Boot Loader Updates - Datamax Iclass Operator's Manual

5.8 Boot Loader Updates

The printer stores its Boot Loader program in Flash memory on the main logic card. As
available, updates can be found on our web site at
installed in the printer.
If power is lost while UPGRADING SOFTWARE is displayed, the printer will
become non-functional and will require factory programming or a main logic
card.
WARNING
Before updating, identify the current program version by printing a Configuration Label (see
Section 4.3.2). Compare that version string to those available from our web site then
download the desired file onto your computer's hard drive. Follow the steps below to update
the version:
Step Displayed Message
1 READY
2 UPGRADING SOFTWARE
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4 READY
Note: If the update failed, press and hold the PAUSE and TEST Keys (see Section 4.1)
while turning ON the printer. After SEND SOFTWARE is displayed, release the
keys then re-send the file as described above.
I-Class
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Action
Using the DOS copy
command (where
"filename" is the
program to be loaded
and "lpt1" is the
selected interface
port), enter the
following:
copy filename lpt1:
No action required.
No action required.
No action required.
ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com
Comment(s)
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy boottb99_1101.bs lpt1
(Where "lpt1" can differ to
include another port, as
equipped.)
The Ready Indicator will flash
as data is received.
The new program is being
stored and verified.
The printer has reset
automatically.
The new application is now
running.
Note: If UNCALIBRATED is
displayed, see Section 5.2.
and then
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