KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer — Extended User Guide


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8 Maintaining Your Printer

Updating the software and printer firmware

Using the latest software and firmware helps ensure optimal performance of your printer.

NOTE: Firmware is the software that runs on your printer.

When you open Home Center Software on a computer with WINDOWS OS, the software automatically checks for software and firmware updates. On a computer with MAC OS, you must check manually for updates.

Use the following procedure to update manually.

Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS

To update the software:

  1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

  2. Open Home Center Software.

  3. Click Tools and Documentation.

  4. Under Web Links, click Check for Software Updates to check whether software updates are available.

  5. If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

To update the printer firmware:

  1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

  2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wirelessly (if not currently connected).

  3. Open Home Center Software.

  4. Click Tools and Documentation.

  5. Under Web Links, click Check for Printer (Firmware) Updates.

  6. If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

    IMPORTANT: Do not turn off or unplug your printer or your computer during the update.

Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS

To update the software:

  1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

  2. Open Home Center Software.

  3. On the File menu, select Check for Updates.

  4. If there are software updates, follow the on-screen instructions for updating your software.

To update the firmware:

  1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/esp6150downloads.

  2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wirelessly (if not currently connected).

  3. Select your operating system from the drop-down list.

  4. Click Select in the Firmware box.

  5. Read the instructions, click Download, then follow the on-screen instructions.

    IMPORTANT: Do not turn off or unplug your printer or your computer during the update.



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