Datamax A-Class A-4212 Operator's Manual

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100 A-Class5.8 Updating the Boot LoaderUpdates for the Boot Loader program can be found at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.comBefore performing an update, identify the printer’s current Boot Loader version by printing aConfiguration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and comparing the installed version to thoseavailable from the FTP site. Download the desired version onto your computer’s hard drivethen follow the steps below to install the Boot Loader program.If power is lost while UPGRADING SOFTWARE is displayed, the printer willbecome non-functional and will require factory programming or a main logiccard.Boot Loader Update ProcedureStep Displayed Message Action Comment(s)A READYUsing the DOS copycommand (where‘filename’ is the programto be loaded and ‘lpt1’ isthe selected interfaceport), enter thefollowing:copy filename lpt1As an example, this would beentered as:copy BOOTXC99_1101.bs lpt1(Where ‘lpt1’ can differ toinclude other ports, asavailable.)As data is received, the CommIndicator will appear.B UPGRADINGSOFTWAREThe new program is beingstored and verified.C BOOTXC99_1101.bs The printer has reset.D READYNo action required.The new application is nowrunning.; If UNCALIBRATED isdisplayed, see Section 5.2.; If the boot loader update failed, try this alternate procedure:Press and hold the FEED and CANCEL Keys (see Section 4.1) while turning ON theprinter. After SEND SOFTWARE is displayed, release the keys then re-send the fileas described above.