Epson 4880 C Service Manual

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Advanced Adjustment 4315.4.2  Manual Bi-D AdjustmentAdjusts Bi-D by inspecting visually.†
Papers required„
Size: 17
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Type:  Enhanced Matte Roll Paper
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Procedure
1. Turn the printer power on.
2. Start up the adjustment program and select [Manual Bi-D Adjustment].
3. Select the PG that requires adjustment. ( )
4. Click [Next]. ( )
5. Click [Print] to print the MK adjustment patterns consist of three rows 
(VSD1, VSD2, and VSD3). ( )
6. Examine the printout patterns for each of the three modes, select the 
value for the group of most closely aligned vertical lines for each mode, 
and calculate the average values. Input the average values of each 
mode in the edit boxes. ( )
7. After clicking [Write] ( ), make sure that the writing to the printer is 
finished normally, and then click [OK]. ( )8. Click [Next]. ( )
Figure 5-84. Manual Bi-D Adjustment (1)	


The printed pattern is numbered on every other line, 
however, you can enter the undisplayed number in between.
PK/MK = 8 (0) # 1  [  Bi-D   VSD  1   PG=1.2  ]  (Step = 2)
PK/MK = 6 (0)
Input 7
10
Most closely aligned lines
4
12
34
5
7
6 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Advanced Adjustment 432Figure 5-85. MK Adjustment Pattern
PK/MK = 8 (0) # 1  [  Bi-D   VSD  1   PG=1.2  ]  (Step = 2)
PK/MK = 8 (0)
PK/MK = 8 (0) # 1  [  Bi-D   VSD  1   PG=1.2  ]  (Step = 2)
PK/MK = 8 (0)
PK/MK = 8 (0) # 2  [  Bi-D   VSD  1   PG=1.2  ]  (Step = 2)
PK/MK = 6 (0)
PK/MK = 8 (0) # 3  [  Bi-D   VSD  1   PG=1.2  ]  (Step = 2)
PK/MK = 8 (0)
Print Mode Indicates the value of the center patternCenter Pattern
(+) direction (-) direction
VSD 1
VSD 2
VSD 3 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Advanced Adjustment 4339. Click [Print] to print the color adjustment patterns consist of three rows 
(VSD1, VSD2, and VSD3 mode). ( )
10. Examine the printout patterns (except MK colored patterns) for each of 
the three modes, and select the value for the group of most closely 
aligned blocks for each mode. Input the selected value in the edit 
boxes. ( )
11. After clicking [Write] ( ), make sure that the writing to the printer is 
finished normally, and then click [OK]. ( )
12. Click [Finish].( )
Figure 5-86. Manual Bi-D Adjustment Screen (2)Figure 5-87. Color Adjustment Pattern	


The printed pattern is numbered on every other line, 
however, you can enter the undisplayed number in between.
9
1011
12
8
Indicates the value of the center pattern
Lc = 7 (7) 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Advanced Adjustment 4345.4.3  Destination Setting†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Start the adjustment program and select [Change Model Name].
3. Select the Others and click the [Run] button to set the destination to 
the NVRAM.
4. Click the [Next] button.
5. Click the [Check] button and current setting model name will be 
displayed. Click the [OK] button after confirming the set model name.
6. Click the [Finish] button.
Figure 5-88. Destination Setting Screen (1)Figure 5-89. Destination Setting
Figure 5-90. Confirming Model Name 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Advanced Adjustment 4355.4.4  PF Micro Feed Adjustment (Bi-D) (TBD)By using the Paper Feed Adjuster tool, it is possible to adjust print quality for 
papers which are frequently used by users.
“Paper Feed Adjuster“ tool works as follows:†
Adjustment: 
Adjusts “Paper Feed Amount“ and “Microweave“.
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Printing the set values: 
Prints the calibration values that are currently applied to “Paper Feed 
Amount“ and “Microweave“.
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Initialization of the set values: 
Resets the calibration values applied to “Paper Feed Amount“ and 
“Microweave“ to the factory default.
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Procedure
1. Turn the printer power on.
2. Start the adjustment program, and select [PF Micro Feed Adjustment 
(Bi-D)].
3. Click [Run] to start the Paper Feed Adjuster.
4. Using the Paper Feed Adjuster tool, adjust [Paper feeding amount] 
and [Microweave].Figure 5-91. PF Micro Feed Adjustment (Bi-D)	


