Printer Guide
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...electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 93 Chapter 4: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 requires very little maintenance to ...the features described in this chapter, you can also use the SelecType menu system on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. 93 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head...
...electronic Reference Guide included on the printer to fine-tune a variety of printer settings. 93 Chapter 4: Maintaining and Transporting the Printer The EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 requires very little maintenance to ...the features described in this chapter, you can also use the SelecType menu system on the CD-ROM that came with your printer. 93 This chapter describes the following routine procedures: • Checking printer status and part life • Checking and cleaning the print head • Aligning the print head...
Product Information Guide
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... 250 designation and driver setting applies only to clean the print head. 4 - Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing. Epson Paper and Other Media Epson papers, which are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson StylusRIP Professional 2.0 Software Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet) Type-B Print Server (interface card) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal...
... 250 designation and driver setting applies only to clean the print head. 4 - Left arrow or Paper Source button Hold for 3 seconds to cut roll paper after printing. Epson Paper and Other Media Epson papers, which are available: Part Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Cabinet Stand Epson StylusRIP Professional 2.0 Software Internal 10/100 BaseTX (Ethernet) Type-B Print Server (interface card) Paper Roller Spindle (Normal...
Product Information Guide
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...printer software is the same on - Press the Pause button and hold it for A2-size sheets (11.7" x 16.5"). ERROR NO INK CARTRIDGE B Ink light on Explanation Response Paper loaded does not match the source selected. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000...inserted (page 11). MNT TNK - Turn off the printer and remove the card. Make sure you finish loading paper, pull the paper lever all the way forward, to cancel the print job. Run the head cleaning utility again. Paper has jammed in the manual feed ...
...printer software is the same on - Press the Pause button and hold it for A2-size sheets (11.7" x 16.5"). ERROR NO INK CARTRIDGE B Ink light on Explanation Response Paper loaded does not match the source selected. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. Remove the jammed paper. 4/04 Epson Stylus Pro 4000...inserted (page 11). MNT TNK - Turn off the printer and remove the card. Make sure you finish loading paper, pull the paper lever all the way forward, to cancel the print job. Run the head cleaning utility again. Paper has jammed in the manual feed ...
Product Information Guide
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... to unlock the print head. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary (page 10). Remove the print. Pull out the green tab to exit the SelecType menu system. Note the error number, then turn the printer off and back ...your printer. After cleaning, reload paper. Message/ Light Light SERVICE REQ. PRINT WRONG INK B Ink light CARTRIDGE on Explanation Response The print head is loaded. If you print. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Head cleaning ...
... to unlock the print head. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 Reinstall or replace the cutter blade if necessary (page 10). Remove the print. Pull out the green tab to exit the SelecType menu system. Note the error number, then turn the printer off and back ...your printer. After cleaning, reload paper. Message/ Light Light SERVICE REQ. PRINT WRONG INK B Ink light CARTRIDGE on Explanation Response The print head is loaded. If you print. Remove any printouts or paper remaining in the printer driver matches the loaded paper size. Head cleaning ...
Product Information Guide
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...cartridge is the correct color, and remove it in the print dialog box. 8 - If your printer utility software. Mac OS 9.x: Select Print, then click the utility button in . 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Lower the ink lever to access the printer utilities: Mac OS® X: Open the Epson Printer Utility in a ...print head nozzles or a misaligned print head. Select SPro 4000, and click OK. Paper Type and Banding Banding can check the print head and turn on the Auto Cleaning feature at the same time, using a paper that is not defined in the Epson printer driver or in your printed...
...cartridge is the correct color, and remove it in the print dialog box. 8 - If your printer utility software. Mac OS 9.x: Select Print, then click the utility button in . 9. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 3. Lower the ink lever to access the printer utilities: Mac OS® X: Open the Epson Printer Utility in a ...print head nozzles or a misaligned print head. Select SPro 4000, and click OK. Paper Type and Banding Banding can check the print head and turn on the Auto Cleaning feature at the same time, using a paper that is not defined in the Epson printer driver or in your printed...
