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    Awesome Sauce

    250+ Posts
    • Nov 2009
    • 405
    #1

    Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

    Just a couple of questions about firmware updates for newer Kyoceras.

    Turbo only updates things that have changed while the regular firmware updates everything, correct?

    When should I use the turbo version or when I can't I use the turbo version might be a better question? Like if I have a machine that has the version 3 firmware but wasn't updated to 4. Can I use the turbo of version 5 or should I use the regular version?

    Thanks!
    Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.
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      Awesome Sauce

      250+ Posts
      • Nov 2009
      • 405
      #2
      Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

      Actually, I'm having trouble downloading the regular version. I'm not sure how this all works exactly.

      Edit: I figured out how to extract the files now but the files are the same size. What's the difference between them?
      Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.
      O.o

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        • Tonerkiller
          Senior Tech

          500+ Posts
          • Oct 2012
          • 668
          #3
          Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

          I always use the regular firmware.

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            • JR2ALTA
              Service Manager

              Site Contributor
              1,000+ Posts
              • Feb 2010
              • 2030
              #4
              There's no difference except it wont erase and rewrite whats still current so it's faster.

              But usually if you're trying to troubleshoot you want to totally rewrite it anyway to cover your bases

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                • 20gaugeO/U
                  Senior Tech

                  500+ Posts
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 554
                  #5
                  Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                  Tech support also likes to hear that you are using the regular firmware vs turbo. Regular is all I carry.

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                      Awesome Sauce

                      250+ Posts
                      • Nov 2009
                      • 405
                      #6
                      Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                      Is it normal when you download the regular firmware for the file name to end in _exe? I can't do anything with it until I change it to .exe but once I do change it works like I figure it should.

                      Just glancing over the files they look identical except for one additional file in the turbo version entitled ES_SKIP. Would this be all it takes for the machine to know to skip over the drivers that don't need updated?
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                      O.o

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                        • Zackuth
                          Trusted Tech

                          250+ Posts
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 448
                          #7
                          Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                          The first time I tried turbo was on a set up and I used turbo for one machine and ther regular for a second. I think the turbo was 4-5 minutes faster. After that I just used the regular.
                          If at first you don't succeed, redefine success

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                            • Jules Winfield
                              Senior Tech

                              500+ Posts
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 821
                              #8
                              Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                              I'm pretty sure the "turbo" firmware is more of a Placebo than anything else...
                              But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard... to be the Shepherd.

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                                • blackcat4866
                                  Master Of The Obvious

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                                  10,000+ Posts
                                  • Jul 2007
                                  • 22997
                                  #9
                                  Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                  I'll have to agree with the others. The only situation Turbo might be useful is if you're upgrading (1) version, and you have no issues to address.

                                  If you're trying to fix anything, or are upgrading 2 or more versions, use the Regular. I have enough firmware to carry without doubling the amount. I only use and carry regular. =^..^=
                                  If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
                                  1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
                                  2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
                                  3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
                                  4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
                                  5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

                                  blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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                                    • Jules Winfield
                                      Senior Tech

                                      500+ Posts
                                      • Jul 2009
                                      • 821
                                      #10
                                      Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                      Originally posted by blackcat4866
                                      The only situation Turbo might be useful is if you're upgrading (1) version, and you have no issues to address.
                                      I hear what you're saying, but if there are no issues to address then updating firmware is not only a waste of time but may cause issues that weren't there before. Just look at all the Saturn updates....
                                      But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard... to be the Shepherd.

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                                        • zaza
                                          MECANOGRAPHE

                                          1,000+ Posts
                                          • Mar 2008
                                          • 1095
                                          #11
                                          Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                          always we search a new version of frimware ....asked our friend paul about this subject ...!!!
                                          BEST TECHNICIAN . NICE PEOPLE .

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                                            • Jules Winfield
                                              Senior Tech

                                              500+ Posts
                                              • Jul 2009
                                              • 821
                                              #12
                                              Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                              Originally posted by zaza
                                              always we search a new version of frimware ....asked our friend paul about this subject ...!!!
                                              Ahh, there he is. What's up, big pimpin'?

                                              What's a firmware discussion without Zaza?
                                              But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard... to be the Shepherd.

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                                                • zaza
                                                  MECANOGRAPHE

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                                                  • Mar 2008
                                                  • 1095
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                                  Originally posted by Jules Winfield
                                                  Ahh, there he is. What's up, big pimpin'?

                                                  What's a firmware discussion without Zaza?
                                                  dude jules l am Technician Supervisor Field in maintenance for copiers and printers machine since 1997 l started working in this specialty ..l think so you know that in your past history ....also always we discovered more frimware since long time ..in past and in future ...don't worried about that ....be easy .
                                                  BEST TECHNICIAN . NICE PEOPLE .

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                                                    • blackcat4866
                                                      Master Of The Obvious

                                                      Site Contributor
                                                      10,000+ Posts
                                                      • Jul 2007
                                                      • 22997
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                                      Clear and concise, as usual. =^..^=
                                                      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
                                                      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
                                                      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
                                                      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
                                                      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
                                                      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

                                                      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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                                                        • DWise
                                                          Senior Tech

                                                          500+ Posts
                                                          • Apr 2010
                                                          • 895
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Regular Firmware vs Turbo Firmware?

                                                          Originally posted by zaza
                                                          dude jules l am Technician Supervisor Field in maintenance for copiers and printers machine since 1997 l started working in this specialty ..l think so you know that in your past history ....also always we discovered more frimware since long time ..in past and in future ...don't worried about that ....be easy .
                                                          I could not have said that better myself...
                                                          Do for one what you wished you could do for everyone. - Andy Stanley

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