Firmware Update; What You Need - Ricoh J012 Service Manual

3.12 FIRMWARE UPDATE

By performing firmware updates, you are allowing your printer to obtain the
newest internal control software available, providing improved operation.
This machine has three firmware modules. Update them in the following order:
Printer
Ethernet Board (Can be updated only if the network interface board is installed.)
Master Controller
You can update the copier, scanner, and fax functions. Also, by using a batch file, you can
update all three firmware modules together.

3.12.1 WHAT YOU NEED

The printer must be connected to the PC via a USB cable. These firmware modules cannot
be updated over a network.
One of the following operating systems is required:
1. Windows 98 SE
2. Windows ME
3. Windows 2000
4. Windows XP
5. Windows Server 2003
6. Windows Vista
If you are using 3, 4, 5, or 6, you must login as an administrator
or as a user with administrator privileges.
The RPCS raster printer driver for the machine must be installed on the computer.
The TWAIN driver for this machine must be installed on the computer.
Important Points
1. Computer Power Options
Before updating the firmware, in the computer power options confirm that "System
Standby/System hibernates" is be set to "Never." Checking the computer power options is
slightly different for each operating system. Refer to the system online help for more
information about this procedure.
1. During the Update Procedure
While the update procedure is in progress:
Never switch off the printer
Never disconnect the USB cable
Do not start any print job or run an application that uses the printer driver, Status Monitor,
SM
CÓPIA NÃO CONTROLADA
3-69
CÓPIA NÃO CONTROLADA
Firmware Update
J012/J013/J014