Epson Stylus Pro 9000 - Print Engine User manual

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B0 Wide-Format Professional Inkjet Printer
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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.
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 thesource 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.
W ARNING
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.
CAUTION
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result
in damage to equipment.

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Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
A 1/26/1999 Original
B 5/28/1999
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.

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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 ...................................................................... 26
Firmware Update .................................................................................... 27
Updating the Firmware via the PC................................................... 27
Updating the Firmware Via Memory Card....................................... 27
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................... 27
Interfaces ................................................................................................... 28
Serial interface ................................................................................ 28
Parallel interface.............................................................................. 29
TYPE-B Optional interface .............................................................. 31
Buffer operation............................................................................... 31
Initialization ................................................................................................ 32
Interface selection ..................................................................................... 32
Operating Principles
Component List & Illustrations ................................................................ 34
Print Mechanism Components ............................................................... 34
Carriage Components ..................................................................... 35
Paper Feed Path & Components .................................................... 35
Ink System Components ................................................................. 36
Electrical Circuit Boards .................................................................. 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
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
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 ............................................... 67
Dot Missing...................................................................................... 67
Uneven Printing/Poor Resolution .................................................... 68
Smudged or Marred Printout (Front) ............................................... 68
Smudged or Marred Printout (Reverse side)................................... 68
White or Black Banding................................................................... 68
Disassembly & Assembly
Summary .................................................................................................... 70
Warnings ................................................................................................ 70
Tools ...................................................................................................... 71
Screw List ............................................................................................... 71
Disassembly Flow ..................................................................................... 72
Removing the Housing ........................................................................... 73
Maintenance Cover Removal.......................................................... 73
H Top Cover Removal..................................................................... 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
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
Self-Diagnostics ................................................................................... 113
Entering Self-Diagnostic Mode ......................................................... 113
Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus ........................................................... 114
Adjustment Menu ................................................................................. 115
Adj Cap Position............................................................................ 117
Adj Check Skew ............................................................................ 117
Adj Input Rank............................................................................... 118
Adj Check Nozzle.......................................................................... 119
Adj x Head Slant (B/C heads)........................................................ 120
Adj B/C Head Height ..................................................................... 121
Adj Bi-D ......................................................................................... 122
Head Gap Adjustment................................................................... 124
Flush Point Right and Left Adjustment.......................................... 125
Feed Adjustment ........................................................................... 126
Adj Top & Bottom .......................................................................... 127
Adj Rear Sensor Position .............................................................. 128
Test Pattern Print .......................................................................... 129
Clean Head (drain ink)................................................................... 129
Counter Clear................................................................................ 130
Test Menu ............................................................................................ 131
Version .......................................................................................... 132
Control Panel................................................................................. 132
Sensors ......................................................................................... 133
Sensor Adjustment........................................................................ 134
Encoder......................................................................................... 135
Fan ................................................................................................ 135
Elec. .............................................................................................. 135
Cleaning menu ..................................................................................... 137
Print menu..................................................................................... 137
Parameter menu .................................................................................. 137
"Initialize" Items............................................................................. 137
"Update" Items............................................................................... 138
Mechanism Adjustment ........................................................................ 138
Carriage Cover Height Adjustment................................................ 139
Cutter Position Adjustment............................................................ 140
CR Steel Belt Tension Adjustment................................................ 141
PF Belt Tension Adjustment.......................................................... 141
Gear Backlash Adjustment............................................................ 142
I/H Lever Position Adjustment....................................................... 142
P THICK Sensor Assembly Adjustment ........................................ 143

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Cover R/L Sensor Assembly ......................................................... 144
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

CHAPTER
PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

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Product Description Features 10
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
Large-size/poster printing
up to B0-wide paper (1118 cm/44 inches) including print-registration marks
Excellent Photo-quality printing
1440 (H) x 720 (V) dpi combined with EPSON’s Microdot printing
High-speed printing
64 nozzles per color (same printhead as the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000)
The RISC-CPU and high-speed color raster ASIC quickly process
detailed print data
A0/Normal Paper: 10 min. approx. (360x360 dpi/Speed)
A0/Glossy Paper: 30 min. approx. (720x720 dpi/Quality)
A0/Glossy Paper: 55 min. approx. (1440x720 dpi/SuperFine)
Low running cost
Six separate ink cartridges so you only have to replace the empty ink
cartridge (each cartridge holds 220 ml)
Auto Rotate feature saves paper by automatically rotating an image if
the width is shorter than the height
Wide compatibility
The following interface alternatives are available:
IEEE-1284 bidirectional parallel interface (supports ECP mode)
Macintosh serial interface (approx. 1.8Mbps)
One Type-B expansion slot for an optional interface
User-friendly features:
Two roll holders for easy switching between paper types
Standard roll-paper cutter
Optional roll-paper take-up reel for automatically winding up your long
printouts

