HP Web Jetadmin - Upgrading Firmware Using HP Web Jetadmin

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After a couple of minutes, when the FTP session closes, HP Jetdirect should restart and prepare to run
the new code. The hash command shows the file transfer in progress. However, no download status
can be presented during this period (an FTP restriction).
If a message appears that reads "Netout: Software caused connection abort," use FTP again to
upgrade the firmware a second time. The new firmware image is complete and functional with only
one firmware upgrade. If the second upgrade is not performed, the HP Jetdirect print server uses only
English for any of the management interfaces (print control panel menus, EWS, and configuration
page). Upgrade a second time to install additional languages.
The firmware upgrade is complete when the message "Transfer complete" is displayed.
Use FTP to upgrade device firmware
If the HP LaserJet product uses a direct network connection, you can use FTP to update the HP LaserJet
firmware. Take note of the TCP/IP address on the configuration pages.
NOTE Make sure that the printer is not in Powersave mode. Also, make sure that any error
messages are cleared from the control panel display.
1. Open a DOS command window on the computer.
2. Type ftp <TCP/IP PRINTER ADDRESS>. For example, if the TCP/IP address is 192.168.0.90, type
ftp 192.168.0.90).
3. Press Enter.
4. When prompted for the user name and password, press Enter for each.
5. Type bin at the > prompt.
6. Press Enter.
7. Type put <path>, where <path> is the location where the .RFU file was downloaded from the
Web. For example, type:
put C:\LJXXXX\ljXXXXFW.RFU
8. Press Enter.
9. Type bye at the command prompt once the download process begins and the firmware is
updated on the printer
10. Press Enter to exit the FTP session.
Use FTP with an Internet browser
Device firmware can be upgraded by following these steps:
1. Ensure that the Enable folder view for FTP sites checkbox is selected on the Advanced tab under
Tools > Internet Options.
2. Open the browser, and type ftp://192.168.0.90 (this is an example).
3. Use the TCP/IP address of the printer from step 1. The display shows a folder labeled Port 1.
4. Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the directory where the .rfu file is located.
5. Drag the rfu file from Windows Explorer to the Port 1 folder in step 2.
6. Verify that the printer control panel displays Performing Upgrade.
The same technique can be used to upgrade an HP Jetdirect print server (Figure 17).