Maintenance; Checking The Controller Firmware Version; Firmware Upgrade; Outline - Konica Minolta bizhub C353 Service Manual

Field Service Ver. 3.0 Jan. 2008

Maintenance

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Checking the controller firmware version

• The version of the controller firmware can be checked on the Control panel of the
machine.
1. Call the Service Mode to the screen.
2. Touch [Firmware Version].
3. Check the firmware versions.
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Firmware upgrade

3.1

Outline

• There are two ways to update the firmware: One is by directly connecting with the main
body using the compact flash, and the other is by downloading over a network using the
Internet ISW.
3.2

Notes about firmware rewrite

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3.2.1

Types of firmware

• Two types of firmware are released for bizhub C353/C253/C203. They are a mainte-
nance release version and an enhanced version.
Maintenance release version : Addresses remaining problems
Function enhanced version
• The function enhanced version firmware is available in two types:
"Function Enhancement 1" and "Function Enhancement 2"
• Before rewriting a firmware, check the current firmware version of the machine and con-
firm the type of the current firmware using CSES.
Select an appropriate firmware and rewrite the current firmware.
3.2.2

Rewrite to/from a function enhanced version of firmware

• The processing that ensures compatibility is required when upgrading the firmware to the
function enhanced version.
HDD Version Up (LK)
NOTE
• Firmware can be rewritten only through the menu operation on the control panel
and cannot be rewritten with the CS Remote Care system.
• Take the following steps to perform processing that ensures compatibility.
2. Checking the controller firmware version
: Adds new features and includes the contents of the
maintenance release version available at the same time
: To maintain the compatibility of management informa-
tion data and documents stored in HDD after the firm-
ware upgrade. (only for Function Enhancement 2).
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