The Software Update tab provides information about the current applied control software, and any available new versions of software.
To update the Xtreme 8K with a new version of the software:
- Go to Settings > Printer Settings > Software Update to open the tab. If the latest version of software is installed on the printer, the Changelog button displays, letting you check detailed information about the current software version. If a new version of software is available, the Update button displays.
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NOTICE |
Risk of damage to the printer: Do not turn the printer off during software updates. |
- Press Update.
→ The update process starts.
→ After a successful printer update, the following screen appears.
- To apply changes, reboot the printer. It will reboot automatically in 30 seconds. To reboot the printer manually, press Reboot.
Custom Version Update
ETEC may provide a custom version of the Control Software containing special features. Once a custom Control Software version is ready, you will receive an encrypted version number and can install the custom update on the printer.
To update Xtreme 8K with the custom version:
- Go to Settings > Printer Settings > Software Update.
→ The following screen appears.
- Press Change Version.
→ The following screen appears.
Tip: If no custom updates are installed yet, the Apply button will be grayed out.
- Press Add Version.
- Type in the encrypted version number. Click Add.
- Select the needed version from the list. Press Apply.
→ The system saves the previously installed Control Software version.
→ The process of printer updating starts.
→ After a successful printer update, the following screen appears.
- To apply changes, reboot the printer. It will reboot automatically in 30 seconds. To reboot the printer manually, press Reboot.