Updating The Firmware - Panasonic DX-600 Service Manual

3.4.

Updating the Firmware

Unlike other machines with removable EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), this machine is equipped
with a F-ROM (Flash ROM) as standard. The F-ROM offers the flexibility of quick and easy firmware
updates. The firmware of the machine can be updated with the removable F-ROM Card. (Refer to Section
5.1.9)
The following is the basic procedure to update the firmware of the machine. The details are described in the
Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
3.4.1. Creating a Master Firmware Card
A.Utilizing the Firmware Update Tool
1. Install the Firmware Update Tool.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB x 2, 4 MB or higher) into the machine.
3. Follow the instructions included in the Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
B.Copy the Firmware from an Existing Machine
1. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB x 2, 4 MB or higher) into the machine with the Panasonic
Logo facing outwards.
3. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.
4. Perform the Service Mode 9-2 (Firmware Backup).
5. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.
6. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" to return to standby.
7. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.
8. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine.
9. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.
10. Use this Master Firmware Card to update the firmware on other machines.
3.4.2 Updating the Firmware using the Master Firmware Card
1. Before starting, print the Fax and Function Parameter Lists.
2. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.
3. Install the appropriate Master Firmware Card into the machine with the Panasonic Logo
facing outwards.
4. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.
5. Perform the Service Mode 9-1-1 (Firmware Update).
6. The firmware is copied into the machine.
7. After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself and returns to standby.
8. Perform the Service Mode 6 (Parameter Initialization).
9. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.
10. Remove the Master Firmware Card from the machine.
11. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.
12. Reprogram the Fax and/or Function Parameters according to the lists printed in Step 1
above if the settings are other than factory default.
Edition 1.0
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DX-600/800
APR 2002