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EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5 Adjustments Overview 102 Precautions 102 Adjustment Tools 102 Required ...Fan 113 Elec. (Maintenance Records 113 Adjustment Menu 115 Cap Position Adjustment 116 Check Skew 117 Input Rank (Printhead ID) Adjustment 117 Check Nozzle 118 B Head Slant/C Head Slant Adjustment (Head Angle 119 BC Head Slant... Bottom (Margin) Adjustment 125 Revision A Rear Sensor Position Adjustment 126 Test Print 127 Clean Head (Drain Ink 127 Counter Clear 128 Cleaning menu 128 Print menu 128 Parameter menu 129 Initialize 129 Update 129 Mechanical Adjustments 130 Carriage ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5 Adjustments Overview 102 Precautions 102 Adjustment Tools 102 Required ...Fan 113 Elec. (Maintenance Records 113 Adjustment Menu 115 Cap Position Adjustment 116 Check Skew 117 Input Rank (Printhead ID) Adjustment 117 Check Nozzle 118 B Head Slant/C Head Slant Adjustment (Head Angle 119 BC Head Slant... Bottom (Margin) Adjustment 125 Revision A Rear Sensor Position Adjustment 126 Test Print 127 Clean Head (Drain Ink 127 Counter Clear 128 Cleaning menu 128 Print menu 128 Parameter menu 129 Initialize 129 Update 129 Mechanical Adjustments 130 Carriage ...
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...See Table 1-12 on this information with the end user. Avoid sharing this page. Initializes PF motor INIT. Printer Basics 17 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.3 Service-Related Modes Press and hold down the buttons listed in Table 1-2 at power on to select a menu item, ...adjust printer settings, check and reset certain counters, make test prints, and clean the printhead. Initializes cleaning unit INIT. Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and mechanical counters INIT. INK EXEC. Table 1-12. Initializes total print counter INIT. See Self-Diagnostics on the ink cartridge. ...
...See Table 1-12 on this information with the end user. Avoid sharing this page. Initializes PF motor INIT. Printer Basics 17 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.3 Service-Related Modes Press and hold down the buttons listed in Table 1-2 at power on to select a menu item, ...adjust printer settings, check and reset certain counters, make test prints, and clean the printhead. Initializes cleaning unit INIT. Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and mechanical counters INIT. INK EXEC. Table 1-12. Initializes total print counter INIT. See Self-Diagnostics on the ink cartridge. ...
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...if it is fully closed when this is open too long, the printheads may need to adjust the cutter position. If using roll paper, ... before opening the cover. COVER OPEN Problem The front cover is because the previously printed section has had more than the freshly deposited ink.) Solution Close the cover as...printing, a stripe or band may be cut was not cut completely, or the paper was cut, but is loaded at an angle) by more time to make sure they're lined up and flat. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER JAM Problem A paper jam occurs when during carriage operation or a cleaning...
...if it is fully closed when this is open too long, the printheads may need to adjust the cutter position. If using roll paper, ... before opening the cover. COVER OPEN Problem The front cover is because the previously printed section has had more than the freshly deposited ink.) Solution Close the cover as...printing, a stripe or band may be cut was not cut completely, or the paper was cut, but is loaded at an angle) by more time to make sure they're lined up and flat. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER JAM Problem A paper jam occurs when during carriage operation or a cleaning...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 INK OUT Problem One or more ink cartridges have run out of cartridge for the printer and the proper color for that slot. Thick paper is loaded when an automatic cleaning... ink cartridge; This error occurs under the following conditions. After the cleaning operation is supposed to print on the display). Solution Install the proper ink cartridge in the cartridge... printer and the thick paper is installed, causing the printheads to begin . REMOVE PAPER Problem Printer cannot perform cleaning because thick paper is loaded. OPTION I/F ERROR Problem An...
