Epson STYLUS 7900 - Manual (Page 54)

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54 | Setting Up the Printer
Updating Your Printer Firmware
To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check
for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your
printer, if necessary.
Checking the Current Firmware Version
1. Press the r Menu button.
2. Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press
Menu .
3. Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done,
press the l button.
Downloading and Updating the Firmware
1. Click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on your desktop. You see
the LFP Remote Panel.
2. Select your printer, then click the Firmware Updater button.
When you see the prompt, click OK to have the EPSON LFP Remote
Panel utility automatically locate and download the latest firmware from
the Epson website.
If you need to download the firmware manually, visit Epson’s U.S.
support website or Canadian support website, select your product, then
click
Drivers & Downloads .
Choose the firmware update version for Macintosh or Windows and
follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Make sure your printer is turned on, its LCD displays READY , and it is
connected to your computer or network, then choose your printer.
4. Click Browse and find the firmware file that you just downloaded and
extracted. Select the file and click Choose or Open .
5. If the firmware version of the file is newer, click Update to start the
firmware updating process. (If it is the same, you don’t need to update.)
Tip: For best results, use
a USB connection when
you update the firmware
on your printer.
Note: For more
information on using the
LFP Remote Panel, click
Help to see the on-screen
guide.
Caution: Don’t turn off
the printer while the
firmware is updating.