Upgrading The Firmware - Kyocera TASKalfa 1800 Service Manual

2-2 Operation of the PWBs

2-2-1 Upgrading the firmware

Follow the procedure to upgrade the firmware below.
* Controller Firmware
* Engine Firmware
* DP (Document Processor) Firmware
* PF (Paper Feeder) Firmware: Max 3 steps
* Option Language Data
Preparation
Extract the file that has the download firmware and store them in a SD card.
NOTE: To improve Firmware Upgrade speed, a separate SKIP file can be added to the SD card
with the Firmware Upgrade package. The Skip file will allow ONLY the Firmware that has been
Upgraded to a New Version to load, skipping duplicate Firmware Levels.
Procedure
1. Turn ON the main power switch and
confirm if the screen shows "Ready to
print" then, turn OFF the main power
switch.
2. Insert SD card that has the firmware in
the SD card slot.
3. Turn ON the main power switch.
4. About 10 seconds later, "FW-Update"
will be displayed (this shows that down-
loading is ready to start).
5. Confirm that upgrading is completed.
6. Confirm that the version of the firmware is
correctly displayed.
7. Turn off the main power switch by push-
ing it for 3 s continuously and remove
the SD card.
Caution:
Never turn off the power switch or remove the SD flash device during upgrading.
SD card slot
SD card
2-2-1
2NC/2NF/2NG/2NN/3P7/3P8/3P9
SD card slot cover
Figure 2-2-1
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