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Boot Loader Downloads 
Available updates for the Boot Loader program can be found at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com. 
Before performing this update, identify the printer’s current Boot Loader version by printing a 
Configuration Label and comparing the installed version to those available from the FTP site. 
Download the desired version onto your computer’s hard drive then follow the steps below to 
update the Boot Loader program: 
 
 
If power is lost while ‘Upgrading Software’ is displayed, the printer 
will become non-functional; it must then be returned to the factory 
for programming, or have its main logic board replaced. 
 
Boot Loader Update Procedure 
Step  Displayed 
Message 
Operator Action  Comments  
1.  READY  Using the DOS copy 
command (where 
‘filename’ is the 
program to be loaded 
and ‘lpt1’ is the 
selected interface 
port), enter the 
following: 
 
copy filename lpt1:  
If Security has been enabled, disable 
the feature before proceeding. 
 
As an example, this would be entered 
as:  
 
copy boottb~1.bs lpt1 
 
(Where ‘lpt1’ is the host computer’s 
output port; however, your selection 
can differ to include a serial or other 
port, as equipped.) 
 
The Receiving Data Indicator will 
appear as data is received. 
2. UPGRADING 
SOFTWARE 
 
 
 
 
No action required. 
The new program is being stored and 
verified.