Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode) With the printer power off, press and hold the Feed button while you turn on the power. Firmware Download Mode - The printer starts rapidly flashing red to denote entry into the Firmware Download mode. Releasing the Feed button here will start initializing the printer for download. The printer is ready to start downloading firmware when the status light begins to slowly fl ash between red and green. 1. Install the printer. Verify communication is working properly by using the drivers Print Test Page located on the printer driver properties window. 2. Install the Zebra Firmware Downloader on your system. 3. Find the Firmware Downloader by selecting start > Programs > Zebra. 4. Select the Printer menu and run the Auto-Detect. 5. Click on your Zebra printer to select the printer for download. 6. Select the File menu and click on the Select Firmware File. Use the Browser window to select your file for download to your printer. 7. Select the Printer menu and click on the Download to Selected (printer). The Downloader may display a download status indicator to show download progress of larger files.