Table of Contents:
I OVERVIEW
II KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE RELEASE
III LIMITATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY OF THE RELEASE
IV LEXMARK TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES
V RELEASE HISTORY
I. OVERVIEW:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
This README file pertains to the current release of the firmware flash
file for the Lexmark W820 series of internal network adapters.
Package file: W820.exe (W820.zip)
Flash file name: 61_50_04.flj
FLASH RELEASE 61.50.04 (615.004)
Release date: April 26, 2004
NOTE: The flash file extension, .flj, is used by the various utilities
to distinguish between the various flash file types. The file
extension must not be changed.
II. KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE RELEASE:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1) Addressed some NTP issues where the NTP time server address could
be reset.
2) Addressed an issue where excessive memory writes could occur when
connected to an MFP.
3) Fixed an issue with SNMP where unrequested printer mib traps
might be sent out.
4) Corrected some issues related to busy hangs and cancel hangs.
5) Various minor bug fixes.
III. LIMITATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY OF THE RELEASE:::::::::::::::::::::::::
One of the following methods is required to update the network Adapter
with this release of firmware flash:
1) The embedded web server can be used to update the firmware:
1. Enter the IP address of the adapter into the address field in
your web browser.
2. Click the 'Configuration' button.
3. Select the 'Update Print Server Firmware' link near the bottom
of the page.
4. Enter the filename or use the 'Browse' button to locate the
updated flash file.
5. Click the 'Flash' button to begin the flashing process.
2) The flash file can also be sent down to the adapter via TFTP with a
binary transfer. In the following examples the flash file is
located in the C:\inaflash\ directory.
NT server example:
C:\tftp -i 157.184.29.84 PUT C:\inaflash\filename.flj /dev/flash
Transfer successful: 648434 bytes in 13 seconds, 19910 bytes/s
OS/2 Server example:
[C:\]tftp 157.184.29.84
IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 - TFTP Client ver 14:02:01 on Oct 24 1995.
tftp> bin
tftp> put
(file) c:\inaflash\filename.flj /dev/flash
Sent 648434 bytes in 10.8 seconds
tftp>
3) MarkVision Professional 7.1 or greater
1. Select the printer in the list that you would like to update in
the folder contents view.
2. Select the adapter and then choose the 'All Tasks' pulldown menu.
3. Select 'Firmware download (printserver)'
4. Click the 'New File' button and browse for the updated flash
file.
5. Click the 'Start' button to begin the flash update.
4) Interwin 7.01 or greater (Novell IPX only)
5) MarkVision for Macintosh (Appletalk)
IV. LEXMARK TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES:::::::::::::::::::::
The Lexmark Network Printer Utility, MarkVision, and the MarkNet family
of network adapters are supported by Lexmark. For technical assistance
contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at (888)539-6275 weekdays
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or on weekends from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
Lexmark electronic services provide access to product information,
print drivers, firmware updates, and utility program updates. The
Lexmark electronic services include:
- Internet: http://www.lexmark.com/
V. RELEASE HISTORY:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
61.50.04
1) Addressed some NTP issues where the NTP time server address could
be reset.
2) Addressed an issue where excessive memory writes could occur when
connected to an MFP.
3) Fixed an issue with SNMP where unrequested printer mib traps
might be sent out.
4) Corrected some issues related to busy hangs and cancel hangs.
61.40.01
1) Fixed a problem with servicing queues on Novell eDirectory 8.7
(or later)
2) Addressed an issue where WINS could lose registration with the
printer.
3) Corrected an issue that might cause a DHCP server to issue a new
DHCP address on soft resets.
4) NTP changes related to hostnames and time server addresses.
61.30.03
1) Corrected a problem with the WINS status going to a 'Pending'
state while still registered.
2) Addressed a problem where the DHCP lease could be released
before the lease duration was up.
3) Fixed some problems with the LPR/LPD banner pages
4) Recommended for X7500 MFP systems
61.20.14
1) Addressed an issue where the FTP service could hang
2) Corrected a problem with job alerts
3) Addressed a problem where an error would occur when trying to
do a SNMP get on a mib-2.host entry.
4) Fixed a problem where DHCP could re-enable when the printer was
connected to the network after being manually configured with
an IP address.
5) Minimum required for X7500 MFP systems.
61.00.19
Initial Release.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.