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Chapter 17:

Firmware Upgrades

Occasionally it will be necessary for some users to update the TriCoder's firmware to fix a bug or take advantage of new capabilities
added to the TriCoder. The TriCoder uses a Flash EPROM and ca n be updated by downloading a file using the Hardware Utilities.
The latest firmware file can always be found on our website at: http:// www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html or call us and we can send
you the file by email.

How to Update

Once you have the new fir mware file, be aware that you should first upload all data files and clone the TriCoder to a computer file
before starting a firmware download. Data files and tables can be lost in firmware updates. Sometimes the Setup and the Programs i n
the TriCoder can also be lost, depending on the scope of the firmware change.
To initiate a firmware download to the TriCod er, run the Hardware Utilities program (also available for download on our website at
http://www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html or on the Utilities CD-ROM that came with your TriCod er. Click on the Firmware Loader
option at the TriCoder Manager menu and follow the instructions in the software to complete the firmware download:
Select 5000 Series and Press the Next Button to continue: