Writing Firmware - Brother ADS-2000 Service Manual

1.1.2 Writing firmware

(1) Press and hold the [Stop] and [Scan to PC] buttons simultaneously, and plug the AC
cord into the outlet. Check that the Power LED and the Error LED are lit, and release
these two buttons.
(2) Press the [Scan to PC] button, and then the [Stop] button. The Power LED and the Scan
to PC LED light, and the machine enters firmware writing mode.
(3) Connect the computer to the machine with the USB cable.
(4) Turn ON the power switch of the computer.
(5) Open the temporary folder and double-click "Filedg32.exe" to start it, and select the
"Brother Maintenance USB Printer".
(6) Drag and drop the firmware (LZXXXX_$.upd) in the same folder onto the "Brother
Maintenance USB Printer" icon. The firmware file is loaded to the machine, and writing
to the flash ROM starts.
(7) The LED flashes randomly during writing. When writing is completed, the machine
restarts and returns to the ready state automatically. Do not disconnect the USB cable or
turn OFF the power switch of the computer until writing is completed.
(8) Turn OFF the power switch of the machine, and disconnect the USB cable.
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