Datamax I-Class, Maintenance Manual

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Adjustments and Maintenance
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2.5.2 Updating from Download Mode
Application Version 2.08 (or less) Update Procedure*
Step Displayed Message Action Comment(s)
1
BOOT–PA10
02.08 2/11/00
Turn OFF the printer.
Press and hold the PAUSE Key
and TEST Key while turning ON
the printer.
The Boot Loader version is
displayed.

Note: This information will
vary with the printer model and
Boot Loader version.
2
UPDATE SOFTWARE
SEND SOFTWARE
Using the DOS copy command,
copy the filename to the
printer (see Section 2.5.1 for
an example).
The printer is ready to accept
the new application version.

Note: The parallel port
(LPT1) must be used to write to
the printer.
3
UPDATE SOFTWARE
READING IMAGE
No action required.
The printer is receiving the new
program.
4
ERASING FLASH
SOFTWARE IMAGE
No action required.
Received and verified, memory
is now being cleared of the
previous program.
5
WRITING FLASH
SOFTWARE IMAGE
No action required.
The new program is being
written into Flash memory.
Upon completion and after a
printer invoked reset, the new
application will run.
 Note: If UNCALIBRATED or
POSITION FAULT is displayed,
see Section 2.1.
*This alternate method can be used to download all versions.