Epson 4880 C Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 71† PF motor life„ Calculate method There are no parts that need to be replaced within product life period of PF motor and paper feed mechanical drive system. Therefore it is used as failure diagnosis when used over product life. Display life by accumulating distance of PF operation when printing. „ Display (Life) „ Maintenance call It does not occur for it is not the target of service in product life. „ Fatal error It does not occur for failure mode is not fatal. „ Counter clear It is cleared by executing PF Motor life accumulation counterPF Motor initialization in special setting Counter initialization menu. „ Continuity of counter If the life reaches to 0%, counter continues to count amount of full figure as register of 32 bits and stop count up at maximum positive number. † Head unit life„ Calculate method It is calculated by accumulating amount of injection shots of each color, amount of assured injection shots per nozzle x 180 nozzles, and finally calculated as amount of maximum accumulative shots within each color. Accumulate value of 2 20 shots per page print. „ Display (Life) „ Maintenance call Does not occur. „ Fatal error Does not occur as head unit. „ Counter clear It is cleared by executing Head unit life accumulation counter Head unit initialization in special setting Counter initialization menu. „ Continuity of counter If the life reaches to 0%, counter continues to count amount of full figure as register of 32 bits and stop count up at maximum positive number. 100 ~ 81% E∗∗∗∗∗F 80 ~ 61% E∗∗∗∗F 60 ~ 41% E∗∗∗F 40 ~ 21% E∗∗F 20% ~ 1% E∗F Less than 1% remaining EF These values are intended to assist service personnel only. Do not explain the meaning of the display to users. 100 ~ 81% E∗∗∗∗∗F 80 ~ 61% E∗∗∗∗F 60 ~ 41% E∗∗∗F 40 ~ 21% E∗∗F 20% ~ 1% E∗F Less than 1% remaining EF These values are intended to assist service personnel only. Do not explain the meaning of the display to users.
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 72† Cleaning unit life„ Calculate method Cleaning unit life is judged by pomp motor life. When in service, replace cap assembly, pomp assembly, flashing box, and wiper at the same time. „ Display (Life) „ Maintenance call Life is less than 4%. „ Fatal error When life reaches to 0, service call occurs. „ Counter clear It is cleared by executing Cleaning unit accumulation counter Cleaning unit initialization in special setting Counter initialization menu. „ Count continuance If the life reaches to 0%, counter continues to count amount of full figure as register of 32 bits and stop count up at maximum positive number. 1.4.4.33 User Paper SettingSelecting this mode allows detection or input of the thickness of the available paper, and registration of the following setting item as up to ten user-defined paper. Also this function is able to refer to, register, delete, and set at EPSON LFP Remote Panel.† Setting 1. Select user paper setting menu from the panel. 2. Select the paper number (STD, 1 ~ 10) 3. Enter PG position. 4. Print the paper thickness detection pattern (Does not print when STD is selected.) 5. Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern with the least displacement. 6. Select cutting method. 7. Enter paper feed adjustment value. 8. Select eject paper roller. 9. Enter the ink drying time for each pass. 10. Select paper suction. 11. Select MW print quality adjustment. NOTE 1:In despite of paper number, it is possible to set paper related setting independently. 2:For details of patterns, refer to Paper Thickness Detection Pattern (p. 78). 3:When “STD” is selected for paper number, above 3.-11. are not displayed on the panel. 4:When “STD” is selected for paper type, it cannot input to each setting items. 5:“PRINTING” is displayed during printing adjustment pattern. 6:The PG setting (“S” or “H” ) depends on the result of detection set paper by paper thickness sensor. 100 ~ 81% E∗∗∗∗∗F 80 ~ 61% E∗∗∗∗F 60 ~ 41% E∗∗∗F 40 ~ 21% E∗∗F 20% ~ 1% E∗F Less than 1% remaining EF These values are intended to assist service personnel only. Do not explain the meaning of the display to users.
