Method for updating a printer firmware
US6467087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for updating a printer firmware is disclosed. The method achieves updating a printer firmware by use of downloading a printer firmware from the network or some media. More specifically, a Printer Job Language (PJL) Download Command of printer firmware is downloaded through an input port of the printer, such as serial port, parallel port or a network interface. The Printer Firmware Blocks of the printer firmware are then written into a nonvolatile memory of the printer, such as a Flash ROM to achieve in printer firmware updating.
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