Ricoh D183 MP3053 OR-C2

Before You Begin

An SD card is a precision device. Always observe the following precautions when you handle SD cards:

• Always switch the machine off before you insert an SD card. Never insert the SD card into the slot with the power on.
• Do not remove the SD card from the service slot after the power has been switched on.
• Never switch the machine off while the firmware is downloading from the SD card.
• Keep SD cards in a safe location where they are not exposed to high temperature, high humidity, or exposure to direct sunlight.
• Always handle SD cards with care. Do not bend or scratch them. Do not let the SD card get exposed to shock or vibration.
• Make sure that the write protection of an SD card is unlocked when you download an application to it. If not, downloading fails and a download error (e.g. Error Code 44) occurs during a firmware upgrade.

Keep the following points in mind when you use the firmware update software:

• "Upload" means to send data from the machine to the SD card. "Download" means to send data from the SD card to the machine.
• To select an item on the LCD, touch the appropriate button on the soft touch-screen of the LCD, or, press the appropriate number key on the 10-key pad of the operation panel. For example, when "Exit (0)" shows on the screen you can touch the Exit button on the screen, or, press the [0] key on the operation panel of the copier.
• Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the network to prevent a print job for arriving while the firmware update is in progress before you start the firmware update procedure.

Updating Firmware

Preparation

• If the SD card is blank, make a "romdata" folder on the SD card.
• If the card already contains a “romdata” folder, copy the “firmware” to the folder.

Updating Procedure

1. Turn off the main power switch.
2. Remove the controller cover [A] ( x1).
   
3. Insert the SD card into SD Card Slot 2 [A]. Make sure the label on the SD card faces the front side of the machine.
   
4. Slowly push the SD card into the slot so it locks in place. You will hear it click. Make sure the SD card locks in place.
   • To remove the SD, push it in to unlock the spring lock. Then release it so it pops out of the slot.
5. Disconnect the network cable from the copier if the machine is connected to a network.
6. Switch the main power switch on. After about 45 seconds, the initial version update screen appears on the LCD in English.
7. On the screen, touch the button or press the corresponding number key on the operation panel to select the item in the menu that you want to update.
   ROM:
   Tells you the number of the module and name of the version currently installed. The first line is the module number, the second line the version name.
   NEW:
   Tells you the number of the module and name version on the SD card. The first line is the module number, the second line the version name.
   • Controller, engine and operation panel firmware cannot be updated at the same time. It is recommended to update firmware modules one by one.
8. Touch "UpDate (#)" (or [#] key) to start the update.
   • The progress bar does not show for the operation panel firmware after you touch "OpPanel". The power on key flashes on and off at 0.5 s intervals when the LCDC firmware is updating. The power key flashes on and off at three seconds intervals when the update is finished.
9. The "Update is Done" message appears on the operation panel after completing the updating. The message differs depending on the firmware that has been updated.
10. Switch the copier main power switch off when you see the "Update is Done" message or follow the procedure that is displayed on the operation panel.
11. Press in the SD card to release it. Then remove it from the slot.
12. Switch the copier on for normal operation.

Error Messages

An error message shows in the first line if an error occurs during the download. The error code consists of the letter "E" and a number. The example above shows error "E24" displayed.

Firmware Update Error

If a firmware update error occurs, this means the update was cancelled during the update because the module selected for update was not on the SD card.

Recovery after Power Loss

If the ROM update is interrupted as a result of accidental loss of power while the firmware is updating, then the correct operation of the machine cannot be guaranteed after the machine is switched on again. If the ROM update does not complete successfully for any reason, then in order to ensure the correct operation of the machine, the ROM update error will continue to show until the ROM is updated successfully.

In this case, insert the card again and switch on the machine to continue the firmware download automatically from the card without the menu display.