Firmware Update Procedure; Type Of Firmware; Error Recovery; Engine Firmware/Controller Nib Firmware - Gestetner G060 Service Manual

5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE

5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE

There are four types of firmware as shown below.
Type of firmware
1. Main
Printer Engine
2. MUSIC
3. System
Printer Controller
4. NIB
Refer to section "5.4.3 Controller/Engine Firmware Upgrade for the procedure.
NOTE: When upgrading all four types of firmware at the same time, you can
upgrade them in any order.
However, when upgrading the controller system firmware, use the cards in
the correct order (see below).
Two IC cards are needed to upgrade the controller system firmware. One
IC card is for the operating system, and the other is for the printer
application. Always upgrade the operating system first, then the printer
application.

5.4.2 ERROR RECOVERY

Engine Firmware/Controller NIB Firmware

If a download attempt fails, try downloading the new firmware again using the
procedure described in section 5.4.3.
NOTE: When a download fails, the error is logged in the NVRAM on the controller
and the machine asks you to insert the appropriate IC card.
Even after replacing the BCU board to fix the problem, the same message
will continue to be displayed. Turning off and on the main switch while
holding down the Menu and Enter keys clears the error condition logged in
the NVRAM on the controller.

Controller System Firmware:

If a download attempt fails, you must boot up the machine from the IC card. To do
this, DIP SW 1 on the controller board needs to be ON. The machine will
automatically start upgrading the firmware.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE
Function
Printer engine control
Line position adjustment
Printer system firmware
NIB firmware
5-55
Rev. 6/2001
Number of IC cards
required
1 card
1 card
2 cards
1 card
G060