Upgrading The Printer Software And Firmware; Upgrading Software And Firmware On A Windows Os-Based Computer; Upgrading Software And Firmware On A Macintosh Computer - Kodak ESP 5250 Start Here Manual

Maintaining Your Printer

Upgrading the printer software and firmware

Upgrading
software and
firmware on a
WINDOWS
OS-based
computer
Upgrading
software and
firmware on a
MACINTOSH
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Using the latest software and firmware helps ensure optimal performance of your
printer.
When you upgrade to the latest version of Home Center Software, it comes with the
latest drivers, which are programmed links between the computer and printer. The
drivers allow communication between the printer, scanner, and computer.
Firmware is data or programs that are written to the memory and control
functionality of your printer.
When you open Home Center Software, the software automatically checks for
software and firmware updates (firmware updates on WINDOWS OS-based
computers only). Use this procedure when you want to upgrade manually.
NOTE: Your printer must be connected to the computer with a USB cable (not
wirelessly) to upgrade firmware.
To upgrade the software and firmware:
1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable (if not currently
connected).
3. Open Home Center Software.
4. Click the Tools icon to open the side navigation pane.
5. Under Web Links, click Software Updates to check whether software updates
are available.
6. If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Under Web Links, click Firmware Updates to check whether firmware updates
are available.
8. If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
To upgrade the software:
1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Open Home Center Software.
3. On the File menu, select Check for Updates .
4. If there are software updates, follow the on-screen instructions for upgrading
your software.
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/esp5250downloads.
2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable (if not currently
connected).
3. Select your operating system from the drop-down list.
4. Click Select in the Firmware box.
5. Read the instructions, click Download , then follow the on-screen instructions.
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