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Epson Stylus Pro 9000 - Print Engine Service Manual

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  • Page 1: Epson Stylus Pro

     Wide-Format Professional Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TM-PRO9000...
  • Page 2 Guide to Using This Manual Before servicing the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000, read the precautions on page 5. Then turn to one of these chapters: CHAPTER 1. Printer Basics Refer to this chapter for details on control panel operation. CHAPTER 2.

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Epson America, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions. Neither Epson America, Inc., nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement For American Users

    FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 5 1. Repairs on EPSON products should be perfomed only by an EPSON-certified repair technician. 2. Make certain that the source voltage is the same as the rated voltage listed on the serial number/rating plate. If the EPSON product has a primary AC rating different from the available power source, do not connect it to the power source.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision A Contents 1 Printer Basics Operation ....................24 Carriage Mechanism ................24 Features ...................... 11 Carriage (CR) Guide Rail ..............24 Platen Gap (PG) Mechanism............24 Control Panel Operations ................. 12 Paper Width Sensor ................ 25 Control Panel Buttons ................
  • Page 7 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision A Paper Not Cut.................. 46 Maintenance Procedures ................67 Paper Not Straight ................46 Replacing the Waste Ink Pads ............67 Reload Paper................... 47 Maintenance Assembly Removal & Disassembly ......69 Push Lever Down ................47 Printer Mechanism Disassembly .............
  • Page 8 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision A 5 Adjustments Rear Sensor Position Adjustment..........126 Test Print ..................127 Overview ....................102 Clean Head (Drain Ink)..............127 Precautions ..................102 Counter Clear ................128 Adjustment Tools .................. 102 Cleaning menu ..................128 Required Adjustments ................
  • Page 9 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision A 7 Appendix Unpacking and Transporting the Printer ..........146 The Packaging ..................146 Before Opening the Large & Medium boxes ......... 146 Contents of the Packaging ..............146 Medium-size box ................146 Large box..................147 Unpacking and Assembly ..............

  • Page 10: Printer Basics

           PRINTER BASICS...

  • Page 11: Features

    1.1 Features High-speed printing 64 nozzles per color The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is an ultra-wide, 6-color ink jet printer with RISC-CPU and high-speed color raster ASIC quickly process professional color output. It provides the color printing features listed detailed print data below.

  • Page 12: Control Panel Operations

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2 Control Panel Operations 1.2.1 Control Panel Buttons Pressing a control panel button executes the functions listed in The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 control panel displays status and error Table 1-1 Table 1-2. messages, and the lights indicate when a problem occurs or if any ink cartridge is low or runs out.

  • Page 13: Operation At Power On

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.1.2 Operation at Power On 1.2.2 SelecType Mode Pressing these buttons at power on puts the printer in one of the The SelecType menus allows you to configure printer settings and following service-related modes. See Service-Related Modes perform certain maintenance operations from the control panel.

  • Page 14: Printer Setting Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 1-4. SelecType Menus (continued) PRINTER SETTING MENU Menu Description For more information The bold item is the default setting. Paper Configuration Register paper thickness and drying time, page 16 Table 1-5. Printer Setting Menu and select registered configurations...

  • Page 15: Test Print Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 1-7. Printer Status Menu (continued) TEST PRINT MENU Message Explanation Table 1-6. Test Print Menu WASTE INK Ink pad maintenance information Message Item Explanation CR MOTOR Carriage motor maintenance information NOZZLE CHECK PRINT Check the printout. Any missing lines mean the...

  • Page 16: Paper Configuration Menu

    STD* Select STD for Epson special paper registered pattern appears. Select the appropriate number for thick PAPER THICK Leave on STD for EPSON paper. For other paper. Use the to select the media, use the to select the registered number up to 4.

  • Page 17: Service-Related Modes

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.2.3 Service-Related Modes 1.2.3.1 Maintenance Mode Press the Pause button while turning on the printer. Table 1-2 Press and hold down the buttons listed in at power on to enter one of these service-related modes: Table 1-11. Maintenance Mode Menu...

  • Page 18: Led Indicators And Error Messages

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.3 LED Indicators and Error Messages 1.3.1 LED Indicators Table 1-13. LED Indicators The printer displays status messages and error codes using its LED Status Explanation indicators and LCD panel. Interpret these messages using the tables on...

  • Page 19: Lcd Display

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.3.2 LCD Display Table 1-14. LCD Display Messages (continued) Message Explanation Table 1-14. LCD Display Messages PRINTING* Printer is receiving data Message Explanation PUSH LEVER DOWN Paper release lever is in the release position COVER OPEN...

  • Page 20: Options And Consumables

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1.4 Options and Consumables Table 1-15. Optional Items (continued) Item Part Number Description The table below lists the consumable items and options available for the Photo paper S041142 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. S041143 A3 Wide/B Table 1-15. Optional Items...

  • Page 21: Technical Overview

           TECHNICAL OVERVIEW...

  • Page 22: Location Of Components

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.1 Location of Components PAPER FEED MECHANISM For more information, see Paper Feed Mechanism on page 28. The following figures show the main components of the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. Roll Paper Holders CARRIAGE MECHANISM Paper Pressure Rollers...

  • Page 23: Ink System

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 INK SYSTEM CIRCUIT BOARDS For more information, see Ink Supply Mechanism on page 34. For more information, see Control Circuit on page 37. Power Supply Board I/H Assembly Main Board (C277MAIN) Control Panel Flushing Box (L)

  • Page 24: Operation

    To make the printheads more stable, EPSON added the CR Guide Rail to the Stylus Pro 9000. Every EPSON ink jet printer until now has used a carriage guide shaft to Platen Carriage stabilize the carriage during printing and horizontal movement.

  • Page 25: Paper Width Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 To maintain a constant distance between the printhead nozzles and the paper, PG Sensor the printer measures the thickness of the paper and adjusts the height of the This light-reflecting sensor detects whether the subcarriage is in the thick carriage accordingly.

  • Page 26: Carriage Motor And Position Control

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CR Motor Motion Failure CARRIAGE MOTOR AND POSITION CONTROL During operation, the encoder measures the distance the carriage travels. If the CR speed as determined by the encoder varies too much from the speed For the greatest possible print accuracy and to minimize vibration, the printer set by the Software Servo, a fatal error occurs (Service Call 00010005).

