User guide Printer drivers and firmware15Loading firmware The most current version of the firmware can be downloaded from ourInternet site. Make sure that the download consists of the followingfiles:` Standard Model PB Flash V1.00.exe: the memory writer (flash)` BL_XXXX.IPL: Bootblock of the printer` FWXXXX.mfw: Main firmware of the printer` PBCGXXXX.BIN: Character generator (EU/US)Interface You can use the serial, the parallel or the USB interface to downloadthe firmware to the printer.Serial interfaceMake sure that the serial interface is selected in the printers menu forUser 1 and that the settings for Baudrate and Protocol on printer andPC are identical.Parallel interfaceMake sure that the serial interface is selected in the printers menu forUser 1, that in the PCs BIOS the parallel port is set to ECP and that theparallel cable meets the IEEE1284 standard.USB interface (Windows2000/XP)Make sure that the serial interface is selected in the printers menu forUser 1, that a printer driver has been installed and the printer is definedas default printer.
