5.7Updating the Boot Loader Program
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 on our web site.
WARNING
If power is lost while “Upgrading Software” is displayed, the printer will become
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 web site. Download the desired version onto your computer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:
Boot Loader Update Procedure
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