  • Page 27: Cutter Mechanism

    PRINTHEADS To make a paper cut, the cutter solenoid plunges the cutter blade into the The printheads are the same type used in the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000, and paper. To cut the paper evenly, the following method is used: are installed in the same way.

  • Page 28: Paper Feed Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism Paper Pressure The main components of the paper feed mechanism are described below. Roller CR Guide Rail PAPER FEED MOTOR AND ROLLERS Paper Feed Roller When paper is loaded, it’s held against the Paper Feed Roller by the Paper Pressure Rollers.

  • Page 29: Paper Feed Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER FEED SENSORS The printer relies on the following sensors for paper feeding: Front Paper Sensor This optical sensor is attached to the back side of the Lower Paper Guide, and detects the front edge (top or leading edge) of the paper.

  • Page 30: Paper Suction Fan

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER SUCTION FAN The Paper Suction Fans are located behind the lower paper guide and suck air through the holes in the guide. This keeps the paper from bulging as it feeds through the printer and prevents ink smears. The table below relates fan speed to various printer states and user actions.

  • Page 31: Paper Width Determination (Left And Right Edge Detection)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 2-5. Left and Right Edge Detection (continued) PAPER WIDTH DETERMINATION (LEFT AND RIGHT EDGE DETECTION) Purpose Step Action To determine Before printing, the printer sets the platen gap and then flushes the printheads The carriage moves to the left paper edge and registers its position of left to make sure no ink smears the paper.

  • Page 32: Paper Size Determination (Detection Of Top Edge)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER SIZE DETERMINATION (DETECTION OF TOP EDGE) Table 2-6. Top Edge Detection and Positioning Purpose Step Action If the printer is in Roll Auto Cut or (Cut) Sheet mode, it determines the location of the top (leading) edge of the paper before printing. Note that the printer skips...

  • Page 33: Paper Loading Errors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.3 Carriage Lock Mechanism PAPER LOADING ERRORS The printer uses an electromagnetic solenoid to release the carriage lock. “Reload Paper” Error When the carriage lock does not receive any signal, the actuator rises into the After paper is loaded in the printer, the printer performs the left, right, and opening at the bottom of the subcarriage, restricting carriage movement.

  • Page 34: Ink Supply Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.4 Ink Supply Mechanism I/H Lever The two ink cartridge holders each hold three cartridges, K, C, and M on one side and Lc, Lm, and Y on the other side. The design of the holders makes it quite easy to install and replace ink cartridges from the front of the printer.

  • Page 35: Ink-Related Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 INK-RELATED SENSORS Ink Cartridge Sensor Ink Cartridge Ink ID Sensor The following sensors are located in the I/H compartment: I/H Assembly sensor This optical sensor detects the whether the door is open and the I/H Assembly is in the install position or the door is closed and the I/H Assembly is in the print position.

  • Page 36: Cover Open Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.5 Cover Open Sensor Driver There are two cover open sensors, or safety interlock switches, one on each Motor side of the printer, that detect when the cover is open. When the cover is open, relays that control current to the CR motor and PF motor cut off the flow of Front Cover current.

  • Page 37: Control Circuit

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2.2.6 Control Circuit Table 2-7. C277MAIN Board Main Components This section summarizes the functions of the (C277MAIN) Main Board. Name/Code Location Function 32 bit RISC-CPU CPU/C90A08CA CPU (C90A08CA) Control Panel Clock speed = 33MHz (SH7043) SH7043...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

           TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 39: Overview

    3.2 Troubleshooting Using LCD Error Messages To troubleshoot printer problems, turn to one of these sections: The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 performs self-diagnostic tests using the data If the LCD display shows an error message, see Troubleshooting Using supplied by its sensors, and if an error is detected by one or more sensors, an LCD Error Messages on page 39.

  • Page 40: Lcd Error Messages

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.1 LCD Error Messages Table 3-1. Error Message List for Service Technicians (continued) Error Code Description Refer to When a part reaches the end of its useful life, an error code appears on the page 44...

  • Page 41: Errors That Require A Service Technician

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.2 Errors that require a service technician SERVICE REQ. 00010000 This section describes the errors listed in Table 3-1 on page 40 in detail. Problem PF motor encoder check error When the PF motor turns, the printer checks the rotary encoder output MAINTENANCE REQ.
  • Page 42 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010002 SERVICE REQ. 00010004 Problem Problem PF motor overcurrent CR motor (linear) encoder check error Feedback from the PF motor driver (IC35) indicates that the PF motor’s When the CR motor turns, the printer checks the linear encoder output current is irregular.
  • Page 43 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 00010006 SERVICE REQ. 00010009 Problem Problem CR motor overcurrent System interrupt watchdog time-out error due to sensor-related error Feedback from the CR motor driver (IC33) indicates that the CR motor’s Solution current is irregular.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SERVICE REQ. 0001000D SERVICE REQ. 00020000 (NVRAM ERROR) SERVICE REQ. 0001000E SERVICE REQ. 00020001 (INTERNAL RAM ERROR) SERVICE REQ. 00020002 (SRAM ERROR) Problem SERVICE REQ. 00020003 (DRAM ERROR) Cover sensor malfunction SERVICE REQ. 0002000B (MAIL BOX RECEIVING ERROR)

  • Page 45: General Errors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.2.3 General Errors Solution If paper has run out, remove the printer paper and load new paper. If This section describes the errors that can be solved by the user. print data remains in the printer, the data will be printed.

  • Page 46: Paper Jam

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER JAM PAPER NOT CUT Problem Problem A paper jam occurs when during printing, paper feeding, or paper cutting, The paper that was supposed to be cut was not cut completely, or the and the carriage is not able to move properly (due to paper catching on paper was cut but is still in front of the Front Paper Sensor.

  • Page 47: Reload Paper

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 RELOAD PAPER PUSH LEVER DOWN Problem Problem This error occurs when: The printer cannot operate because the lever is in the release position. Solution 1) The user loads the paper too far down (more than 200 mm below the Front Paper Sensor).

  • Page 48: Ink Out

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 INK OUT REMOVE PAPER Problem Problem One or more ink cartridges have run out of ink, a near-end cartridge has Printer cannot perform cleaning because thick paper is installed, causing been reinstalled, or an unsupported ink cartridge has been installed.

