Printronix P8000 Series, Administrator'S Manual

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Chapter 7
Automatic Download (.exe)
Automatic Download (.exe)
NOTE: This download method requires firmware in the form FILENAME.exe .
The firmware can be downloaded without requiring the user to
manually put the printer into download mode.
1. Make sure the printer is powered up, in ONLINE mode, and that the
applicable host IO cables are connected.
2. Navigate to the directory where the target firmware resides. If the target
firmware is on the CD, insert the printer emulation software CD into your
computer’s CD drive.
NOTE: The target firmware must be in the format FILENAME.exe where the
FILENAME is a six digit number with the .exe extension
(e.g., 123456.exe ).
IMPORTANT
For USB connections, the Windows Driver must be installed.
3. Install the Windows Driver 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/
Windows 7/Windows 8 on the Starter Kit CD before continuing.
Alternatively, drivers can be found on the http://www.printronix.com/
products/drivers.aspx website. During the installation, make sure to share
the printer when prompted and record the “Share name”.
Figure 6. Selecting to Share the Printer