Panasonic UF-9000 Service Manual page 77

C. SPC PC Board Firmware
The 2 MB Program Memory (F-ROM) is integrated on the SPC PCB. The Programs for Scanner
Control and Printer Control are saved on the Board. The Firmware is transferred as Serial Data
from the SC PCB.
D. Firmware Updating Ports
Three (3) types of Ports are available for updating the firmware.
(1) Ethernet LAN Port (The Quickest and Most Easiest Method)
The machine's Firmware can be updated from a PC via Local Area Network (LAN). Refer to the
Firmware Update Operation Instructions, Service Notes (8.1.) for additional details.
(2) USB Port (Alternate)
The machine's Firmware can be updated from a PC via USB Port. The Master Firmware Card can
also be created from a PC using the USB Port. Refer to the Firmware Update Operation
Instructions, Service Notes (8.1.) for additional details.
(3) Flash Memory Card (Alternate)
The machine's Firmware can be updated using the Master Firmware Card. The Master Firmware
Card can be created by copying the Firmware from an existing machine's SC PCB using a 4 MB or
8 MB Flash Memory Card.
To update the SC, SPC and PNL PCB, 3 Flash Memory Cards are required for the Standard
configuration or 5 Flash Memory Cards for the PCL or PS/PCL configuration.
3.5.2. Updating through a LAN Port (The Quickest and Most Easiest Method)
The firmware code can be easily updated when the main unit is connected to a LAN.
The Network Firmware Update Tool can also be used by connecting to the machine using a crossover
cable, if the unit is not connected to a LAN.
1) Install the Network Firmware Update Tool to your PC
The option CD-ROM includes the Network Firmware Update Tool and the Main Unit Firmware Code.
Please refer to the following Operating Instructions to install the Network Firmware Update Tool.
The installation password is "workio".
Operating Instructions:
\xFirmware\Tools\NwFirmup\NwFirmup OI.pdf (Refer to the
Setup:
\xFirmware\Tools\NwFirmup\Setup\Setup.exe
2) Preparing the Firmware Code
Double click the appropriate Destination Shortcut Batch File and copy the Firmware Code File on the
CD-ROM to the Firmware Data Folder in your PC. Note that the files in the Archive will be extracted
automatically into the designated folder when the Archived file (.exe) is Double-clicked.
Example:
From:
Destination Shortcut Batch File: D:(CD-ROM Drive) \ xFirmware \ USA.bat
[Navy Blue Control
Firmware Code File: UF-9000_AUR_xxxxxxxx.exe or DP-190_180_AUR_xxxxxxxx.exe
[Light Blue Control
Firmware Code File:
To:
Firmware Data Folder:
Ver. 3.0
Panel]
Panel]
UF-9000_AU_xxxxxxxx.exe or DP-190_180_AU_xxxxxxxx.exe
C:\ Panasonic \ Panasonic-FUP \ Data
NW Firmware Update Tool OI
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UF-9000
DP-180/190
on the CD)
APR 2006