  • Page 49: Print Quality Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.3 Print Quality Troubleshooting 2. Perform ink charging again Select the “Cleaning” function on the control panel’s Self-Diagnostic menu. Cleaning menu on page 128. This sends a lot of ink into the Use this section to solve the following problems if they appear in your printouts: printheads and forces out the old ink that is clogging the nozzles.

  • Page 50: No Ink Output From One Or Both Printheads

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 If these steps do not restore printhead operation, the problem is probably not NO INK OUTPUT FROM ONE OR BOTH PRINTHEADS mechanical. Check the electrical connections between the Main Board and the printheads. Check that the Main Board is producing printhead driving signals If there is no ink output from one or both printheads, try each of these steps in and that the signals are reaching the printheads.

  • Page 51: Smudged Or Marred Printout (Front)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (FRONT) WHITE OR BLACK BANDING The front, or top, side of the paper can become smudged or marred if it rubs If white or black banding (lines across the page) appear on your printout, try the against the printhead surface.

  • Page 52: Connector-Related Errors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3.4 Connector-Related Errors If you suspect a loose connector or faulty cable, you can use the following table to isolate the specific problem: Table 3-4. Connector-Related Errors Connector LCD errors LED errors Symptom From description (display is blank) —...
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 3-4. Connector-Related Errors (continued) Connector LCD errors LED errors Symptom From description Reload Paper — Printhead Board Paper Width Sensor Service Req. 00010000 — (Error code doesn’t match problem) CN27 Main Board Left Cover Open Service Req.

  • Page 54: Disassembly & Assembly

           DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 55: Overview

    Because ink may leak from the printer when servicing ink- related parts, remove the paper hammock and put a sheet This section provides disassembly and assembly instructions for the EPSON or cloth under the printer when performing such repairs. Stylus Pro 9000. Except as otherwise noted, you can reassemble the printer by Static electricity can damage sensitive printer reversing the order in which you took it apart.

  • Page 56: Tools

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.1.2 Tools This section lists the tools necessary to disassemble or assemble the printer. Table 4-1. Necessary Tools Tool Part Code Notes (+) Phillips screwdriver No. 1 and no. 2 sizes needed (-) Standard screwdriver —...

  • Page 57: Order Of Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.1.4 Order of Disassembly For efficient disassembly and assembly, refer to the following flowchart. Maintenance Cover Removal page 58 Removing the Carriage Home on page 70 Top Cover Removal Position Sensor and Encoder page 82 Replacing the Printheads...

  • Page 58: Housing Parts

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.1.5 Housing Parts 4.2 Housing Removal Refer to the figure below to locate the housing parts described throughout this Follow the steps below to remove the printer’s housing. chapter. Upper Paper Guide Roll Cover MAINTENANCE COVER REMOVAL (behind Top Cover) 1.

  • Page 59: Top Cover Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. Remove the four screws securing the Top Cover to the printer. TOP COVER REMOVAL Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover. See Maintenance Cover CP(W2) M4x6 screws Removal on page 58. 1. Remove the four screws, CP(W2) M4x12, that secure the left-side lower mounting bracket (spindle holder) and remove the bracket.

  • Page 60: Left And Right Side Cover Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COVER REMOVAL Preparation: Right Side Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Cover Removal on page 58. Remove the Top Cover as described in Top Cover Removal on page 59.

  • Page 61: Front Cover Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. The Front Cover Assembly hinges on a mounting pin at each end. Remove FRONT COVER REMOVAL the four screws securing the mounting pins as shown below. Preparation: Left side Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in...

  • Page 62: Roll Cover Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 ROLL COVER REMOVAL Left side of Roll Cover Preparation: Mounting Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58. Remove the Top Cover as described in Top Cover Removal on page 59.

  • Page 63: Lower Paper Guide Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. While supporting the Front Cover with your hands, lower the Lower Paper LOWER PAPER GUIDE REMOVAL Guide as shown below. You may find it helpful to move the Front Cover up and down while removing the Lower Paper Guide.

  • Page 64: Upper Paper Guide Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 NOTE: When removing or re-installing the UPPER PAPER GUIDE REMOVAL Upper Paper Guide, be sure the Paper Release lever is set to the Preparation: lower position as shown; otherwise Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in...

  • Page 65: Circuit Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.3 Circuit Board Removal Follow the steps below to remove the power supply board (C277PSU) and the main board (C277MAIN). POWER SUPPLY BOARD REMOVAL Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58.

  • Page 66: Main Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 MAIN BOARD REMOVAL Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58. Remove the Top Cover as described in Top Cover Removal on page 59. Remove the Upper Paper Guide as described in...

  • Page 67: Maintenance Procedures

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.4 Maintenance Procedures REPLACING THE WASTE INK PADS Refer to the figure below to locate the left and right Waste Ink Boxes: To keep the printhead clean and maintain print quality, the printer periodically flushes ink through the printhead, and the flushed ink drains into one of two Waste Ink Boxes.
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1. Remove the screws that secure the Waste Ink Boxes to the printer (see the figures below), and then remove the Waste Ink Boxes. Waste Ink Box L Waste Ink Box R CP(W2) M4x8 screws CP(W2) M4x8 Figure 4-19.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Assembly Removal & Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1. Disconnect CN9 and CN19 from the relay board on the right side of the MAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & DISASSEMBLY printer. See Figure 4-21. When replacing the Waste Ink Pads, you also have to replace other parts (see 2.
  • Page 70 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. From the right side of the printer, remove the one remaining screw 4. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the Carriage Lock to the (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the Maintenance Assembly to the printer, and Maintenance Assembly, and then remove the Carriage Lock.

  • Page 71: Printer Mechanism Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.5 Printer Mechanism Disassembly If you re-install the same Capping Mechanism, be sure to check the following: After re-installing the springs that hold the Capping Follow the steps below to remove the main components of the printer Mechanism in place, try sliding the mechanism by hand to mechanism.
  • Page 72 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 1. Turn the ink valve knob located on the sides of the Ink Cartridge Holders to 3. Remove two screws (CB M3x6) as shown below, and remove the carriage the “Close” position, or depress and then lift up the I/C Holder levers. Both cover.
  • Page 73 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4. Unhook the ink tubes from the damper holder. 6. Pull out the dampers. To remove them, place the tip of a flat-head screwdriver under rear-most (or upper-most) portion of each damper as shown, and gently pry it out.
  • Page 74 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7. Using needle-nosed pliers, remove the Tension Spring. 10. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the other printhead if necessary. When replacing the printheads, fold the flat cable behind the printhead and make sure the printhead snaps fully into place.

