138Chapter 7 Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)Using firmware with an .exe extension (FILENAME.exe) is convenient, butfirmware with the .exe extension may not be available is all situations.Download methods as described in Table 10 requires the .prg extension(FILENAME.prg) (e.g., WebPanel).From FILENAME.exe, extract the file FILENAME.prg by executing thefollowing command in a Windows command prompt session:FILENAMEThis will extract the FILENAME.prg file in the same directory whereFILENAME.exe was executed. For example, executing 123456.exe in thedirectory C:\download will generate a file C:\download\123456.prg.IMPORTANT Be sure to copy the FILENAME.exe file to your computer’s local drivebefore executing commands in the Windows command prompt.Table 10. Firmware Download MethodsFirmware Download Method File Type(s) User FLASHFilesWebPanel (Ethernet only)Requirements: network option installed, a browser, and the IPaddress.FILENAME.prg PreservedAutomatic download (any host IO)Using the FILENAME.exe, firmware can be downloaded from aWindows Command Prompt without having to manually put theprinter into download mode.FILENAME.exe PreservedManual two-key download (any host IO)The two-key (ADVANCE+CANCEL) power-up sequence places theprinter in download mode. Firmware can be loaded through anyhost IO port.FILENAME.prgFILENAME.exePreservedManual three-key download (USB or Parallel)The three-key power-up sequence should be used when a newcontroller is installed, the program in FLASH is corrupt, or adifferent firmware type will be installed. Firmware must be loadedvia USB or parallel (if installed).FILENAME.prgFILENAME.exeDeletedPrintNet Enterprise (Ethernet only)User must install the PrintNet Enterprise application from thePrintNet CD. This is the most versatile and powerful method toupgrade printers but requires that your computer can run Java™programs.For a detailed description, refer tothe PrintNet Ethernet User'sManual.
