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  • Page 1 Service Manual Service Manual Service Manual Service Manual B0 Wide-Format Professional Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 ® SEIJ98008...
  • Page 2 EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright 1999 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
  • Page 3 1. Repairs on EPSON products should be performed only by an EPSON-certified repair technician. 2. Make certain that the source voltage is the same as the rated voltage listed on the serial number/rating plate. If the EPSON product has a primary AC rating different from the available power source, do not connect it to the power source.
  • Page 4 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description 1/26/1999 Original The following chapters are revised: Chapter-1: descriptions for firmware update procedures are corrected. Chapter-2: descriptions for electrical circuit operation are added. Chapter-3: Note on using self-diagnostic mode is added.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Contents Product Description Self-Diagnostic Mode ..............26 Firmware Update ..................27 Updating the Firmware via the PC........... 27 Features ...................... 10 Professional Color Printing Features ............10 Updating the Firmware Via Memory Card ........27 Jumper Settings ..................
  • Page 6 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Platen Gap Mechanism ..............46 Service Req. 10000004 (CPU GNRL ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) Paper Feed Mechanism ..............47 Service Req. 10000006 (CPU SLOT ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) Service Req. 10000009 (CPU CPU ADDRESS ERROR) Summary of Control Circuit Operations ..........51 Service Req.
  • Page 7 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B L/R Side Covers Removal ............... 75 Self-Diagnostics ................... 113 Front Cover Assembly Removal............76 Entering Self-Diagnostic Mode ............113 Roll Cover Assembly Removal ............77 Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus ............114 Lower Paper Guide Removal ............78 Adjustment Menu .................
  • Page 8 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Cover R/L Sensor Assembly ............144 Maintenance & Setup General Maintenance Issues ..............146 Periodic Maintenance Items ..............147 Product Life Information ............... 147 Important Maintenance Items During Service Operations ....148 Lubrication .................... 148 Unpacking and Installing ................

  • Page 9: Product Description

    C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 10: Features

    1.1 Features User-friendly features: Two roll holders for easy switching between paper types The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is an ultra-wide, 6-color ink jet printer with Standard roll-paper cutter professional color output. It has the same printheads as the EPSON Stylus Optional roll-paper take-up reel for automatically winding up your long Color 5000.

  • Page 11: Consumable Products & Options

    Table 1-1. Consumable Products & Available Options (continued) Name Code Product The following table lists the consumable items and options available for use with the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. Rip Station 5100 PS EAI - C850092 Fiery Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Server Series...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS PAPER-FEED SPECIFICATIONS Feeding method: Friction feed PRINT SPECIFICATIONS Line spacing: 1/6 or 1/720” programmable Print method: On-demand MACH (Multi-layer Actuator Head) ink Paper loading: Roll paper (two 2-inch rolls can be loaded at the...

  • Page 13: Paper Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Paper feeding is normal until the rear PAPER SPECIFICATIONS edge of the paper separates from the core. At the Size, roll paper { Minimum paper requirements } point where the rear edge is free, print quality Paper meeting the requirements described below is not guaranteed.
  • Page 14 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Size, single sheets { Minimum paper requirements } { Special paper } Paper meeting the requirements described below For special paper meeting the following can be used with this printer, but neither the feeding requirements, the feeding operation and print quality nor printout quality is guaranteed.
  • Page 15 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Printable area: See the following illustration and table for details. Table 1-6. Printable Area Heading Roll Paper Cut Sheets 297 ~ 1118mm 297 ~ 1118mm PW (width) (8.27 ~ 44.02”) (8.27 ~ 44.02”) 720mm ~ 45m...

  • Page 16: Electrical Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B CONFORMITY/SAFETY APPROVALS Table 1-7. Print Area/Margin Optimization for Roll Paper To Optimize for Select this setting Safety Standards: largest printable area and decrease chance of paper US Model UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Humidity (%) Temperature/Humidity: See the following table. Table 1-9. Temperature & Humidity Condition Temperature Humidity Notes 15~35°C Operating 30~80% (59~95°F) • Less than a month at 40°C (104°F) -20~40°C Storage 20~85% • Less than 120 hours at (-4~104°F)

  • Page 18: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B INK CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS ACOUSTIC NOISE Shape: Each ink cartridge is uniquely shaped so the Approximately 50 dB cartridges cannot be inserted in the wrong slots. CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS Ink colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light...

  • Page 19: Printer Dimensions & Weight

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3 Control Panel PRINTER DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Dimensions: 1688 x 699 x 1259mm (WxDxH) This section describes the control panel, the buttons, the lights, and the way (66.46 x 27.52 x 49.57 inches) you make settings.] Weight: 96Kg (211.91 lb.s)

  • Page 20: Buttons

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B BUTTONS LED INDICATORS All of the buttons on the control panel, and their functions, are described below. Table 1-13. LED Indicators Table 1-12. Control Panel Buttons & Functions Status Condition Button Function SelecType Power-On •...

  • Page 21: Control Panel Messages

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.1 Control Panel Messages Table 1-14. LCD Messages (continued) Display Message Meaning Printer status and error messages appear on the control panel display. The table below lists the messages by order of importance. Printer waits xx minutes before the next print job to Ink Drying xx *1 allow ink on previous print job time to dry.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Settings

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.2 Control Panel Settings SELECTYPE MENU To access the control panel settings, press the SelecType button while the Table 1-16. SelecType Menu printer is not printing. The printer enters the SelecType mode and cannot print.

  • Page 23: Test Print Menu

    Display Message Item Notes corresponding value below and the messages in the table below. Select Standard for Epson special paper. E*****F 100~81% full/life remaining Standard PAPER NUMBER...