Product Information Guide
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... until you see UNI-D (unidirectional). Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it 's a good idea to run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel. The cartridges need to confirm that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Follow the instructions on...
... until you see UNI-D (unidirectional). Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Right-click your printer icon and select Printing Preferences. If the printer finds clogged nozzles, it 's a good idea to run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel. The cartridges need to confirm that the print head alignment patterns print correctly. Follow the instructions on...
Product Information Guide
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...is sharp. See your paper isn't cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you want to be replaced. The print head moves to the right. If you can perform a manual head alignment. For a list of media that ...see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade. Press until you notice that the printer is closed. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 11. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 Be careful when removing it. 9. Press the Menu . 2. When done, press the Pause button to display EXEC. ...
...is sharp. See your paper isn't cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to verify or fine-tune the automatic alignment process, you want to be replaced. The print head moves to the right. If you can perform a manual head alignment. For a list of media that ...see MAINTENANCE, then press Menu again. Release the side pin and carefully remove the cutter blade. Press until you notice that the printer is closed. 1. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 11. Epson Stylus Pro 4000 4/04 Be careful when removing it. 9. Press the Menu . 2. When done, press the Pause button to display EXEC. ...
Product Support Bulletin
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... 2 allows you to the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. The utility is represented as: Model and the Release Date. Instructions for Epson and 3rd party media and up -graded with Windows, Mac OS 9 and OS X EPSON Professional Graphics Group PSB.2004.05.001D Page 2 of your printer by performing: print head alignments, printer adjustments, and power head cleanings, create custom paper configurations for...
... 2 allows you to the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. The utility is represented as: Model and the Release Date. Instructions for Epson and 3rd party media and up -graded with Windows, Mac OS 9 and OS X EPSON Professional Graphics Group PSB.2004.05.001D Page 2 of your printer by performing: print head alignments, printer adjustments, and power head cleanings, create custom paper configurations for...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Contents Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Product Description 10 1.1.1 Features 10 1.2 Basic Specifications 12 1.2.1 Print Specifications 12 1.2.2 Character Specification 12 1.2.3 Control Code 12 1.2.4 ...Optional Units and Consumables 113 1.7.1 Ink Cartridge 113 1.7.2 Cleaning cartridge 114 1.7.3 Maintenance Tank 114 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 116 2.2 Printer Mechanism Components 117 2.2.1 Printing Mechanism (Print Head 118 2.2.2 Ink Supply Mechanism 119 2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism 121 2.2.4 Carriage (CR) Mechanism 126 2.2.5 ...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Contents Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Product Description 10 1.1.1 Features 10 1.2 Basic Specifications 12 1.2.1 Print Specifications 12 1.2.2 Character Specification 12 1.2.3 Control Code 12 1.2.4 ...Optional Units and Consumables 113 1.7.1 Ink Cartridge 113 1.7.2 Cleaning cartridge 114 1.7.3 Maintenance Tank 114 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 116 2.2 Printer Mechanism Components 117 2.2.1 Printing Mechanism (Print Head 118 2.2.2 Ink Supply Mechanism 119 2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism 121 2.2.4 Carriage (CR) Mechanism 126 2.2.5 ...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Chapter 4 Disassembly & Assembly 4.1 Introductory Information 197 4.1.1 Cautions 197 4.1.2 Tools 199 4.1.3 Screws 200 4.2 Disassembly Procedures 201 4.2.1 Basic Operations 202 4.2.2 Consumable Parts/ASF Cassette Removal 204 4.2.3 Panel Unit/Housing Removal 209 4.2.4 Circuit Board Removal 221 4.2.5 Printer...5.3.7 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment 381 5.3.8 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 382 5.3.9 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 384 5.3.10 ...Cleaning 398 5.3.21 Rear Sensor Adjustment 399 5.3.22 Adjustment Image (for 8-color model 400 5.3.23 Adjustment Image (for 4-color...
