Advanced Control Panel Functions; Printing A Self-Test - Epson Stylus Pro 5000 Service Manual

Stylus Pro 5000
Paper jam error
If the PE sensor detects paper on the paper path when there shouldn't be
any, or the printer fails to eject a sheet with the FF command or the Eject
button, the printer shows a paper jam error. The same LEDs will light up if
the paper path cover is open.
No ink cartridge error
If an ink cartridge becomes disengaged or isn't installed, an ink-out error
occurs.
Maintenance required error
When the total quantity of ink consumed during cleanings and flushing
reaches a set limit, the printer shows this error and stops. The waste ink
pad must be replaced with a new one by a service technician. The error
will not clear until the waste ink pad is replaced and the EEPROM is reset
by a service person.
Fatal Errors
When fatal errors such as a carriage control error or a CG (character
generator) access error are detected, the printer shows a fatal error
message and stops. The printer must be taken to a qualified repair
technician.

1.5 ADVANCED CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

This section describes the advanced control panel functions:

Printing a self-test

Paper size/type check mode



ECP mode
Automatic platen gap setting (manual feed only)



Maintenance mode (level 1), including:

Interface selection

Hex dump mode

Parallel interface speed selection
PC437-PC850 code page selection



Maintenance mode (level 2)/EEPROM reset
Printhead alignment mode



Firmware uploading mode
PRINTING A SELF-TEST
1. While the printer is off, press the Reset and Operate buttons
simultaneously. The Operate light will blink and the self-test page will
begin printing.
2. Press the Cleaning button to cause the printer to clean the printheads,
reprint the self-test page, and return to standby mode. Press the Eject
button to cause the printer to feed a sheet of paper, reprint the self-test
page, and return to standby mode.
3. Turn off the printer to exit the self-test.
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