  • Page 24: Cutter Replacement Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.3 Maintenance Errors CUTTER REPLACEMENT MENU There are several consumable parts in the printer, and the printer employs The following table includes the steps/messages that must be followed to separate counters to keep track of each one. The “Maintenance Req. 0100”...

  • Page 25: Service Errors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.4 Service Errors Table 1-22. Service Error Code List (continued) Service Code Explanation When “Service Req nnnnnnnn” appears on the LCD display, a fatal error requiring a service technician has occurred. The nnnnnnnn indicates what...

  • Page 26: Service Related Printer Settings

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.5 Service Related Printer Settings MAINTENANCE MODE 2 When the printer is not functioning properly, there are three modes that help Power-on button: Paper Source + Cut/Eject + Paper Feed you detect what is wrong and can help you fix the problem. These modes are “Maintenance Mode”, “Maintenance Mode 2”, and “Self-Diagnostic Mode”.

  • Page 27: Firmware Update

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.3.6 Firmware Update UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA MEMORY CARD The firmware contained on the Main Board is Flash ROM; therefore if you need For details on this operation, see Chapter 5, "Adjustment". to replace the Main Board or update the firmware, select one of the following methods.

  • Page 28: Interfaces

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 1.4 Interfaces Table 1-25. Pin Assignment Signal The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is equipped with parallel and Macintosh serial Pin No. Description Name interfaces and a card slot for an optional Type-B interface. This section...

  • Page 29: Parallel Interface

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B PARALLEL INTERFACE Table 1-28. Connector Pin Assignments - Forward Channel Signal Return Functional Description Table 1-27. Parallel Interface - Compatibility Mode Name Data reception pulse, 0.5uS or greater pulse width Item Description STROBE required. Usual state is HIGH, and reads data after...
  • Page 30 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 1-29. Nibble Mode Table 1-30. ECP Mode Description Description Transmission mode IEEE-1284 ECP mode Transmission mode IEEE-1284 nibble mode Synchronization Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Synchronization Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking Refer to IEEE-1284 specification...

  • Page 31: Type-B Optional Interface

    BUFFER OPERATION HostBusy Host busy signal. When there is no space left in the buffer (4Kb or less), the EPSON Stylus Pro Not connected 9000 sends the host a BUSY signal. If the host receives this signal for a long Signal ground time, it times out and stops sending data.

  • Page 32: Initialization

    This section describes the initialization procedures for the EPSON Stylus Pro The printer has three built-in interfaces: parallel, serial, and Type-B (an 9000. There are three ways to initialize the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000: optional interface requiring an interface card). These interfaces are selected automatically or manually through the control panel.

  • Page 33: Operating Principles

    C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES...

  • Page 34: Component List & Illustrations

    I/H Lever Position Sensor Ink Cartridge Detect Sensor 2.1.1 Print Mechanism Components Ink Low Sensor Ink ID Sensor The printer mechanism of EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 consists of the following Other Cover Position Sensor (interlock switch) mechanism parts. Component Explanation...

  • Page 35: Carriage Components

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B CARRIAGE COMPONENTS PAPER FEED PATH & COMPONENTS Roll Paper Guide Rail Holders Secondary Roller Assembly HP Sensor/ Encoder P-Thick Sensor P-Rear Sensor Paper Suction Fans Carriage PF Motor CR Motor Grid Roller Assembly P-Front Sensor...

  • Page 36: Ink System Components

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B INK SYSTEM COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARDS Power Supply Board I/H Assembly Main Board (C277MAIN) Control Panel F Box (L) Waste Ink Pads Relay Board Pump Assembly Cap Assembly CR Lock F Box (R) Waste Ink Pads (R) Figure 2-3.

  • Page 37: Description Of Components

    EPSON added the CR Guide Rail to the SP 9000. Encoder Step Ruler Every EPSON ink jet printer until now has used a carriage guide shaft to (plastic strip w/ shaded stripes) stabilize the carriage during printing and horizontal movement. SP 9000 does away with the carriage guide shaft and relies on the printer frame for its stability.

  • Page 38: Carriage

    The carriage (main) attaches to the CR Guide Rail using bearings, and the carriage (main) contains the subcarriage. The The printheads are the same type used in the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000, and subcarriage holds the ink cavities, printheads, and so on.
  • Page 39 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Cutter solenoid Cutter The solenoid is attached to the carriage on the opposite side of the home solenoid Carriage position and it activates the cutter to cut roll paper. In order to cut roll paper...

  • Page 40: Paper Feed Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.2.2 Paper Feed Assembly Secondary Roller Assembly CR Guide PF RAIL Rail Grid Roller The main paper feed components are the CR Guide Rail, the grid roller Assembly assembly which is attached to the PF Rail, and the Secondary Roller Assembly which attaches to the back of the CR Guide Rail and faces the grid roller assembly.

  • Page 41: Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SENSORS The following sensors aid in the paper feeding process. P-FRONT sensor This sensor is attached to the back side of the Lower Paper Guide and is an optical (photo-reflective) sensor. This sensor detects the front edge of the paper after paper has been loaded but before it is set and ready to print.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism Carriage Cover The cleaning mechanism for the SP 9000 is similar to the mechanism in the Stylus Pro 5000. The main components are: Pump Assembly (Cleaner, Head) Pump Motor (stepping motor)

  • Page 43: Ink Supply Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.2.4 Ink Supply Mechanism I/H Lever The two ink cartridge holders each hold three cartridges, K, C, and M on one side and Lc, Lm, and Y on the other side. The design of the holders makes it quite easy to install and replace ink cartridges from the front of the printer.

