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... LIFE (paper cutter) TOTAL PRINTS WASTE INK (waste ink system) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) PF MOTOR (paper feed motor) HEAD UNIT (print head) CLEANER (cleaning unit) 4. NO. Press the Item button. Press the SelecType button to print the status check: 1. PRINTER SETTING MENU: PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE INTERFACE PARA. MENU: PAPER NUMBER THICK. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series SelecType Menu Map The...
... LIFE (paper cutter) TOTAL PRINTS WASTE INK (waste ink system) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) PF MOTOR (paper feed motor) HEAD UNIT (print head) CLEANER (cleaning unit) 4. NO. Press the Item button. Press the SelecType button to print the status check: 1. PRINTER SETTING MENU: PLATEN GAP PAGE LINE INTERFACE PARA. MENU: PAPER NUMBER THICK. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series SelecType Menu Map The...
User Manual
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...LEFT-LM (light magenta) INK LEFT-Y (yellow) CUTTER LIFE (paper cutter) TOTAL PRINTS WASTE INK (waste ink system) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) PF MOTOR (paper feed motor) HEAD UNIT (print head) CLEANER (cleaning unit) 4. The following table lists the messages alphabetically and ...includes an explanation and instructions for instructions. See page 3-7 for correcting the problem. Responding to be replaced by authorized EPSON...
...LEFT-LM (light magenta) INK LEFT-Y (yellow) CUTTER LIFE (paper cutter) TOTAL PRINTS WASTE INK (waste ink system) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) PF MOTOR (paper feed motor) HEAD UNIT (print head) CLEANER (cleaning unit) 4. The following table lists the messages alphabetically and ...includes an explanation and instructions for instructions. See page 3-7 for correcting the problem. Responding to be replaced by authorized EPSON...
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...Canvas, cutting, 1-14 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Casters, 3-19 Chooser, selecting printer, B-5 Cleaner (cleaning unit), 2-5 Cleaning paper hammock, 3-15 print head, 3-2, B-24, C-26 to C-27 printer, 3-15 Cleaning button, 2-4, 3-2 -1 Cleaning cycle, running control panel, 3-2 Macintosh, B-24...2-8 to 2-12 illustration, 2-1 language, setting, 2-12 lights, 2-2, 2-5 to 2-7 menus, 2-8 messages, 2-2, 2-5 to 2-7 monitoring printer, 2-1 to 2-7 CR motor (carriage motor), 2-5 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 1-18 to 1-21 loading, 1-15 to 1-18 printable area, 5-3 Cut/Eject button, 1-13 Cutter Replace menu, ...
...Canvas, cutting, 1-14 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Casters, 3-19 Chooser, selecting printer, B-5 Cleaner (cleaning unit), 2-5 Cleaning paper hammock, 3-15 print head, 3-2, B-24, C-26 to C-27 printer, 3-15 Cleaning button, 2-4, 3-2 -1 Cleaning cycle, running control panel, 3-2 Macintosh, B-24...2-8 to 2-12 illustration, 2-1 language, setting, 2-12 lights, 2-2, 2-5 to 2-7 menus, 2-8 messages, 2-2, 2-5 to 2-7 monitoring printer, 2-1 to 2-7 CR motor (carriage motor), 2-5 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 1-18 to 1-21 loading, 1-15 to 1-18 printable area, 5-3 Cut/Eject button, 1-13 Cutter Replace menu, ...
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... to view the printer status on the control panel display without printing a status check. Printer Status Menu (continued) Message Explanation WASTE INK Ink pad maintenance information CR MOTOR Carriage motor maintenance information PF MOTOR Paper feed motor maintenance information HEAD UNIT Printhead maintenance information CLEANER Maintenance information Continue... service life ended) PRINTER STATUS MENU Use this menu, press the Item button to display the amount remaining for the part. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TEST PRINT MENU Message NOZZLE CHECK STATUS CHECK Table 1-6.
