Datamax I-Class Maintenance Manual

Adjustments and Maintenance
2-25
2.6 Boot Loader Program Updates
The printer stores its Boot Loader program in Flash memory. As available, updates can be found on
our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com/ and then installed.
WARNING
If power is lost while UPGRADING SOFTWARE is displayed, the printer will become
non-functional and will require factory reprogramming of the Main Logic PCB.
Before updating, identify the current program version by printing a Configuration Label. Compare that
version string to those available from our web site then download the file onto your computer’s hard
drive and follow the steps below to update the version.
 Note: Boot Loader program updates can only be performed when Application Version 2.09 or
greater is running in the printer.
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comment(s)
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:
For example, this would be entered
as:
copy boottb
~
1.bs lpt1
(Where “lpt1” can differ to include a
serial or other port, as equipped).
The Ready Indicator will flash as data
is received.
2
UPGRADING
SOFTWARE
No action required.
The new program is being stored and
verified.
3
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No action required. The printer has reset automatically.
4READY No action required.
The new application is now running.
 Note: If UNCALIBRATED or
POSITION FAULT is displayed, see
Section 2.1.

Datamax I-Class Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi, or 600 dpi
Max Print Speed	10 inches per second (254 mm/s)
Interface	USB, Serial, Parallel
Media Types	Paper, Polyester, Polypropylene, Vinyl, Nylon