| 摘要 |
<p>A configurable printer is provided which includes a first memory for storingmultiple firmware application programs. Each of the firmware application programsenables respectively different printer functionalities A. switch mechanismsuch as a DIP switch, is provided that has multiple settings for selecting a respectivefirmware application program from the multiple firmware application programsin the first memory. The printer also includes a second memory for storing a bootprogram. A processor is provided for executing the boot program upon startupof the printer. During execution, the boot program reads a current setting ofthe switch mechanism and executes a selected firmware application program correspondingto the current setting, thereby providing the desired printed functionality.</p> |
