8670 PS Downloader Instructions
for Printer Software Version 2.03K8
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING THE UPGRADE !
SEE CAUTIONS BELOW !
1. MAKE A TEST PRINT
Before upgrading your printer, power cycle the printer and then make a test print
by pressing the "PRINT" button on the printer's front panel. The test print will
indicate the current versions of printer software and printer hardware. You should
upgrade the printer ONLY if the Printer Software Version is NOT 2.03K8.
CAUTION ... PRINTER vs FIRMWARE
THE FILE V2.03K8 WAS WRITTEN FOR UPGRADING A KODAK 8670 PS PRINTER
ONLY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD THIS FILE TO ANY OTHER KODAK PRINTER.
DOING SO MAY CAUSE YOUR PRINTER TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND MAY REQUIRE
A SERVICE CALL AND A NEW ENGINE BOARD TO RESOLVE.
2. Using the 8670 PS Downloader Utility on WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP platforms
NOTE ... MEDIA Files
The downloader program will search for a printer media file when it is first
used. A caution dialog will appear.
THE MEDIA FILE WHICH IDENTIFIES THE RIBBON AND PAPER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
MEDIA YOU ARE USING WILL NEED TO BE LOCATED.
Click <OK> to search for the media file. The media file will be in the same
folder as the Downloader Utility. Highlight the media file
(Kodak 8670 DLMedia.RTB) and click open.
CAUTION ... DOWNLOADS vs PRINTER INTERFACES
Printer firmware may be downloaded via the printer's Parallel, SCSI or
Network Interfaces.
A direct (Parallel or SCSI) connection to the printer is recommended as the
simplest and most reliable means of upgrading your printer.
Downloading printer firmware via a network connection is not recommended
unless the printer is in a controlled network environment, the printer has
already been configured and tested for reliable network printing and there
is no possibility that other users will be attempting to print at the same
time.
DOWNLOADING PRINTER FIRMWARE OVER YOUR PARALLEL or SCSI INTERFACE :
A) Double click on the 8670 PS Downloader Utility (8670 PS Downloader.exe)
B) Click on the "Select" printer button.
C) Click on the radial button for SCSI 1-7 , LPT1 or LPT2 to select the port that
will be used.
D) Click OK when finished.
E) Click on the Download button to select the file to be downloaded.
F) Browse to the location that you saved the Firmware file and select the file.
G) Click on OPEN to start the download process.
CAUTION ... PATIENCE
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF THE DOWNLOADER UTILITY SCREEN GOES BLANK.
THE SCREEN WILL BE REFRESHED WHEN THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETED.
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PRINTER WHILE IT IS PROCESSING. THE
SOFTWARE WILL NOT BE LOADED CORRECTLY AND YOU WILL POSSIBLY
NEED A SERVICE CALL OR NEW ENGINE BOARD TO CORRECT IT.
DO NOT DISCONNECT PARALLEL or SCSI CABLE FROM PRINTER UNTIL THE
DISPLAY COMES BACK TO READY.
- After a few minutes you will see PLEASE WAIT
- Then the display will return to READY
- This should take approximately 3-5 minutes
- After the display returns to READY, wait about 10 -15 seconds
then power cycle (turn the printer off then on).
- If the display still shows PROCESSING after 5 minutes, please wait an
additional 5 minutes to be sure the file has been completely transferred
and then power cycle. (The printer might remain in the PROCESSING state
even though the file has been successfully downloaded.)
DOWNLOADING PRINTER FIRMWARE OVER YOUR NETWORK
A) Double click on the 8670 PS Downloader Utility (8670 PS Downloader.exe)
B) Click on the "Select" printer button.
C) Click the "Network" button.
D) Input the network path or browse to the network path then press enter.
CAUTION ... NETWORK QUEUES
- If you are using a network queue, make sure the queue is empty before
sending the firmware file. Sending a print job after the firmware file
and not power cycling the printer may cause the printer to stop functioning.
YOU WILL NEED A SERVICE CALL OR NEW ENGINE BOARD TO CORRECT IT.
E) Click on the Download button to select the firmware file to be downloaded.
F) Browse to the location where you saved the Firmware file and select the file.
G) Click on OPEN to start the download process.
CAUTION ... PATIENCE
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF THE DOWNLOADER UTILITY SCREEN GOES BLANK.
THE SCREEN WILL BE REFRESHED WHEN THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETED.
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PRINTER WHILE IT IS PROCESSING. THE
SOFTWARE WILL NOT BE LOADED CORRECTLY AND YOU WILL POSSIBLY
NEED A SERVICE CALL OR NEW ENGINE BOARD TO CORRECT IT.
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE FROM PRINTER UNTIL THE
DISPLAY COMES BACK TO READY.
- After a few minutes you will see PLEASE WAIT
- Then the display will return to READY
- This should take approximately 3-5 minutes
- After the display returns to READY, wait about 10 -15 seconds
then power cycle (turn the printer off then on).
- If the display still shows PROCESSING after 5 minutes, please wait an
additional 5 minutes to be sure the file has been completely transferred
and then power cycle. (The printer might remain in the PROCESSING state
even though the file has been successfully downloaded.)
3. YOU'RE ALL SET !
Your printer should be upgraded with the new software. You should make another test
print and verify that the Printer Software Version is 2.03K8.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.