® Setup Guide Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading Cut-Sheet Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting the Printer with Your Computer . . . . 12 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the Online Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1 English Printer Parts Front view Roll paper cover Rear manual feed slot Paper lever Top cover Control panel Roll paper support Ink lever Maintenance tank Paper tray cover Paper tray Front manual feed slot Ink compartment Ink cartridge slot Rear view Knobs Rear cover AC inlet USB interface connector IEEE1394 interface connector All rights reserved. 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All rights reserved. 2 Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up this product 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. Warning, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions 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. When using this product Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. 15 cm or more 40 cm or more 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. 15 cm or more 35 cm or more 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. 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). 3 English Use only the type of power source indicated on this product's label. 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. Assembling the Printer Checking the contents Make sure that all of the items shown are included, and are not damaged. Printer Paper tray Ink cartridges c Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force. Roll paper spindle and gray attachments for roll paper with 3-inch core 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. Power cord Note: The contents in the printer box vary by location. There are 4 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro 4400 and 8 ink cartridges for EPSON Stylus Pro 4800. 4 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. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. You also need to unlock the print head, by pulling the green tab on the left side of the print head. AC inlet 3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet. c Caution: 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. Installing the paper tray Insert the paper tray in the slots at the front of the printer. 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. c Caution: 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. 5 English Installing the ink cartridges w Warning: 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. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button. After a short time NO INK CRTG appears on the LCD. 2. Open the ink compartment cover(s) by pushing it. Note: The ink cartridges packed with your printer are provided only for initial ink charging. Because initial ink charging consumes a large quantity of ink, you may need to replace the ink cartridges soon. 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 4800. Slot # 5 to 8 are not available on EPSON Stylus Pro 4400. The right ink compartment of EPSON Stylus Pro 4400 cannot be opened. Do not press the cover too hard; otherwise, you may break it. 3. Raise the ink levers. 1234 5678 4. Remove the package from an ink cartridge, and then shake the ink cartridge well for best results. No. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 EPSON Stylus Pro 4800 Matte Black or Photo Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Black Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Light Black EPSON Stylus Pro 4400 Matte Black Cyan Magenta Yellow - 6 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. 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. 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. 8. After approximately two minutes, ink lever messages appear on the LCD. Raise or lower the ink levers accordingly until READY appears on the LCD, which indicates initial ink charging is completed. c Caution: 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. 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. 7 English 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. 9. Close the ink compartment cover(s). Note: If you have installed 220 ml ink cartridges, do not close the ink compartment cover(s). 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. 4. Move the paper lever to the released position. Attaching roll paper to the printer To attach roll paper to the printer, follow the steps below. 1. Open the roll paper cover. 5. Hold the both sides of the paper, and load the paper in the paper insertion slot. 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. Black movable flange 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. 8 8. Move the paper lever to the secured position. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the printing position. 12. Press the Paper Source button to select Roll Auto Cut On on the LCD. c Caution: 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. 9. Close the roll paper cover. 10. Raise the roll paper support. 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 Reference 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 Sheet on the LCD. button to select 9 English 7. Hold both the fixed and movable flanges, and rewind the paper to the line marked with an arrow mark. 11. Extend the paper tray and the paper tray cover according to the paper length to be used for printing. 3. Lift up the paper tray cover, and then pull the paper guide roller up. 7. ...