Included in this update: Common Changes 5.42.1 - updates • introduced new firmware versioning scheme which includes patch releases • allow blocking of USB ports depending on connector type (Type-A or Type-B) • fixed rendering of overlapping graphic and text objects • fixed rendering of text when kerning option increases the text width • on open print head, the display shows 'Printhead open' instead of 'Ready' • disabled feed button in display on open print head • improved support for TIFF image formats • fixed assignment of IP address when switching between DHCP and static address • new error message on a IP address conflict (IP address multiple times assigned) A8500 5.42.1 - updates • added applicator parameters and statistic values to system log export • fixed handling of applicator compressed air errors during a running print job • fixed handling of applicator errors with enabled 'Automatic FSTLBL' • fixed sporadic deadlock when using peripheral button (single step function) with an attached applicator • blinking feed button in display in applicator mode and unsynced labels Jscript 5.42.1 - updates • fixed handling of font numbers using JScript command 'F' • allow commas and semicolon in JScript command 'i' • extended [BIN:] command to support hex byte sequences without using a comma as separator • 'd' command to download binary data supports encoding the data as Base64 using ... ZPL 5.42.1 - updates • fixed rendering of TrueType fonts • fixed response of ~HS command regarding the RS232 settings • fixed handling and interaction of ^IS, ^IL and ^ID commands • ^GF command ignores invalid control characters • new status bar icon which indicates a data interface set to ZPL mode • fixed reading and deleting of files using ^ID command within the same label abc 5.42.1 - updates • added functions to create user interfaces using the printer's ui widgets • added functions to send HTTP request • fixed buffer overwrite which leads to JScript syntax errors Upgrade Instructions:
Extract the i5100_i7100_A8500_5_42_1_firmware_upgrade.zip folder
On your USB Drive or SD card, create a folder in the root named "misc"
Copy the 5421_2921_brady_rc0.cfw file into the misc folder on your USB or SD card
Insert the USB Drive or SD card into the back of the printer
On the printer screen click the gear icon -> Extras -> Firmware update
Select the file and click on green check mark
The firmware will then be upgraded. Printer will restart after upgrade is complete
IMPORTANT: Due to changes from 5.08 to 5.20 the printer will need to be re-calibrated. Future firmware updates will not need this calibration done.If you are already on 5.14 or above you should not need to do the calibration.
To Calibrate the printer:
Click on gear -> Extras -> Calibrate sensor -> Follow on screen instructions.
When it says to Insert liner, peel a few labels off your roll and insert just the liner part underneath the physical sensor(orange light) in the printer
Begin Download
