Printronix T2N series User Manual page 67

Firmware versus Utility
The latest Configuration Utility release is compatible with older firmware versions. However, the
printer firmware may not support all options available in the Configuration Utility. If the
Configuration Utility attempts to configure an option nonexistent in the printer, the firmware will
ignore it.
It is recommended to use a Configuration Utility that is at the same xx version level as the
firmware. The table below shows three possible scenarios and the how they are handled.
Utility Firmware
Version Version
V1.05B V1.03C
V1.03F V1.03C
V1.01F V1.03C
The Configuration Utility version (1.05) is greater than firmware version
(1.03). The Configuration Utility will have a larger feature set than is
supported in the firmware. Setting options in the Configuration Utility
may be ignored by the firmware. After a "Set" operation, perform a
"Read" operation. First attempt to communicate with the printer will result
in the following information window.
This message appears for each Read operation unless you select "Do
not show this message again".
In this case, the Configuration Utility may show options or selections not
supported in the firmware.
The Configuration Utility version (1.03) is the same as firmware version
(1.03). Configuration Utility will have a matching set of features with the
firmware. The letter at the end of the version number does not affect
compatibility.
The Configuration Utility version (1.01) is lower than the firmware version
(1.03). Configuration Utility will not have the latest full set of features
supported in the firmware. First attempt to communicate with the printer
results in the following warning window.
This message appears for each Read operation unless you select "Do
not show this message again".
In this case, not all capabilities in the firmware are represented by an
older Configuration Utility version.
Compatibility Results
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