102 Intermec EasyCoder PD4—Service Manual
Appendix A—Firmware Upgrading
Requirements
To upgrade the printer’s fi rmware via a cable connection from a PC run-
ning MS Windows, you will need the following:
• The Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Confi g Tool. This is a free software
running under Microsoft Windows
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. It makes it possible to download
various fi rmware version either directly to the printer or to a memory
cartridge. It also supports font downloading and memory partitioning.
The Confi g Tool supports seven languages and comes with a compre-
hensive on-line help in English.
• An upgrading fi le (.ufz). The Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Confi g Tool
comes with a collection of fi rmware upgrading fi les. New fi les can be
downloaded from the Intermec Web site (http://www.intermec.com)
and should be located in the subfolder “Firmware.”
• A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a parallel, USB, or
RS-232 connection to the EasyCoder PD4. (Parallel or USB connec-
tions are recommended.)
Instructions
1 Install the Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Confi g Tool in your PC.
2 Run the PD4Conf.exe program.
3 Set up the parameters for the fi rmware download. Use the on-line help
for instructions.
4 Start the Firmware download wizard and follow the instructions on the
screen.
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/. Supported versions of MS Windows: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Win-
dows 2000, and Windows XP.
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