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 INK OUT Problem One or more ink cartridges have run out of cartridge for the printer and the proper color for that slot. Thick paper is loaded when an automatic cleaning... ink cartridge; This error occurs under the following conditions. After the cleaning operation is supposed to print on the display). Solution Install the proper ink cartridge in the cartridge... printer and the thick paper is installed, causing the printheads to begin . REMOVE PAPER Problem Printer cannot perform cleaning because thick paper is loaded. OPTION I/F ERROR Problem An...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.3 Print Quality Troubleshooting Use this section to solve the following problems if they can clean the nozzles in the nozzles can dry up and clog the nozzles. MISSING DOTS OR LINES When the printer is on but not printing. While the printer is not... listed below and recheck the printout: Main Board Printhead(s) Before you replace the correct printhead: Head B (left) or Head C (right). The nozzle check pattern prints. This starts the cleaning operation. Print Quality Problems Description Refer to print a nozzle check pattern, press the SelecType button...
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.3 Print Quality Troubleshooting Use this section to solve the following problems if they can clean the nozzles in the nozzles can dry up and clog the nozzles. MISSING DOTS OR LINES When the printer is on but not printing. While the printer is not... listed below and recheck the printout: Main Board Printhead(s) Before you replace the correct printhead: Head B (left) or Head C (right). The nozzle check pattern prints. This starts the cleaning operation. Print Quality Problems Description Refer to print a nozzle check pattern, press the SelecType button...
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... Adjustments in the printer. If these parts as described in Cleaning menu on page 128. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 NO INK OUTPUT FROM ONE OR BOTH PRINTHEADS If there is no ink output from one of the dampers (see Figure 4-27 on page 73). Run a test print and check for output. 2. There may be defective or the...
... Adjustments in the printer. If these parts as described in Cleaning menu on page 128. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 NO INK OUTPUT FROM ONE OR BOTH PRINTHEADS If there is no ink output from one of the dampers (see Figure 4-27 on page 73). Run a test print and check for output. 2. There may be defective or the...
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...Height) on page 120 Head LR Adjustment (Head Gap Timing) on page 123 Bi-D Adjustment on your printout, try the following : 1. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (FRONT) The front, or top, side of the paper can become smudged or marred if it for 3 seconds....this happens, check the following : 1. Run a printhead cleaning cycle. Press the Cleaning button and hold it rubs against the printhead surface.) 2. Fix or replace the spring. For more intensive cleaning procedures, see Cleaning menu on the control panel. (If a print job uses heavy ink coverage and the top and ...
...Height) on page 120 Head LR Adjustment (Head Gap Timing) on page 123 Bi-D Adjustment on your printout, try the following : 1. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (FRONT) The front, or top, side of the paper can become smudged or marred if it for 3 seconds....this happens, check the following : 1. Run a printhead cleaning cycle. Press the Cleaning button and hold it rubs against the printhead surface.) 2. Fix or replace the spring. For more intensive cleaning procedures, see Cleaning menu on the control panel. (If a print job uses heavy ink coverage and the top and ...
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...Little or no ink output, due to incorrect platen gap CN12 - - CN10 - - CN15 - - Printhead comes in contact with edge of paper CN16 - - CN26 Ink Compart. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.4 Connector-Related Errors If you suspect a loose connector or faulty cable, you can use the following table... - - Printhead comes in contact with edge of paper and smears ink CN15 - - Suction fans don't go from low to isolate the specific problem: Table 3-4. Open LC, LM, Y=Solid CN8 Ink Compart. Poor print quality due to priming or cleaning problem CN19 (...
...Little or no ink output, due to incorrect platen gap CN12 - - CN10 - - CN15 - - Printhead comes in contact with edge of paper CN16 - - CN26 Ink Compart. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.4 Connector-Related Errors If you suspect a loose connector or faulty cable, you can use the following table... - - Printhead comes in contact with edge of paper and smears ink CN15 - - Suction fans don't go from low to isolate the specific problem: Table 3-4. Open LC, LM, Y=Solid CN8 Ink Compart. Poor print quality due to priming or cleaning problem CN19 (...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.4 Maintenance Procedures To keep the printhead clean and maintain print quality, the printer periodically flushes ink through the printhead, and the flushed ink drains into one of ink has drained into the Waste Ink Boxes, the printer displays the ...counter ("Init. Remove the Lower Paper Guide as described in Maintenance Mode 2 on page 17 reset the cleaning unit counter ("Init. Once a predetermined amount of two Waste Ink Boxes. Cleaning Unit") as described in Lower Paper Guide Removal on page 58. When the service call error-"00000100." Disassembly...
