Installing Firmware - Epson SC-F2000 Service Manual

SC-F2000

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.
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 (p223) before updating the firmware.
(The printer is rebooted automatically just 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.
C H E C K
All firmwares can be installed to the printer via USB cable
P O I N T
connection.
2. Turn the printer ON in the F/W update mode.
Turn the power ON while pressing [UP] + [DOWN] + [LEFT] + [Right].
3. Start the Service Program and click
main menu.
4. Click [Browse], and select the firmware data to be installed.
ADJUSTMENT
[Blue]: Button or menu name on the program screen / [Black]: Button or menu name on the operation panel of the printer
[FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL] from the
Figure 4-12. FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL
5. Click [UPdate] to transfer the firmware data to the printer.
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 completed, the printer
reboots automatically. Make sure not to turn off the printer until
updating is completed. Otherwise, the printer may not operate
normally afterward.
6. When writing the firmware is completed, the printer will be rebooted
automatically.
7. Click [Exit].
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