Updating The Firmware - Panasonic UF-6300 Service Manual

3.4.

Updating the Firmware

Unlike other machines with removable EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), this machine is equipped
with an USB Port as standard. The firmware of the machine can be updated with a PC via the USB Port of
the unit. (Refer to Section 5.1.9.)
The following is the basic procedure to update the firmware of the machine. The details are described in the
Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
3.4.1 Updating the Firmware using a PC via the USB Port
Note:
For the USB Port Models, do not connect the USB Cable in the beginning. The Plug & Play of the
Printer mode is activated when the USB cable is connected without the unit set in the USB Firmware
Update Mode. If this happens, please click the [Cancel] button for the Plug and Play Driver
installation.
1. Before starting, print the Fax and Function Parameter Lists.
2. Install the Firmware Update Tool to the PC.
(Refer to the Local Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions)
3. Perform the Service Mode 9-1 (Firmware Update).
Now the machine is ready to accept programming firmware code from the PC.
4. Connect the machine to the PC with the USB Cable.
5. Start the Firmware Update Tool using the Wizard.
6. The firmware is copied into the machine.
7. After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself and returns to standby.
3.4.2. Updating through a LAN Port
The firmware code can be easily updated when the main unit is connected to a LAN.
The Network Firmware Update Tool can also be used by connecting to the machine using a crossover
cable, if the unit is not connected to a LAN.
1) Install the Network Firmware Update Tool to your PC
The Tool can be downloaded from your sales company's Web Site. Please refer to the Tool's
Operating Instructions file for additional details.
2) Preparing the Firmware Code
Access the Service Web site to download the latest Firmware Code. When performing the
self-extraction wizard for preparing the Firmware Code File, the Archive will be extracted automatically
into the designated folder.
Example:
From:
Firmware Code File:
To:
Firmware Data Folder:
3) Preparing the Main Unit for the Firmware Upgrade
Make sure the unit's Password is the same as the tool's password.
Make sure the unit is in an idle state (e.g. not making copies, not printing, etc.).
4) Upgrading the Main Unit's Firmware Code
Start the Network Firmware Update Tool and select the following Firmware Code Folders in the
C:\Panasonic\Panasonic-FUP\Data folder, and then follow the display instructions to upgrade the
Main Unit's Firmware Codes.
Note:
1. Manual mode must be used, when updating the designated version of the firmware or changing the
type of the firmware.
(UF-6300/6200 with Internet Fax Option only)
UF-6200_AU_xxxxxx.exe
C:\ Panasonic \ Panasonic-FUP \ Data
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