Firmware release notes (May 2013)

File name and version information

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 '13)
  • EC1 (November 2012)
• Update Recommendations
• Other Update Methods

Firmware availability

Firmware	Firmware Download File
Base model	Click here. 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 '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 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 compatibility for FoIP - Fax over IP
17. Improved customer experience for 200.05/202.32 paper jams1Enabled 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 (.E410)*
25. Support for MX6500e MFP option (.E410)
26. Support for staple and hole-punch finisher option (.E410)
27. Added calibration to allow broader electronics manufacturing tolerances (.E410)
28. Enable a continuable stop for older fusers that were programmed for non-continuable stop (.E410)
29. Extended multi-feed flushing to duplex pages from multi-purpose feeder (introduced in FDN.DN.E305 for pages from trays) (.E410)
30. Addressed limited support for banner media (.E410)
31. Added additional sensor tests for diagnosis purposes (.E410)

* 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. Fix for issue where the first few pels of first scan line on the page were absent or white (.E410)*
7. Fix for a rare 912.44 error that occurred when a multi-feed is detected on the last page of a duplex staple job (.E410)
8. Addressed false detection of media loaded when prompted to "Load Paper" in the multi-purpose feeder (.E410)
9. Eliminated the potential for a misleading fan error when powering on the device without the fuser installed (.E410)
10. Updated transfer voltages applied to duplex pages (.E410)

* Engine

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

EC1 Release Notes (Nov '12)

• Printer Revision: LW1.TU.P132
• Engine Revision: FDN.DN.E215
• Network Revision: FW1.TU.N132

Functional Enhancements and Fixes (Base and Engine combined)
 

1. Improvements to allow more sheets of A4 to be printed on devices equipped with Letter-width fusers before slowing down
2. Improved pick reliability of some specialty media types from Tray 1
3. Improved pick reliability of Universal media less than 9" from Tray 1
4. Minor adjustments to print speed
5. Minor improvement to time to first print at 35 p.p.m./600 d.p.i.
6. New Non-Lexmark Return Program (NLRP) messaging for supplies that are not genuine Lexmark supplies
7. Added clip mode as alternate to compress for wider media with A4-width fuser
8. For some paper jams, accept that the jam has been cleared based on open/close of an adjacent door
9. Increased range for laser printhead right margin adjustment
10. Improved archival support
11. Updated several points of operation
12. Expanded context for auto-rebooting on critical errors
13. Increased support for business solution developers
14. Added support for Web Services
15. Added support for WebKit (Server based solutions applies to touch screen models only)
16. Added Event Log summary report (Configuration menu)
17. Added Safe Mode setting (Configuration menu)
18. Added wireless setup wizard for help installing optional wireless INA's
19. Upgrade to Active Directory (v7) integration services
20. Added Clip mode for A4 Fuser setting (Configuration menu)
21. Added additional Roller Kit* messaging
22. Added Stapler Test (in Finishing menu)
23. Simple Scan to Network config for eTask
24. Added MFP MRC**-PDF for Apps

* Users that have recently installed fuser-only kits will now get a preventative maintenance message to replace the Roller Kit after a certain number of pages.

** Mixed Raster Content for improved compression and reduced file size 

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. Sleep button press improvement

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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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.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.