EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
Printer Basics 15
TEST PRINT MENU
PRINTER STATUS MENU
Use this menu to view the printer status on the control panel display
without printing a status check. While in this menu, press the Item
button to view the messages in Table 1-7
.
Continue pressing the Item button to display the amount remaining for
each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for the part. The indicator
reads as follows:
E*****F = full (or full life remaining)
E ****F = ¾ full (or ¾ life remaining)
E ***F = ½ full (or ½ life remaining)
E **F = ¼ full (or ¼ life remaining)
E *F = nearly empty (or service life near end)
E F = empty (or service life ended)
Table 1-6. Test Print Menu
Message Item Explanation
NOZZLE CHECK PRINT Check the printout. Any missing lines mean the
nozzle(s) are clogged.
STATUS CHECK PRINT Prints the amount of ink left or the component life as
follows:
• E*****F = full (or full life remaining)
• E ****F = ¾ full (or ¾ life remaining)
• E ***F = ½ full (or ½ life remaining)
• E **F = ¼ full (or ¼ life remaining)
• E *F = nearly empty (or service life near end)
• E F = empty (or service life ended)
Table 1-7. Printer Status Menu
Message Explanation
VERSION <number> Shows the firmware version
INK LEFT-C Amount of cyan ink remaining
INK LEFT-M Amount of magenta ink remaining
INK LEFT-LC Amount of light cyan ink remaining
INK LEFT-LM Amount of light magenta ink remaining
INK LEFT-Y Amount of yellow ink remaining
INK LEFT-K Amount of black ink remaining
CUTTER LIFE Useful life of the cutter remaining
TOTAL PRINTS Total number of printed documents
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
Table 1-7. Printer Status Menu (continued)
Message Explanation