I-Data FS 250 PDS instruction manual Updating firmware, Escape sequences must be in HEX

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Programming via Shareport ida FS 250, Operator's Guide

If you have defined % as Escape Character, you activate the engi neering function by typing:

%Y249,n%

n = password. As this is sensitive information, system operators can contact point of purchse for password details.

Deactivating the Y249 Engineering Function

The function will be deactivated automatically after timeout on the share port (timeout is defined in Y100 Port Sharing Option). See also the chapter: Specifying Share Timeout and String.

Limitations when Y249 is active

Escape sequences must be in HEX

Unprintable characters (i.e. the escape character) must be defined in HEX notation if they are to be part of the setup print job. Only the FSL sequences are allowed.

9.1 Updating firmware

The ida FS 250 firmware (complete firmware) may be updated either via the twinax line or via centronics input port. For further in formation please contact your i-data distributor.

If errors are detected, the downloading will be terminated and an error message will be printed if possible. If serious errors occur during programming, the firmware has to be downloaded via the share port.

The downloading of firmware is considered complete if no data is received within 30 seconds. The interface will then make a soft re set.

NOTE:

In case of damaged FLASH PROM, try the following procedure:

Boot Download of firmware:

1.Turn the power off

2.Place the rotary switch in the “B” position

3.Turn the power on and note that the READY LED is lit

4.Download the boot firmware (Syntax: “Copy 140.xxx.1 /b”)

5.Download the new firmware. When download is completed and the FLASH PROM is programmed, the LED will start flashing

6.Turn off the power and set the rotary switch in a position different from “A”, “B” or “T” before turning on the power again.

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Trademarks EMC directiveAbout i-data Related Manuals PrefaceSeptember Ida FS 250 PDSTable of Contents Ida FS 250, Operators Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Ida FS 250, Operators Guide Kit Contents Introduction to ida FS Ida FS 250 Product FeaturesIntroduction to ida FS Non-IPDSIpds Supported Control UnitsPre-Installation Requirements Installation RequirementsEnvironment requirements National Language Selection??% Paper Size EU/USY8,number of new language% selects language Option DescriptionInstallation and Connections of the ida FS Rear PanelSerial input Twinax Connector Emulation Via the Address SwitchNon-IPDS Selection Emulation Via the Line%Y37,5224% Y37,3812%Y37,n1 Write Emulation Upgrading to IpdsConnecting via Centronics output Connecting the ida FS 250 to the PrinterConnecting via RS-232 output What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on? Connecting the ida FS 250 to SystemTest via the address switch TestingTimeout Operation of ida FS Ida FS 250 top panelPAR Parallel input SER Serial input/output Ready Printer ReadyState Indication Timeout string must be written in ONE line see example below Specifying Share Timeout and StringPage IdaSetup Ipds Programming Printer IRQ HandlingEscape Character Programming ida FS 250 non-IPDSDefining a Temporary Escape Character RecoverySyntax of an FSL Function Invalid Escape CharacterDescription Setup Functions supported PCL ModeESC Features Where % is the defined ESC characterNo. Description Quick Reference Guide of Supported FSL Functions Name Syntax Parameters = COR N1 Physical paper Name Syntax Parameters Ipds String Ebcdic Name Syntax Parameters IBM Gfid APO Eeprom Activating the Y249 Engineering Function Programming via ShareportEscape sequences must be in HEX Updating firmwareErrors and Recovery Ida FS 250 Error MessagesTwo Devices with Same Address Appendix a Use of ida FS 250 Serial Port Appendix B Test Printout Symbol SET and Translate Table Appendix C Default Gfid TableIBM Gfid Scalable Fonts Style StrokeweightOnly applies to printers running PCL Level Typeface PCL No Name of TypefaceFont examples Ipds Appendix D i-data Product PlatformSoftware Programmers Guide IndexReaders Comments
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