Konica Minolta IP-011, Service Handbook

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4-1 KN-304 Network Board
Chapter 4 Appendices
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Rewriting the firmware
As the KN-304 uses flash ROM, it is possible to rewrite the firmware via the network.
To rewrite the firmware, you use the utility program FTP Download (for TCP/IP) by the procedure
described below.
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Preparation
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Set up the following components for the environment of TCP/IP.
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Computer used to upgrade the firmware
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KN-304
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Install the KN-304 properly and connect it’s Ethernet port with a network cable so that the KN-304
can be accessed from the network computer.
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The following utility should be installed.
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FTP Download
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Prepare the replacing firmware in the hard disk of the computer or in a CD-ROM.
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Procedure of rewriting the firmware
1. Make sure of the current firmware version.
You can get the information from the status page.
2. Start FTP Download and select the firmware file (.upd file) to download from [File] menu.
<Example> g15900a.upd
You will then be urged to enter the IP address and password.
3. Enter the printer’s IP address (e.g. 192.102.51.100) and the password “sysadm” and click
the OK button.
File transfer starts.
4. When a message “Unit Updated” appears on the computer screen, click the OK button.
5. Power off/on the printer.
Caution:
Never turn off the copying machine while updating is going on.