An interesting thing about the 4800 is that it produces a "snap" (jerk or bump) at the end of each pass of the head. This causes the printer to shake which in theory shakes the ink carts. The printer stand Epson sells is a fantastic piece of engineering. It's strong enough to hold up to the shaking and it accommodates very well, specifically designed to allow for the stirring action. The base is great for storing paper,ink, supplies, etc. May be seemingly expensive but well worth it - definitely will outlast the printer and it looks great. FWIW | YMMV
Mark