Sharp AR-PB8 Firmware Version UP, Cases where flash memory rewriting is required, Necessary tools

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AR-PB8

[7] FIRMWARE VERSION UP

1.Cases where flash memory rewriting is required

In the following cases, the program in the printer control PWB flash memory must be rewritten.

1)When a bug or other error is found

2)Data stored in the flash memory is destroyed or deleted.

3)When the flash memory is replaced.

2. Necessary tools

1)Computer (PC) <Operates on MS-DOS.>

2)Parallel cable

3)Program data file (xxx.BIN)

3. Procedure

1)Print the configuration list to check the firmware version.

Use the operation panel of the copier to perform the following

procedure.

ONLINE <off line> → MENU <Test Printing Menu> → ITEM <Con- figuration Page> → ENTER <The test page prints>

2)Connect the PC and the copier with the parallel cable.

3)Turn on the power

4)Execute SIM 67-14.

“Erase Flash Data?” is displayed on the LCD.

5)Press the ENTER key on the copier's operation panel. “Now Erasing” is displayed on the LCD.

6)After deletion of data, “Please Send Data” is displayed on the LCD and the machine enters the ready state for data input.

7)Download the program file.

(Note) Never turn off the power during download.

Set the PC to DOS mode → Check that the display shows READY. → Then type COPY /B xxx.BIN LPT1:

and press the enter key. ( : space)

8)The machine enters the data reception mode.

While “Writing” is displayed on the LCD, data are written into the flash ROM.

9)When data reception and data writing into the flash ROM are completed, the SUM check is automatically performed.

(Note) In case of an error, “Sum check Error” is displayed.

Turn off the power once, and repeat the procedures from 3).

10)If there is no problem on the result of the SUM check, “Complete” is displayed on the LCD.

11)Turn off/on the power to print the configuration page with the above procedures, and check the firmware version.

12)Perform printing on the PC side and check that printing is per- formed normally.

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Contents Digital Copier Option Printer Expansion KIT Contents Specifications System ConfigurationBasic specifications Set content Printer driver specifications A. SystemKinds of printer drivers Option Expansion memory Paper handling specificationsPC environment Paper feed port A4R B5R A5RPrint Area Paper SizePrint reference FontProcedures on the copier operation panel Procedures on the copier rear sidePWB fixing plate installation Copier shield plate disassembly Printer PWB installationMother board installation Packed together with the LCD kit Shield plate installationNetwork Interface Control PWB installation Expansion memory installationPS kit AR-PS1 installation PWB cover installationInstalling the Printer Driver Installing onto WindowsInstalling onto Windows AR-PB8 Installing onto Windows NT Changing Printer Configuration SettingsConfiguration setting Setting and AdjustmentsBasic Menu Setting Procedure Interface Menu Main MenuNetwork Menu Test MenuSimulation Entering the simulation modeCancelling the simulation mode Contens of SimulationsConfiguration Report and Test SamplesItems and contents Firmware Version UP Cases where flash memory rewriting is requiredProcedure Necessary toolsTrouble Code List Circuit Diagram Block DiagramCircuit Diagram CPU Asic Parack PD ACK Init Memory Buffer ROM Dram Connector & EET Copyright 1999 by Sharp Corporation

AR-PB8 specifications

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