Printronix P5000LJ user manual Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The Printer

Chapter 2 Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The Printer

Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The Printer

This section contains two loading techniques:

•How to load function code through the parallel or serial port of the printer.

•How to load function code through the Ethernet port using the file transfer protocol (ftp).

Note	If Ethernet is installed, you must install the code through the Ethernet port
	using ftp.

Installing Printer Emulations

Printer emulation software is stored in flash memory. Flash memory is contained in single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) located on the controller board. Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the factory, but you will install software in some situations:

•A printer software upgrade is installed

•The printer controller board has been replaced

•The flash memory SIMM has been replaced

Emulation and operating system software are stored on a CD. You will copy the appropriate file to your computer’s hard disk, then download that file to the printer.You can load software through the serial, parallel, or Ethernet NIC port of the printer:

Note	Each printer type, line matrix, laser, and thermal has its own CD with the
	specific file types for that printer. Be sure to use the appropriate CD for
	your printer type when downloading software.

Note	When downloading emulation and operating system software to the
	printer, all other optional font files, customer-supplied logos, setup files,
	and TIFF files will be erased. You will then need to reload those files.
	Before starting a download procedure, be sure that you have all the
	necessary files on hand.

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