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If the SureMark is currently attached to a host system unit that does not support a
floppy diskette drive, use the following procedure to temporarily connect the printer
to a host PC that has a floppy diskette drive, RS-232 port, PC keyboard and
display.
1. Disconnect the SureMark (RS-485 #7) attachment cable and temporarily
connect a RS-232 attachment cable to the SureMark.
2. Connect the SureMark via the RS-232 port connector to an alternate host PC
that has a floppy diskette drive.
3. Follow the procedure in “Using a firmware update diskette” on page 39, starting
with Step 1, to complete the SureMark firmware update.
4. Reconnect the SureMark to the original host system unit using the original
attachment cables.
Limitation on updating firmware
The following limitation must be considered when updating firmware on the
SureMark printer:
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SureMark firmware update cannot be performed if the printer currently has Model
4 emulation enabled. If emulation is enabled, temporarily disable Model 4
emulation, then start the SureMark firmware update. After the firmware update is
complete, re-enable Model 4 emulation. See “Emulating the IBM Model 3 or
Model 4 printers” for additional information.
Emulating the IBM Model 3 or Model 4 printers
It is possible to emulate the IBM Model 3 or Model 4 printer with the SureMark
printer. You must change the configuration to enable the SureMark to emulate the
Model 3 or Model 4 printers.
To set up Model 3 or Model 4 emulation, use the Fonts and Logos Utility Diskette or
the Configure MCT Utility Diskette (see “Enabling emulation using utility diskettes”).
Download the latest level diskette from the Retail Store Solutions Web site. See
“Resources on the Internet” on page 44 for more information.
Enabling emulation using utility diskettes
The following information is also available in the 4610MOD4.TXT file on the
diskette.
Note: All SureMark firmware levels for Models TI3, TI4, TG3, TG4, TF6 and TM6
support emulation.
To set up Model 3 or Model 4 emulation using the Font and Logos Utility Diskette or
the Configure MCT Utility Diskette:
1. Insert the utility diskette in drive A.
2. Power on the system unit.
3. Select MOD4 when the menu is displayed.
4. Perform the specified steps to either enable or disable emulation.
To enable when emulation is currently disabled:
1. Select one of the following:
v Model 4 emulation with Offline mode disabled
v Model 4 emulation with Offline mode enabled
The printer is reconfigured.
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