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1. TTX 675 Lion plus TTX 950 Tiger TTX 1050 Tiger XXL TDI XXtreme 450_xXHxx BAT 650_XHxx BAT 450_XHxx BAT 650_XHxx BAT 950_xHxx BAT 105 _xXxx BAT TDI xHxx BAT 450_xXHxx EXE 650 _XxHxx EXE 450_xXHxx EXE 650_XHxx EXE 950 _XHxx EXE 105 _xXXxx EXE TDI XHxx EXE TTK Texxtile 11 8 Dot TTK Texxtile 8 0 Dot TTK_xHxx EXE TTK_xSxx EXE TTK xHxx BAT TTK_xSxx BAT Tab 2 Start the appropriate batch file belonging to your printer type to install the firmware The crosses replace the version no e g 1H57 From firmware version 1 13 on From firmware version 1 20 on 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 5 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Loading firmware using the Download Assistant gt PC Printer types gt The Download Assistant is a utility program for comfortable downloading of printer firmware from PCs using a Windows operating system With the assistance of the utility program the operating system has not to be switched to MS DOS mode before starting the download System requirements The program can only be used with a PC running under one of the following operating systems Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 or Windows ME The PC must be equipped with a serial or parallel interface All types listed in the header line of this document with one exception The Download Assistant can only then be
2. that the upper selection field Spool MS DOS print jobs is not selected Make sure that the upper selection field Spool MS DOS print jobs is not selected Click OK 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 4 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile TL Loading Firmware Proceed as follows to load firmware Start the archiv file Tab 2 The files contained in it will become extracted to a directory of your choice Change to the Windows MS DOS mode as described in paragraph General notes about loading firmware on page 3 Start the Batch file Tab 2 contained in the extraction directory All firmware files are now copied to the printer automatically using the parallel interface Don t use the MS DOS window to start the batch file After a successful firmware loading status report STO1 shows up on the dis play Acknowledge the status report by pressing the ON OFF button In case of LDR being permanently displayed instead of ST01 switch the printer off for approx 30 s Then turn it on again If after turning on the printer doesn t bring ST0O1 to display perform a factory reset Select OTHR FACT in the printer parameter menu Printer type Batch file Self extracting archiv file 350_xHxx EXE 350 _xSxx EXE TTX 350 Ocelot 11 8 Dot 350 _xHxx BAT TTX 350 Ocelot 8 0 Dot 350 xSxx BAT TTX 450 Puma TTX 650 Lion TTX 674 Puma plus
3. the types TTX 350 Ocelot Begin What is a Loader ning with loader version 3 0 see Tab 3 the loader for TTX 350 Ocelot dif fers from the loader for all other printers listed in the header of this page Updating the loader for TTX 350 Ocelot may only be tackled by experienced Service Technicians For instructions refer to release no F991 General information The empty Flash ROMs are prepared ex works with a simple basic program loader which controls the first download of firmware This firmware down load overwrites the loader mostly V1 0 with a newer version which is matching the firmware version The loader coordinates data transmission and places the incoming new program parts Loader Versions After turning on the printer the installed loader version is being displayed for approx 2 s Display Loader Features No display Version 1 0 Elderly loader with a significant dis advantage the loader mode can not be provoked by pressing a certain button combination as with version 2 0 CAUTION In case of a down load failure the Flash ROMs have to be exchanged Version 2 0 The loader mode can be forced by 12 99 pressing a certain button combinati on refer to section Forcing LDR on page 9 for details Version 2 1 Only for TTX 350 Ocelot Same fea tures as with loader 2 0 Version 3 0 Version matching some architectu ral modifications of newer Flash ROMs refer to paragraph Speci
