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Service Manual
B0 Wide-Format Professional Inkjet Printer
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
®
SEIJ98008
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000
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NOTE:
The contents of this book may change at anytime without notice. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION assumes no liability for problems or damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. 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.
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PRECAUTIONS
There are cautionary notes throughout the text to help you avoid personal injury or equipment damage.
W A R N IN G
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by a WARNING heading.
C A U T IO N
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
Always observe the measures listed below when performing repair or maintenance procedures.
WARNING
1. Always disconnect the product from both the power source and host computer before performing any maintenance or repair procedure. 2. No work should be performed on the unit by persons unfamiliar with basic safety measures dictated for all electronics technicians in their line of work. 3. In performing testing described in this manual, do not connect the unit to a power source until instructed to do so. When the power supply cable must be connected, use extreme caution in working on the power supply and other electronic components.
CAUTION
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. 3. Always verify that the EPSON product has been disconnected from the power source before removing or replacing printed circuit boards and/or individual chips. 4. To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components. 5. Replace malfunctioning components only with those components recommended by the manufacturer; introduction of second-source ICs or other nonapproved components may damage the product and void any applicable EPSON warranty.
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Revision Status
Revision A Issued Date 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. Chapter-4: instructions on disassembling the ink system components are added. Chapter-5: New tool informaiton is added / "CR Cover position adjustment" procedure is modified. / Paper sensors adjustment is added. Description
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Contents
Product Description
Features ...................................................................................................... 10 Professional Color Printing Features ...................................................... 10 Consumable Products & Options ........................................................... 11 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 12 Print Specifications .......................................................................... 12 Paper-Feed Specifications .............................................................. 12 Paper Specifications ........................................................................ 13 Electrical Specifications................................................................... 16 Conformity/Safety Approvals ........................................................... 16 Reliability ......................................................................................... 16 Environmental Specifications .......................................................... 17 Ink Cartridge Specifications............................................................. 18 Acoustic Noise................................................................................. 18 Controller Specifications.................................................................. 18 Cutter Specifications........................................................................ 18 Printer Dimensions & Weight........................................................... 19 Control Panel ............................................................................................. 19 Buttons ............................................................................................ 20 LED indicators ................................................................................. 20 Control Panel Messages ........................................................................ 21 Control Panel Settings ............................................................................ 22 SelecType menu.............................................................................. 22 Test Print Menu ............................................................................... 23 Printer Status Menu......................................................................... 23 User Paper Settings ........................................................................ 23 Cutter Replacement Menu............................................................... 24 Gap Adjustment Menu..................................................................... 24 Maintenance Errors ................................................................................ 24 Service Errors ......................................................................................... 25 Service Related Printer Settings ............................................................ 26 Maintenance Mode .......................................................................... 26 Maintenance Mode 2 ....................................................................... 26 Self-Diagnostic Mode ...................................................................... Firmware Update .................................................................................... Updating the Firmware via the PC................................................... Updating the Firmware Via Memory Card ....................................... Jumper Settings ..................................................................................... Interfaces ................................................................................................... Serial interface ................................................................................ Parallel interface.............................................................................. TYPE-B Optional interface .............................................................. Buffer operation ............................................................................... 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 31 31
Initialization ................................................................................................ 32 Interface selection ..................................................................................... 32
Operating Principles
Component List & Illustrations ................................................................ Print Mechanism Components ............................................................... Carriage Components ..................................................................... Paper Feed Path & Components .................................................... Ink System Components ................................................................. Electrical Circuit Boards .................................................................. 34 34 35 35 36 36
Description of Components ..................................................................... 37 Carriage Mechanism .............................................................................. 37 CR Guide Rail ................................................................................. 37 Carriage........................................................................................... 38 Paper Feed Assembly ............................................................................ 40 PF Rail............................................................................................. 40 Sensors ........................................................................................... 41 Cleaning Mechanism .............................................................................. 42 Ink Supply Mechanism ........................................................................... 43 Sensors ........................................................................................... 44 Printer Mechanism Operation Outline ..................................................... 46 Carriage Mechanism ....................................................................... 46
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Platen Gap Mechanism ................................................................... 46 Paper Feed Mechanism .................................................................. 47 Summary of Control Circuit Operations .................................................. 51 Reset Circuit ........................................................................................... 52 CR/PF Motor Driver Circuit ..................................................................... 52 Head SLID Motor Driver Circuit .............................................................. 53 Pump Motor Driver Circuit ...................................................................... 53 Printhead Driver Circuit .......................................................................... 54 Sensors .................................................................................................. 55
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Service Req. 10000004 (CPU GNRL ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) Service Req. 10000006 (CPU SLOT ILLEGAL INSTRCTNS) Service Req. 10000009 (CPU CPU ADDRESS ERROR) Service Req. 1000000A (CPU DMAC/DTC ADDRESS ERROR) Service Req. 1000000B (CPU WATCHDOG TIME-OUT ERROR) Service Req. 100000## (CPU VECTOR 32~63)............................. 62 General Errors ........................................................................................ 63 Ink Low ............................................................................................ 63 Paper Out ........................................................................................ 63 Load xxx Paper ............................................................................... 63 Load Paper ...................................................................................... 63 Paper Jam ....................................................................................... 64 Cover Open ..................................................................................... 64 Paper Not Cut.................................................................................. 64 Paper Not Straight ........................................................................... 64 Reload Paper .................................................................................. 65 Push Lever Down ............................................................................ 65 Compartment Open ......................................................................... 65 Ink Out ............................................................................................. 66 No Ink Cartridge .............................................................................. 66 Remove Paper ................................................................................ 66 Option I/F Error................................................................................ 66 Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout ............................................... Dot Missing...................................................................................... Uneven Printing/Poor Resolution .................................................... Smudged or Marred Printout (Front) ............................................... Smudged or Marred Printout (Reverse side)................................... White or Black Banding ................................................................... 67 67 68 68 68 68
Troubleshooting
