HP Color LaserJet 4700 Printer Firmware for Single/Multiple Descritpion: The Readme file provides specific installation instructions and other information you should know before you perform a firmware update for your HP Color LaserJet Series printer. Installation instructions are provided for Single and Multiple Printer Updates.
This document provides specific update, installation and troubleshooting information. For additional information on the device features, refer to the online user guide found on the Windows Printing System Installer CD-ROM that came with your printer or at hp.com.
What is included in a Remote Firmware Update (RFU)? The HP Color LaserJet Printer Remote Firmware Update file available from the HP web site contains firmware for the printer, embedded JetDirect (if applicable), HP paper handling accessories used with the device in one convenient download file. When the Remote Firmware Upgrade file is sent to the HP Color LaserJet Printer firmware for the engine and all connected accessories are upgraded.
Who needs this firmware? Similar to Hewlett Packard providing improved software for your HP Color LaserJet Printer, Hewlett Packard provides firmware updates for your printer periodically through its supported lifecycle. A firmware update may be necessary if it is determined that you may benefit from the resolution of any issue that is documented below. These updates are available on the HP support web site.
Determining the current version level of your firmware To determine the current level of firmware installed on the device:
- Go to the printer's control panel.
- Press the green checkmark button.
- Use the arrow keys and select the "INFORMATION" selection on the control panel.
- Use the arrow keys and select the "PRINT CONFIGURATION" selection.
- Press the green checkmark button to print the Configuration Page.
On the printed CONFIGURATION page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the firmware date code. The firmware date code will look something like this: 20080306 46.034.1 |
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