Downloading Software; Flash Memory - Printronix SLPA7000 User Manual

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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 may need to install software in some
situations:
•
The IPDS or different emulation option is added after the printer is
installed
•
A printer software upgrade is installed
•
The Flash SIMM has been replaced
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 fonts, customer-supplied logos, setup files,
feature 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:
•
If you are going to load memory through the serial or parallel port of the
printer, see "Downloading Software Through the Serial or Parallel Port"
on page 352. The load commands are different, depending on the printer
port you use. These differences are explained in the note following
step 22, page 354.
•
If the printer has the NIC installed, see "Downloading Software Through
the NIC" on page 355.

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