Pro 7900 and 9900 Field Repair Guide 10/6/10
NV-RAM BACKUP UTILITY Printer Component, Software Item, LCD Display, Printer Button Page 453.
NV-RAM BACKUP UTILITY
Note: The NV-RAM BACKUP UTILITY “backs up” and restores the unique data that is on each Printer’s
Main Board, and should be transferred to a new Main Board.
Uses for the NV-RAM BACKUP UTILITY.
1. At Main Board exchange
1.1 Backing up the unique data resident on each Printer’s Main Board.
1.2 Restoring the unique data onto the Printer’s New Main Board.
Note: When installing a New Main Board, use Generic NVRAM Data (Generic Parameters) if the Printer’s
unique NVRAM data is not available. Follow the procedure documented in the Main Board
Installation Chapter.
Note: Install Photo Black Generic Parameters on a Printer that is in photo black mode, or Matte Black
Generic Parameters on a Printer that is in Matte Black Mode. Remove the paper and disconnect all
optional devices (Take Up Reel and Spectroproofer). This matches the Printer to the Generic
Parameters.
2. Troubleshooting
2.1 Note the Printer’s symptom.
2.2 Backup and store the Printer’s unique NVRAM Data.
2.3 Load Generic NVRAM Data onto the Printer’s Main Board.
2.4 Note any change in the Printer’s symptom.
Note: A change in the printers symptom indicates that the Printer’s unique NVRAM Data is contributing
to the symptom.