Epson Stylus Pro 9500 Service Manual page 52

EPSON Stylus Pro 9500
CUTTER SOLENOID
This solenoid is mounted on the side opposite the HP and the cutter for cutting
roll paper moves up and down by it. In order to prevent deviation due to the
paper curling up at the position where it is cut off during a cutting operation, the
cutting operation is performed in the following sequence.
Carriage
Cutter
Figure 2-9. Carriage Unit - Cutter Solenoid
Operating Principles
Cutter
solenoid
Paper
Component List & Illustrations
There are 2 methods used, which correspond to paper cutting conditions.
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3-stage Cutting
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Cutting Conditions:
1. Cutting after printing and by resetting during printing.
2. Manual cutting during printing
3. Turning Auto Cut on after printing following Auto Cut Off, then manual cutting.
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Cutting Method
1st Stage:
From a position 60 mm to the left of the paper's center, cut to a position 8
mm beyond the paper's left edge (from right to left).
2nd Stage:
From a position 30 mm to the left of the paper's right edge, cut to a
position 8 mm beyond the paper's right edge (from left to right).
3rd Stage:
From a position 22 mm to the left of the paper's right edge, cut to a position
68 mm to the left of the paper's center (from right to left).
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4-stage Cutting
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Cutting Conditions:
1. Paper is present at the top edge sensor, and when the paper set lever is lowered,
manual cutting is done by pressing the "Cut/Eject" button.
2. Manual cutting while in the normal standby state.
3. Manual cutting after forward paper feed.
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