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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 NOTE: The table below explains Ink System terminology. When the first ink cartridge is inserted (after all 8 colors have been inserted), the initial ink charge operation is performed automatically. • The initial charge flag is set when the printer is shipped from ...prevent the viscosity of the wiper. The Carriage Unit is moved from increasing while the printhead nozzles are not used, a rubber cap is reset. Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Components Revision B 125 Operation Initial Ink Charge Flushing Wiping Operation Rubbing Operation Capping ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 NOTE: The table below explains Ink System terminology. When the first ink cartridge is inserted (after all 8 colors have been inserted), the initial ink charge operation is performed automatically. • The initial charge flag is set when the printer is shipped from ...prevent the viscosity of the wiper. The Carriage Unit is moved from increasing while the printhead nozzles are not used, a rubber cap is reset. Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Components Revision B 125 Operation Initial Ink Charge Flushing Wiping Operation Rubbing Operation Capping ...
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...steps below if not normal. Check that the cover is interrupted, but after capping printhead. Under this situation continues very long time. Or insert a new Ink Cartridge and pull down... will turn OFF after closing the cover, the flushing and paper feed movement are halted. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B NO INK CARTRIDGE LCD NO INK CRTG Explanation There is full. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL...Ink Cartridge installed. Therefore it may give damages to clear the error. Recovery Close the Printer Cover. When cover was open while power was open during flushing before paper ...
...steps below if not normal. Check that the cover is interrupted, but after capping printhead. Under this situation continues very long time. Or insert a new Ink Cartridge and pull down... will turn OFF after closing the cover, the flushing and paper feed movement are halted. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B NO INK CARTRIDGE LCD NO INK CRTG Explanation There is full. MAINTENANCE TANK FULL...Ink Cartridge installed. Therefore it may give damages to clear the error. Recovery Close the Printer Cover. When cover was open while power was open during flushing before paper ...
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..., replace the Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 0001001D Error meaning: CR servo parameter error Explanation There may be a case where the temperature inside the Print Head has risen above the specified value and the thermistor in proper tension. 4. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B SERVICE...Belt Tension Adjustment (p363) 3. Replace the CR Encoder Sensor (p273) 4. In such a case, this message is displayed and the printer stops operating. Points to the CR Scale 2. Replace the C511 MAIN Board (p221) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on again and check ...
..., replace the Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 0001001D Error meaning: CR servo parameter error Explanation There may be a case where the temperature inside the Print Head has risen above the specified value and the thermistor in proper tension. 4. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B SERVICE...Belt Tension Adjustment (p363) 3. Replace the CR Encoder Sensor (p273) 4. In such a case, this message is displayed and the printer stops operating. Points to the CR Scale 2. Replace the C511 MAIN Board (p221) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on again and check ...
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...8226; Maintenance Mode 2 (p284): Execute "RTC" of CLEAR COUNTERS and set date. • Adjustment program Turn on the printer in Maintenance Mode 2, execute "RTC&USBID&IEEE1394ID" and enter date of register, etc.) Damaged drive circuit board (...Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 00010029 Error meaning: Unidentified NMI Explanation CPU has detected undefined NMI. Remedy If this error is not cleared even when the power is displayed and the printer stops operating. Remedy 1. Installing Firmware (p424) 2. Installing Firmware (p424) 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000...
...8226; Maintenance Mode 2 (p284): Execute "RTC" of CLEAR COUNTERS and set date. • Adjustment program Turn on the printer in Maintenance Mode 2, execute "RTC&USBID&IEEE1394ID" and enter date of register, etc.) Damaged drive circuit board (...Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 00010029 Error meaning: Unidentified NMI Explanation CPU has detected undefined NMI. Remedy If this error is not cleared even when the power is displayed and the printer stops operating. Remedy 1. Installing Firmware (p424) 2. Installing Firmware (p424) 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000...
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Replace the Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 00010038 Error meaning: Transistor thermistor error Cause of trouble Home position for paper eject switching cannot be done by turning ...; Cause of paper eject roller (Paper Eject Unit) due to paper jam or foreign object. Remedy Recover by turning power OFF and back ON. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B SERVICE REQ. 00010033 Error meaning: Paper eject phase detection error Cause of trouble The transistor thermistor is failing. Thermistor temperature...
