Xerox I Class 5.5Boot Loader Program Updates, Boot Loader Update Procedure, Step, Operator Action

5.5Boot Loader Program Updates

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 at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com.

If power is lost while ‘Upgrading Software’ is displayed, the printer will become non-functional and must be returned to the factory for programming or the main logic board must be

WARNING replaced.

þNote: 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 FTP site. Download the desired version onto your computer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:

Boot Loader Update Procedure

	Step	Displayed Message	Operator Action		Comment(s)
1			Using the DOS	As an example, this would be
			copy command	entered as:
			(where ‘filename’		copy boottb~1.bs lpt1
			is the program to	(Where ‘lpt1’ is the host
			be loaded and
				computer’s output port;
			‘lpt1’ is the
				however, your selection can
			selected interface
				differ to include a serial or
			port), enter the
				other port, as the printer is
			following:
				equipped.)
			copy filename lpt1:	The Ready Indicator will flash
				as data is received.
2			No action required.		The new program is being
					stored and verified.
3			No action required.		The printer has reset
					automatically.
4			No action required.		The new application is now
					running.
					þ Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ is
					displayed, the printer must
					be calibrated (see Section
					5.0).
	I-Class			87