Updating Firmware - Ricoh B230 Service Manual

Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the network to prevent a print job
from arriving while the firmware update is in progress before you start the firmware
update procedure.

5.6.3 UPDATING FIRMWARE

Preparation
1. If the SD card is blank, copy the entire "romdata" folder onto the SD card.
2. If the card already contains the "romdata" folder, copy the "B230" folder onto the card.
If the card already contains folders up to "B230", copy the necessary firmware files (e.g.
B230xxxx.fwu) into this folder.
Do not put multiple machine firmware programs on the same SD card. Copy the
only model firmware you want.
1. Turn the main power switch off.
2. Remove the slot cover [A] (
3. Insert the SD card into SD Card Slot 3. Make sure the label on the SD card [B]
faces the rear side of the machine.
4. Slowly push the SD card into the slot so it locks in place. You will hear it click.
Make sure the SD card locks in place.
To remove the SD card, push it in to unlock the spring lock. Then release it so
it pops out of the slot.
5. Disconnect the network cable from the copier if the machine is connected to a
network.
6. Switch the main power switch on. After about 45 seconds, the initial version
update screen appears on the LCD in English.
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