Refer to the help function for use of the “Paper Feed 
Adjuster”. 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Check Results 4365.5  Check Results5.5.1  Check NozzleThis checks whether or not each of the head nozzles is jetting ink normally. If 
nozzle ink jetting is abnormal, execute cleaning and check the nozzles again.†
Paper Used„
Size: 17
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Type:  Enhanced Matte Roll Paper
†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Start the adjustment program and select [Check Nozzle].
3. Click the [Run] button and print the nozzle check pattern.
4. Check that there is no dot missing on the pattern.
5. If there is no dot missing, click the [Finish] button to finish the check 
nozzle.
If there is dot missing, execute cleaning and then print the check 
pattern and check it again.Figure 5-92. Check Nozzle Screen
Figure 5-93. Nozzle Check Pattern 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Check Results 4375.5.2  Check AlignmentThis checks for presence/absence of alignment slip. Check all of the printing 
modes VSD1, VSD2, and VSD3. If alignment is slipped, execute cleaning and 
check the alignment again.†
Paper Used„
Size: 17
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Type:  Enhanced Matte Rool Paper
†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Start the adjustment program and select [Check Alignment].
3. Select the printing mode and click [Print] button to print the nozzle 
check pattern.
4. Check that there is no alignment slip.
5. If there is no alignment slip, click the [Finish] button to finish the check 
alignment.
If there is alignment slip, execute cleaning and then print the check 
pattern and check it again.Figure 5-94. Check Alignment Screen
Figure 5-95. Horizontal Alignment Check Pattern
Figure 5-96. Vertical Alignment Check Pattern 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Check Results 4385.5.3  Print Adjustment Check PatternThis prints all of the adjustment patterns and the adjustment parameters stored 
in the printer.†
Paper Used„
Size: 17
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Type:  Enhanced Matte Rool Paper
†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Start the adjustment program and select [Print Adjustment Check 
Pattern].
3. Select [Print All Pattern] or [Print Variables] and then click the [Print] 
button, and the following patterns will be printed.
z
Print All Pattern
All the adjustment patterns and the adjustment parameters will be 
printed.
z
Print Variables
The adjustment parameters stored in the printer will be printed.
4. Check the printed patterns and click the [Finish] button.Figure 5-97. Print Adjustment Check Pattern Screen

Approximately 3.6m of roll paper will be needed when 
printing all patterns. Be careful about the amount of 
remaining paper and also about the eject space needed 
since the paper will be continuously printed without being 
cut. 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Check Results 4395.5.4  Image Printing†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer power on.
2. Click [Browse], and select any image file (bmp) in “tanzaku“ folder, 
which is inside the folder (adjwiz2) that stores adjustment program 
data.
3. Select the media from the [Media type] pull-down menu.
4. Click [Print] to print the image.
5. Check the image quality, and click [End].
Figure 5-98. Image Printing Screen

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When performing printing in the following procedure, 
specify the paper size from the printer print setting.
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Single Weight Matte Paper should be used when 
printing with Stylus Pro 4400/4450. 
						

							EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4450/4800/4880/4880CRevision CAdjustment Check Results 4405.5.5  Check CuttingThis cuts the paper and checks for cutter adjustment and cutter wear.†
Paper Used„
Size: 17
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Type:  Enhanced Matte Roll Paper
†
Procedure
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Start the adjustment program and select [Cut Check].
3. Input the number of times to execute the test cut into the edit box, and 
then click the [Run] button.
4. Check the cut area of the ejected paper and click the [Finish] button.
Figure 5-99. Check Cutting Screen