Firmware Uploading - Epson Stylus CX3100 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

5.3 Firmware Uploading

The firmware for Stylus CX3100/3200 is stored in flash ROM on the C497MAIN
Board. Therefore, firmware can be reinstalled by uploading it from the personal
computer without disassembling the machine. This section describes the procedure for
uploading firmware.
The personal computer to be used for installing firmware must
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be equipped with Windows98, Me, 2000 or later operating
system, which permits use of the USB interface.
The personal computer must have the TWAIN 5 and EFlash3
installed beforehand.
1. Connect the Stylus CX3100/3200 to the personal computer with the USB cable.
2. Turn on the power to the personal computer and Stylus CX3100/3200.
3. Double-click the EFlash3 icon to start the EFlash3 program.
Figure 5-17. EFlash3 Starting Screen
4. Click the "(N) >" button to proceed with the program on the screen, and the screen
as shown below will be displayed.
Adjustment
If the error display as shown below has appeared, take the
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following actions:
strTarget1=EPSON CC-550L
strTarget2=EPSON STYLUS CX3200
strTarget3=EPSON CC-570L
Cancel
5. Make a search for firmware by means of the ">>" button.
Firmware Uploading
Change the underlined model name indicated below in
"C497_Bessho.inf", which is contained in the same holder as
the upload program is contained, to the model name for which
firmware is now to be uploaded.
If the error recurs even after above change, replace the PC
with another one and check to see if the error is cleared.
Figure 5-18. Search for Firmware
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