Outline ........................................................................................................ 57 Test Points ............................................................................................. 57 Troubleshooting Using the Error Messages ........................................... 57 Errors that require a service technician .................................................. 59 Maintenance Req. 0100 .................................................................. 59 Service Req. 00000100 ................................................................... 59 Service Req. 00000101 ................................................................... 59 Service Req. 00010000 ................................................................... 59 Service Req. 00010001 ................................................................... 59 Service Req. 00010002 ................................................................... 60 Service Req. 00010003 ................................................................... 60 Service Req. 00010004 ................................................................... 60 Service Req. 00010005 ................................................................... 60 Service Req. 00010006 ................................................................... 61 Service Req. 00010007 ................................................................... 61 Service Req. 00010008 ................................................................... 61 Service Req. 00010009 ................................................................... 61 Service Req. 0001000A................................................................... 61 Service Req. 0001000C .................................................................. 61 Service Req. 0001000D Service Req. 0001000E................................................................... 61 Service Req. 0001000F................................................................... 62 Service Req. 00010010 ................................................................... 62 Service Req. 00020000 (NVRAM error) Service Req. 00020001 (Internal RAM error) Service Req. 00020002 (SRAM error) Service Req. 00020003 (DRAM error) ............................................ 62
Disassembly & Assembly
Summary .................................................................................................... 70 Warnings ................................................................................................ 70 Tools ...................................................................................................... 71 Screw List ............................................................................................... 71 Disassembly Flow ..................................................................................... Removing the Housing ........................................................................... Maintenance Cover Removal .......................................................... H Top Cover Removal ..................................................................... 72 73 73 74
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L/R Side Covers Removal ............................................................... 75 Front Cover Assembly Removal...................................................... 76 Roll Cover Assembly Removal ........................................................ 77 Lower Paper Guide Removal .......................................................... 78 Upper Paper Guide Removal .......................................................... 79 Circuit Board Removal ........................................................................... 80 Power Board Removal..................................................................... 80 C277MAIN Board Removal ............................................................. 81 Printer Mechanism Disassembly ............................................................ 82 Replacing the Waste Ink Pads ........................................................ 83 Replacing the Printheads ................................................................ 85 Removing the CR Motor/Pulley Assembly....................................... 88 Removing the PF Motor Assembly .................................................. 89 removing the hd_SLID motor assembly .......................................... 90 Maintenance Assembly Removal & Disassembly ........................... 91 removing the INterlock switch (L/R)................................................. 93 removing the P_THICK SENSOR ................................................... 94 removing the P_REAR Sensor ........................................................ 94 removing the P_FRONT sensor ...................................................... 95 removing the LEVER POSITION SENSOR / hd_SLID HP sensor .. 95 removing the CR-HP sensor and encoder....................................... 96 Ink System Machanism Disassembly ..................................................... 98 Removing the I/C Holder Assembly .................................................... 98 Disassembling the I/C Holder ........................................................... 105
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Self-Diagnostics ................................................................................... Entering Self-Diagnostic Mode ......................................................... Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus ........................................................... Adjustment Menu ................................................................................. Adj Cap Position ............................................................................ Adj Check Skew ............................................................................ Adj Input Rank ............................................................................... Adj Check Nozzle .......................................................................... Adj x Head Slant (B/C heads)........................................................ Adj B/C Head Height ..................................................................... Adj Bi-D ......................................................................................... Head Gap Adjustment ................................................................... Flush Point Right and Left Adjustment .......................................... Feed Adjustment ........................................................................... Adj Top & Bottom .......................................................................... Adj Rear Sensor Position .............................................................. Test Pattern Print .......................................................................... Clean Head (drain ink)................................................................... Counter Clear ................................................................................ Test Menu ............................................................................................ Version .......................................................................................... Control Panel................................................................................. Sensors ......................................................................................... Sensor Adjustment ........................................................................ Encoder ......................................................................................... Fan ................................................................................................ Elec. .............................................................................................. Cleaning menu ..................................................................................... Print menu ..................................................................................... Parameter menu .................................................................................. "Initialize" Items ............................................................................. "Update" Items............................................................................... Mechanism Adjustment ........................................................................ Carriage Cover Height Adjustment................................................ Cutter Position Adjustment ............................................................ CR Steel Belt Tension Adjustment ................................................ PF Belt Tension Adjustment .......................................................... Gear Backlash Adjustment ............................................................ I/H Lever Position Adjustment ....................................................... P THICK Sensor Assembly Adjustment ........................................ 113 113 114 115 117 117 118 119 120 121 122 124 125 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 132 132 133 134 135 135 135 137 137 137 137 138 138 139 140 141 141 142 142 143
Adjustment
Summary .................................................................................................. 107 Caution ................................................................................................. 107 Adjustment Tools .................................................................................. 107 Adjustment Items .................................................................................. 108 Adjustment Steps .................................................................................... 110 Parameter Backup ................................................................................ 110 Requirements for Backup .............................................................. 110 Backup & Download Procedures................................................... 110 Other/Notes ................................................................................... 111 Firmware Update .................................................................................. 112 Updating Via the PC ...................................................................... 112 Updating From a Memory Card ..................................................... 112
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Cover R/L Sensor Assembly ......................................................... 144
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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 ........................................................................ 149 The Packaging ..................................................................................... 149 Before Opening the Large & Medium boxes ................................. 149 Contents of the Packaging ................................................................... 150 Medium-size box ........................................................................... 150 Large box....................................................................................... 150 Unpacking and Assembling .................................................................. 151 From unpacking to assembling the Stand ..................................... 151 Assembling the Printer body.......................................................... 154
Appendix
Wiring Diagrams ...................................................................................... 159 Parts List .................................................................................................. 161 Exploded View Diagram .......................................................................... 167 Component Layout .................................................................................. 182 Circuit Diagrams ...................................................................................... 184
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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o User-friendly features: n Two roll holders for easy switching between paper types n Standard roll-paper cutter n Optional roll-paper take-up reel for automatically winding up your long
printouts
1.1 Features
The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is an ultra-wide, 6-color ink jet printer with professional color output. It has the same printheads as the EPSON Stylus Color 5000. The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 provides the following major features and more.
