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Update the system software via WebTools Express

Introduction

You can update the system via WebTools Express. You can find the settings under the [Support] - [Update] tab.

The [Update] tab has the following functionalities:

  • update the system software

  • install operating system patches (security)

  • check the current software version

  • check all successfully installed patches since the clean install or system software update

  • check the execution status of the latest patch applied ('Success' or 'Failure').

Before you begin

For an update of the system software (POWERsync+ software), get the packages for the system software update from your local representative.

NOTE
  • Do not restart the printer during the upload and update process.

Procedure

  1. Select the [Support] - [Update] tab.
  2. Click on the [Update] button for an update of the current system software.
  3. Browse to the packages you need ([Open source package (*_os.sup)], or [Software package (*_sw.sup)] ).

    Select the files you need and click 'Open'.

  4. Click [Ok] to confirm, or [Cancel] to reject your entries.
  5. You are now ready to update the software. A warning message appears.

    Click [Ok] to confirm, or [Cancel] to reject your entries.

  6. The update starts. At the end of the process, the controller restarts.

    Click [Ok] to open WebTools Express.

  7. You are informed whether the update was successful.