User's Guide NPD4275-01 EN
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Contents Contents Changing the Type of Black Ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Turning Off the Power Using Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Copyrights and Trademarks Introduction Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6 When setting up this product. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Contents Multi-Page Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only) ..................................... Cautions when Performing Double-Sided Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Procedures for Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Procedures for Printing. . . . . . . . . .
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Contents Help for Users in Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Help for Users in Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Help for Users in Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Help for Users in Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Help for Users in Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Help for Users in Indonesia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Help for Users in Hong Kong. .
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction ❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Introduction ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label. Important Safety Instructions ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction ❏ Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the product until the Power light stops flashing. Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Tips When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front section A Front cover Remove when replacing the built-in cutter or installing the optional SpectroProofer. Normally installed when using the printer. B Cartridge cover (left) Open when replacing ink cartridges. U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 120 C Paper cassette Load cut sheets from 8 to 17 inches wide. U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 35 D Output tray Ejected paper is collected here.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction F Paper eject support Support smooth ejection of the printed paper by raising the supports when printing on plain roll paper and when the optional SpectroProofer is installed. U “Loading roll paper” on page 29 G Front manual feeder Feed paper into this slot when printing on cut sheets that are 0.8 mm thick or thicker. U “Loading and Ejecting Thick Paper” on page 40 H Cartridge cover (right) Open when replacing ink cartridges or Maintenance Box 1.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Manually feed paper into this slot when printing cut sheets one at a time. U “Loading Manually from the Rear” on page 39 P Paper support Raise this support when manually feeding paper to load the paper properly. Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or backward. Q Edge guide Move left and right depending on the size of the paper that you want to load. This prevents paper being fed at a slant.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Rear/Spindle A Rear unit Remove if the paper jams, and then clear the jammed paper. Normally installed when using the printer. B Roll paper holder unit connector Always use with the cable connected. C USB interface connector Connects the USB cable. D Airflow vents Vents the air used to cool the inside of the printer. E LAN connector Connects the LAN cable. F Status light (green and red) The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction On : Connected. Flashing : Receiving data. H AC inlet Connects the power cable. I Movable flange (black) Fixes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Remove and install when loading or removing roll paper on the spindle. J Spindle When you want to load roll paper into the printer, place the roll paper on the spindle. K Attachment Install when placing roll paper with a three inch paper core on the spindle.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction If pressed in the ready status, the Ink Menu is displayed on the screen, and you can clean the print head, perform a nozzle check, or switch the type of black ink. If pressed while printing is paused, you cannot switch the type of black ink.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction G r button (Menu button) ❏ If pressed in the ready status or when no paper is loaded, the Menu is displayed. U “Menu Operations” on page 99 ❏ If pressed while printing, the Printer Status menu from the Menu is displayed directly. U “Printer Status menu” on page 106 ❏ Goes to the next screen (Menu > Item > Parameter) if pressed while the Menu is displayed. Off M H light (Ink Check light) The ink status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Displays the printer's status, operation, and error messages. U “When an Error Message is Displayed” on page 129 1 GR (Green) 2 LLK (Light Light Black) 3 Y (Yellow) B Paper Source Settings The following icons indicate the paper source status set by the l button. 4 LC (Light Cyan) 5 VLM (Vivid Light Magenta) You can also make the same settings from the printer driver.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction D SpectroProofer Usage Status The following icons indicate the installation status of the optional SpectroProofer. G Remaining Paper The following icons indicate the remaining amount of loaded paper. : Installed. No icon One of the following icons is displayed depending on whether roll paper or cut sheet is set as the paper source. : Not installed, or it is not installed correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction : Narrow Printer Features : Wide This printer is a wide-format ink jet color printer supporting 17 inch paper. : Wider The main features of this printer are described below. : Widest ❏ Realizing High Resolution Indicates the selected number out of Custom Paper in the Menu. By implementing Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology, we provide high-resolution printing to meet professional needs.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Also, up to 50 sheets of printed paper can be held in the output tray. When the number of sheets that can be loaded in the paper cassette is less than 50, the maximum number of sheets that can be held in the output tray is the same as the number of sheets in the paper cassette. This helps to reduce the burden of handling output paper or replenishing cut sheets.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Freely placing print data made by various applications using Layout Manager This function allows you to place multiple print data made by different applications freely on one sheet to create posters and display articles.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction ❏ When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the "Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table” on page 163 ❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you may not be able to print. Leave ink cartridges in all slots even while you do not use the printer. ❏ Handle roll paper by holding the edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves. ❏ Cut sheets may be wavy or slack if the temperature and humidity change. Be careful not to scratch or soil the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Tip: Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized. ❏ See the manuals supplied with Epson special media for detailed information on handling the paper after printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Introducing the Supplied Software Contents of the Software Disc To use this printer, install the printer driver from the supplied software disc. The printer driver is already installed if you ran Easy Install when setting up. As well as the printer driver, you can find the following software on the Software Disc supplied. Select from the Software List and install any software that was not installed by Easy Install as necessary.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction Software Name Installed by Easy Install Summary ICC Profile (Adobe) - Install this when you need to enter a profile when performing color management. