1095. When download is complete, exit the FTP program by typing:quit IMPORTANT DO NOT interrupt the download process once it has started. Interrupting adownload will leave the flash memory on the controller PCBA and NICincompletely loaded, and the printer may not boot up.When the new software has successfully loaded into flash memory and the printer has reset itself, theprocess is complete.Sending Firmware via USBThis section explains how to download firmware through USB by remapping LPT1 to the USB port. Thiscan be completed with firmware in the form FILENAME.exe or FILENAME.prg.If the PC or laptop you are using is connected to a network or the Microsoft Loopback Adapter is installed,proceed as follows. If not, you must first complete the section Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter onpage 109.1. Remap the LPT1 port to USB by issuing the following commands at the command prompt:NET USE LPT1\\Comp_Name\Shared_Name /Persistent:YES where:Comp_Name is the computer name found in System Properties\Computer Name tabShared_Name is the printer’s shared name found in the printer’s Properties\ Sharing tab.2. To check status of connection type, enter the following commands at the command prompt:Net View \\Comp_Name where Comp_Name is the computer name found in System Properties\ Computer Name tab.Now the computer system is ready to send the firmware through USB.3. Navigate to the directory with the target firmware (e.g., c:\download).4. Copy the file to the printer by entering these commands at the command prompt:copy /b FILENAME.prg lpt1: where FILENAME.prg is the target firmwareorFILENAME –pb where FILENAME.exe is the target firmware.IMPORTANT DO NOT interrupt the download process once it has started. Interrupting adownload will leave the flash memory on the controller PCBA incompletely loaded,and the printer may not boot up.When the new software has successfully loaded into flash memory and the printer has reset itself, theprocess is complete.5. To unmap LPT1 from USB, enter the following in the command prompt:NET USE LPT1 /DELETEInstalling a Microsoft Loopback AdapterRefer to this section when the laptop or PC is not network connected and USB is needed for thedownload. If your laptop or PC is already network connected, go to Sending Firmware via USB on page109.1. For Windows XP:a. Click the “Start” menu.
