Firmware Update - Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

5.6.2 Firmware Update

This section explains how to update the firmware. The following four kinds of
firmware are provided for the printer. Each of them must be updated individually as
need arises. The update procedure is the same for the all kinds of firmware.
Main firmware
Heater firmware
Network firmware
EDM firmware
If the printer is turned ON for the first time after the main
C A U T I O N
firmware is 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
Flag? (p.211).
Tool and System Requirements
Firmware Update Tool
OS: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA
Interface: USB, Network
Procedure
1. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB or network cable.
C H E C K Select the interface to use for the update according to the kind of
P O I N T
firmware as shown below.
Main firmware:
Heater firmware:
Network firmware: USB or Network
EDM firmware:
ADJUSTMENT
?5.4.5 Initial Ink Charge
USB
USB
Network
2. Turn the printer ON.
The firmwares should be always be updated when the printer is in
C A U T I O N
"Ready" situation. In case the printer does not become "Ready",
update the main firmware in Firmware Update Mode (while
pressing down [Heater] + [Paper Feed (up)] + [Paper Feed (down)]
+ [Menu], power on the printer), then update the remaining
firmwares in normal mode.
3. Start the Service Program and select
4. To update Printer, Heater or Network firmware via USB, Select the firmware
file. To update the Network or EDM Firmware via a Network connection,
click the [Update].
NOTE: Another window will open when updating the EDM or Network
firmware via a Network connection.
5. Click the [Update] 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 should be rebooted.
Figure 5-40. [Firmware Update Tool] Screen
Other Adjustments
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Firmware Update Tool.
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