User`s manual

UPGRADING FIRMWARE
AXIS AX-3 Cobra+ Technical Reference 158
6. Carefully insert the new EPROM chip into the socket. The notch on the top of
the chip should face the front panel. Make sure that all of the EPROM pins align
with the socket and gently press the chip down.
Note: There are two sizes of EPROM (24 and 28 pin) that work with the AX-3 Cobra+. If you
are installing a 24 pin EPROM it should be positioned at the side of the socket that is
closest to the back panel, leaving four empty connectors in the socket at the front panel
side.
7. Push the circuit board back into position inside the box.
8. Tighten the two screws on the back panel.
9. Attach the AX-3 Cobra+ to the printer and make a test printout. (See “Control
Codes Common to 4214 and 3812/5219 Emulation” on page 17.) Please note that
all user configurations will be lost and that the following error message will be
printed as a normal consequence of a firmware upgrade:
10. Attach the AX-3 Cobra+ to the system. (See “Additional Control Codes for
3812/5219 Emulation” on page 23)
Dip switch positions
Does not apply to the Axis 330 Cobra.
11. Except for switch 5, the switch positions should not be altered on the DIP switch
located on the circuit board. The correct positions are:
Updating the Software
Applies to the Axis 330 Cobra only.
Software that can
be updated
• The Axis 330 Cobra software held in Flash ROM
All software updates are free of charge.
Checking if an update is available
Contact your dealer to check if there has been any new issues of the software. You
should have your present version numbers ready to compare against the latest software
issues from Axis.
E2-PERMANENT MEMORY CHECKSUM ERROR, FACTORY DEFAULTS SET
Switch no. Position
1 on
2 off
3 on
4 off
5 on=4214 emulation
off=3812/5219 emulation
6 on