Installing Firmware - Epson Stylus Pro 7400 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 7400/7800/9400/9800

5.7 Installing Firmware

The firmware of the printer is stored onto the Flash ROM on the Main Board.
Whenever the Main Board is replaced, or when updating the firmware is required,
write the firmware on the Flash ROM following the procedure below.
If the printer is turned ON for the first time after the firmware is
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uploaded on the newly mounted Main Board which does not have
any parameters at all, the printer automatically performs the initial
ink charge. When the initial ink charge is not necessary, be sure to
clear the flag. See "5.3.17 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/OFF"
(p.337).
Tool and System Requirements
Firmware Update Tool
OS: Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
Interface: USB
Procedure
1. Turn both the printer and computer OFF and connect them with a USB cable.
2. First turn the computer ON and then turn the printer ON.
3. Start the Firmware Update Tool.
4. Select the port and the firmware file (UPG format).
5. Click the [Send] button to transfer the firmware data.
6. When the transferring is completed, "Complete" pop-up window will be
displayed. Click the [OK] button.
7. When writing the firmware is completed, the printer automatically reboots.
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Figure 5-112. [Firmware Update Tool] Screen
Figure 5-113. [Completion] Pop-up Window
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