1.1.1 Professional Color Printing Features
o Large-size/poster printing
up to B0-wide paper (1118 cm/44 inches) including print-registration marks
o Excellent Photo-quality printing
1440 (H) x 720 (V) dpi combined with EPSON's Microdot printing
o High-speed printing n 64 nozzles per color (same printhead as the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000) n The RISC-CPU and high-speed color raster ASIC quickly process
detailed print data
n A0/Normal Paper: 10 min. approx. (360x360 dpi/Speed)
A0/Glossy Paper: A0/Glossy Paper: 30 min. approx. (720x720 dpi/Quality) 55 min. approx. (1440x720 dpi/SuperFine)
o Low running cost n Six separate ink cartridges so you only have to replace the empty ink
cartridge (each cartridge holds 220 ml)
n Auto Rotate feature saves paper by automatically rotating an image if
the width is shorter than the height
o Wide compatibility
The following interface alternatives are available:
n IEEE-1284 bidirectional parallel interface (supports ECP mode) n Macintosh serial interface (approx. 1.8Mbps) n One Type-B expansion slot for an optional interface
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Table 1-1. Consumable Products & Available Options (continued)
Name Rip Station 5100 PS Server Series Multi-protocol Ethernet interface card 100Mbps Multi-protocol Ethernet interface card Code EAI - C850092 Other - C850093 C82362¬ C82363¬ Product Fiery Adobe® PostScript® 3TM Server Type-B 10Base-T Type-B 100Base-T
1.1.2 Consumable Products & Options
The following table lists the consumable items and options available for use with the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000.
Table 1-1. Consumable Products & Available Options
Name Code T407¬¬¬ T410¬¬¬ T409¬¬¬ T408¬¬¬ T412¬¬¬ T411¬¬¬ C815131 C811021* C811031** C81508¬ C815091 (core only) S041225 S041224 S041222 S041223 S041221 S041220 S041079 S041068/S041045 S041069/S041043 S041070/S041044 S041142 S041143 S041156 S041073 S041074 S041075 Product Black Ink Cyan Ink Magenta Ink Yellow Ink Light Cyan Ink Light Magenta Ink Consumable item For two-inch diameter roll paper For three-inch diameter roll paper Printed roll-paper option
Ink cartridges
Note *: Two rolls can be installed at the same time. Note **: Can only be installed in the upper spindle holder.
Paper cutter blade Roll Feed Spindle 2" Roll Feed Spindle 3" Auto Take-Up Reel Unit
Photo Paper (Glossy) Semigloss Photo Roll Paper Matte Roll Paper
36 in. wide/20.7m long 44 in. wide/20.7m long 36 in wide/25m long 44 in wide/25m long 36 in wide/25m long 44 in wide/25m long A2 A3 A3 Wide/B B A3 A3 Wide/B B A3 A3 Wide/B B
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Photo Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
Print method: Nozzle configuration: On-demand MACH (Multi-layer Actuator Head) ink jet E-MACH type Black: 64 nozzles Color: 320 nozzles/64 nozzles for each color (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Light Magenta, and Light Cyan) Bi-directional with logic seeking (high-speed return and skip only) See the following table:
PAPER-FEED SPECIFICATIONS
Feeding method: Line spacing: Paper loading: Friction feed 1/6 or 1/720" programmable Roll paper (two 2-inch rolls can be loaded at the same time) Single sheets loaded one at a time 2" core roll paper = diameter of paper wound on roll of less than 103mm (4.05") 3" core roll paper = diameter of paper wound on roll of less than 150mm (5.9") Single sheets = one sheet at a time 200 ± 10 ms (when feeding at 1/6") 2.5"/second (when continuously feeding)
Paper volume:
Print direction: Print speed:
Print Mode Matte Paper
Table 1-2. Print Speed
A0 Print Time Approx. 15 min. Environment · Speed selected in printer driver · 720 x 360 dpi · Mode = Bi-D/FOL/300cps · Quality selected in printer driver · 720 x 720 dpi · Mode = Bi-D/FOL/300cps · Advanced Photo selected in printer driver · 1440 x 720 dpi · Mode = Bi-D/4-pass FOL/300cps
Feed speed:
Glossy Paper
Approx. 30 min.
Glossy Paper
Approx. 55 min.
Control code:
ESC/P Raster (commands are not open to public)
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*3: Paper feeding is normal until the rear edge of the paper separates from the core. At the point where the rear edge is free, print quality is not guaranteed. ·Upper spindle = last 400mm (15.75") not guaranteed ·Lower spindle = last 300mm (11.8") not guaranteed {Special paper} For special paper meeting the following requirements, the feeding operation and print quality are optimized.
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Size, roll paper {Minimum paper requirements} Paper meeting the requirements described below can be used with this printer, but neither the feeding nor printout quality is guaranteed. ·Paper Size = Width 297~1118mm (8.27~44.02") Length 720mm~45m (28.35~1771.65") ·Roll Size = 2" or 3" core paper thickness = 103mm or less (4.05") (two 2" rolls) 150mm or less (5.9") (one 3" roll) ·Paper Thickness = 0.08~0.5mm (0.003~0.019")
Paper
Table 1-3. Special Paper Specifications
Code S041220 S041221 Semigloss Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy S041223 S041222 S041224 S041225 Paper Size 44" x 25m 36" x 25m 44" x 25m 36" x 25m 44" x 25m 36" x 25m 2" core/ paper thickness (radius) of 103mm or less Roll Size Matte Paper
{Normal paper} For paper meeting the following requirements, the feeding operation only is guaranteed. ·Paper Size = Width 297~1118mm (8.27~44.02") Length 720mm~45m (28.35~1771.65") ·Roll Size = 2" or 3" spindle paper thickness = 103mm or less (4.05") (two 2" rolls) 150mm or less (5.9") (one 3" roll) ·Paper Thickness = 0.08~0.11mm (0.003~0.0043") ·Paper Weight = 64~90gf/m2 (17~24 lb.s) ·Paper Quality = Normal paper, recycled paper *1: Use at normal room temperature (15~25°C (59~77°F) 40~60% humidity) *2: The printer exerts between 300~500gf to peel off the rear edge of roll paper from the core
*1:
*2:
Use at normal room temperature (15~25°C (59~77°F) 40~60% humidity) Paper feeding is normal until the rear edge of the paper separates from the core. At the point where the rear edge is free, print quality is not guaranteed. ·Upper spindle = last 400mm (15.75") not guaranteed ·Lower spindle = last 300mm (11.8") not guaranteed
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Size, single sheets {Minimum paper requirements} Paper meeting the requirements described below can be used with this printer, but neither the feeding nor printout quality is guaranteed.
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{Special paper} For special paper meeting the following requirements, the feeding operation and print quality are optimized.
