Firmware file types (.prg) and (.exe) – Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual

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Chapter

Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe)

Using firmware with an

.exe

extension

FILENAME.exe

is convenient.

However, firmware with the

.exe

extension may not be available in all

situations. Download methods described in Table 19 which require the

.prg

extension,

FILENAME.prg

, is required (e.g., Windows Drivers and Web

Page).

The

FILENAME.prg

file can be extracted from the

FILENAME.exe

file by

executing the command in a Windows Command Prompt session:

FILENAME

This will extract the

FILENAME.prg

file in the same directory where

FILENAME.exe

was executed. For example, executing

123456.exe

in the

directory C:\download will generate a file C:\download\1

23456.prg

IMPORTANT

Be sure to copy the FILENAME.exe file to your computer’s local drive
before executing commands in the Windows Command Prompt.

Table 19. Firmware Download Methods

Firmware Download Method

File Type(s)

User FLASH

Files

Web Page (Ethernet only)

. User needs the network option

installed, a browser, and know the IP address.

FILENAME.prg

Preserved

Windows Driver (any host IO)

. When the Windows Driver

is installed, downloading firmware can be done easily
through the About/Help tab.

FILENAME.prg

Preserved

Automatic download (any host IO)

. Using the

FILENAME.exe, firmware can be downloaded from a
Windows Command Prompt without having to manually put
the printer into download mode.

FILENAME.exe

Preserved

Manual two-key download (any host IO)

. This two-key

(ADVANCE+CANCEL) power-up sequence puts the printer
into download mode. Firmware can be loaded through any
host IO port.

FILENAME.prg

FILENAME.exe

Preserved

Manual three-key download (USB or Parallel)

. This

three-key power-up sequence should be used in situations
in which a new controller is installed, the program in FLASH
is corrupt, or a different firmware type will be installed.
Firmware must be loaded via USB or parallel (if installed).

FILENAME.prg

FILENAME.exe

Deleted

PrintNet Enterprise (Ethernet only)

. User must install the

PrintNet Enterprise application from the PrintNet CD. This
is the most versatile and powerful method to upgrade
printers but requires your computer can run Java™
programs.

For a detailed description, refer
to the

PrintNet Ethernet User's

Manual