Epson Stylus Pro 7600 Service Manual page 247

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600
HEAD SLANT CHECKING PROCEDURE
1. Start the Self-diagnostic Function:
[Paper Feed ∆] [Paper Feed ∇
Power OFF →
+
2. Display "Adj: Head Slant":
[Paper Feed ∇] → [SelecType >] → [Paper Feed ∇] x8
3. Print the pattern.
4. Check the pattern: (See Figure 5-43)
Check to see if the black horizontal lines and the magenta horizontal lines are not in
alignment. When they are in alignment, leave the head slant checking mode by
pressing the [Paper Source] button two times. If they are not in alignment, follow the
procedure as described below.
HEAD SLANT ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT)
1. After printing the head slant check pattern, with "Do you correct slant?" displayed on
the LCD, move the Carriage Unit to an appropriate place for work.
2. Loosen the right and left screws for the Head Holding Plate.
3. Move the Head Adjustment Lever in consideration of the output pattern.
(See Figure 5-46)
4. Tighten the left screw for the Head Holding Plate and move the Carriage Unit to the
home position.
Do not forget to tighten the two screws for the Head Holding
C A U T I O N
Plate.
After making the head slant adjustment, be sure to return the
Carriage Unit to the home position.
If you proceed to the next step (Printing the pattern) with the
Carriage Unit remaining in the place for work, the cutter edge
can be damaged.
5. Print the pattern again, check to see if there is any misalignment and if any, repeat the
adjustment from step 1.
Adjustment
]+[Cut/Eject] → Power ON
(See Figure 5-45)
Self-diagnostic Function
Head motion by Head Adjustment Lever operation:
C H E C K
Lever Up: Magenta → lower / Black → rise
P O I N T
Lever Down: Magenta → rise / Black → lower
Tighten two screws
Cutter
Figure 5-45. Head Slant Adjustment 1/2
Lever up
→
Black down/magenta up
Lever down
→
Black up/magenta down
Figure 5-46. Head Slant Adjustment 2/2
Revision A
Head Adjustment Lever
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