Replace the Printhead (p278) SERVICE REQ. 00010038 Error meaning: Transistor thermistor error Cause of trouble Home position for paper eject switching cannot be done by turning ...; Cause of paper eject roller (Paper Eject Unit) due to paper jam or foreign object. Remedy Recover by turning power OFF and back ON. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B SERVICE REQ. 00010033 Error meaning: Paper eject phase detection error Cause of trouble The transistor thermistor is failing. Thermistor temperature...
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... by one and then start the procedure. If the power cleaning does not recover the printer, check the following parts and check again. • Printhead (p278) • C511 MAIN Board (p221) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout 192 could occur... Sensor, but dot missing can be discharged into the Maintenance Tank. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 3.3 Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout This section describes conceivable print quality problems that may occur with a specific ink color. • Head Cleaner is dirty. • Abnormal connections between ...
... by one and then start the procedure. If the power cleaning does not recover the printer, check the following parts and check again. • Printhead (p278) • C511 MAIN Board (p221) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout 192 could occur... Sensor, but dot missing can be discharged into the Maintenance Tank. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 3.3 Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout This section describes conceivable print quality problems that may occur with a specific ink color. • Head Cleaner is dirty. • Abnormal connections between ...
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... the platen gap is extended. on the old Main Board to the new board. (p.395) 4. NOTE: Be careful to next step. 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B UNEVEN PRINTING/POOR RESOLUTION If the print quality is abnormal (uneven printing, diffused image, etc.), the following items. 1. Auto Bi-d ...3. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the case, the paper will be resolved by the above methods, check the following parts. Printhead (p278) Printer Mechanism (SP) (p236) SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (FRONT SIDE) If smudging or marring occurs due to the side surface of...
... the platen gap is extended. on the old Main Board to the new board. (p.395) 4. NOTE: Be careful to next step. 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B UNEVEN PRINTING/POOR RESOLUTION If the print quality is abnormal (uneven printing, diffused image, etc.), the following items. 1. Auto Bi-d ...3. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the case, the paper will be resolved by the above methods, check the following parts. Printhead (p278) Printer Mechanism (SP) (p236) SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (FRONT SIDE) If smudging or marring occurs due to the side surface of...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 4.2.8 Ink System 4.2.8.1 Printhead CHECK P O IN T Figures below shows the required tools in replacing the "Printhead". CUTTER CAP Revision B CHECK P O IN T Be sure to install the "Adjust Plate" to the rear of the "HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL" before removing the "Printhead". HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL (Adjust Plate) CR SUS PLATE SUPPORT TOOL Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 278
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 4.2.8 Ink System 4.2.8.1 Printhead CHECK P O IN T Figures below shows the required tools in replacing the "Printhead". CUTTER CAP Revision B CHECK P O IN T Be sure to install the "Adjust Plate" to the rear of the "HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL" before removing the "Printhead". HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL HEAD EXCHANGE SUPPORT TOOL (Adjust Plate) CR SUS PLATE SUPPORT TOOL Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 278
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... Procedures 282 Separation from the "Carriage, B". (Refer to the "Carriage, C". 11. Revision B Carriage, C Figure 4-109. "Carriage, C" Removal Carriage, B Carriage, C Disassembly & Assembly Headrank ID Label Printhead Figure 4-110. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 C A U T IO N When performing the following work, do not keep the "Carriage, C" too far because harnesses are connected to Figure 4-110.) Make sure that the...
... Procedures 282 Separation from the "Carriage, B". (Refer to the "Carriage, C". 11. Revision B Carriage, C Figure 4-109. "Carriage, C" Removal Carriage, B Carriage, C Disassembly & Assembly Headrank ID Label Printhead Figure 4-110. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 C A U T IO N When performing the following work, do not keep the "Carriage, C" too far because harnesses are connected to Figure 4-110.) Make sure that the...
