Firmware Upgrade; Outline - Konica Minolta bizhub C250 Service Manual

Field Service Ver. 3.0 Aug. 2006
5.

Firmware upgrade

5.1

Outline

• There are two ways to update the Firmware: One is by directly connecting with the
Copier using the Compact Flash, and the other is by downloading over a network using
the Internet ISW.
NOTE
• When updating the Firmware card before Ver. 81 to the Ver. 81 or later, perform the
following procedure without fail. (bizhub C250 only)
1. When the Serial Number Input screen is displayed after the Firmware was updated with
Main power being ON, enter the Serial Number with the following step.
[Service mode] → [System 1] → [Serial Number]
See P.335
2. Perform the following setting.
[Service Mode] → [State Confirmation] → [Memory/HDD Adj.] → [HDD Version Up]
See P.362
3. Turn OFF the Main Power Switch and turn it ON again more than 10 seconds after.
4. Perform the following setting.
[Service Mode] → [Enhanced Security] → [NVRAM Data Backup].
See P.377
5. Turn OFF the Main Power Switch and turn it ON again more than 10 seconds after.
NOTE
• In the case the optional FAX kit (FK-502) is installed, following phenomena occurs
when MFP controller firmware is updated with following conditions. (bizhub C250
only)
(Occurrence condition)
• When updating the Firmware card from the version before Ver.43 to the Ver.43 or later
(Phenomena)
• Long size paper fax cannot be received (reception error for over 600 mm.)
• 600 dpi fax cannot be received (the resolution is decreased to 400 dpi.)
(Workaround)
After updating the firmware, initialize Fax Function Parameter by following procedures.
NOTE
• Before initializing the parameter, output the list of the items which need to be
reset.
• Initialize the [Fax Function Parameter] by the following setting.
[Service Mode] → [Fax Setting] → [Initialization]
For detail of initializing procedure, see FK-502 Service Manual.
However, in following case Fax Function Parameter dose not need to be initialized.
• When firmware Ver.43 or later is installed before shipment.
• When initialization of Fax Function Parameter has been completed after updating the
firmware to Ver.43 or later.
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