Affected Products:
Single-Function: All Lexmark Color and Mono SFP Products
Multifunction: All Lexmark Color and Mono MFP Products
Overview:
This article explains how to perform a USB flash/thumb drive firmware update. Please use the section that corresponds to your generation of device.
- 2016 - 2020+ Generation
- 2012 - 2014 Generation
- 2010 Generation
- 2008 Generation
Requirements:
- Firmware Update File (*.fls file)
- The printer must be in a Ready state to update the firmware.
- This update option only applies to printer models with a front USB port.
2010 - 2020 Lexmark MFP / SFP Series:
- Insert USB flash drive. (FAT32 format)
Note: Newer versions of firmware on certain models may support NFTS format of the flash drive.
- Go to the Home Screen of the control panel.
- Go to USB Drive.
Note: On some smaller screen devices, after going to "USB Drive" the user will see a "Scan from USB" and "Print from USB" option. Select "Print from USB" before proceeding to Step 4 below.
- Find and select the firmware update file (*.fls file).
- Select Update Code.
Note: Do not turn off the printer while the update is going on.
- Upon successful completion of the firmware update, the device will automatically reboot.
2008 Lexmark SFP Series:
4-Line APA Panel Instructions
- Insert the USB flash drive (FAT32 format)
- Device will display the USB Menu with a listing of the flash drive's file contents.
- Press
until the appropriate .fls file is selected.
- Press the
button to select this file.
- Update or Do Not Update appears on the LCD. If you need to abort the update, press
and select Do Not Update.
- To update the firmware select Update.
Note: Do not turn off the printer while the update is going on.
- Upon successful completion of the firmware update, the device will automatically reboot.
2008 Lexmark MFP Series:
- Insert the USB flash drive (formatted to FAT32).
- Press the USB Drive button (
) when it appears.
- Press
or
until the firmware file is located.
- Press
(the Select button) next to the file. Click here for image.
- Press Update Firmware. Click here for image.
Note: Do not turn off the printer while the update is going on.
- Upon successful completion of the firmware update, the device will automatially reboot.
Additional Information:
If the USB flash drive is not recognized, check that the drive is formatted to FAT32 format.
If the firmware update fails, recopy the firmware update file (*.fls) to the flash drive, or download the file again.
Still Need Help?
Have the following available when calling Lexmark Technical Support;
- Printer model(s)
- Printer serial number
- Firmware version