HP Web Jetadmin - Upgrading Firmware Using HP Web Jetadmin

4. Type a name for the share (for example, HP LaserJet mfp). Make it short and easy to remember.

Write down the share name as it will be needed later.

5. Click Apply.

Send the firmware upgrade using a USB connection

1. Open a DOS command prompt.

In Windows NT® 4.0, 2000, or XP, click Start, Run. Type CMD, and then click OK.

In Windows 9x, click Start, Programs, Accessories, and then click MSDOS Prompt. Locate the

directory where you saved the firmware file.

2. Type copy /b filename \\computer name\share name (for example, copy /b

ljXXXXmfpfw_0X.00X.X.rfu \\computer1\HP LaserJet mfp printer).

3. Press Enter.

NOTE When the upgrade process completes, the HP LaserJet printer reboots. After the printer is

back online, print a Configuration Page and verify that the new firmware has been installed.

SUMMARY

HP Web Jetadmin makes downloading firmware images to HP Jetdirect devices and printers easier

than ever. The integrated firmware downloader in HP Web Jetadmin can upgrade firmware on any

supported platform and does not rely on a separate download utility to perform the upgrade.

HP Web Jetadmin can also automatically locate the latest firmware revisions on the Web during the

upgrade process. Additional utilities also exist for upgrading HP Jetdirect firmware if the need arises,

allowing for more flexibility.