Epson 7000 service manual Adjustment Steps, Requirements for Parameter Backup

EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Revision B

5.2 Adjustment Steps

This section describes the detailed steps for performing the adjustment procedures listed in Table 5-2.

5.2.1 Parameter Backup

The Main Board contains NVRAM (EEPROM) which is used to store the parameter information and firmware commands that control the printer. For all corresponding printer parts, the individual and unique adjustment information and part codes are stored here, which allows the Main Board and Printer Mechanism to work together smoothly. This information includes adjustment parameters and must be kept up to date for the printer to work properly.

Therefore, to replace the Main Board, you need to

†back up the parameters as described in the following pages

†replace the C299 Main board as described in Chapter 4

†download the parameters as described in the following pages

†upload the firmware as described on page 162

†adjust the sensors as described on page 169.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARAMETER BACKUP

†#F727 Flash Memory Card (1050073))

(Conforms to PCMCIA Rel 2.1/JEIDA Ver 4.2 (Type II) / 5V Read/Write operation)

Part # 1050073 (Fujitsu: MB98A81183-15)

†Memory card writing utility (i.e. Adtech CardUT97)

†PC with memory card writer or stand alone memory card writer

†IPL contained in the #F733 Self-Training Kit Self-Training Kit code: 1053426

Folder: \Tool\Backup\

File: Pbuset_B.Bin

Before backing up the parameters to the PC card, the above file must be written to the Flash Memory Card using the card writing utility:

C A U The backup card you use in these steps only works with the Stylus Pro 7000; do not attempt to use it with other printers. Do not use the backup card for the Stylus Pro 9000. The programs vary and using the wrong program may cause a wide variety of problems depending on which parameter(s) are written incorrectly.

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