Upgrading The Firmware - Kyocera FS-C8600DN Service Manual

1-6 Requirements on PWB Replacement

1-6-1 Upgrading the firmware

Follow the procedure below to upgrade the firmware of main PWB, engine PWB, fuser IH PWB, motor control
PWB, PDF Resource, optional language, color table and optional devices.
Preparation
Extract the file that has the download firmware and put them in the USB flash device.
Procedure
1. Perform maintenance item U000 (main-
tenance report output) and check U019
ROM version.
2. After confirming the data lamp is turned
off, perform shut-down on the operation
panel, turn power off, and unplug the
power receptacle (see page P.1-2-19).
3. Insert the USB flash device in which the
firmware has been written into a notch
hole of the machine.
4. Turn the main power switch on. Upgrad-
ing firmware starts (blinking the memory
LED).
Caution:
Never turn off the power switch or
remove the USB flash device during
upgrading.
5. [ROM version] is displayed on the touch
panel when upgrading is complete.
6. Perform shut-down, and turn the main
power switch to off.
7. Wait for several seconds and then
remove the USB flash device from the
machine.
8. Turn the main power switch on.
9. Perform maintenance item U000 (main-
tenance report output) and check that
U019 ROM version has been upgraded.
USB flash device
Figure 1-6-1
1-6-1
2MN/2N1-1