Firmware release notes (May 2013)

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Periodic printer firmware updates address end-user performance issues, provide new functionality, and provide performance improvements. 

Article Contents

• Firmware Availability
• Release Notes History
  • EC2 (May 2013)
  • EC1.1 (February 2013) 
    • EC1 (January 2013)
• Update Recommendations
• .FLS Update Methods

Firmware availability

Firmware	Firmware Download File
Base model	Click here. IMPORTANT! This firmware is for models with a 2.4" (60.96mm) LCD operator panel only.  Click here only if you have a MS610de or M3150 equipped with a 4" (101.6mm)  touch screen. See update methods below for additional firmware update instructions. Macintosh users The .fls file will require the PrinterFileLoader application to send the file.
*DLE-equipped models.
Font or barcode card-equipped models	Contact Lexmark Technical Support
Prescribe card-equipped models
IPDS card-equipped models

*Downloadable language emulator

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Release Note History

EC2 Release Notes (May 2013)

Functional Enhancements

1. Added new 2013 Energy Savings requirements to lower power consumption
2. Added UI Panel Off setting / Web setting when receiving jobs
3. Added support for the Lexmark Secure Content Monitor application
4. Added Address Book support with use of certain Solution's Apps
5. Added object-based toner density
6. Added ability to display extra license info on EWS
7. Added walk-up ability to capture device debug logs
8. Added ability for a WebApp to reset the Homescreen time-out timer
9. Added ability to enable/disable EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
10. Added AirPrint Certification
11. Improved paper jam workflow on various models (2.4" display)
12. Improved Job Accounting
13. Improved auditing of scan jobs
14. Improved printing performance with certain jobs
15. Improved compatibility with certain 3rd-party servers
16. Improved customer experience for 200.05/202.32 paper jams
17. Enabled ability to print from SharePoint
18. Changes were made to allow Lexmark touchscreen MFPs to correctly display right-to-left and complex languages like Hebrew, Arabic, and Thai.
19. Changed messaging to instruct removal of the tray above the indicated options(tray, duplexer) jam source
20. Changed behavior of fuser/maintenance kit to allow continuable stop with 80.3x message alerts
21. 508 Op-Panel magnification
22. 508 color inversion on screen
23. Enhanced Imaging Unit and Fuser Messaging on the Printer Menus Page and under the Device Stats Page via the Embedded Web Server
24. MICR toner support added (*.E307)
25. Placed sensors in low power mode sooner to reduce power and extend sensor life (.E307)
26. Additional calibration to allow broader electronics manufacturing tolerances (.E307)

* Engine

AirPrint and the AirPrint Logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Field Issues and Fixes

1. Various 900.xx, 976, and busy hang fixes
2. Various translation enhancements
3. Various security fixes
4. Various performance enhancements
5. Various Network and SNMP fixes
6. Image length from multi-purpose feeder (MPF) is now consistent with other sources; previously, MPF image was short by about 0.5 to 0.75mm. (*.E307)

* Engine

EC1.1 Release Notes (February 2013)

• Printer Revision: LW1.PR.P151
• Engine Revision: FDN.PIR.E201
• Network Revision: NW1.CY.N151

Functional Enhancements

1. Paper feed options now go to a low-power mode when the printer's primary motors go to an idle state, and before the printer enters sleep mode.
2. Improved accuracy of the left-margin position when the Multi-purpose feeder (MPF) is used as the source tray, which also translates to improved output consistency of left margin between MPF and Tray 1.  

Field Issues and Fixes

1. Fix for various 31.40 errors
2. Fixed on various DLE issues
3. Fixed printer crash when user flash files are write-protected
4. Fixed various PPDS output issues
5. Fixed various issues with low supply level messages
6. Fixed Real Time Clock (RTC) - GreenMicro Version.
7. Fixed various stability & reliability issues.
8. Fixed on double output when printing from cloud
9. Fixed issue that resulted in excess noise during power warm up cycle. (Main motor gear train)
    

EC1 Release Notes (January 2013)

Functional Enhancements

1. Added Safe Mode setting (in Configuration menu)
2. Added wireless setup wizard for devices equipped with the optional wireless internal network adapter
3. Added Event Log summary report (in Configuration menu)
4.  v7* upgrade
5. New Non-Lexmark Return Program (NLRP) messaging for supplies that are not genuine Lexmark supplies
6. Some changes for Common Criteria
7. Enhancement on wireless stability
8. Reduced power consumption while in low power mode (E108)
9. Safe Mode support (E108)
10. Modified multi-purpose feeder pick algorithm to address skew issues with A6-size media from MPF
11. Improved left margin starting point for pages originating from option trays
12. Expanded context for auto-rebooting on critical errors.

* Upgrade to Active Directory integration services. 

Field Issues and Fixes

1. Various 900.xx, 976, system timeout, and busy hang fixes
2. Various translation enhancements
3. Various security fixes
4. Various performance enhancements
5. Various Network and SNMP fixes
6. Various strings & menus inconsistencies between webpage & operator panel fixes
7. (from FDN.PIR.E079d) Fix for 111.50 error if front cover is opened at a particular point in the boot sequence
8. (from FDN.PIR.E079d) Fix an issue where darkness correction may not be optimally applied after front cover is opened and closed
9. (from FDN.PIR.E079f) Fix for issue where darkness correction not applied properly for late-in-life imaging units
10. (from FDN.PIR.E079h) Fix potential issue for fan failing to start after opening/closing the printer front cover (MS610de printer)
11. Load option tray prompt does not go away when loading option tray quickly while machine is in low power mode with a stapler option installed.
12. Fix for invalid posting of 'load staples' while exiting low power modeAllow resuming to full print speed after machine has cooled in idle mode following a throughput slow down due to narrow media printing

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Firmware Update Recommendations

Step 1: Check your printer's current code levels. See "How to Check Printer Firmware Levels" below if you are unfamiliar with this procedure.  

Step 2: Download and update printer firmware. See Firmware Availability above.

After downloading and extracting the files, you will update the device using the Windows automated flash file (.exe) or select your flash (.fls) update method below.

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.FLS file update methods  

Make sure the printer is READY to receive firmware, and do not interrupt the printer's power or data connection during the update process. 

 

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How to Check Printer Firmware Levels 

To do this, obtain the Menu Settings page or access the printer's embedded web server (EWS) for this purpose. 

Checking firmware levels via Printer Menu's Setting page: 

Checking firmware levels via the printer's embedded web server (EWS):

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Contact Lexmark

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support, you will be asked for your machine/model type and serial number (SN).

Please call from near the computer and printer for over-the-phone diagnostic purposes.