Adjustment Steps; Parameter Backup; Requirements For Backup; Backup & Download Procedures - Epson Stylus Pro 9000 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000

5.2 Adjustment Steps

This section describes the detailed steps for performing the adjustment
procedures listed in Table 5-2.

5.2.1 Parameter Backup

The Main Board contains Flash ROM memory which is used to store the
parameter information and firmware commands that control the printer. For all
corresponding printer parts, the individual and unique adjustment information
and part codes are stored here, which allows the Main Board and Printer
Mechanism to work together smoothly. This information must be kept up to
date for the printer to work properly.
Therefore, before performing service that requires the removal of the Main
Board, you need to back up all of the parameters in case you have to update a
new Main Board which must work with the Printer Mechanism exactly the same
way the old one did. Backing up the parameters also helps minimize the
amount of and number of adjustments you may need to perform.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BACKUP

#F727 Flash Memory Card (1050073))
(Conforms to PCMCIA Rel 2.1/JEIDA Ver 4.2 (Type II) / 5V Read/Write
operation)
IPL data
Before backing up the parameters to the PC card, the following file must be
copied to the Flash Memory Card:
Backup.exe (distributed on manual/STK CD-ROM)
BACKUP.EXE is a self-extraction file and you have to
copy extracted data to the PC Card.
You cannot back up the firmware that is stored on
the firmware backup PC card. Attempting to back up
the card will result in the loss of firmware data.
Adjustment
BACKUP & DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES
Backing up (uploading) data to the PC card
1. Remove the access cover the top of the Upper Paper Guide, if necessary.
Also, make sure the Control Panel unit is attached.
2. Insert the PC card into the PC card slot connector on the Main Board, and
then turn on the printer.
3. Make sure the following message appears on the LCD, and wait for the
procedure to begin.
4. The backup procedure starts about 15 seconds after the message
appears.
Do not touch the Control Panel buttons during this
procedure. Doing so causes the PC card to download
its data to the Main Board's Flash memory instead of
backing up the data in Flash memory. This overwrites
the Flash memory so be careful.
5. When the backup procedure is finished, the following message appears.
6. After making sure the printer is finished, turn off the printer and remove the
PC card.
Adjustment Steps
Wait:F->M Push:M->F
Flash -> Mcard
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