Manual Two-Key Download Sequence; Manual Three-Key Download Sequence - Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual

8. When the new software has successfully loaded into flash memory and the printer has reset itself,
the process is complete.

Manual Two-Key Download Sequence

NOTE: This download method can be completed with firmware in the form of FILENAME.prg or
FILENAME.exe.
The following steps prepare the printer for download. When the printer is in the download mode, any host
IO can be used to download the firmware.
1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer interface.
3. Press and hold down the ADVANCE and CANCEL keys on the printer's control panel.
4. Set the printer power switch to I (On).
5. After five seconds, release the front panel keys.
The printer must power-up so this may take to 1-2 minutes. Wait until "PROGRAM DOWNLOAD"
displays on the top line of the LCD before proceeding.
6. Start a Windows Command Prompt session.
7. Navigate to the directory with the target firmware (e.g., c:\download).
8. Send the firmware to the printer as described for various host IO options:
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Sending Firmware via Ethernet (LPR) on page 231.
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Sending Firmware via USB on page 231.
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Sending Firmware via Parallel on page 237.
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Sending Firmware via Serial on page 237.

Manual Three-Key Download Sequence

NOTE: If the flash memory contains only boot code (e.g., if it is new), or if flash memory is corrupt, or you
want to delete all Flash User Files, you must download software using the manual three-key
download method. This can be completed with firmware in the form FILENAME.exe or
FILENAME.prg. When the printer is in the download mode, only USB or parallel can be used to
download the firmware.
1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer interface.
3. USB Download:
Press and hold down the ADVANCE, CANCEL, and DOWN control panel keys.
Parallel Download:
Press and hold down the TOF, CONFIG, and UP control panel keys.
NOTE: If the parallel option is not installed, the printer reverts to a USB download.
4. Set the printer power switch to I (On).
5. After five seconds, release the control panel keys.
6. The printer must power-up so this may take up to 1-2 minutes. Wait until "DOWNLOAD MODE USB"
displays on the top line of the LCD before proceeding.
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