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:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Package file: 1_10_196.exe
Flash file name: 1_10_196.psh
FLASH RELEASE 1.10.196
Release date: Aug 12, 2003
NOTE: The flash file extension, .psh, 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 an issue with servicing queues when using Novell eDirectory
2) Various minor bug fixes.
III. LIMITATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY OF THE RELEASE:::::::::::::::::::::::::
If you are upgrading from firmware revision 1.7.10 or older, you must
first upgrade to 1.9.14 before upgrading to 1.10.8 or newer.
For this release, NPA must be turned on in order to successfully
flash update the adapter.
One of the following methods are required to update the MarkNet S with
this release of firmware flash:
1) The flash file can 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\1_10_196.psh /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\1_10_196.psh /dev/flash
Sent 648434 bytes in 10.8 seconds
tftp>
2) MarkVision for Windows 95 or Windows NT Version 3.01 or greater
1. In the MarkVision printer window, double-click the printer with
the adapter you want to flash.
2. Click the Adapter Settings tab.
3. Click Flash Adapter.
4. Select the flash file that contains the new firmware code.
5. Click on Open and the new firmware code will be flashed to
the adapter.
6. When the process is completed, you will receive notification
that the flash was successful and the adapter will reset.
3) MarkVision for Windows 3.1 Version 5.30 or greater (Netware only
via Interwin)
4) MarkVision for OS2 Version 2.11 or greater
1. In the printer window locate the adapter you want to update and
right-click on it.
2. Select Port and then Properties.
3. Click on Flash Adapter and then point the application to the
correct file and select it to flash the adapter.
5) MarkVision for Unix Version 3.1 or greater
1. Start the LEXPRT program.
2. Select the option Update adapter firmware.
3. Select single adapter. (If you want to do multiple adapters you
can view the man page for UPDLEXPRT)
4. Enter the hostname(IP address) and select the flash file (include
the path for the flash file).
6) Any version of MarkVision for Macintosh.
1. Highlight the adapter you want to update and click on the Update
Adapter icon on the left which has a picture of a lightning bolt.
2. Locate the flash file for the adapter, highlight it, then click
on Open.
3. The utility will return main screen and the firmware should be
updated.
OS/2 Network Printer Utility version 5.82 or greater is needed for LexLink
printing using OS/2 pre-Warp utilities when using firmware revision 1.8.19
or greater.
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:
- WorldWide Web (http://www.lexmark.com)
V. RELEASE HISTORY:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1.10.196
1) Addressed an issue with servicing queues when using Novell eDirectory
1.10.194
1) Added support for for DHCP options 15 and 81 which are related to
DDNS.
1.10.192
1) Supressed an error that was caused by the NIMDA virus/worm which was
causing the adapter to shut down (976 error). Note that the NIMDA
virus/worm cannot infect the MarkNet adapters in any way.
1.10.191
1) Addressed an issue that could cause the adapter to drop off of the
network on high traffic networks.
2) Fixed an issue printing via an AS/400 where the sequence number was
incorrect on a retransmitted attempt to connect.
3) Corrected a problem on a high latency WAN link where the adapter could
get into a bad state and send out a large number of blank HTTP packets.
4) Various minor bug fixes.
1.10.17
1) Improved Ethernet 82557 driver.
1.10.16
1) SLP broadcasts can now be Enabled/Disabled in the TCP/IP op-panel
menus.
2) Fixed problem with disabling tftp from the telnet 9000 menus.
3) Improved DHCP DECLINE functionality.
1.10.10
1) Fixed Network Time Protocol (NTP) date problem.
2) Fixed SNMP memory leak.
1.10.8
1) Increased Web Server functionality with improved configuration
capabilities. The new Web Server is only supported on Netscape 4.0
and IE 4.0 in Win32 environments.
2) AppleTalk Data Mode is now displayed on the Network Setup Page on the
'Active' line.
3) IPP Support with NT 5.0.
4) OptraImage Improvements
a) added support for Optra Color 1200 and Optra Color 45 printers.
b) improved text quality in mixed mode on OptraImage 15 (affects all
supported printers).
c) added a mixed image mode on OptraImage 15 (affects all supported
printers). This mode is generally faster than the regular mixed mode
and will often have fewer artifacts when copying printed images than
the normal mixed mode.
d) added support for the Optra Se 3455 printer.
e) Fixed problem with paper saver mode on the Optra Color 1200 and
Optra Color 45 printers.
f) Addition of Panel SCSI Addr setting in Network Setup menu per
customer request.
WARNING: This setting does NOT set the actual SCSI address
of the OptraImage control panel. Instead, it restricts the
OptraImage adapter from using any panel other than at the
specified address. The default setting for this is
Auto (use any control panel detected; lowest address preferred).
If this setting is changed to another value (e.g. 0 .. 6),
only a panel with that SCSI address will be used.
1.9.14
1) SNMP: Added OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.641.1.3.15.0 for Number of IPX traps
supported.
2) Added ability to display the DNS server if the information is
available from DHCP (TCP Port 9000). Setting this variable has no
effect on the operation of the print server.
3) Using true colors causes a color pallete error when using the status
applet with Netscape 4 on NT 4.0 with service pack 3. The simple
solution is to set your colors to 256 colors. You can also download
the patch from Microsoft. See also:
http://help.netscape.com/kb/client/971009-22.html
4) Due to Java changes, the status applet will no longer be supported
in browsers that do not support Java 1.1.x. Netscape 4.0 and IE 4.0,
or better, are examples of browsers that support Java 1.1.x.
1.8.19
1) Fixed Netware infinite bindary search.
2) Added Print Server web configuration page. If an adapter password
is set, the username is: MarkNet.
3) Added Support for OptraImage.
4) Fixed AppleTalk name wild card character problem.
5) Various Universal Configuration additions and fixes.
6) Fixed SNMP lockup.
1.7.23
1) Fixes problem with setting HTTP links, hostname, and LPD settings.
1.7.22
1) Up to 14 TCP 9500 connections are supported (2 std + 4 additional
for each disabled protocol).
2) Support for LPD trailer page added.
3) Support for WINS registration without DHCP (via UCF and Telnet 9000).
4) New message (DO NOT POWER OFF...) on Optra S panels when flash
updating.
5) Improved NetWare RPRINTER.
6) Improved Java applet.
7) Print servers missing from Macintosh Chooser fixed.
1.6.9
1) Fixed Lexlink broken problem.
1.6.8
1) Fixed 900 error for multible AppleTalk zones.
2) Fixed LPD zero timeout problem.
3) Enabled LPD Banner page.
4) Changed AppleTalk close to use correct ID.
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.