Boot Loader Program Updates - Datamax I-class Maintenance Manual

2.6 Boot Loader Program Updates

The printer stores its Boot Loader program in Flash memory. As available, updates can be found on
our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com/
If power is lost while UPGRADING SOFTWARE is displayed, the printer will become
non-functional and will require factory reprogramming of the Main Logic PCB.
WARNING
Before updating, identify the current program version by printing a Configuration Label. Compare that
version string to those available from our web site then download the file onto your computer's hard
drive and follow the steps below to update the version.
Note: Boot Loader program updates can only be performed when Application Version 2.09 or

greater is running in the printer.
Step Displayed Message
1
READY
UPGRADING
2
SOFTWARE
4214
3
3.04 07/26/2000
4 READY
Adjustments and Maintenance
and then installed.
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 1.bs lpt1
(Where "lpt1" can differ to include a
serial or other port, as 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.
Note: If UNCALIBRATED or

POSITION FAULT is displayed, see
Section 2.1.