Lexmark FLS Solutions or Firmware update via FTP in DOS

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Jan 28, 2015, 11:05:38 AM1/28/15

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In some cases Lexmark printer will not allow to "import" fls or formware files via embedded web server import function. In this case one can use either USB flash drive or perform DOS ftp transfer remotely. Below describes how to transfer and install via DOS ftp transfer:

Do the following before updating printer or MFP firmware:

Download the .zip file to an easy-to-find location such as your Windows Desktop.

If you do not have a copy of WinZip, download this application to enable you to extract or expand the firmware file.

Using WinZip, expand the file to your Windows Desktop or a destination directory that is easy to locate.

Make sure that printer is in a “Ready” state or in an “Invalid Engine Code” state.

Double check for any option cards installed on the printer; should the printer have an option card installed, please check whether there is an updated firmware version for the said option card and make use of that instead.

Make sure that you have a working printer object.

WARNING! Do not update the firmware if you are unsure about the presence of special code or code that is specific to a Downloadable Language Emulator (DLE). For more information, contact Lexmark Technical Support.

1. Open the command prompt "cmd".

Note: If you are using Windows Vista and above, please make sure to run the command prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following command:

ftp <printer IP address> and then press Enter.

3. Enter the Security Pin or hit Enter if no Security Pin is set up.

Note: Once logged in, you should be able to see the next window.

4. Type the following command:

put <File Location> and then press Enter.

Note: You can type the word “put” first then drag the file towards the command prompt window; this should show you the exact location of the file.

If the UNC command (path to the location of the file) contains a space, make sure to enclose the UNC path with double quotes (“).

5. Press Enter.

Note: This should send the firmware or fls file over to the printer.

6. The printer will display a message that it is updating the firmware. You can refresh the web server just under the display window to show you the printer state.

Warning! Do not interrupt the firmware update. After completion, the printer should return to a Ready state.