HP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP 780 and 785 series Firmware Readme

This document contains information for the firmware revision number: Firmware Datecode: 20190212, Firmware Revision: 2407163_000211, FutureSmart Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.7.1

Description

This Readme file provides specific installation instructions and other information you should know before you perform a firmware update for your HP LaserJet Series printer or MFP. 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 Firmware bundle?

The HP LaserJet printer 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 LaserJet Printer or MFP firmware for the engine and all connected accessories are upgraded.

Who needs this firmware?

Similar to HP Inc. providing improved software for your HP LaserJet Printer or MFP, HP Inc. 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:

  1. Go to the printer's control panel.
  2. Swipe left and select the Reports application.
  3. Select the Configuration/Status Pages menu.
  4. Select the Configuration Page option.
  5. Select the Print.

On the printed Configuration page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the Firmware Datecode and Firmware Revision. The Firmware Datecode and Firmware Revision will look something like this: Firmware Datecode: 20170809, Firmware Revision: 2403782_000143

This firmware file requires an interactive update method. You CANNOT update these Product(s)/Model(s) using the traditional FTP, LPR or Port 9100 methods of upgrading. Please use one of the following methods listed below to update the firmware of this device.

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20190212, Firmware Revision: 2407163_000211, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.7.1

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20190212
Firmware Revision: 2407163_000211
Embedded JetDirectJSI24070104
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.395
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1848BR 1.0
Stapler/Stacker FinisherLFP1N0051902A00
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.7.1
MD5 checksum for .bdl filef5ec010bd56b40fe74fcc8e70ad8f874

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20181130, Firmware Revision: 2407071_037940, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.7

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20181130
Firmware Revision: 2407071_037940
Embedded JetDirectJSI24070006
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.390
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1837BR 1.0
Stapler/Stacker FinisherLFP1N0051840H00
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.7
MD5 checksum for .bdl filedff51d9defacddd22b318395ec5f476f

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20180830, Firmware Revision: 2406314_034194, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.6.4

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20180830
Firmware Revision: 2406314_034194
Embedded JetDirectJSI24060402
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.388
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1833AR 1.0
Stapler/Stacker FinisherLCP1N0011830H00
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.6.4
MD5 checksum for .bdl file4b44973b07f13be6dabfb130bbec9895

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20180627, Firmware Revision: 2406206_031871, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.6.2

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20180627
Firmware Revision: 2406206_031871
Embedded JetDirectJSI24060206
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.385
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1825AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.6.2
MD5 checksum for .bdl filee3870f90b9f272c31521969d363e8d7d

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20180510, Firmware Revision: 2406048_029621, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.6.0.1

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20180510
Firmware Revision: 2406048_029621
Embedded JetDirectJSI24060004
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.379
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1809AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.6.0.1
MD5 checksum for .bdl filea719b3462f1e55d3f50aeb04111078c7

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20180227, Firmware Revision: 2405420_027499, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.5.5

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20180227
Firmware Revision: 2405420_027499
Embedded JetDirectJSI24050504
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.375
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1802AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.5.5
MD5 checksum for .bdl filea7d23a0fd69eb9cf7c65d6cde5c66ead

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20171218, Firmware Revision: 2405384_026006, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.5.3

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20171218
Firmware Revision: 2405384_026006
Embedded JetDirectJSI24050263
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.361 d
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1740AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.5.3
MD5 checksum for .bdl file1fb01d7019b179506faec51a90e4e237

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20171205, Firmware Revision: 2405347_024813, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.5.2

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20171205
Firmware Revision: 2405347_024813
Embedded JetDirectJSI24050258
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.361d
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1740AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.5.2
MD5 checksum for .bdl file3687c19eb670f2dd40aea0e765271f49

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware revision

Firmware Datecode: 20171006, Firmware Revision: 2405087_018548, HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.5

ENHANCEMENT:

FIXES:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENTFIRMWARE VERSION
HP COLOR LASERJET M78x SERIESFirmware Datecode: 20171006
Firmware Revision: 2405087_018548
Embedded JetDirectJSI24050126
CPB - Copy Processor Board3.361c
SCB - Scan Control BoardxxxxFA1740AR 1.0
FaxVer11.4A
HP Fleet Release DesignationOriginal Release FutureSmart 4.5
MD5 checksum for .bdl filee631db610f564a95e2e2d1112d2d73d1

Installation Instructions

NOTE: Please be aware that an update in some circumstances may require 10 minutes or more to complete.

