Epson STYLUS PRO XL 4004677 Service Manual page 52

Operating Principles Stylus Pro XL
14 Disengage Off Operation
This operation resets the switch lever to the position where it transmits the PF motor drive to the
pump mechanism. It also moves the carriage to the flushing position, where the lever is reset to
the specified position.
15 Micro Absorbing Operation
When the cartridge is removed, it is possible for a small amount of air to form small air bubbles
that can block the ink from the nozzle. This operation eliminates small air bubbles from the
cavity of the printhead.
16 Carriage Lock Set
This operation prevents the carriage from moving out of the home position if the printer is
turned off or is pauesd. This operation is performed when the carriage is in the ink system home
position and no paper is loaded.
17 Carriage Lock Reset
This operation resets the carriage lock lever.
18 Refresh Operation (Performed when Loading or Ejecting Paper)
This operation prevents an increase in the viscosity of ink inside the black head while paper is
being loaded or ejected. When paper is loaded or ejected, just the black head is ready, and the
color head is capped. The refresh flushes the black head only.
19 Adjust Lever Position Moving Sequence
This operation is performed when the Alt and Font buttons are pressed simultaneously while the
printer is paused.
20. Transportation Sequence
This sequence is performed to clean the printhead when the printer is transported to the market.
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