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 - With this software, you can update the printer's firmware and make custom paper settings from your computer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Introduction ❏ Allows the user to execute printer maintenance functions to maintain print quality, and check the printer's status and so on. Summary of the Printer Driver The main functions of the printer driver are described below. Windows ❏ Converts print data received from applications into printable data and sends it to the printer. ❏ Allows the user to specify print settings such as the media type and paper size.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Operations Note: ❏ Press the Y button when removing the roll paper. If you do not press the Y button when removing the roll paper, the barcode is not printed and you cannot manage the roll paper information. Loading and Removing the Roll Paper ❏ We recommend setting Remaining Paper Setup before loading roll paper into the printer. See the following for more information on making settings.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations H Press the d/u buttons to select Roll Paper Length, and then press the r button. B Check that paper is not loaded in the printer, and then press the r button to display the Menu. I Press the d/u buttons to set the length of the roll paper, and then press the Z button. C Press the d/u buttons to select Printer Setup, and then press the r button. J Press the l button to return to the previous screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations B Removing the attachment (when using two inch paper cores) Remove the black flange and the attachment from the spindle. A B Install the attachment on both flanges. Align the u marks on the flange and attachment, and then push firmly until you hear the hooks click into place. Remove the attachment from both flanges. Press the hooks (two points) out to release the hooks, and then pull the attachment out of the flange.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Removing the spacer Remove the black flange from the spindle. A B Remove the spacer. A Make sure the printer is on. B Check the paper source settings. Hold the outer edge of the spacer and pull it straight off. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations D G Hold with the gray flange (fixed) on the right, place both sides of the spindle into the spindle holder on the printer. Match the colors of the spindle holder to the colors on the end of the spindle. Feed the paper. When Auto Roll Feeding is On When the paper is inserted a little, the screen display changes to Press the Y button.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations J Slide out the output tray to the second and third extensions.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Manual cut method If you set Off or Roll Paper / No Cut on the printer driver or control panel, you can cut the paper after printing using the following procedure. A Open the roll paper cover. C Press the Y button to release the paper presser.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Always check that the roll paper is rewound before removing the spindle. Note: When removing the roll paper, do not knock the right side of the spindle (the gray flange side) hard against the floor. If the roll paper is not rewound, the spindle may be locked. If you try to remove the spindle when it is locked, the printer could be damaged. The right side of the spindle may be damaged by the impact.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Thickness Loading Cut Sheets : 0.08 to 0.27 mm How to load U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 35 You can load cut sheets using the following three methods. B Front manual feed (loading thick paper) You can load thick paper with the following speci‐ fications from the front feeder. However, you cannot feed from the front feeder when the optional Spec‐ troProofer is installed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Space at the rear When loading thick paper or printing from the paper cassette with the optional SpectroProofer installed, paper is ejected once from the rear of the printer before printing. Therefore, make sure the following space is secured. If the printer is set up near a wall, make sure there is enough space at the rear. Paper Size Rear Space A2 Approx. 370 mm Super A3 Approx. 260 mm A3 Approx. 200 mm A4 Approx.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations C When loading super A3 or larger paper, extend the paper cassette to match the size of the paper. E Expand the edge guide. F Fan the paper you want to load three times on each side before loading. When loading A3 or smaller paper, go to step 5 because the paper cassette does not need to be extended. Whether or not the paper cassette is extended, the procedure for loading paper after step 5 is the same.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Tip: ❏ You can load up to 250 sheets (thickness 0.1 mm) of plain paper in the paper cassette. I Insert the paper cassette. J Attach the output tray. K Extend output tray to suit the paper size and raise the flap. Push it firmly into the printer. If paper is loaded above the edge guide mark (d), paper cannot be fed correctly. The maximum number of sheets you can load in the paper cassette differs depending on the paper type.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations For A4 Slide out the third extension of the output tray, raise the flap, and then push the section back in. For super A3 or larger Slide out the second and third extensions of the output tray, and then raise the flap. Make sure that you align the marks on the second extension of the output tray and the paper cassette. Note: The output tray can hold up to 50 ejected cut sheets.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations M B Check the paper source settings. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations D G Set the edge guide according to the width of the paper you want to load. Slide out the output tray to the second and third extensions. Do not raise the flap. If the flap is raised while printing, the paper may not be ejected correctly. E Note: Remove each sheet of paper as it is ejected without letting the sheets stack up on the output tray.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations B Check the paper source settings. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page. E Open the printer cover. F Insert the paper under the gray roller inside the printer. Do not touch any of the internal printer parts as you insert the paper. : Prints on roll paper but does not cut after printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations H Insert the paper and align its edge with the guide line on the output tray. Note: The output tray can only hold one piece of thick paper at a time. Remove each sheet of thick paper as it is ejected without letting the sheets stack up on the output tray. Tip: If the paper eject support is raised, lower it before printing. How to eject Thick paper is held by the paper presser after printing. Follow the steps below to eject paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Printing Methods (Windows) D Select the Media Type, Color, Print Quality, and Source according to the paper loaded in the printer. E Make sure you select the same Size as you set in the application. You can make print settings such as paper size and paper feed from the connected computer and then print. A Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Screen while printing The following screen is displayed when you start printing, and the Progress Bar (the computer's processing status) is displayed. On this screen you can check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the ink cartridges, and so on. Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X) A Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations E Tip: When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print screen due to the application being used in Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5 follow the steps below to display the Page Setup screen. Select Print Settings from the list, and then set each item. From the File menu of the application, click Page Setup. D Check that this printer is selected, and then set the paper size.