EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 Revision B
Product Description Control Panel 27
1.3.6 Firmware Update
The firmware contained on the Main Board is Flash ROM; therefore if you need
to replace the Main Board or update the firmware, select one of the following
methods.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA THE PC
1. Make sure the PC is connected to the printer using the parallel port.
Compatible mode connection only.
2. While pressing and holding the following buttons, turn on the printer.
Paper Source + Cut/Eject + Cleaning
3. From the PC, send the firmware-update file to the printer using the
following command. At the DOS prompt, enter
copy
(filename)
prn:
4. “Update complete” appears indicating the Flash ROM has been properly
updated.
5. Turn the printer off and back on.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE VIA MEMORY CARD
For details on this operation, see Chapter 5, "Adjustment".
1. Copy firmware data file to the PC card.
2. Make sure the printer is off.
3. Remove the access cover towards the rear of the Paper Guide U, and
insert the Flash memory card containing the updated firmware into the card
slot (CN20).
4. Turn the printer on.
5. “Update complete” appears indicating the Flash ROM has been properly
updated.
6. Turn the printer off, remove the memory card, and turn the printer back on.
1.3.7 Jumper Settings
The factory default settings for jumper and DIP switch on the Main Board
(C277MAIN) are as follows.
CAUTION
n If for any reason power is cut off during the update
operation (using either method), restart the update
operationtoreturntheprintertonormalstatus.
n Use the following PC card for update.
Name: #F725 Flash Memory Card
Code: 1050073
CHECK
PO INT
The firmware data file for downloading via the PC is
XXXXXXXX.MOT (Motrola format data).
CHECK
PO INT
The firmware data file to be copied to the PC card is
XXXXXXXX.BIN (Binary format data).
Table 1-23. Jumper Settings
Type Number Setting
Jumper JP1 Shorted
Jumper JP2 Shorted
DIP-SW SWD1 “1” (1-4) OFF (Open)
DIP-SW SWD1 “2” (2-3) OFF (Open)
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