Kyocera 250ci Firmware - Latest

[Jabberwocky]

Does anyone have SAFE links to download the latest firmware or the firmware files themselves to upgrade a customer to the latest version of the Kyocera 250ci firmware? The version of the firmware is 2H7_2F00.E15.002 which I believe is 2009. I've read several threads here where you've got the upgrade the firmware in a series of steps if it is that old. So, if there are a series of firmware versions that need to be installed in series then please send me all of them or the links to all of them.

The customer bought this 250ci workhorse with only 20k copies on it with ALL of the bells and whistles (for $400). It just needs a little bit of love. I actually wish I had found this baby sitting in a warehouse!!

Thanks in advance.

[copier tech]

Does anyone have SAFE links to download the latest firmware or the firmware files themselves to upgrade a customer to the latest version of the Kyocera 250ci firmware? The version of the firmware is 2H7_2F00.E15.002 which I believe is 2009. I've read several threads here where you've got the upgrade the firmware in a series of steps if it is that old. So, if there are a series of firmware versions that need to be installed in series then please send me all of them or the links to all of them.

The customer bought this 250ci workhorse with only 20k copies on it with ALL of the bells and whistles (for $400). It just needs a little bit of love. I actually wish I had found this baby sitting in a warehouse!!

Thanks in advance.

We can supply the firmware should you need it how ever a machine that age if its working fine updating the firmware is not really necessary.

www.copierfirmware.co.uk

[KYO_OEM]

You don`t need newer version if you won`t use KFS/ TDRS.




I agree with copier tech:
Don`t touch a Saturn system if it`s running well!

[Jabberwocky]

We can supply the firmware should you need it how ever a machine that age if its working fine updating the firmware is not really necessary.

www.copierfirmware.co.uk (http://www.copierfirmware.co.uk)



Thank you to both that replied. I’ve got the printer working just fine. I’ll defer to you, the experts, if you believe that I shouldn’t upgrade the firmware. The only cludge that I had to set up was a small SMTP relay to get scanned documents sent to Office 365 which requires TLS (only SSL 3.0 available in the current firmware version). Is TLS addressed in later versions?

Is there a readme file with the fixes and/or upgrades of each firmware version upgrade so I can research whether or not there are other fixes?

-Jabberwocky

[blackcat4866]

Thank you to both that replied. I’ve got the printer working just fine. I’ll defer to you, the experts, if you believe that I shouldn’t upgrade the firmware. The only cludge that I had to set up was a small SMTP relay to get scanned documents sent to Office 365 which requires TLS (only SSL 3.0 available in the current firmware version). Is TLS addressed in later versions?

Is there a readme file with the fixes and/or upgrades of each firmware version upgrade so I can research whether or not there are other fixes?

-Jabberwocky

As far as I know SSL3 is not addressed in future updates. There is a README that I can attach this evening.

[KYO_OEM]

Office 365 needs TLS V1.2
On "old" Saturn Range we have support for TLS V1.0 only.
V1.2 not implemented up to yet and no more upgrade to V1.2 planned from Kyocera side.
Too old system, sorry...:mad:
There is no official document about all fixes or else available.
(I have seen 1 file, but in japanese language only...)
I think they they won`t share

[Scott]

RUN!!! it's a 250ci.... LOL

[Jabberwocky]

As far as I know SSL3 is not addressed in future updates. There is a README that I can attach this evening.

Blackcat - sitting here cracking up reading your tag lines...;)

[Jabberwocky]

RUN!!! it's a 250ci.... LOL

For $400 this customer got a 250ci infant (less than 20k printed pages) with stapler, collating unit, some kind of security unit attached to the side (haven’t figured that one out yet) and brand new toners in it. That’s not bad!! The toners alone are $200 apiece...

[Scott]

For $400 this customer got a 250ci infant (less than 20k printed pages) with stapler, collating unit, some kind of security unit attached to the side (haven’t figured that one out yet) and brand new toners in it. That’s not bad!! The toners alone are $200 apiece...



It's a 250ci, I wouldn't give $400 for 10 of them new in the box, that is just my opinion.. I am pretty sure Kyocera stopped supporting them, not 100% on that

[blackcat4866]

Blackcat - sitting here cracking up reading your tag lines...;)

You would be surprised how few posts include that sort of basic information.

[blackcat4866]

I think this is what you're looking for:

[Jabberwocky]

Office 365 needs TLS V1.2
On "old" Saturn Range we have support for TLS V1.0 only.
V1.2 not implemented up to yet and no more upgrade to V1.2 planned from Kyocera side.
Too old system, sorry...:mad:
There is no official document about all fixes or else available.
(I have seen 1 file, but in japanese language only...)
I think they they won`t share

Got it working. Long ago I had written a software routine to "wrap" TLS 1.0 inside of a TLS 1.2 packet. I just needed to get the 250ci up to TLS anything. I got a hold of the firmware yesterday to upgrade it to 2016 and everything is working fine with Office 365 now. Thank you everyone!