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area Roll Paper Margin Parameter Margin Values This section describes the printable areas for the printer. Top 35/Bottom 15mm A = 35 mm C = 15 mm If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations * When printing with margins the default value is 14 mm. Changing the Type of Black Ink The default value for the bottom margin is 17 mm when printing borderless on the left and right. This printer allows you to set both photo black ink and matte black ink and switch between them depending on the paper type. Photo Black ink reduces the grainy feeling of photo papers giving them a smooth, professional finish.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Mac OS X Changing from the printer driver Normally, the required type of black ink is specified from the printer's Ink Menu. However, when printing on paper that is compatible with both types of black ink, you can perform the following procedure to automatically switch the type of black ink from the printer driver.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations Management setting, you can specify the elapsed time before the printer is automatically turned off in hours within a range of 1 to 24. Turning Off the Power Using Power Management At the factory setting, the printer turns off automatically when there are no errors, no print jobs being received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours. You can change Power Management settings from the Maintenance Mode menu.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Basic Operations B Canceling Printing Select the job you want to cancel, and then click Delete. There are a few ways to stop printing operations depending on the situation. When the computer has finished sending data to the printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the computer. Cancel on the printer. Canceling from the computer (Windows) When the Progress Bar is displayed Click Stop.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) For Windows XP Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. Using the Printer Driver (Windows) Tip: If your Windows XP Control Panel is in Classic View, click Start, Control Panel, and then Printers and Faxes. Displaying the Settings Screen B Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing preferences.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Displaying Help Right-click on the item you want to check and display You can access the printer driver help in the following ways: Right-click the item, and then click Help. ❏ Click Help ❏ Right-click on the item you want to check Click the Help Button to Display By displaying help, you can use the contents page or keyword search to read the help.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Customizing the Printer Driver Tip: You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer. You can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer. Saving media settings Saving various settings as your Select Settings You can save the items of the Media Settings on the Main screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) C Enter any name in the Name box, and then click Save. You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting you have registered from the Media Type list box. Tip: You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer. B Select Edit Item. C Order or group items in the List box.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, from the computer's screen. Summary of the Utility Tab You can perform the following maintenance functions from the printer driver's Utility tab. Monitoring Preferences You can select the error notifications displayed on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut for the Utility icon to the Taskbar.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Menu Arrangement You can arrange display items, Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size, for example, you can reorder them by the frequency of your access. U “Rearranging display items” on page 54 Uninstalling the printer driver Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Export or Import You can export or import the printer driver settings.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) D Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. Tip: You can also remove Epson Network Utility by clicking the Utility tab and selecting the Epson Network Utility. However, if you are using other Epson printer(s), their printer driver(s) may also be using the Epson Network Utility. If you are using other Epson printer(s), do not remove Epson Network Utility. E Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) Using Epson Printer Utility 4 Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. Displaying the Settings Screen Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 Double-click the Applications folder, the Epson Software folder, and then the Epson Printer Utility 4 icon.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) EPSON Status Monitor You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, from the computer's screen. Uninstalling the printer driver Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. Note: You must log in with an Administrator account. Nozzle Check This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) G Double-click the Printer folder and then the Driver folder. Tip: If the folder does not appear, double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop. K Select Uninstall, and then click Uninstall. L Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Delete EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 by deleting the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 folder. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Printing Varieties Auto Correct Color and Print Photos (PhotoEnhance) OS Color Management Settings Windows XP (other than the above) No Color Management In other applications, set No Color Management. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4 The printer driver for this printer comes with the Epson proprietary function PhotoEnhance that makes the most efficient use of the color reproduction area, corrects image data to improve colors before printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties C On the PhotoEnhance screen, you can set effects to apply to the print data. Correct color and print See the printer driver help for more details on each item. The printer driver automatically and internally corrects colors to match the color space. You can select from the following color correction modes. ❏ Charts and Graphs Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties C In other applications, set No Color Management. Set each item when you select Custom. See the printer driver help for more details on each item. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4 Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. Tip: You can adjust the correction value by checking the sample image on the left side of the screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4 Tip: When using the following applications with Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5 make sure you perform step 1, otherwise you cannot select EPSON Color Controls. Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties E Make the necessary settings. Printing Black and White Photos See the printer driver help for more details on each item. You can print black and white photos with rich gradation by adjusting the image data color by the printer driver. The original data is not affected. You can correct image data when printing without processing the data from applications. Tip: It is recommended that you use images with a color space of sRGB.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors or No Color Management as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. B C Select Custom as the Mode setting, and then click Advanced. D Make the necessary settings. E Check other settings, and then start printing. When the printer driver's Main screen is displayed, select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties OS Color Management Settings Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6 and 10.5 Printer Manages Colors Mac OS X 10.4 No Color Management B Display the Print screen, select Print Settings from the list, and then select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color. U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on page 44 In other applications, set No Color Management. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4 Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties D Make the necessary settings. Borderless printing See the printer driver help for more details on each item. You can print your data without margins on the paper. The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as shown below depending on the media type.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties The supported paper sizes vary depending on if you are using roll paper or cut sheets. Supported paper widths ❏ Retain Size Create the print data larger than the paper size in the applications to produce borderless output. The printer driver does not enlarge the image data. Use settings such as Page Layout in the applications to set the size of the image data as follows.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties About Roll Paper Cutting When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether it is left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Roll Paper Option. The cutting operation for each value is shown in the following chart. Printer driver settings Normal Cut Single Cut Double Cut The default printer driver setting is Normal Cut.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Min Setting Procedures for Printing : 1.5 mm for left and right Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Main screen is displayed, you can configure various settings required for printing such as Media Type, Source, Page Size. A U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 43 Tip: Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image enlargement ratio.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties C When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print screen due to the application being used in Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5, display the Page Setup screen and make settings. B When printing on roll paper, select Auto Cut. If Auto Expand is selected, set how much of the image goes beyond the edge of the paper in the Expansion screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties ❏ Custom Enlarged/Reduced Printing You can specify the enlargement or reduction ratio. Use this method for a non-standard paper size. You can enlarge or reduce the size of your data. There are three setting methods. ❏ Fit to Page printing Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the paper size.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B For Mac OS X 10.4 Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer from the Output Paper list. Fit to Page is selected as Reduce/Enlarge. B Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer as the Destination Paper Size. Tip: When performing enlarged printing, clear the Scale down only check box. C C Check other settings, and then start printing. Check other settings, and then start printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B C Select Reduce/Enlarge, and then click Fit to Roll Paper Width. Select Reduce/Enlarge, click Custom, and then set the Scale to value. Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value. Select the scale within a range of 10 to 650 %. C Select the width of the roll paper loaded in the printer from the Roll Width list. D Check other settings, and then start printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B Set the scale in Scale. Multi-Page Printing If Scale is not displayed on the Print screen, open the Page Setup screen, and then make the settings. You can print multiple pages of your document on one sheet of paper. If you print continuous data prepared at A4 size, it is printed as shown below. You can now print as normal. Tip: ❏ In Windows, you cannot use the Multi-Page printing function when performing borderless printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, select the Multi-Page check box, select N-up, and then click Settings. Making Settings for Mac OS X When the Print screen is displayed, select Layout from the list, and then specify the number of pages per sheet and so on.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B Manual Double-Sided Printing (Windows only) When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, select Double-Sided Printing. When Roll Paper is selected as the Source setting, you cannot select Double-Sided Printing. In this case, set the Source first from the Main screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties D When the odd pages have finished printing and the on-screen guide appears, reload the paper as instructed, and then click Resume. Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only) The poster printing function automatically enlarges and divides the print data. You can join the printed sheets to create a large poster or calendar.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties D Setting Procedures for Printing A Prepare the print data using applications. B When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, select the Multi-Page check box, select Poster, and then click Settings. Select borderless poster printing or poster printing with margins, and then select any pages that you do not want to print. When borderless is selected: Select Borderless Poster Print.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Poster printing with margins When you select Overlapping Alignment Marks, the following marks are printed on the paper. See the procedures below to join the four printed pages together using the alignment marks. Tip: Regarding the size after joining together: When Borderless Poster Print is cleared and printing with margins is selected, the Print Cutting Guides items are displayed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B Lay the upper left sheet on top of upper right sheet. Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back. C While two pages are overlapping, cut them along the alignment mark (vertical red line). D G Lay the upper sheet on top of the lower sheet. Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties J After joining all of the sheets together, cut the margins along the outer guide lines. Printing on custom paper You can also print on paper sizes that are not already available in the printer driver. If you create and save a user-defined paper size using the steps below, you can select the saved paper size from Page Setup in the application.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Main screen is displayed, click User Defined. Tip: ❏ To change the paper size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left. A U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 43 C ❏ To delete the user-defined size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left, and then click Delete. ❏ You can save up to 100 paper sizes. Click OK.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties C Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, and enter the margins, and then click OK. Tip: ❏ To change the contents that you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left of the Custom Paper Sizes screen. You can set the page size and printer margins depending on the printing method.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings in Windows In the printer driver's Main screen, select Media Type. Banner printing (on roll paper) A U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 43 You can print banners and panoramic pictures if you create and set print data for banner printing in your application. There are two ways to print a banner.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties C Click Roll Paper Option, and then select Normal Cut or Off from the Auto Cut list. D Click User Defined and match the paper size to the size of the data if necessary. F Select the size of the data created by the application from the Page Size list, and select the roll paper width loaded in the printer for the Roll Width or Output Paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties B Making Settings for Mac OS X When the Print screen is displayed, select the size of the data created with the application in Paper Size. A Make settings in Scale to enlarge the size of the document you created in your application to the size of the paper you want to print on. If Scale is not displayed on the Print screen, open the Page Setup screen, and then make the settings. When using Mac OS X 10.