Epson 7600 Printer User Manual


 
EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Revision A
Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 247
HEAD SLANT CHECKING PROCEDURE
1. Start the Self-diagnostic Function:
Power OFF
[Paper Feed
]
+
[Paper Feed
]+[Cut/Eject] Power ON
2. Display “Adj: Head Slant”:
[Paper Feed
]
[SelecType >]
[Paper Feed
] x8
3. Print the pattern.
4.
Check the pattern: (See Figure 5-43)
Check to see if the black horizontal lines and the magenta horizontal lines are not in
alignment. When they are in alignment, leave the head slant checking mode by
pressing the [Paper Source] button two times. If they are not in alignment, follow the
procedure as described below.
HEAD SLANT ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT)
1. After printing the head slant check pattern, with “Do you correct slant?” displayed on
the LCD, move the Carriage Unit to an appropriate place for work.
2. Loosen the right and left screws for the Head Holding Plate.
(See Figure 5-45)
3. Move the Head Adjustment Lever in consideration of the output pattern.
(See Figure 5-46)
4. Tighten the left screw for the Head Holding Plate and move the Carriage Unit to the
home position.
5. Print the pattern again, check to see if there is any misalignment and if any, repeat the
adjustment from step 1.
Figure 5-45. Head Slant Adjustment 1/2
Figure 5-46. Head Slant Adjustment 2/2
C A U T I O N
Do not forget to tighten the two screws for the Head Holding
Plate.
After making the head slant adjustment, be sure to return the
Carriage Unit to the home position.
If you proceed to the next step (Printing the pattern) with the
Carriage Unit remaining in the place for work, the cutter edge
can be damaged.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Head motion by Head Adjustment Lever operation:
Lever Up: Magenta lower / Black rise
Lever Down: Magenta rise / Black lower
Tighten two screws
Cutter
Lever down
Black up/magenta down
Head Adjustment Lever
Lever up
Black down/magenta up