Note To ensure that the entire proper path to the .RFU file is placed in the put command, type
put and a space
and then click and drag the .RFU file on to the terminal window. The complete path to the file will be placed after the put command automatically.
7.The download process begins and the firmware is updated on the printer. This can take about five minutes. Let the process finish without further interaction with the printer or computer.
Note | The printer automatically turns off and then turns on again to activate the update. |
Remote firmware update using FTP through a browser
Follow the instructions below to use FTP through a browser to update the printer firmware remotely.
Note | The following instructions can be used on Windows or Mac operating systems. |
1.Open a browser window.
2.In the address line of the browser, type: ftp://<IPADDRESS>
where <IPADDRESS> is the TCP/IP address of your printer. For example, if the TCP/IP address is 192.168.0.90, type:
FTP 192.168.0.90
3.Locate the .RFU file for the printer.
4.Drag and drop the .RFU file onto the PORT1 icon in the browser window.
Remote firmware update using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)
For Mac OS 9.x OSs, a shareware program called Fetch provides FTP control for a put command. Download and install the program from:
Follow these instructions to use Fetch.
1.Start the program by clicking on the Fetch icon.
2.Type the IP address of the printer in the Host: box
3.Click the Put Files button and browse to the location of the .RFU file.
4.
5.Click OK.
Remote firmware update using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9. x only)
Follow these instructions to update the firmware using the HP LaserJet Utility.
1.The first step is to make sure you have the tools and files necessary for the update. You will need the HP LaserJet Utility and the 3500fw.rfu file, which is the firmware file for the printer.
The HP LaserJet Utility can be found on the HP Color LaserJet 3500
http://www.hp.com
The firmware file (3500fw.rfu) can be downloaded from: http://www.hp.com/go/clj3500_firmware
See the "Downloading the new firmware to the printer" section of this guide for more information.
Once you have the firmware file and the HP LaserJet Utility, you are ready to begin the upgrade process.
2.Launch the HP LaserJet Utility.
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