photo) is required. 
To check the product code, see Options and Consumable Products on page 
241.
❏If MNT TK NEAR FULL or MNT TNK FULL appears on the LCD, you need to replace 
the maintenance tank. See Replacing the Maintenance Tank on page 178.
❏The black ink installed in your printer before the change cannot be expended.
To change the black ink, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD.
2. Press Menu to enter the printer’s menu system.
3. Press   or   to select MAINTENANCE, then press Menu.
4. Press   or   to select BK INK CHANGE, then press Menu.
5. Press Menu again.
 
						

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6. When RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD, raise the ink 
lever on the right ink compartment.
7. When RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on the LCD, raise the ink lever 
on the left ink compartment.
8. When REMOVE INK CRTG appears on the LCD, remove all four ink 
cartridges from the left ink compartment.
 
						

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9. When INSTALL CNVRSION CRTG appears on the LCD, insert three 
conversion cartridges in the slots on the left ink compartment.
Note:
If REPLACE CNVRSION CRTG appears on the LCD, press the  pause button. 
Remove the old conversion cartridge(s) from the left ink compartment, and then 
insert the new conversion cartridge(s). Go to step 4 to start again.
10. When LOWER THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on the LCD, lower the ink 
lever on the left ink compartment.
The printer starts draining ink, and DRAINING XX% appears on the LCD. 
Wait until draining is complete.
11. When draining is complete, RAISE THE LEFT INK LEVER appears on the 
LCD. Raise the ink lever on the left ink compartment.
 
						

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12. When REMOVE CNVRSION CRTG appears on the LCD, remove the 
conversion cartridges from the slots in the left ink compartment.
13. When INSERT INK CRTG appears on the LCD, insert the new black ink 
cartridge and the other cartridges in their specified slots.
14. When LOWER BOTH INK LEVERS appears on the LCD, lower the ink levers 
on the right and left ink compartments.
 
						

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15. When RAISE BOTH INK LEVERS appears on the LCD, raise the ink lever on 
the right and left ink compartments.
The printer starts charging ink. After a while, ink lever messages appear on 
the LCD. When a message appears on the LCD, raise or lower the ink 
levers accordingly until READY appears on the LCD.
Note:
Because ink charging after black ink conversion consumes a large quantity of ink, 
you may need to replace the ink cartridges soon.
16. When READY appears on the LCD, ink charging is completed. Close the ink 
compartment covers.
Note:
If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not close the ink compartment 
covers.
 
						

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Updating the printer driver information
After the replacement operation, update the driver information using the steps 
below.
For Windows
Click the Main tab and make sure that the correct ink cartridge is displayed. If 
not, set the information manually by clicking the Utility tab and then the 
Printer and Option Information button.
For Mac OS X
Remove the printer from the Printer Setup Utility and then add it again.
Replacing the Maintenance Tank
If MNT TNK FULL or MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD, replace the 
maintenance tank.
To check the product code of the maintenance tank, see Maintenance tank 
on page 242.
To replace the maintenance tank, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations 
(READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the LCD).
2. If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, remove the four ink cartridges from 
the right ink compartment. Make sure to close the ink compartment cover 
after you have removed the ink cartridges.
 
						

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3. Remove the new maintenance tank from its package.
4. Place your hand on the handle under the right ink compartment, then 
gently pull out the maintenance tank.
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Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink 
gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
5. Place the used maintenance tank in the plastic bag included with the new 
tank.
Note:
Do not tilt the used maintenance tank until after it is sealed in the plastic bag.
6. Insert the new tank.
7. If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, reinstall the removed ink cartridges.
 
						

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Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade
When the paper cutter blade does not cut cleanly, it may be blunt and require 
replacement.
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Warning:
Be careful not to cut yourself while replacing the paper cutter.
You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (product code C12C815291).
To replace the paper cutter, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure the printer is on.
2. Press Menu to enter the printer’s menu system.
3. Press   to highlight CUTTER REPLACE.
4. Press Menu to display EXEC, then press Menu again. The print 
head moves to the replacement position and OPEN TOP COVER appears on 
the LCD.
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Caution:
Never move the paper cutter holder by hand; otherwise, damage to your 
printer may occur. 
5. Open the top cover.