  • Page 44: Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SENSORS Ink ID Sensor Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge The following sensors are located in the I/H compartment. I/H Assembly sensor This optical sensor detects the whether the door is open and the I/H Assembly is in the install position or the door is closed and the I/H Assembly is in the print position.
  • Page 45 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Cover open sensor The sudden loss of current to the motors can cause problems and may even damage the motors or the printhead. To prevent this, a discharge from the To ensure proper paper feeding and to prevent paper jams, the front cover capacitor connected to the current circuit is used to slow down the current must be closed during printing.

  • Page 46: Printer Mechanism Operation Outline

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.3 Printer Mechanism Operation Outline travels. If the position of the carriage according to the Software Servo is different from the position according to the encoder, a fatal error occurs (Service Call 00010005). This section describes the various parts of the printer mechanism and how those parts work.

  • Page 47: Paper Feed Mechanism

    PAPER FEED MECHANISM Paper Suction Fans The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 feeds roll paper and cut-sheet paper using friction-feed, and the sensor along the paper feed path provide all necessary information for controlling the paper feed process. Paper Suction Fan...
  • Page 48 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Paper size detection - right and left edges Next the carriage moves from the home position toward the opposite frame Before printing the printer needs to determine the distance from the right and measures the distance from the home position to the opposite (right) and left paper edges to the right frame and left frame (home position).
  • Page 49 Leading edge Before beginning this detection procedure, the printer must determine the sensor’s high and low reflection levels (see Perform regular page 48). flushing Stop suction fans Max. reverse feed 200mm CR moves to 30mm inside left edge Black line = paper P-Front sensor edge = on?
  • Page 50 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Paper condition detection After paper is loaded in the printer, the printer performs the above left, right, and leading edge detection operations to make sure the paper not outside of the printable range of the printheads. If any of these edges is outside of this area, a “Reload Paper”...

  • Page 51: Summary Of Control Circuit Operations

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.4 Summary of Control Circuit Operations Table 2-4. C277MAIN Board Main Components Name/Code Location Function This section summarizes the functions of the (C277MAIN) Main Board and the controls used to operate the printer. 32 bit RISC-CPU...

  • Page 52: Reset Circuit

    2.4.2 CR/PF Motor Driver Circuit The Reset-IC (IC7/BH6150F) used in the C277MAIN board has two built-in The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 uses the DC servomotor to drive the CR and PF reset circuits, each of which detects input voltage and power supply voltage motors.

  • Page 53: Head Slid Motor Driver Circuit

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.4.3 Head SLID Motor Driver Circuit 2.4.4 Pump Motor Driver Circuit The Head SLID Motor vertically adjusts the position of the printhead on the The 4-phase 200-pole HB stepping motor is used to enable the ink system to carriage according to the thickness of the media in the printer.

  • Page 54: Printhead Driver Circuit

    Revision B 2.4.5 Printhead Driver Circuit The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 uses the same printhead as that of the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 (both dark-color head and light-color head), and the basic configuration of the driver control circuit is also the same.

  • Page 55: Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2.4.6 Sensors The output signal sent from each sensor of the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is connected to each IC on the control circuit as shown in the diagram on the right. In order to process the detected results as analog signal, the following sensors input the results into the analog port in the CPU (IC8) via comparator.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 57: Outline

    This section describes how to diagnose printer errors as well as how to resolve them. Troubleshooting is divided into the following categories. The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 performs self-diagnostic tests using the data supplied by its various sensors, and if an error is detected by one or more Troubleshooting using the error messages sensors, a corresponding error message appears on the control panel display.
  • Page 58 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 3-2. Error Message List for Service Technicians Table 3-3. General Error Message List Error Code Description Refer to Error Type Message Refer to Maintenance Waste Ink pads is almost full (less than 1%...

  • Page 59: Errors That Require A Service Technician

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3.2.1 Errors that require a service technician SERVICE REQ. 00010000 This section describes the errors listed in Table 3-2 on page 58 in detail. Problem PF motor encoder check error The PF motor makes small revolutions clockwise and counter-clockwise.

  • Page 60: Service Req. 00010002

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SERVICE REQ. 00010002 SERVICE REQ. 00010004 Problem Problem PF motor overcurrent - Feedback from the PF motor (IC35) driver’s 10-pin CR motor encoder check error output (sensor signal) indicates that the PF motor’s current is irregular.

  • Page 61: Service Req. 00010006

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SERVICE REQ. 00010006 SERVICE REQ. 0001000A Problem Problem CR motor overcurrent - Feedback from the CR motor (IC33) driver’s 10-pin CR origin sensor malfunction - CR home position sensor malfunction output (Sense signal) indicates that the PF motor’s current is irregular.

  • Page 62: Service Req. 0001000F

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SERVICE REQ. 0001000F SERVICE REQ. 10000004 (CPU GNRL ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) SERVICE REQ. 10000006 (CPU SLOT ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) Problem SERVICE REQ. 10000009 (CPU CPU ADDRESS ERROR) CR motor PWM output error SERVICE REQ. 1000000A (CPU DMAC/DTC ADDRESS ERROR) SERVICE REQ.

  • Page 63: General Errors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3.2.2 General Errors Solution If paper has run out, remove the printer paper and load new paper. If This section describes the errors that can be solved by the user. print data remains in the printer, the data will be printed.

  • Page 64: Paper Jam

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B PAPER JAM PAPER NOT CUT Problem Problem A paper jam occurs when during printing, paper feeding, or paper cutting The paper that was supposed to be cut was not cut completely, or the the carriage is not able to move properly (due to paper catching on some paper was cut but is still in front of the P-Front sensor.

  • Page 65: Reload Paper

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B RELOAD PAPER PUSH LEVER DOWN Problem Problem This error occurs when, The printer is not able to continue paper feeding/initializing, printing, or ink sequencing because the Release lever was moved to the Release 1) The front edge is loaded too far and the paper is not in the loading position.

