Fixes and tips for the Epson 4800 large format printers

Problems with the SP 4800?

Assorted info we've come across for sorting problems with the Epson 4800 printer.

We now have a full review of the latest 4880 on the site.

4800 Maintenance request (MNT REQ 0088 code)

MNT REQ 0088 refers to the printer clock/clock battery/time. If this fails, it causes the printer to request a Power Clean every time you switch it on

First reset the clock, either via the printer controls or using the LFP remote panel.

If this doesn't work then a battery replacement is needed

Clearing paper jams from your Epson 4800 (not exactly difficult ;-)

Sometimes it's possible for roll paper to get jammed in the 4800. When this happens, printing will stop and the LCD will display 'PAPER JAM'

1. Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover, and release the paper lever.
2. Cut the paper at the paper insertion slot, and remove the roll paper.
3. Remove the jammed paper from the front or back of the printer.
4. If necessary, open the top cover and remove the jammed paper.
5. Make sure the paper light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel.
6. Reload paper

Cleaning dried ink

You really only need to check out the household products line at your local supermarket ;-)

I've written a short guide about 'cleaning inkjet printers'

Other info pages

A useful blog detailing a 4800 users experiences, problems and fixes
Epson 4000 ink counter reset and field repair manual
Epson 4000 maintenance tank reset
Deactivate 7600/9600 ink counter
7600 / 9600 Maintenance tank reset
Swapping black inks on the 9600 / 7600
Cleaning inkjet printers
7880 / 9880 Black ink swap
7800 / 9800 black ink swap
4880 ink swap

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