IBM 4610 SureMark Printer

Microcode Files for Firmware Update

May 2009

 

Introduction:

 

The purpose of this article is to instruct you on how to use the firmware files contained in this package with the IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals tools to install the firmware files on your IBM 4610 SureMark printers.

 

 

Supported Printers:

 

The IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals tools supports the following printers:

 

The following printers are not supported by the IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals tools:

 

 

The Firmware Package

 

You will need the package related to the OPOS/JavaPOS/Diagnostics support.  The file name associated with this support is 4610fwup49720600.zip as of April 1, 2009.  The file name may change from time to time as firmware is updated.   The important point to remember is to download the file associated with OPOS/JavaPOS/Diagnostics from the RSS support web site for the IBM SureMark Printer Microcode Files for Firmware Update.

 

 

 

Instructions to Update 4610 SureMark Printers

 

The assumption is made that you already have a USB memory key on which the IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals package has been installed.    For details on installing the diagnostics package on a USB memory key, go to the Diagnostics area at the RSS Support web site.

 

    Putting Firmware Files on the Diagnostics Memory Key

 

1.      Go to the RSS Support web site at http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store/support

2.      Under the Peripherals heading on the web site, click on IBM SureMark Printer

3.      Download the file associated with the OPOS/JavaPOS/Diagnostics.

4.      Unzip the ZIP file

5.      Insert the USB memory key on which the diagnostics package has been installed on the machine on which the ZIP file has been unzipped.

6.      The ZIP file contains a batch file named Update_Diagnostics.bat. 

a.       Double-click on batch file to run it.   

b.      Follow the instructions presented on the screen.

c.       The result will be the printer firmware file placed onto the diagnostics memory key.

       The firmware file will have the level as part of the name.  For example, the file AIP46TI8_72.HEX may be on the memory key as a result of this action.  You will use this file later when applying the firmware file to the printer.

7.      Remove the USB memory key from the system.

8.      You are now ready to use the use the USB memory key to install firmware onto the 4610 printer of your choice.

 

 Using the Diagnostics Memory Key to Install Printer Firmware Files

 

1.      Insert the USB memory key with Diagnostics installed on it into the target system unit.

2.      Boot the target system unit so it boots from the Diagnostics memory key.

3.      Accept the license agreement you are presented with.

4.      Click  the Utilities button near the bottom of the screen.

5.      Click the POS Printer Updates button.

6.      Click the Microcode Update button.

7.      Click the Browse button to select a different file.  For example, AIP46TI8_72.HEX may be the most recent level, click on this name to have it be applied to the printer.

8.      Click Download to update the printer firmware.