  • Page 66: Ink Out

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B INK OUT REMOVE PAPER Problem Problem One or more ink cartridges have run out of ink, a near-end cartridge has Printer cannot perform cleaning because of thick paper. (The printheads been reinstalled, or an unsupported ink cartridge has been installed.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Based On Your Printout

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3.3 Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout 3. If the extra ink charge does not clear the clogged nozzles, confirm the following. This section describes the conceivable print quality problems that may occur There is no damage to or foreign materials in rubber of the Cap with this printer and the troubleshooting points for those errors.

  • Page 68: Uneven Printing/Poor Resolution

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B UNEVEN PRINTING/POOR RESOLUTION SMUDGED OR MARRED PRINTOUT (REVERSE SIDE) If printout quality suffers from unevenness, poor quality, or similar problems, The reverse side of the paper can become smudged or marred if there is ink on check the following.

  • Page 69: Disassembly & Assembly

    C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 70: Summary

    4.1 Summary 4.1.1 Warnings Before proceeding with any disassembly or assembly work, make absolutely This section describes the disassembly and assembly methods for the EPSON sure of the following. Stylus Pro 9000. However, full assembly instructions are not given apart from...

  • Page 71: Tools

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.1.2 Tools Before servicing or performing maintenance on the printer, make sure you have enough space. If you need to This section lists the tools necessary to disassemble or assemble the printer. move the printer, be sure the space is you move to is safe.

  • Page 72: Disassembly Flow

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2 Disassembly Flow Refer to the following flowchart when determining the disassembly flow. 4.2.3 Disassemble Printer Mechanism 4.2.2 Remove Circuit Board 4.2.1 Remove Housing Maintenance Cover Replace Waste Ink Pads Power Board Replace Printheads...

  • Page 73: Removing The Housing

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2.1 Removing the Housing MAINTENANCE COVER REMOVAL This sections describes the removal procedure for printer housing parts. See 1. Open the Front Cover. below for an illustration of the housing parts. 2. Remove 2 screws, CP(W2) M3x6, and then remove the Maintenance...

  • Page 74: H Top Cover Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. Lift the H Top cover from the rear edge, and carefully tilt it forward, and lift H TOP COVER REMOVAL it away from the printer. 1. Remove the Maintenance Cover. See “Maintenance Cover Removal” on When lifting the H Top Cover off the printer, be careful not page 73.

  • Page 75: L/R Side Covers Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B L/R SIDE COVERS REMOVAL 1. Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in “Maintenance Cover Removal” on page 73. 2. Remove the H Top Cover as described in “H Top Cover Removal” on page 74.

  • Page 76: Front Cover Assembly Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL The roll assembly parts and guide on the left side of the 1. Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in “Maintenance Cover Front Cover shaft are not fixed and will slide off the shaft if Removal”...

  • Page 77: Roll Cover Assembly Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ROLL COVER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Left side of Roll 1. Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in “Maintenance Cover Removal” on page 73. 2. Remove the H Top Cover as described in “H Top Cover Removal” on page 74.

  • Page 78: Lower Paper Guide Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. While supporting the Front Cover with your hands, lower the Lower Paper LOWER PAPER GUIDE REMOVAL Guide as shown below. You may find it useful or necessary to move the Front When removing/installing the Lower Paper Guide, the Cover up/down while removing the Lower Paper Guide.

  • Page 79: Upper Paper Guide Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B UPPER PAPER GUIDE REMOVAL 1. Remove the Maintenance Cover as described in “Maintenance Cover Removal” on page 73. 2. Remove the H Top Cover as described in “H Top Cover Removal” on page 74.

  • Page 80: Circuit Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2.2 Circuit Board Removal This section explains how to remove the Circuit Board (C277PSU) and the Main Board (C277MAIN). POWER BOARD REMOVAL 1. Remove the H Top Cover as described in “H Top Cover Removal” on page 74.

  • Page 81: C277Main Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B C277MAIN BOARD REMOVAL 1. Remove the H Top Cover as described in “H Top Cover Removal” on page 74. 2. Remove the Upper Paper Guide as described in “Upper Paper Guide Removal” on page 79.

  • Page 82: Printer Mechanism Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly This section describes the Printer Mechanism components and the procedure for disassembly. This manual only describes the repair and replacement procedures for parts that can be serviced on site. Therefore, only perform repair or replace procedures that are described here.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Waste Ink Pads

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B REPLACING THE WASTE INK PADS To keep the printhead clean and maintain quality, the printer drains waste ink away from the printhead surface and nozzles into the Waste Ink Boxes. Once a predetermined amount of waste ink has been drained into one of the Waste Ink Boxes, the printer displays the “Maintenance Call 0100”...
  • Page 84 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6. Remove the following screws that secure the L/R Waste Ink Boxes, and then remove the L/R Waste Ink Boxes. - Waste Ink Box L: One CP(W2) M4x8 screw - Waste Ink Box R: Two CP(W2) M4x8 screws...

  • Page 85: Replacing The Printheads

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5. Manually release the Carriage Lock and move the carriage away from the REPLACING THE PRINTHEADS capping position. The printer uses two printheads, B Head and C Head, and although they are similar you need to make sure you do no mix the heads.
  • Page 86 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6. Remove two screws (CB M3x6), and remove the carriage cover. 8. Pull out the dampers. To pull out the dampers, place the tip of a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool under the damper and steady the damper with your other hand.
  • Page 87 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 9. Using round-nosed pliers, remove the “Tension Spring, 9.9”. 12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the other printhead if necessary. When replacing the printheads, fold the flat cable behind the printhead and make sure the printhead snaps fully into place.