[brecht2]

Hello,

I hope someone can advise me but i have a serious issue with my TA 300Ci.
I tried yesterday to update my (good working) TA300Ci with the latest FW V16.24.0010 (2016-08-18).
The original FW was the V13.006.2012.01.06.

I unpacked all my files from the zip to the root of my formatted usb 4GB flash drive (FAT32).
When i started the machine i got stuck in the welcome screen.
The screen won't disappear anymore even without the flash drive.:(

I've tried to;
1. flash only the FW of the CPU OP.
(changed the dipswitch on the OP pcb to 'boot')
I waited until the led stopped to restart the machine.
Then i changed the dipswitch again to 'normal' en tried to flash again without succes.
2. Unpllug the Code dimm memory and restart the machine without succes.

Are there any other things you can suggest me?

Any help is welcome!

Grts

[KYO_OEM]

at Saturn range it was sometimes a little bit "tricky" to upgrade.
If system stucks in "welcome", you has to use usb key with "read/ write" led/ <4GB./ FW included "ES_SKIP.ON"
At first you has to check if led is flashing.
If yet, you has to wait up to 25-30 minutes for changing from black FW upgrade screen.(Panel upgrade starts...)
If not, boot rom on flash dimm would destroyed and now it will be difficult to explain further procedure:mad:
(I swapped the flash dimm (upper slot) during upgrade procedure in past...)
You has to use well working flash dimm from other 250ci/ 300ci to get boot routine.
System will show black "FW Upgrade" screen after startup for approx 20 secondes before screen will change to "writing main FW"
This will be your time frame to swap the well working flash dimm against the broken one.
If you are too slow, you will destroy the well working one also...:mad:
If you are fast enough, FW upgrade will repair the broken one and system will work again!:cool:

[brecht2]

Hello KYO_OEM,

Thank you for the advice.
It's difficult to find spare parts for this model.
I found a 2nd hand machine for 20€ on a website with a broken transfer belt but i have to take the complete machine! :confused:
Someone you know has a working code dimm slot for sale? :)

[KYO_OEM]

Sorry, all trashed....
Current stock: 0
Last pc sold in 2017-05

[brecht2]

Hello,

I've took the code dimm out of the machine and got this;
47332

[KYO_OEM]

it`s clear for me.
System is loading the FW from USB key to memory and after download from key was completed, it tried to write to non existing code dimm.
No target available ---> error message must coming up.

Did you wait up to 30 minutes with mounted code dimm?
Did your key led is flashing during "Welcome" message?

[brecht2]

Did you wait up to 30 minutes with mounted code dimm? YES
Did your key led is flashing during "Welcome" message? NO (read/write led) USB Stick is Kingston 4GB
I'll order new code dimm on ebay. I saw one for 8.5€
Shipping will take approx 2 weeks (COVID).

I'll follow your advise to install the new code dimm and install it with the broken one.
I'll reply to this thread as soon as the installation has been done.
Thx!

[brecht2]

Dear Kyo_oem,

I'm was thinking why i have to swap the good code dimm with the bad one?
Why i can't upgrade the FW with the good one without swapping this dimm?

Could you explain this to me please?

Kind regards

[BillyCarpenter]

There are a few guys on this site that I consider to be experts on Kyoceras and KYO is one of 'em. I don't even question him anymore...especially when it comes to firmware issues.

[KYO_OEM]

this you can do if no new one available.
In your case you don`t need it.
Install the "ebay dimm" and hopefully it`s a well working one.
You`ll see it when LED is flashing on your Kingston during upgrade procedure.
Good luck

[dalewb74]

RUN!!! it's a 250ci.... LOL


yes.... run fasttttttt...... lol

[brecht2]

I've bought this code dimm...

Kyocera Printer Memory Module A0219AME + GH | eBay (https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/283811662787?_trksid=p2380057.m570.l6004&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI283811662787.N41.S1.typeITEM_SHI PPED.R1.TR2)

This dimm seems to be another review (newer than mine).
I'll keep you in touch after the installation!

grts

[KYO_OEM]

good luck.

[brecht2]

Hello KYO_OEM,

My ebay code dimm has been arrived and installed but no luck....:(
Screen is still stuck at the 'welcome' screen.
I've waited more than 1 hour.
I saw r/w on my usb flashing many times on booting, with the other code dimm i didn't saw anything at all.
I saw the led 1x flashing on the OP.

What i further did...
I've changed the dip switch on the mainboard of the OP to 'boot', started the machine and waited until the memory led stop flashing.
Changed the dip switch again to normal position.
Turned of the machine and tried again to update the F/W.

[KYO_OEM]

you got PM because i think it`s too difficult to explain further points in official forum.
Maybe you can get direct support:cool:

[tahitibub]

Got it working. Long ago I had written a software routine to "wrap" TLS 1.0 inside of a TLS 1.2 packet. I just needed to get the 250ci up to TLS anything. I got a hold of the firmware yesterday to upgrade it to 2016 and everything is working fine with Office 365 now. Thank you everyone!

Hi Jabberwocky,
I'm very interested with your software routine to "wrap" TLS 1.0 inside of a TLS 1.2 packet.
Could you please explain how did you do it ?
Regards