Firmware Update; Updating Firmware Via The Pc - Epson Stylus PRO 7500 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 7500

5.2.2 Firmware Update

Since the firmware is written into the Flash ROM on the Main Board, to replace the Main
Board you need to write the firmware to the new Flash ROM on the new Main Board as
described below.
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Immediately after reloading firmware to the new C299MAIN
board without any parameters existing on it, when the printer's
power is turned on, the ink initial refilling operation starts. If
initial refilling is not necessary, be sure to start the printer by the
following procedure.
1. Start the Self-diagnostic function when the power is turned
On.
2. Select "Parameters: Update" under "Diagnostic: Parameters."
3. Select "Update: Ink Parameters."
4. Select "Reset" in "Initial Ink Filling."
5. Turn the printer's power switch Off, then turn it On again.
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The correct firmware data file should be used to match the
download method.
• Via PC parallel interface (compatible): L0XX0X.IPL
• PC memory card: L0XX0X.ROM
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UPDATING FIRMWARE VIA THE PC

1. Make sure "Ready" appears on the LCD. Press the SelecType button multiple times
until "Printer Status Menu" appears. Then press the Item button.
"Version LOxxxx" appears. Write down the version number.
2. Turn off the printer, and connect the interface cable (Parallel/Compatible Mode)
between the PC and printer.
3. While pressing the following buttons, turn on the printer.
[Paper Source] + [Cut/Eject] + [Cleaning]
The LCD displays the following message: "IPL Start" -> "Data Send"
4. From the PC, send the prepared firmware program to the printer as follows.
From the DOS prompt, type "copy /a [filename] lpt1:" and press Enter.
Example: Copy /a mpb0289c.ipl lpt1:
5. The data transfer operation takes between five and seven minutes, and the ink out plus
Pause indicators flash during the transfer.
"FLASH ERASE" -> "FLASH WRITE" -> "PROGRAM LOAD END"
6. Turn the printer off, and then back on.
7. Verify the firmware version according to the directions in step 1, turn off the printer,
and see the Caution at the top of this page.
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