  • Page 88: Removing The Cr Motor/Pulley Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. Towards the right side of the frame there is one screw securing the steel REMOVING THE CR MOTOR/PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt, remove this screw. Then remove one edge of the steel belt, and finally pull out the steel belt to the Right Side Frame.

  • Page 89: Removing The Pf Motor Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6. On the Right Side Frame, remove the four screws securing the CR Motor REMOVING THE PF MOTOR ASSEMBLY Assembly, and then remove the CR Motor Assembly. 1. Remove the L Side Cover as described in “L/R Side Covers Removal” on page 75.

  • Page 90: Removing The Hd_Slid Motor Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5. Remove the two CP(W2) M3x8 screws securing the PF Motor Assembly to REMOVING THE HD_SLID MOTOR ASSEMBLY the PF Motor Frame, and then remove the PF Motor Pulley. If necessary, hold the PF Motor Frame to reduce the tension and make the motor 1.

  • Page 91: Maintenance Assembly Removal & Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. From the R Side Frame, remove the one (CP(W2) M3x6) screw securing MAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & DISASSEMBLY the Maintenance Assembly upper frame. 4. Disconnect the two cables from the connectors CN9 (to CR Lock Solenoid) If the “Service Call 00000100”...
  • Page 92 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5. After removing the two (CP(W2) M3x6) screws on the side of the 8. If necessary, disassemble the Cap Assembly and Pump Assembly Maintenance Assembly, remove the Cap Assembly and the plate. Then (remove the ink tubes) and remove the Head Cleaner from the Pump remove the Pump Speed-Reduction Gear1 as shown below.

  • Page 93: Removing The Interlock Switch (L/R)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. To remove the interlock switch (L), disconnect the cable from the REMOVING THE INTERLOCK SWITCH (L/R) connector CN27 on the C277MAIN board. 1. Remove the L/R side cover (refer to "L/R Side Covers Removal" on page 5.

  • Page 94: Removing The P_Thick Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B REMOVING THE P_THICK SENSOR REMOVING THE P_REAR SENSOR 1. Remove the H-TOP cover (refer to "H Top Cover Removal" on page 74). 1. Remove the upper paper guide (refer to "Upper Paper Guide Removal" on page 79).

  • Page 95: Removing The P_Front Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B REMOVING THE P_FRONT SENSOR REMOVING THE LEVER POSITION SENSOR / HD_SLID HP SENSOR 1. Remove the lower paper guide (refer to "Lower Paper Guide Removal" on 1. Remove the side cover R (refer to "L/R Side Covers Removal" on page page 78).

  • Page 96: Removing The Cr-Hp Sensor And Encoder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B REMOVING THE CR-HP SENSOR AND ENCODER 1. Remove the H-TOP cover (refer to "H Top Cover Removal" on page 74). Screw 2. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the cable connection plate to the carriage assembly at both left and right sides.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. Dismount the connection plate from the carriage assembly as shown 5. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) each securing the CR-HP sensor below. and the encoder sensor assemblies to the back of of the cable connection plate, and remove them.

  • Page 98: Ink System Machanism Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2.4 Ink System Machanism Disassembly This section describes the Ink System Mechanism components and the procedure for disassembly. Removing and re-installing the ink system mechanism components requires ink discharge and intial charge operation. Refer to Chapter-4 Adjustment for the detail procedures.
  • Page 99 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5. Loosen two screws securing the fixintg plate that holding the ink tubes and a FFC inside the I/H assembly. And unhook two tabs and remove the hand hold cover. 6. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the ink tube holder plate, and disconnect the FFC from the connector CN1 on the I/H relay board attached at the bottom of the I/H assembly.
  • Page 100 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7. Remove the seven screws (CP(W2) M4x6) securing the I/H assembly to the printer mechanism, and slightly push it up as to unhook the assembly from the side frame of the printer mechanism. Push upward to unhook Figure 4-47.
  • Page 101 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 8. Remove the six screws (CP(W2) M2x4) securing the side cover of the I/H assembly and remove the side cover. 9. Slightly rotate the I/C holder assembly so that the assembly is released from the lock lever unit. Then, remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x6) securing the friction gear assembly and remove it.
  • Page 102 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 10. Remove the I/C holder assembly from the I/H assembly frame. 11. Remove the two screws (CP(W2) M3x4) securing the I/C cover to the I/C holder assembly. Then, remove the five screws (2 pcs=CP(W2) M3x4, 3 pcs=P-Tight M3x4) securing the I/C holder fixing plate.
  • Page 103 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 14. Loosen the lock nut and remove the ink pipe from “HOLDER ASSY., VALVE, A” of the I/C holder. Table 4-3. Connection between each I/C holder and relay board 15. Remove the two cables corresponding to the I/C holder that to be...
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 16. Remove the one screw (CP(W2) M2x4 with a metal bushing) securing the I/C link to the I/C eject lever. 17. Remove the I/C holder assembly from the I/H assembly. Figure 4-57. Removing the I/C holder Figure 4-56.

  • Page 105: Disassembling The I/C Holder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4.2.4.2 Disassembling the I/C Holder 1. Unhook the hooks fixing the upper I/C guide and slide it backward. Then, slide out a metal bracket that holds the I/C ID sensor board. Upper I/C guide 2.

  • Page 106: Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 107: Summary

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.1 Summary 5.1.2 Adjustment Tools The necessary tools for performing adjustment procedures on this printer are This section describes the adjustment procedures necessary after replacing shown below. certain parts and explains how to perform those adjustment procedures.

  • Page 108: Adjustment Items

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.1.3 Adjustment Items Table 5-2. Service Parts & Required Adjustments (cont.) Service Step Adjustment Items Refer to All parts that require adjustment when being replaced are listed in the table Operation Number below. You will also find a list of required adjustment procedures along with the CR Motor <CR Steel belt tension adjustment>...
  • Page 109 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 5-2. Service Parts & Required Adjustments (cont.) Service Step Adjustment Items Refer to Operation Number PG Motor Gear Assembly Gear backlash adjustment page 142 replacement/removal Lower Paper Guide removal/ Cutter position adjustment page 140...

