Datamax-O'Neil A-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 110)

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5.9 Updating the Boot Loader
Updates for the Boot Loader program can be found at ftp.datamaxcorp.com
Before performing an update, identify the printer’s current Boot Loader version by printing a
Configuration Label (see Section 4.3.2) and comparing the installed version to those available from
the FTP site. Download the desired version onto your computer’s hard drive then follow the steps
below to install the Boot Loader program.
If power is lost while UPGRADING SOFTWARE is displayed, the printer will become
non-functional and will require factory programming or a main logic card.
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Step Displayed Message Action Comment(s)
A READY
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 BOOTXC99_1101.bs lpt1
(Where ‘lpt1’ can differ to include
other ports, as available.)
As data is received, the Comm
Indicator will appear.
B
UPGRADING
SOFTWARE
The new program is being stored and
verified.
C BOOTXC99_1101.bs The printer has reset.
D READY
No action required.
The new application is now running.
 If UNCALIBRATED is displayed, see
Section 5.2.

If the boot loader update failed, try this alternate procedure:
Press and hold the FEED and CANCEL Keys (see Section 4.1) while turning ON the printer.
After SEND SOFTWARE is displayed, release the keys then re-send the file as described
above.