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Placing the same data Layout Manager (Windows only) The Layout Manager function allows you to place multiple pieces of print data created in different applications on the paper freely and print them at once. You can create a poster or display material by placing multiple pieces of print data where you like. Also, Layout Manager allows you to use paper effectively.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties F Setting Procedures for Printing A Check that the printer is connected and ready to print. B Open the file you want to print in your application. C In the printer driver's Main screen, select Layout Manager, and select the size of the document made in the application as the Size. Arrange the objects on the Layout Manager screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Printing Varieties Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings You can save the Layout Manager screen arrangement and setting contents to a file. If you need to close your application in the middle of a job, you can save it to a file and then open it later to continue your work. Saving A On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu and then Save as. B Enter the file name, select the location, and then click Save. C Close the Layout Manager screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing Color Management Print Settings Color Management Printing You can perform color management printing using this printer's printer driver in the following two ways. About Color Management Choose the best method according to the application you are using, the operating system environment, the aim of the print out and so on.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing Setting color management with the application Setting profiles Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. This is because color management usage differs between the engines. Make settings in the printer driver or application as described in the following table.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing C Set color management to off. Setting color management with the printer driver For Windows In the Main screen, select Custom as the Mode setting, and select Off (No Color Adjustment). Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ICM. A Make the settings for color adjustment using the application.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. To change the profile, select Show all profiles at the bottom. D Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X) When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2. B In the printer driver's Main screen, select Custom as the Mode, select ICM, and then click Advanced.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing D Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. Furthermore, in Mac OS X 10.5 select Print Settings from the list, and then select Off (No Color Adjustment) from Color Settings. B For Mac OS X 10.4 Disable the color management functions in the application.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing ❏ Driver ICM (Basic) Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. Specify one type of profile and intent for processing the entire image data. ❏ Driver ICM (Advanced) The printer driver distinguishes the image data into the Image, Graphics, and Text areas. Specify three types of profiles and intents for processing each area.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Color Management Printing C Intent Explanation Perceptual Converts the data so that a more visually natural image is produced. This feature is used when a wider gamut of color is used for image data. Relative Colorimetric Converts the data so that a set of color gamut and white point (or color temperature) coordinates in the original data match their corresponding print coordinates. This feature is used for many types of color matching.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations Primarily, the following two menus can be set from the control panel. ❏ Menu You can display or print environmental settings such as custom paper settings when using non-Epson special media, and the printer status. Normally, perform settings for printing in the printer driver or application.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The following section explains using the Menu as an example.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Paper Setup Roll Paper Remaining Remaining Paper Setup, Roll Paper Length, Roll Length Alert U “Paper Setup menu” on page 106 Cut Sheet Remaining Sheet Number, Sheet Number Alert Paper Type Photo Paper, Proofing Paper, Fine Art Paper, Matte Paper, Plain Paper, -, Custom Paper, No Paper Selected Custom Paper Paper No.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu Printer Setup menu The factory setting is . Item Parameter Explanation Platen Gap Narrow Select the platen gap which is the distance between the print head and the paper. Standard Wide Wider Widest Normally, select Standard. Select a wider setting if printed images are smeared. If, upon performing head alignment you feel that it is still not completely aligned, select Narrow.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Paper Skew Check On This setting is effective for roll paper only. Off Select whether to display (On) or not to display (Off) an error message on the control panel's screen and whether or not stop printing if the paper is not straight. We recommend using On, because if the paper is not fed straight, a paper jam could occur. Refresh Margin On Off This setting is effective for roll paper only.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Auto Roll Feeding On When using the Epson special media UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper you must set this to Off before loading the paper. If set to On for UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, the roller of the paper presser may leave a mark on the surface of the paper. When using paper other than UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, set it to On.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Printer Status menu You can check the printer's current status as displayed on the screen. Item Display Explanation Version xxxxxxx,x.xx,xxxx You can see the firmware version. Ink Level (Ink color) You can see the status of each ink cartridge. The asterisks (*) disappear one at a time for every 10 % of ink consumed. You can confirm the remaining ink level more reliably than with the ink cartridge icon on the screen.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Roll Paper Remaining Remaining Paper Setup Parameter Explanation Off Select whether to display/record (On) or not to display/record (Off) the amount of remaining roll paper. On This setting is displayed only when roll paper is not loaded in the printer. When set to On, the parameters Roll Paper Length and Roll Length Alert are available in the menu, and the settings can be made.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Custom Paper (1 to 10) Paper No. 1 to 10 When using non-Epson media, you can save the custom paper settings according to the media characteristics of that paper which are Platen Gap, Paper Thickness, Paper Feed Adjust, Drying Time, and Paper Suction. You can save up to 10 by assigning them to Paper No.1 to Paper No.10.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Paper Type Photo Paper You can select the media type that is the closest to the paper you are using. Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Platen Gap Narrow U “Printer Setup menu” on page 103 Standard Wide Wider Widest Thickness Pattern Print Print a pattern to detect the thickness of the loaded paper. Select the pattern number with the least misalignment from the print results.