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.4 Maintenance Procedures To keep the printhead clean and maintain print quality, the printer periodically flushes ink through the printhead, and the flushed ink drains into one of ink has drained into the Waste Ink Boxes, the printer displays the ...counter ("Init. Remove the Lower Paper Guide as described in Maintenance Mode 2 on page 17 reset the cleaning unit counter ("Init. Once a predetermined amount of two Waste Ink Boxes. Cleaning Unit") as described in Lower Paper Guide Removal on page 58. When the service call error-"00000100." Disassembly...
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... fixing plates, two tube fixing plates (C), and the tube guide fixing plate. 2. one black joint for each tube and pipe connection. See Cleaning menu on the pipe side. Loosen the screws securing the ink tubes to close the ink valves. Make sure both I/H Levers are raised to...SEPARATING THE INK PIPES AND INK TUBES 1. After reassembling the Ink Tubing, install new ink cartridges and perform the Initial Ink Charge operation. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.7 Removing the Ink Tubes This section describes how to remove the ink tubes connected to the printhead on the tube ends.
... fixing plates, two tube fixing plates (C), and the tube guide fixing plate. 2. one black joint for each tube and pipe connection. See Cleaning menu on the pipe side. Loosen the screws securing the ink tubes to close the ink valves. Make sure both I/H Levers are raised to...SEPARATING THE INK PIPES AND INK TUBES 1. After reassembling the Ink Tubing, install new ink cartridges and perform the Initial Ink Charge operation. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.7 Removing the Ink Tubes This section describes how to remove the ink tubes connected to the printhead on the tube ends.
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It also explains how to clean the printhead, reset various counters, and make test prints. Avoid strong light (such as listed in Table 5-2 on page 103, which lists all possible adjustments and when you need to perform them. length...-edge ruler 1000 mm #F713 Vernier scale CR Cover Position Adjustment Tool #F724 Self-Training Kit #F708 Flash Memory Card #F727 Part Code B747700300; EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.1 Overview Follow the instructions in this section to perform any adjustments in the order as sunlight) while performing adjustments. When performing an adjustment, read ...
It also explains how to clean the printhead, reset various counters, and make test prints. Avoid strong light (such as listed in Table 5-2 on page 103, which lists all possible adjustments and when you need to perform them. length...-edge ruler 1000 mm #F713 Vernier scale CR Cover Position Adjustment Tool #F724 Self-Training Kit #F708 Flash Memory Card #F727 Part Code B747700300; EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.1 Overview Follow the instructions in this section to perform any adjustments in the order as sunlight) while performing adjustments. When performing an adjustment, read ...
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...EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.1.3 Required Adjustments When you remove or replace parts, refer to the following table to determine which adjustments you need to reset the printhead unit counter. (Not necessary if you resintalled the old printhead.) 1. Enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode (see Using the Self- BC Head Slant Adjustment (Head Height) on page 132 2. Test Print... you reinstalled the old printhead, perform the KK0 cleaning cycle as described in Maintenance Mode 2 on page 128. 5. If you replaced the old printhead with a new one, perform the KK1 cleaning cycle as described in Maintenance...
...EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.1.3 Required Adjustments When you remove or replace parts, refer to the following table to determine which adjustments you need to reset the printhead unit counter. (Not necessary if you resintalled the old printhead.) 1. Enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode (see Using the Self- BC Head Slant Adjustment (Head Height) on page 132 2. Test Print... you reinstalled the old printhead, perform the KK0 cleaning cycle as described in Maintenance Mode 2 on page 128. 5. If you replaced the old printhead with a new one, perform the KK1 cleaning cycle as described in Maintenance...