... to view the printer status on the control panel display without printing a status check. Printer Status Menu (continued) Message Explanation WASTE INK Ink pad maintenance information CR MOTOR Carriage motor maintenance information PF MOTOR Paper feed motor maintenance information HEAD UNIT Printhead maintenance information CLEANER Maintenance information Continue... service life ended) PRINTER STATUS MENU Use this menu, press the Item button to display the amount remaining for the part. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TEST PRINT MENU Message NOZZLE CHECK STATUS CHECK Table 1-6.
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... maintenance counters after replacing consumable parts. Initializes PF motor INIT. Self-Diagnostic Mode Lets you update the printer's firmware after replacing the Main Board. Initializes timer INIT CR MOTOR EXEC. PF MOTOR EXEC. See Table 1-11 on page 105. See...EXEC. HEAD UNIT EXEC. Initializes cleaning unit INIT. TOTAL PRINTING EXEC. Initializes NVRAM INIT. Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and mechanical counters INIT. See Table 1-12 on page 107. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.3 Service-Related Modes Press and hold down the buttons listed...
... maintenance counters after replacing consumable parts. Initializes PF motor INIT. Self-Diagnostic Mode Lets you update the printer's firmware after replacing the Main Board. Initializes timer INIT CR MOTOR EXEC. PF MOTOR EXEC. See Table 1-11 on page 105. See...EXEC. HEAD UNIT EXEC. Initializes cleaning unit INIT. TOTAL PRINTING EXEC. Initializes NVRAM INIT. Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and mechanical counters INIT. See Table 1-12 on page 107. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.3 Service-Related Modes Press and hold down the buttons listed...
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... Cover Open Sensor (interlock switch) CR Motor Figure 2-1. Guide Rail HP Sensor/ Encoder PAPER FEED MECHANISM For more information, see Paper Feed Mechanism on page 24. Paper Feed Mechanism 22 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.1 Location of Components The following figures show the main components of the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. Carriage Mechanism Technical Overview PF Motor Paper Suction Fans Paper Feed...
... Cover Open Sensor (interlock switch) CR Motor Figure 2-1. Guide Rail HP Sensor/ Encoder PAPER FEED MECHANISM For more information, see Paper Feed Mechanism on page 24. Paper Feed Mechanism 22 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.1 Location of Components The following figures show the main components of the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. Carriage Mechanism Technical Overview PF Motor Paper Suction Fans Paper Feed...
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... from steel. The software servo forms a closed-loop with the CR motor and Encoder Sensor. Carriage Speed and Acceleration Carriage Speed The carriage speed during printing, the Stylus Pro 9000's timing belt is in motion. CR Motor Motion Failure During operation, the encoder measures the distance the carriage travels... the encoder varies too much from the Encoder Sensor and adjusts the current to the CR motor to print for the next 10 mm. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CARRIAGE MOTOR AND POSITION CONTROL For the greatest possible print accuracy and to minimize vibration, the printer uses a DC...
... from steel. The software servo forms a closed-loop with the CR motor and Encoder Sensor. Carriage Speed and Acceleration Carriage Speed The carriage speed during printing, the Stylus Pro 9000's timing belt is in motion. CR Motor Motion Failure During operation, the encoder measures the distance the carriage travels... the encoder varies too much from the Encoder Sensor and adjusts the current to the CR motor to print for the next 10 mm. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CARRIAGE MOTOR AND POSITION CONTROL For the greatest possible print accuracy and to minimize vibration, the printer uses a DC...
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Relay Circuit Between Cover Open Sensors and Printer Motors Cover Open Sensor Figure 2-14. Cover Open Sensor Technical Overview 36 CR Motor Driver Front Cover open , relays that detect when the cover is open Front Cover PF Motor Driver C126/127 Figure 2-15. As shown in Figure 2-15, a...drivers and other circuitry when the relays shut off the flow of the printer, that control current to the CR motor and PF motor cut off . When the cover is open. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.5 Cover Open Sensor There are two cover open sensors, or safety interlock switches, one on each side...
