Upgrading The Firmware - Intermec PB50 User Manual

Chapter 2 — Configuring the PB50

Upgrading the Firmware

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2 Connect the other end of the serial cable to a serial port on
the back of your PC or to a serial adapter on your mobile
computer.
Connecting the PB50 to the Serial Port of a PC
The latest firmware and software is always available for download
from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
To download firmware updates
1 Go to the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click Support > Downloads.
3 In the Select a Product field, choose PB50 portable printer.
The latest available software displays on the page.
4 Download the latest firmware version to your computer.
Make sure you choose the correct firmware upgrade for your
IPL or Fingerprint printer.
5 Extract the .zip file to a folder on your computer.
You have options for upgrading the firmware based on whether
your PB50 has a Bluetooth radio or an 802.11 b/g radio. Use one
of the following procedures to upgrade your printer firmware.
Your printer should reboot after you finish upgrading the
firmware. If it does not reboot, you will need to cold boot the
printer. For help, see "Cold Booting the PB50" on page
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