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Firmware
The Firmware feature enables you to upgrade firmware for printers
manufactured by Dell. OMPE enables firmware upgrade for printers from its
repository. OMPE uses curl or lpr (Line Printer Remote) tool to upgrade printer
firmware. You can also upgrade the firmware for a printer manually by
uploading the firmware file.
The firmware upgrade feature is also available from the printer list view in the
Home window. Firmware upgrade can be performed immediately or scheduled
for a later time.
To open the Firmware window:
1. Launch the Dell OpenManage
TM
Printer Essentials.
2. In the navigation pane, click Device Management Firmware .
The Firmware window displays a list of printers and the firmware details. The
fields in the list are:
Field Description
Name Name of the printer.
Model Model number of the printer.
Current Version Current version of firmware in the printer.
Updated On Date on which the current version was
installed.
Other Version Indicates if an updated firmware version is
available.
Status Indicates the current status of the printer.
IP Address IP address of the printer.
Location Location of the printer.