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4. SERVICE MODE
To conduct the following functions, a host computer (Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP), printer driver and
service tool (QY9-0065) for the iP1000 are needed.
If an error has occurred in the printer, the service tool cannot be used as it is. To use the service tool,
set the printer in the special mode, following the procedures below.
<Special mode setting procedures>
With the print head installed, while pressing and holding the Power button, connect the AC plug.
After the LED lights in green, with the Power button still pressed, press the Resume/Cancel button
2 times, and release both the Power and Resume/Cancel buttons. (Each time the Resume/Cancel
button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green, starting with orange.)
Function Procedure Remarks
Print head manual cleaning
< For reference >
Print head refreshing
(deep cleaning)
Paper feed roller cleaning
Select “Cleaning” from the printer driver utility.
Select “Deep Cleaning” from the printer driver utility.
1. Remove the paper from the ASF.
2. Select “Roller Cleaning“ from the printer driver utility.
3. Following the instruction from the Status Monitor, load 3
sheets of plain paper in the ASF, and feed them.
Cleaning time: Approx. 40 sec.
Cleaning time: Approx. 70 sec.
Cleaning time: Approx. 2 min.
Test printing
1)
Nozzle check pattern printing
< For Reference >
Print head alignment
Select “Nozzle Check“ from the printer driver utility.
1. Select “Print Head Alignment“ from the printer driver
utility.
2. Select the optimal value using the printed head position
adjustment pattern.
Nozzle check pattern printing
Significant misalignment can be
adjusted.
2)
Shipment pattern printing
- ROM version
- Number of pages fed
- Waste ink amount
Refer to Shipment inspection pattern*
1
below.
Refer to Shipment inspection
pattern sample*
2
below.
Host computer and service tool
are required.
EEPROM reset
(Reset of waste ink counter etc.)
Refer to EEPROM reset / Destination setting*
3
below.
Host computer and service tool
are required.
Destination setting
Refer to EEPROM reset / Destination setting*
3
below.
Host computer and service tool
are required.
*
1
Shipment inspection pattern
a. Install the print head (QY6-0044-000), and press the Power button to turn on the printer. (The LED lights in green.)
b. Load A4-sized paper.
c. Connect the printer to the computer. Using the iP1000 service tool (QY9-0065), select “USB PORT”. (Refer to
Appendix 2, iP1000 Service Tool.)
d. Select “TEST PATTERN 1.” The printer starts printing the shipment inspection pattern.
*
2
Shipment inspection pattern sample
EEPROM contents can be confirmed from the shipment inspection pattern printout (top of the shipment inspection
pattern).
*
3
EEPROM reset / Destination setting
a. Install the print head (QY6-0044-000), and press the Power button to turn on the printer. (The LED lights in green.)
b. Connect the printer to the computer. Using the iP1000 service tool (QY9-0065), select “USB PORT”. (Refer to
Appendix 2, iP1000 Service Tool.)
IP1000 P=V X.XX D=XXXXX.X Page=XXXX PL=XXXX ,HR=XXXX ,GP=XXXX ,CA=XXXX ,BL=XXXX
SettingTime=XXXX / XX / XX XX:XX YY YY YY YY USB= (YYYYYY)
Number of pages fed:
Page: Total number of pages fed
PL: Plain
paper
PR:
PR101, SP101, MP101
CA:
Postcard, Inkjet postcard, Glossy
postcard
BL: Borderless
printing
(Counted separately from other
media)
Waste ink amount (%)
ROM Version
Installation time
Model name