Relay Circuit Between Cover Open Sensors and Printer Motors Cover Open Sensor Figure 2-14. Cover Open Sensor Technical Overview 36 CR Motor Driver Front Cover open , relays that detect when the cover is open Front Cover PF Motor Driver C126/127 Figure 2-15. As shown in Figure 2-15, a...drivers and other circuitry when the relays shut off the flow of the printer, that control current to the CR motor and PF motor cut off . When the cover is open. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.5 Cover Open Sensor There are two cover open sensors, or safety interlock switches, one on each side...
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EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.6 Control Circuit This section summarizes the functions ...128KB PROM internal Regulates print data Command handling Rasterizer (image data handling) Head drive regulation (DAC) Print timing regulation Memory (DRAM/SRAM) I /F IC32 ASIC/uPD65802 IC20 ASIC/TE7751 Motor drivers IC33 IC35 IC30 ... Circuit Control Parallel interface (IEEE1284) Macintosh Serial interface Type-B Regulates Motor Pump Motor PG Motor (PG setting) Fan (PS, Paper Suction) Regulates motor (PWM regulation) CR Motor PF Motor 3 channel 10 bit DA converter head-drive voltage control Flash Memory...
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.6 Control Circuit This section summarizes the functions ...128KB PROM internal Regulates print data Command handling Rasterizer (image data handling) Head drive regulation (DAC) Print timing regulation Memory (DRAM/SRAM) I /F IC32 ASIC/uPD65802 IC20 ASIC/TE7751 Motor drivers IC33 IC35 IC30 ... Circuit Control Parallel interface (IEEE1284) Macintosh Serial interface Type-B Regulates Motor Pump Motor PG Motor (PG setting) Fan (PS, Paper Suction) Regulates motor (PWM regulation) CR Motor PF Motor 3 channel 10 bit DA converter head-drive voltage control Flash Memory...
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... and stops printing. Table 3-1. nnnnnnnn 00020000 NVRAM error page 44 Table 3-1. CPU address error page 44 1000000A CPU vector 10 - nnnnnnnn 00010006 00010007 CR motor overcurrent CR in -position time-out page 42 00010004 CR motor encoder check error page 42 00010005 CR motor out of ... malfunction (01) page 44 0001000F CR motor PWM output error page 44 00010010 PF motor PWM output error page 44 Service Req. Wrong trap page 44 Table 3-2. DMAC/DTC address error page 44 1000000B CPU vector 11 - EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.1 LCD Error Messages When a ...
... and stops printing. Table 3-1. nnnnnnnn 00020000 NVRAM error page 44 Table 3-1. CPU address error page 44 1000000A CPU vector 10 - nnnnnnnn 00010006 00010007 CR motor overcurrent CR in -position time-out page 42 00010004 CR motor encoder check error page 42 00010005 CR motor out of ... malfunction (01) page 44 0001000F CR motor PWM output error page 44 00010010 PF motor PWM output error page 44 Service Req. Wrong trap page 44 Table 3-2. DMAC/DTC address error page 44 1000000B CPU vector 11 - EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.1 LCD Error Messages When a ...
Service Manual
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...at the correct speed and distance. MAINTENANCE REQ. 0100 Problem The Waste Ink Pads have absorbed 99% of the "Ready" or "Printing" messages. Solution See the solution for Service Request 00010000, above . If there still is a problem, try the following: Check... the normal pulse. SERVICE REQ. 00000101 Problem This error occurs when the CR Motor has reached 2.5 million passes, which indicates that does not solve the problem, check the PF motor encoder connection. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.2 Errors that require a service technician This section describes the errors listed ...
...at the correct speed and distance. MAINTENANCE REQ. 0100 Problem The Waste Ink Pads have absorbed 99% of the "Ready" or "Printing" messages. Solution See the solution for Service Request 00010000, above . If there still is a problem, try the following: Check... the normal pulse. SERVICE REQ. 00000101 Problem This error occurs when the CR Motor has reached 2.5 million passes, which indicates that does not solve the problem, check the PF motor encoder connection. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.2 Errors that require a service technician This section describes the errors listed ...
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...during the in -position time is the amount of the CR motor's pulse is too long or too short compared to a stop , and this generates an error. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010002 Problem PF motor overcurrent Feedback from the PF motor driver (IC35) indicates that does not solve the problem,...time the printer waits to make sure the motor is moving when the motor comes to the normal pulse. Solution Replace the PF motor Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010004 Problem CR motor (linear) encoder check error When the CR motor turns, the printer checks the linear encoder ...
