How to Fix Initialization Issues from Firmware Updates on HP LaserJet Printer

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• How to Fix Initialization Issues from Firmware
  Updates on HP LaserJet Printer

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Introduction

• This ppt is a complete and the ultimate guide for
  you to understand how to fix the major
  initialization issues in HP printer that occurs
  due to the firmware updates. The instructions
  will apply to both old and the new version of HP
  LaserJet Printers.

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Check these requirements before updating the
firmware
What do you need to do?

• HP recommends you contact the vendor of your
  third-party solution to ensure the current
  firmware is compatible with it.
• The speed of the computer, the connection type to
  the printer, and whether there are any print jobs
  pending in the printer queue will determine how
  long it takes to complete a firmware update.
• A network connection or USB cable is required to
  update the firmware.
• A passcode or administrator privileges might be
  required for some control panel menus.

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Things to consider before updating the
firmware
Follow these steps before you update the firmware

• Check the control panel for any error messages
  and clear them.
• The printer should be in Ready mode and not in
  sleep or power-saving mode.
• Any changes to the nonvolatile random-access
  memory (NVRAM) that might warrant a firmware
  update should be backed up. After the update,
  these settings might revert to the new default
  settings, so they must be reconfigured. The
  Readme file contains a list of settings that
  might be affected by the firmware update.

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• Make sure the host computer is fast and the
  printer's hardware is configured correctly. This
  is affected by the hardware configuration of the
  printer, including the number of embedded
  peripheral devices, external paper-handling
  devices, and/or fax capabilities if applicable.
  It is an I/O transfer time that determines the
  elapsed time for an update. This includes the
  speed of the host computer and the method of I/O
  (local port or network), as well as how long it
  takes the printer to re-initialize.

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Steps to Fix these Issues
Print a configuration page

• Get the IP address and firmware level by printing
  the configuration page.
• You can select Administration or the Menu icon on
  the printer control panel.
• Click the INFORMATION button.
• You can find this menu under CONFIGURATION/STATUS
  PAGES.
• You can also print the CONFIGURATION PAGE option.
• You can print the document or click OK.
• Determine the current firmware level by looking
  at the "Device Information" section on the
  printed configuration page. Firmware date codes
  will look like this 20040322 48.001.0.

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Download the Latest Firmware

• On HP.com, the HP LaserJet firmware download
  contains the printer firmware, embedded JetDirect
  (if applicable), and HP paper handling
  accessories that work with the printer in one
  convenient file.

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• Make sure you know what the current firmware
  version is for your printer, and compare this to
  the firmware version on your printer (see the
  configuration page).
• Alternatively, you can download the firmware
  directly from the printer's download page, and
  then extract all files
• Ensure the printer is turned on and ready.
• Make a note of where the .rfu file is located.

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Update the Firmware

• You can update the firmware remotely for a single
  printer or for multiple printers simultaneously
  using HP Web Jetadmin 10.4 SR2 or later.
• Each of these steps takes a different amount of
  time- based on the size of the printer firmware
  files and the server's resources. HP recommends
  that while firmware upgrades are running, you
  keep other HP Web Jetadmin tasks to a minimum
  because it is a resource-intensive process.

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Winkel Service Support

• So this is how you can fix the initialization
  issue from the firmware updates on the HP
  printer. In case you need expert assistance, you
  can contact Winkel Service support. Not only
  this, if you habve any other printer-related
  issues including printer installation, printer
  set up, printer error codes, etc. you can get in
  touch with us.

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