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4.1.5 EEPROM Reset Procedure
Like other EPSON ink jet printers, this printer is equipped with an EEPROM on the main board. This
EEPROM stores status information and ink system management parameters. Since the ink system status is
unique to each printer mechanism (and the printhead or ink cartridge installed), the information stored in the
EEPROM must be consistent with the printer mechanism actually connected to that board. This section
provides the procedures to maintain the consistency of the ink status during repair of the printer.
Table 4-3. EEPROM Operation
Service Performed Operation Required
After replacing the C199 MAIN board.
❒ If the printer still works:
Refer to Section 4.1.5.1
❒ If the printer does not work:
Refer to Section 4.1.5.2
After replacing the ink cartridge with a new one
(without encountering an Ink End Error).
Refer to 4.1.5.3
After replacing the waste ink pad
(without encountering a Maintenance Error).
Refer to 4.1.5.4
After replacing the printhead with a new one. Refer to 4.1.5.3
Printer indicates a Maintenance Error. Refer to 4.1.5.4
4.1.5.1 Writing Data to the EEPROM
If the main board needs to be replaced (even if it still works correctly), you need to print out all the data
stored in the current EEPROM and write and save the settings to the EEPROM on the new board. This is
particularly important to maintain consistency in the status information stored in the EEPROM and the actual
status of the printer mechanism.
1. Run adjustment program CLR200.EXE, and select EEPROM Data Manipulation from the main
menu.
2. Choose EEPROM DATA DUMP from the sub menu. The printer prints a dump of the data stored in the
EEPROM.
3. When the dump print is complete, choose EEPROM DATA RESTORE from the sub menu and input
all data printed out. If an EEPROM address is shown on the PC as “—-,” it is a reserved address and no
data input is necessary.
❒After completing the operation above, perfrom the Bi-D Alignment and Zig-Zag adjustments.
CAUTION
EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 / EPSON Stylus 200 Adjustments
Rev. A 4-5