...during the in -position time is the amount of the CR motor's pulse is too long or too short compared to a stop , and this generates an error. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010002 Problem PF motor overcurrent Feedback from the PF motor driver (IC35) indicates that does not solve the problem,...time the printer waits to make sure the motor is moving when the motor comes to the normal pulse. Solution Replace the PF motor Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010004 Problem CR motor (linear) encoder check error When the CR motor turns, the printer checks the linear encoder ...
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... the carriage is the amount of the sensor. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010006 Problem CR motor overcurrent Feedback from the CR motor driver (IC33) indicates that the CR motor's current is a problem, try the following: Replace the PG sensor Replace the PG motor Replace the Main Board Troubleshooting 43 Solution Replace the CR motor Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010007...
... the carriage is the amount of the sensor. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010006 Problem CR motor overcurrent Feedback from the CR motor driver (IC33) indicates that the CR motor's current is a problem, try the following: Replace the PG sensor Replace the PG motor Replace the Main Board Troubleshooting 43 Solution Replace the CR motor Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010007...
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...Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 0001000F Problem CR motor PWM output error Solution Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010010 Problem PF motor PWM output error Solution Replace the Main Board SERVICE...SERVICE REQ. 100000## (CPU VECTOR 32~63) Problem Unusual condition detected. Send a different print job to make sure the error wasn't due to confirm that does not solve the problem... error), replace the SIMM installed in CN19 and then check whether the error recurs. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 0001000D SERVICE REQ. 0001000E Problem Cover sensor malfunction One or both Cover Open...
...Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 0001000F Problem CR motor PWM output error Solution Replace the Main Board SERVICE REQ. 00010010 Problem PF motor PWM output error Solution Replace the Main Board SERVICE...SERVICE REQ. 100000## (CPU VECTOR 32~63) Problem Unusual condition detected. Send a different print job to make sure the error wasn't due to confirm that does not solve the problem... error), replace the SIMM installed in CN19 and then check whether the error recurs. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 0001000D SERVICE REQ. 0001000E Problem Cover sensor malfunction One or both Cover Open...
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... Cover Open CN13 Main Board PF Encoder CN14 Main Board Relay Board CN5 CN18 Main Board PF Motor CN17 Main Board CR Motor Carriage slams right CN2 Printhead Board CR Linear Encoder Sensor Carriage slams right CN6 ribbon cable (white) Relay Board Printhead Board CN4 Printhead ... Gap Origin Sensor CN18 (light blue cable) Relay Board Platen Gap Motor CN24 Main Board Relay Board CN4 Carriage doesn't move out of home position CN9 Relay Board CR Lock Solenoid Troubleshooting 53 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 LCD errors Reload Paper Service Req. 00010000 Service Req. 00010000 Service Req...
... Cover Open CN13 Main Board PF Encoder CN14 Main Board Relay Board CN5 CN18 Main Board PF Motor CN17 Main Board CR Motor Carriage slams right CN2 Printhead Board CR Linear Encoder Sensor Carriage slams right CN6 ribbon cable (white) Relay Board Printhead Board CN4 Printhead ... Gap Origin Sensor CN18 (light blue cable) Relay Board Platen Gap Motor CN24 Main Board Relay Board CN4 Carriage doesn't move out of home position CN9 Relay Board CR Lock Solenoid Troubleshooting 53 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 LCD errors Reload Paper Service Req. 00010000 Service Req. 00010000 Service Req...
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... Regular, every-day tools are OK, no . 2 sizes needed - - • 1.5 mm (CR motor) • 2.5 mm (PF motor and CR belt) • 4.0 and 5.0 mm for setting up printer only 4.1.3 Screw List The following table lists all the screws used in this printer. Table 4-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.1.2 Tools This section lists the tools necessary to disassemble or assemble the...
