Printer Code Update - Microcom 324M Operator's Manual

Printer Commands
^A ^D Command
141 Clear User GRAPHIC and FONT FLASH & RAM Memory.
This command clears all user FONTS and GRAPHICS in FLASH memory, and
all the downloaded FONTS and GRAPHICS in RAM. This command is the
equivalent to sending:
Label FORMATS stored in user FLASH memory are NOT erased by this
command. Use the ^D131 command to erase label FORMATS stored in
FLASH memory.
Please note that this command may take some time (depending on how much
is stored). During this time the printer will not respond to commands. The
printer may appear to be locked up until the command finishes.
Hint: Use command ^D119 to confirm that FONTS and GRAPHICS were erased in
user FLASH memory, and that all downloaded FORMATS, FONTS, and
GRAPHICS were erased in RAM.

5.14 Printer Code Update

^A ^D COMMAND
X 7 Update Printer Code:
This command is used to update the printer's flash memory in the event new
or enhanced features exist in a different software version. Sending a
^A62519^D7 command will update the printer's boot loader, application, and
embedded font set. This process requires some interactivity with the printer
and failure to follow the process outlined below will cause the printer to be
inoperable until the process is followed.
Flash Update Process:
1. Issue the ^A1^D143 reboot command to the printer to make sure the printer's latest
statistics have been saved. The printer will reboot. Once the printer reboots,
continue to step 2 below.
2. Issue the ^A62519^D7 command.
3. Issue an 'xa' to the printer.
4. Wait for the 'Sector(s) Erased.' Message dialog to be reported.
5. Send the MCB or boot loader file to the printer.
6. Wait for the "Device programmed successfully' message dialog to be reported.
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1. ^D100 (clears all downloaded FORMATS, FONTS and
GRAPHICS in RAM,
2. ^A0^D140 (clears all user FONTS and GRAPHICS in FLASH).
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