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MCE Controlled Release Version 2.2 (ECO CA02403, 02 Nov 2003)

Description | Fixes and Features | Install Time and Order | Dependencies | Workflow Compatibility

NOTE: You must install the version of Service Shell in this controlled release before downloading firmware in this controlled release.

Description

This release includes Service Shell 2.5, Thermal Head 2 firmware version 1.03b, and MCE Main firmware version 1.12.24 and Slave version 1.04.10.

CD: 651-00017D (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order the CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.

Component Version Release Notes
Print Console 3.4.2.5 Release Notes
Service Shell 2.5 Service Shell 2.5, 2.5 SP1 Release Notes
MCE firmware 1.12.24 Main Master
1.04.10 Slave		 Release Notes
Xilinx/LCA/FPGA,MCE firmware 1.65  
MCE Post firmware 1.05 Release Notes
PDB/Genine/Lionel/MCE Recovery firmware 1.00 Release Notes
PDB/Genine/MCE Boot firmware 1.09 Release Notes
Lionel Boot firmware 1.00 Release Notes
PDB/Genine/Lionel Main firmware 1.17 Release Notes
PDB/Genine/MCE BMM firmware 1.09 Release Notes
Genine SNIF firmware 1.03 Release Notes
Thermal Head 1.7 firmware 1.83 Release Notes
TH2 firmware 1.03b Release Notes
Version config file TS NEWS MCE.ini
TS NEWS 200 MCE.ini		  

SAP part number for kit that includes CD plus Print Console 3.4 Quick Start Guide: 634-00010D.
For general information about controlled releases, see the FAQ for Controlled Releases.

Major fixes and features

See the release notes for each component for more information.

Time and Order to install and/or upgrade from previous release

Install in the order given. Total time - 2 hours (minimum).
Before you begin, review the Dependencies and the readme.txt file in the CR2.2 folder.

Task Time
Install or upgrade Service Shell - needed for checking head/mce f/w versions and for downloading the new f/w.
  • After installing the SS client, start the version checker applet.
  • If the system is pre-configured, version checking begins automatically.
  • Click Config. A dialog box prompts you for the controlled release config file.
  • Browse to the VersionConfig folder on the controlled release CD, select the version config file, and click Evaluate > Yes.
  • If a dialog box indicates that the device is not yet configured with controlled release version information, select Configure System > Next. Browse to the VersionConfig folder on the controlled release CD, select the version config file, and click Finish.
For more info on SS, see the SS website.		 5 minutes
To upgrade firmware; backup parameters; download new MCE firmware; check parameters 1 hour
Check that device and all applications are functional including load/unload of small/medium/large size media 15 minutes
Demo and provide instructions on changes to customers 15 minutes

Dependencies

Workflow compatibility

Workflow items are not part of the release, but have been tested for compatibility.

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