Firmware Update - Epson Stylus Pro 9500 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 9500

1.3.6 Firmware Update

The firmware is written to the Flash ROM on the printer's main board. Thus, if
the main board has had to be replaced due to repairs, or if it is necessary to
upgrade the firmware version, and you are rewriting the firmware to the Flash
ROM, do so by either of the following methods.
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If the printer's power is turned on immediately after
reloading the firmware, the initial filling operation may
start, so be sure to start the printer using the following
procedure.
1. Start the self-diagnostic function when the power is turned
ON.
2. Under "Diagnostics: Parameters", select "Parameters:
Update."
3. Select "Update: Ink Parameters."
4. Select "Reset" under "Initial Filling Flag."
5. Turn the printer's power OFF, then turn it ON again.
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The firmware data file differs depending on the loading
method, so the correct file should be used.
• If through a PC: XXXXXXXX.IPL
• If through a PC Card: XXXXXXX.ROM
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA THE PC
1. Connect the affected printer to the PC. Use the parallel interface to make
the connection.
<Parallel Connection> : Effective only for Compatible mode connection
Turn the printer on while pressing the following buttons.
"Paper Source" + "Eject" + "Cleaning"
2. Send the proper firmware data file to the printer from the connected PC.
At the DOS prompt, input copy [filename] prn:".
3. Reloading of the firmware will begin and the following messages will be
displayed in order in the LCD panel.
Flash Erase Flash Write
4. Turn the printer off and back on.
Product Description
Complete Program Load End
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA MEMORY CARD
For details on this operation, see Chapter 5, "Adjustment".
1. Copy firmware data file to the PC card.
2. Remove the access cover on the rear of the printer (above paper guide U),
then insert the memory card (Flash memory card) where the firmware data
for reloading are recorded in the card slot (CN20).
3. Turn the printer's power ON.
4. Reloading of the firmware will start and the following messages will be
displayed in order in the LCD panel.
Flash Erase Flash Write
5. Turn the printer off, remove the memory card, and turn the printer back on.
Whichever method is used, if the update processing is
interrupted in the middle, (if the power goes off, etc.), it can
be recovered by repeating this operation.
Control Panel
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