You can send the firmware update to a device at any time; the device will wait for all I/O channels to become idle before cycling power.

Please print a configuration page prior to performing any firmware update. To print the configuration page:

  1. Go to the printer's control panel.
  2. Swipe left and select the Reports menu.
  3. Select the Configuration/Status Pages menu.
  4. Select the Configuration Page option.
  5. Select the Print.

On the printed Configuration page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the Firmware Datecode and Firmware Revision. The Firmware Datecode and Firmware Revision will look something like this: Firmware Datecode: 20170331, Firmware Revision: 2403298_006039

The elapsed time for an update depends on the I/O transfer time as well as the time that it takes for the printer to reinitialize. The I/O transfer time depend on the speed of the host computer sending the update and the I/O method (USB or network).

The re-initialization time will depend on the specific hardware configuration of the printer, such as the number of EIO devices installed, the presence of external paper handling devices, and the amount of memory installed. Finally, any print jobs ahead of the firmware job in the queue will be printed before the update is processed.

NOTE: When the update process has completed the PageWide will need to be rebooted. Once the printer is back online, print a Configuration Page and verify that the new firmware has been installed.

Additional information to know

The firmware file will be in the following file format "xxxxxxx.bdl" where "xxx" indicates the firmware file name and the ".bdl" is the files extension. This file requires an interactive update method. You cannot update the printer using the traditional FTP, LPR or Port 9100 methods of upgrading. Please use one of the following methods listed below to update the firmware of this device.

How to perform firmware upgrades.

Embedded Web Server: (control panel is at a Ready screen)

After uncompressing the file you will see a xxxxxxx.bdl file.

  1. Open an Internet Browser Window.
  2. Enter the IP address in the URL line.
  3. Select the Firmware Upgrade link from within the General tab.
  4. Select Choose File and browse to the location that the firmware upgrade file was downloaded to, and then select the firmware file.
  5. Select the Install button to perform the upgrade.

NOTE: Do not close the Browser Window or interrupt communication until the Embedded Web Server displays the Confirmation Page.

  1. The printer will automatically reboot unless you are downgrading. If downgrading Firmware you will be prompted to select the Rollback option.

NOTE: Please be aware that an update in some circumstances may require 10 minutes or more to complete.

Once the printer or MFP is back online, print a Configuration Page and verify that the new firmware has been installed.

Walk-up USB thumb drive: (Standard control panel menu)

After uncompressing the file you will see a xxxxxxx.bdl file.

  1. Copy the xxxxxxx.bdl file to a portable USB flash memory storage device (thumb drive).

NOTE: USB Flash Drives that are not in a Fat32 format or having a CD formatted partition may not be recognized by the printer. You may need to try a different USB flash drive.

  1. Turn the printer ON.
  2. Swipe to the left and select the Support Tools application.
  3. Select the Maintenance menu.
  4. Select the USB Firmware Upgrade menu.
  5. Insert the portable USB storage device with the xxxxxxx.bdl file on it into the USB port on the front control panel of the product.
  6. Select the xxxxxxx.bdl file you would like to use.

NOTE: If there is more than one xxxxxxx.bdl file on the storage device, make sure that you select the correct file for this product.

  1. Select the Install button on the bottom of the screen.
  2. Select the Upgrade, Re-install or Downgrade option depending on the task you are performing. The firmware upload process will begin.

When the upload is complete, the printer will reboot automatically and start the upgrade process.

NOTE: The upgrade process may take up to 10 minutes to complete. Please do not interrupt the updating process.

Once the printer or MFP is back online, print a Configuration Page and verify that the new firmware has been installed.

Pre-Boot walk-up USB thumb drive: (control panel Pre-Boot menu)

NOTE: Only to be used if the printer is not able to boot to READY

After uncompressing the file you will see a xxxxxxx.bdl file.