  • Page 75: Removing The Carriage Motor Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Remove the hex screw that secures the CR Drive Belt to the right side of REMOVING THE CARRIAGE MOTOR ASSEMBLY the carriage assembly. Preparation: CR Drive Belt Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58.

  • Page 76: Removing The Pf Motor Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Remove the four screws securing the CR Motor Assembly to the Right REMOVING THE PF MOTOR ASSEMBLY Side Frame, and then remove the CR Motor Assembly. Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58.
  • Page 77 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Disconnect the PF Motor Encoder cable connector (black, gray, and white 5. If you need to remove the timing belt, remove the four screws (CP(W2) wires). M4x8) securing the Speed-Reduction Gear Frame, and then remove the frame and the belt.

  • Page 78: Removing The Platen Gap Adjustment Motor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 REMOVING THE PLATEN GAP ADJUSTMENT MOTOR After reinstalling the PG Motor, perform the gear backlash adjustment. Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58. Remove the Top Cover as described in Top Cover Removal on page 59.

  • Page 79: Removing The Cover Open Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the Interlock Switch REMOVING THE COVER OPEN SENSORS mounting plate to the side frame, and remove the Interlock Switch together with the plate. The Cover Open Sensors (interlock switches) are a safety feature to detect the position of the Front Cover (open or closed).

  • Page 80: Removing The Paper Thickness Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 REMOVING THE PAPER THICKNESS SENSOR REMOVING THE REAR PAPER SENSOR Preparation: Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58. Removal on page 58.

  • Page 81: Removing The Front Paper Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 REMOVING THE FRONT PAPER SENSOR REMOVING THE PAPER RELEASE SENSOR Preparation: The Paper Release Sensor detects the position of the Paper Release Lever. Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Preparation: Removal on page 58.

  • Page 82: Removing The Carriage Home Position Sensor And Encoder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the circuit board REMOVING THE CARRIAGE HOME POSITION SENSOR AND mounting frame to the carriage assembly. ENCODER Preparation: Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in Maintenance Cover Removal on page 58.
  • Page 83 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Separate the circuit board and its mounting frame from the carriage 4. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing each sensor to the back assembly by lifting them up as shown below. of the circuit board mounting frame, and remove the sensors.

  • Page 84: Ink Holder Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.6 Ink Holder Disassembly This section describes how to remove and disassemble the Ink Holder Assembly. Before removing the Ink Holder Assembly, you have to discharge all ink from the ink system. See step 1 below.
  • Page 85 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Loosen two screws securing the fixintg plate that holding the ink tubes and a FFC inside the I/H assembly. And unhook two tabs and remove the hand hold cover. 6. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the ink tube holder plate, and disconnect the FFC from the connector on the I/H relay board attached at the bottom of the I/H assembly as shown at right.
  • Page 86 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7. Remove the seven screws (CP(W2) M4x6) securing the I/H assembly to the printer mechanism, and slightly push it up as to unhook the assembly from the side frame of the printer mechanism. Push to unhook Figure 4-51.
  • Page 87 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 8. Remove the six screws (CP(W2) M2x4) securing the side cover of the I/H assembly and remove the side cover. 9. Slightly rotate the I/C holder assembly so that the assembly is released from the lock lever unit. Then remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the friction gear assembly and remove the assembly.
  • Page 88 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 10. Remove the I/C holder assembly from the I/H assembly frame. 11. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x4) securing the I/C cover to the I/C holder assembly. Then, remove the five screws (2 pcs=CP(W2) M3x4, 3 pcs=P-Tight M3x4) securing the I/C holder fixing plate.
  • Page 89 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 14. Loosen the lock nut and remove the ink pipe from “HOLDER ASSY., VALVE, A” of the I/C holder. Table 4-3. Connection between each I/C holder and relay board 15. Remove the two cables corresponding to the I/C holder to be removed...
  • Page 90 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 16. Remove the one screw (CP(W2) M2x4 with a metal bushing) securing the I/C link to the I/C eject lever. 17. Remove the I/C holder assembly from the I/H assembly. Figure 4-61. Removing the I/C holder Figure 4-60.

  • Page 91: Disassembling The I/C Holder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.6.2 Disassembling the I/C Holder 1. Unhook the hooks fixing the upper I/C guide and slide it backward. Then slide out the metal bracket that holds the I/C ID sensor board. Upper I/C guide 2. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x4) securing the “HOLDER ASSY., VALVE, A”...

  • Page 92: Removing The Ink Tubes

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.7 Removing the Ink Tubes SEPARATING THE INK PIPES AND INK TUBES 1. Loosen the screws securing the ink tubes to the ink pipes, and separate This section describes how to remove the ink tubes connected to the printhead the tubes from the pipes.

  • Page 93: Removing The Cr Circuit Board

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Remove 4 flat core pieces from the tape wires (two from the FFCs to the REMOVING THE CR CIRCUIT BOARD printheads and two from the FFCs to the junction board). Remove the metal snaps securing the ferrite core and then remove the ferrite core 1.

  • Page 94: Removing The Cable Connection Plate

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4. Remove the HP position (head origin) and Linear Encoder (CR ENC) REMOVING THE CABLE CONNECTION PLATE sensor assemblies from the back of the cable connection plate; you will use them again. 1. Insert a screwdriver through one of the holes in the ink tube support frame,...

  • Page 95: Ink Tubing Reassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4.7.1 Ink Tubing Reassembly POSITIONING THE TUBE GUIDES AND FFCS This section describes how to re-assemble the ink tubes and related 1. Line up the new FFCs and make sure their folds overlap; one FFC will fit components.

  • Page 96: Connecting The Ink Tubes To The Ink Pipes

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CONNECTING THE INK TUBES TO THE INK PIPES SECURING THE THE INK TUBES AND INK PIPES 1. Make sure the ink tubes on the ink pipe side are uncovered for about 1. Slide the UL tube adjuster (on the end of each tube) towards the joint 45 mm.

