How to update the printer firmware

FAQ ID: 8201969000

Release date: 02 March 2015

Solution

Firmware update history

Ver.4.050
1. The problem (where the printer power automatically and unexpectedly turns off in some instances) in the Power Saving mode has been rectified.

Ver.4.040
1. Supported for the security specification change of Google Cloud Print.

Ver.4.030
1. The administrator password has become to be settable for the Remote UI.

Ver.4.000
1. To support Mopria (printing from mobile devices certified by Mopria), the firmware has been updated.

Ver.2.040
1. iOS7 is supported.

Ver.2.020 
1. In the previous firmware version, if "no paper" or "no ink" occurs during printing of multiple pages from PIXMA Cloud Link and if such errors are left unsolved for a certain period of time, the remaining pages are not printed when printing is resumed.
In the updated version, this problem has been rectified.
2. In the previous firmware version, some of the buttons of the Remote UI with iOS7 cannot be selected.
In the updated version, this problem has been rectified.

Ver.2.010
1. PIXMA Cloud Link is supported.

Required environment

For the update, the printer needs to be connected to the Internet.

(A) Internet
(B) Access point or router
(C) Printer

Update notice

When the printer is connected to the Internet and if the latest firmware is available on the server, the printer will give the following message:

To update the printer firmware, follow the procedures for updating the printer firmware below.


REFERENCE
The printer will give the update notice every 24 hours until the printer firmware is updated. Prompt update is recommended.

Procedures for updating the printer firmware

To update the printer firmware, follow the steps below.

IMPORTANT
DO NOT power off the printer during the update.

(1) Power on the printer.

(2) Confirm that the printer is connected to the Internet.

(3)Tap [ Setup ].

(4)Tap [ Device settings ].

(5)Tap [ Firmware update ].

(6)Tap [ Install update ].

(7) The message will be displayed, asking you if you wish to update the firmware. Tap [ Yes ].

(8)Tap [ Start update ]. The update will start.

(9)When "Update succeeded" is displayed, tap [ OK ].

Update of the firmware is completed.

Applicable Models

  • PIXMA MG7140
  • PIXMA MG7150

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