Updating the software and printer firmware – Kodak HERO 3.1 User Manual

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KODAK HERO 3.1 All-in-One 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.

Although there is an automatic background check for software and firmware
updates when your computer is connected to the Internet, you may update manually
using the following procedure.

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, then select

Printer Tools.

NOTE: If you do not have Home Center Software, select

Start

All Programs

Kodak

KODAK AiO Printer Tools

3. Under Printer Resources, click

Check for Software Updates to check whether

software updates are available.

4. If there are updates, click

Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

To update the firmware:

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

2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable or wirelessly (if not

currently connected).

3. Open Home Center Software, then select

Printer Tools.

4. Make sure that

KODAKHERO3.1+xxxx - Connecte

(or a similar name with

Connected) appears in the lower left corner of the Printer Tools window.

NOTE: If

KODAKHERO3.1+xxxx - Connected does not appear in the lower left

corner, click

Select, click Refresh List and choose your printer from the

list; click

OK and follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Under Printer Resources, 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 disconnect your printer or your computer during the

update. Doing so may cause the printer to become inoperable. If the printer
is connected wirelessly, make sure you have a stable connection when you
perform the update. During the upgrade, your printer will restart. Wait for
the message, “Update complete! You may now use your Kodak Printer” to
appear on your computer.