Toshiba B-850 Printer User Manual


 
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003
4.1 Outline of Features
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer.
The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface of the
printer.
NOTE: Some examples of the screen provided in this section may vary according to the program files to be
downloaded.
4.1 Outline of Features
The software for performing the program download will allow the download of the Firmware (Boot program,
Application program, and Character generator) from the provided FDK. The software will be run on a
standard PC and communication to the printer will be via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface.
Firmware Download
The Boot program, Application program and Character generator are installed into the printer’s flash
memory prior to being shipped to the customer. However, if specifications should change at a later
date, this software will allow downloading firmware updates to the printer.
4.2 Download Program Installation
Before you can communicate from your PC to the printer, you must first copy the “B-SA series Download
Program” from the two FDKs provided to the hard disk of your PC. This program allows you to download
the firmware (Boot program, Application program and Character generator) to the printer.
4.2.1 System Requirements
System
IBM Compatible PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP
Installed memory of 16MB minimum (32MB recommended)
Available Hard Disk space of 20MB or more
NOTE: Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
Interface
Centronics interface or RS-232C interface
SETUP DISK (1/2)
Download Program for B-SA4T
WR. FD-SA-DL-SETUP
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