Boot Loader Program Updates - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

2.6 Boot Loader Program Updates

The Boot Loader is stored in Flash memory on the Main Logic Card. Updates to this program can be
made through any of the printer's communication interfaces. Updates can be found at
oneil.com/
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Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can update the Boot Loader Program.
If power is lost while 'Upgrading Software' is displayed, the printer will become non-functional; in this
case the main logic board must be replaced with a programmed board or returned to the factory for
programming.
WARNING
Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer's current version by printing a
Configuration Label and comparing its version string to those available from our FTP site. Download the
desired version onto your computer's hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:
Step Displayed Message
1
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2
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
3
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
4
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
Adjustments and Maintenance
Boot Loader Update Procedure
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 boottb
(Where 'lpt1' is the host computer's output
port; however, your 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 program is being stored and
verified.
The printer has reset automatically.
The new application is now running.
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Note: If 'Uncalibrated' or 'Position Fault' is
displayed see Section 2.1.
ftp://ftp.datamax-
~
1.bs lpt1