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1.1.2 Consumable Products & Options
The following table lists the consumable items and options available for use
with the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000.
Note*:Tworollscanbeinstalledatthesametime.
Note **: Can only be installed in the upper spindle holder.
Table 1-1. Consumable Products & Available Options
Name Code Product
Ink cartridges
T407¬¬¬
T410¬¬¬
T409¬¬¬
T408¬¬¬
T412¬¬¬
T411¬¬¬
Black Ink
Cyan Ink
Magenta Ink
Yellow Ink
Light Cyan Ink
Light Magenta Ink
Papercutterblade C815131 Consumable item
Roll Feed Spindle 2” C811021* For two-inch diameter roll paper
Roll Feed Spindle 3” C811031** For three-inch diameter roll paper
Auto Take-Up Reel Unit C81508¬ C815091 (core
only)
Printed roll-paper option
Photo Paper (Glossy) S041225
S041224 36 in. wide/20.7m long 44 in. wide/20.7m long
Semigloss Photo Roll
Paper S041222 S041223 36 in wide/25m long 44 in wide/25m long
Matte Roll Paper S041221
S041220 36 in wide/25m long 44 in wide/25m long
Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
S041079
S041068/S041045
S041069/S041043
S041070/S041044
A2
A3
A3 Wide/B
B
Photo Paper S041142
S041143
S041156
A3
A3 Wide/B
B
Photo Quality Glossy
Film
S041073
S041074
S041075
A3
A3 Wide/B
B
Rip Station 5100 PS
Server Series EAI - C850092 Other - C850093 Fiery Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Server
Multi-protocol Ethernet
interface card C82362¬Type-B 10Base-T
100Mbps Multi-protocol
Ethernet interface card C82363¬Type-B 100Base-T
Table 1-1. Consumable Products & Available Options (continued)
Name Code Product

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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
Print method: On-demand MACH (Multi-layer Actuator Head) ink
jet E-MACH type
Nozzle configuration: Black: 64 nozzles
Color: 320 nozzles/64 nozzles for each color (Yellow,
Magenta, Cyan, Light Magenta, and Light Cyan)
Print direction: Bi-directional with logic seeking
(high-speed return and skip only)
Print speed: See the following table:
Control code: ESC/P Raster (commands are not open to public)
PAPER-FEED SPECIFICATIONS
Feeding method: Friction feed
Line spacing: 1/6 or 1/720” programmable
Paper loading: Roll paper (two 2-inch rolls can be loaded at the
same time)
Single sheets loaded one at a time
Paper volume: 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
Feed speed: 200 ± 10 ms (when feeding at 1/6”)
2.5”/second (when continuously feeding)
Table 1-2. Print Speed
Print Mode A0 Print Time Environment
Matte Paper Approx. 15 min. • Speed selected in printer driver
• 720 x 360 dpi
• Mode = Bi-D/FOL/300cps
Glossy Paper Approx. 30 min. • Quality selected in printer driver
• 720 x 720 dpi
• Mode = Bi-D/FOL/300cps
Glossy Paper Approx. 55 min. • Advanced Photo selected in
printer driver
• 1440 x 720 dpi
• Mode = Bi-D/4-pass FOL/300cps

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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”)
{
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
*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.
*1: Use at normal room temperature
(15~25°C (59~77°F)
40~60% humidity)
*2: 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
Table 1-3. Special Paper Specifications
Paper Code Paper Size Roll Size
Matte Paper S041220 44” x 25m
2” core/ paper thickness
(radius) of 103mm or less
S041221 36” x 25m
Semigloss Photo
Paper S041223 44” x 25m
S041222 36” x 25m
Photo Paper
Glossy S041224 44” x 25m
S041225 36” x 25m

