Removing/Replacing The Consumables; Updating The Main Controller Program Rom; Updating The Rom Using A Standard Parallel Interface - Epson AcuLaser C8500 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C8500

3.2.2 Removing/Replacing the Consumables

The consumables available (can be replaced by users) for this printer are as
shown below. Refer to Section TBD in Chapter 6 for the procedures.
TONER CARTRIDGE (Y, M, C, K)
DRUM CARTRIDGE (including WASTE TONER BOX)
WASTE TONER BOX

3.2.3 Updating the Main Controller Program ROM

The program ROM of this printer is a flash ROM module and can be updated in
one of the following 2 ways:
1. Transferring the ROM updating program data (*.RCC) from the host
computer via the standard parallel interface.
2. Copying the program ROM from the flash ROM module which has the most
updated program.
Also, when you failed to write the program into the flash ROM and perform the
same writing operation again or when you copy the program from the flash
ROM module to another flash ROM module. you need to perform:
3. Formatting Flash ROM module
See the following sections for the procedures of each operation.
Disassembly/Assembly/Adjustment

3.2.3.1 Updating the ROM using a standard parallel interface

Follow the instructions below to update the program ROM using a standard
parallel interface.
NOTE: This method is used for updating a
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.crb file, refer to Section 1.5.5.
PREPARATION
Copy the data file (program ROM source file: "file name. RCC") in the route
directory (HDD).
NOTE: The personal computer to be used should be able to send binary data
from DOS prompt via a parallel interface.
PROCEDURE
1. Print a status sheet.
2. Turn off the printer and the personal computer, and connect an interface to
each of them. Be sure to disconnect all interface cables except for the
parallel interface cable so the printer will not receive data from any other
interfaces.
3. Turn on the printer then the personal computer. The printer starts
initializing and warm-up is completed within 5 minutes.
If the OS is Windows95, follow the steps below:
1. Click "Start", then choose "Shut Down".
2. In the Shut Down Window, select "Reset the computer in MS DOS mode?"
to reset the computer.
3. MS-DOS starts up. (Continue to the steps below.)
4. Check that the message "Ready" is indicated on the LCD panel of the
printer.
5. To transfer the program data file from the computer to the printer, type the
command (shown below) on the DOS prompt (from the directory that has
"*.RCC") and press Enter key.
COPY /B file name.RCC PRN:
Disassembly/Assembly Procedures
Revision C
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.rcc file. In case of updating a
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