13-2 Service functions
Performing firmware update
The firmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. You can update the
firmware using the following functions:
• Firmware upd.: Copy a firmware file from a computer connected to one
of the interfaces of a label printer (see Copying new firmware via interface on
page 13-2).
• Firmw. fr. card: Copy a firmware file from a memory card (see Copying
new firmware from memory medium on page 13-3).
• FTP firmware update via printer management (see FTP firmware update on
page 14-4).
Copying new firmware via interface
1 Press the menu button.
2 Select Service > Firmware upd. menu.
3 Press the ↵ button.
The Firmware-Upd message appears in the display.
4 Press the ↵ button.
5 If the function Firmware upd. is protected via a PIN, use the arrow
buttons to enter the code number and confirm with the ↵ button.
6 Open the Windows command prompt on the PC.
7 Configure the serial interface of the PC with the mode command. Enter
the command mode com1: baud=115200 parity=n data=8 stop=1, for
example
8 Send the firmware file (e.g. 303_6518.x2) to the printer. Enter the
command copy /b 303_6518.x2 com1: , for example.
A progress indicator is displayed while the firmware is being copied. OK
appears in the display once copying is successfully completed.
9 Press the ↵ button.