Bulletin #: 7528

Date: 10/25/12
Subject: Unit Life Optimized Settings
bizhub 223: 014 bizhub 283: 014 bizhub 363: 014
bizhub 423: 014 bizhub 552: 004 bizhub 652: 004
bizhub C203: 030 bizhub C220: 052 bizhub C224: 005
bizhub C253: 030 bizhub C284: 005 bizhub C364: 005
bizhub C280: 052 bizhub C353: 030 bizhub C360: 052
bizhub C451: 077 bizhub C452: 088 bizhub C454: 005
bizhub C550: 086 bizhub C552: 098 bizhub C552DS: 036
bizhub C554: 005 bizhub C650: 070 bizhub C652: 098
bizhub C652DS: 036 bizhub C654: 018 bizhub C754: 018
Supersedes Bulletin #7528 dated 12/19/11. Revised to add models.

Based upon feedback from the dealer community, firmware has been released that allows suppression of toner
warning messages. The end-of-life function and stop messages for fuser units, imaging and drum units,
developer and developing units, and transfer belt units can be eliminated. Replacement of these units is based
upon usage instead of counter clicks. There are several benefits to turning these settings off:

 Reduced customer downtime  Elimination of emergency shipping charges for spare parts

 Elimination of emergency calls for  PM is scheduled on the next customer-placed call

these units

IMPORTANT: Because the end-of-life message is eliminated, print quality is not guaranteed if the life
counter exceeds the specification value. Consequently, monitoring image quality depends upon both
the customer and the technician. The specified unit should be replaced when the print quality no
longer meets customer expectations.

FINAL REVISION
Because the optimized settings capability has become a standard and is incorporated into the base
level firmware for all Konica Minolta MFPs, this bulletin will not be scheduled for further updates.
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FIRMWARE VERSIONS

The firmware versions listed below are the minimum levels required in order to implement these
enhancements. All firmware versions are available via the SSD Download Selector on MyKonicaMinolta.com.
Be sure to read the accompanying release notes for details.

Model Version Program Filename Model Version Program Filename

C203 GRG-R6 C203_A02E0Y0-F000-GRG-R6.exe C451 C451_A00K0Y0-F000-GPG-R6.exe
C253 GQG-R6 C253_A02E0Y0-F000-GQG-R6.exe C550 GPG-R6 C550_A00J0Y0-F000-GPG-R6.exe
C353 GPG-R6 C353_A02E0Y0-F000-GPG-R6.exe C650 C650_A00H0Y0-F000-GPG-R6.exe
C220 C452
C280 GC6-C6 C220_C280_C360_A0ED0Y0-F000-GC6-C6.exe C552 C452_C552_C652_A0P00Y0-F000-GC6-C5.exe
C360 C652 GC6-C5
223 C552DS
C552DS_C652DS_A1DM0Y0-F000-GC6-C5.exe
283 C652DS
GC6-C8 223_283_ 363_423_ A1UD0Y0-F000-GC6-C8.exe
363 552
GC3-F7 552_652_A2WU0Y0-F000-GC3-F7.exe
423 652
C224 C454
G00-66 See SSD Download Selector
C284 G00-53 See SSD Download Selector C554
C364 C654
G00-20 See SSD Download Selector
C754
Note: Models outlined in blue are updated via USB. All other models listed are updated via Compact Flash (CF) cards.

There are some important updates.

 C652/C652DS Series: Important - select the correct version of firmware when flashing C652 series
(A0P00Y0*) & C652DS series (A1DM0Y0*) machines. The wrong selection can cause the machine’s
scanner and feeder to have a software conflict.

 USB Flash Files: A zip file containing the USB flash files for all of the models listed in blue, above. This
allows all of them to be stored on a single USB thumb drive (2-4 GB). The file is available via the SSD
Download Selector. Do a Quick Search for filename PPLMUSBFlashFilesv1.9.zip.

On the Selector, check the box for “Expand my search to include a specific version identifier, mod notice
number or file name” for best results.

 Compact Flash files will need to be stored on separate Compact Flash cards, or one machine at a time on
a single card.

DIRECTIONS

Print the diagram on the last page of this bulletin for a visual summary of the settings for each model. Models
are grouped together by common settings, but not all models have the same options available.

After updating to the new firmware, carefully select the correct settings for the model being set up. There are
some changes from previous firmware versions Print the Machine List to verify the changes.
 Group A
bizhub C650/C550/C451
bizhub C353/C253/C203
Group B Group C Group D
bizhub C224/C228/C364 bizhub C360/C280/C220 bizhub 423/363/283/223
bizhub C454/C554
bizhub C652/C552/C452
bizhub C652DS/C552DS
bizhub 652/552

1. Unit Replacement & Toner Warning Settings

> System 2 N/A for 652/552
> Unit Change User User
User User
Set to "Service" Group A, B & C only
> Warning Display - Toner Near Empty Servic Servic
Servic
Set to "No"
N/A for C650/C550/C451

2. IU life Extension Setting

> System 1
> IU Life Stop Setting
Set to "Suspend"
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Suspend
Please verify these settings and set if needed.
3. Select No-Stop unit
* IU Press Stop->0->Clear to enter
* Drum Unit “Enhanced Security mode”
* Developing > Life Stop Setting
Unit Set to "No Stop" No Stop No Stop No Stop

* Transfer Belt > System 2 No Stop

Unit > Software Switch Setting 1: No Stop 0 : Stop
* Fusing Unit Switch No. : 55 55
One setting for all units
Bit Assignment : bit2, bit3 Group A Group B Group C
00001100
Set “SW Switch Setting” bit3 Transfer Belt Unit
Apply "Fix" after setting has been done. 0C bit2 Fusing Unit

4. Eliminate Life Message Display Setting

1: No Stop 0 : Stop Notes:
> System 2
(*1) For Group A products, leave the
> Software Switch Setting
setting at "0" and do not change it.
Switch No. : 51 51 (*2) The bit No. for the IU is changed from
Bit Assignment :>>>> XXXXX00
11110000 the previous version (Ver. GFF-R6).
Set “SW Switch Setting”
F0
1: No Display 0 : Display

Apply "Fix" after setting has been done. " *(asterisk) "will be indicated next to the life counter on “Machine Management List” for the unit
Note: Verify bit2 is set to "0" on all machines. whose life message is set as “No Display”,.
Rev. 10/25/12