Downloading Controller Firmware - Ricoh G031 Service Manual

OVERVIEW

1. DOWNLOADING CONTROLLER FIRMWARE

1.1 OVERVIEW
This appendix describes the methods available to upgrade the controller firmware.
There are three basic methods.
1.1.1 IC CARD (FLASH CARD)
First, new firmware has to be stored in the IC card. There are two ways to do this.
IBM Compatible with Flash Card
Writer and SwapBox
Parallel Cable
IC Card Slot
IBM Compatible Printer
AT THE
AT THE SERVICE STATION
Flash
Flash
SERVICE STATION
Card
Card
(IC Card)
(IC Card)
G031X548.WMF
G031X549.WMF
• Using a flash card writer and SwapBox
• Copying to an IC card plugged into a G031 or G032 printer via a parallel cable,
using either the DOS copy /b command or the Stinger downloading utility.
Then, the IC card is taken to the customer's premises, and downloaded using a
service mode.
IC Card Slot
AT THE
CUSTOMER'S PREMISES
Flash
Card
(IC Card)
G031X550.WMF
The IC card is available as a service tool.
SM A-1 G031/G032