Table 1-4. Usable Single Sheet Paper Specifications
Size B0 Wide B0 B1 B2 B3 A0 Wide A0 A1 Dimensions (W x H) 1118 x 1580mm 1030 x 1456mm 728 x 1030mm 515 x 728mm 364 x 515mm 914 x 1292mm 841 x 1189mm 594 x 841mm Size A2 A3 Wide/B A3 ANSI E ANSI D ANSI C ANSI B Dimensions (W x H) 420 x 594mm 329 x 483mm 297 x 420mm 34 x 44" 22 x 34" 17 x 22" 11 x 17"
Notes: *1: *2:
Table 1-5. Special Paper Specifications
Size A3 A3 Wide A2 Dimensions (W x H) 297 x 420mm 329 x 483mm 420 x 594mm SuperFine *1 OK OK OK PhotoPrint Paper 2 OK OK Glossy Film OK*2 OK -
Print quality optimized when printing uni-direction printing Japan only
Paper Thickness: 420~728mm (16.54~28.66") long paper = 0.08~1.5mm (0.003~0.059") 728~1580mm (28.66~62.2") long paper = 0.08~0.5mm (0.003~0.019") {Normal paper} For paper meeting the following requirements, only the feeding operation is guaranteed. Paper Thickness = 0.08~0.11mm (0.003~0.0043") ·Paper Weight = 64~90gf/m2 (17~24 lb.s) Paper Quality: Normal, recycled paper *1: Load short edge first (portrait)
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Printable area: See the following illustration and table for details.
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Table 1-6. Printable Area
Heading Roll Paper 297 ~ 1118mm (8.27 ~ 44.02") 720mm ~ 45m (8.27~1771.65") 3mm/15mm* (0.12~0.59") 3mm/15mm* 3mm/15mm* 3mm/15mm* Cut Sheets 297 ~ 1118mm (8.27 ~ 44.02") 420~1580mm (16.54~62.2") 3mm 3mm 3mm 14mm
PW LM RM
PW (width) PL (length) LM (left margin)
TM
TM (top) RM (right) BM (bottom)
Paper Feed
Note: *The size of the margin is determined by the control panel setting.
Printable Area
PL
There are three margin settings on the control-panel; · 3mmAll margins are set to 3mm · 15mmAll margins are set to 15mm · T/B 15mmTM and BM are 15mm, while LM and RM are 3mm
BM
Figure 1-1. Printable Area
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Table 1-7. Print Area/Margin Optimization for Roll Paper
To Optimize for largest printable area and decrease chance of paper rubbing printheads exact paper size and decrease chance of paper rubbing printheads largest printable area and exact paper size Select this setting Top/Bottom 15mm 15mm 3mm
CONFORMITY/SAFETY APPROVALS
Safety Standards: US Model European Model EMC: US Model European Model FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 AS/NZS 3548 class B UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 EN60950 (VDE)
Paper Release Lever:
{Release lever is up} The feed path is open and you can load, remove or change the position of paper in the feed path. {Release lever is down} The feed path is closed and loaded paper is locked in place. You can print on the loaded paper. (It is not possible to change the lever position during printing.)
Australian Model
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-8. Electrical Specifications
100V Model Rated voltage range Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Insulation resistance Dielectric strength Current leakage 1.0A operating = 100W or less standby mode = 30W or less 10M minimum (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) AC 1.0KVrms per minute AC 1.2KVrms per second 0.25mA maximum 220-240V Model AC100~240V AC90~264V 50 to 60Hz 49 to 61Hz 0.5A
International Energy Star Compliant (EPA MOU2.1 Category Large Format Printer)
RELIABILITY
Useful life: Printer = 18,000 pages at B1 size Printheads = 2,000,000,000 dots/nozzle Cutter = 2,000 times
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature/Humidity: See the following table.
Humidity (%)
Table 1-9. Temperature & Humidity
Condition Operating Storage Transportation Temperature 15~35°C (59~95°F) -20~40°C (-4~104°F) -20~60°C (-4~140°F) Humidity 30~80% 20~85% 5-85% Notes · Less than a month at 40°C (104°F) · Less than 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) · Without condensation
Notes: 1) When storing the printer, make sure the printheads are in the home, capped, position. 2) Before transporting the printer, remove the ink cartridges and turn the ink valves screws to the closed position. Also make sure the printheads are in the home, capped, position. After transporting the printer, install new ink cartridges. 3) When the temperature drops below -15°C (5°F), the ink in the cartridges and printheads freezes. The ink thaws completely after three hours at 25°C (77°F).
Temp. (°C) Figure 1-2. Print Temperature and Humidity
Resistance to Vibration & Shock: See the following table.
Table 1-10. Vibration & Shock Resistance
Condition Operating Storage Vibration Resistance 0.15G 10~55Hz 0.50G 10~55Hz Shock Resistance 1G less than 1ms 2G less than 2ms Notes
X/Y/Z direction
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INK CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Shape: Ink colors: Ink volume: Ink avail. for printing: Print capacity: Dimensions: Weight: Effective period: Storage temperature: Each ink cartridge is uniquely shaped so the cartridges cannot be inserted in the wrong slots. Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta 220 ± 5 ml 190 ± 14ml A0 = approx. 28 pages at 720dpi and 40% coverage A0 = approx. 11 pages at 720dpi and 100% coverage 25.1 x 260 x 105.3mm (WxDxH) Approx. 370~385g (cartridge only) 2 years from production (in the sealed packaging) plus time used (at room temp.) See the table below.
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Approximately 50 dB
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: ROM: 32 bit RISC-CPU (SH7043) 33Mhz [Program] CPU Internal = 128KB ROM External = 1MB (Flash ROM/4Mbit x 2) [Font] not-installed (Windows/Macintosh required) 18MB (fixed) (16MB: SIMM/2MB: IC18,19) [Standard] IEEE1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Macintosh Serial Interface Type-B Card Slot (x1) for optional interface
RAM: Interface:
Table 1-11. Ink Cartridge (Environmental) Specifications
Situation Transporting Storage Installed Temperature -30~60°C (-22~140°F) -30~40°C (-22~104°F) -20~40°C (-4~104°F) Notes · Less than month at 40°C (104°F) · Less than 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Less than a month at 40°C (104°F) Less than a month at 40°C (104°F)
CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS
Attributes: Consumable item that is replaced by the user, and it is made of very hard steel, so the blade can easily be chipped. Can cut well over 2,000 pages, but the actual wearand-tear depends on the type and thickness of the paper used. The cutter life can be determined by manually using it to cut a piece of normal paper. If the cutter easily cuts the paper, it is OK. The cutter position is determined by the carriage cover position; see "Carriage Cover Height Adjustment" on page 139 and "Cutter Position Adjustment" on page 140 for more information.
