Updating The Firmware - Panasonic UF-890 Service Handbook

2.4

Updating the Firmware

Like some other machines with removable EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), this machine is
equipped with a F-ROM (Flash ROM) and an IEEE1284 Parallel Port as a standard. The F-ROM offers the
flexibility of quick and easy firmware updates. The firmware of the machine can be updated with the
removable F-ROM Card. (Refer to Section 5.1.9)
The following is the basic procedure to update the firmware of the machine. The details are described in the
Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
2.4.1 Creating a Master Firmware Card
A. Utilizing the Firmware Update Tool
1. Install the Firmware Update Tool.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB or higher) into the machine.
3. Follow the instructions included in the Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
B. Copy the Firmware from an Existing Machine
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB or higher) into the machine.
3. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
4. Perform the Service Mode 9-2 (Firmware Backup).
5. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.
6. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" to return to standby.
7. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
8. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine.
9. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
10. Use this Master Firmware Card to update the firmware on other machines.
2.4.2 Updating the Firmware using the Master Firmware Card
1. Before starting, print the Fax and Function Parameter Lists.
2. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
3. Install the appropriate Master Firmware Card into the machine.
4. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
5. Perform the Service Mode 9-1 (Firmware Update).
6. The firmware is copied into the machine.
7. After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself and returns to standby.
8. Perform the Service Mode 6 (Parameter Initialization).
9. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
10. Remove the Master Firmware Card from the machine.
11. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
12. Reprogram the Fax and/or Function Parameters according to the lists printed in Step 1
above if the settings are other than factory default.
2.4.3 Erasing the Master Firmware Card
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Install the Master Firmware Card into the machine.
3. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
4. Perform the Service Mode 9-5 (PC → Flash Card).
5. The firmware is erased from the card and the following message is shown on the display:
6. Press "STOP" twice to return to standby.
7. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
8. Remove the blank Flash Memory Card from the machine.
9. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
READY TO PROGRAM
PRESS SET TO START
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