Epson STYLUS COLOR 480 Service Manual page 109

EPSON Stylus COLOR 480
3. After complete the Head voltage ID input, the following screen is displayed.
Figure 5-23. Initial ink charge function
4. For the next step, select the "Initial ink charge" in the above menu. Following message
is displayed. Install the band-new I/C to the printer by following the message.
Figure 5-24. Confirmation message for brand-new I/C installation
5. After install the brand-new I/C, click the "OK" button to perform the Initial ink charge
in order to fill out the printhead cavity with the ink.
In this sequence, about 1/2 ink of the brand-new black I/C and 1/6 ink of the brand-new
color I/C are consumed. And it takes about 110 seconds.
If you click the "No" button, the program proceed the I/C exchange sequence.
Adjustment
6. After complete the Initial ink charge, following message is displayed.
7. Click the "Nozzle check" in the above menu to check the nozzle condition. After print
the nozzle check pattern, following message is displayed.
8. If any segment in the nozzle check pattern is missing, click the "Yes" button to
perform the powerful cleaning. If all segment is printed correctly, click the "No"
button to proceed the Bi-directional adjustment function.
Sequential Repair Service Program feature
Figure 5-25. Nozzle check pattern function
Figure 5-26. Confirmation message for nozzle condition
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