Epson Stylus Pro 9000 - Print Engine - Table of Contents

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision A
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Contents
1 Printer Basics
Features ...................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel Operations ......................................................................... 12
Control Panel Buttons ............................................................................ 12
Operation in Normal Mode ................................................................. 12
Operation at Power On ....................................................................... 13
SelecType Mode .................................................................................... 13
Control Panel Operation in SelecType Mode ..................................... 13
Main Menu Options in SelecType Mode ............................................ 13
Printer Setting Menu........................................................................ 14
Test Print Menu ............................................................................... 15
Printer Status Menu......................................................................... 15
Paper Configuration Menu............................................................... 16
Cutter Replace Menu....................................................................... 16
Head Alignment Menu..................................................................... 16
Service-Related Modes .......................................................................... 17
Maintenance Mode ............................................................................. 17
Maintenance Mode 2 .......................................................................... 17
LED Indicators and Error Messages ........................................................ 18
LED Indicators ........................................................................................ 18
LCD Display ........................................................................................... 19
Options and Consumables ....................................................................... 20
2 Technical Overview
Location of Components .......................................................................... 22
Carriage Mechanism ....................................................................... 22
Paper Feed Mechanism .................................................................. 22
Ink System....................................................................................... 23
Circuit Boards.................................................................................. 23
Operation ................................................................................................... 24
Carriage Mechanism .............................................................................. 24
Carriage (CR) Guide Rail ................................................................ 24
Platen Gap (PG) Mechanism........................................................... 24
Paper Width Sensor ........................................................................ 25
Carriage Motor and Position Control............................................... 26
Cutter Mechanism ........................................................................... 27
Printheads ....................................................................................... 27
Paper Feed Mechanism ......................................................................... 28
Paper Feed Motor and Rollers ........................................................ 28
Paper Feed Sensors ....................................................................... 29
Paper Suction Fan........................................................................... 30
Paper Width Determination (Left and Right edge Detection) .......... 31
Paper size Determination (Detection of Top edge) ......................... 32
Paper Loading Errors ...................................................................... 33
Carriage Lock Mechanism ..................................................................... 33
Ink Supply Mechanism ........................................................................... 34
Ink-Related Sensors........................................................................ 35
Cover Open Sensor ............................................................................... 36
Control Circuit ........................................................................................ 37
3 Troubleshooting
Overview .................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting Using LCD Error Messages ......................................... 39
LCD Error Messages .............................................................................. 40
Errors that require a service technician .................................................. 41
General Errors ........................................................................................ 45
Ink Low............................................................................................ 45
Paper Out........................................................................................ 45
Load xxx Paper ............................................................................... 45
Load Paper...................................................................................... 45
Paper Jam....................................................................................... 46
Cover Open..................................................................................... 46