Mcu Firmware Update - Epson AcuLaser C1100 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C1100

5.1.5 MCU Firmware Update

This section explains an MCU firmware (engine firmware) update.
NOTE: The computer should be able to send binary data under DOS via a
parallel interface.
1. Print a status sheet or engine status sheet to check the current MCU firmware version.
(Refer to " 1.19 Status Sheet" (p.67),
2. Turn the power off for both the printer and computer, and connect them with a parallel
cable.
Disconnect all interface cables except the parallel cable.
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3. After turning the computer back on, copy the program data for the update (file
name.MOT) to any route directory of the computer.
4. Turn the printer on while pressing the [Up], [Down], [Job Cancel] and [Start/Stop]
buttons.
5. The LCD panel of the printer will indicate the messages as follows:
Engine Firmware Update
6. Check that the message "Please Send EFU Data" is indicated on the LCD panel.
7. To transfer the program data file from the computer to the printer, type the command
(shown below) on the DOS prompt and press the ENTER key of the computer.
copy /b file name.mot LPT1
8. The LCD panel of the printer will indicate the message as follow:
send size=********** SEND SIZE=**********
ADJUSTMENT
" 6.4.1 Engine Status Sheet" (p.499))
EFU Ver. 100 Please send EFU data
Type:***** sum=****
In Step 9 below, press the [Enter] button after making sure that the
C A U T I O N
engine has completely stopped.
9. Press the [Enter] button on the operation panel of the printer. This displays the
following message and starts writing.
Writing:Size=******
10. When the writing is completed, the following message appears and the printer
automatically starts warm-up operation.
TYPE:***** SUM=****
In Step 11 below, turn the printer off after making sure that the
C A U T I O N
engine has completely stopped.
11. Confirm the check sum and turn the printer off.
12. After turning the printer back on, print a status sheet or engine status sheet.
13. Compare the status sheet or engine status sheet printed in Step 1, and confirm that the
MCU firmware version has been updated. (Refer to
6.4.1 Engine Status Sheet"
Overview
" 1.19 Status Sheet"
(p.499))
Revision B
(p.67), "
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