Ricoh D0AF MPC5504exASP Met-C2.1d

Overview

In order to update the firmware of this machine, it is necessary to download the latest version of firmware on an SD card. Insert the SD card into SD card slot 2 beside the rear left of the controller box.

Important

• An SD card is a precision device, so when you handle an SD card, respect the following.
• When the power is switched ON, do not insert or remove a card.
• During installation, do not switch the power OFF.
• Since the card is manufactured to high precision, do not store it in a hot or humid location, or in direct sunlight.
• Do not bend the card, scratch it, or give it a strong shock.
• Before downloading firmware to an SD card, check whether write-protection of the SD card is canceled. If write-protection is enabled, an error code (error code 44, etc.) will be displayed during download, and the download will fail.
• Before updating firmware, remove the network cable from this machine.
• If SC818 is generated during software update, switch the power OFF -> ON, and complete the update which was interrupted.
• During software update, disconnect network cables and interface cables, remove wireless boards, etc., (so that they are not accessed during the update).

Preparation

• If the SD card is blank, copy the entire "romdata" folder onto the SD card.
• If the card already contains the "romdata" folder, copy the "D144" folder onto the card.

If the card already contains folders up to "D238", copy the necessary firmware files (e.g. D238xxxx.fwu) into this folder.
• Do not put multiple machine firmware programs on the same SD card. Copy the only model firmware you want.

Update procedure

1. First download the new firmware to the SD card.
2. Turn OFF the main power.
3. Remove the SD card slot covers [A] [B].
4. Insert the SD card into SD card slot 1 [A: Lower Slot].
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   MP C3004/C3504:
   
   • Check whether the card is properly in the SD card slot. When a SD card is inserted, a click is heard, and it is locked.
   • To remove the card, release by pressing once.
5. Turn ON the main power.
6. Wait until the update screen starts (about 45 seconds).
   When it appears, "Please Wait" is displayed.
7. Check whether a program installation screen is displayed. (English display) When the SD card contains two or more software modules, they are displayed as follows.
   <<When two or more software names are displayed>>
   1. Press the module selection button or [1] - [5] on the 10-key pad.
   2. Choose the appropriate module. (If already selected, cancel the selection)
   Operation of keys or buttons

   Keys or buttons to press	Contents
   [Exit] or 10-key pad [0]	Returns to normal screen.
   [Start] Key	Select all modules.
   [Clear/Stop] key	Cancel all selections.

   Display contents
   On the above screen, two programs, i.e., engine firmware and printer application are displayed. (The screen
   may change depending on the firmware or application).
   The display contents are as follows:

   Display	Contents
   ROM:	Display installed module number / version information.
   NEW:	Display module number / version information in the card.

   The upper row corresponds to the module name, the lower row corresponds to the version number.
8. Select the module with the module selection button or 10 key pad operation. The selected module is highlighted, and [Verify] and [Update] are displayed.
   • Depending on the combination of modules to update, it may not be possible to select all of them simultaneously.
   <<Key or button operations>>
   

   Keys or buttons to press	Contents
   [Update] or [#] key	Update the ROM of the selected module.
   [Verify] button or [./*] key	Perform verification of the selected module.

9. Press the [Update] or [#] key, and perform software update.
10. During firmware update, a "firmware update/ verification progress screen" is displayed. When firmware update is complete, a "firmware update end screen" is displayed.
    • In the middle row, the name of the module currently being updated is displayed. (in this case, the printer module is being updated)
    • In the lower row, a progress bar is displayed in ten steps. (The more *, the more the progress.)
    • This screen is displayed when all selected firmware modules are to be updated. "Printer" in the second row shows that the module updated last is the printer. (When more than one were updated simultaneously, only the module that was updated last is displayed.)
    • When Verify has completed normally, the Update done display of the above screen is "Verify done." If "Verify Error" is displayed, reinstall the software of the application displayed in the lower row.
11. After turning the main power OFF, remove the SD card.
12. Turn the main power ON again, and check whether the machine is operating normally.
13. Return the SD card slot cover to the original position

Note:

• When the power supply is switched OFF during firmware update, update is interrupted, and the power is switched ON again, normal operation cannot be guaranteed.
• To guarantee operation, an update error continues to be displayed until update is successful.
• In this case, insert the SD card again, switch the power ON, and continue download of firmware from the SD card automatically.
• The PS3 firmware program is included in the preinstalled PDF firmware. In the default state, although the PS3 firmware program is hidden in the disabled state, the function is enabled by installing the PS3 card. (The program installed in the PS3 card is a dongle (key) for enabling the PS3 function).
• Due to the above specification, the self-diagnosis result report shows the ROM module number / software version of the PDF firmware at the PS location.