Sunday, September 01, 2013

SHARP ER A410 - ER A420 - HOW TO UPGRADE READ ONLY MEMORY [ROM]

ROM A410A 420U
MODEL NAME  :  ER-A410, ER-A420
ROM SIZE    :  512KBytes(4Mbits)
FILE NAME   :  A420U_2B.ROM
ROM VERSION :  28F40RCC2B
CHECK SUM   :  A610
ERA 420 ROM LOADING
Sharp has released a new POSUTILITYTOOLS.exe program.
POSUTILITYTOOLS3.exe is to be used to download the ROM image to the ERA410/20 machine follow the procedure below.
The exe file as well as ROM images can be found on the Sharp Technical Web Site.
Procedure to load image via POSutilitytool3 program:
Put ER-A410/20 into IPL Mode, using the following procedure:
  • Turn off the power switch of ER-A420 and turn modeswitch to SRV position.
  • Holding down Receipt paper feed key, Journal paper feed key and Void key, turn on power switch of ER-420.  "IPL" is shown on operator display.  Then you can load the ROM object to ER-A420 by POS utility tool3 via RS232.
TO UPGRADE THE ERA420 ROM IMAGE
Before working on the installation, unplug the AC code from the AC outlet.
  • Open the top cabinet.
  • Set the IPL switch (S1) to ROM COPY position.
  • Install the IPL ROM to the IC socket of the MAIN PWB.
  • Turn the mode key switch to SRV’ position, and insert AC plug in AC outlet.
  • Turn the mode key switch to SRV position. The IPL procedure is started.
When the procedure is completed, the message of “Completed.” Is shown.
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  • Unplug the AC code from the AC outlet.
  • Remove the IPL ROM to the IC socket of the MAIN PWB.
  • Set the IPL switch (S1) to GND position.
  • Replace the top cabinet.
  • Perform the master reset.
Turn the mode key switch to the SRV’ position, insert AC plug in AC outlet.  While holding down Journal feed key, turn to SRV position from SRV’ position.