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...: 2 circles Lower side: 1 circle A D JU S TM E N T R E Q U IR E D Be sure to refer to Figure 4-111.) C.P.P. 2.6x8 : 3 pcs. Harness, Head Removal Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 283 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 12. When replacing the "Printhead" with its circle-marked surface facing downward (the nozzle surface).
...: 2 circles Lower side: 1 circle A D JU S TM E N T R E Q U IR E D Be sure to refer to Figure 4-111.) C.P.P. 2.6x8 : 3 pcs. Harness, Head Removal Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 283 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 12. When replacing the "Printhead" with its circle-marked surface facing downward (the nozzle surface).
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... the film area of an allow. A D JU S TM E N T R E Q U IR E D Be sure to refer to "4.2.8.1 Printhead" (p278).) 5. "Valve Assy., Head" Removal Disassembly Procedures 286 Remove the "Valve Assy., Head" by following work, pay attention to Figure 4-115.) 6-1. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 3. Separate the "Carriage, C" from the "Carriage Unit". (Refer to remove the joint section. 6-2. Release the...
... the film area of an allow. A D JU S TM E N T R E Q U IR E D Be sure to refer to "4.2.8.1 Printhead" (p278).) 5. "Valve Assy., Head" Removal Disassembly Procedures 286 Remove the "Valve Assy., Head" by following work, pay attention to Figure 4-115.) 6-1. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 3. Separate the "Carriage, C" from the "Carriage Unit". (Refer to remove the joint section. 6-2. Release the...
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.... Release the FFC from the tab of acetate tape that bundle the FFCs, then remove the "Harness, Head, Intermit". (Refer to "4.2.8.1 Printhead" (p278).) 14. Release the "Harness, Head" from the "Printhead". (Refer to Figure 4-178.) 13. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 11. Harness Head Removal Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 326 FFC Release_3 Carriage Unit Tabs Figure 4-177.
.... Release the FFC from the tab of acetate tape that bundle the FFCs, then remove the "Harness, Head, Intermit". (Refer to "4.2.8.1 Printhead" (p278).) 14. Release the "Harness, Head" from the "Printhead". (Refer to Figure 4-178.) 13. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 11. Harness Head Removal Disassembly & Assembly Disassembly Procedures 326 FFC Release_3 Carriage Unit Tabs Figure 4-177.
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...Disassembly/Reassembly Reference Page) Main Circuit Board*1 (C511 MAIN Board (p221)) Cleaning Unit*2 (p.309) Printhead (p278) Damper (Valve Assy., Head (p.284)) AS Mechanical Unit (Printer Mechanism (SP) (p.236)) ASF Unit (p.240) Motor Motor Assy., CR (p264) Motor Assy...are shown in "Table 5-1. YES Refer to latest firmware when necessary "5.7 Installing Firmware (p424)" Adjustment Overview 355 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 5.1 Overview This section describes the adjustment procedures necessary after being replaced or removed are performed improperly. 5.1.2 ...
...Disassembly/Reassembly Reference Page) Main Circuit Board*1 (C511 MAIN Board (p221)) Cleaning Unit*2 (p.309) Printhead (p278) Damper (Valve Assy., Head (p.284)) AS Mechanical Unit (Printer Mechanism (SP) (p.236)) ASF Unit (p.240) Motor Motor Assy., CR (p264) Motor Assy...are shown in "Table 5-1. YES Refer to latest firmware when necessary "5.7 Installing Firmware (p424)" Adjustment Overview 355 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 5.1 Overview This section describes the adjustment procedures necessary after being replaced or removed are performed improperly. 5.1.2 ...
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... Paper) { --- P.380 Cleaning Unit 1 Reset When Cleaning Unit Change { --- EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 5.1.4 Adjustment Items classified by Part/Unit Required adjustment items and execution order for Auto Nozzle Check { --- P.382 13 Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) { --- P.377 16 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- ... "*2": RM = Removal only "*3": Refer to "P.400 and P.409" for 8-color machine and 4-color machine, respectively. P.395 { --- P.375 4 Rear Sensor AD Adjustment { --- P.381 9 Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) 10 PG Adjustment { --- P.379 17 Platen Position Adjustment...