... Regular, every-day tools are OK, no . 2 sizes needed - - • 1.5 mm (CR motor) • 2.5 mm (PF motor and CR belt) • 4.0 and 5.0 mm for setting up printer only 4.1.3 Screw List The following table lists all the screws used in this printer. Table 4-2. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.1.2 Tools This section lists the tools necessary to disassemble or assemble the...
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... the black lead connects to the Right Side Frame, and then remove the CR Motor Assembly. Disconnect the PF Motor cable connector as shown below to reduce the tension on the pulley. (The belt must perform the CR Drive Belt Tension Adjustment. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Remove the Lower Paper Guide as described in Lower Paper Guide Removal...
... the black lead connects to the Right Side Frame, and then remove the CR Motor Assembly. Disconnect the PF Motor cable connector as shown below to reduce the tension on the pulley. (The belt must perform the CR Drive Belt Tension Adjustment. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Remove the Lower Paper Guide as described in Lower Paper Guide Removal...
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... cover height adjustment. Check the operation of ink in the Cleaning menu on the control panel. 3. Then reset the Ink Counter ("Init. CR Motor"). Fold the FFCs into three sections as the amount of the printer, and make sure the FFC does not block the tube guide assembly ...Adjustment on page 118). Acetate rayon tape RESETTING THE PRINTER 1. As shown in the photo above, make sure the order of printed colors in the printer. 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CONNECTING THE CARRIAGE FFCS TO THE RELAY CIRCUIT BOARD 1. Attach the second FFC to the right. Load 44 inch roll paper and...
... cover height adjustment. Check the operation of ink in the Cleaning menu on the control panel. 3. Then reset the Ink Counter ("Init. CR Motor"). Fold the FFCs into three sections as the amount of the printer, and make sure the FFC does not block the tube guide assembly ...Adjustment on page 118). Acetate rayon tape RESETTING THE PRINTER 1. As shown in the photo above, make sure the order of printed colors in the printer. 2. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CONNECTING THE CARRIAGE FFCS TO THE RELAY CIRCUIT BOARD 1. Attach the second FFC to the right. Load 44 inch roll paper and...
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...Update on page 136 5. Rear Sensor Position Adjustment on page 127 14. Test Print on page 126 12. Platen Gap Gear Backlash Adjustment on page 133 CR Motor removal only CR Motor replacement Carriage Belt Tension Adjustment on page 124 7. Flush Point Right and Left Adjustment...to reset the printhead unit counter. (Not necessary if you resintalled the old printhead.) 1. Cap Position Adjustment on page 108) 2. 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 ...
...Update on page 136 5. Rear Sensor Position Adjustment on page 127 14. Test Print on page 126 12. Platen Gap Gear Backlash Adjustment on page 133 CR Motor removal only CR Motor replacement Carriage Belt Tension Adjustment on page 124 7. Flush Point Right and Left Adjustment...to reset the printhead unit counter. (Not necessary if you resintalled the old printhead.) 1. Cap Position Adjustment on page 108) 2. 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 ...
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... in the Test Menu display results in the menu are shown below. [SelecType] Test: Version Test: Panel Test: Sensor Test: Encoder Test: Fan Test: Elec. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.3 Test Menu The Test menu lets you check: Maintenance Record (part usage and wear counters) Fatal Error Record Factory use-Head voltage correction Factory use... Sensor Paper Width Sensor Paper Thickness Sensor PG Sensor Printhead Thermistors I/C Holder Levers Sensors Ink ID Sensors I/C Sensors Ink Low Sensors Lets you test the CR Motor and PF Motor encoders Turns the fans on page 113.
... in the Test Menu display results in the menu are shown below. [SelecType] Test: Version Test: Panel Test: Sensor Test: Encoder Test: Fan Test: Elec. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.3 Test Menu The Test menu lets you check: Maintenance Record (part usage and wear counters) Fatal Error Record Factory use-Head voltage correction Factory use... Sensor Paper Width Sensor Paper Thickness Sensor PG Sensor Printhead Thermistors I/C Holder Levers Sensors Ink ID Sensors I/C Sensors Ink Low Sensors Lets you test the CR Motor and PF Motor encoders Turns the fans on page 113.