Datamax W-6208, Operator'S Manual

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5.4 Boot Loader Program Updates
The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main PCB.
A feature allows updates to this program via the printer’s interface port. Updates
can be found at
ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com
.
WARNING
If power is lost while ‘Upgrading Software’ is displayed, the
printer will become non-functional and must be returned to the
factory for programming or the main logic board must be
replaced.
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Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can
update the Boot Loader Program.
Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer’s current version.
Print a Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and compare that version string
to those available from our FTP site. Download the desired version onto your
computer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comment(s)
1
READY
Using the DOS
copy command
(where ‘filename’
is the program to
be loaded and
‘lpt1’ is the
selected interface
port), enter the
following:
copy filename lpt1:
As an example, this would be
entered as:
copy boottb
~
1.bs lpt1
(Where ‘lpt1’ is the host
computer’s output port;
however, your selection can
differ to include a serial or
other port, as the printer is
equipped.)
The Ready Indicator will flash
as data is received.
2
UPGRADING
SOFTWARE
No action required. The new program is being
stored and verified.
3
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No action required. The printer has reset
automatically.
4
READY
No action required. The new application is now
running.
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Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ is
displayed, the printer must
be calibrated (see Section
5.0).