7 Adjustment RJ-901C/RJ-900C  Maintenance Manual
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7.3 Working with Dedicated Network Software
On this plotter, adjustment parameters can be downloaded and installed, also, the firmware can be installed
via network by using dedicated software. In case of main board replacement, work in the following order.
1. Setting up working environment: "7.3.3 Required Environment" p.7-11
2. Receiving parameters: "7.3.4 Receiving Parameters" p.7-14
3. Replacing main board: "4.3.3 Replacing Main Board Assembly" p.4-21
4. Transferring firmware to plotter: "(1) Firmware Transfer" p.7-15
5. Confirming completion of installation to plotter: "(2) Confirming Completion of Installation to
Plotter" p.7-17
6. Sending parameters: "7.3.6 Sending Parameters" p.7-19
7.3.1 Parameter Backup
The NVRAM (Flash-Rom) installed on the main board assembly stores various parameters for the system
operation.
The available backup parameters are as follows.
. Panel setting parameters
. Mechanism adjustment parameters
. Main board-unique adjustment parameters
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The main board-unique adjustment parameters cannot be erased or modified.
If the main board assembly is found to need replacement during maintenance operations, make sure to back
up the parameters. The backup data can be used to restore the original system status, omitting some
adjustment steps.
7.3.2 Jigs and Tools
The following jigs and tools are required for parameter backup.
•Windows PC:
• CPU: Pentium 400MHz or higher, Installed memory: 128MB or more
• With one of the following installed: Windows98/Windows98SE/WindowsMe/Windows2000/
WindowsXP
• Equipped with network port (RJ-45) (10M/100M Ethernet interface)
• With dedicated network software (MUTOH Maintenance Engineer Assistant) installed
• Network crossover cable (For hub connection, network straight cable)