Lexmark Firmware Update (October 2019)

IMPORTANT!

• Check the device's current firmware level. EWS illustration
• If you are aware of any firmware installed on the device that is not standard, please contact Lexmark Technical Support to receive additional firmware update instructions.
• Review the release notes before making the decision to update firmware.

Downgrading firmware 

It is strongly recommended that you do not downgrade firmware to a lower level. A loss of apps, security features, configuration settings, and more, will likely result from this decision.
Again, contact Lexmark Technical Support and see KB article ID#: SO8017 for more information on the impacts of downgrading.

Users with device firmware before FW7

This update can take up to 20 minutes to complete. Schedule a time to perform this upgrade that does not interfere with daily printing and other workflow operations.  

Format nomenclature change

• Beginning with FW4, firmware versions are named in the pattern ABCDD.xxy.zzz where:
  
  
  • A tells whether the printer is Mono or Color (M = mono, C = color)
  • B tells whether the printer is Single or Multi function (S = single function printer (SFP), X = multi function printer (MFP))
  • C tells whether the UI is a touch screen or non-touch (T = touch screen, N = non-touch screen)
  • DD tells the model family
    • AT – (CS/CX 72x Series)
    • PP – (CS/CX 82x Series)
    • MH – (CS/CX 92x Series)
    • GM – (MS/MX 32x, 42x, 52x, 62x Series)
    • GW – (MS/MX 72x, 82x, Series)
    • ZJ – (CS/CX 42x, 52x, 62x Series)
  • xx tells the major firmware EC version, while y tells the minor firmware EC version (050 = FW5.0, 051 = FW5.1, etc)
  • zzz tells the release number within that firmware EC
     
• FW2 or FW3 firmware versions are named in the pattern DD.xxy.zzz using the same mapping as above. However, the DD model families used on FW2 and FW3 were changed on FW4 and newer:
  
  • ATL on FW2 and FW3 becomes AT on FW4 and newer
  • CB on FW2 and FW3 becomes AT on FW4 and newer
  • YK on FW2 and FW3 becomes PP on FW4 and newer

NOTE: Ensure the firmware you download is the correct one for the product you have

Contents

New FW7 (070.045) release notes

Firmware download, and update instructions

• Monochrome - Single function
  
  
  • Non-touchscreen
  • Touchscreen
     
• Monochrome - Multifunction printer (MFP)
  
  
  • Non-touchscreen
  • Touchscreen
     
• Color - Single function
  
  
  • Non-touchscreen
  • Touchscreen
     
• Color - Multifunction printers 
  
  
  • Non-touchscreen
  • Touchscreen

Release history

• FW5.3 (.053.023) (March 2019)
• FW 5.2 (.052.024) (September 2018)
• FW 5.2 (August 2018)
• FW 5.1 (April / May 2018)
  • 050.040 -  Specific to MS/MX32x,42x,52x,62x only
• FW 4.1 (041.090) (Oct. 2017 - Specific to CS/CX72x, CS/CX82x, CS/CX92x)

FW7 (070.045) release notes

Base firmware: xxxAT.070.045, xxxGM.070.045, xxxGW.070.045, xxxMH.070.045, xxxPP.070.045, and xxxZJ.070.045

New features:

• Secure by default: see KB article FA1301 (no impact to already installed devices)
• Native Scan to Network via shortcuts
• Added Firmware Update button on the EWS
• Added Print Reports button on the EWS
• EcoMode revamp
• Add Fax installation status to Menu Settings page
• Page counters on A3 devices normalized to Letter/A4

Apps (non-BSD models):

• Card Copy - v4.3.20 (if included)
• Display Customization - v4.7.1 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.6 (if included)
• Forms and Favorites - v5.3.5 (if included)
• Scan Center - v1.4.12 (if included)
• Shortcut Center - v5.3.5 (if included)

Apps (BSD models):

• Customer Support - v6.2.10 (if included)
• Device Quotas - v5.3.14 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.6 (if included)
• QR Code Generator - v5.2.1 (if included)

Security Issues Addressed:

• Upgraded open source components to apply latest security patches
• Security improvements based on internal testing

Field Issues Addressed and Other Improvements:

• Fix for Wifi Direct with Windows10
• Improvements in “Send me a copy” email feature
• Multiple fax improvements
• Multiple shortcut handling improvements
• Multiple translation improvements
• Multiple fixes for PS, PDF, and PCL emulator errors

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Firmware download and update instructions

Monochrome (MS / MX / XM / MB / M)