Life:
n Do not refill or reuse cartridges; they are consumable items. n Do not use ink that beyond its expiration date. See above. n To use ink that has been frozen [below 5 °F (-15 °C)], let it
thaw at least 3 hours at room temperature.
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PRINTER DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions: Weight: 1688 x 699 x 1259mm (WxDxH) (66.46 x 27.52 x 49.57 inches) 96Kg (211.91 lb.s) Printer alone = 74Kg (163.32 lb.s) Stand = 22Kg (48.59 lb.s)
1.3 Control Panel
This section describes the control panel, the buttons, the lights, and the way you make settings.]
Operate
Pause
Reset 3 sec. Ink Out
K
C
M
LC
LM
Y
1259mm (49.57")
Paper Out
SelecType
Paper Source
Roll Auto Cut
699mm (27.52") 1688mm (66.46") Figure 1-3. Printer Dimensions
Item
Roll Cutter Off
+
Paper Feed
Sheet
_
Cut /Eject
Enter
Power
Cleaning 3 sec.
Figure 1-4. Control Panel
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BUTTONS
All of the buttons on the control panel, and their functions, are described below.
LED INDICATORS Table 1-13. LED Indicators
LED Operate Status · On · Flashing · On · Flashing · On · Flashing Condition · Power on · Receiving data or performing power-down sequence · No paper loaded · Paper jam · Printer ready · Performing head cleaning or the printer is in ink drying phase. Also flashes during ink charging operation. · Ink out* · Ink low · Ink out* · Ink low · Ink out* · Ink low · Ink out* · Ink low · Ink out* · Ink low · Ink out* · Ink low Roll paper will automatically be cut. Roll paper will not be cut. (When using the optional Take-up Roller, you need to select this setting.) Single sheet printing mode.
Table 1-12. Control Panel Buttons & Functions
Button (Second function)
Power Pause (Reset) · ·
Function (Normal)
Power on/off Switch - online/off-line Reset (press for three seconds
SelecType Function
N/A N/A
Power-On Function
N/A Maintenance mode
Paper Out
SelecType
Enters SelecType mode (when printer is in Standby mode) Selects *1 · Auto Cut · Cutter Off · Sheet Feeds paper backward *2 Feeds paper forward *3 Selects paper source Cleans both heads if pressed for three seconds N/A
Selects menu or major category
Pause
Cut/Eject (Enter)
Confirm and save value
Ink Out Y Ink Out LM
· On · Flashing · On · Flashing · On · Flashing · On · Flashing · On · Flashing · On · Flashing On On On
Paper Feed Paper Feed (-) Paper Source (Item) Cleaning Paper Source Cut/Eject Paper Feed Paper Source Cut/Eject Cleaning Notes: 1: 2:
Cycles backward/ increases value Cycles forward/ decrease value Selects item or minor category N/A
N/A
Ink Out LC Ink Out M Ink Out C Ink Out K
Maintenance Mode 2 Firmware Update Mode
Paper Source (Auto Cut) Paper Type (Cut Off) Paper Type (Single Sheet)
N/A
3:
Interrupts ink drying and runs the specified operation. 1.27cm/second paper feed for 2 seconds after key is pressed. 7.62cm/second paper feed if pressed for over two seconds. Maximum feed of 20cm with one press of the button. 1.27cm/second paper feed for 2 seconds after key is pressed. 7.62cm/second paper feed if pressed for over two seconds.
Note: *Also occurs if no cartridge is installed or the wrong cartridge is installed.
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Table 1-14. LCD Messages (continued)
Display Message
Ink Drying xx *1 Ink Low Printing *1 Ready *1 Reset Restart Printer Notes: *1: *2: *3:
1.3.1 Control Panel Messages
Printer status and error messages appear on the control panel display. The table below lists the messages by order of importance.
Meaning
Printer waits xx minutes before the next print job to allow ink on previous print job time to dry. Prepare a replacement cartridge for the color ink indicated. Processing print data. Can receive and print data. In the process of re-initializing. Turn the printer off and turn it on again.
Table 1-14. LCD Messages
Display Message
Service Call nnnnnnnn *2 Maintenance Call nnnn *3 Fatal error Printer requires maintenance from qualified service person (such as replace waste ink tank) Resetting Timer IC Clearing NVRAM Performing reset operation Performing ink sequence operation Initializing the printer Dealing with initial paper operation Preparing to shut down. Replacing ink cartridge. The cover is open. A Type-B interface error has occurred. Paper Release lever is in the release position. Wrong paper loaded. Paper is caught inside the printer. Printer did not cut the paper (when Auto Cut selected) Paper was fed at an angle, and the printer stopped to prevent printing the page offcentered. End of roll or sheet (or the paper detect sensor may have dust or grime blocking its operation) Paper check error Replacing ink cartridge An ink cartridge is empty Waiting for paper initialize start trigger Pause state.
Meaning
Wait *1
If the printer's platen gap setting is set to Thick, a "W" will appear in the last space on the LCD display. See "Service Errors" on page 25. See "Maintenance Errors" on page 24.
Switching Power Off Install Ink Cartridge Cover Open Option I/F Card Error Lower Release Lever Load xxx Paper Paper Jam Paper Not Cut Paper Skew Paper Out Reload Paper Compartment Open Replace Cartridge Press Pause Button Pause
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1.3.2 Control Panel Settings
To access the control panel settings, press the SelecType button while the printer is not printing. The printer enters the SelecType mode and cannot print. The following table lists LCD display messages in SelecType mode.
