Rewriting The Firmware (Main Firmware, Demo Firmware); Checking Firmware Version; Rewriting The Firmware Using Computer - Brother FAX-2840 Service Manual

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Rewriting the firmware (main firmware, demo firmware)

1.1.1 Checking firmware version

Check if the firmware written on the main PCB is the latest version or not. If it is the latest
version, there is no need to rewrite the firmware. If it is not, make sure to rewrite the firmware
to the main PCB in accordance with
chapter.
<How to check firmware version>
Press the [*] and [#] buttons at the same time in the ready state. Then, the firmware version
information is displayed on the LCD.

1.1.2 Rewriting the firmware using computer

Note:
• Be sure to rewrite 1) demo firmware and 2) main firmware in this order.
• DO NOT unplug the power cord of the machine or your computer or disconnect the
USB cable while rewriting the program files.
<Procedures>
(1) Turn OFF the power switch of the machine. Then turn it ON again with the [5] button held
down ([Number of Copies] button for models without numeric keys). Check that
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(2) Connect the computer to the machine with the USB cable.
(3) Double-click the "FILEDG32.EXE" file to start it. Select the "Brother Maintenance USB
Printer".
(4) Drag and drop a program file that you want to rewrite (for instance, LZXXXX_$.upd) onto
the "Brother Maintenance USB Printer" icon.
Note:
• When rewriting main firmware or demo firmware is completed, the machine returns to
the ready state. To continue rewriting other program files, turn OFF the power switch
of the machine. Then turn it ON again with the [5] button held down. Check that
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(5) Upon completion of rewriting, the machine restarts and returns to the ready state
automatically.
"1.1.2 Rewriting the firmware using computer"
" appears on the LCD.
" appears on the LCD, and then start rewriting.
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