Updating The Firmware - Datamax a-class mark ii Operator's Manual

5.8 Updating the Firmware

Depending upon the firmware version, stored data on modules can be lost
when performing an update.
The printer's application program (firmware) can be updated as versions become available. Identify
then download onto your computer's hard drive the updated version of firmware for your model
printer from our web site at ftp.datamaxcorp.com
Follow the steps below to install the firmware:
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If updating to version 11.021 or greater, the Boot Loader must be updated before
proceeding; see Section 5.9.
Step Displayed Message
A READY
UPGRADING
B
SOFTWARE
A4212
C
11.03 01/01/2008
D READY
You may need to recalibrate the printer and reenter any custom settings. To verify the new
firmware version and current configuration, print a Configuration Label; see Section 4.3.2.
If the download was unsuccessful, the printer will perform a 'warm reset' and the
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original firmware will remain operational. (If the reset fails to occur, cycle the
power switch OFF and ON.) A list of error messages and possible solutions is given
below.
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Firmware 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.
Comment(s)
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy A4212_1103A.zs lpt1
(Where 'lpt1' is the host
computer's port; however, this
selection can differ to include a
serial or other port, as the
printer is equipped.)
As data is received, the Comm
Indicator will appear.
The new application program is
being stored and verified.
The printer has automatically
reset and is displaying the new
firmware version.
The new application is now
running.
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