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July 1998 TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential 35
CHAPTER 7 USING FLASH
FLASH DOWNLOADING
PROCEDURES
The following information should be used as a
guideline for programming a 9800 series printer using
DOS- Flash Download Utility.
NOTE: Close all applications to prevent any
conflicts with the communications ports on
your PC.
CAUTION
Follow these steps exactly, failure to do so will result in
an unsuccessful attempt that may require board
replacement.
1. Open the ZIPPED file (98XXVXX.zip) into a
directory called FLASH.
NOTE: The PC should be capable of
communicating at 38.4 baud.
2. Make sure the printer is powered down.
3. Connect Serial Cable to PC and printer. Cable
must support DTR flow control.
4. Note DIP switch settings so printer can be
returned to its original configuration.
5. Move ALL DIP switches to the ON position.
6. Turn printer on. The Operator panel will display
001 (ok to download Flash).
7. From FLASH directory type GO and press Enter.
8. The program will prompt you for COM 1 or COM 2.
Select the appropriate port.
Once you select the COM port, the application
begins transfer of data and the green LED will lite.
The download takes approximately five minutes at
38.4 baud. The below listed download status
codes will be displayed during the download
process:
• 002--Transient Programmer now erasing flash.
• 003--Transient Programmer now ready to
accept download
9. When the application is finished, it will return the
PC to the DOS prompt. (C:\Flash) Turn printer off.
10. Return DIP switches to original setting noted in
step 4.
11. Turn printer on. Display should read 909.
12. Turn printer off for 10 seconds and then back on.
After printer powers up, print a test label to confirm
correct operation.
13. Test printer with SENDFILE formats or the
customer’s data stream.