Advanced Features | AMT Datasouth 4500 Series instruction

Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Flash Memory Management

The CodeWriter 4500 Series printer provides the user with a dedicated 32k area of flash memory to store applications or label formats. To use this area the user must understand how to access the area and copy the application to the printer. The following information is provided to assist the user in understanding the function of the flash memory on this printer and how they can interact with it.

The firmware contains several front panel button press combinations that can influence the power-up initialization of the printer.

High Speed Firmware Update Download Mode

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Hold down the PAUSE and	buttons while turning on power. Do not

release until the printer displays the “>> Flash Boot <<” message.

This places the printer into the high speed firmware update download mode. In this mode, the printer will accept firmware downloads at strictly 115,200 baud. Firmware downloads require a special application on the host computer which Datasouth provides along with firmware updates. Firmware downloads cannot be performed by operators using terminal emulation or other generic host applications.

Although very unlikely, the potential exists for operators to corrupt any existing firmware within the printer by accessing the firmware update communications mode using improper host software. If this occurs, the printer will require a new firmware download to correct the problem.

Auto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode

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Hold down the PAUSE and FEED buttons while turning on power. Do not release until the firmware displays the “>> Flash Boot <<” message.

Exactly the same as the High Speed Firmware Download Mode, except the firmware will perform an autobaud operation when initially establishing communication with the download application on the host computer. This mode will only autobaud to between 2,400 and 57,600 baud. In order to perform a high speed 115,200 baud download, the operator must select the high speed download mode.

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AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Advanced Features, Flash Memory Management, High Speed Firmware Update Download Mode

Contents

CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator’s Manual Page Warnung Warnung Adventercia Software Extended MaintenanceHardware Warranty Datasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties Datasouth Table of Contents Contents Table of Figures CodeWriter 4500 Series Models Introduction CodeWriter 4505 Front/Side View External Media Feed Slot Operator Panel Document Exit Tear Bar CodeWriter 4500 Series Features Media Compatibility Features Guide to the Operator’s Manual This Page Intentionally Blank Equipment Checklist Unpacking and Power UpQuick Start Guide Applying Power to the Printer Loading and Feeding Label Roll Media Loading Ribbon Take-Up Ribbon Supply Roll Ribbon Guide Bar Loading and Feeding the Ribbon CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator Panel Operator Panel Media Settings Set Label Parameters Without saving. Press the saving the changes Printer Model Print Speed 4505 100% 4505+ 4510 50% Set Print Parameters Printing Test Labels Feature/Settings LabelPrint Test Label Quick Start CD Connecting the PrinterRunning the Quick Start CD Cable Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnecting the Cable Data Communications Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 Configuring the Personal ComputerSettings Control Panel Port Settings Value Bits per second Sending Data to the Printer Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port numberType File.pal COMx Cable Examples Serial Port Specifications Series Printer DCE Modem DB25 Connector Hardware Flow Control Flow Control DSR Xon/Xoff Flow Control Setting RTS Polarity Operator Panel Settings for Data CommunicationsSetting the Baud Rate Setting the Flow Control Method Setting the Stop Bits Setting the DTR PolaritySetting the Parity Setting the Data Bits This Page Intentionally Blank Setting the Document Dimensions Media SettingsDie-Cut Labels Notch or Hole Label Black Bar Labels Enter to save new defaults. Press Programming the Label Dimensions Pressing the settings Programming the Print Method Setting the Printing Method Print Speed and Darkness Setting the Print Parameters Speed Darkness Setting Print Speed and Darkness Adjusting Print Position Forward Distance Presentation Distance Bar Code Orientation Bar Code QualityPicket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code Print Settings This Page Intentionally Blank Display and Panel Keys Operator Panel Reference Off-line Menu Reference 80% 100% Percentage of the printer’s Accessing this parameterParameter Values Description Print Speed % Printing Speed as a Label Parameters Config Revision are displayed Settings LabelSystem Params Firmware Part No Firmware part number System Parameters Default Parameter ValuesConfiguration Print Parameters Off-Line Menu Map Removing the Ribbon Take-up Roll Maintenance Paper Path Cleaning Printhead CleaningHeater Line Location Response to Display Messages Troubleshooting Guide Remove Ribbon Print or CANCEL? Media Feed Fault Print or CANCEL? Halt Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor Print Print Quality IssuesFirst Part of Label Content is Missing Sides or Top of Label Content is Missing Missing Dots in Label PC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMx Data Communications IssuesHost System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Controlling Hex Dump Mode Hex Dump Mode Adjusting the Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Printer is Displaying Media Feed Fault Message Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity Press the Pause key. This takes you to the off-line menu Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Printer Displays Ribbon Out Message in Thermal Transfer Mode Verifying the Sensor Operation Key until the Enter to Select Diagnostics is displayed This Page Intentionally Blank Printer Application Language PAL Applications OverviewLabel Genesis Fonts PAL Fonts and Bar Codes Bar Code Bar CodesEAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode MSI Plessy Establishing the Development Environment PAL Quick Start Undo Ctrl/U Function Keystroke Hex ValuePAL will display the line as it Has been typed so far Label Tutorial Hello World Label OutputPAL Command Sequence PAL Coordinate System Printing a Line Applications Overview Label Output World!Hello Hello World PAL Command Sequence Printing a Bar Code Label Output World Applications Guide Physical SpecificationsPower Input and Output Environmental Processing MediaSerial Communications Printing Flash Memory Management Advanced FeaturesHigh Speed Firmware Update Download Mode Auto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode Release Identification Message Pause PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass Print Darkness Control Setting Contrast and PreheatKey until Enter to Select Expert Settings is displayed Enter to save new defaults . Press Advanced Features