User's Manual

Chapter 2 — Configuring the PW50
PW50 Workboard Printer User’s Guide 21
Upgrading the Firmware
The latest firmware and software is always available for download
from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
To download firmware updates
1 Go to the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click Support > Downloads.
3 In the Select a Product field, choose PW50 mobile printer. The
latest available software displays on the page.
4 Download the latest firmware version to your computer. Make
sure you choose the correct firmware upgrade for your printer.
5 Extract the .zip file to a folder on your computer.
You use PrintSet to upgrade the printer firmware. Your printer should
reboot after you finish upgrading the firmware. If it does not reboot,
you need to cold boot the printer. For help, see “Cold Booting the
PW50” on page 28.
To upgrade your printer firmware
1 Download the latest version of PrintSet from the Intermec web
site at www.intermec.com.
2 Select File > Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard which
guides you through the process of adding your printer.
3 Select your printer under My Printers and then go to Printer >
Firmware Wizard.
The Firmware Wizard guides you through the necessary steps to
upgrade your firmware.
To upgrade your printer using a serial connection
1 Make sure you have established a serial communications between
your PC and the PW50. For help, see “Setting Up Serial
Communications” on page 20.
2 Use ESC-P commands to send the upgrade file to the printer.
For help with ESC-P commands, see the ESC-P Programmer’s Reference
Manual (P/N 937-005-xxx) available from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com.