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                      NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE
                      ====================

        Product involved:       AXIS 330 Cobra (0052-2)

        Release date:           December 12, 1997

        Release type:           TEST

        Software version:       1.01.3

        Software media:         Flash PROM image file, 135184 bytes

        Emulator Versions:
        Twinax 4214:            1.01.3 (9968)
        Twinax 3812/5219        1.01.3 (3CE8)

        Last preceding release: 1.01

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        Release Description:
        This description contains changes since 1.01


        CHANGES MADE IN THE TWINAX 4214 SOFTWARE SINCE 1.01:
        ====================================================

        Additions:
        ----------

        - One new printer driver added:
          58 - Kyocera FS PCL5/PCL5e

        - The power up sequence (#090) modified in printer bank 58.

        CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
        -----------------------

        - Centronics signal SelectIn (pin 36) is inverted.

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        CHANGES MADE IN THE TWINAX 3812/5219 SOFTWARE SINCE 1.01:
        =========================================================

        Additions:
        ----------

        - Two new printer drivers added:
          75 - Kyocera FS PCL5
          76 - Kyocera FS PCL5e

        Corrections:
        ------------

        - When Job Time-out (#45) has expired Start of Job Sequence (#46),
          Power-Up Sequence (#90) and current emulator settings will be sent
          to the printer before next job.

        - The power up sequence (#090) modified in printer banks 75 and 76.

        CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
        -----------------------

        - Centronics signal SelectIn (pin 36) is inverted.


        Best regards,

        AXIS COMMUNICATIONS

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        FLASH LOADING OF AXIS 330 Cobra
        ===============================

        Equipment needed
        ----------------

        * Compatible PC 286 - 486
                640 Kbyte memory, DOS ver. 3.3 or newer
        * Flash loading cable (14510)
                1 Power supply
        * AXIS 330 Cobra including power supply
        * File with firmware to be loaded


        How to load software
        --------------------

        No specific software is needed for the flash load. Software is
        distributed as one single file with built in loading capabilities.


        Step by step description
        ------------------------

        * Attach the flash loading cable to the PC.

        * Attach the power supply to the flash loading cable at the PC.

        * Plug in the AXIS 330 Cobra to the flash loading cable.

        * Attach the power supply to the AXIS 330 Cobra.

        * Start the loading sequence with the DOS command:
          copy /b "firmware file" LPTx
          Note! Do not forget the /b (for binary) switch in the copy command.


        How to monitor the loading procedure
        ------------------------------------

        * When start loading, the system led will start flashing with a rate
          of 2 Hz (loading time approx. 20 - 30 sec).

        * After the down load the flash rate will be 0,25 Hz.


        After software down load
        ------------------------

        * Disconnect the power supply and the flash loading cable from the
          AXIS 330 Cobra.

          NOTE !!!
          The AXIS 330 Cobra will reset the entire configuration to default
          values at first power-on with this new software installed.