Installing Firmware - Epson SC-T7000 series Service Manual

SC-T7000 series/SC-T5000 series/SC-T3000 series

4.5 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 two kinds of firmware are provided.
Main firmware
Network firmware
When Initial ink charge is not needed when replacing the MAIN
C A U T I O N
BOARD with a new one, make sure to turn "Initial Ink Charge
Flag" to off (P. 233)
rebooted automatically right after uploading the firmware. Since
the parameter does not exist on the new MAIN BOARD, the initial
ink charge starts automatically.)
PROCEDURE
1. Turn both the printer and computer OFF and connect them with a USB cable.
2. Open the Front Cover.
3. Pull out all the ink cartridges.
4. Turn the printer ON in the F/W update mode. Turn the power ON while pressing
[Load] + [Feed] + [Maintenance] buttons together.
5. Start the Service Program and select [FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL] from the
main menu.
6. Click [Get Information] to check the current F/W version.
ADJUSTMENT
before updating the firmware. (The printer is
7. Click [Browse] of the
8. Click [Update] to transfer the firmware data.
When updating starts, a progress bar is displayed on the Control
C A U T I O N
Panel of the printer. After updating is complete, the printer restarts
automatically. Make sure not to turn off the printer until updating
is complete. Otherwise, the printer may not operate normally
afterward.
9. When writing the firmware is completed, the printer will be turned OFF.
10. Click [Exit].
11. Turn the printer on in the normal mode.
12. "NVRAM CHECK OK" is displayed on the panel.
13. Click [OK].
14. A cover open error will occur.
15. Turn the printer OFF.
Installing Firmware
Figure 4-9. FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL
F/W Update list to select the firmware data to be installed.
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