Test Pattern Print; Clean Head (Drain Ink) - Epson Stylus Pro 9000 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000

TEST PATTERN PRINT

This function prints a test pattern plus certain printer information/settings that
you can refer to when performing printer adjustment procedures. For a list of
the information that is printed, see the following table.
Table 5-8. Printed Items in the Test Pattern
Item
Nozzle Check Prints all of the check/test patterns that are available from
the "Adjustment" menu.
Adjustment Variables Prints a list of all the adjustable items from the
"Adjustment" menu.
To print the list of variable items you need to enter the printer's serial number
when prompted. The serial number is located on the back of the printer, next to
the power connector.
[SelecType]/
[Item]
Print: Nozzle Check
Print: Adj. Variable
No. X: PEG
[SelecType]/
[Item]
Adjustment
Description
[Enter]
Printing Pattern
Paper Feed [+] or [-]
X = "1"~"4"
* * * * * * * *
*
= Serial number
Print Adj. Pattern
[Enter]
Printing Pattern
The printer prints the adjustment-
parameter list, ejects the paper, and
proceeds to next menu.

CLEAN HEAD (DRAIN INK)

This function allows you to drain the ink from the ink delivery system including
the printheads. Perform the Clean Head function before moving the printer.
Adj Clean Head
Please Remove Ink
Please Lower InkLever
Please Remove Ink
Cleaning
End
adjustment/
Set Cleaning Jig
next menu
Not applicable for
service purposes
After draining the ink and performing any necessary
operation and/or moving the printer, be sure to
perform the initial ink charge as described in
"Cleaning menu" on page 137.
Adjustment Steps
[Enter]
Remove all ink cartridges.
Lower both ink set levers.
[Enter]
Perform ink drain operation.
[Pause]
Press the Pause button
to quit this menu and
complete this operation.
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