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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.
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)
{
Special paper }
For special paper meeting the following
requirements, the feeding operation and print quality
are optimized.
Notes:
*1: Print quality optimized when printing uni-direction printing
*2: Japan only
Table 1-4. Usable Single Sheet Paper Specifications
Size Dimensions
(W x H) Size Dimensions (W x H)
B0 Wide 1118 x 1580mm A2 420 x 594mm
B0 1030 x 1456mm A3 Wide/B 329 x 483mm
B1 728 x 1030mm A3 297 x 420mm
B2 515 x 728mm ANSI E 34 x 44”
B3 364 x 515mm ANSI D 22 x 34”
A0 Wide 914 x 1292mm ANSI C 17 x 22”
A0 841 x 1189mm ANSI B 11 x 17”
A1 594 x 841mm
Table 1-5. Special Paper Specifications
Size Dimensions
(W x H) SuperFine *1 PhotoPrint Paper 2 Glossy Film
A3 297 x 420mm OK OK OK*2
A3 Wide 329 x 483mm OK OK OK
A2 420 x 594mm OK - -

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Printable area: See the following illustration and table for details.
Figure 1-1. Printable Area
Note: *The size of the margin is determined by the control panel setting.
PL
TM
BM
LM
PW
RM
Printable Area
Paper
Feed
Table 1-6. Printable Area
Heading Roll Paper Cut Sheets
PW (width) 297 ~ 1118mm
(8.27 ~ 44.02”) 297 ~ 1118mm (8.27 ~ 44.02”)
PL (length) 720mm ~ 45m
(8.27~1771.65”) 420~1580mm (16.54~62.2”)
LM (left margin) 3mm/15mm*
(0.12~0.59”) 3mm
TM (top) 3mm/15mm* 3mm
RM (right) 3mm/15mm* 3mm
BM (bottom) 3mm/15mm* 14mm
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

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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.)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONFORMITY/SAFETY APPROVALS
Safety Standards:
US Model UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950
European Model EN60950 (VDE)
EMC:
US Model FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
European Model 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
Australian Model AS/NZS 3548 class B
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
Table 1-7. Print Area/Margin Optimization for Roll Paper
To Optimize for Select this setting
largest printable area and decrease chance of paper
rubbing printheads Top/Bottom 15mm
exact paper size and decrease chance of paper rubbing
printheads 15mm
largest printable area and exact paper size 3mm
Table 1-8. Electrical Specifications
100V Model 220-240V Model
Rated voltage range AC100~240V
Input voltage range AC90~264V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60Hz
Input frequency range 49 to 61Hz
Rated current 1.0A 0.5A
Power consumption operating = 100W or less
standby mode = 30W or less
Insulation resistance 10MΩminimum (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V)
Dielectric strength AC 1.0KVrms per minute
AC 1.2KVrms per second
Current leakage 0.25mA maximum

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature/Humidity: See the following table.
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).
Figure 1-2. Print Temperature and Humidity
Resistance to
Vibration & Shock: See the following table.
Table 1-9. Temperature & Humidity
Condition Temperature Humidity Notes
Operating 15~35°C
(59~95°F) 30~80% • Less than a month at
40°C (104°F)
• Less than 120 hours at
60°C (140°F)
• Without condensation
Storage -20~40°C
(-4~104°F) 20~85%
Transportation -20~60°C
(-4~140°F) 5-85%
Table 1-10. Vibration & Shock Resistance
Condition Vibration
Resistance Shock Resistance Notes
Operating 0.15G
10~55Hz 1G less than 1ms X/Y/Z direction
Storage 0.50G
10~55Hz 2G less than 2ms
Temp.
(°C)
Humidity (%)

