Service Program Mode; Firmware Download; Download Procedure; Dos Command Mode - Aficio CM-P1 Service Manual

20 July 2005

5. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE

5.1 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD

5.1.1 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE

There are two ways to upgrade the machine firmware.
1. Command Prompt
2. EWS (Embedded Web Server)
Connect the machine to a PC with the parallel "Command Prompt" or through the
network for "EWS" before you do the firmware upgrade procedure.
It is very rare to lose data and settings after the program has downloaded.
However you should print out the Configuration page list before you start the
download procedure.

DOS Command mode

Program (firmware) for this machine is upgraded by connecting to a PC via a
Parallel cable. A Command to upgrade the program must be entered.
You must save the correct firmware file to the PC.
You can only use the following operating systems to upgrade the Firmware.
1) Windows NT
2) Windows 2000
3) Windows XP.
1. Print out the Configuration page for back up the data and setting.
2. In Command prompt, type copy /b filename lpt1:. Then press Enter
3. The program automatically upgrades.
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