Updating the Printer Firmware from the Operation Panel - MX472 / MX479 / MX532

Article ID: ART100618 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 05/08/2019
 

Description

This article explains how to update the firmware of the PIXMA MX472 / MX479 / MX532 using the operation panel.

 

Solution

Note

  • For instructions on updating the firmware through the printer's Remote UI, click here.


You can update the firmware of the machine via the Internet.


Important

  • When you use this function, it is necessary that the machine be connected to the LAN and the Internet connection is available.

  • If the firmware update is carried out, all faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.
 
  1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
     

  2. Press the Setup  button.

    The Setup menu screen is displayed.
     

  3. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select Device settings, then press the OK button.
     

  4. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select Firmware update, then press the OK button.
     

  5. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select Install update, then press the OK button.

    The machine starts searching for the latest firmware on the server.


    Note

    • You cannot update the firmware under the following conditions:

      • While the machine is sending or receiving a fax

      • While the machine is storing the unprinted fax in machine's memory (memory reception)

      • When the unsent faxes are stored in the machine's memory
         

  6. Check the status of the firmware on the server.

    If the latest firmware is on the server, The latest firmware is on the server is displayed on the LCD. Press the OK button to proceed to the next procedure.

    If the current firmware on the machine is the latest one, Your firmware is the latest version; update is not required is displayed on the LCD. Press the OK button to finish the procedure.


    Note

    • If Cannot connect to the server; try again is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button, then try again after a while.
       

  7. Check the firmware version that is displayed, then press the OK button.
     

  8. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
     

  9. Check the message that is displayed, then press the OK button.

    The machine starts the firmware update.

 

 Important

  • Do not turn the machine off until the firmware update is complete. In addition, the machine turns off automatically and turn on again while the firmware update is in progress.
     
  • While the firmware update is in progress, do not change the settings of your wireless router.

 

Note

  • If faxes are stored in machine's memory, the screen to confirm if you delete the stored faxes is displayed. If you press the OK button, all the stored faxes are deleted and the machine starts the firmware update.
     
  1. Check the message that is displayed, then press the OK button.

    The firmware update has been complete and the copy standby screen is displayed.


    Note

    • If the firmware update is not complete, print a network configuration page and verify that your printer has a strong signal.  If the signal level is below 80%, try moving the printer and router closer to each other.


 

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