TallyGenicom LMPPLS Administrator's Manual

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102Table 10 Firmware Download MethodsFirmware Download Method File Type(s) User FLASHFilesWebPanel (Ethernet only)Requirements: network option installed, a browser, and theIP address.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 placesthe printer in download mode. Firmware can be loaded throughany host 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 beloaded via 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 runJava™ programs.For a detailed description, referto the PrintNet Ethernet User'sManual.Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)Using firmware with an .exe extension (FILENAME.exe) is convenient, but firmware with the .exeextension 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 the following command in a Windowscommand prompt session:FILENAMEThis will extract the FILENAME.prg file in the same directory where FILENAME.exe was executed. Forexample, executing 123456.exe in the directory C:\download will generate a file C:\download\123456.prg.IMPORTANT Be sure to copy the FILENAME.exe file to your computer’s local drive beforeexecuting commands in the Windows command prompt.WebPanel DownloadThis download method requires firmware with the .prg extension (FILENAME.prg).1. Make sure the printer is online and Ethernet cable is connected.2. Obtain the IP address from the front panel (under TCP/IP Menu icon in the menus).3. Enter the IP address of the printer in your browser (e.g., http://10.224.5.34).4. When prompted for a user name and password, use “root” for user name, no password, and click OK.