Ricoh SPC261SFNw

Updating the Controller Firmware

Using the following procedure to update the controller firmware, be sure to print the configuration page both before and after the update. Comparing pre- and post-update configuration pages allows you to check whether or not the update was successful.

Procedure

When updating firmware, always disconnect any cable(s) other than the one being used for the update operation.

1. Download the firmware files to your computer.
   • FwUpdateTool.exe (Service mode execute file)
   • Setting.ini (Parameter setting)
   • xxx.brn (Controller Firmware)
2. Make a folder on a local drive of your computer and save the files there.
3. Turn the machine on.
4. Connect the computer and the machine through a network or directly by USB.
5. Double-click the "FWUpdateTool.exe" file to execute the updating program. A dialog box with cautionary statements appears.
6. Read the cautionary statements carefully, and then click "OK". The firmware update tool opens.
7. For a USB connection, click "Firmware Update (USB)" [A]. For a network connection, enter the machine's IP address in "Machine IP address" [B], and then click "Firmware Update (LAN)" [C]. The firmware update starts.
   • When the firmware update starts: For Printer models: The alert LED starts to light up.
   • For MF models: The alert LED starts to light up and machine makes a beep sound.
8. Check the machine’s control panel for messages and the update’s current percentage of completion.
   • Do not turn the main power off from this point until the update procedure is completed.
9. Wait until the update completion message appears on the machine’s control panel.
   When the firmware update is completed:
   • For Printer models: The alert LED starts
   • For MF models: The alert LED starts flashing and machine makes a beep sound.
10. Click “Close” [A] to close the update tool.
11. Turn off the power of the machine, and then turn it back on. 12. Print a configuration or maintenance page to check the machine's firmware version.

Caution

• Do not turn off the machine until the update completion message appears on the machine’s control panel. Otherwise, the controller board will be damaged.
• If the update completion message does not appear, the download failed. Try again. You can also switch from an Ethernet connection to a USB connection and see if that works. If you still cannot download the firmware, it may be necessary to change the EGB and/or the controller board.
• If power failed during the download, try again. If you still cannot download the firmware, it may be necessary to change the EGB and/or the controller board.