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 73† Paper setting and corresponding operation NOTE:When the paper setup is set to 1 to 10 , the setting (PG position) is prioritized and PG settings made using commands or printer setting menu are ignored. At this time, the PG settings are not displayed on the panel.Paper setup Operation Standard When each setting item values are set by commands, it follows the command settings. 1 ~ 10 User defined paper is used and even if settings are set by commands, user setting value is used.
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 74† Details of each setting items Note *1 : Cutting Method setting items in the driver are slightly different from that of the panel default setting. The driver settings are as follows. “Cut Method” :SN m1=80h(Cut Method) SN m1=81h(Cut Pressure) Standard:m2=00h(Printer Table) m2=00h(Printer Table) Thin Paper :m2=02h(Half-speed star wheel)m2=49h (Duty:70%300gf) Thick Paper,Fast :m2=01h(Standard 2 levels)m2=7Eh (Duty:125% 700gf) Thick Paper,Slow :m2=06h(Low-speed star wheel)m2=65h (Duty:100% 500gf) *2: EX1B command is transmitted and registered in the media table in increments of 1msec. Inputting in increments of 100 msec is available when using the panel or utility. The setting value is displayed in increments of 100 msec rounding off fractions. Note 1: Value set by EX 1B command is similar to the above parameters. 2: If value other than parameters above or value out of range is set by EX 1B command, set by replacing with values below. • PG setting : Standard: m2=03h (PG Little – 1.2mm) • Cutting method : Standard m2=03h m2=49h • Paper feed adjustment : 0% SN m2=65h • Eject paper roller set : AUTO m2=00h• Ink drying time : 0 sec. • Paper suction : Standard m2=33h (100%) • MW print adjustment: n2:00h Table 1-33. Details of each setting itemsSetting Operation Setting value PG setting Enter any PG position. • SN m1 = 01h • Wider m2 = 01h (PG Big: 2.1mm) • Standardm2 = 03h (PG Little: 1.2mm)• Widestm2 = 05h (PG Maximum: 2.6mm) • Wide m2 = 02h (PG Middle: 1.5mm) • Narrowm2 = 04h (PG Minimum: 0.7mm) Cutting method Cutting method is selected when cutting paper. • SN m1 = 80h • Standardm2 = 03h *1m2 = 65h • Thick paper, Fastm2 = 01hm2 = 7Eh• SN m1 = 81h • Thin paperm2 = 02hm2 = 49h • Thick paper, Slowm2 = 06hm2 = 65h Paper feed adjustmentPaper feeding is adjusted. The setting value is operated as an absolute value.• -0.7%
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 75† Print quality setup values set by MW print adjustment. Table 1-34. MW print adjustmen List Mode ESC(i Raster resolution Dot size bit/pixel OL Print resolution DSrange remarks Panel setting UNIT No Mode ID Restriced functions n1 n2 ESC(D ESC ( e Colors Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution No 8colors00h - 360x180VSD1/VSD2/ VSD3_N2 DMW 360x180 - Standard/1/2 10 8 360 180 0 00h - 720x180 VSD3_HR 1 DMW 720x180 - Standard/1/2 20 8 720 180 0 01h 10h 360x360 VSD1(ECO) 1 M/F 360x360 -This setting is recommended for 360 x 360 M/F setting.Standard/1/2 30 8 360 360 1 00h 00h 360x360 VSD1(ECO) 1 M/F 360x360 -Provided for supporting drivers of conventional models.Standard/1/2 30 8 360 360 1 01h 00h 360x360 VSD1 2 FD+36POL 360x360 - Standard/1/2 40 8 360 360 0 01h 00h 360x720 VSD1 2 FD+21POL 360x720 - Standard/1/2 50 8 360 720 0 01h 00h 720x360 