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Chapter 4 Disassembly & Assembly 4.1 Introductory Information 197 4.1.1 Cautions 197 4.1.2 Tools 199 4.1.3 Screws 200 4.2 Disassembly Procedures 201 4.2.1 Basic Operations 202 4.2.2 Consumable Parts/ASF Cassette Removal 204 4.2.3 Panel Unit/Housing Removal 209 4.2.4 Circuit Board Removal 221 4.2.5 Printer...5.3.7 Nozzle Bi-D Adjustment 381 5.3.8 Print Head Slant Adjustment (PF 382 5.3.9 Print Head Slant Adjustment (CR 384 5.3.10 ...Cleaning 398 5.3.21 Rear Sensor Adjustment 399 5.3.22 Adjustment Image (for 8-color model 400 5.3.23 Adjustment Image (for 4-color...
Service Manual
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...Menu / Cleaning [>/↵] Printing Printer status menu shift Except above *3 Panel setting mode shift/decision Paper thickness detection less than 0.8mm All heads cleaning *2 Paper thickness detection over 0.8mm All heads cleaning after ...removing paper Paper thickness detection over 0.8mm when printing Not in operation. Item shift (down) Operation execution Setting fixed Memory Select paper type / Paper Cut [ EPSON Stylus Pro 4000...
...Menu / Cleaning [>/↵] Printing Printer status menu shift Except above *3 Panel setting mode shift/decision Paper thickness detection less than 0.8mm All heads cleaning *2 Paper thickness detection over 0.8mm All heads cleaning after ...removing paper Paper thickness detection over 0.8mm when printing Not in operation. Item shift (down) Operation execution Setting fixed Memory Select paper type / Paper Cut [ EPSON Stylus Pro 4000...
Service Manual
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...Blink Blink NO NO NO NO NO OFF OFF - Cut/Eject Paper NO Panel key Function Menu M Shift Cleaning NO NO Pause NO OFF OFF ON - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Priority Printer Status LCD Display Releasing paper lever in operation Replacing ink cartridge *8 Paper jam No maintenance tank Rear cover ...PAPER LEVER SET INK CRTG PAPER JAM NO MNT TNK REAR COVER OPEN RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE UPDATE FAILED POWER OFF OPTION I/F ERROR UNLOCK PRINT HEAD SERVICE REQ. nnnnnnnnn Revision B Table 1-18. Paper Select - NO NO NO NO OFF OFF - - NO NO NO NO Blink OFF...
...Blink Blink NO NO NO NO NO OFF OFF - Cut/Eject Paper NO Panel key Function Menu M Shift Cleaning NO NO Pause NO OFF OFF ON - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Priority Printer Status LCD Display Releasing paper lever in operation Replacing ink cartridge *8 Paper jam No maintenance tank Rear cover ...PAPER LEVER SET INK CRTG PAPER JAM NO MNT TNK REAR COVER OPEN RESET F/W UPDATING UPDATE COMPLETE UPDATE FAILED POWER OFF OPTION I/F ERROR UNLOCK PRINT HEAD SERVICE REQ. nnnnnnnnn Revision B Table 1-18. Paper Select - NO NO NO NO OFF OFF - - NO NO NO NO Blink OFF...
Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Panel display Level structure of Setting menu READY [< / >] PRINTER SETUP [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] PRINTER STATUS [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] [∧ / ∨] [] HEAD ALIGNMENT [< / >] [∧ / ∨] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK PRINTER STATUS VERSION CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NUMBER MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPL HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THKNS Level structure of Printer setting menu PRINTER SETUP [< / >] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP [∧ / ∨] [
EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Panel display Level structure of Setting menu READY [< / >] PRINTER SETUP [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] PRINTER STATUS [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [] [∧ / ∨] [] HEAD ALIGNMENT [< / >] [∧ / ∨] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP TEST PRINT NOZZLE CHECK PRINTER STATUS VERSION CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NUMBER MAINTENANCE CUTTER REPL HEAD ALIGNMENT PAPER THKNS Level structure of Printer setting menu PRINTER SETUP [< / >] PRINTER SETUP PLATEN GAP [∧ / ∨] [
Service Manual
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...61 EXEC p.61 nnnnnn (Max. 6 figures) p.61 CUTTER XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F) p.62 CR MOTOR XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F)) p.62 PF MOTOR XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E**** F, E*****F) p.63 HEAD UNIT XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F) p.63 CLEANING UNIT XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E**** F, E*****F) p.64 Continued on next page Product Description Operating Panel 42 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B Top menu (Panel display) Printer status menu (PRINTER STATUS) Item menu Table 1-20.
