Intermec EASYCODER PD4 - Manual (Page 98)

88 Intermec EasyCoder PD4—User’s Guide
Appendix D—Firmware Upgrading
Requirements
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 PD4 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 partitioning.
The Config Tool supports seven languages and comes with a compre-
hensive on-line help in English.
• An upgrading file (.ufz). The Intermec EasyCoder PD4 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 PD4. (Parallel or USB connec-
tions are recommended.)
Instructions
1 Install the Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Config Tool in your PC.
2 Run the PD4Conf.exe program.
3 Set up the parameters for the firmware download. Use the on-line
help for instructions.
4 Start the Firmware download wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
1 /. Supported versions of MS Windows: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Win-
dows 2000, and Windows XP.