... Paper) { --- P.380 Cleaning Unit 1 Reset When Cleaning Unit Change { --- EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 5.1.4 Adjustment Items classified by Part/Unit Required adjustment items and execution order for Auto Nozzle Check { --- P.382 13 Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) { --- P.377 16 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- ... "*2": RM = Removal only "*3": Refer to "P.400 and P.409" for 8-color machine and 4-color machine, respectively. P.395 { --- P.375 4 Rear Sensor AD Adjustment { --- P.381 9 Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) 10 PG Adjustment { --- P.379 17 Platen Position Adjustment...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Table 5-2. P.382 13 Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) { --- P.395 { --- P.422 Revision B Table 5-2. P.377 4 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- P.377 3 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- P.384 14 Auto Uni-d Adjustment...{ P.387 8 Auto Bi-d Adjustment { { P.413 9 Reset When CR Unit Change { --- P.382 10 PG Adjustment { { P.370 11 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment { { P.381 12 Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) { --- P.379 4 PF Micro Feed Adjustment Bi-D { --- P.421 Paper Thickness 1 Paper Thickness Sensor Adjustment Sensor { { P.367 Multi Sensor 1 Multi Sensor Position ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Table 5-2. P.382 13 Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) { --- P.395 { --- P.422 Revision B Table 5-2. P.377 4 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- P.377 3 T&B&S (Cut Sheet) { --- P.384 14 Auto Uni-d Adjustment...{ P.387 8 Auto Bi-d Adjustment { { P.413 9 Reset When CR Unit Change { --- P.382 10 PG Adjustment { { P.370 11 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment { { P.381 12 Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) { --- P.379 4 PF Micro Feed Adjustment Bi-D { --- P.421 Paper Thickness 1 Paper Thickness Sensor Adjustment Sensor { { P.367 Multi Sensor 1 Multi Sensor Position ...
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... Sheet) Cutter Pressure Adjustment Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) Table 5-4. Prints out a PF-directional slant pattern of the Multi Sensor. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 5.1.5 Adjustment Item Printer adjustment items and their adjustment classification descriptions are ... from the "Clear Counters" menu is executable. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT Table 5-3. Adjusts the installation position of the printhead, and adjusts the CR-directional slant. Adjusts the CR Scale position in the tables below. Adjusts the installation...
... Sheet) Cutter Pressure Adjustment Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment Printhead Slant Adjustment (CR) Printhead Slant Adjustment (PF) Table 5-4. Prints out a PF-directional slant pattern of the Multi Sensor. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 5.1.5 Adjustment Item Printer adjustment items and their adjustment classification descriptions are ... from the "Clear Counters" menu is executable. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT Table 5-3. Adjusts the installation position of the printhead, and adjusts the CR-directional slant. Adjusts the CR Scale position in the tables below. Adjusts the installation...
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... Mechanical Adjustment 372 Turn the "Bushing, Shaft, Rear" so that [Lever, Lock, PG] goes into the furthest right notch of "Bushing, Shaft, Rear". 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 5.2.6 Multi Sensor Position Adjustment This adjustment sets a suitable distance between the Multi Sensor (Multi Sensor Holder) and the platen. Required Tools Multi Sensor... the thickness gauge. Move the Carriage Unit to the position where the "Multi Sensor Holder" touches the position tool. Position Tool Carriage Unit Printhead Lever, Lock, PG Revision B Bushing, Shaft, Rear Figure 5-14.
... Mechanical Adjustment 372 Turn the "Bushing, Shaft, Rear" so that [Lever, Lock, PG] goes into the furthest right notch of "Bushing, Shaft, Rear". 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 5.2.6 Multi Sensor Position Adjustment This adjustment sets a suitable distance between the Multi Sensor (Multi Sensor Holder) and the platen. Required Tools Multi Sensor... the thickness gauge. Move the Carriage Unit to the position where the "Multi Sensor Holder" touches the position tool. Position Tool Carriage Unit Printhead Lever, Lock, PG Revision B Bushing, Shaft, Rear Figure 5-14.