TSL Scanners - Update Firmware
Updating the firmware on your TSL handheld reader can improve the performance of your scans, as well as ensuring you have important fixes that have been pushed by the manufacturer.
Requirements:
TSL Reader with battery installed and at least partially charged
PC running Windows 10 or higher
For TSL 1128:
Included Micro-USB cable to connect the reader to your PC
For TSL 2128:
Included docking cradle
Included Mini-USB cable to connect the docking cradle to your PC
For TSL 1166:
Included docking cradle
Included Mini-USB cable to connect the docking station to your PC
Step 1 - Download the Desktop Firmware Loader, and firmware for your reader
a. On the web portal, click your account name at the top-right of the page and select Resources
b. In the "TSL Firmware" section, click "Desktop Firmware Loader," then click the TSL Firmware link that corresponds with your reader: TSL 1128 firmware or TSL 1166 firmware
Step 2: Install the Desktop Firmware Loader
Open the downloaded installer, tsl-desktop-firmware-loader.msi
Follow the setup wizard accepting the User Account Control (UAC) prompts
Step 3 - Launch the Desktop Firmware Uploader, select the PFF file, connect the reader, and download the update
a. Launch the application
b. Select “…” to choose the firmware file to download
Locate and select the PFF file
c. Connect the reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. For TSL 1166, you will need to slide your reader into the docking station and connect the docking station to the computer via USB cable.
Once the reader is connected, the application automatically detects the reader and displays the COM port.
d. Click “Download” to start the update process.
e. Follow the download instructions
Verify Successful Installation
Once you have paired the app you can confirm the firmware version in two places:
a. From the list of available readers on the Bluetooth pairing screen
b. And by clicking the gear icon on the right of the icon of the reader..
PLEASE NOTE: After firmware updates, any iOS devices MUST forget the scanner, then complete the pairing process again.