  • Page 97: Checking The Ink Tubes

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CHECKING THE INK TUBES CONNECTING THE CARRIAGE FFCS 1. Make sure the FFCs are properly overlapped; the one with the shorter end Move the carriage all the way back and forth to make sure the tubes do not should be underneath and the one with the longer end should be on top.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Ink Tubes And Dampers

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 11. Connect the light color ink tubes as described in steps 3 through 8, CONNECTING THE INK TUBES AND DAMPERS substituting light for dark. 1. Return the carriage to the home position. 2. Arrange the dark series ink tubes from the tube guide to the dampers. The ink tubes should pass through the slot on the left side of the cable connection plate.

  • Page 99: Confirming The Tube Guide Assembly Position

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 13. Secure the dark-colored ink tubes and ferrite core to the cable connection CONFIRMING THE TUBE GUIDE ASSEMBLY POSITION plate with the plastic insulation lock (KI-100M). 1. Move the carriage all the way from one side to the other to make sure the...

  • Page 100: Connecting The Carriage Ffcs To The Relay Circuit Board

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CONNECTING THE CARRIAGE FFCS TO THE RELAY CIRCUIT RESETTING THE PRINTER BOARD 1. Install new ink cartridges in the printer. 1. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape at two places: the 2. Enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode (see Using the Self-Diagnostic Mode wall surface toward the right frame and the folded section near the center.

  • Page 101: Adjustments

           ADJUSTMENTS...

  • Page 102: Overview

    Follow the instructions in this section to perform any needed adjustments on Table 5-1. Adjustment Tools the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. After reading the precautions below, see Table 5-2 on page 103, which lists all possible adjustments and when you...

  • Page 103: Required Adjustments

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.1.3 Required Adjustments Table 5-2. Service Parts & Required Adjustments (cont.) Service When you remove or replace parts, refer to the following table to determine Adjustment Items Operation which adjustments you need to perform. Always perform the adjustments in the order listed below.
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 5-2. Service Parts & Required Adjustments (cont.) Table 5-2. Service Parts & Required Adjustments (cont.) Service Service Adjustment Items Adjustment Items Operation Operation PF Motor PF Belt Tension Adjustment on page 132 Carriage Cover Carriage Cover Height Adjustment...

  • Page 105: Rom Backup And Updating

    REQUIREMENTS FOR BACKUP Wait:F->M Push:M->F PC Card (2MB flash memory card) 4. The backup procedure starts about 15 seconds after the message EPSON Part No. 1050073 (#F727 Flash Memory Card) appears. Conforms to PCMCIA Rel 2.1/JEIDA Ver 4.2 (Type II) IPL data Flash ->...

  • Page 106: Download Procedure

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE POSSIBLE ERRORS DURING BACKUP OR DOWNLOADING To download data from the PC card to the printer, follow these steps: If an error occurs during the backup or download procedure, the following message appears on the LCD: Read the caution note that appears under step 4 before starting this procedure.

  • Page 107: Updating From A Memory Card

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3 Self-Diagnostics 6. Turn the printer off, and then back on. UPDATING FROM A MEMORY CARD To determine which self-diagnostic functions to perform, see the Service Parts & Required Adjustments table on page 103. Then follow the links in the table 1.

  • Page 108: Using The Self-Diagnostic Mode

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.1 Using the Self-Diagnostic Mode Operate Pause 1. To enter the Self-Diagnostic mode, press the following buttons on the Move up one level Control Panel while turning on the printer (make sure the Paper Release Reset Lever is lowered): 3 sec.

  • Page 109: Self-Diagnostic Menus

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.2 Self-Diagnostic Menus [SelecType] [Paper Source] In the Self-Diagnostic mode, you can select from the following menus: Table 5-4. Self-Diagnostic Menus Check: Test LCD Message Refer to Description Check: Test page 110 Displays information such as the ROM version and...

  • Page 110: Test Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.3 Test Menu The menu items and their order in the menu are shown below. The Test menu lets you check the operation of the control panel, control [SelecType] circuits, and sensors. Table 5-5. Test Menu Items...

  • Page 111: Version

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 VERSION CONTROL PANEL This function confirms the firmware version and DIP switch settings. This function allows you to check the operation of the control panel buttons, LED indicators, and LCD panel. [Pause] returns you to previous menu...

  • Page 112: Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 X Ink NOT yy SENSORS Describes which cartridge is not installed if a missing cartridge is detected. X = "B" or "C" head and yy = ink color such as Lc. This function allows you to confirm that the sensors are operating properly. The X Ink END yy current status of each sensor appears on the LCD display.

  • Page 113: Encoder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 ENCODER ELEC. (MAINTENANCE RECORDS) This function confirms the operation of the CR Motor and PF Motor encoders. This function allows you to check the printer’s history of fatal errors and operating information such as how many times a specific part has been used.
  • Page 114 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Record: Maintenance menu Table 5-6. Maintenance Record Items See the description of Maintenance Record items in Table 5-6 on the next Item Description page. Fire x Amount of ink fired from nozzles in number of megadots (x =...

  • Page 115: Adjustment Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.4 Adjustment Menu Table 5-7. Adjustment Menu Items (cont.) LCD Message Description The Adjustment menu allows you to make certain adjustments to the printer Test Print on page 127 Prints either a nozzle check or a list of all adjustment mechanism and controls.

  • Page 116: Cap Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CAP POSITION ADJUSTMENT [Paper [SelecType] Use this function to automatically check and update the capping position as Source] stored in printer’s memory. Adj Cap Position 1. Make sure "Adj Cap Position" appears on the LCD and press the Enter button.

  • Page 117: Check Skew

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CHECK SKEW INPUT RANK (PRINTHEAD ID) ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to write each printhead’s ID to the main board. This adjustment sets the vertical distance over which paper skew is measured in test prints. This adjustment is for service printouts only and does not affect NOTE: Perform this adjustment whenever you replace a printhead.

  • Page 118: Check Nozzle

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CHECK NOZZLE "x" = B or C, for Head B or Head C Use this function to verify that the all nozzles are firing ink. If you notice missing 00000-x-ID1: AAAAAA Press Paper Feed +/- to lines or gaps, you can run the cleaning operation from this menu.

