Release Notes

Xerox Color 550/560

SPAR Release 55.30.53
Release Date: November 20, 2012 dc12rn3069

Software Release Details

Component Version #
System Software 55.30.53
Controller 1.207.2
IOT 64.18.0
DADF 12.10.0
IIT 6.16.1
HCF 3.35
Fax 1.1.11
IFM 8.55.0
C Finisher 18.29.0
D Finisher 5.17.0

Purpose
This Release addresses the following issue:
 In copy mode when setting Yellow color balance to -1 there is an extreme color shift to Magenta, and there is no
difference between the Yellow color balance settings -1, -2, or -3.

CAUTION:
 When upgrading to this software from any software version older than v55.21.81, the NVMs related
to Custom Media Setting will be reset to default. (See section IV)
 Mailbox folders and their contents for Scan/Fax/Print will be erased if upgrading from any software
version older than v55.21.81.

I. Installation Instructions

The SPAR Software is located at: https://www.xrxgsn.com/admin/user/spar_release.ihtml.

The SPAR Release code is: Xerox550SPAR

Note: If upgrading from v55.21.81 to this version, skip steps 2, 3, 4, 17, and 18.

1. Print a configuration report at the Xerox 550/560 Local User Interface (LUI) by selecting
Machine Status  Print Reports  Printer Reports  Configuration Report.
2. Record all the information listed in the table on the last page of this document. These customized Media Settings
will be set back to default during the software upgrade.
Note: If you did not have any special media settings on the device please ignore this step.

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 3. Login as administrator at the Xerox 550/560 UI and then select Machine Status  Tools  Setup and Calibration
 Create Folders and record all the Mailbox Folders created on the device. The Print, Scan and Fax Folders and
their contents will be erased during the upgrade.
Note: If you did not create Folders on the device, please ignore this step and proceed to step 5.
4. Retrieve all stored files from the Mailbox Folders to a workstation. Another method for saving stored files is to
print all the jobs saved in the Scan, Print and Fax Folders and save the output. Once the Mailbox Folders have
been recreated after the software upgrade, the files printed from the Mailbox Folders can be scanned back into
the Mailbox Folders
5. Extract / unzip the .bin file from the zip file you downloaded from Xerox.com to a location that’s accessible.
6. If an Integrated Fiery controller or stand alone EX560 Fiery Print server is connected to the Xerox 550/560,
proceed to step 7. Otherwise, proceed to step 8.
7. Access the Fiery controller’s Web Tools web page by entering the Fiery IP address into an Internet browser. Then
click on the Xerox CentreWare link in the lower right corner of the Web Tools page to access the Xerox 550/560
CentreWare Internet Services web page.
8. Access the Xerox 550/560 CentreWare Internet Services (CWIS) webpage by entering the device IP address into
an Internet browser.
9. Click on the Properties tab. If prompted, enter the User Name (default is admin) and the Password (default is
1111).
10. Click on Services  Machine Software  Upgrades, place a check in the Enabled box and click Apply.
11. Select the Properties tab  Services  Machine Software  Manual Upgrade. The following screen will appear.

12. Browse to the location to where you extracted the .bin file in step 5 and select it.
13. Select the Install Software button.
14. The software will download to the device. The upgrade will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The device’s
Local User Interface will indicate that the upgrade is being performed. Once the download is complete the device
will reboot.
15. Print a Configuration Report at the device’s LUI by selecting Machine Status  Print Reports  Printer Reports
 Configuration Report.
16. Ensure that the software version listed on page 1 of the configuration report next to “System” is the software you
just installed.
17. Login to Tools at the Xerox 550/560 LUI and restore all settings saved in Step 2
18. Log in to Tools at the Xerox 550/560 LUI and recreate all Mailbox Folders recorded in steps 3 and rescan back
all originals saved from step 4, as needed.
Note: The configuration reports printed before and after the upgrade should contain all networking configuration
settings. We recommend these reports be saved for future reference.

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 II. New Features
Log # SPAR / OPCO Eureka # Description
SFR #
469584010 139176 Canada 1238355 In copy mode when setting Yellow color balance to -1 there is an extreme
color shift to Magenta, and there is no difference between the Yellow color
balance settings -1, -2, or -3.

III. Problems Fixed in Previous Releases

Log # SPAR / Version Eureka # Description

SFR #
NA 130027 55.30.13 1223553 Printer fails to communicate with the PCounter server during a Secure
Access auth login after applying MS Security Patch (MS12-006: security
update for Winhttp) on the PCounter server.
NA NA 55.21.91 NA New IOT Software to support internal sensor change
NA NA 55.21.81 NA Now includes 256-bit hard drive encryption.
NA NA 55.21.81 NA Support for GBC AdvancedPunch (Coil Punch)
NA NA 55.21.81 NA Support for FoldSquareTrimmer
27588 108716 55.01.03 1127308 Translation issue. In order to set tray to Gestrichen (coated paper) the user
must select Etiketten (labels).
941246102 109651 55.01.03 1124180 When copying using the glass or DADF, the K will be the ONLY color. CMY
are missing.
643274339 109766 55.01.03 NA Unable to create a Booklet Fold and Staple job over 7 A3 sheets on
643274339 109780 Advanced Office Finisher with Booklet Module
NA NA 55.00.61 NA The Tray 3 and Tray 4 status say 25% remaining even if paper is fully
loaded in the trays.

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IV. Software Upgrade Configuration Settings Table
Use this table to capture configuration settings that will be returned to their default values during the software upgrade if upgrading from software older than v55.21.81..
You must be logged in as Administrator to see these settings. For ease of use circle the setting where applicable.

Location Setting
From Device webpage - Support Tab/System Administrator Name
From Device webpage - Support Tab /System Administrator Phone Number
From Device webpage - Support Tab /System Administrator Location
From Device webpage - Support Tab /Xerox Support Customer Support Services Phone Number
From Device webpage - Support Tab /Xerox Support Services Phone Number
From Device webpage - Support Tab /Xerox Support Supply Phone Number
From Device webpage – Properties Tab/Connectivity/Protocols/HTTP/Port Number
At the device - Machine Status Button/Tools/System Setting/Fax Service Setting /Fax Control/23. Reduce 8.5x11 Yes / No
Original to A4
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Setting/Fax Service Setting /Fax Control/12. Transmission Seconds
Interval
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Setting/Fax Service Setting /Local Terminal Information/6. G3 Tone / 10pps / 20pps
Line 1 Dial Type
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Setting/Fax Service Setting /Local Terminal Information/ G3 Line Tone / 10pps / 20pps
2 Dial Type (If applicable)
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Setting/Fax Service Setting /Local Terminal Information/ G3 Line Tone / 10pps / 20pps
3 Dial Type (If applicable)
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/1. Plain
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
Quality/3. Recycled C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/18. Custom 1 Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/ Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/19. Custom 2 Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
C

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 Location Setting
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/20. Custom 3 Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/21. Custom 4 Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A / Plain B / Plain C
Quality/22. Custom 5 Recycled A / Recycled B / Recycled
C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Heavyweight 1A /
Quality/5. HW 1 Heavyweight 1B /
Heavyweight 1C
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Heavyweight 1A Reloaded /
Quality/6. HW 1 RL Heavyweight 1B Reloaded /
Heavyweight 1C Reloaded
At the device - Machine Status Button /Tools/System Settings/Common Service Settings/Paper Trays Settings/Image Plain A Reloaded /
Quality/2. Plain RL Plain B Reloaded /
Plain C Reloaded

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