Epson 7000 service manual Replacing the Printheads, Printer uses two printheads, B Head and C Head

EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Revision B

4.2.3.3 Replacing the Printheads

The printer uses two printheads, B Head and C Head, and

C A U T I O N

although they are similar you need to make sure you do not mix the heads. One is for dark inks and the other is for light inks. Therefore make sure you prepare and install the correct replacement head.

„B head

F055040: “Printhead, IJ192-OAD” (damper order = B>C>M)

„C head

F055050: “Printhead, IJ192-OAE” (damper order = LC>LM>Y)

3.Press down the cutter to release the carriage lock, and move the carriage away from the home position.

Carriage

cover

Cutter	Two
	screws

A D J U R E Q U

The printheads are the same for the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 and EPSON Stylus Pro 7000.

Before replacing the printheads you will need to drain the ink as described in the Clean Head section of “Adjustment Menu” on page 174.

After replacing the printheads, you will need to perform an initial ink charge as described in “Cleaning Menu” on page 194.

When replacing the printheads, the following adjustment procedures are required.

„Self-diagnostic function/adjustment

„Head unit counter reset

Figure 4-33. Carriage Lock Release & Cover Removal

4.Remove the two screws (CP(W):M3x6) securing the carriage cover and remove the carriage cover.

1.Drain the ink as described in the Clean Head section of “Adjustment Menu” on page 174.

2.Remove the R Side Cover as described in “R Side Cover Removal” on page 114.

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