Mono Singlefunction
Printer model	Firmware level – Download instructions
MS32x, MS42x, MS52x, MS621 series: MS321dn, MS421dw, MS421dn, MS521dn, MS621dn Channel: B2338dw, B2442dw, B2546dn BSD: M1242, M1246	MSNGM.070.045 Download instructions
MS725 Series, MS821 Series MS823 Series, B2865dw MS825 Series	MSNGW.070.045 Download instructions
Touchscreen (below)
MS62xe Series: MS622de Channel: B2650dn BSD: M3250	MSTGM.070.045 Download instructions
MS82xe Series: MS822e, MS824e, MS826e	MSTGW.070.045 Download instructions
Mono Multifunction
Printer model	Firmware level – Download instructions
MX32x Series, MB2338adw	MXNGM.070.045 Download instructions
Touchscreen (below)
MX42x and MX521 series: MX521ade, MX521de, MX421ade Channel: MB2546ade, MB2422adwe BSD: XM1246, XM1242, XM1238	MXTGM.070.045 Download instructions
MX522 series: MX522adhe
MX62x series: MX622ade, MX622adhe Channel: MB2650ade BSD: XM3250
MX72x Series, XM53xx Series, MB2770 MX82x Series, XM73xx Series	MXTGW.070.045 Download instructions

  
  

Color (CS / CX / XC / MC / C)

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 Release history  

FW5.3 (.053.023) release notes

Base firmware: xxxAT.053.023, xxxGM.053.023, xxxGW.053.023, xxxMH.053.023, xxxPP.053.023, and xxxZJ.053.023

New features:

• Disable/enable network interface
• Disable/enable USB Port interface
• External network access alarm
• Clear memory and data after print jobs
• Support for 8 digit PIN in confidential print job
• etherFax support:
  • ATTENTION: Setting the Fax Transport to 'etherFAX' will cause the fax feature to be unavailable unless the user has an active account for this device with etherFAX, LLC. You can contact etherFAX, LLC at www.etherfax.net, or call 1-877-384-9866 or 1-732-813-0990.

Apps (non-BSD models)

• Card Copy - v4.3.17 (if included)
• Cloud Connector - v1.0 (if included)
• Display Customization - v4.6.8 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.2 (if included)
• Forms and Favorites - v5.3.5 (if included)
• Scan Center - v1.4.3 (if included)
• Shortcut Center - v5.2.6 (if included)

Apps (BSD models)

• Customer Support - v6.2.6 (if included)
• Device Quotas - v5.3.10 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.4 (if included)
• QR Code Generator - v5.2.1 (if included)

Security Issues Addressed

• Lexmark Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2018-15520)
• IPDS: Captured IRP Is Not Deleted After Disabling of Stream Capture Feature

Field Issues Addressed and Other Improvements

• Translation improvements
• Fix for an issue with the “Delete All” function when printing from USB Drive
• Change to VLML behavior to support both single and double quotes (some apps may not work correctly without this fix)
• Fix to allow Shortcut Center to display “unassigned” shortcuts (shortcut number 0)
• Fix for printing the Diagnostic Reports in languages other than English
• Fix for “Secure Element Mismatch Detected” on devices containing a secure element
• Several fax improvements and fixes
• Multiple fixes for PS, PCL, and PCLXL errors

 

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FW 5.2 (.052.024) release notes

Base firmware: CSTAT.051.050, CXTAT.041.090, CSTPP.041.090, CXTPP.041.090, CSTMH.041.090, CXTMH.041.090

Changes since base code: ##.052.023

More information on firmware naming convention 

New features:

• Support for Lexmark Mobile Assistant for Wireless Setup
• Customized Settings List - Copy, Email, Fax, and FTP
• Lexmark Cloud Connector support
• Added a "Keep Duplicate Held Jobs" setting
• Added support for PKCS #12 security certificates standard
• Allow Assignment of Permission Groups in Address Book (BSD)
• Job Accounting Log improvements
• Copy and Staple mixed size jobs via ADF
• Scan support for AES256 encryption
• Allows fax confirmation pages to be sent to email or stored on a network share
• Deskew option added to workflows (MXTGW devices)
• MICR support added (Mono)

Apps (non-BSD models)

• Card Copy - v4.3.17 (if included)
• Cloud Connector - v1.0 (if included)
• Display Customization - v4.6.8 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.2 (if included)
• Forms and Favorites - v5.3.5 (if included)
• Scan Center - v1.3.10 (if included)
• Shortcut Center - v5.2.6 (if included)

