TallyGenicom 6800 Series, Administrator'S Manual

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Chapter 7
Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)
Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)
Using firmware with an .exe extension (FILENAME.exe) is convenient, but
firmware with the .exe extension may not be available is all situations.
Download methods as described in Table 10 requires the
.prg extension
(FILENAME.prg) (e.g., WebPanel).
From FILENAME.exe , extract the file FILENAME.prg by executing the
following command in a Windows command prompt session:
FILENAME<Enter>
This will extract the FILENAME.prg file in the same directory where
FILENAME.exe was executed. For example, executing 123456.exe in the
directory C:\download will generate a file C:\download\ 123456.prg .
IMPORTANT
Be sure to copy the FILENAME.exe file to your computer’s local drive
before executing commands in the Windows command prompt.
Table 10. Firmware Download Methods
Firmware Download Method File Type(s)
User FLASH
Files
WebPanel (Ethernet only)
Requirements: network option installed, a browser, and the IP
address.
FILENAME.prg Preserved
Automatic download (any host IO)
Using the FILENAME.exe, firmware can be downloaded from a
Windows Command Prompt without having to manually put the
printer into download mode.
FILENAME.exe Preserved
Manual two-key download (any host IO)
The two-key (CANCEL) power-up sequence places the
printer in download mode. Firmware can be loaded through any
host IO port.
FILENAME.prg
FILENAME.exe Preserved
Manual three-key download (USB or Parallel)
The three-key power-up sequence should be used when a new
controller is installed, the program in FLASH is corrupt, or a
different firmware type will be installed. Firmware must be loaded
via USB or parallel (if installed).
FILENAME.prg
FILENAME.exe Deleted
PrintNet Enterprise (Ethernet only)
User must install the PrintNet Enterprise application from the
PrintNet CD. This is the most versatile and powerful method to
upgrade printers but requires that your computer can run Java™
programs.
For a detailed description, refer to
the
PrintNet Ethernet User's
Manual .