Head Alignment - Epson Stylus CX4900 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/DX5000/DX5050/CX5900/CX6000/DX6000/DX6050

1.7.5 Head Alignment

Alignment adjustments can be made to maintain high print quality during bi-directional printing. This function can be used for basic adjustments. For more precise adjustments, we
recommend using the head alignment utility that is installed in the connected computer.
To activate this By pressing the [Copy mode] button. The pattern will be printed which shows the head alignment
function at that time, and adjustment can be done regarding to that pattern.
1. Set A4 or Letter sized paper to the sheet feeder.
Preparation
2. Set PG position is close.
Print Pattern Turn on this unit while depressing [Copy] button and print the Alignment adjustment pattern.
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #1 by pressing [Copy] button.*
Adjust VSD1
color parameter 2. Press [B&W Start] button to terminate VSD1 color parameter adjustment. *
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #2 by pressing [Copy] button.*
Adjust VSD2
color parameter 2. Press [B&W Start] button to terminate VSD2 color parameter adjustment. *
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #3 by pressing [Copy] button.*
Adjust VSD3
color parameter 2. Press [B&W Start] button to terminate VSD3 color parameter adjustment. *
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #4 by pressing [Copy] button.*
Adjust VSD4
color parameter 2. Press [B&W Start] button to terminate VSD4 color parameter adjustment. *
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #5 by pressing [Copy] button.*
Adjust Eco color
2. Press [B&W Start] button to terminate Eco color parameter adjustment. *
parameter
3. The Eco black adjustment parameter is undergoed a change of the color adjustment.
When all the parameter adjustment is terminated successfully, the adjusted value will be
memorized and this unit will be turned off automatically. The adjusted value will be effective
Termination
from next turning on. To indicate the adjusted values are memorized, all the LEDs except for Card
Access LED will be flashing once.
Note *1: By returning PG to standard (L), the PG error is released and the PG lever operation is displayed (L) and canceled the processing. The print isn't allowed at PG error. No move to low power
mode in Alignment adjustments
*2: The initial value is "5" indicated on 7 Segment LED and by pressing [Copy button], the value will change from "1" up to "9" incrementally and cyclically.
*3: Just press that button as well when the initial value is the most appropriate.
*4: By pressing the [Up] or [Down] button. The initial value that is indicated on the LCD is "5".
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/DX5000/DX5050
By pressing the [Start] button, the pattern will be printed that shows the head
alignment at that time, and adjustment can be done regarding to that pattern.*
Turn on this unit while depressing [Start] button and print the Alignment adjustment
pattern.
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1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #1. *
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2. Press [Start] to terminate VSD1 color parameter adjustment.
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1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #2. *
3
2. Press [Start] to terminate VSD2 color parameter adjustment.
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1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #3. *
3
2. Press [Start] to terminate VSD3 color parameter adjustment.
2
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #4. *
3
2. Press [Start] to terminate VSD4 color parameter adjustment.
2
1. Select the most appropriate value regarding the printed pattern #5. *
3
2. Press [Start] to terminate Eco color parameter adjustment.
When all the parameter adjustments are completed successfully by pressing the
[Start] button, the adjusted values will be memorized and the LCD display returns to
the top screen. The adjusted values will be effective from the next power-on.
Setting Modes
Stylus CX5900/CX6000/DX6000/DX6050
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