Downloading New Controller Software; Overview - Ricoh G031 Service Manual

DOWNLOADING NEW CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

4.5 DOWNLOADING NEW CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

4.5.1 OVERVIEW

This section explains how to upgrade the controller firmware using an IC card, also
known as a flash card. (Other methods are available for this model, and these are
explained in the appendix.)
The engine board and NIB firmware cannot be upgraded in this way.
• The NIB has special procedures (see the manual for the NIB)
• The engine firmware is upgraded by changing the ROM.
The firmware has to be stored on the IC card in advance, either using SwapBox or
the service tool menu. This is also covered in the appendix. (The service tool menu
allows firmware to be copied from a PC, through a parallel cable, to an IC card
plugged into the printer.)
To connect the IC card to the printer, an IC card adapter is required. This adapter
plugs into one of the option bus connectors on the printer control board. The IC
card adapter is provided as a service tool.
If power is interrupted during downloading, the printer can boot again with the
previous firmware except if it happens while downloading the boot area. In this
case, the printer must be booted with an IC card.
NOTE: For additional details see Appendix, "Downloading Controller Firmware
for G031/G032
SM 4-19 G031/G032