Replace The Anti-Drying Caps; Preparation; Replacement Procedure; How To Start In User Self Repair Mode - Epson SC-R5000 Series Repair Manual

SC-R5000 Series/SC-R5000L Series
Replace the
Anti-Drying Caps
Replace the anti-drying caps with new caps only if the
diagnostic results indicate that they should be replaced.

Preparation

Use the following to do replacement work.
Replacement anti-drying caps
Do not remove them from the bag until just before
replacement.
Gloves (provided with replacement anti-drying
caps), protective glasses and mask (commercially
available)
Prevent ink from coming into contact with your skin or
from entering your eyes or mouth.

Replacement Procedure

Important:
c
Do not unplug the power plug from the outlet or trip
the circuit breaker during the following operations.
Otherwise, operations may not be performed
correctly and a malfunction may occur.
A
Remove the new anti-drying caps from the bag.
B
Start the printer in User Self Repair Mode.
"How to Start in User Self Repair Mode" on
U
page 9
C
Press (menu) - Maintenance - Repair Menu
- Replace Anti-Drying Caps.
User Self Repair Guide

Replace the Anti-Drying Caps

D
E
F
G
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Check the message, and then press Start.
The Print Head moves to the maintenance
position.
Note:
A buzzer sounds seven minutes after moving the
Print Head (manufacturer's settings).
Check the on-screen messages, and then press OK
to continue operations. The buzzer sounds again
after another seven minutes.
Open the maintenance cover on the right.
Squeeze the groove in the side to remove the
anti-drying caps.
Put the removed anti-drying caps in the bag that
contained the new ones.