SP55 and SP60 Firmware Update Utility
This utility sends an updated firmware file to the SP55 or SP60
printer. The update file changes the printer firmware (a program
that resides in the printer). The update file might be needed to
support options or for compatibility with the printer driver.
*** This update file is not compatible with any Express, Select, ***
*** Magna, or ImageCard IV printers. This update file also is ***
*** not compatible with SP35 printers. ***
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SP55 and SP60 printer firmware build 5.50 revision D (August 23, 2004)
- Add support for SP60 printer.
- Add support for holographic fleck metallic ribbon.
- Add support for the LPD/LPR protocol.
- Add Open Card support for card rotation and field rotation.
- Add Firmware revision and K Power to LCD panel menus.
- Modified thermal compensation to improve card-to-card printing intensity.
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SP55 printer firmware build 5.35 revision C (May 14, 2004)
- Add support for Ethernet-only printer option.
- Display “Printer Test Card” on LCD panel for Power-on printer test card.
- Changed printer memory allocation.
If this firmware is loaded, you cannot revert to an
earlier firmware version. Future firmware versions can
be downgraded to this version or a later version.
- Implemented SNMP prtMarkerPowerOnCount in printer MIB.
- Enhance recovery from interference with magnetic stripe encoding.
- Update Code 39 bar code font to fix the dollar-sign ($) character.
- Fixed the “Printer Busy” state that can occur after a data error.
- Improved printing a test card from (Open Card) card layout menus.
- Improved clipping of text and logos that extend past edge of card.
- Prevent saving a field when Esc + Enter pressed while editing the field.
- Display card layout definitions after a not-allowed character on main menu.
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SP55 printer firmware build 5.33 revision B (April 26, 2004)
- Add support for Open Card format.
- Add support for built-in Ethernet printer option.
- Add support for gold metallic, silver metallic, and green ribbon.
- Add TCP/IP support as part of the built-in Ethernet feature.
- Add SNMP support as part of the built-in Ethernet feature.
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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.