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...6. Adjustment Menu on page 128. Used to one of components such as the "Test Pattern Print" option in the table to adjust and clean the printhead, calibrate the paper feed sensors, and print a nozzle check pattern or list of the Upper Paper Guide (see Using the Self-Diagnostic...cover from the top of current adjustment settings. Insert the flash memory card containing the updated firmware into the card slot (CN20 on page 129. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6. Turn the printer off the printer. 3. UPDATING FROM A MEMORY CARD 1. Turn off , and then back on . Turn off the ...
...6. Adjustment Menu on page 128. Used to one of components such as the "Test Pattern Print" option in the table to adjust and clean the printhead, calibrate the paper feed sensors, and print a nozzle check pattern or list of the Upper Paper Guide (see Using the Self-Diagnostic...cover from the top of current adjustment settings. Insert the flash memory card containing the updated firmware into the card slot (CN20 on page 129. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6. Turn the printer off the printer. 3. UPDATING FROM A MEMORY CARD 1. Turn off , and then back on . Turn off the ...
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... Source Item + Paper Feed _ Cut /Eject Power Enter Cleaning 3 sec. Self-Diagnostic Controls 108 Move up one level To next or previous menu To next or previous item Selects or activates the item Figure 5-1. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.1 Using the Self-Diagnostic Mode 1. if any other message...Lever is lowered): Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning "Check: Test" immediately appears on the LCD. Use the Control Panel buttons to use costly roll paper to the printheads in Self-Diagnostic mode refer to print test patterns. Displays the previous menu. Table 5-3. Displays the ...
... Source Item + Paper Feed _ Cut /Eject Power Enter Cleaning 3 sec. Self-Diagnostic Controls 108 Move up one level To next or previous menu To next or previous item Selects or activates the item Figure 5-1. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.1 Using the Self-Diagnostic Mode 1. if any other message...Lever is lowered): Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning "Check: Test" immediately appears on the LCD. Use the Control Panel buttons to use costly roll paper to the printheads in Self-Diagnostic mode refer to print test patterns. Displays the previous menu. Table 5-3. Displays the ...
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...settings (parameters). Displays information such as printheads and feed path sensors. Not used for printer servicing. (See caution below.) The "Check: Life" menu contains tests that should only be performed at the factory. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.2 Self-Diagnostic Menus In the Self...-Diagnostic mode, you can select from the following menus: Table 5-4. Updates or clears the adjustment parameters. Do not attempt to Description Check: Test Check: Adjustment Check: Cleaning Check: Print Check: Parameter ...
...settings (parameters). Displays information such as printheads and feed path sensors. Not used for printer servicing. (See caution below.) The "Check: Life" menu contains tests that should only be performed at the factory. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.2 Self-Diagnostic Menus In the Self...-Diagnostic mode, you can select from the following menus: Table 5-4. Updates or clears the adjustment parameters. Do not attempt to Description Check: Test Check: Adjustment Check: Cleaning Check: Print Check: Parameter ...
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Table 5-7. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.4 Adjustment Menu The Adjustment menu allows you should not use coated ink jet paper. Adjustment Menu Items LCD Message Description Cap Position Adjustment on page 116 Check Skew on page 117 Input Rank (Printhead ID) Adjustment on page 117 Check Nozzle on page 118 B Head... controls. Select "Counter Clear" only when replacing the Waste Ink Pads along with all counters in this requires a separate head cleaning cartridge to print the test patterns in Table 5-11 on page 128 When conducting on page 67. Use standard cut-sheet sizes, 11 ×...
Table 5-7. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.4 Adjustment Menu The Adjustment menu allows you should not use coated ink jet paper. Adjustment Menu Items LCD Message Description Cap Position Adjustment on page 116 Check Skew on page 117 Input Rank (Printhead ID) Adjustment on page 117 Check Nozzle on page 118 B Head... controls. Select "Counter Clear" only when replacing the Waste Ink Pads along with all counters in this requires a separate head cleaning cartridge to print the test patterns in Table 5-11 on page 128 When conducting on page 67. Use standard cut-sheet sizes, 11 ×...
