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Chapter 4 Loading Flash Memory from One Diskette
commands must match the selection you made in step 16.
If you are loading the file through the printer serial port, enter the
following DOS commands:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P<Return>
FILENAME.EXE -pbc1<Return>
19. While the file is copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of the
load process and status. (See Table 5: below.)
20. When the new program has successfully loaded into memory and the
printer has reset itself, set the printer power switch to O (off).
21. Unplug the AC power cord from the printer.
22. Remove the diskette from the computer and store it with the printer.
23. Power off the computer.
24. If you had to install a data cable to the computer and printer in step 6,
disconnect it from the computer and printer.
25. Reconnect the customer’s data input cable(s) to the printer, if required.
26. Return the printer to normal operation (page 107).
27. Using the configuration printout(s) you made in step 1, reconfigure the
printer. (Refer to the
User’s Manual .)
Table 5: Flash Memory Message Guide
Message Explanation Required Action
CLEARING PROGRAM
FROM FLASH
The program successfully loaded into printer
RAM and the checksum matched. The old
program is now being deleted from flash
memory.
None
DIAGNOSTIC
PASSED
The printer passed its memory and hardware
initialization tests.
None
ERROR: DC PROGRAM
NOT VALID
Printer cannot find the data controller program
or the validation checksum is corrupted.
Download the program
again: Power off the
printer and start over at
step 13. If the message
occurs again, replace the
flash memory.
ERROR: DRAM AT
ADDRESS XXXXXXXX
The printer found a defective memory
location.
Replace the DRAM.
ERROR: EC PROGRAM
NOT VALID
Printer cannot find the engine controller
program or the validation checksum is
corrupt.
Download the program
again: Power off the
printer and start over at
step 13. If the message
occurs again, replace the
flash memory.
ERROR: EC STOPPED
AT STATE XXXX
Hardware fault in the engine controller. See page 53.