  • Page 119: B Head Slant/C Head Slant Adjustment (Head Angle)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4. After adjusting both heads, move the carriage back to the capping position B HEAD SLANT/C HEAD SLANT ADJUSTMENT (HEAD ANGLE) by hand and close the front cover. Make sure "x Slant Check End" appears, and press Enter to conclude the adjustment.

  • Page 120: Bc Head Slant Adjustment (Head Height)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 4. When done, make sure "BC Slant Check End" appears and press Enter. BC HEAD SLANT ADJUSTMENT (HEAD HEIGHT) Return the carriage to the capping position by hand and close the front cover. This function prints a check pattern that lets you adjust the vertical alignment of Head C in relation to Head B.

  • Page 121: Bi-D Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Repeat the steps until all numbered patterns are aligned. BI-D ADJUSTMENT This function electronically adjusts the Bi-D print timing for both printheads. Load [Enter] Adjust Print paper and The printer prints a test pattern, and lines that do not line up vertically indicate that the Bi-D setting needs adjustment.
  • Page 122 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Incorrect Correct Figure 5-8. Bi-D Adjustment for Patterns #6 and #8 (pressing Paper Feed + corrects the pattern on the left) Figure 5-9. Bi-D Adjustment for Patterns 1-5 and 7 (pressing Paper Feed + shifts the lower row to the right)

  • Page 123: Head Lr Adjustment (Head Gap Timing)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 HEAD LR ADJUSTMENT (HEAD GAP TIMING) This function electronically compensates for the gap between Head B and Head C. By referring to the printed test pattern, check the adjustment setting and make any needed corrections in each of the following modes: Table 5-9.

  • Page 124: Flush Point Right And Left Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. The printer prints a check pattern while feeding the paper at a fixed FLUSH POINT RIGHT AND LEFT ADJUSTMENT distance. This function adjusts the position of the carriage to make sure it’s properly 4. After the pattern is printed, "V Length 1000.0mm" appears. Using a ruler, positioned over the right or left flushing box during flushing.

  • Page 125: Top & Bottom (Margin) Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Printing Pattern Top Length 3.0mm [Enter] Bottom Length 3.0mm adjustment/ next menu Side Margin 3.0mm [SelecType]/[Paper Source] Figure 5-11. Feed Distance Check Pattern Side Bottom margin margin TOP & BOTTOM (MARGIN) ADJUSTMENT Feed direction Use this function to adjust the top, bottom, and side margins.

  • Page 126: Rear Sensor Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 REAR SENSOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT Measure this value and enter it. This function makes sure the Rear Paper Sensor correctly detects the rear edge of cut-sheet paper. After the printer makes a line near the rear edge of the paper, measure the distance from the line to the paper’s edge, and then...

  • Page 127: Test Print

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 TEST PRINT CLEAN HEAD (DRAIN INK) This function lets you print all the check patterns used in making adjustments This function allows you to drain the ink from the ink delivery system including as covered in this chapter. It also lets you print a list of the current settings of all the printheads.

  • Page 128: Counter Clear

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.5 Cleaning menu COUNTER CLEAR Using this menu, you can select a cleaning mode and start that cleaning This function resets all the counters stored in memory on the Main Board to operation. You can also cause the printer to perform the initial ink charge their original condition.

  • Page 129: Parameter Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.3.7 Parameter menu UPDATE Using this menu, you can initialize various maintenance records and update The items you can update are listed below. When you turn the printer off, the (modify) various parameters (adjustment settings). Note that the parameters new values are stored in flash memory on the printer’s main board.

  • Page 130: Mechanical Adjustments

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5.4 Mechanical Adjustments Carriage Cover This section describes the mechanical adjustments you need to perform when replacing or removing certain parts. CARRIAGE COVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment whenever you remove the carriage cover. The adjustment sets the travel distance of the cutter blade.

  • Page 131: Cutter Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CUTTER POSITION ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment whenever you remove the Lower Paper Guide. The upper part of the Lower Paper Guide (the Subplaten) and the Cutter must be aligned properly for the cutting operation to work. The position of the Lower Paper Guide is most likely to be correct if it’s pushed all the way up during...

  • Page 132: Carriage Belt Tension Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 CARRIAGE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT PF BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment whenever you remove or loosen the CR Motor or Perform this adjustment whenever you remove or loosen the PF Motor or CR Belt. PF Belt.

  • Page 133: Platen Gap Gear Backlash Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PLATEN GAP GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT I/H LEVER POSITION ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment whenever you remove or re-install the PG Motor. Perform this adjustment whenever you remove the I/H subassembly, which is located inside the Ink Cartridge Holder.

  • Page 134: Paper Thickness Sensor Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 PAPER THICKNESS SENSOR ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment whenever you remove or replace the Paper Thickness Sensor. Thickness Gauge 1. Press the following buttons and turn on the printer to enter the Self- Diagnostics mode: Paper Feed + Cut/Eject + Cleaning 2.

  • Page 135: Cover Open Sensor Assembly (Right And Left)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 COVER OPEN SENSOR ASSEMBLY (RIGHT AND LEFT) If you remove or replace the Front Cover, it’s a good idea to check the Sensor Actuator operation of the Cover Open sensors as described below. 1. Press the following buttons and turn on the printer to enter the Self-...

  • Page 136: Sensor Trimmer Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Adjust VR2 on the Main Board so that the signal level indicated on the LCD SENSOR TRIMMER ADJUSTMENT is 87H ±8H (between 7F and 8F, hex). After replacing the C277MAIN board, you need to adjust the sensitivity of three Rear Paper Sensor sensors: Paper Edge Sensor, Front Paper Sensor, and Rear Paper Sensor.

  • Page 137: Maintenance

           MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 138: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.1 Overview 6.2 Physical Inspection and Cleaning When servicing the printer, you need to perform certain routine inspection and When servicing the printer, inpect the following parts and perform any maintenance procedures: maintenance as needed: Examine the parts listed in Physical Inspection and Cleaning Table 6-1.

  • Page 139: Lubrication

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.3 Lubrication 6.4 Checking and Clearing Counters This printer requires no additional lubrication. The printer keeps track of printer component usage by using maintenance counters. When a part exceeds its wear limit, the printer may display a service error code and stop working.

