U p l o a d i n g t h e P r o d u c t D a t a F i l e
You can use an Ethernet connection to retrieve an existing product data file from the printer and
save it to your computer. To perform updates using Ethernet, the Edit Utility’s IP address must
match the printer’s IP address.
To make changes to the printer’s data file with the Edit Utility, upload the data file to your
computer.
1.
Connect the printer to your computer using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Turn on the printer.
3.
Start the Edit Utility.
4.
Enter the Printer’s IP Address in the Edit Utility (if you have not already done so). See
“Entering the Printer’s IP Address in the Edit Utility” for more information.
5.
Click
Update
, then
Upload Product Data
.
If you already have a product data file open in the
Edit Utility
, you are prompted to save
changes. Click either
Yes
or
No
.
If you select
Yes
, enter a file name and click
Save
. The data file must be saved as a
Unicode text file (.dat) to be loaded into a printer.
If you select
No
, a message appears, “Receiving product data...”
6.
Click
OK
. The product data file from the printer is saved as ProdData.dat.
E d i t i n g t h e D a t a F i l e
This section tells you how to use the Edit Utility to customize the tabs, category buttons, Use
First button, and product buttons.
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Using the Edit Utility
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