  • Page 110: Adjustment Steps

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2 Adjustment Steps BACKUP & DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES Backing up (uploading) data to the PC card This section describes the detailed steps for performing the adjustment procedures listed in Table 5-2. 1. Remove the access cover the top of the Upper Paper Guide, if necessary.

  • Page 111: Other/Notes

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Downloading the data from the PC card to the printer OTHER/NOTES 1. Make sure the access cover is removed from the top of the Upper Paper If an error occurs during the backup or download procedure, the following Guide, add make sure the Control Panel is attached.

  • Page 112: Firmware Update

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.2 Firmware Update UPDATING FROM A MEMORY CARD Since the firmware is written into the Flash ROM on the Main Board, to replace 1. Copy the firmware data file to the PC card. the Main Board you need to write the firmware to the new Flash ROM on the new Main Board as described below.

  • Page 113: Self-Diagnostics

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.3 Self-Diagnostics Operate Pause This section gives detailed descriptions of the items in Table 5-2, “Service Move up one level Parts & Required Adjustments,” on page 108. Reset 3 sec. 5.2.3.1 Entering Self-Diagnostic Mode Ink Out 1.

  • Page 114: Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.3.2 Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus [SelecType] [Enter] In the Self-Diagnostic mode, you can select from the following menus. [Paper Source] Another Table 5-4. Self-Diagnostic Menus kind of Check: Test menu Message Description [Pause] Check: Test Verifies certain information such as RAM, version number, panel, sensors, fatal-error history and encoder.

  • Page 115: Adjustment Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.4 Adjustment Menu The Adjust menu allows you to make certain adjustments to the printer mechanism and controls, for example head angle adjustment, print position adjustment, paper feeding correction, and firmware-control setting. Table 5-5. Adjustment Menu Items...
  • Page 116 [Paper [SelecType] Source] [Enter] Another kind of Adj Cap Position menu [Pause] Adj Check Skew Adj Input Rank Adj Check Nozzle Adj B Head Slant Adj C Head Slant Adj BC Head Slant Adj Bi-D Adj Head LR Adj Adj Flush Point R Adj Flush Point L Adj Feed Adj Top &...

  • Page 117: Adj Cap Position

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ADJ CAP POSITION ADJ CHECK SKEW Use this function to check the actual capping position and correct the capping When the band turns a predetermined amount (during printing), the printer position parameter in the firmware if necessary.

  • Page 118: Adj Input Rank

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ADJ INPUT RANK "x" = B or C, for B head or C head NOTE: Not necessary if you replace the Main Board but do not 00000-x-ID1: AAAAAA Press Paper Feed [+] or replace the printheads.

  • Page 119: Adj Check Nozzle

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. When the check pattern is finished printing, "Nozzle Check End" appears ADJ CHECK NOZZLE on the LCD. If the pattern printed all six colors properly with no lines or dots missing, press the Enter button to end this adjustment procedure. If lines or After the initial ink charge, this function verifies that the nozzles are properly dots are missing, press the SelecType button to start the cleaning cycle.

  • Page 120: Adj X Head Slant (B/C Heads)

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. Make sure "x Slant Check End" appears, and press the Enter button if the ADJ X HEAD SLANT (B/C HEADS) check pattern prints with no slant. Press the SelecType or Item button if the pattern contains slants and you have adjusted the heads.

  • Page 121: Adj B/C Head Height

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 4. Make sure "BC Slant Check End" appears, and press the Enter button if ADJ B/C HEAD HEIGHT the check pattern prints with no misalignment. Press the SelecType or Item button if the printed pattern contains misalignment and you have adjusted This function matches the height of the B head nozzles and C head nozzles.

  • Page 122: Adj Bi-D

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ADJ BI-D Please Set Paper This function adjusts the Bi-D print position for both printheads. The printer prints a test pattern in both directions (toward the HP and away from the HP), and lines that do not line up vertically indicate the heads need Bi-D Printing Pattern adjustment.
  • Page 123 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. At this point, you need to check the vertical alignment of the lines on the printed test pattern. If all the lines are correctly lined up as in the above sample, (make sure "BiD End"...

  • Page 124: Head Gap Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT This function corrects the gap between the B head and the C head. The adjustment pattern is printed in one direction, and referring to the printed test patterns, you can correct any gap between the heads. The adjustment items are as follows.

  • Page 125: Flush Point Right And Left Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B FLUSH POINT RIGHT AND LEFT ADJUSTMENT This function corrects the flushing position of the carriage to make sure the carriage is properly positioned over the F Box R/L during the flushing operation. 1. Put a piece of paper over the flushing box.

  • Page 126: Feed Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B FEED ADJUSTMENT This function adjusts the distance the printer feeds paper by correcting the printer’s distance-measurement setting. 1. Make sure "Adj. Feed" appears in the LCD, and press the Enter button. 2. The printer prints a check pattern (lines) while feeding the paper at a fixed distance.

  • Page 127: Adj Top & Bottom

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ADJ TOP & BOTTOM Printing Pattern This function sets the distance between the P FRONT sensor/heads, cutter/ heads, and P EDGE sensor/heads as well as adjusts the top, bottom, and side margins. You can also use this function to adjust the top, bottom, and side margins.

  • Page 128: Adj Rear Sensor Position

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ADJ REAR SENSOR POSITION Measure this value and enter it. This function makes sure the P REAR sensor correctly detects the rear edge of cut-sheet paper to allow the user to print with the largest possible printable area but without printing off the edge of the paper and marring future printouts.

