Application Version Updates; Updating From Ready Mode - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

2.5 Application Version Updates

The printer's application program is stored in Flash memory on the Main PCB. A feature is included that
allows updates to this program. Updates can be found at ftp://ftp.datamax-oneil.com/. There are two
modes in which the firmware of the printer can be updated: (1) the Ready Mode, or (2) the Download
Mode. Before beginning an update, identify the current version of the printer's application program by
printing a Configuration Label. Compare that version string to those filenames available from our FTP
site and then download the desired file onto your computer's hard drive. Proceed with the printer update
accordingly:
If the current application version is 2.091 or greater, refer to either Section 2.5.1 or Section 2.5.2.
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If the current application version is 2.08 or earlier, refer only to Section 2.5.2.
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Should an error occur during the download (see Section 2.5.3), the update is aborted. If this process
did not reach 'Erasing Flash' or ' Updating Software', the previous program is left intact; otherwise, a
successful download must be completed before the printer is operable.
WARNING
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Note: Foreign language menu users: If updating from 2.xx to 3.xx firmware for the first time, you must also
download the EFIGS menu language file. Go to the EFIGS ftp directory and copy 832296.01C (or most current
version) to lpt1: /b (the DOS Copy command requires the /b parameter because this file contains binary code).
2.5.1

Updating from Ready Mode

Update Procedure for Application Version 2.091 or greater
Step Displayed Message
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4
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Adjustments and Maintenance
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.
No action required.
No action required.
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Comment(s)
For example, this would be entered as:
~
copy 6208tb 1.zs lpt1
(Where 'lpt1' is the host computer's port;
however, this selection can differ to
include a serial or other port, as the printer
is equipped.)
The Ready Indicator will flash as data is
received.
The new application program is being
stored and verified.
The printer has reset automatically and is
now displaying the new firmware version.
The new application is now running.
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Note: If 'Uncalibrated' or 'Position Fault' is
displayed see Section 2.1.