Service-Related Modes; Maintenance Mode; Maintenance Mode 2 - Epson Stylus Pro 9000 - Print Engine Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000

1.2.3 Service-Related Modes

Press and hold down the buttons listed in
enter one of these service-related modes:


Maintenance Mode

Lets you print a hex dump or change the language used for LCD
display messages. See Table 1-11


Maintenance Mode 2

Lets you clear maintenance counters after replacing consumable
Table 1-12
parts. See on this page.

Self-Diagnostic Mode
Lets you adjust printer settings, check and reset certain counters,
make test prints, and clean the printhead. See
page 107.

Firmware Update Mode
Lets you update the printer's firmware after replacing the Main
ROM Backup and Updating
Board. See
The operations described in this section are for service
and support only. Avoid sharing this information with
the end user.
NOTE: In Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Mode 2, press the
Paper Source button to select a menu item, and press
Enter save a setting.
Printer Basics
Table 1-2
at power on to
on this page.
Self-Diagnostics on
on page 105.
1.2.3.1 Maintenance Mode
Press the Pause button while turning on the printer.
Table 1-11. Maintenance Mode Menu
Message Menu Item
HEX DUMP PRINT
LANGUAGE ENGLISH, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH,
GERMAN, ITALIAN, FRENCH
1.2.3.2 Maintenance Mode 2
Press the Paper Source, Cut/Eject, and Paper Feed D buttons while
turning on the printer.
Table 1-12. Maintenance Mode 2 Menu
Message Menu Item
INIT. ALL EXEC.
INIT. NVRAM EXEC.
INIT. TIMER EXEC.
INIT CR MOTOR EXEC.
INIT. PF MOTOR EXEC.
INIT. HEAD UNIT EXEC.
INIT CLEANING EXEC.
UNIT
INIT. TOTAL EXEC.
PRINTING
INIT. INK EXEC.
INIT. WASTE INK EXEC.
DETECT INK LABEL ON
OFF
Explanation
Print data printed in
hexadecimal form
Determines language used
for LCD display messages
Explanation
Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and
mechanical counters
Initializes NVRAM
Initializes timer
Initializes CR motor (after replacing ink tubes)
Initializes PF motor
Initializes head unit
Initializes cleaning unit
Initializes total print counter
Initializes ink counter
Initializes waste ink counter
Determines whether the Ink ID sensor checks
the ink ID label on the ink cartridge.
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