Datamax 4604, 4212, 4406 Boot Loader Program Updates, Can be found at ftp//ftp.datamaxcorp.com

5.5Boot Loader Program Updates

The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main PCB. A feature allows updates to this program via the printer’s interface port. Updates

can be found at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com.

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

WARNING replaced.

;Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can update the Boot Loader Program.

Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer’s current version. Print a Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) 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:

Boot Loader Update Procedure

	Step	Displayed Message		Operator Action		Comment(s)
1				Using the DOS	As an example, this would be
			!
			SFBEZ	copy command	entered as:
				(where ‘filename’		copy boottb~1.bs lpt1
				is the program to	(Where ‘lpt1’ is the host
				be loaded and
					computer’s output port;
				‘lpt1’ is the
					however, your selection can
				selected interface
					differ to include a serial or
				port), enter the
					other port, as the printer is
				following:
					equipped.)
				copy filename lpt1:
					The Ready Indicator will flash
					as data is received.
2				No action required.		The new program is being
			VQHSBEJOH!
			TPGUXBSF			stored and verified.
3				No action required.		The printer has reset
			5323!
			4/15!1803703111			automatically.
4				No action required.		The new application is now
			!
			SFBEZ			running.
						; Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ is
						displayed, the printer must
						be calibrated (see Section
						5.0).
	I-Class				87