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7.10 DOWNLOADING

SYSTEM

SOFTWARE

The system software in your Crown printer is stored in flash ROM, read-only memory that

can be erased and rewritten to “in a flash.” Updated system software allows you to take

advantage of future enhancements to the printer.

The use of flash memory for system software storage offers the opportunity for easy field

update of system code. A resident loader is provided to enable you to install all code updates.

Installation of a code update overwrites the previous contents of the flash memory.

7.10.1 MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

Downloading

via... Host hard disk

space required Notes

Ethernet 23 MB Recommended method for downloading from an

IBM, compatible PC, or Macintosh.

Parallel 23 MB No additional cables or changes of port settings

required.

Note If you need assistance downloading system software, check the

MINOLTA-QMS web site or call Support. See the Service & Support

Guide for a list of support numbers.

7.10.1.1 DOWNLOADING THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE—ETHERNET (TCP/IP)

First, you need to make sure that the printer is on and accessible through

your network.

1. If you have a PC:

a. Go to Start/Programs/MS-DOS Prompt (Start/Programs/Command Prompt for NT).

b. In the DOS window, type

ping

ipaddress

↵ (for example, ping 161.33.128.5↵)

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If the printer connection is working correctly, your screen displays printer information similar

to the following:

If your screen displays information similar to the following, you may have bad network

cabling or connectors attached to the printer.

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Incorrect IP addresses can cause errors similar to ones shown in the following:

2. If you have a UNIX workstation:

a. Open a window on your UNIX workstation.

b. In the window, type

ping ipaddress↵(for example, ping 161.33.131.62↵)

After you’ve determined that your printer connection is working correctly, you need to ftp

and “put” the system code to the printer.

We assume that you have a system file, for example “system.ps” on your workstation’s hard

disk, and that you are in the directory where this file resides. We also assume the printer is in

an “idle” state.

3. On a Windows machine, get to a DOS prompt. On a UNIX machine, open a new window

and type:

ftp

ipaddress

↵(for example, ftp 161.33.128.5↵)

4. When prompted for a user name and password, press Enter for both.

An ftp> prompt displays.

If a message displays denoting invalid password, contact your system

administrator. Otherwise, continue.

AT THE FTP> PROMPT, CHANGE TO BINARY MODE BY TYPING

bin↵

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NOW YOU NEED TO “PUT” THE SYSTEM FILE. TYPE

put system.ps↵

If a page prints out, then you are communicating correctly. If not, contact Support

(see the Service & Support Guide for a listing of customer support services

available).

5. At the ftp> prompt, end the ftp session by typing

quit↵

6. Wait 10 minutes, and then reboot the printer.

Your startup page reflects the new version of code.

7.10.1.1.1 PROCEDURE—PC USERS—PARALLEL

7.10.1.1.1.1 Downloading the System Software—Parallel

1. Access the Administration/Miscellaneous/New System Image menu.

Menu Administration/Miscellaneous/New System Image

Choices Yes—Download new system code

No—Don’t download new system code

Default No

2. Select Yes in the New System Image menu.

The printer automatically reboots and waits for the new system software (image)

to be sent via your PC’s parallel port.

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3. Send the new system image to the printer. Type

copy /b *.dl lpt#↵

where #is 1 to 3. (/b refers to binary files.)

In some cases, the extension to the file may be ps.

4. While the system software is loading, the Online LED blinks off and on, and the message

window displays

Downloading image

via parallel port

5. After the new system software has been written to ROM, the printer reboots to activate

the new system software.

The old image isn’t erased until the printer verifies that the new image is valid.

6. Print another advanced status page, and verify that the configuration settings are the

same.

7.10.1.1.2 PROCEDURE—MACINTOSH

USERS

To upgrade Crown printer system code from a Macintosh, you can use the Adobe

Downloader application to transfer the code to the printer.

7.10.1.1.2.1 Adobe Downloader

You can download the Adobe Downloader application from the Adobe web site

(http://www.adobe.com/).

1. Select the printer you wish to upgrade in the Chooser.

2. Open the Adobe Downloader application.

3. Choose Download PostScript File... from the File menu.

4. Locate the file you downloaded from our ftp site.

Select the name of the file.

5. Select Open.

6. Wait 10 minutes, and then reboot the printer.

The startup page should reflect the new version of code.

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