Updating The Firmware - Panasonic UF-9000 Service Handbook

2.5.

Updating the Firmware

The Quickest and Most Easiest Method of Updating the Firmware is to use the Network Firmware
Program Tool (FUP) using Ethernet LAN Port and a Crossover Cable.
The Network FUP Tool version must be 3.XX or higher, and it can be found on the Panasonic Document
Management System CD-ROM included with the main unit or on the CD-ROM included with the PCL or
PS/PCL options.
Refer to the Firmware Update Operation Instructions, Service Notes (Section 8.1. of the Service
Manual) for additional details.
2.5.1. Firmware Configuration
A. Hardware Configuration
This machine is controlled by two (2) CPUs which are located on the System Control (SC) PC Board
and the Scanner Control (Scanner).
PC
Ethernet Port
PC
USB Port
Flash Memory
Card
4 MB or 8 MB
B. SC PC Board Firmware
The 4 MB Program Memory (F-ROM) is integrated on the SC PCB. An Optional Expansion 8 MB
Program Memory (FRM8 PCB) can be installed into SLOT 1.
The Firmware to be written into the 4 MB onboard and the 8 MB of SLOT 1 depends upon the
configuration of the Standard, PCL or PS Options.
(1) Standard
The Standard Program (1) is only written into the 4 MB onboard, which is assigned as ROM
Code (A).
(2) For PCL Option
The PCL Control Program (2) must be written into the 4 MB onboard, which is assigned as ROM
Code (B). The PCL Control Program (3) and PCL Font data (4) are written into the 8 MB in the
SLOT 1. The Firmware (3) and (4) are assigned as ROM Code (C).
When using 8 MB Flash Memory Card, the 8 MB Program (C) can be written onto one card.
When using 4 MB Flash Memory Card, the 8 MB program (C) must be divided onto 2 cards, one 4
MB card for the PCL Control Program (3) and one 4 MB card for the PCL Font data (4).
(3) For PS Option
The PS Control Program must be written into the 4 MB onboard, which is assigned as ROM Code
(D). The PS Control Program (6) and (7) are written into the 8 MB in the SLOT 1.
Both Firmwares (6) and (7) are assigned as ROM Code (E).
When using 4 MB Flash Memory Card, the 8 MB program (E) must be divided onto 2 cards, one 4
Ver. 2.0
SC PC Board
On Board
F-ROM
CPU
4 MB
Slot 1 (CN327)
FRM8 PCB
8 MB
SPC PC Board
F-ROM
CPU
2 MB
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Standard With PCL Option
Configuration Configuration
(A) (B)
(1) (2)
Program Program
4 MB
4 MB
(C) 8MB
(3)
Program
2 MB
(4)
Font
4 MB
Scanner Control Program
Panel Control Program (Display & Key In)
Bitmap Data
Font Data
UF-9000
DP-180/190
With PS Option
Configuration
(D)
(5)
Program
4 MB
(E) 8MB
(6)
Program
(a) (a)
4 MB
(7)
Font
(b) (b)
4 MB
JUN 2004