  • Page 140: Checking Maintenance Counters

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.4.1 Checking Maintenance Counters The indicators read as follows: E *****F = full life remaining You can check the printer’s maintenance counters in two ways: E ****F = ¾ life remaining Using the Printer Status Menu ***F = ½...
  • Page 141 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 The following table summarizes the different ways of checking and clearing the maintenance counters. For detailed instructions, follow the links in the table header. Table 6-4. Summary of Ways to Check and Clear Maintenance Counters Ways to Check Counters...
  • Page 142 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 6-4. Summary of Ways to Check and Clear Maintenance Counters (continued) Ways to Check Counters Ways to Clear Counters Self-Diagnostics: Adjustments \ Self-Diagnostics: Parameter \ Counter Clear (resets all the Self-Diagnostics: Test \ Elec. Printer Status Menu...

  • Page 143: Service Error Codes And Replaceable Parts

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6.5 Service Error Codes and Replaceable 6.5.1 The Difference Between a ‘Maintenance Call’ and a ‘Service Call’ Parts A “Maintenance Call” means that a part needs to be replaced soon, or the When some consumable parts reach their predetermined end-of-life, a printer will no longer operate.

  • Page 144: Ink Cartridge Replacement

    17. stays on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is empty. 6.7 Cutter Blade Replacement Replace the old ink cartridge with one of the following EPSON ink cartridges: Black T407011 If you notice that the paper doesn’t cut cleanly, the cutter blade may need to be...

  • Page 145: Appendix

           APPENDIX...

  • Page 146: Unpacking And Transporting The Printer

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.1 Unpacking and Transporting the Printer BEFORE OPENING THE LARGE & MEDIUM BOXES See the figure below for the packing condition and contents. Follow these procedures for unpacking and transporting the printer: To set up the printer for initial use, see Unpacking and Assembly page 147.

  • Page 147: Large Box

    Tray Hooks x 2 (one each for right and left) The following parts are in the large box. Pins x 2 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 printer body Hexagon (Allen) wrench x 2 (large: 5mm / small: 4mm) 2 Spindles for roll paper (for 2-inch diameter roll paper)
  • Page 148 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Install the top and bottom horizontal stand supports (holes facing correct direction) to the right-side leg and temporarily secure the top support with the hexagonal bolts (M6 x 10). Repeat for the left-side leg Make sure the four holes on the upper support are on the left when facing the rear and on the right when facing the front.
  • Page 149 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 6. Insert the two tray hooks into the slots on the inner sides of the stand. 7. Insert the eject tray pins into the holes located toward the rear of the right and left legs. When installing the tray hooks, the sides with the plastic (resin) caps should be toward the rear of the printer and should face inward.
  • Page 150 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 8. Holding the eject tray cloth, locate the shaft which has a joint at both ends 9. Move the other three Paper Eject Tray shafts, which are all in the cloth, in and connect those joint ends to the pins you set up in step 7. Connect the front of the stand and hang them on the hooks located at the tips of the joints to the top of the pins and push down securely.

  • Page 151: Assembling The Printer Body

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 2. Take out the four box panels, one on each side of the box and remove the ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER BODY Documentation box. When lifting or moving the printer body, use at least 4 people, since the printer weighs approximately 160 lb (74 kg).
  • Page 152 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 3. Pull up the large box and store it. 4. As shown in the figure below, place the assembled stand in front of the printer body and lock the (front) right and left casters. Then lower the right and left leveling screws until you are sure they are secure against the floor.
  • Page 153 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 5. Employing four people, lift the printer body as shown in the figure below. 6. To set the printer on the stand, tilt the printer forward and slide the front- bottom section of the printer under the hooks on both sides of the top of the stand.
  • Page 154 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7. Tighten the engaging part of the printer body and leg parts by 4 bolts for 8. Install the leg cover for the engaged parts of legs. right and left sides. 9. After completing the assembly, release the lock of the casters and labeling screws, then move the printer to the appointed place.

  • Page 155: Repacking And Transporting The Printer

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.1.4 Repacking and Transporting the Printer To complete the preparation for shipping, do the following: 1. Make sure the carriage is securely locked in home position. When the printer needs to be transported over a long distance, or if it will not be level during shipping, a service technician must prepare the printer as 2.

  • Page 156: Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.2 Specifications Dimensions Width 66.46 in. (1,688 mm) Depth 27.52 in. (699 mm) 7.2.1 Mechanical Height 49.57 in. (1,259 mm) Printing method On-demand MACH (Multi-layer Actuator Head) ink jet E-MACH type Nozzle configuration 49.57 in. Black...

  • Page 157: Safety Approvals

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Print speed Paper feed speed 200 10 ms per 1/6-inch line A0 Print Time* Environment Matte paper 15 minutes • Speed selected in printer driver 2.5 inches per second when feeding continuously • 720 360 dpi Acoustic Noise •...

  • Page 158: Electrical

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.2.4 Electrical Humidity (without condensation) Operation 30 to 80% The electrical specifications are for the 120 and 230 V units. Storage 20 to 85% Rated voltage 120 to 140 VAC Transportation 5 to 85% Input voltage range...

  • Page 159: Controller

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Ink volume Do not refill or reuse cartridges; they are consumable items. 7.4 0.17 oz. (220 ± 5 ml) Do not use ink that beyond its expiration date; they Ink available for printing are consumable items.

  • Page 160: Paper

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Life Table 7-1. Specifications for Single Sheets Generally, can cut more than 2,000 pages, but the actual wear-and- Paper Dimensions (W x H) Thickness tear depends on the type and thickness of the paper. US D 34 in.
  • Page 161 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 For paper meeting the following requirements, only the feeding operation is guaranteed: Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 gf/m Quality Normal, recycled paper (load short edge first portrait) Environment 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) / 40 to 60% humidity...

