Service Functions; Hex Dump Mode; Support Mode; Eeprom Initialization - Epson ColorPage EPL-C8200 Service Manual

EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8200

1.5 Service Functions

Turning the printer on while pressing the specified button(s) until RAM
check is completed provides several service functions. The service
functions supported with this printer are as listed below.


Hex Dump Mode



Support Mode



EEPROM Initialization


Panel Setting Initialization

Formatting the Flash ROM Module

Updating the Program ROM

ROM Module Copy

Maintenance Mode

CPU Reset During Service-Call Error

Error Sheet Print
NOTE: Following modes are not supported.


Total page counter clear
Total Counter Clear in the Maintenance Menu is substituted.


Toner level reset
Remaining toner level is evaluated based on the dispense time
on the engine side.
Chapter 1 Product Descriptions
1.5.1 Hex Dump Mode

Buttons: Form Feed + Power on

Functions: "Hex Dump" is indicated. Received data is converted
into hex ASCII. This is valid for all interfaces. The hex
damp sheet contains the following information:
-Dump list with the received data in hex ASCII format
-Data list with 1-byte code characters (Unreadable
characters are expressed by *.*.)
-Page number
-Termination:Press "Reset" button to perform warm
boot or turn the printer off and back on.
1.5.2 Support Mode

Buttons: Value + Power on

Functions: Adds the support mode to the setting menu list. Once
it is added, the printer performs warm-boot, then the
support mode can be selected and executed. The
support mode enables servicers to set items,
including HDD initialization, that are normally not set
by users.
1.5.3 EEPROM Initialization

Buttons: On Line + Continue + Menu + Power on

Functions: Clears the EEPROM to 00h and writes factory default
values. All values except for the values below are
cleared; IBT Cleaner, 2ND BTR, Fuser Unit, and
accumulated printed pages counter value. (Refer to
Section 1.5.8.)

Termination: After initializing, the printer performs warm boot and
returns to the normal states.
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