SELECTYPE MENU Table 1-16. SelecType Menu
Display Message PLATEN GAP Item Auto Thick ON OFF Auto Parallel MAC Option Compatible ECP PC437 PC850 Notes Adjusts the platen gap. (Normally, leave set to Auto.) When Auto Cut Off is selected on the control panel, this setting determines whether a line for manual cutting is printed. Determines which interface the printer checks for data. Auto continuously checks all interfaces and is good for normal use. Determines the data transfer rate when using this interface.(Normally, leave set to Compatibility.) Character code setting. (PC437: expanded graphics/PC850: multi-lingual) Roll sheet margin setting. · Top/Bottom 15mm*: the top and bottom margins = 15mm while left and right margins = 3mm · 15mm: all margins = 15mm · 3mm all margins = 3mm Initialize control panel setup values
Table 1-15. Control Panel Settings
Display Message SelecType Menu Test Print Menu Printer Status Menu Paper Settings Menu Cutter Replacement Menu Head Alignment Menu Menu SelecType menu, page 22 Test Print Menu, page 23 Printer Status Menu, page 23 User Paper Settings, page 23 Cutter Replacement Menu, page 24 Gap Adjustment Menu, page 24
PAGE LINE
INTERFACE
Selecting a menu provides you with detailed options.
PARALLEL INTERFACE CODE PAGE
ROLL PAPER MARGIN
Top/Bottom 15mm 15mm 3mm
INITIALIZE PANEL
Run
Notes: * The printed image is the same size as a printed image using the 3mm setting; however, the printer adds 12mm of paper clearance (for a total margin of 15mm) to the top and bottom edges to make paper feeding more stable and to prevent the paper from rubbing the printheads. Also, the underlined item equals the default.
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Table 1-18. Printer Status Menu (continued)
Display message Meaning Maintenance information Maintenance information Maintenance information Maintenance information Maintenance information
TEST PRINT MENU Table 1-17. Test Print Menu
Display Message NOZZLE CHECK PATTERN STATUS SHEET Item Print Print Notes Check the printout, any missing lines mean the nozzle(s) are clogged. Prints the current printer settings.
WASTE INK CR MOTOR PF MOTOR HEAD UNIT CLEANING UNIT
PRINTER STATUS MENU USER PAPER SETTINGS
All consumable items and maintenance parts either run out of their contents or wear out. To determine how much contents (ink) or useful life remains, compare the message and value shown on the control panel display to the corresponding value below and the messages in the table below. E*****F E**** F E*** F E** F E* F E F 100~81% full/life remaining 80~61% full/life remaining 60~41% full/life remaining 40~21% full/life remaining 20~1% full/life remaining (generates a warning) Less than 1% full/life remaining (generates an error)
Table 1-19. User Paper Settings Menu
Display Message PAPER NUMBER Item Standard 1~4 Notes Select Standard for Epson special paper. Select the appropriate number for thick paper. Prints a pattern to detect the paper thickness. If "Paper Number" is set to "Standard", this message does not appear. If "Paper Number" is set to "Standard", this message does not appear. Determines the length of time the printer allows the ink to dry. When printing on roll paper, the printer will wait the specified time after printing
THICKNESS PATTERN PAPER THICKNESS NO.
Print
Table 1-18. Printer Status Menu
Display message VERSION INK REMAINING (C) INK REMAINING (M) INK REMAINING (LC) INK REMAINING (LM) INK REMAINING (Y) INK REMAINING (K) CUTTER LIFE TOTAL PRINTS Meaning Shows the firmware version. Shows the amount of remaining ink - Cyan
1~17
DRYING TIME
0~30 Minutes
Note: The underlined item equals the default.
Shows the amount of remaining ink - Magenta Shows the amount of remaining ink - Light Cyan Shows the amount of remaining ink - Light Magenta Shows the amount of remaining ink - Yellow Shows the amount of remaining ink - Black Shows the remaining useful life of the cutter Shows the total number of printed documents
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CUTTER REPLACEMENT MENU
The following table includes the steps/messages that must be followed to replace the cutter.
1.3.3 Maintenance Errors
There are several consumable parts in the printer, and the printer employs separate counters to keep track of each one. The "Maintenance Req. 0100" message appears on the display to warn that the Waste Ink pads are about 99% full and need to be replaced soon. The printer can continue to print even though the "Maintenance Req. 0100* message appears instead of the "Ready" or "Printing" message. However, when the waste ink counter determines the Waste Ink pads are 100% full, the "Service Req 00000100" message appears and the printer can no longer print. To clear the Maintenance error, perform the following. Replace: The following seven items are need to be replaced. - Waste Ink Pads (R/L) - Pump Assembly - Cap Assembly - F Box (R/L) - Cleaner, Head
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Table 1-20. Cutter Replacement Messages
Display Message CUTTER REPLACEMENT OPEN LOWER COVER REPLACE CUTTER CLOSE LOWER COVER Item Execute Notes Prepare a replacement cutter and Open the front cover. Remove the old cutter and install a new one. Close the front cover. The printer is ready.
GAP ADJUSTMENT MENU Table 1-21. Platen Gap Adjustment Menu
Display Messages ADJUSTMENT PATTERN SELECT #1-12 PAPER THICKNESS Item Print All Print #1~12 1~4~7 Standard 0.0~1.6mm Notes Selects which patterns to print. (All patterns or selected patterns only.) Choose a pattern from #1 to #12. Select the thickness, to 0.1mm, of the paper you are using to check the platen gap. Normally, leave set to Standard.
The above mentioned seven items are available as a kit. Description: MAINTENANCE KIT Parts code: 1048434
Required Adjustments:
Note: The underlined item equals the default.
The following adjustments are need to be performed after replacing the corresponding items. - Waste Ink Counter Clear (See "Maintenance Mode 2" on page -26.) - Cleaner Counter (See "Maintenance Mode 2" on page -26.) - Cutter Position Adjustment (See "Cutter Position Adjustment" on page 140.)
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Table 1-22. Service Error Code List (continued)
Service Code 000200002 000200003 100000004 100000006 100000006 10000000A 10000000B 1000000** SRAM Check Error DRAM Check Error CPU Vector 4 - General illegal instruction CPU Vector 6 - Slot illegal instruction CPU Vector 9 - CPU address error CPU Vector 10 - DMAC\DTC address error CPU Vector 11 - Watchdog time-out error CPU Vector 32~63 Explanation
1.3.4 Service Errors
When "Service Req nnnnnnnn" appears on the LCD display, a fatal error requiring a service technician has occurred. The nnnnnnnn indicates what needs to be fixed to return the printer to a working state.