4. Choose Dir Asidevelop Doku COS irae Bgas V2 AA BABS tandard copy STO s3b Ipt 6 Communication Device JLPT1 Modified SYSTEM BAT z0 30 3 2000 11 Fig 4 Program window of FirmwareDownload here you can select the appropriate batch file and start the download process 3 Open the list Communication Device to select a parallel interface e g LPT1 gt gt The appropriate interface must be selected at the printer printer parameter INTERF PARAM Interface 4 Click on the batch file in the left part of the program window see Fig 4 The command lines contained in the batch file now appear in the right part 5 Click Start to start the download process After a successful firmware loading status report STO1 shows up on the prin ter display 6 Acknowledge the status report by pressing the ON OFF button 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 7 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile In case of LDR being permanently displayed instead of ST01 switch the printer off for approx 30 s Then turn it on again If after turning on the printer doesn t bring ST0O1 to display perform a factory reset Select OTHR FACT in the printer parameter menu 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 8 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Loader download I This chapter doesn t apply to printers of
5. TX x50 TDI S gt Standard version 8 0 Dot resolution N gt Not standard version X gt Version for extended image length 11 8 Dot resoluti on C gt Version for the Color Option E gt Version that emulates 8 0 Dot resolution on a 12 0 Dot printer U gt USA version Tab 1 Version information hidden in the file designation Current firmware from the Web First of all get the firmware files The current version can be drawn from the following website http www machines averydennison com Proceed as follows to download the files 1 Call the above mentioned website 2 Click on the property page Download 3 Move the mouse to the top margin of the property page Download and click on Firmware 4 Choose the Firmware appropriate for your printer from the list and click on it Your browser starts downloading 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 Flash ROM MS DOS mode Setting SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 3 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile gt TL TL General notes about loading firmware All printers listet at the top end of this page are equipped with programmable memory devices Flash ROM The Flash ROM stores firmware and internal fonts of the printer Updating the printer firmware doesn t require opening the printer The new firmware is copied via parallel interface LPT1 to the Flash ROM Firmware transfer can only be per
6. a 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 1 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Firmware Firmware Download cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 2 Firmware Versions cccccecceseseeeeeeeeeees 2 Current firmware from the Web 6 2 General notes about loading firmware 3 Loading Firmware cc ceeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 4 Loading firmware using the Download Assi S16 f ee er eee eee ee nee ee ee eee ener er 5 System requirements cccccsseeseeeeeeeees 5 UREE E E a EEA ETNE E E EEE 5 Starting the program cccceecesseeeeeeeeeeees 6 Loader download ccccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 8 General information cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Loader Versions sciiesisistisantinvieiminus 8 Special features of loader version 3 0 and OOE sir as 9 Updating the loader cccccssseeseeeeseeees 9 Identifying the Flash ROMS 068 10 OO e acasebocadd accuse seen aes moseouueniaeseeees 11 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 2 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Firmware Download Firmware Versions The firmware file designations bear some useful information about the firm ware version Example 450 _1H55 BAT 450 gt TTX 450 1H55 gt Version 1 55 H gt Standard version 11 8 Dot resolution TTX 350 TTK 12 0 Dot resolution T
7. al features of loader version 3 0 and above on page 9 Version 4 0 To avoid compatibility problems bet 12 00 ween firmware and loader this loader version can not be overwritten by a younger version Tab 3 Shortly after switching the printer on the installed loader version is displayed 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 9 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Display Loader Features V4 1 Version 4 1 Problems corrected which occured when downloading firmware via Cen tronics interface Tab 3 Shortly after switching the printer on the installed loader version is displayed TTX 350 no display only with TTX 350 Forcing LDR The loader mode can either be started by transferring the file START LDR contained in all batch files or can be forced by using the following button combination gt Keep the FEED ON OFF button pressed while powering the printer on Special features of loader version 3 0 and above The loader 3 0 as well as the following versions match some architectural modifications of some of the applied Flash ROMs Furthermore those versi ons load the firmware more reliably as the preceding version 2 0 However they only support the following Flash ROM types Flash ROMs Manufacturer Flash ROM ATMEL AT29C040 ATMEL AT29C040A AMD AM29F040B Tab 4 Flash ROM types supported by loader 3 0 Please note the followin
