Remedies For Error Messages - Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

3.2 Remedies for Error Messages

The Error messages and their corresponding remedies are explained below.
Message on LCD
INK LOW
DRAIN TANK FULL
DRAIN WASTE INK FROM THE
DRAIN TANK
INK CARTRIDGE INSTALL
INK CARTRIDGE
LEVER RELEASED
LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER
LEVER RELEASED
LOAD PAPER
FRONT COVER OPEN
CLOSE FRONT COVER
MAINT COVER OPEN
CLOSE RIGHT MAINT COVER
MAINT COVER OPEN
CLOSE LEFT MAINT COVER
INK COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT AND
LEFT INK COVERS
INK COVER OPEN
CLOSE RIGHT INK COVER
INK COVER OPEN
CLOSE LEFT INK COVER
NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK
CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Description
The ink cartridge is nearly expended.
The ink drain tank is full.
Malfunction of the WASTE FLUID LEVEL SW ASSY.
This message appears when replacing the ink cartridge.
The paper lever (PRESSURE LEVER) is in the released position.
If this message appears although the lever is lowered, there is something
wrong with the LEVER SENSOR.
The FRONT CLEAR COVER is open.
The F COVER SENSOR is not installed correctly, or there is something
wrong with the sensor.
The MAINTENANCE COVER ASSY(s) is open.
If this message appears although the cover is closed, there is something
wrong with the M COVER SENSOR.
The Ink Cover(s) is open.
If this message appears although the cover is closed, there is something
wrong with the IC COVER SENSOR.
The ink cartridge is nearly expended.
Remedies for Error Messages
Remedy/Point to be checked
The ink cartridge is nearly empty. Although you can continue printing in
the INK LOW status, it may decrease the print quality.
Drain waste ink from the ink drain tank immediately.
Check whether the WASTE FLUID LEVEL SW ASSY operates
normally or not (p.234). If any abnormality is found, check the cable
connection status, and replace the WASTE FLUID LEVEL SW ASSY if
necessary.
Install an ink cartridge.
Move the paper lever (PRESSURE LEVER) to its lowest position to
secure paper.
Check whether the LEVER SENSOR operates normally or not (p.234). If
any abnormality is found, check the cable connection status, and replace
the LEVER SENSOR (p.133) if necessary.
Close the FRONT CLEAR COVER.
Check whether the FRONT CLEAR COVER properly pushes the sensor.
If not, adjust the sensor position.
When the sensor does not operate, check the cable connection status and
replace the F COVER SENSOR (p.133) if necessary.
Close the MAINTENANCE COVER ASSY(s).
Check whether the M COVER SENSOR operates normally or not
(p.234). If any abnormality is found, check the cable connection status,
and replace the M COVER SENSOR (p.133) if necessary.
Close the Ink Cover(s).
Check whether the IC COVER SENSOR operates normally or not
(p.234). If any abnormality is found, check the cable connection status,
and replace the IC COVER SENSOR (p.133) if necessary.
Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
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