Updating From Download Mode - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

2.5.2

Updating from Download Mode

Required Update Procedure for Application Version 2.08 or earlier*
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*This can also be used as an alternate download method for all other version levels.
Adjustments and Maintenance
Operator Action
Press and hold the
PAUSE and TEST
Keys while turning
'On' the printer to
enter the Download
Mode.
Using the DOS copy
command, (where
'filename' is the
program to be loaded
and 'lpt1' is the
parallel port), enter the
following:
copy filename lpt1:
No action required.
No action required.
No action required.
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Comment(s)
The Boot Loader version is displayed.
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Note: This information will vary with the
printer model and Boot Loader version.
The printer is ready to accept the new
application version.
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Note: The parallel port must be used to
write to the printer.
For example, this would be entered as:
~
copy 6208tb 1.zs lpt1
The printer is receiving the new image
(program).
The program has been received and
verified; now memory is being cleared of
the previous application.
The new program is being written into
Flash memory. Upon completion, the
printer will automatically reset, starting the
new application; however, before
continuing, the printer must be calibrated;
see Section 2.1.