Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Carl Schofield 
<scho@m...> wrote:
> FIle is not accepted by the 4000's firmware updater.  I didn't 
expect  
> an easy solution, but I would like to get access to that 2nd black  
> slot (may have to hire an experienced hacker).
> 
> Carl


Need to know what processor Epson uses for each machine. Might 
require opening the two machines to hopefully be able to see where 
the micro controller comes from and what it is, and then only if they 
didn't pay for a special OEM stamp on the chip casing. Chances are 
good that it comes from Hitachi, but just a guess.

There is a chance that Epson has a hidden command that will let a RIP 
use that other channel, and if there is it should come to light with 
the command set for the 4800. This chance may be slim, so don't hold 
you breath.

Now if by chance, they use the exact same main board, then it will 
just be a matter of modifying a few lines of the 4800 firmware so 
that the 4000 updater will work with it. Should be a fairly easy task 
for anyone that regularly uses any of this level of micro controller.

So, anyone willing to take the mainboard out of their 4000 and 4800?