Datamax I-4206 Operator's Manual

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I-Class 875.5 Boot Loader Program UpdatesThe 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. Updatescan be found at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com.WARNINGIf power is lost while ‘Upgrading Software’ is displayed, theprinter will become non-functional and must be returned to thefactory for programming or the main logic board must bereplaced.; Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater canupdate 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 stringto those available from our FTP site. Download the desired version onto yourcomputer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:Boot Loader Update ProcedureStep Displayed Message Operator Action Comme nt(s)1 !SFBEZUsing the DOScopy command(where ‘filename’is the program tobe loaded and‘lpt1’ is theselected interfaceport), enter thefollowing:copy filename lpt1:As an example, this would beentered as:copy boottb~1.bs lpt1(Where ‘lpt1’ is the hostcomputer’s output port;however, your selection candiffer to include a serial orother port, as the printer isequipped.)The Ready Indicator will flashas data is received.2 VQHSBEJOH!TPGUXBSFNo action required. The new program is beingstored and verified.3 5323!4/15!1803703111No action required. The printer has resetautomatically.4 !SFBEZNo action required. The new application is nowrunning.; Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ isdisplayed, the printer mustbe calibrated (see Section5.0).