Xerox 8142 Firmware Upgrade Manual

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8142 / 8160 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 

Note:The 8142 and 8160 printers do not allow their firmware to be downgraded; this 

procedure will only function properly for firmware upgrades. 

Checking Firmware Version 

Step 1. Select Utility Menu - Service Menu – About 

Step 2. Determine firmware level prior to downloading new firmware. Firmware 

level is indicated by the Vers. (version) line. 

Software Requirements 

Operating Systems: 

Windows 2000/XP/XP Pro 

Software Required: 

Software Control Panel provided on CD with printer; EFPU (File Print Utility) 

Software Control Download Procedure 

Step 1. Open EFPU (File Print Utility) software. 

Create a new folder (i.e. printer download) 

Add firmware .rom file (choose all files to view) to EFPU window 

Step 2. Download Firmware 

Within EFPU program, highlight firmware file (.ROM file) and select Print. 

Printer should emit a single audible beep after approximately 60 seconds. 

Step 3. Verify Download was successful. Cycle power to printer. 

Check the About screen for current firmware revision