Konica PPLM USB firmware?

[bronco31]

its got 499MB of .TAR files..
from the Konica firmware download page its written:

"Special PPLM Firmware file to allow storage on one USB Thumb Drive (Version 1.9) for the following models:
bizhub C452, C552, C652, C552DS, C652DS, 552, 652, C220, C280, C360, 223, 283, 363, 423, C451, C550, C650, C203, C253, C353"

sounds useful...but i cant find any tech Bulletins or instructions on how to use it...
any supertechs up to speed on this!?
thx..

frank

[Mr Spock]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

update firmware change 2 or 3 dipswitches and no more change iu message. They will run to failure...

[bronco31]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

hey Spock...yeah ive been doing the no_IU-message firmware/dipswitches via a CF card model by model..

but whats this PPLM USB set of files/how can i use it..?
can this series of machines be flashed via USB?
just load the whole 499 MBs onto a thumbdrive??

[Darren King]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

The USB PPLM firmware is for the newer models like the C360. The procedure is the same.
Darren

[bronco31]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

yeah the C203 on up to C650 is what i support .. but no the procedure cant be the same... as far as i know USB isnt used to upgrade these models.. a freakishly formatted CF card is... can i get more detail thx!

[Darren King]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

The PPLM firmware contains all firmware for models C220, C280, C360, C452, C552, C652, BH223, 283, 363 and 423. To install just go to right side of machine and open the USB port for firmware. There is a screw and the cover slides over to uncover the USB port. Turn machine off using main power switch behind front cover. Leave sub-switch on. Insert USB drive containing PPLM firmware. Turn on main power switch. Update firmware. Turn off main power switch. Remove USB drive.
Make memory and softswitch adjustments for optimization. Power machine off then on.
That should do it.
Darren

[bronco31]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

got it thx Darren ok.. i do remember upgrading a C452 using USB..
so just throw all those files on a FAT formatted USB stick ?
also how about the C203 thru C650 models. how are they flashed using these files? thx again

[Darren King]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

The C203,C253, C353 are updated using compact flash. You need the "firmware imaging toolkit" to write the card.
Darren

[bronco31]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

right.. CF card.. then i wonder why C203 thru C650 is included in the Release notes with the PPLM firmware ?



"Special PPLM Firmware file to allow storage on one USB Thumb Drive (Version 1.9) for the following models:
bizhub C452, C552, C652, C552DS, C652DS, 552, 652, C220, C280, C360, 223, 283, 363, 423, C451, C550, C650, C203, C253, C353"

[ni311]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

It must be a mistake, you cannot update C203 and C451 series through USB, only a CF card will do the job.

[Darren King]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

If you read Konica Minolta tech tip 954 it tells you exactly which machines are updated using CF and which ones are updated using USB and PPLM firmware.
Darren

[bronco31]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

ok i guess its Konicas mistake to include those models in the firmware notes.. i do count on whats posted on SSD to be accurate but unless we're all missing something i guess not.. thx all !

[emujo]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

The USB drive will flash C360, C652, C652DS, and 463 family. CF card needed for older color MFP. Setup is basically the same but different HEX settings for software switchs and a few setting that are different from MFP to MFP. Only other thing that can bite you is the process is not auto for the C652DS series, you must ensure you select the correct firmware when starting or you will install C652 on C652DS. This firmware is a huge money saver as the MFP will no longer shut down when unit has reached its life. Some of these units (fuser, X-fer belt, IUs) can run 2 times or more w/o any CQ issues. Page scope will display replace message regardless so explain to your customer why they should not call in for service if they monitor this. EMujo

[mahmooden]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

i dont find new firmware konica c452 source for download,please help me

[emujo]

Re: Konica PPLM USB firmware?

its got 499MB of .TAR files..
from the Konica firmware download page its written:

"Special PPLM Firmware file to allow storage on one USB Thumb Drive (Version 1.9) for the following models:
bizhub C452, C552, C652, C552DS, C652DS, 552, 652, C220, C280, C360, 223, 283, 363, 423, C451, C550, C650, C203, C253, C353"

sounds useful...but i cant find any tech Bulletins or instructions on how to use it...
any supertechs up to speed on this!?
thx..

frank

I'll save you at least some headaches...you can remove the C650 and C353 from the TAR file list...although these MFPs do support the PPLM firmware, you must use the firmware tolkit and flash the MFP with the CF card...all the rest can go on one thumb drive...It does allow the MFPs to run past the recommended service life of the consumables..IUs, fuser, X-port belt..little oil can will be lit but MFp will run until it fails the image quality tests..We have saved a ton of money but you won't be able to skip the usual maintenance with custoemers that have a low threshold for CQ issues. Emujo