Toshiba B-SX8T, B-SX6T Outline of Features, Download Program Installation, System Requirements

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD

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4.1 Outline of Features

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD

This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer. The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface of the printer.

NOTE: Some examples of the screen provided in this section may vary according to the program files to be downloaded.

4.1 Outline of Features

The software for performing the program download will allow the download of the Firmware (Boot program, Application program, and Character generator) from the provided FDK. The software will be run on a standard PC and communication to the printer will be via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface.

Firmware Download

The Boot program, Application program and Character generator are installed into the printer’s flash memory prior to being shipped to the customer. However, if specifications should change at a later date, this software will allow downloading firmware updates to the printer.

4.2 Download Program Installation

Before you can communicate from your PC to the printer, you must first copy the “B-SA series Download Program” from the two FDKs provided to the hard disk of your PC. This program allows you to download the firmware (Boot program, Application program and Character generator) to the printer.

SETUP DISK (1/2)

Download Program for B-SA4T

WR. FD-SA-DL-SETUP

15th May 2005 7FM01216000 V001.000

Copyright ♥ 2005

TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION

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4.2.1 System Requirements

System

•IBM Compatible PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

•Installed memory of 16MB minimum (32MB recommended)

•Available Hard Disk space of 20MB or more

NOTE: Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Interface

Centronics interface or RS-232C interface

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