Table 1-22. Service Error Code List
Service Code 00000100 00000101 00010000 00010001 000100002 000100003 000100004 000100005 000100006 000100007 000100008 000100009 00010000A 00010000B 00010000C 00010000D 00010000E 00010000F 000100010 000200000 000200001 Explanation Waste ink pads are full and need to be replaced. *1 (Replace the unit and reset the counter.) Ink tubes PF Motor Encoder Check error PF Motor out of step PF Motor overcurrent PF Motor in-position time-out error CR Motor Encoder Check error CR Motor out of step CR Motor overcurrent CR Motor in-position time-out error Servo interrupt watchdog time-out error System interrupt watchdog time-out error CR origin sensor error PF origin sensor error PG origin sensor error Cover sensor error (00) Cover sensor error (01) CR motor PWM output error PF motor PWM output error NVRAM Error Internal RAM Check Error
C A U T IO N
When replacing the following parts to clear "Service Req. 00000100" error, you need to clear the corresponding counter using "Maintenance Mode 2". [Effective parts] n Waste Ink Pads (right/left) n F Box (left/right) n Pump Assembly n Cap Assembly n Cleaner, Head [Effective counters]
n Init. Waste Ink n Init. Cleaning Unit
C H E C K P O IN T
The above mentioned parts are also available as a KIT. Description: MAINTENANCE KIT Parts code: 1048434
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1.3.5 Service Related Printer Settings
When the printer is not functioning properly, there are three modes that help you detect what is wrong and can help you fix the problem. These modes are "Maintenance Mode", "Maintenance Mode 2", and "Self-Diagnostic Mode". To enter a mode, press and hold down the appropriate button (described below) while turning on the printer.
C A U T IO N
MAINTENANCE MODE 2
Power-on button:
Message INIT. ALL INIT. NVRAM INIT. TIMER INIT. CR MOTOR INIT. PF MOTOR
Paper Source + Cut/Eject + Paper Feed
Item Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute Execute ON OFF Explanation Initializes NVRAM, Timer, life counters, and mechanical counters Initializes NVRAM Initializes timer Initializes CR Motor counter (after replacing ink tubes) Initializes PF Motor counter Initializes Head unit counter Initializes cleaning unit counter Initializes total print counter Initializes ink counter Initializes waste ink counter Determines whether the Ink ID sensor checks the Ink ID label on the ink cartridge.
The following explanations regarding control panel service functions and for service and support purposes only, none of this information is to be shared with the end user.
MAINTENANCE MODE
Power-on button:
Message Hex Dump Language
INIT. HEAD UNIT INIT. CLEANING UNIT Explanation Prints the print data in hexadecimal form Determines which language is used to display messages on the LCD display. INIT. TOTAL PRINTS INIT. INK INIT. WASTE INK DETECT INK LABEL
Pause
Item Print English Japanese
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Power-on button: Paper Feed + Cut/Eject + Cleaning
This mode is used primarily for replacing worn-out printer parts and adjustment operations. For details, see Chapter 5, "Adjustment".
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1.3.6 Firmware Update
The firmware contained on the Main Board is Flash ROM; therefore if you need to replace the Main Board or update the firmware, select one of the following methods.
C A U T IO N
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA MEMORY CARD
For details on this operation, see Chapter 5, "Adjustment". 1. Copy firmware data file to the PC card.
C H E C K P O IN T
n If for any reason power is cut off during the update
operation (using either method), restart the update operation to return the printer to normal status. n Use the following PC card for update. Name: #F725 Flash Memory Card Code: 1050073
The firmware data file to be copied to the PC card is XXXXXXXX.BIN (Binary format data).
2. Make sure the printer is off.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA THE PC
1. Make sure the PC is connected to the printer using the parallel port. Compatible mode connection only. 2. While pressing and holding the following buttons, turn on the printer. Paper Source + Cut/Eject + Cleaning 3. From the PC, send the firmware-update file to the printer using the following command. At the DOS prompt, enter copy (filename) prn:
C H E C K P O IN T
3. Remove the access cover towards the rear of the Paper Guide U, and insert the Flash memory card containing the updated firmware into the card slot (CN20). 4. Turn the printer on. 5. "Update complete" appears indicating the Flash ROM has been properly updated. 6. Turn the printer off, remove the memory card, and turn the printer back on.
1.3.7 Jumper Settings
The factory default settings for jumper and DIP switch on the Main Board (C277MAIN) are as follows.
The firmware data file for downloading via the PC is XXXXXXXX.MOT (Motrola format data).
Table 1-23. Jumper Settings
Type Jumper Number JP1 JP2 SWD1 "1" (1-4) SWD1 "2" (2-3) Setting Shorted Shorted OFF (Open) OFF (Open)
4. "Update complete" appears indicating the Flash ROM has been properly updated. 5. Turn the printer off and back on.
Jumper DIP-SW DIP-SW
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1.4 Interfaces
The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is equipped with parallel and Macintosh serial interfaces and a card slot for an optional Type-B interface. This section provides information on each interface.
