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Chapter 6 Loading Flash Memory
Loading Flash Memory
Emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the
factory, but you will install software in the following situations:
• The customer needs to upgrade printer software
• The customer needs different emulation software
• You have replaced the controller board
• You have added or replaced a flash memory SIMM
Emulation and operating system software are stored as a compressed file.
The file is “executable;” you will expand it and copy it into printer flash
memory with a single command.
1.
Download the correct level of microcode from the World Wide Web (page
175).
2.
If the printer has an internal Ethernet interface card, refer to the
Ethernet
User’s Manual
for download instructions. If you loading flash memory
through the parallel or serial port, continue with this procedure.
3. Make a printout of
all
saved configurations. (Refer to the
Setup Guide.
)
(Installing new software erases all saved configurations. You will use the
printouts to restore printer configuration.)
4. Set the printer power switch to O (off).
5. Unplug the AC power cord from the printer.
6. If the printer’s parallel data cable is connected to the parallel port of an
IBM-compatible computer using the PC-DOS* or MS-DOS** operating
system, skip to step 10. If not, go to step 7.
7. Disconnect all data input cables from the printer interface.
8. Connect the parallel data cable to the default parallel port (LPT1) of an
IBM-compatible computer using the PC-DOS or MS-DOS operating
system.
NOTE: You can connect the data cable to the LPT2 port if the LPT1 port is
already in use. You can also download software through the printer
serial port. The download commands are different if you use these
ports, as described in the note after step 17.
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communications port,
teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an
electrical storm.
<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
connecting or disconnecting a communication port,
teleport, or attachment cable connector.
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