Firmware release notes (May 2013)

File name and version 

NOTE: 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 (November 2012)
• Update Recommendations
• Other Update Methods

Firmware availability
 

Firmware	Firmware Download File
Base model	Click here. Firmware package contents:  FWU.exe – Automatic Windows update  Base.engine.fls – Alternative file for other OSes or USB flash drive  PrinterFileLoader – Firmware utility for Macintosh users Update ReadMe (.pdf) Release notes (.txt)  See update methods below for .fls firmware update instructions.
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

EC 2 Release Notes (May '13)

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 to enable/disable EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
9. Added AirPrint Certification
10. Improved paper jam workflow on various models (2.4" display)
11. Improved Job Accounting
12. Improved printing performance with certain jobs
13. Improved compatibility with certain 3rd-party servers
14. Improved customer experience for 200.05/202.32 paper jams
15. Enabled ability to print from SharePoint
16. RGB replacement
17. Changed messaging to instruct removal of the tray above the indicated options (tray, duplexer) jam source
18. Changed behavior of fuser/maintenance kit to allow continuable stop with 80.3x message alerts
19. 508 Op-Panel Magnification
20. 508 color inversion on screen
21. Enhanced Imaging Unit and Fuser Messaging on the Printer Menus Page and under the Device Stats Page via the Embedded Web Server
22. Added calibration to allow broader electronics manufacturing tolerances (.E113)*

* Engine

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Field Issues and Fixes

• Various 900.xx, 976, and busy hang fixes
• Various translation enhancements
• Various security fixes
• Various performance enhancements
• Various Network and SNMP fixes

NOTE: Firmware updates are cumulative, so items listed below are also addressed with the latest firmware available.

 EC1.1 Release Notes Base: LW1.VY.P152 and Engine: FDN.VY.E112  (Feb. '13)

• Printer Revision: LW1.VY.P152
• Engine Revision: FDN.VY.E112
• Network Revision: NW1.VY.N152

Functional Enhancements and Fixes

1. Enabled network feature sets 802.1x, Thinprint, RARP, and BOOTP.
2. Enhanced the supply related e-mail alerts by including the custom message (if one is defined) in the e-mail
3. Fix: E-mail alerts not delivered for 'Nearly Low' and 'Replace' supply levels (e.g. Cartridge)
4. Fix: Font card not reported correctly on the 'Menu Settings' page report
5. Fix: Crash when protecting a user flash option card with a password
6. Fix: Crash when exiting Sleep after extended period of time
7. Updated version of green micro code (new version 1.12)
8. Fixed some occurrences of the following errors: 133.11, 133.12, 133.21, 133.22, 133.31, 133.32, 133.41, and 133.42*
9. Fixed an occurrence of a 913.11 error*
10. Fixed a throughput issue*
11. Fixed an occurrence of a busy hang*

  * Engine code change

EC1 Release Notes (Nov '12)

Functional Enhancements and Fixes

1. Added Event Log summary report (in Configuration menu)
2. Added Safe Mode setting (in Configuration menu)
3. Added wireless setup wizard to assist with configuration of wireless option card
4. Improved messaging for supplies
5. Some changes for Common Criteria
6. Implemented “Safe Mode" *

  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. Various fixes for the available wireless option card 
7. Sleep button press improvement
8. Improved development of fine lines in 1200 DPI print mode *
9. Made various print quality improvements when printing a lot of Black-only pages *
10. Fixed some occurrences of 900 errors and hangs *
11. Fixed some occurrences of 913.11 errors *
12. Fixed some fuse grade issues at certain environments *
13. Fixed some occurrences of “System Timeout” errors *
14. Made some print quality improvements when printing a lot of half-speed pages *
15. Fixed some occurrences of 88.38 errors *
16. Made some improvements to non-return program toner cartridge support *
17. Fixed some occurrences of 914.78 and 912.44 errors *
18. Fixed some occurrences of 913.44 errors *
19. Fixed supply reporting issues when waste toner bottle is not installed *
20. Fixed some print quality issues that occur when mixing simplex and duplex pages *
21. Improved paper feed reliability on heavy media from optional input sources *
22. Now allowing printer to auto-reboot more often on 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, and 919 errors *
23. Fixed some occurrences of the waste toner bottle being declared full too early *
24. Made various other print quality improvements *
25. Fixed some occurrences of 200.05 paper jams * 
26. Fixed LV Power Supply Service Error 126.01 (.E110)*
27. Fixed stripe on stationary CMY drums following black only mode (.E110)*

     * Engine code change

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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 flash (.fls) files and select your update method below.

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 Other .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.