Pin No. 1 2
Table 1-25. Pin Assignment
Signal Name SCLK CTS TXDSG RXDTXD+ DTR RXD+ I/O O I O I I O O I Description Synchronous clock signal Clear To Send Transmit Data (-) (Signal Ground) Receive Data (-) Balanced Transmit Data (+) Data Terminal Ready Balanced Receive Data (+)
SERIAL INTERFACE Table 1-24. Serial Interface
Description Transmission mode Synchronization Transfer speed Based on RS-423 Synchronous About 1.8 Mbps Start bit: 1 bit Data bit: 8 bits Parity bit: None Stop bit: 1 bit X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol 8-pin mini-DIN Apple system peripheral-8 cable (M0197)
3 4 5 6 7 8
Data format
o X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol: Table 1-26. X-On/X-Off and DTR Protocol
State Busy Ready Buffer Space Less than 3072 bytes More than 5120 bytes X-ON/X-OFF Send X-OFF code Send X-ON code DTR OFF ON
Handshaking Adaptable connector Recommended I/F cable
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PARALLEL INTERFACE Table 1-27. Parallel Interface - Compatibility Mode
Item Transmission mode Synchronization Handshaking Logic Level Connector Description
1
Table 1-28. Connector Pin Assignments - Forward Channel
Pin No. Signal Name
STROBE
Return Pin
19
In/ Out
I
Functional Description
Data reception pulse, 0.5uS or greater pulse width required. Usual state is HIGH, and reads data after going to LOW state. The DATA0 through DATA7 signals represent data bits 0 to7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0. These signals are used to transfer the 1284 extensibility request values to the printer. When LOW the printer has finished preparing to receive signals and can accept data. Pulse width is about 1uS or 3uS Printer clock signal. HIGH means the printer cannot receive data. This occurs when the printer is receiving data or when the printer is in an error state. HIGH means no paper is loaded. (LOW means an error.) Always HIGH. Pulled up to +5V via 1.0Kohm Not used Not connected Ground for twisted pair return Ground for frame/body Pulled up to +5V via 3.9Kohm Ground for twisted pair return
8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode By STROBE pulse By BUSY and ACKNLG signal
2-9 DATA0~7 20-27 I
TTL compatible level (IEEE-1284 Level 1 device) 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent 36-pin
10 ACKNLG 28 O
Note 1: Use a twisted-pair cable. Note 2: The BUSY signal is set high before setting the -ERROR signal low or the PE signal high. The BUSY signal remains high until all these signals return to their normal state.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-30 31 32 33 34
BUSY PE SLCT AFXT NC GND Chassis Logic H GND -INIT ERROR GND NC +5V SLCTIN
29 28 28 30
O O O I
The BUSY signal is high:
n n n n n n n n n
During data entry When the input data buffer is full When the -INIT signal is low, or during hardware initialization During a printer error When the parallel interface is not selected
The ERROR signal is low when there is a: Printer hardware error (fatal error) Paper-out error Paper-jam error Ink-out error
30 29 ---------30
I O ------O I
Pulse width of 50uS or more means LOW pulse, and the falling edge of LOW signal causes the printer to initialize. LOW means printer error Ground for twisted pair return Not connected HIGH during normal operation. Pulled up to +5V via 1.0Kohm Not used
NOTE: The PE signal is high during a paper-out error.
35 36
Note: "In/Out" is signal direction as viewed from printer. The interface condition is normally TTL Level, and each high/low signal takes 0.2uS or less. The printer only sends data after receiving the ACKNLG confirmation or when the BUSY signal is low.
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Table 1-29. Nibble Mode
Description
Transmission mode Synchronization Handshaking Signal level Connector Data transfer timing IEEE-1284 nibble mode Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Refer to IEEE-1284 specification TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent Refer to IEEE-1284 specification When the printer receives the hexadecimal values 00H or 04H, the printer responds in the following manner: 00H: The printer enters reverse channel mode, allowing data to be sent to the host. 04H: The printer sends the device ID to the host; the device ID consists of the following strings: <00H><4EH> MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2, BDC MDL: Stylus[SP]Pro[SP]9000; CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Pro[SP]9000 Note: [00H] denotes a hexadecimal value of zero. [SP] equals space code 20H Transmission mode Synchronization Handshaking Signal level Adaptable connector Data transfer timing
Table 1-30. ECP Mode
Description
IEEE-1284 ECP mode Refer to IEEE-1284 specification Refer to IEEE-1284 specification IEEE-1284 level 1 device 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent Refer to IEEE-1284 specification When the printer receives the hexadecimal values 10H or 14H, the printer responds in the following manner: 10H: The printer enters reverse channel mode, allowing data to be sent to the host. 14H: The printer sends the device ID to the host; the device ID consists of the following strings: <00H><4EH> MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2, BDC MDL: Stylus[SP]Pro[SP]9000 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Pro{SP]9000 Note: [00H] denotes a hexadecimal value of zero. [SP] equals space code 20H
Data requests/ device ID
Data requests/
device ID
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Table 1-31. Connector Pin Assignments - Reverse Channel
Pin No. 1 Signal Name HostClk Return In/ Pin Out 19 I Functional Description Host clock signal. The DATA0 through DATA7 signals represent data bits 0 to7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0. These signals are used to transfer the 1284 extensibility request values to the printer. Printer clock signal Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 3 or 7. Acknowledge data request signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 2 or 6. X-flag signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 1 or 5. Host busy signal. Not connected Signal ground Chassis ground O Pulled up to +5V via 3.9K ohm resister. Ground for twisted pair return 30 29 I O Not used. Data available signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 0 or 4. Ground for twisted pair return Not connected ---30 O I Pulled up to +5V via 3.3K ohm resister. 1284 Active Signal
TYPE-B OPTIONAL INTERFACE
The EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 supports a Type-B interface (level 2). Reply message (short version):
n When using Co-ax/Twin-ax interface card:
Main type: MTP48p, PW127cl10cpi, PRG (KAxxxx)rev, AP1200ma Product name: Stylus[SP]Pro[SP]9000 Emulation type: ESCPL2-00 Entity type: EPSONLQ2
2-9
Data0-7
20-27
I
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-30 31 32 33 34 35 36
PeriphClk PeriphAck/ PtrBusy AckData Req Xflag HostBusy NC GND Chassis GND Logic-H GND /INIT /DataAvail GND NC +5V 1284-Active
28 29 28 28 30
O O O O I
n When not using a different (not Co-ax/Twin-ax) interface card:
Main type: MTP48p, PW127cl10cpi, PRG (KAxxx)rev, AP1200ma, SPD0fast Product name: Stylus[SP]Pro[SP]9000 Emulation type: ESCPL2-00 Entity type: ESPONLQ2
BUFFER OPERATION
When there is no space left in the buffer (4Kb or less), the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 sends the host a BUSY signal. If the host receives this signal for a long time, it times out and stops sending data.
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1.5 Initialization
This section describes the initialization procedures for the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. There are three ways to initialize the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000:
1.6 Interface selection
The printer has three built-in interfaces: parallel, serial, and Type-B (an optional interface requiring an interface card). These interfaces are selected automatically or manually through the control panel.
o Hardware initialization:
When the power is turned on or a cold-reset command is sent to the printer (remote RS command), the printer does the following:
o Manual Selection:
Select the desired interface through the default setting mode, described below under Maintenance Mode (Level 1).
n n n n
Initializes the printer mechanism Clears the input data buffer Clears the print buffer Restores the default values
o Automatic Selection:
Automatic interface selection is enabled by the default setting mode, described below under Maintenance Mode (Level 1). When t