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INK CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Shape: Each ink cartridge is uniquely shaped so the
cartridges cannot be inserted in the wrong slots.
Ink colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light
Magenta
Ink volume: 220 ± 5 ml
Ink avail. for printing: 190 ± 14ml
Print capacity: A0 = approx. 28 pages at 720dpi and 40% coverage
A0 = approx. 11 pages at 720dpi and 100% coverage
Dimensions: 25.1 x 260 x 105.3mm (WxDxH)
Weight: Approx. 370~385g (cartridge only)
Effective period: 2 years from production (in the sealed packaging)
plus time used (at room temp.)
Storage temperature: See the table below.
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Approximately 50 dB
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: 32 bit RISC-CPU (SH7043) 33Mhz
ROM: [Program]
CPU Internal = 128KB ROM
External = 1MB (Flash ROM/4Mbit x 2)
[Font] not-installed (Windows/Macintosh required)
RAM: 18MB (fixed)
(16MB: SIMM/2MB: IC18,19)
Interface: [Standard]
IEEE1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface
Macintosh Serial Interface
Type-B Card Slot (x1) for optional interface
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.
Life: Can cut well over 2,000 pages, but the actual wear-
and-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.
Table 1-11. Ink Cartridge (Environmental) Specifications
Situation Temperature Notes
Transporting -30~60°C
(-22~140°F) • Less than month at 40°C (104°F)
• Less than 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Storage -30~40°C
(-22~104°F) Less than a month at 40°C (104°F)
Installed -20~40°C
(-4~104°F) Less than a month at 40°C (104°F)
nDo not refill or reuse cartridges; they are consumable items.
nDo not use ink that beyond its expiration date. See above.
nTo use ink that has been frozen [below 5 °F(-15°C)], let it
thaw at least 3 hours at room temperature.

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B
Product Description Control Panel 19
PRINTER DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions: 1688 x 699 x 1259mm (WxDxH)
(66.46 x 27.52 x 49.57 inches)
Weight: 96Kg (211.91 lb.s)
Printer alone = 74Kg (163.32 lb.s)
Stand = 22Kg (48.59 lb.s)
Figure 1-3. Printer Dimensions
1.3 Control Panel
This section describes the control panel, the buttons, the lights, and the way
you make settings.]
Figure 1-4. Control Panel
1259mm
(49.57”)
1688mm
(66.46”)
699mm
(27.52”)
Power
Operate
Sheet
Paper Out
Roll
Cutter Off
Roll
Auto Cut
Cleaning
3 sec.
Enter
Cut /Eject
_
Paper Feed
+
Item
Paper Source
SelecType
Reset
3 sec.
Pause
Ink Out
KC LCMLMY

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B
Product Description Control Panel 20
BUTTONS
All of the buttons on the control panel, and their functions, are described below.
Notes:
1: Interrupts ink drying and runs the specified operation.
2: 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.
3: 1.27cm/second paper feed for 2 seconds after key is pressed.
7.62cm/second paper feed if pressed for over two seconds.
LED INDICATORS
Note: *Also occurs if no cartridge is installed or the wrong cartridge is installed.
Table 1-12. Control Panel Buttons & Functions
Button
(Second function) Function (Normal) SelecType Function Power-On Function
Power Power on/off N/A N/A
Pause
(Reset)
• Switch - online/off-line
• Reset (press for three
seconds N/A Maintenance
mode
SelecType Enters SelecType mode
(when printer is in Standby
mode)
Selects menu or major
category
N/A
Cut/Eject
(Enter)
Selects *1
• Auto Cut
• Cutter Off
• Sheet
Confirm and save value
Paper Feed ↑Feeds paper backward *2 Cycles backward/
increases value
Paper Feed ↓
(-) Feeds paper forward *3 Cycles forward/ decrease value
Paper Source
(Item) Selects paper source Selectsitemorminor category
Cleaning Cleans both heads if
pressed for three seconds N/A
Paper Source
Cut/Eject
Paper Feed ↓N/A Maintenance
Mode 2
Paper Source
Cut/Eject
Cleaning N/A Firmware
Update Mode
Table 1-13. LED Indicators
LED Status Condition
Operate •On
•Flashing • Power on • Receiving data or performing power-down
sequence
Paper Out •On
•Flashing • No paper loaded • Paper jam
Pause
•On
•Flashing • Printer ready • Performing head cleaning or the printer is in ink
drying phase. Also flashes during ink charging
operation.
Ink Out Y •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Ink Out LM •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Ink Out LC •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Ink Out M •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Ink Out C •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Ink Out K •On
•Flashing •Inkout* •Inklow
Paper Source
(Auto Cut) On Roll paper will automatically be cut.
Paper Type
(Cut Off) On Roll paper will not be cut. (When using the optional
Take-up Roller, you need to select this setting.)
Paper Type
(Single Sheet) On Single sheet printing mode.