Updating Firmware Using SMS

Scanner firmware update can also be done by deploying an SMS Package. It requires placing the package into the SMS download folder on the computer or POS terminal. The SMS agent checks the download folder for an SMS Package, and then executes the actions specified in the package.

To update the scanner firmware using SMS, follow these steps:

Using a USB communication cable, connect the NCR 7895 scanner to a computer or POS terminal. The scanner produces three incrementing beeps.
Note
If the computer or POS terminal supports audio, it also produces a detection sound indicating that the scanner is detected.

Save the NCR 7895 SMS Package in the following directory: C:\ProgramFiles\Zebra Technologies\Barcode Scanners\SMS\Download.

Caution

Save one SMS Package at a time for the SMS agent to process. Having multiple packages in the download folder can cause deployment issues.

Run the SMS agent by doing the following:
- From the Windows taskbar of the computer or POS terminal, select Start→Zebra Scanner→Remote Mgmt ‑ SMS ‑ Launch as an Application.
The SMS agent starts updating the scanner firmware, configuration, or both.

Caution

Do not disconnect the scanner while update is ongoing.

Note

Take note of the following:

During programming, the Status LED blinks red and the scanner may restart at least once, depending on the components included in the SMS Package. When programming is complete, the scanner reboots and then returns to its normal mode.
When updating both the scanner firmware and configuration, the SMS agent first updates the firmware, and then the configuration.
If the current scanner firmware version is the same as the firmware version in the SMS Package, the SMS agent skips the firmware update.
When the SMS Package is placed in the Download folder, the SMS agent automatically processes the SMS Package by moving it from the Download folder to the Work sub-folder. The new SMS Package replaces the previous content of the Work sub‑folder.