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7 updating the boot loader program – Pitney Bowes J693 User Manual

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5.7

Updating the Boot Loader Program

The printer stores the Boot Loader Program in Flash memory on the Main PCB.
A feature allows updates to this program via the printer’s interface port. Updates
can be found on our web site.

WARNING

If power is lost while “Upgrading Software” is displayed, the
printer will become non-functional and must be returned to the
factory for programming or the main board replaced.

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Note: Only printers with an Application Version of 2.09 or greater can

update the Boot Loader Program.

Before beginning the Boot Loader update, identify the printer’s current version.
Print a Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and compare that version string
to those available from our web site. Download the desired version onto your
computer’s hard drive. To update the Boot Loader Program:

Boot Loader Update Procedure

Step Displayed Message

Operator Action

Comment(s)

1.

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Using the DOS
copy command
(where ‘filename’
is the program to
be loaded and
‘lpt1’ is the
selected interface
port), enter the
following:

copy filename lpt1:

As an example, this would be
entered as:

copy

boottb99_0209.bs lpt1: (where
‘lpt1’ is the host computer’s
output port; however, your
selection can differ to include
a serial or other port, as the
printer is equipped).

The Ready Indicator will flash
while the data is received.

2.

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No action required. The new application program

is being stored and verified.

3.

USRS

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No action required. The printer has reset

automatically.

4.

"

No action required.

The new application is now

running.

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Note: If ‘Uncalibrated’ or

‘Position Fault’ is displayed,
the printer will have to be
calibrated (see Section
5.2).