...61 EXEC p.61 nnnnnn (Max. 6 figures) p.61 CUTTER XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F) p.62 CR MOTOR XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F)) p.62 PF MOTOR XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E**** F, E*****F) p.63 HEAD UNIT XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E****F, E*****F) p.63 CLEANING UNIT XXXXXXX (0%, nn%, E* F, E** F, E*** F, E**** F, E*****F) p.64 Continued on next page Product Description Operating Panel 42 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B Top menu (Panel display) Printer status menu (PRINTER STATUS) Item menu Table 1-20.
Service Manual
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...CLEANING CLOCK SETTING PAPER THKNS Select and print adjustment pattern ALIGNMENT Setup value (Underline: Default) Ref. p.69 - - EXEC p.69 EXEC MM/DD/YY HH:MM STD, 0.1mm ~ 1.6mm UNI-D BI-D BLACK BI-D ALL AUTO BI-D #1 *1 BI-D #2 *1 BI-D #3 *1 BI-D #4 *1 p.69 p.69 p.69 p.69 Continued on next page Product Description Operating Panel 43 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000... Revision B Top menu (Panel display) User Paper Setup Menu (CUSTOM PAPER) Maintenance menu (MAINTENANCE) Gap Adjustment menu (HEAD ALIGNMENT) Item menu Paper Type ...
...CLEANING CLOCK SETTING PAPER THKNS Select and print adjustment pattern ALIGNMENT Setup value (Underline: Default) Ref. p.69 - - EXEC p.69 EXEC MM/DD/YY HH:MM STD, 0.1mm ~ 1.6mm UNI-D BI-D BLACK BI-D ALL AUTO BI-D #1 *1 BI-D #2 *1 BI-D #3 *1 BI-D #4 *1 p.69 p.69 p.69 p.69 Continued on next page Product Description Operating Panel 43 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000... Revision B Top menu (Panel display) User Paper Setup Menu (CUSTOM PAPER) Maintenance menu (MAINTENANCE) Gap Adjustment menu (HEAD ALIGNMENT) Item menu Paper Type ...
Service Manual
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...120 pages 120 pages 120 pages Manufacturer : EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK Ink Type : Pigment Pigment Pigment Ink Color : Yellow Photo Black Light Cyan Ink Capacity ...Head :E[*****]F Time Out :30sec | Cleaner :E[*****]F Refresh Margin :On | Sheet Size Chk :On | Auto Nozzleck :Off | Auto Cleaning :On | - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.4.19 Status Printing Selecting this mode allows the user to right column figure. Output procedure: 1. Select the item by pressing the [Menu] button again. 5. Current Setting Printer...
...120 pages 120 pages 120 pages Manufacturer : EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK EPSON GENUINE INK Ink Type : Pigment Pigment Pigment Ink Color : Yellow Photo Black Light Cyan Ink Capacity ...Head :E[*****]F Time Out :30sec | Cleaner :E[*****]F Refresh Margin :On | Sheet Size Chk :On | Auto Nozzleck :Off | Auto Cleaning :On | - EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Revision B 1.4.4.19 Status Printing Selecting this mode allows the user to right column figure. Output procedure: 1. Select the item by pressing the [Menu] button again. 5. Current Setting Printer...
