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AR-P16 FIRMWARE VERSION UP 8 - 1
[8] FIRMWARE VERSION UP
(1) Necessary items
1) Personal computer (PC)
2) Parallel cable
3) Printer program data file (xxx.blk)
(2) Procedure
1) Use SIM 22-5 to check the current firmware version.
2) Turn off the power and cancel the flash memory protect on the printer controller PWB.
Turn off the power of the machine.
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Remove the printer controller PWB.
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Set the jumper JP3 on the printer controller PWB to the H side.
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Install the printer controller PWB.
3) Connect the PC and the machine with the parallel cable.
4) Turn on the power.
5) Execute SIM 67-14. (Check that "PLEASE SEND DATA" is displayed.)
6) The download file (printer program) is downloaded. (xxx.blk)
(Note) Never turn off the power during downloading.
Boot the DOS prompt.
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Check that the printer READY lamp lights up.
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Type "> copy xxx.blk lpt1" on the DOS prompt.
The machine display shifts as follows. Check that "COMPLETED" is displayed at the end.
RECEIVING
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ERASING
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WRITING
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VERIFYING
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COMPLETED
7) Return the jumper JP3 on the printer controller PWB to the L side.
8) Turn off/on the power to reboot.
9) Use SIM 22-5 to check the firmware version.
10) Use SIM 67-17 to clear the controller NVRAM.
11) After rebooting, try printing from the PC and check that printing is completed normally.
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