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Paper Feed Adjust B -0.70 % to +0.70 % Adjusts the paper feed adjustment value for the 1 to 2 cm region at the bottom of the cut sheets (the bottom area of the paper). This setting is ignored when printing on roll paper. Adjust this value if you notice any banding in this region of the paper. Drying Time 0.0 sec to 10.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Network Setup menu You can make settings for the network connection. After setting the items, press the l button to return to the previous screen, and then the network is reset and a network connection is available after 40 seconds. This setting is not displayed while resetting. The factory setting is . Item Parameter Explanation Network Settings Hide The following items only appear when Show is selected.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Ink Menu Table The settings and executable actions that can be performed on the Ink Menu are as follows. Executing Cancel closes the Ink Menu. See the following for more details on head cleaning and nozzle check. U “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 113 Item Parameter Explanation Auto Cleaning No Yes When Yes is selected, Auto Nozzle Check is performed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Auto Nozzle Check Settings Maintenance Performs an Auto Nozzle Check at regular intervals or with every job. Auto Cleaning is performed if any clogging is detected. Adjusting the Print Head Cleaning the print head If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning. The following two functions are provided for cleaning the nozzles of the print head.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance ❏ From the printer You can select from the following two types. Auto Nozzle Check Print Check Pattern C Click Print. D Check the nozzle check pattern. If there is no problem: click Finish. If there is a problem: click Clean. Tip: ❏ You cannot perform a nozzle check when the H light is on. ❏ The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance If The following nozzle(s) are clogged. is displayed, press the [ button to start Auto Cleaning. Press the Z button to close the Ink Menu. When the Ink Menu is closed, the message informing you which nozzle(s) are clogged is removed. Cleaning the print head Although head cleaning can be performed from the computer or the printer, the cleaning procedures differ as explained below.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Power cleaning consumes more ink than normal head cleaning. Check the remaining ink level in advance, and prepare a new ink cartridge before you start cleaning if the ink is low. C Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Confirm the nozzle check pattern. If any segments are missing in the nozzle check pattern, click Clean. ❏ If the nozzles are still clogged after performing power cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it overnight or longer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance Bi-D All Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head Alignment) ❏ From the computer Because there is a small distance between the print head and paper, misalignment may occur due to humidity or temperature, the inertial force of the print head's movements, or by moving the print head bidirectionally. As a result, print results may appear grainy or out of focus. When this happens, perform Head Alignment to correct the print misalignment.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance B Buttons that are used in the following settings Click Print Head Alignment from the Utility tab in the printer driver's Properties (or Print Settings) screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. Setting Paper Thickness Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance Aligning the print head automatically When the Menu is displayed, select Head Alignment - Alignment, and then press the r button. F If Uni-D #1 C is displayed on the control panel's screen, press the d/u buttons to select the pattern number you confirmed in step 5, and then press the Z button. B Press the d/u buttons to select Auto, and then press the r button. G Set the number for #1 C to #4 VLM, and then press the Z button.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance Replacing Consumables B Open the cartridge cover. C Push the ink cartridge you want to replace into the printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges Press the groove in the cartridge cover to open the cover. If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be performed. If an ink low warning is displayed, we recommend replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance G Note: Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges. E Close the cartridge cover. Remove the ink cartridge from the bag. Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds 15 times horizontally in approximately 5 cm movements as shown in the illustration.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance A D Open the right-hand side cartridge cover. Press the groove in the cartridge cover to open the cover. Insert the new Maintenance Box 1. Note: Pay attention to the following since the printer may not operate or print correctly otherwise. B E Pull Maintenance Box 1 out. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of Maintenance Box 1. ❏ Do not remove the film from the top of Maintenance Box 1. Close the cartridge cover.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance A B D Remove the output tray. Lift the edge of the output tray slightly to remove it. Also remove the optional SpectroProofer if installed. Note: Do not tilt Maintenance Box 2 until it is completely in the clear bag and the zipper is closed. The waste ink may leak and soil the surrounding area. Release the Maintenance Box 2 lock.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance F Set the lock. G Attach the output tray. B Open the cartridge covers on the left and right. C Open the printer cover. D Remove the front cover. Return optional SpectroProofer if it was installed. Replacing the Cutter Replace the cutter when it is not cutting paper cleanly. Supported cutter U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 151 Use a cross-head screwdriver to replace the cutter.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance Remove when the optional SpectroProofer is installed. c Caution: Do not store the cutter within the reach of children. The cutter's blade could cause an injury. Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter. E G Open the cutter cover. Pull the cover towards you while holding down the lock as shown in the figure to open the cover. Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance H I Close the cover. Push in the cover until you hear the upper portion click into place. J Return the front cover. Re-insert the four screws that hold the cover in place and use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten them down. The shape of the screws differ for the top and the front. Use the screws that come with a washer for the front section (the cartridge cover section).
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance A Cleaning the Printer Turn on the printer, and load A2 or 17 inch wide roll paper. U “Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on page 26 To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it regularly (about once a month). B Cleaning the outside Press the d button. Paper is fed as long as the button is pressed. If the paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete. A Remove any paper from the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Maintenance C Open the printer cover and use a soft, clean cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. D If any paper particles (that looks like white powder) accumulates on the platen, use something like a cocktail stick to push it in. E When you have finished cleaning, close the printer cover. Wipe the pink part shown in the following illustration. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver When an Error Message is Displayed If an error should occur with the printer (it is not working properly), the alert lamp and/or control panel light will light up and a message is displayed on the screen informing you of the problem. The messages displayed are described in the following section. If you encounter an error message, refer to the solutions listed here and perform the necessary steps to fix the problem.