  1. Copy the xxxxxxx.bdl file to a portable USB flash memory storage device (thumb drive).

NOTE: USB Flash Drives that are not in a Fat32 format or having a CD formatted partition may not be recognized by the printer. You may need to try a different USB flash drive.

  1. Turn the printer ON.
  2. Press the HP logo in the middle of the screen when you see the " 1 / 8 " under the logo.
  3. Press the Down arrow to highlight Administrator, and then press OK.
  4. Press the Down arrow to highlight Download, and then press OK.
  5. Insert the portable USB storage device with the xxxxxxx.bdl file on it.
  6. Press the Down arrow to highlight USB Thumbdrive, and then press OK.
  7. Press the Down arrow to highlight the xxxxxxx.bdl file, and then press OK.

NOTE: Please make sure the firmware file is located in the root directory of the flash drive. If you have more than one .bdl file on your USB flash drive, select the file you want loaded and press OK.

Please be patient since this may take up to 10 minutes to complete.

  1. When the message Complete appears on the control panel display, power cycle the printer.
  2. The printer will start the upgrade process and will continue to boot to the Ready state.

NOTE: Please be patient since this may take up to 10 minutes to complete.

Once the printer or MFP is back online, print a Configuration Page and verify that the new firmware has been installed.

Web Jetadmin (Supported with version 10.4 SR1 with FP4 or newer)

Please visit www.hp.com and type "Web Jet Admin" in the "Search" Box to find more information about new releases of Web Jetadmin and the release note information for those releases.

Upgrading Firmware:
  1. Start Web Jetadmin 10.4 SR1 with FP4 or newer
  2. From the "Device Management" section, select "All Devices" (or the appropriate device group). An "All Devices" list will appear in the center window.
  3. Find your device in the list, or type the IP address of the device in the Quick Device Discovery section in the lower-left of the screen (this will highlight your device in the device list). You can sort the device list by clicking on a column name at the top.
  4. If your device list is sorted my model number, you may select multiple devices with the same model number by Control-Click or Shift-Click.
  5. Right-click on the device and select "Upgrade firmware...".
  6. An Upgrade Firmware window will appear. Select "Device firmware" and click "Next"
  7. A list of available firmware will appear. If the correct version is listed, click "Next", and the upgrade process will start.

NOTE: If the correct firmware version does not appear within the list, you will need to manually upload it into WJA. New firmware may be available on an FTP site prior to appearing on hp.com. The instructions below allow you to upload a firmware file from your local PC to WJA 10.4 SR1 with FP4 or newer

Uploading new firmware files into WJA:
  1. Click on "Firmware/Firmware Repository" in the "Device Management" pane
  2. A "Firmware Repository" window will appear in the center of the screen
  3. Click on "Upload" in the upper-right of the window
  4. Browse to the .bdl file on your local PC
  5. Click "Upload"
  6. Once the .bdl file is uploaded, go back to step 2 in the first section and complete steps 2 through 6 .

NOTE: Do not turn printer off during the update process! When the update process is complete, the printer will automatically reboot. If the firmware update process fails, Web JetAdmin will provide notification with a page (screen) of information regarding the reason(s) for failure. A link will be provided to attempt the process again.

System Requirements

The Firmware upgrade process requires a network or USB port connection.

Technical Assistance

Some of the services below are provided for the United States only. Similar services to those listed below are available in other countries. See your printer's user guide or call your local authorized HP dealer.

Customer Support

See your printer's user guide or call your local authorized HP dealer.

Internet

An anonymous FTP library service is available worldwide for around-the-clock-access to drivers and technical support information for HP peripheral and computer products. Please note that paths may change without notice. Access the Internet or FTP address and use the menus to locate the software or support of your choice.

URL for Firmware downloads: www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor780 www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor785

URL for Support: http://www.hp.com/go/support

URL for Access HP: http://www.hp.com

FTP address: ftp.hp.com

Login: anonymous

Password: your Internet email address

Additional Information

Refer to your printer's user guide for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer driver distribution centers other online services, fax services, and other online support.

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