Updating Firmware In B-Fv Setting Tool (V1.0.27 Or Earlier); Updating Via Usb Or Com Port - Toshiba B-FV4 Series Manual

8. UPDATING FIRMWARE
8. UPDATING FIRMWARE
Firmware is the code stored permanently in hardware. It instructs your printer to do its tasks.
Benefits of updating firmware include new features, enhanced functionality and improved
performance.
Caution Do not open the print module, disconnect your printer from the computer
or cut your printer power during the firmware update.

8.1 Updating Firmware in B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27 or earlier)

This section describes how to update printer firmware in B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27 or earlier).

8.1.1 Updating via USB or COM Port

1. Connect your printer and the computer with a USB or a serial cable.
2. Make sure the print module is closed.
3. Turn on your printer, and start B-FV Setting Tool.
4. In the Input/Output Port list, click USB or COM, and do one of the following:
∙
If you are using the USB port, the Status Bar automatically shows the USB information. You
don't need to do anything.
∙ If you are using the COM port, click Setting, and change the settings as you want. For example,
you can change Baud Rate to a higher value to speed up the data transmission. Make sure the
port settings are the same as those in the COM tab in Parameter Setting, or your printer won't
work properly.
8.1 Updating Firmware in B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27 or earlier)
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