Firmware Update; The Difference Between Gt-3 Firmware Update (Pc) And Usb Flash Drive; How To Update From Usb Flash Drive - Brother GT-3 Series Service Manual

3. Operation

3-2. Firmware Update

The following steps show how to update the firmware with USB Flash Drive. Refer to the Instruction Manual
as for the update with the "GT-3 Firmware Update" from your PC.

3-2-1. The difference between GT-3 Firmware Update (PC) and USB Flash Drive

The update data is "GT3FIRM****.bwf" (confirm the extension), which is the same either from PC tool or from
USB Flash Drive. The PC tool "GT-3 Firmware Update" can do only "upgrade" from the version installed on
PC, but you can "upgrade" "downgrade" the firmware with USB Flash Drive.

3-2-2. How to Update from USB Flash Drive

1.
Copy the firmware data "GT3FIRM****.bwf" on the root folder of the USB Flash Drive. Do not copy more
than 10 versions in one USB Flash Drive, or the firmware data files will not be indicated on the Display.
2.
Insert the USB Flash Drive to the printer and select [ Firmware Update ] in the Advanced Menu.
3.
Select the file name you are going to update and press the OK Button. NEVER TURN OFF THE
FIRMWARE WHILE UPDATING. If the power is off while updating, go to the step "3-2-3" in the next page
and follow the steps.
4.
The firmware is updated successfully when you see the message below in the Display.
5.
Remove the USB Flash Drive and turn OFF and ON the printer.
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