Updating the firmware using the Embedded Web Server

Updating the firmware using the Embedded Web Server

Follow these steps on how to update the firmware in your printer remotely.
  • Before you begin, make sure that you have downloaded the firmware and saved it on your computer or flash drive. For more information, see Downloading the printer firmware.
  • Make sure that the printer is connected to the network.

Using the update button

  1. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
    • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods. For example, 123.123.123.123.
    • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
  2. Click
    Device
    .
  3. Scroll down, and then click
    Firmware Update
    .
  4. Depending on your printer model, click
    Check for updates
    or
    Check for updates now
    .
    If an update is available, then click
    Install now
    .
    The printer restarts automatically after the update.

Using the firmware flash file (.fls)

  1. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
    • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods. For example, 123.123.123.123.
    • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
  2. Click
    Device
    .
  3. Scroll down, and then click
    Firmware Update
    .
  4. In the
    Update Firmware from File
    section, click
    Browse
    .
  5. Search, and then select the
    .fls
    file.
  6. Click
    Upload
    .
    The printer restarts automatically after the update.