UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

[edwin206]

Hi,
I am firmarly trained at AFICIO 1035/2035 units with PCMCIA service cards.Now I have many AFICIO MP series units in field. Although I have arranged firmware files but I have no adequate knowledge to update the firmware and other issues.Unfortunately no training session is available here.Would someone senior guide me briefly about the procedures to update firmwares of MP series machines.
regards

[Akitu]

[slimslob]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

Akitu pretty much covered the process. The only things I want to add are:

1. Some older machines will have three SD slots. Use the third slot.
2. If there is already a SD card in slot 2, it might be a JAVA card. Before removing it, be sure to stop the JAVA function in User Tools. If you do not, you run the risk of damaging both the JAVA SD card and the controller board by turning the machine off, removing the JAVA SD card, and then turningthe machine back on with the doors closed.
3. The size of SD card that you can use is dependent on how old the MFP is. Cards larger than 1GB will not work on some machines and will throw a service code when the machine is turned on.
4. In addition to disconnecting the network cable, use should also disconnect the FAX line if there is one.

You might want to obtain a service manual for one of the newer models you work on as it will cover the use of SD cards both for firmware updates and for address book and NVRAM backups.

[Tonerbomb]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

I would add that I format the sd card before starting to load it, with the Panasonic sd format utility not windows format utility. That way I know the card is clean when I start.

[Akitu]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

I would add that I format the sd card before starting to load it, with the Panasonic sd format utility not windows format utility. That way I know the card is clean when I start.

For those with access, that Panasonic SD format utility is hosted on Ricoh's TSC web. I would only recommend formatting it when having problems, as excessive formatting will wear out a card faster.

[slimslob]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

For those with access, that Panasonic SD format utility is hosted on Ricoh's TSC web. I would only recommend formatting it when having problems, as excessive formatting will wear out a card faster.

I only format when after deleting the romdata I get a write error trying to load the new firmware to the card. I had a card that for about three weeks kept telling me that it was write protected, then suddenly started working again.

[slimslob]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

Hi,
I am firmarly trained at AFICIO 1035/2035 units with PCMCIA service cards.Now I have many AFICIO MP series units in field. Although I have arranged firmware files but I have no adequate knowledge to update the firmware and other issues.Unfortunately no training session is available here.Would someone senior guide me briefly about the procedures to update firmwares of MP series machines.
regards

I remember the PCMCIA cards. I have a couple around the shop somewhere. Of course if I found them I still wouldn't be able to use them. The PCMCIA slot on my old laptop quit working and neither of my newer laptops have PCMCIA slots.

[Tonerbomb]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

I remember the PCMCIA cards. I have a couple around the shop somewhere. Of course if I found them I still wouldn't be able to use them. The PCMCIA slot on my old laptop quit working and neither of my newer laptops have PCMCIA slots.

To use them would require you to get MCE reader to work on the newer PC. LOL................................

[Akitu]

Re: UPDATING FIRMWARES of AFICIO MP SERIES UNITS

I should have assumed this would lead to a PM asking for firmware... Ask and ye shan't receive.