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5.7 Updating the Boot Loader Program
The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main PCB.
A feature allows updates to this program via the printer’s interface port. Updates
can be found on our web site.
WARNING
If power is lost while “Upgrading Software” is displayed, the
printer will become non-functional and must be returned to the
factory for programming or the main board replaced.
Note:
Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can
update the Boot Loader Program.
Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer’s current version.
Print a Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and compare that version string
to those available from our web site. Download the desired version onto your
computer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comment(s)
1.
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:
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy
boottb99_0209.bs lpt1: (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
while the data is received.
2.
No action required. The new application program
is being stored and verified.
3.
No action required. The printer has reset
automatically.
4.
No action required. The new application is now
running.
Note:
If ‘Uncalibrated’ or
‘Position Fault’ is displayed,
the printer will have to be
calibrated (see Section
5.2).