Firmware Update; Update Procedure - Sharp MX-2314N Service Manual

MX-3114N

[8] FIRMWARE UPDATE

1. Outline
A. Cases where update is required
ROM update is required in the following cases:
1) When there is a necessity to upgrade the performance.
2) When installing a new spare part ROM for repair to the
machine.
3) When installing a new spare parts PWB unit (with ROM) for
repair to the machine.
4) When there is a trouble in the ROM program and it must be
repaired.
B. Notes for update
(1) Relationship between each ROM and update
Before execution of ROM update, check combinations with ROM's
installed in the other PWB's including options. Some combinations
of each ROM's versions may cause malfunctions of the machine.

2. Update procedure

A. Update method using SIM 49-1
For the update, connect the media or USB memory to the USB port that exists in the main body, and select the firmware data in the media or
USB memory by simulation screen in the main unit.
Media
Firmware.sfu
Firmware.sfu
Firmware.sfu
*1:
• Store the firmware data (xxx .sfu) to the media or USB memory beforehand.
• The media used for the update must have an enouch capacity for storing the firmware data.
• The USB memory equipped with the security (secure) function cannot be used.
Adapter
+
USB memory
Firmware.sfu
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C. Update procedures and kinds of firmware
There are following methods of update of the firmware.
1) Update method using SIM 49-1
2) Update method using FTP
3) Update method using the Web page
4) Update method using the CN update function (There are three
methods.)
Normally, one of 1) - 3) is used to update the firmware.
When any one of 1) - 3) is interrupted by an error such as
power-off during updating, etc., and when retries of these
methods are failed, the method 4) is employed.
Firmware types
The firmware type can be displayed by SIM22-5.
Use SIM22-5 to check the firmware type.
The machine detects the media
and executes the program automatically.
USB Host