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       SII Firmware Updater for Windows

                                              Seiko Instruments Inc.
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  BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE
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Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (LICENSE_EN.txt).

When all or part of this software is installed to computer, or this software is used,
you are deemed to accept SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

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  INTRODUCTION
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This is a software provided by Seiko Instruments Inc. as below:
    > SII Firmware Updater for Windows Ver.1.4.0 ( Jul,2022 )

About target device and firmware version information, see FIRMWARE INCLUDED IN THIS
SOFTWARE in VERSION_EN.txt.

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  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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 [[ Supported operating system ]]
SII Firmware Updater for Windows
   > Microsoft Windows 11 (64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows 10 (32bit / 64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (32bit / 64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32bit / 64 bit)
   > Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (32bit / 64bit)
   > Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 7 (32bit / 64bit)

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  NOTE
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   > If the memory switches of the following products are set to 'Disable', 
     temporarily turn it 'Enable' while using this software.
       ERP-E10      MS1-7 'Auto Activation by AC'
       ERP-D10      MS1-7 'Auto Activation by AC'
       ERP-F10/G10  MS1-7 'Auto Activation by AC'
       ESLP720RT    MS1-7 'Auto Activation by AC'
   > When using Bluetooth communication, pair the printer and computer in advance.
   > When using Ethernet communication, connect the printer to the same network
     address as the computer.
   > For Serial communication, firmware updating with Virtual COM Port Driver is
     not supported. USB-Serial Converter device is not supported.
   > When using serial communication, firmware rewrite using virtual serial port
     driver is not supported. Also, firmware rewrite using a USB-serial conversion
     device is not supported.
   > When setting a low baudrate by serial communication, firmware rewrite takes
     time. For example, firmware rewrite at 9600bps takes about 10 minutes.
   > Do not connect or disconnect any printer while rewriting the firmware.

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  VERSION HISTORY
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SII Firmware Updater for Windows
   > Ver.1.4.0
	Added compatible models

   > Ver.1.3.0
	Added compatible models

   > Ver.1.2.0
	Added compatible models

   > Ver.1.1.1
	Fixed bugs related to Ethernet communication
	Other, minor bug fixes

   > Ver.1.1.0
	Improve internal data reliability

   > Ver.1.0.0
	Release

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Seiko Instruments Inc.
Web: https://www.sii.co.jp/sps/eg/
 
Copyright (C) 2019-2022 by Seiko Instruments Inc. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of SII.
SII reserves the right to make changes without notice the specifications and materials contained herein.
SII is not liable for any damages, losses, caused by or relating to the use of this product, nor for any expenses incurred for defraying such.
SII is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
Other application software mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
