Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software; Flash Memory - Printronix SL5000E series User Manual

Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software

Flash Memory

Flash memory retains its contents when printer power is turned off. (Compare
this to RAM, which loses its contents when power is removed.) Flash memory
is contained in an 80-pin 4MB (or optional 10MB) SIMM (Single Inline Memory
Module) at location J38 on the controller board.
Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash
memory at the factory, but you will install software in some situations:
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Emulation and operating system software are stored on a CD. You will copy
the appropriate file to your computer's hard disk, then download that file to the
printer.
IMPORTANT
When downloading emulation and operating system software to the
printer, all other optional font files, customer-supplied logos, setup files,
and TIFF files will be erased. You will then need to reload those files.
Before starting a download procedure, be sure that you have all the
necessary files on hand.
You can load software through the serial, parallel, or Ethernet NIC port of the
printer:
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The IPDS or Expansion-C/T options are added after the printer is installed
A printer software upgrade is installed
The printer controller board has been replaced
The flash memory SIMM has been replaced
If you are going to load memory through the serial or parallel port of the
printer, see "Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software" on
page 289. The load commands are different, depending on the printer
port you use. These differences are explained in the note following
step 22, page 292.
If the printer has the NIC installed, see "Downloading Software Through
The Network Interface Card (NIC)" on page 293.
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