Cutting Specification; Automatic Cut Of Roll Media; Manual Cut Of Roll Paper - Epson StylusPro 10000 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 10000/10000CF

1.2.12 Cutting Specification

There are two methods to cut a roll paper, automatic and manual cut.

1.2.12.1 Automatic cut of roll media

Automatic cut as shown in the following condition could only be performed on the
approved media.
When cutting sequence is performed on the prohibited media, it may damage the print
heads.
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Mechanical condition
*Distance between cut position and cutter mark: L1=93.9mm
*Minimum length of 3 step cutting: L1=130mm
*Minimum length of 4 step cutting L3 = 130mm
*The fed distance from the cut position is defined as (L+), when media is fed
forward during print or by feed operation.
* The back fed distance from the cut position is defined as (L-), when media is fed
backwards by the reverse feeding operation.
* L1 >= L3 is mandatory.
Table 1-11. Cut condition and Cut method
Cut condition
Initial cut(The manual cut done by pressing
"Cut/Eject" button, after pulling down the
paper set lever when media is at above the
top edge sensor.
Cut caused by the completion of the print, or
by the reset during print.
Manual cut during print
Manual cut in the normal waiting status
Product Description
Cut method
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
Cut in 3 steps, but in case if (L+) is shorter than L2,
this cut is done after feeding L2 length.
Cut in 3 steps, but in case if (L+) is shorter than L2,
this cut is done after feeding L2 length.
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
Table 1-11. Cut condition and Cut method
Cut condition
Manual cut after forward feed
Manual cut when top edge of paper is
existing close to the rear side, behind the cut
position.
Manual cut by operating automatic cut ON,
after printing with automatic cut OFF.

1.2.12.2 Manual cut of roll paper

Manual cut is possible by the following orders. Manual cut should always be done for the
paper which are not approved to be cut automatically, because the head may be damaged
when automatic cut is performed with such ones.
1. Select "Roll Cutter Off" on the panel.
2. Press "Cut/ Eject" button.
3. Paper is automatically fed towards the cutter guide, and printer becomes Off-line.
"Pause" is indicated on the LCD panel.
4. Adjust cutting position with "Paper Feed +/-" button if necessary.
5. User slides the cutter among the cutter guide to cut the paper.
6. After the cut was performed, release pause status by pressing "Pause" button. Then
paper is fed backwards and printer becomes on-line.
NOTE: Use the manual cutter attached with the printer.
Specifications
Revision B
Cut method
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
If L1-(L-)<L3, feed L3+(L-) and cut in 4 steps.
L1-(L-)>=3 never occurs.
If L1-(L-)>=L2, feed media L1 and cut in 3 steps.
If L1-(L-)<L2, feed media(L2-(L+))and cut in 3
steps.
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