Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP Service Manual page 206

Appendix 3 Firmware Upgrading
Upgrading From the
Host, cont.
204
How to use Intermec NetPrintSet and serial cable
What is NetPrintSet
NetPrintSet is a printer configuration utility for Intermec printers
that allows you to upgrade or configure the printer. Makes font
upgrades and other maintenance a child's play. Available both as
Netscape plugin and standalone executable.
• The Netprintset can merge printer's necessary file to one file
either using a Flash card/SRAM card or download direct to
printer. Necessary files are for example Images, Fonts, Firm-
ware, or other custom-made files.
• How to use? Please refer to the help instructions included in the
software.
If upgrading directly via NetPrintSet and printer
1. Start up the printer and select Shell. Use <F5> to browse to
"SOFTWARE UPDATE". Use <F5> to browse to "UPDATE:
FIRMWARE?". Finally, press <Enter>.
2. Start to send the file from the software. (There is a 1-minute
timeout before the printer exits the receive mode.)
3. After file is received in printer, it will automatically replace the
firmware and the printer will boot up with the new one.
How to make a Flashcard for upgrading
1. Make the mcsXXXX.uff file based on mcsXXXX.bin using
the NetPrintSet software. There are two possible ways to con-
tinue:
At the PC side
2. Use a computer with a memory card slot and insert the flash
card.
3. Use a software tool to download the binary .uff file to the
Flash card. Software suggestion: Elan Digital System Ltd.
(www.pccard.co.uk).
At printer side
2. Start up the printer and select Shell. Use <F5> to browse to
"SOFTWARE UPDATE". Use <F5> to browse to "UPDATE:
PC-CARD?". Finally, press <Enter>.
3. Start to send the file from the software. (There is a 1-minute
timeout before the printer exits the receive mode.)
4. The card is now ready for upgrade use.
How to use Windows command prompt and parallel cable
1. Connect a parallel cable between the host and the optional par-
allel port.
2. Start command prompt (DOS).
3. Start the printer and, via Intermec Shell, select the Fingerprint
option with "centronics:" as standard IN/OUT channel.
4. Issue the instruction: COPY mcsXXXX.net lpt1:/b
5. After file is received in printer, it will automatically replace the
firmware and the printer will boot up with the new one. The
procudure can be followed on the printer's display.
Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual