Boot Loader Program Updates - Datamax I-4206 Operator's Manual

5.5 Boot Loader Program Updates

The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main PCB.
A feature allows updates to this program via the printer's interface port. Updates
ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com
can be found at
If power is lost while 'Upgrading Software' is displayed, the
printer will become non-functional and must be returned to the
factory for programming or the main logic board must be
WARNING
replaced.
Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can
update the Boot Loader Program.
Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer's current version.
Print a Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and compare that version string
to those available from our FTP site. Download the desired version onto your
computer's hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:
Step Displayed Message
1
!
SFBEZ
2
VQHSBEJOH!
TPGUXBSF
3
5323!
4/15!1803703111
4
!
SFBEZ
I-Class
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Operator 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. The new program is being
No action required. The printer has reset
No action required. The new application is now
.
Comme nt(s)
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy boottb
(Where 'lpt1' is the host
computer's output port;
however, your selection can
differ to include a serial or
other port, as the printer is
equipped.)
The Ready Indicator will flash
as data is received.
stored and verified.
automatically.
running.
Note: If 'Uncalibrated' is
displayed, the printer must
be calibrated (see Section
5.0).
~
1.bs lpt1
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