8. applied to printers of the types TTX 350 Ocelot if the device is equipped with a loader of version 3 0 or hig her The loader version is displayed shortly after powering on the printer Installation Start the setup program SetupFirmwareDownload exe The program can be found on the Documentation CD in folder Utilities Fig 1 First you will be asked ifyou jaw E want to install the program 2 Do you want to install Firmware ownload now FirmwareDownload now Ja Hein Click Ja Fig 2 A file selection window opens Choose a directory to which the program should be copied Please select a folder where you wish to install the files c Programme FirmwvareDownload qc E3 Programme ae FirrmvvareDoyynloacd 5 c 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 6 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK Texxtile Starting the program 1 The setup program places an icon on the Windows desktop see Fig 3 Click on the icon to start the program The program window opens see Fig 4 Fig 3 Click on this icon to start the program Firmware Download 2 Click on Choose Dir A file selection window appears Open the folder which contains the firmware files and click on the file System bat The so marked file appears in the left half of the program window see Fig 4 Firmware Download Assistant FrmwareD ownload File Help
9. dentifying the Flash ROMs Proceed as follows to find out which Flash ROM type is mounted in your prin ter Remove the rear hood of the printer Refer to paragraph Housing Remove the I O stepper board Refer to paragraph Boards Continued next page Remove the ODD or EVEN label from both Flash ROMs respectively The writing underneath designates the Flash ROM type w O O N OO TT _ hia lt gt ae he TI 4 Cheops F ATTN Gy OOC n r D Ry Fig 5 CPU board with Flash ROMs 1 Remove the ODD or EVEN label respectively to get to the type designation
10. formed via parallel interface Firmware transfer can be performed in MS DOS mode or under Windows by means of the Download Assistant see section Loading firmware using the Download Assistant on page 5 Don t use the MS DOS window under Windows There are two possibilities to get into the MS DOS mode Starting from Windows 95 by clicking the button sequence START SHUT DOWN RESTART COMPUTER IN MS DOS MODE Pressing the F8 key shortly after switching on the computer By means of the last mentioned way the download process works fine wit hout the setting described below The first sign of the starting Windows 95 is the text line Starting Windows 95 showing up in the upper left corner of the screen Press the F8 key right in that moment and select 6 MS DOS prompt from the selection list The computer starts then in MS DOS mode If you choose the method Starting from Windows 95 you must imerative alter the setting as described below Otherwise the firmware download cannot be proper processed Click START SETTINGS PRINTERS Click with the right mouse button on a local installed printer 2 Click PROPERTIES in the property menu A window opens 3 Choose property page DETAILS 4 Click the PORT SETTINGS button A selection box opens Fig 1 Configure LPT Port EES Port name LPT To Spool MS DOS print iobs Cancel If Check port state before printing Fig 1 CAUTION Make sure
11. g advices before performing any loader update m AMD AM29F040B Flash ROM Printers equipped with those Flash ROM types may only be updated with the complete firmware including fonts Why gt A special feature of those devices is to erase the Flash ROM A N completely when being switched into the loader mode that is when CLR is displayed see below Afterwards the loader is being newly written to the Flash ROM and the complete firmware has to be too CLR While downloading the firmware the printer displays CLR for a short while approx 2 s Don t you dare to interrupt the loading process in this mo ment The Flash ROMs would have to be exchanged m A downgrade of loader 3 0 to a lower version may only be performed when ATMEL Flash ROMs are mounted O Proceed as described in paragraph Identifying the Flash ROMs on page 10 to find out which type of Flash ROM is mounted in your printer 05 02 Rev 2 15 01 SERVICE MANUAL Firmware page 10 TTX x50 67x Wildcats plus TDI XXtreme TTX 350 Ocelot TTK T exxtile Updating the loader The loader is being loaded in one batch file together with the firmware Sepa rate updating of the loader is therefore normally not necessary lf in any case a separate loader update should be necessary proceed as described in paragraph Loading Firmware on page 4 using the following fi les instead for version x x Archiv file Vo55LDRxx EXE Batch file VS55LDRxx BAT i

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