Control Panel
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Firmware
The printer firmware is saved in a Flash EPROM. You can update the
firmware using the following functions:
■
Firmware upd.
: Copy a firmware file from a computer connected to one
of the interfaces of the Brady IP Printer. Refer to
. Brady Support can provide additional information
about current firmware available on the Brady website.
■
Firmw. fr. card
: Copy a firmware file from a memory card. Refer to
Firmware Update from Memory Card on page 55
Firmware Update via Interface
1. Press the
menu
key.
2. Select
Service > Firmware upd.
menu.
3. Press the
key.
4. The
Firmware-Upd
message appears in the display.
5. Press the
key.
6. If
Firmware upd.
is protected via a PIN, use the
S
,
T
,
X
and
W
keys
to enter the code number and confirm with the
key.
7. Open the DOS input window on the PC.
8. Configure the serial interface of the PC with the mode command. Enter
the command
mode com1: baud=115200 parity=n data=8 stop=1
, for
example.
9. Send the firmware file (e.g. 304_6811.x2) to the printer. Enter the
command
copy /b 304_6811.x2 com1:
, for example.
10. A progress indicator is displayed while the firmware is being copied.
OK
appears in the display once copying is successfully completed.
11. Press the
key.
NOTICE
Do not power down or remove the memory card
during a firmware upgrade.
