Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

[StephenB]

I have done firmware updates using SD cards on many Ricoh's, just create a romdata folder and put new fw in folder then insert sd card.

I have the 161 updates for the sd card but when done like above, the Ricoh 161 does not go into " preparing firmware update" mode. It just goes to ready. I have tried both sd slots.

What am I missing ?

Thanks

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

You might need to reformat the SD card. Use the Panasonic SD Card Format software.

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Formatting Software | Download | SD Memory Card | Digital AV | Consumer Products | Support | Panasonic Global

If the SD card is larger than 1GB you may need to get a smaller card or re partition your existing card to 1GB. Minitool partition wizard works nicely.

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[sandmanmac]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

The " Service" slot is the 3rd slot on those machines, and it's under a small metal cover above the other 2 slots

[totoro]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

There is a sd card slot under a metal cover held on with 1 screw just above the usb and nic cable connectors. SM pg. 5-127

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

Check the product code on the serial number plate. If it is either a B262 or B269, then it does not use SC card to update. It uses the older PCMCIA card. See Procedure for the B262 and B292 starting on page 5-130 in the service manual.

[tufbnme]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

2nd the 3rd slot!

[StephenB]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

2nd the 3rd slot!

Thank you , Everyone ! thought it was something simple....3rd slot it was !

[Wujek]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

I have the same problem, I have tried 3 different sd card. It is possible to upgrade the network firmware in webadmin ?

Regards
Wujek

[mikadonovan]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

Yes, but you need to use the rfu version of the firmware.

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

I have the same problem, I have tried 3 different sd card. It is possible to upgrade the network firmware in webadmin ?

Regards
Wujek

Since the MP161 is old enough to have 3 SD slots, iit most likely does not support many if not all 2GB cards. Try using a 1GB card or better yet a 512MB card. If you don't or cannot get smaler SD cards, try using a software such as MiniTool Partition Wizard to create one on a larger card.

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[StephenB]

Re: Ricoh 161 spf firmware update procedure ?

Just grab an SD card off a junker Ricoh. format it and load firmware with these. I have 5 or 6 pre-loaded with most common FW updates. never had a problem