1. bfw216.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (bfw216.exe)

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          HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Printers
             Firmware Upgrade Instructions            
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
FILE LIST
INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES
MANUAL UPGRADE

INTRODUCTION
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This document contains instructions on how to upgrade the HP DesignJet ColorPro
Series Printers firmware to its latest version.

FILE LIST
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You should have the following files in the same folder or directory as 
this Readme file:

 * upgrade.bat
 * base216.FLA (firmware upgrade file)
 * reflash.dd
 * choose.com
 * delay.com
 * readme.txt

INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Disconnect the printer from the network and connect the printer to a 
   computer via the parallel port.

2. Switch On the Printer.

3a.If you are in Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, run the UPGRADE.BAT 
   batch file in MS-DOS mode. 

3b.If you are in Windows NT 4.0, double-click the UPGRADE.BAT icon.

4. The "RED" LED on the printer will blink slowly and crossmarks (+) 
   will appear on the LCD panel.

5. Upgrade is complete when:  The LCD panel is filled with crossmarks (+).
   and one of the following actions will occur:
   (This will take approximately 5 minutes)

   (a) The printer will switch itself off, or
   (b) The printer will reset itself and "Ready" appears on the LCD panel.
     
6. Verify that the firmware is properly installed by pressing [Menu] on
   printer until INFORMATION MENU appears. Press [Item] until BASE FW VER
   appears. Press [Select]. You should see the version of the upgraded firmware.

7. Reset the printer's settings to factory defaults by pressing [Menu] on
   printer until RESETS MENU appears. Press [Item] until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
   appears. Press [Select].

8. You will have to re-align the print heads again.

9. Reconnect the printer onto the network again.

10. END.

SPECIAL NOTES:
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1. In Windows 3.1x & Windows 95/98, if the above upgrade process fails 
   and/or you get a "Write fault error writing device" or
   "Parallel port timeout" error message, then Abort the upgrade process
   and execute the following mode command from the C: prompt:
   - "MODE LPT1: RETRY=p"

2. Upgrade the printer's firmware again using the belowmentioned
   MANUAL UPGRADE process.

MANUAL UPGRADE
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1. Locate the firmware file (base216.FLA). (This file is in the same folder 
   as this ReadMe document)

2. Disconnect the printer from the network and connect the printer
   to the parallel port (LPT1) of your computer.

3. Press and hold the <MENU> and <|> buttons on the Printer Control Panel
   while switching ON the printer. Notice that both the READY and ATTENTION LEDs 
   will both light up.
   - The <|> button is green in color and located above the READY LED.

4. Enter the following command in pure DOS mode :

      COPY /B base216.FLA LPT1

5. The ATTENTION LED will blink slowly and crossmarks (+) will appear on 
   the LCD panel. 

6. The upgrade process is complete when the LCD panel is filled with crossmarks (+).
   (This will take approximately 5 minutes). And one of the following 
   actions will occur:

   (a) The printer will switch itself off, or
   (b) The printer will reset itself and "Ready" appears on the LCD panel.

8. You may verify that the firmware is properly installed by pressing [Menu] on
   printer until INFORMATION MENU appears. Press [Item] until BASE FW VER
   appears. Press [Select]. You should see the upgraded firmware version.

9. Reset the printer's settings to factory defaults by pressing [Menu] on
   printer until RESETS MENU appears. Press [Item] until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
   appears. Press [Select].

10. You will have to re-align the print heads again.

11. Reconnect the printer onto the network again.

12. END.

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