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DP-C405/C305/C265
FEB 2008Ver. 1.1
9.2.3. Service Notes "Firmware Update" for PS Option Installation
To use PS (DA-MC400) option, the standard firmware must be updated, changing to Type D SC
firmware is required. The required firmware is on the CD included with the option.
Before proceeding, it is important to determine the Final Configuration of your machine in order to correctly
identify the required firmware from the table below. Carefully read, and follow the Installation Instructions for
the appropriate option.
The firmware for SC, EC, SCN, and FCB must be updated in this sequence as a set. Please update the
firmware with the latest version as a set by referring to the following table.
Firmware Version Table
Main Unit Firmware Code Updating Instructions
Caution:
Before proceeding with the Firmware Update, clear all Fax or Internet Fax jobs first, or the Firmware will
not update properly. Follow the steps below to perform All Job Clear.
1. Press the “Function”, “Copy”, and the “3” keys simultaneously on the Control Panel.
2. Input the password, and select the “OK” button to enter the Service Mode (default password is
00000000).
3. Press the “9” key on the Control Panel, and then press the “Start” key to enter the F9 Service Mode
(Unit Maintenance).
4. Select “00 FAX Service Mode” on the Touch Panel display.
5. Select “06 RAM Initialize“ on the Touch Panel display.
6. Select “09 All Job Clear” on the Touch Panel display, and then select the “Yes” button.
After clearing the jobs, the machine reboots automatically, and returns to the standby mode.
1. Updating through a LAN Port
The firmware code can be easily updated when the main unit is connected to a LAN.
If the unit is not connected to a LAN, the Network Firmware Update Tool can be used by connecting to the
machine using a Cross Cable.
1. Install the Network Firmware Update Tool to your PC
The Tool can be downloaded from your sales company's Web site, or the PCC ONC Service Web site.
Please refer to the Operating Instructions of the Tool for details.
2. Preparing the Firmware Code
Double click the appropriate Destination Shortcut Batch File, and copy the Firmware Code File on the
CD-ROM to the Firmware Data Folder in your PC, or access the Service Web site to download the
latest Firmware Code. Note that the files in the Archive will be extracted automatically into the
designated folder when the Archived file (.exe) is Double-clicked.
Example:
From:
Destination Shortcut Batch File: D:(CD-ROM Drive) \ xFirmware \ USA.bat
Firmware Code File: C405_C305_C265_xx_xxxxxxxx_xx.exe
To:
Firmware Data Folder: C:\ Panasonic \ Panasonic-FUP \ Data
3. Preparing the Main Unit for the Firmware Upgrade
Before starting, print the F5/F6 Parameters List (Copy Service Mode F9-03-00). Make sure the unit's
Password (Service Mode F7-01: Key Operator ID, or Application Password) is the same as the tool's
password.
Make sure the unit is in an idle state (e.g. not making copies, not printing, etc.).
Standard Firmware
(SC = Type A)
PostScript Firmware
(SC = Type D)
SC CMFP25SCAxVxxxxx_xx CMFP25SCDxVxxxxx_xx