System Boot Code / Software Download Procedures; System Boot Code Download Procedure - Xerox DocuPrint N24 Service Manual

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5.12 System Boot Code / Software Download Procedures

NOTE: The following procedure should be performed ONLY when directed by 2nd Level Support.

NOTE: Follow all procedures as defined to prevent unrecoverable damage to the System Controller

1 Power off the printer.

2 Remove the Token Ring Option PWB, if installed.

3 Connect to Parallel Port a Parallel Cable which is attached to a designated Laptop Computer.

4 Power On Computer and locate System Boot Code BAT File, i.e.: Boot-127.Bat.

5 Hold down keys [1] <Menu Up> and [5] <Menu Down> at the same time and power on the

6 Continue holding down keys [1] and [5] until the Control Panel displays the message "Entering.

. . Download Mode".

7 Enter DOS Mode on the Computer and locate on the Hard Drive the Boot Code Bat File. Once

located type the Bat Filename (i.e., in DOS Mode the file was located in the directory

SOFTWARE, you would enter the specific directory and then type the Bat Filename on the

keypad, then with the Computer Display stating [C:\Software>Boot-127], press the <ENTER>

key on the Computer Keypad.

8 The Printer Control Panel will change to display "Downloading . . . Please Wait".

NOTE: After the message "Downloading . . . Please Wait" is displayed, DO NOT attempt to STOP the

download or interrupt the Computer during the download process, doing so will cause the Boot

Code to crash/fail and inhibit the System Controller PWB from operating, requiring the

replacement of the System Controller PWB.

9 Allow computer to send Boot Code to printer and watch printer Control Panel. When Message on

Control Panel changes to display "Download Passed Please Reboot", power printer off.

NOTE: If Control Panel displays the message "Download Failed", notify 2nd level support. The System

Controller PWB is no longer usable and must be replaced.

10 Disconnect Parallel Cable from Parallel Port on Printer and reinstall Token Ring Option PWB, if

removed in step 2.

11 Power On Printer, watching the Control Panel to verify the Boot Code has changed.

12 Allow printer to come to "Ready", then generate a Configuration Sheet.

General Procedures and Information

DocuPrint N24, N32, N40, N3225, and N4025

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