Apps (BSD models)

• Customer Support - v6.2.6 (if included)
• Device Quotas - v5.3.10 (if included)
• Eco-Settings - v5.2.4 (if included)
• QR Code Generator - v5.2.1 (if included)

Security Issues Addressed

• Addressed KRACK which has the following CVEs associated with it:
  • CVE-2017-13077
  • CVE-2017-13078
  • CVE-2017-13079
  • CVE-2017-13080
  • CVE-2017-13081
  • CVE-2017-13082
  • CVE-2017-13084
  • CVE-2017-13086
  • CVE-2017-13087
  • CVE-2017-13088

Field Issues Addressed and Other Improvements

• Changes for 052.024 release:
  • Font/DLE card not detected on some devices
  • Fix parallel port printing
  • Fix for a 900.00 crash when printing internal reports if the device language is set to Spanish or Portuguese
  • Fix for Email address book lookup using LDAP
  • Update CB.052.E002 engine code to CB.052.E004 engine code to fix Waste
  • Toner Bottle supply reporting and to correct the reporting of engine linearization data
• Changes for 052.023 release:
  • Fix to address device hostname issues that occur when using DHCP servers which do not fully comply with RFC 4702
  • Fix to allow firmware update via tools such as MVE (CS72x/CX72x only)
  • Several translations changes
  • Fixes for PDF, PS, and PCL errors/incorrect output
  • Multiple fax fixes and improvements

Engine Code Release Notes

• YK.052.E002 for CS82x series and CX82x/CX86x series devices
  • Fixed PQ issue that could occur in high speed mode
  • Fixed PQ issue that could occur during environmental change
• CB.052.E002 for CS72x series and CX72x series devices
  • Fixed PQ issue that could occur in high speed mode
  • Fixed PQ issue that could occur during environmental change
• GM.052.E009 for MS32x, MS42x, MS52x, MS62x series and MX32x, MX42x, MX52x, MX62x series devices
  • Improvement to toner darkness consistency over the life of the imaging unit
  • Added robustness to option communication issues (602.x9)
• ZJ.052.E019 for CS42x, CS52x, CS62x series and CX42x, CX52x, CX62x series devices
  • Paper handling improvements
  • Print quality improvements
  • Fixed overcurrent issue which could cause machine shutdown
  • Fixed various machine errors and jams
• GW.052.E012 for MS72x, MS82x series and MX72x, MX82x series devices
  • Functional Enhancements
    • Support for MICR toner on Source Technologies models.
    • Increased fusing temperature when in Archive mode.
  • Field Issues and Fixes
    • Small adjustment to paper speed in the fuser to address a potential print quality defect
    • Improvements for print quality consistency
    • Improvements for fusing consistency
    • Fix for a 111.21 error that can occur if multiple printer covers are opened and closed in a specific order
    • Improved robustness against 31.80D fuser errors.
    • Improved robustness against 602.x9 errors due to electrical noise

 

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FW5.2 (.052.023) release notes

New base firmware: -----.052.023

Changes since base code: ##.051.050 (CS/CX 72x,82x,92x)
Changes since base code: ##.050.040 (MS/MX 32x,42x,52x,62x)

More information on firmware naming convention 

New features:

• Support for Lexmark Mobile Assistant for Wireless Setup
• Customized Settings List - Copy, Email, Fax, and FTP
• Lexmark Cloud Connector support
• Added a "Keep Duplicate Held Jobs" setting
• Added support for PKCS #12 security certificates standard
• Allow Assignment of Permission Groups in Address Book (BSD)
• Job Accounting Log improvements
• Copy and Staple mixed size jobs via ADF
  
• Scan support for AES256 encryption
  
• Allows fax confirmation pages to be sent to email or stored on a network share
  
• Deskew option added to workflows (MXTGW.052.023)
  
• MICR support added (Mono)

Pre-installed apps (Updated for Non-BSD Models):

• Card Copy v.4.3.17 (if included)
• Cloud Connector - v1.0 (if included)
• Display Customization - v.4.6.8 (if included, then All series - ONLY for devices manufactured with FW4)
• EcoSettings app v5.2.2 (if included)
• Forms and Favorites v.5.3.5 (if included)
• Scan Center (Basic) v.1.3.10 (if included)
• Shortcut Center v.5.2.6 (in included)

Pre-installed apps (Updated for BSD Models):

• Customer Support v.6.2.6 (BSD - All series)
• Device Quotas v.5.3.10 (BSD - All series)
• EcoSettings app v5.2.4 (BSD - XCxxxx Series ONLY)
• QR Code Generator v.5.2.1 (BSD - All series)

