
Appendix P
Downloading Firmware
The printer stores its Boot Loader, Operating Program, and Font in Flash memory on the main PCB. This configuration allows updates (bug fixes and/or new features) to this firmware. Depending upon the printer’s firmware revision level, one of the following procedures can be used to update the firmware.
Note: Printers with older versions of the Boot Loader must first have the new version
Boot Loader firmware
Installing printer system firmware version 4.06 P/N
F3232504_4.06_program.dlf) will result in a default
Updating instructions for printers with a current firmware version of 4.05 and below:
1.Identify the desired firmware revision from the Datamax FTP site at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com and download the desired version on to your computer’s hard drive or a floppy disk.
2.With the printer’s power turned ‘off’, simultaneously press and hold the PAUSE and CANCEL Buttons then power ‘on’ the print er. (All front panel indicators should be ‘on’ now; this is download mode.) Release the buttons.
3.The printer is now ready to accept the new firmware data. Using the DOS copy command enter to download:
copy filename.dlf lpt1/b
Note: Other programs (such as
Once the download begins the Paused and Fault Indicators will turn ‘off’. The printer will write to Flash memory and the checksum and other data are validated. After a successful download is complete, the printer will illuminate the Paused Indicator.
4.Toggle printer power.
5.Print a Configuration Label (<STX>Z) to verify the new firmware version.
If the download was unsuccessful, the ‘Fault’ Indicator will illuminate. In this case, try sending the file again. If the download continues to fail, the following are possible causes:
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