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Appendix F - Firmware Updates
General Information
Over a period of time, the printer's firmware is subject to constant development
and revisions to allow for new features, easier error correction, etc.
The firmware is stored in a flash-EPROM, which represents a new technology
in thermal transfer printers. For firmware updates, a file containing the updated
version can be copied to the printer using the parallel interface.
The firmware file is available on a disk or can be obtained from the Internet.
The cab Internet address is included at the front of this manual.
Firmware Update Using the RS-232 Interface
For firmware update using the serial RS-232 interface you need a terminal
program that has Binary data transfer available.
Such terminal programs (e.g. TeraTerm) are available on the Internet.
1. Adjust the interface parameters on the terminal program to the printer
settings (for example 57600 Baud, hardware protocol RTS/CTS) and setup
a connection between terminal program and printer.
2. Enter the command update on the terminal program and press the enter
key. The key lighting on the navigator pad changes from to .
3. Send the firmware file (e.g. 289_3c12.m4) in Binary mode from the
terminal program. The transmission of the file can take a few minutes.
Some terminal programs indicate the progress of the transmission on the
screen.
4. After the transmission has finished, the new firmware will be stored on the
printer and the key lighting on the navigator pad changes back to .
This indicates the completion of the update.
5. Close the terminal program.
NOTICE !
If a fault occurs during update, the previous firmware setting is invalid
and the update has to be started again.
Appendix F - Firmware Updates
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