Genicom PC4 manual Requirements, Using a PC, Using a Memory Cartridge

Appendix D — Firmware Upgrading

Requirements

There are two methods to upgrade the printer’s firmware:

Using a PC

To upgrade the printer’s firmware via a cable connection from a PC run- ning MS Windows, you will need the following:

•The Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool. This is a free software running under Microsoft Windows1. It makes it possible to download various firmware version either directly to the printer or to a memory cartridge. It also supports font downloading and memory partition- ing. The Config Tool supports seven languages and comes with a comprehensive on-line help in English.

•An upgrading file (.ufz). The Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool comes with a collection of firmware upgrading files. New files can be downloaded from the Intermec Web site (http://www.intermec.com) and should be located in the subfolder “Firmware.”

•A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a parallel, USB, or RS-232 connection to the EasyCoder PC4. (Parallel or USB connec- tions are recommended.)

•Optionally a memory cartridge with 1 MB of Flash memory.

Using a Memory Cartridge

To upgrade the printer’s firmware using a memory cartridge, you will need the following:

•A factory-programmed upgrading memory cartridge from Intermec (recommended if you cannot use MS Windows) or a upgrading memory cartridge created using the Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool.

1/. Supported versions of MS Windows: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

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