Rewriting The Firmware (Main Firmware, Sub Firmware (Pcl/Ps)); Checking Firmware Version; Rewriting The Firmware Using Computer - Brother DCP-9010CN Service Manual

1.1 Rewriting the Firmware (Main Firmware, Sub Firmware
(PCL/PS))
The following two methods are available for rewriting the firmware (Main firmware and Sub
firmware (PCL/PS)).
- Rewriting using a computer
- Rewriting using USB flash memory (USB direct interface model only)
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 write the firmware. If it is not, make sure to write the firmware to the
main PCB in accordance with "1.1.2. Rewriting the firmware using computer" or
the firmware using USB flash memory (USB direct interface model only)" in this
<How to check firmware version>
(1) Press the 2 and 5 buttons in this order in the initial state of the maintenance mode.
Then, the firmware version information is displayed on the LCD.
1.1.2

Rewriting the firmware using computer

The following firmware files are needed to rewrite the firmware.
Sub firmware (PCL/PS)
Main firmware
LZXXXX: First six digits are a parts number of the firmware.
$: Alphabet representing the revision of the firmware.
Note:
- It is recommendable to rewrite 1) Sub firmware (PCL/PS) and 2) Main firmware in this
order.
- DO NOT unplug the power cord of the machine or your computer or disconnect the USB
cable while rewriting the program files.
<Procedures>
(1) Turn the power switch of the machine OFF. Turn on the power as pressing the 5 button.
Check that "
(2) Double-click the "FILEDG32.EXE" to start. The following screen appears. Select the
"Brother Maintenance USB Printer."
LZXXXX_$.upd
LZXXXX_$.upd
" appears on the LCD.
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"1.1.3 Rewriting
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