Trendsetter AL release notes (739-00113A-EN)
MPE Controlled release version 2.0 (ECO CA04912, 14 Jul 2004)

Components | Fixes and features | Installation and time | Known problems | Limitations | Dependencies | Workflow compatibility

NOTE: You must install the version of Service Shell in this controlled release before downloading firmware in this controlled release. See Installation instructions for details.

Components

SAP part number for Bill of Materials (including controlled release CD and Print Console Operator Manual): 20-0193B

Limitations

• DEC Alpha not supported for Print Console & Service Shell
• Older Dell and DEC servers may not have adequate performance
• Tested with Dell Optiplex GX260, Dell 2600 Prinergy Primary
• Brisque 4.0 is not compatible with Print Console 2.3

Dependencies

• Tested with: Windows^® 2000 SP4 and updates
• HVD SCSI card required

Workflow compatibility

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

• Brisque: GDAPI connection tested with 4.1 and 5.0
  Compatible with 4.1 or higher
• Prinergy: GDAPI connection tested with 2.2 and 2.3
  Compatible with 2.x
• Prinergy Evo 1.0: GDAPI connection tested
• Allegro: Tested with version 2.0 (Windows 2000)
  Compatible with 1.7/2.0/2.1
• CRI: Not supported

Known problems

None at time of release

Major fixes and features

MPE F/W 1.54

• Config password changed - Contact Response Centre for details
• Config command now shows all available models
• Very small plates support - See release notes for details
• EL model GC support
• DCAPI support added
• Overwriting disable option for Test Plots
• Laser power calibration disable option for Test Plots
• Whisker jet delay
• Universal Debris Removal Cabinet support
• Plot On command updated
• Plot Headtest command modified
• Config command modified
• Mask save command added
• Drum tick command added
• List media stats command added
• Reset partial command removed
• Fload bank 0 command removed from main firmware(It still exists in boot f/w)
• All actuator commands have optional wait parameter
• Plot length of 0 no longer valid
• Masking blower filter fault no longer required
• Warning issued if mode sssa or mode mssa are not zero
• Picker 3 wrist cylinders automatically exercised if a timeout occurs
• Support for Workstation processor interface added
• Variable mainscan resolution now supported
• Thermal Head 1.95 supported
• Firmware checks for carriage stalling if edge detect fails

Thermal Head 1.95

• Bug fix for swidth and soffset locations
• New focus learn sequence available
• Change offset measurement
• Parameter added to track head configuration for remote support

Installation instructions and time per task

Install in the order given. Total time - 4.0 hours (minimum).
Review the Dependencies before beginning. Also for more information, see the release notes for each component.