Epson Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850/3880/3885/3890 Revision C
ADJUSTMENT Standard Adjustment 248
5.3.12 Install F/W
The firmware of the printer is stored in the Flash ROM on the main board. Whenever
the main board is replaced, or when updating the firmware is required, write the
firmware into the Flash ROM following the procedure below.
Procedure
1. Turn both the printer and computer OFF and connect them with a USB cable.
2. Turn the computer ON.
3. Turn the printer ON while holding down the Menu/Right + Back/Left + Ink
Cover Open/UP + Paper Feed/Down buttons on the printer’s operation
panel to start the printer in the F/W update mode.
4. Start up the Adjustment Program and select [Install F/W].
5. Select either of the following, and click on the Run button to start the tool to
install each firmware.Install the firmware using the tool.
z When installing the main firmware
Selection item:XXXXX
Tool: Firmware Update Tool
z When installing the network firmware
Selection item: XXXXX
Tool: EpsonNet Config Utility
Figure 5-56. [Install F/W] Screen
How to use the Firmware Update Tool
1. Select the port and the firmware file (UPG format).
2. Click [Send] to transfer the firmware data.
3. When the transferring is completed, “Complete” pop-up window will be
displayed. Click [OK].
4. When writing the firmware is completed, the printer automatically reboots.
Figure 5-57. [Firmware Update Tool] Screen
C A U T I O N
If the printer is turned ON for the first time after the 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
carry out settings referring to "5.3.5 Initial Ink Charge Flag ON/
OFF" (Page 230).
C H E C K
P O I N T
When installing firmware, turn the printer ON in F/W update
mode.