FutureLogic Inc. Download Utility Read Me 12/04/2008 by FutureLogic, Inc.

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    FLI Download Utility: Download firmware and SLF Files to the PSA-66-ST Printer.
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Note: Most USB to Serial adapters will not work with this application. Please use one of the following:

	Quatech Multi-Port Adapter ESC-100D 8 RS232 Ports or
	Quatech Multi-Port Adapter QSP-100   4  RS232 Ports(PCMCIA)
	Quatech Multi-Port Adapter QSU2-100 (USB to 4-RS232)
	Quatech USB to Serial Adapter SSU2-100

1)  Install distribution files as a normal Windows Application.

Caution: This application should not require you to re boot!!!
If after the installation you are prompted to reboot your computer,
DO NOT RE BOOT! Un Install the application and contact me!

Also, may be some issues with CodeWright running with this App... I am looking
into to this...

2).  Copy the *.vex and *.slf files into the installation directory.

3).  An Icon is added to your desktop to launch the App.

4).  After launching, use the Preferences Button on the top tool bar to setup
your preferences for the download utility. 

5).  Notes on the Preferences Page:

I like to use Hints to describe the operation of the controls. As you mouse
around notice the Hint that will describe what each control does or is set to.

If you do not see your comm port shown in the list box on the preferences
page, make sure that the port has not been acquired by another program, i.e. 
printer driver, etc. If a printer is assigned to the port, re assign the printer
to print to file or some other resource.

Make sure that you click the apply button after selecting the comm port.

Select RS232 or Netplex for downloading.
Use the Select Firmware button to load the file name for the firmware.
Use the Check Box to select an SLF File for downloading. If desired, Use the 
Check Box to Reload if same version is already in printer.


After setting your preferences, use the save to file option.

When you try to leave this page: if you have not made a necessary selection, the 
message box will let you know. The recommendation is that you click OK and make
the selection and save. You can ignore this recommendation, click cancel and 
proceed, but this is not recommended.

6).  Back to the download page, in the upper right corner there is a drop down
that allow you to set up download options: firmware only, firmware and slf, 
or slf only... Go back to Preferences to save these settings. You will notice that
the file associated with each option is displayed to the right of the drop down box.

8).  Refer to the manual for dip switch settings, 38,400 is recommended for RS232.
Plug in the printer to your comm port and power up the printer. After a short delay, 
you should see the printer image change to indicate that the printer is detected. 
If this does not occur, you likely have a connectivity problem with the printer. 
The App hunts for RS232 and Netplex printers, and will indicate which type is detected. 
The download type can be either Netplex or RS232, you will need to choose correctly and 
match the printer type.

Prepare the printer by self feeding a ticket into the printer and pocket the printer 
by closing the drawer.


9).  The left most tab, "Auto Download", will show you basically the same information as 
shown on the Comm* tab, this tab is for viewing multiple comm port operations.

10). You can start the download either by clicking the Start Button on the top tool bar,
or by going to the individual comm tab and clicking the Start Button. Note: the button on 
the individual tabs control only that comm port. The button on the top tool bar controls
all comm port that are selected. The Stop Button, stops the download process after completion.
The Abort Button stop the download without qualification. Using one comm port, the individual
comm tab will show you a progress bar.

11). Once started, the graphics will keep you informed on the progress. Once complete, you can 
plug in another printer and repeat the process or abort the download. Once started, the download
process is intended to work like plug and play, i.e. plug in a printer and the download 
proceeds until complete. So every time a printer is detected, the download will start over 
unless it is aborted.

12). This version is to be used for single RS232 comm ports only. I will be releasing 
another version soon that will be certified for up to nine RS232 ports.


Download Times for RS232(38.4) and Netplex(19.2)....
1). Firmware Only: ~ 92 Secs for a 190K+ file.
2). Firmware & SLF ~ 105 Secs.. for 190k+ *.VEX and 3K *.SLF
3). SLF Only       ~ 10  Secs...for 3K *.SLF

This app has been tested on WinXP and Win2K. Not tested on WinME or with any serial to USB hook ups.

13). The *.SFL File: This contains the print regions and templates that needed to be downloaded into the printer. You can modify this file to create your own custom ticket package for downloading.

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1) Paper is not in the printer

   - Place a sheet of paper into the printer's head.
     

2) Printer Platen is closed

   - The platen need to be closed before downloading.


3) Paper in Chute

   - Clear any paper in the Chute.

   Note: In some cases the chute sensor in the printer is not working 
	probably and always reports paper in Chute. Please send this 
	printer back to the OEM for RMA.
     

4) CRC & Dips Setting

   - GEN1 R232 38400 baud rate setting: Make sure only switch 8 is on. Other dips setting
	will change the CRC of the downloaded firmware.
   
   - GEN1 Netplex: Make sure only switch 8 is on. Other dips setting will change
	the CRC of the downloaded firmware.

   - GEN2 RS323 38400 baud rate setting: Make sure only switch 2 is on. Other dips setting
	will change the CRC of the downloaded firmware.

   - GEN2 Neplex: Make sure only switch 2 is on. Other dips setting
	will change the CRC of the downloaded firmware.


5) Continuous SLF Download

   - The application may make continous tries to download SLF file. This could happen as
	the result of the printer's platten is open or there is no paper loaded.


6) Printer is not detected by the application

   - Make sure the printer is power on.
   - The cable, connect to the PC and printer, is correctly made. Refer to the printer's manual for more details.


7) Download stop in the middle.

   - Make sure you are using WinXP or Win2K. The downloader application will not work well
	with Win98 or ME.
   - Make sure you are not using a USB to Serial adaptor. Usually USB to Serial adaptor has
	problem with downloading a large file.


Notes: Any other problems please contact the OEM or FutureLogic (below).	   

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RULES: refer to our manual for modifying / creating templates and regions. You will notice that the file starts out with '* then text description of the package followed by a terminating '*'. The download utility uses this to display the ticket package for selection. Modify the text as you wish, but do NOT EXCEED 55 bytes including the beginning and ending '*' . 

Note: The communication for download must be set to XOn/Xoff Handshake.

If you have any question, get in touch.

FutureLogic, Inc.
818-244-4700
818-244-4764 Fax
TechSupportCustomerService@FutureLogic-inc.com