Updating Firmware. Datamax Mark III E-4206L, E-4206L, Mark III E-4305L, Mark III E-4206P, E-4305A, E-Class Mark III Professional+, E-4206P, E-Class Mark III, Mark III E-4305P

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7 U p d a t t i i i n g F i i i r r m w a r r e

When program updates and/or new features are added, they can be downloaded to the printer as follows:

1) Identify the new version for your model of printer from the Datamax-O’Neil Web site at www.datamax-oneil.com and download it onto your computer’s hard drive.

2) Launch the NETira CT configuration utility, and query (connect) to the printer, (see section 3.5 for more information on NETira CT).

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It is recommended that the configuration be saved before downloading firmware, and restored when finished. Be sure to check the box labeled “Include Sensor Calibration Data on Open” when restoring the configuration.

3) Go to the Tools>Upgrade>Firmware.

Select the binary file (BIN file).

4) Click the ‘Send’ button to start the firmware update.

5.7.1 Boot 1 and Boot 2 Boot Loaders

1) Connect the printer to your PC using a serial cable

2) Launch the NETira CT configuration utility, and query (connect) to the printer, (see section 3.5 for more information on NETira CT).

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It is recommended that the configuration be saved before downloading firmware, and restored when finished. Be sure to check the box labeled “Include Sensor Calibration Data on Open” when restoring the configuration.

3) Go to the Tools>Upgrade>Firmware. Select the binary files (BIN files) for each of the Boot files.

4) Check the “Select and Download Boot 1 file:”, “Select and Download Boot 2 file:” and “Erase System and/or User Area” boxes and click send to initiate the download.

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Always Check “Erase System and/or User Area” box unless otherwise instructed..

5) Once the Boot Loader files have been loaded, the firmware version can now be updated using the procedure outlined in section 5.7.

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