Adding a firmware or flash file

Use this feature when deploying firmware files, application flash files, or engine codes and scanner codes.

Note: Deploying a raw firmware flash file may take some time to finish. Make sure that the firmware deployment settings are configured accordingly.
  1. From DDU, do either of the following:

    • Click Add New > Add Firmware or Flash Files(*.fls).

    • Click Add Firmware or Flash Files(*.fls).

  2. Specify the location of the flash file.
  3. Select one of the following:

    • Firmware File—Deploy a firmware flash file.

      Notes:
      • If Save File Path Only is selected, then make sure that the file is located and accessible in the specified file path during the deployment. This setting does not include the firmware file in the workflow. Clearing this setting compresses the file and saves it in the workflow.
      • If the firmware version in the file is later than the firmware version on the printer, then the firmware on the printer is upgraded. Otherwise, it is downgraded. If the firmware version in the file is the same as the version on the printer, then the firmware is not deployed. To deploy the firmware without checking the firmware version of the printer, select Force Deployment.
      • You can add only one firmware file in a workflow.
      • The firmware file is the first in the installation sequence by default. For example, if you add a firmware file in the fifth sequence, then it moves to the first sequence automatically. However, the sequence of the firmware task can be altered.

    • Application file—Deploy application .fls files.

    • Others—Deploy engine codes, scanner codes, or other flash files. The Others option does not validate the flash file.

      Note: Deploying inappropriate flash files may damage the printer.
  4. Click OK.