Ricoh M018, Service Manual

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Firmware Updating
M018/M019 5-6 SM
ƒ The update's percentage of completion might not be displayed, depending on which
version of the firmware is currently installed.
ƒ In addition to printing a configuration page, you can check the machine's firmware
version by accessing the machine using a web browser. For details, see "Checking
Machine Status", in the User Guide.
ƒ Depending on how it is configured, the machine might start up in fax mode following
the firmware update.
Messages that appear in the update tool window
Message Cause/ Solutions
The firmware file (*.brn/*.dwn) or setting file (*.ini) is not
stored in the same folder as the update tool.
ƒ Make sure that the firmware file (*.brn/*.dwn) and
setting file (*.ini) are stored in the same folder as the
update tool.
ƒ Also, make sure that you do not modify the setting
file.
The path to the location of the update tool is too long.
Can't open ROM file. Please
check ROM file.
ƒ Make sure that the path to the update tool is not too
long. For convenience, save the update tool in a
subfolder directly under your computer's C: drive.