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E-1 28 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 availa…

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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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