Xerox WorkCentre 3215

June 2014
6-17
Xerox® WorkCentre® 3215/3225 Multifunction Printer Service Manual
GP 7
General Procedures and Information
GP 7 Firmware Upgrade
Purpose
Use this procedure is used to update the machine firmware. The firmware can be updated over
the network or by using the USB port.
Requirements
• Wired or wireless connection to upgrade using the network.
• The usblist2.exe tool and SWUPGRADE_ON.prn, located in the GSN website, installed
on the PWS device.
• Correct firmware file for update.
• Firmware Upgrade must be enabled in the machine settings on the printer.
• Complete or delete all jobs in the printer queue before initiating a firmware upgrade.
Procedure
Upgrading the Firmware using a USB Port:
1. Connect a USB cable from the PWS to the USB port on the printer.
2. Confirm that the printer is the Ready status.
3. To enable firmware upgrades on the device:
• Drag the SWUPGRADE_ON.prn file and drop it onto usblist2.exe.
or
• In Diagnostic Mode, select [Data Setup>F/W Upgrade>On]. Press the <OK> button
to confirm menu selections.
4. Drag and drop the firmware file onto usblist2.exe. The firmware update will start automat-
ically.
5. The Printer will reboot when the upgrade is complete.
Upgrading the Firmware using the Network:
1. Open a web browser and enter the machine’s IP address.
2. Select [Enter]. The CentreWare Internet Services window will open.
3. Select the [Login] link at the top of the screen.
4. Enter the Administrator username (admin) and password (1111). The Firmware Upgrade
window will open.
NOTE: It may be necessary to obtain the username and password from the customer if
they have been changed.
5. Click on the [Properties] tab.
6. In the security link, select [System Security].
7. Select the [Feature Management] link in the directory tree.
8. Select the [Firmware Upgrade Enable] box.
9. Click [Apply] to save the changes.
10. Select the [Support] tab.
11. In the [Firmware Upgrade] link, select the [Upgrade Wizard] button.
a. In the Firmware File area, select [Browse].
b. Locate and select the correct firmware upgrade .hd file.
c. Select [Open].
12. Select [Next]. The firmware will now be verified and display information about the
upgrade.
13. Select [Next] to continue. The upgrade should take approximately 10 minutes.
14. The machine will reboot automatically when the upgrade has completed.
15. Print a Configuration Report and verify that the firmware has been successfully upgraded.