Options And Supplies; Service Notes "Firmware Update" For Pcl Or Ps Option Installation - Panasonic DP-8032 Service Manual

8 Options and Supplies

8.1.

Service Notes "Firmware Update" for PCL or PS Option Installation

To use PCL (DA-PC302) or PS (DA-MC302) option individually or in combination with other options,
changing to Type B or Type D SC firmware is required. The required firmware is on the CD included with
the options.
Note:
The 8 MB Expansion Board (DA-EM600) must be installed for the printer controllers. The only time a DA-
EM600 is needed is if you are installing the PostScript (PS) or PCL option. There will never be a need for
2 of these, even if there are other options, such as Fax, added.
Before proceeding, it is important to determine the Final Configuration of your machine in order to correctly
identify the required firmware from the table below. Carefully read and follow the Installation Instructions for
the appropriate option.
The firmware for SC, SPC and PNL must be updated in this sequence as a set. Please update the firmware
with the latest version as a set by referring to the following table.
SC
PNL
SPC
Slot 1 FROM PCB
Main Unit Firmware Code Updating Instructions
1. Updating through a LAN Port (The Quickest and Most Easiest Method)
The firmware code can be easily updated when the main unit is connected to a LAN.
The Network Firmware Update Tool can also be used by connecting to the machine using a crossover
cable, if the unit is not connected to a LAN.
1) Install the Network Firmware Update Tool to your PC
The Tool can be downloaded from your sales company's Web site, or the PCC Service Web site.
Please refer to the Operating Instructions of the Tool for details.
2) Preparing the Firmware Code
Double click the appropriate Destination Shortcut Batch File, and copy the Firmware Code File on the
CD-ROM to the Firmware Data Folder in your PC, or access the Service Web site to download the
latest Firmware Code. When performing the self-extraction wizard for preparing the Firmware Code
File, make sure and agree with the license agreement, then input the password "1Panasonic!". The
Archive will be extracted automatically into the designated folder.
Example:
From : Destination Shortcut Batch File: D:(CD-ROM Drive) \ xFirmware \ USA.bat
Firmware Code File
To : Firmware Data Folder
3) Preparing the Main Unit for the Firmware Upgrade
Make sure the unit's F7-01:Application password is the same as the tool's password.
Make sure the unit is in an idle state (e.g. not making copies, not printing, etc.).
Ver. 1.2
Firmware Version Table
Standard Firmware
(SC = Type A)
SFD-L80AxVxxxxx_xx
L80_PNLAxVxxxxx_xx
L80_SPCAAVxxxxx
Not Required
: DP-8032_8025_xx_xxxxxx.exe
: C:\ Panasonic \ Panasonic-FUP \ Data
PCL Firmware
(SC = Type B)
SFD-L80BxVxxxxx_xx
←
←
Required
257
DP-8032/8025
PostScript Firmware
(SC = Type D)
SFD-L80DxVxxxxx_xx
←
←
Required
2008