Firmware Update; Type Of Firmware; Precautions; Handling Sd Cards - Ricoh J-P3 Service Manual

20 February 2004

5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE

5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE

The table lists the programs used by Model J-P3.
Type of firmware
Engine - Main
Engine - MUSIC
System
Printer Application
NIB
Web System

5.4.2 PRECAUTIONS

Handling SD Cards

Observe the following precautions when handling SD cards:
• Turn off the main power switch before you insert or remove an SD card. Data in
the SD card can be corrupted if you insert or remove an SD card while the main
power switch is on.
• Do not turn off the main power switch during downloading.
• Keep SD cards in a safe location. Do not store SD cards in these locations:
• Locations exposed to high temperature, high humidity, direct sunlight, or
strong vibration
• Locations where there are effects from magnetic forces
• Do not bend or scratch SD cards.
• Do not drop SD cards or expose them to shock or vibration.
NOTE: For the arrangement of files in SD cards, see 5.4.3.

Upload or Download

In this section (5.4), 'upload' and 'download' have these meanings:
• Upload: To copy data from the printer to the SD card
• Download: To copy data from the SD card to the printer

Network Connection

Before you start, tell the user that they cannot use the printer during firmware
update, and that they must disconnect the printer physically from the network. If a
print job comes in, this can cause problems with the firmware update.
Function
Printer engine control
Line position adjustment
Printer system
management
Feature application
NIB management
Web service application
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Location of
Message displayed
firmware
BCU flash ROM Engine
BCU MUSIC Music
CPU
Controller flash Onboard Sys
ROM
SD card Onboard Prn-4
SD card Network Support
SD card Web Support