Firmware Download; Download Procedure; Dos Command Mode - Ricoh BP20 Service Manual

5. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE

5.1 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD

5.1.1 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE

There are two ways to upgrade the machine firmware:
1. Command Prompt
2. EWS (Embedded Web Server)
Connect the machine to a PC via a parallel cable for the "Command Prompt"
firmware download procedure, or through the network for the "EWS" method ,
before performing the firmware upgrade procedure.
NOTE: It is very rare to lose data and settings after the firmware program has
downloaded. However, as a precaution, print the configuration page before
beginning the download procedure. In the case of catastrophic data loss,
this page will serve as a record of the printer settings.
NOTE: Do not turn off the machine power while updating the firmware.

DOS Command Mode

Firmware for this machine can be upgraded by connecting to a PC via a parallel
cable. A command to upgrade the program must be entered.
You must save the correct firmware file to the PC.
The following operating systems can be used to upgrade firmware on this machine:
1) Windows NT
2) Windows 2000
3) Windows XP
1. Print out the configuration page as a backup reference of the data and
settings.
2. In the PC's Command prompt window, type copy /b filename lpt1:, then
press Enter.
3. The firmware upgrade procedure should begin automatically.
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