Security issues addressed: 

Addressed KRACK which has the following CVEs associated with it:

• CVE-2017-13077
• CVE-2017-13078
• CVE-2017-13079
• CVE-2017-13080
• CVE-2017-13081
• CVE-2017-13082
• CVE-2017-13084
• CVE-2017-13086
• CVE-2017-13087
• CVE-2017-13088

Field issues addressed and other improvements:

• Fix to address device hostname issues that occur when using DHCP server which do not fully comply with RFC 4702
• Fix to allow firmware update via tools such as Markvision Enterprise (MVE) (CS72x/CX72x only)
• Several translations changes
• Fixes for PDF, PS, and PCL errors/incorrect output
• Multiple fax fixes and improvements

Engine code release notes:

For YK.052.E002 for CS82x series and CX82x/CX86x series devices  (Since YK.050.E010)

• Fixed PQ issue that could occur in high speed mode
• Fixed PQ issue that could occur during environmental change

 For CB.052.E002 for CS72x series and CX72x series devices (Since CB.050.E014)

• Fixed PQ issue that could occur in high speed mode
• Fixed PQ issue that could occur during environmental change 

GM.052.E009 for MS32x, MS42x, MS52x, MS62x series and MX32x, MX42x, MX52x,
MX62x series devices

• Improvement to toner darkness consistency over the life of the imaging unit
• Added robustness to option communication issues (602.x9) 

ZJ.052.E019 for CS42x, CS52x, CS62x series and CX42x, CX52x, CX62x series
devices 

• Paper handling improvements
• Print quality improvements
• Fixed overcurrent issue which could cause machine shutdown
• Fixed various machine errors and jams

GW.052.E012 for MS72x, MS82x series and MX72x, MX82x series devices

Functional Enhancements:

• Support for MICR toner on Source Technologies models.
• Increased fusing temperature when in Archive mode.

Field Issues and Fixes:

• Small adjustment to paper speed in the fuser to address a potential print quality defect
• Improvements for print quality consistency
• Improvements for fusing consistency
• Fix for a 111.21 error that can occur if multiple printer covers are opened and closed in a specific order
• Improved robustness against 31.80D fuser errors.
• Improved robustness against 602.x9 errors due to electrical noise
   

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FW5.0/5.1 (.051.050)

Base firmware: CSTAT.051.050, CXTAT.041.090, CSTPP.041.090, CXTPP.041.090, CSTMH.041.090, CXTMH.041.090

Changes since base code: ##.041.090 (## - CB, ATL, YK, PP) New firmware naming convention 

 New Features:

• Support for Lexmark Mobile Assistant for Wireless Setup
• Customized Settings List - Copy, Email, Fax, and FTP
• Lexmark Cloud Connector support
• Added a "Keep Duplicate Held Jobs" setting
• Added support for PKCS #12 security certificates standard
• Allow Assignment of Permission Groups in Address Book (BSD)
• Job Accounting Log improvements 

Pre-installed apps (Updated for Non-BSD Models):

• Card Copy v.4.3.17 (if included)
• Cloud Connector - v1.0 (if included)
• Display Customization - v.4.6.8 (if included, then All series - ONLY for devices manufactured with FW4)
• EcoSettings app v5.2.2 (if included)
• Forms and Favorites v.5.3.5 (if included)
• Scan Center (Basic) v.1.3.10 (if included)
• Shortcut Center v.5.2.6 (in included) 

Pre-installed apps (Updated for BSD Models):

• Customer Support v.6.2.6 (BSD - All series)
• Device Quotas v.5.3.10 (BSD - All series)
• EcoSettings app v5.2.4 (BSD - XCxxxx Series ONLY)
• QR Code Generator v.5.2.1 (BSD - All series)

 Security issues addressed: 

Addressed KRACK which has the following CVEs associated with it:

• CVE-2017-13077
• CVE-2017-13078
• CVE-2017-13079
• CVE-2017-13080
• CVE-2017-13081
• CVE-2017-13082
• CVE-2017-13084
• CVE-2017-13086
• CVE-2017-13087
• CVE-2017-13088

 Field issues addressed and other improvements:

• Fix to address device hostname issues that occur when using DHCP server which do not fully comply with RFC 4702
• Fix to allow firmware update via tools such as Markvision Enterprise (MVE) (CS72x/CX72x only)
• Several translations changes
• Fixes for PDF, PS, and PCL errors/incorrect output
• Multiple fax fixes and improvements

 Engine code release notes:

For YK.050.E010 for CS82x series and CX82x/CX86x series devices 

• Addressed several 912.xx firmware errors.
• Reduce power usage in sleep mode.

