How To Install The Program; How To Uninstall The Program; Starting The Service Program; Adjusting Program Initial Setting - Epson Stylus PHOTO 890 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 890/1280/1290
Table 5-6. Sequential Repair Service Program
No. Repair Items
6 Printer Mechanism Replacement
7 Waste Ink Pads Replacement
8 Clogged Nozzle Recovery
Figure 5-8. Sequential Repair Service Program Main Menu

5.2.3.1 How to Install the Program

Before installing the program, note the points below:
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Use Windows 95 or higher.
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Use LPT 1 only as the printer port. (Use a USB interface cable only when
performing Input USB ID .)
ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Items
1. Head ID Input
2. Ink Charge
3. Nozzle Check
4. Bi-Directional Adjustment
1. Protection Counter
1. Nozzle Check
Adjustment
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Install the program in the order listed below:
1. According to the version of your computer, insert either "Windows 95" or
"Windows 98" floppy disk to your computer or select Service Program in the
CD-ROM.
2. Click Stylus Photo 890/1290 95 or 98.exe. The program automatically start and
the initial window appears on the screen.
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While you are running the service program on Windows 95, you
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can not use EPSON Status Monitor. Therefore, close the printer
window on the task bar before you start the program.
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If you can not start the program because LPT1 is set to ECP
Printer Port, turn it off in the order below:
1. Delete all printer drivers.
2. Access Control Panel>System>Device Manager>Ports and
delete ECP Printer Port.)
3. Reboot the computer.
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If you leave the printer in a non-printing status for 5 minutes or
more, the carriage automatically returns to home position. In this
case, you need to reboot the computer to run the program.
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Do not change the setting for Font size in Display settings.
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Be sure to connect a parallel interface cable to the printer before
you start the program. Otherwise, the program freezes.
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Do not send any command to the printer during a check pattern
print.
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While the service program is running, if the printer is turned off
or the interface cable is disconnected, you need to launch the
program again.

5.2.3.2 How to Uninstall the Program

Access Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the program.

5.2.4 Starting the Service Program

5.2.4.1 Adjusting Program Initial Setting

In order to start the program, you have to input the following information below:
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