VSD1 2 FOL+36POL 720x360 - Standard/1/2 60 8 720 360 0 01h 00h 720x360 VSD2 2 FOL+36POL 720x360 - Standard/1/2 70 8 720 360 0 01h 10h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+21POL 720x720 - 1 80 8 720 720 0 01h 00h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+48POL 720x720 0 ±3 Standard 81 8 720 720 1 01h 20h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+46POL 720x720 0±5 2 82 8 720 720 2 01h 00h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+11POL 1440x720 - Standard 90 8 1440 720 0 01h 10h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+28POL 1440x720 - 1 91 8 1440 720 1 01h 20h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+11POL 1440x720 - 2 92 8 1440 720 2 01h 30h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+90POL 1440x720 - Equivalent to 8pass - 93 8 1440 720 3 01h 00h 2880x1440 VSD3_HR 1 FOL+6POL 2880x1440 - Standard/1/2 A0 8 2880 1440 0 01h 00h 1440x1440 VSD3_N 2 FOL+6POL 1440x1440 -The standard driver does not support this setting.Standard/1/2 B0 8 1440 1440 0Borderless is not available 01h 00h 2880x2880 VSD3_HR 1 FOL 2880x2880 -The standard driver does not support this setting.Standard/1/2 C0 8 2880 2880 0Borderless is not available Top & bottom margins are extended 01h 10h 2880x2880 VSD3_HR 1 FOL 2880x2880 -The standard driver does not support this setting. For monochrome onlyStandard/1/2 C1 8 2880 2880 1Borderless is not available Top & bottom margins are extended
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 76Note 1: If there is no appropriate setting listed in the table, use M/F or VSD1 of BAND setting. 2: About dot control specification: When specifying any one of the following dot settings, specify raster data in binary.4colors00h - 360x180VSD1/VSD2/ VSD3_N2 DMW 360x180 - Standard/1/2 10 4 360 180 0 00h - 720x180 VSD3_HR 1 DMW 720x180 - Standard/1/2 20 4 720 180 0 01h 10h 360x360 VSD1(ECO) 1 BAND 360x360 -This setting is recommended for 360 x 360 M/F setting.Standard/1/2 30 4 360 360 1 00h 00h 360x360 VSD1(ECO) 1 BAND 360x360 -The standard driver does not support this setting.Standard/1/2 30 4 360 360 1 01h 00h 360x360 VSD1 2 FD 360x360 - Standard/1/2 40 4 360 360 0 01h 00h 360x720 VSD1 2 FD+72POL 360x720 - H720 shift Standard/1/2 50 4 360 720 0 01h 10h 360x720 VSD1 2 FD+72POL 360x720 -For CAD lineal drawingStandard/1/2 51 4 360 720 1 01h 10h 720x360 VSD2 2 FOL+117POL 720x360 - 1 70 4 720 360 0 01h 00h 720x360 VSD2 2 FD 720x360 -Default setting for recovering from color bandingStandard 71 4 720 360 1 01h 20h 720x360 VSD2 2 FD+72POL 720x360 -Setting for responding to claims.2 72 4 720 360 2 01h 10h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+72POL 720x720 - 1 80 4 720 720 0 01h 20h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+146POL 720x720 0 ±4 2 81 4 720 720 1 01h 00h 720x720 VSD2 2 FOL+148POL 720x720 0±4 Standard 82 4 720 720 2 01h 10h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+41POL 1440x720 - 1 90 4 1440 720 0 01h 00h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+99POL 1440x720 - Standard 91 4 1440 720 1 01h 20h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+100POL 1440x720 - 2 92 4 1440 720 2 01h 30h 1440x720 VSD3_N 2 FOL+178POL 1440x720 - Equivalent 8 pass - 93 4 1440 720 3 Table 1-34. MW print adjustmen List Mode ESC(i Raster resolution Dot size bit/pixel OL Print resolution DSrange remarks Panel setting UNIT No Mode ID Restriced functions n1 n2 ESC(D ESC ( e Colors Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution No Dot Name Displacement Dot MicroDot VSD2-M NormalDot VSD2-L NormalDot2 VSD1(ECO)VSD1-L
