HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP LaserJet Managed, HP PageWide Enterprise, HP PageWide Managed - Configuration Guide using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Update the rmware
There are four supported methods to perform a rmware update on this printer depending on whether the
printer is in a ready state or an error state.
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Method one: Embedded Web Server (ready state, remotely)
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Method two: USB ash drive - Maintenance menu (ready state, locally)
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Method three: USB ash drive - Preboot menu (error state, locally)
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Method four: Web Jetadmin (ready state, multiple printers at one time)
If the printer is in an error state, use Method three: USB ash drive —Preboot menu to update the rmware.
Method one: Embedded Web Server (ready state, remotely)
Learn how to perform a rmware update using the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
Watch the video or follow these steps to update the rmware remotely on a single printer connected to a
network:
NOTE: These steps should only be used if the printer is able to boot to a 'Ready' state.
View a video on how to update from FutureSmart 3 to 4
View a video on how to update from FutureSmart 4 to 4.x
1. Go to the Latest Firmware Versions document, determine the latest version of rmware available for the
printer, and compare it with the version installed on the printer. To view the installed version, see Print a
conguration page on page 301.
2. Use the links in the Latest Firmware Versions document to go directly to the printer download page,
download the rmware, and then extract all les.
NOTE: The rmware le for HP FutureSmart is in the format "xxxxxxx.bdl" where "xxxxxxxx" indicates the
rmware le name and ".bdl" is the le extension.
3. Make sure the printer is On and in a ready state.
4. Open the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
a. Open an internet Web browser.
b. Type the hostname or IP address of the printer in the URL address eld.
To obtain the printer's IP address, click the information icon on the control panel or print a
Conguration page. For instructions, see Print a conguration page on page 301.
c. Press Enter.
5. Select the General tab.
6. In the left pane, select Firmware Upgrade.
7. Select Choose File.
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