This checklist of steps for using the Epson SureColor P9000 at Ace is not a substitute for certification training, only a reminder for Ace members who are already certified. Certification classes are held monthly and are scheduled on Ace Calendar.

Start Up Checklist

1. Confirm that asset status for Epson SureColor P9000 AMT437 is Up.
   • You can type /amt437 in Slack and then Asset API will return the status in Slack.
   • You can see the asset status in the Wiki post AMT437.
2. Remove the dust cover.
   • Keep the clean side of dust cover clean by immediately folding together clean sides of dust cover.
3. Turn on Printer.
   • Press and Hold for 2 seconds.
4. Review ink levels and report if any ink levels are below 1/4 on Slack #large-format-printer using the /asset amt437 … command.
   • Examples:
     • /asset amt437 Up. violet ink below 25%
     • /asset amt437 Up. 2 inks below 1/4, light cyan and magenta
5. Perform Nozzle Check on Letter copy paper.
   1. Select sheet mode and Top Load sheet of paper (no larger than 8.5in x 11in) in printer.
   2. Open Epson Printer Utility, select Nozzle Check, and click on Print.
   3. Review printout for any missing lines in the color pattern.
   4. If necessary, perform Auto version of Nozzle Check (which runs a cleaning cycle) by opening Epson Printer Utility, selecting Nozzle Check, and clicking on Auto.
   5. Sign or initial and place printout(s) in brown binder labeled “Test Print Binder for Epson”.
6. Post initial status of your printing session on Slack #large-format-printer using the /asset command.
   • Include the following items of information:
     • • Status: Up if nozzle check passed
       • Action: Nozzle Check OK
       • Project: Pattern printing / Photo printing / etc
       • Material: Type
       • Stock: Personal or Ace
   • Examples:
     • /asset amt437 Up. Nozzle check OK. Patterns on bond paper roll from Ace stock
     • /asset amt437 Up. Nozzle check OK. Photo prints on Canvas Roll from personal stock

Shutdown Checklist

1. Pay for your printing session.
   1. Calculate square footage of paper, including test prints and misprints.
   2. Complete Payment online at https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/epson-9880-print/. (To be updated to P9000)
2. Clear the printer of your printing job.
   1. Unload paper from personal projects.
   2. Reload Ace roll of bond paper.
   3. Close the cover for the paper roll.
3. Review ink levels and report if any ink levels are below 1/4 on Slack #large-format-printer using the /asset command.
4. Make sure that Epson SureColor P9000 print queue is clear.
5. Turn off Printer.
6. Cover printer with Dust Cover, facing clean side toward the printer.
7. Put Mac Mini to sleep
   1. Choose Apple menu > Sleep.
   2. Leave the Mac Mini computer turned on.
8. Leave Ace better than you found it.
   1. Clear the printer desk and printer area used during your printing project.
   2. Clear any other areas at Ace you used after your printing session, such as returning art tables and tools used for cutting your prints.
9. Report any issues or feedback on Slack #large-format-printer.
10. Release Dibs for large format printer on Slack if reserved and finished early and unpin from channel.