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Cartridge Cover Open Close right and left cartridge covers. Close the left and right cartridge covers. Cartridge Cover Open Close right cartridge cover. Close the cartridge cover on the right. Cleaning Error Automatic head cleaning failed. Retry? Yes No Clogged nozzles could not be cleared even after cleaning. Select Yes to clean again.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Ink Cartridge Alert Please use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge that can be used with this printer. U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 151 U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 120 Ink Cartridge Alert Replace ink cartridge(s). ❏ Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do No Front Cover Attach front cover then restart printer. Turn off the printer, then install the front cover. Reinstall the device correctly and then turn on the printer. Installing the front cover U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 124 No Ink Cartridges Install ink cartridge(s). Install ink cartridges. No Maintenance Box 1 Install maintenance box 1. Install Maintenance Box 1 correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Paper Jam Remove paper from printer. Power off and then on. Refer to the "Roll paper jam", "Cut sheets from the paper cassette have jammed while printing", or "Cut sheets from the front/rear manual feeder have jammed" sections on the reference page that follows and remove the jammed paper. U “Feeding or ejecting problems” on page 146 Paper Load Error Press the u button and remove the jammed paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Paper Sensor Error Loaded paper or print out has a problem. Refer to manual for details. If this error is displayed when performing automatic head alignment check the following items. ❏ Did you load paper that is not supported for automatic head alignment? Automatic head alignment cannot be performed with plain paper or thick paper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Paper Source Error Roll paper is loaded. Remove it and change paper source to cut sheet. Press the Z button to clear the message, and then remove the roll paper from the printer and change the source in the Paper Type menu. When Auto Roll Feeding is set to Off from the Menu, you cannot change the paper type when roll paper is fed. Printer Cover Open Please close the cover. Close the printer cover.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do SpectroProofer Error Refer to the manual to find out how to solve the problem. XX Check the error number and handle the problem as follows. ❏ If error number 01 is displayed Turn off the printer, and then remove the SpectroProofer mounter. Turn on the printer when the cover is correctly installed.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Error messages What to do Call For Service Code XXXX Power off and then on. If this doesn't work, note the code and call for service. A call for service occurs when: ❏ The power cable is not connected securely ❏ An error that cannot be cleared occurs When a call for service has occurred, the printer automatically stops printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) Symptom What to do The printer does not turn on. Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer. Is there any problem with the electrical outlet? Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product. The printer turns off automatically.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do The printer is not communicating with the computer. Is the cable plugged in properly? Make sure the printer's interface cable is securely plugged into the correct terminal of the computer and the printer. Also, make sure the cable is not broken nor bent. If you have a spare cable, try connecting with the spare cable.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do The printer stops printing. Is the status of print queue Pause? (Windows) If you stop printing or the printer stops printing because of an error, the print queue enters a Pause status. You cannot print in this status. Double-click the printer icon in the Printers folder, and select Pause Printing from the Printer menu to clear the check box.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints Symptom What to do The print head moves, but nothing prints. Confirm the printer operation Print a nozzle check pattern. Because a nozzle check pattern can be printed without connecting to a computer, you can check the operations and print status for the printer. U “Nozzle Check” on page 113 Check the next section if the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver The prints are not what you expected Symptom What to do Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Print a nozzle check pattern. U “Nozzle Check” on page 113 Was Head Alignment performed? With bidirectional printing, the print head prints while moving left and right.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do The color is not exactly the same as another printer. Colors vary depending on the printer type due to each printer's characteristics. Because inks, printer drivers, and printer profiles are developed for each printer model, the colors printed by different printer models are not exactly the same. You can achieve similar colors with the same color adjustment method or the same gamma setting by using the printer driver.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. Is the paper too thick or too thin? Check that the paper specifications are compatible with this printer. For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper from other manufacturers or when using RIP software, see the manual supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do Too much ink is fired. Are the Media Type settings correct? Make sure that the printer driver 's Media Type settings match the paper that you are using. The amount of ink to be fired is controlled according to the media type. If the settings do not match the paper loaded, too much ink may be fired. Is the Color Density setting correct? Lower the density of the ink in the Paper Configuration screen from the printer driver.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Feeding or ejecting problems Symptom What to do Unable to feed or eject paper. Is the paper loaded in the correct position? See the following for the correct paper loading positions. U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27 U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 34 If the paper is loaded correctly, check the condition of the paper that you are using. Is the paper loaded in the correct direction? Load cut sheets vertically.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do Roll paper jam To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: (1) Open the roll paper cover and cut off the paper at the slot of the roll paper feeder using a cutter sold at a store. (2) Hold both ends of the spindle and lift up from the spindle holder. (3) Remove the jammed paper from the roll paper feeder/front manual feeder.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do Cut sheets from the paper cassette have jammed while printing. To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: (1) Remove the output tray and the paper cassette. (2) Remove the jammed paper from where the cassette was inserted. Cut sheets from the paper cassette have jammed while printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do Cut sheets from the front/rear manual feeder have jammed. To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: (1) Remove the jammed paper from the rear/front manual feeder. (2) Open the printer cover and remove any other jammed paper if necessary. Turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. Reload the paper and restart printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Problem Solver Symptom What to do The red light is on inside the printer. This is not a failure. The red light is a light inside the printer. The printer status may not be displayed correctly when using EPSON Status Monitor 3 or EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 over a network. Epson Network Utility may not be installed.