Upgrading Method - Olympus OEP-3 Service Manual

3-3-2. Upgrading
In the following cases, upgrade the firmware.
1. When the improvement in a function (the upgrading of firmware) is required
2. When message "UPGRADE FIRMWARE REQUEST" appears on the LCD display
3. When the PRT-13 board or IC12 (flash memory) on the PRT-13 board is replaced
The upgrade information can be downloaded from the home page GSP (Global Support http://
WWW.gsp.cpg.sony.co.jp/).
For URL from which the latest firmware is downloaded, refer to the technical memorandum.

3-3-3. Upgrading Method

Upgrade the firmware in the procedure below.
1. Download the file below from a www server (Software Warehouse) to a personal computer (PC).
Upgrading utility: UP-50_PRT_UPGRADE.exe
Latest firmware: prtXXX.vup
2. Connect the PC and printer using an interface cable.
3. Pull out the ribbon cartridge and paper tray.
4. Turn on the power of the printer and PC.
5. Adjust the communication rate according to the PC. (Default: 9600 bps)
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Use a cross cable as the RS cable when transferring data in 9600 bps.
A reverse cable or cross cable can be used as the RS cable when transferring data in 4800 bps.
6. Open "UP-50_PRT_UPGRADE.exe".
7. Adjust the transfer rate of printer data according to PC. (9600 bps/4800 bps)
8. Select the latest firmware file to be transferred using "Search" and start the transfer using "Send".
9. Message "NOW UPGRADING" appears on the LCD display when upgrading is started.
10. The printer restarts after about three minutes and thirty seconds. Upgrading is completed when the
printer is put into the Ready state.
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In the utility, message "Normal End/Check SUM = XXXX" is displayed. For 4800 bps, it takes
about five minutes to restart the printer.
When upgrading fails:
1. Turn off the power of a printer once and then restart it.
2. Message "VERUP REQUEST PRT" appears on the LCD display of the printer.
3. Upgrade the firmware again.
When the printer does not operate due to the failure in upgrading:
1. Turn on the power while shorting-circuit connector CN404 (2-pin connector) on the PRT-13 board
with tweezers.
2. Message "VERUP REQUEST PRT" appears on the LCD display of a printer. Stop the short-circuit
operation and upgrade the firmware again.
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