Uploading Of Firmware - Epson Stylus Pro 5000 Service Manual

Stylus Pro5000

5.1.1.8 Uploading of Firmware

In the spare part C228 main board for exchange, the program for firmware
is not input in the flash memory. Therefore, when C228 main board needs to
be replaced on the service, make sure to take the following procedure and
to perform uploading firmware.
WARNING
After C228 main board is replaced, if Uploading
Firmware explained in this section is not
performed, the printer does not operate, even after
the power is turned on.
Step1. Connect PC and the printer by the printer cable, and turn only
the PC on.
Stpe2. Turn on the printer, pressing all 3 buttons except the operate
button on the control panel.
CAUTION
When the printer enters this mode correctly, LED
light for manual feed(red) turns on. If this light
does not turn on, perform Step2 again.
Figure 5-50. Panel Condition when Entering Upload Mode
Rev. A
Step3. Type the following sentence on the DOS or DOS Prompt.
X:\COPY_IPL2.HEX_LPT1
Note) "X" means drive.
CAUTION
While the command sentence above is transmitted
correctly, black ink out light(black ink LED) blinks.
Then, when the transmission of IPL2 is completed
correctly, the cyan ink out light (cyan ink LED)
blinks to indicate that transmission is over.
(Transmission is completed in 3 seconds.)
WARNING
This command sentence is just a wake up
command in order to get the firmware started, and
not to operate the firmware itself. Therefore, even
if only this operation is performed and turn the
printer on or off, the printer does not go to the
waiting mode. Hence, you must continue
adjustment until Step 8.
Step4. When the transmission of IPL2 is completed correctly, it goes
to the following panel condition.
Figure 5-51. Panel Condition After IPL2 Transmission is over
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