Genicom PC4 - Manual (Page 68)

56 EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide
Appendix D — Firmware Upgrading
Requirements
There are two methods to upgrade the printer’s firmware:
Using a PC
To upgrade the printer’s firmware via a cable connection from a PC run-
ning MS Windows, you will need the following:
• The Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool. This is a free software
running under Microsoft Windows 1 . It makes it possible to download
various firmware version either directly to the printer or to a memory
cartridge. It also supports font downloading and memory partition-
ing. The Config Tool supports seven languages and comes with a
comprehensive on-line help in English.
• An upgrading file (.ufz). The Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool
comes with a collection of firmware upgrading files. New files can be
downloaded from the Intermec Web site ( http://www.intermec.com )
and should be located in the subfolder “Firmware.”
• A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a parallel, USB, or
RS-232 connection to the EasyCoder PC4. (Parallel or USB connec-
tions are recommended.)
• Optionally a memory cartridge with 1 MB of Flash memory.
Using a Memory Cartridge
To upgrade the printer’s firmware using a memory cartridge, you will
need the following:
• A factory-programmed upgrading memory cartridge from Intermec
(recommended if you cannot use MS Windows) or a upgrading
memory cartridge created using the Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config
Tool.
1 /. Supported versions of MS Windows: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
and Windows XP.