[Misc] Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

[pradeep.n]

Hello All,

Please let me know the advantage of upgrading the firmware of the machine.

What could change. ( Is there any dramatic change by the way? )

Thanks

[neergish]

Re: Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

Let me answer your question with a question, what is firmware? and what does it do?

[Polarbear]

Re: Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

The firmware updates are usually done to fix a particular problem on a specific model machine. For instance new values for a paper feed timing problem. Or new toner clutch on timing values. It could be to fix stupid things as well like spelling in sp mode options or whatever.

It will not be like loading Android Lolipop on a Kitkat phone and seeing a world of layout difference. Most of the changes are in the background.

Hope this answers your question.

[pradeep.n]

Re: Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

The firmware updates are usually done to fix a particular problem on a specific model machine. For instance new values for a paper feed timing problem. Or new toner clutch on timing values. It could be to fix stupid things as well like spelling in sp mode options or whatever.

It will not be like loading Android Lolipop on a Kitkat phone and seeing a world of layout difference. Most of the changes are in the background.

Hope this answers your question.

thats kool.

thanks for the info polarbear.

[impetus73]

Re: Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

Updated firmware, can also make the machine work with newer windows servers, drivers, and security protocols, can make the machine save toner, or prevent fusers from getting damaged, and a lot of other tings.

It's the same as updating a computer with windows update, or flashing the BIOS, to get stuff to work better.

[jhalfhide]

Re: Would like to know the advantage of Updating the firmware

With one particular brand, we accused them of not hitting anywhere near their toner yields. They suggested a firmware update would fix it, which then wiped the record keeping the machine did for yields. Sneaky people. We don't sell that brand anymore. I know other dealers had the same problem.


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