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 77† Level structure of user paper menuCUSTOM PAPER CUSTOM PAPERPAPER NUMBERCUSTOM PAPER PLATEN GAP CUSTOM PAPERTHICKNESS PATCUSTOM PAPERTHICKNESS NUMCUSTOM PAPER CUT METHOD CUSTOM PAPER PPR FEED ADJ CUSTOM PAPEREJECT ROLLERCUSTOM PAPER DRYING TIME CUSTOM PAPER SUCTION CUSTOM PAPER M/W ADJ PAPER NUMBER STANDARD PAPER NUMBER No. 1 PAPER NUMBER No. 10 PLATEN GAP STANDARD THICKNESS PAT PRINT THICKNESS NUM 1 CUT METHOD STANDARD PPR FEED ADJ 0% EJECT ROLLER AUTO DRYING TIME 0.0sec SUCTION STANDARD M/W ADJ STANDARD PLATEN GAP STANDARD THICKNESS PAT PRINT THICKNESS NUM 1 CUT METHOD STANDARD PPR FEED ADJ 0% EJECT ROLLER AUTO DRYING TIME 0.0sec SUCTION STANDARD M/W ADJ STANDARD Set each item after setting paper number NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER 1~15 STANDARD THIN PAPER THICK,FAST THICK,SLOW -0.70~0~0.70 AUTO SHEET ROLL CURLED ROLL NORMAL 0.0sec~10.0sec STANDARD -1, -2, -3, -4 STANDARD 1 2NARROW STANDARD WIDE WIDER 1~15 STANDARD THIN PAPER THICK,FAST THICK,SLOW -0.70~0~0.70 0.0sec~10.0sec STANDARD 1 2 [] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [< / >] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨][∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [∧ / ∨] [
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 78† Paper Thickness Detection Pattern„ Print Specification „ Relations between numbers in print pattern and paper thickness Figure 1-22. Paper Thickness Detection Pattern „ Displacement of lower pattern If the displacement in the gap adjustment value with a change of 0.1mm in paper thickness is assumed to be xx microns, the following applies. Figure 1-23. Displacement of Paper Thickness Detection PatternNote: AB : Gap adjustment value with paper thickness +0.1mm AC: Current gap adjustment value AD: Gap adjustment value with paper thickness -0.1mm A fixed displacement is assumed with changes in paper thickness. X = AC – AB = AD – AC X reference value is 14.40 µm with 240CPS, VSD2. This adjustment value is saved into NVRAM and can be changed. Example: If paper thickness is 0.2mm for gap adjustment. Head speed 240 cps Pattern height 64 dots Dot size VSD2 Large Color Black Print direction Uni-D Pattern interval Upper patterns: Equal intervals Lower patterns: Centered on base position for gap adjustment value, and displaced by an equal distance left and right. Details are described in next clause. Others When printing starts from the edge of a media, media is forwarded 90 mm for roll paper and 50 mm for sheets before printing. Numbers in print pattern 1 2 3 ... ... 15 Paper thickness (mm) 0.1 0.2 0.3 ... ... 1.5 12 3456 78910111213141516 10mm9.0mm (64dot) feeding 13.5mm(96dot) A4 width 13.5mm(96dot) Pattern number Displacement of bottom pattern relative to top pattern Pattern number Displacement of bottom pattern relative to top pattern 1 +2X 9 –6X 2 +1X 10 –7X 3±011–8X 4 –1X 12 –9X 5 –2X 13 –10X 6 –3X 14 –11X 7 –4X 15 –12X 8 –5X Head ABCDIf paper thickness is +0.1mm for gap adjustment. Paper thickness for gap adjustment. If paper thickness is -0.1mm for gap adjustment.
