Printing A Status Check; Printing A Nozzle Check - Epson Pro 9000 Printer Manual

Monitoring and Configuring the Printer

Printing a Status Check

The status check shows the current default settings, amount of ink
remaining in each cartridge, page count, and the status of various printer
parts. To display this information on the control panel instead of printing it
out, see page 2-4.
Follow these steps to print the status check:
1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on
page 1-15. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use
more paper.)
2. Press the
SelecType
until you see
TEST PRINT MENU
3. Press the button until you see
Item
display.
4. Press the button. The status check prints. The amount of ink left
Enter
or component life is indicated as follows:
= full (or full life remaining
E*****F
= 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining)
E**** F
= 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining)
E*** F
= 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining)
E** F
= nearly empty (or service life near end)
E* F
= empty (or service life ended)
E F
5. Press the
SelecType

Printing a Nozzle Check

The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head
nozzles are clogged. If any dots are missing, you can run a cleaning cycle to
clear the nozzles. Follow these steps to print the nozzle check:
1. Load a sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions on
page 1-15. (You can print test pages on roll paper, but you will use
more paper.)
2. Press the
SelecType
until you see
TEST PRINT MENU
2-3
button on the control panel. Press it repeatedly
on the display.
STATUS CHECK=PRINT
)
button to exit the Test Print menu.
button on the control panel. Press it repeatedly
on the display.
| 2-3
on the