Firmware Improvement Better Handles Improperly Terminated Print Jobs (September 2012)

Document ID:SO7143
 
09/26/12 Properties  

Problem

Job time out handling; Print time out issues; Printer not ready; Inconsistent performance

Solution

What  you will see


.P639
RIP firmware contains some new Smart Runout Logic enhancements that, when you are printing over a local port, will better handle improperly terminated jobs.
 

How to obtain


Obtain the .P639 code by contacting Lexmark Technical Support at 1-800-LEXMARK.


Flash file name: LR.JP.P639.fullnet.fls
Printer Revision: LR.JP.P639
Release date: June, 27 2012

Also, notify Lexmark Technical Support of any of the following DLEs.

 

Firmware
Firmware download file
Warning! These downloadable language emulator cards are base-code dependent. Incorrect download and flashing to the printer could lead to an irrecoverable error.
 Font or barcode card-equipped models
Contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional update information.
Prescribe card-equipped models
IPDS card-equipped models

 

 

 

Update Methods and Precautions   

 

Updating from a USB flash drive: 

  1. After downloading and uploading the .fls file to a USB flash drive, insert the flash drive into the USB port located on the operator panel. USB Menu: Print from USB displays.
    NOTE: If Print from USB is not displayed, then use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Print from USB command.
  2. Press the Select button to access the flash drive's directory structure displays.
  3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the LR.JP.P639.fullnet.fls firmware file.
  4. Press the Select button. Program Device: Yes displays.
  5. Press the Select button. The printer will start the update process. Various status and progress messages will display on the operator panel.
  6. Once USB Menu: Print from USB displays, remove the flash drive. Printer will return to Ready.

Warning: DO NOT TURN THE PRINTER OFF or unplug the flash drive until the update is complete. When the update is complete, the printer will automatically reboot and return to USB Menu: Print from USB.

NOTES: A printer that is in Invalid Code mode cannot be updated from a USB flash drive. Note: Verify that the Enable Drive and Update Code settings are enabled. These settings are in the Flash Drive menu under the Settings Menu in the Administrative menus.

Firmware Flash Methods Information
Embedded Web Server (EWS Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the printer. Select Settings > Update Firmware and then locate the extracted .fls file.
USB utility Click here for the detailed steps.
FTP Click here for the detailed steps.
MarkVision Professional Visit http://www.markvisionprofessional.com to download the latest User's Guide and perform a search on Print Server updates or Generic File downloads.
Printer File Loader
(USB-Macintosh)
Click here for the detailed steps.

 

 

Contacting Lexmark

If you require additional assistance, please see Contact information. NOTE: When calling for support, you will need your printer model/machine type and serial number (SN).

Please be near the products described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce call-back situations.
 



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