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 791.4.4.34 Cutter Blade ReplacementSelecting this mode allows the user to replace the cutter blade. The procedure for cutter blade replacement is as follows: 1. Select the cutter replacement menu from the panel. 2. Open the cover by following cover open guide. 3. Replace the cutter blade by following cutter replacement guide. 4. Close the cover by following cover close guide. NOTE:Replacing the cutter is not available when the printer condition falls under any one of the following conditions. An error message”UNABLE TO EXECUTE”will be displayed. • Ink end • The model number of the installed ink cartridge is different. • CSIC contact error • Ink cartridge failure • No ink cartridge • Thick paper is loaded.1.4.4.35 K Ink ReplacementThis menu is provided only for the 8-color model to replace PhotoBlack and MatteBlack cartridges interchangeably. The 4-color model does not display the menu, however, replacing the MatteBlack with PhotoBlack is available and a replacement confirmation message is displayed.1.4.4.36 Power CleaningWith this mode, the printer has more powerful cleaning than normal cleaning. When executing power cleaning, ink lever operation is accompanied in order to execute chalk cleaning.1.4.4.37 Date SettingSelecting this mode allows setting the current time. Absolute control time offered by RTC power source in inner printer controls time difference set here relatively. It is a function that covers time differences of each destination. This time set by this setting will be shown by Job Information Print. 1.4.4.38 Gap Adjustment (Bi-D Adjustment, Uni-D Adjustment)Selecting this mode allows the user to adjust Bi-D and Uni-D depending on paper thickness. If it is performed auto by the menu, after pattern is printed and detected, adjustment setting is set automatically.† Setting 1. Set the paper. 2. Select the gap adjustment menu from the panel. 3. Set to STD for paper thickness of EPSON paper is 0.2mm or 1.2mm. When setting other paper individually, set thickness in units of 0.1mm. 4. Select auto or manual. 5. Select the adjustment pattern to be printed (Bi-D Black *, Bi-D all or uni- between 6-row), and print. (PRINTING is displayed.) 6. Check the printed adjustment patterns and enters the number of the pattern with the least displacement for each adjustment item. 7. Repeat (5) ~ (6) until adjustment of all items is completed. Note * : The 8-color model displays Bi-D Black but the 4-color model displays Bi-D Cyan. When executing the automatic adjustment, the pattern is printed in Bi-D 2 colors.NOTE:For details of patterns, refer to Gap Adjustment Print Pattern (p. 82).
EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CProduct Description Operating Panel 80† Adjustment The adjustment values set above are saved in NVRAM as 4 types of adjustment value depending on PG height (0.7mm/1.2mm/1.5mm/2.1mm/ 2.6mm). To calculate adjustment value, PG height and paper thickness are necessary. Saving place of adjustment value is selected as following list. Adjustment value saved in NVRAM is updated when the value is adjusted again. Note *1 : For the other PG settings (for 0.7/2.1/2.6), overwrite the values adding a offset value if the set value in the user area and the default values are the completely same with each other. If the PG setting differs in any one of eight colors, do not overwrite the current settings because the difference means that the user has changed the setting. *2: Even when paper thickness sensor detects thin paper (less than 0.8mm), PG is set as 2.6mm if paper thickness setting is more than 0.7mm. *3: When paper thickness sensor detects thick paper (more than 0.8mm), PG is set as 2.6mm regardless of PG setting and paper thickness setting. Note 1: It is saved into saving place for paper thickness 0.0mm. 2: It is saved into saving place for paper thickness 0.3mm. 3: Paper thickness is saved to adjust paper thickness by 0.1mm unit for paper thickness setting command PH. 4: Paper thickness is firstly entered to print the closest pattern print of adjustment value saved in the printer from the first time and reduce operation. Paper thickness sensor Paper thickness setting PG setting Saving place Notes Less than 0.8mm STD-- For PG 1.2mm *1 More than 0.8mm-- For PG 2.6mm Less than 0.3mm0.1~0.8mmNarrow For PG 0.7mm Standard For PG 1.2mm Wide For PG 1.5mm Wider For PG 2.1mm Widest For PG 2.6mm 0.9~1.5mm -- For PG 2.6mm *2 More than 0.3mm Less than 0.8mm0.1~0.8mmNarrow For PG 1.2mm Standard For PG 1.2mm Wide For PG 1.5mm Wider For PG 2.1mm Widest For PG 2.6mm 0.9~1.5mm -- For PG 2.6mm *2 More than0.8mm0.0~1.5mm-- For PG 2.6mm *3