MIMAKI JV 300 Series User manual

D203259-10
Original instructions
Firmware(FW)
VersionUpdater
UserManual
COLOR INKJET PRINTER
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
URL: http://mimaki.com/

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JVCJV300/150 User manual for Firmware (FW) Version Updater
1Check the current FW version of the printer.
2Download the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series download tool
from Mimaki website.
3Download the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series] installer.
4Install the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series.
5Update the FW version of the printer with [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for
JVCJV300/150 series.
Work procedure of JVCJV 300/150 FW version upgrade
Step 1. Check the current FW version of the printer.
1Turn on the printer and press [FUNC1] key in LOCAL.
2Press [V] key 4 times to select "INFORMATION" and then
press [ENTER] key.
3Press [V] key one time to select "VERSION" and then press
[ENTER] key.
4Check the FW version shown on the printer display.
If the version is displayed as below, please update the FW version.
JVCJV300/150: v1.80 to 2.20

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●When installing from CD
Follow Step 4 onward.
●When downloading from the Web site
Step 2. Download the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series]
download tool from Mimaki website.
1Download the [Installer downloader of FW
VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series]
download tool from the link below:
Japanese:
http://japan.mimaki.com/product/inkjet/i-roll/jv300-series/
English:
http://mimaki.com/product/inkjet/i-roll/jv300-series/
Download tool size: approx. 333KB
Step 3. Download the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series]
installer.
1Double-click the download tool and click the
[Download] button. The installer is downloaded
automatically.
The installer is normally saved in [Download] folder.
2"Download is complete" is displayed.
Click the [OK] button and select the folder to save
the file.
FWUpdateDownloadTool.exe

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Step 4. Install the [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series].
1Double-click [FW_VersionUpdater_for_(C)JV300_
150[2.20]series_Installer.exe] and execute the
installation.
Follow the instructions in the wizard.
[Microsoft Visual C++2008 Redistributable
setup] may be appeared.
If the message is displayed, follow the
instructions in the wizard to install it.
FWVersionUpdaterfor
(C)JV300150[2.20]series
Installer.exe

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Follow the instructions in the wizard.
2Read carefully about SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT and select [I accept the terms in the
license agreement] and click [Next].
3Specify the folder to which you want to install and
click [Next].

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4Click the [Install] button.
5The program installation begins automatically.
6Click the [Finish] button.
7After the installation is finished, restart the
computer.

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Step 5. Update the FW version of the printer with [Installer downloader of FW VersionUpdater for
JVCJV300/150 series].
1Double-click the [Installer downloader of FW
VersionUpdater for JVCJV300/150 series] icon on
the desktop to run the software.
2Click [Next] and start the FW version update.
3Read carefully about SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT and select [I Agree] and then click
[Next].
By clicking [Next], you are accepting the agreement.
4Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer and press
②[ENTER] key to turn off the printer by following
the instructions on the screen.
5Click [Next] on the FW updater.
If you do not follow the procedure step by step,
the printer may not work properly.

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6Turn OFF the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
Wait for 5 seconds until the power is turned off completely.
7Click [Next] on the FW updater.
8Connect one Mimaki printer to the computer with
USB2.0 cable.
After connecting, click [Next] on the FW updater.
9Turn ON the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
10 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
11 Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer to turn on
the power.
12 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
If you are connecting 2 or more printers to the
computer, an error message will appear and the
FW version cannot be updated.
Please do not unplug the USB cable until
completely upgrade the FW version.

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13 By following the instructions on the screen, set a
media ①on the printer and press ②[＜] key on
the printer.
Press ③ [FUNC3]key and make the printer REMOTE mode.
14 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
Printer information is automatically loaded into the computer.
After printer information acquisition, setting data is
automatically loaded into the computer.
You do not need to update the FW version if the screen is
shown as below. Click [Finish] and the update is complete.
15 If the FW version update is required, the latest FW
version is displayed on the screen.
Check the latest FW version on the screen.
16 Click [Next] on the FW updater.

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17 Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer and then
follow the message, and press ②[ENTER] key to
turn off the printer.
18 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
19 Turn OFF the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
Wait for 5 seconds until the power is turned off completely.
20 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
21 Turn ON the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
22 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
23 Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer for 1
second, and then press ②[ENTER] key for 7
seconds.
24 Click [Next] on the FW updater.

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25 Select the "A" pattern on the display of the printer.
26 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
27 Confirm the note and click [Next] on the FW
updater.
The FW is transmitted to the printer.
The upgrade program starts automatically after transmitting the
FW.
When the "B" pattern is selected, it failed to
startup with the FW update mode. Please retry
from Step.5-(17) to restart the printer and
follow the instruction on the screen.
Do not turn off the printer until the printer display
shows the completion of the update even after
transmission of the FW is finished.
Please do not unplug the USB cable until
completely upgrade the FW version.
Do not turn off the printer until the transmission
of the FW is finished.

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28 Select "A" or "B" on the display of the printer.
29 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
A: Go to Step.5-(30), and carry out until Step.5-(37).
B: Go to Step.5-(38).
●When you selected the "A" pattern.
30 Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer to turn off
the printer.
31 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
32 Turn OFF the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
Wait for 5 seconds until the power is turned off completely.
33 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
34 Turn ON the main power switch ①[INLET1] of the
printer.
35 Click [Next] on the FW updater.

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36 Press ①[END/POWER] key on the printer to turn on
the power.
37 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
Go to Step.5-(40)
●When you selected the "B" pattern.
38 Press ①[ENTER] key on the printer.
39 Click [Next] on the FW updater.
The FW version upgrade is started.
●After carrying out the "A" or "B" pattern.
40 By following the instructions on the screen, set a
media ①on the printer and press ②[＜] key on
the printer. Press ③[FUNC3] key and set the
printer REMOTE mode.
41 Click [Next] on the FW updater.

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42 If either of the left screens* is displayed, the FW upgrade is finished. Press [finish] on the FW
updater.
*There are two different displays, ① and ② , depending on the printer setting.
43 Confirm whether the printer FW has been upgraded properly.
Check the printer FW version by the same procedure as Step1. If the FW version between the printer and the FW updater is
the same, the FW has been upgraded properly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
If the printer FW version is lower than the FW updater, retry from Step.5-(1).
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Warning List
During Downloading the FW Version Updater
1Check the Internet connection and try the
download again.
During Download the FW Version Updater
1Save in the different place.
While Running the FW Version Updater[W001]
1Select the [Remote] mode and retry the current
step.
While Running the FW Version Updater[W002]
1Check the connection between the printer and the
computer then retry the current step.
While Running the FW Version Updater[W004]
1Connect the one printer only and retry the current
step.

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Error List
FW Version Update Error[E001]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E003]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E004]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E005]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.

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FW Version Update Error[E006]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E007]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E008]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E009]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.

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FW Version Update Error[E010]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E011]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E012]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.
FW Version Update Error[E013]
1Confirm the state of the printer and retry the
current step.
2Retry from Step5-1.
3Call your local dealer or Mimaki subsidiary.

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Firmware (FW) Version Updater User Manual
December, 2017
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.
2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN
D203259-10-08122017