Abstract: A system and method are defined for modifying functionality of a printer that is provided with firmware for controlling printing operations. First programming code is developed that, when executed on a computer readable medium, interfaces with the printer's firmware and modifies the functionality of the printer. The first programming code is written in a first programming language, such as the LUA programming language, and the firmware is written in a second programming language other than the first programming language. Thereafter, the first programming code is executed on the computer readable, and the functionality of the printer is modified as a function of the executed first programming code interfacing with the firmware. The firmware is not modified by the interfacing.

Abstract: A system and method are defined for modifying functionality of a printer that is provided with firmware for controlling printing operations. First programming code is developed that, when executed on a computer readable medium, interfaces with the printer's firmware and modifies the functionality of the printer. The first programming code is written in a first programming language, such as the LUA programming language, and the firmware is written in a second programming language other than the first programming language. Thereafter, the first programming code is executed on the computer readable, and the functionality of the printer is modified as a function of the executed first programming code interfacing with the firmware. The firmware is not modified by the interfacing.

Abstract: A method, system, and article facilitate the configuration, supervision, and interaction with a non-storage special-purpose device, such as a barcode printer, using standard file operations on a logical file system. Once the logical file system has been created, logical files and logical directories can be manipulated using standard file manipulation techniques with corresponding functionality, such as updating firmware or installing fonts, carried out on or by the special-purpose device. Any errors that occur when trying to perform the associated functionality result in standard operating system error messages. In addition, in one embodiment, a remote computer may access the logical file system to perform remote configuration and supervision.