         
For CB.050.E014 for CS72x series and CX72x series devices

• Addressed several 912.xx firmware errors.
• Reduce power usage in sleep mode.

FW5 - MS/MX32x,42x,52x,62x only

Base firmware: ----.050.040

Scan

• 1200 DPI Scan (support for 1200dpi scan via Drivers)
• Book Originals (available only on models with hard disk drive)
• Scan Preview (available only on touch screen models with hard disk drive)

Connectivity

• Wireless support
• Support for Lexmark Mobile Assistant for Wireless Setup

Service

New counter for each toner darkness level (track number of pages printer per toner darkness level)
 

Pre-installed apps (Updated for non-BSD Models):

• Card Copy - v4.3.17 (MX522, MX62x Series, XM1246, XM3250, MB2650ade)
• Cloud Connector - v1.0 (all series, North America ONLY)
• Display Customization - v4.6.5 (MS622de, M3250, MX522, MX62x Series, XM1246, XM3250, MB2650ade)
• EcoSettings - v5.2.3 (MS622de, M3250)
• Scan Center - v1.3.8 (MX42x Series, MX52x Series, MX62x Series, XM1242, XM1246, XM3250, MB2442, MB2546, MB2650)
• Shortcut Center - v5.2.6 (MX42x Series, MX52x Series, MX62x Series, XM1242, XM1246, XM3250, MB2442, MB2546, MB2650)
  
  Pre-installed apps (Updated for BSD Models):
  
  Customer Support - v6.2.6 (all series)
  Device Quotas - v5.3.10 (M3250, XM1246, XM3250)
  EcoSettings - v5.2.3 (XM1242, XM1246, XM3250)
  
   

FW4.1

Base firmware: CSTAT.041.090, CXTAT.041.090, CSTPP.041.090, CXTPP.041.090, CSTMH.041.090, CXTMH.041.090

Changes since base code: ##.033.098 (## - CB, ATL, YK, PP) New firmware naming convention 

New Features:

Usability

• Sleep-print-sleep will not keep panel awake for warnings
• Remove peek-a-boo password display
• Active pop-up of Cloud Message on existing IR and Service Screen

Security

• FIPS 140-2 module validation

Mobile Enablement

• Mopria Enterprise (Mopria 2.0)

• Windows Mobile - Redstone

Scan/Fax

• Blank page removal
• Double-entry of fax numbers

Device Management

• Scheduled usage emails without disk or user flash

New Hardware support

• Envelope Feeder support for CX82x and CX86x series

Pre-installed apps (Updated for Non-BSD Models):

• EcoSettings app v5.1.17 (CSxxx series ONLY)
• Card Copy v.4.2.18 (CXxxx series ONLY)
• Shortcut Center v.5.1.26 (CXxxx series ONLY)
• Scan Center (Basic) v.1.2.28 (CXxxx series ONLY)
• Forms and Favorites v.5.2.12 (CS72x/CS82x and CX72x/CX82x/CX86x series ONLY)
• Display Customization v.4.5.13 (All series - ONLY for devices manufactured with FW4) 

Pre-installed apps (Updated for BSD Models):

• EcoSettings app v5.1.17 (BSD - XCxxxx Series ONLY)
• Google Drive v3.3.14 (BSD - All series)
• Device Quotas v.5.2.19 (BSD - All series)
• QR Code Generator v.5.1.5 (BSD - All series)
• Customer Support v.6.1.20(BSD - All series)  

Field issues addressed:

• Fix for Restricted Server List - Block Printing Only
• Fix for fax slow dialing
• Fix for fax receive failure in low power mode
• Multiple print output fixes
• Multiple 900.00 Firmware Error fixes
• Multiple eSF framework fixes
• Fix 900.00 Kernel Error - WDOG crash on CS/CX92x models (.041.090)
• Add cartridge support for new models (.041.090)
• Fix an intermittent scan hang on CX92x models (.041.090)
• Changes to device logs Sync CS92x/CX92x firmware to CS/CX 72x/82x/86x firmware (.041.090)
• Fix an issue where Active Directory Authentication fails after a code update (.040.087)

Security issues Addressed:

• CVE-2016-10229 (UDP vulnerability in Linux kernel)
• CVE-2016-4335 (XLS parsing buffer overflow vulnerability)