Updating The Firmware Using The Master Firmware Card; Creating A Master Firmware Card; Utilizing The Firmware Update Kit - Panasonic DP-8020E Service Manual

3.7.4. Updating the Firmware using the Master Firmware Card (Alternate method)
1. Before starting, print the F5/F6 Parameters List (Copy Service Mode F9-03-00).
2. Turn the Power Switch on the Right side of the machine to the OFF position. (During a Lightning
Storm, to prevent electrocution disconnect the Telephone Line Cable first before unplugging the AC
Power Cord, if the Fax Option is installed.)
3. Install the appropriate Master Firmware Card into the machine.
4. Turn the Power Switch on the Right Side of the machine to the ON position.
5. Press "FUNCTION", "ORIGINAL SIZE" keys, and then Key "3" on the keypad sequentially.
6. Perform the Copy Service Mode F9-07-00 (Update From Master Card).
7. The firmware is copied into the machine.
8. After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself, and returns to standby.
9. Turn the Power Switch on the Right side of the machine to the OFF position.
10. Remove the Master Firmware Card from the machine.
11. Turn the Power Switch on the Right Side of the machine to the ON position.
12. Reprogram the F5 & F6 Parameters according to the lists printed in Step 1 above if the settings are
other than factory default.
Note:
After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself, and returns to standby mode.
Repeat the above steps if there are additional firmware code files to be updated.
Confirm that the update was successfully completed by checking the Firmware Version with F9
Parameters F9-02-xx.
Caution:
If the unit does not boot up properly in step 8, refer to Service Manual 3.7.8. (Firmware Emergency
Recovery)

3.7.4.1. Creating a Master Firmware Card

A. Utilizing the Firmware Update Kit
1) Install the Local Firmware Update Tool to your PC
The option CD-ROM includes the Local Firmware Update Tool, and the Main Unit Firmware Code.
Please refer to the following Operating Instructions to install the Local Firmware Update Tool.
Operating Instructions:
\xFirmware\Tools\Firmup\FIRMUP OI.pdf (Refer to the
Setup:
\xFirmware\Tools\Firmup\Setup\Setup.exe
2) Preparing the Firmware Code
Double click the appropriate Destination Shortcut Batch File, and copy the Firmware Code File on the
CD-ROM to the Firmware Data Folder in your PC. Note that the files in the Archive will be extracted
automatically into the designated folder when the Archived file (.exe) is Double-clicked.
Example:
From:
Destination Shortcut Batch File: D:(CD-ROM Drive) \ xFirmware \ USA.bat
Firmware Code File:
To:
Firmware Data Folder:
3) Preparing the Main Unit for the Programming Master Firmware Card
Important: DO NOT connect the USB Cable yet.
1. Turn the Power Switch on the Right side of the machine to the OFF position. (During a Lightning
Storm, to prevent electrocution disconnect the Telephone Line Cable first before unplugging the AC
Power Cord, if the Fax Option is installed.)
2. Insert/Remove the Flash Memory Card (4 MB, or 8 MB) into/from the machine.
Ver. 1.0
DP-8016_8020_PU_xxxxxx.exe
C:\ Panasonic \ Panasonic-FUP \ Data
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Local Firmware Update Tool OI
DP-8020E/8020P/8016P
on the CD)
SEP 2006