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E-129 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH / Tharo Systems, Inc.
E-128 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Appendix E - Firmware Updates
General Updates
The firmware of the Apollo printer series is subject to constant development, e.g.
a growing variety of features available, easier fault correction, etc.
In Apollo 1/2, the firmware is stored in an EPROM which for up-dating purposes
must completely be replaced with a new one. The replacement should only be
performed by Technical Service. The instructions are included in the service
manual.
In Apollo 3, the firmware is stored in a flash-EPROM, which represents a new
technology. For updates, only a file containing the up-dated version needs to be
copied via interface.
The file may be distributed on a disk or else is available on the Internet.
The cab and THARO Internet addresses are included in our latest brochures.
Firmware Updates Apollo 3
1. In Setup mode, set the serial interface of the Apollo 3 on the highest possible
speed that is supported by your computer, or else use the Centronics interface.
2. When switching the Apollo 3 ON, press all of the four function keys at once.
The display will show "SYSTEM UPDATE".
3. Transmit the data to the printer. Under DOS, use the following copy
command: COPY AP3_XXX.FMW COM2: /b.
4. During processing, the printer display indicates the progress with a " . " after
each block completed. (total number of blocks is 11)
After completing the copy process the display shows "OK", and all LEDs are
flashing. This also indicates the completion of the up-dating. Switch the
printer OFF.
5. In the event of an error during the up-dating process, the error code will be
shown in the display :
'C' : Check sum error (possibly "/b" missing in COPY command or file faulty)
'H' : Header fault (possibly "/b" missing in COPY command or file faulty)
'E' : EPROM could not be deleted
'V' : Programming voltage too low
'P' : Programming fault
If any one of the faults described above occurres, the previous firmware setting is
invalid and the programming has to be started again.
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E-129cab - Produkttechnik GmbH / Tharo Systems, Inc.
cab - Produkttechnik GmbH / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Index
A
ADC malfunction C-3
Adjustment of the Label Edge Sensor 35
Adjustment of the Printhead D-3f
Adjustment of the Printhead Support 36
Adjustment of the Transfer Ribbon 37
Applicator 17
ASCII Dump Mode (for Programming) 78f
ASCII Dump Mode (System Mode) 48
B
Backfeed 14,67
Bar codes 13
Battery low C-3
Bottom-reflect 55
Buffer overflow C-3
C
CAN key 38f
Card full C-3
CE 12
Centronics 31,56,B-5
Character set 13,64,77,A-1 - A-14
Cleaning, general D-1
Codepage 850 (Character set) A-2
Codepage 852 (Character set) A-5
Compliances 12
Connections 30f
Connection to a Computer 31
Connection to Power Supply 30
Connection to Power Supply (External
Rewinder) 83
Control Characters (Monitor Mode) 78
Control Panel 15,38f
Copy Memory Card 66
Correctable Error C-1
Country 52f
Cover 23
Cut Position 57
Cutter Assembly 16,86f
Cutter blocked C-3
Cutter jammed C-3
Cutter stuck C-3
D
Date 53,62
Debug mode 68
Delivery Contents 22
Delivery Contents (External Rewinder)
80
Dimensions 15
Direct Thermal Printing 19
Dispense/ Tear-off Plate 23,25,27
Display 23,38f
Documentation -further 8
dRAM malfunction C-3
E
EASYLABEL 17
EBCDIC (Character set) A-3
Error messages C-1f
External Rewinder 16,80f
Ext. I/O error C-3
F
FAULT-CORRECTABLE (System
mode) 43
Fanfold paper 28,29
FAULT-IRRECOVERABLE (System
mode) 44
FCC 12
FF key 38f
File not found C-4
Firmware up-dates E-1
Firmware version 72f,76
Fonts 13
Format Card 65
FPGA malfunction C-4
Function Keys 23,38f
Fuse 30
Fuse Holder 28f,30
G
Gap Sensor 55
Graphic Elements 13
Graphic File Type 13
Guide Bar (External Rewinder) 82