Firmware Update - Datamax-ONeil RL3 User Manual

When program updates and/or new features are added, they can be downloaded to the printer as
follows:
1) Identify the new version for your model of printer from the Datamax-O'Neil website at
www.datamax-oneil.com
RL4/RL4e firmware files are not interchangeable.
2) Launch the NETira
3.4 for more information on NETira
Configuration Utility program is required. Go to
computer's hard drive if you have not done so already.
It is recommended that the configuration be saved before downloading Firmware and restored when

finished. Be sure to check the box labeled "Include Sensor Calibration Data on Open" when restoring
the configuration. See Section 3.8 for instructions.
3) Go to the Tools>Upgrade>Firmware.
Select the binary file (BIN file).
4) Click the "Send" button to start the

firmware update.

Loading Boot 1 and Boot 2 and Firmware
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Loading Boot Firmware requires a serial connection to the printer.
1) Connect the printer to your PC using a serial cable.
2) Launch the NETira
3.4 for more information on NETira
It is recommended that the configuration be saved before downloading Firmware and restored when

finished. Be sure to check the box labeled "Include Sensor Calibration Data on Open" when restoring
the configuration. See Section 3.8 for instructions.
3)
Go to the Tools>Upgrade>Firmware. Select the binary files (BIN files) for each of the Boot files.
4) Check the "Select and Download Boot 1 file:", "Select and Download Boot 2 file:" and "Erase System
and/or User Area" boxes and click "Send" to initiate the download.
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Always check the "Erase System and/or User Area" box unless otherwise instructed.
5)
Once the Boot Loader files have been loaded, the firmware version can be updated using the
procedure outlined in Section 3.10.
www.datamax-oneil.com
and download it onto your computer's hard drive. NOTE: RL3/RL3e and
™ CT Printer Configuration Utility and query (connect) to the printer (see Section
CT). NOTE: To update your firmware, the NETira™ Printer
™
CT Printer Configuration Utility and query (connect) to the printer (see Section
™
™ CT).
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and download it onto your