(Windows) Select Epson Network Utility from the Software List on the Software Disc and install.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of July, 2010) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Name Product Code Epson special media See the following section for media.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Name Product Code Explanation 2/3" Dual Roll Feed Spindle C12C811251 Same as the spindle supplied with the printer. Borderless Print Spacer C12C811201 Same as the Borderless Print Spacer supplied with the printer. Roll Paper Belt C12C890121 SpectroProofer Mounter 17" C12C890631 Automates the color management process when installed on the printer.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Supported Media We recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results. Tip: For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special media or when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the manual supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP. Item descriptions Name: Describes the media name.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Name Size Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) 406 mm/16" Photo Paper Gloss 250 432 mm/17" Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) Borderless Black ink Thickness Core 0.27 mm 3" ✓ PK Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper 260.icc 0.25 mm 3" ✓ PK Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 PhotoPaperGloss250.icc 420 mm (A2) 0.18 mm 2" ✓*1 PK Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper170.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix PK: Photo Black/MK: Matte Black Thickness Border less Name Size Premium Glossy Photo Paper 8" x 10" - A4 ✓ Letter (8.5" x 11") - 11" x 14" - US B (11" x 17") - Cassette Capacity Black ink ICC Profile 100 0.27 mm A3 ✓ Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) ✓ A2 - US C (17" x 22") ✓ A4 ✓ Letter (8.5" x 11") - A3 ✓ 50 ✓ PK Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 PremiumGlossyPhot oPaper.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Name Size Archival Matte Paper/ Enhanced Matte Paper A4 Thickness Border less Cassette Capacity Black ink ✓* 100 Letter (8.5" x 11") - A3 Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) 0.26 mm ✓ ✓* - US C (17" x 22") ✓* A4 ✓* Letter (8.5" x 11") 100 ✓ 0.12 mm A2 US C (17" x 22") MK - 30 ✓* 100 PK Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 EpsonProofingPaper WhiteSemimatte.icc Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) 0.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Name Size Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5" x 11") Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) A2 US C (17" x 22") Thickness Border less Cassette Capacity Black ink - 0.48 mm ✓* - ✓* - PK/MK ICC Profile Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 VelvetFineArtPaper_ PK.icc/ Epson Stylus Pro 4900_4910 VelvetFineArtPaper_ MK.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix *1 Usable Commercially Available Paper Size When using an application that supports banner printing, you can print beyond the values given below. However, the lengths that can be printed differ depending on the specifications of the application, the computing environment, and so on. This printer supports the following paper specifications for non-Epson media. Note: ❏ Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix ❏ Setting with Custom Paper in the Menu, or from EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and saving to this printer Maintenance Mode You can change the language or units used on the display, or restore all settings to the factory settings. U “Paper Setup menu” on page 106 ❏ Setting with the printer driver and saving to your computer Starting and Ending Maintenance Mode Windows: Set Custom Settings items in the Main screen and then save.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Maintenance Mode List The factory setting is . Item Parameter Explanation Language Japanese Select the language used on the control panel's screen. English French Italian German Portuguese Spanish Dutch Korean Chinese Length Units Metric Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel's screen or printed on the patterns.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Item Parameter Explanation Cut Sheet Remaining Off Choose whether or not to show (On/Off) Cut Sheet Remaining in the Menu. When set to On, Cut Sheet Remaining is displayed in the Menu, from which you can set the number of pages to trigger a running low warning and the number of pages loaded in the paper cassette.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer Notes on Transporting When transporting the printer, repack it using the original box and packing materials to protect it from shock and vibration. Perform the following operations when moving or transporting the printer. After Moving or Transporting As shown below, always lift the printer by placing your hands in the indentations on the left and right sides.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Specifications Table The following system requirements are necessary to install and use the software for this printer. Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 360 nozzles x 3 (Photo Black/ Matte Black,Light Light Black, Light Black) Windows Operating system Windows XP/Windows XP x64 Windows Vista Windows 7 CPU Pentium® 4 2.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Appendix Printer Specifications Note: ❏ The ink freezes if left at below -15 ˚C for a long time. If it does freeze, leave it at room temperature (25 ˚C) for at least four hours (without condensation). ❏ Do not refill the ink. Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC External size* (W) 863 x (D) 766 x (H) 405 mm Weight Approx.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Technical Support Web Site Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help Help for Users in North America Help for Users in Taiwan Epson provides the technical support services listed below. Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http:// www.epson.com.tw) Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ support and select your product for solutions to common problems.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help Telephone number Fax number Address 03-5325077 03-5320092 1F., No.9, Ln. 379, Sec. 1, Jingguo Rd., North Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan 04-23291388 04-23291338 3F., No.510, Yingcai Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 403, Taiwan 04-23805000 04-23806000 No.530, Sec. 4, Henan Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Taiwan 05-2784222 05-2784555 No.463, Zhongxiao Rd., East Dist., Chiayi City 600, Taiwan 06-2221666 06-2112555 No.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail ❏ Product usage questions or problems Epson Hotline ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty ❏ Sales enquiries and product information Help for Users in Thailand ❏ Technical support Contacts for information, support, and services are: Phone (62) 21-572 4350 World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help Fax: Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Where To Get Help Location Telephone number Fax number Pune 020-30286000 / 30286001 /30286002 020-30286000 Ahmedabad 079-26407176 / 77 079-26407347 Helpline For Service, Product info or to order a cartridge 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-free number.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code. 2.4 Third Party Rights.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Covered Code, or any portion thereof, is at Your sole and entire risk.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance. 12.2 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, You agree to immediately stop any further use, reproduction, modification, sublicensing and distribution of the Covered Code.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. Please obtain a copy of the License at http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/ and read it before using this file.
Epson Stylus Pro 4900/4910 User's Guide Software License Terms 3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.
