Status Monitor 3 Function - Epson STYLUS COLOR 480 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 480
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Communication Error
When the printer can no t communicate with PC, this message is displayed on the
STM3.
Figure 1-15. Communication error indication
Product Description

1.3.5.2 Status Monitor 3 function

STM3 in the Printer driver utility allows to perform the following functions.
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Nozzle Check Pattern printing
The printer prints the nozzle check pattern and the 6 digits code of the
firmware version & 6 digits code of the CPU Mask version.
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Head cleaning
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Bi-d adjustment patter printing
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Print head alignment adjustment
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Cancel the Paper out error
When the paper is not loaded correctly, STM3 (status monitor 3) display the
following message and the Paper Error can be canceled by clicking the
"Continue" button in the STM3.
"Paper is not loaded correctly. Reload the paper, then click the "Continue"
button. Click "Cancel" to stop any print jobs."
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Cancel the Paper jam error
When the paper is jammed, STM3 display the following message and printer
attempt to eject the Jammed paper by clicking the "EJECT" button.
"Paper is jammed". Click the "Eject" button to eject any jammed paper.
If paper is still jammed inside the printer, click the "Stop" button, open the
printer cover and remove the paper. Then close the printer cover and click
the "Reset" button.
Moreover, if the "Stop" button is clicked, the printing is stopped and the
"Reset" button is displayed. If once the "Reset" button is clicked, the printer
setting is reset.
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Ink Cartridge Exchange utility
According to the procedure displayed, I/C can be replaced. In this function,
CR moves to the I/C replacement position automatically and turn back to the
home position after setting the I/C in the CR unit. This function is always
available, not only Ink end or low condition.
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Printer Setup utility
This utility instructs the printer set up procedure (I/C setting procedure) and
print the nozzle check patter and head cleaning. Additionally, printhead
alignment pattern is printed and allow the user to adjust the bi-d printing
alignment.
Interface Specification
Revision B
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