Operator`s manual

A-Class 105
5.6 Boot Loader Program Updates
The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main Logic Card. 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.
Before performing the Boot Loader update, identify the printer’s current version. Print a Configuration
Label (see Section 4.4.2) 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:
 Note: If Security has been enabled, disable the feature before proceeding.
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 Comm 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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3.173 4/01/2003
No action required.
The printer has automatically reset.
4
READY
!
No action required. The new application is now running
.
 Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ is displayed, the
printer must be calibrated (see Section 5.1).