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  • daveh12
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Jul 2012
    • 157
    #1

    [Misc] Firmware Updating

    Hi,

    just wondering what peoples opinions are on updating firmware on Ricoh Models with the Smart Panel through the Application Site App. When it comes to firmware updates i stick to the tried and tested SD Card method. In regards to the Application Site Firmware Updates though..is it reliable? has anyone had issues doing it this way?

    Thanks for any feedback.
    Tags: application, firmware, site, updates, updating
    • copier tech
      Field Supervisor

      5,000+ Posts
      • Jan 2014
      • 7931
      #2
      Re: Firmware Updating

      I still use the SD card method, mainly because it s faster you can pre prepare the .pkg & not have to wait around on site while it downloads etc.
      Let us eat, drink, and be merry, because tomorrow we may die!

      For all your firmware & service manual needs please visit us at:

      www.copierfirmware.co.uk - www.printerfirmware.co.uk
      ​

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        • slimslob
          Retired

          Site Contributor
          25,000+ Posts
          • May 2013
          • 35061
          #3
          Re: Firmware Updating

          If you are updating the firmware to correct a problem, I would not depend on package firmware only. Package firmware only replaces those firmware modules updated since the last previous package.

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            • MatthewS
              Technician
              • Nov 2012
              • 36
              #4
              Re: Firmware Updating

              I rather use ARFU method then Application site method. As far as I know application site does not do engine update which is one of the most important modules to update. I agree with other guys I still reckon sd card method is best.

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                • daveh12
                  Trusted Tech

                  100+ Posts
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 157
                  #5
                  Re: Firmware Updating

                  Stick to what you know so. Thanks for the replies everyone

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                    • daveh12
                      Trusted Tech

                      100+ Posts
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 157
                      #6
                      Re: Firmware Updating

                      Originally posted by MatthewS
                      I rather use ARFU method then Application site method. As far as I know application site does not do engine update which is one of the most important modules to update. I agree with other guys I still reckon sd card method is best.

                      Agreed. If its not doing the engine update then why bother.

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                        • TonerMunkeh
                          Professional Moron

                          2,500+ Posts
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 3873
                          #7
                          Re: Firmware Updating

                          Don't forget to use Internet Exploder when downloading firmware from my-ricoh. It has a yellow bar on the firmware that is newer than the one in the package. Firefox and Chrome don't show this.
                          It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

                          Hit it.

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                            • Stormhammer
                              Trusted Tech

                              100+ Posts
                              • Mar 2016
                              • 150
                              #8
                              Re: Firmware Updating

                              The ARFU botched a bunch of updates on older Metis models rocking the V1 smart panel recently. Ricoh has a directive to enable it or at least have @remote enabled on capable machines but I have seen it brick 8 machines in one day where I had to manually update the firmware to the correct firmware.

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