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Overview
This Technical Bulletin describes how to upgrade the printer firmware using FL-
DFU version 2.x. The printer may be upgraded whilst in the machine, or on a test
bench outside of the machine (connected with an External Power Supply and
RS232 Evaluation Cable).
The following describes how to install the FL-DFU program and drivers for first-
time use. This section may be skipped for any PC or laptop already set up with
FL-DFU version 2.x This summary assumes the user is familiar with Windows
program and driver removal and installation. For a detailed step-by-step guide
please refer to MNL-00071.
This section describes how to associate the printer drivers. Skip this section for
any PC or laptop already set up. The following guide is a summary; for a detailed
step-by-step guide please refer to MNL-00071.
The printer is upgraded over USB. Windows Device Manager shows the printer
when connected for the first time as other unrecognized device(s), for example:
3. Upon successful driver installation the device will now be listed under
Universal Serial Bus Controllers, for example:
4. (Optional, GEN3 only) The virtual COM port drivers may also be installed in
the same way. A CDC driver package is needed and may be requested from
FutureLogic. Right-click FL GEN3 USB PRINTER and use the CDC driver
package to manually install the virtual COM port.
USB FIRMWARE UPGRADE
FL-DFU V2.X
FL-TB-Tools-006
Upgrade procedure
This section describes how to upgrade the printer firmware using the FL-DFU
program, assuming program and driver installation is already set up as described in
the previous sections.
GEN3 only: Unlike the GEN2 Universal printer, the GEN3 printer does not
have a USB firmware upgrade socket. The USB connector on the printer cable
may be connected directly to the USB port.
USB FIRMWARE UPGRADE
FL-DFU V2.X
FL-TB-Tools-006
The printer appears in the Device List Window. The device listing varies
according to firmware type, but as long as the Device List contains an entry, there
is communication with the printer.
If no device is listed check the printer power and refer to the previous Driver
Installation section.
Note that the upgrade cycle may repeat depending on the firmware and if
Erase User Settings is selected. The green status icon on the top right of the
screen will continue to flash until the process is fully completed.
Troubleshooting
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