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... the power connector. [SelecType]/ [Paper Source] Print: Nozzle Check [Enter] Printing Pattern Print: Adj. Please Lower InkLever Lower both ink set levers. Adjustments 127 Adjustment Variables Prints a list of all the adjustments. Table 5-10. No. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TEST PRINT This function lets you print all adjustment settings. Pattern [Enter] Printing Pattern The printer prints the adjustmentparameter list, ejects the paper...
... the power connector. [SelecType]/ [Paper Source] Print: Nozzle Check [Enter] Printing Pattern Print: Adj. Please Lower InkLever Lower both ink set levers. Adjustments 127 Adjustment Variables Prints a list of all the adjustments. Table 5-10. No. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TEST PRINT This function lets you print all adjustment settings. Pattern [Enter] Printing Pattern The printer prints the adjustmentparameter list, ejects the paper...
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If you how to: print a nozzle check pattern clean the printhead adjust the printhead alignment 6.2 Physical Inspection and Cleaning When servicing the printer, inpect the following parts and perform any maintenance as needed . This tells you notice that may ...replace CR Guide Rail Paper shreds or other foreign Remove any lubrication. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.1 Overview When servicing the printer, you need to be replaced; see Service Error Codes and Replaceable Parts on the sensor surface Clean using compressed air This printer does not require any foreign matter matter ...
If you how to: print a nozzle check pattern clean the printhead adjust the printhead alignment 6.2 Physical Inspection and Cleaning When servicing the printer, inpect the following parts and perform any maintenance as needed . This tells you notice that may ...replace CR Guide Rail Paper shreds or other foreign Remove any lubrication. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.1 Overview When servicing the printer, you need to be replaced; see Service Error Codes and Replaceable Parts on the sensor surface Clean using compressed air This printer does not require any foreign matter matter ...
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...colors) Power Cutoff Timer T2 CL Timer CL Timer 3 Timer [WHICH TIMER?] Cl Flag Print Number (one page = one page feed command) Total Prints Accumulated Prints Counter Total Printing CR Motor CR Motor CR Motor CR Motor PF Motor PF Motor PF Motor PF Motor... Unit Head C Head B Ink Lever R/L Ink Lever C Ink Lever B Cover (front cover) Cover Lever (paper release lever) Lever Cleaning (printhead cleaning blade) Cleaner Cleaner Head Wiper R/L Maintenance 141 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 The following counters); For detailed instructions, follow the links in the table header.
...colors) Power Cutoff Timer T2 CL Timer CL Timer 3 Timer [WHICH TIMER?] Cl Flag Print Number (one page = one page feed command) Total Prints Accumulated Prints Counter Total Printing CR Motor CR Motor CR Motor CR Motor PF Motor PF Motor PF Motor PF Motor... Unit Head C Head B Ink Lever R/L Ink Lever C Ink Lever B Cover (front cover) Cover Lever (paper release lever) Lever Cleaning (printhead cleaning blade) Cleaner Cleaner Head Wiper R/L Maintenance 141 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 The following counters); For detailed instructions, follow the links in the table header.
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... on the printer: Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning 4. Remove any loose parts, such as described below. Follow these steps: 1. Select "Cleaning: Init. If shipping takes longer than 2 days, the printheads and ink delivery system may be level during shipping, a service ...you skip this operation. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.1.4 Repacking and Transporting the Printer When the printer needs to be transported over a long distance, or if it will not be damaged. Enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode by pressing the following : 1. Select the "Check: Cleaning" menu and press Enter...
... on the printer: Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning 4. Remove any loose parts, such as described below. Follow these steps: 1. Select "Cleaning: Init. If shipping takes longer than 2 days, the printheads and ink delivery system may be level during shipping, a service ...you skip this operation. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.1.4 Repacking and Transporting the Printer When the printer needs to be transported over a long distance, or if it will not be damaged. Enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode by pressing the following : 1. Select the "Check: Cleaning" menu and press Enter...