Installing Firmware - Epson Stylus Pro 7700 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7700M/7710M/7900/7910/9700/9710/9900/9910/WT7900/WT7910/9890/9908/7890/7908

5.7.4 Installing Firmware

This section explains how to update the firmware. The firmware of this printer is
written in the Flash ROM on the Main Board. If the main board is replaced or the
firmware needs to be updated, follow the procedure below to write the firmware to the
Flash ROM. Following four kinds of firmware are provided for the printer.
Main firmware
Network firmware
Auto Take-up Reel Unit firmware
Firmware for SpectroProofer
EDM
If the printer is turned ON for the first time after the main
C A U T I O N
firmware is uploaded on the newly mounted Main Board which
does not have any parameters at all, the printer automatically
performs the initial ink charge. When the initial ink charge is not
necessary, be sure to clear the flag. See "5.4.13 Initial Ink Charge
Flag ON/OFF" (p.403).
REQUIRED TOOL
Firmware Update Tool
OS: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA
Interface: USB, Network
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. Turn the power OFF of the printer and computer, and connect the printer to the
computer with a USB or network cable.
Select the interface to use for the update according to the kind of
C H E C K
P O I N T
firmware as shown below.
Main firmware:
Network firmware:
Auto Take-up Reel Unit firmware:USB
Firmware for SpectroProofer:
EDM:
2. Turn the printer ON.
Install the main firmware after starting the printer in the
C A U T I O N
Firmware Update mode or in the Serviceman Mode. As for other
firmware, install it in the Serviceman Mode or when the printer is
in the "Ready" status.
Firmware Update mode: Starting the printer while pressing
down [Paper Source
[Menu
Serviceman Mode: Starting the printer while pressing down
[Menu
Other Adjustment
USB
USB or Network
USB
Network
] + [Paper Feed ] +[Paper Feed
]
]. + [Paper Feed ] + [OK]
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