  • Page 129: Test Pattern Print

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B TEST PATTERN PRINT CLEAN HEAD (DRAIN INK) This function prints a test pattern plus certain printer information/settings that This function allows you to drain the ink from the ink delivery system including you can refer to when performing printer adjustment procedures. For a list of the printheads.

  • Page 130: Counter Clear

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B COUNTER CLEAR This function resets (to the original condition) the following counters which are stored in memory on the Main Board. Table 5-9. Counters Reset by "Counter Clear" Counter Reset Value Protection Counter A/B...

  • Page 131: Test Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.5 Test Menu The menu items and their order in the menu are shown below. [Pause] returns you The Test menu tests or checks the operation of the control circuit board. to previous menu Table 5-10.

  • Page 132: Version

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B VERSION CONTROL PANEL This function confirms the firmware version and dip switch settings. This function allows you to check the operation of the control panel buttons, LED indicators, and LCD panel. [Pause] returns you...

  • Page 133: Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B SENSORS [Pause] returns you to previous menu This function allows you to confirm the sensors are operating properly. The [SelecType] current status (ON or OFF) of the sensors (one at a time) is shown in the LCD display, and you need to check the sensor operation by hand.

  • Page 134: Sensor Adjustment

    1. First, move the carriage left and right manually and make sure that the signal level indicated on the LCD is smaller than 18H. 2. Place one sheet of "EPSON Photo Quality Inkjet Paper" in the paper path. 3. Lower the release lever to the lock position.

  • Page 135: Encoder

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B ENCODER ELEC. This function confirms the operation of the CR Motor and PF Motor encoders. This function allows you to check the operation-record information and the fatal-error record stored in the control circuit. See the Error Message List for To check an encoder, follow the instructions below for the corresponding Service Technicians table on page 58 for details on the error messages.
  • Page 136 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Record: Maintenance menu Table 5-12. Maintenance Record Items [Pause] returns you Item Description to previous menu Fire x Amount of ink fired from nozzles in number of megadots (x = which color) [SelecType] Number of times cutter has been used...

  • Page 137: Cleaning Menu

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.6 Cleaning menu 5.2.7 Parameter menu Using this menu you can select a cleaning mode and initiate that cleaning Using this menu you can reset or change the parameters for the printer operation. Also you can select whether or not the printer performs the initial- mechanism controls.

  • Page 138: Update" Items

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5.2.8 Mechanism Adjustment "UPDATE" ITEMS This section describes the mechanism adjustments you need to perform when The items you can update are described below. replacing or removing certain parts. The parts and their corresponding adjustments are as follows.

  • Page 139: Carriage Cover Height Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. While holding the cutter in position with the tool, push the carriage cover CARRIAGE COVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT down to fix the cutter in place. This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove 4.

  • Page 140: Cutter Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B CUTTER POSITION ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove the Lower Paper Guide. The subplaten, which lies on top of the Lower Paper Guide, guides paper as it is fed and provides support as the cutter performs the cutting operation.

  • Page 141: Cr Steel Belt Tension Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B CR STEEL BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT PF BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove/ This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove/ loosen the CR Motor or CR Steel Belt. When replacing or re-installing the CR loosen the PF Motor or PF Belt.

  • Page 142: Gear Backlash Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT I/H LEVER POSITION ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove This adjustment is necessary for service operations that require you to remove or re-install the PG Motor.

  • Page 143: P Thick Sensor Assembly Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7. If the correct message does not appear or any other message appears, P THICK SENSOR ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT verify the P THICK sensor is installed correctly and check the operation again. When removing/replacing the P THICK sensor, verify the sensor operation using the Self-Diagnostic mode as described below.

  • Page 144: Cover R/L Sensor Assembly

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6. If the correct message does not appear or any other message appears, COVER R/L SENSOR ASSEMBLY verify the Cover R/L Sensors are installed correctly and check the operation again. When removing/replacing the Cover R/L Assembly or the Front Cover, verify the sensor operation using the Self-Diagnostic mode as described below.

  • Page 145: Maintenance & Setup

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE & SETUP...

  • Page 146: General Maintenance Issues

    Basically for this product, service technicians are required to visit the user’s location where the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is used, and perform n Due to the printer’s size and weight, make sure the necessary maintenance service on-site while following the precautions below.

  • Page 147: Periodic Maintenance Items

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6.1.1 Periodic Maintenance Items 6.1.2 Product Life Information The printer uses sensors and counters to determine when consumable items The table below shows the product life about the printer body, each need to be replaced. When a consumable part has reached its predetermined mechanism and various parts.

  • Page 148: Important Maintenance Items During Service Operations

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6.1.3 Important Maintenance Items During Service 6.1.4 Lubrication Operations In this product, there are no required lubrication parts. Check the following items during printer maintenance/service and perform any Therefore, never lubricate the printer mechanism necessary operations.

  • Page 149: Unpacking And Installing

    See the figure below for the packing condition and contents. Since the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is extremely large (W x H x D: 1688 x 1259 x 699mm) and very heavy (96Kg/ printer body + legs), carefully follow the procedures explained here from unpacking and assembly to setup and installation.

  • Page 150: Contents Of The Packaging

    LARGE BOX See the following for the contents of the large and medium size boxes. The following parts are in the large box. EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 printer body MEDIUM-SIZE BOX 2 Spindles for roll paper (for 2-inch diameter roll paper) Parts packed in the medium-size box are as follows.