  • Page 162: Paper Release Lever

    Paper feeding is normal until the rear edge of the paper separates 7.2.11 Interface from the core. At the point where the rear edge is free, print quality This section describes the interfaces for the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. is not guaranteed. Transmission mode Upper spindle 15.75 inches (last 400 mm) not guaranteed...
  • Page 163 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Handshaking Table 7-6. Serial Interface Pin Assignment X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol Pin No. Signal Name Direction Description Adaptable connector SCLK Synchronous clock signal 8-pin mini-DIN Clear To Send Recommended I/F cable TXD- Transmit Data (-) Apple system peripheral-8 cable (M0197)

  • Page 164: Parallel Interface

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.2.11.1 Parallel interface BUSY signal HIGH under the following conditions: Transmission mode 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode During data entry Synchronization If input data buffer is full By STROBE pulse If INIT signal is LOW Handshaking...
  • Page 165 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-8. Pin Assignment For Forward Channel Pin No. Signal Name Return Direction* Functional Description GND Pin STROBE Data reception pulse, 0.5 uS or greater pulse width required. Usual state is HIGH, and reads data after going to LOW state.

  • Page 166: Nibble Mode

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.2.11.2 Nibble Mode 7.2.11.3 ECP Mode Transmission mode Transmission mode EEE-1284 nibble mode IEEE-1284 ECP mode Synchronization Synchronization Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking Handshaking Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Refer to IEEE-1284 specification...
  • Page 167 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-9. Pin Assignment for Reverse Channel Pin No. Signal Name Return Direction Functional Description GND Pin HostClk Host clock signal. The DATA0 through DATA7 signals represent data bits 0 to7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical...

  • Page 168: Type-B Interface (Optional)

    Interface state and selection When the parallel interface is not selected, it enters a BUSY state The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 supports a Type-B interface (level 2). and the logic signal is set to LOW. An interrupt signal, such as INIT...

  • Page 169: Initialization

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.3 Initialization Operation initialization Activated when the Reset button is pressed or the printer receives This section describes the initialization procedures for the EPSON Stylus Pro an INIT signal (negative pulse) from the parallel interface. The 9000. following happen:...

  • Page 170: Jumper And Dip Switch Settings

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.4 Jumper and DIP Switch Settings The jumper and DIP switch settings on the Main Board (C277 MAIN) are as follows: Table 7-10. Jumper Settings Type Number Setting Jumper Closed Jumper Closed DIP-SW SWD1 “1” DIP-SW SWD1 “2”...

  • Page 171: Connector Summary

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.5 Connector Summary The following diagram shows how the main circuit boards are connected: CR Lock CN9 (BLE/Relay: CN2) I/H Assy Release Solenoid Lever CN8 (WHT/Relay: CN1) CN7 (Control Panel) P_FRONT Cover-R P_THICK CN19 (RAM-SIMM) Sensor...
  • Page 172 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-11. Electrical Circuit Connector List (continued) Table 7-11. Electrical Circuit Connector List Board Connector Description Board Connector Description Relay (Junction) From C277MAIN/CN9 C277Main Board Parallel Interface Board From C277MAIN/CN8 Type-B Option Card Connector From C277MAIN/CN15...

  • Page 173: Parts List

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.6 Parts List Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Table 7-12. Parts List LABEL,CAUTION PAPER Block Name Part Code Description CASE BLOCK 1046641 COVER;B CASE BLOCK 1046615 LABEL,CAUTION;B CONTROL 2029123 BOARD ASSY.,MAIN...
  • Page 174 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Block Name Part Code Description Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER P FRONT DETECTOR 1044261 COVER DUMPER ASSY 2030089 MECHANISM MECHANISM ASSY PRINTER PRINTER 2030087...
  • Page 175 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Block Name Part Code Description Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 1044292 HEAD ADJUSTOR B 1012618 DAMPER,CR MECHANISM MECHANISM PRINTER PRINTER PLANE 1044293 CUTTER CAP...
  • Page 176 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Block Name Part Code Description Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 1044322 I/C LINK 1044346 OIL DAMPER MECHANISM MECHANISM PRINTER PRINTER 1044323 I/C LEVER KNOB...
  • Page 177 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Block Name Part Code Description Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER STEPPING MOTOR 1044356 CR TAPE CABLE 2 1044363 MECHANISM MECHANISM CABLE PRINTER PRINTER 1033483...
  • Page 178 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Table 7-12. Parts List (continued) Block Name Block Name Part Code Description Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 4 SCREW & HEXAGON 1046716 SUB PLATEN A 1044391 MECHANISM MECHANISM SOCKET SCREW KEY...

  • Page 179: Exploded Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.7 Exploded Diagrams The part numbers in the illustrations on the following pages are referenced in Table 7-12 on page 173. No.1: PF L Frame Assembly, Fan Bracket Assembly No.2: R Frame Assembly No.3: PF Rail Assembly No.4:...
  • Page 180 PF L Frame Assembly, Fan Bracket Assembly CAT 5001 102x2 107x2 127x2 107x2 104x2 131x7pcs 131x27pcs STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.1 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 181 CAT 5002 R Frame Assembly 103x2 104x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.2 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 182 PF Rail Assembly CAT 5003 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.3 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 183 CR Rail Assembly CAT 5004 204x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.4 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 184: Carriage Assembly

    Carriage Assembly CAT 5005 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.5 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 185 Maintenance Assembly CAT 5006 414x2 413x2 412x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.6 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 186 IH Assembly (1) Left CAT 5008 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.7 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 187 CAT 5007 IH Assembly (1) Right STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.8 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 188 Assembly (1) IH Assembly CAT 5008 516x2 or 517x2 or 518x2 519x6 538x6 520x2 or 521x2 or 522x2 511x6 539x6 540x6 541x6 542x6 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.9 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 189 I/H Assembly (2) Holder CAT 5009 184x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.10 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 190 Tube Assembly CAT 5010 608 606 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.11 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 191 Board Assembly CAT 5011 (512) with STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.12 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 192: Cover Assembly

    Cover Assembly CAT 5012 (710) 809x5 810x3 812x1 JPN onl STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.13 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 193: Stand Assembly

    Stand Assembly CAT 5013 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.14 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 194: Main Board Component Layout

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.8 Main Board Component Layout The illustrations below show the C277MAIN Board component layout. Figure 7-5. C277MAIN Board Component Layout of Component side Appendix...
  • Page 195 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Figure 7-6. C277MAIN Board Component Layout of Soldering Side Appendix...

  • Page 196: Circuit Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 7.9 Circuit Diagrams The circuit diagrams for the C277MAIN Board are provided on the following pages. C277MAIN (1/2) C277MAIN (2/2) Appendix...

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