Sharp MX-M904 / MX-M1204 (serv.man6) Handy Guide ▷ View online
Firmware Recovery
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In the event of a power failure during a firmware update or when an error occurs within a section other
than the boot program, the following recovery method can be performed to reinstall the ICU, SCU, PCU,
FAX & Option firmware.
than the boot program, the following recovery method can be performed to reinstall the ICU, SCU, PCU,
FAX & Option firmware.
However, if an abnormality occurs with the boot program, the SD card must be replaced with a new one
(from service parts only) that contains the boot firmware.
(from service parts only) that contains the boot firmware.
Menu Key Reference
The following five keys are used to perform firmware recovery mode. For MX-6240/7040N series, touch
the LCD panel within the area shown below to select the desired key:-
the LCD panel within the area shown below to select the desired key:-
[UP] [BACK]
[DOWN]
[OK]
[MENU]
Firmware Recovery Procedure:-
1. Power off the MFP. Remove the Right Rear Cabinet and
Screws and pull out the MFP PWB. Turn ON
MFP PWB UPDATE DIP SW.
MFP PWB UPDATE DIP SW.
Note: If a Boot failure has occurred, replace the SC Card.
2. Insert a USB memory device containing the
MX-M904/1204 series firmware file (SFU) into the USB slot.
3. Insert the MFP PWB and Turn ON the MFP Power.
After approximately 10 seconds, UPDATE PROGRAM
INIT PLEASE WAIT indication should be displayed.
INIT PLEASE WAIT indication should be displayed.
4. VERSION CHECK: CONF: message will appear when
Booting is complete.
5. Select the required Firmware Update mode by using
the [MENU] and [BACK] keys.
Version Check
Conf: 00050000
Conf: 00050000
Update Program Init
Please wait
Please wait
Firm Update
From USB Memory
From USB Memory
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6. Using the [UP] and [DOWN] keys, navigate and select
the required firmware SFU file .
Use the [OK] key to browse through to the sub folder(s) or
[BACK] key to return to the parent folder(s).
7. Press [OK]. – It will take approx. 1-2 minutes to read the
SFU file.
8. After reading is completed, the firmware update (writing)
will commence.
Note:
The abbreviated name/location of the firmware that is being
updated will appear in the upper right corner.
9. If the firmware upgrade completes successfully,
RESULT OK will be displayed.
10. Power off the MFP. Pull out the MFP PWB and
Turn OFF MFP PWB UPDATE DIP SW.
11. Insert and secure the MFP PWB and refit the Right Rear
Cabinet.
Firm Update
> 0100h200.sfu
> 0100h200.sfu
Firm Update
Reading Data
Reading Data
Firm Update IcuM
Writing Data
Writing Data
Firm Update IcuM
Result : OK
Result : OK
E-Manual Update
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1. Using a PC, copy the E-Manual Update onto the root of a USB memory device (as shown).
Note: The E-Manual firmware for MX-M904/1054/1204 series consists of 1 file (*.UAR).
2. Insert the USB memory device into a USB port on the machine and execute Simulation
49-03 [E-MANUAL UPDATE]:-
3. Browse the E Manual Directory (eg MANUAL) and select the “*.uar” update file:-
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4. The current and updated version should then be displayed:-
5. Press Execute to commence upgrade. Update File Checking and a progress of the update will
be displayed:-
6. Once the update is complete, press OK to exit simulation mode:-
E-Manual update is complete.
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