Updating The Boot Loader - Datamax A-Class A-4212 Operator's Manual

5.8 Updating the Boot Loader

Updates for the Boot Loader program can be found at
Before performing an update, identify the printer's current Boot Loader version by printing a
Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and comparing the installed version to those
available from the FTP site. Download the desired version onto your computer's hard drive
then follow the steps below to install the Boot Loader program.
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.
Step Displayed Message
A READY
UPGRADING
B
SOFTWARE
C BOOTXC99_1101.bs
D READY
If the boot loader update failed, try this alternate procedure:
Press and hold the FEED and CANCEL 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.
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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.
ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com
Comment(s)
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy BOOTXC99_1101.bs lpt1
(Where 'lpt1' can differ to
include other ports, as
available.)
As data is received, the Comm
Indicator will appear.
The new program is being
stored and verified.
The printer has reset.
The new application is now
running.
If UNCALIBRATED is
displayed, see Section 5.2.
A-Class