Service Manual
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...cartridge. *4: This Color Adjust ID information (ID1) is mounted or not Setting content of "PRINTER SETUP" menu in Maintenance Tank *1 Remainder of cutter life *2 Remainder of CR motor life *2 Remainder of PF motor life *2 Remainder of Print Head life *2 Remainder of Cleaning Unit life *2 Manufacture...EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Explanation of contents: #1: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX #2: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Type-B Current Setting Printer Status Ink Cartridge *3 Color Adjust ID information (ID1) *4 Color Adjust ID information (ID2M) Whether optional Type-B I/F is the same as can be printed...
...cartridge. *4: This Color Adjust ID information (ID1) is mounted or not Setting content of "PRINTER SETUP" menu in Maintenance Tank *1 Remainder of cutter life *2 Remainder of CR motor life *2 Remainder of PF motor life *2 Remainder of Print Head life *2 Remainder of Cleaning Unit life *2 Manufacture...EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Explanation of contents: #1: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX #2: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Type-B Current Setting Printer Status Ink Cartridge *3 Color Adjust ID information (ID1) *4 Color Adjust ID information (ID2M) Whether optional Type-B I/F is the same as can be printed...
Service Manual
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PG Adj PG adjustment --- --- Std. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item TEST Test Adjustment Adjustment Cleaning Cleaning Product Description Table 1-35. Cutter adjustment --- --- Check Nozzle Nozzle check pattern print --- --- Ink Drain Ink discharge --- --- Init. RearAD Rear AD adjustment --- --- Clean Counter * Counter clear --- --- Std. Clean Head Clean head --- --- Std. KK1 Cleaning KK1 --- --- Operating Panel Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---...
PG Adj PG adjustment --- --- Std. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item TEST Test Adjustment Adjustment Cleaning Cleaning Product Description Table 1-35. Cutter adjustment --- --- Check Nozzle Nozzle check pattern print --- --- Ink Drain Ink discharge --- --- Init. RearAD Rear AD adjustment --- --- Clean Counter * Counter clear --- --- Std. Clean Head Clean head --- --- Std. KK1 Cleaning KK1 --- --- Operating Panel Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---...
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Cleaning type Print Printing --- --- Prm. TotalLife Total lasting Speed CW CW speed Speed CCW CCW speed TotalLife Total lasting FeedAmount Feed amount CR+PFCount ... Lasting times TotalLife3 Total lasting 3 Dir. Cutter stab force Pressure Cutter pressure PaperSize Paper length LifeCount Lasting times Head U/D Head UP/DOWN LifeCount Lasting times Head Lock Head lock LifeCount Lasting times Cleaning Cleaning Cle. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item Life Lasting Table 1-35. Lasting times Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item...
Cleaning type Print Printing --- --- Prm. TotalLife Total lasting Speed CW CW speed Speed CCW CCW speed TotalLife Total lasting FeedAmount Feed amount CR+PFCount ... Lasting times TotalLife3 Total lasting 3 Dir. Cutter stab force Pressure Cutter pressure PaperSize Paper length LifeCount Lasting times Head U/D Head UP/DOWN LifeCount Lasting times Head Lock Head lock LifeCount Lasting times Cleaning Cleaning Cle. EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item Life Lasting Table 1-35. Lasting times Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item...
Service Manual
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...Disengage Hopper Hopper AsfLoad ASF paper feed Cutter Cutter Head U/D Head UP/DOWN Head Lock Head lock Cleaning Cleaning Print Printing TotalLife Total lasting CR+PF+Fire CR+PF+Fire TotalLife2 Total lasting 2 TotalLife3 Total lasting 3 Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Product Description Operating Panel 87 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item Life Lasting Table 1-35...
...Disengage Hopper Hopper AsfLoad ASF paper feed Cutter Cutter Head U/D Head UP/DOWN Head Lock Head lock Cleaning Cleaning Print Printing TotalLife Total lasting CR+PF+Fire CR+PF+Fire TotalLife2 Total lasting 2 TotalLife3 Total lasting 3 Revision B 3rd hierarchy Panel Display Item --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Product Description Operating Panel 87 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 Top Menu Panel Display Item Life Lasting Table 1-35...