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Loading Through the Network Interface Card (NIC)
IMPORTANT
To load software through the NIC you need the IP Address of the printer and the flash memory must be operational
and contain basic printer code (it cannot be a blank replacement SIMM).
1. Make a configuration printout of all saved configurations. (Refer to the
User’s Manual.)
NOTE: If you have a problem loading code, call your Level 2 Support Group for assistance.
2. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
3. Plug an ethernet cross-over cable (IBM P/N 09J7206, or equivalent from a local computer/electronics shop) into the NIC
and your laptop.
4. Press and hold the START + EJECT keys. Without releasing the keys, power the printer on. When you see “B30 -
STATUS: INITIALIZING” on the on the LCD, release the keys.
5. Wait until you see “WAITING FOR DOWNLOAD” on the LCD before proceeding. This can take up to 30 seconds to appear,
depending on the emulations and interfaces installed in the printer.
6. Open the command prompt on the laptop. At the C:\> prompt type the following:
MD download<Enter>
CD\<Enter>
CD download<Enter>
RESTORING
BOOT CODE
Normal download initialization message. None
SECURITY CODE
VIOLATION
The software running or being downloaded does not
match the security key code.
Install the correct key or program.
(Key and program must match.)
SENDING PROGRAM
TO EC PROCESSOR
The printer is loading the engine controller program
into the engine controller.
None
Table 6. Flash Memory Message Guide
Message Explanation
Required
Action
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