EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 series
6.Select the row you chose in step 5 for each pattern (for example line 8), then click Finish.
If you can’t make a consistent choice for the patterns as you look across the width of the paper, choose the average or most frequent number. Then click the Realignment button and repeat from step 5.
Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel
If you don’t have the EPSON printer driver installed, you can align the print head using the control panel.
❏First you print a series of alignment or adjustment patterns.
❏Then you determine which numbered row of patterns (EPSON Stylus Pro 7000) or numbered line or box
(EPSON Stylus Pro 7500) has the best vertical alignment (smallest gaps). You enter the information on the control panel to change the print head alignment.
1.Load roll paper in the printer.
2.Press the SelecType button until HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU is displayed.
3.Press the Item button. PAPER THICK=STD appears on the display.
If you’re using EPSON paper, leave this setting on STD.
If you’re using other media, enter the thickness value of the paper in 0.1 mm increments by pressing the + or − button.
4.Press the Enter button to save the setting. ADJUST.PATT.=ALL appears on the display.
5.Press the Enter button to print the full series of alignment patterns. Each pattern consists of 7 numbered rows (EPSON Stylus Pro 7000) or a series of 15 numbered lines or boxes (EPSON Stylus Pro 7500).
If you want to print a single alignment pattern, press the + or − button until the pattern number appears. Then press the Enter button.
After you have printed all the patterns, you need to check them carefully to determine which row in each set (or numbered line or box in each row) has the smallest gaps. Refer to the examples on page 10 and continue with the following steps to complete the alignment procedure.
6.Do one of the following:
❏For the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000, examine pattern #1 (or the pattern you printed) and determine which row of lines has the smallest gaps.
❏For the EPSON Stylus Pro 7500, examine row #1 (or the row you printed) and determine which line or box number has the smallest gaps.
7.Check the control panel display.
❏For the EPSON Stylus Pro 7000, it shows #1 = 4, indicating that row 4 is selected for pattern #1.
❏For the EPSON Stylus Pro 7500, it shows #1 = 8, indicating that line 8 is selected for row #1.
8.Use the + or − button to select the best aligned row for pattern #1. Then press the Enter button to register the setting.
9.Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each pattern or row you printed.
If you can’t make a consistent choice as you look across the width of the paper, choose the average or most frequent number, then print the pattern again. Press Enter to cycle through the patterns until you reach the one you want to repeat.
After you have registered all the patterns, press the Pause button to exit print head alignment mode and return to normal printer operation.
Transporting the Printer
When you need to ship your printer, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to drain the ink and prepare the printer for transport:
Caution:
To avoid spilling ink inside the printer during transportation, make sure you remove the cartridges and follow these instructions for draining the ink lines.
1.Make sure the printer is turned on. Then remove all the ink cartridges.
2.Make sure the paper set lever is in the secured position and the lower cover is closed. Then press the Power button to turn off the printer.
The print head moves to the home (far right) position.
TRANSPORT PREP <number> % appears on the display and the Operate light flashes for a few minutes while the ink is drained. Then the light goes off and the printer shuts down.
3.Remove the power cord, interface cable, roll paper spindle, and all paper or other media.
4.Push in the paper guides if necessary.
5.Install the carriage shipping restraint (packaging material).
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