Brother MFC-J890DW

Updating of Firmware Using an External memory (Maintenance mode 28)

Function

This function updates firmware stored in the flash ROM on the main PCB using an external memory. It enables updating of firmware without connecting the machine to a PC.

TIP: For instructions on how to update firmware when the main PCB has been replaced or for operations using a PC, "Install the firmware (Maintenance mode 28)."

Operating Procedure

1. Switch your PC ON and insert an external memory.
2. Create a folder named "BROTHER" in the top layer of the external memory's directory and copy the firmware file having the extension ".djf" into that folder.
   Note: Before copying, check that the firmware file name having the extension ".djf" matches your machine. The number of files having the extension ".djf" in the "BROTHER" folder should be 100 or less.
   Tip: If a firmware file not matching the machine is used, the firmware cannot be@ updated, but note that you can superficially continue the operation until step (5) below without any error.
3. Remove the external memory from the PC and insert it into the machine in the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
4. On the machine, press the 2 and 8 keys in this order. The file name "********.DJF" appears on the LCD.
5. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select the target firmware file.
6. Press the Mono Start or Black Start key. After a while, "Program Updating" appears on the LCD.
   Note: Never remove the external memory from the machine when updating is in progress.
7. Updating will complete in a few minutes, and the machine automatically restarts and returns to the standby state. Remove the external memory from the machine and store it in a safe place.
   Note: If any of the error messages listed below appears, press the X or Stop/Exit key, and the machine returns to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.

Error Message	Cause
Card is used	The external memory is being used by another operation.
Insert Card	No external memory is inserted.
No file	No file with the djf extension. / No "BROTHER" folder exists.
Card Error	External memory defective
MEMORY FULL	The machine's data storage memory is full.
PJL FILE ERR	There is an error in the PJL file.
PJL FILE READ ERR	Unable to read the PJL file.
PJL SNDRCV ERR	An error occurred while sending or receiving PJL data.