FIRMWARE UPDATE
G104 5-100 SM
5.3 FIRMWARE UPDATE
5.3.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE
The table lists the programs used by Model G104.
Type of firmware Function
Location of
firmware
Message
displayed
1 Engine - Main Printer engine control
EGB flash
ROM
Engine
2 System Printer system management
Controller
flash ROM
Onboard Sys
Printer Application Feature application SD card Opt SD1 Prn
NIB NIB management SD card Opt SD1 Prn
3
Web System Web service application SD card Opt SD1 Prn
5.3.2 PRECAUTIONS
Handling SD Cards
Observe the following precautions when handling SD cards:
• Turn off the main power switch before you insert or remove an SD card. Data in
the SD card can be corrupted if you insert or remove an SD card while the main
power switch is on.
• Do not turn off the main power switch during downloading.
• Keep SD cards in a safe location. Do not store SD cards in the following
locations:
• Locations exposed to high temperature, high humidity, direct sunlight, or
strong vibration
• Locations where there are effects from magnetic forces
• Do not bend or scratch SD cards.
• Do not drop SD cards or expose them to shock or vibration.
NOTE: For the arrangement of files in SD cards, see 5.3.3.
Upload or Download
In this section, “upload” and “download” have these meanings:
• Upload: To copy data from the printer to the SD card
• Download: To copy data from the SD card to the printer
Network Connection
Before you start, inform the user that they cannot use the printer during firmware
update, and that they must disconnect the printer physically from the network. If a
print job comes in during upload/download, it can cause problems with the firmware
update.