  • Page 151: Unpacking And Assembling

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6.2.3 Unpacking and Assembling FROM UNPACKING TO ASSEMBLING THE STAND n It is recommended at least two people (four for printer body) unpack and assemble the stand. (Weight of stand: approximately 22kg after assembling.) n Perform unpacking and assembly in a stable, open place (about 4 x 4m).
  • Page 152 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 6. Insert the two tray hooks into the slots on the inner sides of the stand. 7. Insert the eject tray pins into the holes located toward the rear of the right and left legs.
  • Page 153 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 8. Holding the eject tray cloth, locate the shaft which has a joint at both ends 9. Move the other three Paper Eject Tray shafts, which are all in the cloth, in and connect those joint ends to the pins you set up in step 7. Connect the front of the stand and hang them on the hooks located at the tips of the joints to the top of the pins and push down securely.

  • Page 154: Assembling The Printer Body

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 2. Take out the four box panels, one on each side of the box and remove the ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER BODY Documentation box. n When lifting or moving the printer body, make sure to do so with at least 4 people. (The printer weighs approximately 74kg.)
  • Page 155 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 3. Pull up the large box and store it. 4. As shown in the figure below, place the assembled stand in front of the printer body and lock the (front) right and left casters. Then lower the right and left leveling screws until you are sure they are secure against the floor.
  • Page 156 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 5. Employing four people, lift the printer body as shown in the figure below. 6. To set the printer on the stand, tilt the printer forward and slide the front- bottom section of the printer under the hooks on both sides of the top of the stand.
  • Page 157 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7. Tighten the engaging part of the printer body and leg parts by 4 bolts for 8. Install the leg cover for the engaged parts of legs. right and left sides. 9. After completing the assembly, release the lock of the casters and labeling screws, then move the printer to the appointed place.

  • Page 158: Appendix

    C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 159: Wiring Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7.1 Wiring Diagrams The following illustration shows the connection between the printer mechanism and the electrical circuits. CR Lock CN9 (BLE/Relay: CN2) I/H Assy Release Solenoid Lever CN8 (WHT/Relay: CN1) CN7 (Control Panel) P_FRONT...
  • Page 160 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-1. Electrical Circuit Connector List (continued) Table 7-1. Electrical Circuit Connector List Board Connector Description Board Connector Description Relay (Junction) From C277MAIN/CN9 C277Main Board Parallel Interface Board From C277MAIN/CN8 Type-B Option Card Connector...

  • Page 161: Parts List

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7.2 Parts List Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Table 7-2. Parts List LABEL,CAUTION PAPER Block Name Part Code Description CASE BLOCK 1046641 COVER;B CASE BLOCK 1046615 LABEL,CAUTION;B CONTROL 2029123 BOARD ASSY.,MAIN...
  • Page 162 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Block Name Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER P FRONT DETECTOR 1044261 COVER DUMPER ASSY 2030089 MECHANISM MECHANISM ASSY PRINTER...
  • Page 163 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Block Name Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 1044292 HEAD ADJUSTOR B 1012618 DAMPER,CR MECHANISM MECHANISM PRINTER PRINTER PLANE 1044293...
  • Page 164 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Block Name Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 1044322 I/C LINK 1044346 OIL DAMPER MECHANISM MECHANISM PRINTER PRINTER 1044323 I/C LEVER KNOB...
  • Page 165 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Block Name Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER STEPPING MOTOR 1044356 CR TAPE CABLE 2 1044363 MECHANISM MECHANISM CABLE PRINTER...
  • Page 166 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Table 7-2. Parts List (continued) Block Name Part Code Description Block Name Part Code Description PRINTER PRINTER 4 SCREW & HEXAGON 1046716 SUB PLATEN A 1044391 MECHANISM MECHANISM SOCKET SCREW KEY...

  • Page 167: Exploded View Diagram

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7.3 Exploded View Diagram The illustrations in the following pages show the printer components and arrangement. The part numbers in the illustrations refer to the illustration numbers in Table 7-2, page 161. No.1: PF L Frame Assembly, Fan Bracket Assembly No.2:...
  • Page 168 PF L Frame Assy, Fan Bracket Assy CAT 5001 102x2 107x2 127x2 107x2 104x2 131x7pcs 131x27pcs STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.1 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 169 CAT 5002 R Frame Assy 103x2 104x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.2 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 170 PF Rale Assy CAT 5003 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.3 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 171 CR Rale Assy CAT 5004 204x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.4 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 172 Carriage Assy CAT 5005 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.5 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 173 Mente Assy CAT 5006 414x2 413x2 412x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.6 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 174 IH Assy(1) Left CAT 5008 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.7 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 175 CAT 5007 IH Assy(1) Right STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.8 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 176 IH Assy(1) IH assy CAT 5008 516x2 or 517x2 or 518x2 519x6 538x6 520x2 or 521x2 or 522x2 511x6 539x6 540x6 541x6 542x6 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.9 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 177 I/H Assy(2) CAT 5009 184x2 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.10 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 178 Tube Assy CAT 5010 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.11 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 179: Board Assy

    Board Assy CAT 5011 (512) with STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.12 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 180 Cover Assy CAT 5012 (710) 809x5 810x3 812x1 JPN onl STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.13 Rev.01 10052...
  • Page 181 Stand Assy CAT 5013 STYLUS PRO 9000 / PM-9000C No.14 Rev.01 10052...

  • Page 182: Component Layout

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7.4 Component Layout The illustrations below show the C277MAIN Board component layout. Figure 7-2. C277MAIN Board Component Layout of Component side Appendix Component Layout...
  • Page 183 EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B Figure 7-3. C277MAIN Board Component Layout of Soldering Side Appendix Component Layout...

  • Page 184: Circuit Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B 7.5 Circuit Diagrams The circuit diagrams for the C277MAIN Board are provided in the following pages. C277MAIN (1/2) C277MAIN (2/2) Appendix Circuit Diagrams...

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