Ink Charge Operation - Epson 440 Service Manual

4.2.2.2

Ink Charge Operation

If either of the following service is made, internal ink paths of the printhead unit is completely empty.
Therefore, a brand-new ink cartridge must be installed and all ink paths must be charged with fresh ink by
performing the following operation to ensure proper printing operation.

Replacing the printer mechanism

Replacing the printhead unit

Since this operation consumes large amount of ink, do not perform it unnecessarily:
*Black:
*Color:
1. Re-assemble the printer after replacing the component. (It is enough that, at least, the printer
mechanism, the electrical circuits and the control panel are connected.)
2. Connect the PC to the printer and turn the printer on. Then, unpack a brand-new ink cartridges
and install them on to the printer.
3. Execute "GWBASIC.EXE" in the floppy diskette and load the adjustment program "J90C00E".
4. Run the program and press ENTER key twice to skip date and time input.
5. At the menu [SCREEN-1], input the number corresponding to your market and press ENTER key.
6. At the menu [SCREEN-2], input "2" to select "Cartridge" and press ENTER key.
7. Then, at the setting menu [SCREEN-3], input "1" to select "(Production)" mode and press ENTER
key.
8. When the main menu [SCREEN-4] appear on the screen, input "2" to select "Ink Charge" and
press ENTER key. Then, the printer starts the ink charge operation.
The ink charge operation takes long time to complete. Do not turn off the printer until it stops completely.
(The POWER indicator blinks during the operation.)
Rev. A
Approx. 8.8% of the ink charged in the cartridge
Approx. 16.2% of the ink charged in the cartridge (CMY total)
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